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from the 10/4/10 issue of The New Yorker

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West African Wisdom: Adinkra Symbols & Meanings

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NEA ONNIM NO SUA A, OHU

“He who does not know can know from learning”

symbol of knowledge, life-long education and continued quest for knowledge


Source: Cloth As Metaphor by G.F. Kojo Arthur

More West African Symbols

Roosevelt Franklin

If only there were more teachers like this

World’s oldest marijuana stash totally busted

Nearly two pounds of still-green plant material found in a 2,700-year-old grave in the Gobi Desert has just been identified as the world’s oldest marijuana stash, according to a paper in the latest issue of the Journal of Experimental Botany.

A barrage of tests proves the marijuana possessed potent psychoactive properties and casts doubt on the theory that the ancients only grew the plant for hemp in order to make clothing, rope and other objects.

They apparently were getting high too.  full article

Jackie Mittoo – Reggae Keyboard King

Sit back, relax and inhale the vibe of “Oboe”

Banri – Japanese photographer

A real Osaka guy, I met him there while living in Japan for 2 years teaching English and taking photos.       He was very helpful to me in getting an exhibition put together at Beats Gallery in Osaka and an influence on my understanding of Japanese perspectives.  He has a strong imagination and not afraid to express what he’s thinking.  Cool work.

http://homepage.mac.com/banri/

“Yakuza Series” (1998) – Bruce Gilden

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Bruce Gilden is a street photographer from Brooklyn.

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