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[Zee Bee 61]

That is interesting. I wonder how the Sudanese first starting going there. Shoot now the belll has rung and my break is over.

I really have no idea. I have a friend whose family moved there from Sudan. I think her dad got a job there and then a few years later the rest of her family came to the US. I think that the things that draw them to Iowa are probably the universities and job opportunities. For many, one parent comes and then the rest join later and then they just stay. Its pretty quiet and safe and a good place to raise a family.

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

I really have no idea. I have a friend whose family moved there from Sudan. I think her dad got a job there and then a few years later the rest of her family came to the US. I think that the things that draw them to Iowa are probably the universities and job opportunities. For many, one parent comes and then the rest join later and then they just stay. Its pretty quiet and safe and a good place to raise a family.

It's easier when there is a community of support. Well, it's curious. Where in Iowa is this? I suppose within the vicinity of a large city.

[chispas 0]

sioux city. We used to call it (See-uks City)

Edited February 4, 2008 by chispas

[Zee Bee 61]

I really have no idea. I have a friend whose family moved there from Sudan. I think her dad got a job there and then a few years later the rest of her family came to the US. I think that the things that draw them to Iowa are probably the universities and job opportunities. For many, one parent comes and then the rest join later and then they just stay. Its pretty quiet and safe and a good place to raise a family.

It's easier when there is a community of support. Well, it's curious. Where in Iowa is this? I suppose within the vicinity of a large city.

This is in Iowa City, IA...literally in the middle of nowhere. The biggest thing in the town is the University of Iowa and the Oral B factory. I think the reason that there may be so many Sudanese is that there is a pretty strong Arab community in Cedar Rapids which is 30 minutes away but that is nothing close to a large city either. Come to think of it, there is also a big Bosnian population there too.

[Zee Bee 61]

Got my book today!!!

It came from amazon.com!!!

[forchika 4]

Got my book today!!!

It came from amazon.com!!!

Got mine on Friday from Amazon, was a little suprised because I cancelled the Amazon order and ordered with C&B books, I called them on last Wednesday and was told that the book should arrive by Friday. I have not gotten it yet, I feel a headache coming on because now, I have to try to get refund from C& B.

[Simply_Uno 1]

hey y'all, why y'all talkin' 'bout Iowa and it's "afrikkanns ?"

I have yet to see any of 'em around here where I live .

however; there are a bunch of inner city youngins in these parts . and I hate it .

they give my community a bad name .

I am the first to admit that I am a product of the inner city, but atleast ,

I faked having class until it became au naturale'

but seriously, I haven't seen any africans around here B) . where dey at?

[Zee Bee 61]

I just did my taxes with TurboTax..amazing!

First time I have ever used it and I will use it every year from now on

If any of you have State Farm as your insurance company you can use it for free

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

I just did my taxes with TurboTax..amazing!

First time I have ever used it and I will use it every year from now on

If any of you have State Farm as your insurance company you can use it for free

I use TurboTax every year cause my credit union gives it to members for free online. Next year is even easier cause they remember all your stuff and you pretty much have to put in the simple changes. Although this year, we'll all have our SO become our hubbies and have to file as married. Whoo Hoo!!

hey y'all, why y'all talkin' 'bout Iowa and it's "afrikkanns ?"

I have yet to see any of 'em around here where I live .

however; there are a bunch of inner city youngins in these parts . and I hate it .

they give my community a bad name .

I am the first to admit that I am a product of the inner city, but atleast ,

I faked having class until it became au naturale'

but seriously, I haven't seen any africans around here B) . where dey at?

Sounds like you have to go the Timbuktu, Iowa to find any africans. Where do you live in Iowa? Hey chispas, there are lots of black people in Iowa. Whuddathunkit? Were you driving through and your car broke down?

[Simply_Uno 1]

I live in the quad cities, Iowa side.

[chispas 0]

Lol. I was afraid to drive through there and Wyoming. My girlfriends have family out there and invited me along. They forgot to mention that there weren't any darkies in the town and I don't use out houses in the winter time nor do I dress well enough for their winters. I was treated nicely, just stared at a lot by older people because. I didn't fit into the nice African American box because I have a slight (cough cough) accent to top it off. I don't like potatoes, dry corn, greasy gravy nor big slabs of beef either so it was interesting. I forgot to add the beer. Don't drink that either. So I was not invited back. LOL

[Ban Hammer 13,110]

g'morning all

[ForeverAmen 0]

Good Morning!

Happy Super Tuesday!

[Zee Bee 61]

I live in the quad cities, Iowa side.

Well then, that is probably why you haven't met any Africans. I am telling you, they all congregate around the universities. Make a day trip to Iowa City and go to an African Student's Association event. I tell you, it is like being back home.

g'morning all

Morning Charles....and everyone else.

I lost my internet last night . Lets hope I will have internet when I get home after work.

[Simply_Uno 1]

(singin) "It's mo'nin'"

Hey y'all!

I said it yesterday and I'm sayin' it again .

Whatz goingz on wid dah weatha ???

Nah' de talkin' 'bout "thunder snow!?!?!" #######??

Is it going to snow or thunder ??

Snow does not require a symphony, rain does!!

p.s.if the weather keeps this up, I'm changin' my name to "twosomeconfused"