Please pay attention to this receipt from a grocery store in Lagos. I bought a 12 pack Heineken and some other items for a total of N3,760.00 That is the equivalent of less than $8.00. In my neck of the woods in Washington DC, a 12 pack of Heineken is about $15.00. But here affordability […][...]
Archive for February, 2017
February 7th, 2017 - 11:55 am § in Misc.
Buying Beer in Nigeria
February 7th, 2017 - 9:40 am § in Misc.
Charlie: This guy really helped shape my thinking.
The militant philosopher of Third World liberation by LEO ZEILIG Frantz Fanon In 1953 Fanon moved to Algeria to work in the small town of Blida, about 50 miles from the capital Algiers. He applied for a position as a psychiatrist, having recently qualified. Fanon did [...]
WHO SAID THAT? A short story in quotes
Avi Ibrahim Balser FACEBOOK The teacher said, “Let’s begin by reviewing some American History. Who said ‘Give me Liberty , or give me Death’?” She saw a sea of blank faces, except for Little Akio, a bright foreign exchange student from Japan , who had his hand up: R[...]
February 6th, 2017 - 6:50 pm § in Donald Trump, Misc.
Trump Disinvited
Trump Is Not Welcome To Address Brit Parliament, Speaker of the House of Declares[...]
February 6th, 2017 - 11:00 am § in Politics
Pro-Trump rally draws 8 people
A rally to support Trump and his immigration ban was held in Portland, Maine, on Saturday. This is who showed up. [...]
February 6th, 2017 - 10:09 am § in Donald Trump, Misc.
Recognize that you’re the enemy Trump requires.
David Brewster This article, about the lessons learned in fighting populism in Venezuela, has some important lessons. In sum, “Recognize that you’re the enemy Trump requires. Show concern, not contempt, for the wounds of those who brought him to power. By all means, be patient with democracy[...]
A Bad Choice
Betsy DeVos Confirmed as Education Secretary; Pence Breaks Tie This is tragic. From all appearances, De Vos is at best a well meaning heiress with good intent, too much money but little knowledge. Even though I am an advocate of PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, Ms. De Vos’ efforts to block review[...]