"On the Media," On Iraqi Bloggers and Journalists

Great piece from "On the Media" on the new-- and tenuous-- world of Iraqi journalism.

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[Alberto O. Cappas]

A great book for our students and parents.
Please help in getting this book into our schools and communities.

Never too late to make a U-Turn
A book about "Critical Thinking" for our young people
Please share with our African American & Latino youth and their Families:
A positive journey for our youth:

Please join the movement against ignorance
by sharing this important book with our communities:

Book By Poet/Writer Alberto O. Cappas
Never too late to make a U-Turn:
An Educational Pledge and 15 Questions to Self-Development

For Schools: Teachers, Parents, & Students:
"One cannot keep hope alive if no plan of action is in place"
http://www.lulu.com/content/162948

Visit the author's website:
www.AnEducationalPledge.Com
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Except from the book:
An Educational Pledge

I pledge to maintain a
Healthy Mind and Body
Staying away from the Vice of drugs
I pledge always to try my Best to understand
The importance of Knowledge and Education
I pledge to paint a Positive picture of where I plan to be in the future
Not allowing obstacles to stop the growth of my Plans
I pledge to seek Answers to Questions,
With the understanding that they
Will lead to other discoveries
I pledge to work Firm
With the Awareness and Confidence
That firm work Today will serve
As the Seeds for my strong Tree tomorrow
A Tree that no one will be able to tear down
I pledge to learn proper languages,
Beginning with my Mother's
Always prepared to Appreciate others
I pledge to gain a better understanding of Me
By understanding my Cultural roots
I pledge to fully accept Me as a human being
A Rainbow of many cultures and colors
I pledge to overcome any Personal misfortunes
Becoming Stronger from such misfortunes
Always striving to become
A wise person.
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