Bridging Asia: Ageism is a necessary evil for progress in Asia
Demographics is not destiny, but Asia’s meteoric growth in recent decades cannot but be linked to its young and fast-growing pool of workers and consumers. But that’s due to change…
Malaysian ‘sex blogger’ Alvin Tan reacts to passport being revoked
In an exclusive interview with Channel NewsAsia’s Sumisha Naidu, Malaysian ‘sex blogger’ Alvin Tan said “losing a mere travel document isn’t going to change anything.” Full story: http://cna.a… source
SOUTH KOREA: Korea halts for ‘ticket to life’ exam
November 13 was a day when almost everything in South Korea came to a halt, as attention was focused on the high school seniors taking their crucial college entrance examinations.…
Children in a South African township choose man’s best friend over drugs and violence [No Comment]
Children from around Mpophomeni – a town in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, spend Friday afternoons with their dogs, playing and learning about life. They are part of Funda Nenja, which……
China: Air quality improves [The Morning Call]
China’s capital Beijing has recorded its biggest improvement in air quality in at least nine years. The dramatic change is partly because of favourable weather conditions in the past three……
Egypt’s ex-PM rescinds decision to run for presidency
Former Egyptian prime minister Ahmed Shafik is no longer considering running for president in this year’s elections, he said in a statement posted on his Twitter account on Sunday. Shafik,……
Sierra Leone presidential hopefuls commit to violence-free process
Sierra Leone’s election organizing body, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) has announced preparations to send ballot papers into districts for the March 7, 2018 general elections. The… source
Ugandan farmers use mobile apps to sell and buy produce
Makerere University students in Uganda have created a mobile application that provides smallholder farmers with real-time information on markets, the latest news on farming inputs and eliminates… source
Man by Frank Frazier – October Gallery
Price: $385 NOW $145Manby Frank FrazierOriginal Ink on paperSize 7″ x 8″ Approx Frank Frazier began his work as a fine artist early, at the age of seven. He was…
Vegan Sweet Potato Birthday Cake
This Vegan Sweet Potato Cake is the perfect decadent and sweet treat for a Happy Birthday! I wish I could have you all over to celebrate with me today ☺…