Marianas Variety On-Line Edition

Newton’s apple and immigration federalization
IT’S not that I actually discovered a new law of physics, but the realization — an epiphany, really — I just had these past few days was as startling as getting beaned by an apple...(See details)

Editorials
THE Saipan mayor says his office is suspending its “services” because he can’t pay for the fuel of his office’s vehicles. He blames the finance department for not paying Mobil on time....(See details)

Tinian needs an instrument landing system
THE most critical factor holding up the economic recovery of the CNMI today is the instrument landing system for Tinian. We were led to believe that a firm deal had been signed with....(See details)

To the citizens of the NMI
DESIGNATING the southwest end beach at Laulau as launch site for small fishing boats is most appropriate not only because of its traditional use by our ancestors, but also because...(See details)

Global warming and Al Gore
I APPRECIATED very much the letter published in the March 23 issue titled “Global Warming or Global Hoax?” Some U.S. politicians are gaining wealth and power by making ..(See details)