The reality of things

Sometimes we can become so overwhelmed by man made systems that we forget our own humanity. It struck me when I read that the central bank in Japan has pumped in 40 trillion yen (S$624 ...

Japan in transition

On March 11, an earthquake measuring 8.9 on the richter scale rocked the very foundations of the northern coast of Japan. The tremors and ensuing 10m high tsunami wiped out coastal towns, made hundreds of ...

Biodiversity Poverty Tourism

September 27 is World Tourism Day. It is the day when nations around the world observe the importance of tourism in our economies and its social impact on our culture and environment. This year’s theme ...