It has been a depressing week, even though the weather is spectacular. The pink dogwoods lining the streets are creating the illusion of an earthly paradise, La Vie en Rose. This week, a good friend of mine finally gave up and put his house on the market. He used to be an overpaid and overworked […]
An American Diplomat’s Encounter With A Divine Messenger
Wayne Peterson’s book Extraordinary Times, Extraordinary Beings (Hampton Roads) covers an enormous amount of terrain beginning with what he terms "a miraculous encounter with The Blessed Mother" during his childhood, and then follows a trajectory to his eventual career as an American diplomat and the director of the Fullbright Scholarship program. While completing his university […]
Quake in Indonesia, India: Tsunami Alerts in Asia
Kerala, India (GroundReport) – According to news reports online, a tsunami warning has been issued by the government of Indonesia, following a 8.9 quake. Tremors were felt elsewhere. In India, tremors rattled residents in Bangalore, Delhi and Chennai. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami warning for the entire region, including Indonesia, India, […]
The Saigon Horn : Part 2
Don’t believe everything you download “Rhino horn with wine is the alcoholic drink of millionaires,” said the vietbao.com article. Anninhthudo.com said it is “like a luxury car”. Quang Trung street in HCMC’s Go Vap District is a hot, dirty, dusty, noisy continuation of Hai Ba Trung Street, the street where Vascos is in […]
JK Governor for engendering a bright future for youth
Jammu, February 11 (Scoop News) – N. N. Vohra, Jammu and Kashmir Governor, today said that the youth who comprise 50% of the State’s population are the most important segment of our society and there is urgent need to devote focused attention for securing a bright and prosperous future for them. The Governor said […]
Philippines:Aquino to PRC "committed towards peace in Asia-Pacific” with help from the USN
A day after a Communist party of China’s own newspaper the "China Daily" called for sanctions versus the Philippines for a announcement on continued ties with the USA . Another article comes forward saying the Philippines is sending mixed signals on issues. Quoting ministry of foreign affairs officials of the PRC as well as a supposed […]
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