Chinese cooking usually blackens the kitchen with soot and grease and is the domain of an ayi, or household helper, who cooks for the family.

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As editor of a British publishing house Heinemann's African Writer Series, he edited, published and promoted early entrants into Africa's pantheon of writers: Kenya's Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Ghana's Ayi Kwei Armah, Cameroon's Mongo Beti.

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On the earnings front, expect to hear from Acuity Brands (AYI) on Tuesday, Marriott International (MAR) on Wednesday, International Speedway (ISCA) on Thursday, and Constellation Brands (STZ) as well as Trip Advisor (TRIP) on Friday.

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