Monthly Archives: July 2010

When Less May Be More

The following, written by Bryan Walsh, appeared in Time Magazine (1 Mar 2010): “What do dieting and energy policy have in common?  The SnackWell effect.  The comes from those tasty little cookies that are advertised as being lower in fat … Continue reading

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Africa’s Curse of Riches

It’s long been an axiom of global economics that having bountiful natural resources can be as much of a curse as a blessing.  Globally traded natural resources can distort prices in a developing nation, divert investment from other sectors that need capital … Continue reading

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Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project (Uganda)

The following article written by Belinda Luscombe appeared in Time Magazine (14 Jun 2010): “Twesigye Jackson Kaguri’s American Dream was motoring along quite nicely until he was besieged by grandmothers.  Born in a remote part of western Uganda, he’s studied … Continue reading

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Malarial Zombies

The following was written by Alex Perry and published in Time Magazine (June 21, 2010): “To reach the most malarial town on earth, head north from Kampala (Uganda) across the Victoria Nile and, just before you come to the refugee … Continue reading

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