What we are presenting here is not just an article; it is a key that can unlock the door to prosperity in the entire Central Asia region. We are grateful to Dr. Hanno Schaumburg and Dr. Peter Fearon for this. Ed. Introduction Prof. em. Dr. Hanno Schaumburg, Hamburg University of Technology, Germany h.schaumburg@tu-harburg.de In his...
Archives for July 2012
A small feud with BP
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 30 July 2012 (nCa) — BP conducted a presentation in Ashgabat on 16 July 2012 in connection with the launching of the latest edition of its Statistical Review. This proved to be an opportunity to confront BP on its duplicitous practices. This is the first time that the BP Statistical Review acknowledges...
Alzheimer’s Friendly Healthcare Workforce: Tips on Treating an Alzheimer’s Patient
Dr. Ethelle G. Lord Long-term inpatient care is a reality with many baby-boomers living with Alzheimer’s. We know a cure is really not just around the corner for Alzheimer’s, it seems reasonable to find better ways for our health care workforce, including doctors in the emergency rooms and hospital staff, to strive to integrate various...
UN Alliance of Civilizations – Fostering Innovation through Apps and Games
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Wants to Foster Innovation through Apps and Games Promoting Intercultural Dialogue The UNAOC launches Create UNAOC 2012, a global competition organized with MIT Education Arcade and Learning Games Network; International Partners include Global Voices, Fundazione Mondo Digitale, Voice of America, ICT for Peace, John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, Doha...
4-й Инвестиционный Форум Туркменистана
4-й Инвестиционный Форум Туркменистана организован Торгово-промышленной палатой Туркменистана и компанией SummitTradeEventsLtd (Великобритания). Это мероприятие инициировано Президентом Туркменистана в 2009 году и проводится при поддержке правительства Туркменистана и Кабинета Министров. Форум состоится 17-19 октября 2012 года в бизнес – центре «Мизан» в Ашхабаде, Туркменистан. Целью форума является освещение инвестиционных возможностей для развития национальной экономики, эффективного международного...
4th Turkmenistan Investment Forum
4th Turkmenistan Investment Forum is organised by Chamber of Commerce of Turkmenistan and Summit Trade Events Ltd (UK). This event is initiated by the President of Turkmenistan in 2009 and supported by the government of Turkmenistan and the Cabinet of Ministers. Forum will take place on 17-19 October 2012 at Mizan Conference Centre in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The...
Eurozone crisis impact spreads further east
EBRD softens forecasts further as Russia revised down The negative impact of the eurozone crisis on emerging Europe is spreading further east as lower global demand is feeding through to lower commodity prices and generally lower risk appetite. These are now having a negative impact, particularly on Russia, according to the EBRD’s latest economic outlook....
Important information for students going to USA under exchange programme
nCa Report Ashgabat, 23 July 2012 (nCa) — For the young students traveling alone for the first time, it is a big leap into the unknown when they leave home for a year of study in the United States, and stay with a family they never met before. All kinds of things can happen out...
Turkmenistan Airlines launches in-flight magazine
Turkmenistan Airlines is proud to announce the launch of their first in-flight magazine, ‘Lachyn’, meaning Falcon in the Turkmen language. The magazine will be published quarterly and will provide passengers with a wide variety of features including business, travel, culture, events, arts, food and sports. The first issue will feature articles on Turkmenistan’s Oil &...
Police Station as Instrument of Power of Feudal Lords in Pakistan
Nadeem M Qureshi The tragedy of politics in Pakistan is that the same people, despite their dismal performance, get elected again and again. This is especially true in the rural areas of the country. And since this is where where the majority of the population live it is people elected from these areas who end...
Prince Bandar’s Wake-Up Call
Peter Chamberlin It feels like something sinister has just occurred, but it may be a long time until we figure-out just what that was (SEE: Saudi Appointment Suggests Bigger Regional Ambitions ). When dealing with the Saudis, nothing is as it seems. Trying to understand the Saudi royal family is something like trying to decipher a hidden code–What does...
ECO trains to boost trade
Amir Tahouri Calls for stronger ties with ECO countries lead to the expansion of the region’s railroad. The Islamic republic of Pakistan, Islamic republic of Iran and Republic of Turkey aim to upgrade their railways in an effort to increase trade efficiency encouraging the use of more trains to take cargo to the countries. Project...
The RAP Vote: Repudiation of American Politics
Ben Tanosborn On Wednesday, July 4, Ricky “My-T-Mouth” Johnson, an obscure ghost lyricist in the rap-music world, and also an acquaintance from the early Occupy days, showed up at the porch of my historical townhouse at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. He had brought his family from Portland (Oregon) to see our famed fireworks’ display,...
Time to Correct our Political Aberrations
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan March 1979, General Ziaul Haque directed his Corps Commanders to ascertain the likely reaction of the officers and the troops, if Bhutto was hanged, as per Supreme Court’s verdict. I was commanding 14 Division at Okara and was called for the meeting at Multan. Giving...
Avesta: The priceless gem of our heritage
Shavkat Davlatov In terms of mankind’s journey to civilization and culture, Central Asia is in the same class as Egypt, Mesopotamia, China and India. Evolution, in part, picks speed and adjusts direction when revolutionary ideas are embraced by large groups of people. In their own time, the Iliad and Odyssey of Homer, the Veda and...
Центральноазиатская конференция – описание слона по частям
Тарик Саииди Ашгабат, 7 июля 2012 (nCa) — В четверг в Ашгабаде началась двухдневная 14-я Центральноазиатская конференция СМИ, организованная ОБСЕ и Министерством иностранных дел Туркменистана. Тема конференции – «От традиционных к онлайновым медиа: передовая практика и перспективы». Основной вопрос повестки первого дня конференции состоял в том, что Интернет и социальные сети должны быть свободными и...
Central Asia Media Conference – Partial description of elephant
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 6 July 2012 (nCa) — The two-day 14th Central Asia Media Conference, organized by the OSCE and the foreign ministry of Turkmenistan, started Thursday in Ashgabat. The theme of the conference is – ‘From traditional to online media: best practices and perspectives.’ The lead concept on the first day of the conference...