“The Sun. It can only be appreciated by its absence. The longer the days of rain, the more the sun is craved. But too many hot days and the sun overwhelms. Learn to keep yourself obscure and make people demand you in return.” ——-Robert Green The ‘law of scarcity’ is often used by marketing companies … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: Uganda
Not In Our Backyard
It was a bizarre morning, waking up and staring through the blinds to recognize that the topic of discussion and debate among many Ugandans in the blogosphere was the sovereign right to possess nuclear weapons. For a moment I thought Museveni was about to drag our small nation into the current nuclear stand-off between western … Continue reading »
Ugandan documentary ‘Invisible Children’ screening tomorrow.
by Nelima If you missed this documentary when it was showing at Metrostate, you have another chance to see it at the U of MN tomorrow. “Invisible Children: The Rough Cut” is a documentary about children in northern Uganda who commute every night from their homes into the streets to avoid attacks and abduction by the … Continue reading »
Landmark Center Urban Expedition: Uganda!
Again I know this is late, but I just came across this and I’m sure some of you may be able to head catch this free event at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. From their website; Musser Cortile (Atrium); 1-3 pm; FREE Get ready for some heat! Learn about the Kings of Uganda, Kasubi … Continue reading »
Dorcus Widows Fund in Minnesota supports widows in Uganda.
by Nelima Just wanted to share this article in the Star Tribune about three Minnesotan women who set up a fund to support Ugandan widows. Kudos to the organizers of the Dorcas Widows Fund and keep up the good work! The Dorcas Widows Fund, named for a woman in the Bible known for her charitable … Continue reading »
University of Minnesota doctors battle AIDS in Uganda
This was posted on MinnPost last week, but I think it is relevant seeing as tomorrow is World AIDS Day. By Sharon Schmickle | Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 KAMPALA, UGANDA—Costa Kiggundu had one question for an American visitor to her home in a gritty Kampala slum: “What will happen if you stop sending the drugs?” … Continue reading »
