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E N J O YCross Cultural Relation

MAY 2008

Behind The Scenes at LaPalm Casino

She Finally said “Yes”.

Wedding in Kumasi. I married my best friend.

4 May 2008

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It is with much pleasure that I welcome you to the3rd International Conference on Development,Education and Training being held here in Accraat the Accra International Conference Centrefrom May 28th to 30th, 2008.

This capacity building event is intended as aforum for international and local experts toshare and compare experiences, in order toupscale the implementation of e-learning acrossthe continent, using real-life good practices andexamples.

The expert presentations will give participants the opportunity to gain insight intothe status and the nature of advanced learning technologies for education andtraining. It will provide yet another unparalleled opportunity for local and inter-national professionals and stakeholders to benchmark, learn, share and networkthus strengthening the continent’s many and varied innovative educational tech-nology projects.

While here, do take time to enjoy the world renowned Ghanaian hospitality as youmeet our people, sample our food, listen to our music and visit some of the manyinteresting cultural and heritage sites. Many of these are listed in this, themonthly Enjoy Accra publication.

As the official patron and partner of e-Learning Africa, I welcome you to Ghanaas you take part in this high profile annual event for developing eLearning capac-ities in Africa.

Welcome to eLearning Africa 2008

Uffe Jon CarlsonCo-Editor & Concept

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Christie Kwegyir-AggreyLayout

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Alain GbeasorArticles

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editorialFEATURE STORIES

34 Wedding in Accra. She Finally said “Yes”.

42 Wedding in Kumasi. I married my best friend.

Minister of Education talks eLearning 4

14 Behind The Scenes at La Palm Casino

9 Cross Cultural Relation

Trotro Palaver II by Alain Gbeasor 6

iBurst. New Era in Internet Access in Accra 13

Health: Understanding Impotence 51

Hospitality 24

Ghana Music Awards After Party 14

Monthly Profile : Iposu E. Oluwakayode 50

Recipe 45

Useful numbers 19

Classifieds 57

Horoscope 58

Event Calender 28

Fitness: With D-Flex

Enjoy Accra is published by Orion Advertising Company Ltd. TEL: +233 21 787 025. Email: [email protected]. Printed by Type Company Limited Tel:+233 21 232252/254011

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dominique paraviciniEditor

Dear friends

April was a month of passion and Enjoy foundJannick, Grace, Dominique and Patricia toshare that same passion. They all got married.They have opened up their hearts to us shar-ing their stories on how it happened. May loveguide them and God bless them.

I also take the opportunity to introduce ournew Event Calender Master, Alain, who willmake sure your contents are up to date onwhats-on in Accra and around Ghana.

Tamah B Israel will be in charge of showingyou all the tricks on how to stay healthy andwithout forgetting Daniel Owusu Sekyere whowill take care of working those muscles.

Always closer and closer we will remain,because Enjoy Accra is you and Enjoy Accrais me.

Enjoy, my dear friends.

It is a lovely morning and I am in a rush to getto the enjoy Accra offices in Osu, and oh myfellow troski pals, just as I promised you thelast time, I was off to find out some scintillat-ing stories on troskis.

Well I, the grandson of Togbui Wanya ofOdumasi-Krobo, yes the great one who dwellsunder the great Odadee tree at Legon, havemade true my promise.What was I saying? Yes it is a lovely morningand I wait for my troski which will take me toour offices (or close enough, if anything).

Then it dawned on me whilst listening to oneof those “God is my barber” morning showhosts (thankfully my troski driver hasinstalled a radio in the car, a newaccessory due to the CAN 2008 Iguess) saying that in this countryof ours anything new should becredited to the sitting president.Do you remember the days of theRawlings Chain, well now the nov-elties are luckily no Kuffour chains yet,but there are Kuffour buses, Kuffour dollarsand oh! yes, what I heard just this morning theyellow gallons decorating the streets due tothe water rationing or is it unavailability?; arenow called Kuffour gallons. What a countryand what a people?

Like I was saying, I wanted to get to you dearreaders some stories from other troski palsand you won’t believe what I had from oneNigerian brother. For this international troski

pal who resides in Lagos, our trotros are welcomed and would at least park for you to

board. According to one Lagos driver, inLagos, money making is the businessand if you wait, the money wouldleave you behind.Lagos has two main buses, the bigbuses like the auntie Dede or the

Kuffuor buses (did I just say kuffuorbuses?) are called Molues and the

minibuses are called Danfos (I have sincebeen wondering if this meant like friend intwi, either way, these buses are truly friendsto those with holes in their pockets).

One simple description as one put it is a mov-ing hell. The journeys are constantly an anti -inertia and the horns are constantly blaring.Like every troski pal, the bus fares are cheap-er and increase during petrol shortages, riots(luckily we in Ghana see less of that) or evenon the whim of a bus driver or conductor.

TROTRO PALAVER II

Translation of Palaver is = Problem

By Alain Gbeasor

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“Tyresare as bald

as the skull of a90-year old

man”

7May 2008

For you Afro beat lovers, if you will recall a song bythe late Afro beat King Fela Anikulapo Kuti“Suffering and Smiling":"44 (passengers) sitting, 99standing; suffering and smiling...” sang Fela, as helambasted the Lagos authorities for the lack of aproper transport policy. In Lagos, and at the busstop the rule is simple keep moving and try a jump,because the bus will not stop dead like you have inGhana. Time is money , in a town where it is estimat-ed there are 1000 or so molues, it is not uncommonfor the bus conductors(mate), hanging out from thedoors, to use one hand to lift a running passengeronto a moving molue. They always take on boardmore than the recommended 44 passengers.

Many are squashed inside and those without seatsare packed into the aisle or hang from the doorwaythat pictures a troski moving from Circle toKaneshie. Danfos are to take 12 passengers, but yetagain you can’t really tell if there are a 100 in.

Death traps, that is the commonest word descriptionfrom the users and yet they board them becausethey are cheaper. I bet you have heard of the expres-sion “trigger happy” if anything the drivers of thesebuses are “pedal happy”.

A proper description of these trotros (can I call themthis?) The bodywork is battered; tyres are as bald asthe skull of a 90-year old man, plumes of thick,black smoke are emitted from silencers as thebuses chug on with barely functioning brakes. Youwonder how most of the buses secured roadworthycertificates in the first place.

One of the fast growing activities on these buses,both Ghana and Nigeria is the selling or preachingevents. On a typical day, one could buy anything on abus."Praise God... praise god! One passenger yells abible in one hand and Christian pamphlets in theother.

His fellow danfo commuters give a "Hallelujah"reply. A ride in a molue will also enable you to expe-rience the sales gimmicks of vendors and wit ofcomedians. Household products are also sold andbefore the bus reaches its destination, a few passen-gers exchange their money for goods.

Lagos commuters have, however, come to accepttheir buses with a love-hate relationship.

"They may have their potential dangers but my daywon't be complete if I don't travel in one," says onefaithful molue pal."Through them, I'm able to catch up with the latestgossips in town." Despite the dangers and discomfort, the buses haveone compensation - their entertainment value.

One thing is sure the Molues in Nigeria are compa-rable in sales essence to any long distance bus youboard at the Neoplan station in Accra, it is onepreacher or seller after another till you arrive atyour destination. Whether you are a Troski, Molue orDanfo pal one thing is assured in the current era ofconstant fuel hikes, your pockets have a manage-able insurance level.

9May 2008

By Hope

In a city as culturally diverse as Accra, where con-versations from Chinese to Twi and Spanish to Swissweave through the aisles of grocery stores and pep-pers the dishes in restaurants, it is normal to inter-act daily with those whose backgrounds differ fromour own. We forge professional, commercial, andsocial connections with people from places we maynot be able to locate on a map. And as we learnfrom them about foreign food, traditions, and ways-of-life, we frequently begin to cultivate friendshipsand closer connections—and that’s where this arti-cle begins!

Although cross-cultural roman-tic relationships are certainlynothing new, we decided tofocus locally and speak to non-Ghanaians in relationships withGhanaians.

The first gentleman I spoke withdeclined to have his name orpicture included in the story dueto privacy concerns, but agreedto share with me views on hisrelationship with his Ghanaianpartner.

He is Lebanese-born, butEuropean-educated and haslived here in Accra for nearly fif-teen years. He has been with hisGhanaian partner for over adecade, and finds that she ismore flexible and nicer than hisprevious non-Ghanaian girl-friends. He admits that culturaldissimilarities and differentmentalities have kept them from marrying, but hasnot ruled out the possibility of wedding her in thefuture.

When I inquired how his family reacted to his cross-cultural relationship, he informed me that they werequite supportive and happy because he was happy.As for his Ghanaian partner’s family, he finds that

they are far less intrusive than his ex-wife’sEuropean family, and has met his Ghanaian part-ner’s mother only four or five times over the courseof their ten-year plus relationship. In the past, hisex-wife’s family frequently arrived at his homeunannounced, until he insisted that they move awayto avoid such situations. But his Ghanaian girl-friend’s mother does not visit, even when expresslyasked over for banku or fu-fu, because she is shyand does not wish to intrude.As for their future, another cultural test may awaitthem. He has taken his Ghanaian partner to Paris

four or five times over the yearsand she has enjoyed herselfthere. Despite the chilly Februaryweather on her first visit, shewas impressed by the high-speed trains, the beautiful archi-tecture, and the history. She isactually encouraging him to lookinto positions in Europe, with thehopes of moving there for sever-al years to experience what hehas—immersing herself in a cul-ture foreign to her upbringing.But ultimately they will return toGhana, where they met, fell inlove, and enjoy a culture thatseems to take little issue withtheir mixed relationship.

To get a different perspective onthe same issue, I spoke with ayounger couple, both in terms ofage and length of time together.Jean-Marc Beltran is a 35 year-old Frenchman from the Lyonarea who moved to Accra aboutthree months ago for his career.

He met his 23 year-old girlfriend Jacque CiaraMoore when he saw her leaving church with two ofher friends and offered them a ride. Jacque is orig-inally from the Eastern Region and is in Accra study-ing for a degree in social work. The two have beendating for nearly two months.

I asked Jean-Marc how his family and friends react-ed when they became aware that he was dating aGhanaian. His family told him that his happinesswas all that mattered, but his friends who live inWest Africa warned him that his Ghanaian girlfriendwas only interested in trapping him in marriage.

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“His family told him thathis happiness was all

that mattered”

Conversely, Jacque’smother cautioned her tobe careful because shewas concerned about thecouple’s ethnic differ-ences. In spite of thewarnings, Jean-Marc andJacque have continued todevelop their relationshipand have recently decid-ed to move in together.

From a cultural perspec-tive, Jean-Marc does notfind any differencebetween dating aGhanaian and other cul-tures. When prompted todiscuss any negativeaspects of dating aGhanaian, he laughingly replied “the languagebarrier!” Jacque has already planned to rem-edy that and will begin French courses as soonas her schedule allows her to. The couple isthinking about a trip to France in December, asJacque has never been to Europe, and the cou-ple looks forward to continuing to learn moreabout each other’s respective cultures.

Although the two couples showcased here varyin age, experiences, and perspective, they havein common their willingness to look past prej-udice, to learn about a culture different fromtheir own, and to place emphasis on the per-son, rather than the place he or she is from.

Enjoy Accra wants to explore further similar

stories from our readers digging deeper into

cultural gaps we might find in our daily life in Ghana

not only touching love, but going further into areas

such as general interracial experiences in fields rang-

ing from friendships, day to day living issues, night life

etc….

Please send us your email to: [email protected]

with your personal experiences including pictures

and personal info so we can accredit to article with

your name.

If you want to stay anonym please state so.

We look forward to reading your stories.

11May 2008

Jean Marc & Jacque

12 May 2008

water. The internet has become a practical necessity in some cultures; when is this technol-ogy going to begin to make a really big impact in the way people live & work in Africa?

… Then eureka! The solution drops like a gift from the lips of the morning show host of your favourite station Joy-FM. There’s talk about a new internet service provider in town. The show host literally comes to your rescue and rambles on about an internet service product that

sounds like the solution to your nightmare:

• You can now enjoy a unique combi-nation of HIGH SPEED and MOBILITY with iBurst Africa’s 2 megabit per second iBlink modem – a world-�rst in Ghana!• Get easy-to-install, high speed internet access, • Recharge with a connect & go! voucher• No telephone lines required, no monthly payments• For your personal or corporate needs, iBurst Africa is your most reliable partner in internet access.• Visit us today at the Big Orange iBurst Africa Building, or contact us on 021 214200 or www.iburstafrica.com• Get connected today with: iBURST AFRICA – SERIOUS INTERNET

You might well add Goodbye to tra�c jams and welcome to a new era in internet connectivity that allows you

to �nd a good balance between work, family & friends. A ‘webvolution’ is happening in Ghana, you’ve got to join it today!

WELCOME TO A NEW ERA IN INTERNET ACCESSYou are a young and rising manager in your �rm. You just moved into your own home in one of these new neighbourhoods that are yet to enjoy utility services like piped water, telephone lines & electricity. In actual fact you only recently managed to get the electricity company to connect you and a few neighbours to the national grid. This was not until you paid a fortune for the four wooden electric poles that carried the lines to your hood. The standby generator can now take a welcome break.

And thank God for the magic of mobile telephony. You gave up the �ght to get hooked up to land lines ages ago. A major headache, though, is having to commute daily to the city centre for business; like now. Fuel isn’t cheap anymore & driving daily in the city’s heavy morning & evening tra�c simply makes nonsense of your weekly allocation of fuel. You can’t even remember the last time you took the family out for a treat in the local Chinese restaurant. The spare cash all goes into fuelling the 3.5ML Mercedes Benz four-wheeler. Maybe you should trade it in for a more fuel-e�cient car, like one of these new Korean things.

How do other folks cope? You wonder aloud as the tra�c snakes painfully along. Sometimes you wish you could just hang back in the house to perform some routine tasks on your lap top, if only to avoid the morning tra�c. Internet access at home would have made all the di"erence, but even this sounds like light years away in a neighbourhood that has no running

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14 May 2008

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Reports from the Ghana Music Awards After Party

It was all glamour and bling-blings, when all the stars and who is who of Accra descendedon the Aphrodisiac Night club.

The occasion was the after party of the Ghana Music Awards. Yours truly was present asusual to bring to you, if you like, the views that could not be expressed by many. The sentiments that many bore yet could not convey.

Relax and savour every single one of these pictures and tell me, if you do not agree theseexpressions were what our stars wanted to convey in all humour.

Ja Rule has come and gone and for almost one whole weekend (except for that rain thatnearly ruined the beach party) he was the most talked about and hugged (Doreen andAsabee).

We at Enjoy Accra felt it was an opportunity to redo a little the after–party in a more enter-taining way.

Remember, to check out our events calendar and if you are throwing a party or an event; justgive us a buzz or e-mail and we shall surely represent.Have fun this month of May.See you at the next party.

Alain [email protected]

HEY DUDE, U’VE

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Behind the scenes La Palm Casino

Fred OwusuFinance & Administrative

Manager

R e p o r t

Reading all the interesting feedback we gotfrom our casino article in the April edition ofEnjoy Accra, we decided to take it a step fur-ther and talk to the people behind the scenes.La Palm Casino, voted the best casino in WestAfrica in 2007, here in our very own Ghana, wasour point of call.

The bevy of beautiesfalling over them-selves to serve us wasso overwhelming thatwe decided to startwith Fred Owusu, thefinance and adminis-trative manager. Hehas worked at LaPalm Casino sinceDecember 2004 andthis is what he had tosay.

"It takes a high level of discipline to work in acasino, you must believe in discipline and sim-plicity because this environment requires a lotof transparency and everything you do must bedone plainly. I've never been tempted to play,as kids, for whatever reason, we were neverallowed to play with even cards, much moretake part in any form of gambling games, so ithas never been a part of me. Aside from that,it's a rule at this casino that no staff member isallowed to play in any casino whatsoever, nei-ther here nor anywhere else."

Lyn Dowuona is a pitboss. A pit boss is onewho manages thetables, controls thedealers and inspectorsas well as everythingthat goes on at thetables. Her hoursrange from 6pm to 2amshifts to 9pm to 5amshifts. She only leavesafter all tables, monies

chips and cards have been properly accountedfor. "I love my job, when I wasn't working in thecasino, I had no idea what a casino was orlooked like. La Palm casino gave me a jobwhen I had no experience and an opportunity torise in the ranks. I was employed as a dealer,3 months of training equipped me to deal atany of the tables and now, 5 years later, I'm apit boss. My family was okay with it when I gotthe job; I needed one so they kept their reser-vations to themselves. However, after almost5years, they are all very supportive of me."

After Lyn, I spokewith the lovely JulietQuarcoo, the publicrelations officer with3 years at the casinoto her name. Herstriking appearance,husky voice andbeautiful smile com-mands attentionwhenever she walksby. One can't help butnotice her, as shemingles with theclients, a pat on the

back here, a hug there(a regular client backfrom holiday or maybe

a business trip) or sometimes just high fiving aclient who considers her to be the good luckcharm needed to win the jackpot.(whateverworks right?)

"Being married to an African man, once thecasino was mentioned, the perception was thatit's a bad place to be, let alone work. But withtime, he got to know that it wasn't as bad as heimagined. It was a place to actually earnmoney, a business venture and a good environ-ment to work in.

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Lyn DowuonaPit Boss

Juliet QuarcooPublic Relations

My family has been quite understanding for thehours that I work, although as a woman, clos-ing at those wee hours of the morning can bedangerous. But my Mom always says "Juliet,you go on to work, I'll be praying for your safereturn home", and I guess her prayers havebeen working so far. They definitely miss me athome, but then they know I'm working so Iguess there's comfort in that. I have a verygood financial stance at the moment and sonot really looking to change jobs anytime soon.

The salary is increased according to your per-formance, and in the last 3 years, it's beenincreased over 200% and for me that's mymotivation. I'm never tempted to play; I don'tlike to take chances with my money. It's a goodjob and I love my responsibilities, I have funworking, doing exactly what I enjoy doing."

26 year old Vincentia AwukuAbui (on your right) is a slotsattendant; she's been work-ing at the casino since 2004and also joined the teamwith no experience whatso-ever. She didn't even have aclue what a casino was.

"I first started as a changerthen I worked at the cashdesk and now I'm a slotsattendant. It has been veryinteresting working here; my eyes have openedto a new world I never knew existed. The mostinteresting person I have met inside this casi-no would be the Chelsea club coach, JoseMourhino. I've learnt a lot about foreigners,about the Indians, the Chinese, the Lebaneseand even the Ghanaians.

The different cultures and yet the similarities,I've even learnt to say hello in the different lan-guages. My mom wasn't happy about the jobbecause of the smoke filled environment andthe late hours I would have to keep, but nowI've been able to convince her that it's quitesafe. In my opinion, the only requirements toget a job here would be, be friendly ,good spo-ken English, some computer knowledge and

good in calculating numbers because you willbe dealing with money, and the rest, you'lllearn on the job. Even though I'm not allowedto gamble, I still make good money on the side.Clients tip a lot when they're having a goodday, my highest tip was $100, - from one verysatisfied client. Of course all the tips wereceive are pooled and shared out with theother Casino departments."

who’s who

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u s e f u l n u m b e r sNumbers and companies in red need to cal l us with updated information

on 021 787 025 or [email protected]

EMBASSIESAlgeria 021-776-719Australia 021-701-129Austria 021-783-368Belgium 021-762-281Benin 021-774-889Brazil 021-774-908Bulgaria 021-772-404Burkina Faso 021-221-988Canada 021-773-791China 021-777-073Côte d’Ivoire 021-774-611Denmark 021-226-972Ethiopia 021-765-682Finland 0244-326-709France 021-214-550Gambia 021-315-840Germany 021-221-311Greece c/o embassy ofGuinea 021-777-921Hungary 020-400-770India 021-775-601Iran 021-760-521Ireland 021-518-112Italy 021-775-621Korea 021-776-157Japan 021-765-060Lebanon 021-776-727Liberia 021-775-641Mali 021-663-276Morocco 021-775-669Netherlands021-785-487Niger 021-224-962Nigeria 021-776-158Norway 021-200-101Philippines 021-516-442Poland 021-502-829Portugal c/o embassy of Spain.

Russia 021-775-611Rwanda 021-251-894Czech Rep. 021-223-540Togo 021-777-950Congo 021-245-977Turkey 021-768-567U.K. 021-221-665Switzerland 021-228-125

Emirate Airlines 021 230 319Ghana Int. 021 213 555Kenya Airways 021 241 560KLM 021 241 560Lufthansa 021 243 893Middle East 021 230 867 North American 021 911 087 Royal Air Maroc 021 766 333Royal Dutch 021 776 509 Slock Air int. 021 766 740 South Africa Air 021 783 676UNMIL 021 773 890Virgin Nigeria 021 911 721

24 HR EMERGENCY CENTRETrust Hospital 021 776 787Nyaho clinic 021 775 341

BANKSAfrica WomenBank 021 767 328Agricultural Dev.Bank 021 662 640Bank of Ghana 021 666 902Barclays Bank 021 784 049Cal Bank Ltd 021 680 061CDH Securites ltd 021 667 425Credit References 021 782 581Databank Group 021 669 421Ecobank 021 681 147First Link Investment 021 257 268SG-SSB 021 202 020

FIRE SERVICEHeadquarters 021 772 446Cantonments 021 666 576Central (Makola) 021 779 635Industrial Area 021 223 168Dansoman 021 310 903Madina 021 501 744Aviation 021 773 285Trade Fare 021 773 949

HOSPITALSAkai House Clinic 021 784 772 Akai House (Osu) 021 763 821 37 Millitary Hospital 021 776 111Korle-Bu 021 665 401Nyahoo Clinic 021 775 341Princess Marie Louise 021 664 137West African Rescue 021 781 258

POLICEEmergency 191Regional Headquarters 021 664 611Mobile force 021 760 273Accra central 021 663 625Achimota 021 401 999Adabraka 021 221 368Airport 021 777 592

AIRLINESAero Contractor 021 681 978/9Aerogem Aviation 021 769 298Afriquiyah Airways 021 912 732Air Crystal 021 763 395Air Ghana 021 774 007Air ivoire 021 242 056Air Senegal Int. 021 780 567Antrack Air 021 765 377Astracus Airlines 021 257 581Belview Airlines 021 230 329Bristish Airways 021 775 400 Cathay Pacific 020 8138270City link Air ltd 021 785 725Delta Airlines 021 231 111Egypt Air 021 773 537

INT. DIALING CODESAngola 244Australia 61Austria 43Belgium 32Benin 229Botswana 267Brazil 55Burkina faso 226Burundi 257Cameroon 237Canada 1Cape verde 238Cntrl African Rep 236Chad 235Czech Republic 420Denmark 45Egypt 20Equatorial Guinea 240France 33Gabon 241Gambia 220Guinea 224Italy 39Japan 81Korea North 850Korea South 82Liberia 231Libya 218Mali 223Mauritania 222Mauritius 230Morocco 212Namibia 264Rwanda 250Senegal 221Sierra Leone 232South Africa 27Togo 228Uganda 256USA 1DRC 243Zambia 260Zimbabwe 263

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20 May 2008

Horror-Scope

Very Cartesian, rigorous spirit, hard on yourself, your per-sistence powers your ambition. Cautious, aggressive youare the cockroaches of our society. A lot of insurance bro-kers are Capricorns.

As an Earth sign, Capricorns make very good undertakers.You seem to be independent, introvert and Secretive but inreality you are cold and frankly unpleasant.

Lonely, conservative and mostly pessimist the Capricornhates changes. This Earthling finds it impossible tochange cap, once he is on a given course.

They are often reproached this lack of adaptation, eventhough in most gatherings they play the role of foundingfathers: most officers between 14-18 were Capricorns.

Often considered to have the gift of criticism, you are noth-ing but rotten and spoilt people who deserve nothing bet-ter than a heavy foot in the ass.

In the whole of the history of humanity, nothing good evercame out of a Capricorn.The year will be marked by a joyful event: your disappear-anceFamous Capricorn: Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean)

Predisposed to mysticism, you are a gullible and torment-ed person.

Intuitive yet stupid, you will do almost anything and dumpyourself in shit.Sensitive, you detest aggressiveness, but annoy so muchyour close relations that you find yourself attacked some-times from all angles.

You have a tendency towards indulgence and carelessnessindicating your red ant like nature, you lack will and confi-dence in yourself: it is your sole survival instinct becauseyou know yourself well.

Your close relations estimate that your reservation inmaking instant decisions is a sign of deep thought. In fact,you are nothing but a lazy moron, whose idleness has noequal but your mediocre spirit.

This year 2008 will mark a turning point: you will lose yoursource of livelihood, if you do not commit suicide day-dreaming while driving.

Advice: do not exceed 50 km/h at the wheels this year.

Famous Pisces: Olusegun obasanjo

Intelligent, equipped with an analytical spirit, you exploitonly a quarter of your capacity because you are a big faker.Your element is the air and the reason for which you are allairs and enjoy farting in public.

Perhaps too whole and too perfectionist, you are in constantmutation and annoy those around you. Everyone flees fromyou on sight.

An explorer at heart, you like to discover, adore new expe-riences of any kind and generally travel as often as possi-ble: adept at horse riding, you are also an expert at adul-tery.

One assumes you are cold, I would say that you are drawnto introversion and that you are very worthy: in fact, you seeyourself as better than others, and you are right; The oth-ers are nothing but idiots. Don’t change anything.

This exceptional year will be marked by a divorce or a sui-cide.Advice: Be careful with electrical appliances, due to yourassumption of being all knowing you could have problemschanging an electric bulb.Famous Aquarius: Chris Rock

Planet: SunPlanet in exile: SaturnElement: Fire

As a sign of your element, fire, you are warm to yourfriends.

Due to your impatience for half-measures and animatedby your idealism, you have a tendency for using too muchof your authority and show proof of intolerance.

Leos are proud, self-centered and insensitive people. Youassume people are fond of you, be not deceived: the oth-ers fake it, in order to have their peace.

In order to fuel your ambitions, you do not renounce ontasks, on the contrary: you derive pleasure from humiliat-ing others which results in you being, just as anyrespectable Leo, the kings of jerks and dummies.

You are a natural leader, but you only succeed by crush-ing others and spitting venom. You are arrogant and con-ceited and these are citing your good qualities. For defects, I prefer not to mention.

The greater majority of Leos become ministers of state oris assassinated by their ex-colleagues.

This New Year will bring happiness and prosperity to youprofessionally: your superior will have a bad road acci-dent.

Famous Leo: Napoleon

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w h o ’ s w h o

22 May 2008

After years working in the North part of Moselle, a very tough region in France, as a replacementtutor I got myself an expatriation job in Ghana, Accra at the Ecole Francaise, as a mathematicstutor.

I came to Ghana in late August 2005 to start my new job and look for a new home.Doing my shop-

ping at the Madina market notfar from my new home, some-thing happened that changedmy life.

I was struck by the smile andspontaneity of one particulargirl; Grace Tawiah.

Grace was there helping a friend with her clothing busi-ness. She instantly won my heart and I remember goingthere several times just to see her and speak to her.

Ever since, I thought of nothing else than to marry her.She felt the same and now she’s my wife.

Family and friends celebrating this special day with the newly weds

Mr. Jannick Trunkenwald and Ms. Grace Tawiah’s posing at their wedding

I thought of nothingelse than to marry her.She felt same and now

she’s my wife.

Enjoy Accra wishes all the best to

this happy couple. Keep your sto-

ries coming to our editorial depart-

ment.

Email us on [email protected]

23May 2008

And for those looking on, remember that she’s already married

For once, it was nice for us to issue theFrench Consul, a "visa" to our wedding

Constance from french schoolhas already prepared the admi-sion papers for the new cou-

ple's future kids.

Looks like this guy doesn't believe in theholy matrimony. No wonder, surrounded

by all those lovely ladies thats a very big...........wedding

Next wedding will be mine....Jannick and Grace. Just married

The young bride dancing, but where's thegroom????

Fatou, Gilbert and daughter will gladly advise thenewly weds on whats it is like to have kids...

24 May 2008

hospitality

Airside Hotel 021 760 480Chez Lien 021 775 356Alisa Hotel 021 255 494Akroma Plaza 031 23745Crown Appartmento 021 771 712Fiesta Royale 021 517 411Golden Tulip 021 775 360Hotel Angelica 021 507 887Frankies 021 773 567La Palm Royal 021 771 700Labadi Beach 021 772 501Le Tandem 021 762 959M Plaza Hotel 021 775 922Novotel 021 667 546Paloma Hotel 021 228 700Raybow Int. Hotel 031 22072Royal Basin 051 60144Shangri-la Hotel 021 776 993Wangara Hotel 021 772 525Picasso 021 771 712

New Coco Beach 021 717 235/6Dutchotel 021 711 111Elmina Beach 021 771 700Busua Beach 021 771 700Busua Inn 020 737 3579Lou Moon Lodge 020 824 1549

RESORTS

HOTELS

Au Grand Ecuyer 021 768 643Captain Hook 021 762 228La Chaumière 021 772 408Le Bouquet 021 772 417Le Tandem 021 762 959Frankie’s 021 773 567Cafe de Paris 021 517 463Cafe de Lyon 024 988 7853Monsoom 021 782 307Lifestyle Cafe 021 224831

CONTINENTAL RESTAURANTS

BARS

Bywel bar 021 767 793Bus Stop 021 220 930Ryan’s Irish pub 021 762 334Zanzibar 021 786 099

Aphrodesiac 021 766734Jazz Tone 021 761 082

NIGHT CLUBS

Bali Hai 021 771 700Chez Lien 021 775 356China House 021 760 284Dragon House 021 762 988Dynasty 021 775 496Noble House 021 785 151Hinlone 021 772 782Kohinor 021 771 999Banana Leafz 021 780 790Pearl Chinese 021 770 278Heritage 021 785 252Zanzibar 024 489 0990

ORIENTAL RESTAURANTS

Chick ‘n’ Lick ‘n’ 021 778 314Foodies 021 661 858Ivy 021 228 449Sunshine 021 780 599Sunshine café 021 785 733Akroma Plaza 031 255 13Fali’s hot pot 021 258 473

OTHER RESTAURANTS

Accra Mall 021 823 040/1

OTHERS

Amadeus Ghana 021 765 590Antrak Travel 021 777 134Marmouna 021 769 231

TRAVEL & TOUR

Alliance Française 021 773 134British Council 021 683 068Goethe Institute 021 776 764

CULTURAL CENTRES

Melian car 024 403 453/7VRS 021 779 387

CAR HIRE

Buka 021 782 953Tante Marie 021 778 914Next Door 021 713 961

AFRICAN RESTAURANTS

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Planet: MercuryPlanet in exile: JupiterElement: Air

Many are the dualitiesthat cohabit in you. Andthese evolve in youinstabilities under dif-ferent engagements,work for example: mostunemployed in Franceare Gemini.

Your infidelity isrenowned, almosteveryone can put yourfidelity in question: itwill suit you better if youwere single.

You are renowned foryour impulsiveness, and

sometimes a lack ofreflection: you pleaseyourself by wallowing inshit.

Strong and fragile at thesame time, you have toomuch of a sexist view ofthe world, people andthings of life: you arethe spears of the anxi-olyic (drugs used toreduce anxiety) industryand suicide specialist.

This year will be excep-tional for those whointend going into prosti-tution.

Remarkable date: April6, a good date to tryhanging yourself.

Famous Gemini: GeorgeBush Snr.

Planet: VenusPlanet in exile: MarchElement: Earth

Very stable, you enjoy long and durable construc-tions and know how to carry out long-term plans:the originator of Titanic was a Taurus.

You confuse determination and patience, with stub-bornness, a fact everyone abhors about you, moreespecially since your authoritarianism is not to beproven anymore. Your children abhor you.

You are always in search of new pleasures andfamily is one of your priorities: you have a tendencynot to understand that it is paradoxical, somethingthat pushes your spouse to depression or suicide.

People admire you for your tenacity and your forceof character, but nobody really loves you: you arethe hound of companies and the society in general.

Jealous, possessive, bitter, firm, considerate andpassionate and these are only talks of your quali-ties.

Taurus are good ass kissers and excellent execu-tioners.

This year 2008: envisage relocation and a divorce

Famous Taurus: Adolf Hitler

Planet: SaturnPlanet in exile: SaturnElement: Water

You are often considered to be sensitive, calm andgentle but in fact you are pitiable and weak. Yourtotem is the slug. Sedentary and pampered by nature, you are veryattached to your family and what it represents toyou. You are but larvae that only come out of theirhome in order to be smashed.You are very emotional, perhaps too much, whichresults in you nagging all the time. You feel peoplelike you because you are accommodating or for yourartistic tastes, but in reality all people want fromyou, is to cheat you and take all your money. Cancers are chronic alcoholics and never finishwhat they begin. They are good at nothing.The year 2008 will be characterized by a change ofwork: you will be exploited by mid-April.

Famous Cancer: Lung Cancer

Planet: MarchPlanet in exile: VenusElement: Fire

Your natural generosity and your altruism areundeniable and appreciated: many tramps areAries.

Very liberal, think of slowing down your impulsesand make time for reflection before acting,because many of your close relations are reallythinking of gunning you down.

You are an elitist and domineering. At nurseryschool, you were already making your teachermad. In secondary school, you passed for the ter-ror of the class. In reality you are nothing butscrapings.

If you are not a tramp you could pass off as abanker or a dictator.

You think of yourself as being the most interesting,but you are nothing but a grip contemptible with-out-laughter.

Like every year, you have that feeling that you willhave an excellent year.

Advice: continue farting higher than your ass, youare the best!

Famous Aries: Tony Blair

26 May 2008

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

ZanzibarUnder the StarsVenue: LaboneArrange to meet with friends

Film of ConcertMessage for PeaceEnnio MorriconeTime: 6:00 pmAlliance Francaise

FONTVLaunch of mobile TV atConference center.Time: 5:30pm

Live Band at Chesters place

La Bamba Pubcomm. 11Latin -American music anddance

3rd International Conferenceon ICT for Development,Education and Training: AnAnnual Event for DevelopingeLearning Capacities in Africavenue:Accra InternationalConference Centre.28th to 30thwww.elearning-africa.com

Mid Week PauseJackpot Nite KlubFree EntryEx Bus Stopvenue: Ring RoadTime: 8:00 -- Chillz

Fourth Gardens Officers MessAfter work hoursVenue: Danyame - kumasiTime: 5:59 pm

Mojo Nite KlubSankofa nite Venue: Next Door 10:00pm

UEFA Champions League FinalChelsea vs. Manchester U.6:30 pm on GBS and Metro TV

Francophone music @Laplanete des princes niteclub, Adabraka(warehousebuilding) from 8pm till you drop

24 - season 2 starts on GBS

La Bamba PubComm. 11Latin -American music anddance

100 Greatest Premier LeagueGames. G Sports 1 – Premieres19th May – 8th August

Olympic v Kessben @19:30 GS1

Fourth Gardens Officers MessAfter work hoursVenue: Danyame - kumasiTime: 5:59 pm

Artist Exposition: AkirashBack to SchoolTime: 7:00 pmVenue:Alliance Francaise



La Bamba Pubcomm. 11 TEMALatin -American music anddance

events calender

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12th 13th 14th

19th 20th 21st

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Send your events to

[email protected]

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAYFrancophone NiteJackpot Nite KlubEx Bus Stop. venue: RingRoad. Time: 8:00 --Chillz

World ChampionshipBoxing. Oscar De LaHoya vs. Steve ForbesLive! 12 Round JuniorMiddleweight Fight G SPORTS 2 – 4th May

Aphrodisiac nite KlubDance Hall NiteVenue: AirportTime: 10:00 Till yourlegs Wabble

Francophone NiteLa Planete desPRINCESWarehouseAdabraka

Exorcist: The Beginning G Prime

Jackpot Nite KlubFree EntryEx Bus Stopvenue: Ring RoadTime: 8:00 -- Chillz

Aphrodisiac Nite ClubLadies NiteVenue: Airport Time: 10:00 till thebreak of dawn

old sckool atAphrodesiac niteclub

Jackpot Nite KlubFree EntryEx Bus Stopvenue: Ring RoadTime: 8:00 -- Chillz

Aphrodisiac nite KlubLadies niteVenue: AirportTime: 10:00 Till yourlegs Wabble

Genesiz nite klubLadies NiteVenue:KumasiTime:10:00 till till till

Man U. v West Ham Liverpool v Man City Newcastle v Chelsea Sunday 11th Mayshowing on GBS

Mothers DayGolden Tulip KUMASISpecial mothers dayBuffet

Ryans Irish PubHappy Hour from5p.m. to 9p.m

Francophone music@ Laplanete desprinces nite club,Adabraka(warehousebuilding) from 8pmtill you drop

Richard Bona Concert

50Gh¢ NationalTheatre. 8pm

Reserved seatingpre-show receptioncall:0272558152

*Supported by The Jazz Society ofGhana & Alliance

Francaise

Soul n motion;wanna join the ride?call 0246625622 forguest list and venue

Karaoke night atChamps sport barfrom 9pm


La Bamba Pubcomm. 11Latin -Americanmusic and dance

Italian Food & Winetasting at the GoldenTulip 45 Gh¢ per PersFrom 19pm


events calender

22nd

17th

16th15th

Dance hallnight@aphrodesiac. freeentrance for ladies

May DayJoy Fm blood donationExerciseVenue: Aviation SocialcentreTime: 10:00 am

enjoy african music andhiphop @Aphrodesiac

Kiravi Nite klubMay Day After party andladies NiteVenue: KumasiTime: 10:00 pm till late

2nd1st

8th

4th3rd

9th 10th 11th

23rd

Inter v Milan Catania v Reggina Sunday 18th May:final day of the season showing on GBS

La Bamba Pubcomm. 11 TemaLatin -Americanmusic and dance

18th


Francophone music@ Laplanete desprinces nite club,Adabraka(warehousebuilding) from 8pmtill you drop


Karaoke night atChamps sport barfrom 9pm

30th29th

Ryans Irish PubTraditional EnglishRoast Lunch.12noon - 4p.m.

Klimax Bay at Labadi Beach

25th

29May 2008

Any events coming up?link up with me on:

[email protected] call 0244841350your events master

Alain, EVENTS MASTER

Akroma plaza, a subsidiary of "You 84 Ent." Ltd.(Supermarket, Restaurant and Hotel) was named after theonly surviving founder, Mrs. Gladys Ama Akroma Ansah.

It’s operations started in December 2002 with the restaurantand catering services as its core business. With a motto of“Attaining Height in Taste”, Akroma plaza climbed high on thehospitality ladder to attain the status of the best restaurant ofthe Region in Grade one division.

With a high demand for Conference facilities andAccommodation, the Charlie Hall, the Hotel and Auditoriumwere added to the existing facilities.

Akroma plaza boasts of a plush 1,000 seater multipurposeauditorium ideal for product launch, conference, seminars,concerts and theatrical performances.

The Charlie hall accommodates between 300 and 350 people.You get to enjoy high speed internet facility, satellite TV and ahost of modern facilities at Akroma plaza.

Akroma plaza- definitely at the pinnacle of hospitality

For further information please call:031 23745 or visit us when youare in Takoradi. We are located close to the Police reserve

Akroma plaza, A world of comfort in the heart of town

info tourism Takoradi

34 May 2008

The groom addressed his wife to be during thewedding.

Patricia EpeeI marry you today on this African soil, which Ihave come love so much.

Marrying you here, today in Ghana, this countrythat has received us with open arms, its heartfelt people to whom we extent our gratitude.

I marry you today before our two families andall our friends to whom without it would not bethe same.

This precious moment will always stayengraved in our memories together with theday our kids were born.

You know, I have waited for this moment withpatience and passion, living it today with cer-tainty and true love.

And I would like to add some final words; Don’tworry, I’ll always be there for you and the kidsno matter what. Loving you from the bottom ofmy heart …

Patricia, let me tell you how much I love you…..Long live our love

She finally said "YES"

Some pictures need no coments. Patricia Epee and Dominique Gouvernayre’s wedding

who’s who

Guest`s taking the oportunity to get their picture in Enjoy Accra

35May 2008

The newly wed`s son Nolan asuring the

rythem was correct together with Oscar

You maybe the chief but the woman

belongs to me

You cut like this darling !

Nana Awuku Sakyi, Akyempemhene of

Akuapen, Gyase Division one of the key wit-

ness at the wedding

Just because i got married doesn`t

mean i forgot how to dance

One family Mummy making sure that I arrive on time to my marriage

Friends from around Africa making sure that Dominique get`s married

I got you babe

Are you sure ??

36 May 2008

IMMANUELA HAIR

STUDIO & BODYCARE

IMMANUELA HAIR STUDIO& BODYCARE is a total bodycare salon located on theBekwai-Sentasi road, oppo-site Spice Spot near theSantase roundabout inKumasi. The services offeredinclude hair maintenanceservice for women, menand children. The servicesinclude natural hair caretreatments, facials, mas-sage, acrylic nails, lashes,barbering, weave-on, haircutting, waxing, dreadlocksand European hairstyle,relaxing services, hairweaving, hair coloring, pre-cision cutting as well as anumber of other services.

Miss Gifty Brown Davies thedirector has had 21 years ofexperience as a licensedcosmetologist / hair spe-cialist, trained in London.Her passion and pursuit forproviding excellent servicehas lead her to openIMMANUELA HAIR STUDIO& BODYCARE. You cannever learnenough that isher motto thatis why she isalways attend-ing additionalclasses andhair shows toalways stay ontop of thisever-growingand evolvingindustry. She

has takenpart in a lot of events andcompetitions since the cre-ation of her studio 13 yearsago. When she is asked what herspecialty is, all she will sayis “I don’t have one, I’mgood at everything I do”.Gifty loves making herclients feel their best.

Many are the people whohave passed through herhands and have begun theirown shops since.Immanuela is a householdname in Kumasi and Accra.Many are the Campus guysand gals who had theirfinesse enhanced by thegraceful hands of this mas-ter hair revolutionist.

For reservations call: 051 91953 / 0244758488

Immanuela Hair Studio,simply the best

37May 2008

Miss Gifty Brown DaviesDirector, ImmanuellaHair Studio bringing outher best

38 May 2008

Planet: VenusPlanet in exile: MarchElement: Air

Your broadmindedness and your cordiality enable veryimportant social contacts for you. You are very intuitiveand appreciated for your tolerance and your altruism: infact you are the perfect fool to be exploited for everyone.

Your playfulness, your imperial desire to please and tocharm, your avowed sensuality, instigates in others theoccurrence of divorce.

You are the perfect prey for hungry lawyers.

To crown it all, you are equipped with a very personalartistic sense: most pubs and Batama High Street atnight abound in others like you.

If you are a woman, you are better off as a prostitute. Asa man, you are much more talented as a pimp.Librans have as much good manners as a gigolo andcarry along quite a hefty load of venereal diseases.This Year will not bring anything new.Famous Libra: Eminem

Planet: MercuryPlanet in exile: JupiterElement: Earth

You are in search of balance and safety, you are keen onobserving and given in to reflection.

Reasoned and reserved, some describe your pragmatismas materialism, but in reality you are just too much of anidiot and you do not love others sufficiently enough tomake good decisions.

Virgos are modestly modest, reasonably reasonable, judi-ciously judicious and skillfully skilful… The word “annoy-ing” was invented for them.

Mildly sentimental, you are impeccable at work, you areprecise, effective, needy, serious, honest, methodical andapplied: you are the ants of our society and only exist towork and produce results.

Your life does not have any real interest. You have the warmth of a dying lizard and the vivid imagi-nation of a soldier on parade on the 6th March.Advice: don’t think because you have ideas you are best.Work on your charisma.

Famous Virgo: Royal Segolene

Planet: MarchPlanet in exile: VenusElement: Water

As a sign of your element, you have a penchant for drown-ing baby cats.

You excel in businesses and you relish the misery andhumiliation, which you inflict on those around you.Whilst cultivating your inner self, you are imbued withsome altruism, which, fortunately, counteracts your pos-sessive side: you adore giving gruesome or very shockingtasks to your subordinates.

You are often faced with ups and downs, and inclinedtowards chaos in your periods of depression: beware ofyour cyclothymic tendencies because someday someonewill stab you in the back.

For you morality is out of the question, no scruples and ifyou are like that, it is only out of respect for your ancestorswho were all evildoers and criminals.

Advice: excellent year for all those whose close relationsare invalid. Inheritance in sight.

Famous Scorpio: Condolezza Rice

Planet: JupiterPlanet in exile: MercuryElement: Fire

Sagittarius abhor the routine, they like change and donot hesitate to undertake several tasks at the same time.The major problem however is that they never anythingthey have begun and they seldom honor their promises:you are nothing but cowards and weaklings.

The Sagittarius is interested in the discovery of newplaces and loves to travel. Sustained by a conformistspirit and naturally independent, you adapt very easilyand thus respond harmoniously to new the situations.

The greatest gangsters in history were Sagittarius.You are an eternal optimist, which is a good thing for allthose who will meet you and will be enchanted in tryingto con you.You are the primary producers in a food chain and seemto have been created on Earth for others to walk over.

Most Laboratory mice are Sagittarius.You owe your constant survival on Earth to your morbidjealousy.

Advice: Sagittarius conveys a strong desire for freedom.Their balance depends on it and other than that, they areseized with panic. In this case they can be very aggres-sive and move into auto-destruction. Remain vigilant.The year 2008 will be illustrated by relocation in thecourse of the year

Famous Sagittarius: Jacques Chirac

39May 2008

It was one of those weekends again and Accrawas too stuffy and gradually getting too crowd-ed for all of us.

I set off like an ancient discoverer enroute toKumasi to discover a new place I could sharewith you. If you want to enjoy Accra and Ghanagenerally, stick with me, it is a promise and Ibet we will enjoy truthfully all the beauties ofour motherland.

In Kumasi I did not fail to stop by the Lake andthe Museum as well as the Bantama Highstreet at night. But what I truly want to discusswith you is my latest discovery in mechanics.Just when I was set to return to Accra, my cardeveloped a fault. I was told by the firstmechanic that I would have to wait for theparts from Europe and that meant leaving mycar over at his shop until when the part finallyarrived, I did not look at him twice.

The next fellow told me it would cost me GHC800 to repair my car (these guys are supposed-ly the sole importers of this make of cars). Istood there, as confused as a bat in broad day-light. Just then a young man came over to meand said `Boss fa wo car no ko Maazin` mean-ing send your car to Maazin.

I was like what?! And just then it all dawned on

me, Suame Magazine (the locals call it maazinor meezin), the one place in Ghana that all yourcar problems are solved through genuine God

inspired Mechanical ingenuity. Youwant to pimp your car? An engineproblem? You want to convert your 4doors to 6 doors?I almost immediately drove down toSuame magazine and there yourstruly had the engineering shock ofmy life. Spare parts shops coveringwide distances and machine shops inplace to reproduce parts that nor-mally should have been imported.

The only turn off might be the pres-ence of dirty oil all over the place, buthey, ever seen any mechanic shops

without oil stains here and there? Apparentlythey add to the character of the place. According to history, magazine started atAlabar a suburb of Kumasi in the early fiftiesand since has grown to occupy the presentlocation at Suame.

Suame is a place you ought to visit to under-stand and see for yourself the ingenuity I am somuch stressing upon. You can’t even begin toimagine the cars the people work on, Ranges,Jeeps, and Mercedes Benz among others.

Suame Magazine,A Center of Mechanical ingenuity

brewed in an African Pot.

the only Limousine made in Ghana

Mr. Akwasi Yeboah and Kids

40 May 2008

I happened to fall on Elder Akwasi Yeboah (who doubles as a church of Pentecost elder)who, according to all those interviewed, is theoriginator of the Mampong Benz as these 6door Mercedes cars are called. According tohis clientele his cars are so well made that,they are almost accident free once on theroad. He said he started working on thesecars since the 1980`s and eventually convert-ed the four doors to six, when the only carthen conveying market women had an acci-dent and compounded the already toughtransportation problem for the women.

He felt that stretching the car out and puttingextra seats and door will help enhance thesituation, he took measurements and drewcharts and finally came up with the ManpongBenz. From what I saw, his creation andcraftiness is a challenge to the guys ofMercedes considering how limited his equip-ment is;For the people of Mampong the six door Benzhas come to stay and they are basically the

only cars plying that routecommercially.I almost forgot my car justgot repaired and I am expect-ed to drive it again withoutany problem for a few moreyears and I am genuinelyhappy because I did not haveto pay GHC 800 and I am sat-isfied. I ended up paying GHC 50and the part was changedwithin the hour and it wasnot a trial and error thing.

I hope you drop by Suamesoon and Kudos to the SMIDO

(Suame Magazine Industrial DevelopmentOrganisation) for a job well done. And by theway, elder Yeboah or Master Yeboah hastrained many people of whom some are now-

working on similar cars in Accra and otherplaces in West Africa. But there is nothing likegoing back to the original shop for your pimp-ing.

Acknowledgements: Marcelino Yaw Kagya

no car is too damaged to be repaired at suame maazin

Before

After

could easily pass for Xibit, of “pimp my ride” fame

Marcelino with Mr. Akwasi Yeboah and his team of mechanics

41May 2008

On this day I will marry my best friend The one I laugh with, live for,

Dream with and love“”

42 May 2008

How it all began, Dr. And Mrs. OppongMy wife Evelyn and I met about 12 years ago, whilstin School at Achimota where I gained admission topursue a Science course. This was at a time when I had sworn to myself notto go out again after having fallen out of severalrelationships.The course was so tough; I opted to dedicate myselfto it totally and swore not to engage myself again inany relationship. With this resolve, I set out on mymission to conquer Science and make it to theMedical School.Then I saw her, the queen of my heart, she wasbeautiful and the kind of girl I have always dreamtabout. But I stayed put and never spoke to her,

though I fancied her from afar. Months and monthswent by until my study mate and classmate EllenOpoku started talking about a new friend she hadmade and kept saying so many good things abouther. Eventually she decided we should meet up withher sometime and I had the shock of my life whenit turned out to be this very same girl I haveadmired and appreciated from a distance.That day turned out to be the day the ice brokeand I spoke to her for the very first time. Webecame friends and eventually best friendsand one thing led to another naturally until themoment we said I do.Now I have the most beautiful girl in the uni-verse, my best friend, as my wife.

who’s who Kumasi

Dr. Felix Oppong and Ms. Evelyn Owusu just before saying “I do”.

Dr. Wereko Brobby, Nana Akuffo Addo

and the newly weds.

Dr. Prince Pambo (on the right) and colleague

doctors graced the occasion.Mr. & Mrs Oppong and the newly weds.

43May 2008

Kofi, Dmo, Lopo, Popo,Tony, Atobra, Darlington

Groom and his men doing the kangaroo dance

Katangees in Action ( Fellows!! – Charge)

from left, Kwabena & Kwadwo Afoakwa Sarpong Jr. (CEO Inter-Commercial Impex Ltd.) with friends popping the champagne.

Dr. and Mrs. Boamah , the newly weds and others during the cake cutting ceremony.

Enjoy Accra is still waiting for our piece of the cake :-)

Uncle Rickye (in suit, not the short one) and family

Yaw, Mr. Boakye Agyeman (Former NIB Boss),

Daasebre Osei Bonsu II ( Mamponghene), Agyakoma

Difie II( Mamponghema), Kwabena, Akwasi

and Dr. Plange-Rhule (Former GMA Boss)

Moussaka�� r e c i p e

2 lbs eggplant�

1/2 cup olive oil�

2 large tomatoes�

2 large onions, sliced�

1 lb ground lamb�

1/4 tsp cinnamon�

1/4 tsp allspice�

2 tbsp tomato paste�

3 tbsp fresh parsley,

chopped�

1/2 cup dry white

wine,�salt and freshly

ground black

pepper Sauce:�

4 tbsp butter�

1/2 cup flour�

2 1/2 cups milk�

1/4 tsp nutmeg�

1/3 cup grated

Parmesan

3 tbsp toasted bread-

crumbs�

1. Cut eggplants into 1/4" thick slices. Layer the slices in a colander with plenty of salt sprinkled on each layer. Let stand 30 minutes, and rinse off salt. Rinse 2 or 3 times with cold water and dry eggplants with paper towel.�

2. Heat some of the oil in a large frying pan and fry eggplant in batches until golden on both sides, adding more oil as needed.�

3. Plunge tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds, then refresh in cold water. Peel and chop roughly.�

4. Heat some oil and brown lamb in large skillet, break up large pieces (drain excess fat) and add onions, cook a few more minutes.��

5. Add tomatoes, cinnamon, allspice, tomato paste, parsley, wine, and pepper to the meat and onions. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered for 15 minutes.�

6. Spoon alternating layers into a greased 9"x13" baking dish. Start with a layer of eggplant, then half the meat mixture. Then another layer of eggplant, and the second half of the meat mixture. Finish with a layer of eggplant.��

7. Make the sauce. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and slowly stir in milk. Return to heat and whisk until sauce thickens. Stir in nutmeg and Parmesan.�

8. Spread sauce over last layer of eggplant and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake for 45 minutes at 350F. Let sit 5-10 minutes before slicing.

45May 2008

INGREDIENTS METHOD

Nail CareTaking care of the nails and applying nail pol-ish is the first step which boosts beauty. Firststep is washing the hands by using uniquehand creams containing aloe Vera that keepsthe hands soft. Manicure must be done on thehands once in a week as it makes the skin ofthe hands soft and provide one to havehealthy, beautiful and glowing nails. Applycream or oil on the skin of the nail frequently.This will help in soothing the nail bed andgrowth of the nail. After this one can keep thelengths of the nails as desired. Make use of avibrant lacquer to rub the nails for the steepcoloured look and put bright nail coloursalong with an elevated luster. To remove thenail paint, one must use a tranquil nail polishremover.

Fashion TipsEvery woman must select right dress accord-ing to the nature of body. Before choosing anydress, decide the type of body, as there aredifferent height and weight and age. Oneshould dress in free flowing clothes in a par-ticular tone for getting a slim and long look.Try fabrics like georgette or chiffon for dress-es. One must wear clothes according to size.Loose fit clothes do not give good look to any-one. One should wear fitted clothes to appeargorgeous. One must be alert about wearingaccessories as these talks more than dress.Women should be certain about jeweler thatsuits one’s face.

CleansingBefore using make up, face should be verywell clean. Dust, grease, perspiration, dirt andbacteria are not detached from ordinarywashing. For this, cleansing creams arerequired. They go deeper into the pores andeliminate them thoroughly and clean the face.Before applying cleansing cream make surehairs do not stick to the face. Apply cream insmall amount on cheeks, chin, neck and fore-head. Massage it softly by moving palms littleupward and downward, by paying appropriateattention to the creases of the nose, under thechin area, neck and ear lobes. Rub thesesmall areas using fingers. Use the moist cot-ton and remove the cream. Use of dry cottonmust be avoided as it absorbs moisture fromthe skin.

Foot CareFor cracked heels, melt paraffin wax; mix itwith mustard oil and apply on the affectedarea. Leave it overnight. After 10 or 15 days,the heels will become smooth. Massage bodywith a mixture of coconut oil and any offavorite scented oils like lavender or rose-mary. For cracked heals, rub the footwith coconut oil and keep the footin temperate water for sometime. Clean the wateroff the feet and applya mixture of hibiscusflower, Henna and juiceof half a lemon. When drywash it off.

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How often, how long and how hard you exer-cise, and what kinds of exercises you doshould be determined by what you are tryingto accomplish. Your goals, your present fit-ness level, age, health, skills, interest andconvenience are among the factors you shouldconsider.

Your exercise program should include some-thing from each of the four basic fitness com-ponents described previously. Each workoutshould begin with a warm-up and end with acool-down. As a general rule, space yourworkouts throughout the week and avoid con-secutive days of hard exercise. Here are the amounts of activity necessary forthe average, healthy person to maintain aminimum level of overall fitness. Included aresome of the popular exercises for each cate-gory.

WARM-UP - 5-10 minutes of exercises suchas walking, slow jogging, knee lifts, arm cir-cles or trunk rotations. Low intensity move-ments that stimulate movements to be usedin the activity can also be included in thewarm-up.

FLEXIBILITY - 10-12 minutes of dailystretching exercises performed slowly withouta bouncing motion. This can be included aftera warm-up or during a cool-down.

MUSCULAR STRENGTH - a minimum oftwo 20-minute sessions per week that includeexercises for all the major muscle groups.Lifting weights based on your body type is themost effective way to increase strength.

MUSCULAR ENDURANCE - at leastthree 30-minute sessions each week thatinclude exercises such as pushups, sit-ups,pull-ups, dips and weight training for all themajor muscle groups.

CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE -at least three 20-minute bouts of continuousaerobic (activity requiring oxygen) rhythmicexercise each week. Popular aerobic condi-tioning activities include brisk walking, jog-ging, swimming, cycling, rope-jumping, row-ing and some continuous action games liketennis and handball.

COOL DOWN - a minimum of 5-10 minutesof slow walking, low-level exercise, combinedwith stretching.

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Iposu E. Oluwakayode (call him Kayode) is ourspecial personality for this month; let thedance begin with his impressive C.V. Indeed,he is an interpreter, show organizer, editor,filmmaker, movie director and producer,screen player and advertisement concept pro-ducer! We met him on a video shoot. His team wasworking on a new TV series called “Drift”, amysterious story set in the political Africansystem.

Kayode hails from Nigeria and after his stud-ies, he decided to focus on “media history”. Herealized that organization concepts were quiteeasy for him and felt really com-fortable planning, organizingand following projects. With areally productive imagination,he thought about a story inwhich the Central Bank ofNigeria would be robbed andthus, his first script was born.After organising an exhibitiongallery show for TV2 in Togo, hecame to Ghana in 2002, wherehe is still living.

Writing easily, he worked forFacts Magazine as assistanteditor and became the editor inchief quickly. He is in charge ofthe distribution for Ovation, andworks as well for Prime People Newspaper.You are probably thinking, “can’t this birdland?” He is just a very independent personwhose life needs to be lived on a big screen…He realized that the African cinema industrywas growing mainly in English spoken Africancountries but not especially in West Africa. Thispart of the black continent was yet, virgin inthis sector, so he decided to make a dynamicmove again, creating Movie Plus magazine.

Every quarter, this magazine presents analy-ses and invites the beautiful and creative peo-ple from movies. Movie Plus is bilingual andavailable in 4 countries, Nigeria, Togo, Benin

and Ghana (for 3 GhanaCedis). The second edi-tion is expected in April.

Still not enough forKayode… TheWafisummit (WestAfrica Film Industry) is here to complete hisalready impressive career so far. The first edi-tion took place in Ghana in 2006. The aim ofthis event is to sensitize African people to themovie industry, to try to find out a better way todistribute and promote films, documentaries…

Many African actors live abroad,especially in United Statesbecause they cannot find anywork in their own country andalso because of the non-trans-parent and complicated system.The Wafisummit tries to create acentral distribution network forwestern Africa … be together tobe stronger. This idea is not adream, and promises a betterfuture for African cinematogra-phy.

All the guests coming to theWafisummit are Africans. Theyare definitely the best consult-ants in this domain.

In 2008, the Wafisummit, which is organizedevery 2 years, will take place in Nigeria and willbe dedicated to training. Workshops are beingplanned and the summit will start with theAbuja Films Festival in August.

You would think that with such an impressivebackground Kayode should be 60 years old….Think again, he’s only 28! And you know whathe told me after this interview? “I plan to goback to school…”!

p r o f i l eThis month’s profile Iposu E. Oluwakayode.

“Let the dance begin with his impressive C.V.”

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51May 2008

A few years ago, if the subject of impotencewas brought up in a room full of people, onewould hear mumours, snickers and even a fewgasps... “I can’t believe he/she just said that!”But as impotence becomes an ever growingreality for men, the subject is no longer taboo.It is estimated that over 3 million Ghanaianmen suffer from impotence and many do so insilence, much to the frustration and disap-pointment of themselves and their partners.But there is no need for these men to hang insexual limbo for long, for a great majority ofmen, the problem is solvable.

Impotence or chronic erectile dysfunction (ED)is associated with the persistent inability of aman to achieve or maintain an erection suffi-cient for satisfactory sexual intercourse.

Erections can result from a number of reasonsincluding brain stimuli, hormonal actions andblood vessel and nerve function. Psychologicalconditions such as stress, anxiety, depression,or a waning attraction to one’s partner oftenleads to erectile dysfunction and in the past, itwas assumed that impotence was primarily apsychological problem. However, many thera-pists and physicians today believe that as manyas 90 percent of all cases of impotence havesome physical basis.

The Association for Male Sexual Dysfunctionrecognizes over two hundred drugs that listimpotence as a side effect. Some of the mostcommon drugs are alcohol, cigarettes (nico-tine) and blood pressure medication.Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries,can also pose a risk to the heart and to thepenis by clogging the arteries and blocking theflow of blood. These plaques are generallycaused by eating fatty foods, animal foods,sugar, fried and fast foods and junk foods.These plaques often block the arteries leadingto the genitals, interfering with the ability tomaintain an erection.

Below are several herbal remedies and rec-ommendations to get you or your loved oneback on the paved gold road of sexual bliss.Please note that it is important to consult yourhealth care provider if you are taking any med-ication or are currently under the care of aphysician before taking any herbal medications

For more information or questions concerningthis topic, please contact Tahmah at (028) 952 3607 or email: [email protected].

continues next month

Understanding Impotence From Causes to Correction

Tahmah B. Israel is a certified nutri-tional consultant, gourmet vegetarianchef, massage therapist and colonhydrotherapist. She is CEO of ANEWWellness Spa and COO of Sugar CaneNatural Health Shop – Accra Ghana.

1.Damiana and Yohimbe Bark, which comesfrom West Africa, are good for increasingand expanding blood flow to the genitalarea and increasing desire. Other vitaminsand herbs that are beneficial include dongquai, saw palmetto, wild yam, kelp, vitaminC, zinc, vitamin B complex and ginseng.

2. Eat a well balanced diet and avoid animaland dairy products, sugar, fried and fattyfoods and junk foods. Increase your fruitsand vegetables and your water intake to getthe blood flowing properly.

3.Do not smoke and avoid being around ciga-rette smoke.

4.Alcohol intake decreases the body’s abilityto produce testosterone. Alcohol not onlyaffects sexual function, but may also causeheart attacks and other dangerous condi-tions that will lead to impotence.

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21 Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess) isa math whiz studying at MIT whogets recruited into a shadowygroup of equally talented nerdsled by a former professor (KevinSpacey). With their amazingability to keep track of numbers,the group heads out to LasVegas to take part in an elabo-rate blackjack-card-countingscheme that can potentially winthem millions from the casios.Loosely based on the best-selling nonfiction book BringingDown the House.

Director: Robert Luketic

Writers: Peter Steinfeld, AllanLoeb

Genre: Drama

THE VISITOR

Walter Vale (Richard Jenkins) isan unassuming economics pro-fessor who is completely fed upwith his boring life. While most-ly living in Connecticut, Walteralso maintains an apartment inNYC that he rarely visits. But onone of his trips to the city, hefinds a couple, Tarek (HaazSleiman) and Zainab (DanaiGurira), squatting in his space.Striking up an unusual friend-ship with the couple, Walterhelps them out, especially whenTarek is thrown into a detention

center after being caught livingin the country illegally.

Director: Tom McCarthy

Writers: Tom McCarthy

Status In theaters (limited)

Genre(s) Drama

Current MoviesSTREET KINGS

Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves) isan LAPD vice detective whomakes a vow to do whatever ittakes to find the killers of hisformer partner, DetectiveTerrance Washington (TerryCrews). Having no problembending the law to get the jobdone, Ludlow is assisted by arookie robbery-homicide detec-tive (Chris Evans), while a nerv-ous Captain Wander (ForestWhitaker) keeps a watchful eyeover the pair so they don't comeunder suspicion from an inter-nal affairs investigator (HughLaurie).

Director: David Ayer

Writers: James Ellroy, KurtWimmer, Jamie Moss

Genres: Action/Adventure

54 May 2008

Su do kuFill in the grid so that every row, everycolumn, and every 3x3 box containsthe digits 1 through 9. That is all thereis to it.

There`s no math involved. The gridhas numbers, but nothing has to addup to anything else.It’s fun. It’s challenging. It’s addictive.

Solving time is typically from 10 to 30minutes, depending on your skill andexperience.

Enjoy the game.

SOLUTIONS FROM LAST MONTH

Obama a distant cousin of BushClose political rivals - now there's a connection in

their family historiesIt has emerged that Barack Obama is a tenthcousin, once removed, of the man whose job hewants - George W Bush.

They are linked by Samuel Hinkley of Cape Cod,who died in 1662.

Mr. Obama is also a distant cousin of the actorBrad Pitt while Hillary Clinton is related to Mr.Pitt's girlfriend, Angelina Jolie.

The ties of the US Democratic rivals were estab-lished by a respected US genealogical organisationafter three years' investigation.

Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Obama can also boast a longlist of other famous relations.

Christopher Child, from the New England HistoricGenealogical Society, says that the politicians'ancestries show they have more in common thanthey think.

The Society, founded in 1845, is the oldest andbiggest non-profit genealogical organisation in theUnited States.

The research, conducted by Mr. Child and GaryBoyd Roberts, came up with some extraordinaryfamily connections.

Clinton and MadonnaMr. Obama is the son of a white woman fromKansas and a black man from Kenya.

Actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive at the2008 Spirit Awards in Santa MonicaHollywood glamour comes to the Democratic can-didates' campaigns

He was previously identified as a distant cousin ofUS Vice-President Dick Cheney.

His political lineage includes not just PresidentBush but also Gerald Ford, Lyndon Johnson, HarryS Truman, Dick Cheney and Winston Churchill.

The connection made with Hollywood star Brad Pittadds a welcome splash of glamour to his familytree.

But Mrs. Clinton's kin has much more of an exoticfeel.

Her distant cousins include the singers Madonna,Celine Dion and Alanis Morisette, as well as thebeatnik author Jack Kerouac and Prince Charles'swife, Camilla Parker-Bowles.

She and Angelina Jolie are ninth cousins, twiceremoved. They are both related to one JeanCusson, who died in St Sulpice, Quebec, in 1718.

If the Hollywood couple, collectively known as"Brangelina", decide on a very extended familygathering, it could provide the perfect opportunityfor the two Democratic presidential rivals to gettogether.

www.bbc.co.uk

s n i p p e t s

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama after a debate

57May 2008

Enjoy the humour

Bum in need of foodOne afternoon, a man was riding in the back of hislimousine when he saw two men eating grass bythe road side. He ordered his driver to stop and hegot out to investigate. "Why are you eating grass?”he asked one man.

"We don't have any money for food.” The poorman replied.

"Oh, come along with me then."

"But sir, I have a wife with two children!"

"Bring them along! And you, come with me too!”he said to the other man.

"But sir, I have a wife with six children!" The sec-ond man answered.

"Bring them as well!"

They all climbed into the car, which was no easytask, even for a car as large as the limo. Onceunderway, one of the poor fellows says, "sir, youare too kind. Thank you for taking all of us withyou."

The rich man replied, "No, you don't understand,the grass at my home is about three feet tall!"

The very bad accidentTwo men got out of their cars after they collided atan intersection. One took a flask from his pocketand said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like anip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, andtook a long pull from the container. "Here, youhave one, too," he added, handing back thewhiskey. "Well, I'd rather not," said the first. "Atleast not until after the police have been here."

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Focus this month, dear Scorpio, is mostly on partnering,sharing, and intimacy. Nevertheless, the demands ofyour work, and perhaps even the public, are large inMay. This is a strong month for settling differences on apersonal level, and for going after what you want pro-

fessionally. Communication is key when it comes to dealing with sensi-tive issues with a partner. Impulsive decision making should be avoid-ed on the 21-23. Confidence works on the job, but haughtiness doesn’t.Love is especially potent on the 1-2, 12-13, and 17-18.

scorpio 24/10 to 22/11

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Activities in and around the home figure strongly inthe first half of May, dear Aquarius. Less attention tocareer responsibilities brings you closer to yourroots. Romance is hopping in the second half of the

month, when play time is more important to you than usual. You’llhave plenty of heated discussions with a partner this month. Therewill be times when you might find a partner is coming on too strongor pushing his/her own agenda at your expense. In the last week ofMay, be cautious with your money.

A more self-assured and assertive spirit grabs hold ofyou in May, dear Leo, after the first week of themonth. You can’t be ignored! The desire to moveabout, explore, and mark your territory is strong. Any

efforts to restrict you will surely fail. Success is what you crave now,and you are willing to take all the necessary steps to get ahead.Recognition and reward comes on the 11-12 and 20-21. Avoid new ini-tiatives on the 22-27. Any decisions made on the 24-27 in particularare likely premature.

aquarius 21/01 to 19/02 leo 24/7 to 23/08

Your main focus this month, dear Aries, is on matterssurrounding security, spending, and ownership. However,a sub-theme of May involves having fun, enjoying hobbiesand other amusements, romance, speculation, activities

with children, and general playfulness. The extrovert in you comes out toplay. You have a strong sense of the dramatic now. You are likely to enjoyfinancial rewards from your career and work, particularly on the 1-2, 11-13, and 18. The need to be lenient with co-workers arises. Spontaneity isthe key in May. Follow your heart!

aries 21/3 to 20/04

You are attempting to re-invent yourself this month,dear Libra, and the urge for self-transformation isstrong. Wanting more from life is a theme now and

through next month. May is a good month in which to borrow or tosettle debts, if necessary. Either way, dealing with debt now tends togenerate positive outcomes. However, avoid financial transactions,especially with friends, on the 12-14 and 25-26. Intimate matters arestrong, but don't try too hard to read between the lines with a partner.Romance thrives on the 17-18.

Plenty of visits, errands to run, social activities toattend, correspondence to write and respond to, andother busy activity is featured for the first three

weeks of May. This month is a great time to tell someone how youfeel, even if they already know it. Family members are friendlier toyou now and news you receive is mostly pleasant. Love settles downand becomes more intimate. Avoid making important love decisionson the 25-26. Enthusiasm for work projects returns, and morediversity as well as opportunities occur on the job.

pisces 20/02 to 20/03

An adventurous, "don't tie me down" spirit gives wayto a desire (or need) to take care of business in May,dear Virgo. You are in demand professionally. What

you have (and haven't) done comes up for inspection this month, sokeep everything above reproach. Lay low on the 3rd and 24-26, how-ever, when energies are confusing and you could inadvertently mis-represent yourself. If gossip flies, take the high road and let yourbehavior speak for itself. This is another first-rate month for love.Romantic matters are moving forward.

May is a power month for you, dear Taurus. It's time to turn onthe charm, ask for what you want, and pursue your personalgoals and desires. A romance or creative project moves for-ward after a lull. Job offers are likely to knock on your door.

Opportunities to enhance your home also occur, and you are identifying strong-ly with your family. Clear up money matters in the first 3 weeks of the month,after which financial judgment is somewhat impaired. You make a distinctimpression on others this month--put your best foot forward.

taurus 21/4 to 21/05

You have been more assertive and driven in the pastmonths, dear Cancer, but all that calms down thismonth as fiery Mars leaves your sign. You are moredetached than you have been recently, and many

pressures in your life lift. Overall, May is a pleasant month devotedto dreams of the future and friendly socializing. Partnership mat-ters may have been strained, but begin to improve now. Watch forimpulsive spending or disputes over money, particularly around the22nd. You have more energy than usual to make money.

cancer 22/6 to 23/7The first three weeks of May are mostly dedicated toenjoyment, play, and romance, dear Capricorn. Yourcharm is easy and natural. Pressures are easing in

your life and you are coming out of your shell. The lines of communi-cation are opening. Sexuality is strong, and tensions in a close part-nership lessen. Making a point of getting out of the house and takingin plays, movies, and other forms of entertainment will do wonders.Learning new skills help improve your work, which will come intostronger focus towards the end of the month.

May is mentally stimulating for you, dear Gemini,but mostly quiet for the first three weeks. Feelingsof being blocked by circumstances or others arise

on the 3rd, and the urge to rest is strong. It’s all systems go on the22-24. You’re plugged in, talkative, and brimming with ideas. Avoidscheduling new endeavors on the 25-26, however. Pay attention to afabulous idea on the 28-29. Walking or another form of routinephysical exercise might help relax your mind. Health is strong andvitality is good in May.

Nice opportunities with finances, work, and employ-ment arise this month, dear Sagittarius. Practicalmatters are strong for you in May. Money matters

move forward. Although gains are not necessarily explicit just yet,finances look more hopeful. Intellectual work and studies are favoredthis month. Towards the end of the month, partnering comes intofocus. It's a strong period for any kind of negotiation and smoothingover differences. The best periods for you this month occur on the 11-12 and 18th, when you should keep your eyes open for opportunities.

gemini 22/5 to 21/6

capricorn 22/12 to 20/01

sagittarius 23/11 to 21/12

libra 24/9 to 23/10

virgo 24/8 to 23/9

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