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12/2/2022

SENEGAL

Senegal is a West African country bordered on the north by Mauritania, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea- Bissau on the southwest.
The English, French, Portuguese, and Dutch fought for this piece of land with the French winning occupation. Senegal gained her independence in 1960. this country consists of several groups - the Wolof comprise about two-fifths of the population.
Islam is the main religion in Senegal and football a popular sport. It is unsurprising that the current African Champions -2022 is Senegal. Their presence and performance in FIFA 2022 World Cup is admirable.
The economic score of this African country is 60.0 , making it the 88th freest in the 2022 index. It is ranked 8th among 47 Sub-Saharan Africa region and has experienced five years of robust economic growth.

People of Senegal

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WAZOX

12/1/2022

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Health News

12/1/2022

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Healthy Aging

There are some things we can't control; getting older and dying are two of them.. But in the process there are some things that can make the journey more manageable. Here are some tips:

* Watch your DNA
As you age, the ends of your chromosomes become shorter. This makes you more likely to get sick. But lifestyle changes can boost an enzyme that makes them longer. Studies show diet and exercise can help protect chromosomes.
*Play to Win
An 80-year study found people who are conscientious- meaning they pay attention to detail, think things through, and try to do what's right.
*Make Friends
Find reasons to be grateful. Making friends can make you live longer. Dozens of studies show a clear link between strong social ties and a longer life.
*Choose friends wisely
Your friend's habits rub off on you, so look for buddies with healthy lifestyles. Your chances of becoming obese go up if you have a friend who have extra pounds.
*Embrace the Art of the Nap.
A siesta is standard in many parts of the world, and now there's scientific evidence that napping may help you live longer. One study showed that those who had a regular snooze were 37% less likely to die from heart disease than those who rarely steal a few winks.
*Follow a Mediterranean Diet
It's rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and fish. The plan can also put put a serious dent in your chances of getting metabolic syndrome- a mix of obesity, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and other things that put you at risk of heart disease and diabetes.
*Keep Moving
The evidence is clear. People who exercise live longer on average than those who don't. Regular physical activity lowers your chances of getting heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some forms of cancer, and depression.
*Forgive
Letting go of grudges has surprising physical health benefits. Chronic anger is linked to heart disease, stroke , poorer lung health, and other problems. Forgiveness will reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and help you breathe more easily.

Credit: WebMD

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ART

11/27/2022

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Frida Contemplating by Mexican artist Mercedes Collado
Strikingly beautiful piece. (Watercolor and acrylic on paper, cardstock mat.
Credit: NOVICIA

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Humor Corner

11/25/2022

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After completing his annual checkup, the patient was advised by his doctor to exercise some more.
"You can do some more walking and other lighter exercises", said the doctor.
Frustrated at hearing this over and over, the patient thought he should respond.
"Doctor, I've been walking with the Lord for over thirty years."
They both broke out in laughter.

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Did You Know?

11/17/2022

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AFRICA

Africa is the second largest continent in the world. It's population is just over one billion of the eight billion people on earth. This continent consists of 54 countries with Algeria being the largest and Saint Helena Ascension and Tristan da Cunha being the smallest. Nigeria is the most populated with over 206 million people. Arabic is the most spoken language with English being the second.. French is the official language of 21 countries in Africa.

Morocco in the north of the continent is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influence.

In the continent, Egypt's Pyramids are more widely known, but Sudan in fact has more.

Victoria Water Falls on the Zambezi River in Southern Africa is one of the world's largest, with a width of 1,708 miles.

Most desert scenes in the original Star Wars were filmed in Tataouine, a desert city in south Tunisia. Other scenes from the series were also filmed there.

Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania is the tallest mountain on the continent. It is this wonder of nature that the group Toto sang about in the hit song "Africa". (As Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti) Toto.

South Africa is home to 86 gold mines, including the world's largest reserve: the Witwatersrand Basin. This country is ranked one of the top gold producers in the world .

The Democratic Republic of Congo, Niger, Rwanda and South Sudan, and island nations of Seychelles and Mauritius are set to be the fastest growing economies this year with GDP growth of 6% or higher (IMF)

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Quotations

11/15/2022

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1. " Leaders can let you fail and yet not let you be be a failure." Stanley Mc Chrystal.
2. " Use your smile to change the world. Don't let the world change your smile." Unknown
3 " All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination." Earl Nightingale.
4. " Weaknesses are just strengths in the wrong environment." Marianne Cantwell

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11/9/2022

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Now that the new season is here, like everything in life there would be the need for some adjustments However, in all the adjusting, let's remember that sharing love and keeping the positive flow can only be beneficial to all of us.
Let the strawberries of love continue to fall. Love and best wishes. Cheers until! Love you all

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All About The Music

11/9/2022

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Perhaps one of the most underrated singers in pop and jazz music. From the time she broke on the scene, in 1973 with this true classic( Killing Me Softly With his Song) Roberta Flack has stayed true to her art over the years where she churned out hits, after hits, after hits In fact this artist has to her credit three Grammy Awards, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal By a Female Performer. She has teamed up with Donny Hathaway and also Peabo Bryson to produce some of the better duets in pop music.
What is also remarkable about Roberta is that she plays the piano with dexterity, the sounds of which you can hear in her recordings.
Listen to to that smooth, enchanting sounds of her as sooths you with her delivery in this beauty of a song. Just listen.

Killing Me Softly with his Song

Strumming my pain with his fingers
Singing my life with his words
Killing me softly with his song
Killing me softly with his song
Telling my whole life with his words
Killing me softly , with his song

I heard he sang a good song
I heard he had a style
And so I came to see him
To listen for a while
And there he was this young boy
A stranger to my eyes

Strumming my pain with his fingers
Singing my life with his words
Killing me softly with his song
Killing me softly with his song
Telling my whole life with his words
Killing me softly with his song

I felt all flushed with fever
Embarrassed by the crowd
I felt he found my letters
And read each one out loud
I prayed that he would finish
But he just kept right on

Strumming my pain with his fingers
Singing my life with his words.....

He sang as if he knew me
In all my dark despair
And then he looked right through me
As if I wasn't there
And he just kept on singing
Singing clear and strong

Strumming my pain with his fingers
Singing my life with his words...

Writers: Norman Gimbel and Charles Fox
Label: Atlantic Records

I do not own the copyright to this song.

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Short Story Pt 4

11/9/2022

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The lights in the club seemed to dim a bit for the patient at the bar. Her favorite drink became tasteless. She fussed with her lose blouse which appeared stuck to her skin. She paced the area around the barstools. Her Tiffany stilettoes felt like a pair of cheap beach sandals. She fixed her golden drop earring on one ear. The barman seemed to have been gone for an hour. The urgency in her for another order grew strong, but the barman would not come. Her piercing eyes shot across the floor. The guests in attendance were enjoying the short banter with the barman. "I'm going to kill this guy", she grumbled. Suddenly, the couple in attendance let out an earth shattering laugh. The barman realized it was time for him to leave and go back to his place behind the counter.

"Okay, so you're back!" she said with a sneer. The barman pretended not to hear her. Instead he went to the back and was out of sight for a short while. He thought he needed to compose himself as he sensed a war brewing .The mirror in the backroom was a refuse as here is where he had an opportunity to look at himself and have a brief self talk. "Look, remember you need to be in control," he said to his image .He also reminded himself that many people are hurt souls or more accurately beings who are often confused and unable to always take sensible actions in dealing with challenges. Very often they hit out at whoever is close because of their fears .With that in mind, he fixed his shirt, adjusted his pants and was back at the counter.

He was greeted by his guest seated on a stool, her head now buried in her folded arms lying on the counter. "Oh hi," he coaxed. He knew his next question was silly but asked anyway.
"Are you okay?", he asked, threading on needles. There was no response.
"Ma'am can I get you another drink?" She slowly lifted her head from her grieving lock. Tear-filled eyes greeted him.
"I'll get you another dink, " he advised.
"That would be fine," she squeezed an answer.
He quickly mixed her order. There was a long silence. She sipped and looked at him, more hurt showing in her eyes.
"Okay Sir," she offered.
"Yes ma'am," he replied
"Um, do you think it's fair when a woman wants to love her man and he just doesn't care?'
"No, I don't think so".
"So, tell me, what can she do?" (Wallace Paul) Copyright© 2022
Continues next week

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