It is very interesting to hear people's reaction to American companies outsourcing to Asia or other countries.

I have always wondered why when we fill out applications for employment, they ask this question. I understand that the government adopted the term "Hispanic" to keep population statistics and monitor compliance to Affirmative Action laws.

When the Soviet Union broke up, many satellite states declare their independence. Their new leaders mostly and unfortunately came from the criminal element. We have seen much ethnic cleansing since and left over problems of yester year.

Strategic planning for the prevention and care of genetic disorders, and for genomic research, within the context of Islamic religion and culture is promising and may provide lessons to the developed world.

South Africa has recognized the importance of science in the development of its society, in moving away from its apartheid past and striving to eradicate poverty. Opportunities abound in its growing programme of physics research.