United Nations Mission in Liberia March 19, 2008 I. Introduction 1. By its resolution 1777 (2007) of 20 September 2007, the Security Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) until 30 September 2008 and requested me to monitor and report on the core benchmarks outlined in my report of […]
Benefits of Bitter Melon – Proven Herbal Treatment for Diabetes
Bitter melon is a valuable herb gifted to us by Mother Nature. It is also commonly known as bitter gourd, bitter cucumber, karolla and karela. It is rich in iron, beta-carotene and potassium. It also contains Vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C, phosphorous and fiber. Benefits of Bitter Melon • Bitter melon is worldwide known […]
Annapolis would be a joke if it were not so tragic
“You’ll be happy to know, my whole motorcade of a mere 45 cars was able to make it through without being stopped but I am not sure if that happens to the average person.” – President Bush, 11 January, 2008; joking about Israeli checkpoints with the media after concluding his three day visit to […]
Tragic aftermath, no sense of responsibility
It is strange that even a fortnight after her tragic death; it is difficult to believe that Benazir Bhutto is no more. The constant replaying of her interviews and speeches on TV add to the surreal feeling that she is still with us until it hits like a sledgehammer that she is no more. She […]
The Power of Massage as an Alternative Therapy
For some three thousand years now, massage has been an essential constituent of the art of healing. Think of the pharaohs of Egypt and the ancient Chinese who all did it – as we now do it. Today, massage is classified as an alternative therapy. But inspite of its being categorized as such, its healing […]
Hit Tv Crime Show Helps Criminals Cover Their Tracks
It is called the CSI effect and it is being taken seriously by police officers and prosecutors across the country. Murderers are getting better at covering their tracks, by watching the hit television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, in which police forensics experts track down killers with state of the art equipment. "It’s not uncommon […]