Let me start the year by sharing to you an article that points out a reality. It was supposedly written by Dr Arsenio Martin. 2010 is election year again for us and contrary to many, I would say that the change of leadership in our government will not make our country better. Our country is doomed to be poor, unless we see the point this prose is hammering into our heads. I just hope that these thoughts will not just fly by as a 'nice to know'. The difference between the poor countries and the rich ones is not the age of the country. This can be shown by countries like India & Egypt , that are more than 2000 years old, but are poor.On the other hand, Canada , Australia & New Zealand , that 150 years ago were inexpressive, today are developed countries, and are rich. The difference between poor & rich countries does not reside in the available natural resources. Japan has a limited territory, 80% mountainous, inadequate for agriculture & cattl...