By Zaineb Naji in Baghdad Every morning before taking my children to school, I drill them on how to stay safe. My boys are just nine and five, so to get them to remember these directives, I often make it into a game complete with prizes. In the car, they must not sit near the […]
The Six Most Common Cosmetic Surgery Procedures: Understanding the Risks of Undergoing Any One
For those who wish they could look just a little younger or change an unflattering feature, they may want to consider cosmetic surgery. A minor adjustment can smooth away the wrinkles in your brow; more elaborate procedures can "lift" your sagging face or remove excess fat from your thighs or stomach. Properly performed, cosmetic surgery […]
Barack Obama and the Blurring of Church/State Lines
Senator Barack Obama’s scrutiny over Reverend Wright’s fiery comments has received notable media attention in recent weeks. The issue brings America through a number of questions – most notably the question of the ever-thinning line that separates church and state. While the association between the senator and the minister has been dismissed by some in […]
Burkina Faso: Meningitis, Mask Dances and a Special Horse Festival
Burkina Faso is the diamond stud near the middle of Africa’s meningitis belt, stretching from Senegal to Ethiopia, containing a population of roughly 14 million people. The region’s dusty winds and relatively cool nights from December to June decreases peoples’ immunity to respiratory problems. This, along with the area’s high population density adds up to […]
Cracking the (Zoning) Code
Dobbs Ferry, New York, March 16, 2008 It has been said that the zoning code is the DNA of a village. It determines, just like DNA, what can be built and where. Therefore, there is no more important job facing village government than managing this code to reflect policy. The problem is that the zoning code, like DNA, […]
Gov’t needs to clean up GSIS mess
With growing complaints from pension fund members, mostly comprising of government retirees and active employees who continue to be milked of their hard-earned contributions in the hope that they could make use of their efforts in the future, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) continues to render disservice to its millions of members. Perhaps, it’s […]
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