Archive for: August, 2013

Zongo Communities of North America get New Chief

A rare blend of African and Islamic cultures at the Gauchos Gym in the Bronx went on show July 6 at the celebration of the coronation of Alhaji Abubakar Bala Brimah – aka Bala Soldier – as the Sarkin Zongo or the paramount chief of the Zongo communities of Ghana in North America. The Zongo […]

Preparing For An IRS Audit: Part One

By: Dr. Peter Ikre The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been in the news lately for witch-hunting or unduly targeting some 501 (c) (4) groups in the country, especially those affiliated with the Tea Party. They were singled out for additional audits or experienced unnecessary delays with their tax-exempt applications. If this can happen to […]

When do you go to the emergency room due to chest pain?

Chest pain is a frequent daily complaint  for many people. This could be due to  a simple problem such as : chest muscular strain , ribs pain , esophageal reflux disease ( acid reflux from stomach up to the esophagus ), inflammation of skeletal joints in the chest ( the joints between sternum and ribs […]

The looming Egypt’s ghost in Uganda

By Uchenna Ekwo In spite of efforts to improve Africa’s image in the world, some governments in the continent continue to introduce ridiculous policies better suited for the 19th century. The latest is Uganda that has recently approved legislation that makes it difficult for three or more persons to hold discussions in public. Under the […]

A Bachelor’s nursing program for working RN’s

This fall the Monroe College School of Nursing is debuting an upper division nursing program that is custom-made for RN’s to earn a Bachelor’s degree.  With the busy schedule of nurses in mind, Monroe’s new Bachelor of Science with a Nursing Major provides a path for Registered Nurses who are seeking to advance in the […]

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