In a survey of worst fears, public speaking was second only to death. Many years ago, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley recognized the need to overcome this fear. In October 1924, a group of men led by Dr. Smedley met in the basement of the YMCA in Santa Ana, California. Their purpose? To form an […]
Poor Paul
Remember that old song by the Coasters entitled "Charlie Brown"? Well it appears that Paul Wolfowitz has pulled some lyrics right from that classic tune. Why is everybody always picking on me? Today the World Bank president is attempting to claim that this whole fiasco is actually a smear campaign started by the World Bank, […]
Earth Day Celebration
<p> Two Fridays ago, the Philippines celebrated "Mother Earth Day 2007", entitled: AVE MARIA GAIA MYSTICA giving honor to Our Blessed Virgin Mary. Different best singers and musicians mostly from the University of the Philippines College of Music participated in this very solemn way of communicating to our GOD in helping Mother Earth for the sake of mankind. </p> <p> Among the singers […]
Iraq FM denies Saudi king rejects Maliki’s visit to kingdom
A high ranking government official of Iraq today denied reports that the Saudi government has rejected the planned visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Jawad Al-Maliki to the Saudi kingdom. Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari confirmed this in the international media as issues affecting the scheduled conference on Iraq’s security situation is being ironed out […]
Lunatics, pomp and pageantry Jubilee celebrations
Lunatics, pomp and pageantry Jubilee celebrations Daniel Aforo “The Independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it’s linked with the total liberation of all African States”. Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of the Republic of Ghana, delivered this positive message at Accra Polo grounds at the time […]
Rename those countries
Dear Folks of the world, As you know, I want nothing more than for America to be best friends with your country. Now, a few days ago, I looked at the Presidential map here in the Oval Office and I saw something that set me thinking and gave me an idea of how this […]