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Kidnapping in Nigeria and its Root Causes

Rina Risper16 years ago016 mins

By Ijeoma Daberechi Odoh

The current situation in Nigeria could be likened to an inferno drawing both the old and the young; the rich and the poor; and the local and the international communities to itself. Hardly a day passes in Nigeria without kidnapping incidents making the headlines. Kidnapping is now a lucrative venture with some jobless youths manning the business. No one is safe anymore.

On the Road with MoJo Table-for-Two Reviews: Hey Cupcake!

Rina Risper16 years ago05 mins

The cupcake business is riding high at Hey Cupcake!

1600 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704

Price Range: From $2.75 each

Great customer service

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Getting and Keeping Your Garden in Shape for Next Spring

Rina Risper16 years ago06 mins

Fall is an ideal time to clean up your garden, improve your soil and take other steps to prepare for next spring’s

planting.

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Cultural Awareness: Climbing the Academic Ladder

Rina Risper16 years ago016 mins

First generation born American, Jane Le Skaife and her husband

married in Vietnam years after meeting in college. Courtesy photo.

By Jane Le Skaife

Nguoi Viet 2

People are usually perplexed to learn that I spent the first five years of my schooling as an English as a Second Language (ESL) student, especially considering I was born here and I can speak English confidently without an accent. Their bewilderment soon turns into understanding when I explain that my parents were refugees from Vietnam, and Vietnamese was the only language spoken in our household.

Michigan Air National Guard Assigns New Senior Chaplain

Rina Risper16 years ago06 mins

LANSING, MI — It was a calling for Lt. Col Theodore Whitely when he became a chaplain in the military 21 years ago.

On the Road with MoJo Table-for-Two Reviews: FRAN’S HAMBURGERS

Rina Risper16 years ago05 mins

1822 South Congress

Austin, TX 78704

Price Range:

$5.95 – $10.95

Traditional diner atmosphere with friendly customer service

[Mo:] When you think about old school, traditional burger join

ts, what thoughts come to your mind?

Mother Flippin’:One Funny Mother…Baby Girl

Rina Risper16 years ago09 mins

By Tashmica Torok

When I was thirteen my mother and step-father decided to try and have a baby. I was excited. I never had to a reason to be jealous. I have mentioned before that my step-father calls me “Baby Girl” and I am still comfortable climbing into bed between my parents. I delight in being claimed as someone’s baby and I was happy to welcome a new baby into our home.

me2u – 9-19 – Plate

Rina Risper16 years ago07 mins

By Melik

I have never been to prison. I have never spent a long stint in jail. I have never been in a position where I was starving. I have had times in my life when my cabinets were almost bare but have always managed to get at least a couple of meager meals in a day. So I can’t tell you where protecting my food comes from. I do not like to share. Maybe it is a germ factor. I do not like it when others put their DNA filled fork on to my plate. I figure if I am not in a kissing relationship with you I do not want to use food as a cootie sharing medium.

Fast Facts – 9-19- Science Fairs

Rina Risper16 years ago04 mins

By Carol Grund
CADL

For many years, science fairs have been part of the school curriculum, especially in elementary schools. They offer a chance for students to learn about a particular topic in science or engineering that they are excited about, and to share it with other students and family members.

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