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2008 - 2009: A Transition

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:42:37 EDT

Transition is a fact of life. It is not all about change, nor a continuation. It is a movement, a shift from one to another. It provides an opportunity to constructively change or creatively continue a status quo.

Contributor: mensab
Published: Feb 06, 2009

My Prayer: A Christmas Poem

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:52:38 EDT

This is a longing poem during christmas time.

Contributor: mensab
Published: Nov 19, 2008

Reforms for a Better UN Today

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:17:44 EDT

Has the UN lived up to the mandates of its Charter since its birth in 1945?

Contributor: mensab
Published: Nov 06, 2008

Trying Economic Times Opportunity to Reshape Financial System

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:24:58 EDT

We are not in the best of times, nor the worst of times. We are in these trying times when the shock waves of financial crisis are always reverberating in the news headlines.

Contributor: mensab
Published: Nov 03, 2008

I May Be a Dead Star

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:33:57 EDT

This is a poem about lost love.

Contributor: mensab
Published: Oct 29, 2008

Down the Hill, onto the World

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:22:05 EDT

This is a poem written for University for Peace Graduating Class of 2008.

Contributor: mensab
Published: Oct 28, 2008

Indonesia's Independence Day: From Birth of a New Nation to a New Region

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:32:21 EDT

Sixty-three years ago, Indonesia gained its independence from the Dutch authority. It was to mark the birth of a new nation, rebuilding it with its own peoples' creative minds and determined hands, according to its own design, identity, and aspiration.

Contributor: mensab
Published: Oct 19, 2008

Musings from an NGO Worker in Afghanistan

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:04:42 EDT

The Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) implemented in multi-ethnic Afghanistan is recognized as viable solution at this moment to keep up the fragile status-quo of relative peace.

Contributor: mensab
Published: Jun 18, 2008

Amnesty Law: What Does it Bring to Afghanistan?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:38:06 EDT

In March 2007, a revised amnesty bill was signed into law by President Hamid Karzai amidst concerns on the constitutionality of the new law and breach of international human rights commitments of Afghanistan.

Contributor: mensab
Published: Jun 05, 2008

Should Children Commanders in War Time Be Punished?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:25:18 EDT

I would say that crimes, in whatever forms, should be addressed by a justice system that is credible, fair, and transparent. Regardless of age, gender, class, ethnicity and nationality of the offender, s/he should be brought to a "sense" of justice.

Contributor: mensab
Published: May 29, 2008

2006 Crisis in East Timor

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:11:14 EDT

Seven years after its independence through referendum, East Timor is very much like a baby in governance and politics. Just like a baby, it is susceptible and prone to viruses and diseases. There is an atmosphere of fragility and volatility of its health condition.

Contributor: mensab
Published: May 29, 2008

Should the International Community Respond to the Extrajudicial Killings by the Philippine Military?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:20:43 EDT

I would categorically say YES for two reasons. First, the failure of the government to protect calls for a response. Second, the failure is due to the inaction to and disregard of human rights violations.

Contributor: mensab
Published: May 28, 2008

Politicizing and Militarizing Aid to Myanmar

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Sat, 24 May 2008 22:01:52 EDT

On May 2, cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters that ever hit the earth. It led to the the international community and various aid agencies came rushing to extend assistance to the people of Myanmar.

Contributor: mensab
Published: May 24, 2008

A Great NBA Playoff Heartbreak

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:24:00 EDT

It was a historic upset in the 2007 NBA playoff. The western conference was dominated by the Dallas Mavericks winning a franchise-record of 67 games. As a result, the Mavericks was seeded no. 1. Its opponent was the lowly Golden State Warriors which won 42 games.

Contributor: mensab
Published: May 06, 2008

Remembering a Genius (Bobby Fischer 1948-2007)

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:18:32 EDT

The man is remembered for living his life on his own way and world. He is a man to himself and to the world. Bobby Fischer passes away with chess titles and championships memorable to all who see and remember him.

Contributor: mensab
Published: Feb 01, 2008

Michael Collins in the Good War Formula and Hollywood

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:02:58 EDT

I have a deep interest in films that appeal to nationalist or patriotic sentiments. Michael Collins released in 1996 does fall into this category. It is a story of an Irish hero who inspired and led a revolutionary struggle for independence against the British empire.

Contributor: mensab
Published: Jan 20, 2008

Practical Steps to Pursue Graduate Studies Abroad

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:10:59 EDT

Are you thinking of learning new language, meeting different people and culture, advancing your expertise and knowledge, and specializing in a field of your interest? Well, why not study abroad? Here are some practical steps to plan your graduate studies abroad.

Contributor: mensab
Published: Jan 13, 2008

Short Poems for Black History Month

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:05:49 EDT

This is a short poem for Black History Month. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I have a dream" speech forty years ago. This poem locates the speech in the family setting.

Contributor: mensab
Published: Jan 10, 2008

My Personal Saving Tips for the Year

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:21:40 EDT

The new year has just started. One of my resolutions for this year is to save more money. I recognize that in order for me to save more, I must have a steady income stream. I have three strategies to achieve my goal of saving more.

Contributor: mensab
Published: Jan 09, 2008

Writers Unite!

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (mensab) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:30:53 EDT

This is an analysis of the ongoing strike of the writers in the US for TV shows and movies. The strike has revived the question of ownership of power in the production of shows and movies.

Contributor: mensab
Published: Jan 08, 2008