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I had a guest on my radio show to talk about the new model of hustling in this new century. In an aching economy and a weak dollar? How can a person survive and still keep his dignity? Is the American dream for real? Listen to the conversation.

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The first time I heard of Bill Clinton was in 6th grade in Accra. Our school had decided that only members of the brain buster team were going to meet and greet the American president on his first visit to the continent. In our case, we were going to stand on the pavements and wave at the American president in his limousine as he was being escorted by the president of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings, to the Independence Square in Accra.

While my young mind was processing what it meant to participate on the historic occasion of President Clinton's visit to Ghana, I was even struck by the fact that at the time of his visit, Bill Clinton was going to be the first president of the United States to visit the continent while in power.

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I think part of the reason why I came to South Africa was because of
moments of inspiration. I believe in them, and I believe that they can
truly change the course of a person's life. I believe in them because I see that they have changed and continue to change my own life.

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Pres Bush is having fun at the Olympics. No wonder he didn't boycott it.Haha ...

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