– by Lydia Beyoud This weekend saw two deadly fires, one in a mattress and another in a textile factory, break out in Morocco’s economic capital, Casablanca. Dozens of people died from asphyxia after being locked into their workplace by employers. The Moroccan blogosphere responds with questions and expressions of anger and sadness. In a post […]
Nepal’s Maoists Willing to Establish Diplomatic Relations with USA and Europe
Addressing a mass gathering in Kathmandu on 2 April, Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) and Supreme Commander of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Prachanda said that his party on behalf of the grassroot Nepalis would like to establish diplomatic relations with the USA. Amidst hundreds of thousands of ordinary masses, he said, “America […]
In India, a State Starts to Heed Child Labor Laws
Patna, Bihar– Article 24 of the Indian constitution dealing with fundamental rights says that “No child below the age of 14-years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or be engaged in any hazardous employment.” It also lays down penalties for employment of children in violation of provisions of this […]
ADOPTION OF HYBRID RICE IN KALINGA
ADOPTION OF HYBRID RICE IN KALINGA Dr. Marymina P. Odiem, Dr. Jovita E. Saguibo, Engr. Joe Casibang Edited by Marciano Paroy Jr. ABSTRACT This study entitled “The Adoption of Hybrid Rice in Kalinga” was conducted in the municipalities of Tabuk, Rizal, Pinukpuk, Tanudan, Lubuagan and Pasil from June to December 2005. […]
After floods, UN urges countries to work on prevention
The recent floods that hit Europe and Asia were more than just a natural disaster, according to the UN: They are a sign of the need, from the affected countries and other potential victims, to invest more on risk-reduction, in order to prevent these disasters from taking such a heavy toll on the population, instead […]
Internet Voting is Central to Direct Democracy
<p><span style="font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><font face="Times"></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times">As municipalities and telecommunications providers partner on WiFi and WiMax infrastructures – and as debate still rages along the many ridges of the digital divide – the promise this broader web access can bring to the public with respect to […]