Tag Archive For "Global"
Rambling about the fishy Kenyan economy. Should we anticipate a crash?
Today, I read a story in the newspapers that Kenyans are consuming poisoned fish, imported from China. Speaking to a friend, I wondered why we are importing fish from China, despite having a vast ocean to our right, a fresh water lake to our left and numerous lakes, rivers and other bodies of water dotted …
Lean in – a book for every woman & (surprisingly) man
When a guy hears of a book that is discussing the role of women, well, the average man is inclined to run for cover – the experience normally involves significant male bashing and ball bursting. So one would be hesitant to reach for Sheryl Sandberg’s book, Lean in. Having watched her video, I thought I’d …
Internet wins: Now what?
After what is billed the loudest internet protest in history, the highly controversial SOPA and PIPA bills, that were due to be voted on last week, have been shelved. US Senator Harry Reid and Representative Lamar Smith both announced that they would withdraw their bills to allow further discussion. It is true that the two …
I am first an foremost a writer who cares deeply about the world. I enjoy stories - especially history for its rich tapestry of stories of people's lives interwoven intricately in failures and victories. I care so deeply about the world that I also spend much of my time and energy trying to make it better in some way.
