Last week, I was on my way to Champa, a small sized town in Chattisgarh. After I reached Raipur, my host told me that we would be staying over in Raipur for the night and then proceed in the morning. In the morning , I was presented two options ; either to travel via the […]
Celebrities in the Kitchen: 16 Famous People Who Have Been Chefs or Cooks
Here’s a list of famous actors, artists, film directors, and other celebrities who have been either been chefs or cooks or are passionate about cooking. Quite a few of the names will surprise you. 16 Celebrities Who’ve Worked Professionally as Chefs or Cooks Sebastian Cabot: Actor Played Mr. French on the TV series, Family Affair […]
Hugo Chavez and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Bound by their Opposition to Washington
Hugo Frias Chavez and Ahmadinejad have been challenging the U.S every chance they get. Each leader is trying to exert influence in the region in various ways and are bound by their strong opposition to Washington. Ahmadinejad was born on October 28, 1956. He was the fourth child of a poor family who lived in […]
Southeast Asia: Rising price of rice
by Mong Palatino Rice is the staple food in Southeast Asia and in many parts of the world. Asia 2008 notes how rice is valued in Indochina: “In Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, saying ‘eat rice’ means more than just ‘eat rice’. In Thailand it just means ‘eat’ (kin khao). Asking ‘have you eaten rice today?’ […]
Southeast Asia: Rising Price of Rice
by Mong Palatino Rice is the staple food in Southeast Asia and in many parts of the world. Asia 2008 notes how rice is valued in Indochina: “In Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, saying ‘eat rice’ means more than just ‘eat rice’. In Thailand it just means ‘eat’ (kin khao). Asking ‘have you eaten rice today?’ is a way of […]
RP senator seeks eradication of corruption in military
Senator Antonio F. Trillanes IV, a former officer of the Philippines Navy who walked out of the Makati City court room, along with a general and some junior officers now facing criminal charges as a consequence of the July 27, 2003 Oakwood mutiny, has warned that another military intervention is expected to occur soon if […]