Lalasticlala, seun take it to the church

As a high school teacher and speaker, I receive questions about sex, love and dating from young people. Below are researched answers to some of the most common questions teens are asking about sex.

1. “Why should I save sex until marriage?”

Here’s a few good reasons for Christians to wait until they’re married before having sex:

-Two-thirds of teens who have had sex wish they had waited.
-Those who save sex for marriage are far more likely to experience lasting sexual satisfaction with their spouses.
-Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are at epidemic levels in this country. Most STDs occur in teens and young adults.
-Sexually active teens are more likely to be depressed.
-Sex typically speeds up the breakup of a relationship.
-Having sex can impact your reputation.
-You are special and worth waiting for!
-God designed sex in marriage to be between two people committed to each other for life (Genesis 2:24).

2. Is everybody really having sex?

Despite appearances to the contrary most teens are not having sex. Recent studies in the US show that over 50 percent of all high schoolers are virgins. Repeated surveys show that teens think more of their peers are sexually active than they actually are. Sexual activity, especially with guys, tends to be exaggerated. Studies also show that the majority of teens who have had sex wish they had waited longer.

3. What’s wrong with viewing pornography?

Pornography devalues women, treating them as objects of desire rather than people, made in God’s image, to be loved and cherished. Playboy founder Hugh Hefner admitted himself in a recent interview that he believes “women are sex objects” (2). Pornography also devalues sex and can be very seductive and habit-forming, with increasing needs for more sensational material. Exposure to pornography also leads to unrealistic expectations later in life. Viewing pornography detaches you from the “real world” and real relationships with people. Young men who routinely view pornography have to eventually get more and more increasingly hard-core pornography to get sexually stimulated.

4. What is a virgin?

According to the Medical Institute for Sexual Health, “A virgin is anyone who has never had sexual intercourse (oral, vaginal, or anal)”. Many teens falsely assume that they are still virgins if they only have MouthAction, but this is simply not true. MouthAction is sex, vaginal sex is sex, and anal sex is sex. Any time your sexual organs are sexually stimulated by the touch of another person, you’re involved in a form of sexual activity.

5. Is MouthAction a safe alternative?

While you cannot get pregnant through MouthAction, it is still clearly a sexual act, and most teens who engage in MouthAction will proceed to vaginal sex. One problem with MouthAction is that the intimacy of sex is removed. Many girls often feel used after performing the act. Furthermore, virtually all STDs can be transmitted through MouthAction. And some STDs, including genital Herpes, Syphilis, and Chlamydia are easily spread through MouthAction as well.

6. How far is too far?

As you probably know, the Bible does not give a clear limit as to how far a physical relationship may progress before marriage. Believe it or not, this is actually a good thing! Rather than micro-managing our lives, God gives us principles that we are to apply to our various relationships. Consider Philippians 4:8:

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.

I often ask my students to consider at what stage of physical progression it becomes impossible to dwell on things that are “pure, right, and honorable” as this passage teaches. Most teens I know agree that holding hands and a good-night peck pass the test. But, in their moments of honesty, most admit that deep prolonged kissing (and everything that comes after that) is difficult to do without thinking about things that are not pure, right, and honorable. I agree.

7. What steps can I take to save sex for marriage?

The first step in saving sex for marriage is making a personal commitment to yourself, your parents, and to God to wait until marriage. Choose friends who share your values. You can resist peer pressure more easily when you have friends to stand with you. Also, avoid being caught in a compromising situation (such as home alone without adult supervision, in a parked car, etc…). Remember that sex is progressive. Kissing can lead to touching, touching can lead to handling, and handling can lead to sex. Consider group dating. Not only can group dates often be more fun, but the temptations that happen on individual dates are typically removed. If you date individually, plan your dates and don’t push past your curfew. And never forget, saving sex for marriage is the greatest gift you can give yourself and your future spouse.

8. What if I’ve already had sex?

If you’ve already had sex and regret that decision, the first step is to stop having sex and begin with a renewed commitment to purity. Your past does not have to determine your future. Purity can begin today. Second, ask yourself some tough questions: Why did I start having sex? Was I pressured into it? Was I looking for love and thought sex would fill that void? Was I merely curious?

Third, experience God’s total forgiveness. 1 John 1:9 says:

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

God does not offer partial forgiveness, or conditional forgiveness, but total forgiveness. God loves you and desires that you experience the most fulfilling sex, love, and marriage relationship possible. To experience God’s best you must move forward today – regardless of your past – by making a commitment to save sex until marriage. I promise you, it is well worth the wait!


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Still, report him to the police, that's the only way you can truly be secured, only if you plan to settle amicably which will result in him and his clique extorting you in a friendly manner. If you need to bring this to the public eye, you can mail me info@naijanewsrave.com I will copy the appropriate authorities.

Drift:

The thing now is, he has denied ever saying anything of such when i reported him to a neighbor. He says i am trying to implicate him while still being all aggressive and cursing me out.
Won't he do the same at the police station?
I believe he is only trying to intimidate me but i'm not taking any chances.

More suggestion please.

Thank you.

Guy park well, does it look like we are in a good nation right now?

hummerwise:
baseless n senseless....
promoting bribery. and going against what a good nation shud stand for....

Lalasticlala come and see o

Does anyone here loves the Nigerian police? I am yet to meet anyone who loves the average Nigeria policeman, in some rare cases, they mention how few of them are good but they would rather keep them at arms length. Why? I will never know

Now to the business of the day, how to make a Nigerian policeman lick your feet. Permit me to use this distasteful analogy, I can’t think of a better one right now, you may have heard of olosho at one point or every point in your life, ashawo needs no introduction, they are already an household name

The difference between an olosho/runs girl and a prostitute is not much, yet distinct. An ashawo has a fixed price, while you have to negotiate with an olosho. I will explain better

If you are very conversant with the regular prostitute mode of work, you will notice the prices are fixed – To go down, you will have to pay N500, if you are not satisfied and you feel the need to touch boobs and lurk lips a little then you will need to add an additional N200 or buy her a cold beer after the intercourse

Now to the runs girls, their prices are not fixed, they weigh you before charging you, if you come to them by foot, you are likely to pay N3,000, if you are a little bit unfortunate to meet one of them while driving, you may end up paying as much as N10,000

The question you probably want to ask right now is what has this got to do with a policeman saluting you anytime you drive by, well, I will like to tell you this is how the average Nigerian policeman see you

The danfo drivers prices are fixed while yours is negotiable, and if you are not careful, you may be treated as an international olosho, one with a degree at the Italian university of liberation

How do you change this damning orientation?

1. Forget your grammar at Home

When you meet a policeman on the road, his whole system is tailored to ask you to “drop something for the boys” you may end up showing him your swimming license but in the long run, all he wants is the money. Don’t make him feel intimidated by speaking big patrick obahiagbon grammar, it will take you nowhere and can even make him delay you out of confusion, just smile and give him his N100, always tell them, you will give them more when you are boxed up

2. Take your pride with you

While it is entirely okay to leave your grammar at home, I beg you, always take your pride with you, the moment a policeman feels he is better than you, you are in deep trouble, even if you are caught driving a beetle, just say officer ” I didn’t see you at this checkpoint when I drove out in my range rover this morning”, it is indeed a life saver, the one you will always thank me for, even if you are just hitching around the town, tell him you are on your way to pick Dangote’s cousin and you will see him later. Police is your friend, he deserves to know who you are picking

3. Car Stickers

This one works faster than Ijebu charm, get a lawyer sticker, journalist sticker or any sticker from the Nigerian army and place it in the front of your car. All you have to do is horn and wave, in the event, you are flagged down, be the first to ask the question, ask about his welfare and tell him “That’s the Job” with a little sense of urgency

4. Be friends with the “Oga At The Top”

This is the simplest and the easiest of all, you can run a policeman down with your car, warn him never to flag you down again, if he tries to argue, tell him you are about to call the assistant general of police, he will beg you to ram him with your car again instead

5.Costume

Always dress in a herbalist costume, endow your fingers with fetish ring or make one for yourself, even the spirikoko police officer will have no option but to leave you, the trash for lawma

6. Be An Albino

This is the only exception, if there’s a way you can be an albino, please be. If you know where to get the cream, please get it. I have never seen an albino arrested before and I don’t think you are about to be the first

This article is in no way written to mock the Nigerian police or what they stand for, we appreciate them, but at the end of the day it is always what it is



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Nigerians have no chill, you can’t blame them, they are tired of the present administration and their failed promises, someone even tweeted thank God gave us morning and afternoon, we would have been in a 24/7 blackout

While some people are of the opinion Buhari has spent major part of his year globetrotting instead of finding a solution to the problem plaguing the nation

Twitter was not having any of it, unlike any other country, Nigerians find humor in everything, from chai baba to sigh baba

See tweets below;



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No matter how much experience you have, it’s always a good idea for everyone to review boating safety rules before departures. Below you will find 6 basic boating safety tips to help you stay safe:

1.Be Weather-Wise

Always check local weather conditions before departure; TV and radio forecasts can be a good source of information. If you notice darkening clouds, volatile and rough changing winds or sudden drops in temperature, play it safe by getting off the water.

2. Use Common Sense

One of the most important parts of boating safety is to use your common sense. This means operating at a safe speed at all times (especially in crowded areas), staying alert at all times and steering clear of large vessels and watercraft that can be restricted in their ability to stop or turn. Also, be respectful of buoys and other navigational aids, all of which have been placed there to ensure your own safety.

3. Make Sure There Is A Designated Assistant Skipper Before Get On Board

Make sure more than one person on board is familiar with all aspects of the boat’s handling, operations, and general boating safety. If the primary engine or navigator is incapacitated in any way, it’s important to make sure there is another hand on board to help get everyone back to shore.

4. Make Proper Use of Lifejackets

Did you know that the majority of drowning victims are the result of boaters not wearing their lifejackets? Make sure that your family and friends aren’t part of this statistic by assigning and fitting each member of your onboard team with a life jacket prior to departure. Life Jacket is not a decoration, it oftens bleed my heart to see people treat it of little important while on a boat. Wear it!

5. Avoid Alcohol

Practice boating safety at all times by saving the alcohol for later. The probability of being involved in a boating accident doubles when alcohol is involved and studies have shown that the effects of alcohol are exacerbated by sun and wind. Hence, always check if the driver is not intoxicated, you are paying for the ride, you have no business keeping quiet and die

6. Learn to Swim

If you’re going to be in and around the water, proper boating safety includes knowing how to swim. Local organizations, such as the Man O War training camp and others, offer training for all ages and abilities.

I hope you find this article helpful?

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When you are a respected market leader it strengthens your hand in the employment market because[url][/url] people tend to come to you looking for work. There are some companies out there who are inundated by applications when advertising a job. These companies also tend to receive a lot of speculative applications.

If you want to get hired by a specific company, regardless of whether or not they are recruiting, then it’s important to go the extra mile. This doesn’t just mean the application process, but also your approach to your current job. Word of mouth and recommendations are extremely powerful tools, so if you are regarded as a dedicated worker within your current company, this automatically improves your prospects.

I have spoken before about the importance of networking and why you should avoid passing up on events you might see as unimportant – because you simply don’t know what opportunities may arise.

A few years ago I was giving a talk at a University, and at the end of it I was approached by a woman who had fantastic confidence and initiative. In just a few minutes she basically gave me what’s known as the elevator pitch. She talked me through her experience, her skill set and why she wanted to work for me. I could tell she was a very determined and proactive individual so I decided to book her in for an interview. She came in and impressed everybody, so I decided, as I often do with talented people, to create a role for her.

Now it wasn’t just her ability or qualifications that won me over. It was the fact that she went the extra mile. She plucked up the courage to approach me; she then took a 4 hour journey to come in for an interview, and had clearly done her research on the company.

I would also advise you to think carefully about why you want to work for a particular company. It could be because they have a high profile or the opportunities they provide for their employees. You need to communicate this clearly in the form of your approach, whether it’s a cover letter, phone call or meeting.

An employer will not want to hire somebody who just wants a job. They will hire somebody who wants to work for them.

Demonstrate what you know about the company, from their history to their clients to their brand values. Tell them why you want to work for them, but just as importantly – what value will you add to them? If they are not currently hiring you will need to work even harder to show how your strengths can match up with their needs.

As ever, research plays a key role here. A great example of someone who really did their research was an entrepreneur who emailed one of my investment managers around a year and a half ago. He wanted to start a business with us, but he didn’t just come straight in with a pitch. He had analysed everything about us, including every single recruitment business we had within our portfolio. He spotted a gap where he thought there was an opportunity for him to create value for us and some of the other businesses. He was so impressive that we decided to call him in for a meeting, and in less than a year he had started his own company.

Applying for jobs can be difficult at the best of times; more so when there are no actual vacancies. But if you can demonstrate your commitment to working for a particular company, you might just get that dream job.



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Hello NNR,

I have been married for like 6 months now and to the glory of God it has been a sweet journey, however, the only problem I am facing now is sleep, I miss sleeping, I dread coming back home after work, my wife is too loud and she doesn’t even know it

It is too early to start sleeping separate but if things continue like this, I might sleeping on the sofa as I don’t want to hurt her, she is everything in a woman but she snores like a bad pipe

Please is there a way to stop snoring? and I can’t really say it is a result from stress as she runs her bead business from home

So please my good people, how can I end this, I need to enjoy my marriage to the fullest


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I am not proud to say this, I have been dating my boyfriend for some months now, 6-7 months if I am not exaggerating, ever since, I started dating him, I have no reason whatsoever to think he is having an affair outside the relationship as he takes care of me from time to time and pamper me a lot unlike my former boyfriends

Yesterday, I was having a little discharge, which was quite unusual for me, so I told my friend who is a nurse, she advised me to visit their clinic for a test, I obliged and to my greatest surprise, I was told I had contracted gonorrhea

The last time I had sex before I met my boyfriend was six months ago and we started having sex in the third month of the relationship

Right now, I am confused as I don’t know if my boyfriend is sleeping with someone else or there are other ways you can contract gonorrhea

Please I need your views as I can’t stand a man who cheats, I want to tell him the situation on ground now as advised by the doctor but I am deeply angry as I feel he infected me with the disease

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Hopefully, Oga lalasticlala will put this on frontpage, we need more views, particularly from those who just got married in this drastic time

Kunle is 35 today, like every young lad, kunle’s only dream was to get married very early to Fali, the love of his life

Unperturbed by what the future has in store for him, kunle’s was very certain life for him would be a disney story – happily ever after

It was all cheerful enthusiasm and glee when Kunle rounded up his masters at the Obafemi awolowo university, finally, I can get a job and settle down with Falilat, he said.

In this part of the world, it takes a tad of luck, exceptional miracles and financial inheritance to be all you plan to be

Kunle left Obafemi Awolowo University back to Lagos with his shoulders high, he was so confident that his services and unique talent was needed somewhere in a reputable organization

The Nigerian work system has a very nice way of making job applicants wait for a job, all Kunle was ever told is “we will get back to you”

Despite the appalling-obscene electricity the country was riddled with, Kunle’s Nokia X3 was always charged, he spent all his NYSC allowances on fuel and nairabet – who could blame him? The only reason most Nigerian youths could afford a pair of jeans today is because betting agencies are steadily paying the unemployment/job seekers allowance

Falilat was not having any of it, She will be 28 by June, pressure from her family was static and invariable, Fali’s mother would wake her up in the midnight to remind her how Bola her younger cousin is now married to one rich man’s son and how all her classmates are doing well

The Nigerian society has no respect and courtesy for single women, they are treated with utter disdain and lack of respect

There was no doubt in sight, Falilat loves Kunle to the moon and back, but she has began to stink in the presence of her very own parents. Fali’s father was ready to trade her on Olx for anything that was ready to marry her immediately

Kunle could barely afford to feed himself, let alone another person, he encouraged Fali to wait a little longer until he gets a better paying job to secure an apartment first. Fali was not having any of it, she reiterated; is it until I turn 30 and wrinkled before you marry me?

In the truth, Nigerian men already feel like they have to provide, it is always disheartening to see ladies speaking down on a man’s finances

True love they say never die, Fali stood by her man, apologized for her utterances. The truth is, when a woman who usually encourages you starts talking you down, you need to calm down and run a check before you spark off as most times they are always as a result of transferred aggression – She might be getting a constant nag from her family or all her friends walked down the aisle

On Kunle 32nd Birthday, he finally got a good paying job, he was offered N50,000 for a start, he would have been paid much lesser, thank God for his masters degree, it was just enough to get him an additional N10,000

You might be angry I mentioned ordinary N50,000 as a good paying job, but if we are being real, most employers know the situation in the labour market, if you don’t take it, one million jobless graduates with a first class PhD in Harvard will roll on the ground to take it. Very unfortunate

Focusing on the brighter part, Kunle can now afford to take Fali on a date, visit the cinemas every first sunday of the month

You may be asking be the same question on my mind right now, which is; “why are they not married ?” well, a room and parlour self contain is just one million naira in Lekki, but who wants to live in Lekki anyway, when you can just pay N400,000 per annum in Ikeja. Fair right?

It takes more than six months to save up to 400k to get an apartment, furnish the apartment before preparing for marriage

Kunle is 35 today, married and working, Kunle is a hardworking Nigerian with nothing to show for it, this is not a story to share with boys, it will make them dread the future and feel tirelessly remorseful for growing up each day

So I ask, is there a way we can curb this? Kindly share a word or two with us if you have had similar experiences, you might be helping a confuse single old man out there


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I was involved with an older woman for a while, when I was 21. I loved her very much. She wasn’t exactly well balanced, so I thought about ending the relationship. But right before I could cease the relationship, she got pregnant and I had to marry her. As expected, there were several complications and the marriage ended in divorce.

I took complete responsibility of it. I have been providing for my child as per the divorce agreement. I got remarried 6 months after my divorce, hoping to start life afresh with a nice girl. However, my wife has been completely obsessed with my ex since day 1 of our marriage.

It’s been almost four years, since we got married but she keeps following my ex on social media and constantly harasses me by humiliating me for my past. I have been patient and have spent a lot of energy over the past four years counseling her every day.

She sees absolutely nothing wrong with her behaviour. What bothers me is that this will go on for the rest of my life, since there is no change in her behaviour. I didn’t even think this much about my ex, while we were together. I am contemplating a second divorce and want to live alone. Is that the best step? After four years, I don’t have the energy to talk to her about this any further. What should I do?

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A very stiff uproar pervades in the ibeshe part of Ikorodu as community nabs one of the notorious armed robbers causing constant derangement in the estate

According to our source who pleaded anonymous, the carpenter turned thief sat at the entrance of the estate with a sharp cutlass, waiting for residents on foot to pass. It wasn’t too long before a lady in her early 20’s walked by and as expected, he attacked her with the cutlass and collected her bag

Unfortunately for him, the lady shouted “ole, ole, ole(thief, thief, thief) as he dashed away with her bag, her voice echoed a conscious alarm to other residents of the estate which alerted them to a very hot chase

He was caught and was almost lynched by the grieving community who has suffered a great deal of pain from armed robbers in the past
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Asked if he was “Baddo”, one of the most dreadful criminal in the area who is known to rub oil on his body to avoid being grabbed by the hands while tearing nets, he said no and this was his first time

Naijanewsrave.com correspondent who took a very deep look at the man noted that it could be however be the crash of Naira that has made the transition from a carpenter to a loop daredevil armed robber

He has been handed over to the Owode Police Station as at the time of compiling this report

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Lalasticlala can we get this on the front page?

“In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is Freedom, in water there is bacteria.” ― Benjamin Franklin

Do you feel like everyone’s telling you to let go of your favorite dose of alcohol at the end of the long, tiring and busy day? Fear not! Now you don’t have to. Moreover, recent studies have found that consuming alcohol in moderation benefit you with good health. Remember, moderation is the key.

Drinking in moderation provides you with health benefits

However, if you are the type who enjoys getting smashed at the weekends with drinks over drinks; you are only inviting negative health effects such as liver damage, weight gain, high blood pressure, and more. Drinking hard can also affect your brain severely in the long run, stopping it from producing new brain cells.

Now what is moderation? The Dietary Guidelines for Americans clearly states that women can drink up to one drink per day while men can have two to call it moderation. Note that this is the count per day, not an average per several days. So, take out a can of beer or glass of wine, whatever you prefer and drink away while going through these 15 health benefits of drinking that just might surprise you.

1. Lowers risk of cardiovascular diseases

Moderate amount of alcohol was found to raise high-density lipoprotein or HDL or good cholesterol in the body. This was revealed in research done by The School of Public Health at Harvard University. This means, you can reduce the risk of heart diseases while having a sip at your favorite drink every day.

2. Improves libido

A research put forward in Journal of Sexual Medicine in 2009 says that the erectile dysfunction in men was decreased by 25-30% among the moderate alcohol drinkers. Although, further research is yet to be done, it is now a known fact that alcohol drinkers can improve their libido if they stick to moderation.

3. Decreases chances of dementia

Alcohol drinkers were found to have lowered risk of developing cognitive impairment or dementia by 23% as reported in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, a medical journal. Also, the moderate alcohol consumption was found to be effective in making brain cells more active and fit. Increased fitness leads to a decrease in chances of developing dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.

4. Lowers chance of diabetes

Contrary to previous beliefs, researches have shown that there is a reduced chance of developing type 2 diabetes in drinkers. An observational study done in VU University, Netherlands has shown 30% reduced chance of developing diabetes for moderate alcohol users.

5. Reduces risk of gallstones

Moderate alcohol users can have a reduced risk of gallstones by one-third as long as it is done in moderation. This research done in University of Anglia can be taken as a yes for your daily dose of alcohol consumption.

6. Freshens your breath

If you are on a date, you do not need to worry about bad breath because that shot of vodka on your table can work wonders. The high alcohol content can help kill the bad odor bacteria leaving your mouth odorless and fresh. However, be sure to drink water afterwards as the high sugar content in the alcohol can eat the healthy enamel of your teeth.

7. Enhances creativity

The moderate alcohol consumption can be helpful to get your brainy tricks and creativity roll. The ethanol present in alcohol helps the wear and tear of the neuron making your brain cells more healthy and active. There you go, a great way to keep your brains rolling.

8. Combats the signs of aging

Alcohol often includes special antioxidants including phytochemicals and resveratol, mostly found in wine (Yay!). These antioxidants fight against different signs of aging making us look younger for longer.

9. Soothes sore throat

Had such a great time at concert last night that your throat hurts? Well, not anymore, cause alcohol is in for rescue. Add two spoons of hot water and some whiskey to gargle away the soreness and alcohol will help you by numbing the pain. However, be sure to spit it out just like while gargling so that you don’t get smashed by accident.

10. Beer belly is not a problem anymore

Making friends with the concept of moderate drinking can take you a long way in losing weight. While beers have a notoriety of giving you beer belly for higher consumption, if you take control over your beers and drink only up to two per day, you can easily get past beer belly and lose some pounds along the way.

11. Common cold won’t be common

Although studies don’t say that drinking while being sick can help you prevent cold, but it was found in a research done in Carnegie Mellon University that moderate drinkers have a reduced susceptibility to common cold. Drink away my friend!

12. Lengthens the span of life

The Catholic University of Campobasso researched to find that moderate alcohol consumption can actually add a few years to your life. There is 18% decreased risk of death for moderate drinkers in comparison to heavy drinkers or non-drinkers.

13. Reduced stress and anxiety

Moderate alcohol consumers can enjoy the reduced social anxiety and stress in a good way. This is why consuming alcohol only in social events or parties make you feel like you fit in. However, drinking only at the parties and not moderating drinks can affect you physically and mentally in the long run. So, keep low and steady with only one or two drinks every day.

14. Treats malaria infection

The tonic in gin and tonics contains quinine, which is an alkaloid with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Although gin and tonic isn’t a cure in and of itself, this can help you before you can actually find proper medication to soothe you.

15. Makes people creative

You may be familiar with this situation. People who have had a drink or two can perform better in any problem solving situation as it gets your brainy fluid flowing. Certainly, if the drink is in anyway farther than the moderate amount you will have an adverse effect, so measure your drink every day before your creative session at home.

Now, if you are the legal age for drinking and have a thing for alcohol, go on. Once again, moderation is the key.

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Here are photos of a man who went to rob a store in Jos and as he was about to escape with his loot, his head got stuck in the burglary. He was there overnight and people woke up to meet him at the same spot.

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Cc mods, lalasticlala

The Federal Government has ordered civil servants in the country to develop computer skills or forfeit their promotions. The government said the order became necessary because it would soon switch from biro-to-paper examinations to computer-based exams for onward promotions and advancement in the civil service.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HoS, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, gave the order in an interview with journalists in Abuja shortly after she rewarded 12 civil servants for their punctuality and commitment to work.

Oyo-Ita, who gave commendation letter and a computer each to the 12 workers, explained that the computer reward was deliberate to drive home the call for a digitalised civil servant.

She added that, “computer has become an indispensable tool for individual and national empowerment, improvement, development and actualization of service.’’

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In a world where we are faced with towering levels of possibilities, it has become common for adults to take on two or more jobs to earn more money and make ends meet. Whether it’s to support one’s education, help a loved one financially, or simply to make sure that we are financially secured, acquiring more than one job is no longer out of the ordinary. We’re now more adaptive to our environment and the endless changes that cross our paths, making us braver to step ahead from mediocrity.

In this modern age, advanced technology is something that people take advantage of. It has now become a platform where work is done faster and where communication is easier. Through these conduits, entrepreneurs and job-seeking individuals have become dependent on the internet.

For some however, earning extra can still be done the old-fashioned way. Your skill set and internal strength define what services you can offer.

If you’re thinking about expanding your horizons and taking on a new source of income, you have come to the right place. Here’s a list of jobs that can help provide the extra earnings that you need:
1. Tutor online

This has become a common part-time job for some who already have day jobs. The good thing about being an online tutor is that you are totally in control of your time. Most online tutors provide English lessons to non-English speaking individuals from countries like South Korea or China.
2. Be an online writer

This is another common part-time job for job seekers. Although this is a little bit more complex than being an online tutor, getting a job as online writer is a surefire way to broaden your knowledge about something you haven’t encountered before.
3. Post videos on Youtube

Social media channels like Youtube offer their users a fun, engaging way to earn by simply posting videos on their site. Clips that contain pornographic, offensive and/or inappropriate material are big deal-breakers. Remember, if you want to make money online, do it in a decent way.
4. Invest in stocks

Stock investment is an area that entrepreneurs usually take part in. By investing your money through stocks and bonds in the international market, there’s a risk that you need to be prepared for. If you think you have enough courage to put your savings out there, then go for it. Just make sure you have a financial advisor to monitor your progress.
5. Become a freelance consultant

If you have a broad knowledge of a certain subject, like accounting, law, or sales, then this kind of part-time job is the right one for you. Assess your own previous experiences that have helped you become an expert in your field. Employers are now willing to hire freelancers to cover their short-term projects.
6. Offer typing jobs

Proud of your typing skills? Let your skill be known by seeking out employers who need help in completing a typing project. This kind of job usually comes with deadlines, so make sure you get the job done as discussed.
7. Be a babysitter

If you’re tired working in front of a computer all day and need some time to earn comfortably, getting a job as a babysitter could be the right one for you. Babies will be your bosses and your sole job requirement is to keep them happy. Win-win, right?
8. Take nightshift gigs

If you love an active nightlife, embrace it even more by seeking out jobs that operate past 6 pm. Bartending, waiting tables, or DJ-ing are some of the jobs you’ll find in this area.
9. Sell baked goodies

If you have the tools, knowledge, and a handy recipe book, selling cookies, cupcakes, bread, and other baked goods may be a great part-time gig for you. Be mindful of your quality, as this will be your top asset among your competition.
10. Be an Uber driver

Someone who loves to drive and knows the rules of the road is the perfect person to be an Uber driver. If you think you exemplify these attributes, why not try giving it a shot?
11. Be an online translator

If you’re bilingual or multi-lingual, there’s a long list of employers who are waiting to hire someone with your skill set.
12. Sell used items, like gadgets

Let go of your old gadgets by selling them online. Not only you have made a profit from them, but you can also make someone extra-happy by selling them for a low price!

I hope this list helped you in picking out your new part-time job! Good luck in your new endeavor!

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There are plenty of billionaires in this world nowadays, but exactly how they got to that level of financial comfort may surprise you. They are not all the flashy, big spenders we see on many Hollywood tv specials. In fact, many of them attribute their success to living quite frugally. Here are some of the best money saving tips from some of the world’s most wealthy people.

-Michael Bloomberg
Net Worth: $34.3 Billion

Stick with what works best for you. Michael Bloomberg is well known as one of the most controversial mayors of New York City, and majority share holder of Bloomberg L.P., an international financial information company. But one thing most people don’t know about Mayor Bloomberg is the fact that for the past 10 years he has only owned two pairs of work shoes. They are both black loafers, and provide the most comfort and functionality for the billionaire. He knows that they are what works best for him and chooses to save his money for other things rather than spend a small fortune on shoes that he will never really wear.

-Bill Gates
Net Worth: $79 Billion

Learn from your past mistakes. Making mistakes with money is a common occurrence in life. We all do it, but those of us who ultimately achieve financial success in life not only make those mistakes, but more importantly, they learn from them. Bill Gates, well known as one of the richest people in the world once said, “It’s fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.”

-Ingvar Kamprad
Net Worth: $53 Billion

Avoid unnecessary spending. Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA, believes that some spending is just not needed even if you do have plenty of funds to blow. Like many other super wealthy individuals, he prefers to fly economy class rather than in a private jet. In his memoir, Kamprad wrote: “We don’t need flashy cars, impressive titles, uniforms or other status symbols. We rely on our strength and our will!”

-Warren Buffett
Net Worth: $66.1 Billion

Buy a home that fits your needs. Warren Buffet is the classic example of this rule. He still lives in the Omaha, Nebraska home that he bought in 1958 for a mere $31,500. Despite having billions of dollars at his disposal, Buffet finds no reason to live in an enormous mansion just because he can. Instead he is comfortable in his modest 5 bedroom stucco house located in the heart of our nation.

-Oprah Winfrey
Net Worth: $2.9 Billion

Find your true passion. This simple tip has paid off big time for Oprah. She has been quoted as saying, “You become what you believe. You are where you are today in your life based on everything you have believed.” Figuring out what you love to do, and then pursuing it with everything you’ve got will often result in the greatest of life’s rewards.

-Richard Branson
Net Worth: $5.1 Billion

Set goals and do everything in your power to reach them. British Billionaire and founder of the Virgin Group, Richard Branson once started out with just a list of goals. They weren’t even the most realistic ones, but he set those goals and went for them. Little did he know what his goal setting could one day achieve.
Carlos Slim Helú

-Net Worth: $78.5 Billion

Start saving your money early. Carlos Slim, a Mexican businessman who was recently edged out by Bill Gates as the richest man in the world, offers one of the most important tips when it comes to enjoying financial success. Start saving your earnings as early as possible. The sooner you start saving your money and managing it properly, the better off you will be later in life no matter what kind of work you do.

-John Caudwell
Net Worth: $2.6 Billion

Use alternate modes of transportation. This English businessman has made his fortune in the mobile phone industry, but that doesn’t mean he finds it necessary to drive around in a flashy car and show off his wealth. In fact, he still enjoys walking, riding his bike and even using public transportation to get from here to there.

-David Cheriton
Net Worth: $1.7 Billion

Learn what you can do yourself. David Cheriton was one of the first investors in Google and enjoys quite a nice return on his initial $100,000 investment made in 1998. Yet he refuses to go to a barber and cuts his own hair. Even this seemingly small savings can add up especially when you adopt it to other areas of your life. Just think of how much money you could be giving other people to do things that you are perfectly capable of doing yourself.

-Mark Zuckerberg
Net Worth: $30 Billion

Drive a modest card. Even the founder of Facebook lives frugally in many ways. One of which is the fact that he drives a modest, $30,000 Acura, entry-level sedan. He could have any car he wanted to drive him from here to there, or a fleet of them for that matter, but instead he chooses this simple and practical vehicle.

-John Donald MacArthur
Net Worth: $1 Billion at death in 1978 ($3.7 Billion Today)

Make a budget and stick to it. MacArthur, who was the sole shareholder of Bankers Life and Casualty Company of Chicago, started his business career off with one small acquisition and then built around it. Despite living in an era that was all about Hollywood glitz and glamour, MacArthur refused to buy into this craze and lived very frugally. He never owned extravagant luxuries, never had any press agents, and kept a $25,000 annual budget.

-Rose Kennedy
Net Worth: Unknown at death in 1995

Be creative and look for alternatives in spending. Rose Kennedy is most famous for being the infamous family’s matriarch, but her money saving tactics were quite surprising considering the amount of wealth the family had accumulated. Instead of buying scrap paper reams, she would wait until the end of the year and buy old desk calendars that had just worn out their usefulness. These tended to be much cheaper than the scrap paper, allowing her to save on even the littlest things.

-T. Boone Pickens
Net Worth: $1 Billion

Make a shopping list and only carry the cash you need for that list. Oil mogul and billionaire, Pickens always practices one sure way to help save money; he never carries more money in his wallet than he needs. He makes a grocery list before heading to the store, only buys the items on that list, and only carries with him enough money to make that purchase. You can’t spend money you don’t have, right?

-Jim Walton
Net Worth: $34.7 Billion

You don’t always need the latest and greatest. Walton, youngest son of WalMart founder Sam Walton, lives a frugal life just like his father always taught him. Despite Walton’s great fortune, he still drives a pick-up truck which is over 15 years old. He realizes that it is better to get all you can out of your vehicles rather than driving around the flashiest or most expensive one you can get your hands on.

-Donald Trump
Net Worth: $3.9 Billion

Work hard. Donald Trump attributes all of his success to his work ethic. Many outsiders see Trump as “lucky” in the world of finance, but Trump says that luck comes from hard work. “If your work pays off, which it most likely will, people might say you’re just lucky. Maybe so, because you’re lucky enough to have the brains to work hard!” he says.

-Robert Kuok
Net Worth: $11.5 Billion

Seize opportunities while you can. Robert Kuok, the richest man in Malaysia, lives simply by the rules he learned from his mother, to never be greedy, never take advantage of others, and always have high morals when it comes to dealings with money.

Kuok explains that in order to become successful financially, you must be courageous and always seize opportunities as they come your way, even when others doubt your ability.

-Li Ka-shing
Net Worth: $31 Billion

Live a humble life. This man’s incredible empire spans 52 countries and employs over 270,000, yet he was a school dropout. He attributes his incredible success to living a life that is humble and simple. When you are just starting out, you must teach yourself how to live off less and adapt to a lifestyle that is appropriate and not spectacular.

-Jack Ma
Net Worth: $10 Billion

The customer always comes first. Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group and self-made billionaire, believes that customers should always be priority #1. Behind them comes employees and last in line should be shareholders. Ma believes that a person’s attitude how they live their life is more important than their abilities.

-Howard Schultz
Net Worth: $2.2 Billion

Realize that money is not everything. Howard Schultz, Chairman and CEO of Starbucks, stated that a person’s values are far more important than their net worth. He is quoted as saying, “I never wanted to be on any billionaire’s list. I never have defined myself by net worth. I always try to define myself by my values.”

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Some two and a half years ago, I decided to make a bold decision and follow my partner to the far away land of art, cheese, and fine wine — France. He had just landed a five-year work contract there. While a long-distance relationship did take place at first, eventually I decided to sort out all the loose ends at home, pack up my entire life into two suitcases, and move to another country for an indefinite period of time.

While I did have my fair share of the “expat blues,” cultural faux pas, and difficulties with navigating the paperwork, in the long-run, moving overseas and starting a job abroad proved to be a tremendously positive life experience.

As an expat, you are likely to encounter numerous misconceptions and false assumptions about your lifestyle that people back at home make. Additionally, you are likely to deal with a number of odd questions from the new acquaintances you’ll soon meet in your newly adopted homeland. If you have ever worked or lived overseas, I’m pretty sure you can relate to the following 15 things!

1. We do not automatically become fluent in another language

A lot of people assume that changing your geographic location serves as a super-booster to your language learning skills. The truth is, it doesn’t. You don’t wake up on the next day after your arrival, go to the grocery store, and start casual chit-chatting with a cashier. Even if you have spent months studying the language back at home, you won’t magically become fluent from day one. Language adoption takes time and has a number of factors that play into a person’s level of fluency. In fact, asking us why we are fluent already most likely will make us feel embarrassed, as we haven’t yet reached our desired level of proficiency.
2. We are not “lucky” or “blessed”

It may seem that we are now living in a better country with amazing job prospects and sun 365 days per year judging by our Instagram or Facebook feed, but that’s not 100% true. In fact, finding a job and sorting out all the moving stuff and paperwork requires anything but luck. It’s more like hard work, persistence, and tremendous dedication to making things work that plays a major part.

Anyone can choose to work and play where we are now. For some reason, most people decide not to make the leap of faith and put effort into the potential prospects elsewhere (and there are always opportunities available for those who seek them).

It’s not that we were “lucky” or “blessed” to get that opportunity and you didn’t. It’s just the fact that we played hard to get it and you’ve chosen not to.

3. We do miss our friends and lose contacts

The friendships you establish abroad as an adult cannot be compared to those nurtured for years at home. When you first move, you are likely to miss all the little things — like being part of the annoying gossip at the water cooler in your old office, not to mention more strong bonds like you had with your college mates and childhood friends.

While working aboard, you will inevitably miss friends’ weddings, will have to decline invitations to college anniversary meetups, and miss out on other social gatherings you would have gladly attended.

While scrolling my Facebook feed, I still feel really sad when I see yet another close friend getting married, or my old gang having great times together on a night out, without me. Sadly, the price you have to pay for your decision is losing some important social ties and missing out on important events like your nephew’s graduation or your BFF’s son’s christening.
4. We are not impulsive

Some people assume that expats woke up one day with this decision to move abroad and went straight to the airport to catch the first flight to their destination. Surprise-surprise! Most expats don’t make the decision to move abroad on a whim. Even bigger surprise? Planning and organizing a move abroad on an indefinite term is pretty darn difficult.

From the time that I made the decision to move till the actual move, there were four months of intensive planning, moving, and sorting out different loose ends, not to mention the tremendous amounts of paperwork and red tape I had to get through. If you own a house or an apartment in your home country, the first thing you’ll need to do is to actually figure out what to do with it. Sell it? With government shutdowns, constant fluctuations in mortgage rates, and a general slowdown in the housing market, that might require more time than you have. And then there’s this hesitation: “And what if I ever decide to move back?”

Find a good tenant to rent it out? Unless you already have someone particular in mind, that might take ages as well, plus a hefty bill for broker’s fees. Donate it to a relative? Leave it empty as it is? And that’s just one example of a major thing you’ll have to figure out before moving abroad for work.

So, yes, we might act impulsively at the grocery store and grab a kilo of octopus for dinner (without knowing how to cook it), but no, it doesn’t mean we act impulsively all the time and made the decision to move abroad in that state.
5. We have bad days too

Another shocker — moving abroad does not automatically solve all your life problems. It’s not all sunshine and unicorns.

Some days, we lash out aggressively on social media about the officials losing our carefully gathered, 40-page-long personal dossier, or the incorrect spelling on our credit card — and then being asking to pay on top for the issuing of a new card. Or not knowing where the nearest grocery store is and walking five blocks in the wrong direction in search for food for breakfast.

When you write back with things like: “Oh, don’t be so dramatic. You are living in France/on the beach/in the most beautiful place on Earth. It can’t be that bad,” you are not winning our affections.

Yes, the weather might be better and my new place might be gorgeous. Or perhaps the cost of living is cheaper, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have to deal with the same routine and problems that you face at home.
6. We don’t make instant connections with the locals

Making friends as an adult expat in a non-English speaking country isn’t as easy as you may think. You don’t just walk into a bar and make everyone instantly attracted to you by speaking a few local words with your foreign accent.

Yes, you have the new coworkers who may eventually invite you out for beers in a month, or three, or a year (depending on the host country’s social culture). In fact, you are likely to act odd (and foreign) enough to scare off some potential buddies by breaking the informal cultural rules like trying to hug someone instead of doing cheek kisses (faire la bise) in France. Also, don’t assume everyone hates you or is acting rude because they don’t smile back, like in Russia, for instance.

Making local friends abroad isn’t as easy as one might think. Most often, new transplants tend to mingle with other expats mostly — and there’s nothing bad about that.
7. We feel extremely lonely at times

Yes, living abroad can be marvelous. And yes, it can get extremely lonely on some days too. Sometimes, we think that no one back at home understands our true woes and life challenges. However, a lot of other people travel long term and work abroad. Maybe they are not facing the same problems as you, but they know exactly how you feel. Try connecting with other expats through Facebook groups or expat forums to help you beat the initial blues.
8. We know that routines can become huge challenges

Remember your first trip to the local grocery store? For me, that was a total disaster. I had my usual shopping list in mind, yet when I arrived to the store things went slightly amiss. I couldn’t find a lot of the usual brands I buy, and if I did, those things cost a small fortune. I had zero idea of how the local brands would actually taste and simply had to guess. Also, I had no idea what some goods were called in French, thus could neither locate them on the shelves, nor ask an assistant to guide me to the right direction. My trips to the supermarket would take two hours instead of the usual 30 minutes — even for minor shopping.

Next, figuring out things around your neighborhood will take time too. Where’s the closest corner store, where I can grab some forgotten items from my shopping list? And the pharmacy? And the bakery? What are the working hours? Do they close for lunch? And don’t get me started on figuring out the go-to coffee/lunch/shopping locations in a new city.

If I could give one piece of advice to my past self, it would be to do your home base research in advance! Post questions in expat groups, browse Foursquare or Yelp or any local alternative if you don’t want to spend two hours running around the neighborhood in search of tea on the day you arrive.
9. We can get ill too, and that’s 100 times worse than at home

Getting seriously ill sucks, but when you are ill abroad, multiply the “sucks” factor by ten. You need to have a good command of language if you want to visit the doctor (in the case that you already have your health insurance stuff figured out). You can’t get a lot of drugs without a prescription abroad, and even if you do, you still need to explain what’s your problem and you may not be able to ask for your usual drugs as they can go under a different brand name. If you need to stay at home, there’s no one to look after you or bring you comforting soup. When you are ill abroad, all you can feel is tremendous self-pity. Don’t make it worse by writing something like: “How did you manage to get a cold in such a warm place?!”
10. We hate when our loved ones get sick or in trouble at home

You know what being desperate is? It’s when your loved one is in trouble and you are miles away with no chance of being next to them in the next few months.

Sometimes, your phone rings during an odd hour and you know it’s going to be nothing good. It’s happened to me. It’s happened to some of my good expat friends. And when you hear the news is bad, the worst thing is that you can do nothing about it. Just wait and see how it goes without your direct involvement.
11. We learn to value the simplest things most

If you ask us how life is going abroad, we probably won’t start telling you about visiting fancy restaurants or having epic adventures. With equal excitement, we’ll talk about how we got into a pleasant chat with an elderly lady and could understand 98% of what she said. Or how we’ve gotten our first piece of praise for speaking so fluently. Or about our first dinner invitation to a local’s home.

Living abroad makes us value the little things a lot. The most lavish things are not always as enjoyable or as memorable as the cheap, simple things we’ve experienced.
12. We don’t really like our birthdays

Usually, your special day ends with the last phone call you get from home and after you’ve browsed through all your greetings on social media. After that, you just get dressed and act as if it’s yet another ordinary day in your life. You may throw a small party with some of your new friends, but it’s going to be nothing compared to the good-old feasts you used to have with your loved ones back at home.
13. We don’t know when we’ll come home next

We miss you like crazy too, but too often we simply can’t tell you if we will be coming home for holidays this season. Sometimes, our working/living permits require us to stay in the country for at least a year. Sometimes, we spend our vacation days too lavishly and run out of them well before Christmas. Sometimes, we have important things on our plates and simply can’t leave for even a few days. Add up the flight costs and additional travel expenses, and traveling home becomes quite a challenge for us.
14. We may not plan to move back home

Another question that often baffles me is: “When are you moving back home?”

Do you really think that I invested so much time and effort into working my way here and packing my life into a suitcase just to move back in year? Highly unlikely.

I might decide to come back home someday, but for now, my life is here. And I’m trying to make it work. Please, support me rather than acting like it’s “just a phase.”
15. We will change

Living and working abroad shapes your personality a lot. You become more mature, independent, and open-minded. You quickly adopt new rules, social cues, and cultural norms, and may even end up having reverse culture shock when you come back home.

Usually, you return home as a better person than the one you left as. You now have a bunch of amazing experiences and cool stories to share, and a vast network of personal connections with people from all around the globe — whose couches you are welcome to crash on at any time!

If you ever get the chance to live or work abroad, grab it

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The body—each molecular cell, tissue, and organ—relies upon water to remain alive and workable. Water provides a kind of health therapy, along with sustaining your life. It greatly impacts specific body operations and the maintenance of good health.

When you only drink water as your primary beverage, outstanding things can happen. Undertaking a special water regimen is not easily achievable for some, but positive consequences are possible. Here’s what can happen when you drink only water for 30 days, without changing your diet or exercise routine.

-Your mental creativity and performance will be boosted

When you drink only water for 30 days, your brain reacts faster, according to the Frontiers in Human Neuroscience Journal. As the brain needs tons of oxygen to operate efficiently, and water is one of the great sources, your brainpower will be boosted. It helps you think and help you focus. Also it makes you keen, clever, and quick. Ingesting 8 to 10 cups of water per day can improve your cognitive performance by as much as 30%.

-You’ll age more slowly than your peers

Drinking water helps decelerate the aging process by keeping your skin adequately hydrated. It moisturizes your skin, keeps it healthy, soft, plump, glowing, youthful, and wrinkle-free. It helps maintain muscle tone, also. To realize these benefits, you must drink pure water.

In an article published by the Daily Mail, a 42-year-old mother managed to make herself appear 10 years younger in 30 days by drinking only water. She started by drinking three liters of water a day to overcome her long-standing headaches and poor digestion dilemma. After only one month, she was absolutely stunned by the spectacular results. Both of her problems were resolved, and she fully recovered from the effects of chronic dehydration.

She announced, “I genuinely can’t believe the difference in my face. I look like a different woman. The dark shadows around my eyes have all but disappeared and the blotches have gone. My skin is almost as dewy as it was when I was a child. The transformation is nothing short of remarkable… I’m feeling leaner and fitter, too, which is amazing, since the only thing I’ve changed is the amount of water I drink.”

-Your immunity will be strengthened

A Slovakian Proverb says “Pure water is the world’s first and foremost medicine.”

That is no exaggeration! Water behaves as a catalyst for the renewal of optimal body functions. Drinking adequate amounts of water supports the performance of your liver and kidneys. These organs eliminate toxic substances, waste, and salt from your blood.

FullFitSure asserts that sufficient water consumption neutralizes pH levels, strengthens your immunity against kidney stones and other illnesses, and supports pain management (body aches and headaches), too.
You’ll have a stronger heart

Water helps you become heart healthy. It decreases the threat of a heart attack by preventing your blood from thickening, and by lowering your blood pressure.

One glass of water an hour before bed is said to prevent a heart attack or stroke. It makes it easier for the heart to send freshly oxygenated blood to the organs. The American Journal of Epidemiology published a six-year study that found that people who drank more than five glasses of water a day were 41% less likely to die from a heart attack than those who drank less than two glasses a day.

-Your bones will be strengthened

Water helps rebuild shock absorber cartilage, so joints can move smoothly, curtailing joint damage triggered by tension. Testimonies give evidence that joint flexibility improves with adequate intake of water.
You’ll lose fat

When you drink only water for 30 days, your body removes irritable, harmful toxins and waste products from your vital organs. This makes your body cleaner and helps trim belly fat.

In the beginning, an increase in pounds could become a concern if your body is retaining water before adjusting to the higher intake consumption. Even so, acting as an appetite suppressant, water comes to the rescue. You’ll soon begin to consume fewer calories, lose weight, and keep it off, because the water flushes out your system, cleansing your body and reducing your hunger.

Andrea N. Giancoli, MPH, RD, and spokesperson for The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, submits that drinking one or two glasses of water before a meal can fill you up so you naturally eat less. Consuming water at regular intervals will assist with your weight management.

-Your metabolism will be enhanced

Studies suggest that consistently drinking water during each day stimulates a more dynamic metabolism, regardless of your diet. Consuming 16 ounces of water just after awaking in the mornings raises your metabolism by 24%, according to the Health Fitness Revolution.


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While everyone can relate to a bad dating, not everyone understands what it’s like to date someone who is emotionally unstable and abusive. As a result, your friends may try to reassure you that everything is okay and that it will all work out in the end. Well, it’s time for a wake-up call!

If your significant other exhibits some of the following 10 signs, it’s fair to come to the conclusion that you’re dating an emotional psychopath.

1. They Lack Empathy

Does your partner not seem to have any emotions whatsoever? They don’t have to be overly emotional, but there should certainly be signs of sympathy and empathy. If you’ve gone through issues in your relationship and there’s never been any display of compassion or vulnerability, something’s wrong.
2. They Lie All the Time

Does your partner show signs of being a habitual liar? They don’t even have to be major fibs – little white lies are the same. Emotional psychopaths have a tendency to lie about everything, which provides an unstable foundation for a relationship.

3. They Humiliate You in Front of People

Your significant other is supposed to support and encourage you. If they are always humiliating you in front of other people, it means they don’t care about your feelings and would rather tear you down than build you up.
4. They Crave Attention but Don’t Give Any

An emotional psychopath thrives on attention. However, the ironic thing is that they rarely give attention in return. They want you to tend to their needs, but you’ll be hard-pressed to see them do the same. This unhealthy cycle leads to a one-sided relationship.
5. They Always Place the Blame on You

The blame-game is all too familiar with emotional psychopaths. They never take responsibility for their actions and always expect someone else to take the fall. Sound familiar?
6. They Isolate You

Because emotional psychopaths crave attention, they want to make sure you don’t give any to anyone else. They do this by isolating you from your friends and family members. They’ll discourage you from leaving the house and may even try to convince you that you don’t need other people – because you have all you could ever need in them.
7. They Blackmail You

If you ever do something that your partner doesn’t like, they’ll rarely confront you in a gentle or compassionate way. Instead, they’ll become enraged and may even blackmail you. In serious cases, emotional psychopaths may threaten to physically harm themselves.
8. They Never Show Remorse

Despite all of the bad things they do – and the frequency with which they hurt you – emotional psychopaths rarely show remorse. The words “I’m sorry” aren’t in their vocabulary, no matter the situation. In fact, they’re more likely to try and convince you that the problems in your relationship are your fault.
9. They Have a Sadistic Sense of Humor

Everyone has a different sense of humor, but emotional psychopaths are on their own level. They find humor in things that most people find unlawful or disgusting. While it may only seem strange at first, it evolves over time and becomes creepy and disturbing.
10. They are Extremely Charming at Times

Ironically enough, despite all of the negative behaviors they exhibit, emotional psychopaths are often extremely charismatic and charming. This is a big part of the issue. Just when you’ve had enough, they turn on their charm and convince you that everything’s going to be alright. It’s during these times that you have to remember the rest of the story.
It’s Time to Move On

Do any of these 10 signs sound familiar? If so, stand up for yourself and end the relationship. The sooner you do so, the better off you’ll be.

http://www.naijanewsrave.com/10-signs-that-youre-dating-an-emotional-psychopath/

This is actually true and just happened about 15mins ago, you don't need to read it on punch before you can be so sure.

Cutehector:
A tanker laden with petrol just summersaulted at the akoka part of yaba with almost fifty vehicles burnt to ashes.

More details to follow later.

Pls visit
http://www.okokomaikonewsblog.com/breakingnews/2016/tanker-laden-petrol-fire-burn-chei/


Na so bloggers dey start

A boat just capsized at the Ijede part of Ikorodu with almost 20 passengers feared dead!

More details to follow later….



http://www.naijanewsrave.com/breaking-news-over-fear-20-feared-dead-as-boat-capsizes-in-ikorodu/

Lalasticlala, ishilove1 can we have more views

My wife always wants to have sex with the lights off. We’re talking complete darkness. Every time I try to turn the lights on, she asks me to turn them off because she ‘can’t get in the mood’ with them on. It turns me on to see her body during sex, so I’m getting tired of this arrangement.”

We have been together for four years and it is starting to get on my last nerve, i have tried to have daylight sex with her but she insists we use a cover or something, I love my wife but I am starting to think she is hiding something

I love my wife and I have been patient for a while, I just can’t take it anymore as my curiosity wont let me rest…. has anyone experienced this before? Please I need your matured contributions

http://www.naijanewsrave.com/please-help-me-my-wife-always-insist-on-making-love-in-the-dark/

Lalasticlala

Remember ke

Senorita123:

Congrats bro , I key into your testimony. Abeg, if there is any vacancy in ur office for a graduate, pls kindly remember me o