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Google Device Bug Chokes Home WiFi Networks A bug in the software used by Google Cast devices such as Chromecast and Home can slow down or crash WiFi networks. The problem -- initially believed to be isolated to a particular router model made by TP-Link -- appears to affect models made by other manufacturers, including Asus, Linksys, Netgear and Synology. Complaints on a Google user forum brought the problem to light earlier this week. Forum user Alastair Hadden's network problems started after installing Google Home Max, he wrote. "Initial setup was fine, everything was working (Assistant, streaming services), but then my WiFi network went down, which required a hard restart of modem and router to fix. It took it going down a few more times for me to realize the Max was causing it."e

Nintendo to Roll Out Marquee Titles for Switch Nintendo on Thursday revealed its upcoming Switch games for 2018 via a Nintendo Direct Mini video. Riding high after its major comeback last year, Nintendo announced a number of game titles that will be released in the first half of the year, including Mario Tennis Aces, Dark Souls, Donkey Kong Country and Kirby Star Allies, plus a new mode for Super Mario Odyssey. e

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PARENTS' CORNER

The Way I

Teach My Kid

PAMELA LI, CONTRIBUTOR MOTHER, AUTHOR, THINKER

Give Them Reasons To Respect Embrace learning moments Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Parents spend so much effort, time and money to care for their little ones. Their entire lives changed and started to revolve around their children the moment they were born. It is only fair and natural that we expect their respect. But little children don’t understand that. And to be fair, they didn’t ask us to do all this! We ourselves decided to take on these responsibilities. If we don’t respect them but at the same time, expect them to respect us, that is just hypocritical. Think about a chain smoker asking his child not to smoke. Respect cannot be demanded. It can only be earned. So, earn it! Give your child reasons to respect you by being a respectful role model, modeling respectful behavior to everyone, including our children.

Apologize When You Screw Up Not that I’m saying I’m never harsh to my child. As mentioned, I do sometimes scream when I’m at my wit’s end. So I get it. I understand the occasional outbursts in the heat of the moment, especially when we’re dead tired doing all sorts of grownup stuff, like working, housekeeping, and what else, parenting. Despite that, I will never use it as the default way to treat my child, nor will I justify doing so is OK or necessary. Whenever I did lose my temper, I felt guilty and I would give myself a time-out to calm down. Afterwards, I explained to her why I was so upset before. I taught her that having emotion was normal, but screaming was not OK and I said sorry to her. A mature, respectful grownup takes responsibility and apologizes when he or she makes mistakes.

Final Thought Treating children disrespectfully will just make them lose their respect for you (think about the mean boss example). If you’re lucky and your kids are not the stubborn type, you may get temporary compliance out of them, which may seem like respect. But it is not. Years later, when they’re all grown up, you may wonder why your kids don’t respect you anymore. That is because you have modeled the disrespectful way well since their childhood. e

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NONI JUICE: THE SUPERFRUIT BEVERAGE THAT BOOSTS IMMUNITY & FIGHTS PARASITES

There is a high-antioxidant superfruit that you absolutely must know about. I’m talking about noni, a fruit that’s earned its name as a superfruit due to the phenomenal antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties noni and, more specifically, noni juice contain. Noni juice is so amazing it’s even been labeled a wonder food.

Carrot & Carrot Juice Nutrition 1. Packs an Amazing Antioxidant Punch You’ve probably heard alot about antioxidants. Foods that contain antioxidants are great because they may help prevent disease-causing cell damage. More common antioxidants are anthocyanins, beta-carotene, catechins, coenzyme Q10, flavonoids, lipoic acid, lutein, lycopene, selenium, and vitamins C and E, which can be found in many foods and as dietary supplements. Noni and grapeseed oil are among two sources where you can find many of these antioxidants. Antioxidants help reduce damage caused to cells due to oxidative stress. This oxidative stress can come from free radicals, which are highly unstable molecules, and naturally form when the body converts food into energy, such as 20 | Jan-Feb 2017 ENJOY No 126

2. Fights Pain Associated with Tumors The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health reports that noni, ginkgo biloba, isoflavones, pomegranate, and grapeseed extract may be cancer-fighting foods. In particular, the anticancer properties of anthraquinones make noni the superfruit of interest.The anthraquinones, which are naturally occurring phenolic compounds, have been found to possibly prevent glucose from entering tumor cells, preventing metastasis, ultimately leading to cell death. This, in turn, is helpful in slowing the growth of cancer cells. 3. Combats Inflammation and Boosts Immunity Research published in the Journal of Natural Products shows that a “new fatty acid, a new ascorbic acid derivative, and a new iridoid glycoside, a metabolite important for metabolism” were studied along with 13 compounds found in fermented noni fruit juice. The study showed detoxification benefits due to the enzymes known as quinone reductase. This suggests great anti-inflammatory traits, making noni juice a strong anti-inflammatory food. 3. Combats Inflammation and Boosts Immunity Research published in the Journal of Natural Products shows that a “new fatty acid, a new ascorbic acid derivative, and a new iridoid glycoside, a metabolite important for metabolism” were studied

Dr.axe along with 13 compounds found in fermented noni fruit juice. The study showed detoxification benefits due to the enzymes known as quinone reductase. This suggests great anti-inflammatory traits, making noni juice a strong anti-inflammatory food.

4. Helps Reduce Cholesterol A study was conducted ofcigarette smokers, which as we know are at particularly high risk for over the top cholesterol levels. The study, which was reported in the Scientific World Journal, gave noni juice to heavy smokers daily for 30 days. The findings revealed much lower cholesterol levels and triglycerides after consuming noni and, therefore, less inflammation in the body. 5. Provides Cellular Repair Noni may be perfect for cellular repair. It contains colorless alkaloids, and alkaloids are critical in maintaining a healthy balance in the body. Studies show that the body actually produces an alkaloid called xeronine, which activates enzymes. According to Dr. Ralph Heinicke, a biochemist, xeronine is a musthave for our bodies. Where it gets tricky is that as soon as xeronine is found in the body, the protein in our bodies consumes it right away, leaving us with little, if any, for cellular repair needs 6. Prevents Parasitic Disease Noni juice just may help prevent parasitic disease. Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease typically found in tropical areas and southern Europe from sand flies, which are much smaller than the average mosquito we know today. This has become more important due to drug resistance and some complications caused by possible combined HIV infection. e

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when you exercise. Researchers believe that oxidative stress affects many diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, cataracts and agerelated macular degeneration.

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TEACHING KIDS TO SAVE MONEY extracurricular activities and vacation splurges. By the time your kids are teens, it is time to focus on longer-term aspirations such as university studies, special events like a study trip abroad, or even saving for a car. 3. Give An Allowance and Encourage Earnings - In order to save, your kids will need resources. You should consider giving your kids an allowance, as well as encouraging them to work small or parttime jobs as they mature.

2. Start Small and Expand eing able to save for the future is critical in supporting - Kids’ first saving goal shouldn’t one’s ultimate financial wellbeing, be one as colossal or abstract as security and long-term happiness. saving for tertiary education. Let Hence discussing the value of them start with small, short-term saving with your kids is important, goals: saving for toys and gifts, for but are lectures the best method of example. Then, by the time they reach JSS, you teaching them successful can encourage “it is better for your saving habits? How about helping the kids to kids to make mistakes larger objectives learn through hands-on when they’re young .” such as experience? Here is how you can end up raising savings-savvy kids. Always remember, it takes time to learn how to save, as a natural human tendency is to spend and enjoy today rather than think about tomorrow. 1. Start When The Kids Are Young - The sooner you begin to teach your kids how to save, the more time they have to develop healthy saving habits. Age six should be adequate for introducing the concept of saving. But that does not mean it will ever too late to start teaching your kids how to save. 22 | Jan-Feb 2017 ENJOY No 126

4. Create a Matching Program - If you have the means and support their chosen goal, matching your child’s saving contributions provides additional motivation and incentive. It also illustrates the longer-term importance of securing employer retirement plan matching contributions when your kids start working. 5. Establish a Bank Account - Collecting money in a jar or piggy bank works well when kids are young, but ultimately your kids

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“Kids’ first saving goal shouldn’t be one as colossal or abstract as saving for tertiary education.” will need a bank account in pursuit of longer-term saving objectives. By the time they reach 12, you should open a bank account for each of the kids. 6. Let Them Learn from Their Mistakes - Like any other aspect of life, granting your kids some autonomy over their finances will inevitably result in mistakes. Then ensue the opportunities to learn from those mistakes. Remember, it is better for your kids to make mistakes when they’re young and the financial stakes are low. If your kids spend all of their money, let them experience the consequences. You could also consider extending them a small loan, but always with the requirement that they pay back. 7. Share How You Save - Ultimately, you’re the biggest influence in your child’s financial education and money habits. Be sure you’re setting strong examples and try to talk openly about how you achieve your own saving goals. Also, congratulate them when they succeed, help them learn from their mistakes in supportive ways and always encourage further learning.

THE FINANCIAL TERM OF THE MONTH: SANDWICH GENERATION The sandwich generation refers to middleaged individuals who are pressured to support both aging parents and growing children. The sandwich generation is named so because they are effectively "sandwiched" between the obligation to care for their aging parents - who may be ill, unable to perform various tasks or in need of financial support - and children, who require financial, physical and emotional support. Credit Investopedia.com e

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Beauty

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CONGESTION GALORE IN OUR COMMUNITIES pending hours stuck in heavy traffic while commuting to our various places of work has become an inevitability of life in almost every part of the world including, of course, Ghana. The phenomenon is at times referred to as ‘Congestion’. But congestion is not experienced only on the roads. Congestion is indeed all around us. Sometimes, we try to make life easy for ourselves by managing the situation, but at other times... Be that as it may, let us choose to make the best out of a bad deal by raising up above the inevitable ‘congestion’ and admire the beauty in the clusters. With his drone, Douglas AnaneFrimpong, a photo-journalist with Daily Graphic in Accra, has hovered over the topic. Enjoy his pictures taken from above.

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Let us choose to make the best out of a bad deal by raising up above the inevitable ‘congestion’ and admire the beauty in the clutters.

Cluter 1: Cars 24 | Jan-Feb 2017 ENJOY No 126in the park at Kwame Nkrumah interchange, Accra

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Douglas Anane-Frimpong the artist to whom we owe these expressive photographs on the theme ‘Beauty in Clutter’, is a former Visual Arts student of Accra Academy. He later graduated from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi with a Bachelor's Degree in Arts (Graphic Design) in 2001, after which he started practicing as a Graphic Designer and Photojournalist. Douglas has been using drones for close to 2 years now. As evidenced in these photographs, the drones have really added a “dazzling perspective” to photography. Hear Douglas: “Drones give me the flexibility around my subjects. I also get a 3D perspective and a bird's eye view of the subject without any hassle of having to climb onto high structures”. He adds: “With my understanding of Photography and Art in general, I have been able to get very fascinating and artistic images with the drones since I started using them”. Douglas worked with Graphic Communications Group Ltd. as a Designer from March 2010 to December 2012. He is currently the Head of Photo (Photo Editor) for the Graphic Communications Group Ltd., a position he has held for the past six years. More pictures by Douglas on the theme of congestion in our subsequent issues.

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Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

Gift ideas

alentine's Day shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a dreaded event for people in relationships. This is your chance to do something special for the one you care about. You can do anything from buying something to planning out a romantic day for two. Whatever you decide to do, make sure your gift caters to your partner specifically.

Mules

Mules shoes and slides are one of the hottest shoe trends! Perfect gift idea!

Love Rings

These rings make a lovely gift.

Earrings

Artsy fartsy earrings for your artsy fartsy girlfriend.

Pajama Shorts

For the gal who doesn't care about lingerie. The cute Pajama Shorts sure is catch.

Little Black Dress

Nothing says wardrobe classic like a little black dress. Super verstaile and easily taken from day to night, shop wardrobe staple.

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Tops

This got-to-have-it tops take the Valentine's Day official color combo to the next level. Surprise her with some cute tops!

FASHION SPREAD

Classic white shirt Classic white shirt

Gift Giving HIM 101

Choose something he wouldn't normally buy for himself but that he would actually use. 1. Refresh his basics. 2. Level up his sensible classics. 3. Update his go-to accessories.

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EN J OY am-Before 6:00pm

Monday

23 SAI Date Night

Happy Hour @ Zen Garden

Dinner at Coco Lounge

January

Time: 5:30PM – 8:30PM Every Monday to Thursday,

DInner at Bread & Wine

Enjoy our amazing dishes from 7pm

Hip Hop Festival- Graffiti Workshop

Time: 5:30PM – 9:00AM Every Monday to Thursday,

05 SAI

Time: 6pm– 10pm

Afternoon Tea at Sai

French Poetry Club (Slam) Venue : Multimedia Library, Alliance Francaise Time : 6:00 PM

Jazz-Ahare

Location: La Paillote stage, Alliance Francaise Accr Time :7:30 PM

06 Bi-annual Donation Day 07 Drive

Venue : Mint Club, Meridian Residences Time: 8:30 AM Location: The Polo Club Bar Time: 10:00 AM

Melbourne Cup Charity Ball 2017 Venue : Australian High Commission Residence Time: 6:00 PM

Café Kwae

You can grab a cup of freshly ground coffee One Airport Square

Afternoon Tea at Sai

Treat yourself to a special afternoon tea Time: 1:00-5:00PM

Monsoon

Grab a drink and something tasty from the extensive menu Time: 6pm to 10pm

An ABANSURO night with Eli A. Free Unplugged Art on the Terrace

The Republic Bar & Grill

A pleasant spot in Labone

La Villa Boutique Hotel Location: Osu Enjoy a cocktail in their classy pool bar

Location:Amphitheatre of Alliance Francaise Accra Time: 7:30 PM

Location: GKotoka Airport

Melting Moments Café

Stress free Mondays

Location:Amphitheatre of Alliance Francaise Accra Time: 7:30 PM

4th Ghana eCommerce Expo

African Air Show (3 days)

Time: 5:30PM – 8:30PM Every Monday to Thursday,

Grab a drink and something tasty from the extensive menu Time: 6:00PM – 10:00PM

Treat yourself to a special afternoon tea Time: 1:00-5:00PM

Venue : Pippa's Fitness Time: 8:30 AM

Ghana Homecoming Happy Hour @ Zen Garden

Iyco & Kaka Furaha

Stanbic Heights, Icon house Airport City Call for reservations

Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga, Philosophy & Meditation

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Enjoy an evening with cool jazz, serene environment and good wine with somebody special. Time: 7PM– 10PM

Goethe Institut Accra Time : 7:00 PM

Valentine's Day Salsa night at Afrikiko Put on your dancing shoes and be entertained! Time: 7:00PM

Cuppa Cappuccino

Meet your friends for a tasty breakfast. --Time 8am @ Airport residential

Santoku

Try the chef’s taster menu for a tasty Wednesday treat Venue :Airport West Time: 6pm-11PM

Thursday movie screening "Nairobi Half Life" Goethe Institut Accra Time: 8:00 PM

Urban Grill

Icon House Upmarket Restaurant Call for reservations

26 Urban Grill Upmarket restaurant and fine dining at Icon House

PechaKucha Night Venue : Goethe Institut Accra Time: 6:30 PM

02 Veg Fest

Location :Christ The King School Time: 9:30 AM

The Cupcake Boutique

Venue:Labone

Monthly Accra Book Club

Millionaire’s Casino

Pantomime 2017 - The Beauty and the Beast (three shows)

The Bedroom (Theatre)

Location: Alliance Francaise Accra

Location: Lincoln Community School Time :7:00 PM

Melting Moments Cafe

A pleasant Cafe in Labone. A good selection of light lunches and snacks throughout the day.

Calabash funk Live band at Burger & Relish Time: 7:30 PM

21The Republic Bar and Grill 22 Enjoy live music and unique local cocktails Time: 8:00PM

Friday

Thursday

Golden Tulip

7:00 PM Location: Golden Tulip Hotel Accra

Wednesday

February

Tuesday

All Day

pm-After 6:00pm

Afternoon Tea at Sai Treat yourself to a special afternoon tea Time: 1:00-5:00PM

Have a go and try your luck! Location: Golden Tulip Hotel

Amphitheatre- Alliance Francaise Accra Time: 7:30 PM

African Education Festival

Venue: Labadi Beach Hotel Time: 7:30 AM

The Aloha Party

Burger and RelishTime: 8:00 PM

Seafood Grill @ Golden Tulip Buffet Grill at Branche Restaurant Open Mic Night @ Zen Garden Time: 7:30PM Location: Labone

Run Baby Run

Amphitheatre of Alliance Francaise Accra Time : 7:00 PM

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Saturday

SAI Live Music Night

Live acapella music from some of Ghana’s latest upcoming talent Time: 7pm– 12 midnight

Junior Mountaineers Camping

German Swiss International School Time: 6:00 AM

Batakari Night

Salsa at Paloma

Paloma Hotel , Location: Adabraka and Asylum Down Time : 9PM

Pongal Vizha 2018

GHACEM Club House Time:9:00 AM

Buffet Splash

Amphitheatre of Alliance Francaise Accra Time: 8:00 PM

Venue : Gold Coast Restaurant Time:12pm

Night 2 @ Champs

Gold Coast Bar

Venue : Champs Sports Bar & Grill Time: 9:00 PM

French School Open Day Location : Lycee Francais d'Accra Time: 9:00 AM

West African Food Festival (Fair) Venue :Alliance Francaise Accra Time: 11:00 AM

Enjoy Burger & Relish - acoustics night

Sunday Buffet Splash Airport Next to Nyaho Hospital A stylish place to drink

RANIA

Real Amazing Night in Accra Time: 5:00AM

Gold Coast Bar

Sunday Buffet Splash drink

Have you tried their delicious pizza? They're so yummy! Location: Osu

Location: Osu

Desi Mela 2017

Location :Champs Sports Bar & Grill ,Time: 9:00 PM

Meats N' Beats @ Burger & Relish Grab a burger and enjoy good music.

Ghana International School PTA Bazaar 2018 Location : Ghana International School Time: 9:00 AM

Roof on Fire Party Scream & Shout

Location : Rockstone's Office Time: 9:30 PM Happy Hour Tasty Jerk Barbecue Joint Venue : Osu Down CheLien Annex.Time :10:00AM

Mama Mia Restaurant

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Buffet splash @ The Gold Coast Enjoy over 100 dishes from across Africa Time: 12:00PM

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HOROSCOPE

2018: Y E A R O F T H E E A R T H D O G

fter last year's powerful year of the fire Rooster, you're ready to integrate all that change into positive action to get what you want out of life. From February 16, 2018 to February 4, 2019, you'll get your wish in a big way, as the year of the earth Dog gets underway. The element of earth will become very important to all signs this year, bringing more groundedness and stability. Where last year may have had you scrambling to keep up with all the opportunities coming your way, this year you get to settle into one or more of them, and start feeling confident and at ease.

R a t Usually, you don’t let things bother you, Rat. You’re too busy having a great time and making your goals come true. You’re driven like that But during the year of the earth Dog, you may find that you’re more determined than ever to make some of your larger goals happen. You’ve put all the smaller steps into place, and now it’s time to reap the rewards of all your hard work. Just as you know how to work hard, though, you also know how to play hard. Planning a once-in-alifetime vacation lets you blow off steam and celebrate the fruits of your labor.

Ox Your sign of the Ox is one of the more dependable. Like the Dog, you share a need to be appreciated. During the year of the earth Dog, your friends, family, and mates find so many ways to show their affection, particularly around the 32 | Jan-Feb 2017 ENJOY No 126

Luck,Money and Love

solar eclipse of July 12. Your desire to build more good fortune in your life grows by leaps and bounds as you get to know the right people, and put the right plans into place. Though plans can sometimes go awry, you’re not afraid to look silly once in a while, as long as you get where you want to be.

Tiger It is a “to be continued” story for Tigers looking for love as you get a chance to do it again. The same is true in your close personal relationships. It goes to show you that often things are simply postponed, not concluded. A similar tale happens professionally this month. Someone overlooked something that was subtly obvious recently. If you think this is the case, you need to get people to work together and find it in the 30 days following the new moon phase. A hint: Only ask people you trust to help. Get out the first-aid kit and fix it.

Rabbit Hold close and nourish your close personal relationships now. We get busy and tend to forget how love really feels. We get so comfortable together that we tend to take things and people for granted. Is it love or will the bond of friendship blossom? Single Rabbits should stay tuned, because if you don’t see it now, the clues will be unmistakable next month. Professionally, the new moon is excellent for you. Recognize the direction life holds and take advantage of the opportunities available in the 30 days following the phase. The moon is the fuel propelling you through January’s beneficial career experiences.

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Dragon If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever wished for the chance to take words back, this is it. The cosmic energy also works when it comes to a promise you wanted to keep but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. You could be the recipient of the above. When we do not use energies, others act them out for us. If looking for love, from the first meeting, it is the future waiting to unfold. Be sure to allow time to fill in the details (actually, the most important part now). Professionally, you have multiple opportunities to show your resourcefulness in January. Your mission is to be ready do that in the 30 days following the new moon phase.

will help you feel more optimistic and confident. Be especially kind to the family.

Goat This is a lucky day to let your artistic imagination run free and explore the world of the visual and creative arts. Seeing what other people do can point you in unexpected directions. Be willing to sample things that are unfamiliar or that you're not sure you will like.u and dreams.

Monkey Snake Today's energy increases your confidence at work and supports making money. Business opportunities are in the air, so be alert. Your kind and genuine nature makes you very popular with bosses and other people you see each day. This is a lucky night for doing something special for your sweetheart.

Horse A strong-willed woman could have something important to teach you today. You may not like what you hear. This is also an excellent time for education and travel plans. Anything that expands your horizons

This can be a low-energy day. As you move past a year that arguably has been difficult, the energy will begin to open up. From a calm center you can begin to clarify roadblocks and situations that have stalled. This is no time to blame yourself for past disappointments.

Dog Relationship issues can take the focus away from what you intended to do today. Do your best to avoid extra drama. Wisdom advises you to say less and observe more. Casual conversations around town can have a surprising influence. This is a good night to go out. Friends appreciate your enthusiasm.

Pig Today's energy increases your confidence at work and supports making money. Business opportunities are in the air, so be alert. Your kind and genuine nature makes you very popular with bosses and other people you see each day. This is a lucky night for doing something special for your sweetheart.

Rooster This can be a day of fun and enjoyment. Plans and projects are slowly beginning to take shape. You may have the sensation you are at last beginning to move beyond some roadblocks from the past. Avoid highly dramatic people who want to pull you into a highly charged situation. ENJOY No 126 Jan-Feb 2017 | 33

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ask Billie Dear Billie, I married my late wife when her children were five and seven. I thought we were a united, happy family until she died of cancer when they were in their early teens. I always got involved in every aspect of their lives and tried to do everything I could as a single father, for example, all the usual house chores: I was their cook, nurse, counsellor, going to all their parent-teacher evenings, dropping them to play dates and driving them back and forth to their respective universities. Now they’re married with children of their own and don’t want to know me. They’ve both reconnected with their biological father, who had nothing to do with them when they were young, and they won’t return my calls. I am remarried to 34 | Jan-Feb 2017 ENJOY No 126

Billie Richardson is a Holistic Psychotherapist. A French national, she studied in the UK and has been practicing in Accra for the past 12 years. She is the CEO of Corporate Counselling, located at Roman Ridge Arcades at Airport Residential Area. Your questions, comments and suggestions are welcome at the address: dearbillie@enjoyaccra.com

a very caring woman which they do not like. She keeps telling me that I should let them go, but it’s not that easy, I have always considered them my own. I feel angry and disappointed but most of all very hurt. How do I move on?

would want to hold on to him, however disappointing he may be. I suspect your stepchildren are still grieving their mother’s loss and you are just caught up in their emotional turmoil as you undoubtedly remind them of her.

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They might need more time to adjust to their mum’s passing and form a relationship with their father. There is not much you can do but wait. Sadly, if they really don’t want to know you, then you will have to leave the past behind and concentrate on making the best future for yourself. Gratitude is not given, even though you may deserve more. It is sad when we go the extra mile only for people to take us for granted. Please don’t give in to bitterness and anger, it will only affect you. Good luck. e

---------------------------------------Dear Dave, Do you feel your new partner could be the reason? After all, your current wife has taken their mother’s place and many children have issues with this. Perhaps your stepchildren would agree to see you on your own? Their biological father being back in their life could be another probable reason for their attitude. He is now their only surviving parent and it is understandable that they

ADVICE CORNER

Dear Billie, I have always felt my daughterin-law didn’t like me and now I have discovered something that confirms it. I was recently babysitting my granddaughter when she asked for another blanket. I opened a cupboard to discover all the perfumes, clothes and gadgets I’ve ever given my daughter-in-law over the years. Everything was still in its packaging. Clearly, she never uses anything from me on a point of principle. I’m not sure how to handle this but all I know is that it has become uncomfortable to even see my grandchild. Do I confront her or should I just keep away? Melina in West Legon

------------------------------Dear Melina, Confront is a strong word. I don’t think you should do anything that causes a rift between you, your son and your grandchild, because you could come off worse. One way of looking at this is that your daughter-in-law is not obliged to like or use the gifts you give her – once they are handed over, they are hers to do with as she pleases. I can only imagine how hurt you must have been seeing all your gifts unopened but one can wonder why she did not simply pass them on to a charity shop. I suggest you stop all future giving, accept that some people have peculiar ways and concentrate on being a loving grandmother. Good luck e

Dear Billie, I am in a serious predicament. My fiancé is pregnant but I have also been having sex with her twin sister who has just told me that she is also pregnant! I feel lousy now and everything has become a nightmare. It seemed like fun at the time to sleep with twins but of course I did not foresee this outcome. I have tried to talk some sense to the twin sister and asked her to go for an abortion but she won’t hear a word of it. My initial reaction was to leave town and go as far as I can because I know their father will crucify me. This is a rude awakening of how irresponsibly I have lived my life and I really need to fix this but don’t know how. I really need your help. Desperate Daniel in Tema e

------------------------------Dear Daniel, You have been busy!! What can I say that you haven’t already told yourself? Yes, irresponsible but somehow there is a glimmer of integrity in this huge mess that you are in.

The fact that you have not legged it to the other side of the planet tells us that you do want to fix this. Coming clean comes to mind. You could have a talk with your fiancé, the sister, their father and laying it all on the table. You do realize that this is not the type of secret you can hide for very long; nine months is usually the time frame. The earlier you come clean, the better for all concerned. Remember you were not the only culprit in this, your fiancé’s sister did have a big part to play since she knew you are engaged and thought it was still fine to continue having sex with you. The father would possibly be the best person to know what’s best for his daughters. You did not mention their mother. Is she around? If yes, she definitely needs to be part of the discussion. Daniel, you will have to ride this wave unfortunately but coming forward will speak volumes for you; you did act recklessly but you don’t have to be a coward! Be a man, take a deep breath and go for it. I suggest you bring a friend or family member with you as you will definitely need support. Good luck and please let me know how you all are.e ENJOY No 126 Jan-Feb 2017 | 35

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Be Your Own VALENTINE

LOUISE JENSEN

What is it about Valentine’s Day that can leave women shivering with expectation and men shaking with fear (or vice versa)?

have friends who totally embrace the romance and celebrate wholeheartedly, but I also know of couples who have such wildly different ideas that the day inevitably ends with one, or both parties sulking in a corner. When people can’t communicate honestly regarding their ideals and expectations is it any wonder their needs aren’t met? I used to be the worst at this. “It’s too commercialized for me," I'd say, loudly, in the days leading up to the 14th. "It's just another way of extracting money by mass producing cards and novelty gifts.”

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In reality though, when it got to the actual day, I'd be wrestling envelopes out of the mailman’s hands, searching for cards. Every time the office door opened I'd pray it was a florist with flowers for me.

“You expect me to cook?” I'd cry in the evening. “You could have made an effort.” Yes, I know I was unreasonable, but I wanted to feel special. Growing up in a family that never mentioned the L word, I wanted validation that I was lovable through over-priced red roses and heart- shaped chocolates. What I didn’t realize was that the love I was actually lacking was self-love, and no amount of cuddly bears holding balloons was going to fix that.

VALENTINE'S DAY

The first year I spent Valentine’s Day as a single adult was a revelation to me. I spent half an hour on the phone listening to my friend tell me about the love letter she had received from her boyfriend listing all the things he loved about her. When I hung up the phone, fighting back tears, I decided to write my own love note to myself. I found it painfully hard but ultimately so liberating and it's now something I do every year regardless of my relationship status. I no longer place pressure on anybody (including myself) as I know I am loved (especially by me) and worth loving. These are all signed and dated and really lovely to look back on from time to time. This is a small excerpt from last year’s letter. “I love myself even though I am perfectly imperfect. I love myself even though I feel down from time to time, it’s ok to not be ok. I have total trust that I can support my own emotional and financial needs and will always take care of myself. I love the way I always try to be kind to others without sacrificing my own needs.”

Why not give it a go? If you feel really uncomfortable at the thought of doing this, then it's really the perfect exercise for you.

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also

In the

Portugal: Court orders Psychiatric Expertise of Deceased

It has emerged that a court in southern Portugal formally tasked a hospital to conduct a psychiatric expertise on a man who died two years ago, with a view to solving a case of inheritance. Astounded, the director of the Department of Psychiatry whom the order was given to, explained that she had never seen that in her 25-year long career. In response to the directive, the Director simply notified that she was unable to carry out the expertise. In Portugal, psychiatric expertise costs 400 euros. "I could have been cynical enough to go to the man's grave, ask a few questions and send my report, but I wanted to spare the Ministry of Justice the expense," the psychiatrist said. that milk from the sacred quadrupeds might ‘purify’ the inmates, while their dung and urine – believed to have invigorating virtues - produced in the prison could be sold in the local markets.

2 India: ‘Cow therapy’ in Penitentiaries A State in northern India intends to install shelters for cows in its prisons. The big idea is to utilise the ‘magic power’ of this animal, so much revered in Hinduism, to put detainees on the right path. A government commission from Haryana, bordering New Delhi has announced its intention to buy 600 cows for the ‘Cow Therapy’ program. The Gau Sewa Aayog (Cow Protection Commission) expects that the setting up of cattle barns in six prisons will have positive influence on the prisoners. Hinduists believe that cows have magical powers towards those who take care of them. Moreover, members of the commission trust 38 | Jan-Feb 2017 ENJOY No 126

Argentine: The Postman Misappropriated People’s Letters A 47-year-old Argentine postman has been taken into custody in Patagonia to serve a one-year prison sentence for failing to deliver mails. The police have found in Manuel’s home bags containing 19,000 letters, stamped and which he was supposed to have delivered to their addressees. The charge sheet against Manuel reads: ‘improper appropriation of mail’.

4 Taiwan: He Has to Repay Mum In Taiwan, a 41-year-old dentist by name Chu has been ordered by the Supreme Court to pay his mother 22,330,000 Taiwanese dollars (about 626,000 US dollars) in reimbursement of the sums she spent to raise him. The apex court of the island has determined that it is incumbent on the man to respect the contract he signed with his mother 20 years ago and by which he pledged to repay her. The complainant, owner of a dental clinic then, raised her two children alone after divorcing her husband in 1990. Lest no one take care of her during her old days, Mrs Lo signed a contract with her two sons, when they were 20, to the effect that they should pay her an agreed amount of money when the time is ripe. Contrary to the elder son who eventually agreed to honour his signature to an extent, the younger chose to argue in court that their contract was contrary to the custom whereby a child’s upbringing by their parents is not measured in financial terms. Lower courts had ruled in his favour, but the Supreme Court has decided that a contract is a contract.

Japan: The Robot is Official Resident A virtual robot, in the image of a seven-year-old boy, has been granted official resident status of a suburb of Tokyo in Japan. The boy, whose name has been given as ‘Mirai’, meaning Future, does not exist, but its artificial intelligence allows it to hold conversations with humans on the LINE application. The plush Shibuya suburb has decided to make it the first robot in Japan, and perhaps in the world, to be granted real identity under the name Shibuya Mirai. Aside dialogues, Mirai is fond of taking pictures and retouching in a very funny way selfies sent to it by its online friends.

United Kingdom: £100 Fine if Late for Your Wedding The vicar of a small parish in southeast England cannot countenance any longer couples turning up late for their marriage ceremony. He has accordingly decided to impose a fine of 100 pounds on late-coming lovebirds. Even a tenminute lateness is enough to attract the fine from the vicar, in Bearsted and Turnham, in Kent. Exemptions have however been granted couples stuck in a traffic jam on the freeway or the victims of other unpredictable events. All other couples must pay the fee, which will be redistributed to the organist, the bell ringers, the beadle and the choir children who have to wait for latecomers.

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Movie guide

1 Mission: Impossible – Fallout The friendly but forgetful blue tang The best intentions often come back to haunt you. MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT finds Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team (Alec Baldwin, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames) along with some familiar allies (Rebecca Ferguson, Michelle Monaghan) in a race against time after a mission gone wrong. Henry Cavi… MORE Initial release: July 27, 2018 (USA) Director: Christopher McQuarrie Music composed by: Joe Kraemer Producers: Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, J.J. Abrams, Dana Goldberg, David Ellison, Bryan Burk, Don Granger Production companies: Paramount Pictures, Bad Robot Productions, Skydance Media 40 | Jan-Feb 2017 ENJOY No 126

A Wrinkle in Time

3 United Kingdom: £100 Fine if Late for Your Wedding Aquaman

Meg Murry and her little brother, Charles Wallace, have been without their scientist father, Mr. Murry, for five years, ever since he discovered a new planet and used the concept known as a tesseract to travel there. Joined by Meg's classmate Calvin O'Keefe and guided by the three mysterious astral … MORE Initial release: March 9, 2018 (USA) Director: Ava DuVernay Budget: 103 million USD Producers: James Whitaker, Catherine Hand Production companies: Walt Disney Pictures, Bedrock Studios

2018 ‧ Fantasy/Science fiction film Aquaman finds himself caught between a surface world that ravages the sea and the underwater Atlanteans who are ready to revolt. Initial release: December 21, 2018 (USA) Director: James Wan Budget: 160 million USD Music composed by: Atli Örvarsson Production companies: DC Comics, Warner Bros., RatPacDune Entertainment, DC Films, The Safran Company

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Vincent Latsa Kobla

Vincent Latsa Kobla Djokoto is a 22-year old student. Over the last few months, he has been contributing feature articles in the magazine, which have attracted various reactions from our readers and followers. ENJOY lets you know a bit more about this columnist.

Djokoto

Who is V. L. K. Djokoto? Vince is a patriotic citizen of Ghana passionate about the art of nation building. I am a son of Accra, by the fortunes of birth, and I hail from Anyako — a picturesque lagoon island located in the Volta Region — from the Tenge Dzokoto Royal Family. My Great-great-grandfather Chief Tenge Dzokoto II, a staunch Anlo nationalist and anti-imperialist, served as Dufia, or City Ruler of Anyako and Miafiaga, or Commander-In-Chief, Left Wing Army Division of the Anlo State. My Great-grandfather Chief Tenge Dzokoto III also served as Dufia of Anyako and Miafiaga of the Anlo State (1921 - 1946). My grandfather D. K. T. Djokoto, Prince of Anyako, was a pioneer of Ghana's Diplomatic Corps, serving the 1st and 2nd Republics of Ghana as Second Secretary of Foreign Affairs (1957-1961) and as both First Secretary for Consular affairs and Minister-Counsellor at the Ghana High Commission, United Kingdom (1961 - 1966). He was also Director, Legal and Consular Division, Ministry of External Affairs (1966). He then served as Chargé d'Affaires, Ghana Embassy, Egypt (1966-1970). He was later 42 | Jan-Feb 2017 ENJOY No 126

appointed as a Judge, Judicial Service of Ghana (1971) shortly before his untimely death at the A. L. Adu Lodge. My father is a lawyer and my mother a restauranteur. I also have one sibling. Where did you receive your primary/ secondary education and undergraduate studies? I received my primary education at the Christ the King School - a catholic school within close proximity of the Flagstaff House - and later enrolled at The Roman Ridge School for my secondary school education where I served as Senior Prefect before pursuing and obtaining a Bachelor of Laws, Law at Swansea University. After Undergraduate Studies? Upon completion of my undergraduate studies, I interned as Legal Aide at the Directorate of Legal Services, Ghana Armed Forces for a few months, gaining insight on the work ethic and responsibilities of the Ghana Armed Forces. I later enrolled into the Judicial Clerkship programme as a Legal Clerk and Research Assistant

serving at the Circuit Court; High Court and Supreme Court for about a year before departing the Republic to read the Legal Practice Course at City, University of London. Any moral/emotional gain from those experiences? The maxim of 'Work and Happiness' is deeply entrenched in the Ghanaian Dream. And the fulfilment of service motivated the daily morning drive to work through the traffic-jammed streets of Accra trying to beat rush hour - shuffling through various radio stations and latching onto a hot cup of Hausa coco. On Television & Radio Interview experiences. As a youth activist, I recognize the importance of mass media in safeguarding our democratic values — such as freedom of speech — which enhances the civic participation of many Ghanaians, ensuring public opinion remains influential. In August 2016, I was warmly received by Sammy Forson on Live FM, at their Adabraka-based studio, to discuss the duty of the youth in pushing the agenda for a

PROFILE better quality of life and standard of living in Ghana. This was my first time on air. I was also a guest on ‘Good Evening Ghana’, an award-winning current affairs program on Metro TV and it was an honour to communicate with a wide audience and speak to issues dear to the youth, especially on such a prestigious media platform hosted by the prominent journalist Paul Adom-Otchere. I briefly revised a few points on my tablet while the make-up artist powdered my face then quickly proceeded to the main studio for the interview. The host was affable and extended his personal support for the cause pledging financial support. The most challenging, and perhaps, engaging interview was on GHOne TV hosted by Baisiwaa DowuonaHammond: each statement I uttered was met with critical scrutiny in an eloquently aggressive manner. I enjoyed the interaction and laud her efforts to commit fundraising initiatives and conventions of this calibre to utmost transparency and accountability. All of these interviews took place within the same week, I had been rallying support for a convention scheduled to take place that month. I’ve also provided social commentary on Radio XYZ 93.1 FM as studio guest occasionally. Your favourite meal? Fufu and Ebunebunu — and a calabash of fresh palm-wine. I love local cuisine! What music do you listen to? I listen to Reggae and Afrobeat often, it keeps my spirits up. But my ears are open to all genres and melodies. And who is your favourite artist?

My favourite artiste is Sade Adu - I was lured by her debut studio album ‘Diamond Life’ released in 1984. Her voice is soothing and her passion is pure. I also listen to Amaa Rae - she’s spinning a new wave of creativity, as far as artistry goes, into the music industry. As a youth, you must have a celebrity crush? Ebony Reigns! She seems to embody the millennial era of the young, wild and free. In other words, you don’t fancy the scandal that almost always erupts in Ghana in the wake of each of her spectacles? She is an artiste and has her own unique way of expressing herself creatively. Her music is good – Ghanaians enjoy it! Where do you hang out? The beach is ideal for leisure hours - I hang out at the La Tawala Beach regularly during the weekends and occasionally on Wednesday evenings for Reggae Night. I often write articles on the beach as well, preferably during sunrise hours on the weekend. I enjoy a Kokroko cocktail at The Republic Bar & Grill or Five Fingers at Purple Pub, both in Osu, every now and then too. I also like to go engage in road trips outside Accra, mainly between Anyako and Saltpond. The last movie you watched? Heritage Africa by Kwaw Ansah. It is by all standards a classic film which narrates the pre-Independence Gold Coast era with excellence. What is the last book you read? The Prince by Machiavelli. Kindly share with us aspirations for the future

your

Ultimately, I intend to become a distinguished public servant and a dedicated family man.

I sense a roaring desire for a new atmosphere of freedom. Yes, we are a sovereign Republic but the mass of our people, plagued with poverty and disease, feel excluded from the gains of a revolutionary Independence Movement which promised liberation from such instruments of oppression. I hope to help revive a spirit of intestinal fortitude in our Republic and inspire this generation to take a leap of faith. In 1957, while Ghana had just emerged on earth as a democratic modern nationState led by Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the United States of America had already ascended to the moon — there is a century-long gap that must be bridged and, now more than ever, Ghana demands a sacrifice of each citizen to labour toward a Great Republic, especially from us the youth. e ENJOY No 126 Jan-Feb 2017 | 43

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3 E

At-Home Skincare Recipes

verything you need to save your skin is sitting in your pantry or fridge right now! With these walletfriendly treatments, glowing skin will become your signature. Although most people don’t realize it, their favorite skin care products can be significant contributors of harmful ingredients, toxins and chemicals. ” Fact is, the majority of store-bought, commerciallyproduced beauty products come packed with artificial colors, fragrances, preservatives and stabilizers that can easily be absorbed through the skin’s pores, potentially causing a range of negative long-term health effects. 44 | Jan-Feb 2017 ENJOY No 126

Chemicals found in beauty products can be damaging throughout their entire life cycle, from the way they are produced and used by consumers, to the methods of their disposal and their negative impact on the environment. So what does this mean for your beauty routine? The good news is that there’s still plenty of natural ways to make your skin − and your even hair, teeth or nails − look their best without needing to buy expensive and harmful commercial products. Women all over the world have been using natural skin care products for centuries and have some of the most admirable skin to show for it!

BEAUTY TIPS The Problem: Dry skin patches

The fix: Whip up a big batch of this mix strong enough to slough off any and all dead skin to reveal smooth, radiant legs and arms. Coconut milk is loaded with hydrating, healthy fats and the ginger decreases inflammation and detoxifies skin. The starch from the rice helps soothe damaged and irritated skin. Recipe: Mix together ½ cup ground rice (grind in blender), ½ cup coconut milk, ¼ cup brown sugar and 1½ tablespoon ground ginger to form paste. Use hands to rub mixture in a circular motion all over. After a few minutes, the scrub will polish the entire body.

The Problem: Inflamed or acne-prone skin The Fix: Detoxifying skin starts from the inside out,and drinking a simple mix of water with lemon kick start the beautifying effects. Recipe: Combine 1 teaspoon peppermint tea leaves, 4 teaspoons white tea leaves, ½ cup boiled distilled water and 2 drops of lavender oil. Let steep for 10 minutes before pouring into a glass container to cool. Combine with enough aloe vera gel to fill a 4-oz spray bottle atomizer. Store in refrigerator before spritzing.

The Problem: Dry, aging skin The fIx: A decadent, antioxidant-packed cocoa mask replenishes moisture and gives the skin a restored , youthful appearance. Recipe: Combine 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon honey and one egg white. Apple to face and let dry before rinsing. The powerful ingredients make this a multi-tasking wonder-cream: Sour cream is a form of lactic acid that hydrates as it gently exfoliates: honey is a humectant that also boosts hydration while the protein in the egg white tightens and firms the skin.

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Attracting

Real

Meaningful Relationships A

re you tired of the same relationships showing up in your life again and again, and ready to start attracting the right ones? Relationships are challenging. In fact, if you have any close relationships that have not challenged you at some time or another, then something is desperately wrong. But the beautiful thing about relationships, especially the more challenging ones, is that they actually deliver some of our most powerful lessons. And the people we have these relationships with are, in many ways, our greatest teachers. They illuminate our path to soul connections. To find these soul connections, you have to be open to the lessons your current relationships have to teach you. Here are some ways you can use the relationships you already have to help you find the ones you want most: 46 | Jan-Feb 2017 ENJOY No 126

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

1. Embrace learning moments The first and most important step to cultivating more real and meaningful relationships is to embrace our lessons and our teachers as our path to growth and healing. Often we attract challenging people and relationships because they bring attention to something within ourselves that needs healing. This could be a limiting belief or fear, likely the result of a painful past experience. Because most of these fears and limiting beliefs are subconscious, we don't know we need to heal them. We need to heal these fears, so we will keep attracting the relationships and people that trigger them so we can become aware of them. This is often the hardest part, as it usually requires you to be grateful for a situation or relationship that might have brought you pain. By forgiving and being grateful for whatever pain you experienced, you are bringing healing to yourself and begin cultivating healthier and more loving relationships. Action Step Reflect on your past relationships, especially the more challenging ones. Pinpoint the first time you ever felt that way, as well as every time since then that you can recall. Reflect on what these relationships were trying to bring to your attention, so you recognize them as blessings.

2.Give value to things that have it Stop wasting your time and energy on relationships with people who don't reciprocate. That doesn’t mean hating these people. It just means that you won't exhaust yourself trying to keep people around who perhaps don’t really want to be there or are simply on their own path for now. All relationships require a certain degree of work and nurturing, but if we give without receiving the same in return (remember that each person will exhibit different nurturing behaviors, so someone may just love you differently than you expect), we are creating an energetic imbalance. This actually pushes people away and creates friction rather than bringing them closer. So the best thing you can do is relax and focus more on the people who do value you. That doesn’t mean you have to end the other relationships. It just means that you give them room to breathe. Although some relationships may drift away, you’ll know this means the relationship has served its purpose and no amount of pulling from you was going to keep this person in your life. Action Step Identify where you feel as though you are chasing or trying to pull someone closer to you. Then identify people who are readily around and eager to enjoy your company. Give the former room to breathe, and focus on enjoying the company of those who are ready and willing to spend some time with you. By doing so, not only do you feel better, but you become a magnet for people who will value your company.

3. Don't settle for less Don’t settle just because you fear being alone. Our fear affects our judgment; compatibility can't be measured through fear. When you settle for less than your expectations, you block your expectations from ever coming to fruition. By expectations, I don't necessarily mean someone who has x job, or makes x amount, or has x car, and is x feet tall. Rather, focus on how you would like to feel in the relationship, and what sort of values or characteristics are important for you in order to have a real and meaningful relationship. When you know what you want, you'll set a powerful intention to attract the right relationship into your life. Action Step Reflect on what you're looking for in a relationship. Make a list of your expectations. Keep this list somewhere you can see it and practice feeling as though it already exists in your life. Knowing what we want is only half the battle. Already feeling as though we have it and being an energetic match for it is the other half.

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COCKTAILS

Pintura Spanish Rose Total time

Prep time

5mins

EASY

Serves

mins

Directions

Add the gin, lemon, egg white, grapefruit juice, rose water, sugar and thyme liqueur to cocktail shaker. Dry shake first (where you have no ice) and then add ice to wet shake. Strain into a coupette and garnish with an edible flower.

INGREDIENTS

Recipe : bbcgoodfood.com

E N J O Y B A R C O C K TA I L

EN J OY

35ml Portobello Road 171 Gin 15ml thyme liqueur 25ml fresh pink grapefruit juice 15ml lemon juice 5ml Gomme syrup Egg white 4 or 5 drops of rose water

Berry Green

SMOOTHIE 5mins

INGREDIENTS meal replacement 1 cup frozen mixed berries ½ banana

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EASY

Serves

1 scoop SCORE 1 cup spinach leaves

A delicious smoothie bursting with delicious berry flavor and hidden with spinach inside! This is a great way to get in the nutrients that your body needs!

BY ALYSSA RIVERS Prep time

mins

1 cup almond milk

Recipe : therecipecritic.com

Total time

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. Add more milk if needed.

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EN J OY

simple Ghanain Recipes you can try at home

beans & plantain

what you need For a serving of 4-6

INGREDIENTS BEANS

• 4 medium tomatoes • 1 large onion (chopped) • 1 clove of pressed garlic • 100ml red palm oil or vegetable oil • 2 chillies (optional) • Salt to taste (± 1 seasoning cube) • 1 teaspoon of ground ginger • 500g black-eyed peas or red beans

PLANTAIN

• 4 very ripe plantains • Vegetable oil (for deep frying) • Some salt and/or pepper

Total time

preparation

BEANS: Wash and soak beans

in cold water for 1 hour. Then, in a large pot and using 2 litres of water, boil your beans. The pot should be partially closed. After ± 5 minutes, reduce the heat and simmer the beans for ± 1,5 hours, or until they are soft (mushy even). If more water is needed during the boil, add only boiling water to it. When the beans have cooked, drain them in a colander and set aside. In another pot, heat the oil and add the onions, garlic, chillies and ginger. After ± 3 minutes, stir in the mashed tomatoes and add your salt and pepper and/or seasoning cube. Add water and cook for ± 10 minutes before stirring in the beans. Cook, stirring intermittently for 15 more minutes. Now they are ready for serving.

PLANTAIN: Cut both ends and

cut through skin length-wise. Peel. Cut into diagonal pieces. Season with a bit of salt and pepper (optional). Heat oil and when it is hot, fry the plantain pieces. Toss them occasionally to ensure all are cooked. When they are all brown, remove and drain in kitchen paper. Serve.

Source : africanfoodmap.com

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raising the bar

for

heart health

Happy February! Happy New Year too! Well, it’s that time of year when LOVE is flowing in the air! Yes, it’s the month for Valentine’s Day! During this time, let’s not only think of the emotional aspect of the heart, but let’s also focus on the physical heart. Let’s focus on keeping our physical hearts healthy!

HEARTY WORKOUT!

In America, heart disease is the #1 killer of women and physical inactivity is one of several major risk factors (www.hearttruth.org). Here are 2 tips to help you “Raise the Bar” for your Heart Health!

Equipment: Barbell Estimated time: 20 minutes total Plan: Do exercises 1-4 once for 30 seconds each (minimal breaks between). Repeat 3 times.

1. Move during the day. Take walks at work (walk around the office, walk to lunch and/or walk through the building), do housework, go for a bike ride, take the stairs, or park far away from building entrances. For every hour you sit, get up and mover for 2 minutes. 2. Do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity/ week. It can be 30 minutes for 5 days/week or just 10 minute bouts of activity a few times during the day. Exercising at this level can yield significant health benefits (World Health Organization, 2011 Guidelines). Shown in pictures are five exercises to help you “Raise the Bar” for your Heart Health! Give them a try and let me know how it goes!

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Do the best that you can! Remember, everybody’s body is different. If you haven’t exercised in a while, go slow and increase your duration and/or intensity over time. Whatever you do, keep moving and do you!

EXERCISE 1 - ELBOW HOOK Target : Total Body Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Raise your elbow to shoulder height and swing arm across chest while holding core tight and extending one leg out. Repeat on opposite side. Continue alternating for 30 seconds.

EXERCISE 2 - SQUAT & KICK Target : Total Body

Squat with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and hands in guard position.Stand up, balancing on one leg, kick to one side (maintaining a slight bend in balanced leg). Continue squatting and kicking (on same leg) for 30 seconds. Repeat on opposite side.

ENJOY FITNESS EXERCISE 3 - SQUAT & THRUST Target : Total Body

Squat with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and hands in guard position. Place hands on floor then hop back (or step back , one foot at a time). Return to initial position. Continue for 30 seconds.

EXERCISE 5 - UPRIGHT ROW: Target: Shoulder, Back, & Total Body

Hold barbell with palms towards

body. Stand with feet, shoulderwidth apart.

Hold stomach in (to support lower

back), push hips back, then slowly lower

barbell

(slightly

below

knees). Pull elbows up towards shoulder level (squeezing back

and standing tall). Return to initial position. Continue for 30 seconds.

EXERCISE 6 - LIFT & PRESS

Target : Total Body

Hold barbell with palms face towards body. Stand with feet, shoulder-width apart. Hold stomach in (to support lower back), push hips back, then slowly lower barbell (slightly below knees). Descend into a squat, catching the barbell on your way down (rotating elbows) so that palms face away from body. Tighten your core, squeeze your glutes, bend your knees then push barbell up into the overhead press. Return to initial position. Continue for 30 seconds.

EXERCISE 4 - STRETCHING Target : Total Body

Begin with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart then raise one arm overhead, reaching to one side. Hold for 15 seconds. Repeat on opposite side.

Quiana Canfor-Dumas, Certified Health Coach, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist, NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, Pn

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Champs Bar & Rest. (056) 116 0000 Coco Lounge (024) 422 2202 Cherleyan's (024) 436 6390 The Grill Room (024) 433 1000 Gold Coast (020) 279 9834 Koyla Bon Appetit (024) 310 7786 Kohinoor (030) 277 1999 KFC, Osu (030) 296 3086 La Table de Cocoaline (030) 279 7207 La Galette (024) 675 2429 Noble House (030) 278 5151 NourishLab Smoothy’s (024) 393 9855 Osekan Rest. (024) 324 4805 Pearl Chinese (030) 276 8374 Red Chilli (024) 790 2809 Rice ‘n’ Salads (027) 740 1009 Ristorante Sol Moi (030) 278 4015 Robi’s Dutch Pub (024) 526 3582 Smollenky’s Rest. (024) 652 6443 Sunshine Café (024) 438 3064 Sweet Rose Chinese (030) 281 6252 Star Bites (020) 226 6200 Stellar Catering (030) 296 2017 Toro Tapas Bar (020) 226 1001 The Venue (024) 341 2142 Taverna Tropicana (030) 222 9101 The Grill (024) 433 1000 Urban Grill (024) 666 6000 Veda Indian Rest. (030) 298 4955

(026) 777 (031) 202 5513 (030) 297 1272 (024) 747 4007 (057) 651 9799 (030) 281 7094 (057) 839 9067 (030) 276 0284 (030) 222 1710 (030) 277 1712 (030) 276 2988 (027) 082 8216 (030) 254 4244 (024) 426 2146 (030) 266 1858 (030) 225 8473 (030) 278 5252 (024) 676 7777 (024) 460 8281 (054) 431 1511

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Cuppa Cappuccino Cafe Dez Amis Koffee Lounge Fine Things D Cafe Sky Eli Cont.Rest Picasso Melting Moments

(024) 820 4441 (030) 278 2937 (030) 292 5067 (020) 811 0916 (024) 977 7888 (054) 328 7888 (024) 331 0310 (030) 977 1712 (024) 466 1069

ITALIAN / PIZZERIA

Eddy’s Pizza Michelangelo Nicolino Mama Mia (delivery)

(054) 413 3397 (024) 423 3533 (024) 462 9656 (024) 426 4151

CASINO

Papa’s Pizza Pizza Town La Palm Casino

(024) 115 0555 (024) 085 9444 (030) 278 5420

Piccadilly Casino Millionaires Accra Millionaires Kumasi

(030) 276 3095 (030) 221 3161 (032) 204 9868

Bus Stop Duplex Firefly Lounge Bar Hollywood Boulevard Jokers Center KQ Lunch Box Luscious Temptation Rockefella Shaka Zulu Bar Shisha Lounge Spikes Bar & Grill Sky Bar 25 The Honey Suckle The Republic Bar Twist The Republic Bar The Orange Crepes The Venue +233 Jazz Club Venus Pub Tilly’s Cocktail Yoko’s Pub

(030) 222 0930 (024) 599 9999 (054) 070 7711 (030) 209 7958 (027) 399 0538 (020) 813 3122 (050) 140 2691 (050) 130 1200 (020) 140 4164 (023) 355 1515 (027) 577 2058 (056) 082 4725 (024) 102 0403 (024) 470 9816 (030) 277 2179 (024) 631 4044 (054) 340 9180 (030) 278 2250 (023) 323 3233 (030) 278 2250 (024) 477 8479 (030) 223 7675

PUBS & BARS

BEST OF CAKES

Bake Shop CakeOoo Cakes & Bakes DecoKraft Dream Desserts Fine Things La Galette Sweet Dreams Simply Desserts

SUPERMARKETS

(054) 000 0000 (027) 417 8376 (024) 459 5599 (024) 382 7724 (030) 278 1792 (020) 811 0916 (024) 675 2429 (028) 923 1283 (024) 431 2870

Accra Mall A&C Square Maxmart Marina Mall

(030) 282 3042 (030) 251 7518 (030) 330 2781 (030) 267 8121 Melcom Plus Kaneshie (030) 225 1789 Melcom Plus Tema (030) 321 2388 Palace (030) 281 5444 Koala (Osu) (030) 2765 665 CULTURAL CENTRES

Alliance Française British Council Nubuke Foundation

(050) 128 7814 (030) 261 2090 (028) 910 2163

ENJOY INDEX NIGHT CLUBS IN KUMASI

BEAUTY & SPA

Feri Flaw less First Choice Salon Lady Pam Salon Holy Trinity Spa Niobe Salon & Spa Sesia Beauty Clinic Salon City Spa Tranquility Spa Lurra Spa CAR HIRE

(024) 481 4064 (024) 437 4894 (030) 277 6952 (024) 431 1160 (030) 254 2220 (024) 492 9796 (030) 276 8751 (026) 232 3699 (030) 724 4000

Cole Consult VRS

(024) 403 5856 (030) 277 9387

NIGHT CLUBS

Aphrodisiac

(030) 276 6734

Express Delivery Services

Aramex Express Ltd Fedex Ground Service UPS Sky Net TNT Express Stockfox Logistics

(030) 274 7172 (030) 277 7553 (030) 276 2510 (024) 205 0501 (030) 396 2606 (055) 483 1480

REAL ESTATES

A & C Developments (030) 251 5055 info@aandcdevelopment.com

Arabella Residency

(030) 222 1742

Beaufort Properties

(030) 254 4345

business@polygroupgh.com www.beaufortghana.com

Redrow Developmnts (054) 144 2907 info@redrowghana.com

Richierich Estate

www.richierichgh.com

(050) 703 5263

Express Property Ltd (030) 276 8866 info@expresspropertyghana.com

Westfields Estates

(020) 897 0080

info@westfieldsrealestate.com

Trasacco

(030) 282 4005

Hw Realty

(024) 431 0440

info@trasaccovalley.com info@hwrealty.com.gh

Aphrodisiac Nite Vienna City

(020) 095 5550 (032) 202 3500

TAKORADI

RESTAURANTS

Ahenfie Akroma Plaza Alrose Ambassador

TEMA

RESTAURANTS

Afrikiko Al Saidy Big Base Black White Rest Chakwa Chicken Licken Fridays Bar

(030) 222 9997 (024) 550 0003 (030) 320 6918 (030) 320 6905 (024) 464 9113 (030) 321 1092 (030) 340 1431 Imperial Pekin Chinese (030) 330 5573 Korean Rest (030) 330 6244 Mayflower Rest (030) 330 4970 Maria’s (020) 784 6337 Olympic Rest (030) 330 8174 Pastsone Tradi. Kitchen (024) 454 0556 Paloma (054) 431 3110 Seoul Grill Rest (030) 330 6305 Southern Fried Chicken (028) 953 7261 The Page (030) 320 6068 Trafix Rest (030) 320 2357 Golden Bowl Chop (030) 297 3168 Vienna City (030) 330 4084 Winner’s (030) 340 4515 NIGHT CLUBS IN TEMA

Club Felisa (030) 330 3003 Friday’s Night Club (030) 340 1431 Subin Valley Night Club(020) 773 4208

KUMASI

RESTAURANTS

4 Aces (032) 202 9855 Accadia Rest (024) 393 3399 Adhyeman Gardens (032) 202 6076 Babitex (032) 202 7476 Baboo (020) 373 7816 Big Daddy’s (024) 425 7777 Boss Burger (024) 437 3091 Black Berry Mega Bite (032) 202 2543 Chinese Rest (032) 202 9893 Couples (032) 202 2146 Flo-Tru (032) 202 5360 Kentisn Kitchen (032) 202 1627

(031) 202 1267 (031) 202 5513 (031) 202 4230 (031) 202 7431

Bocadilos Rest. (021) 433 0737 Captain Hooks Rest. (031) 202 7084 Chinese Fast Food (031) 202 6565 Cool Spot Rest. (031) 202 1640 Crisking Rest. (031) 204 6813 Furama Chinese Rest. (031) 202 3556 Maame B’s Kitchen (031) 203 0540 Memories Rest. (031) 202 1679 Nsempa (031) 202 6259 Ocean Bar (031) 203 3693 Planter’s Lodge (031) 202 2233 Palace Continental (031) 202 3463 Silver Pot Rest (020) 507 6166 You 84 Rest (031) 202 1644 Twin-City Chinese (031) 202 6888 Royal Park (032) 202 3388

CAPE COAST

RESTAURANTS

Cape Café & Rest Casanova Spot Friends Gardens Precious Canteen Seven Up Rest

(024) 488 0054 (033) 213 2425 (033) 213 2956 (033) 213 4681 (033) 213 2505

WINE SHOPS

Gihoc Distilleries Co (033) 213 2713 SUPER MARKET IN CAPE COAST

Melcom Stores

(033) 213 4118

TAMALE RESTURANTS

Civil Sport Crest Rest Evesak Fast Food Executive Cuisine Koyla Bon Appetit Swad Fast Food Sweet Garden Tisa Rest

(037) 202 3324 (037) 202 4898 (037) 202 3505 (024) 447 8710 (024) 310 7786 (037) 202 5188 (037) 202 3539 (037) 202 4217

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ACCRA HOTELS

HOTELS

Accra City Hotel (030) 263 3863 Alisa Hotel (030) 221 4244 Airport West Hotel (024) 435 8042 Airport View Hotel (027) 775 3305 Airside Hotel (030) 276 0480 Akwaaba Lodge (024) 427 7261 Angehill Hotel (030) 251 7515 African Regent Hotel (030) 276 5180 Aristocrat Hotel (024) 318 4447 Ascension Hotel (030) 251 7454 Bayous Court Hotel (030) 240 0806 Bellview Hotel (030) 266 7730 Brookvale Hotel (030) 285 3443 Byblos Hotel (030) 278 2250 Best Western Premier (030) 221 6570 Crystal Palm Hotel (030) 225 8164 Capital Court Hotel (030) 223 0846 Casanova Hotel (030) 267 9470 Crown Apartmento (030) 277 1712 Chez Lien (030) 277 5356 Central Hotel (030) 276 6606 Charlys Hotel (030) 250 5125 City Apartments (024) 480 7888 Coconut Grove Regency (030) 222 5155 Coconut Court Hotel (030) 222 6310 Cottage Hotel (030) 222 2736 Crystal Palm Hotel (024) 369 0014 Crystal Rose Hotel (024) 280 1622 Dutch Hotel (030) 271 1111 Dukes Palace Hotel (030) 251 0668 Earlbeam Hotel (030) 277 0523 Eastgate Hotel (030) 250 7441 Ebis Hotel (030) 277 8559 Ellking (024) 347 8814 Erata Hotel (054) 433 67454 Esther’s Hotel (030) 277 2368 Fiesta Royale (030) 274 0811 Fiesta Residences (030) 724 4000 First Choice Hotel (028) 954 8271 Frankie’s Hotel (024) 277 3567 Ghasom Hotel (030) 223 4953 Golden Tulip (030) 221 3161 Green Oak (024) 811 0319 Global Summer Hotel (030) 276 0199 Great Gardens Hotel (030) 230 6249 Green Oak (024) 811 0319 Gye Nyame Hotel (030) 222 3321 Hibiscus Hotel (024) 426 6522 Hotel Elegance (030) 224 0809 Holiday Hotel (030) 274 0811 Highgate Hotel (030) 223 3315 Holiday Inn Hotel (030) 274 0930 Kensa (030) 276 8291 Kuku Hill Hotel (030) 278 2571 56 | Jan-Feb 2017 ENJOY No 126

TAKORADI

HOTELS

La Palm Royal Beach (030) 277 1700 Little Acra Hotel (026) 612 1945 La Villa Boutique Hotel (030) 273 0333 Labadi Beach Hotel (030) 277 2501 Luna Guest House (024) 401 6629 Luxury West Hotel (020) 813 4370 M Plaza Hotel (030) 276 3425 Mensvic Hotel (030) 250 7406 Miklin Hotel (030) 250 0708 MJ Grand Hotel (054) 775 3908 Mövenpick Ambassador (030) 261 1000 Mirage Royal Hotel (030) 252 0570 Naks Hotel (030) 250 0435 Nova Hotel (030) 277 5579 Niagara Plus Hotel (024) 477 1710 Oak Plaza East Airport (030) 281 6460 Ocean Sky Hotel (030) 278 2951 Otumfuo Hotel (030) 277 4827 Oriental Guest House (026) 513 3244 Peduase Valley Resort (030) 396 6091 Pekan Hotel (024) 429 7520 Protea Hotel (030) 251 7454 Paloma Hotel (030) 222 8700 Riviera Beach Hotel (030) 266 2400 Royal Richester (030) 222 5155 Roots Hotel Apartment (032) 278 0283 Robinhood Hotel (030) 281 6251 Sunsplash Hotel (024) 426 2086 Sonant Court Hotel (030) 296 9408 Tang Palace Hotel (030) 278 8886 Tenko Plaza Hotel (030) 251 9523 The Guest Hotel (030) 251 1370 The Volta Lodge (030) 277 8396 Tropical Concepts (027) 492 1774 Tropical Encalve (024) 480 9090 The Aknac Hotel (030) 282 4235 The Landsdown (026) 960 1541 The Royal Senchi (030) 340 9180 Villa Monticello Hotel (030) 277 3477

Abuesi Beach Resort (024) 435 9100 Akroma Plaza (031) 202 3745 Africa Beach Hotel (031) 202 5148 Alor Hotel (031) 202 2703 Alrose Hotel (031) 2024230 Amenla Hotel (031) 202 2543 Animens Hotel (031) 202 4676 Arvo Hotel (031) 701 0180 Atlantic Hotel (031) 202 2091 Beach Hotel & Resort (031) 202 1021 Beachway Hotel (031) 202 4734 Blue Water Hotel (031) 209 2116 Busua Beach Resort (031) 209 3307 Cane Basket Hotel (031) 202 7213 Cath’s Lodge (031) 202 6854 Devon Hotel (031) 202 2194 Embassy Hotel (031) 202 1611 Franfaus Hotel (024) 671 0349 Fred Mexico (031) 202 1611 Harbour View Hotel (031) 202 3576 Hillcrest Hotel (031) 202 2277 Hotel Animens (031) 202 4676 Hotel Applause (031) 202 3941 Hotel Be Ruco (031) 202 1248 Hotel Majestic (031) 204 6784 Melody Hotel (031) 202 4109 Nalex Hotel (031) 202 0669 Pacific Court Guest (031) 203 4259 Palm Lines Hotel (031) 204 6550 Palme Hotel (031) 202 4596 Planter’s Lodge (031) 202 2233 Railview Hotel (031) 242 0136 Raybow Int Hotel (031) 202 2072 Royal Palm Hotel (031) 204 4596 Sammar Lodge (031) 202 8363 Super Gardens (031) 202 8363 Takoradi Beach (031) 202 1021 Twin City Hotel (024) 457 3596 Valley Beach Hotels (031) 202 6900 Victoria Beach (031) 202 5693 Westline Hotel (031) 204 4679 Whin River Hotel (031) 202 4074 Zenith Hotel (031) 202 2359 Ankwanda Beach (033) 213 3797 Biriwa Beach Hotel (024) 442 6277 Cape Coast Hotel (033) 213 3457 Elimina Bay (054) 161 4812 Fespa Hotel (024) 232 3611 Hacienda Hotel (024) 437 7815 Haizel Guest House (033) 213 3044 Hans Cottage (024) 427 4340 Heavens Lodge (033) 213 4999 Mighty Victory Hotel (033) 213 0135 Mudek Hotel (024) 467 1137

TEMA HOTELS

Applel Hotel Asia Hotel Commville Hotel Oak Royal Hotel Sakumono Royal

(030) 320 4617 (030) 320 6121 (030) 320 6264 (030) 320 6926 (030) 320 4911

KUMASI HOTELS

Accadia Cafe & Rest Cedar Crescent Hotel Miklin Hotel Golden Gate Hotel Golden Tulip Royal Basin Resort

(024) 393 3399 (032) 203 7238 (032) 203 9121 (032) 203 7073 (032) 208 3777 (032) 206 0144

ENJOY INDEX OTHERS

CAPE COAST HOTELS

Prospect Lodge Savoy Hotel Sisimbo Beach White Sands Beach

(024) 687 3557 (033) 213 2805 (054) 795 2844 (031) 202 2072

TAMALE (037) 203 3371 (037) 202 2975 (037) 202 4340 (037) 202 4316 (037) 202 7079 (037) 202 4473 (037) 202 207

ACCRA TRAVEL & TOURS

Amadeus Ghana Melcom Travel Travel Bureau Sunseekers Tours

(030) 276 5590 (030) 225 2984 (030) 282 3004 (030) 222 5393

WINE SHOPS

Say Cheers X O Wine Shop Bacchus Wine shop

(030) 281 1407 (024) 664 3208 (024) 348 0047

CARD, GIFTS & MORE

The Gift Bag Sytris, Osu Finest Gifts Plus Obsession Gift Shop Placito Ltd. MOVIE THEATRE

(024) 322 3519 (027) 730 0800 (030) 277 7810 (030) 277 4682 (030) 222 0051

Silverbird Accra Mall (054) 431 0140 ACCRA KIDS BOOKS, TOYS

Elohim Book Ltd A & C Kiddy Ground Marvels Mini Golf e-toys & More Lego Play & Learn Kiddie’s

(024) 425 1332 (030) 251 5055 (030) 291 5400 (030) 278 1076 (030) 222 3235 (030) 277 0837 Mom & Dad Befa Rock (030) 278 1076 Kids Planet (054) 550 0000 Aviation Social Center (020) 703 9797 RESORTS

Busua Beach Busua Inn Dutch Hotel Hillburi Aburi Loo Moon Lodge Coaching & Dev.

(030) 277 2955 (024) 641 5459 (024) 095 4262 (030) 222 0732 / (024) 440 0444 (032) 202 8654 (054) 433005/6

(020) 638 8029 (020) 737 3579 (030) 271 1111 (024) 438 5008 (020) 824 1549 (024) 894 8242

AIRLINES KOTOKA AIRPORT AERO CONTRACTOR AEROGEM AVIATION AMERICAN AIRLINES ASKY AIRLINE AIR BURKINA AIR GUINEA AIR COTE D'IVOIRE ANTRACK AIR ALITALIA AFRICA WORLD AIRLINE BELVIEW AIRLINES BRITISH AIRLINES BRUSSELS EGYPT AIR EMIRATE AIRLINES ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES GHANA INT. KENYA AIRWAYS KLM MIDDLE EAST ROYAL AIR MAROC ROYAL DUTCH RWAND AIR STARBOW SOUTH AFRICAN AIR TURKISH AIRLINES

(030)-277 6171 (030)-276 3616 (030)-277 1921 (030)-222 1170/9 (030)-291 2071 (030)-276 8892 (030)-277 3153 (054)-012 1188 (030)-276 9458 (030)-278 3318 (030)-701 2024 (030)-223 0329 (030)-221 4996 (030)-221 4996 (030)-244 3893 (030)-221 3131 (030)-266 4857 (030)-221 3555 (030)-221 5300 (024)-432 8883 (030)-223 0867 (030)-276 6333 (030)-277 6509 (030)-279 7486 (030)-245 00000 (030)-278 3676 (030)-273 4560

CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNES CENTRES

TRUST HOSPITAL NYAHO CLINIC

(030)-276 1975 (030)-277 5341

The Chiropractic

(024) 636 3411

FIRE SERVICE

Accra Ada Aflao/Denu Akosombo Axim Bawku Bekwai Bolgatanga Cape Coast Dunkwa Ho Keta/Akatsi Koforidua Konongo Kumasi Mampong/Ashanti Navrongo Nkawkaw Obuasi Sekondi/Takoradi Sunyani Swedru Tema Wa Winneba

(030) 2 (030 35 (036 25 (034 30 (031 21 (038 22 (032 24 (038 20 (033 21 (033 22 (036 20 (036 26 (034 20 032 21 032 20 003 222 038 21 034 31 032 25 031 20 035 20 033 20 030 3 039 20 033 23

ACCRA HEALTH

HOTELS

Gariba Lodge Andi Lodge Guest De Favzie King’s Guest House Klass-One Court Modern City Picorna Hotel

Greet Gyawaa Kids Concept Orca Deco Spintex Orca Deco Kumasi Office Furniture PHARMACIES

Accra Mall Pharmacy (028) 940 0400 A&C Mall Pharmacy (028) 940 0402 Bedita Pharmacy (030) 277 8375 Equity Pharmacy (020) 253 2496/7 Ernest Chemist (030) 222 9293 East Legon Pharmacy (030) 250 2174 Korle-Bu Pharmacy (030) 263 7033 Jinlet Pharmacy, Tesano (030) 222 1225 Jinlet Pharmacy, Airport (030) 276 2600 Roman Ridge Pharmacy (030) 276 9166 Tica Pharmacy (030) 281 7458 Wencol Chemist (030) 277 3858 MEDICAL LABS

The Diagnostic Center (030) 296 3756 MDS-Lancet (030) 261 0480 Medlab Diagnostic (030) 276 9680 Mediclinic (030) 297 4154 Sunshine Healthcare (026)300 6653

LANDLINE

24 HR EMERGENCY CENTRE

HEADQUARTERS CANTONMENTS CENTRAL (MAKOLA) INDUSTRIAL AREA DANSOMAN MADINA AVIATION TRADE FAIR

(030)-277 2446 (030)-266 6576 (030)-277 9635 (030)-222 3169 (030)-231 0903 (030)-250 1744 (030)-277 3285 (030)-277 3949

AKAI HOUSE CLINIC AKAI HOUSE (OSU) 37 MILITARY HOSPITAL KORLE-BU LISTER HOSPITAL NYAHO CLINIC PRINCESS MARIE LOUISE WEST AFRICAN RESCUE INTERNATIONAL SOS

(030)-278 4772 (030)-276 3821 (030)-277 6111 (030)-266 5401 (030)-281 2325/6 (030)-277 5341 (030)-266 4137 (030)-278 1258 (030)-279 9978

HOSPITALS

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USEFUL NUMBERS INT. DIALING CODES

EMBASSIES ALGERIA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BENIN BRAZIL BULGARIA BURKINA FASO CANADA CHINA CÔTE D’LVOIRE COLOMBIA DENMARK ETHIOPIA EGYPT FINLAND FRANCE GAMBIA GERMANY GUINEA HUNGARY INDIA IRAN ITALY KOREA JAPAN LEBANON LIBERIA MALI MOROCCO MEXICO MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NIGER NIGERIA NORWAY PHILIPPINES POLAND PERU PAKISTAN SPAIN RUSSIA RWANDA CZECH REP. SENEGAL SWITZERLAND SUDAN SOUTH AFRICAN TOGO CONGO TURKEY U.K. U.S.A. ZIMBABWEAN

(030)-277 6719 (030)-221 6400 (024)-625 6806 (030)-277 6561 (030)-277 4860 (030)-277 4908 (030)-277 2404 (030)-222 1988 (030)-221 1521 (030)-277 7073 (030)-277 2611 (030)-279 8701 (030)-222 6972 (030)-276 5682

(030)-277 6854 (030)-277 7500 (030)-221 4550 (030)-231 5840 (030)-222 1311 (030)-277 7921 (030)-240 0770 (030)-277 5601 (030)-276 0521 (030)-277 5621 (030)-277 7533 (030)-276 5060 (030)-277 6727 (030)-277 5641 (030)-266 3276 (030)-277 5669 (024)-431 3231 (030)-276 3691 (030)-221 4350 (030)-222 4962 (030)-277 6158 (030)-222 0101 (030)-251 6442 (030)-250 2829 (030)-393 8177 (030)-393 8177 (030)-277 4004 (030)-277 5611 (030)-225 1894 (030)-222 3540 (030)-277 0285 (030)-222 8125 (030)-273 3027 (030)-274 0451 (030)-277 7950 (030)-224 5977 (030)-276 8567 (030)-222 1665 (030)-277 5347 (030)-278 0958

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CAMEROON 237 CANADA 1 CAPE VERDE 238 CNTRL AFRICAN REP 236 CHAD 235 CZECH REPUBLIC 420 DENMARK 45 EGYPT 20 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 240 FRANCE 33 GABON 241 GAMBIA 220 GUINEA 224 ITALY 39 JAPAN 81 NORTH KOREA 850 SOUTH KOREA 82 LIBERIA 231 LIBYA 218 MALI 223 MAURITANIA 222 MAURITIUS 230 MOROCCO 212 NAMIBIA 264 RWANDA 250 SENEGAL 221 SIERRA LEONE 232 SOUTH AFRICA 27 TOGO 228 UGANDA 256 U.S.A. 1 DRC 243 ZAMBIA 260 ZIMBABWE 263

AIRLINES KOTOKA AIRPORT AERO CONTRACTOR AEROGEM AVIATION AMERICAN AIRLINES ASKY AIRLINE AIR BURKINA AIR NAMIBA AIR GUINEA AIR COTE D'IVOIRE AIR SENEGAL INT. ANTRACK AIR ALITALIA AFRICA WORLD AIRLINE BELVIEW AIRLINES BRITISH AIRLINES DELTA AIRLINES EGYPT AIR EMIRATE AIRLINES ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES GHANA INT. KENYA AIRWAYS KLM

LUFTHANSA MIDDLE EAST NORTH AMERICAN ROYAL AIR MAROC ROYAL DUTCH RWAND AIR STARBOW SOUTH AFRICAN AIR TURKISH AIRLINES UNMIL

(030)-224 3893 (030)-223 0867 (030)-291 1087 (030)-276 6333 (030)-277 6509 (030)-279 7486 (030)-245 00000 (030)-278 3676

(030)-273 4560 (030)-277 3890

24 HR EMERGENCY CENTRE TRUST HOSPITAL NYAHO CLINIC

(030)-277 6787 (030)-277 5341

BANKS ACCESS BANK AGRI. DEV.BANK BANK OF GHANA BARCLAYS BANK CAL BANK LTD CDH SECURITIES LTD CREDIT REFERENCES DATABANK GROUP ECOBANK NIB SOCIETE GENERALE GH

(030)-278 4143 (030)-266 2640 (030)-266 6902 (030)-278 4049 (030)-268 0061 (030)-266 7425 (030)-278 2581 (030)-266 9421 (030)-268 1147 (030)-266 1701 (030)-220 2020

FIRE SERVICE HEADQUARTERS CANTONMENTS CENTRAL (MAKOLA) INDUSTRIAL AREA DANSOMAN MADINA AVIATION TRADE FARE

(030)-277 2446 (030)-266 6576 (030)-277 9635 (030)-222 3169 (030)-231 0903 (030)-250 1744 (030)-277 3285 (030)-277 3949

(030)-277 6171 (030)-276 3657 (030)-221 3111 (030)-222 1170/9 (030)-224 0442/3 (030)-276 8892 (030)-276 6602 (030)-277 3153 (054)- 012 1188 (030)-278 0567 (030)-276 5377

HOSPITALS

(030)-276 4288 (030)-223 0329 (030)-221 4996 (030)-221 3111 (030)-224 353/8 (030)-221 3131 (030)-266 4857 (030)-221 3555 (030)-221 5300 (030)-277 0382

POLICE

(030)-278 3319/21

AKAI HOUSE CLINIC AKAI HOUSE (OSU) 37 MILITARY HOSPITAL KORLE-BU LISTER HOSPITAL NYAHO CLINIC PRINCESS MARIE LOUISE WEST AFRICAN RESCUE INTERNATIONAL SOS

(030)-278 4772 (030)-276 3821 (030)-277 6111 (030)-266 5401 (030)-281 2325/6 (030)-277 5341 (030)-266 4137 (030)-278 1258 (030)-279 9978

EMERGENCY REGIONAL 191 HEADQUARTERS MOBILE FORCE ACCRA CENTRAL ACHIMOTA ADABRAKA AIRPORT

(030)-266 4611 (030)-276 0273 (030)-266 3625 (030)-240 1999 (030)-222 1368 (030)-277 7592

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