No expenses spared at the G8 food shortages summit dinner

In a not so very surprising twist of irony, the G8 gathering finished a day of discussing food shortages and soaring food costs by tucking into a 19 course meal prepared by 25 chefs.Let's just say that no expenses...

Higher Fuel Costs, Freaky Weather Mean Yes, We Have No Bananas -- That You Ca...

They're so good for you that they almost need to be labeled a health food-and now bananas are set to become even more expensive. Among the health benefits of bananas, according to the Tao of Good Health:...

President asks agriculture minister to diversify food

""The diversification is aimed at reducing Indonesia`s dependence on rice as a source of carbohydrate," the president said when awarding letters of appreciation for national food security to 156 people at the state palace here on Thursday. Noodle has successfully replaced...

RI`s inflation rises 0.75 pct in August

""The on-year inflation rate stood at 3.58 percent (in August). Since the government has set the inflation target of 6.0 percent (for this year) we still have a reserve of 2.4 percent. This means that on-month...

New Zealand farmers are creaming it

This is a fantastic "good news story" from the dairy farming sector in New Zeeland. Under the guidance of local dairy giant Fonterra, plus efficient farming systems combined with skyrocketing commodity prices,...

The Crime Of Genocide

This law protects four groups: National, Ethnical, Racial, Religious. The crime, is the intended destruction of the whole, or part, of a group. Genocide crimes include: Aiding, Attempting, Complicity, Conspiring, Inciting, Planning.  
 

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