Tag Archives: peace

Tuukka Rask’s Reported One-Year Deal Gives Both Bruins, Netminder the Protection They Need Now – Boston Bruins – NESN.com

By admin | Published: June 29, 2012

It wasn't a long-term commitment, but both sides got what they needed for now. With the reported signing of Tuukka Rask to a one-year, $3.5 million deal on Thursday, the Bruins protect themselves from any immediate calamity in goal. With Tim Thomas already announcing his plan to take the upcoming season off, the Bruins couldn't [...]

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A Chance & Space to Grow: the Liberian & Nepalese Case

By admin | Published: May 22, 2012

In may 2011, the Government of Nepal declared schools in that country as zones of peace in an effort to protect children from further devastation in times of conflict. During that Asian country’s 10-years of civil war, schools were targeted by both warring factions and government security forces. Students were recruited into fighting forces, while [...]

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Roaring Back: Remembering Maurice Sendak « Bluebird Blvd.

By admin | Published: May 13, 2012

For M.L.  An unseasonable thunderstorm crisscrossed South Texas on Monday night.  It smashed and kicked outside the windows of my office.  While lightning x-rayed the trees, I tried to work my way through a set of revisions that curled on the page into a stubborn knot of gnarled roots and words. After two hours of sweat-hard [...]

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Write Your Own Fairy Tale « Mindy Hardwick's Blog

By admin | Published: March 12, 2012

An upcoming class at Writers on the Net, “Write your own Fairy Tale” looks like it would provide some good material for those looking for a class. It’s a five-week class and costs $200. To register or find out more, check out the Writers on the Net Website Have you ever wanted to go back [...]

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Unholy Madrasas of Pakistan – Worldpress.org

By admin | Published: February 20, 2012

Tanveer JafriDecember 30, 2011 Children protesting for peace in Parachinar, Pakistan. The Persian word madrasa literally means a school where education is imparted. Conventionally, the religious education related to Islam has been provided in madrasas. But increasingly, madrasas across the world are incorporating modern education in their curriculum, along with the traditional Islamic teachings. in [...]

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A Haven kid’s story…

By admin | Published: December 28, 2011

James, age 17, Hispanic/American “I first came to the Haven because I heard they let kids skate in-doors, in a gym, so I decided to check it out. I never expected to find that it was also a place to learn about God and life.” James explains how he had never been to church or [...]

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Uses of Sudoku Puzzles For Kids at Home

By admin | Published: December 20, 2011

At first glance Sudoku puzzles appear complex and seem to require advanced math skills to complete; not at all an activity likely to suit kids. However, this assumption is incorrect. These puzzles are actually an extremely fascinating and enjoyable hobby for kids of all ages. Kids love Sudoku and won’t even realize that while they’re [...]

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One acts, big plays – The Daily News Online: Lifestyles

By admin | Published: November 19, 2011

Three women quietly enter the darkened stage and face theaudience. they don’t acknowledge each other. One by one each woman — illuminated by a spotlight as shespeaks while the others remain in shadow — tells her story. Or,rather, the story as she saw it, of a young woman killed at amilitary checkpoint in Iraq. Mara [...]

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A bedtime story for Mr. Ban Ki-Moon

By admin | Published: September 7, 2011

Once upon a time there was a brave Korean Tiger who was valiant and proud and stood for what was right, defending the forest from evil beasts, upholding the Law of Civilization against the Law of the Jungle. In the same forest was a snivelling little coward who looked the other way and hid in [...]

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