Perspective

March 27, 2009

The Dark Side of Cuban Cigars

HAVANA ~ “I’m always scared,” said Pedro as he deftly twisted large tobacco leaves to make fake famous name Havana – Read More...
March 27, 2009

India’s Tata Rolls Out World’s Cheapest Car

MUMBAI ~ India’s Tata Motors launched the world’s cheapest car this week, the Nano, hoping to revolutionize travel for millions – Read More...
March 27, 2009

Rage Swirls around Asia’s First Buddha Bar

JAKARTA ~ It wants to set new standards in chic for the sons and daughters of Indonesia’s elite, but instead – Read More...
March 20, 2009

THE MIDDLE AGES: Slim Laptop Can’t Erase Memories of Old Clunker

By Susan Reimer The Baltimore Sun I was complaining about moving files and pictures and stuff from my old computer – Read More...
March 20, 2009

Lowly Maggot Poised to Boost Income, Cut Pollution

MARSEILLE ~ Dirt-poor peasants in the tropics could be thrown an economic lifeline after a lucky discovery by French scientists – Read More...
March 20, 2009

As National Elections Loom, Women Seek to Oust Men from Parliament

By Arlina Arshad Agence France-Presse JAKARTA ~ Ahead of nationwide elections in April, female candidates are knocking on doors, making – Read More...
March 13, 2009

Singapore, Sydney Top for Asian Expats

SINGAPORE ~ Singapore and Sydney are the favorite destinations of Asians relocating to work overseas and the reputation of Chinese – Read More...
March 13, 2009

Battery Breakthrough Promises Phone, Car Revolution

Think of an electric car that can accelerate swiftly to cruising speed, laptop computers that can recharge in a couple – Read More...
March 13, 2009

Financial Crisis Hits St Patrick’s Day Exodus

DUBLIN ~ The controversial annual exodus of Ireland’s leaders heading off around the world for St Patrick’s Day will be – Read More...
March 13, 2009

Roadkill and Loneliness: Aussie Truckers Turn to Poetry

SYDNEY ~ Roadkill; the spectre of flashing eyes in the headlights; an endless, aching loneliness – this is the poetry – Read More...