I don't know how true this is especially today when people are celebrating April's fools day BUT I think there is a lesson or two for Tanzania/Africa:
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Can 'new baby to born 'The Republic of South Sudan' begin it's life from birth this way: we do have a chance! Can Africa emulate from Japan; indeed!!!! Can the World bow in respect for the Japanese people!! Great people indeed!
May God bless Africa, the World! May the Japanese emerge out of their worst crisis in recent history even more graceful! Being good and graceful does pay!
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Subject: FW: 10 things to emulate from japan
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| | 10 THINGS TO EMULATE FROM JAPAN
10 THINGS TO EMULATE FROM JAPAN
1. THE CALM
Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.
2.THE DIGNITY
Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.
3. THE ABILITY
The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn't fall.
4. THE GRACE
People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.
5. THE ORDER
No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.
6. THE SACRIFICE
Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?
7. THE TENDERNESS
Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak.
8. THE TRAINING
The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that.
9. THE MEDIA
They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.
10.THE CONSCIENCE
When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly | | | | |
| Barikiwe/Pam |
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