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Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Mounting tragedy in Africa

Once again a large part of Africa is falling into chaos, the result of tribal infighting between Tutsis and Hutus. This time the scene of the tragedy has spilled over the border as a result the past horrors of Rwanda and Burundi into the new killing fields of the Democratic Republic of Congo.... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

To save the world or not? This is the question!

Markets are still jittery as brokers around the globe wait for the House of Representatives to roll the dice in the next round of "Shall we save the World, or Not?!", the new game brought to you by Dubya Enterprises in association with Hank 'Ill get down on my knees for you' Paulson!!! A rip roaring... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Power sharing in Zimbabwe - can we trust Mugabe?

Hiya! As a visitor to Zimbabwe in the early 1990's I witnessd a country at peace. A country apart from other's in southern Africa. It seemed to have a good, functional infrastructure, food on the shelves, an abundance of smiling faces, a burgeoning and popular tourist industry, an ancient heritage... Sign in to see full entry.

9/11

Hi, Yesterday was, as you know, was the anniversary of 9/11. Watching live on TV as the duel blocks of two minutes silence filled my lounge I found myself unwittingly standing in silence along with all the relatives and friends of those who lost loved ones on that dreadful day. And as I watched I... Sign in to see full entry.

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