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Past -
Ghana
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Monday, 19 May 2008 |
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Alliance Francaise in Accra was not only a place where you could learn the French Language. It was an establishment that also promoted culture and music. On this special day, Feb 19th 2005 I believe, they held a concert in celebration of African American Heritage Month, and hosted the best local, national and international artists.
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Past -
Japan
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Thursday, 15 May 2008 |
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Isn't it so refreshing to have amazing displays of culture right on your doorstep...
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Timeless -
Literature
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Thursday, 08 May 2008 |
"Africa needs a new type of education that is rooted in traditional African philosophy and indigenous education...The source is our culture, heritage and identity. It is the power that is within us. SANKOFA means that as we move forward into the future, we need to reach back into our past and take with us all that works and is positive." (Tedla, 1995)
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Past -
Japan
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Monday, 05 May 2008 |
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It's been a while now, about 4 years, since I last taught students in Japan. Not sure if any of them remember me, but I do like to look back at my old pictures and reminisce. Every year, at Futako (short for Futagami Kogyo Koukou, the name of the school), there was a recreation day, where the kids would do nothing butplay games and have fun. They would play sports like football (Soccer), basket ball, handball, and boardgames like Othello. I took it as an opportunity to take some snaps of the students while not in school lesson mode, which was a rare occasion for me...
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Present -
Here and Now
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Sunday, 04 May 2008 |
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Last weekend, April 26th and 27th, UCLA opened up its grounds to the public for one of its biggest events of the year, The Festival of Books. It boasted, 140,000 attendees, 450+ authors, 300+ exhibitors, 900+ volunteers, 100+ author panels and for that weekend, temperatures reaching 91 degrees Fahrenheit (about 32 degrees celcius)...
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Present -
Here and Now
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Tuesday, 29 April 2008 |
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Thought I would change the pace a bit and write about snails today. Did you know that they can live up to 15 years? I think they're pretty cool...
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