Liberian-Village

Get real: Marriage is a business

Geyla Queen — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:24:30 GMT

Get real: Marriage is a business

By Liz Pulliam Weston

Put aside the romantic notion that love conquers all -- and pull out your calculators. Successful partnerships require a plan, a CFO (usually) and regular progress reports

Marriage makes people richer.

Not all marriages, of course, and "richer" is relative. But overall, people who get married and stay married build significantly more wealth than single folks:

The median net worth of married-couple households ...

WHAT DO YOU THINK..IS SHE RIGHT OR WRONG?

Geyla Queen — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:03:07 GMT

Jilted Bride Sues After Wedding Called Off

HALL COUNTY, Ga. -- The jury is deliberating the case of a Hall County woman who is suing her former fiance after he called the wedding off.

RoseMary Shell sued her ex-fiance, Wayne Gibbs, after he broke off their engagement in 2007. Shell argued her fiance's promise of marital bliss amounted to a binding contract. She said she left a high-paying job in Florida to be with Gibbs and she said she has suffered financial losses since their break-up. ...

ASSOCIATION OF LIBERIAN ZIONTES IN THE AMERICAS CONVENTION

SAMAR GHANDOUR — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:45:48 GMT

ALZA 2008 CONVENTION

ASSOCIATION of LIBERIAN ZIONITES in the AMERICAS

COMES TO

MINNESOTA

AUGUST 15-16, 2008

AT

ST. OLAF LUTHERN CHURCH

2901 EMMERSON AVE.,

N MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55441

ASSOCIATION OF LIBERIAN ZIONTES IN THE AMERICAS CONVENTION

SAMAR GHANDOUR — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:41:52 GMT

ALZA 2008 CONVENTION

ASSOCIATION of LIBERIAN ZIONITES in the AMERICAS

COMES TO

MINNESOTA

AUGUST 15-16, 2008

AT

ST. OLAF LUTHERN CHURCH

2901 EMMERSON AVE.,

N MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55441

Doe Emerges for D.C

Duport Road — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:31:11 GMT

Doe emerges for D.C.

John Haydon

The emergence of Francis Doe as a potential striker partner for Luciano Emilio might be the only positive to come out of a three-loss campaign in the 2008 SuperLiga for D.C. United.

The Liberian forward has scored three goals in four matches - two in three SuperLiga contests and one in a U.S. Open Cup win over Chicago on July 8. His efforts might have earned him a starting role against the Houston Dynamo in a makeup MLS game at RFK Stadium on Tuesday ...

Ulcers

LadyFlo — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:17:09 GMT

Hey Everyone,

i got a cousin that got severe ulcers problem and was wondering if anyone in our helpful village know of a cure for it; be it western, country or herbal medicine to cure ulcer.

VOTED THE BEST EMAIL OF THIS YEAR!!

Geyla Queen — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:02:29 GMT

If you think you are unhappy, look at them

If you think your salary is low, how about her?

If you think you don't have many friends...

If you think study is a burden, how about her?

When you feel like giving up, think of this man

If you think you suffer in life, do you suffer as much as he does?

If you complain about your transport system, how about them?

If your society is unfair to you, how about her?

Enjoy life, how it is and as it comes� ...

J. Brownie Samukai to succeed Ma Ellen

bellah — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:08:38 GMT

Guys,

Last week we talked about Cletus S. Wortorson and there were mixed reviews of the comrade. This week i have decided to throw out the name of Former Police Director in the IGNU led Governnment Mr. J. Brownie Samukai. Mr. Samukai has an MBA in Economics and he is a trained US military Liberian exchange soldier. Mr. Samukai is a family man and he is very eloquent on the topical issues facing Liberia. Mr. Samukai is presently serving as Defense Minister in Ma Ellen's administration.

Mr. ...

THE VERSATILE GEORGE WEAH.......SCROLL TO VIDEO TOO...

gadyu — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:51:37 GMT

http://www.bushchicken.com/magazine.php

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF NAMES OR SURNAMES

gadyu — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:04:01 GMT

I just talked to a friend whose last name is Brewer. Is it possible that the name is linked to a long line of Brewers or beer makers.

How about Knuckles, is it possible that it is a person who made a life using their knuckles?

Some names have been changed or re-arranged, I have a friend whose last name is Parker, but the real name is Pakkah, but was changed by the white firestone people.

Then, the Lofa people are not Buzzi people. Buzzi was the name of a Lofa headman who brought ...

An Interview: Answer the last question and ask yours

Philomath — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:03:15 GMT

Please respond to the last question and Ask yours.

I will start:

Where were you born?

The Lutheran Church Massacre

Geyla Queen — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:53:42 GMT

Hundreds of women, children and men who sought refuge in the church were massacred on Sunday, July 29, 1990. It's 18 years later...do you still remember....

Any stories to share...are you a survivor?

China/Beijing: Keep The Blacks Out

DSP — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:22:49 GMT

Africans in Beijing harassed as Olympics approach

Police forcing bar owners to pledge not to admit blacks, Hong Kong paper reports

GEOFFREY YORK

July 19, 2008

BEIJING -- Chinese police officials have forced some Beijing bar owners

to sign secret pledges promising to prohibit blacks from entering their

bars during the Olympics next month, a Hong Kong newspaper says.

The police denied the report yesterday, and most bars denied any

knowledge of the pledges. But many African residents ...

Life Force International

bellah — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:27:25 GMT

For Body Balance check Life Force site: www.lifeforce.net. For more info contact Bellah

STYLES--AFRICAN DRESS COLLECTION

Geyla Queen — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:31:56 GMT

I thought to post some of the styles I've been collecting and share with yor, because I know finding a UNIQUE style can be hard.

Most of these style I've found online, some are family members, friends and myseld. If I see and like the style I just save it.

If you have found other styles, Please feel free to post...even if it's of you, just crop your face out....we only intersted in the style

Today's Word with Joel & Victoria Osteen

Geyla Queen — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:03:45 GMT

Keep Walking Through

Today's Scripture

�Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me�� (Psalm 23:4).

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

Everyone faces challenges and difficulties in life. If you are going through a valley today, know that you are not alone. God is with you! He is working behind the scenes on your behalf, and He will carry you through. Remember, your challenges didn�t come to stay, they came to pass. Don�t get ...

CHAY!! WHITE PEOPLE LIKE TO SNITCH OH..

BeautifulMind — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:21:31 GMT

Especially the grown a$$ oldma them.

I need help in getting some RATS off my back. any advice.

Are You Looking for Rain and Energy? Come to Lagos

krazzy — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:35:03 GMT

hmmm..with all my big muff and Liberian dry face, when i realised that no one had come to pick me up, i almost cried. in fact, i felt the tears and made a quick and final decision-i would sleep at airport.

nyensua, da who dey coming carry to the juju man (been watching too many nigerian movies). everyone wants to help (even to help you to breathe)

tried to change us dollars to naira-the geh said no way. the power is off. an old man offered to help. i asked him for the rate-he ...

HEAT!!!

Traveller — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:26:50 GMT

Its is HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LovinLiberia and Philomath Stylish Wedding in Liberia

Geyla Queen — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:01:42 GMT

First Time Ever-Flooding in Monrovia

RossWorld — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:56:07 GMT

Just learned that there was a devastating flood in Monrovia yesterday, can you guys back home tell us about more.... were there victims and what is government doing?

THE OFFICAL GOODBYE THREAD

candygirl — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:58:50 GMT

ok, i see your tomo

THE OFFICAL WELCOME TO THE VILLAGE THREAD

Geyla Queen — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:22:54 GMT

Blkchick

Hi Everyone!

Plumkor Girl — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:44:42 GMT

Hi Y'all,

I'm a newbie to the village. I bring good tidings from Plumkor, Sinkor.

BLACK IN AMERICA: on CNN at 9:00 pm

Geyla Queen — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:42:55 GMT

I am not sure if youu have heard of this show or not...Here it is anyway, just in case!

Quote:

Did you know that companies in the US have said they would hire a white man with a felony record and no high school education BEFORE they would hire a black man with NO criminal record and a 4-year degree?

On July 23 at 9pm and July 24 at 9pm, CNN will premier a series, 'Black in America with Soledad O'Brien' and I personally challenge you to watch it WITH your children, especially your ...

Denise Needs My Help

Traveller — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:47:30 GMT

Hello Dear, please permit me to inform you of my predicament through this media. Kindly read-on.

My name is Denise Diarra, I was born to the family of Mr. Seydou Diarra and my father was a very wealthy Gold and Cocoa merchant who based in ACCRA and ABIDJAN respectively, and my mother's name was Sheila, and I am their only child. When I was a kid I went to a private schools and things was going on well for me and my parents until when I was in high school when my mother died on June 12, 2001. ...

George and Little Johnnie

Edina — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:41:28 GMT

(forwarded email)

George Bush goes to a primary school to talk to the kids to get a Little

PR.

After his talk he offers question time.

One little boy puts up his hand and George asks him his name.

'STANLEY, ' responds the little boy.

'And what is your question, Stanley?'

'I have 4 questions:

First, why did the USA invade Iraq without the support of the UN?

Second, why are you President when Al Gore got more votes?

Third, whatever happened to Osama Bin Laden?'

Fourth, ...

THIS IS WHERE YOU DRINK TEA WHEN YOU SIGN INTO THE VILLAGE

gadyu — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:27:10 GMT

Please take a tea cup, get some bread or whatvr and make yourself feel at home. Please spread the love.

Hi Geyla, Candy, how your doing?

Is marriage all about children?

candygirl — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:10:28 GMT

what do you think????

is it a MUST to have children when you get married?

should you or shouldnt you?

if you do, how many?

Project Runway - Korto

Jocelyn — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:27:11 GMT

Any fans here? So I'm watching the rerun of the season premier, and just saw a liberian on the show, Korto Momolou....And her first dress rocked!!!!! Go Korto!!!!

http://bloggingprojectrunway.blogspot.com/2008/07/korto-via-her-myspace-blog.html

FINALLY I FOUND A PICTURE OF IT...

Geyla Queen — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:37:46 GMT

Candy, this is what I've been trying to describe to you...see those ladies in the African outfit...you hang on your wall (I have no clue what it's called) but I've always wanted to own one.

PLEASE see if you can fine it <--I beg you...I hold your foot ...This is a must have...and if I could get it custom made to match my apt colors that would be even better

STYLES--DESIGN CENTER

Geyla Queen — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:24:44 GMT

GQ, I love this style! What do you think?

Candy, do you have this fabric for sale? If yes, how much is it and how many yards will I get?

SAVE THE DATE: LEADER Fund-Twin Cities Fundraiser Labor DAy Weekend 2008(August 30-31)

Mrs.JAY — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:15:13 GMT

SAVE THE DATE

Liberian Emergency & Disaster Relief(LEADER) Fund

Is coming to the Twin Cities!!!!!

Labor Day Weekend (August 30 &31 2008)

Come support the Liberian Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund,

an organization founded in August 2007,

to assist Liberians who are victimized

by disasters or emergency situations.

http://www.leaderf.org

Saturday August 30, 2008: �Hoop for a Cause�

IE Vs. Barolle Basketball Game

Come and support your team

and learn how you can ...

SHIP BARREL TO LIBERIA FOR CHRISTMAS (with United Christain Assembley Church)

Geyla Queen — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:08:39 GMT

Mr. Rufus S. Berry II sounds like presidential hopeful for the Republic of Liberia in 2011.

rberry — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:31:43 GMT

Rufus S. Berry II sounds like presidential hopeful for the Republic of Liberia in 2011.

Rufus S. Berry II is contemplating seeking the Liberian presidency in 2011. Mr. Berry isn�t running for the job � officially, but the former President of the Liberian Community Association of Northern California didn�t skip a beat on Tuesday night June 2, 2008 in Oakland, California when asked if he might run for the Liberian presidency in 2011.

Sounding like a candidate kicking off the priorities of ...

12 Makeup Mistakes You May Be Making

Geyla Queen — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:54:30 GMT

The Dirty Dozen: 12 Makeup Mistakes You May Be Making

By Sally Wadyka

In an ideal world, you would have all the various makeup products you want, have the time and money to update them each season and have the skilled hand necessary to apply them flawlessly. But even if that�s not the case, there are simple fixes you can try to help correct the most common beauty wrongs. �Makeup is a wonderful tool to enhance your look, but used correctly, it should never look fake or like you�re wearing ...

ALL I WANT TO KNOW IS WHY...

Geyla Queen — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:14:20 GMT

Photos: Creepy or Adorable, Reborn Baby Dolls Spark Controversy

By Wendy Cook

Jul 18, 2008

Are Reborn baby dolls creepy little items or are they just adorable life-like dolls that just happen to look exactly like little babies. Reborn Baby Dolls are a big hit for many people that use them for a variety of purposes and they are even being called a cult item. One report from ABC News notes that the dolls have become very popular to some private collectors and the report adds that some nostalgic ...

NEW GOODS for JULY

candygirl — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:10:49 GMT

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Kidneys For Sale

DSP — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:33:33 GMT

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/Page/document/video/vs?id=RTGAM.20080710.wvkidneys0710

Frat Twins, One Blue Eyes and White, One Brown Eyes and Dark

SirDurendal — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:03:10 GMT

By Linda Dahlstrom

Some things aren�t always black and white. Then again, sometimes they are � like the twin sons born July 11 to a German couple.

The first baby, Ryan, has light skin and blue eyes. His brother, Leo, is dark skinned with brown eyes.

"None of us could believe it," the maternity ward's head doctor, Birgit Weber, told one news source, "Both kids have definitely the same father."

Stephan Gerth is German and white. His wife, Florence Addo-Gerth, ...

Firestone

Traveller — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:53:31 GMT

I'm going to a discussion today sponsored by a group here in DC called "Stop Firestone." What can those of you on the ground tell me beforehand about Firestone's opeations, its school, and its treatment of its workers.

Should Obese People Be Charged For 2 Airline Seats?

DSP — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:40:20 GMT

What do you think?

African Food

DSP — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:54:55 GMT

Death By Hanging for Armed Robbers

Geyla Queen — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:20:30 GMT

Death By Hanging for Armed Robbers

The NEWS (Monrovia)

16 July 2008

Posted to the web 16 July 2008

Benjamin B. Sworh

Monrovia

The Liberian Senate has concurred with the House of Representatives on the passage of the Armed Robbery Act into law indicating that guilty armed robbers would be put to death by hanging.

The Senate concurred with the House at its regular session held behind closed doors Tuesday following months of hitches at the Capitol. The Act seeks death penalty for ...

Bush 'A Total Failure'?

krazzy — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:01:44 GMT

House Speaker Pelosi calls Bush 'a total failure'

By LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press Writer 10 minutes ago

President Bush has been a "total failure" in everything from the economy to the war to energy policy, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday. In an interview on CNN, the California Democrat was asked to respond to video of the president criticizing the Democratic-led Congress for heading into the final 26 days of the legislative session without having passed a ...

School Girls, Lane Girls Video on YouTube

SirDurendal — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:17:25 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPVo-QuZA1o

American Boy vs American Girl

DSP — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:37:57 GMT

LETS CHAT SHOES!! SHOES!!! SHOES!!!

Geyla Queen — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:19:07 GMT

If you are overly obsessed as I am with shoes ~ stiletto's ~ peeptoes~ kinky knee/ankle/calf boots ~casual/smart/sporty pumps~ sandals ~ courts~ wedges ~ platforms ~ trainers ~ or whatever it may be, This is the thread to be in.

LETS CHAT SHOES!! SHOES!!! SHOES!!!

Senator PYJ Somersaults, Now Says He'll Appear Before TRC; No Precondition

Geyla Queen — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:05:21 GMT

Senator PYJ Somersaults, Now Says He'll Appear Before TRC; No Precondition

07/15/08 - FPA STAFF REPORT

Monrovia - Nimba County Senior Senator Prince Johnson says he will appear before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on 26th August 2008 without precondition. The Senator said Liberians are yearning for the truth about the war and not who carried placards or was a founding member of an erstwhile warring faction.

Senator Prince Y. JohnsonDuring a news conference early last ...

THE BARTENDER MADE A BIG MISTAKE

gadyu — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:51:44 GMT

I took this Nigerian girl I was friendly with to this bar. The bartender and I had become rather friendly and he always welcomed me with laughter and good heartiness. I think he was either Ethiopian or Somalian, but he had been here awhile.

And while sitting, he started to profusely to tell us, the girl and I, congratulations. And I thought that there was some trick being played until he said for the new baby.

I looked around and then he pointed to the girl's stomach.

And ...