Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet. Agricultural production is only the first step in moving the world’s food from farm to fork, according to Nourishing the Planet, a project of the Worldwatch Institute. The other links in the food chain—harvesting, packaging, storing, transporting, marketing, and selling—ensure that food actually reaches consumers. Inefficiencies in […]
Egypt Could Be New Leader In Outsourcing In EMEA Market
According to reports and studies, Egypt could rise to be the next leader in the outsourcing front, particularly with reference to the Middle Eastern, African and European market. There are a few reasons to believe why this could be likely. First of all, the claim stems from the fact that more work is being outsourced […]
NYS BASIC STAR: The Time Bomb Under The Table
In New York State’s infinitely complex tax regime, STAR is perhaps its most confusing element. STAR stands for School Tax Relief rebate program. It was enacted in 1997 during the Republican Pataki administration. Some experts think that STAR set the stage for runaway education spending by mitigating the effects of school district tax increases. The […]
Summer Musical Camp of HKUST Starting on June 28
The first Summer Musical Camp of HKUST has attracted 50 students, 16 alumni, 3 staff and family members to join this fun-filled course in singing and dancing. Quite a few participants show their keen interest to help in backstage and music support even though they cannot fully attend the training and practice sessions. The participants […]
7 plunged under avalanche 4 died 3 injured
C7 plunged under avalanche at Lawari Top. 1 dead body recovered 3 still missing under glaciers. CHITRAL: As well as 7 workers of Lawari Tunnel were stranded under heavy avalanche while they were returning from work to their residences. According to Dir police 7 people (mostly labors) were on their way after ending their work […]
Berlinale 2009 – Forum Lineup (The Ultimate List)
Background for the 2009 Forum (Internationales Forum des Jungen Films), the Berlin Film Festival showcase for independent cinema. Eleven films are debuts, 25 are world premieres, and 12 are international premieres. My practice is to share my notes as I build an article. Watch for original essays beginning 5 February. DOCUMENTARY FILMS Araya (Margot Benacerraf, […]