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Comment on Caught Between Cultures by malik

malik — Wed, 12 May 2010 15:30:38 +0000

Single muslim to find marriage in any western country is difficult. Personally my self as a young muslim have struggled…. even with my handsome looks I think people have resulted to trying different techniques to come across other muslims. There are social groups and I even tried online marriage websites… last one i tired was free shaadi which was okay. Nice thing about islam as well is you do have family introductions which a few of my friends have benefited from. Who knows what the future holds. Allah kareem.

Comment on Small in number, local Moravian Church values modern beliefs by New Article on Minority Dreams! « Francesca Gacho

New Article on Minority Dreams! « Francesca Gacho — Mon, 10 May 2010 03:03:15 +0000

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Comment on U.S. troop build-up on Guam faces opposition from locals by Hank Johnson Thinks Guam Is Going To ‘Tip Over’ (VIDEO) « Francesca Gacho

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:15:13 +0000

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Comment on Wildlife Sanctuary battles silently amid city growth and development by Amber Woods

Amber Woods — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:42:33 +0000

I took one of Craig Petersen’s classes in 2002-2003 while at Mount San Antonio College and I have to say he was one of the most inspiring teachers I had in my college experience. He really cares about the environment and teaching others about it. He loves the sactuary and really gets students involved.He gets students into the nitty gritty of it even pulling out shrubs or walking through the streams in the sanctuary to really experience it first hand. I really hope the city stops messing with it and leaves it alone so that if Professor Petersen wants to retire he can do it without worrying someone is going to bulldose this incredible learning space with concrete.

Comment on U.S. troop build-up on Guam faces opposition from locals by Francesca

Francesca — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:22:57 +0000

I think for the most part, the “mid-Pacific gas station” value of Guam falls secondary to its benefit as America’s western-most territory. As the official on the PBS report says, it’s presence that is emphasized. You can’t very well have a presence in the Pacific if you’re in California (or maybe you can?). Guam affords that possibility.

Still, the argument that Guam is just a gas station is inaccurate, outdated, and like you said, overrated.

Had this been in any town in the U.S., I wonder what the response would have been.

Comment on U.S. troop build-up on Guam faces opposition from locals by highest biased

highest biased — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:39:11 +0000

all prognostications aside, this troop movement is only the tourniquet to a reccuring problem - US presence in over 150 different countries ( over 760 foreign installations).

Troop accomodation on such an already crowded island should not be a hardship that these islanders have to endure. The overwhelming disregard to the chamorros’ precedent well being is reminiscent of early native american relations and one can almost detect shades of imperialism in it. (the sheer stupidity of this move rates the hyperbole)

Guam’s strategic value as mid pacific gas station is wholly overrated, since the advent of self sustaining, long-range aircraft and the ability of mobile carriers to support them.

The fact that anger exists is of no suprise. Yet another major chip in the oxidating armor of the Great United States has been made; yet another problem swept under the rug.

Sigh.

Comment on U.S. troop build-up on Guam faces opposition from locals by Manny Balmeo

Manny Balmeo — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:51:57 +0000

Excellent! I won’t comment on the state of what is going on right now because its pretty much obvious. I will comment on the article itself which I found very concise and informational. Enough to get any mainstream reader, who may know nothing about Guam, interested in checking further into the issue(s).
Good job!

Comment on U.S. troop build-up on Guam faces opposition from locals by Neri S. Blas

Neri S. Blas — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:15:20 +0000

This is an excellent report on the situation that gently touches on most, if not all the different aspects, or situations regarding the military plans for Guam.

Yes, Guam needs the boost and hopefully more of it outside the base, but all that is asked is that we protect the people, the culture, the land and the resources that make Guam our island home.

I just hope our local leaders do not squander all the benefits for the elite few and leave those mostly in need without.

If only the federal government can ensure that the benefits will be equally shared with all, maybe the locals will support this move without too much opposition???

Comment on Wildlife Sanctuary battles silently amid city growth and development by New feature on Minority Dreams « Francesca Gacho

New feature on Minority Dreams « Francesca Gacho — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:46:31 +0000

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Comment on Being Asian in the gulf Middle East by BornConfuzed

BornConfuzed — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:53:33 +0000

This is a beautiful piece. Your writing is so pure and transparent. I loved it so much =)
Thank you.