#99 inconsistencies

There are many inconsistencies floating around the happenings in the world today.
UBS the 3rd largest bank in the world snowed under by huge losses created by the subprime in the US. If this is so, then why are banks in the US not go bust?
High inflation rates. Understanding a little…apparently a result of more supply of [...]

#98 global rice grain crisis

I’m boggled at the escalating increase in the price of grains, especially rice. The poor in countries like Haiti, Philippines, Bangladesh and others took to the streets in protests and violence…
Due to climate change, for instance, drought in Australia but what about other rice growing countries?
An assumption that the rise of India and China economically, people will consume more [...]

#97

One common behavior you find on the expressway – car motorists snake in and out of a lane. If not, some hog the right lane…one virtually finds no cars in the middle or left lanes when there are 3 lanes. Then those motorbikes will sprawl themselves on the fast lanes zooming in and out!
Furthermore, a common scene sighted where those driving prestigious [...]

#96 farewell poem

This is a farewell poem of Dr Jose Rizal, medical doctor and a national hero of the Philippines, before execution. His friend Mariano Ponce gave MI ULTIMO ADIOS as its title.
Farewell, my adored Land, region of the sun caressed, 
Pearl of the Orient Sea, our Eden lost,
With gladness I give you my Life, sad and repressed;
And were [...]

#95

I like the words of this song, Scandal by the pop group Queen:
Today the headlines, tomorrow the hard times
And no one really knows the truth from the lies
And in the end the story the deeper must hide
Deeper and deeper and deeper inside.
 
What is a scandal?
In the US, there is the watergate scandal — “a political scandal [...]

#94 youth olympic games

Singapore will be the 1st nation to host the Youth Olympic Games in 2010…i.e. in less than 800 days. The opening ceremony will take place on 14th August with closing ceremony on the 26th instant.
This event is for the youth aged 14-18 years, a stepping stone to the Olympic Games.
Many countries in the world trained their young [...]

#93

When a patient comes to see a medical doctor in a private clinic, the first thing a doctor asks, “What’s wrong with you?” He diagnoses the patient’s problem accordingly and offers a prescription to the best of his knowledge and ability in a given situation.  
Of late there are so many unhappy voices over the way matters are handled and managed by [...]

#92

This morning I called the Town Council to discover the problem (update on post #86) was due to the gate-valve, which allowed water to flow into the tank, was faulty. No one was aware of the problem until the water in the tank was used up.
Apparently this problem is the purview of the Town Council instead of the [...]

#91

Responsibility and accountability are words reflecting and having implications.
If something drastic or major event happened, inevitably those on the front line will be the first to be made accountable for action.
However in situations when a senior person or top management personnel is in charge, given the portfolio to oversea, should he not be held accountable and necessary action deemed [...]

#90

I have always wanted to travel to the South American countries but… Looking at some stunning and glorious photos on flickrs were most inviting…
Fernando Lugo Mendez won the presidential election marking the end of the longest ruling party in the world — Colorado Party for 61 years.
The blog ‘Vox Nova’
http://vox-nova.com/2008/04/21/suspended-catholic-bishop-wins-paraguays-presidential-election/#more-2345
gave an excellent insight, understanding and read [...]