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Travel to Mali to see the Dogon Country Cliffs
One of Africa's most fascinating regions, the 150km long escarpment shows Dogon villages perched on the tops of and carved into the cliffs. Dogon art is also famed.
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Travels in Mali West Africa
Mali is a fascinating mixture of culture, tradition and myth and continues to draw the intrepid and the curious to its legendary city of Timbuktu.
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Girl of the Soil – Review Of A New Thai Play
Girl of the Soil is a new Thai play organized by Thai contemporary theatre groups as part of an exposition of Thai drama at the 2009 Bangkok Theatre Festival.
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Cross-Culture Ministry in Mali
Little did I know that a red-headed lady sitting in my Bible classes would one day decide to teach in Mali, Africa. But that's just what she did. This letter expresses some of her joys and challenges in this ministry. While the primary focus isn't teaching religion (she is not sponsored by a religious organization), nevertheless she uses opportunities as a lay person to share the hope that lives in her. Especially sensitive is how faith is shared. The Malians have had Islam forced on them, thus the need for understanding and patience in one's witness.
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Sundiata: A Slightly Irreverent Version of Mali's Last Conqueror
This article re-tells the myth of Sundiata, last conqueror of Mali, child of the white buffalo. Rather than trying to re-capture the flavour and traditional language of myth, I allow my 20th century cynicism to emerge.
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Golden Globes TV Nominations
There is no better way to enjoy an awards show than to have your own picks. My guest writers Mali Perl and Todd Beeton discuss their choices.
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The Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Bringing the World to Washington
This is the 37th year of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, an annual event that brings a taste of a variety of cultures to the National Mall in Washington D.C. This year, the festival examines Appalachia, Mali and Scotland.
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Uneon Entertainment-One of Music's New Breed
Uneon Entertainment is one of music's new breed of independent artists/entrepreneurs. With an internet radio station and a unique,socially conscious mission, founders Mali Wood and Bryant Johnson are indicative of popular music's DIY ethic.
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Famous African Kingdoms
Many aspects of African culture are similar throughout the different kingdoms. Gold was a primary source of revenue along with the slave trade.
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Africa Cup of Nations Day 10
Nigeria scraped into the quarter finals of the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations with their first goals of the tournament thanks to Ivory Coasts win over a subdued Malian side.
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Cruise Ship Excursions in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic", Dubrovnik is now a popular stop on many Mediterranean cruises and is filled with fascinating sights and divine culinary treasures.
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Mali Uromastyx: The Last Waltz for Lizards, Turtles and Snakes, oh my!
I gave up my living room and dining room long ago to allow for a comfortable environment for the zoo which lives here – we even eat with the turtles beside us in their indoor pond. We have a condo of home built tanks for the lizards – and the top tank contains a couple you’ve never heard about before from me: Harley and Quinn –Mali Uromastyx; Mali Extraordinaire.
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The Kingdoms of Africa
A thousand years ago and more, the Empire of Ghana in west Africa was the center of a very rich trade.This, though,was only one example of the great days of royal Africa
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Africa Cup of Nations Day 2
A superb individual goal by Salomon Kalou gave Ivory Coast a narrow win in the most hotly anticipated group match of the tournament against Nigeria.
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Beth O'Donnell's Angels In Africa
An intimate look at today's Africa through the lives and work of women from different parts of the continent.
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Cup of Nations Moves South
After Tunisia and Egypt won the last two African Cup of Nations tournaments on home soil, can West Africa expect success this time around in Ghana?
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Regulating Menstruation in West Africa
Women in West Africa regulate their periods with herbal and traditional medicines in order to ensure future fertility. Though people might view the use of these medicines as contraceptive or abortive in nature, scholars argue that most African women do not use them for either purpose.
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The Mythology of the Dogon People
Who are the Dogon people, and what do they believe? Read about the creation story and beliefs of these fascinating people.
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Africa Cup of Nations Day 6
The mayhem continued in Ghana as Sudanese players were involved in a skirmish with Egyptian journalists on the eve of their crucial meeting in Group C.
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African Nations 2008 preview
The 2008 African Cup of Nations begins in January and as dozens of players flock to Ghana in search of glory it's time to take a look at the runners and riders.
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Final 2010 World Cup Qualifying Matches
The final nine spots at the 2010 World Cup will be decided on November 14 and 18, 2009. Three teams will come from Africa, four from Europe and two others in Play-Offs.
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Africa in the Middle Ages
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, let's look at medieval Africa and its allegedly obscure history before European colonialism.
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Get Your Passport Translated!
Suite101.com in front again, this time with travel research on the best preserved secret in North Africa - Libya. Travel professionals Hot Forum for quality in travel. For travel agent and traveler.
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Lodi Zinfandels
A review of Lodi appellation Zinfandels and comparison to wines of other California regions.
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Top 10 African Destinations
Africa has it all as a vacation destination. Safaris, adventure, culture, shopping, eco-tours, beach holidays, history or just to get away to a different culture.
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Low Dose Naltrexone Update
Mounting evidence shows that LDN offers more than a promise. At the 3rd Annual LDN Conference, researchers gathered to share their latest findings.
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The New Seven Wonders of the World
Will it be the Acropolis? And Alhambra? Or Angkor? Or The Eiffel Tower? What about the Great Wall of China? Which sites will be named The New Seven Wonders of the World?
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Cats in Mythology: Housecats, Jaguars, Leopards, Lions, and Tigers
Mythology and folklore sometimes influence our way of looking at certain things. Check out what the cat's part has been over the ages.
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Compulsive Overeating Is An Eating Disorder Too!
The words "Eating Disorder" often bring to mind anorexia and bulimia. Often overlooked, Compulsive Overeating is a serious eating disorder as well.
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Africa Cup of Nations Day 9
Hosts Ghana made the quarter finals thanks to a much improved performance and goals from their dynamic midfield pair Michael Essien and Sulley Ali Muntari.
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Albinism in Culture: Music
Though often maligned in book and film, persons with albinism can take pride in the achievements of singer-songwriters Edgar Winter, Salif Keita, and Yellowman.
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Top Ten Cotton Countries
Double-digit growth in China's textile industry forces the People's Republic to rely on cotton imports from the United States & other major cotton-exporting nations.
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History of African Countries
Sites to read about the history of your African ancestors.
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West Africa
This article is the third in a series on the philatelic evolution of African nations. This month's featured area is West Africa.

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France : an introduction
Understanding another culture and language is always a daunting task. Understanding France and the French is likewise difficult to say the least.
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Lifestyles Compatible with Infant Potty Training
Infant potty training is compatible with a variety of Western lifestyles, and a list of many countries where it is used is included.
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Stories of Recovery
Link to many pages on the web, with stories of individual's struggle with eating disorders, and their battle towards recovery.
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Africa Cup of Nations Day 15
Hosts Ghana left it late to beat their close rivals Nigeria despite having a man sent off whilst the Ivory Coast had less trouble in seeing off Guinea.
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Africa Cup of Nations Final
A goal from Mohamed Aboutreika gave the Pharaohs their second consecutive Cup of Nations Final victory against Cameroon in Accra.
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Elections in Ghana and South Africa, 2009
On January 4 Ghana held a peaceful, democratic election. In April, 2009 South Africa is due to go to the polls, but circumstances will probably be very different.
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Garnet Birthstone for January
Garnet is mined in a rainbow of colors depending on it's origin.
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Lara Baladi's Kaleidoscope
Undoubtedly, one of the most compelling works at The Kennedy Centre's Arabesque is Lara Baladi's interactive video installation, Kaleidoscope.
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Learning & Studying French Abroad
Whether at university or on a four week crash course, moving to France or elsewhere to pick up conversational and business French language skills is an effective move.
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Malawi's Millennium Village Faces Collapse
Malawi's United Nations initiated Mwandama Millennium Village is under threat of collapse after traditional leaders there decided to disintegrate it and share the spoils.
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Ottawa Jazz Fest 2008 Adds Acts
The 2008 TD Canada Trust Ottawa International Jazz Festival rounds out its line-up with the addition of four more mainstage names
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
UNESCO World Heritage Sites include such natural wonders as the Grand Canyon and man-made wonders such as Egypt's Pyramids. How to visit, protect, and support them.
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World's Conflicts on the Rise
More global conflict situations deteriorated than improved during the last month, according to a new monthly assessment by the International Crisis Group.
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