2010 African Nations Cup: The Cabinda Attack, Could It Have Been Avoided?

The football world was shocked on January 8 when Angolan rebels opened fire on a bus carrying Togo football officials in the oil-rich province of Cabinda leaving the bus driver, Togo’s assistant coach and press officer dead. Several other players injured. The team was crossing the border from the Democratic Republic …

Ib’s Blog Bounces Back from Vacation with a New Year’s Package of Exclusives

The past year was a great one but 2010 promises even bigger things. Ib’s Blog returns from a much-needed break and will be featuring many more exclusives you probably are now accustomed to reading on this blog. There are a lot of events, seminars, conferences, and exclusive interviews coming up. On …

Exclusive: MLS Regional Ambassador Dante Washington Believes The U.S. Will Defy The Odds In South Africa

Former U.S. international striker, Dante Washington, who played in the 1992 Summer Olympics, says his country is placed in the best group it has ever had at a World Cup finals. The USA is paired alongside England, Algeria, and Slovenia for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. After playing …

Exclusive Interview: Futech CEO Sherman Davis Plans to Bring More Jobs to African Americans

With an unemployment rate of more than nine percent in the United States, Futech, Inc.,—a certified minority-owned small disadvantaged business—plans to bring back jobs, especially to African Americans. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Futech boasts of three core competencies: Information Technology, Engineering Technology, and Business Consulting. Futech, Inc. was founded in 1992 …