At first glance, the relationship between indigenous knowledge and the Internet seems fraught. Indigenous knowledge provides a distinct set of beliefs, practices and representations avidly tied to place; the internet lauds itself for erasing boundaries and borders. On one hand, the traditions encapsulated in indigenous knowledge are culturally unique, using local understanding to solve local […]
Michael Jackson’s Death Brings Renewed Interest In Child Bonding
The late Michael Jackson was once vocal about the abuse he endured during his childhood years by his punitive father, but his daughter’s words at his memorial in Los Angeles, served as a testament that Jackson appeared to have broken the cycle of abuse as a parent. "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been […]
Political Sex Scandals: Obama, McCain & Palin
Many politicians have fallen from grace with their trousers at their ankles. We know about couldn’t-keep-it-in-his-pants adulterer John Edwards and cookie cutter practitioners of inappropriate conduct like Arnold Schwarzenegger. New York’s very own Client #9, Eliot Spitzer, pinned down prostituteAshley Dupré. David Vitter and Randall L. Tobias’ numbers were jotted in D.C. Madam’s books. Boys, boys, boys. Gotta love […]
crowning glory-must see
The other day, I bumped into a close female friend of mine who has long suffered from alopecia, which means hair loss. Over the years, I have worked with myriad clients and friends, all victims of permanent hair loss, along with many who have endured temporary hair loss as a result of chemotherapy. One client […]
Koirala to fight against Maoists’ dominance in the country
Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has pledged to fight against Maoists’ dominance in Nepal. He disclosed his mind on Wednesday before flying to Biratnagar, his home town. He also claimed that he has three latest agenda: fighting against Maoists’ dominance, consolidating the Nepali Congress and ascertaining the functioning of democratic […]
The Benediction of Big Al
6/17/08 The Benediction of Big Al by Mary Lyon Now we know Barack Obama is the heir. Al Gore has now stepped forward to give his endorsement. It was not, however, quite the triumphant return to the political stage that I had hoped to see from Al Gore. In the interest of full-disclosure, I’m an […]
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