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This year’s Presidential and Vice-Presidential election spotlights the important contributions made by women in our society - be they single or married, mothers or not, young or old, rich or poor, from big cities or small towns, in high-powered careers or down-to-earth jobs. The women in this election season are as exciting and controversial as any male candidates have ever been. Each has found her own unique equilibrium between the passion... Read More

The property market in North Cyprus is undergoing serious changes at the moment, with the currently low property prices rising – and looking set to continue rising – at an unprecedented rate. In addition, a new type of property development is beginning to appear in the north side of the island – namely, upmarket and luxury apartments – that are clearly designed for people wanting to buy investment properties in this emergi... Read More

You’ll never find a presidential candidate without a large ego. It takes a big ego to be a world leader. Look at the great figures in history, be they heroes or villains, they are larger than life. But the truly great leaders, while possessing big egos, also know the value of humility. They recognize the dangers of ego and have learned how to manage their own. There are a host of big problems waiting for the next occupant of the White House... Read More

All the way back in January 2004 Sir David A. King, the Government’s then chief scientific adviser, described global warming, and the climate change that it drives, as a greater threat to the world than international terrorism. King, who caused quite a stir with his comments, said that industrialized countries had a commitment to place a serious effort into developing sustainable and carbon capture technologies. Now, over four years on, the... Read More

Let me offer you a non-american perspective on this year’s US election race between Barack Obama and John McCain. In this short article I want to explain to you - especially you, dear readers and friends from the US - why many Europeans such as me (and many other non-americans too) feel that Barack Obama would be a much better option for the US president than John McCain. As I offer this perspective, I want you to have in mind that I have n... Read More

With the success of Barack Obama’s presidential bid, many critics of preferential programs for minorities and women have argued that it is time to dismantle all affirmative action policies in the workplace and institutions of higher learning. Recently, John McCain brought attention to the issue by stating that he supports a constitutional amendment in Arizona that would outlaw all affirmative action programs in his home state. Nebraska and ... Read More

According to some time charts Sarah Palin is at the tail end of being a baby boomer. She doesn’t look like a baby boomer! She doesn’t act like a baby boomer! She doesn’t talk like a baby boomer. What do you think? All of us in the baby boomer age range are dealing with many of the same challenges and issues. All of these challenges really start to percolate at about the age of fifty. Where did I put my keys? My waist grew an inc... Read More

Cities and towns throughout the United States are gearing up to celebrate the nation’s 232nd birthday this July 4 - hanging bunting and flags, sprucing up parks, and laying out parade routes and fireworks shows. No matter what your opinion of the current political environment is, you have to admit that the United States is a great country. Why not show your love of country this Independence Day by adding a bit of patriotic flair to your sum... Read More

In recent months, the island of Cyprus has seen a renaissance. Tourism is booming, and in the TRNC the North Cyprus Property Boom has been marked as the peak of prosperity for the partitioned island;it has been named as one of the world’s chief property hot spots. Politically, too, Cyprus has seen a new level of stability; after 34 years of division and political tension, Turkish Cypriot president Mehmet Ali Talat and Greek Cypriot Presiden... Read More