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Feature d Sto ri e s
C O N T E N T s
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Bancassurance
Africa Unlimited Exhibition
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Star Of the Month : Wear Ghana
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This Month In Focus
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Fashion : NAWA / Vlisco Fashion Show
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Event Calendar
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Rio Carnival
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Fashion : African Fashion For Kids
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Natural Hair Rules
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Also In The News
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Horoscope
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Health : Working Out On Your Period
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Recipe : Breakfast Burrito
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Enjoy Index
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Useful Numbers
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Karen Balchin Sr. Creative & Graphic Designer karen@enjoyaccra.com Juanito Mario de Medeiros Publication Manager juanito@enjoyaccra.com Clementina Ayirebi-Acquah Graphic Designer HervĂŠ-Daniel Osnou Web Designer
Basel Mission
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International Women's Day
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Priscilla Tia Sales & Marketing sales@enjoyaccra.com Vicky Murray Copywriter Adele N. Memegnon Administrative & Accounts
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Editorial “Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness” ...Chinese proverb
This month of March is marked by two great dates: Ghana is is honouring women on March 8. To Ghana and all Ghanaians, ENJOY says Ayekoo! The journey so far has not been in vain but because we are just humans, there is still room for improvement. We are confident that the good people of this great country of ours will continue to show remarkable resilience in the face of adversity and our tomorrow can only be more pleasant, more productive and more successful than our yesterday. Happy Anniversary, fellow Ghanaians! On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we congratulate all women in Ghana and beyond, and we say ‘Thank you’ for being there for humanity! We love them, we admire them, we need them and we encourage them. Ghana and Switzerland are commemorating the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the Basel Mission. Find out on pages 14 to 17 what the Basel Mission has stood for and how the Swiss Embassy has been trying to build upon the good work the missionaries performed in Ghana. We are seizing the opportunity of ‘Africa Unlimited’, a painting and drawing exhibition at Accra Novotel Hotel from 5th to 29th March 2015, to appreciate the artistic talent of two sisters, Ellen and Judy, who have proudly chosen to follow in their father Ben’s footsteps to produce remarkable works to the delight of both amateurs and collectors. We wish them well!
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Bancassurance
Where Bank and Insurance converge for Customers’ Comfort “Bancassurance": that is the catchword in Ghana’s financial market today. Globally, it is a concept which all the major markets have been making arrangements to appropriate. In actual fact, some are well into it while others can still be said to be feeling the ground thereof.”
What is Bancassurance?
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In layman’s terms, the neologism Bancassurance, refers to the distribution of the products of an insurance company through a bank’s distribution channel. By virtue of a partnership agreement between a bank and an insurance company, the former accepts to market and sell to its customers the products and services designed and proposed by the latter. With such a strategic association, one may rightly equate the bank with a supermarket where all financial and insurance-related needs of the customers can be met. Basically the bank becomes a breed of ‘one-stop shop” for financial services, selling insurance products and services by leveraging its vast customer base and fulfilling the banking and insurance needs of its customers at the same time
How does Bancassurance work? Under the Bank Insurance Model (BIM) aka Bancassurance, “the bank is the agent of the insurance company,” says Nathalie Douellou, of Societe Generale Ghana Ltd. The bank acts therefore as an intermediary, helping the insurance company reach more customers in order to increase its market share. In concrete terms, when the insurance company creates a product, it entrusts the partner bank with the task of marketing and selling it, at its facilities, to its customers. The product may be an insurance cover for income protection, card protection, children’s education, asset protection including houses and vehicles or funeral organisation, generally all products traditionally handled by an insurance firm… with a touch of innovation.
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“Customers who sign on to the service are covered for financial losses of up to GH¢1,000.” For instance, one of the banks incorporated in Ghana is offering under the BIM, the Sound Cash scheme, whereby customers who sign on to the service are covered for financial losses of up to GH¢1,000 that may occur if their bank cards and/or cheque books are lost or stolen and used fraudulently before they notice and inform the bank. That is a first, launched very recently in the Ghanaian financial market. Another banking institution has the Education Plan among many other schemes, where the customer enjoys “assured finance for [their] children’s future education needs”.
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How advantageous is Bancassurance? To The Customer: As a concept designed to enhance customer satisfaction and comfort, Bancassurance comes with various advantages to target consumers. First, as mentioned earlier, the consumer enjoys greater access to all financial services from their bank since both banking and insurance products are on offer.
Because the distribution costs are lower than in a traditional distribution network, the consumer normally gets cheaper insurance products than are provided through conventional channels. In addition, premium payment methods are simplified, since premiums are collected directly from bank accounts. In summary, customers benefit from the opportunity to get simple, often inexpensive insurance products with a premium payment system adapted to their needs (usually monthly instalments) and with easy access, since the branch network is usually denser than the network of insurance outlets.
To The Bank: Bancassurance allows the bank to broaden its product range since new products proposed by Insurance firms come in addition to what was already there. That makes the bank more attractive and can reinforce customer satisfaction and therefore customer loyalty. The distribution costs can be seen as marginal since, in most cases, it is the bank’s existing employees who sell the insurance products. Amongst other things, the one-stop shop model optimizes the use of the network and increases the profitability of the existing branch network.
To The Insurance Company: One fundamental advantage the insurance company surely derives from the Bank Insurance Model concept is that it significantly extends its customer base through the new distribution network it enjoys from the bank, and enjoys access to customers who were previously difficult to reach. The insurance company has the opportunity to vary its distribution methods, in order to avoid excessive dependence on a single network. Moreover, the insurance company often benefits from the trustworthy image and reliability that people are more likely to attribute to banks. The insurance company also benefits from the reduction in distribution costs relative to the costs inherent in traditional sales representatives, since the sales network is generally the same for banking products and insurance products. Also, an insurance company can establish itself more quickly in a new market, using a local bank’s existing network.
According to stakeholders, Bancassurance has definitely come to stay in Ghana. The country boasts of only 45 life and nonlife insurance companies as at 30th January 2015 for a population of about 26 million people: compared to other nations, there is room for more. But given that not more than 5% of Ghanaians enjoy an insurance cover, is there not much on the plate for insurers to conquer market? So far, about eight banks only have bet on the BIM concept with insurance companies in Ghana. Let us see how it evolves in Ghana in the next few years. e
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Exclusive Mohair Blankets at Blue Orchids Boutique On offer at the Blue Orchids Boutique in East Legon are a multitude of blankets made of mohair. The story behind these exclusive products begins at the Hinterveld Weaving Mill which is located in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa, and is devoted to the production of the finest quality mohair and natural fibre products. Remaining true to the artisanal craftsmanship, Hinterveld merges generations of mohair history, industry knowledge and skill with contemporary designs and colours. Mohair today is one of the world’s most exclusive natural fibres and is seen here with two centuries of refinement by the South African industry behind it.
That is why the Blue Orchids boutique is proud to showcase this distinctive collection. Why not go and take a look and allow yourself the opportunity to experience the enduring appeal of mohair. Mohair blankets; Elegant luxury in the bedroom. Mohair blankets; the best gift for all occasions. Made by Hinterveld of South Africa. e Available at: Lifestyle Gallery 80 Spintex Road, Blue Orchids Boutique 9 Okine St. East Legon Visit the Blue Orchids Boutique at Okine Street, Hse. No 9 East Legon. Call us (+233) 269 409-606 / (+233) 269 409-309 10 | March 2015 ENJOY No 97
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Africa Unlimited
An Exhibition of Painting & Drawing “Art is not only the crystallization of an artist’s moment of creativity, but also a vector of dialogue among civilizations and a testimony to human genius.”
HE Mrs Nesha Alaoui M'Hammdi, Moroccan Abassador
Ben Agbee, Artist & HE Mrs Nesha Alaoui M'Hammdi, Moroccan Abassador
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Africa Unlimited: is the name artist Ben Agbee and his two daughters, Ellen and Judy, chose for their exhibition of painting and drawing that was hosted recently at the Novotel in Accra, with support from the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco. With Africa Unlimited, the artist is demonstrating his exceptional talent in creating images, figures and
Patrica, Marketing Manager Novotel Ghana
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symbols with vibrant and earthly colours. The visitor therefore, whether an inveterate collector or an amateur friend of the arts, can only delight in these wonderful works which will be available for viewing from 5th to 29th March 2015. They will understand the accuracy of the words of Her Excellency Mrs Nezha Alaoui M'hammdi, Ambassador of Morocco, during the opening ceremony: “Art is not only the crystallization of an artist’s moment of creativity, but also a vector of dialogue among civilizations and a testimony to human genius”. e
HE Mr Gene Cretz USA Ambassador & HE Ms Maria Alonso Spanish Ambassador
Adil Bahdya, MD Royal Air Maroc; Hafsa; Said Adren; Deputy Managing Director Bank Of Africa; Eric Houot; General Manager Novotel; Mariam, Philippe Jalenques
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200 Years Ago The Basel Mission
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Excellency Ambassador Brugger, Ghana and Switzerland are commemorating this year 2015 the 200th anniversary of the Basel
2015 marks the 200th Anniversary of the establishment of the Basel Mission in Ghana. The Swiss Embassy is spearheading a year-long commemoration of the bicentenary, with special focus on Okuapeman in the Eastern Region, where the Basel Missionaries settled. His Excellency Gerhard Brugger, Ambassador of Switzerland to Ghana, sheds more light on the commemoration in this interview with Juanito Mario de Medeiros.
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The Basel Mission was created in 1815 in Basel, Switzerland by institutions of the Reformed Church with support and donations from private individuals in the city and other people from southern Germany. Basel has always been known as an open city. It is a University centre of repute, and it is really no wonder that the initiative of designing something purposely to the benefit of disadvantaged societies came from Basel. So in establishing this Mission, the Basle were fulfilling their ambition of training missionaries, of course as religious officers, but also and above all as specialists in various fields of competence. That was the reason why the churches were not responsible for recruiting the wouldbe missionaries. The onus was on professional bodies, which enrolled masons, carpenters, mechanics, etc. There were also some few medical doctors and pharmacists. All of them would undergo a sixyear training, during which they would also learn the languages of the populations they were going to assist. They were also taught the basics in order to serve as religious missionaries.
So, when did the first missionaries of the Basel Mission arrive in Ghana and where did they settle? After the Mission was founded in 1815 at Basel, it took the first Basel missionaries thirteen years before setting foot in the Gold Coast. They settled at Christiansburg, Accra. That was in the year 1828.
How did they cope? Try as the Mission did to prepare them for their stay in Africa, one area could not be dealt with adequately before their trip: that was the climate. They had to battle with weather conditions totally different from what they had lived in and also various health issues. Just weeks after their arrival, lots of them succumbed to malaria, yellow fever and other tropical diseases. In actual fact, just a few survived the first six months. But despite those tragic events, the Mission in Basel continued to send missionaries.
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Are there vestiges of those building left in Akropong today? You see no vestiges of those buildings in Akropong today but the buildings themselves, built by the very first missionaries, still standing, and functional. It is so fascinating! Take the Akropong primary school, for example. It was built in 1843, and it is still serving, knowledge is still being imparted in the same classrooms! That was one of the first schools in the country, and probably beyond.
How did Akropong-Akuapim come into the picture? Over the years, things continued to be very difficult for the missionaries. Then in 1835, a missionary from Denmark, Andreas Riis, decided that something had to be done. In a study published 80 years before by another Danish researcher, he had learnt about Akropong-Akuapim, the mildness of the climate, the fertility of the land, and the warmth and hospitality of the people. Riis decided then to move to that area. His Majesty Nana Addo Danquah 1, then Paramount Chief, welcomed the missionary. He was given the go-ahead to establish right away, he was offered land to build a school and a church. Riis was the first to raise massive two-storey cement buildings in Akropong. He was given the nickname ‘the Builder’. It was the beginning of a long, productive and satisfying journey together.
“Akropong primary school, for example was built in 1843, and it is still serving, knowledge is still being imparted in the same classrooms.”
What do we keep of the two centuries of cooperation since the arrival of the Basel missionaries in Ghana?
Like I said, the missionaries were trained specialists in their fields of competence. They created and exploited major establishments in the areas of education, health, trade, etc. in the field of education, the teaching institutions they founded have done very well. Iconic institutions like the Presec, Aburi Girls’ Secondary School, Presbyterian Teacher Training College in Akropong, Agogo Presbyterian College of Education, Prempeh College, etc. were gifts from the Basel Missionaries. In the health field, they founded the Twifo Praso Hospital and the Donkokrom Presbyterian Hospital. The missionaries created training centres in the villages of Okuapeman.
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How were they financing their projects, activities and institutions? It is important to emphasize that the Basel Missionaries in Ghana were receiving little or no funding from their head office in Switzerland. As they were obliged to find their own source of financing for their living and their investments as well, they created the Basel Mission Trading Company in 1859, which became, in 1921, Union Trading Company, the famous UTC of great repute throughout West Africa. Besides, that they dealt principally in agricultural products including cocoa. They were forbidden, from Basel, to enter into gold or slave trading, as those areas were considered non-Christian.
Basel Missionaries are no longer in Ghana. How and when did they leave the country? Following the defeat of Germany in the First World War, the missionaries were expelled from Ghana in 1917, mainly because they were all considered as German since German was their language. In actual fact, missionaries were Swiss, Belgian, German, Scandinavian and Austrian. A few of them came back and stayed, but after the Second World War, and the German defeat, they were expelled again. But before they left, they looked for partners to hand over their projects and institutions to. That was how they entrusted everything to the Presbyterian Church, already present in the country, which became the de facto successor of the Basel Mission in Ghana.
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“We are availing ourselves of the opportunity of the anniversary to acknowledge the good works of the Basel Missionaries by revisiting what they accomplished in order to apply their ideas and strategies to modern-day projects.”
So what is being celebrated or commemorated today? We are not celebrating Switzerland or the Swiss Embassy. We are availing ourselves of the opportunity of the anniversary to acknowledge the good works of the Basel Missionaries by revisiting what they accomplished in order to apply their ideas and strategies to modern-day projects. For example, we are implementing a project in Okuapeman called ‘Greening the Ridge’, a bespoke project across the 17 towns of the Akwapim Ridge. It is all about individuals and communities starting to separate the waste they generate, for recycling by Zoomlion and the result will be used in part as paving stones on the streets of the kingdom and in part as garbage cans.
How does that project relate to the Missionaries? If you follow the whole procedure, you notice some small-scale business are created all along with so little money. No much money is put down on the table. In the spirit of the missionaries, every individual plays a part in the process of improving the situation in the community. And in the same vein, I would like to motivate people to engage more in voluntary service. In Switzerland for example, citizens all together invest 170,000,000 hours per year working on a voluntary basis. It does not necessarily imply desilting the gutters; there are so many things you can do as voluntary service in your community/country
to help society. If the State were to pay for that, it would have to disburse 20 billion Swiss francs (≈ GHC73 billion). Even Switzerland can not afford to pay such amount. Of course, trains do not set off on time because there is voluntary service, but when Switzerland is said to be clean, well-structured, it is because the people put their shoulders to the public wheel, and don’t wait for the State to come and do it all. That is the notion I wish the good people of Ghana will take ownership of.
Let’s keep our fingers crossed. What is Ghana’s position among Switzerland’s development partners today? Ghana is Switzerland’s third most important partner in subSaharan Africa, following South Africa and Nigeria. This country is very important to our economic exchanges. We import a lot of pineapple and cocoa from Ghana, but not as raw materials. We process those products here. In case of cocoa, the largest cocoa bean processing company in the world is present here in Ghana to process the beans before sending its pasta and milk to Switzerland for chocolate. We are in Ghana in this sector because Ghana cocoa is of excellent quality. Moreover, there is good supervision over the cocoa production process. There is no child labour-related issues in the process and of course, we would not have accepted that. We are also the largest buyers of Ghana
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gold. However, outside gold, the bilateral trade balance is in favour of Ghana, in the region of 70%-30%. Ghana import pharmaceutical products and heavy equipment from Switzerland.
Other areas of cooperation? We see Ghana as a model country. We extol its stability, democratic dispensation, openness, social peace, etc. and we support the country in that area. Our bilateral support is targeted essentially at financing special projects to strengthen the Administration, e.g. the review of the tax law, reforms in the Central bank, the procurement law, the new pension law so close to the Swiss system. We finance equally the decentralisation process. On the multilateral front, we participate for example in financing rural electrification projects. We might not be very visible to Ghanaians, but we are very present in the country. That is a deliberate approach, for we have chosen to lay emphasis on what will at the end help in the smooth running of the country, and to that end, strong structures are needed, which passes through the development of human resources, laws, procedures. Thank you, Your Excellency. e
“In case of cocoa, the largest cocoa bean processing company in the world is present here in Ghana to process the beans before sending its pasta and milk to Switzerland for chocolate.�
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Angorkor Nai-Kwade and Awura Abena Agyeman are a wonderful fashion duo. In November 2013 they launched WEAR Ghana, a label specialising in clothes and accessories “that will turn people into lovable brands”. With an auspicious can-do spirit, youthful Angorkor and Awura Abena hace chosen to design “innovative fashion” that breaks barriers and creates history each day with fabrics, buttons, colours and patterns. Already many entertainment and media personalities have had cause to thank their stars for WEAR Ghana. They were responsible for the clothing worn by the contestants of the Miss Malaika 2014 pageant, and were delighted when the winner, Eirene Nsudoon Binabiba, wore one of their designs for the grand finale.
“Someday, we would like to be the voice the world listens to when they need to hear about African inspired fashion.”
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A very confident Angorkor is determined not rest on her laurels: “Someday, we would like to be the voice the world listens to when they hear about African inspired fashion. Soon on red carpets at big events like the Oscars, you will hear the world's most loved superstars saying their outfits were made by WEAR Ghana. And how excited we will be then, to know that we have placed Ghana high on the world stage!” As head of the womens department at the fashion house, Angorkor is a KNUST graduate who chose to quit her job with a leading telecom company to enrol in fashion school. From there, she partnered her best friend of 10 years to create what both have been working hard to make “the preferred design house not just in Ghana but the world”.
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“WEAR Ghana speaks to our very purpose in the industry. We set out to build a brand that would appeal first and foremost to Ghanaians and then to the rest of the world..” Also a graduate of KNUST with a BSc in Agricultural Economics Awura Abena heads the mens department at WEAR Ghana. After working in a client relationship management role with a financial institution for 4 years, she decided to follow her dreams and bet on the WEAR Ghana label. About the name of their label, she explains: “WEAR Ghana speaks to our very purpose in the industry. We set out to build a brand that would appeal first and foremost to Ghanaians and then to the rest of the world. We have always believed that as proud as we are as a people with a truly rich cultural heritage, we should proudly wear Ghana always,not only on Fridays, but every day to every occasion”. The duo plan to expand operations to include the retailing of their designs. They are also working toward making their products available for purchase online on their website (www.wearghana. com) and on other partner online shops. e
Telephone: +233244827003; +233243766202 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: WEAR Ghana
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March in History .........March 10, 1959 Fleeing suppression by Chinese government forces of a national uprising in Tibet, the Dalai Lama crosses the border into India. Born in Taktser, China, as Tensin Gyatso, he was designated the 14th Dalai Lama in 1940, thus becoming the religious and political leader of Tibet. India eventually granted him political asylum on March 31, 1059.
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The infamous Sharpeville massacre was perpetrated near Johannesburg, South Africa as the Afrikaner police opened fire on demonstrators protesting against government's restriction of non-white travel. Not less than 69 people were killed, 180 wounded and more than 10,000 arrested. The incident convinced anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela to abandon his non violent stance and organize paramilitary groups to fight apartheid in his country.
.........March 23, 2001 Mir Space Station ended 15 years in space. The first modular space station ever, Mir was assembled in orbit from 1986 to 1996. It was the largest satellite in orbit before the advent of the International Space Station. The station served as a laboratory in which crews conducted experiments in biology, human biology, physics, astronomy, meteorology and spacecraft systems with a goal of developing technologies required for permanent occupation of space.
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Egypt's President Anwar El-Sadat and Israel's Prime Minister Menachem Begin signed the historic Camp David Peace Treaty in Washington, D.C. The United States President Jimmy Carter witnessed the signature. The treaty’s main features include mutual recognition and cessation of the state of war, amongst others. 20 | March 2015 ENJOY No 97
It Is the Month of March Origin:
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March has not always been the third month of the year. It was rather the original beginning of the year in the early Roman calendar, until January and February were made to relegate it to the 3rd position. The month was named after Mars, the Roman god of war, and was the time for the resumption of military campaigns, after close to a three-month interruption due to winter season in the northern half of the world in the days of yore. e
About March: The month comes with a number of Days observed worldwide, including: − International Women’s Day on March 8 − Commonwealth Day on March 9 − World Kidney Day on March 12 − International Day of Happiness on March 20 − UN French Language Day on March 20 − International Francophone Day on March 22 − World Day for Water on March 22. Particular days and weeks are also observed internally in March by some selected countries, some of which should be of interest to us in Ghana and Africa too: Share a Smile Day - I Want You To Be Happy Day - Stop Bad Service Day - Mother-in-Law Day - Everything You Do Is Right Day - Let's Laugh Day - I Am In Control Day, among many others. Save your vision week - Newspaper Education Week - Return the Borrowed Books Week - Conserve Water or Detect a Leak Week Clean your Closet Week, among many others. e Got some? Send to editorial@enjoyaccra.com Also do join us on Facebook.
Monthly facts
They once said... Rodney Dangerfield (1921-2004)
“I haven't spoken to my wife in years. I didn't want to interrupt her”.
Fred Allen
(1894-1956)
“I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me”.
Malcolm X
(1925-1965)
“Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything. If you're a man, you take it”.
John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)
“If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity”.
Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005)
“The emotional, sexual, and psychological stereotyping of females begins when the doctor says: It's a girl”.
Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885)
“I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after other people gave him up, but I don't see how I can ever trust any human being again”
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How Big Is One?
As a man walked a desolate beach one cold, grey morning he began to see another figure, far in the distance. Slowly the two approached each other, and he could make out a local native who kept leaning down, picking something up and throwing it out into the water. Time and again he hurled things into the ocean. As the distance between them continued to narrow, the man could see that the native was picking up starfish that had been washed upon the beach and, one at a time, was throwing them back into the water. Puzzled, the man approached the native and asked what he was doing. “I’m throwing these starfish back into the ocean. You see, it’s low tide right now and all of these starfish have been washed up onto the shore. If I don’t throw them back into the sea, they’ll die up here from lack of oxygen.” “But there must be thousands of starfish on this beach,” the man replied. “You can’t possibly get to all of them. There are just too many. And this same thing is probably happening on hundreds of beaches all up and down this coast. Can’t you see that you can’t possibly make a difference?” The local native smiled, bent down and picked up another starfish, and as he threw it back into the sea he replied, “Made a difference to that one!” e
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Did You Know?
• Astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins were the first humans to land on the moon on board Apollo 11 spaceflight in July 1969. For such huge achievement for mankind, the trio got fame and took their place in history books. However, they were paid just US$8 per day — the equivalent of US$50 in February 2015 — for that mission almost impossible. • Far beyond the military conquest of European countries, the Nazi vision was to create a perfect Aryan race not only human but also animal. Thus in attempt to resurrect the aurochs, extinct ancestor of the current breeds of European cattle, Goering and Himmler employed the best scientists of Germany to launch an extremely crazy program of genetic manipulation. Of course the adventure was a failure. • The blue whale, which is the largest animal ever to have lived on earth, combines all the superlatives, even the most peculiar. This gigantic animal also has the largest penis in the world. Indeed, the average length of the phallus of the blue whale is 2.4 meters and it can reach 3 meters with a circumference of approximately 46 centimetres. Its testicles weigh 45 to 68 kg each and produce 20 litres of semen during ejaculation. • It is theoretically possible for humans to spot a candle flame up to 48 kilometres with their naked eyes, according to scientists. That would be achievable from the top of a mountain or if the Earth were to be flat during a dark night. The most distant item visible to the naked eye is the Andromeda galaxy that lies 2.6 million light-years from our planet. e ENJOY No 97 March 2015 | 21
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March 8 is the International Women’s Day, observed as such for many years now. The very first was held in 1911. But do we really need an International Women’s Day to acknowledge the role that women play? The theme for IWD 2015 is ‘Make It Happen’. ENJOY wants to say a big thank you to 10 women from history who made it happen. Judge for yourselves. e
“And they are surely unaware that if they can keep their food in that low temperature, they must thank women for that.”
Video surveillance: Nobody likes to be watched, but cameras can sometimes be so useful! The world owes this invention Marie Van Brittan Brown from New York. That was in 1969. Big Sister is watching! e
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Monopoly: The most popular game in the world was born in 1904, from the imagination of Elizabeth Magie, to make players aware of the dangers of capitalism. She first gave it the name ‘The Landlord's Game’. e 3
Electric refrigerator: Men who are still under the impression that women are there to feed them are so wrong! And they are surely unaware that if they can keep their food in that low temperature, they must thank women for that, especially Florence Parpart, who developed the electric refrigerator in 1914. e 22 | March 2015 ENJOY No 97
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Computer algorithm and software: Women are experts in computer science. We owe Ada Lovelace, first programmer ever, the algorithm. Dr Murray Hopper, computer specialist, created the ‘first ever friendly computer program for enterprises’. She also was the first to use the word ‘bug’ for a computer issue. e
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If it is possible today to inject a medical product with one hand, then say thank you to Laetitia Geer, who had the idea of the medical syringe in 1899. e
Convenient on the road when rain is falling, wipers are Mary Anderson’s gift to humanity. During a road trip in 1903, she realized that people were wasting too much time to stop and remove snow from their windscreens. She then imagined a system with a mobile stick while driving. e
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Solar heating: The world owe solar panels to Dr Maria Telkes, from the US, who, together with architect Eleanor Raymond, built the first house fitted with solar heating in the 1940s. e Correction liquid: Who has never used
that white liquid to correct an error on a copy, a letter, in short any word written on a sheet of paper? This ingenious invention was thought out by Bette Nesmith Graham, who had her invention patented in 1958. e
“She then imagined a system with a mobile stick while driving.”
Beer: Even though the name of the lady who invented the precious frothy drink is not known for sure, historian Jane Peyton asserts in a study that beer was invented more than 7,000 years ago by Mesopotamian women, who manufactured, drank and sold it abundantly. Cheers! e ENJOY No 97 March 2015 | 23
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Nawa Members Hit The Runway With Vlisco Fashions
“This scheme is an integrated tailoring education programme for talented, underprivileged and motivated girls aiming to assist them to secure financial autonomy.”
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Coconut Grove Hotel in Ridge was the venue for a fashion show organized by the North American Women’s Association, more commonly know as NAWA. African textile brand Vlisco provided a selection of clothes made up from samples of their cloth and NAWA provided the models. Assisting with the event were trainees of the Vlisco Tailor Academy Ghana, an initiative that launched in September 2014. This scheme is an integrated tailoring education programme for talented, underprivileged and motivated girls aiming to assist them to secure financial autonomy.
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Photographs by Jennifer Yost
Vlisco’s brand ambassador, Eugenia Tachie-Menson, held a short workshop to educate those present in how to spot fake Vlisco fabric. This included an in-depth look at what signs to look for to help you avoid buying counterfeit and thus lesser quality cloth. The fashion show was one of the many popular events held in Accra by NAWA. Guests enjoyed a champagne reception, Vlisco workshop, and the main event itself, the fashion show.
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The models looked fabulous with make up by professional make up artist based in Accra, Suzanne Coz, assisted by Vinti Gokals, Barbie and Krystabelle.
“NAWA has existed for over 30 years in Ghana.�
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NAWA has existed for over 30 years in Ghana. It is a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting friendship and cultural activities among women of all nationalities residing in Ghana, and to supporting charitable projects. The current membership includes women working in Ghana with diplomatic missions, businesses and non governmental organisations; and women who have joined their partners in Accra on work assignments. e
who's who
“NAWA organization is dedicated to promoting friendship and cultural activities among women of all nationalities residing in Ghana, and to supporting charitable projects” If you are interested in joining this group, the membership season runs from September to August and new members can join at anytime. For more information – www.nawaghana.com.
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EN J OY am-Before 6:00pm
Monday
09 LaPalm Royal Beach Hotel Time- 8:00 AM
MARCH
International Women's Day 2015 the World over -
16
Shisha Lounge Accra
Come relax and have fun with your friends. Selected flavours of Shisha. Venue Osu on Koala road @ 7pm
DInner at Bread & Wine
Enjoy our amazing dishes from 7pm
Relax Free Mondays
La Villa Boutique Hotel. Venue Osu Enjoy a drink in their classy pool bar. Time: 6 till whenever..
Happy Hour at Champs Everyday from 5pm to 9pm 1/2 off draft and local beers, and chosen daily cocktail
APRIL
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Afternoon Tea
Stop Over Hour at Santoku
Beat the traffic and take a pitstop at Santoku between 5.30-7pm. Reduced prices on selected drinks.
Luscious Temptations
Meet your friends and indulge in luscious temptations Time : 7pm @ A&C square
Happy Hour TASTY JERK
Barbecue Joint Venue: Osu Down Chez Lien Annex Time: 5 pm
Millionaires Casino Golden Tulip Time : 9pm
Salsa Dance Nite
Venue : Coconut Groove Hotel. time : 7pm
Cuppa Cappuccino
Meet your friends for a tasty breakfast. Time 8am @ Airport residential
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St. Patrick's Day The Republic Bar & Grill
Buzzing. Have a drink - you are sure to run into a good friend.
Calabash funk Live band Burger and Relish Time- 7:00 PM
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Happy Hour
Twist Headlines Labone time: 7pm
Kana Khazana Indian restaurant behind the filling station in Adabraka. Try the fish curry
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24 Monsoon
Santoku
Grab a drink and something nice from the extenisve menu Time: 6pm to 10pm
Try the chef’s taster menu for a tasty Wednesday treat Venue Airport West Time: 6pm-11pm
Dinner At Coco Lounge
The Writers Project of Ghana presents: Joe Frazier
Stanbic heights Airport City Time : 7pm
02
Happy Hour at Champs Everyday from 5pm to 9pm 1/2 off draftand local beers, and daily cocktail
African Regent hotel Airport, West. Every afternoon for a tasty selection of cakes & desserts time : from12-5pm
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Wednesday
11
10 True Women Conference
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Tuesday
Bella Roma
Eat, drink and be merry with excellent music and lovely people. Venue : Osu Time : 7pm
11
TEDxAccra - the next chapter
National Theatre of Ghana Time- 7:00 AM
Arlecchino Ice Cream Parlour Treat the kids to an ice cream, Venue : Osu Oxford
Goethe-Institut Ghana Time- 7:00 PM
03
Public Holiday: Easter week-end (4 days)
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Red Chilli, same road as jerk chicken. continental restaurant and bar and outdoor catering events. Vaginal monologues (three evenings) Efua Sutherland Drama Studio Time - 7:00 PM
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Creative Showcasing & Networking Event Ispace Foundation Time- 7:00 PM
Bistro 22
New York Style Near Bosphorous Time : 6pm
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The Hang Out Pub & Grill 36 Olympics Road Kokomlemle Accra Ghana
805 - Bar, Grill and Restaurant Airport Residential next to Cuppa Cappachino. - Outdoor Grill
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Honey Suckle
Come and unwind at a hard days work with great company. @7pm, Osu
Villa Monticello Hotel
Oxford Street - 10:00 AM
Come and enjoy the new menu on the new terrace. Venue: Airport residential Time:6-10pm
Nourish Lab Smoothy’s
A special combination of fruit drinks on Oxford Street, Osu
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Girls Table
5 people minimum, Welcome drinks, special cocktail menu African Regent Hotel
Start your `right
Duplex Bar and Lounge Osu
Friday
thursday
Oxford Street Easter Fair 2015 (3 days)
13 Bosphorous
All Day
pm-After 6:00pm
True Turkish Delights Authentic & Delicious turkish food to satify your taste of the orient. No Alcohol Next Labone Coffee shop Time : 7pm
13 Shakespeare's Globe Performance of Hamlet National Theatre of Ghana Time - 7:00 PM
Student Ball Miss and Mister Alliance Beauty Pageant
Alliance Francaise Accra Time- 8:00 PM
20
Aphrodisiac Night Club
This and every friday with good music. @ Dzorwulu. From 8pm
World Day of Social Justice The world
27
Bliss Yoga Studio
Mövenpick Hotel in Accra call : 0509546723
Movie Friday
Fantastic movie experience with popcorn & a drink @ Accra mall time : 6- 10pm
05
Ghana Sailing Club Regatta
Ghana Sailing Club, Sogakope, Volta River Time- 11:00 AM
Maestro Fine dining
for a romantic evening. Next to Koala in Airport
14
Live Bingo Night Lapalm Casino Time : 11pm
Happy Hour at Cuzzy Bros
Venue: Osu old Ryan’s
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Mar. Apr.
2015
Sunday
saturday
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Alliance Francaise Accra Time- 9:00 AM
Celebrate Pi Day at the Planetarium Science Centre
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3121 Sushi Bar
Twist Sisters of the East, Osu time: 7pm
Ghana Triathlon 2015
University of Ghana Legon Time- 6:00 AM
Planetarium Science Centre, Accra - 3:00 PM
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Annual Kermesse
Alliance Francaise Accra Time- 10:00 AM
Burger and Relish
- The best burgers in Accra - New York style. Great vibe in this Osu restaurant.
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DInner at Bread & Wine
Enjoy our amazing dishes from 7pm
Cupcake Boutique dellicious cupcakes baked fresh every day. Choose your flavour.
Krobo Extreme
Around Mount Krobo Time- 5:00 AM
30 Mรถvenpick Brunch
3rd edition of Accra Francophone Film Festival - Closing ceremony
Sumptuous spread to tempt your taste buds. time: 10am
DInner at Bread & Wine
Alliance Francaise Time- 7:30 PM
Enjoy our amazing dishes from 7pm
Ehalakasa Talkparty
Nubuke Foundation Time 6:00 PM
06
09 Play Tennis At Accra Lawn Courts available
from 7am
Cafe Des Amis
Invite your friends for a drink & a chat. Venue: Kanda
15
Bask in the sun with DJ Fuidogg and DJ Tamzin on the wheels of steel whilst enjoying a cool draught beer and some succulent platters
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Happy Hour
Twist Headlines Labone time: 7pm
Beddouin Pool Lounge
Come relax and have fun with your friends @Lizzy Sports Complex, East Legon
Barbecue Sundays at Santoku
www.enjoyaccra.com
Togolese Contemporary visual art scene ( till March 30)
Lunch Buffet
Labadi Beach Hotel from 11:30-3pm
Mini Golf Course Bring the kids and enjoy an afternoon of golfing from 1pm-6pm.
See you when I see you !
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Rio Carnival 2015: Extravagant Floats & Daring
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Rio Carnival
Costumes
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2015 africa styleÂť kids collection
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Fashion spread
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THANDI DLODIO(AYE MORRION) ASHLY HAUGE Kuwala
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Short StorY » kids THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER
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AMAZING FACT
Quiz DID YOU KNOW
POEMS HEALTH TIPS
EDUCATION QUOTES
riddles fashion
storieS jokes
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Quotes for Kids Inspirational Quotes for Children and Parents
“Play is our brain’s favourite way of
The Ants and the Grasshopper
learning.”-- Diane Ackerman
The ants were spending a fine winter's day drying grain collected in the summertime.
will know. The more you learn, the more places
A grasshopper, quite hungry, passed by and begged for a little food. The ants asked him, "Why didn't you gather up food during the summer?" He replied, "I as too busy having fun to work. I passed the days singing."
“The more that you read, the more things you
you’ll go!”-- Dr. Seuss
“Give the world the best you have, and the
best will come to you.”
-- Madeline Bridge
They then said in mockery: "If you were foolish enough to sing all the summer, you must dance without supper to bed in the winter." Moral: One can not get through life without a little work. Aesop
Health Tips » kids Simple Health Tips for Children and The Five Doctors
Parents
Every child needs five doctors for good health
and wellbeing. Who are the five doctors? Don’t be scared!
Sunshine – Exposure to sun Water – Hydration Good sleep and adequate rest Healthy nutritious foods Activities to keep children active
Does your child have these five doctors?
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Easter Kids Corner Join the dots, find word and Identify the missing the objects
Find and circle all th Easter word that are hidden in the grid.
Parade
Daffodils
Hot Cross Buns
Easter
Bells
Peeps
Colored Eggs
Candy
Lamb
Bonnet
Family
Chicks
Games
Marshmallow
Jelly Beans
Tradition
Basket
New Clothes Sunday
Chocolate Egg Hunt Lily
Robin Eggs Flowers Bunny
Riddle Time – WHO AM I? (A) What is the easiest way to double your money?
(A) I will always come, never arrive today. What
What am I? (B) What has a neck but no head? What am I? (C) What is the easiest way to double your money? what am I? (D) Everyone has it and no one can lose it, What am I? (E) What has a thumb and four fingers but is not alive? What am I? (F)I am a word. If you pronounce me rightly, it will be wrong. If you pronounce me wrong it is right? What word am I? am What
WHO AM I? LAST JAN & FEB Answers
I?
am I?
A. TOMORROW
(B) What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs? What am I? A. A clock!
(C) I have no life, but I can die, what am I? A. ABATTERY
(D) What belongs to you but is used more by others? What am I? A Your name.
(E)What has to be broken before you can use it?. What am I?
A. An egg.
(F)It’s been around for millions of years, but it’s no more than a month old. What am I?
A. The moon.
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official re-launch of MERCEDES BENZ AFRICAN FASHION FESTIVAL 2015
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Mercedes Benz African Fashion Festival 2015 was held at their showroom in the Silver Star Tower on the 28th February 2015.The event provided a platform for fashion designers in Africa. The colourful night saw an avant-garde audience comprising many nationalities dressed in different shades of red. The main event will take place on May 28-31st 2015 organised by Global Ovations. The main sponsors were Mercedes Benz Ghana, Silver Star Auto Ltd, RwandAir, Amarula,Afia Beach Hotel, Black Secret Makeup,Cheers Cocktail,and Orion Advertising Company Ltd. e Contact:www.theafricanfashionfestival.com F.B: African Fashion Festival, I.G: @. africanfashionfestival, Call: +233 248565066 / +233 549688068
Akofa Edjeani & Kwabena Asamoah
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George Nyemi Tei (G.M) Boom Ent
Mr Anthony K.Minnah(GM)
Mr Gideon Raji (CEO) Global Ovations
who's who
Mr.Francis Odame,Sales Manager,Silver Star Auto Ltd(Mercedes Benz)
Mrs Viviana Mougani & Mrs Vinti Golkadas
Mr Ignatius Ahimbisibwe (Rwand Air) & AG Deepak
Mrs Priscilla Von Dzerzawa,Mrs Jennifer Edu & Miss Ashia Kemi Edu
Mr Darrell M Kelly (Ameera Holdings Ltd)
Mr & Mrs Manu Nankani
Reuben Jake,Juanitta Akoto & Ludwing kalms (kalms Productions)
Leslie Santaella, Janet Ansah (Jensen Design Ltd) r & Yvonne Kemevo
Emma Aburam Marketing Manager,Silver Star Auto Ltd (Mercedes Benz) & Mercy Aburam
Mona, Bilgees, Pushpa & Vishuu
Helen List &Afria Dabanka (Afia Beach Hotel)
Miss Jody Acolatse
Lisal Ash
Miss Sheila Enuson Prime Shades Gh (Decor & Event)
Mrs Ekow Dsane-Selby,Joan -Plamel, Maame Serwaa & Roy Williame
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Kwame Osa, Elegant
Showing beauty class and style
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about the artist, email: art@enjoyaccra.com
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The
Rules Every Girl with Natural Hair Should Follow
Brought to you by Enjoy Accra
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Natural, textured, kinky—whatever you call it, that instantly recognizable variety of tightlywound curls can be breathtakingly beautiful, no doubt about it. But (there’s always a but, isn’t there?), this hair can also be incredibly hard to manage. Here are a few suggestions to help keep your hair in tip top condition.
Rule #1: Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize The number one mistake women with natural hair make is not moisturizing. Textured hair does not produce enough moisture on its own, so in order to avoid dryness, it’s key to use moisturizing hair-care products that help to maintain or increase moisture or something even more deceptively simple – hiding your ends! If you wash your hair in braids or twists, you may notice that if you do not unravel the twist or braid, your hair can take several hours (12 -16hrs or more) to fully dry as opposed to 2-3 hours if you untwisted the hair and exposed it to air. This demonstrates how compacting and binding the hair reduces the evaporation of water. This is the same principle that applies to hiding your ends. Adding natural oils, like coconut and almond to help seal the ends. Caring for natural hair is all about keeping moisture in and frizz out, which is easier said than done. You need the right products to hydrate and smooth strands without adding weight or residue. It’s a tricky balance to manoeuver, but as long as your bathroom is stocked with a few essentials, a manageable mane is attainable. 40 | March 2015 ENJOY No 97
Rule #2: Dry With Your Fingers
Resist the temptation to run a brush through your strands. Instead squeeze-dry your hair gently (a T-shirt or microfibre towel will decrease frizz) after showering, then gently detangle with your fingers. This will keep your texture in place without interrupting your curl pattern.
Beauty tips
Rule #3: Sleep Smart
Can girls with natural hair sleep on their wet hair without waking up to knots and tangles? If you go to bed with wet hair, twist it first for protection, then sleep on it with a satin bonnet or use a silk pillowcase to avoid frizz and keep your curls in place.”
Rule #4: Embrace Oils
Remember when we said that the most important part of taking care of natural hair was moisture? Well, oils can help you with that. DIY-ing a moisturizing hot oil treatment at night with olive oil, coconut oil, and shea butter - melt them all together in the microwave, then massage the mixture onto your scalp, and all throughout the mid-shaft and ends of your hair, then, wrap your hair in cling wrap to seal in the heat and moisture. Put a towel in case it runs, and sleep on it. Wash it out the next morning for smooth, frizz-free curls!” e
“ You need the right products to hydrate and smooth strands without adding weight or residue.” http://www.byrdie.com /natural-hair-rules
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Also in the News “She then stepped forward and furiously wrenched the tiara off Carolina’s head and smashed it onto the stage” 2
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Marriage Outdated
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And the winner is...
hen Carolina was declared winner of the Miss Amazon 2015 competition in Manaus, northern Brazil last February, first runner-up Sheislaine initially hugged the new beauty Queen. Then, moments after, pandemonium broke out: Sheislaine had just had a second thought about the whole issue and decided that in fact Carolina did not deserve the title. She then stepped forward and furiously wrenched the tiara off Carolina’s head and smashed it onto the stage. Fuming, she stormed away while the audience applauded. She later justified her reaction by claiming Carolina had bought her way up to the title: “Money talks in Manaus and I wanted to show the Amazon people money doesn't talk here”. e
Pleasure Professor”, as Londoners call her, is a sexologist who has much respect for unfaithful married partners and even helps them to take concrete action! Committing adultery “saves couples”, she insists, adding that marriage is for “people who are too naïve”. She has explained that previously, her patients would consult her to get themselves back after an extramarital affair. Now, “they come upstream to get prepared for taking the plunge”. Her patients come to see her “when they have realized that married life is an illusion of life and plan to have an extramarital affair”. Her recommendations to her ‘patients’? “Always have protected sex and offer your partner a license to cheat, once a month for example”. Her reasons? “Our desires at age 20 are far from being the same at 40. It’s about time we addressed marriage in a more flexible way”. Did you say… shocking? e
Happy Sole Legatee
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3
ubby Peggy and wifey Shabista are a wealthy Indian couple. As concerned parents, they have already made arrangements to ensure that Chunmun, their only heir, is insulated from any hardship when they have gone to mee their Maker. Thus, when the irreparable occurs, Chunmun and companion Bitti are to continue occupying the all-furnished air-conditioned room they enjoy in the plush family mansion, eating the Chinese food they love so much and drinking tea and mango juice every day. To that end, Peggy and Shabista have set up a foundation to manage their assets, including several companies, a television station and a floor plant. Chunmun and Bitti? They are two roguish monkeys adopted by the Indian couple ten years earlier. e
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Abseiling Partner
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retired lady cut the rope of a man who was abseiling from the roof of a building in Vyborg, north-west Russia. A mountaineer, the 32-year-old man used his equipment to abseil in a bid to spy on his young girlfriend, mother of his 3-year-old daughter, through the window of their flat on the 8th floor. He was indeed convinced beyond any reasonable doubt that she was cheating on him. But the pensioner, who lived on the floor above, spotted the intruder and first threatened to cut the rope. As no reaction came from the man on the rope, she just made good her threat. She now faces charges for attempted murder. e
“A mountaineer, the 32-year-old man used his equipment to abseil in a bid to spy on his young girlfriend, mother of his 3-year-old daughter, through the window of their flat on the 8th floor.”
No Odd Job, Is It
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nder its tab ‘Drama’, the website of a French governmental agency with a clear mandate to register the unemployed, help them find jobs and provide them with financial aid, carried an announcement intended for people “dreaming of becoming stars”. The offer, which was requesting candidates to apply as extras, emanated in actual fact from an X-rated film production house. Would-be stars were simply to act in pornographic films and beginners were encouraged to apply. In the face of the huge public outcry and also the open mockery, the agency removed the announcement just hours after its publication. e
“The offer, which was requesting candidates to apply as extras, emanated in actual fact from an X-rated film production house.”
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HORO SCOPE Aries
2015 THIS
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MONTH
PISCES
KNOW YOUR SIGNS
21/3-20/04 With bountiful Jupiter in your creativity sector once again harmonizing with Uranus in your sign, dear Aries, the beginning of March feels good. You can more easily see where excessive emotionality or lack of confidence have been tripping you up in the past, and you're seeking out new avenues for selfexpression. Your spirit is open with this aspect, and also with Venus and Mars in your sign. Mars is in Aries virtually all month, supplying you with energy and verve, and Venus until the 17th, helping you to see when to wait and let things come to you from time to time. Now that they're moving apart from one another, the chance of balancing your personality is stronger. Convictions are especially strong on the 9-10. Your social life strengthens in March. You are alive with creative and dynamic energy that is hard to ignore or resist. Even so, impatience and rebellion can trip you up, particularly around the 11th &15-17.
Taurus
21/4-21/05
This is a big month for friendships, dear Taurus. It's also strong, once again, for behind the scenes activities and your emotional/personal life. In the first week of March, you can experience a nice sense of liberation from past restrictions or difficult circumstances, and possibly a second chance with a family member, or a reinvigorated relationship with someone you love. There can be improvements made to your home or living arrangements and conditions. A secret or past problem may be lifted, 44 | March 2015 ENJOY No 97
leading to a sense of relief. A surprising romantic development is likely on the 4-5, when emotions run high and the chances of meeting someone from the past increase. While there is certainly activity in your social sector this month, culminating in a Solar Eclipse on the 20th that points to a new beginning of sorts, there can also be an introspective quality to you this month with a majority of influences.
Gemini
22/5-21/06 Both your work and social life are active and in focus this month, dear Gemini. In the first week of March, beautiful energy is with you for learning, socializing, and connecting. There can be surprise encounters with old schoolmates or friends. New connections may be made, or there can be reinvigoration of existing friendships. This is an important time for joining groups and sharing your ideas. You are finding your voice in some way, and you readily inspire others. Even so, there can also be disruptions in a friendship mid-month. It's not an ideal time for lending or borrowing money, and intimate matters can be difficult to control. In fact, it's best not to try to control them. Letting go is difficult, but it's the only way to truly know if something is meant to be or not. Collecting on loans may not be easy, but straightening out money matters will serve you well by putting your mind at ease. There may be final word on a relationship, and this can help you to move forward.
Famous : PISCES
Juliet Ibrahim BORN: March 3, 1986 Accra, Ghana Juliet Ibrahim is a Ghanaian actress, film producer, singer and humanitarian of Lebanese, Liberian and Ghanaian descent. She is the first of the four daughters (Sonia, Nabil and Nadia) of her parents. Juliet along with her siblings spent the longest part of their childhood in Lebanon and Cote D'Ivoire due to the war in Liberia. She made her acting debut in the 2005 film Crime to Christ starring Majid Michel. Juliet's first Nollywood film was Yankee Boys and she has featured in more than 50 films since. In 2014 she produced her first film Number One Fan, where she stars as an actress being crushed on by a fan in the film.
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Cancer
Libra
Capricorn
Your professional charisma is brilliant in March, dear Cancer, and there could be social opportunities through business events. Work having to do with promotion, publishing, and marketing is favorable with your especially creative flair this month. You are both spirited and hardworking. Even so, there can be some hurdles to jump. The first week of March is strong for budding confidence in your own value to others and ability to provide for yourself and loved ones. You are carrying yourself with more self-respect, and this brings in opportunities. This is an important time to think in terms of upgrades, improvements, and advances, especially when it comes to your practical affairs, money, and career. Opportunities to attract improved conditions in your career and a boost in reputation can arise.
There can be a real feeling of excitement in the first week of March, dear Libra. Recent plans and goals may need some revision, but it's a process that you enjoy. Friendships can form, connections may be made to old contacts and friends, and a partnership may be expanding, keeping you on your toes. This is a time for exploring, taking healthy risks on a social level, and letting go of preconceived ideas of what friendships and relationships "should" be. This process began in September and continues until June. There may be some challenges in your closest relationships regardless of the feeling of moving forward.
March can bring increased motivation to pursue new plans and the opening up of opportunities in your personal life, with family, and intimate relationships, dear Capricorn. Some of you could enjoy a financial boost, particularly in the form of support or joint money and resources. This is a time for thinking in terms of progress, new technologies and methods, and upgrades. New or improved living conditions and arrangements are a possibility now. Home life is especially busy and dynamic. The 11-17 is a potentially temperamental time, but also a period for making final decisions and changes. Resolution of long-standing problems is in sight now.
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Leo
24/7-23/08 In the first week of March, look for ways to make upgrades, improvements, and advancements that enhance your life, dear Leo. Review recent creative or educational ventures and look for ways to improve efficiency. March is about freeing yourself from situations that limit you, and these can be attitudes, living conditions, self-imposed limits, or even relationships. New technology, methods, and systems can be part of the process. Significant opportunities can come your way, possibly through travel, publishing, promotional activities, favorable legal outcomes, or education. In the first week of March, projects already in progress can come up for review.
Virgo
24/8-23/09 The first week of March brings strong energy for physical and psychological healing, dear Virgo. Desires and interests are piqued, unusual, and compelling. There is a focus on the past but from a progressive, positive angle. Family affairs, work, health, and inner life or spiritual development are all strengthening. Your intuition is powerful. A Full Moon on the 5th occurs in your sign and any buried or unacknowledged feelings can come rushing up for attention. You have creative outlets for expressing unmet needs.
24/9-23/10
Scorpio
24/10-22/11
Pursuits related to your career or work, finances, and health can prosper in the first week of March, dear Scorpio. It's a time that favors thinking progressively, in terms of upgrading, improving, inventing, and innovating. You can be excited about where things are headed. There can be new technology or methods that improve your daily life, health, or work. You are looking forward to making changes. You have more energy and possibly support for improving your daily routines, work, and wellness programs much of the month. Your personality sparkles, and at the moment is your best asset for attracting better conditions. Your routines may not be exactly routine, and in fact, tend to be more creative and pleasurable.
Sagittarius 23/11-21/12
March is strong for re-invigoration of your energy and motivation levels, dear Sagittarius, even if there is some tendency to withdraw and keep to yourself. The first week of the month, there could be a renewal of a resource or unexpected source of income figuring strongly. You may be happily reassessing plans on creative levels, inspired about your education or travel plans, and excited about a new platform for expressing yourself. Some Sagittarians are getting published or otherwise finding a voice, and your reach is expanding. Think in terms of upgrading, improving, and innovating. This is not the time for sticking too closely to past methods.
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Aquarius
21/01-19/02
March is strong for mental pursuits and challenges, learning, and sharing, dear Aquarius. You want to come out a winner, and while there can be some tension and possibly conflicts involved, you're in an excellent position to really take control of your life. Your attitude is more spirited and energy levels are good, although they largely play out in the mental realm. Relationships can open up. There can be innovations, upgrades, and other improvements when it comes to communications and transportation. Partnering opportunities are strong. You feel more equipped to make changes, and after mid-month, a burden can be released that frees your mind.
Pisces
20/02-20/03
There is general movement towards better working conditions or more suitable work, dear Pisces, and in March, you'll see some improvements, with more to come later. This month and next, you're working on your financial situation. There's more ambition now, but less focus on your larger professional ambitions and more emphasis on talents, resources, and daily routines - the muscle behind the career. Look for ways to update and improve through new methods and technologies. For some, there can be breakthroughs with work or health. You are challenged to think outside the box in order to come up with viable plans to improve your finances and talents.
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Parent corner
The Top 5 Mistakes Divorced Parents Make
̔understanding̓ of what you're going through, but you need to be the parent. Get outside help for yourself, get therapy if necessary, and maintain those boundaries. Making your child your cohort is wrong and does them damage.”
“And don't editorialise. You can suggest your child write down his feelings and share them with your ex, but only if the child wants to do so.”
3. Try to “get” your kid.
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Breaking up is hard to do, and it may be especially hard for kids. Kids of divorce can feel they've been hit the hardest by the end of their parents' relationship. Some are asked to broker peace between warring exes, even as they are grieving the loss of a parent who has abruptly moved out. Others must deal with parents who suddenly can't cope with everyday tasks, like making dinner or helping with homework.
1. Don't make your child the messenger ...
“Too many parents attempt to communicate through their children,” Neuman says, “which causes undue emotional stress on them and forces them to negotiate a situation their own parents could not handle. Email is an excellent tool nowadays to communicate with your ex-spouse. It allows you to specifically discuss the practicalities of raising your child without detouring into negative areas and opening old wounds. It also provides a recorded message, admissible in court, so parents tend to be more careful when using it. “If you want or need to speak with your ex over the phone or in person, be focused and stay on task, and most important, don't swallow the bait if he or she descends into anger. Simply say, 'I appreciate your feelings, but I am here to discuss our child's school assignment.' Take the high road. Your child's emotional health depends on it.” 2. ... or your therapist.
“Teenagers like to feel in control, and divorce turns their world upside down,” Neuman says. “Don't fall into the trap of sharing divorce details or your angry feelings about your ex with your older kids. Their own anxiety and need for control causes them to be 46 | March 2015 ENJOY No 97
“And don't editorialize. You can suggest your child write down his feelings and share them with your ex, but only if the child wants to do so. Stay trained on your child's feelings, not yours. Healing comes through a loving connection and from feeling understood.” 4. Avoid the third degree.
“I tell parents to treat their child's weekend away with their ex-spouse as if the child has just visited an aunt or uncle,” Neuman says. “Saying nothing will leave your child stressed, as if he must compartmentalize both worlds and tiptoe around this other experience. On the other hand, grilling the child puts him squarely in the middle, which is an impossible position emotionally. So ask your kid fun and general questions, which diffuses tension. And then let it go.” 5. Repair the damage you've already done.
Many divorced parents reading these tips may recognize mistakes they've unintentionally made with their own kids. Is it ever too late to undo emotional fall-out from a nasty split? "No, children are remarkably forgiving," Neuman says, "at least until they reach their later teen years, when anger may be more cemented. If you've made mistakes, it's important to do the following: • Apologize for them. Saying you're sorry goes a long way with your kids. • Explain in detail exactly what you've done wrong, and then commit to changing your behavior from that moment on. • Give your child a safe and specific signal -- for example, tell your child to raise his or her hand when you begin criticizing your ex -- which serves as a time-out for you, telling you in no uncertain terms you're doing it again and need to stop immediately.” e
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/top-5-mistakes-divorced-parents-make
Many children carry the battle scars of divorce well into adulthood -- wounds that never needed to be inflicted in the first place. But parents can help stop the damage by managing their own behaviour before the ink dries on the divorce papers. Family and divorce expert M. Gary Neuman, LMHC, gives exes pointers on how to split up without emotionally destroying their kids long term.
“Kids need to feel as if they are understood,“Neuman says, and after a divorce their feelings may be in turmoil. "Listen to them. Don't tell them what to think. And it might be difficult, but never criticize your ex -it's a criticism of your child, who, of course, is 50% of your ex-husband or wife. Respond specifically to what they are telling you. Say, 'It sounds like you are feeling sad/mad/upset about meeting your dad's new girlfriend, is that right?' As a parent, you don't have to have a solution. You just need to hear them.
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In the midst of veteran conman Nicky's latest scheme, a woman from his past,now an accomplished femme fatale in her own right, shows up and throws his plans for a loop. Director: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa Writers: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa Stars: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro, Gerald McRaney, Rodrigo Santoro, BD Wong Genres: Comedy | Crime | Drama Release Date: 27 February 2015 (USA)
The NoteBook A honeymoon that tastes more complicated than honey. Are they ready for an intriguing marriage or a perfect wedding only? Director: Kobby Rana Writers: Kobby Rana Stars: Elikem Kumodzi, Van Vicker, Nana Ama McBrown, Kafui Danku, Jasmine Baroudi, Roselyn Ngissah, Mawuli Gavor Genres: Drama | Romance Release Date: 6 March 2015 (Ghana)
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Preheat oven too 375. Prepare the cookie mix as directed on the package. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place into a greased mini muffin tin. Press in the center with a spoon to create a crater in the middle, I used my tablespoon to do this. Bake for 9 minutes, cookie cups may seem slightly undercooked in center, just make sure they are not doughy. Press down the center again with the spoon, to ensure the cup shape. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then remove to a wire rack to continue cooling. Pour heavy whipping cream into mixing bowl and mix, starting on low speed, then as it gets thicker, increase the speed until it is almost the consistency of whipped cream. Add in the instant pudding and the powdered sugar. Continue to mix on high speed until fully combined and the mousse is the consistency of a thick whipped cream. Add the vanilla mousse to a piping bag and pipe onto the cooled cookie cups. Top with the chocolate syrup. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator. Can be kept in the refrigerator in a sealed container for 3 days.
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Exhibition!!!
The Swiss embassy has inaugurated last Tuesday 24th of February a historical photographs exhibition to commemorate the 200 years anniversary of the establishment of the Basel Mission. The exhibition displays photographs taken by the Basel Missionaries between 1835 and 1940 showing their life style and their accomplishments. Hosted by the Ghana National Museum and curated in collaboration with Prof. Irene Odotei, the exhibition will be open to the public during the whole month of March. e
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Truths About Working Out On Your Period “Just because it's your time of the month doesn't mean you can't get your sweat on. .”
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The last thing a woman usually feel like doing when her period hits is anything strenuous, but the fact is, a girl's gotta work out. And it doesn't matter how old you are or what your exercise regime is, there are confusing facts floating around about what you really can do when it's that time of the month. It's OK, we're here to help.
http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Exercising-Your-Period
1. Exercise helps with your mood swings: You may have been told you should kick your feet up and take it easy during your period, but even light exercise actually helps with PMS. Your body releases endorphins when you exercise, which send happy feelings throughout your body. So get up and do some light cardio and you'll feel better. 2. You have more energy than you think: The week of your period and the week after, your body releases more hormones, giving you an energy boost. You might not feel it, as you're all bloated and ornery, but your body is more than OK with that workout. Take it easy and only push yourself if you're feeling up to it. 3. Stick to your comfort zone: Make sure to listen to your body and only work out to a level that's comfortable. If you get to a lower percentage of body weight than is normal for your height, your body starts shutting down functions that aren't necessary your time of the month being one of them, causing a delayed period or even skipped menstrual cycles.
the heaviest period of all time, but you only lose around four tablespoons of blood during your menstrual cycle.”
It's smart to stick with your regular workout schedule and eat healthy. 4. Water is actually your friend: Some think the pool is off-limits during your period, but that's just not true. Doing a bit of swimming or relaxing in a hot shower after a sweaty workout helps circulation, which calms cramps. Just make sure to use the right type of protection. And you might think you have the heaviest period of all time, but you only lose around four tablespoons of blood during your menstrual cycle. 5. Get your om on: If you don't feel like sticking with your cardio routine while feeling bloated, you might find yoga is a great solution for toning muscles and easing cramps. And if you suffer from lower-back pain during your time of the month, these moves are a must. Really, give it a try. e ENJOY No 97 March 2015 | 49
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Stroke Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore “Every minute counts. If you observe even one of these signs, call an ambulance immediately”
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Strokes are a leading cause of adult disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. It is a “brain attack” that occurs when blood flow to a part of brain is interrupted. There are 2 major types of strokes: ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic strokes are more common and are caused by a narrowing or blocking of arteries to the brain, resulting in severely reduced blood flow. Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and are caused by bleeding in the brain. It is important to identify the warning signs of a stroke and get medical help as soon as possible to reduce the risk of serious damage to the brain. This can help lower the risk of death or disability and improve your chances of recovery. The signs and symptoms may vary from one person to another depending on the type of stroke, the part of the brain affected and the extent of damage. But they all tend to begin suddenly. The most common warning signs of a stroke are: Numbness in your arm, leg or face, especially on one side of the body Trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination Trouble speaking and understanding others who are speaking
To help recognize the onset of a stroke, remember the F.A.S.T. acronym. Face: Ask the person to smile and check if one side of their face droops. Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms and check if either of their arms drift downward. Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase and check if their speech is slurry or strange. Time: Every minute counts. If you observe even one of these signs, call an ambulance immediately. Moreover, some treatments for stroke work only if administered within 3 to 4 hours of the onset of symptoms.
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Trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden severe headache with no known cause Dizziness Complete paralysis
Remember that stroke strikes fast and the symptoms come on suddenly. So, if you have one or more warning signs of a stroke for more than a few minutes, don’t wait for the symptoms to improve or worsen. Seek medical help right away. It is better to call an ambulance than drive yourself or letting someone else drive you to the hospital. In the ambulance, medical personnel can begin life-saving treatment on the way. Do not delay a trip to the hospital even if the symptoms occur for a few moments and then disappear. These brief episodes are known as transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) and may put you at a higher risk of a full stroke in the near future. e
http://www.top10homeremedies.com
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Pico de Gallo: 2 plum tomatoes, diced 1/2 jalapeno, diced, seeded if desired 1/2 small red onion, diced 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, reserving some for garnish Juice of 1/2 lime Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Burrito: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 8 ounces fresh Mexican-style chorizo, casings removed 1 cup frozen hash browns with peppers and onions, such as Potatoes O'Brien 8 large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Hot sauce 4 large burrito-size tortillas 1 avocado, sliced 1/2 cup finely shredded Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
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For the pico de gallo: Combine the tomatoes, jalapeno, onions, cilantro and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. For the burritos: Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking it up, until it is slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Add the hash browns to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Beat the eggs in a medium bowl until frothy. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and a couple dashes of hot sauce. Pour the eggs over the hash and cook, stirring, until the eggs are fluffy and just set, about 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. Wipe out the skillet and return it to the heat. Warm the tortillas one at a time in the skillet. Build the burrito by layering the avocado, egg mixture, about a tablespoon of pico de gallo and a sprinkle of cheese. Fold in the two sides and roll up tightly. Garnish with the reserved cilantro leaves and serve with additional pico de gallo and hot sauce on the side.
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(030) 276 5616 (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 Jays Lodge
(020) 638 8029 (020) 737 3579 (030) 271 1111 (024) 438 5008 (020) 824 1549 (030) 297 5356
HOTELS
Gariba Lodge Andi Lodge Gariba Lodge Guest De Favzie King’s Guest House Klass-One Court Modern City Picorna Hotel
(037) 203 3371 (037) 202 2975 (037) 203 3371 (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
WINE SHOPS
Say Cheers X O Wine Shop Bacchus Wine shop
(030) 276 5590 (030) 225 2984 (030) 282 3004 (030) 222 5393
(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.
(024) 322 3519 (027) 730 0800 (030) 277 7810 (030) 277 4682 (030) 222 0051
OTHERS
Coaching & Dev. Greet Gyawaa Kids Concept Orca Deco Office Furniture PPAK Motors Village Pet Shop
(024) 894 8242 (030) 277 2955 (024) 641 5459 (024) 095 4262 (030) 222 0732 (054) 433005/6 (030) 268 8780 (024) 406 2796
ACCRA HEALTH
PHARMACIES
Accra Mall Pharmacy (028) 940 0400 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, Osu (030) 278 3361
Roman Ridge Pharmacy (030) 276 9166
Tica Pharmacy Wencol Chemist
(030) 281 7458 (030) 277 3858
MEDICAL LABS
The Diagnostic Center (030) 298 0243 MDS-Lancet (030) 261 0480 Medilab Diagnostic (030) 276 9680 Mediclinic (030) 297 4154 PEDIATRICS
Akai House Clinic Phillips Clinic North Ridge Hospital International SOS
(030) 268 2162 (030) 276 8681 (030) 222 7328 (030) 279 9978
CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNES CENTRES
The Chiropractic
(024) 636 3411
PHONE NUMBERS MOBILE PREFIX & AREA CODES
Vodafone (020) (050 Glo (023) MTN (024) (054 Airtel (formerly Zain) (026) Tigo (027) (057 Expresso (028) LANDLINE
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
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Embassies Algeria Australia Austria Belgium Benin Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Canada China CÔte d’lvoire Denmark Ethiopia Egypt Finland France Gambia Germany Guinea Hungary India Iran Ireland Italy Korea Japan Lebanon Liberia Mali Morocco Netherlands Niger Nigeria Norway Philippines Poland Spain Russia Rwanda Czech Rep. Senegal Togo Congo Turkey U.K. U.S.A. Switzerland
(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)-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)-251 8112 (030)-277 5621 (030)-277 7533 (030)-276 5060 (030)-277 6727 (030)-277 5641 (030)-266 3276 (030)-277 5669 (030)-221 4350 (030)-222 4962 (030)-277 6158 (030)-222 0101 (030)-251 6442 (030)-250 2829 (030)-277 4004 (030)-277 5611 (030)-225 1894 (030)-222 3540 (030)-277 0285 (030)-277 7950 (030)-224 5977 (030)-276 8567 (030)-222 1665 (030)-277 5347 (030)-222 8125
INT. DIALING CODES Angola 244 Australia 61 Austria 43 Belgium 32 Benin 229 Botswana 267 Brazil 55 Burkina Faso 226 58 | March 2015 ENJOY No 97
Burundi 257 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 AIRLINED Ghana Int. Kenya Airways
(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 (030)-278 3319/21
(030)-276 4288 (030)-223 0329 (030)-221 4996 (030)-221 3111 (030)-277 7756 (030)-224 353/8 (030)-221 3131 (030)-266 4857 (030)-221 3555 (030)-221 5300
KLM Lufthansa Middle East North American Royal Air Maroc Royal Dutch RWAND AIR STARBOW South African Air Turkish Airlines UNMIL
(030)-277 0382 (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
HOSPITALS 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
POLICE 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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