Category Archives: News Reports

Cocaine, Coca, and Cola! – By Oguejiofor Annu

The Coca-Cola company, (known as a branch of the American army by the informed), is the only multi-national company in the world that uses coca, (the plant that gives cocaine) to make popular food products on a global scale. To those who may not know, it can do so because it is protected under some “grand-fathered legislation” explicitly recognized by a special United Nations Convention. No wonder then, coke is America’s number one consumer products. No wonder they say “coke is good is for you(u)..ess(s)…aaay(a)…” read more

The Ashfords: The Ancient Black Families of Old Europe

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The proud ashford family originated in Cornwall, a rugged coastal region in southwestern England. In early times, people were known by only a single name. However, as the population grew and people travelled further afield, it became increasingly necessary to assume an additional name to differentiate between bearers of the same personal name. read more

Pineal Gland: A Cognitive Advantage for Africans, by Bernie Douglas

Pineal Gland: A Cognitive Advantage for Africans Thursday, 17 January 2008 15:15 Bernie Douglas

The pineal gland is responsible for the production of melatonin, a hormone that is secreted in response to darkness, and is also the site in the brain where the highest levels of Serotonin can be found (Sun et al, 2001). In the pineal, 5-HT (Serotonin) concentration displays a remarkable diurnal pattern, with day levels much higher than night levels. Serotonin plays an important role in sleep, perception, memory, cardiovascular activity, respiratory activity, motor output, sensory and neuroendocrine function. read more