I hate to break anybody's bubble, but jasmine-scented rice is commonplace around Asia and not unique to Thailand. The Thais have been upset over the creation of jasmine-scented "Jazzman" rice in the U.S., but even their nationalistic efforts to protect...

Here are the films used in the order they are shown. Note that some are repeated and are not listed more than once. 1. Casablanca 2. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre 3. Sunset Boulevard 4. Citizen Kane 5. All About Eve 6. Dracula (1931) 7. Animal...

I'm no China expert, but the sheer size of the country makes it intimidating, to say the least. Better approach it as a collection of various states with distinct topography, history and cultural appeal. That's exactly what Atlantic Monthly did, and it...

The Opray Wilfield interview with nutcase/fascist Sarah Palin in under 30 seconds. All you need to know. But, did you know both Democrats and satarists and comedians are hoping this ridiculous Sarah Palin train wreck continues for God knows how Long?...

Everybody has something to say about the movie 2012, including the conservative Muslim Union Indonesia (MUI) political group which feels that only Islam can predict the end of the world. Indonesia Matters has a few words on the subject. Obscure...