Towards the end of August the simmering debate about racism and prejudice in Brazilian society was stirred up by a case that has provoked outrage throughout the country. Januário Alves de Santana, a black man in his late thirties, was beaten by a couple of security guards as he waited for his wife and children […]
Dollar Ain’t Dead Yet, Mrs. Gisele Bündchen Brady
You’re damned if you do; you’re damned if you don’t. That is the dilemma faced by ‘alpha dog’ Barack Obama. When the US pushed everyone around during the Bush/Cheney years, unilateral America was the global bully; now that its treats everyone with multilateral respect, it is a wimp. As I jump from one media bubble […]
What’s in a Name?
I write a weekly newspaper column. Thirteen plus years ago it started as a health and fitness column. Since then, I’ve branched out and the column covers many topics. I’ve often wondered if the title “Health Wise” is inappropriate? Healthwise…what does that have to do with improving your car’s MPG, volunteering on organic farms, living […]
NBA Wednesday Aftermath
There were wins for injury-ravaged Detriot Pistons, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Detroit Pistons shook off a rash of injuries to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games with an 83-75 win over the New Jersey Nets last night. All-Star Richard Hamilton sat out a third straight game due […]
NBA Friday Aftermath
Stephen Jackson scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter to help the Golden State Warriors overcome the Boston Celtics 99-89. Paul Pierce scored 21 points for the Celtics, who now have lost two games in a row for the first time this season. They had a franchise-record 19-game winning streak ended on […]
Destiny’s Cries-Chapter 1
Chapter 1 My name is Alan Nah Ming Wen. I was born on 20th August 1985. In a few months’ time, I will be eighteen, an age that I once looked forward to. How is my life? That depends on your point of view. If you compare me with the rich and famous, I am […]
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