Miscellaneous
The creative process
Whether in literature, engineering, information technology, or in love -- the creative process, according to Paulo Coelho, follows the same pattern: the cycle of nature.Paulo Coelho | October 2003 issue Whether in literature, engineering or information technology – or, indeed, in love – the Read More...
Trouble in the townships
Blacks have only gotten poorer since the ANC has been in power in South Africa. Bearing pickaxes and pliers, the poor of South Africa are learning that if they want to rebuild their nation they will have to do it for themselvesPaul Kingsnorth | October 2003 issue A young man in a red T-shirt Read More...
Government Inc.
New WTO negotiations, but the harmonisation of national regulations deals a blow to democracy. Marco Visscher | August 2003 issue When fresh World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations start in mid-September in Cancun Mexico they will include discussions on foreign investments. This could lead to a Read More...
Food for optimists
For more and more people the unending stream of media reports on failures, frauds, violence, setbacks and frustration has become a source of growing discomfort. But optimism can still triumph over cynicism. A practical guide for those who want to stay optimistic and healthy.Peggy O’Mara | August Read More...
Less perspiration, more inspiration
Living effortlessly is not only more pleasurable, it is also more rewarding. Tijn Touber's column. Tijn Touber | August 2003 issue In the past, when I spent a lot of time in the recording studio making records, I was often sent outside when Monique came in to do her vocals. My stress, which started Read More...
Migrate or die
A critical review of the Western fear of foreigners. This month's guest columnist: Kamila Shamsie. | August 2003 Read More...
Pure gold
British chocolate maker stimulates fair trade and organic cocoa production. | August 2003 Read More...
Sowing the seeds of autism
Increasing evidence is linking autism and vaccinations. Are vaccines making our children autistic? Tijn Touber | August 2003 Read More...
'We can do it better ourselves'
Argentina's bankruptcy victims are now its main job creators. | August 2003 Read More...
Healing through the world's hurt
Therapists never ask their patients if their suffering is connected to world events. But psychotherapist Miriam Greenspan believes that more and more people are hurting from the increasing perception of threats in the world. Greenspan takes a stand on the psychology of global suffering. Miriam Read More...