by Hanako Tokita Where is the butter? — cry Japanese consumers who have been hunting everywhere for the dairy product. The drastic reduction in raw milk production, complicated by hikes in the price of grain as well as changes in the global patterns of dairy product consumption, have caused a serious butter shortage in Japan. […]
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 […]
Travel Tips: Seven Things to Plan for When Traveling Alone
Travel broadens the mind. Even a purpose-driven life needs to unwind every now and then. A change of atmosphere, as a seasoned traveler once said, "is good for the soul." A vacation is truly deserved only if it’s earned. But before going on a trip, remember: Be organized. Ask yourself the most basic questions: "What […]
Shortage of Cheap Workers In China
Almost most of the footwear that all of us are wearing are manufactured in China, where cheap migrant workers are available to produce satisfactory work, but with the help of technology, they are more aware of the choices they have, to choose where to work. They are starting to be rather defiant, notwithstanding the deplorable […]
Putting the Hogenakkal Issue on Hold is Wise and Strategic
The present lull over Hogenakkal issue has for the time being stopped unnecessary vandalism from both sides, inconvenience caused to the public and the travelers and peace-loving people living both in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, have also heaved a sigh of big relief. The Octogenarian Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has used all his political […]
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