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1. Different Flavor's of Coffee June 29, 2008 The world loves coffee, but people show it in different ways. When a person walks into a coffee store in the US, the options may initially seem overwhelming. However, if all java styles from many nations around the world were also available in those same stores, there would not be enough room on the walls to list them. To learn more about different cultures from America to Ethiopia that enjoy this hot drink, keep reading. Americano or American Blend American coffee typically is one of two different styles - a Cafe Americano and a basic, medium-roast Arabica blend. A cafe Americano refers t... (read more) Author: Ankur Bhardwaj

2. Travel Destinations January 07, 2008 Peter Greenberg has compiled a roundup of some of the more interesting options for swingin’ senior singles, which run the gamut from safaris to small-ship cruises. ELDERTREKS If you want some adventure on the road, ElderTreks has been offering senior-oriented trips for almost two decades. With both land and sea vacations, ElderTreks features some pretty exotic destinations, including Mongolia, Ethiopia, and Antarctica. Most of the offerings tend toward the strenuous, but the Activity Level rank gives an idea of just how active a particular tour is. A Level 3 (most physical) voya... (read more) Author: Peter Greenberg

3. Introduction to the Game of Carrom January 07, 2008 The game of Carrom is also called as Carroms which is known as a family game played on tabletop. This game has a similarity between the games, table shuffleboard and billiards. Carrom game has many kinds of names across the globe, such as carum, carrum, karam, karom, karum or simply called Indian finger billiards. The origin of this game is unsure; according to some sources this game of Carrom has an Indian origin, while some say that it has a Chinese origin. Countries like Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and North Africa seem to play a role for the origin of the Carrom game. However in the West this game ... (read more) Author: sree jos

4. Coffee Bean Species and Varieties November 25, 2007 The coffee beans we grind and use to brew coffee come from the Coffea evergreen bush, grown in over 50 countries around the globe. Each year, the Coffee bush flowers and develops a cherry-like fruit, inside which are typically two small seeds or coffee beans. There are 10 different species of Coffea bush, the first of which was discovered in Ethiopia some thousands of years ago. Once man discovered the coffee bean, its cultivation and use spread to the Middle East, Europe, Asia and beyond. Today, much of the coffee we drink is made from beans that were grown in Latin America, Western Africa, I... (read more) Author: Craig Elliott

5. The Amharic Language October 07, 2007 The Amharic language is spoken by the Amhara ethnic group which lives in the central highlands of the country of Ethiopia. The Amhara people comprise approximately 30 percent of the Ethiopia's population. An additional 7-15 million people speak it as a second language. It is established as the working language of government institutions, the Ethiopian military, and of the Ethiopic Orthodox church. Amharic is also the language of some 2.7 million Ethiopian emigrants. The largest population of expatriates live in Egypt, Israel, and Sweden. Increasing numbers of Ethiopians have emigrated to the U... (read more) Author: Jacob Lumbroso

6. Ogaden's Plight - The Most Crippling Problems That Faces The Ogaden August 22, 2007 The developed countries in this world are traveling to the moon and back, breaking new boundaries in science and surpassing economic growth that can only be dreamt of. Then why is the Ogaden, and for that matter Africa, still crawling in the mud? Historically, Africa has been robbed of its people by slavery and robbed of its natural resources in the time of the so called “Scramble for Africa” which is known to us as the African Colonisation (19th century). So Africa was initially crippled. However, some countries fared better than others. Ethiopia was the only country not to be colonised ... (read more) Author: Tom Keatsing

7. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GROWTH IN ETHIOPIA July 25, 2007 The 1960’s witnessed the advent of information technology in Ethiopia, when the mainframe computers were introduced for the first time in Africa. Despite being installed in the important sectors of military, defense, finance, telecom, electricity & power, and railways, the mainframes had no interactive boundaries within the sector. Later, microcomputers spread widely in the country either by direct purchase or through donor development aid. Like its predecessor, the initial use of microcomputers was characterized by inadequate literacy and patchy understanding of the technology by potential u... (read more) Author: Ron Arthur

8. My Faith keeps me strong June 14, 2007 Why do I help Alex? DISCOVER THE REAL LIFE STORY OF HOPE AND SUCCESS FOR ALEX As a child I grew up in a loving and secure family. I was an 'only child' and despite the perceptions by some that 'only' children are often spoiled I was not. My parents always had high expectations for me, however their most frequently used comment was ' do your best, no one can ask more of you than to do your best.' It is a phrase I often use with my own children and my students at school.My formative years we moved around quite a lot. My mother is Catholic whereas my father was protestant. I was raised to u... (read more) Author: Alex Rod

9. NATURE EXPEDITIONS April 11, 2007 Nature Expeditions Africa Ltd is an owner-managed company providing tours and travel related services in East Africa. The company was started with the aim of providing tours & safaris in all segments - individuals, families, groups, incentives & conferences. Nature Expeditions provides quality tours & safaris at affordable prices. And then do more! Our Mission is to give clients exceptional service, exemplified by courteous, professional actions while subscribing to the highest standards of morals and ethics in the tourism industry”. With our fully owned offices and man... (read more) Author: Jane Burugu

10. Online history of coffee - invention of the coffee table and development of the best coffee maker March 21, 2007 As any new discovery, coffee was received with suspicion. The legend says the first coffee plants appeared in Kaffa, Ethiopia, hence the name. Today, we drink coffee for pleasure and stimulation, being constantly amazed by the innovations in the field and the various types of coffee. As time passed by, coffee started to become one of the most popular beverages worldwide. People enjoyed the arousal of their senses by a fresh cup of coffee and the preparation for it transformed into a true art. Roasting and brewing were two concepts well developed along the time and up to this day improveme... (read more) Author: Clint Jhonson

11. History of Coffee: From Africa to Your Breakfast Table February 04, 2007 Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. The word coffee is believed to have been deduced from Kaffa, a place situated in Ethiopia, Africa, It came into existence around 800 A.D. and there are many legends and stories associated with discovery. One such interesting story goes like this. One day a monk saw a goatherd imitating his sheep who were dancing from one shrub to another, grazing the cherry-red berries containing coffee beans. The monk was amazed at the goatherd’s caper on eating the beans. The monk took some of the berries for his fellow monks and that night they ... (read more) Author: Coffee City

12. Abyssinian - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know January 22, 2007 A wild looking cat, the Abyssinian is thought to be one of the oldest breeds in the world. Though paintings of them have been found in ancient Egyptian art, their exact origins are unclear. Some believe they came from Ethiopia (formerly called Abyssinia) and others believe they originated from areas near the coast of India. Whatever the origins, Abyssinians were imported to England where they were refined by breeders. Abyssinians are average sized cats of a medium build, weighing about eight to ten pounds and living anywhere from thirteen to twenty years. Described as resembling a Puma o... (read more) Author: Robert Benjamin

13. Coffee the Drink of Champions November 12, 2006 As you take your first cup of coffee of the day, pause to consider the history of this amazing little bean. As a drink, its origins are a matter of debate, was it first used in Ethiopia, where the plant originally grew, or was it in the Yemen, either way goats played a big part in the story because they ate the plant and became very active. It was this observation that led to the tasting of the berry that the plant produced, that led to that delicious liquid in your cup right now. Even the origin of the name coffee is still a matter of discussion. Did it come from Kaffa , the region in Et... (read more) Author: Ian Richards

14. Live Aid, a lasting legacy October 03, 2006 It's a near indisputable fact that Live Aid was one of the most important events of the twentieth century. After the phenomenal success of the Band Aid single, "Do They Know it's Christmas?", Bob Geldof and Midge Ure changed the course of the music industry in 1985 by staging a multi-venue rock concert in order to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. By demanding that we give them "our f***ing money", Geldof and Ure were able to raise around £150 million in total as a direct result of the concerts with the help of the participating bands, who famously included the likes of U2, David Bowi... (read more) Author: sam lowe

15. Gourmet Coffee Gift Basket July 22, 2006 Coffee is the seed of a cherry from a tree, which grows from sea level to approximately 6,000 feet, in a narrow subtropical belt around the world. Coffee was first revealed in Eastern Africa in a locale we know today as Ethiopia. An accepted myth refers to a goat herder by the name of Kaldi, who saw his goats acting unusually energetic after eating berries from a bush. inquisitive about this experience, Kaldi tried intake the berries himself. He found that these berries gave him a improved energy levels. The news of this power laden fruit quickly became famous throughout the region. Coffee... (read more) Author: Lizzie kean

16. Ethiopian Writer Speaks Out on HIV/AIDS, Family Values, and Culture, Touching Many Worldwide May 20, 2006 MCLEAN, VA - May 20,2006 (NEWSWIRE) -- Kifle Bantayehu, a 25 year-old second-generation Ethiopian immigrant is breaking new ground with his work of literature - "The Healing Conscious" (ISBN: 1411600770) - combining the English language with Ethiopian culture. Moved by the AIDS epidemic, the author will donate twenty percent of the net proceeds to various organizations working to promote HIV/AIDS awareness and help those affected in Africa's developing nations, particularly children orphaned by this devastating epidemic. His book, "The Healing Conscious," tells the story of an Ethiopian ... (read more) Author: Kifle Bantayehu

17. Which coffee maker? Grinding out the answer. March 16, 2006 When you stop at the convenience store or at a local coffee shop for your morning cup of coffee have you ever wondered how your cup of coffee came about? No, not how it was brewed but how it was that you are able to drink a cup of coffee. Sure, the coffee machine plays an important role in making your perfectly brewed cup of coffee, but just how did that coffee maker first come about, or how did the first person who ever sipped the first cup of coffee discover its magic? Legend goes back to a lonely sheep herder in Ethiopia who noticed his sheep acting strangely every time they ate cer... (read more) Author: eric comforth

18. Probate Research March 01, 2006 Probate research is, in a sense, a study about family trees. Genealogists and historians are particularly apt to undergo probate research. Probate records give immensely invaluable information to them.Researchers locate the places where the individuals in the family tree died. Sometimes the names of places are changed over time, or places themselves are located in a different state or country than where it used to be. For example, Eritrea, which is an independent country today, used to be part of Ethiopia. Within the US, some parts of Lincoln County which were in Maine in the 18th century ar... (read more) Author: Josh Riverside

19. Coffee Facts - A Brief History In Time March 01, 2006 It is probably common knowledge that coffee was discovered in Ethiopia. The ‘red’ cherries which the sheep ate and become very active were taken home and tasted and what was known as the devil’s fruit become coffee as the world knows it today. However, this is just one of the stories which revolve around the history of coffee. Another tale which has been around for some time involves an Arabian who use coffee beans to survive an exile and was discovered near the town of Mocha and thus we also refer to coffee as Mocha. As you will read on, there are more to these interesting coffee facts. ... (read more) Author: Jocelyn Meadows

20. History of Coffee: Part I - Africa and Arabia January 28, 2006 The coffee plant originates from the highland forests of Ethiopia. It is believed that the first plants were found growing wild in the region of Kaffa, where coffee derives its name from. A popular legend tells of a goat herder named Kaldi. One day he noticed his goats behaving in a strange manner. They were full of energy, playfully chasing each other and bleating loudly. He noticed they were eating red berries from the bushes nearby. Feeling tired and slightly curious, Kaldi decided to try some of the berries. To his delight his fatigue quickly faded into a fresh burst of energy. ... (read more) Author: James Grierson

21. Ethiopia Tour June 20, 2005 Ethiopia is an enchanting country whose delights are unknown to most travelers. And yet this is a truly unique destination with such attractions as can be found nowhere else in the world. The biggest draw is the rich Orthodox Christian heritage. Ethiopia was one of the very first nations to embrace Christianity, way back in the 4th century AD. The wonderful churches, monasteries, icons and relics to be found here is a reminder of the central role the Church has played in the history of the country. The painstaking effort summoned to produce some of these tokens of mans faith in God is very imp... (read more) Author: Andrew Muigai

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