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5 *îl t J o r t la n b ( D b s e r u r r A p ril 21. 2004 C o u n tries o f A fr ic a Senegal: Land of beautiful women and gorgeous beaches Page A3 Oregon Air National Guard $20,000 In student loan repayments $5000 Cash Bonus Over $800/ Month Educational Benefit* Travel Opportunities Paid Technical Training R on W lbkr /F or T he P ort land O bserver by B o rd ered on the n o rth by Mauritania and by Guinea-Bissau on the south, this quiet Wcst-Afri- can nation also faces the Atlantic Ocean. Smaller than America’s South Dakota, Senegal has five hundred and thirty-one miles of pristine coastline. One of Africa’s smallest countries, Senegal is made up mostly of low rolling plains, which rise to foothills in the south eastern region of the country. While many of the plains are often faced with seasonal flooding, . much of Senegal’s coun tryside is also threatened with devastating defor estation, poaching, over Dakar grazing, soil erosion and over fishing. Occasion ally we hear of small third- world countries such as Senegal depleting their Atlantic Ocean natural resources in an effort to stave off their economic problems. Due to hard work, lack of medical care, and pov erty, only three in every one hundred persons reach the age of sixty-five or more. The average life of a man is less than fifty-five years. Women are slightly higher, with an average life span of less than fifty-eight years. With a primary Muslim population (94 percent) and a small Roman Catholic following (5 percent), there is still much illiteracy. Only one out of every two men (sixteen years old and above) is able to read and write. The number of literate women is staggeringly low (30.7 percent). The percentage of literate Christians, both men and women is estimated to be much higher. Senegal is a relatively new mem ber of countries that are considered tree. Gaining its freedom from France on April 4, 1960, the country adopted a new constitution only three years ago on Jan. 4,2001. Just ten years ago, Senegal took a bold move and established a new eco nomic reform program. Devaluat ing their own currency by a monu mental fifty percent, the country linked their money to the equiva lent of the French franc. Greedy, powerful government officials no longer control prices of goods and services. This country, which had a history of a few very rich and millions of extremely poor, is now beginning to see a slow but sure shifting of the balance of national wealth. Whi le a small boom involv ing information technology-based serv ices gave a much needed eco nomic boost to Senegal in the mid- to-late 1990s, unemployment, juve nile delinquency, and drug addic- •S t. Louis SENEGAL •Kaotack to be the most beautiful woman Godhadevercreated. Today, much of Senegal is lush and has rich, productive soil. With its entourage of internationally acclaimed musi cians, this country brings in more tourists than any other country in the region. In addition to the music, tourists soak up the sun on warm beaches, enjoy upscale resort ho tels, and w ander through city streets lined with thousands of small gift shops. The country’s 10 mil lion- plus inhabitants mostly speak French and welcome the nation’s huge to u rist industry. W hile Senegal is a haven for Europeans, visitors from around the globe flock year round to this jewel of Africa. Senegal is a “must-see” hot spot for travelers of all ages. Pue! lour Future /U r National G uard *Z1gulnchor tion still plague much of the inter city life. A 2001 survey showed a 48 percent unemployment rate in the suburbs. Senegal and other parts of West Africa have been inhabited for more than 150 thousand years. Some of this earth ’s earliest humanoids walked this land. From the times of the 15th century, the Portuguese, English, and Dutch have inhabited the country. France was the last nation to rule Senegal. In the 1600s, traders from al 1 over the world came here to trade for hides, cotton fab rics, gold, ivory and slaves. Senegalese women have often been touted as some of the most beautiful females in the world. Slaveholders were known to pay a premium price for them to bear their children. Nanon, the famous Senegalese woman who bore Joseph Boulogne Chevalier de St. Georges, a famous mulatto European Symphony di rector in the 18'h century, was said Stacy and Witbeck Inc. L ir GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS LTK Engineering Services NW N atural presents W'e g r e w y ft b t r t Dear Deanna: I want to know why you never mention the good men in your articles? Yes a majority o f men are dogs but not all o f them. Sometimes a man can be telling the truth but the woman seems to think he’s lying. It boils down to how well you trust your man. I believe if a man cheated once doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll cheat again. There are some men that cheat and keep on cheating but some men do tend to stop. Ask —Ms. Confident Real People, Real Advice All advice column known ¡or its /earless approach to rca/itv hosed subjects! Dear Ms. Confident: {Y ou're absolutely right. There fare many good men whose exist ence and credibility is being de stroyed by the so called dogs. A •woman must have her own trust, confidence, self-love, and esteem in order to reflect, build and gar ner trust in a man. There are men out there treating their women well and just as many good men ‘ waiting r— for .. a ____ good i ______ woman. i I definitely give props to the faith ful, Godly, honorable and caring men that are holding it down and doing the right thing. Dear Deanna! I read in your column for the week o f April 14 about Jackie who had responded to my con dom situation! I just wanted to let her know that just because her man popped up with a baby— mine didn’t. All men are not the same. Yes my boyfriend messed up. I'm not making excuses for him but like another person wrote and said, the men are reflected negatively although there are a lot o f good ones out there. -Letting Interstate MAX Yellow Line Grand Opening Saturday, May l, 2004 Free rides on MAX Yellow Line May 1 & 2 Opening ahead of schedule and under budget on May 1, Interstate MAX Yellow Line w ill serve North and Northeast Portland between downtown and the Expo Center, w ith 10 new stations along Interstate Avenue. On opening day, we invite you to "Celebrate Interstate." Discover exciting activities at the new stations along the Avenue, and enjoy free rides on MAX Yellow Line all weekend. (Also watch for expanded bus service in North and Northeast Portland starting Sunday, May 2.) good person who made a bad mistake that you both had to ad dress, argue over and decide to split or stay together. It’s great to see your relationship learning from a mistake and doing better. 10 a.m. about the Swan Island Pump Station and new Dear Deanna! Interstate/Rose Quarter Station The day pedestrian and bike paths along the way. Since everybody is talking about good men, I have to put in my two cents worth. My fiancé has never cheated, never hit me and treats me like a princess. Al though I’m a big girl, he sees beyond that and treats me as if I’m a size two. It’s time women started sharing and telling the good things in relationships so maybe some o f the dogs will le a rn to be re a l m en. begins w ith a grand opening ceremony and N K illin gsw orth St S tation This m ulticultural Featured events community parade. S h o n d a ; Birmingham, AL Dear Shonda: Dear Letting You Know: It’s true that men imitate other men when it comes to certain things. Today’s real man has an obligation to lead by example so the boys o f tomorrow go in the right direction. I applaud your fiance’ because he has definitely latched on to the program. Men. just like women, make many mistakes in relationships. How ever, a woman will write, expose the problem and sometimes seek a solution faster than a male. I'm sure your fellow, like others, is a Ask Deanna is written by Deanna M. Write Ask Deanna.' Email: askdeanna I @ yahoo.com or write: DeannaM, P.O. Box88847, Los Angeles, CA 90009. Website: www.askdeanna.com You Know in Toledo, OH SIEMENS stop w ill offer food and festivities from around 11 a.m. the world, including performances by Obo Addy MAX Yellow Line opens to the public. and Pachamanca. lla .m .-6 p .m . 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