Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Sep 1, 2008	Many Of The Bahamas' Public School Teachers: "...either cannot teach or only want a job"
Sands: Many Teachers Only Want a Job - By Journal Staff Writer: Nassau, Bahamas - As thousands of public school teachers return to the classroom today, an education official admitted on Sunday that many of them, though qualified, either cannot teach or only want a job. "Oftentimes we...... [view]

Posted By:  melissasnowden Posted On:  Jul 5, 2008	jobs + action [community in solitude]
I have spent a lot of my time in the past few weeks online, looking for things to do + "doing" in return. What I once thought of as irrelevant and pointless, I now embrace. A lot of the friends I've met in this city over the past few years have left, so I feel like it's just me and my family. And...... [view]

Posted By:  qnp Posted On:  Jun 26, 2008	Growing up Digital
Growing up digital has heavily influenced the course of my life. The first computer I used was an old Macintosh at age four years old. From then on it was love. When I was eight I taught myself Photoshop, and was always playing with programs like Kidpix. As a teenager I kept a website,...... [view]

Posted By:  grrrlriot Posted On:  Jun 2, 2008	LiveJournal Is Inspiring
As of today, I decided to go back on LiveJournal, after months of not posting or not using my livejournal. I am not going to advertise my communities or anything like that, here on this blog, but I will say that my LJ is located here . What made me go back? Besides moderating and maintaining...... [view]

Posted By:  Rahaf Posted On:  May 23, 2008	Mesh ‘08 - Building Communities
Despite being really busy with some very cool projects (that I’ll talk about later) I managed to swing by Mesh ‘08 for the afternoon and caught some of their excellent presentations. Here are some notes from the Building Communities Panel. Note: These are not transcripts, I...... [view]

Posted By:  grrrlriot Posted On:  May 11, 2008	44 Writings I Need For This Blog
I am in need of some articles and writings for this blog. I will add to this list as I see fit. The ones listed below are ideas for articles and writings and are some writings/articles I need for the blog. By writing the article (or articles), You will be emailed an invite to join this blog...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  May 1, 2008	Why does God let good people suffer?
Why do good people suffer? By Sebastian Campbell, For The Guardian: Nassau, Bahamas - Life can be painful! No one is exempt from pain! The question of good people suffering is a frustrating one to confront. We believe in a good and loving God — why does he allow suffering? ...... [view]

Posted By:  mydemand Posted On:  May 1, 2008	Once Upon A School: Get Inspired
As part of his TED Prize (the award given by major ideas conference TED to 3 prominent people to have one wish come true), author Dave Eggers talks about his project 826 Valencia , a writing and tutoring center for young people staffed by professional writers and educators, housed behind...... [view]

Posted By:  tambra Posted On:  Apr 25, 2007	Using Social Media to Make a Positive Impact
With the emerging use and popularity of social media, today’s social entrepreneurs can find cost-effective and creative ways to be efficient in meeting its blended social and economic values. Social media and online communities present the opportunity to gain a competitive edge. This Thursday,...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Apr 17, 2008	Bahamas: Men urged to return to their vital role as fathers, and embrace all the sons and daughters of the Bahamian community
Men urged to return to roles as fathers: By STAFF WRITER, Nassau Guardian - Nassau, Bahamas: Bahamas Faith Ministries Senior Pastor Dr. Myles Munroe is appealing to men to return to their vital role as fathers in our nation, and embrace not only their own children, but all the sons and...... [view]

Posted By:  qnp Posted On:  Apr 5, 2008	Comunicación Popular - Grassroots Communication
As I am finishing up my semester it means that I have to turn into an essay machine, something that I have been avoiding as of late. I have been up to my ears (as they say in Spanish) with work on CEAAL's new website . Finally I have a chance to breath a bit, and go back to the theory....... [view]