Current — Conflict in Syria

• GM Seeds and the Militarization of Food: An Interview with Vandana Shiva

  

  By Jon Letman /TruthoutVandana Shiva in Hawaii. (Photo: Kai Markell) Indian physicist and philosopher, activist and ecofeminist pioneer Vandana Shiva talks... Read more

  The 22 march 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Albania Recognises Syrian Opposition – Albania Recognized the anti-Assad...

  

  “Albania calls on the United Nations and NATO to take all the necessary measures to stop the barbarian massacre being carried out by Bashar Al-Assad and his... Read more

  The 21 march 2013 by   Brancil0
  SOCIETY

• Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Statement At Joint Press Conference Wit...

  By Susan Duclos Video of the joint press conference of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Barack Obama, held in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, on... Read more

  The 21 march 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• U.S. British and French Soldiers Training Syrian Rebels in Jordan Now

  

  “The Americans now trust us more than the Turks, because with the Turks everything is about gaining leverage for action against the Kurds,” said a Jordanian... Read more

  The 21 march 2013 by   Brancil0
  SOCIETY

• Croatia to Quit UN Golan Force After Reports of Arms Shipments to Syrian Rebels

  

  After Croatian scandalous arms shipments for pro NATO terrorists in Syria, Government in Zagreb have decides to withdraw their peacekeeping troops from Golan... Read more

  The 21 march 2013 by   Brancil0
  SOCIETY

• GOP Won't Learn From War Mistakes

  

  It is now ten years after the ridiculous invasion and occupation of Iraq. Over 4,000 Americans were killed and many more thousands wounded (not to mention the... Read more

  The 20 march 2013 by   Jobsanger
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• BBC Panorama - The Spies Who Fooled The World - Iraq No WMDs.

  

  "Saddam has developed anthrax and nerve gas and nukular weapons," thus spake Lord Bush Junior, Head of America Corporation to drag the UK and the USA into what... Read more

  The 19 march 2013 by   Freeplanet
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Closer to Retaliation

  

  It was a rather long day at work. I'm beginning to get into my casework, and boy do I feel like a small fish in a very large ocean. Read more

  The 19 march 2013 by   Jamesswezey
  ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Bosnia, Kosovo, and Libya: The Human Costs of Washington’s Collusion with...

  

  Twice in the last two decades, significant cuts in U.S. and western military spending were foreseen: first after the fall of the Berlin Wall, and then in the... Read more

  The 18 march 2013 by   Brancil0
  SOCIETY

• How to Avoid an Israeli Immigration Stamp and Why It is Important

  

  There are two stamps most people want to avoid, the dreaded deportation stamp and an Israeli immigration stamp. While no way near as bad as a deportation... Read more

  The 18 march 2013 by   Nico
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Turkey’s Future: Presidential Dreaming

  

  ZEHRA CACAN sits on the edge of a fresh grave strewn with flowers and prays quietly. In it lies her 30-year-old son, whose nom de guerre, Serxwebun, means... Read more

  The 18 march 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• CHAVEZ-el-Assad and Kim Jong LOON

  He floridly lambasted "imperial" American policies, compared George W Bush to Hitler and even warned that exporting Halloween to Latin America amounted to... Read more

  The 16 march 2013 by   Fadi Bejjani
  HEALTH, MEDICINE, SCIENCE

• [Agenda] EU Looks at Arming Syrian Rebels and Wooing Russia This WEEK

  

  // Foreign ministers will seek a deal on arming the Syrian rebels this week, while the European commission will table new proposals on transferring more economi... Read more

  The 16 march 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Chavez Dead, but His Revolution Goes On!

  

  By Yusuf FernandezHugo Chavez died due to the illness he had, which many suspect was inoculated to him by any of his enemies, starting by the US government. Read more

  The 15 march 2013 by   Therisingcontinent
  SOCIETY

• Lent 4

  

  PrayerIn some ways, this is the hardest of our four topics, since it is the best known, and most often taught. We started the evening with a look at the... Read more

  The 14 march 2013 by   Richardl
  RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Real Revolution Versus Fake Revolution

  

  The Syrian Revolution as fake revolution.I honestly do not think much of this Syrian revolution. Almost all of the revolutionaries are Sunni Muslim Arabs. Few t... Read more

  The 10 march 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Guest Post: Alexander McNabb

  

  We are delighted to welcome Alexander McNabb, author of Beirut. Alexander joins us to share the story behind writing his novel. Read more

  The 09 march 2013 by   Donnambr
  BOOKS, CULTURE

• Assault Weapons Are Needed in Case of Apocalypse

  

  “Can you imagine a circumstance where an AR-15 would be a better defense tool than, say, a double-barrel shotgun?” Graham asked. Read more

  The 08 march 2013 by   Tracy Goodwin
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Srebrenica – The Guide for the Perplexed

  

  Over a decade and a half after the event Srebrenica continues to be engulfed in heavy fog. Messages about Srebrenica can be divided in two categories. Read more

  The 07 march 2013 by   Arirusila
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• "We Have a President Whose Self-esteem and Regal Taste for Power is Exceeded Onl...

  

  Ralph Peters with a sobering look at Obama's handing of foreign policy: Like Garbo, President Obama wants to be left alone. The world annoys him. Read more

  The 05 march 2013 by   Brutallyhonest
  SOCIETY

• A Bright Light on Syria’s Horizons

  

  Since 2011, CIPE has been working with a courageous group of Syrian business people to advance an economic vision for the future of their country. Read more

  The 04 march 2013 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
  BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• “I’m a Millionaire Because I Had an Abortion”: Abortion and Moloch

  

  “Do not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molek, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.” -Leviticus 18:21In the Old Testament... Read more

  The 04 march 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• America’s Strategic Re-Pivot to Europe and the Middle East

  

  Secretary Kerry's first trans-Atlantic trip will be to Europe Read more

  The 28 february 2013 by   Shahalexander
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• This Week in Social Media (February 4-8, 2013)

  

  In social media, there is never a dull moment! Check out the list of headlines for February 4-8, 2013. Facebook Facebook Turns 9 (AllFacebook) Facebook Will... Read more

  The 10 february 2013 by   Cendrinemedia
  SOCIAL MEDIA

• The Case Against Drone Strikes

  

  Defence Images/ FlickrI wrote a piece on Thursday that laid out the case for the US’s current policy on drone strikes. The article drew many comments, mostly... Read more

  The 09 february 2013 by   Reasoningpolitics
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Good News At Last!!!

  

  So of course this morning I woke up and my throat sounded like Dracula and felt like the Mummy's. I phone rang and it was the place I interviewed at offering... Read more

  The 09 february 2013 by   Jamesswezey
  ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Turkey and Its Army: Erdogan and His Generals

  

  IMAGINE a country with NATO’s second-largest army that counts Iraq, Iran and Syria as neighbours and is encircled by the Aegean, the Black Sea and the... Read more

  The 06 february 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• An Address in Badaro That Never Changed in Years: Patisserie Eclair

  

  function ShowHide(x){ if(document.getElementById(x).style.display=='none'){ //alert(x); document.getElementById(x).style.display='block'; } else... Read more

  The 04 february 2013 by   Nogarlicnoonions
  DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• 2013: Year of the Bear?

  

  Vladimir Putin, having been recently named possibly the most powerful person on the planet by the American Foreign Policy magazine, could well have been a... Read more

  The 03 february 2013 by   Callumgg
  CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• To Intervene Or Not?

  

  Over at Backbencher Lee Jenkins takes a look at some issues surrounding 'international intervention' from a libertarian-inclining standpoint: Yet international... Read more

  The 29 january 2013 by   Charlescrawford
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• That's No Moon, That's Your Mother!!!

  

  I stole that headline from Star Wars Robot Chicken, it was more relevant on Sunday when I watched both of those of things, but I like the title so I kept it... Read more

  The 24 january 2013 by   Jamesswezey
  ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• A Taste of Burma

  Just nine more days till Myanmar and my excitement is ratcheting up at an unhealthy pace. It leapt several notches rereading Josceline Dimbleby’s sublime... Read more

  The 22 january 2013 by   Cilaw
  CULTURE, DEBATE, SOCIETY

• An Open Letter Sent to Obama from MO Sheriff Charles Heiss About 2nd Amendment...

  By Susan Duclos We can now add two Missouri Sheriffs to the list of those speaking out against any new gun laws that would violate the Second Amendment right... Read more

  The 19 january 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Turn of the Century Books: Bestsellers 1913

  We're so embroiled in the fast pace of modern life, you almost never hear the phrase "turn of the century" applied to the 90s rolling over to the 2000s. Read more

  The 18 january 2013 by   Bluestalking
  BOOKS, CULTURE

• French Intervention in Mali: Reading It from an African Perspective

  

  French military airplanesFor days Mali is experiencing a French military intervention to officially stop northern Islamists’ progress towards the capital –... Read more

  The 17 january 2013 by   Therisingcontinent
  SOCIETY

• DeChristianization of America Will Backfire and Bite Its Liberal Advocates

  The German philosopher Karl Marx in not so many words said that "Religion is the Opium of the People" in the early 1820s. Part of his motivation was that his... Read more

  The 13 january 2013 by   Fadi Bejjani
  HEALTH, MEDICINE, SCIENCE

• Keren Kayment Le Yisrael and Environmental Racism in Palestine

  

  by Ben Lorber / article from the Lughnasadh 2012 issue of the Earth First! JournalSince the idea of Zionism first gripped the minds of a few intellectuals and... Read more

  The 11 january 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Thousands Of Unknown Ancient Structures Seen From Space

  

  image Google Earth Thousands of huge ancient structures made of stone are clearly visible from the air. Their age is estimated to thousands of years and their... Read more

  The 11 january 2013 by   Gerard
  RANDOM

• 10 Predictions for Asia in 2013

  

  Here are 10 predictions we’ve made for Asia in 2013. What do you think the big stories out of Asia are going to be this year? Please share your predictions for... Read more

  The 02 january 2013 by   Asiapundits
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Africa on Trial in 2013

  

  The prosecution of African leaders in the International Criminal Court in the Hague is set to increase in 2013. This April will see two Kenyan former ministers ... Read more

  The 01 january 2013 by   Lesterjholloway
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

  

  Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone! I love the whole turning over a new leaf aspect of the New Year. Of course, we readers know that leaf has nothing to do with... Read more

  The 31 december 2012 by   Joyweesemoll
  BOOKS, FITNESS

• Why Do BBC, ITV and Sky News Not Report What is Happening in the World?

  

  BBC, ITV and Sky TV’s target audience in their news reportsAmerica is often criticised for being insular.It was said that, in the build-up to the Gulf War,... Read more

  The 18 december 2012 by   Thejohnfleming
  CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT

• Round Robin II

  

  Dear [Name to be supplied. Note to Vicar: check your address book for anyone we've left out], Well, would you believe another twelve months has gone by and we... Read more

  The 16 december 2012 by   Middleagedmatron
  DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 12.15.12 Fuck Guns. Fuck the NRA. Fuck “freedom.”

  Big thanks to local blogger Newsrackblog for presenting links to several articles about yesterday’s massacre:Fuck You, Guns by Katie J. M. Read more

  The 15 december 2012 by   Keith Berner
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Syria, Iran and the Future of the CSTO

  

  In May 2007, secretary general of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Nikolai Bordyuzha invited Iran to join the alliance, stating that “the... Read more

  The 14 december 2012 by   Window On Heartland
  SOCIETY

• Golfing the Globe - Christmas

  

  I thought I would take a look around in search of more exceptional or simply unique golf courses to share with you.  Since we're in the middle of the holiday... Read more

  The 11 december 2012 by   Eatsleepgolf
  GOLF, SPORTS

• Syria

  

  Aleppo Let’s not forget how this started. The opposition was scrupulously nonviolent until the regime responded with extreme violence. That (to borrow a... Read more

  The 29 november 2012 by   Fsrcoin
  CULTURE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Rise of the Moscow-Islamabad Axis

  

  In what can be regarded as one of the most resounding shifts in Pakistani foreign policy, during his visit to Moscow in May this year, Pakistan’s President... Read more

  The 26 november 2012 by   Window On Heartland
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Rescuing a Jar of Apple Butter from a Life of Servitude ~ Apple, Turkey,...

  

  A couple of weeks a ago I introduced ya'all to our annual culinary pilgrimage to the Graves Mountain Lodge in Syria, Virginia. Read more

  The 26 november 2012 by   Weavethousandflavors
  FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• My Bloody Palestine - Ceasefire Or Invasion?

  this situation is close to tipping point, i) a ceasefire will be announced and everything will be well or ii) Israel will crank up its air/land/sea offensive an... Read more

  The 21 november 2012 by   Freeplanet
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Forgotten War in Iraq

  In the presidential election this year, foreign policy was not a primary agenda, and both Obama and Romney hardly talked about Iraq and Afghanistan. However,... Read more

  The 21 november 2012 by   Shahalexander
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Terrorism - Explained

  For no obvious reason the Browser is recycling a strange 2010 interview with Lord Alerdice, who played a significant part in negotiating the Good Friday... Read more

  The 18 november 2012 by   Charlescrawford
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Syrian Army Kills Albanians from Kosovo, Former KLA Member!

  

  The fighting between government forces and rebels in Syria resulted in killing an Albanian from Kosovo. A former member of the KLA went to Syria to fight agains... Read more

  The 13 november 2012 by   Brancil0
  SOCIETY

• The United States and Its Comrade-in-arms, Al Qaeda. And Other Tales of an Empir...

  

  Afghanistan in the 1980s and 90s … Bosnia and Kosovo in the 1990s … Libya 2011 … Syria 2012 … In military conflicts in each of these countries the United... Read more

  The 13 november 2012 by   Brancil0
  SOCIETY

• Mars Conjunct Acumen – Be Wary of a Sudden Strike.

  

  This conjunction is valid from Wednesday 14th Nov and will be in action until Friday 16th Nov 2012 Mars now moves into contact with the second of the Nebulae... Read more

  The 12 november 2012 by   Solarisastro
  BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Syrians Flee in Biggest Refugee Exodus

  

  Photo: Freedom House Thousands of Syrians fled Friday after rebels seized a border town. The Syrian Civil War, which began 19 months ago, between the Syrian... Read more

  The 10 november 2012 by   Thezoonews
  

• Apple Harvest Festival in Syria, Virginia ~ A Visual Blog Post

  

  Every year, we take an annual trip to Syria, VA to Graves Mountain our own culinary pilgrimage of sorts. What beckons are seasonal apples and the Apple Harvest... Read more

  The 10 november 2012 by   Weavethousandflavors
  FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baalbek, the Ancient Temple in Lebanon

  

  In Lebanon not far from the border with Syria the one of the most mysterious places of the planet is situated. It is called Baalbek temple. Read more

  The 06 november 2012 by   Matthewthompson
  LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Syria - Autumn Eclipses Signal Time for Assad to Leave.

  

  One has got to say that President Assad of Syria is nothing if not a clever operator. The fact that he is still holding onto power despite a year and a half of... Read more

  The 06 november 2012 by   Solarisastro
  BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Election Exhaustion

  I'm deliberately writing this the day before the election so that my post isn't tinted with either elation or bitterness. Although many of you know which way I... Read more

  The 05 november 2012 by   Expatmum
  EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mitt Romney's Latest Video: The Return of Christ

  

  var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-35812110-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script');... Read more

  The 02 november 2012 by   Tantrawave
  POLITICS, RELIGION, SOCIETY

• Spotting Fireflies On A Dark Night: Where Has All The Good News Gone?

  

  By Anuva Kulkarni: It is a glorious morning, the sun is shining, the birds are a-chirpin’, and the flowers are a-bloomin’ in the garden. Read more

  The 31 october 2012 by   Youthkiawaaz
  

• Five Computer Viruses That You Should Be Aware Of

  

  A computer virus is basically a code that is programmed to do some nasty things to your computer like stealing personal data, spamming, deleting files, hacking... Read more

  The 29 october 2012 by   Nrjperera
  COMPUTING, GADGETS, TECH

• The Pivot to Asia Is No Excuse to Lower Middle East Involvement

  President Barack Obama declared the pivot to Asia as he decided to withdraw from Iraq and Afghanistan. However, the Middle East needs further attention and... Read more

  The 28 october 2012 by   Shahalexander
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Presidential Debate: Final Recap

  

  Obama to decrease role of military in foreign policy Read more

  The 23 october 2012 by   Anthonyhymes
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• A Sample of Romney’s Misunderstanding of Foreign Policy…

  

  … like where the middle east countries are located. This statement on Iran and Syria seems to be typical of Romney’s lack of understanding:I guess Romney doesn’... Read more

  The 23 october 2012 by   Btchakir
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Presidential Debate: Top 10 Questions That Weren’t Asked

  

  By Alan Bean The folks at New American Media put their heads together and came up with ten questions you didn’t hear at the first two presidential debates and... Read more

  The 19 october 2012 by   Alanbean
  SOCIETY

• The Plight Of Syrian Women: What Is The World Turning Into?

  

  By Chandan Wadhwa: The Arab World is currently in shambles and the global turmoil is growing in size by each passing day. The perverse effect of the same has ha... Read more

  The 17 october 2012 by   Youthkiawaaz
  

• Anniversary of Maspero, and Other Thoughts

  Dear readers I think we should just commemorate the anniversary of the Maspero massacre on October 9, 2011. It was a very stressful and emotional time in my... Read more

  The 13 october 2012 by   Warigia
  CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Lebanon’s Smoking Ban: Where Do We Go Now?

  

  One of Lebanon’s most successful films last year was Nadine Labaki’s W halla’ la wayn‎ (Where do we go now?). W halla’ la wayn tells the story of a... Read more

  The 12 october 2012 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
  BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Freedom House Trend Review: Improvements and Declines in Democracy

  This is a post script of the last post, and let me tell briefly about the Freedom House report. The Arab Spring is moving democracy in Tunisia, Egypt, and... Read more

  The 07 october 2012 by   Shahalexander
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• My Interview with AK Party Official on Turkey/Syria Tensions

  This is an interview I conducted over email over a month ago with the (then) VP of the AK Party (Deputy of Manisa) Hüsayin Tanrıverdi, the longest serving VP... Read more

  The 04 october 2012 by   Mfrancoiscerrah
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Filthy War Machine: US Military Industrial Complex, World’s Worst Polluter

  

  The United States Military, the Pentagon. Most fossil fuel burned, most greenhouse gases released, biggest source of Mercury released into the environment,... Read more

  The 02 october 2012 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• The Western Alliance Must Reunite to Overturn Democracy Decline

  The Facebook Revolution in Tunisia and Egypt triggered the Arab Spring last year, which has overthrown autocrats to pave the way for long pursued democracy in... Read more

  The 30 september 2012 by   Shahalexander
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Liberation Technology

  

  Twitter graffiti on a shop near Tahrir Square during the Arab Spring uprising in 2011. (Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)We live in a connected world: social... Read more

  The 27 september 2012 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
  BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Cameron Fails Eccentric British Citizenship Test on Letterman Show

  

  Just don’t ask him what ‘Magna Carta’ means. Photo Credit: Flickr. The background Following his address to the UN assembly in New York City, during which he... Read more

  The 27 september 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Obama At The UN Summit

  

  The world’s leaders gathered in New York this week at the headquarters of the United Nations to discuss the world order. Obama spoke, offering his thoughts on... Read more

  The 26 september 2012 by   Anthonyhymes
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Sky News: Obama’s UN Speech

  

  I told Sky news that Obama’s speech was aimed at appeasing a domestic audience and as such, it failed to set out a concrete vision for US engagement with the... Read more

  The 25 september 2012 by   Mfrancoiscerrah
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Syrian Uprising: Why Bashar al-Assad Must Go

  

  By Bhavita Kukreja: We might all be aware of the recent uprising that has been taking place in Syria when President Bashar al-Assad , a British trained doctor... Read more

  The 21 september 2012 by   Youthkiawaaz
  

• What’s Behind the Middle East Riots?

  

  Screen shot of Innocence of Muslims, the film causing outrage across the Middle East and North Africa. The background US interests across the world have come... Read more

  The 18 september 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Free Enterprise & Democracy: Engaging the Private Sector on Global Democratic...

  

  FEDN members share ideas with MENA reformers at a meeting in Jordan. (Photo: Staff)Every year, September 15 marks the passing of the International Day of... Read more

  The 17 september 2012 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
  BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Barack Obama, the Mideast and Mr. Romney

  The following was written by my erudite friend, Bob Poris, in response to articles in some German newspapers dealing with the relationship between the United... Read more

  The 15 september 2012 by   Lowell
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Church Bells and Calls to Prayer and Other Miracles in Nazareth

  

  The lobby of the 200-year-old Arab mansion that is now the Fauzi Azar Inn, welcoming Jews, Christians, Muslims and everyone else who wants to visit Nazareth (an... Read more

  The 14 september 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• RIP J Christopher Stevens

  NO one likes the phrase “I told you so” ~ particularly in this context… But the shocking lynch mob murder of US Ambassador to Libya J Christopher Stevens... Read more

  The 12 september 2012 by   Flip
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• On Bullshit and Truthiness

  In 2005 Harry Frankfurt re-published a wonderful philosophical essay, 'On Bullshit', which became a bestseller. Also in 2005 Stephen Colbert introduced a new... Read more

  The 11 september 2012 by   Philosopher's Beard
  DEBATE, PHILOSOPHY, SOCIETY

• Putin’s Eurasianist Revolution: Myth Or Reality?

  

  Before dying, in November 2010, French esotericist of Romanian origin Jean Parvulesco argued that, whether we are aware of it or not, we find ourselves at the... Read more

  The 08 september 2012 by   Window On Heartland
  SOCIETY

• Is The Food Crisis Devouring The World?

  

  By Indrani Chanda: We all know of this saying: ‘‘For the sake of survival, man needs three things in life- food, clothing and a house“. But every single time,... Read more

  The 04 september 2012 by   Youthkiawaaz
  

• Some Lebanese Food Blogs I Like

  

  Some Interesting Lebanese Food Blogs I Like Beirutista And here I am. Three college degrees and a few consulting gigs later, I am now in my parents’ homeland,... Read more

  The 02 september 2012 by   Nogarlicnoonions
  FOOD & DRINK

• Egypt’s President Mursi Upsets Assad Regime as He Backs the Rebel Forces.

  

  A real bombshell in Tehran today as Mohammed Mursi told a summit in Tehran that Assad’s was a oppressive regime and everyone there has a duty to back the... Read more

  The 30 august 2012 by   Solarisastro
  BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Tabouli With A Twist

  

  Just as I was fretting about all the time I haven’t been spending in the kitchen, I was hit with- dare we call it?- an idea. Yes, friends, a bit of culinary... Read more

  The 28 august 2012 by   Lilveggiepatch
  FOOD & DRINK

• “Our Time Is Now”: A Glance At Indian Football’s Chequered Past And Promising...

  

  By Pradyut Hande: For decades, Indian Football has languished in the quagmire of mediocrity and inconsistency. After qualifying for the 1950 Football World Cup... Read more

  The 24 august 2012 by   Youthkiawaaz
  

• An Incoherent Rant About Paul Ryan

  

  Text Post An Incoherent Rant About Paul Ryan I really shouldn’t be writing this, because I have two reviews due today…both of which I started this morning. Read more

  The 20 august 2012 by   Briennewalsh
  PHOTOGRAPHY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Vaguetionary – Words of the Week Are ‘Legitimate Rape’ and ‘Misspoke’

  

  Those dedicated followers of…my blog who hail from the UK might recall a similar episode of ‘misspeaking’ in the context of rape by a man who one would have... Read more

  The 20 august 2012 by   Weekwoman
  SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Akin Mispeaks with ‘Legitimate Rape’ Comment

  

  Those dedicated followers of…my blog who hail from the UK might recall a similar episode, oh…about a year ago, where the words ‘classic... Read more

  The 20 august 2012 by   Weekwoman
  SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Remembering Jack

  

  Leader of the NDP and the official opposition, Jack Layton died August 22nd, 2011.Nearly a year ago this weekend. The press has been covering lots of stories... Read more

  The 18 august 2012 by   M0derngirl
  DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pussy Riot Sentenced to Two Years for ‘hooliganism’ as Russia Reverts

  

  Protest in support of Pussy Riot. The three members of provocative Russian punk band Pussy Riot were found guilty of “hooliganism” by a Moscow judge on Friday... Read more

  The 17 august 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Who Can Revitalize the Alliance of America and Europe?

  The advent of the Obama administration was expected to heal the bitter split between America and Europe since the Iraq War. Europeans were dismayed with the Bus... Read more

  The 17 august 2012 by   Shahalexander
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Americans Divided Over Syrian Conflict

  

  Many want al-Assad out, but without use of armed forces Read more

  The 16 august 2012 by   Dan90017
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• 20 Things Independent India Ought To Do Before 2020

  

  By Avnish Gaurav: It’s been about 23,725 days since we got our independence. But the very essence of freedom is yet to reach a major chunk of our population. Read more

  The 15 august 2012 by   Youthkiawaaz
  

• Humanitarian Intervention: Yet Another Manifestation Of Neocolonialism

  

  By Karmanye Thadani: Colonialism has been the direct subjugation of one nation by another and the dominance of the more powerful has continued to exist, albeit... Read more

  The 12 august 2012 by   Youthkiawaaz