Hemp for Victory
Hemp for Victory is a black-and-white film produced in 1942 by the USDA outlining a plan to distribute 400,000 lbs. of cannabis seeds to American farmers with the goal of producing 350,000 acres of cannabis by 1943 — all for the war effort. The USDA even went as far as to urge 4-H clubs to grow at least half an acre, but preferably 2 acres of cannabis.
Accused denies existence of HIV
Jeremy Roberts
26oct06
AN HIV-positive man convicted of endangering the lives of three girlfriends is attempting to turn conventional science on its head by denying the existence of the virus that leads to AIDS.
Niger suspending Arab expulsions
Niger’s government has suspended a controversial decision to deport thousands of Arabs back to Chad.
The Mahamid Arabs, who are mostly nomads with animals, have lived in arid areas of Niger for several decades.
Oxfam Urges Company to Review Strategy and Sign Licensing Agreement
Oxfam International (Boston)
PRESS RELEASE
October 26, 2006
Posted to the web October 26, 2006
Youths Shut Down Oil Facilities in RiversÂ
By Jimitota Onoyume
FLOW stations belonging to Shell, Chevron/Texaco in Kula community were yesterday shut down by youths from the area for alleged failure of the affected multinational oil firms to respect MoU signed with the community.
The Forgotten People
The African Origins of China
By: Lauren K. Clark
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China is one of the few countries which preserved traditional and ancient aspects of their culture. From the Great Wall of China to other impressive types of architecture, China has a history of advanced culture and civilization.Â
Ministry Set to Utilize Alternative Energy Sources
The Ethiopian Herald (Addis Ababa)
NEWS
October 25, 2006
Posted to the web October 25, 2006
By ENA
Addis Ababa
Efforts geared toward exploitation of alternative energy sources have been in progress besides ensuring efficient utilization of the hydropower potential of the nation, the Ministry of Mines and Energy said.
Nigeria may send 10 professors to Ethiopia
From Collins Olayinka, Abuja
IN an effort at boosting the South-South Cooperation and assisting sister African countries’ in the area of manpower development, Nigeria is sending 10 professors to fill vacant positions in nine recently established universities in Ethiopia.
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Acting Director-General, Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA), Dr. Yisa Bassi, told The Guardian that Nigeria has received a request for 600 technical experts from the Ethiopian Ambassador to Nigeria.
On Africa
“Ex Africa Semper Aliquid Novi” Trans:”Out of Africa always comes something new”:Â Roman historian:Pliny,(23-79 A.D.)
Albino Association Wants Law To Protect Members Â
The Albino Foundation in Nigeria has called for legislation to exempt young Albinos in schools from manual labour that exposes them to the sun. The President of the foundation, Mr. Jake Epelle disclosed this when he led other members on a courtesy call on the management of THISDAY newspaper at the corporate office. The legislation would also protect students with albinism in the classrooms by allowing them copy directly from teachers’ notes rather than from blackboards because of their low vision impairment.
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