Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-Saharan Cyber Cafe #3	QUOTE (WhidbeyGirl @ Jul 6 2009, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (charles! @ Jul 5 2009, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (UNO... @ Jul 5 2009, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (UNO... @ Jul 2 2009, 02:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm mad, my flat screen just fell on the carpet and doesn't work any more Whewwww! Gawd is gwoooodah! Ya herrre mi'! My tv had a 4yr warranty on it, I took it back to the store of purchase, had them to look up my information, they examined my tv, saw that the base was faulty from the manufacturer and Gave me another tv, better than the one I had , with another 4yr warranty on it . UNO is happy and blessed now be careful on "them" sites such an antagonist! but we luvvvs him anywayzzzzz	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-07-06 22:00:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-Saharan Cyber Cafe #3	QUOTE (UNO... @ Jul 2 2009, 02:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm mad, my flat screen just fell on the carpet and doesn't work any more Whewwww! Gawd is gwoooodah! Ya herrre mi'! My tv had a 4yr warranty on it, I took it back to the store of purchase, had them to look up my information, they examined my tv, saw that the base was faulty from the manufacturer and Gave me another tv, better than the one I had , with another 4yr warranty on it . UNO is happy and blessed	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-07-05 12:00:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Just wanted to say hi :)	Hey girl, long time no read from. I am so very happy for you and hubster. There is nothing like reading about honest heart-felt success stories on this site. I applaud you and God bless you and yours. Hopefully your relationship will be one of those that lead by example and set the golden standards for conflict resolutions and cross cultural adaptations. Keep on Prasing God UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-02-21 19:09:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Palmnut soup anyone?	QUOTE (Efia06 @ Mar 17 2009, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do you guys know where I can find nutritional info, like calories and carb counts for palmnut fruit? My husband made some palmnut soup last night and it was so good! but I couldnt eat much because I was afraid of the carb count. I know it has a lot of oil. I looked all over the web but couldnt find anything and the can of palmnut cream was a product of ghana and had no nutritional values listed. Please help steer me in the right direction. Thanks!! hey efia, how are you and hubby? I dont have any nutritional info for you, but just wanted to say whats up to one of the sistaz I admire smooches	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-03-17 14:25:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Makeup Help!!!	QUOTE (Tasha and Abdou @ Mar 15 2009, 01:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello Ladies...I need a little help. Well, a lot actually. I'm a 27 year old who has never worn makeup. NEVER. I don't know how to put it on, what to pick, what goes with what. I'm looking for advice, tips, anything you are willing to give me. I'm going to see my honey soon and he's never seen me in makeup...neither have I for that matter! Anyway, I have a darker complexion as you can see in my display photo. I came here because I thought that I'd have the best chance of finding someone who knew how to put make up on a complexion like mine...I guess that remains to be seen (I do realize that black folks come in all colors). Anyway, any help would be appreciated! And I do realize this is a rather odd request for a person of my age but what can I say. Thanks in advance! Tasha hello to you, I'm gonna chime in here although you have been given some excellent advice {kudos WE_Destiny for the eyebrow/lipstick mantra, can nevahh go wrong with that advice } I personally use earth tone eye shadows and shades of blue {electric} eye liner, works well for me. I don't really use foundations unless there is some gala event to attend , other than that I use a deep shade bronzer for an all over facial finish and to top it off, I moisturize my lips, put on a earth tone/natural contrasting lip liner and a dramatic shade of lip color. I go this route because I truly believe in accentuating the positive and reinforcing the natural beauty that God has given me. I hope this helps and along with all the other advice given you so that you can find your inner diva and allow her to shine through.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-03-17 00:22:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Support Group	QUOTE (tamirpcv @ Apr 25 2009, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This seems really interesting. But is it only for people that have SO's in the country? , its not. its for anyone going through/been through a visajourney Zee, can give more info, send her a pm and she will respond	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-04-25 13:57:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Support Group	QUOTE (Zee Bee @ Dec 16 2008, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You wanted one, you got one I made it on Yahoo! groups, so feel free to PM me your e-mail address and I will send you an invite to the group. It is a closed group, so, if anyone misbehaves they get booted I don't play ... I don't think I qualify or UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-12-16 22:23:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-Saharan Newbies!!	salutations and seasons greetings to all new comers	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-12-22 21:41:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-Saharan Newbies!!	Salutations to all the newcomers, may your journeys be swift UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-01 22:56:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (LovinLiberia @ Oct 20 2008, 10:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LOLLL, I'm so sorry!!! Poor Boaz, I've traumatized you for today. Like I said about the roach pictures, "Omoba made me do it." Triple at Uno da troof is wut da troof is	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-21 10:54:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (Omoba @ Oct 20 2008, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> close yo'mouf , you dunn heard worse and Ose... .....	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-20 13:10:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (Omoba @ Oct 19 2008, 12:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I ate deer chilli. It was delicious. Deer sausage too. I ate Bambie yeah, is right, leeeave her/him alone, leeeeave bambie aaaalonnnehonnehonne one year, I ate/tasted alligator sausage at the taste of chicago oooo, wait. there was this one time me, my mom and my ex were at a chinese joint and they had clams on the half. well, I got one (thought I was going to taste/try it) and then I looked at it and my ex looked at it, then looked at me and said "since when did a clit come on the half shell!" needless to say, that did it for me and my mom...I fell out laughing	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-20 03:12:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (taurean @ Oct 18 2008, 11:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have insomnia tonight, so reading through this thread with all these rat references doesn't help!! Can I just say ewwwww.... Whidbey: If you are going to Goree Island then you will have to leave from Dakar. As far as I know anyway. The ferry for Goree leaves from Dakar and there is a supermarket downtown, though I don't think the cheese would keep during your trip to Tambacounda, maybe to Thies but definitely no further than that. So it looks like you will have to rough it while you are there. I am sure that you will be fine since you both cook. sure, go ahead	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-18 23:09:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (Perseverance @ Oct 18 2008, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (UNO... @ Oct 18 2008, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Perseverance @ Oct 18 2008, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sylvia_n_Joseph @ Oct 18 2008, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Perseverance @ Oct 18 2008, 07:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Omoba @ Oct 18 2008, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It was marinated in the toilet juice for extra tenderizing. ( Inside joke ).......for those who don't know my rat in the toilet story, no he did not eat a rat from the toilet. Only from the place where they are prepared roasted and sold. ...is that a branch of that hotdog on a stick place in the mall???? I bet you have never read the ingrediant list at the mall. All that unexplained protien = rat Do they wear those funny hats too?? At the rat on a stick place??? is that the ummm..."e'spe~cial au jous' I keep hearing about??? oh yes oh so special....e de toilet... U R A NUT	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-18 22:16:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (Perseverance @ Oct 18 2008, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sylvia_n_Joseph @ Oct 18 2008, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Perseverance @ Oct 18 2008, 07:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Omoba @ Oct 18 2008, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It was marinated in the toilet juice for extra tenderizing. ( Inside joke ).......for those who don't know my rat in the toilet story, no he did not eat a rat from the toilet. Only from the place where they are prepared roasted and sold. ...is that a branch of that hotdog on a stick place in the mall???? I bet you have never read the ingrediant list at the mall. All that unexplained protien = rat Do they wear those funny hats too?? At the rat on a stick place??? is that the ummm..."e'spe~cial au jous' I keep hearing about???	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-18 22:10:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (Sylvia_n_Joseph @ Oct 18 2008, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (UNO... @ Oct 18 2008, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Omoba @ Oct 18 2008, 11:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sylvia_n_Joseph @ Oct 18 2008, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I found some of the meat pies contained meet of unknown heritage. They call it bush meat which is anything they choose to throw in including a species of giant rat raised like we do rabbits. I remember when we were at market that the cuts of beef where heaped into a wheel barrow and sold by this man pushing it around. There was a lot of rice and noodles. There is also lots of broths that were usually spicier than I liked but his family would make some milder for me. I ate a lot of bananas and oranges. You don't find a lot of dairy products either. The homes I stayed at didn't have ovens either so if you are cooking you may only have a cook top. Yep, hence my motto, no meat or very little in Africa. If you do, check for parasites when you go back home. My SO eats roasted rat on a stick. (unoz imaginaaaation.......) omobaz hubby "have some babe?" omoba "okay, smells delish" omoba "umm, honey...what is this peculiar flavor, not quite chicken??" omobaz hubby "ohhh, nooo, silly ghurrrl, its de rrrrrat on da stick!!" omoba "aarrrrgghhhhhhh" okay, UNOz visual is done..... Hmm I think I will opt for just eating the stick.. has more fiber. But a bit tough. Maybe I can just suck on the stick. lol, priceless fo'sure	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-18 12:41:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (Perseverance @ Oct 18 2008, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (UNO... @ Oct 18 2008, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Perseverance @ Oct 18 2008, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Omoba @ Oct 18 2008, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> P and Uno you guys crack me up....................heck no , no meat for me, I know way too much about parasites to be adventurous regarding foods that is ......... I leave ya'll sitting on the toilet screaming uhhhhh what is that thank you very much ! Parasites aren't no joke ! Gimme my beef jerky. Even the doctor in S/L advised my SO to stay away from meat at times........... now you know it's bad ! By beef jerky she means rat jerky oh so tasty and conveiniently located on an african continent near you LOL (I know africa is a continent of many countries so dont trip) nice display of geographical knowledge UNO :::bowz graciously??:::::	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-18 12:35:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (Perseverance @ Oct 18 2008, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Omoba @ Oct 18 2008, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> P and Uno you guys crack me up....................heck no , no meat for me, I know way too much about parasites to be adventurous regarding foods that is ......... I leave ya'll sitting on the toilet screaming uhhhhh what is that thank you very much ! Parasites aren't no joke ! Gimme my beef jerky. Even the doctor in S/L advised my SO to stay away from meat at times........... now you know it's bad ! By beef jerky she means rat jerky oh so tasty and conveiniently located on an african continent near you LOL (I know africa is a continent of many countries so dont trip)	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-18 12:28:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (Perseverance @ Oct 18 2008, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (UNO... @ Oct 18 2008, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Omoba @ Oct 18 2008, 11:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sylvia_n_Joseph @ Oct 18 2008, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I found some of the meat pies contained meet of unknown heritage. They call it bush meat which is anything they choose to throw in including a species of giant rat raised like we do rabbits. I remember when we were at market that the cuts of beef where heaped into a wheel barrow and sold by this man pushing it around. There was a lot of rice and noodles. There is also lots of broths that were usually spicier than I liked but his family would make some milder for me. I ate a lot of bananas and oranges. You don't find a lot of dairy products either. The homes I stayed at didn't have ovens either so if you are cooking you may only have a cook top. Yep, hence my motto, no meat or very little in Africa. If you do, check for parasites when you go back home. My SO eats roasted rat on a stick. (unoz imaginaaaation.......) omobaz hubby "have some babe?" omoba "okay, smells delish" omoba "umm, honey...what is this peculiar flavor, not quite chicken??" omobaz hubby "ohhh, nooo, silly ghurrrl, its de rrrrrat on da stick!!" omoba "aarrrrgghhhhhhh" okay, UNOz visual is done..... oh she likey de rat bwhaaaaahahaaaaa, rofffffflllllm"mf"ao	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-18 12:10:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (Omoba @ Oct 18 2008, 11:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sylvia_n_Joseph @ Oct 18 2008, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I found some of the meat pies contained meet of unknown heritage. They call it bush meat which is anything they choose to throw in including a species of giant rat raised like we do rabbits. I remember when we were at market that the cuts of beef where heaped into a wheel barrow and sold by this man pushing it around. There was a lot of rice and noodles. There is also lots of broths that were usually spicier than I liked but his family would make some milder for me. I ate a lot of bananas and oranges. You don't find a lot of dairy products either. The homes I stayed at didn't have ovens either so if you are cooking you may only have a cook top. Yep, hence my motto, no meat or very little in Africa. If you do, check for parasites when you go back home. My SO eats roasted rat on a stick. (unoz imaginaaaation.......) omobaz hubby "have some babe?" omoba "okay, smells delish" omoba "umm, honey...what is this peculiar flavor, not quite chicken??" omobaz hubby "ohhh, nooo, silly ghurrrl, its de rrrrrat on da stick!!" omoba "aarrrrgghhhhhhh" okay, UNOz visual is done..... Edited by UNO..., 18 October 2008 - 12:00 PM.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-18 12:00:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (Sylvia_n_Joseph @ Oct 18 2008, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I found some of the meat pies contained meet of unknown heritage. They call it bush meat which is anything they choose to throw in including a species of giant rat raised like we do rabbits. I remember when we were at market that the cuts of beef where heaped into a wheel barrow and sold by this man pushing it around. There was a lot of rice and noodles. There is also lots of broths that were usually spicier than I liked but his family would make some milder for me. I ate a lot of bananas and oranges. You don't find a lot of dairy products either. The homes I stayed at didn't have ovens either so if you are cooking you may only have a cook top. yep, I encountered a restaurant in ghana that sold "bushmeat" sandwiches and stews , no one had to tell ME what the hell they were referring to , Uno just by passed that tid bit and ordered french fries w/ketchup	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-18 11:55:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ Oct 18 2008, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i went to different region (morocco) but i do think u are in for a surprise. Figure on the chicken, fish, i took macaroni cheese box ha, taco shell/seasoning, spaghetti, just for them to try. But as far as cooking mexican soooooo much i found different myself (i know different region) but still one of the first surprised me was WHY ARENT THESE EGGS IN A ICE BOX? they just leave sitting out, milk not the milk we know, the meat was so/so i felt good with most of it, vegetables and lots of fruits. Not alot of chips and dips sitting around for snacks, when they say cakes they dont mean our cakes but again different area, just be careful and enjoy.... good observations and definitely excellent advice	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-18 11:48:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (Perseverance @ Oct 18 2008, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am hard core all I took was my tea.... yea, yea-eeee!!!	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-18 11:35:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (Omoba @ Oct 18 2008, 01:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Take oatmeal for breakfast, the packaged individual one, or creme of wheat. I don't know how you will be set up, microwave , stove, fridge etc. but I would just bring some instant soups for quick lunches, maybe you can doctor them up with adding veggies there. Packaged chicken salad. I do not eat meat in Sierra Leone ( too scary ! ) and very little in Dakar. I like the fish. I brought beef jerky and high protein bars with me. Snacks, anything that won't break or crumble in the suit case. Leave the rest to your SO, he will know what to do. Eating out in Dakar is expensive and so are the super markets. I hope you will like rice. Careful with eating salads, stick to well cooked foods. Desserts are not usually eaten so bring chocolate if you are a chocoholic. I brought tea bags and international coffee tins. Again, it would be silly to bring bottled water when you can get it there. You can't fit 3 weeks worth of water into a suit case, just makes no sense, especially with the weight limits on luggage. Watch your suit case or you will be paying a hefty fine for your groceries you are planning to bring along. It gets too heavy before you realize it. Consider arranging for a mosquito net over your bed if you are in the provinces. Our dear VJ member Taurean arranged food being brought to us twice a day and we will be forever grateful for that kind gesture ! did I not mention "porridge??"	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-18 08:05:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Foods while in Senegal	QUOTE (WhidbeyGirl @ Oct 17 2008, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know I am picky and I am not real into trying new things, although I am doing my best to be a little more open. I did attempt to make fried plantain and yam - failed miserably but I tried, or maybe I cooked it right just didn't like it, I don't know. Anyways, I am going to be in Senegal for over 3 weeks and I know I am going to have to cook. I am a good cook, I really am, but I don't think the things that I know how to cook well are going to be available there, maybe they will. Most of what I cook is Mexican. So my question is, what can I bring in with me? And how much? Is there a list somewhere? I remember when I was coming back from Paris I found a list of things I could bring back with me but can't seem to find one for going into Senegal. SO says he'll teach me to cook the way he likes, I just hope I can learn well enough for him. The biggest issue with cooking things he likes is that I don't eat seafood at all and can't even touch it without getting sick. I know that he likes a lot of things that have seafood in them. You must think I am a "princess" type but I'm not, just when it comes to what goes in my mouth. I can handle no power, lack of toilet facilities, getting dirty, working hard - those are all things I can do. He jokes about having me eat a goat and I laugh along with him, but in reality NEVER could I do such a thing, I raise goats and I love them, I could not even begin to think of eating them, it'd be like eating my own child. So, do you know what I can bring with me? so far...air I mean this with all good intentions, YOU ARE GOING TO STARVE!!!! LOL or develop acute onset rickets calling all international cuisine subbies, help a girl out, she is going to be in a "bad way" fo'real UNO p.s. all b.s. aside, you should be fine with chicken and beef, (my bad "cow" meat, and yes, they do differentiate between cow and beef) and rice and beans, eggs, toast, and porridge...oh and fruit galore	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-10-17 20:37:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	ADVICE NEEDED ABOUT HOW TO START MY VISA PROCESS	.......... ........... ............. ............. ................ {& maybe a ummmmm }, but anywayzzzz............ ......... and have a and a	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-07-08 13:56:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	ADVICE NEEDED ABOUT HOW TO START MY VISA PROCESS	................... ........	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-07-05 11:21:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	ADVICE NEEDED ABOUT HOW TO START MY VISA PROCESS	.... ......... .........................	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-07-02 12:44:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Our AOS Interview Experience	whewwww and I'm am so happy for ya gurlll	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-08-11 02:10:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Husband Got His Green Card!	QUOTE (Efia06 @ Aug 23 2009, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Woo hoo official visa journey over. My Husband got his green card. The letter came very discreetly. It was in a plain envelope from MO nothing on it said USCIS and at first I thought It was a credit card but when husband opened it behold! haha. We took a minute to thank God and then it caused us to reminisce on our first time meeting and all the years we had to wait for this process. I feel so free now haha and I feel a sense of accomplishment that all the paper work was done correctly. Although when it came to marriage interview I almost blew it. Things worked out. Thanks again to all who helped me so much. All praises be to God Most High! It is done. I pray you all the best in your marriage-hood. And remember, what God has joined together, let man put asunder!	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-08-23 16:34:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	International Carriers?	QUOTE (Efia06 @ Aug 25 2009, 09:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (UNO... @ Aug 25 2009, 06:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Efia06 @ Aug 25 2009, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I cant ship cell phones with batteries through mail so I was looking for a service,if it exist, where I can pay a carrier who is headed for Ghana to take the phones. Does anyone know of such a service? Hey Girly, I was told "DHL" but is it really worth the price ? hmmmm, why can you not send a cell phone with batteries {uninstalled} that is ???? The batteries are known to explode with the extreme changes in tempature and it can cause fires in the holding area of plane or hurt a carrier. Thats what they told me the post office. ya don't say....welp, ya live and ya lurn well, as I stated, there's always "DHL"	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-08-27 02:10:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	International Carriers?	QUOTE (Efia06 @ Aug 25 2009, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I cant ship cell phones with batteries through mail so I was looking for a service,if it exist, where I can pay a carrier who is headed for Ghana to take the phones. Does anyone know of such a service? Hey Girly, I was told "DHL" but is it really worth the price ? hmmmm, why can you not send a cell phone with batteries {uninstalled} that is ????	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-08-25 20:24:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Help	QUOTE (GabiandVi @ Sep 13 2009, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think you are missing your own point. You originally asked why so many Africans are denied visas and you responded that there are fraudsters in every country. The truth is, there are very few people from developed countries who fraudulently enter into a relationship with a USC for the purposes of getting an American greencard. There simply isn't the motivation in those countries to forsake your own country to live under the law in the US. (When you live illegally in the US, you can't visit your own country or you won't be allowed back in the US.) That lack of motivation to illegally immigrate to the US is why some countries qualify for the visa waiver program. This is not just speculation on the part of the US government. There are statistics that show people from certain countries are more likely to overstay tourist or student visas or to be involved in visa fraud in the case of fiance/spouse visas. For example, while the rest of Europe qualified for the visa waiver program, Greece and Portugal did not because too many people from those countries overstayed their tourist visas. It had nothing to do with geography or race. It was based solely on trends. Trends show that Nigeria, among other countries, has a percentage of visa applicants who have applied fraudulently. As for scammers and corruption in other countries, it is not the same as what occurs in Nigeria, other African countries, and other third-world countries. Certainly there is fraud in every country, but it is not so widespread as what we see in countries such as Nigeria. In the US, we don't have to pay a bribe to get a phone or a building permit, etc., for example. It is not the norm here for contractors to have to grease the palms of government officials and pay a kickback to get contracts, etc. It is pretty much unheard of to be stopped by a policeman and have to pay a bribe in order to continue on your way. The average American never encounters such corruption. The average American, Australian, European is never directly affected by corruption. Sadly, the same cannot be said about a lot of other countries' citizens. I'm not suggesting that Nigerians are evil people. But you have to face reality. There are consequences for bad behavior and OFTEN it is the honest people who have to pay the biggest price. You cannot deny the culture of corruption that exists in Nigeria. Unfortunately, corruption is so much a part of life in many African countries that the average citizen does not fight it because they see no way around it. This way of thinking would shock the average American. Your typical American on hearing about having to pay to get a phone line would ask why the authorities weren't called, or the media. They would not understand and would consider the person paying the bribe part of the problem. a most excellent post	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-09-13 16:10:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Help	QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Sep 12 2009, 11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mankind @ Sep 11 2009, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Very Very good answer , I can understand now . Thanks Alot but i think only 1% of nigerians are fraudulent . I Also think that most highly fraudulent activities in African is as a result of the french colonisation of African The french Govement is till supporting African leader who are in power for more that 30 year beacause this leader supply the poor french economy with raw materials.the british where also in African but they are not doing any fraudulent activities in African. thanks for your information ,i need more . I am sorry but 1% is a too low of a number. There are even faithful + practicing+ christians in that country that = lie and scam. There are good and bad in every bunch, but htis country is very low in regulations and goverment structure. It is simple to getting documents you want with some money. Birth cert, visa, degrees, Anything can be bought in this country. Which is why you will see a lot more Admin Processing I predict.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2009-09-13 11:31:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Being real about marriage!!!	QUOTE (ebonyqueen @ Feb 17 2008, 06:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> lemon or lime? lime, with a hint of mint	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-02-17 19:44:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Being real about marriage!!!	QUOTE (LovinLiberia @ Feb 17 2008, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do you offer any ANTI-HATORADE? If so, I'll take a glass of that on the rocks, please? I'll have mine "shaken, not stirred"	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-02-17 19:34:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Keeping Track	QUOTE (Bassi and Zainab @ Aug 8 2008, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Aug 8 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> #######!!! All this randomness in my thread. I don't even know who to blame. Oo Oo Oo I know who it was. It was Tony and Tess, Lovin Liberia and Asante Maroon. See Tony and Tess felt so guilty she went into hiding and changed her screen name!! I tried to stop them and teach them about Jesus, but they wouldn't listen. The devil had 'em good!! Hmm mmmm! That's just what happened Zee. you are wrong on SO many levels {roflm"mf"ao!!!!}	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-08-09 01:07:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Keeping Track	Divine, I am soo very happy for you. I pray this is the begining of the end of your journey with USCIS	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-02-14 01:46:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Married almost 5 years!	Hello Dear In lieu of your good report, I pray all things work out for you and he. Take care and God bless you always. Uno	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2010-04-05 23:50:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Recipes	QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Jan 29 2008, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (unononehigher @ Jan 29 2008, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> okay, I don't have any Ghanaian recipes and after reading this it brought back soo many memories of the different aromas and flavors. Now I'm going to cry...okay, I'm tearing already. Moving on. I really liked the jallof rice I had, but the recipes that I've found don't have the seasonings and spices I remember. So does any one know the name of the "spices" used in authentic jallof rice. I saw a jar of it at the airport novelty store (in ghana), but the clerk wasn't available, so I could not purchase it. And...does anyone know how to make "lyte/lite" soup? My mother in law made some and I liked about ate the whole bowl full If y'all can give some insight, UNO thanks you in advance Well, I think that jollof rice depends on where you go. I make it 2 different ways and I can post the recipes later. As for the spices, I just experiment with whatever I have. I know that my mom puts some cardamom and cinnamon sticks. Sometimes she'll put just a touch of ginger. I like to put curry powder. Lite soup, yum. I'm not really a big fan of soup. Did your mother-in0law make it with fish or meat? I know that making it with smoked fish (the way I prefer it) gives it a very distinct taste. Funny you should ask, I asked her what type of fish did she use, she told me "fresh fish ." I'm like "okaaayyy" . What "type" of fresh fish ? She proceeded to tell me "the kind I caught this morning silly gurl !" I said okay, and ate it .	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-01-29 21:24:00