Black or White? (Volume 1)

Two friends - a black and a white sat down at lunch one day and began to iron out some differences between them.

White: As a leader, I serve my people
Black: Well, as a leader, my people serve me

White: When i want a new house, I buy it on mortgage
Black: Hahaha! I don't know any mortgage crap. If the house is up for $36,000. Hell, I'll pay the full amount and take MY house

White:I like to be remembered for helping a cause. A good name is better than riches, you know
Black: That's you. I'll like to benefit from the cause first, the rest is secondary

White: My funerals are solemn and organised.
Black: Well, mine is a big celebration. Very expensive and flamboyant. You are invited to my next one

White: My organisations lay more emphasis on Human Resource Management. Your employee's welfare first, the profits roll in afterwards
Black: You can't be serious, are you? An employee's duty is to work, when there's a problem, it's the fault of the employee. When there's success, management takes the credit.

White: Wow, you are something else. I've got to go. See you at dinner.
Black: But you forgot to finish your plate, anyway I'll clear it for you. Hope dinner would be a heavy meal.

Selecting an accounting software (or a spouse)

"A company selecting an accounting software is akin to an individual choosing a spouse. One wants a faithful (accurate) helpmate who grows with him/her (capable of being scaled up). One wants someone he/she can treasure through sickness (financial loss) and in health (profitable growth). One wants the candidate to be capable of intimacy (keep confidences), yet be open to recognising his/her faults (an audit function to find and fix errors). And most importantly, one wants the relationship to be long-lasting without the need for expensive and debilitating upgrades."   ~ Jones (2002)

Dangers Posed by Obsolete Chemicals

Last Thursday, the Vice Chancellor of the Catholic University College of Ghana, Prof. James Hawkins Ephraim, gave his inaugural speech as a fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.
The inaugural speech is a tradition of the Academy that sees newly inducted members give a talk on an issue in their areas of expertise.

Prof. Ephraim delivering his speech

The speaker, being a professor of Chemistry chose to talk on the topic, "The Dangers that Obsolete Chemicals Pose to Us."
Below are some tweets that captured the moment. I will do well to update this post with pictures soon.

Only 3% of chemicals used in Ghana ia not imported. That is salt! Palm oil is imported. Hmm #GAASInauguralLecture2013
— Kafui (@Qaphui) June 6, 2013

Classification of obsolete chemicals via Ekow Woode. #GAASInauguralLecture2013 pic.twitter.com/IkzasK55kA
— Kafui (@Qaphui) June 6, 2013

Does #Ghana have laws that deal with the management of chemicals? Yes we do! The challenge is the lack of coordination, & efficiency. #GAAS
— Kafui (@Qaphui) June 6, 2013

Chemicals pose danger to: 1. human health & safety, 2. soil, 3. water resources, 4. general environment #GAASInauguralLecture2013
— Kafui (@Qaphui) June 6, 2013

Options of disposing obsolete chemicals: 1. secure/lined landfills 2. lined lagoons 3. encapsulated facilities #GAASInauguralLecture2013
— Kafui (@Qaphui) June 6, 2013

Recommendations by Prof. Ephraim. #GAASInauguralLecture2013 pic.twitter.com/Iohjpirng1
— Kafui (@Qaphui) June 6, 2013

There's a lot we can do as individuals to help save our environment, and safeguard our health.
Folks like @GreenGhanaian and @QwophiCedi are already on the way. Let's join the cause!
God (will) Bless our Homeland Ghana -- only when we do our part.
UPDATE: Here is a link to the presentation!

Prof. Ephraim with the some members of the CUCG family

Some students from Accra Wey Gey Hey