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Mine sniffing rats

So remember how smart bio-hackers were working on a strain of grass that turns red when growing close landmine? It didn’t work out. Fortunately, there are other possible solutions: Fortunately, Bart Weetjens is here to help, and he’s got lots of backup: cages filled with African giant pouched rats. The rats have an amazing sense of odor, and Weetjens has trained rats to detect landmines by scent. The rats are too light to trigger the mines (though they look roughly as big as my cat), but

18 Nov 2008, 7:37 pm | click here for more

Government Acquires More Buses For Road Transport Sector

Some of the fleet of Buses inaugurated by the President President John Agyekum Kufuor yesterday inaugurated government-private sector "Fleet Renewal Project" aimed at increasing the fleet of buses and providing safe, efficient and affordable road transportation services to Ghanaians. The project is in honour of a promise made in 2001 of changing the face of transportation in Ghana. The project, which is a joint-investment partnership involving J A Plant Pool Company, Agricultural De

18 Nov 2008, 6:19 am | click here for more

Whats in a (Afrigator) ranking?

MyBroadband.co.za has done it again! For the second time this year, they’ve attempted to analyse various rankings of blogs to determine who is the top South African blogs. And they’re doing a stirling job at that, taking into account Afrigator, Amatomu and Technorati. Thanx Alastair ;-) Now first off, let me state that there is in my opinion no right or wrong way of ranking sites. Every algorithm applied could be correct and if you’d ask the guys in the top 20, they’d favor the ranking system

18 Nov 2008, 4:22 am | click here for more

Accra : Flashy houses for sale in Tasano

Greenawise Services currently has available some good looking houses for...

18 Nov 2008, 2:49 pm | click here for more

The Economy May Be Glum For You

But things are definitely looking up for me, based on this email: Dear pal, Greetings! It's really disturbing and worrying that you will keep mum every these while. I can't receive it; I've tried every your numbers without success. Your email doesn't seem to be working anymore, as there are always no responses to my mails. What could be happening please?. It’s been over one month that the VISA ATM CARD of (USD$750,000.00) was Loaded in your favor and you can Withdraw your money in any ATM Cash Poin

17 Nov 2008, 7:53 am | click here for more

EC Gives Assurance of Credible Elections

Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, Chairman, Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission (EC) has given the assurance that the results of this year’s general election will be declared before the 72-hours mandatory period elapses. This, according to the EC, means the anxiety that usually builds up after the mandatory 72 hours which has been blamed for some of the tension and rumours of rigging, will not be the case this year. This is because of the introduction of some modern technologies, in

17 Nov 2008, 5:40 am | click here for more

Accra : SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY IN USA

f you really want to study in America we are offering 25-35% scholarship to...

17 Nov 2008, 1:36 am | click here for more

Tamara crowned Miss Malaika Ghana

A beautiful 20 year old medical student of the University of Ghana, Tamara Aku Dzormeku was crowned Miss Malaika Ghana 2008 last Saturday at the National Theatre in Accra. As Miss Malaika, she will as a youth Ambassador in the battle against malaria for a year. Tamara beat 9 other beautiful, intelligent, and smart young ladies for the coveted crown. The contestants thrilled audiences with intelligent insights into social issues ranging from health to politics. Ghana’s upcoming general election

17 Nov 2008, 10:26 am | click here for more

Ghana Presidential Debate

From http://news.myjoyonline.com/elections/200811/22684.aspPresidential Debate II: Tamale promises hotter showPresidential candidates of the four political parties with representation in Parliament will have more time to answer questions in the Tamale debate than they had in the first.The flag-bearers of the ruling New Patriotic Party, the main opposition National Democratic Congress, the People’s National Convention and the Convention People’s Party will clash at the Gilbert Centre in the North

16 Nov 2008, 6:03 am | click here for more

Stuff at Church

Written by Jason Raitz on 9:22 AM I don't blog about what's happening at Willow very often...don't know why that is...and I wish to blog more. It's just easy for me to receive consumed with my Elevate world and I have to be intential to keep up with what's going on. I took this picture with my phone on one of my walks around the building.So...here are a couple of chilly things happening at my church:...Shane Claiborne is at Student Impact today...our Sr. high ministry. They are actually finishing up

16 Nov 2008, 10:22 am | click here for more

Liberia Minister Calls On Defence Minister

Hon Kan Dapaah, Minister for Defence poses with Liberian Minister for National Defence, Mr Brownnie j. Samukai jr. (Middle) and Hon Addo kufuor, Minister for Interior (Right) The Liberian Minister for National Defence, Mr Brownnie j. Samukai jr., last Thursday, paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Minister for Defence, Mr Albert Kan Dapaah at the Burma Camp in Accra. The visit was to express Liberian Government’s gratitude to Ghana Government for the support of security reform in Liberia duri

15 Nov 2008, 5:34 am | click here for more

Richard Gordon: Will he do wonders sa Pilipinas?

Ok, if you are new to this blog and is reading the ongoing political santacruzan, this blogger is neutered as far as these candidates are concerned. But like I said, hindi ko aayawan ang mga political advertisements and donations. The higher anda they donate, the more chances I will endorse. Mabilis akong masilaw at nabibili ako. Lalo pang karong unemployed ako? Nakkaaaa!!! Talamak kong haharbatin yan! I could also be paid “in kinds” lalo na pag cute ang campaign manager mas mabilis akong masu

14 Nov 2008, 7:01 pm | click here for more

Accra : Your Dead Car Batteries Back To Life

Your dead car batteries can be reconditioned to start working again....

14 Nov 2008, 5:09 am | click here for more

Accra : PIANO GALORE!!!

SERIOUS PIANO LESSONS IN PROGRESS.??IF YOU ARE EARGER TO PLAY JUST CALL HENRY...

13 Nov 2008, 8:31 am | click here for more

Accra : Business Registration & More!!!

Greenawise Services located within the Gh. Int. Trade Fair Centre offers you...

13 Nov 2008, 8:17 am | click here for more

triumphnewspapers.com - ECOWAS, Central Africa to liberalise air transport market

Ministers of Aviation from ECOWAS and Central Africa yesterday agreed to liberalise the aviation market for both regions. This was contained in a statement from ECOWAS Secretariat, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja . The statement said the agreement was reached after a stakeholders’ conference on “Liberalisation of access to air transport markets in Africa” held in Accra , Ghana . The conference directed Commissions of both regions to strengthen the institutional

13 Nov 2008, 3:37 pm | click here for more

Ghana elects new president and parliament on Dec 7

GhanaWeb.com Democracy in Ghana is young but successful. Ghana is one of the most stable democracies in Africa. On Sunday 7th December 2008, the people of Ghana will take their next step along this road and vote for a new president and parliament. This important political event will be followed with great interest in the Netherlands. By the Ghanaian community in the Netherlands, by those interested in democracy developments in Africa and by those involved in development cooperation activities

13 Nov 2008, 3:17 pm | click here for more

Thursday Freaky Fools

Hello, I really appreciate your nice mail towards my apartment for rent, i would like you to know that it is still very much available for rent, i am only willing to give it out to a Good and Responsible person. Its indeed a lovely and comfortable apartment. Fees : Per Month : $750 Security / Deposit : $500 Wide Parking place is available. I would like you to know that i am giving this apartment out to you because i just relocated to West Africa, Nigeria for the Missionary work and have

13 Nov 2008, 3:17 am | click here for more

ESPN's Outside the Lines: Hungry For a Better Life

This article from today's ESPN.com Outside the Lines series really touched me.It's about the Right to Dream football academy, which helps 'talented underprivileged African kids play sport, obtain a first class education and develop key lifeskills to help them to achieve a better quality of life.'The story takes place in Ghana and follows the scouts as they try to fill positions at the academy.It's a gripping tale of poverty, helplessness and ultimately wish that will thoroughly move you.Many

13 Nov 2008, 1:09 pm | click here for more

ESPN’s Outside the Lines: Hungry For a Better Life

This article from today’s ESPN.com Outside the Lines series really touched me. It’s about the Right to Dream football academy, which helps ‘talented underprivileged African kids play sport, obtain a first class education and develop key lifeskills to help them to achieve a better quality of life.’ The story takes place in Ghana and follows the scouts as they try to fill positions at the academy. It’s a gripping tale of poverty, helplessness and ultimately wish that will thoroughly move