Out came a bamboo steamer containing what resembled aged marshmallows dumplings cooked so long they were practically glued to the bottom of the container. The Chinese dumpling is a magnificent product of the human imagination: At its best, it is charming in appearance, chewy and savory, and can trigger a head rush like sashimi or blue cheese. For the most part, however, the dumpling has arrived here in bastardized form, as similar to the real thing as Kraft Parmesan cheese is to its...

SmallCap USA Announces the Official Launch of the Webs First Investor Social Networking Website smallcapcommunity.com SmallCap USA announced today that it has launched a "first of its kind" investor social networking website where savvy investors may interact, network and compare research on their investments. SmallCap USA Announces the Official Launch of the Webs First Investor Social Networking Website smallcapcommunity.com SmallCap USA announced today that it has launched a "first of...

In general, according to Washington insiders, Rice and her Middle East team are pushing an increasingly aggressive agenda on the Israeli-Palestinian front, while the White House policy team, led by Abrams, is pulling back, viewing any major breakthrough as unlikely. In general, according to Washington insiders, Rice and her Middle East team are pushing an increasingly aggressive agenda on the Israeli-Palestinian front, while the White House policy team, led by Abrams, is pulling back,...

May 13, 2007 Do you believe in ghosts? Are you a fan of the Travel Channel's British TV show "Most Haunted" or other programs about the paranormal? Whether you're a ghost hunter or a down-to-earth local history buff, the Cape and Islands Paranormal Research Society has a tour for you. May 13, 2007 Do you believe in ghosts? Are you a fan of the Travel Channel's British TV show "Most Haunted" or other programs about the paranormal? Whether you're a ghost hunter or a down-to-earth local...

The Defence Ministry will ask for funds for research and development of ground-based laser weapons in the annual budget request for fiscal 2008, the Mainichi Shimbun daily reported, without clarifying sources. TOKYO: Japan plans to develop high-power laser weapons next year to strengthen its anti-missile defence system, in response to the growing military threat from North Korea, a report said yesterday. The United States called for Japan s cooperation in development of ABL during a...

By Mamoon Alabbasi - LONDON Two years after the US-led military besieged and destroyed the Iraqi city of Fallujah, a British play appears to reveal to the public some of the shocking details of that military operation, highlighting what has been missed by mainstream media. By Mamoon Alabbasi - LONDON Two years after the US-led military besieged and destroyed the Iraqi city of Fallujah, a British play appears to reveal to the public some of the shocking details of that military operation,...