When we think of Chinese antique shops our mind tends to think of delicate and precious items. If you are in a traditional Chinese building then it likely has, or had a red tiled roof with curves tending upward at each of the four corners of the structure. Today in modern Chinese architecture there are […]
Visa Inc. (NYSE:V), commonly referred to as VISA, is a multinational corporation based in San Francisco, California, USA. The company operates the world’s largest retail electronic payment network, managing payments among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses and government entities. Before Visa Incs IPO in early 2008, it was operated as a cooperative of some 21,000 […]
During the second World War, HM Fort Roughs was constructed as a defence against German mine-laying aircraft that might be targeting the estuaries that were part of vital shipping lanes. The structure includes a floating pontoon and two huge hollow towers that are joined to a large deck. The fort was towed into a position […]
Looking at the world today it is clear to see that there are so many inequalities and injustices of all degrees, ranging from bullying at school to full blown war.
Since the existence of mankind we have been fighting each other for power, dominance, control and resources. Dominant individuals and countries, enforce their power over […]
The forthcoming trial of former Bosnian-Serb leader Radovan Karadzic for genocide and crimes against humanity is the latest high-profile, international case to be conducted in The Hague. At a time when the world’s media descend and set-up camp in the Dutch city, this article takes a brief look at the seat of government for the […]
He may well be the President in waiting, but how much is known in the UK about Democrat candidate Barack Obama? Following his fleeting visit to these shores in July, this article takes a brief look at the rise of the Senator from Illinois.
Born August 4, 1961 to Kenyan-born Barack Obama Snr., and Kansas-raised […]