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Romance / Re: Help! My Girlfriend Wears Chain Around Her Waist. by Isodice: 7:07am On Jul 24, 2015 |
Beamborla: I just tire for all these guys.
OP, it's very simple, leave her alone. Someone else who appreciates the beads or chain would come along.
BTW when will we stop being myopic in our reasoning May the gods have mercy.
I wear and I'm not possessed. the possessed don't know they re 1 Like |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: HARPS Online Aptitude Test. by Isodice: 8:48pm On Jun 17, 2015 |
salbis: Bros, this is just an online aptitude test and you have started asking about the pay. All the best to all those that will write this test. I think the charley knows what he actually want...#TeamNoTime |
Education / Re: University of Nigeria UNN Direct Entry 2015/2016 Aspirants....Let Meet Here by Isodice: 10:04am On Jun 17, 2015 |
Linzo: Am HND graduate in Accountancy Upper Credit, am seeking a direct entry admission into UNN and hoping to be admitted to 300l. Please friends what are my hope of been giving Accountancy 300l? u'll b starting from 200L, that's there headache here, unlike other schools where 300L is sure...mayb u can still push, talk to them |
Career / Re: Alhaji Dangote: Please Come To The Aid Of Your Staff Members In DISC, Osogbo. by Isodice: 10:09am On Jun 14, 2015 |
Over 10 years and still counting, nothing has been done...endless test-runs. I pity the workers...The indian director worsens the whole situation nearly making life unbearable for the workers...Time and Talents being wasted especially for the young workers...though most of the wiser ones must have perceived that long ago...high time to know that the company is a scam, probably used as a collateral for some other bigger stuffs...see how Ibese, Obajana, Gboko and other of his plants outside Nigeria 're seriously booming. In DISC, they 're only interested on the 'Academy guys', which a good % of them will later run away, though they(The Academy) are gaining... #IndianBrains |
Education / Re: Brillancy Of A Child, What's Responsible? by Isodice: 8:19pm On Oct 19, 2014 |
Doclight: is God discriminating? Why would he do that? lol...you 've seen the loop hole u've looking 4! |
Religion / Re: Would You Denounce Your Faith For 100 Million Naira? by Isodice: 10:25pm On Oct 14, 2014 |
Unibenstudent: yea,ur opinion,but I can't just betray yahweh!! Oh! Africans!! |
Religion / Re: "What Does The Bible Say About The Virgin Mary?" by Isodice: 10:50pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
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Celebrities / Re: Google To Shut Down Linda Ikeji’s Blog? by Isodice: 6:18pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
pro01:
Haters will always manufacture reasons to bring you down. . . . I don't see too much merit in the so-called copyright infringement claim. nothing lyk haters bro...erase this haters mentality of urs or is it because we 're Africans? |
Education / Re: The Best Engineering Course To Study In Nigeria by Isodice: 10:02pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
It all depends on what u think u want...and also what u think u can cope with...But anyway MECHANICAL is the best...it covers almost everything...even in the oil n gas sector mech guys re invaluable than the chem guys...not even minding the knowledge of WELDING n FABRICATION |
Religion / Re: Why Are Demons Afraid Of Atheists? by Isodice: 12:16pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
I don't think atheists believe in any sort of demon(s)..by so, demons can't come near to them |
Phones / Re: New Glo Data Plans For Smartphones by Isodice: 11:11am On Dec 17, 2013 |
Promhize: Still crap over-crap! |
Religion / Re: All Facts About Linda Testimonies Of Hell by Isodice: 12:25pm On Dec 16, 2013 |
highyo: Joel 2:28 I will pour my spirit on flesh and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream and young men shall see vision. Because Linda warned you on how little sins can lead you to hell does not make her a liar. Perhaps there are some people in hell crying that if God has sent someone from hell to warned us about this place, may be we would have change our way and not come here. God knew what he was saying when he said, even if I send someone from the dead, still they will not believe, now did you believe all she said? Do you know why God has sent people like Linda to warn us? Psalm 51:4 so that God will be justify when speaking, and will be clear when he cast you to hell I'm not suprised even if great men of God does not believe her, God word will never pass without being fulfilled. I repect your words , THINGS SHE SAID , SHE GAVE WARNING TO MUSLIMS The facts still remains that all muslims will go to hell if they refuse to cofess Jesus as their lord and saviour. Why will satan send linda to warn them to accept Christ? .
Satan knew one day God can raise up a muslim from the dead and will expose the truth of life after death like linda, that's why he cause them to bury their dead immediately. , Why will God said I'm angry with their method of worshiping in Ezk-8:16-18 . Why will God call their yearly sacrifice an offering of Idols in Isiah66:3? , Why is it that all country he said he will destroyed are muslim countries? , Why will Jesus warned us about them in John16:2?
WHAT LINDA SAID ABOUT DEEPER LIFE, , In 80-90's may be before you board 3 buses daily, a deeper life member must preach, how many deeper life still preach? , how many deeper life still do evangelisms, , how many deeper life still live like real deeper life? , why is it that for months now daddy Kumuyi has being telling them to start preaching again? , don't forget the fact that any one who fail to preach is disobeying God, and anyone that disobey God is going to hell.
LINDA WARNING TO JEOVAH WITHNESS, , I taught they dont believe in holyspirit? Great sin , but I taught they dont even believe in heaven, they believe they will remain on earth for ever and ever and ever? , then it means they dont believe when Jesus said, he will go to prepare a place for us. , .LINDA WARNING TO CATHOLIC , I dont want to talk much on these, again for I've already prepared a thread on them but Dont forget the fact that, their mode of honoring images is idolatary? , LINDA WARNING TO RCCG
Mummy G.O of redeem Kumuyi, Obadare, and Adeboye are some of the men of God I respect so much but that will not change the fact that what linda said about them if false, , beffore linda, I've heard of an angel who appear to a man and told him during RCCG program in their camp that if the rapture sound that day, only 2 out of the multitude will go. Then what are we talking about? , is there any crime if their ladies start dressing like mummy G.O? , believe or not, ring of ear or wedding will lead you to hell Gen35:1-4 Exo 33:4-5 Ezk7:19 Rev21:27 1ptr3:3 etc , LINDA WARNING TO WINNERS, I'll not like to talk about this church because I've not gone there before. Even when I was a sinner, I cant go there, not when I now gave my life to Christ , I've heard from one of their member, one day that a man rushed to the toilet to Mastubate because of what one lady was putting on in a church. , LINDA WARNING TO CHRIST EMBASSEY MEMBER ; Can't talk much also, but I've attended their too once and I found something different from what was written in book of 1Cor11:5 1Cor 14:33 Zeph 1:8 Rev 2:20 etc , all what Linda talk and warned about are in the word of God , No wonder Jesus always finish his letter to the seven churched with he that has ear, let him hear what the spirit is telling the church LaughinInGreek*****well articulated piece of sh*tt...plz op, hold on to ur thoughts alone...heavenly race is a personal thing...smh! |
Religion / Re: My Little Experience In Celestial Church Today by Isodice: 10:17pm On Dec 15, 2013 |
Lil'knight:
Jst lyk oda churches, celestial is nt created by an individual or any human huh??!!! |
Education / Re: ASUU/NEC Meets Today In Minna. by Isodice: 9:55pm On Dec 15, 2013 |
Mtcheeeeeeeeewwww...
Who cares...
LOBISH PiPU!!!! |
Culture / Re: The Mystery Behind The Birth Of The Oba Of Benin by Isodice: 9:33pm On Dec 15, 2013 |
culled from GUARDIAN, March 29, 2004
It is not just the silver jubilee of the reign of Oba Erediauwa the Edos celebrate. They celebrate survival. They celebrate continuity, they celebrate stability amongst other events. March 23, 1979 merely marked the day the reigning Oba ascended the throne of his forebears soon after the immediate past Oba Akenzua II joined his ancestors. On this day, both the burial and succession rites were completed.
The transformation of a heir apparent (Edaiken) to that of a king (Oba) was concretised and solemnised. The whole city and environs in an ecstasy, resonated with the sound of 'Oba ghato' okpere'. The heavens, the ancestors and the gods re-echoed with the sound of 'Ise'. A peep at the sky exposed the sun and the moon in an eclipse as a mark of heavenly acknowledgement.
Prince Solomon Akenzua now known by the title of Uku Akpolokpolo, Omo n'Oba N'Edo Erediauwa became the 38th Oba of Benin in Oba Eweka 1 dynasty that began at about the 12th c AD. This ancient kingdom as a result of its resilience, power and sophistication grew to becme an empire during the reigns of the warrior kings - Ewuare, Ozolua, Esigie and Orhogbua. Its influence covered the whole of the Niger Delta and as far as Lagos and beyond the present day Republic of Benin.
Erediauwa ascended the throne of his ancestors which for over 1000 years, ascendance had been by a system of primogeniture where only the eldest surviving son of the king succeeds his father. And it has remained so ever since. The Edos (Binis) are quite emotional about their Oba. The monarchy could be a sore and soothing spot for them anytime, but it remains a reference point cherished by all at all times. The Oba is in their parables, in their dos and don'ts in their folklores inheritance, marriage, customs funeral rites indeed in their everyday life, including ancestral worship which like the umbilical cord, ties the Oba and his subjects into one spiritual, inseparable complex whole. In the Catholic church for example, the Eucharistic priest raises the chalice and prays for the Pope, the Bishop and the priests. And this is done every day all over the world whenever mass is said.
In Benin also wherever prayer is said with Kolanut in all ancestral shrines in public or private homes, prayers are always concluded with 'Oba' khato Okpere - meaning may the Oba live long or as the British would say in their National Anthem, 'God save the Queen'. All these, combined with the operational nature of the guilds fortified their tradition as functional instrument of administration. Without the Oba, there is a big vacuum. This was what baffled the British when in 1897, Benin was under a military junta, the Oba exiled and a period of interregnum imposed: while in other places they were able to get an alternative but in Benin kingdom, it posed a dilemma for them.
In 1897, the British army in a punitive mission succeeded in a battle to dislodge the military might of the Binis and thereby truncated the reign of Ovonranmwen Nogbasi,. They tried him and exiled him to Calabar where he died in 1914. This incidence of course opened the way for the British to embark on the last phase of her colonisation of Nigeria by amalgamating the Northern and Southern Nigeria into one administrative country called Nigeria. Before the punitive expedition of 1897 the British had tried various political, economic, commercial and merchantile tactics to get at an empire that had flourished for about a thousand years dating back to the era of the Ogisos. Before the coming of the British, the Benin Empire had diplomatic and trade contacts with the Portuguese in the 15th century during the reign of Ozolua, Esigie and Orhogbua. After the Portuguese, came the Dutch in the 17th century.
The British were about the last of the adventurers and traders to visit Benin to transact business treaties, trading agreements with the kingdom towards the end of 19th century. The British tested the waters under the cover of the Royal Niger Company, Oil River Protectorate, the Niger Delta Protectorate and the Southern Nigeria Protectorate. She continued to expand her influence at the expense of the coastal kingdoms. She deceived the Oba of Benin into a series of trading, diplomatic and peace treaties, beneficial only to the imperial government of Great Britain.
The period of interregnum (1897-1914) was long enough to alter, adulterate, deface, substitute and destroy any existing political arrangement that stood between the British colonial agenda and the conquered people. Like they have done in East Africa and in other parts of the British Empire, raising a powerful individual as a tool in her divide and rule scheme was the British standard stock-in-trade. Agho Obaseki's industry and resourcefulness were harnessed and cultivated by the British beyond the call of duty. Agho became powerful and influential and he virtually presided over the affairs of the state and the prospect of Aguobasimwin's restoration was in disarray.
Nevertheless, the resilient cultural values of the Edos baffled the British. They couldn't believe that with all their power, patronage and intimidation and imposed values coupled with the wealth, power and influence of Agho Obaseki they could not have their way when confronted with the choice of who became an Oba in Benin. The people upheld their tradition: 'Only the son of an Oba becomes Oba'. The British had no alternative but to invite Aiguobasimwin to be crowned as Eweka II. In similar circumstances Eweka I, the founder of the dynasty was restored to the throne about 900 years earlier after Ogiamien's opposing forces were vanquished at the battle of Ekiokpagha.
As soon as Aiguobasimwin was crowned in 1914, he had to contend with Agho Obaseki's residual powers acquired during the era of the interregnum coupled with the contradictions, abuses, irregularities and shortcomings which characterised the new Native Council. Although the aim was that the Oba as the sole paramount native authority ought to be the ultimate authority but his powers were compromised due to the innovations that became evident in the British indirect rule in Benin at this period. The Council, the District Headship, the Native Treasury, the Native Courts which were supposed to be under the new Oba were in fact hijacked by the District Office and Agho Obaseki who functioned as the Iyase and a favourite agent of the British. Aiguobasimwin's problems were yet not over until Agho Obaseki died in 1920.
Three years later in 1923, the present Oba Erediuawa was born. His father Oba Akenzua II presented the new baby to his father Eweka II, who lifted the baby up and smiled. "You Agho! You again, you have passed through this route. You have reincarnated to become an Oba. An Oba indeed". Eweka proclaimed him an Oba: you will be Solomon - wise as King Solomon. The Lord will be your pillar and strength - (Igbinoghodua) but nobody should dare cause or invite your wrath - (Aiseokhuoba).
As a young Prince and heir apparent Oba Erediauwa was known as Prince Solomon, Aiseokhuoba, Igbinoghodua Akenzua until he was crowned Oba on March 23, 1979. Never by the use of those names be identified except by the title, Omo N'Oba Erediauwa, Oba of Benin. Those circumstantial names are now archival materials. Reincarnation is in the beliefs of the Binis. This can happen in any circumstance depending on the life aspiration of the deceased whose prayers might be answered if he so desired to become a King in his next world. Although this is beyond human comprehension, nevertheless, the traditional belief is that a man may have an opportunity to reincarnate for as much as seven times after which he fizzles out. By this belief, Prince Solomon is a reincarnation of the desperate Agho Obaseki! How bullet I don't know.
Erediauwa had the throne as his cradle. Apart from the usual traditional palace tutorials which begin at birth, he went to Government School, Benin after which he proceeded to Government College, Ibadan in 1939 and obtained with flying colours - his London Matriculations which qualified him to gain admission into Yaba College in 1945. After the completion of his course at Yaba, he was admitted into King's College, Cambridge to study Law and Administration. He returned to Nigeria to join the Eastern Nigeria Civil Service as a District Officer (D.O.) in 1957. He transferred his services to the Federal Civil Service and rose to the position of Permanent Secretary.
He retired from the service as a Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health in 1973 and became the regional representative of Gulf Oil Company. He was appointed Commissioner for Finance in the Military Administration of Major-General Innih in 1975. His early retirement from the service was to have time to expose him fully to the intricacies of the administrative challenges that would confront him in the performance of his duties as Oba of Benin. His father, Akenzua II was Secretary to Eweka II, his father. This made him to have a first hand knowledge of traditional issues that arose from the Native Administration. The political turbulence that confronted Akenzua II due to the exposure of the new elites to participatory Native Administration in the 40s and introduction of party politics in the 50s could only have been surmounted by a ruler of Akenzua's experience, patience, courage and subtle diplomacy.
In his time, traditional rulers could be members of political parties; even form parties. Akenzua II was in the forefront of the creation of the Midwest State. He formed a political party for this purpose - Benin-Delta Peoples' Party in 1953. Otu-Edo was formed to defend his person against the political onslaught of the Ogboni/Action Group under the leadership of Eguobase Gaius Obaseki, the ninth child of Agho Obaseki. Inspite of the unconfirmed relationship as a result of circumstances of reincarnation, Akenzua and Gaius Obaseki were never the best of friends.
The present Oba Erediauwa witnessed the rule of the army, formation of political parties several times over since he ascended the throne in 1979. Although, it would seem he is insulated from partisan politics not many would accept this as a solution to the numerous political and party problems that confront the people today. He welcomes and blesses all aspirants that call on him. Even then the tone and length of his prayers are misinterpreted in varied partisan ways. But the Oba usually put his foot down never to be intimidated.
Erediauwa N'Oba had used his kingly office to influence the welfare and the fortunes of his people. He is an unmoving pivot around which the life of his subjects revolve. Over the years, he had discharged his responsibilities with much worldly wisdom and with dauntless courage. Men and kings must be judged in the testing moments of their lives. His refusal to succumb to the administrative tantrums to change his stance on the vague urges of the military proved that he rated the welfare of his people far above his personal sentiments or pride even more above his interest. How best, can one describe the odious ordeal of the immediate past if not governed by love and respect for his tradition and culture. Since his ascension to the ancient throne he had given effective leadership to his subjects. On his coronation day, he pledged to unite all Edo-speaking people including those in diaspora. His main focus was to re-establish the great Edo culture and tradition in line with acceptable norms of a modern society.
Soon after his ascension to the throne, he appointed Late Justice S.O. Ighodaro as the Iyase of Benin. Justice Ighodaro was the first Benin graduate and lawyer who became Minister of Justice and Attorney-General in Awolowo's Action Group government of Western Region in the First Republic. After his demise, West Erhabor though also late succeeded him as Iyase. Chief Samuel Igbe a retired Police Commissioner is the present Iyase of Benin. The Iyase according to Benin custom is the head of Eghaevho N'Ore (town chiefs). The position of an Iyase is that of the Prime Minister who is the spokesman of the Binis before the Oba. The Oba usually honours a worthy subject or citizen with the title of Iyase whenever the need arises.
Apart from the Iyase, a position that is open to all indigenes of worth, the Oba had created titles to honour some of his prominent subjects drawn from various backgrounds. Some of the titles are hereditary, some are achieved and some are pronounced to commemorate specific events in accordance with the Oba's political, or social perspectives. Only the Oba possesses the rights and privileges to create and confer titles on his subjects. The titles are certainly not for sale to non-indigenes mainly because of the traditional and cultural roles of the titles. Chiefs are selectively distributed into the palace societies of Iwebo, Ibiwe, Ihogbe, Egaevbo N'ore, Eghaevbo N'ogbe. The seven king makers - Uzamas, include the Edaiken - the heir apparent. Their titles are also hereditary. There are also the dukes-direct blood relations of the Oba who preside over their dukedoms. These titles are hereditary too. Some of the traditional deity priests who take care of state shrines across the kingdom also enjoy hereditary roles. The Oba definitely sits over a complex machinery of state that makes him political, spiritual and social leader of his people. Without the Oba, the machinery of state grinds to a halt. You can never banish, exile or dethrone an Oba of Benin. When an Oba joins his ancestors who are also presumed to be a part of the machinery of state, his oldest son - Edaiken (heir apparent) steps in and continues from where his father stopped.
When he was crowned as the 38th Oba of Benin, Erediauwa was just about 56 years old. Today he is 90, still waxing strong, alert and sensitive to issues that affect his kingdom. His mind is sound, never entangled in the briars of detail. All through his reign, he had demonstrated inflexible integrity, regal mannerisms that tie him to the souls of the ordinary folks. Oba gha to Okepre Ise!
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Education / Re: Where Can A-levels Be Done In Nigeria? by Isodice: 1:57pm On Dec 15, 2013 |
plaque: Sixth Form A-Level programs in Nigeria.
I'm scouting for an A-Level program for a friend, who wants to travel abroad for her degree.
Could anyone please assist me on any A-Level colleges in Nigeria (Abuja/Lagos) ?
Thanks try Global International College Lagos |
Politics / Re: “Niger Bridge May Collapse Sooner Than Envisaged” by Isodice: 3:51pm On Dec 14, 2013 |
Dear God,
Please never to allow this bridge to collapse,
Because tears like rain will flush away from many eyes
Properties wasted
Enough R.I.Ps
Thousands of 'God Why?'
Many prophecies will surface
Some like 'God said to me to tell Nigerians THIS IS JUST THE BEGINING, THINGS 're FALLING APArT #InAchebesVoice# |
Religion / Re: Chris Okotie With Armed Guards In Church (Picture) by Isodice: 7:17pm On Dec 11, 2013 |
akereconfi:
Oh Please shut up. Did u see any Gun on them?. Yes they are hefty guys wearing some kinda bullet proof looking vest but I zoomed the pix well and didn't see any thing looking like a GUN.
Btwn am not a FAN of chris
STOP spreading LIES how can they put on bullet proof vests without having guns on them ![](/faces/huh.png) 1 Like |
Religion / Re: Dreams And Their Meanings/ Interpretation by Isodice: 4:21pm On Dec 09, 2013 |
Fake interpreters...let's not deceive others.
As for me I never believe in dreams...I rather prefer reality.
Even if you had a dream try to give it a POSITIVE interpretation.
For instance, dreams about SNAILS can be that ''''you were been delayed not to meet up with accidents,evils, etc.'''' 1 Like |
Religion / Re: God Is Unfair! by Isodice: 11:13pm On Dec 07, 2013 |
Colour_Tv: Well he died a buddhist and thats what counts in God's judgement book. what do u think a judgment book is? |
Jokes Etc / Re: List Of Things I Want For Christmas by Isodice: 10:48am On Dec 07, 2013 |
Where can one buy office pin here in Abuja, Garki precisely...please its urgent |
Religion / Re: Inviting Tithers To A Theological Discuss with Miwerds and Candour On Tithing by Isodice: 8:44pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
Gabriel_sylar: Ol boy some people sabi yarn oooooo me sef fear o! |
Romance / Re: Strike Notice From Boyfriends Association Of Nigeria by Isodice: 1:08am On Dec 03, 2013 |
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Education / Re: UNN Direct Entry 2013/2014 Thread Let's Meet Here by Isodice: 6:24am On Nov 30, 2013 |
mikedar007: Guys in the house, UNN have resume academic session oo when? |
Education / Re: All ASUU Strike News::1st July-16th December 2013 by Isodice: 4:22pm On Nov 29, 2013 |
complete1: i suppose u've lost your sense of reasoning!u dont just quote people's comment and say nonsense cos its a faceless forum,if u're not intrested in d info jst skip it.please don't b that stvpid again ok.tanks lol...bros I hail u...if this is a faceless forum, then it should have given you more right not to 'quote' him back because you don't know who he/she is...IMO though |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: What's NNPC Graduate Trainee Test Format Like? by Isodice: 6:13am On Nov 29, 2013 |
Ijogz K: I got the mail also den it suddenly disappeared off my mail.. Though I ain't dat concerned, I am a businessman ![smiley](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/smiley.png) when do mails started disappearing from inbox ![](/faces/huh.png) |
Education / Re: UNN Direct Entry 2013/2014 Thread Let's Meet Here by Isodice: 7:08pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
spacechuks: Please I m new on this thread,can anybody help me on procedures to applying for DE into med and surg cos I want to apply this coming year and also what I need to expect in the exam or better past questions.I will greatly appreciate if a kind bro or sis can help me out.I have MSc in Biochemistry Uniport Bros, I envy this ur Msc in Biochem...!!!that's really great!!! |
Education / Re: UNN Direct Entry 2013/2014 Thread Let's Meet Here by Isodice: 7:04pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Hismajesty783: . My dear, I'm experiencing the same issue o. Its so confusing & fustrating. I've been to like four branches of first,diamond and ecoBank, they all keep giving me same annoying response( this invoice number is incorrect) just go to ICT center, nsukka or unec ...then complain to them, maybe they ll resolve the issue oe probably give u a solution |
Family / Re: A Thread For Ladies Who Want To Get Married by Isodice: 4:21pm On Nov 25, 2013 |
juanmiguel: Hmmmmmmm! Kinda complicated! The one I believe that understand me more is being rejected by my family cos he's neither of my tribe nor my religious denomination. na wa o!! Religious and tribal discrimination in marriage!!! That's not fair...but wait: what if he is an American etc, and again wealthy? Who among your family will remember tribal n religious issues? 2 Likes |
Family / Re: A Thread For Ladies Who Want To Get Married by Isodice: 4:10pm On Nov 25, 2013 |
it seems to most of them(ladies) if not all as if the loudest and most valuable achievement they can ever make is just getting a good husband...dream of 'every' woman is just to get a good husband!...mostly Nigerian women...that's why getting married have eaten much into their heads, even those @ early twenties. Just do ur thing good, have good manners both inward and outward and try reasoning beyond 'my husband will do everything for me'...and blv me, surely a man of ur dream will come knocking at ur door. 1 Like |
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