Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Nov 2, 2008	Powell's endorsement of Obama and its implication for small states
By Nicholas Joseph: Last Sunday on the American talk show Meet the Press, Conservative Colin Powell came out of the shadows. It was not his endorsement of Barack Obama that was shocking, but how he crafted his support for the first African American, who may very well be elected on...... [view]

Posted By:  icapyout Posted On:  Sep 28, 2008	“myth Vs reality – east”
I recently (August) visited the east (Ampara and Batticoloa), on a work assignment for four days. Since most people tend to say that “the east is very volatile and it’s not safe to travel”, etc, I thought I will write a short paragraph...... [view]

Posted By:  icapyout Posted On:  Sep 28, 2008	Be the change you want to see
All of us were together when we stood up against the Brits, We didn’t care where we came from; what religion we belong, our cast or creed We got independence from the Brits; we were ready for a new country to begin Our own leaders took over power and wanted the...... [view]

Posted By:  grrrlriot Posted On:  Aug 18, 2008	McCain, Obama Indicate Abortion Views
8/18/2008- Presumptive Presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama outlined their positions on abortion Saturday night in nationally televised back-to-back appearances. Reverand Rick Warren of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California posed questions to each candidate about a range...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Aug 12, 2008	Concerns Of The Bahamian Youths In The Bahamas
Youth “Say Something”: By Sasha L. Lightbourne - Nassau, Bahamas: Hundreds of young persons packed the Wyndham Resort ballroom Thursday evening to voice concerns and give suggestions at a youth-driven town meeting planned by "We Are The Future" youth organization. The forum, dubbed...... [view]