International Articles

The Lady Of Myanmar Deserves More International Fame

Jim Smith — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:13:18 +0000

While the world may fawn over celebrities like Hannah Montana and Angelina Jolie, someone truly deserving of great fanfare seems to go completely unnoticed.

Its Time To Appease North Korea Once Again

Jim Smith — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:13:38 +0000

Soon after North Korea launched its latest rocket, President Barack Obama had strong words for the rogue nation. Obama said: “Rules must be binding, violations must be punished, words must mean something. The world must stand together to prevent the spread of these weapons. Now is the time for a strong international response.”

Man-Made Debris Makes Space A Dangerous Place

Jim Smith — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:56:14 +0000

The problem of man-made debris in outer space has made headline news over the last several months. After a collision of two satellites last month, it is estimated that there are now 300,000 sizable objects orbiting the Earth, including roughly 12,000 satellites, of which only 6% are still functioning.

A Cold War That Russia Can Win

Jim Smith — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:22:22 +0000

In the opening remarks at her confirmation hearing on Jan. 13, President, Barack Obama’s Secretary of State designate Hillary Clinton told the Senate Foreign Relations committee she would use the office to shape foreign policy to fight global warming.

Israel's Invasion Of Gaza Is Ballot Box Fear

Jim Smith — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:31:42 +0000

Israel withdrew from Gaza in August 2005 in a land-for-peace swap. At the time, authorities evacuated more than 8,000 people in 21 Jewish settlements. In addition, nearly 40 synagogues were dismantled, and even the deceased were not left behind.

Afghanistan May Become Barack Obama's Vietnam

Jim Smith — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:10:58 +0000

Several weeks ago, President George Bush addressed the troops at Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan. He said: "It was here in Afghanistan that the terrorists planned the attacks of September the 11th, 2001.

The United Nations And The Problems In Somalia

James Smith — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:14:35 +0000

After twenty five years of United Nations involvement, Somalia is still a country in total chaos. According to the UN, Somalia is poor and literally starving. Acute malnutrition rates are high and forty five percent of the population currently lives on less than $1 a day.

Man-Made Global Warming Left Out In The Cold

James Smith — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:27:06 +0000

Cold weather headlines are everywhere in October 2008. Global newspapers report the earliest snowfall in London since 1922. In Switzerland, the Swiss lowlands received the most snow for any October since records began in 1931. New Zealand has experienced cold not seen in years and the Arctic had record cold and snow.

A Deep Recession In A Global Economy

James Smith — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:42:43 +0000

Fear and emotion are the rule every day in the global financial markets. We have seen shock and awe financial bailout plans, the overnight consolidation of many troubled financial services giants, and a liquidity crisis that impacts markets across the globe.

A Nobel Peace Prize And A Weather Balloon

James Smith — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:17:29 +0000

If we don't sign a personal check, it has no value and it cannot be cashed. In fact, the lack of our signature on any written legal contract means that there has not been a binding agreement reached on the terms stated in the document.

Melting Arctic Sea Ice And Global Warming Hype

James Smith — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:54:59 +0000

There can be no dispute that the ice over the Arctic is melting pretty fast. Satellite pictures clearly show the extent of the decrease in Arctic ice during the last several years. In fact, observations from instruments on the ground, balloons, and satellites indicate that the Arctic is warming much faster than the rest of the planet

To Predict Global Climate Change Look To The Sun

James Smith — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:47:50 +0000

A trip to the beach during the summer requires the use of proper suntan lotion to prevent a very bad sunburn. In fact, a hot summer day makes us often retreat from the sun into the cover of nearby shade. However, a cold winter day will often make us long for the warmth of the sun's direct rays.

Israel Will Act To Prevent A Nuclear Iran

James Smith — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:51:16 +0000

The United Nations is proving once again how irrelevant it is in preventing wars and resolving conflicts. Three rounds of impotent United Nations Security Council sanctions have not acted as a deterrent in stopping Iran from its path of uranium enrichment.

Colony Collapse Disorder And The Human Bee

James Smith — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:11:14 +0000

The honey bee continues to disappear at a dramatic rate worldwide. Many beekeepers estimate that, at the current rate of bee loss, there now may be only a ten year window to find a cause and a cure for this malady. In fact, the British Beekeepers Association has warned that honeybees could disappear entirely from Great Britain by 2018.

Climate Change Psychosis And Lily Pad Cities

James Smith — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:17:18 +0000

There is a new psychiatric malady reported in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. Dr. Joshua Wolf and Dr. Robert Sato of the Royal Children's Hospital have documented a case of a "previously unreported phenomenon" which they are calling Climate Change Psychosis. Indeed, it is a name which describes a very serious mental malady.