Op-Ed: Long-Term Effects of Colonialism

There are several reasons why some countries are more developed than others. One of the factors is the interconnected relationships between colonialism, geography, culture, institutions, and the leadership in those institutions. Through examination of examples throughout history, and the effect they had on the present day, I found that various political dynamics, such as physical and cultural [...]

Super Bowl XLVI Online Watching Now Made Possible, Legally!

Super Bowl fans who happen to be netizens would usually find ways to watch the game online for FREE. Sad to say, live streaming online of big events such as the Super Bowl match are most often prohibited and finding a decent one on the day of the game would be like passing through a [...]

Op-Ed: Aid & Politics in Africa

“The worst drought in 60 years has thrown some 13 million people across the Horn of Africa into crisis. In Somalia, ravaged by two decades of conflict, the consequences have been disastrous. We ask if aid in this region of the world has become politicised? And has Washington’s pre-occupation with terrorism in the Horn of [...]

Photo Series: OccupyHouston Silent Protest

OccupyHouston launched its silent protest coincidentally the same day as the corporate-sponsored Energy Day in downtown’s Tranquility Park, which is down the street from Enron’s former headquarters. A protester told me that the two events “just happened to have coincided”. It was a peaceful protest, with only occasional remarks from motorists, telling the protesters “to get a [...]

Op-Ed: Alone Together

Dispatches from the ‘webosphere’. How unique online communities are blooming in the age of global inter-connectivity. A member describes her typical day: wake up; brush her teeth; yell at one of her eight cats for urinating on the couch; read three chapters from an Orson Scott Card novel; eat a bowl of salad; then spend [...]

Op-Ed: Stuck in the Middle (East)

When protesters stormed into the Israel Embassy in Cairo last Friday, it became increasingly obvious to the Israeli government that the few allies they have left in the Middle East are dwindling. Egypt has had good relations with Israel since they signed The Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty on March 26, 1979. The treaty was a diplomatic [...]

Op-Ed: The Red Market

Whenever I’m on a date, and the woman asks me to tell her something about myself, my answer is always this: I’m a science-fiction geek. The night either goes downhill from there, or we end up in her apartment debating about the correct pronunciation of Klingon words and how Solaris is, or isn’t, the best [...]

Beyoncé Launches Clothes Collection

She’s one of the most stylish ladies within the music industry, so might not come as too much of suprise to know that singer Beyoncé Knowles is launching her own clothing collection in London. Beyoncé’s collection will features as part of the House of Deréon range, which is available at Selfridges. She’s known for her [...]

UN gives tough message to Nepal, urges to settle the political row

Nepal peace process is one of the unique process which rest of the world is desperately waiting. So, it is important to see that fate of futire of Nepal’s peace process wil lcomplete in time or not.

A Report the USDA Doesn’t Want You To See

The USDA commissioned, published and even praised a review that it made available on its National Agricultural Library website last June. As of last Friday, the document is gone and no explanations were provided. The only way to get a copy is from a cached version provided by the Union of Concerned Scientist. So why [...]

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