– by Mong Palatino The Olympic Torch has landed in the Southeast Asian region. The torch arrived in Bangkok, Thailand last April 19. Then Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia hosted a successful torch relay yesterday. Today the torch is in Jakarta, Indonesia. The torch will be back in the region on April 29 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. […]
The Six Most Common Cosmetic Surgery Procedures: Understanding the Risks of Undergoing Any One
For those who wish they could look just a little younger or change an unflattering feature, they may want to consider cosmetic surgery. A minor adjustment can smooth away the wrinkles in your brow; more elaborate procedures can "lift" your sagging face or remove excess fat from your thighs or stomach. Properly performed, cosmetic surgery […]
Book Review : Song of Kali
Song of Kali is Dan Simmons’ first novel and was published in 1985. It is set in Kolkata in 1977 with the Emergency as a backdrop. It has been categorized as a horror novel or a work of fantasy in most American reviews and has even been awarded the World Fantasy Award. However, the Indian […]
Kenya Back to Normal
by Rebecca Wanjiku It is funny how life can turn around. A country that was tilting on the edge and threatening to follow the legacy of Africa’s failed states, is now back to full life and life is back to normal. Residents of Nairobi, who were adverseries and concerned about their ethnic background, are now […]
Atlantic Yards Eminent Domain Abuse Scheme Confronts Reality
The NY Times reports that Bruce Ratner’s Atlantic Yards development in Brooklyn is suffering growing pains from the slowing economy (Charles V. Bagli, NYT March 21, 2008 http://www.nolandgrab.org/archives/2008/03/slow_economy_li_1.html ) The credit crunch and the slowing economy have hindered the developer from securing an anchor tenant for the showpiece "Miss Brooklyn" office building. Forest City Ratner claims they will […]
The Spitzer Affair: A NY Libertarian Perspective
Yesterday, the NY Times broke the story of New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer’s involvement with an expensive prostitution ring. See the article in today’s edition. A few days earlier, the NY Times had reported on the apprehension of the ring operating under the name of Emperor’s Club V.I.P. What an appropriate name to serve […]
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