Monthly Archives: August 2011
The Canadian Technology behind Britain’s Worst Riots
London riots: BlackBerry to help police probe Messenger looting ‘role’
The maker of the BlackBerry, Research in Motion, said on Monday night that it would co-operate with a police investigation into claims that its popular BlackBerry Messenger service played a key role in organising the London riots.
England is burning! The youths are in open rebellion! Babylon is fallen! – News Report
Rude Bwoys tear up London – News Flash
The First Supper: Rasta Prophets
“Arab Spring” comes to Israel – Aug 6th 2011
Discontent in Israel is showing no sign of abating, with hundreds of thousands of people protesting in Tel Aviv. One square has already been dubbed by some as the “Israeli Tahrir,” drawing parallels with the Egyptian revolution. Eat your beans and lentiles: Rasta Health Corner
Beans, pulses, brown rice, green vegetables and dried fruit could cut the risk of bowel cancer according to recent research findings.
People who consume pulses such as kidney beans or lentils at least three times a week reduce their risk of developing polyps – small growths in the lining of the bowel which can become cancerous – by a third, researchers say.
Queen Khalifa (aka Califia/Calafia) the Black Empress of California
By Jide Uwechia
(Queen Califia painting by James Gayle)
California, the land of the ever-living Muurish Empress Calafia/Califia. Calafia was the title of each empress. California was her land. She was known to be black of skin, of the muurish nationality, and ruled over Islands and Islands of black people, from California, Baja, to Hawaii.
Queen Calafia (or Califia) – the Muurish Spirit Queen of California
Nigerians atone for slavery – Badagry Festival
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Memory of slave trade at Badagry Festival
The Africa Renaissance Foundation, is the organiser of an important event known as the Badagry Festival. The President of the Foundation, Mr. Babatunde Olaide-Mesewaku, explained that the need to reflect on the past and make the town a tourism destination inspired him to create the festival.