Natural Fashion: Tribal Decoration from Africa

Friday, May 21st, 2010

ISBN13: 9780500288054
Condition: NEW
Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Product DescriptionThe scene of tribal conflicts and guerrilla incursions, Ethiopia’s Omo Valley is also home to fascinating rites and traditions that have survived for thousands of years. The nomadic people who inhabit the valley share a gift for body painting and elaborate adornments borrowed from [...]

How did Africa get to become such an undeveloped and “backwards” continent?

Friday, January 15th, 2010

While Europe has advanced greatly within the last 500 years, why is the continent of Africa continue to be poor and undeveloped. I know the Industrial Revolution began in Europe, but look at North America, technology certainly spread throughout there. When the Europeans began to first colonize North America, they brought the technology with them. [...]

What is behind the underdevelopment in Africa and how do we effectively reverse it?

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

Africa used to be a continent of kings, home to the ancient Egyptian civilization which lasted the longest of all civilizations on earth, and created numerous world wonders. Now, Africa is a haven for corruption, disease and death. How do we get Africa back to her former glory?

Malaria Prevention – South Africa

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

The most important thing we should stress is that we are not doctors and it is therefore vital that you speak to your doctor about Malaria prevention before travelling to a malaria area. The following information is not intended to replace that issued by your doctor. Lots of travellers travel to Africa every year and [...]

What country in Africa do the most beautiful people come from?

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Of course, I would say Eritrea and Ethiopia have the most beautiful people but that’s because I’m from there.
I think that people from Somalia and Mauritania are the most beautiful people from Africa. And people from the northern part of Sudan.

africa………?

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

A Zimbabwean man during this time of European imperialism said the following:
“When you [Europeans] came, you had the Bible and we [Africans] had the land.
Now, we have the Bible and you have the land
what do you think he means and describe what he implies about the impact of missionaries on Africa.
thanks a lot

Celebrity Sightings: Ludacris | Jada & Chris Rock | Taye | The Simmons Sisters

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Posted on Celebrity Sightings: Ludacris | Jada & Chris Rock | Taye | The Simmons Sisters: Ludacris performed at a Special Concert Featuring Songs From His New Album “Theater of the Mind” in New York last night. His album dropped on Monday so make sure to pick it up. See more celebrity sightings below. [...]

IN REMEMBRANCE: 8-24-2008

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Posted on IN REMEMBRANCE: 8-24-2008: REP. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES, LAWMAKER       By DENNIS HEVESI Published: August 20, 2008     Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the first African-American woman elected to the House of Representatives from Ohio and a leader in the fight against predatory lending practices, died Wednesday. She was 58.     [...]

Michael Phelps Green Entertainment, Madonna’s African Charity, Hayden Panettiere Saves Dolphins, and More

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Posted on Michael Phelps Green Entertainment, Madonna’s African Charity, Hayden Panettiere Saves Dolphins, and More: …So how does the ‘greatest Olympian of all time” chill when he’s not in the pool? The gold-medal champ watches the wildlife documentary, “Planet Earth.” “….It’s pretty much all I’ve been watching,” Phelps told reporters in Beijing. Phelps’s coach Bob [...]

Life Imitates Julia’s Jokes Part X

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Posted on Life Imitates Julia’s Jokes Part X: I’d been trying to think of a funny way to blame “24? producer Joel Surnow for the advent of Barack Obama, but last week the actor who played Surnow’s black president in the show did it for me — albeit seriously: Haysbert: David Palmer of ‘24? [...]