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Lists of Ewe names and their meanings

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In the Ghanaian community and bringing it down to the Ewes, names are specifically given for different reasons. The main reason why names among this tribe are never taken for granted is that the names normally have a direct impact on the bearers. Names are given for a reason since they reflect or have an influence on the people to whom they are given. All names have meanings they represent and Ghanaian names and specifically Ewe names are not an exception.  You will be enlightened on some of these Ewe names and their various meanings. In fact, this article gives you an idea of what some Ewe names mean. Names are like organic components of the people per the people's beliefs.    We believe that individuals become the name they are given and for this reason, names are chosen carefully before being given to individuals. Some of the names are just given to show the day of the week a person is born whereas some show the circumstances around a person's birth. Below are some nam...

How to make camera obscura with a box

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The camera we see and use today has undergone many stages of development to arrive at where it is today. It started with what is called the darkroom or camera obscura . With progression, this dark room with a pinhole at one end reflects illuminated objects that are visible in the dark room. This was developed to a greater extent that we now have the DSLR, point-and-shoot cameras, and specialty cameras among others. In this article, you will learn how to make a simple camera obscura that can be used to explain the evolution of the camera. A c amera in simple terms is a box that captures images on a light-sensitive material. Has the camera improved our civilization? If so then there is a need for you to understand how it first started for you to appreciate the importance of this great machine. In most beginning photography lessons, history of photography and the Camera Obscura is very important because it helps the students get the understanding of what photography has been before cur...