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Sierra Leone: History and it's Impact on American CultureSierra Leone is a poor, violent, overpopulated country that is located in West Africa that is known as the place where its rebels chop off people's hands and feet, rape little girls and old women, press-gang children into combat, and use civilians as human shields.
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World Travel Guide: Fun Facts About Sierra Leone (West Africa)Meanwhile, the Sherbro island is home to one of the continent's most popular fishing sites. On April 16, 1991, Yvon Sebag caught a tarpon of about 283 lbs. In addition, SL has a variety of African traditions.
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Diamonds - Sierra Leone'Information on Sierra Leone'
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Crisis Group Releases Sierra Leone ReportThe International Crisis Group has issued a new report on the west African nation of Sierra Leone.
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Sierra Leone: The Meanings of Village Names and Predominate Languages SpokenLanguages offer an enormous amount of information on what the native speakers' value, their cultural history, the main influences on the way they speak and so forth.
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Sierra Leone by MiMiThe agony of war is a tragic epidemic.
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Ending Child Hunger: School Feeding in Sierra LeoneAn Interview with Christa Räder of the United Nations World Food Programme
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Naomi Campbell Testifies in Charles Taylor Trial: Blood Diamonds and Conflict Minerals in SpotlightIn a painful review of the horrors of the 1990s Sierra Leone / Liberia civil wars, Charles Taylor's war crimes trial brings to light gifts given to reluctant witness Naomi Campbell. Are conflict minerals like blood diamonds? -
Was Biodiesel Entrepreneur Assassinated with Puffer Fish Tetrodotoxin?Tetrodotoxin is associated with puffer fish poisoning. The deadly substance is now under suspicion in the death of a biodiesel entrepreneur who attempted to start a business venture in Sierra Leone. -
The Boston Marathon 2011: Running for Plumpy'nutTed Fischer is one of these competitors, but he has an extra goal. Ted is hoping to raise 50,000 dollars to send 150,000 packets of plumpy'nut to the African nation of Sierra Leone -
Salma Hayek Breastfeeds Baby in AfricaControversies over Selma Hayek feeding of a hungry baby in Africa - a kind intimate act of motherly gift of herself. UNICEF publicity trip to focus the need of tetanus shots in Sierra Leone.
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Book Review: A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael BeahA young boy attempting to escape rebel atrocities in Sierra Leone, is caught and conscripted into a National army where he learns the horrors of war. -
Salma Hayak Breastfeeds Starving BabySalma Hayek breastfed a hungry infant while touring a hospital in Sierra Leone. While breastfeeding another person's child is controversial in America, perhaps Salma Hayek's act can promote breastfeeding.
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Blood Diamond: DiCaprio, Connelly and Hounsou Shine in This Social Commentary Turned ThrillerThe latest expose set in Africa takes us into the conflict diamond industry set in Sierra Leone in 1999. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Connelly, director Edward Zwick keeps the pace frenetic and yet doesn't remove the heavy hand of the trials faced in West Africa. -
The True Cost of DiamondsA exploration of where our diamonds really come from.
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Freetown Night or What You Will..On Independence Day Celebs in Sierra Leone...
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A Review of A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, by Ishmael BeahA review of the book A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah, an autobiographical account of the author's involvement in the civil war in Sierra Leone.
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August 2007 FIFA World RankingsThe August 2007 FIFA World Rankings have been released. -
Prosecutor V. Charles Ghankay Taylor: Human Rights Violations in LiberiaThis is a review of the case against Charles Taylor, former president of Liberia, for his role in human rights abuses.
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Grey's Anatomy's Isaiah WashingtonGrey's Anatomy's star Isaiah Washington sparked a controversial incident with fellow cast member when using a racial slur. -
New Crisis Watch Bulletin Analyzes World ConflictsThe International Crisis Group has published a new Crisis Watch bulletin that examines conflicts around the world.
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Today in History, August 22ndEvery day is flush with history. August 22nd is certainly no exception.
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Labor Day Events in Major U.S. CitiesLabor Day has been observed for more than 100 years. It is devoted to no one man, race, creed or nation. It is the first Monday in September. A lot of major cities hold events to celebrate Labor Day weekend.
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Some Facts About the Continent of Africafacts about Africa
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Blood Diamond Movie ReviewThis could have been something worth while, but Hollywood has made yet another error in judgment.
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A List of the Countries of the Worldlist of world countries
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Yet Another Scam Email from an AC ProducerA while back, I received a scam email message from "Willco," a supposed AC producer. Well, now I've received another one from "wialfa."
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DVD Review: Blood DiamondA look at the DVD Release of Blood Diamond
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The Amazing Story of "Amazing Grace""Amazing Grace" may be the best-known Christian hymn ever. John Newton's lyrics have their origins in one of the deepest of all human evils, the slave trade. Yet, the song has led many to redemption and a fresh start in life. -
Blood Diamond: Netflix DVD ReviewExcellent acting, reviting story, haunting images. I learned a lot from this DVD -
June 2007 FIFA World RankingsThe top 200 teams have been updated for June 2007. Italy remains in the top spot while France climbs to number 2. Brazil drops from third to second and Germany climbed from 5 to 4.
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EU Bans All Indonesian Airlines from EuropeThe European Union has put into effect a ban on all Indonesian airlines from the EU, reports the BBC. -
Save the ChildrenChildren are gifts from God. They depend on adults for their protection and survival. Unfortunately, the adult world is using them as sex tools, child soldiers, cheap laborers, etc. This wickedness must stop!
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Euro - the History of Previous Currency UnionsPeople felt the need to create a uniform medium of exchange as early as in Ancient Greece and Medieval Europe.
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Feasibility of Durable Medical EquipmentExamines the durable medical equipment market with focus on the baby boom generation and the need for medical equipment that helps people live a more mobilized life.
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July 2007 FIFA World RankingsThe July 2007 FIFA World Rankings have been released with a shakeup at the top. -
10 Reasons Why You Should Care About the Illegal Arms TradeThe illegal arms trade generates hundreds of millions of dollars per year in unchecked income and is responsible for untold amounts of human suffering and death. -
Pandemic - An Exploration of the Spread of Influenza in 1918The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 was among the most deadly outbreaks in world history. One of the reasons that this pandemic should remain in discussion today is that it may have much to tell us about current influenza, and prepare us for a possible future outbreak. -
The United Nations: A Legacy of FailureA look at the history of the United Nations and it's responsibility for the chaos in the Middle East and Africa, as well as a discussion of some of the scandals in which U.N. peacekeepers have been involved.
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Childbirth is Safe for Today's American Women, but Why?Many believe that technology, prenatal care, and hospital interventions are the reason why birth is now so safe (and thus that homebirth & freebirth are not safe)...but how true is this really?
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