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Human rights
One doesn't need to be an expert in peace negotiations to know that Israel's aim for the past 40 years has been to deny the Palestinians their rights. Having failed to break the backbone of Palestinians and end their resolve to resist, however, Israel resorted to delay tactics.
When not postponing urgent issues, it tried to empty from of all... (read more)
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Indonesian stocks sink 10 pct, biggest drop ever
The Associated Press , Jakarta | Mon, 10/06/2008 5:12 PM | Headlines
Indonesia's key stock index tumbled 10 percent Monday, its biggest one-day drop ever, on worries that fallout from the U.S. credit crisis is spreading around the globe.
Resuming trading after a four-day break last week to mark the end of the Islamic fasting month... (read more)
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Durga Pooja
The worship of Durga in the autumn (শরৎ Shôrot) is the year's largest Hindu festival of Bengal. Durga Puja is also celebrated in Nepal and Bhutan according to local traditions and variations. Puja means "worship," and Durga's Puja is celebrated from the sixth to tenth day of the waxing moon in the month of Ashwin (আশ্বিন... (read more)
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AfterThought
Forgiveness Vs. Reconciliation
"Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men."
Forgiveness is dependent only on the person who has been hurt. Reconciliation is dependent on both the offended and the one who has offended.
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Influx of Pakistani refugees could spark crisis – ministry official
KABUL, 6 October 2008 (Reporter) - Any increase in the flow of refugees from northwestern Pakistan into eastern parts of Afghanistan could lead to a humanitarian crisis unless international aid organisations deliver urgent assistance, a senior official at Afghanistan's Ministry of Refugees and Returnees Affairs (MoRRA) has said.
"We are... (read more)
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West distorting Zimbbwe situation
West distorting Zim situation
By Cde Tendayi Musungate
FOR eight long years I have watched in silence, but with great pain the imperialist onslaught on our sovereign nation Zimbabwe.
This has been facilitated through the West’s propaganda machines the CNN, BBC and others like them.
But no matter how much these people harp on and... (read more)
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A Small Disappointment
Hey!
After the national team meeting with the rest of the youth engagement coordinators yesterday, I felt a burst of inspiration.
Later that day, I had to attend a meeting for SCOPE, which is a grassroots-Toronto organization that aims to get more local youth thinking about post-secondary education. This year, I'm their VP of Operations,... (read more)
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My blog
~5th Annual Divine Evening~
Gala Dinner and Fund Raiser
April 26, 6:30pm-11pm
Williams Island Marina and Club
7900 Island Boulevard
TICKETS $ 150
"Beautiful Soul" a Diana in Art Book distributed by Pop Art Books, London, Donated by Jean Westcot of International Publishers and... (read more)
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Strategic Planning with Youth
I attended a youth strategic planning session October 2nd focusing on recruitment and retention of youth in youth-led initiatives. It was very informative and I took away a lot of great ideas about facilitation and recruitment of diverse groups. The group is thinking about planning a youth conference but they require more members –so we... (read more)
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Of violations of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
The body of independent human rights "Office of the Ombudsman," a report on the violations of human rights in the Palestinian areas during the month of September last, emphasizing the increasing cases of murder and death as a result of excessive use of force and an increase in cases of arbitrary arrest and detention contrary to the provisions of... (read more)
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Know Your Rights
Two bands I admire proffer lyrics about knowing your liberties.
1. The Clash ~ "Know your rights. These are your rights..."
2. Bikini Kill ~ "You've got to know what they are/ Fore you can stand up for your rights/ Rights, rights?/ You DO have rights!"
It's so empowering being brought to confrontation with your rights. Everyone should have... (read more)
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Rolling along...
Well the blog's rolling upon 22,500 views, and since every 7,500 has become tradition, I'm going to say it again:
thanks for your reading, thanks for your messages, thanks for your inspiration :) (read more)
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Will capitalism collapse?
By ATİLLA YAYLA:
The crisis in the financial markets and financial institutions that has affected the US and the UK and has the potential to slowly spread from these countries to other countries throughout the world has given the circles that hate the monster known as capitalism the chance to raise their voices once again.
Opponents of... (read more)
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Peace Prayer
Peace Prayer
O Lord, make me an instrument of Thy Peace!
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is discord, harmony.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
Where there is sorrow, joy.
Oh, Divine Master, grant that I may not
so much... (read more)
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