The Middle Eastern “domino effect”
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In the past few weeks, the world has been carefully following of the revolutionary wave that has been sweeping across the Middle East. From the “Jasmine Revolution” in Tunisia to the Egyptian protests, unrest...
The beauty behind global awareness
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To celebrate the end of the first year of the international comment section, I believe it is important to remind our readers and volunteers of the cultural success of such a project. The idea...
Let’s go back to basics
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The act of eating has become something more than nourishing our body; it is a bad habit which promotes excessive intake of food. In 1998, the World Health Organization classified obesity as a...
Giving smartly
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Following the tragic earthquake in Haiti on Jan.12, 2010, people across the world have been urged to give. Due to the level of destruction in that area (about three million Haitians have been affected)...
Fairtrade coffee, a great way to make a difference
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As consumers, there are many ways to make a difference and create a positive impact in the world. Canadians are the biggest coffee consumers in North America, averaging three cups of coffee per day,...
An attempt for justice in Palestine
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Since December 2008, a series of events have extended the problematic history between Israel and Palestine. The aim of “Operation Cast Lead,” a three-week military offensive led by the Israeli army, from Dec. 27,...
Poverty and chaos around the globe
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Nowadays, it is easy to tell if a country is able to provide a citizen with stable ways of living or if it represents struggle and difficult attainment of basic needs. In fact, one...
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