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Sad...Very Sad...

2013-05-22T15:36:00.002-07:00

Sad, shell shocked, surreal, sickening, barbaric, unthinkable, despicable...a young soldier cut down with knives and machetes on the streets of Woolwich, South east London, in broad day light. Just shaking my head. Was it a terrorist attack? Was it two black men attacking a lone, helpless white soldier? I don't know.

One thing is clear to me: whoever hacked the innocent young man to death must be a mental case. No sane man would do that. He or they are not two sane human beings. They are lunatic animals masquerading the streets in human form.

Shaking my head...shouldn't a young man feel safe in his own country, on his streets? Shaking my head...sad sad times. My heart and prayers remain with the deceased's family. May they come to terms with their loss.

Witches to Pay Hefty Fines if they Break Flying Rules!

2013-05-16T19:30:00.000-07:00

I got an email containing this link from one of my most patriotic Fresh Angle readers...think I need to invent an acronym for all my avid readers that make my effort worth it!

Well, it was so hilarious, it had me laughing my head off. I couldn't trace the story to an official source, so it's difficult to verify. But, here is a raw version fromThe UK's Sun newspaper.

Have a fun-filled weekend!

HIGH-FLYING witches face arrest and a heavy fine if they break new laws, authorities in Swaziland have said.

Airspace rules in the southern African country have been tightened - and witches who fly above 150 metres face a R500,000 (£35,487) penalty.

Sabelo Dlamini, an official at the Swazi civil aviation authority said: “A witch on a broomstick should not fly above the [150 metre] limit."
No charges are planned for airborne witches who keep below the 150-metre 'ceiling'.
Witches’ broomsticks are deemed similar to any heavier-than-air mode of transport that takes flight.

Swazi brooms are short bundles of sticks tied together but without handles.
The new flying laws in the landlocked country follow the arrest of a private investigator who was caught using a toy drone.
He told authorities he was gathering surveillance information after police spotted him flying a mini helicopter with a video camera strapped to it.

Witchcraft is taken seriously in Swaziland where many people believe in the power of black magic

A CD EVERYONE Must Own

2013-05-04T02:41:00.000-07:00

It is always sheer joy and exhilaration to find a piece of music that is authentic, inspirational and out-of-the ordinary.

Beyond The Norm by Living Faith Connections' mass choir does not only tick all the boxes, it is a masterpiece that everyone should have on their shelves.

Reviewers have written about having to play the songs again and again because they can't get the music out of their heads.

Beyond the Norm is an ingenious blend of ballads, punk and rock. It does not only entertain, it leaves a resonance in your heart and spirit that blesses you immeasurably.

You can listen to sample tracks and buy your copy from amazon and all major online stores.

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http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Norm-feat-Evans-Ogboi/dp/B00CDU7FJE

Fancy a Permanent Relocation to Mars?

2013-04-29T08:04:00.000-07:00

It's no longer news that the Dutch organisation Mars One is planning to cart off four humans to Mars in 2022 in an ambitious experiment to ultimately build a colony of 80,000 humans on the red planet.

Since the launch of the company's astronaut selection programme, thousands of people from 100 countries have indicated their interest to be part of the expedition, even though there are no guarantees that they can return to planet Earth.

Before humans make the proposed trip, there will be a series of robotic missions to find the perfect location and to ensure conditions are suitable for human survival.

So, if you fancy a bit of adventure, hurry while 'stocks last'. It could be your passport to an undiscovered world of fantasy!

One Life = Sixty Lives

2013-04-22T13:19:00.000-07:00

Hmm...something baffles me. The events that happened in Boston, USA are rather unfortunate. My heart goes out to the families and friends affected.Two hapless young men - motivated by reasons best known to them - decided to ruin a marathon by detonating homemade bombs that claimed three lives. It was an act of terrorism, and so it has set the news agenda ablaze. I've actually had to ease off BBC a bit, because there's little else that is 'news'.

The Passing of a Hero and a Villain

2013-04-08T14:42:00.002-07:00

Margaret Thatcher (13 October 1925 - 8 April 2013)

She was loved. She was hated. She was loathed. She was lauded. Now she has passed on.

Tribute to a Literary Icon: Chinua Achebe

2013-03-22T22:18:00.001-07:00

Chinua Achebe (16 November 1930 - 21 March 2013)

As I sat down to write this tribute to one of the world's greatest literary legends, one of the sentences that sprang to mind was "Chinua Achebe burst onto the literary scene". But I perished the thought very quickly. Such a description would belittle the magnitude of what he achieved. Chinua Achebe's triumph was not just bursting onto the global scene, it was revolutionary.

A week in the Life of a Nigerian Gold Hunter

2013-02-18T13:43:00.005-08:00

After we had arrived Onashi, where the goldmine was located, we went in search of Alhaji. Alhaji was the renowned gold dealer that my friend and middleman, Target, had recommended.

Monkey with AK47 Unleashes Terror

2013-02-09T08:35:00.001-08:00

Laugh my head off!!!!

A Week in the Life of A Nigerian Gold Hunter

2013-01-28T16:49:00.001-08:00

It was still dawn when I set out. The ravaging sunshine that often afflicted those of us living on the cusp of the Sahara had not thrust its way through the clouds when I met up with an old friend and also my middle man. He was called Target.

Target had an inside knowledge of Zamfara state, where we were going to hunt for gold. His father - a prominent chief - knew a reliable gold dealer in the region, so he was taking me there.

The 'Worst' Airline on the Planet

2013-01-20T18:21:00.000-08:00

As I watch sheets of snow blanket the road, rooftops and trees, I can’t help but spare a thought for the unfortunate travellers ground at Heathrow airport following the cancellation of 200 flights due to icy conditions.

It’s not hard to empathise with them when I recount my experience two weeks ago at Ataturk Airport, in Istanbul ,Turkey. There was snow, there was delay and there were amazingly rude staff.

Season's Greetings

2012-12-24T17:05:00.002-08:00

Merry Christmas everyone. I hope you have a lovely time with family & friends, and also remember the reason for the season.

Thanks for sticking with Fresh Angle & for your invaluable comments and support. I hope to find more time in the coming year to make your visits to Fresh Angle much more rewarding.

Much blessings.

Caught on Camera

2012-12-03T13:53:00.000-08:00

That's the Spirit! Brave antelope tries to kick off hungry young lioness that's bent on making a meal out of him...sadly, he's still converted to packed lunch.


Forget fighter jets & attack helicopters. Iraqi, Hatim Salman, is building his own helicopter which he has called 'Diyala 1'

Heaven at last! African migrants are spotted & picked up by coast guards off the Spanish coast of Gibraltar

Read My Lips: Women Cannot be Bishops!

2012-11-20T14:59:00.001-08:00

Hmm, isn't is strange? For twenty odd years the church of England has ordained women as priests. They've considered them worthy enough to wear a cassock, conduct the liturgy and carry out other prescribed ecclesiastical duties. But today the synod denied them the right to promotion.

One World, Different Realities

2012-11-17T16:00:00.000-08:00

Her liver-spotted hands clinched the burgundy passport as she walked down the aisle, looking for her seat. Her attachment to the booklet issued by her ‘Britannic Majesty’ said a lot about her identity.

She had flamed-coloured hair and an oblong face, and wore a jet-black coat that nearly swept the floor.

Lazy People Opt for University Degrees

2012-09-24T22:39:00.001-07:00

Something is eating me up. Or to put it more correctly, a thought has been spinning in my head. Was on facebook and I read something on a friend’s wall.

Finally...the long-awaited photos

2012-09-03T02:28:00.007-07:00

A miracle occurred this morning: my moribund mobile suddenly sprang to life momentarily. So, I was able to copy all my contacts (very quickly) and also copy some of the photos I took in Paris - hurray!

I hope you enjoy viewing them. The only catch is, I haven't included captions. I'd like you to guess where each photo was taken. There are lots in hints in my travel diaries. Enjoy!

Around the World in Five Minutes

2012-08-20T08:36:00.000-07:00

Sudan: Chopper Crash Kills 32

In Sudan, thirty two people were killed, including four top government ministers, when their helicopter crashed into a mountain near Talodi, a region near the border with the new state of South Sudan.
According to the State media, SUNA, the crash was caused by harsh weather conditions.

The Minister of Guidance and Endowment, Ghadi al-Sadiq was among the passengers heading to the South Kordofan state to attend prayers on the first day of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr.

Missing Diary

2012-08-19T14:28:00.001-07:00

Can't believe I left out part of my travel diary! Don't worry, this is the very last of it. My next post will definitely be a fresh topic. All the same, for your reading pleasure.

I started out looking for the Notre Dame Cathedral, but was attracted by the sight of a colossal structure that resembled a Roman temple. I had learned to figure things out myself. It was becoming a headache asking strangers for directions. Not that they were nasty – far from it. My ‘Bonjour’ coupled with ‘Parlez-vous anglais?’ – ‘Do you speak English?’ always brought out the hospitable side of Parisians.

I drew closer to the Roman-type structure and found it was named the Pantheon. Hmm…it wasn’t on my itinerary, but gazing up at the massive pillars and meticulously crafted sculptures, I couldn’t resist buying an entrance ticket. I was digging into my bag for my purse before I knew it!

Diary of a Wide-eyed Traveller (the end)

2012-08-15T15:21:00.000-07:00

Apologies for the long delay in bringing you the concluding part of my travel diary. I was desperately hoping I could retrieve some of the pictures I took from my moribund phone - oh well. If this feels a bit rushed, it is because I wanted to honour my promise to give you the full Monty. Enjoy.

The Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris

I climbed the rising pavement, inching closer to the steeple of the Notre Dame cathedral. Out on the pavements, people were seated drinking their glasses of beer, chatting and eating pastries.

It was a relaxed but lively atmosphere. People poured out of shops, wandered across the streets, tourists pulled out their maps, and cars zoomed past impatiently.

Diary of a Wide-eyed Traveller (2)

2012-08-02T01:18:00.001-07:00

I fell into a long queue stretching into eternity. We were mostly foreigners waiting to buy metro tickets at Gare Du Nord. At least I could bask in the security of a common bond – we were largely non-native French speakers. Thing was, they all looked at ease. As if they knew the protocols – how to get tickets, navigate their way to their destinations and everything else. I suddenly felt at sea. Don’t play the fool, I told myself. Ask questions.

Diary of a Wide-eyed Traveller

2012-07-25T17:05:00.004-07:00

Pipipi! Pipipi!! Pipipi!!! Sirens wailed in my ears.

I roused myself, partly disorientated: was I caught up in real danger, or was my sleepy head waxing quixotic?

It was neither. My three-inch alarm clock was bellowing its heart out, announcing to me that it was 3am. Time to prepare for my trip to Paris.

Laugh Out Loud!

2012-07-02T00:06:00.000-07:00

Laugh Out Loud!

2012-06-12T14:56:00.001-07:00

Long Live The Queen

2012-06-03T11:59:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, as she celebrates 60 years on the throne. She has been an epitome of consistency, integrity and dignity all through the years. May her reign continue to be glorious.