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From Popularity to Fame
Is popularity something that you get naturally or do you need to earn popularity first before you reach to the point of fame.
Condoleezza's Contortions Can't Create Palestine
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice needs to start jumping over - not baulking at - the hurdles if she wants to have any chance of finishing the race to create a new Arab State between Israel and Jordan by 31 December 2008.
Ekwumekwu Movement in Southern Nigeria
Ekwumekwu movement was a resistance put up by the Anioma people of Southern Nigeria against the British colonial imperialists. A well commendable cause which cost us the loss of some of our Anioma towns and villages to the Eastern region such as Onitsha, Oguta and others. Find out how this cause was championed and attained.
Fresh Rose Petals – Scented With Romance!
Roses have always been perceived as a sign of elegance and for many people they represent the most beautiful flowers in the world. Fresh rose petals have become used on a wide scale for various events, especially weddings and given the increased demand, a true industry arose. Today, there are many companies providing rose petals online, enticing their clients with varied offers and eye-catching prices.
Supporting the Poorest of the Poor in India
Raj Loomba has made a mark in an increasing number of affluent overseas Indians who are contributing and assisting the less privileged Indians back home. Raj Loomba has done a lot of work for the poorest of the poor, the widows and the education of their children in India over the last ten years.
The Last King of Spain?
Spain's King Juan Carlos saved the country's democracy in its early post Franco days in the 1980's, and Spain blossomed as it became acceptable to take a holiday there. But the royal family aren't as popular as they once were - could Juan Carlos be the last Spanish King?
Troop Withdrawals
Ge. Patraeus has spoken and Bush is going to follow his recommendations. This is a war right? And the wars are fought by the military and not the politicians right? Well maybe!
Can Do Cantina
Optimism is good. Positive thinking is healthy. However, taking either to the extreme will only wind up in a bad dream if now a lot of broken promises along the way.
Fbi, California Attorney General Investigating Orange County Sheriff’s Dept
The investigations are expected to not only look into the death of John Derek Chamberlain and determine if his civil rights were violated but is expected to probe much deeper into the over all possible misconduct of the Sheriff’s dept in general
A Brief Biography of Abi Titmus
James Lamb writes a bit about Miss Titmus.
Another Malaysia is Possible
An attempts to make sense of being a Malaysian and an Indian Malaysian.
Senator Obama & Reverend Wright a Bi-racial Issue
The question, why Presidential Candidate Barrack Obama never left the church after Rev. Wright’s statements, is not a black issue, but a bi-racial identity issue. The article addresses the issues of being bi-racial and the love and devotion for a man other then your father.
A View of Paris Hilton
James Lamb is an independent journalist for SEO tool and magazine http://www.dawjee.com.
Sarkozy's Olympic Message
French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, calls on Chinese authorities to reopen talks with Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama
How to Create an Effective Roommate Profile
To clarify what qualities you want before posting a roommate needed listing, take the time to write out a list. Putting pen to paper forces you to think in depth and work out your priorities.
Border Vulnerable Few U.s. Troops Available to Protect Us
Gen. Richard A. Cody, the Army's vice chief of staff told Congress that the "Readiness of the army Is Dangerously Low." In a stark assessment a week before Gen. David H. Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, was to testify on the war's progress, the Army's vice chief of staff, said that the heavy deployments are inflicting "incredible stress" on soldiers and families and that they pose "a significant risk" to the nation's all-volunteer military.
Boycott the Olympics?
Some international issues are just easy things to join in on and get some free publicity. Boycotting the Olympics is attracting a lot of attention, especially by politicians needing some air time.
Nuclear Threat From Mexico
One nuclear weapon placed in Juarez Mexico could kill up-wards of two million people almost half of them Americans living in both El Paso and Juarez
Missle Defense Plan
The world's two closest soul brothers had their last meeting as "heads of state". What fond memories they'll have. Hopefully we can translate that into a wider national scope and see some real civility in the world.
Creating Enemies
How much more trauma must we go through until we realize that creating enemies is not the best national policy? Is there wanyone who can think outside the box of war?