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Recent

• Q&A with Maaza Mengiste, Author of ‘Beneath the Lion's Gaze’
  0 Comment(s) - Posted Mar 10 2010
  "I wanted to put into context my own memories of particular moments in Ethiopia during the early days of the revolution. I saw a type of fear that was raw and immediate, and I think even at that young age, I’d begun to understand the human capacity for cruelty." continue
• Word to Recession Graduates - Temp Til Ya Drop…
  0 Comment(s) - Posted Mar 10 2010
  And that's even if you're lucky to land a temp job, lest you be huffing or anything. You're entitled to be sure as your over priced university/college education wuz suppose to have guaranteed you (at worst) an entry level position at one fancy corporation or another. continue
• Yohannes Gedamu (1947-2010)
  2 Comment(s) - Posted Mar 09 2010
  "I am not illustrating or telling a story. There is no story behind it. The painting is rather out there only to incite different emotions from different people. That is why i don't give them titles" Yohannes Gedamu (b. 1947- d. March 7, 2010) continue
• Kansas City Swings: Hermon Mehari on Diverse and music
  2 Comment(s) - Posted Feb 11 2010
  Kansas City boasts a rich heritage in jazz. Both Charlie Parker and Count Basie have roots there, as well as countless musicians who've helped define the genre over the years. Diverse, a quintet formed in 2008, is making their mark on the city’s continue
• The Strength of Joy: An interview with Desta Haile
  4 Comment(s) - Posted Jan 26 2010
  "When I move to a new place, the first thing I do to make myself feel at home is go on lots of long walks to get to know my way around the place," says singer-song-writer Desta Haile. continue

Comments

• One of its kind. Marvelous. Each n every job u did is highly admirable. imagine saw this movie 4 times or so. I would like to get the address of NRI if there is one here in Australia.
  btw, letibeb n sibuh, (nice 2 c u again afta when we were @ MU (Arid) a was in the Dept of EE. a think dormachuh hospital akababi neber. anyways would like to know what u graduated in n about (*wnet)- that freshman student (MU 2001 g.c) who is ye beklobet lij( near hawi hotel).
  Huge commendations 2 letibebe, sibuh, yemariawork n all others involved here.
  Ey

  By From arid on 2010 03 11
  From the entry 'Camparada'.

• Selam,
  This is a very sad news. As I type this I am reminded that we are on a journey. This journey did not start at birth, nor does it end when we pass on. Through his art, he is made immortal. He will undoubtedly keep inspiring Artists for generations to come. I wish the strength, courage and solace for his family and friends.

  By Jofeamoraw on 2010 03 11
  From the entry 'Yohannes Gedamu (1947-2010)'.

• My condolences to his friends and family.

  By Mimi on 2010 03 10
  From the entry 'Yohannes Gedamu (1947-2010)'.

• You are really cool and your outcome related to this post is superior. Should you continue your search? We would like buy some thesis report and just thesis from you.

  By FrankLydia on 2010 03 09
  From the entry 'Lasix'.

• This is a great book! I recommend young Ethiopians like myself to read it. It will give you a glimpse of what our parents and our country as a whole went through. Great job to the author.

  By Wondwossen on 2010 03 08
  From the entry 'Beneath the Lion's Gaze'.

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