by Ayesha Saldanha Bahrain’s bloggers have recently looked at topics including the difficulties of being a pedestrian in Bahrain, negative thinking amongst Bahraini youth, the pressure placed on young girls to wear the headscarf – and the need to communicate more with Americans. Walk – don’t walk We start with Ammaro, who feels sorry for all […]
FAMOUS one-line QUOTES by U.S. PRESIDENTS
1. George Washington (1789-1797) "My movements to the chair of government will be followed by feelings like those of a criminal going to his execution." 2. John Adams (1797-1801) "I do not say when I became a politician, for I never was one." 3. Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) "Science is my passion; politics, […]
Korea: Conflicts between Koreans in their 20s and in their 30-40s
by Hyejin Kim Recently, there has been a series of demonstrations that Korean college students have led against the increase in tuition fees. Presidents of college students’ associations got together and tried to hand the letter to President, Lee Myung Bak, directly. Some students have had their heads shaved. The rapid increase, 6.5-9% of tuition […]
Warning: Too Much or Too Little of Iron in the Body is Bad for Your Health
Iron is an essential mineral for the body. Consume too little of iron and you’ll feel tired and get sick more often. Consume too much – especially in the form of supplements – and other problems may arise. That’s why it’s important to eat a balanced diet and have your iron level checked before you […]
Burkina Faso: Home of Black Bags, Baobabs and Cute Kids?
by John Liebhardt Let’s begin with some old business. From Stephen Davis of Voice in the Desert: His book Sophie and the Albino Camel is up for the Norfolk Shorts shortlist of books under 150 pages. (For some reviews of Sophie and the Albino Camel, check here.) While he won’t know the outcome until April […]
Vinegar, Pickles, Qi Gong And Leg Cramps
Recently, I took my wife to the airport in Phoenix, Arizona to catch a plane to Hawaii where she’s teaching a health workshop. On the way we stopped for a couple of days in Benson, AZ to spend time with her brother and sister-in-law. While we were there, the subject of health came up. Both […]
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