............................................... 68 POLITICS OF OVERPOPULATED COUNTRIES ............................................................... 6... ... THE COUNTRY OF SINGALING From one of the two most advanced countries of the world to the other. Singaling, just off the Malay Peninsu... ...ling enjoyed a long economic head start over Kino and is still leading the Asian derby in finance and trade. Again, the Asian intelligence and work e... ...untry, had cut births to such a degree that it began importing labor from countries like Bangladesh to do the lowest level work. Major corporations ... ...on ends or means. If the end justifies the means, the development of these Asian economies are hallmarks to that concept. In the West we are... ...e less affluent, who are more likely to hold both the old quasi-religious Asian ideas and to be less socially concerned. They are the ones we aimed ... ...hance a society. They can‟t be compared with the uneducated laborers from Central America. The times have changed since the 1800s when we needed Iri...

...primary. They have also eliminated religion as a political force. A strong central government is in place. It requires the education of the citizens... ...d knows they need the money! ―The subsidies are essential to keep poor countries poor. They allow the farmers in the developed countries to unde... ...ey allow the farmers in the developed countries to undersell farmers whose countries can‘t afford to subsidize them. Developing countries argue that... ...s being raised, even though it isn‘t needed. Meanwhile sub- Saharan African countries are losing hundreds of millions of dollars a year in lost cotton... ...es are barely surfacing. One party rule has many drawbacks. But the strong central government has made some good decisions, which outnumber its error... ...he people happy by thinking that they are in control, we also have a strong central government which has the power to enforce traditional ethical bel... ...le have, so we haven‘t had to go on reduced fat diets. With our traditional Asian diet we were already there. ―Just a few preventive life st... ...en they are no longer productive, or at some agreed upon age. Of course we Asians wouldn‘t do this because we have great respect for older people. Y... ...ave been blasphemed by those who don‘t understand them.‖ ―From my Asian point of view it seems that the popes and ministers have misdirected...

...medical care and more time with a happy family rate high. ―Some countries are beginning to study what people value—what are their beliefs a... ...ot very important. Obviously a utopia should have happy citizens. Several countries now are developing criteria and measurements for societal happin... ...n to our beliefs, we generally reject it. ―We, as individuals or as countries, usually justify our behavior, but that justification may not be... ...ns were generally panentheistic. Yet the Cherokees were monotheistic. The Central American cultures of the Aztecs and Mayans seemed to be polytheisti... ... less education on the average, have twice the number of believers as the Asians, who tend to have more education. It is at least conceivable that mo... ...lus or a minus for the Bulgarian economy and for working women? ―Centralized planning seems smart, except that it hasn‘t worked, probably be... ...es and their cheap products were putting Westerners out of work. Then the Asian wages increased as did the workers‘ buying power. Their goods increa... ...ile carrying the nutrients from the mountain to the delta. ―The Asian ‗have nots‘ were being financially rewarded beyond their wildest drea... ...hift from agriculture to manufacturing and services, as well as away from centralized economies. Workers in the Czech Republic, for example, put in ...

... for 25 years. I want to jump into the chaos of civilization and visit some countries that interest me. Some countries have made effective strides in... ...old age benefits. If it isn’t too late, we can follow the lead of those few countries that have licensed parents to have children. It seems that it i... ...acy which have led them away from any utopian goals. I want to examine some countries that seem to be moving towards a utopia and some countries that... ...ucceed in business and politics. The politically correct idea that Jews and Asians should be kept in lowly places has given way to the reality of Je... ... in 40 years. It took some money and some discipline to do it. It also took centralized planning and action. “On the other hand more people live in ... ...any in the slave trade in the western hemisphere. Look at the human cost of Central and South American wars with over a million killed. And the Amer... ... the gunfire in Beirut and the plastique bombs in Paris. I’ve lived in South Central LA amid the gang warfare. “I long ago concluded that th...

................................................. 20 POLITICS OF THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES .................................................................... ...us. Just a five hour flight on Singapore Airlines, still in the Southeast Asian part of the world--but what a universe of difference. From one of th... ...d--but what a universe of difference. From one of the three most advanced countries on the planet to a Third World nation just trying to get its ove... ...w dawns. And will the dawn come up like thunder, as Kipling penned of our Asian neighbor, or will it merely slither in like the ever-present cobras ... ...ps forward like it did in China. The gross domestic product in developing countries rose by 30% during those 20 years. But like I said, the inflatio... ...ence of modern China are each the result of effective planning and strong centralized power. ―Some Indian states have mandated a maximum of... ...n‘t shared in the rising living standard. And of course it takes a strong central government to accomplish such things as fast as they have. But you ...

... * Lampang Province and City 52 Three villages 53 Ban Srii Muod Klao, central plains village 53 * Ban Mae Kong Nya, village of northern plains ... ...everything, to free the country to unlimited international competition, to centralize, privatize, democratize. It has implemented individual freedom, ... ...a balanced, healthy and good life. And yet, it is precisely in the Western countries that ever more people are unwell. Modern research finds ever more... ...ore people are unwell. Modern research finds ever more problems in Western countries, sickness, violence, repression of women, paedophilia... Statisti... ...r higher education and start drinking or using drugs ever younger. In many countries, including Finland, young girls of the new, free generation have ... ...on of everyday life. Is it all repeated in Thailand? This land, dubbed the Asian Little Economic Tiger, because it is following in the footsteps of gr... ...nalization, attainment of perfection. I have distinguished local, delocal (centralized) and postlocal human environments. Local cultures adapted prima... ..., Leena. Helsinki, 15 December 2004 Academy of Finland Nordic Institute of Asian Studies University of Helsinki Niilo Helander Foundation Matti Sarmel... ...Thai house type, the pillar house, which is also known in other South-East Asian river valley cultures. Houses built high above the ground had other a...

...rnments reacting against new ideas. Let‘s look at the case for some vitamins. ―The Danes found that when they sold butter to other countr... ...d of its vitamin A and D containing cream had to have the vitamins A and D added. Those vitamins were in the cream that was removed. But most countr... ...eople got 10 to 15 minutes of sunlight a day they could get all the D they need. This may be easy in the southern U.S. and in the low latitude countr... ...rable gypsies and Jews along the way. The Korean War‘s propaganda was even more effective. And by the time the warriors invaded Vietnam every Asian ... ... method of science to learn more about the most effective techniques of love-making, or should we say ‗sexing?‘ We find romantic love as the centra... ...re and many have reputations for exercise. The biking Danes, the hiking and skiing Austrians, the outdoor-active Aussies, and the hard working Centra... ...ception of the Central Americans, the happier countries had free or inexpensive education through the university. But we might expect that the Centra...

...ssential micronutrients needed for nutrient balance in marginal diets based on staple grain and root crops. The production of more milk in developing countries will help meet the needs of urban families at prices they can afford. With affordable prices, poor families, especially children, are more likely to consume the quality protein and essential micronutrients they need...

... in a changing world H. Schelhaas Introduction Four specific features of the dairy industry Milk production The processing industry in Western countries Dairy policy Consumption of dairy products in Western countries The international dairy markets Conclusions Suggested reading Chapter 2: Dairy production systems in the tropics P. N. de Leeuw, A. Omore, S....

...ed agribusiness and initiated the demand which would expand agriculture through population increase until accessible land was expended. The resulting central interest in the spoils of agriculture more than its producers pervaded decision-making until recently, and was supported by narrow economic development advocates. As agriculture declined in relative financial importa...

...lternative Agriculture Self Sufficiency Summary 8 Chapter 15 - Whither Thai Agriculture? From Past to Present Current Position Policy Outcomes The Asian Financial Crisis The Challenge...

...ed agribusiness and initiated the demand which would expand agriculture through population increase until accessible land was expended. The resulting central interest in the spoils of agriculture more than its producers pervaded decision-making until recently, and was supported by narrow economic development advocates. As agriculture declined in relative financial importa...

...s Alternative Agriculture Self Sufficiency Summary Chapter 15 - Whither Thai Agriculture? From Past to Present Current Position Policy Outcomes The Asian Financial Crisis The Challenge...