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...more sonically aggressive (sometimes the drummer uses sticks!) but vocal minimalism remains her strength, so she whispers along with her acoustic guitar, barely singing songs about being in Montmartre when she wants to be in Manhattan. She's precious but hypnotic, too. M.I.A. Arular The child of a Sri Lankan Tamil rebel leader, Maya Arulpragasam moved to London at age 12 and discovered hip-hop. Now 28, she has produced a mini-masterpiece that merges Jamaican dancehall patois and Missy Elliott's stuttering rhythm with a political viewpoint entirely her own. She's not so eloquent in her anger...
...child of a Sri Lankan Tamil rebel leader, Maya Arulpragasam moved to London at age 12 and discovered hip-hop. Now 28, she has produced a mini-masterpiece that merges Jamaican dancehall patois and Missy Elliott's stuttering rhythm with a political viewpoint entirely her own. She's not so eloquent in her anger as Public Enemy or so tuneful as the Clash, but it's a pretty impressive neighborhood for a debut...
...ceasefire and peace would fall apart if this covert war against us continues." S.P. THAMILSELVAN, political leader of the Sri Lankan rebel group the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (L.T.T.E.), alleging that government paramilitary groups have attacked the L.T.T.E. during peace negotiations...
...Rising from the Rubble My sincere thanks to all the world's people for their generosity toward Sri Lankan tsunami victims [Jan. 24]. We are especially grateful to Americans. Sri Lankans stuck by the U.S. during the Iranian hostage crisis in 1979 and after the 9/11 attacks. For their part, Americans have always aided us, with little fanfare, in bleak times during the '60s floods and now after the tsunami devastation. We'll always be a friend to the U.S. Bandula Sri Amarasekara Colombo, Sri Lanka...
...Aceh, to use Indonesia as an example). If you prefer a local charity, stick to those that have partnered with more well-known organizations, suggests Eric Thurman, CEO of Geneva Global, a group that hooks up wealthy American donors with charities abroad. For example, leads is a Sri Lankan relief group that has worked with Tearfund, a British umbrella group. Another possible route: contacting organizations in immigrant communities where you live that may be providing direct aid to families. HOW CAN I MAKE MY DONATION TAX EFFICIENT? Tax regulations vary from country to country; you should consult your tax authority...