JL Shash
He has since the tender age of ten remained true to his first passion ; what he also calls his "little secret weapon" - Writing. In his usual observational, conversational, yet sometimes controversial style - an epitome of his many works- he has contributed articles on multiple subjects, focusing on a wide-ranging issues of contemporary relevance to various leading magazines, journals, and online publications.
His first published book, 'Ten Statements' -the first of four books in the 'Success Recipes' series- can be ordered at http://www.10statements.com
Articles by JL Shash
May 14, 2009
Both sexes in relationships yearn for appreciation. In other words, both long to be showered with praise and compliments every now and again, most especially the females, who happen to be the most self-conscious of the sexes. Whether in the physical appearance or achievement department, some form of...
January 01, 2009
In terms of the balance of nature, and the purpose of every individual in the order of things, I happen to be an unapologetic signatory to the Existentialist movement- custodians of a theory which places the supremacy of the individual above all other things.
Extinguishing every trait of pessimis...
November 11, 2008
A journey embarked upon in Springfield, Illnois when President-elect Barack Obama announced his candidacy in 2007 once again ended in Illnois; however, in Chicago, this time, to formally accept the people's choice as the 44th President of the United States. The first African American president ; a j...
October 05, 2008
The predominant news headlines this week, whichever border of the globe we represent, has been the $700 billion cash injection into Wall Street, the financial headquarters of the world by the United States Government. The rationale behind the bill which was fro...
September 14, 2008
First and foremost we have to congratulate China for the recent spectacle she bestowed upon the world in the mould of the just concluded Olympic games. In terms of organisational prowess and grandiose-albeit the occasional pockets of tibetan protests-the worldīs m...
July 13, 2008
The easiest exercise, believe it or not, is the casting of negative spotlights on what isnīt going right in the world, or perhaps in our lives in general; one that doesnīt require a gym or a treadmill; doesnīt require running a mile with our "walkmans" or Ipod s...
July 06, 2008
It is quite amazing how easy it is for our focus to shift to third world countries when we think about poverty, inner city life, quest for survival; all the ingredients which encapsulate the typical rat race existence. However, believe it or not, there is a '...
June 18, 2008
''Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely'' were the iconic words of twentieth century British historian and moralist Lord Acton(1834-1932), and Robert Mugabe, the current Zimbabwean president, without a doubt is an embodiment of that timeless statement. Even though the last elections ...
June 15, 2008
As the eighth day in August 2008 draws nearer and nearer and the reality on ground nonetheless becomes ever so clearer, it sometimes still boggles the mind that the IOC ( International Olympic Commission)-under the stewardship of Jacques Rogge, its incumbent president still see no iota of wrong in a...
June 15, 2008
One of my favourite stand-up comedians was in the city two weekends ago to a sell-out crowd of 15,000 for his second live London show in 2008, as he embarks on a world tour-ironically with Johannesbourg as one of his scheduled destinations. Being a huge fan with links with the promoters, I managed t...