In a modern democratic society, the power that is given to the bodies who govern are given, mandated politically, to the them by the people of their country, state, county or city.  That power, under the philosophy of democracy is to be used to benefit the people of the society as a whole, and is [...]

Everyday driving habits affect the life of the tires on one’s car.  Speeding is a habit of many drivers on the road, and the friction that is created causes the temperatures of the tires to soar.  Aside from the act of speeding being dangerous in and of itself, this creates an even more dangerous situation, [...]

Denmark is the leader in the world of wind turbine generated energy.  When one travels outside the city of Copenhagen, one will feel the power of the wind that blows throughout the country on a regular basis.  This is important as wind farms are only able to harness the energy necessary, if the wind flow [...]

Thio Keng Poon was in court this past Tuesday on charges that he was committing fraud by not provided the court with relevant documents concerning his business dealings. Thio founded and continued to run the family business in Singapore, Malaysia Dairy Industries.  He had been the chairmen and managing director of the company when in 2007, [...]

Dubai is one of the seven United Arab Emirates. The Dubai Municipality is usually referred to as Dubai City and is what most people picture when they hear or see the name “Dubai.”  The city itself is a rapidly expanding urban center. It is located on the Persian Gulf, providing plenty of sand and surf. [...]

Dubai is one of the seven United Arab Emirates. Located on the Persian Gulf, Dubai City is a magnet for tourists seeking the ideal of a desert island with the practicalities of a modern city.  Dubai is surrounded by desert and is home to numerous historic landmarks and architectural relics of bygone eras. However, it [...]

The first week in March brings many festivals and activities to the city of Barcelona.  A new movie opens starring actor Benicio del Toro.  This is latest biographical film surrounding the life of Che Guevara.  The street fair, Tibidabo, opens and offers fun for the whole family.  The newest addition being a thrilling roller coaster.  [...]

The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) has announced the lineup for next month’s gala.  The 33rd Annual festival will kick off on March 22nd with screenings of “Shinjuku Incident” starring Jackie Chan and directed by Derek Yee. The other opening night film will be “Night and Fog,” directed by Ann Hui
The festival will close [...]

It’s easy to take the things we use in our everyday life for granted. Maps are one of those things we use over and over again, but rarely take note of just how useful or influential they really are. Let’s take a look at how maps have helped, influenced, and made our lives more interesting [...]

Online maps and GPS systems have revolutionized how we travel and get from point A to point B. Google Maps has impacted more than just driving directions with its features, becoming a source of both convenience and controversy across the globe.
The usefulness of this service has been tested in a number of [...]