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The Faces of Poverty by NGOZI RAZAK-SOYEBI

Jos, NIGERIA - Nigeria has just concluded its first census in fifteen years with a nationwide restriction on movement. Being cooped in for a week definitely has its advantages, one of which is being able to catch up on my writing. Another is being able to sit back and reflect on life, something I rarely consciously do, what with dealing with life's worries and anxieties.

As we await the results of the census, I recognize, like so many Nigerians, that there is one thing the outcome of the census will not do and that is better the lot of the average Nigerian. We do not need the results of the census to tell us how many of our people are unemployed or living below the poverty line; anyone can see the growing numbers simply by taking a good look around. ... READ MORE

Text Graphic: 'The Cool Story'. Dear Danny ... by MATTIE LENNON

Dublin, IRELAND - "Each blade of grass has its spot on earth whence it draws its life; its strength; and so is man rooted to the land from which he draws his faith together with his life." --Joseph Conrad

It has been said that Ireland has controlled its population growth by three measures: celibacy, late marriages, and emigration. The first two were facts of life but not featured much in song. Emigration, on the other hand, provided a fertile field for the ballad-writer. Peggy Sweeney's latest DVD "The Emigrant's Letter" draws from a rich harvest of emigration songs. ... READ MORE

Text Graphic: 'The New Features for Your G21 Decade'

G21 AFRICA: Award Winner NGOZI RAZAK-SOYEBI emerged from the restriction of her nations census to talk about "The Faces of Poverty"

IRISH EYES: MATTIE LENNON provides an overview of a new music release that features ballads that move him. "Dear Danny... ".

Coming Out: The Youth of Iran

Iranian youth risk punishment by finding ways to skirt around the long-held taboos of their culture regarding social relationships, sexuality, drugs and alcohol.

SMOKE & MIRRORS: ROD AMIS gets a bit testy in this week's "News to Rod" segment and speaks about his life. "The Old Magician".

HOUSE OF CARDS: Alumnus DC STULTZ shares some of the forwarded humor that tickled his fancy. "More 'Net Humor".

HOT LINKS: RAHEEM welcomes an unprecedented four new Link Partners. "New Partners Galore!"

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