Comments for Negligible Minoritist http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com the neglected ravings of a former narcissist Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:23:25 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on That’s Fan- freaking – tastic by N http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/08/27/thats-fan-freaking-tastic/#comment-97 N Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:23:25 +0000 http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/08/27/thats-fan-freaking-tastic/#comment-97 java, agreed but again the people who are in the 'industry' such as CPA don't seem to be making any efforts towards raising grassroots support for policy changes, etc. I know a number of organizations implementing innovative agricultural, etc solutions at the grassroots level but none who try the same thing with policy and governance. java, agreed but again the people who are in the ‘industry’ such as CPA don’t seem to be making any efforts towards raising grassroots support for policy changes, etc. I know a number of organizations implementing innovative agricultural, etc solutions at the grassroots level but none who try the same thing with policy and governance.

]]> Comment on That’s Fan- freaking – tastic by javajones http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/08/27/thats-fan-freaking-tastic/#comment-96 javajones Tue, 28 Aug 2007 05:13:09 +0000 http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/08/27/thats-fan-freaking-tastic/#comment-96 At the risk of flogging this beast to death, it seems that the greatest problem with regard to ‘change’ is the general apathy that is the nature of the masses. We’ve blogged about it in the past and lamented the lack of ‘people power’ to oppose all the crap that’s going down, but sadly the state of inertia remains. And I guess we are all to blame in one way or the other. At the risk of flogging this beast to death, it seems that the greatest problem with regard to ‘change’ is the general apathy that is the nature of the masses. We’ve blogged about it in the past and lamented the lack of ‘people power’ to oppose all the crap that’s going down, but sadly the state of inertia remains. And I guess we are all to blame in one way or the other.

]]> Comment on That’s Fan- freaking – tastic by R http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/08/27/thats-fan-freaking-tastic/#comment-95 R Tue, 28 Aug 2007 05:02:23 +0000 http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/08/27/thats-fan-freaking-tastic/#comment-95 Agree with N. True the political system is fucked up, the education system is in ruins and we have an inherently stubborn culture that refuses to change. But that doesn't mean we can't bring about change to the country. The solution in my opinion lies in somewhat eradicating the non-profit mentality, and focus on creating sustainable markets that are built upon innovative business models. I think we should leave the debates to the policy level people and tryin' move forward by sharing our experiences on the lessons learn t. Agree with N.

True the political system is fucked up, the education system is in ruins and we have an inherently stubborn culture that refuses to change. But that doesn’t mean we can’t bring about change to the country.

The solution in my opinion lies in somewhat eradicating the non-profit mentality, and focus on creating sustainable markets that are built upon innovative business models.

I think we should leave the debates to the policy level people and tryin’ move forward by sharing our experiences on the lessons learn t.

]]> Comment on That’s Fan- freaking – tastic by N http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/08/27/thats-fan-freaking-tastic/#comment-94 N Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:51:35 +0000 http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/08/27/thats-fan-freaking-tastic/#comment-94 A network of like minded people, young people that is, both international and national not only talking about the issues but actually putting forward solutions and making an attempt to get grassroots support. I see a lot of people talking about the issues, a la groundviews, etc...but not a lot of putting solutions forward. My two cents:) A network of like minded people, young people that is, both international and national not only talking about the issues but actually putting forward solutions and making an attempt to get grassroots support. I see a lot of people talking about the issues, a la groundviews, etc…but not a lot of putting solutions forward. My two cents:)

]]> Comment on University Rox0rs by Parthi http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/04/12/university-rox0rs/#comment-92 Parthi Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:46:37 +0000 http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/04/12/university-rox0rs/#comment-92 thanks for your comments mate...really appreciate your stance towards this...all we can do is hope as we have been doing for so long let see one day we shall see some good! thanks for your comments mate…really appreciate your stance towards this…all we can do is hope as we have been doing for so long let see one day we shall see some good!

]]> Comment on University Rox0rs by Parthi http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/04/12/university-rox0rs/#comment-88 Parthi Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:35:07 +0000 http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/04/12/university-rox0rs/#comment-88 yeah iw ish i went to a srilankan university becuase its much more bonding among the friends...thats what I hear...and it gives u the most unforgettable memories of your life ...those thigns lacks here in canadian universities as everybody is almost form various different countries and people tend to segregate among their own races...which sucks....so there is very less bonding...oh well..two more years for me...lets see how it goes! yeah iw ish i went to a srilankan university becuase its much more bonding among the friends…thats what I hear…and it gives u the most unforgettable memories of your life …those thigns lacks here in canadian universities as everybody is almost form various different countries and people tend to segregate among their own races…which sucks….so there is very less bonding…oh well..two more years for me…lets see how it goes!

]]> Comment on University Rox0rs by N http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/04/12/university-rox0rs/#comment-87 N Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:33:10 +0000 http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/04/12/university-rox0rs/#comment-87 oh wait til ur done mate...then see how it hits u!! :) oh wait til ur done mate…then see how it hits u!! :)

]]> Comment on Gratiaen Prize 2006 awarded – Any thoughts on the Winners? by chanux http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/03/26/gratiaen-prize-2006-awarded-any-thoughts-on-the-winners/#comment-84 chanux Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:03:15 +0000 http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/03/26/gratiaen-prize-2006-awarded-any-thoughts-on-the-winners/#comment-84 Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.

]]> Comment on Gratiaen Prize 2006 awarded – Any thoughts on the Winners? by Amelie http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/03/26/gratiaen-prize-2006-awarded-any-thoughts-on-the-winners/#comment-83 Amelie Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:27:00 +0000 http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/03/26/gratiaen-prize-2006-awarded-any-thoughts-on-the-winners/#comment-83 yeah, I read good little ceylonese girl too... my problem with it is, although its quite funny, it is also quite shallow. The writer has no real depth, I think... dont know... I felt the same about colpetty people. kind of surface. And many of the stories have the same theme... the virile Asian (sri lankan, usually) guy, 80's England in the thatcher years, the exploitative white older woman....that combination. And sometimes the humour is duh.... But definitely readable. Whether worthy of a litrary award, I am not too sure. yeah, I read good little ceylonese girl too… my problem with it is, although its quite funny, it is also quite shallow. The writer has no real depth, I think… dont know… I felt the same about colpetty people. kind of surface. And many of the stories have the same theme… the virile Asian (sri lankan, usually) guy, 80’s England in the thatcher years, the exploitative white older woman….that combination. And sometimes the humour is duh…. But definitely readable. Whether worthy of a litrary award, I am not too sure.

]]> Comment on Gratiaen Prize 2006 awarded – Any thoughts on the Winners? by N http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/03/26/gratiaen-prize-2006-awarded-any-thoughts-on-the-winners/#comment-82 N Wed, 04 Apr 2007 03:59:51 +0000 http://negligibleminoritist.wordpress.com/2007/03/26/gratiaen-prize-2006-awarded-any-thoughts-on-the-winners/#comment-82 Well I've read both Banana Tree Crisis and Good Little Ceylonese Girl. Though I did prefer the latter I must say the former was very impressive in that it to me seemed very different stylistically to the usual Sri Lankan literature. It was very simple, and I mean that in a good way...it was refreshingly straightforward...me being a fan of the obtuse was probably the reason I liked Ceylonese Girl...but I think the Banana Tree Crisis was a worthy winner Well I’ve read both Banana Tree Crisis and Good Little Ceylonese Girl. Though I did prefer the latter I must say the former was very impressive in that it to me seemed very different stylistically to the usual Sri Lankan literature. It was very simple, and I mean that in a good way…it was refreshingly straightforward…me being a fan of the obtuse was probably the reason I liked Ceylonese Girl…but I think the Banana Tree Crisis was a worthy winner

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