South of the Border, the same offence might ordinarily attract a three-year sentence, but Lord Hamilton said: "The illegal cultivation of cannabis by organised criminals on a substantial commercial scale appears to be a relatively new phenomenon in Scotland. South of the Border, the same offence might ordinarily attract a three-year sentence, but Lord Hamilton said: "The illegal cultivation of cannabis by organised criminals on a substantial commercial scale appears to be a relatively new...

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The concept of the tapa has recently made its way into restaurants and cafes across the country, leaving Spanish food lovers with a WTF look on their faces. Farmers markets are shuttering themselves until the spring, and culinary thoughts turn from cooling salads made from fresh greens to warming stews that stave off the cold. Other experts describe the origin of the tapa as relating to King Alfonso, known in history books as The Wise, who saw to it that food must be served with alcohol so...

Working on the government procurement and investment agreements provides a "bridge"to the FTA, because these can form the basis for FTA chapters on procurement and investment. Training in shifting to other crops could be undertaken, as can programs to improve product quality and assist with marketing efforts as farmers move into new product lines. Its technology-based economy and role as a doorway to China's market offers a larger potential trading relationship than any other country...

Many people argue that the 21st century belongs to China, so it is perhaps appropriate that we spend some time contemplating Chinese wisdom. While this is but another example of a poor translation gaining wide acceptance, the concept behind the myth is particularly meaningful as we begin a new millennium. With China's barely-controlled explosion of industrial production, its status as a global polluter will get much worse before we can even hope for it to level off! If we in the West don't...