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Archive for April, 2008

Where can I eat a vegetarian dish in New York City?

By Rab Bakari • Apr 30th, 2008 • Category: Food

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I haven’t eaten four-legged meat or two-legged; winged birds since 1990. But I do eat certain creatures from the ocean and other water bodies. All of that is supplemented with a healthy dose of things that come from living things with roots. Plants! So.. I never never considered myself a ‘Vegetarian’ or that other [...]



The Best Ice Cream? Sample Ben & Jerry’s or Baskin-Robbins

By Rab Bakari • Apr 29th, 2008 • Category: Events, Food

Although..I do not eat meat; that never stopped me from enjoying some of the finer products of a cow. Namely; the dairy milk products of baked mozzarella cheese on a pizza or ice cream.
Ice Cream is always associated with children. This must be a European thing. As far as I know; Ice cream is [...]



The worship of the penis continues!

By Rab Bakari • Apr 23rd, 2008 • Category: Politics & Culture

Erotica or plain sense! The penis is a great part of male bodies and well in demand by female bodies. So it’s no surprise from an anthropological view that the penis is revered. Phallic interpretations abound in human society. Many civilizations have crafted prose and sculpture to this anatomical mammal part.
There’s a battle brewing for [...]



Unlimited Skype: $3 US/Canada, $10 international

By Rab Bakari • Apr 23rd, 2008 • Category: Tech

Skype on Monday announced it will offer unlimited international calling to land lines in 34 countries for $10 a month under its Unlimited World plan. In a few countries, including US, Canada, China, Hong Kong and Singapore, the VoIP company’s newest plan includes calling to cell phones as well. With the plan, subscribers will also [...]



Black Stars Ghana’s Hiplife Generation CD

By Rab Bakari • Apr 23rd, 2008 • Category: Lead Story, Music

CD compilation showcasing Ghana’s vibrant hiplife scene, complete with detailed liner notes.
Featuring Tic Tac, Reggie Rockstone, Batman Samini, King Ayisoba, Ofori Amponsah, V.I.P., Afroganic, FBS, Tinny and many more.
Out now in the UK on Out Here Records.
UK distribution by Proper Music Distribution.
Listen to samples:
http://www.myspace.com/hiplifegeneration
“Ghana is free forever”- these were the words of Kwame Nkrumah, the [...]



America Love It Or Fix It 2008

By Rab Bakari • Apr 22nd, 2008 • Category: Features, Politics & Culture

Meet The Main Candidates
Commander-in-chief, leader of the free world, the Decider. Whatever you call it, America is about to pick a new president. These are your options. Choose wisely because there are others that are not counting right now. From our America Love It Or Fix It 2008 video series:
Good Magazine - Presidential Election 2008



Akon Regrets Disruption of Show At SKD Monrovia, Liberia

By Rab Bakari • Apr 17th, 2008 • Category: Music

Monrovia, Liberia - West Africa - April 15th, 2008
The Senegalese-born American musical star, Akon says he regrets the incident at the Samuel K. Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville which abruptly ended Tuesday’s musical extravaganza.
In a release issued Wednesday, Cellcom quotes AKON as regretting the situation and has promised to return to Liberia in the future [...]



The model history of the RIM Blackberry

By Rab Bakari • Apr 16th, 2008 • Category: Tech

I’ve been a Palm/HandSpring OS & hardware man since 2000. I have never used the Research In Motion [RIM] Blackberry. Since I enjoy Tech. I find this article interesting about the model evolution and functionality of the the device named the ‘Blackberry’. Particularly with The Bold and the Storm coming out in late 2008.
The History [...]



Eat at Your Own Risk! - 10 dangerous foods

By Rab Bakari • Apr 16th, 2008 • Category: Food

Contrary to belief; many Americans think that the exotics food they may encounter in an urban setting populated with immigrants from the far reaches of the Globe are poison to them. So toss aside the poison Blowfish or that roach that feel in your sauce! If people read the statistics and kept up with basic [...]



10 Genius Inventions We’re Still Waiting For

By Rab Bakari • Apr 15th, 2008 • Category: Sci-Fi

I grew up in the USA on Japanese Anime; Star Trek and its (bites); Star Wars (and its bites also). Many things have come into close reality such as the ‘VideoPhone’. That’s just VOIP with a webcam. Personal communicators. iPhone? Not exactly Trek-like. Still no laser blasters; Tri-corders; molecular transporters; Light Sabres; dog-fighting spaceships; flying [...]



Monrovia Rocks today! - Akon to perform in Liberia 15 April

By Rab Bakari • Apr 15th, 2008 • Category: Lead Story, Music

The songs of the American superstar, “Akon” have been playing on virtually all Monrovia’s radio stations in readiness for his big performance in the city today.
Since the news of the coming of the Senegalese-born musician, Aliaune Thiam, hit the city in March, it has generated much excitement, mainly among youngsters who regard him as one [...]



Paul Biya - Cameroon President for life!

By Rab Bakari • Apr 11th, 2008 • Category: Politics & Culture

Cameroon is officially finished! It’s in the constitution!
Parliament voted yesterday to amend constitution to lift term limits on presidency + make him … Paul Biya (or any other future head of state) immune from prosecution when he leaves office. Of course, Biya has to sign this into law. His dirty deeds will have to go [...]



PALM - Treo & Centro comparison chart

By Rab Bakari • Apr 7th, 2008 • Category: Features, Tech

I have been a smartphone user for quite a while. I actually go back to the HandSpring Visor. I went through the first Treo 180g (graffiti) to the Treo 270; the Treo 600 and finally in early 2006; I went to the Treo 650. This is where I am at today.
So many innovations since I [...]



Frosty Freeze of the Rocksteady Crew Passes Away - April 3rd, 2008

By Rab Bakari • Apr 4th, 2008 • Category: Lead Story, Politics & Culture

My man Frosty! You had to luv that guy! Say word!
Frosty Freeze made his movement into the next realm on the morning of April 3rd, 2008 approximately 7:50 AM in New York City, USA. Born with the government name; Wayne Frost; he became the poster boy for B-Boying (later Breakdancing) in the late 70s/early [...]



Film - ‘Planet B-Boy’ Review

By Rab Bakari • Apr 1st, 2008 • Category: Features

Planet B-Boy
A documentary film by Benson Lee
About…
One of the Greatest Dance Phenomena the World Has Ever Seen
2007 FILM FESTIVALS
TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL
TRIBECA 789 FILM FESTIVAL BEIJING
EDINBURGH FILM FESTIVAL
DEAUVILLE FESTIVAL
IDFA FILM FESTIVAL
Running Time: 101 minutes
35mm Color Dolby SSR Aspect Ratio 1:85 English Unrated
What happens when a child becomes greater than the parents before [...]