The legend of Valentine’s day9 Feb 2010

In ancient Rome, during the reign of Emperor Claudius the Second, the armies lacked the sufficient number of soldiers it needed. Claudius could not figure out why more young men didn’t want to go to battle. Finally, he determined that the young...

New Year across Cultures1 Feb 2010

Australia celebrates New year with a grand fire work display over the Sydney Harbor In Belgium New Year is called “Sint   Sylvester vooranvond” . They kiss their loved ones with the onset of the new year and the farmers wish each and every o...

Leadership anchored in place, time and culture – A critical moment of truth24 May 2009

The news about Former President of South Korea Roh Moo-hyun taking his own life after allegations of corruption may receive mixed reactions across the world. However, this critical moment of truth epitomizes the extent to which ‘saving face’ beco...

Uncertain Times – Tips to consider when working with different cultures22 Feb 2009

I am sure that I do not have to elaborate on what I mean when I refer to ‘uncertain times’.  Something that seems everywhere – when you get together in social gatherings, water cooler chat at office, turn the radio on, news paper headlines…...

Gift giving vs. Grease payments – A slippery slope16 Dec 2008

Gift giving is an intrinsic part of investing into the emotional bank accounts/ relationships when you work with your Asian counterparts. For example, you may have heard of the term ‘guanxi’ from the Chinese cultural context, as an act of recipro...

England manager Roy Hodgson delivers reality check with Euro 2012 squad as ... - Telegraph.co.uk16 May 2012

Telegraph.co.ukEngland manager Roy Hodgson delivers reality check with Euro 2012 squad as ...Telegraph.co.ukWelcome to reality, Roy. After the euphoria of being appointed as the new England coach, Roy Hodgson has quickly become acquainted with the two debilitating constants of his new position. By Jim White First, he is not in charge of a football operation; ...John Terry and Rio Ferdinand decision made for footballing reasons insists ...The IndependentEuro 2012: England squad announcement - live!The GuardianNo sentiment as Hodgson ousts Ferdinand from Euro squadITV NewsThe Press Association -Yahoo! Eurosport UK -Goal.comall 1,060 news articles »

Mladic genocide trial underway at UN war crimes court - CTV.ca16 May 2012

CTV.caMladic genocide trial underway at UN war crimes courtCTV.caAP THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Twenty years after his troops began brutally ethnically cleansing Bosnian towns and villages of non-Serbs, Gen. Ratko Mladic went on trial Wednesday at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal accused of 11 counts of genocide, ...Mladic: Bosnian Serb Army ChiefVoice of AmericaBosnia hails start of Mladic trialThe Press AssociationRatko Mladic's genocide trial gets under wayTimes of IndiaHerald Sun -Xinhua -CNNall 1,606 news articles »

Care home criticised after mentally ill resident is jailed for killing schoolboy - The Guardian16 May 2012

The GuardianCare home criticised after mentally ill resident is jailed for killing schoolboyThe GuardianA private care home has been criticised by a judge as he sentenced a mentally ill resident to life for killing an innocent schoolboy. Serif Aslan had not been taking his anti-psychotic medication and said he had kept a knife in his room for about a ...Fatal flaws that led to carnage at gates of Tottenham schoolEvening StandardKasey Gordon: Serif Aslan jailed for stabbing murderBBC NewsFamily of murdered teen Kasey Gordon tell of pain at knife killingLondon24LBC 97.3 -Grantham Journal -ITV Newsall 15 news articles »

Heckled Theresa May faces calls to resign after 'losing the trust of police' - The Independent16 May 2012

Telegraph.co.ukHeckled Theresa May faces calls to resign after 'losing the trust of police'The IndependentThe Home Secretary faced calls to resign today as she was told she had lost the trust of the police. Officers jeered as Theresa May told them regular fitness tests, new entry requirements to ensure the most talented recruits were hired, ...Heckled May faces calls to resignThe Press AssociationPolice heckle May over funding cutsFinancial TimesTheresa May embarrassed by Police Federation's sloganTelegraph.co.ukBBC News -The Guardian -Daily Mailall 558 news articles »

Queen praises Charles' work on town - The Press Association16 May 2012

BBC NewsQueen praises Charles' work on townThe Press AssociationThe Queen has spoken of her "great pride" at the work that Prince Charles is doing to help regenerate a town. Six of the Prince of Wales's charities, including The Prince's Trust, have done extensive work in Burnley, Lancashire, in a bid to revitalise ...Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Duke of Edinburgh's best gaffesTelegraph.co.ukQueen receives warm welcome as Diamond Jubilee tour hits LancashireMetroPrince Philip about Hannah Jackson, blonde in red dress: 'I¿d be arrested if I ...Daily MailThis Is Lancashire -Burnley Express -Lancashire Telegraphall 198 news articles »