Bhumika Ghimire
Bhumika is writer blogger turned activist. Hopes to be a Pharmacist before its too late. Currently training to be a pharmacy technician.
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That Year, There was No ChristmasThat year, there was no Christmas and no New Year. Time just froze, stuck in an eternity of emptiness. -
Sarah Should Not Hijack TaraFocus should remain on plight of migrant workers.
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The “National" ObsessionDoes Nepal need a "national" dress?
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Nationalism is a Competitive Sport in New NepalA group is trying to hijack nationalism, pushing aside the Terai region and the minorities.
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#ca28May: Did the Mainstream Media Miss the Bus?Nepal's mainstream media is far behind in keeping up with new technology.
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World Press Freedom Day and Unforgettable Scene in KathmanduNepali press has to examine its relationship with the politicians and business community.
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Bahrain: Pro-Government Activists Are Blogging TooLook into what pro-government bloggers are saying about the political turmoil.
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Libya: Another Open-Ended War?President Obama and European allies have landed into yet another open ended engagement, without proper definitions and planning.Also published on:
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Nepal: Shaming WomanhoodI grew up in this culture and faced this humiliation. But what I went through is nothing compared to what happens in numerous Nepali villages.
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Female Infanticide on the Rise in NepalHow can we find a balance that honors a woman's right to choose as well as keeps unborn baby girls safe? -
After Egypt: Saudi Women Want Their RightsQuite march for equality is now taking place at Twitter and Facebook.
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Afghanistan: Opium, Poverty, and WomenIn Afghanistan, poverty and low status to women mean a very frightening situation for children.Some are being fed pure opium, why? Read ahead..
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Philly Abortion Scandal: Total Disregard for Human Life and DignityHorror story coming out of Philadelphia, of an unqualified doctor performing abortions who allegedly killed babies born alive and endangered lives of numerous patients, should enrage us all.
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Nepali Language Media is Desperately Pushing EnglishNepali language media is needlessly inserting English words and phrases into Nepali articles, polluting the language. -
Saudi Bloggers to Be Reigned InSaudi Arabia is not a Mecca for press freedom and freedom of expression. Now bloggers will have to get a license before they post anything online.
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How Many More Lives Before We End This Gun Madness?There has been a mass killing once again and yet where is the outrage against guns more easily available than fresh produce? -
Pakistan: Not Tolerating ToleranceAssassination of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer shows that Pakistani society has a huge problem on its hand, the extremists are taking over the tolerant liberals.
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Oprah's OWN: Not Loving It!Oprah needs to seriously re-branding her network, otherwise it could be a lame, feel good fluff, too sweet to be taken seriously network. -
Forget Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal and Tax Deal, President Obama is Still Disappointing!Don't get carried away in last minute legislative achievement of the President and the Democrats! -
British Royal Wedding of the Century and the Student Protests: Feudalism Still Works!While Britain is going ga-ga over the upcoming Royal wedding, what about the students who can't afford their education now that the tuition has gone up three times? -
WikiLeaks Row: What Shocked You the Most?Diplomatic drama is still unfolding as the US the dealing with embarrassing leaks. -
Finally people are saying it loud and clear: Clean Coal is a LIE!Clean coal is an oxymoron, just like "intelligent design" or "Senate ethics panel".
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Climate Change Agenda: Can it Get Worse?Let us be honest. It would be a folly to expect US Republicans and the Tea Party supporters to do anything with regards to climate change.
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COP 16 and Nepal: Unmistakable Lack of EnthusiasmNepal, no doubt, is on the front line of climate change-already experiencing some significant effects of the phenomena-rapidly depleting glaciers, prolonged drought, threatened bio-diversity and at risk water sources. -
Report Says that Nepal is Fourth Most Vulnerable to Effects of Climate ChangeUK based Maplecroft has released an index of most vulnerable nations. Bangladesh gets the top spot. -
Is Solar the Answer for Nepal's Energy Deficit?Nepal depends heavily on oil and natural gas imports to satisfy its growing energy need. The country has potential to be energy exporter, if its hydro-power sector could be exploited to its fullest potential.
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Deforestation Going Unchecked in NepalDeforestation is a growing problem in Nepal. According to WWF Nepal, only 29% of the country's forests remains.
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Women's Rights and ReligionCalling on religions to show flexibility on women's issues, is looked upon as questioning the entire system and also very un-welcome intrusion.
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Nuclear India and Implications on NepalAs India envisions future as a world leader in nuclear energy, Nepal could be in for serious negative implications.
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Rep. Peter King(R), New York: Please Shut Up!Rep. Peter King of New York has strange way showing support to the law enforcement, he publicly calls their work not good enough.
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M. Salahuddin Khan's SIKANDER: Deep and Gripping Human TaleM. Salahuddin Khan's SIKANDER is a fast paced novel based in Afghanistan. It is deep and compassionate; and amazingly positive despite being focused on war and conflict.
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18% of Americans Believe that President Obama is a MuslimGrowing number of Americans believe that President Obama is a Muslim. Of course, it is a lie but it raises a question-is it wrong to be a Muslim?
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Need More Proof? the Mosque Controversy is Tearing This Country ApartAmerica is being torn apart by this stupid mosque debate. Time to stop and think.
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Can a Religious State Be Democratic?Religion and democracy, in my opinion, don't go together; and it is not fair to single out Israel on this.
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New York Times Profiles Maid Abuse in Kuwait: Is it Time to Hope for a Change?Migrant labor abuse in the Middle East is nothing new, but now that New York Times is talking about it, will things change?
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Oliver Stone:"Jewish Dominance of the Media" Really?The only myth I see is the supposed Jewish domination.
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Domestic Workers in the Middle East Face Discrimination and AbuseDomestic workers in the Middle East face discrimination and abuse; and the concerned governments are not paying attention.
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Sarah Palin and Ground Zero Mosque:The Echo Chamber is DeafeningThe hollow echo chamber of cultural sensitivity and Palin's "substance" is deafening.
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Mosque at Ground Zero: We Are Going Too FarBuilding a mosque at Ground Zero is a massive error and insensitive act.
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Maldives: Terrorism Spreads into the Island ParadiseUnfortunately this beautiful paradise is now facing a serious threat-other than rising sea level caused by climate change.
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Tide Against Islamic Veil Rising in EuropeTide against Islamic veil is rising in Europe, with France leading the way.
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Is the Prophet Muhammad Above Comedy?May 20 is Draw Muhammad Day. I think we should celebrate the day showing support for free speech and tolerance.
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Honor Killings: India's Hidden ShameIndia's hidden shame, honor killings, is claiming lives of many innocent women. Their only crime? defying medieval honor codes.
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Plight of Nepali Migrant Workers Largely IgnoredNepali migrant workers-especially women, are facing abuse and harassment in the Middle East.
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Nepal in Crisis and Indian InterestAs Nepal's chaotic politics gets nastier, analysts wonder what is at stake for neighboring India.
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Nepal: The Crisis Drags OnPolitical crises in Nepal is not over, yet. The Maoists have called off their indefinite protest but the country is still in limbo.
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SAARC: Bureaucratic Giant and Losing RelevanceSAARC needs to revamped if it is to be effective. China needs to be inducted as a member.
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Rural Poverty and Isolated North East Pose Threat to India's Security and StabilityBut for the country's rural poor, the impressive GDP growth and the continuing success of Indian economy don't mean much.
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Nepal: Tibet Uprising Anniversary Exposes Growing RiftTibet Uprising Day, observed on March 10 every year, marks the violent crackdown in 1959 by Chinese authorities after Tibetan protesters launched protest against their presence in Tibet.
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Nepal's Free Fall and Security Implications for IndiaIndia should invest in Nepal to help the country attain security. Neither arming nor arm-twisting will work on Nepal this time.
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China and India's Turf War in NepalNepal is in a position to get the best from its two neighbors, but the deteriorating law and order situation in the country and political turmoil could spoil the opportunity.
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Incredible Dishonesty of Nepal's MonarchistsPerhaps they did not get the people's memo-Nepal is no longer willing to be a servant to his Majesty.
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India and China's Turf War and NepalNepal may be insignificant economy, and military wise but the country's geographic location,long shared history with India and China, and current political changes in the country makes it a very important part of the puzzle.
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How Maoists Manipulate Nepal's Labor UnionsThe Maoist-affiliated All Nepal Free Hotel and Restaurant Workers Union forced 24 outlets of four restaurant chains to close last week.
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Shiv Sena Vs ShahRukh Khan:May Be ShahRukh Did MisspokeMumbai attacks were coordinated by terrorists in Pakistan, Pakistan is also involved in creating problems in Kashmir-aiding separatist movement there.
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USA Bloggers React- Missionaries Charged with Kidnapping Haitian OrphansAs Haiti slowly treads on the path to recovery and rebuilding, there is a sense of renewed concern for the countries children-especially the orphans.
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Prioritizing Maternal Health in NepalConsiderable improvements have been made in reducing maternal mortality in Nepal, according to a recent study by Nepal's Department of Health Services.
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Sri Lanka Journalists Face HarassmentSri Lanka's government managed to end the Tamil Tiger rebels' years long insurgency movement but the country's journalists are still working in a very hostile, war like environment. This time, the war is directed not against the state but against them.
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Nepalese Workers Trapped in AfghanistanFrom this corner of the world, Afghanistan seems like a hopeless place '" especially if you are are looking for work and a chance to make money. But for some Nepalese men there is hope in that country.
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First Amendment and Cyber BullyingIn schools across America, cyber bullying is a growing problem. The case of a Missouri teenager who committed suicide after being bullied online has brought the problem into national debate.
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Nepal: Dying to EscapeNepal's Department of Health Services last week released shocking findings in its report, "Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Study 2008/2009." The study found that Nepalese women are committing suicide at an alarming rate.
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Purdue Community Organizing for HaitiHere at West Lafayette, Purdue community-students, staff, faculty members and community members are getting together to fund raise for Haiti.
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Shift to the Right in India Bad News for Nepalust after the Maoists emerged as the majority party in Nepal's Constituent Assembly, a prominent leader of India's Bharatiya Janta Party said that "red Nepal" was a diplomatic failure for India
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Nepal: Bio-gas RevolutionFor a nation struggling find cheap and sustainable source of energy, biogas certainly brings good news for Nepal.
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India Deports Nepalese Student on Flimsy GroundsMore than a month after Nepalese student Neetu Singh was deported by police from Pune, India, Nepal is finally taking some action. Nepal's ambassador Rukma Shumsher Rana will meet with Indian Foreign Affairs Ministry officials to discuss the incident.
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Nepal's Dalit Women: Fighting for DignityCaste system in Nepal has long discriminated against a certain section of society. These people are the so called "untouchables" or the dalits who are treated as second class citizens by the community members
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For the Love of PicturesBut I am a bad photographer. Whenever I try to take picture of my daughter, my husband jokes that I make her look ten years older, and she just turned one.
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Blogging About Culture and Interracial MarriagesAs people around the world get closer through modern technology, and cultural and racial barriers give way to mutual understanding and respect; and interracial marriages are becoming more common.
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Corruption Impeding Development in NepalIt is not secret that corruption is a major problem in Nepal. According to Transparency International (TI), the country stands 143rd (down from 121) among 180 countries on its anti-corruption scale.
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Copenhagen Summit and Nepalese CorruptionCopenhagen climate change summit ended without any results. Huge disappointment but the Nepalese delegation to the summit doesn't give a hoot. All they care about is partying at the tax payer's expense. A minister took his wife, niece and grandson to the summit... wow, great way to show that you are
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Copenhagen Summit: Nepalese Ministers Miss the PointIt is no secret that Nepal is already witnessing the effects of climate change. From prolonged droughts to depleting harvest and melting glaciers of the Himalayas, the nation is sitting on a ticking clock when it comes to global warming.
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Nepal's Leaders Party at People's ExpenseNepal's 60-member delegation to the recently concluded 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen included not only politicians but their family members and supporters.
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Freedom to Abort Cannot Supersede Right to LifeNepal's online media reported in late November that police found a dead baby's head near the banks of a river in Kathmandu. As the body was not recovered, police believed that stray dogs probably ate it.
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KFC and Pizza Hut Hit KathmanduThe grand opening came at a time when Nepal was caught up in a big controversy over animal rights and what is acceptable in the name of religion when it comes to the treatment of animals.
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KFC and Pizza Hut Hit KathmanduKFC and Pizza Hut hit Nepal. Nepalese media welcomes the two chains..acting as their chief PR agents and Kathmandu-ites forget that most of the raw material is coming from abroad and yes..they ignore KFC's history of animal abuse. In one word..supreme display of IRONY
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Free Speech Debate at Purdue UniversityPurdue professor Bert Chapman is facing criticism for his blog post, where he states his opinion against homosexuality. What about his First Amendment rights? Professor Chapman's post is at :http://bertchapman.blogtownhall.com/2009/10/27/an_economic_case_against_homosexuality.thtml Purdue Exp
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Food Insecurity Threatens NepalAccording to the United Nations, more than 1 billion people around the world are facing starvation and 17,000 children die every day because of hunger.
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Nepal's Wildlife Threatened by PoachersNepal's tigers, rhinos, exotic birds and elephants are also at risk due to increased poaching. An Agence France-Presse report said Nepal is fast turning into a "poacher's paradise."
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Nepal's Journalists to Double as Informants?The Federation of Nepali Journalists says that in 2008 there were 342 violations of press freedom in the country.
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Comedy at Women's Expense is UnfairJire Khursani" is now Nepal's most popular television series. Every week thousands across the country watch this comedy make light of Nepal's economic, social, and political situation.
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Nepal's Special Needs Children Deserve a ChanceI have a cousin who was born with a minor physical disability. He is a very smart child with an artistic bent, who loves to write poetry and is a great conversationalist.
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Deforestation Aids Floods and Landslides in NepalThe monsoon season has wrecked havoc in Nepal once again. Every year, sadly, it is the same story of mostly poor people living in remote villages succumbing to landslides and flooding and those who survive facing hardships brought on by the disaster.
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Using Twitter to Promote Your Associated Content ArticlesTwittering is like blogging but here you have fewer words to play with and you can post only text. However you can link to web content in other format.
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India's Nepal-China Paranoia is Not Foreign PolicySince the success of the Maoists in Nepal's Constituent Assembly elections last year, India's discomfort concerning Nepal-China relations has been crystal clear.
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Has Technology Trivialized Pictures?In our quest to capture every moment and with technology making it so easy to take pictures and videos, are we trivializing pictures?
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Can Nepal Afford Beauty Pageants?Almost 80 percent of Nepalese women are victims of domestic violence; only 20 percent of babies are delivered by healthcare professionals, and in some remote areas of the country women are banished to cowsheds for up to 14 days when they deliver a baby.
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Autumn leaves around Purdue Village,West LafayetteAutumn leaves around Purdue Village, West Lafayette,Indiana. Purdue Village is on-campus residence facility geared towards married students and students with family.
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Warning Bells for NepalTwo reports released last week show that Nepal's economy and social system are in serious trouble.
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Nepal's Prime Minister and President Get Pay HikeNepal's Cabinet decided on Sept. 2 to give the country's prime minister, president, vice president, ministers, assistant ministers, constituent assembly members and opposition leader a 4 percent pay raise.
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Climate Change Threatens Nepal's Food ResourcesA report released late last month by British charity Oxfam says that more than 3.4 million people in Nepal could soon require food assistance '" because of climate change. G
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Really Funny: Some People Undervalue Stay at Home MomsIt's really funny how some people undervalue stay at home moms, as if they stay at home all day and do nothing.
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The Shame of Honor KillingsThere is nothing honorable about honor killings. Killing women who defy customs and dare to marry outside their caste or religion, and murdering girls bold enough to demand equality is actually a cowardly act, a sin and a slap in the face of humanity.
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Nepal's River Dolphins in DangerThe Ganges River dolphins in Nepal's Karnali River are at risk of extinction
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Nepal Leaders Ignore Potential EpidemicOver 165 people in Nepal's poor midwestern districts have died from diarrhea in recent weeks. In the 21st century, people are still dying of this minor ailment.
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Information Technology as an Industry in AfricaThe IT industry in Africa is growing, attracting foreign investment and attention. Though small compared to India or China, the industry is showing promising future.
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Business in the European UnionThe European Union, with 25 member nations, including economic giants like Germany, France, Luxembourg, is attracting a lot of attention from investors and businesses.
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Nepali Laborers in Saudi ArabiaNepali laborers in Saudi Arabia face dismal working conditions and ill treatment by employers. Migrant laborers in the Kingdom are often treated less than equal.
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India's Business EnvironmentThe largest democracy in the world, India has shed its image as the exotic land of holy men and breathtaking temples to assert its position as an economic power house.
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North from Calcutta: Fast Paced Spy ThrillerGripping, edge of the seat spy tale which will take you across South Asia.
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Green Energy Leader BrazilWhat will we do if oil wells dry up? What will we do if there is no more coal?
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Investing in China's Manufacturing SectorWith its economy growing in an average of almost 8% every year, investing in China's manufacturing sector is attracting large number of foreign investors.
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Traveling to ChinaLast week we introduced you to China. Following the series, this week we are going to talk about traveling to China.
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Doing Business in ChinaWhat come in mind when we say China? Kung-fu or kung pao chicken? Well China has gone past all the stereotypes and established itself as world's economic powerhouse.
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Professional Women of the Middle EastThrough this article we look at the women in business in Middle East. The traditional Muslim region with very conservative views on women and their role in society is changing.
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About CAFTAPassed by the US Congress in the middle of the night by just one vote, CAFTA raised many questions about the intention of the Government.
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Outsourcing Debate in the United StatesOutsourcing has agonized the American public for the last couple of years. Job loss, long-term effects on the economy and potential loss of America's position as a leader.
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Summer trip to Innsbruck, AustriaPictures from our 2008 trip to Innsbruck, Austria.
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Nepal's Misguided Budgetary IncentivesNepal's budget last year was a "pie in the sky" document, full of expensive and ambitious programs for an impoverished and mismanaged country.
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Free Things to Do in Palo Alto, CaliforniaIf you are visiting Palo Alto with family and want to enjoy the city without having to injure your bank account then you have come to the right place.
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Richard Sine Says "Close the J-Schools"Richard Sine, a freelance writer and blogger at Huffington Post has an interesting take on journalism schools.
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North Korea's Strategic BelligerenceNorth Korea is on its bad behavior once again. Right before the U.S. Fourth of July holiday the reclusive regime was back to threatening its neighbors and the United States, test-firing four short-range missiles.
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15 Year Old Analyst Slams Tradition Media and New Fad TwitterA report by 15 year old Morgan Stanley analyst is talk of the town.
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'No Pockets, No Corruption' Makes No SenseAn airport official with his name and designation clearly showing on his ID card approached me and started asking all sorts of questions.
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Michael Jackson OverdoseHe is gone but his music lives and that is enough for me. But the media is taking things too far.
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Post Feminism World: Time for Real Freedom?After getting married I decided to keep my name as it was. Saying no to the hyphenated last name or any other method of showing off that I am taken. It was a simple decision for me and my husband but there were those who were not amused.
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Press Release:Nursing Scholarships for Nepali WomenNepali Women's Global Network (NWGN) is pleased to present the Gyanu Shah Memorial Nursing Scholarship, Nripa Karki Memorial Nursing Scholarship, and Rohini Shah Memorial Scholarship.
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North Korean Propganda Continues OnlineNorth Korea is continuing its propaganda against the United States and countries it considers as enemies on line.
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My Tribute to Michael JacksonKing of Pop has died. Michael Jackson is gone forever.
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Nepal-India Border Dispute: Nepalese Reactions OnlineCouple of weeks back, reports of alleged land encroachment by India border security forces hit the Nepalese media.
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Urgent Need to Engage North KoreaNorth Korea is in the media limelight once again. After a short lull, in recent months the reclusive regime has gone "rogue" once again.
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Nepal's Unwise Choice of Foreign MinisterNepal's newly selected prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has appointed former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala's daughter, Sujata Koirala, the country's new foreign minister.
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India's Election Win Good News for NepalThe results of India's elections show that the "saffron brigade" lead by the Bharatiya Janta Party has lost 18 seats in Parliament.
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Nepal is Back to Square OneMadhav Kumar Nepal, leader of the Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist and Leninist, is the new prime minister of Nepal.
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Nepali Women Still Under AttackAccording to a report by Amnesty International released on April 10, the Nepalese government has failed to protect women.
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Embracing MulticulturalismImmigrants and their children find themselves locked up in a "ghetto," where they are isolated from the surrounding community.
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Begging Cannot Simply Be BannedIn South Asia, begging '" in cities big and small '" is very common. Walking around Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, one will see children, adults and senior citizens asking strangers to be a little merciful.
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The Negligence of Nepal's MediaFor the past week, Nepalese media has been dominated by a shouting match after unflattering pictures of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's son were published by a local daily.
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Nepalis Suffering from Separation AnxietyThe government led by the Maoists, however, is treading carefully around this issue. The nation's establishment is equally anxious, fearing the loss of privileges they have enjoyed for centuries based on their majority status.
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Far from Bhutan: A Refugee's LifeStory of a Bhutanese refugee now resettled in the United States.
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Britain Still Treats Gurkhas UnfairlyTherefore, it is especially painful to see the way the British have treated the Gurkha soldiers, who served them for nearly 200 years.
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Arms Race and Poverty Aid TerrorismTerrorist organizations have used and abused the Kashmir issue for years, to cause tension between India and Pakistan. Like the Palestinian cause, Kashmir has become a "football"
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The Porous and Dangerous Indo-Nepal BorderWhile neighboring India struggles to cope with terrorism, Nepal is happy to turn the other cheek. The vast porous border between India and Nepal is a modern day wild, wild west.
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Should Nepal Tax Education?In Nepal, the system of tax collection is still rather primitive. One can fool the government and not pay taxes for years.
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Nepal Turning Blind Eye to Water PollutionThe country's rivers and water bodies are being damaged beyond repair and the result could be a catastrophic to wildlife and to the people.
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Nepal's "Pie in the Sky" BudgetAccording to the state owned Gorkhapatra Daily, the philosophical foundation of the new budget is to "eliminate all forms and remnants of feudalism and establish Socialism-oriented industrial capitalism".
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Affirmative Action: Legally Sanctioned Discrimination?For decades Nepal's government and the system was complicit in devising a barrier against women and minorities.
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No More Easy Alcohol in NepalNepal's Maoist lead government has decided to curb unrestricted sale of alcohol in country. Starting Tuesday November 18th, businesses will be allowed to sell alcohol from 10 a.m to 10 p.m only and will have to check for proof of age (18 or older).
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Keeping Government Out of ReligionWhen Nepal's Maoist lead coalition government decided to cut state funding for religious worship and various cultural practices-including ritual animal sacrifices, it is safe to assume they had no idea what they were getting into.
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KBR's Ambitions and Nepali Laborersn August 2004, 12 Nepali laborers were kidnapped and killed by an Iraqi insurgent group called Ansar al Sunna. The men had left Nepal after being promised a lucrative job in a luxury hotel in Amman, Jordan.
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Nepal's Tibet DilemmaNepal's Prime Minister Prachanda, during his visit to Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the Olympics and meet with the country's leaders, said that Nepal wants to maintain a balanced relationship with both of its neighbors - India and China.
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Hindi Boomerang Hits NepalNepal's newly elected Vice President Paramananda Jha took his oath of office in Hindi - a language spoken in northern parts of neighboring India. Now the country has erupted in protests against him.
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Olympics: Nepal Misses the Boat AgainAs the Chinese and millions around the world celebrate the Olympic Games, many in Nepal will be left to wonder why the country's president declined the invitation to join the festivities and why a former minister is leading the country's contingent.
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Nepal:Media On an OverdriveIn this era of "instant news" culture, the media gets blamed often for running into an overdrive in an effort to keep the readers and viewers interested.
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"Red"Nepal Threat to India?Maoists winning majority of seats at the Constituent Assembly polls and their rise as Nepal's legitimate political force has undoubtedly ruffled feathers at different corners worldwide.
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Pregnancy Facts All Expecting Mothers Should KnowIf you just realized that you are pregnant, then this is the time to educate yourself about the pregnancy facts all expecting mothers should know, throw out all the myths and focus on the advice that is really going to help.
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Lessons that Americans Can Learn from Iranian MoviesIran is different from America no doubt about that, but beyond dueling politicians there are regular people who just want to live a happy peaceful life, just like here.
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Senior Citizen Centers in Greater Lafayette, IndianaGreater Lafayette, Indiana, home to Purdue University has some excellent resources to area senior citizens who don't want to spend their golden years sitting on a rocking chair.
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In Ohio Primary, Hillary Clinton Wins; Texas is Still Too Close to CallLike they say everything is big in Texas, the fight between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama for democratic nomination in the lone star state is also living up to its hype.
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Triumph for John McCain; Mike Huckabee Concedes; Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton Go OnFinally, John McCain has clinched the Republican nomination. The Senator from Arizona managed to get enough delegates to declare victory on Tuesday evening.
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4 Literary Agents for Non-Fiction WritersHave a book waiting to be published stashed away in your closet or somewhere in your hard drive? Contact these agents who specialize in non fiction books with your proposal.
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February 26th Ohio Democratic Debate: Who Won and Who Lost?Tuesday's debate between democratic hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama hosted by the Cleveland State University was billed to be "the" debate for Clinton after her 10 straight losses to Barack Obama.
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Barack Obama's Chruch:Trinity United Church of ChristThis episode has sparked renewed interest in Obama's past and his upbringing. Check Google's search trend data and you will see the spike in people's interest on Obama's pictures and his church Trinity United Church of Christ.
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Wisconsin Exit Polls: What Do They Say About Obama and Clinton?State of Wisconsin is holding Democratic presidential primary today. With Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton running neck to neck, at this stage every delegate counts.
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8th India-EU Business SummitFrom 28-29 November 2007 India will host the 8th India-EU business summit in its capital New Delhi.
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James Woolsey Speaks to Purdue StudentsYesterday (November 13) Purdue hosted R.James Woolsey, former CIA director (1993-1995) as a part of 2007-2008 Louis Martin Sears Lecture Series.
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I Want to Be Thinshort story on a woman who wants to be thin and pretty
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There is a Fly in My House: A Convserastion with MyselfListen to what my mind tells me about the fly.
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Eight Student Editors and Activists Arrested in IranReuters reports that, Human Rights Watch is demanding immediate release of eight student editors and activists arrested in Iran. They say that the students were arrested because, allegedly, they made defamatory comments against Islam in their university student paper.
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1.5 Million Children Living in Severe Poverty in UKA report released by Save the Children says that about 1.5 million children in the United Kingdom are now living in severe poverty.
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France Gets a Diverse CabinetNewly elected French President Nicolas Sarkozy has reshuffled his government, appointing a Muslim woman, woman of Senegalese heritage as junior ministers, Associated Press reports.
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Persecuted Tribes of Laos and Vietnam Tell Their Stories Through YouTubeYouTube has now become the way through which indigenous people in forests of Laos and Vietnam letting the world know how they are being persecuted by their respective governments.
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217, Including 29 Children, Rescued from Child Slavery in ChinaAccording to BBC, 217 forced to work as "slaves" were rescued by the police in Chinese province of Henan.
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Nepali Laborers Deported for Demanding Pay Raise and Health Insurance127 Nepali laborers were deported from Qatar for demanding health insurance and pay raise, Kantipur Online reports.
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"Niqab" Now Welcome at American University in CairoEgyptian court has ruled that the American University in Cairo cannot ban women students who wear full face Islamic vile or the "niqab", BBC says.
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Singapore: Officials Say They Have Arrested Five Suspected Islamic MilitantsAccording to Reuters, Singapore's Home Ministry is saying that since 2006, they have arrested five suspected Islamic militants.Four of the five arrested are members of terrorist group Jemaah Islamiah(JI).
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Afghan Woman Journalist Shot DeadPress freedom in Afghanistan is under attack. BBC reports that, three heavily armed men entered into the home of Ms. Zakia Zaki and shot her dead. Ms Zaki, owner of a radio station in the province of Parvan, was asleep with her 20-month old son.
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US is Holding 39 in Secret Prisons, Rights Groups SayHuman rights organizations Amnesty International, the Center for Constitutional Rights and Human Rights Watch are among six organizations who contributed to the report.
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Four, Including a Woman, Publicly Executed for Adultery in PakistanIn Pakistan's remote Khyber agency area, a woman and three men were shot to death after they were pronounced guilty of adultery by the local elders, BBC reports.
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Family of Five in Morocco Forced to Leave Their of Home of Seven Years, a ToiletHow big is the toilet in your home? Can you live in it, for lets say, seven years as if it was your only place of residence? A family in Morocco has been living in a public toilet for last seven years, that is their only home
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Palestinian Female TV Anchors Protest Against Fundamentalist ThreatThe Associated Press has reported that after being threatened by a fundamentalist Islamic group, a group of female TV anchors and employees of Palestinian TV protested against the group and their threat.
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Three Iraqi Children Killed When US Tank Fires at InsurgentsA statement released by the US military says that the tank fire was targeted towards insurgents who were planting bombs. The incident occurred in Falluja, west of capital Baghdad. One person is reported to be injured and three have escaped.
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Nepal to Open Embassy in IsraelNew phase in Nepal-Israel relationship as Nepal has decided to open an embassy in Israel. The two nations established diplomatic relationship on June 1, 1960, and enjoy a very cordial and warm relationship.
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Husband and Wife Working for US Embassy in Baghdad KidnappedReuters is reporting today (31 May, 2007) that a man and his wife, who worked for the US Embassy in Baghdad, have apparently been kidnapped.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Plans Smoking BanDubai, United Arab Emirates, according to Reuters, is planning to end smoking in the city by the year 2009.They will be implementing the ambitious plan in a phased manner.
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Paying Markets for Freelance WritersPublications, online or traditional media, who pay for article, regardless of your experience or number of clips you can show them, are easy to find if you have a particular genre or target audience in mind
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69 Chinese Immigrants Arrested in Nicaragua Trying to Enter US IllegallyAccording to Reuters, the Nicaraguan authorities have arrested 69 Chinese immigrants, who were traveling in a boat, trying to enter the US illegally.15 of them were women.
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Burundi's Coffee Linked to Violence Against WomenThe coffee you are drinking could have a violent history. According to the UN News Agency IRIN, in Burundi, the coffee picking season is when violence against women and children increases, compared to other months.
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Convoy of U.S Ambassador to Nepal AttackedU.S Ambassador to Nepal, James F. Moriarty's car was attacked when he was on the way to visit Bhutanese refugee camps in Damak, by members of the Young Communist League (YCL).
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Economic Crises in Zimbabwe: Teachers Turing to Prostitution to Make Ends MeetAccording to U.N News service IRIN, teachers in Zimbabwe are now turning to working as sex workers to escape the harsh economic realities. In a country where inflation is astounding 3,700 percent.
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Plight of Iraqi Palestinian Refugees WorseningWith violence in Iraq rising, thousands are fleeing the country. Many are living in refugee camps in neighboring Syria, where officials estimate that more than 700,000 Iraqis have arrived after the US lead invasion began.
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What to Do when Your Credit Card is Stolen?When your credit card is stolen, times can be very stressful but with right steps and proper handling you can best deal with the situation. The key is to remain calm and not take rash decisions.
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Promoting Your Book at Book Signings and Public FunctionsI have heard time and again that it is lot more difficult to sell a book than actually writing one. In today's world where people tend to prefer getting bite size summaries on their iPod or their electronic reader, writers are faced with dual challenge.
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Writing Your Way Through a National TragedyWhen tragedy strikes a nation you cannot escape it, living in the country you have to face it along with your fellow country men and women.
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Strategies Either to Avoid Being Laid-off, or to Cushion the Blow If it ComesLay-offs specially in automobile sector has many on edge. Am I going to be next? is in minds of many working class people. is there a way to get out of this and live and work freely without worrying about being the next one on the chopping block?
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What a Writer's Laptop NeedsGone are the days where writers struggled to their words out with pen and paper, now changing times requires a writer to have a computer. If you are a writer planning to buy a laptop computer, here are few things you need to consider.
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Freelance Writers: Handling Slow and No-Pay ClientsFor all the effort and hard work put into their work by freelance writers, they are not paid well enough and sometimes they are not paid at all. Read this to know how to deal with slow and no-pay clients professionally.
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Assessing the Trend of Amateur Celebrity News BlogsOur obsession with celebrity news has grown over the years and now along with the media, blogs has started to take advantage of this trend.If you Google the term "celebrity news blog" will come up with thousands of results.
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How to Identify a Diploma MillDiploma Mill, according to Wikipedia, is "an organization that awards academic degrees and diplomas with very little or no academic study, and without recognition by official accrediting bodies".
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An Interview with Blog Celebrity Ponzi Prillo of Ponzarelli.comhad a chance to interview Ponzi of Ponzarelli.com. Ponzi who? well..she is is a blog celebrity or "blogberity". Actually, I wanted to post this during the time AC had a contest for blog celebrity interviews but due to some glitches, it got delayed.
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Islamic FeminismWith all the negative publicity surrounding Islam and its treatment of women, some people people will find it difficult to believe that there is growing feminist movement within the Islamic world.
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Blogs: What Next?According to a research note published by Nucleus Research on Blogging, since it is getting easier to start a blog, bloggers are having a hard time attracting audience and keeping them interested.
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Guess What..i Still Love You ACmy last article for AC was a frustrated writer rambling. i complained about how writing for AC is "stifling" the budding political writer in me. looks like i was not ready to face my demons after all.
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Looking for Meaning and ReasonI do feel the large emptyness on days I don't write. My mind keeps telling me "get back to work" but my heart keeps pulling away, as if it is not ready to expose itself, lay itself bare to be cut inot pieces by words.
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Gifts Under $40 That Can Save Africa's Hungry, Exploited and Abused ChildrenAfrica's children need help and we are in a position to help them.How much do you spend monthly on eating out or going for movie? You save that and contribute it Your little contribution can change someone's life, how much better can it get?
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ESOL Tutorial: Help with Transition WordsTransition words are used to link two ideas. They are also used to tell the reader that the essay or the paragraph is moving (or transitioning) to a different idea. Commonly used transitions are: after, as soon as, while, also and for example.
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Top Secrets of a NewlywedUnlike what they show in the media about the "glowing newlywed" or the "still blushing bride", life as a newlywed is an uphill task.
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Blog Spotlight: Start Snitching with H.R.Reading "Start Snitching", a blog described by its creator H.R. as ".....ramblings of a black man from NYC as he informs on ignorance, dodges stereotypes and drops knowledge" I had to change my mind.
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A Guide to Being a Feminist: Second LookWhat is feminism? Every one has their own definition. For some feminism means wild bra burning women, willing to shatter every fabric of our social structure to be "free" and for some it is just a license to what you please.
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Attack of the Lad (and Old Geezer) Mags: An Immigrant's PerspectiveYou cannot escape the magazines covers with starlets wearing "barely there" clothing and smiling at you provocatively. Stand at line in the grocery store or wait for your turn at the local library check-out, the magazine covers have become an "ogle Bible"
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Mindless Rant on Uncomfortable Questions, Plummeting Ratings, Rejected Articles, Some MoreI hate getting negative comments, low ratings and those personal attacks. I am a bad writer but sorry to say I can't stop writing.