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Critics Love HomePod's Sound but Rap Its Smarts

Privacy-Minded Smart Speaker May Struggle to Get to Know You Mycroft AI earlier this week announced that its Mark II smart speaker achieved full funding on Kickstarter in just 6.5 hours. As of Wednesday, pledges reached more than three times its $50K goal -- with 23 days remaining in the campaign. The Mark II is positioned as an open source alternative to the dominant Amazon Echo line of smart speakers and its main challenger, the Google Home device

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Critics have begun weighing in on Apple's HomePod smart speaker, and they're loving the device's sound but don't have much affection for its smarts. The HomePod's sound outclassed top-shelf competitor SonosOne, according to Matthew Panzarino, writing for TechCrunch. "The HomePod was the 'best' sounding. It's nuanced and subtle with great separation and clarity across all kinds of music," he wrote. "The One, for instance, had decent mid range but an overly bright high-end with just the out of the box calibration," Panzarino continued. "At maximum volume, the One became shrill and painful where the HomePod maintained balance." Pumped out through a woofer with custom amplifier and seven tweeters, the audio also impressed Brian X. Chen, who reviewed the HomePod for The New York Times.

Batteries in New iPhones Could Have Shorter Life Spans There was some bad news for owners of the latest iPhone models on Monday. Batteries in the iPhone 8 and X may have shorter life spans than those in prior models. Typically, phone batteries begin losing their effectiveness after 500 recharges. Up to that point, they can hold up to 80 percent of their charge. After that, it's usually downhill for the battery.

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PARENTS' CORNER

Can our

Children save the Earth we live in ?

The importance of preserving Nature can be seen so keenly in the world today. Weather patterns are changing and becoming more hostile: habitats have been lost, common species of animals become extinct or close to it and pollution in the environment has made some parts of the world difficult to live in.. If we knew that the shark played such a vital part in the good health and balance of our oceans, would we be keen to hunt it? We hope not. Or that the majestic Grey Rhino, who is close to extinction, is a vital part of the ecosystem it lives in? Or that most of our children will never see one alive? Would we

have been more protective of our environment? I like to think so. Our children’s generation will invent and innovate ways to repair our world and move into an era of peace and harmony. To empower them we need to nurture their innate love for all things that live. To help them grow into people who want to crusade for its protection, there is much we can do. Let’s make our children aware and respectful of water consumption. For example, washing our hands and taking a shower do not need to be lengthy just efficient. Animals as little as the ant need our protection, as all their families in some way protect ours, so let’s

Kamilla Kirpalani Founder and Academic Director Maria Montessori Teacher Training Center Little Explorers Montessori Plus School

teach our children not to smash them as they come across them. Help them be empathetic to the animals around them and expose them to literature and movies that speak of the need and wonder of all forms of life. Reuse and recycle. There is too little tolerance for items that are just a little worn out. In Ghana there are many talented specialists who will fix items to almost brand new. Let us encourage our children to repurpose items they no longer need rather than disposing of them. The habit of repairing items rather than replacing them is more economical. Being sensible about food consumption will be extremely useful to the generations to come. How much wastage children see in their own home has a direct impact on how they respect food in the future. Having them donate portions rather than putting them into Tupperware simply to be thrown out days later will leave a lasting impression. Let’s prepare our children for a better future together. Much can still be done.

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Elle & Vire and the French Touch It was ‘Excellence’ at play at the Residency of France in Accra on 13 February 2018 when Elle & Vire International Culinary Advisor, Chef Ludovic Chesnay, tried his expertise on four Tea-time pastry recipes before invited chefs and pastry cooks working in Accra. Chef Chesnay, who has worked with world-renowned 4 and 5-star hotels in Switzerland, Germany, Canada, Australia and New Caledonia, seized the opportunity of the professionals’ meeting, organised by WOIMEX LIMITED, Accra, and hosted by Mrs Revati Pujolas, spouse of His Excellency the French Ambassador, to give his younger colleagues a live demonstration of how possible it is to achieve great-looking and sweet-tasting recipes using local ingredients wherever a Chef finds him/ herself. Invited guests had a great time also tasting in turn the Chef’s French Touch on ‘Mogador Cakepop’, ‘Pumpkin & Orange Millefeuille’, ‘Gâteaumouche’ and ‘Avocado & Schrimp Verrine with Cocktail-style Sauce’.e

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WHO'S WHO WHO’S WHO

HE. Amb. François Pujolas paid a courtesy call

Tasty pumpkin & orange millefeuille

Demonstration in progress

French touch at play

Some of the participating Chefs and Pastry Chefs

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FINANCIAL TIPS

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HOW TO MANAGE LIFESTYLE INFLATION

e have chanced upon this thought-provoking article by Jean Folger, an award-winning author and regular contributor to industry magazines and financial news outlets. Wat she says here makes so much sense, fits so much in our environment and is supposed to be of interest to so many people in struggling African countries that we have decided to reproduce same verbatim for our esteemed readers. This is the first part; the second part will be published in our April issue. ENJOY! Most people will spend more money if they have more money to spend. Consider a college graduate who, just embarking on his career, settles into to a comfortable apartment for $750 a month. A couple of years later, his salary has increased, so he finds a “better” apartment for $1,250 a month. The old apartment was adequate – good condition, great location, nice neighbours – but the new one is located in a more exclusive neighbourhood. Despite the fact that the original living arrangement was fine, he traded up to a more expensive apartment – not because he needed to, but because he could. When a person advances into a more profitable position at work, his or her monthly expenses typically rise correspondingly. This is a phenomenon known as lifestyle

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inflation, and it can present a problem, because even though you might still be able to pay your bills, you are limiting your ability to build wealth. Why Lifestyle Inflation Happens People have a strong tendency to spend more if they have more. A couple factors are at work here. One is the "keeping-up-withthe-Joneses" mentality. It’s not uncommon for people to feel like they have to keep up with their friends’ and business associates’ buying habits. If everyone drives a BMW to the office, for example, you might feel compelled or pressured to buy one as well, even if your old Honda Accord gets the job done just fine. Likewise, your house on one side of the city may have been your dream home when you moved in, but with so many of your colleagues talking up life on the other side of the city, suddenly you may feel the need for a new address. Lifestyle inflation creeps into more areas than

cars and homes – you can also end up spending more money than you need to (or should) on vacations, dining out, entertainment, boats, private school tuition and wardrobes, just to keep up with the Joneses. Keep in mind that the Joneses are typically servicing a lot of debt over a period of decades to maintain their wealthy appearance. Just because they look rich doesn’t mean they are and doesn’t mean they are making financially sound decisions. Another contributing factor to lifestyle inflation is entitlement. You’ve worked hard for your money so you feel justified in splurging and treating yourself to better things. While this is not always a bad thing, rewarding yourself too much for your hard work can be detrimental to your financial health now and in the future. About the writer: Jean Folger is an author and freelance writer specializing in the financial markets and personal finance topics, as well as adventure sports, travel, and the great outdoors. She is the co-author of the award-winning book Make Money Trading: How to Build a Winning Trading Business (Marketplace Books, 2007), and has co-authored and contributed to two other books. Her articles have been featured in industry magazines and on numerous financial and news websites.

THE FINANCIAL TERM OF THE MONTH: BUYBACK A buyback, also known as a repurchase, is the purchase by a company of its outstanding shares that reduces the number of its shares on the open market. Companies buy back shares for a number of reasons, such as to increase the value of shares still available by reducing the supply of them or eliminate any threats by shareholders who may be looking for a controlling stake. A buyback allows companies to invest in themselves. A company may feel its shares are undervalued and buy them back to provide investors with a return, and because the company is bullish on its current operations. 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 but at other times it's not that simple 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 rising above the clutter ‘congestion’ and admiring the beauty in the clusters. With his drone, Douglas Anane-Frimpong, a photo-journalist with Daily Graphic in Accra, has hovered over the topic. Enjoy his pictures taken from above.

Douglas

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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 24 | March 2017 ENJOY No 127

BEAUTY IN CLITTER

Let us choose to make the best out of a bad deal by rising up above the inevitable ‘congestion’

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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. ENJOY No 127 March 2017 | 25

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi T'Challa, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. Director: Ryan Coogler Writers: Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o Release Date: 16 February 2018

Animation, Action, Adventure Elastigirl springs into action to save the day, while Mr. Incredible faces his greatest challenge yet -- taking care of the problems of his three children. Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for Jack-Jack while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world. Director: Brad Bird Writers: Brad Bird Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Sophia Bush, Holly Hunter Release Date: 15 June 2018

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INFOMERCIAL

NOKIA 8 My Truly Top Class Handset The Android Nokia 8 smartphone on Android OS with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset arrived last year but I have just had the opportunity to test it, use it and appreciate it. The promise of a high-end smartphone by Nokia following the rather poor appearances of Nokia 3, 5 and 6 has been fulfilled, and handsomely so! It runs on Android, arguably the most user-friendly and most flexible operating system a smartphone can dream of! My sleek Nokia 8 takes on board almost all the technical features that can be expected, in my view, on a 2018 flagship handset, which makes me state simply that Nokia 8 is truly a powerful premium smartphone, especially after the original Android 7.1 Nougat operating system the device came with has been upgraded to the latest Android 8.0 Oreo OS after firmware update as announced. Design and Screen The Nokia 8 is a very cute phone. Its compact format and finesse, coupled with the aluminium case and rounded corners, allow an excellent grip by the user. Moreover, the ports arranged symmetrically on both sides, the fingerprint recognition on the main button as well as the mirror facet of the aluminium only enhance the premium aspect of the Nokia 8. The 5.3-inch IPS WQHD screen offers very good contrast, balanced colours and excellent brightness, and even in very sunny outdoor conditions, I easily enjoy my screen. I love the way the screen is perfectly fluid, as well as the comfortable speed at which applications open. Nougat, the latest version of Android operating the system, is certainly not alien to that feat. Performance My Nokia 8 has proved to be a companion I can count on, as it gives full satisfaction in daily use as regards telephony, chats and surfing especially since it runs on Android. It resists multitasking and does not give any signs of overheating, slowing or freezing, even when it is highly solicited. That is the power of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, I have been told. The handset, with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage capacity (expandable by another 256GB via microSD card), boasts a USB-Type port and, of course, all the usual wireless connectivity features: Wi-Fi, 4G, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, etc. And I can say Nokia 8 is fulfilling its mission in respect of communication. When I call or receive a call, I and my interlocutor have it crisp and clear, and the network coverage is very good. Sound Sound is emitted from a speaker on the bottom edge of the smartphone. One interesting feature is that several microphones are encrusted in the chassis of the Nokia 8. So when a video is shot with the Nokia 8 and then watched with headphones, the sound is spatialized. Though quite anecdotal in everyday life, that feature is, to me, a nifty one. Photography I will say colours in pictures taken with the three 13-megapixel cameras on the phone (2 at the back and 1 at the front) are reasonably faithful. Also, with the ‘Bothie’ functionality, I can use my Nokia 8 for

live interviews in which I and the interviewee are filmed at the same time since it allows me to snap pictures or record videos with front and back cameras concomitantly. I must say that is very convenient and fun! In any case, my videos render clear and surround sound. Autonomy The 3090 mAh battery gives remarkable autonomy. Thus my Nokia 8 has no difficulty taking me along the whole day, even though I make bounteous use of the phone on calls, WhatsApp, emails, browser, music and videos. My Verdict The Nokia 8 is a lovely smartphone running on Android and a fascinating first flagship for Nokia’s rebound. It is very attractive and has had me convinced that it deserves a Premium locus. I remain captivated by its video potential, especially by Bothie, its autonomy and the fast updates towards Android 8.0 Nougat. The Editor | ENJOY No 127 March 2017

EN J OY am-Before 6:00pm

Monday

27 SAI Date Night

Happy Hour @ Zen Garden

Dinner at Coco Lounge

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

DInner at Bread & Wine

Enjoy our amazing dishes from 7pm

Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga, Philosophy & Meditation Workshop Pippa's Fitness Every Monday to Thursday,

12 You Leadership

Unleashed! Ghana

Afternoon Tea at Sai

SAI

Time: 6pm– 10pm

Jazz-Ahare

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

Celebration

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

The Republic Bar & Grill 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

Anzisha Entrepreneurship Night in Accra (Ghana) #StoriesofSuccess

Venue : Greater Accra Region Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT

Monsoon

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

Venue : Indian Cultural Center Cultural Center Time: 7:00 PM

A pleasant spot in Labone

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

Venue : Goethe Institut Time : 7:00 PM

Public Holiday: Independence Day

Melting Moments Café

Stress free Mondays

An ABANSURO night with The Musical Lunatics presents Ayorkor

Venue: Abajo + Art Cafe Time: 7:00 PM

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

MIRIAM MAKEBA Pata Patain the Old City

Location: Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra Time: 10 AM

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

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

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Web Development Training

4th Ghana eCommerce Expo

Stanbic Heights, Icon house Airport City Call for reservations

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

Ghana Homecoming Happy Hour @ Zen Garden

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

Santoku

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

International Women's Day 2018 the World over

Monthly Accra Book Club

Location: Alliance Francaise Accra

Meet Me There Weekender:

Meet Me There African Home Lodge Time :7:00 PM

Goethe Institut Accra Time : 7:00 PM

Goût de France / Good France 2018 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

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

28The Republic Bar and Grill 29 Enjoy live music and unique local cocktails Time: 8:00PM

Urban Grill

Icon House Upmarket Restaurant Call for reservations

Friday

Thursday

01 Monsoon

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

Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga, Philosophy & Meditation

Wednesday

Golden Tulip

7:00 PM Location: Golden Tulip Hotel Accra

February

Tuesday

All Day

pm-After 6:00pm

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

02 Urban Grill Upmarket restaurant and fine dining at Icon House

Reuse January a Pledge for the Sea Venue : Goethe Institut Accra Time: 6:30 PM

09 Veg Fest

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

The Cupcake Boutique

Venue:Labone

Millionaire’s Casino

Have a go and try your luck! Location: Ano Gallery

Wiz, Wiz and Wiz Retrospective

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

Public Holiday - Good Friday

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March 201 Sunday

Saturday

Salsa at Paloma

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

International Kenkey Festival

Venue : Mantse Agbona, James Town, Accra Time: 10 AM

IWA Holi Mela 2018

Rugby 6 Nations 2018

New Horizon School Grounds Time:11:30 AM

Champs Sports Bar & Grill Time: 6:00 AM

Francophonie Festival 2018

Buffet Splash

Alliance Francaise Accra Time: 8:00 PM

Venue : Gold Coast Restaurant Time:12pm

Night 2 @ Champs

Gold Coast Bar

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

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

French School Open Day

RANIA

Location : Lycee Francais d'Accra Time: 9:00 AM

Real Amazing Night in Accra Time: 5:00AM

Gold Coast Bar

West African Food Festival (Fair)

Sunday Buffet Splash drink

Venue :Alliance Francaise Accra Time: 11:00 AM

Enjoy Burger & Relish - acoustics night

Mama Mia Restaurant

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

Location: Osu

Desi Mela 2017

Meats N' Beats

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

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

@ Burger & Relish Grab a burger and enjoy good music.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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

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Lucky the FILM ‘Lucky’, the debut feature film from Ghana’s Abstrakte Studios, is to hit our screens soon. With a cast comprised of great names in the nation’s film industry like Fred Amugi and Akofa Adjeani Asiedu, and featuring Kabuki Akiwumi, Nenesenor Abloso, Papa Osei, Efya, Solomon Fixon-Owoo, and Kumi Obuobisa in the eponymous role, ‘Lucky’ tells of the tribulations of a stony broke student who won’t give up in his search for money to honour an unexpected date. The beauty of the whole production lies also in the vision of the production team, who have believed in their dream of telling a Ghanaian story the Ghanaian way but with modern, global attributes. ‘Lucky’ is a creation of Kumi Obuobisa and Togbe Gavua, co-written by Joewackle J Kusi and Togbe Gavua. Executive Producers are Kusi Adu-Amankwah and Lawrence Adjei-Okyere. 32 | March 2017 ENJOY No 127

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ask Billie...

If you are at home, she could feel resentful and this could be her way of showing it.

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

Dear Billie, It feels as though I’m the only one making any effort. Every time my girlfriend and I argue, I back down, I apologize. I tell her that she’s right and I’m sorry. Around the house, I’m the one tidying up, cooking the food and keeping the place clean. If she isn’t laying on the sofa with a bottle of wine in her hand, then she’s in the bath or in bed. It’s left to me to pay the bills too and I’ve had enough. I still love my girl as much as ever, but if I didn’t put myself out, then we’d be living in a continuous mess. She works for a large company and I understand that she’s busy and important. But she never rings or texts me during the day. She says she forgets. The other week, she went on a business trip for two nights. I had no idea that she was going away and honestly thought something terrible had happened to her. Eventually, I managed to get her boss on the phone and he confirmed that five of them were in a hotel in Kumasi looking for new clients. I could hear strange noises in the background. I later accused her of having sex with the man who pays her wages. She went mad and now our relationship is in an even worse shape than before. 34 | March 2017 ENJOY No 127

When I tell her that I feel like a spare part, she tells me not to look for problems with the relationship. It’s very upsetting that I’m not her priority any more. When we first got together, she couldn’t keep her hands off me. But, in the past few months, things have changed so much. She’s taking me for granted and treating me like a piece of furniture. Can we come back from this or do I need to claw back my self-respect and admit that we’ve gone about as far as we’re ever going to go? Charles in Tema Comm18

---------------------------------------Dear Charles, Your girlfriend needs to hear that you have needs and feelings too. Of course, she must be busy and important and all the rest of it, but your home isn’t somewhere where she can simply laze around and take advantage. She needs to understand that successful relationships are a work in progress. She also needs to be reminded about give and take and pulling her weight too. Find some time to finally have this out with her. You haven’t mentioned whether you also work or you are mainly at home.

In any case, calmly explain that things have started to drift and that you are not happy about the situation you find yourselves in. Going to Kumasi without telling you in advance was inconsiderate to say the least. Remind her that you care about her and need to know where you stand. Does she understand that if you stop trying, then this relationship will collapse? Maybe there is something going on with her she is not telling you about. Have a heart to heart with her, no judging, no condemning. Let us know how you get on. e Dear Billie, Paul and I were together for two years and I thought he was serious about me. But then I changed my hairstyle and lost a lot of weight. I'm convinced he woke up one morning, looked at the woman I'd become and started planning his escape. A few weeks later, a friend told me that he was seeing someone else. Did my flat chest and skinny bum drive him into the arms of another? I think they did. I can't help thinking that he only strayed because I am so unattractive and inadequate. When I look at other women in the spotlight, I can't imagine that any man is ever going to find me attractive again. I'm no Super Model and struggle to look at myself in the mirror. My friends tell me I'm attractive with a fantastic personality, but what use is that when I am convinced that I now face a lonely future? A good sense of humor isn't going to keep me warm in bed at night, is it? My ex-boyfriend was fantastic handsome and charming. I couldn't believe it when he first asked me

ADVICE CORNER out and my all my girlfriends were so jealous. For months, he treated me like a princess. We had great holidays and nights out and our sex life was incredible and completely off the scale. Then we settled down into a decent, loving relationship and I assumed I was set for life. Now he's all over social media bragging about his new life with his amazingly beautiful new partner and I feel terrible. If I could walk out of here every morning with a sack over my head then I would happily do so Mary in Cantonmentse

------------------------------Dear Mary, You tell me about how charming and perfect your former partner was but he couldn't have been that great if he cheated on you and is now bragging about his new partner all over social media. Stop viewing him through rose-tinted glasses and start seeing him as the flawed, rather insensitive individual he really is. The fact is, none of us is perfect. You could meet with the 10 most beautiful women in the world tomorrow and I can absolutely guarantee that they'd all have insecurities, worries and things about themselves that they hate. The fact is that your confidence took a massive blow when you discovered your ex was cheating on you with another woman. Now is the time to focus on yourself but first, thank your lucky stars for saving you from the clutches of this very shallow man. Everything that shines isn’t gold and I suggest you take time in your next relationship to assess and understand who you are dating. Good luck and let us know how you are. e

Dear Billie, My boss has taken advantage of me every single day last year. Last September, she got me to pick up her mother’s ashes from the funeral home and a few days later got me to order her boyfriend out of her apartment. I literally had to stand there while the poor man packed his bags and ordered a taxi. He was in tears asking me why she didn’t have the guts to speak to him herself. What could I say? That the woman is a complete egomaniac and a monster? Which she is! She expects me to be on call all the time. My job description is written on a piece of elastic band – I’m supposed to be her professional assistant yet she gets me to organize everything, from a new bed to her appointments with her gynecologist. She clearly doesn’t view me as a real man because absolutely nothing is sacred. Even when she’s in the office, I assist her with my creative ideas, practical knowledge and strong work ethic. The woman is absolutely shameless. She happily picks my brains then she passes all my thoughts off as her own – and happily takes the credit. Our customers think she’s a creative genius, but she’s a fraud. She’s a hopeless drinker and is hooked on all sorts of prescription and nonprescription drugs. This situation is really beginning to get me down. I’m never normally a negative person, but she is an energy vampire. She never tells me that I am appreciated or even thanks me for anything I do. I know I should move on, but I can’t seem to find the strength to do it. I really need help. Adrian in Dome

Dear Adrian, You’re clearly a very bright person with clever ideas and natural talent. Despite your boss stealing all your thoughts, you’re still coming up with the goods and making her business a success. But her business is not your business and you have to start putting yourself first. Have faith in yourself and don’t let her rob you of your confidence or your originality and sparkle. Compile a list of everything you’re good at and all you’ve achieved. Then draw up a chart of all the jobs you’d like to do in all the places you like. You obviously have the work ethic and the experience, so why shouldn’t you branch out and take the world by storm? The bottom line is that you’ve been with your boss for too long. Familiarity has bred contempt, as she no longer respects you and takes you for granted in a big way. Don’t do anything rash like giving in your notice this week, but do start hatching a plan so you have something positive and realistic to work towards and achieve. You’re never going to change her, so start making your own luck. Every day that you stay in her shadow is another day wasted. Don’t delude yourself – she would get rid of you in a heartbeat if she felt like it. You might consider enrolling the help of a life coach who could help you chart out a plan for yourself. You also need to learn to put firmer boundaries in general because now it’s your boss, tomorrow could be someone else. Don’t allow anyone to erode your self-respect. Good luck Adrian

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HOROSCOPE THIS MONTH ARIES Aries

21/3-20/04

January & February 2018: The New Moon on January 16th is a powerful one for matters related to reputation, career, position, and life-path goals, dear Aries. There is an unusually strong showing of planets, including heavyweights Saturn and Pluto, at the top of your solar chart, suggesting a significant new beginning or emphasis on any (or many) of these aforementioned themes. The weeks following are important for making changes and tweaks to your work and goals so that they're more realizable and fulfilling in the long run. This emphasis occurs in the sign of Capricorn, after all -- a sign that has its eye on what matters in the long term -- and to reap its rewards, you pretty much have to think like a Capricorn regarding professional and reputation matters right now.

KNOW YOUR SIGNS making changes and tweaks to your belief system, attitude towards living your life, and the principles under which you live so that goals are more realizable and workable, fulfilling you in the long term. This emphasis occurs in the sign of Capricorn, after all -- a sign that has its eye on what matters in the long term -- and to reap its rewards, you pretty much have to think like a Capricorn regarding learning, sharing, and life experience right now. Supporting your goals are Mars and Jupiter in your partnership sector. This means others are in active focus this month (and beyond) and that they have a lot to share with you. You're likely to feel you have someone on your side during this period. There can be rewarding travel, education, or publishing that positively impacts a current relationship or that brings a new connection into your life.

Famous:Aries Bisa Kdei WORLD MUSIC SINGER BORN: March 19, Ghana ABOUT Singer and songwriter known for winning the 2014 Songwriter of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards. BEFORE FAME He began singing seriously at the age of fifteen and shortly after Boys In Serious Action was formed. TRIVIA

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21/04-21/05 anuary & February 2018: The New Moon on January 16th sets a tone for the second half of January and the first half of February, dear Taurus, and is a powerful one in your solar chart for matters related to learning adventure, spirit, travel, sharing ideas, publishing, beliefs, perspective, attitudes, and mindset. There is an unusually strong showing of planets, including heavyweights Saturn and Pluto, in your solar ninth house, suggesting a significant new beginning or emphasis on any (or many) of these themes as mentioned above. The weeks following are important for 36 | March 2017 ENJOY No 127

Gemini

22/5-21/06 January & February 2018: This period of your life is quite relationship-focused, dear Gemini, but is also brilliant for personal discoveries. The New Moon on January 16th sets a tone for the second half of January and the first half of February. For you, it's powerful for matters related to shared resources as well as intimate relationships -- with yourself, and/ or with others. There is an unusually strong showing of planets, including heavyweights Saturn and Pluto, in your solar eighth house, suggesting a significant new beginning or emphasis on any (or many) of these themes, including shared money, power dynamics in relationships, debts and support (material or emotional), and personal empowerment.

He released his debut album, Thanksgiving, in January 2014. FAMILY LIFE He was born Ronald Kweku Dei Appiah in Larteh, Ghana as the third son of eight children. ASSOCIATED WITH He is a popular Ghanaian singer like Timi Dakolo .

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Cancer

Libra

Capricorn

January & February 2018: This period of your life is heavily relationship-oriented, dear Cancer, but it's also an excellent period for giving your all to your work and health efforts. By mid-February, you'll be feeling freer and more confident about going after what you want.

January and February 2018: The period ahead is excellent for new beginnings on the home and family front or a personal level, dear Libra. It's also quite brilliant for romance, creativity, and hobbies or heartfelt pursuits.The New Moon on January 16th sets the tone for the second half of January and through the first half of February, and while it doesn't have eclipse status, it's a significant lunation! For you, it's especially potent for matters related to home, family, domestic projects or activities, and your personal life. You're in a great position to improve or bring into reality programs that help you organize your home.

January & February 2018: The New Moon on January 16th is a powerful one for you personally, dear Capricorn, since it occurs in your sign. This is one of the best times for reinventing yourself, starting fresh, and putting personal updates or upgrades into motion. There is an unusually strong showing of planets in your sign, the last time of which occurred in 1991, and this can point to a significant turning point year for you. This is a time for showing others a fresh new face -- one that better reflects your current stage of growth -- and breaking out of outworn patterns of greeting the world and presenting yourself. You'll have more "work" to do in these areas later this year, but you're now enjoying a boost of energy and motivation to get started.

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The New Moon on January 16th sets the tone for the second half of January and the first half of February, and while it doesn't have eclipse status, it's a significant lunation. For you, it's powerful for matters related to close relationships and your relationships, in general. Negotiations, agreements, one-on-one relationships (business, love, counseling), and gaining a more balanced perspective on your life are all themes now that you're in a good position to improve or bring into reality.

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Scorpio

24/10-22/11

The New Moon on January 16th sets the tone for the second half of January and the first half of February. While it doesn't have eclipse status, it's a significant lunation. For you, this New Moon is especially potent for matters related to daily routines, habits, health, work, and self-care programs.

January & February 2018: The period ahead is powerful for organizing your life in significant ways, dear Scorpio, particularly your daily affairs, studies, and home life. You're in a position of authority now. Opportunities to correct work-home imbalances emerge, as well.The New Moon on January 16th sets the tone for the second half of January and the first half of February, and while it doesn't have eclipse status, it's a significant lunation! For you, it's especially potent for matters related to communications, studies, projects, mental interests, connections with others, clearing up your daily affairs, and transportation systems in your life. You're in a great position to improve or bring into reality programs that help you lead a more organized and connected life.

Virgo

Sagittarius

Leo

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January & February 2018: The period ahead holds tremendous potential for making empowering changes to your work or health pursuits and daily routines, dear Leo, as well as exciting improvements in your relationships.

24/8-23/09 January & February 2018: You're in a great position to better organize your life during this period of your life, dear Virgo, on many different levels, starting small and working your way up. We began 2018 with a heavy emphasis on the sign of Capricorn, and since Capricorn is an Earth sign like yours, it's understandable and supportive energy in your life. While this energy asks a lot of you, you've got this covered! In fact, it will benefit you greatly now and down the road. The New Moon on January 16th sets the tone for the second half of January and the first half of February, and while it doesn't have eclipse status, it's a significant lunatio

23/11-21/12

January & February 2018: The New Moon on January 16th is a powerful one for matters related to money, resources, talents, comfort, and security, dear Sagittarius, and its themes set the tone for mid-January to mid-February. There is an unusually strong showing of planets, including heavyweights Saturn and Pluto, in the second house of your solar chart, suggesting a significant new beginning or emphasis on any (or many) of the themes mentioned above. The weeks following are important for making changes and tweaks to your life so that goals related to finances, business, security, and comfort are more realizable and fulfilling in the long run.

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Aquarius

21/01-19/02 January & February 2018: The New

Moon on January 16th is a powerful one for emotional development and dealing with loose ends in your life, dear Aquarius. There is an unusually strong showing of planets, including heavyweights Saturn and Pluto, in the privacy sector of your solar chart, suggesting a significant new beginning or emphasis on putting a project, situation, or chapter of your life behind you. The weeks following are important for doing an emotional

inventory of sorts.

Scorpio

24/10-22/11 January & February 2018: The New Moon on January 16th is a powerful one for matters related to friendships, alliances, networking, and happiness goals, dear Pisces. There is an unusually strong showing of planets, including heavyweights Saturn and Pluto, in the sector of friends and causes in your solar chart, suggesting a significant new beginning or emphasis on any (or many) of these themes mentioned above. The weeks following are excellent for sorting out your social life or position with friends, groups, and networks, as well as for getting solid plans into place. Your focus can be more on authenticity and genuineness of either relationships or o projects thanENJOY it hasNever been2017 with| New 127 March 37 Moons in this area of your chart.

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Paintings and Photography with Isabel Abreu

Isabel Abreu lives between Portugal and Ghana. A painter and and an illustrator, she has been using art to articulate her explorations and her quests through watercolour illustration, photography and digital art. A visual artist, she draws inspiration from life scenes, nature and people.

“Articulate her explorations and her quests through watercolour illustration, photography and digital art.”

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Isabel has won many prestigious awards, including one from the European Federation of Immunological Societies for the Day of Immunology Competition 2012, for the illustration of the book ‘The Immune System - The Good Army That Is Fighting Every Day in Children and Adults’, and another one from the British Society for Immunology for the Immunology in Action 2010 Competition for Innovative Communication Projects on Immunology.

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She conducts painting workshops for children at La Villa Boutique Hotel at Osu, Accra on Saturdays, where her â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; express their creativity amidst fun, laughter and camaraderie. Their creations are awesome. e

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WHO'S WHO

SUDAN EMBASSY HOSTS SUDAN@62 RECEPTION

HE. Amb. Babikir Elsiddig Mohamed Elamin and Hon. Minister Elizabeth Naa Afoley Quaye

HE. Amb. Mr Youssef Delileche (Algeria), HE. Amb. Charles Josob (Namibia), Hon. Raz Mubarak and HE. Amb. Femi Michael Abikoye

His Excellency Mr Babikir Elsiddig Mohamed Elamin, Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Ghana, held a reception at his Chancery on 31st January 2018 to mark his countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Independence Day. In his remarks, Ambassador Elamin reaffirmed the strong relationship between the Sudan and Ghana based on shared values. On the diplomatic, economic, cultural and cooperation fronts, he touched on how concrete steps had been taken jointly by Authorities concerned in the two countries to capitalize on that goodwill to the benefit of the peoples.

HE. Amb. Quintero, HE. Msgr. Jean-Marie Speich, and HE. Amb. Tsutomu Himeno

Honourable Mrs Elizabeth Naa Afoley Quaye, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, representing the President of the Republic of Ghana, was the guest of honour at the reception. Also in attendance were other Ministers of State, Members of the Council of State, Members of Parliament, as well as Diplomats, Religious and Traditional Leaders, et al. Members of the Sudanese Community

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Morocco Embassy well represented

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Renaissance of Accra

Our due rights and privileges as free women and men across the various provinces of Ghana arguably remain limited within our current democratic framework. There is an ever-widening gap of rhetoric and reality between the officially sanctioned lines of local authority within public institutions and the influence of informal networks on our political silhouette. Resident-citizens of Accra deserve the freewill to ascertain objectives as an organised district, prioritise socioeconomic and cultural issues on the basis of consensus and instruct the relevant provinces to construct â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Republic, mirroring the ideals of a freely participating citizenry, being the architect and the provinces her contractors. Hence, Ghanaian citizens deserve to scrutinise at regular open District Assembly summonses, the allocation and management of such resources in achieving district objectives, as well updating the Assembly concerning the ongoing modern wants of society. Thus, maximising the contribution of both civil and, or, entrepreneurial citizens to nation building even in the remotest of the interior whether formally educated or illiterate. This puts an end to a system of governance which absolves government from accountability to the citizenry. Indeed, this is the future of an allinclusive and vibrant democratic fraternity. In this age of technology, with households latched onto social media, magazines and other news-gathering resources, it has become much easier to enhance civic participation. The Executive must imperatively yield power to a 42 | March 2017 ENJOY No 127

greater proportion of the citizenry by conducting elections for the Mayor of Accra and district councillors, on the basis of common suffrage, for all City residents. Perhaps, a monumental post-partisan movement, or the emergence of a movement outside the initiative of the conventional parties dominating the 4th Republic would reveal itself and symbolise a switch towards the politics of the future. The Mayor of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly is expected, above all, to preserve the peace

of the City; oversee the effective administration of civil and criminal justice; advocate a constitutional review for the enactment of laws which exclusively apply to Accra; promote free enterprise and raise the streams of revenue to support The Republic. We must also consider the prospect of the AMA as a legation/foreign mission, which could also serve as trading posts, stationed in various commercial cities throughout the Universe and outlining a progressive Metropolitan Foreign Policy for development â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

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“Open-air spaces could be remodelled to serve as green feefree parks of recuperation for our industrious citizens as part of an effort to cluster our tropical metropolis with palm trees and fragrant flowerbed.”

prioritising the long-term financial welfare of the metropolis yet retaining reasonable flexibility in the face of unforeseeable global events. Since our political aspirations must transcend beyond our boundaries, this is an opportunity to emphasise Ghanaian exceptionalism and, especially, to project Accra as a lucrative global city with a unique personality of its own by marketing domestic goods and services — targeting Africa and the Caribbean. The establishment of a Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce could also serve as an

effective channel of communication with influential free market stakeholders of the Republic to initiate dialogue on economic policies affecting the metropolis — such as the provision of offshore financial services — and confer on viable measures. This is part of an effort to modernise the City as a premier fin-tech and commercial hub for international trade, arts and culture. Indeed, this is an avenue through which we can boost the exports our technical expertise; culture and even our secondary products en masse to untapped free markets such as São Tomé and Príncipe, Haiti, Barbados, San Domingo, Saint Lucia, etc. The Republic is also better positioned to develop her own sphere of influence by uniting a bloc of nations and providing global leadership through commerce, culture and military cooperation. As no civilisation can triumph without the grace of nature, it is only imperative that the City is adorned in her natural-state and her construction engineered in accordance with the intrinsic features of our environment. We must dare to challenge the status quo with pragmatic eco-friendly alternatives. Pioneering innovative and intellectually challenging agricultural competitions, with enticing rewards of capital investment and world-class technical assistance, could further act as a catalyst for domestic farming and other horticulturist enterprises. An opportunity to bridge the expertise between technological innovation and indigenous entrepreneurship, this as a major step towards ecological balance in the Capital. Open-air spaces, such as the Kinbu Gardens near the Barnes road, could be remodelled to serve as green fee-free parks

of recuperation for our industrious citizens as part of an effort to cluster our tropical metropolis with palm trees and fragrant flowerbeds. Also, the multiple fortresses constructed on Ghana’s coast over centuries and gained through conquest, as well deteriorating public assets, possess immense potential for modernisation as commercial and social enterprises — such as museums; centres of scholarships; public libraries and hotels. In my view, an ideal City Cabinet of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly should consist of a Mayor, Prime Councillor & City Diplomat; Deputy Mayor for Finance and Commerce; Deputy Mayor for Foreign Relations; City Exchequer; non-executive Traditional Representative of the National House of Chiefs; City Attorney; City Comptroller and Solicitor; City Prosecutor; City Chief Clerk; City Chief Architect; City Environmentalist; City Intelligence Chief; City Press Commissioner & Linguist and City Cultural Ambassador to head metropolitan departments. The Inclusion of non-executive representation for minority groups, such as physically challenged persons, on Councils is also a matter of keen interest and an option which should be explored. The strength of the local government is dependent on the patronage it receives from us citizens. It is my hope that our sacred tricoloured national flag lures the most skilful citizens to serve and sacrifice in honour of this sovereign nation. I wish to take this opportunity to wish my fellow citizens of Ghana, both at home and overseas, a happy Independence Day. May God bless our beloved motherland, long live The Republic! e

V. L. K. Djokoto

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Simple All

Natural Beauty Tips

1. Banana and Egg Hair Treatment

Looking for a little more shine in your hair? Simply mix one egg and a mashed up banana. Apply it as a thick paste to your hair and leave it on for 10 – 30 minutes. Wash it our doing your usual hair washing ritual (if you usually use a store-bought conditioner you’ll probably only need to condition the ends). And voila! Super simple, and all natural, beauty tip.

Remember, the best all natural beauty tips and secrets are not quick fixes. They require good sleep, stress management, proper nutrition, healthy supplementation and physical exercise. While all these little “gems” above can provide some oomph to your beauty routine, remember that real beauty is a result of taking care (or “thanking”) your body on a daily basis. And by being you. Because you are beautiful.

2. Moisturizing Nail Treatment

Soak your nails in olive oil for five minutes. And then sit back and admire your pretty hands.

3. Simple Honey Face Mask Raw honey is naturally anti-bacterial and a super quick way to get soft, beautiful skin. Once a week use a tablespoon or so of raw honey (not the processed stuff parading as honey) and gently warm it by rubbing your fingertips together. Spread on your face. Leave on for 5 – 10 minutes and then use warm water to gently rinse it off and pat dry. Then bask in the glow of your honey-awesomeness. This raw honey is awesome, by the way.

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4. Apple Cider Vinegar Clarifying Shampoo

For those who are using commercial shampoos: To help eliminate any build up in your hair, mix ¼ cup organic apple cider vinegar (like this) with 1 cup water. Follow with your usual conditioner.

5. Elbow and Knee Exfoliate and Skin Brightener Cut an orange in half and rub it on your elbows and knees. Helps soften those rough patches. And it smells good. (Rinse off the sticky mess when you are done.

6. Gentle Body Scrub

Mix a 2 to 1 ratio of olive oil and sea salt to make a quick and effective body scrub. This helps get rid of dead skin cells creating softer, more glowing skin. And this natural beauty tip is much cheaper that expensive store bought body scrubs.

7. Easy Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment

Want super soft, hydrated hair? This is one of my favorite all natural beauty tips. Use melted coconut oil as a deep conditioning hair and scalp treatment. Massage coconut oil into your scalp and then work it through your hair. Leave it on for a couple of hours and then wash it out using shampoo (no need to condition unless you have really long hair and then maybe just the ends.) Note: For you no ‘poo-ers keep in mind that coconut oil will saturate your hair with awesome goodness… that can be really hard to get out with just baking soda and *some* natural shampoos. You may want to try just a little coconut oil on a little section of hair and see if you can get it out before you do this. Otherwise you might have really greasy (but soft!) hair for a few washes. NOT that I’m speaking from personal experience of anything (*cough*).

8. Simple Toxic-Free Shaving Cream

Use coconut oil on your legs as a natural replacement for your shaving cream. Talk about a simple, natural beauty tip.

9. All Natural Black Head Removal

Place 4 or 5 drops of raw honey on an open lemon wedge. Then rub the lemon on your face for a minute, emphasizing any trouble areas. Leave the mixture on for 5 minutes and rinse with cold water. (Keep in mind that citrus can make your skin photosensitive so it’s best to do this before bed rather than before going outside).

10. Dry Brushing for Better Skin

Dry brushing is a simple detoxification process for your body. It stimulates a number of organs through a gently massage. It also helps the lymphatic system, eliminates dead skin coatings, strengthens the immune system, can eliminate cellulite, stimulates the hormones, and can help tighten skin through better circulation. Best of all, it’s cheap and easy. Learn more about dry brushing and how to do it here. Here’s a great skin brush to get you started!

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Little Things You can

DO TODAY TO IMPROVE Your Marriage By Carolin Lehmann

Marriage takes work ― that’s a fact. It’s about putting in the effort every single day to build a meaningful and lasting relationship. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be hard work!

1. Focus on the positive. “It may be easy to look at your partner and find things that they do or say that are irritating, annoying or even hurtful to you. You may even think that it is part of your responsibility as a spouse to point out or correct those issues. However, criticism is rarely received well and usually does more harm than good. As a spouse, one of your primary duties is to be supportive and encouraging of your partner. So, stop criticizing them and focus on the positive things that they do.” ― Nari Jeter, marriage and family therapist

2. Apologize if you’ve done something wrong. “If you’ve done something wrong, big or small, bite the bullet and give a clear, honest apology. No, ‘I’m sorry you’re upset’ isn’t an apology. Nor is ‘I’m sorry you heard it that way.’ Not only is that not an apology, but you’re also calling them an idiot for not deciphering your words or intentions correctly. When you take responsibility for telling a lie, conducting a misdeed or even just contributing to a misunderstanding, you’re saying that the health of the relationship takes priority over your competitive need to be right.” ― Ryan Howes, clinical psychologist

3. Try your hardest not to blame your partner.

“When couples fight, they tend to criticize and blame each other, which causes the same reaction in return. Make a personal commitment to using no blame in your communication. Instead, think about your feelings and needs and speak in terms of ‘I.’” ― Gal Szekely, marriage and family therapist

Because the little things can make a big difference.

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4. Look up from your phones ― and at each other. “No, it’s not a staring contest. Spend a few moments gazing at your spouse. We rarely take the time to stop and look at our partners, so it’s easy to miss their nonverbal cues. When we pause and gaze at one another, this creates a pathway for connection, and it can be calming and deepen our relational experience.” ― Anne Crowley, licensed psychologist 5. Appreciate each other’s differences. “I’m currently working with a young couple who came to me at the brink of divorce. The wife feels like her husband is often distant when they argue and wants to get to a solution immediately. He, on the other hand, often needs time to be by himself to sort things through before talking about it. When he steps away, she feels abandoned. When he comes back to talk with her, she has checked out because she feels alone. Ultimately, they never resolve any conflict, and become more and more distanced from each other. I have coached them on how to find ways to really understand and appreciate their differences in handling emotional conflict, rather than judging and shaming one another for these differences. They now practice naming what they are feeling.” ― Jennifer Gauvain, licensed clinical social worker 6. Check in. “One thing that can greatly damage a marriage is a lack of communication. This can be the result of hurried schedules or even lingering resentment from a disagreement. However, communication is a building block of intimacy, so it is critical to communicate in a healthy and

There’s always room for improvement in a marriage. consistent manner. When you make checking in a part of your daily habits, you are letting your partner know that they are important to you.” ― Nari Jeter 7. Actually listen. “People don’t often admit it, but we all like getting attention. One of the quickest ways to let your spouse know that you care and that they matter is simply by listening to them. How do you prove you’re listening? By dropping your electronics, giving full eye contact and occasionally reflecting their words back to them. If your spouse says, ‘I had to do so much running around today, chauffeuring the kids all over town,’ you could respond, ‘you were behind the wheel all day. You must be exhausted.’ This way your spouse feels heard and understood, and the two of you are connected.” ― Ryan Howes 8. Show your spouse you appreciate him or her. “Showing appreciation goes a long way to help build a good connection with your partner. Think

about something your partner did, or something you like about who they are, and let them know you appreciate it.” ― Gal Szekely 9. Think before actively pushing your spouse’s buttons. “You know your spouse, yet still push his or her buttons. This creates conflict and distance in the relationship. Predict how your spouse will respond and anticipate their reaction. Let that influence how you choose to approach your spouse.” ― Anne Crowley 10. Practice the golden rule. “This should be easy, but I can’t tell you how many couples I have seen who are just not nice to each other. Somewhere along the way, people forget the golden rule. Speak to each other with respect. No name calling. No intimidation. Absolutely no physical or emotional abuse. Of course, none of us are perfect. When you notice yourself being mean, always ― always ― own it and apologize to your spouse.” ― Jennifer Gauvain e www.huffingtonpost.com ENJOY No 127 March 2017 | 47

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Frozen WATERMELON MARGARITA Prep time

10mins

EASY

Serves

mins

Directions

Freeze the watermelon chunks for at least 2 hours (optional but makes it even better) Combine all the ingredients in a high powered blender and pulse until fully combined and smooth. Add more ice if needed to get the consistency you like. Pour into salt or sugar rimmed glasses and garnish with a lime wedge.

INGREDIENTS

Recipe : bbcgoodfood.com

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

Total time

2 1?2 cups seedless watermelon, rind removed, cubed 1/4 cup lime juice 3/4 cup good quality (important!) Tequila 1/4 cup orange juice 1 1?2 cups ice (or more as needed)

SKINNY STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE SMOOTHIE Recipe : therecipecritic.com

SMOOTHIE Total time

5mins

BY ALYSSA RIVERS Prep time

INGREDIENTS

EASY

Serves

mins

1 package Carnation French Vanilla Breakfast Essentials

16 oz package strawberries, hulled 1/2 cup Almond Milk 1/2 banana

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2 containers Strawberry Cheesecake Greek Yogurt (5.3 oz containers) Ice

It’s Smoothie time!!! Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie time! I’m pretty happy about this recipe. Breakfast just got a major facelift at our house.

Directions

put all of the ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth (notes: I topped with low fat cool whip and used crushed graham crackers for the rim. totally optional but also yummy)

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simple Ghanain Recipes you can try at home

Jollof Rice what you need For a serving of 4-6

INGREDIENTS JOLLOF RICE

• 6 large tomatoes • 4 large onions • 6 cloves of pressed garlic • 2 chillies (optional) • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste • vegetable oil • 500g of beef, chicken or lamb • 800g long grain rice • 1,5 litres of water or stock (± • 1 stock cube, depending on how much meat is used) 1 teaspoon each of ground white and black pepper

Source : africanfoodmap.com

preparation Tomatoes: Put tomatoes into the

blender and set aside. Then, in a non-stick pot, fry pre-cooked meat in oil. When these have browned, remove and set aside. Add onions and fry until soft before adding garlic and blended tomatoes. Add meat stock and/ or stock cube(s), tomato paste, ground white and black pepper and stir. Remember to season strongly because rice will later be added to this sauce. Total time

30 mins

Jollof Rice Cook for ± 10

minutes on medium heat before adding rice. Stir and mix well before covering. Cook on low heat for ± 20 minutes. Add vegetables and mix well. Add about 1 cup more of water and continue to cook on low heat until rice is done.

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stretch

it out! with

Quiana Equipment: Chair to help with balance (optional) Estimated time: 5 minutes total Plan: Do stretches 1-6 for 15 seconds each (minimal breaks between).

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.

STRETCH 1 - HIP FLEXOR

Whatever you do, keep moving and do you!

position for 15 seconds. Repeat on

month of this year! WOW! I’m sure you been working hard to make it your best year ever too! So, this month, I want to share a few basic stretches to help STRETCH IT OUT and relax a bit. If you haven’t been too active, here are a few tips to help you get moving: 1. 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).

3. Park far away from building entrances. 4. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. 5. Dane, dance, dance, to your favorite music. Now, let’s STRETCH IT OUT! Shown below are six stretches to help you STRETCH IT OUT! Give them a try and let me know how it goes!

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Balance on one leg and cross opposite above knee on balanced leg. Pushing hips backwards, hold opposite side.

Happy March! It’s now the third

2. For every hour you sit, get up and mover for 2 minutes.

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

Target: HIPS & CORE

Instagram: @FitTastic Health @FitWithQuiana YouTube: FitTastic Health Facebook: FitTastic Health Web: www.QuianaCanforDumas.com Email: qcd@quianacanfordumas.com Photographs by: Tristan Canfor-Dumas

STRETCH 2 - INNER THIGH Target: INNER THIGH & HIP

Extend leg to one side while

reaching hands towards opposite foot and pushing hip back, hold for 15 seconds. opposite side.

Repeat on

ENJOY FITNESS STRETCH 3 - HAMSTRING

STRETCH 5 - UPPER BACK Target:

STRETCH 6 -

Target: HAMSTRING (back of thigh) & HIP

UPPER BACK & SHOULDER

Extend one leg froward while

Lock fingers from both hands

Target : LOW-BACK

pushing opposite hip back. Feel

together and extend arms out

the lengthening of your inner thigh

with palms facing away from

and hold for 15 seconds. Repeat.

chest. Raise hands above head,

holding for 10 seconds,. Slowly extend arms to the side and hold

for 10 seconds. Return arms back above head then slowly extend to

LOW-BACK STRETCHING 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.

the opposite side, holding for 10 seconds.

STRETCH 4 - QUADRICEP Target:

QUADRICEP

thigh) & CORE

(front

Balance on one leg (or use a chair).

Pull opposite foot up towards butt.

Feel the lengthening of the thigh muscles and hold for 15 seconds. Repeat on opposite leg.

Have a Super Healthy

FitTastic Day!

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AFRICAN CUISINE

Afrikiko African Regent Rest. Asanka Local Azmera Rest. Buka Bush Canteen Country Kitchen Ethiopian Rest. Home Touch Red Chilli Sankofa Rest. Tante Marie Tam Tam

(024) 461 3677 (030) 276 5181 (030) 278 6328 (030) 277 0606 (030) 278 2953 (020) 816 6843 (030) 222 9107 (024) 306 8165 (030) 277 7662 (024) 790 2809 (030) 261 1000 (030) 277 8914 (024) 461 3677

CONTINENTAL CUISINE

Captain Hook Frankie’s Landing Rest. Monsoon Simret Rest. The Grill Tang Palace Zanzibar

(030) 276 2228 (030) 277 3567 (030) 277 3747 (030) 278 2307 050 740 8938 (024) 966 6333 (030) 278 8886 (024) 489 0990

FRENCH CUISINE

Le Tandem La Chaumière Le Magellan Le Must French Rest. Au Grand Ecuyer

(030) 276 2959 (030) 277 2408 (030) 277 7629 (030) 278 5731 (027) 490 7238

COFFEE / TERRACE

ORIENTAL CUISINE

3121 Sushi Bar 3121Akroma Plaza Bamboo Bella Roma Bread & Wine Rest Chicken Republic Chix ‘n’ Ribs China House City Garden Rest. Crown Apartmento Dragon House Dynasty DNR Turkish Escapade Foodies Fali’s Hot Pot Heritage IL Cavaliere Pazzo

Jade Garden Santoku Rest.

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

Akka kappa Property Solution (024) 437 3010 www.akkakappaghana.com 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

Trasacco

(030) 282 4005

Hw Realty

(024) 431 0440

info@westfieldsrealestate.com 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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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 | March 2017 ENJOY No 127

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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