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East African investment conference opens in Rwandan capital Kigali, Rwanda - The first ever East African Investment Conference, unveiling numerous opportunities for trade and investments in the region opened Thursday in Kigali, the Rwandan capital, graced by the four regional heads of state of Uganda, Kenya, Burundi and hosts Rwanda. The conference, attracting over 800 senior business executives and investors from around the world, is running on the sidelines of the 9th EAC presidential summit during which the leaders are expected to go for a half-day retreat to discuss infrastructure development later Thursday afternoon. German company to produce geothermal electricity in Mauritius Port Louis, Mauritius - German company Honet Badger will set up a joint venture with a local company in Mauritius to produce geothermal electricity in the island. Honet Badger representative Dan Kellar told journalists on Wednesday in the Mauritian capital Port Louis that the new company will exploit boiling underground water and steam found in different regions of the island to produce geothermal energy. Black Stocks: Citizens Trust Bank Recognized Among Top 100 Companies in Georgia ATLANTA (blackchipstocks.com) -- Citizens Bancshares Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: CZBS), the holding company of Citizens Trust Bank, has ranked within The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's top 100 Georgia based public companies in 2008. |
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A Gem in Harlem: Van Woods of Sylvia's Soul Food Restaurant
by Veronica Henry
You've probably heard of the seven wonders of the world: historic sites that most of us know about and may strive to visit in our lifetimes. But we have our own category of wonders, places that demonstrate the historical significance of the African American experience. Places like The King Memorial and The Frederick Douglass Historical site. As food is also an intrinsic part of our culture, I propose we add another place to the list - Sylvia's Soul Food Restaurant.
Established in 1962 by Herbert and Sylvia Woods, with seating for just 35, Sylvia's is still nestled in the heart of Harlem, New York on Lennox Avenue. Thanks in part to the aggressive real estate acquisitions spearheaded by their son Van Woods, the original location has expanded to seat over 450 people. For those lucky enough to live there, a meal at Sylvia's is one of the many benefits of living in the city, but for the rest of us, a visit to New York would not be complete if it didn't include a stop at Sylvia's. Full story
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