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Learning about Us …
Dr. Francis O. SeverinMarch 11, 2013Somewhere in the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America is a commanding and robust statement on human rights and human dignity. President Barack Obama quoted it during ...
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Grounding with a Brother … Arthurton Nesty
Dr. Francis O. SeverinFeb. 25, 2013In the Introductory Chapter of Walter Rodney's book, Grounding with my Brothers, Richard Small writes as follows, "Walter Rodney [was] … articulate, gentle, quiet at times but with strongly held ...
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Who is at Fault?
Dr. Francis O. SeverinFeb. 18, 2013Psychologists speak of the interesting concept of "Locus of Control". According to Wikipedia, Locus of Control refers to:
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Honest Labour …
Dr. Francis O. SeverinFeb. 11, 2013I know the above caption would have captured much attention for one reason or the other. Be not afraid, it is not what you think. I have merely repeated a ...
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A Country Divided …
Dr. Francis O. SeverinFeb. 4, 2013I may have in a previous article, possibly in a couple previous articles, emphasized the importance of national unity and specifically the need to embrace every citizen in the project ...
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Consumed and Obsessed by Self …
Dr. Francis O. SeverinJan. 28, 2013The embattled leader of Syria, President Bashar Hafez al-Assad - in power since July 2000 - like all dictators who have preceded him, refuses to voluntarily relinquish power. This is ...
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The Gambler …
Dr. Francis O. SeverinJan. 21, 2013The practice of remixing (this is not quite the term but it makes the point however) old-time songs/tunes by several Jamaican reggae artists is indeed a useful one because it ...
