LifeStyles

Introducing Ghanaian Beauty Michelle Sakande as Miss West Africa Pageant Final Sets In

Wed, 10 Nov 2009 12:31:07 +0100

By James B TurayMichelle SakandeBeauty is defined as the quality present in a thing or person that gives intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind whether arising from sensorymanifestations or personality in which high spiritual qualities are manifested And this young Ghanaian beauty personifies grace charm a ...

Sex and school don't mix

Wed, 10 Nov 2009 08:45:37 +0100

So Ed Balls has decreed that sex education will be compulsory At the moment parents can opt out if they dont fancy the idea of their little darlings being given the facts of life by spotty Mr Boil in a grotty classroom From the nanny state will be given full control of the birds and the bees opening instalments from age five no parenta ...

Early life stress 'changes' genes

Tue, 09 Nov 2009 19:56:26 +0100

A study in mice has hinted at the impact that early life trauma and stress can have on genes and how they can result in behavioural problems Scientists described the longterm effects of stress on baby mice in the journal Nature Neuroscience Stressed mice produced hormones that changed their genes affecting their behaviour throughout ...

Grown and Sexy - London's Top Eligible Bachelor, Oris Erhuero

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 12:23:03 +0100

Londons top eligible bachelor Oris Erhuero traveled aboard to capture the premier of the film Moloch Tropical Once young now grown the Dark Prince of Hollywood Oris Erhuero is demonstrating to the world that opportunities are limitless His philosophy is as follows Do not be bound nor defeated by ignorance and open your arms widely to e ...

Beginning with the beginning

Thu, 04 Nov 2009 10:13:58 +0100

Ever wondered why its so much easier coming up with the freshest and most appealing ideas than taking the first step to bring those brilliant ideas into fruition Maybe the old adage captures it right when it says easier said than doneI remember how I used to play with thoughts and ideas on what I wanted to do and where I wanted to be at an ...

The Uncountables that Count

Thu, 04 Nov 2009 10:13:59 +0100

Hey Brooke How about you trying this I saw it in the papers and I thought you should give it a try Oh how dare you refer to me as hey believe you me Im one of those people who got offended at the least of offences I mean the most trivial of comments could get me crazyMaybe thats only typical of the Ghanaian I may be wrong ...

3,000 Days in Agege ... "Funtraumatic" !!!

Thu, 04 Nov 2009 10:13:59 +0100

Fun excitement and trauma best describe my first trip to Anago land Even as I did all my preparations for the trip I decided to keep a low profile despite the intense excitement I felt I have learnt my lesson virtually all my trips had in the past been cancelled due to one reason or the other I was afraid to get all excited about this trip on ...

I'll Never Say Good-bye !!!

Thu, 04 Nov 2009 10:13:59 +0100

The greatest gift I ever had came from God I call him dadSorrow fills my heart this sad moment a sorrow that is deep and personal Daddy has silently closed the door of life and departed from me My life will be empty in the many areas that he had so brightened for meI carry in my mind and heart precious memories of a special dad Dad ...

Tales from my grandmother - 1

Thu, 04 Nov 2009 10:13:59 +0100

Eto la yedune ne me toe oo meduge oo this was an Anlo expression ubiquitous on my late grandmothers lips She said this so often we nicknamed her Eto la The expression literally means it is he who pounds the fufupalm fruits that enjoys the meal he who does not pound it does not get to enjoy the meal in other words you reap th ...

Tales my grandmother told me � 2

Fri, 05 Nov 2009 00:33:24 +0100

Yes we can but we must start Action and not mere words is what makes the difference Lets act upon our wordsEver wondered the things that are left untouched or undone in your life things that you have not been able to dare yourself to try We often fill our minds with the thought that we simply cannot But the fact is that we may not be ...

Tales from my grandmother .... 3

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 12:22:50 +0100

Enyeeee yi Enyeeee yi le nyornu velia gormeeeeeWofor kpewo fom dokpui wofor yio fom dokpui Enyeeee yi Enyeeee yi le nyornu velia gormeeeee Hahahahaha this is certainly a tongue twister to many of you especially you nonAnlo speaking folks Dont worry because as I keep telling you its a singular opportunity for you to learn s ...

Ame nyo wu gbor :�.. man is priceless

Thu, 04 Nov 2009 09:45:53 +0100

It is a very touching moment for me and I am very honoured and happy beyond imagination I cant believe that Im the First Lady of this great nation It has been an uphill climb but it has been more than worth the price No one would ever have thought that Emefa could be the woman standing in the podium being guarded religiously by such high ...

Welcome, my beauty queen

Tue, 02 Nov 2009 21:45:34 +0100

And so Awushie wept and wept She could hardly make out her way through the gates into her parents home as she was blinded with her own tears tears of shame and regrets The huge crowd gathered around the gate of Mr and Mrs Agboka were amazed to see the ever charming beauty in such a state With her head buried in shame she was rushed ang ...

My Husband Never Apologises

Sat, 30 Oct 2009 14:44:29 +0100

Dear Nana AmaWeve been married for seven years and we have two beautiful daughters My husband is usually very caring when he is not angry provides for the family and helps me with the house chores which I appreciate very much and always tell him soThere is one problem which keeps occurring over and over and Im beginning to wonder ...

He Treats My Friend Like Dirt

Sat, 30 Oct 2009 14:44:29 +0100

Dear Nana Ama I have a friend who is in a relationship with a very handsome young man They have been going out for quite a while and my friend is pretty serious about the relationship She dreams of getting married to him sometime in the future The young man however has a string of girlfriends and has made no effort to keep it a secret ...

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