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just a compilation of different thoughts of a Nigerian American female student of life. at this point, this blog is not committed to anyone topic, but after some months, the overall theme may materialise. i guess you would call this an experiment in blogg

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thank God...

...that the South no longer dictates the outcome of presidential elections. NYTimes article explores the diminishing power of low-income, uneducated white Southerners in politics as evidenced by the failed Clinton and McCain bids for president. Most of the comments from the interviewees, such as how the Obama administration

soweto blues

just yesterday, i first noticed my neighbor's old school Simon and Garfunkel record stashed with some of her other "antiques" (in quotes since antiques means different things to different age groups). My mind immediately went to Miriam Makeba, who I had not heard from in such a long time

where's the outrage

so I am sure many of you are familiar with the Uzoma Okere tragedy and the footage that has been posted online. If not, I would suggest visiting this site, this one, or this. While the blogosphere, particularly the Nigerian blogosphere has surmounted an amazing response to Okere

out of hiding

yes, i have indeed come out of hiding after some intense initial weeks at school (of which more are to come). i have heard on many occasions, "awọ anaghị agba ọsọ n'ehihie n'efu," which means that the toad doesn't come out in the afternoon for no reason (apparently, they are

...brother can you spare a job?

apparently, governor babatunde fashola of lagos state is hiring at his place. amongst new applicants for menial jobs such as cleaners include university degree holders and those who have recently completed their NYSC programs. but i guess to governor fashola, the planting of trees trumps discussion of the current state

needs a rethink...

sometime ago, i wrote on the recent rise of the polio epidemic in the north and its inextricable link to the 1996 Pfizer drug company scandal.  as a result of the unethical practices undertaken by Pfizer during that time period, many northerners to this day remain wary of immunization campaigns,

it seems like affirmative action...

...is not just for black people and women anymore. in all honesty, did anyone think the VP pick for the Democrats would be another "change" candidate?  Seems that some of the major qualifications for the veepstakes included being male, white, and significantly older than the average American. ...before I

silence...

i know, i've been avoiding the blogosphere for a while, but with good reason - reasons that i don't care to explain here. I apologize for the continued silence. I have a backlog of possible blog topics, so please excuse me if rehash something you've discussed

independence afterthoughts

question: if you had a friend, who was responsible for all sorts of tragedies on others - discrimination, murder, indifference, theft, genocide - and whose parents raped and denigrated your mother, stole and continue to rob her naked.... would you honor their birthday invitation? that is how I've

some "quirky" things

I've been tagged....since....by both Loomnie and Standtall. I'm trying to attempt to blog at least once a week, maybe twice - so I think I am doing well so far....maybe. So as for six quirky...or maybe not so quirky...things... 1. I like to dance....alot. I'm

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