Japans misfortune could be an opportunity.

Japan has been severely crippled, this not only by a devastating earthquake followed by a tsunami and a nuclear disaster that is still ongoing. Moreover, it is now losing countless customers through out Japan and the world. Its industry has been severely damaged and in part...

Commentary: Former Homeland Security Secretary: Alerts faked

It's nice to know that one's instincts are correct.  I recall all those "high alerts"  in the New York City area in the months prior to the 2004 election.  I  -  and most people I knew   -  were suspicious.  They rang hollow;...

Sri Lanka's Democratic Dictatorship

The democratically elected 'dictatorial' government of Sri Lanka fears media the most - The Island Online. I provide the full text of the article below: "What do democratically elected ‘dictatorial’ governments of Sri Lanka fear most- THE MEDIA! If that is not so, why...

Taleban release Chinese engineer in Pakistan

Taleban militants in north-western Pakistan have released a Chinese engineer held hostage for more than five months. The engineer, Long Xiaowei, along with a Chinese colleague in the August in the Dir region. A Pakistani guard and driver who had been captured with the two...

More savings, investment stressed in Myanmar in face of global financial crisis

Financial crisis has affect many other countries,thosa people who are working other countries,they are coming back there countries for the job. " The official newspaper New Light of Myanmar Wednesday stressed the need for the country to work for more savings and investment...

Current restrictions on marijuana research are absurd

"The human brain naturally produces and processes compounds closely related to those found in Cannabis sativa, better known as marijuana [see "The Brain's Own Marijuana," by Roger A. Nicoll and Bradley E. Alger. These compounds are called endogenous cannabinoids or...