Female Suicide “Epidemic”in Tajikistan Unchecked domestic violence seen as root cause. By Mukammal Odinaeva in Dushanbe (07-May-09) “One winter evening I went out into the yard, poured aviation fuel over my legs and set fire to myself,” said Mosharif, a young Tajik woman from Vakhsh in eastern Tajikistan. She was taken to hospital and […]
Black Days for Industries
The economy seems to be sailing like a rudderless ship which has lost its captain. Everyone connected with the economy is coming up with his own revival theories, without taking any practical steps, resulting in a steep productivity decline. Economic experts are appalled at the indifferent approach of the economic managers of the country. They […]
Organic Food Myth
The Organic Food Myth by Jen O’Neill Organic foods promise consumers a more sustainable planet and a healthier lifestyle. However, some reports indicate that the number-one green living trend may actually have a negative impact on the environment, and the health benefits of organics are not always clear. FindingDulcinea separates fact from fiction and helps […]
LIFE Without PLASTIC
LIFE WITHOUT PLASTIC We all r addicted to plastic,is that possible to break this addiction?Could we really live without it?? "Nobody likes change," Peter Lobin of eco-friendly Solid Waste Solutions Corp. had told me. "But I think the world is changing." "Plastic Pete," as Lobin refers to himself, was right. But could I turn away […]
Budget and Tax thoughts for Dobbs Ferry
Tough economic times will require a local budget response. By mid August of this year financial firms globally have posted $493 billion in write downs and credit losses according to Bloomberg News. The World Bank reports this figure may rise to one trillion dollars. New York State is especially vulnerable to the financial service […]
19 militants killed in Bajaur air raids
As air strikes on militant positions continued in the restive Bajaur Agency killing 19 suspected militants, fresh contingents of the Pakistan Army on Wednesday reached the troubled region to launch a ground offensive. Authorities said 19 militants were killed and 15 others injured in the daylong air strikes by warplanes, Cobra and gunship helicopters and […]
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