So whose it going to be Hillary Clinton or Barrack Obama? Living in Asia I really couldn't give a fuck as to who leads that paranoid country called the USA! My only concern for 2008 is that the economy does well, there are lesser natural disasters and people have a better life. Everyone deserves a better life. Asia has been in the back burner for quite a while now. Its time for people in this part of the world to reap their fruits of labour!
Thai investment changes limit effects on foreigners
By James Hookway
The Wall Street Journal Asia
10 Jan 2007
BANGKOK—Thailand’s militaryinstalled government added a new degree of uncertainty to the business climate by approving plans to force some foreign investors to reduce their shareholdings in businesses considered vital to national security. But the... read more...
The Observer
24 Dec 2006 Rodger Federer playing tennis as part of his role as the UN Ambassodor visiting the Tsunami stricken areas of Cuddalore near the South Indian capital city of Chennai.
Incidently I was in Chennai last week. I wonder if Mr.Federer likes the place. I have a sneaky feeling that he must have gone to Fishermans Cove as well to relax!
If you look carefully into the photograph, no one is really paying any attention to Rodger, except for the wicket keeper who is delighted about the fact that he probably will get a nice new tennis ball to keep after this publicity blitz.
Of late there has been a fair bit adoptions involving celebrities, who go ot 3rd world countries and pick up kids. I really can't make out if this is some form of charity service which is being used as a publicity stunt. Reality is that how are these kids going to live their life when they groow up. Will they be treated the same or some form of charity trophy which might just get knocked off the mantle in a couple of years.
PRAISE MADONNA, DON’T SCORN HER
SHELLEY PAGE, CANWEST NEWS SERVICE
The Gazette, Montreal
11 Nov 2006
She’s been chastised around the world for picking up a 13-month-old “souvenir” from Malawi, skirting that country’s adoption laws and tricking the baby boy’s father. The most bitter criticism appeared in the New York Post, in a stunning rant by someone... read more...
Inefficient UN must reform to tackle poverty, panel says
Ashley Seager
The Guardian
10 Nov 2006
The United Nations is failing the poorest and most vulnerable because its funding projects are undermined by too many agencies duplicating each other’s work, a high-level panel warned yesterday. The panel, co-chaired by the prime ministers of... read more...
The Guardian
09 Nov 2006 So finally America is coming to its senses. After years of propoganda from the Bush Administration, the people of America are beginning to realise that Bush needs to go, an what better way to convey this message by forcing the chief architect of the Iraq invasion to step down before the end of his term.
Globalisation has taken over a new meaning when it comes to the biggest holiday spending period in North America and Europe. Gone are the days when christmas goodies came made in the U.S.A, EU, UK etc, everything seems to be coming in from China these days that too at the same cost as before.
Santa’s enormous helper Christmas is coming – and it’s coming from China
John Vidal
The Guardian
30 Oct 2006
The biggest ship afloat is due to arrive in Felixstowe, Suffolk, this week on its maiden voyage from China with nearly 45,000 tonnes of Christmas presents and fare for the holiday season. The Emma Maersk, which is 400 metres long (1,300 ft), 56 metres...read more...
Finally it looks like people are waking up the real side on the GWB. He must be outside America one of the most hated political leaders. Its amazing how he manages to lobby the war effort into areas which are far away from the shores of america. A recent independent report stated that over 300,000 people have died since the America forces invaded Iraq.
British believe Bush more dangerous than Kim Jong-il
Julian Glover
The Guardian
03 Nov 2006
America is now seen as a threat to world peace by its closest neighbours and allies, according to an international survey of public opinion published today that reveals just how far the country’s reputation has fallen among former supporters since the... read more...
