Barack Obama "Change We Need"

I am not one to go deep into politics, but the frenzy that has caught my attention is that of the 2008 American Presidential elections to take place in November.

I have watched a few of Obama’s campaigns and i must admit i was glued to the television whilst listening to his speech. For some apparent reason his charm captivates people. Even though i am not a part of the American elections i do feel as if i am in a way i cannot describe. I think Obama projects hope and the strive for a better future for everyone and that are indeed individuals & unique. He makes you believe there is light at the end of the tunnel. So i think from a social aspect this is one of the qualities many Americans wish to see in their Leaders.

Through my communication with fellow Americans, some issues they face are poverty, crime, theft, stereotyping, racism, lack of health, education and opportunities etc. But this is not just happening in the States but across the globe including in my homeland Zimbabwe.

For me i believe it is every child’s right to be protected, to have a basic education and access to healthcare. But in nowadays if you aint got the money, you left behind forcing people to hustle etc. So many people need to be uplifted, motivated and to see the sunshine too. The media does not really show much of what really happens in countries all you see is the high life of celebrities, the best cribs, the most expensive cars, etc etc, nothing really to motivate the youth to encourage them to stay in education and yes also develop their talents.

Many people especially in 3rd World countries think 1st World countries are the land of ‘milk & honey’ because that’s what you shown, then visa versa media on 3rd World countries is mostly shown the pessimistic either people beating up each other etc etc. Yes i know all must be shown but what about also showing the organisations that are trying to help make a difference to 3rd World countries development & how to help support them. Also promoting the tourism. My informative programmes would be Ross Kemp on Gangs, Panorama, Dispatches & certain documentaries now and again and of course the World Wide Web.

Not just black people are affected by these things that go on in the world, but white, asian etc

People should not vote for him just for the fact he is someone of colour, but vote for him if you feel he is the right candidate for the White House and the one to bring CHANGE for all Americans & possibly for all of us.

I am sure he has many issues to address if he does win the election, & it will not be an easy one. I have never been to America, but i hope one day i will get the chance, maybe get to meet Obama himself, you never know. But also for me to experience the culture there and hopefully meet many of my friends i have communicated with over the years.

Whatever the outcome is i wish Barack Obama, John McCain & all the other candidates the best of luck, that the vote be free & fair too and that the new President elected helps the people of America live a life with harmony and sunshine.

I am still trying to find information as i see many topics say George Bush was not the first President and that a man by the name of John Hanson was.

If you know of any information, you can contact me and send me some, i would appreciate that very much.

One love!

Sight Savers International

For while now I help donate to an International charity organization called Sight Savers International, my contributions are used to support their vital work in preventing river blindness, providing antibiotics and operations to combat trachoma, and surgery to cure eyes clouded by cataracts. Being able to rehabilitate blind and visually impaired adults and children in the poorest countries, this allows them to transform their own lives and become independent.

How I happened to come across this charity was when I was myself searching on information regarding Eye sight, as due to my migraines it affects my eyesight when I get an attack. Currently I take Amnitriptyline daily and if a severe attack comes I take Naratriptan (Naramig). I have suffered from migraines since the age of 12, and I do find this medication does help me. It did depress me for many years because I felt my migraines would hinder me from progressing on fulfilling my dreams. I do not just take the medication into consideration, but prayer too, eating the correct diet & keeping fit. :-)

In Gambia, are community-based eye-care workers, called NYATEROS. The volunteers like Babu Ceesay, Alagie and Jebel screen members of their communities to identify people who need help and educate everyone about the importance of eye health.

However, each action, no matter how small is a contribution to making a positive change.

For someone who is blind, the gift of sight is the greatest gift of all!

Kinyanjui, my rhino update

Kinyanjui was among 25 rhinos successfully notched in the project, which enables staff to identify individuals and monitor the population effectively. The dominant male became number 24. Ear notching is entirely painless process for rhinos. A helicopter hovers over the rhino population area, looking for an un-notched rhino. Once identified, the rhino is darted with an anaesthetic & herded into a safe area. The process is about less than 10 mins.
One of five species of rhinos across the world, the Great Indian rhino is being targeted for it’s valuable horn. It is used for medicines in south Asian countries & in Yemen carved into ceremonial dagger handles known as ‘Jambiyas’. Great Indian rhino ivory can fetch up to 10 times more than an African rhino horn. To these magnificent rhinos, they can be viewed in India’s Kaziranga National Park.
WWF’s rhino conservation has spanned over 45 years.
To add to my happiness, Kinyanjui is now sharing territory with another adult male, Lepeyok at his home in Nairobi National Park, Kenya.
I hope one day to visit Nairobi & see my adoptive rhino Kiny, that i help sponsor.
If you can make a change by supporting an endangered species, please do so through WWF and preserve our wildlife in the world for or future descendants in enjoy these rare beauties.

Fortune Muparutsa Rest In Peace

To my knowledge, i've just heard that Fortune Muparutsa (Zimbabwean Music Artist) past away in Northampton, UK, on Saturday 25, October 2008.

My condolensces to his family & friends.

He had come along way since his first release in 1992, with his ambition to break into the International music industry,his unreleased song Dreamgal was recommended by R'n'B Senegalese superstar Akon, as hot.

For more info on Fortune please check his Myspace. I hope even though he has departed, that his dream be fulfilled one day of his music beign recognised Internationally & another fellow Zimbabwean to out our country on the Map once again.

Jah bless him on his journey.

One love

http://www.myspace.com/fortue