Sarkozy Junior plays catch up with Father President

Discontentment rather than bemusement!  France is once again faced with one of Nicolas Sarkozy's now infamous stunts.  This one though seems to be reaching the limits of the French people's patience. His second son Jean Sarkozy has been tipped to take over...

South Sudan Faces Widespread Crop Failure, Food Crisis

Juba, South Sudan—The threat of a massive food deficit in South Sudan is growing, Action Against Hunger | ACF International cautioned today. The international organization is concerned about the humanitarian impact of a number of troubling developments: high staple food...

China and the global crisis

Minqi Li: Chinese stimulus money fueling China's growth, but how long can it last?

Tough Times? Save the Planet.

We are drowning. And not just in credit card bills and tuition payments. We are drowning in false choices. We are told that we must choose between making money and making a difference, that it is not possible to...

Lehman legacy and the predator state

Galbraith: One year later, banks making profits with public cash without lending in public's interest

911 Omen Foretells Global Economic & Financial Future

     A once in a millennium kairotic moment occurred on 9/11 of 2001 that still promises to usher in the most profound and fundamental societal transformation of our times.  This earth-shattering event, which truly represents one the primary...

Banana Crops Threatened in Africa, Food Supply In Danger

The crops of bananas, a staple product of Africa, are threatened by two diseases that are infecting and killing banana plants. One of them - the banana bunchy top disease is non-curable and necessitates burning...

State Politicos Capitalizing on Mortgage Crisis and Foreclosures

I read recently that Terry Goddard, Arizona's current attorney general,  has joined a Task Force supposedly to address the scam artists operating in Arizona after Obama's claimed "rescue" was announced. Below is a copy of a letter I sent to the Arizona legislature as a...

Pakistan War Against Taliban Causes Grief For Population

Clashes between the Pakistan government and the Taliban have forced nearly three million people from their homes in north-west Pakistan. Recenty, 800,000 refugees have been able to return to their homes, but over a million people are still living with host communities, and...

End the farse, free doctors

Robert Templer, Asia program director of the International Crisis Group called government of Sri Lanka to alter course, provide a clear timetable to resettle the IDPs,  and release the doctors. An estimated...

California's needy may bear brunt of budget crisis

This is a big problem, in California and in other states.  The deficits are huge and the money supply is not there.  Choices have to be  made and programs must be cut down, " From drug addicts...

Crisis en Honduras

The honduran only wants to live in peace and democracy. The expresident Zelaya doesn´t want that. He broke the law. He doesn´t represent us anymore. Please watch this, to understand why the honduran reject that...

RP emerges as wellness haven

" Medical tourism is proving to be a super-bright region in our country’s darkening economic landscape. The country’s chief statistician warns that we are on the brink of a recession. If we do slip...

Music Therapy Making a Difference in World Catastrophies

Music undoubtedly plays a major role in our lives no matter where we live. Momentous occasions are marked with their own song, whether it is a graduation, wedding, or a funeral. It adds depth and commonality,...

Braving the Storm

Unlike their American neighbours, Canada's banking system has held up superbly during the global banking crisis. In fact, they even made a profit during the last quarter when most would agree market conditions were at their worst. This has unsurprisingly led to many world...

closeSign in to NowPublic

is reporting from