Marketplace - April 19, 2008
The pros and cons of bamboo floors
About two years ago, we installed a bamboo floor in our kitchen. It's looks great, but is it great for the planet?
Tags: bamboo floor, Asia, Dr. Bronner's soap, deforestation

Marketplace - June 1, 2005
Tahir brings the world to the Third Ward
Ayesha Tahir has traveled the globe and wants to share the world with Milwaukee. She's doing it via "Ayeshaz -- Accents for the Metropolitan Woman," a boutique in the Third Ward. Whether fashion accessories or home décor, she provides an array of accessories for the metropolitan woman.
Tags: Third Ward, Ayesha Tahir, Ayeshaz, India, Pakistan, Asia, boutique, Rebholz

Politics - June 16, 2009
North Korea Tests Balance of Power
The nuclear test by North Korea on Monday, following an earlier one three years ago, occurred not only on Memorial Day in the U.S. but during mourning in South Korea for former President Roh Moo-hyun, who committed suicide. The explosion has also been accompanied by missile tests. This latest mo...
Tags: Korea, Nukes, Atomic Test, Missiles, Politics, Diplomacy, Obama, Asia

Milwaukee Buzz - May 28, 2009
Asia Diplomacy Uneven for Obama
In relatively slow but steady fashion, the Obama administration has been filling diplomatic posts. John Roos, head of the powerful Silicon Valley law firm of Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich and Rosati, reportedly is about to be named Ambassador to Japan. He is close to President Obama and a major campa...
Tags: Obama, Bush, Asia, China, Japan

Travel & Visitors Guide - March 1, 2009
Secretary Clinton in Asia
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton began her Asia trip by visiting Japan, still the most important ally of the United States in that massive region despite the rise of China. Asia nations in total account for a steadily growing share the global economy. Since 1985, total U.S. trade with Asia has ...
Tags: Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Clinton, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy