Food speaks the language of Tradition and Culture

Food is not just a commodity; it holds much to it then to its literal meaning. Having said that food not only explores the possibilities of opportunity but it is a way of life or existence. It is said food not only satisfies your appetite but it psychologically makes you feel at home. Like such, [...]

Post 9/11 Arab American

One week after 9/11, the Bush administration and a large majority of the American people developed the attitude that would later set us on the path to the ebbing of U.S. global authority and shrinking of its self-confidence. It was a week during which the national narrative on the dramatic events of the previous Tuesday [...]

Libya: the day after

On 20 March 2011, I had written a brief piece entitled “LIBYA: THE DAY AFTER”. Now that the pro-NATO rebels are in Tripoli and it seems that they will prevail, it is important to reflect on exactly what this means for the country and its people. I am re-submitting the posting because I would like [...]

Vitamin A enriched rice in five years to defeat deficiency

Agriculture scientists in Bangladesh have plans to develop genetically-engineered Vitamin-A enriched rice variety in five years. A genetically modified variety, the Golden Rice will go through greenhouse and field tests before advancing into production phase, like cultivation and harvest. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tip on Hyves Share on Linkedin Share on [...]

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