This just in the news today, for the first time in 20 years, Burma (Myanmar) will be having a very long awaited election. The question on everyone's mind is will it be fair?To bring you up to speed, … Read more about First Election in 20 Years
Bride Stealing
This is another issue, in a long line of social issues, that make my stomach churn. Bride stealing, otherwise known as bride kidnapping, is an old tradition in Eastern Europe and Western-Central Asia, … Read more about Bride Stealing
Abkhazia
During the past 48 hours, Russia has deployed missiles to this political entity in Georgia, no not the state, but the Eastern European nation. Russia is one of handful of countries that recognize this … Read more about Abkhazia
Guess who is in Israel?
No, not Jesus....well, He was technically buried there in half a dozen different spots. I am actually referring to a minority group that few would scarcely believe we would find in of all places, … Read more about Guess who is in Israel?
It’s A Mad, Mad World…
I felt like writing about something a little more light-hearted today, though it does have it's tensions and patrons who will make spectacles of themselves. I am referring to soccer, as everyone … Read more about It’s A Mad, Mad World…
Pakistan
If you haven't heard already, Pakistan has been hit by the worst flooding and landslides in 80 years; in fact, the worst disaster the country has seen since the earthquake of 2005. If you need a … Read more about Pakistan
65 years later, what have we learned…
As a history major, dates and events are a speciality. I love seeing what happened today in history. For example, the events that happened today:-1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo … Read more about 65 years later, what have we learned…
Perennial Joy or Passing Pleasure?
The joy of the spirit ever abides,But not what seems pleasant to the senses.Both these, differing in their purpose, promptUs to action. All is well for those who chooseThe joy of the spirit, but they … Read more about Perennial Joy or Passing Pleasure?
Kyrgyzstan
While I was in Israel in June, I had some down time to peruse through some news articles from some of my normal sources. I had been reading up on the tension between the Turkish and Israeli forces, … Read more about Kyrgyzstan
