Buying domestic-made is becoming less jingoistic and more about making sure of a product's quality and safety
BY ALEX WILLIAMS
Until recently, Bill Allayaud, who works as a director for the Sierra Club in Sacramento, thought people who checked labels on clothing or toys to make sure they were "Made in the USA." were everything he was not: flag-waving, protectionist, even a little xenophobic.

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From discussions about Angelina Jolie and the meaning of life to politicians sharing insights into their work, bloggers are fast changing the face of Vietnam
By Frank Zeller
Pop stars are doing it, so are millions of teenagers and even Communist Party politicians -- blogging has taken Vietnam by storm and spawned an alternative communications universe to dusty state media.

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