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Join the Debate on Darfur on May 24

Oh yes, please make sure you do. I’ve been doing lots of reading and I managed to dig up lots of Darfur related links. I’m going to publish a post before the event commenting about the topics that will be discussed.
Topics under the spotlight include what the responsibilities of the international community are, how the […]

Another Funky/Punky Sudanese Hair

The first was here and now this is another one. He looks pissed off. (hat tip: Kizzie)

The Power of the Dream

I just got back from a superb business seminar. The main speaker was a successful millionaire entrepreneur from Canada who talked about a lot of useful and interesting stuff. One primary thing that truly stuck with me was what he called “the power of the dream”. I could really relate to it.
The dream is everything. […]

Quote of the Day

I thought the following quote from this article was hilarious:
“Don’t let assholes rent space in your head.”
I love it! So true. LOL.

Good News For Darfur?

I hope so:
May18, 2007 (UNITED NATIONS) — Formal political negotiations to resolve the deadly conflict engulfing Sudan’s Darfur region could begin soon, with many of the warring parties indicating they are ready to sit down and talk, the senior United Nations envoy to the crisis said today.
…“We have the beginning now of a credible political […]

What Do You Need Most To Become Powerful?

Money? Knowledge? Dick Cheney as your best friend? Marble balls? A Nuclear arsenal? What do you need most to become very powerful? This question had me thinking a lot and I believe I finally found the answer:
The ability to persuade and convince!

Ali Eteraz On Polygamy

An interesting post.

Where is Japan heading?

The first 4 paragraphs of this post at GV had me shocked.

Crisis Guide: Darfur

This is an extremely well illustrated guide to the wonderful party known as Darfur. It’s not just well illustrated but it’s also accurate and non-politicized. If you have time go through it. You’ll find it useful and you’ll surely learn something new. I’d suggest it to anyone wanting to know more about the Darfur conflict […]

Attention To Fellow Sudanese Bloggers

In the coming days, there will be a big event for Darfur in New York City involving Global Voices Online and the media. It will be a big chance for each one of you to get your voices to a bigger audience so try not to miss it. Voice your opinion and what you think […]

An Argument For Staying In Iraq

Lately I’ve been reading Opinion Journal more frequently and yesterday I stumbled upon this excellent piece. Not Your Mama, this is for you as promised :
There is a serious and widening disconnect between the timetables that commanders are using to guide their actions in Iraq and those being demanded by politicians in Washington.
…Inevitably, since […]

Eyes & Thighs

Art that evokes is art that matters.
Me likes. What does it evoke in you? Conflicting feelings and thoughts? Can you reconcile them? I can’t… and I can’t be bothered to. I just like it.
(hat tip: Lawrence of Arabia @ eteraz)

Cool Blog Linkies For Today

The following are some cool posts I read recently:
Obama speaks out on “acting white”.
Desi Nationalism, Hanafi Purists & the Ouster of an American-Muslim Pioneer.
Lookism. (this one is so damn good. I loved it. Field-negro is a new favorite)
On Fate & Faith 
Enjoy! Busy with work, album and entrepreneurial stuff. While it’s physically very tiring, it’s also […]

More On Northern Sudanese Identity Crisis

The following excerpt is related to my previous post “Sudan: Arab or African“:
The second element of the crisis of identity in Northern Sudan is concerning “ambiguity” about identity. Northerners came face to face with this symptom especially in Europe and America where people are classified into ethnic and social categories. In 1990, a group of […]

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