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A MUM has taken to social media to ridicule one of this year's 'must-have' Christmas toys.
Livid Ciara Umar bought the £59.99 LOL Big Surprise for her daughter Olivia as an early festive treat following the hype surrounding the original sized toy.
The mega limited edition version boasts 50 gifts in each ball.
However, Ciara, who is self-employed, issued a scathing review on Facebook after being left unimpressed by the contents.
Posting on Facebook the 27-year-old wrote: "So Elisa got the big lol surprise today I would definitely not recommend if you don't want to waste your money the pic on the right is all you get just pre warning yas."
Her post has been shared over 7,000 times and has racked up over 10,000 comments from other parents.
Agreeing with the mum-of-one a Facebook user wrote: "Oh my god that's terrible! How can they justify the price! Definitely won't be getting one if that's all u get."
Others failed to be put off by the as another posted: " There is a lot more you get with it, for starters you haven't done any of the fizz bombs yet which have things inside."
Ciara told the Manchester Evening News: "I was mortified when I saw the contents.
"It's an absolute waste of money, it's not even a full ball either, it's only half a ball as the back is flat."
Since its release in March the LOL Surprise ball has sold over half a million of the toys in the UK alone.
A range of toys, clothes and accessories are packed into the toy for kids to unwrap. Some surprises are even hidden in bath bombs which have to be dunked in water to reveal the toys.
MGA Entertainment said: "LOL Surprise is currently the best-selling toy in the UK and a number of other countries. Prices range from £5.99 for the LOL Tots to £59.99 for the Big Surprise.
"The LOL Big Surprise contains 50 exclusive surprises that can't be found in other LOL products which individually are valued higher than the total RRP."


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Making Fencing Fun to Watch for People Like Me Who Don't Really Like Spectator Sports
A member of Dentsu Lab Tokyo looks back on a Dentsu project that was intended to greatly enhance the spectator experience inside the venue
Photo courtesy of Shugo Takemi and the Japanese Fencing Federation
My name is Ryosuke Sone, and I am a member of Dentsu Lab Tokyo, where I mainly work as a video director and occasionally as a planner and designer.
Due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, watching sporting events remotely is now a necessity. In this article, however, I want to look back on a Dentsu project that was intended to greatly enhance the spectator experience inside the venue.
Personally, I don't particularly like going to watch sporting events. I don't dislike playing sports, but watching sports requires some knowledge about the match. Even if we know the rules of the sport, we cannot fully enjoy or appreciate the match unless we know the players, the strategies and strengths of each team, the context leading up to the match, and so on. Indeed, the more popular the sport, like baseball and soccer, the more we may be ridiculed if we don't know anything about it. Here in Japan, if I were to ask who Rui Hachimura (a Japanese professional basketball player now playing in the NBA) is, people would probably accuse me of not keeping up with the news. That would be very embarrassing (although I admit, I don't follow the news).
My disappointing memories of spectator sports
I attended Fujieda-Higashi High School, which is well-known in Japan for its soccer team. When I entered the school, I had to buy soccer cleats and shorts. I also remember playing soccer most of the time in our physical education classes. My school's team was a championship contender, so I often went to the games to cheer it on, which I genuinely enjoyed. Watching some of my good friends run around the big field made it easy for me to get caught up in the excitement. I really wanted our team to win and share the joy of victory. I felt united with my school's supporters at the stadium, and could experience the drama of the game on a personal level.
Those experiences were very different than what I had when watching matches of the J. League, Japan's professional soccer league. I didn't know the players going for the ball, and in such a big stadium, I couldn't see the faces of the players unless I used binoculars, and even the numbers on their shirts were hard to see. Furthermore, I didn't know the circumstances surrounding the matches unless my friends explained that to me. I also recall how the wind was stronger and colder than I had expected. All of those things made me wonder whether it would be better to just watch the game on television.
Discovering the great complexity of fencing
With those memories still in my mind, I helped stage the finals of the Japan national fencing championship about three years ago. It was a new production for Fencing Visualized, a project jointly created by Dentsu Lab Tokyo and a Japanese company called Rhizomatiks. The project's latest videos are available online.
Yuki Ota Fencing Visualized Project - fencing × technology
https://youtu.be/FCgiOiEO_uQ
At that time, fencing seemed to me to be a very dynamic sport, and various techniques were being used to promote fencing matches to a broader audience in Japan, capitalizing on Yuki Ota's Silver Medal victory at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
To prepare for the production, I started studying fencing by watching a match on YouTube.
A match of the team competition at the 72nd Japan national fencing championship (in Japanese)
https://youtu.be/M7F4bRsqyCI
Honestly, I did not understand anything that was happening. I couldn't even figure out who was on the attack. Mystified, I gave up watching after just one match and closed the web browser. In my mind, however, I could hear the god of advertising whispering, "The mission of advertising is to make people like the product." I am grateful to the god of advertising for reminding me of that.
Taking off the storm trooper masks
As part of the project, we began by creating brief video profiles of the competitors prior to their match. That was because, as you can see by watching fencing, the competitors wear a mask while dueling, so their demeanor and appearance are hidden, just like the storm troopers in Star Wars. In other words, nobody knows who anyone is. By watching the profiles first, however, viewers would be able to better understand and appreciate the individual styles of each competitor.
Actually, although they are rivals, the fencers we profiled have very good relationships with each other. The fencing community is relatively small in Japan, so the country's top fencers train with each other to improve their skills. Some are from the same school, while others are siblings or even married couples. Some are also coached by a parent. Since they have formed such beneficial relations over many years, knowing more about the competitors makes their matchups all the more intriguing.
Female finalists in the sabre category of the 72nd Japan national fencing championship (in Japanese)
https://youtu.be/7VRFdsReJPs
In the lead-up to the day of the competition, I had learned a lot about the sport and greatly enjoyed watching fencing matches. I admit that my knowledge of the rules was still a little shaky, but I can enjoy watching sports as long as I know the competitors. (Similarly, The Avengers is not such an interesting movie unless you know about the relationships between the characters.)
Moreover, I recognized the issues we needed to tackle in the project going forward. I thought about my own experiences with spectator sports, especially not knowing the players, not understanding the match, and preferring to watch games on television. On that basis, I framed our three main tasks as follows.
1. Provide more information about the athletes
2. Explain the rules and techniques of the sport
3. Make the spectator experience better than TV
1. Providing more information about the athletes
A year after the project started, we made numerous videos available on social media to allow people to get to know the fencers and see their amazing skills. In the videos, we interviewed the competitors, documented their training sessions, and captured them behind the scenes to give a glimpse of their personalities. That created excitement leading up to the day of the championship finals.
Photo courtesy of the Japanese Fencing Federation
At the venue, we installed a large monitor to display each competitor's profile photo and various real-time stats during their match—even their heart rates. We designed it to reveal each fencer, just as Robert Downey Jr.'s earnest character was shown inside his mask in the movie, Iron Man.
2. Explaining the rules and techniques of the sport
The rules of fencing are complicated, but we carefully explained them numerous times through videos, a website, and at the venue itself. Even if one knows the rules, however, the fencing swords move so fast that they often cannot be captured by television cameras shooting at 30 frames per second. Therefore, the Fencing Visualized project used technology to display the paths of the sword tips, allowing viewers to see the competitors' tactics and offensive and defensive techniques.
Takamadomiya Cup JAL PRESENTS FENCING WORLD CUP 2019
"Fencing tracking and visualization system" Rhizomatiks
https://youtu.be/D6DTYeLW3C0
The Fencing Visualized project has continued to evolve, and its technology has been deployed in actual matches since last year. Now the technology not only captures the paths of the sword tips but also the motions of each fencer's body, allowing their movements to be reproduced in 3D.
3. Making the spectator experience better than TV
We also wanted to make it more fun to be at the venue by incorporating various ways to raise the entertainment value of the fencing events. They included a LED light show, music played by DJs, and a dance performance against the backdrop of a transmission screen and laser lights. Indicators of applause and cheering volume were shown on a screen to capture the excitement in the venue, and sub-bass speakers were used to fill the venue with a deep vibration sound when the fencers' scores were displayed. During the intermissions, fun interactive games were organized in the spectator seating area. If all of this is hard to imagine, the following video provides a snapshot of the events.
Fencing Visualized for 2020 (in Japanese)
https://youtu.be/eXFTKvvD07A
Highlighting the fun and fascination of sports
Fencing is a sport that has never generated much excitement in Japan. At the championship final, however, loud cheers were heard throughout the venue by midway through the event from the enthusiastic crowd. I think that was largely the result of the various technologies and innovations adopted by the project.
On social media, such as Twitter and the Japanese video streaming website, AbemaTV, many people who watched our videos said the innovative technologies for capturing fencing were highly interesting. Those who are not core fencing fans expressed strong interest in the sport after watching for the first time, and many were very impressed even though they didn't know the rules of fencing. As a casual fan, as well, I was really happy to see those reactions.
In the end, after creating various content designed to arouse interest in fencing, I discovered that the sport itself is really fascinating. Naturally, the best way to experience the drama of fencing is to see it for real. We can move beyond content and capture the imaginations of viewers by showing them the fencers' personal backgrounds and many years of training. Sports are truly amazing, as everyone already knows, and I hope that people continue taking an interest in fencing.
Ryosuke Sone
CDC Dentsu Lab Tokyo

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I was quite delighted to come across "The surprising truth about what motivates us" video produced by the RSA. It's a wonderful animation of a compelling ten minute talk by Dan Pink. It contends that clear evidence shows that bonus money is not an effective motivator for complex cognitive tasks. Instead, autonomy, mastery, and purpose are the keys to better performance and personal satisfaction.
Though this video is aimed at a business audience, the implications for education are enormous.
Students: Let's apply the lessons of "What Motivates Us" to our students by substituting grades for bonus money. Most of the students I teach are motivated to get good grades, but the system too often does not motivate these same students to learn. They memorize information or ask the teacher, "What do you want". They think nothing of copying each other's homework or notes. They read Sparks Notes to pass their literature assignments. It's a game.
The themes of the video dovetail perfectly with my Challenge Based Learning experiences. I saw students genuinely excited about the quests they were shaping. In several cases they went far beyond my expectations. And by giving them control they took their topics in different and far more imaginative directions than I might have assigned. (The stopped asking me what I wanted when it was clear I wouldn't play the game). Knowing that they were creating for the benefit of others and knowing that they would report their ideas to their classmates, made a huge impact on their motivation.
I think the video explains in part why teachers are so resistant to change: 1) They enjoy their autonomy in the classroom and their sense of mastery over the material. Pink's work also has important implications for staff development: change will only be achieved through motivators of autonomy, mastery, and purpose. It can't be imposed top-down or through a regimented design.
M-Hub This project has come together so quickly because it taps into these motivators, particularly the sense of purpose. When we go live, M-Hub will benefit the entire school community. Already, students and staff have devoted many hours to the project. Will it help their "grades" or effect their pay? Of course not. Speaking for myself, I've been far more engaged in it than some of the things I get paid to do.
I would love to hear your reactions to the video.
I've seen this and another (less entertaining) video by Dan Pink. I agree that the principles can be applied to education!
But in our current system, the grade is always the bottom line. I tried to do a project that was open-ended and allowed for creativity, but then felt compelled to prepare a rubric so they would know ahead of time the basis of grading, even though it seemed counter-intuitive in terms of what I was trying to accomplish.
So: research for me this summer about CBL, but in the meantime, maybe you can tell me more about how you grade your projects.
Grades have been very much on my mind these days, so your remarks are timely.
Grading has gone more and more smoothly with each challenge project iteration because I put a very high premium on the groups setting their own goals at the beginning of the project. These have to be measurable ("everyone will speak for five minutes without notes during the presentation" versus "everyone will contribute"). I probably give more feedback on goal setting than any other stage. When the groups own their own goals, they evaluate with greater integrity, especially since I assure them that in retrospect they may have been too ambitious. They also realize that goal setting and evaluating are part of the grade! Anyway, I did not have a single issue this semester, and a range of grades were issued.
I will be re-visiting this subject soon. I am going to be meeting with another teacher this week who is going to join me in teaching the bookless American Gov course. I am going to propose that we collaborate on a major election project next fall, and I have notions about the students predetermining how they will show mastery of key concepts.
It's strange, my adventures in educational technology have gotten me thinking more seriously about philosophy and assessment than at any previous time in my career.
I was cruising your blog for an article I can annotate with Diigo for my Rich Media Presentation class and send to the rest of the group for an assignment.
First, I love this video. Seems timely in terms of how our pay structure is being redesigned to Pay For Performance and making the grade on the state standardized test (that students have absolutely no stake in -- but that's another issue for another day).
In terms of students and learning, I would say that some of the problem is the way that we have trained students to be students. Doing well in school is as much as skill as knowing how to shoot a basket and the best students have figured out the implicit rules of the game. That's why you find that the top students are so grade motivated. I would say that I would have fallen into this category in high school. However, I have found that my best THINKERS are the ones who are not necessarily motivated by the grade carrot. These are stereotypically the slacker boys who are smart enough to do the work that's required, but don't feel like school is worthy of jumping through the hoops for. However, they will happily spend a Saturday creating movies with their friends on their computer for fun.
What if we took away the grade carrot? What if we opened up the parameters a little bit?
All of this would require some good faith from the folks that decided that grades are so important in the first place...and the students (and more importantly their parents!) who have been achieving within the established paradigm, have figured out the rules, and would be resistant to a mid game change in refs.
That being said, I don't anticipate that grades are going anywhere for the time being. I would also love to see how your grading parameters are set up for your projects.
Thanks for the enjoyable sidetrack from my online class homework!


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Job loss can be scary.
You also lose your status and along with that a piece of your identity too. You may feel you no longer contribute to society, so you feel less valuable. And as if that isn't enough, your routine goes to pot as well.
All this can leave you with a sense that you no longer belong. You feel isolated and disconnected from colleagues, friends and family.
But despite all this, the emotional aspect of losing your job is unlikely to be your biggest concern – that's likely to be money and whether you're going to have enough to see you through to your next job.
When fears about money kick in, it's easy to let your mind flip into catastrophe mode and start imagining yourself homeless and unable to support yourself or your family. And then there are the 'what ifs' - what if you can't get another job at the same level? What if you earn less money in your next job, how will you manage? What if you can't get another job? What if your career is over?
But all this proves is that when you lose your job, it's easy to get lost in fear and negative thinking. You lose touch with reality and get lost in an emotional response that has you spiralling into despair.
And more importantly, if you're going to survive this experience – and thrive once it's over – you need to think and behave very differently. You simply can't allow fear to rule your thoughts and actions.
You need to be strong and stay focused so you can create and implement a plan to get a new job that delivers the outcome you want.
As you go through the job-search process, it's important that you manage your expectations and set goals and targets so you always know what you're aiming for. This will make it easier to recognise the progress you've made and keep you on-track. You'll stay active rather than getting lost in fear.
And that's important because action is the antidote to fear. The more action you take, the less fear will grip you.
Take this opportunity to go up in salary level, not down. It may seem as if redundancy is going to set you back in your career, but it can be a chance to propel your career forward.
This is a great opportunity for you to take stock of where you are in your career, what you want next and what might be missing from your work. Have you been ready for change but been unable to find time to look for the right opportunity? Use this time to focus on discovering your career purpose so you can parachute yourself into a new sector, job or profession that will fulfil you and reinvigorate you as a person.
Stretch out of your comfort zone - your outplacement consultant / career coach will advise you on what you have to do to close the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Make sure you actually put in the effort. The easiest thing to do is give up, feel sorry for yourself or stop doing the very things you need to be doing. That includes traveling to meet the recruiters, making the effort on LinkedIn to boost your rankings and profile and following up on job interview requests. Be someone who can thrive in the unknown and keep going even though you can´t see the job opening or offer immediately.
One of the anxieties you have to deal with when you're made redundant is the fear you're going to run out of time to find another job before you need more money. Worry about money can induce panic and lead to confused thinking. It's important that you keep any anxiety about money at bay. So get clear about how much time you have for your job search.
To do this, take your salary figure then delete the zeros. This will give you a base number of weeks you have before you need a job. So, if you earn £100,000 you have 100 weeks and then you divide 100 by 6 giving you around 4 months until you need another salary payment. You can reduce the amount of time it takes you to get another job if you hire a career coach to show you top job-hunting techniques. If your company offers you support with finding another role, take it. The more expert help you have, the faster you'll move forward.
LinkedIn offers you the chance to create a specific marketing campaign so that you can build your profile and show that you're an expert in your area of work. When your skills and ability are more visible, you'll stand out from those around you making it easier to sell and promote your expertise to potential employers.
In order for your profile to rank highly for your chosen keywords, you'll need to use SEO strategies for your chosen keywords so you appear at the top of LinkedIn's search engine. When you're top of the pile, you'll be found much more quickly and easily by head-hunters, recruiters and hiring managers.
Track and make things technical – if you log everything you do, you base your results on facts not emotions. Use fast track techniques in order to save you time and get your application noticed.
So, how do stay strong through this period in your life? How do you ensure you don't sink under the pressure of your fears about money and getting a new job?
Develop a positive mindset and actively focus your thoughts on possibility and opportunity rather than your fearful and negative thoughts. When you begin with a positive mindset, you'll find it easier to make a plan and do what's necessary to make it happen. Having a positive mindset will stop you getting distracted or emotionally destabilised by what others say to you. It will also help diminish any pressure or naysaying from members of your family or friends. If you become aware of negative thoughts sabotaging your efforts, write them down and then confront each one.
Job searches can be tiring so you may need more rest than usual. This is especially important in the early stages when you're adjusting to the change in your circumstances and taking your first steps in your search. It's a point where you may be making a lot of decisions about your future and making pitches and enquiries, but not getting any immediate feedback. Use this time wisely so you can return to work feeling renewed and refreshed. Use this time to learn about yourself so you benefit from this time away from the routine. Take time to build your energy – exercise, meditate and do things you enjoy. Develop some go-to strategies when things get tough – admit when you start to get overwhelmed. Book a session with your career coach and be truthful about what is going on so that you can make the most of the opportunity to get some help.
Get up each day as if you're going to work, dress smartly, set yourself an agenda and have a plan of action for each day. In a word, treat your job search like a job in itself. If you've developed any negative habits, like watching daytime TV, drinking too much or sleeping late, make a decision to change. Without a routine, your days will drift by and you'll lose your energy. You'll feel even more disconnected from the world. Build in some time to go for a walk, do some work in a local coffee shop or the library so you get a change of scene. If possible, join some networking groups, not just so you can make useful connections but also so you can enjoy some social time out of the house.
Redundancy doesn't immediately appear to offer any benefits, but adversity can be a catalyst for something new and exciting in your life. Trust that this job loss or redundancy has happened for a reason. Maybe this is an opportunity for you to refocus your career in a new and positive direction. Perhaps this is your chance to retrain, learn new skills or return to further education. This redundancy could be the perfect chance to reassess your working life and make some exciting changes.
Do reach out to us to gain as much support as you can. Fill in the form on this page if you need support or some extra job hunting tips and strategies.


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Language, Literature, Non-Fiction, Scholarly Literature
The Orthographic Assimilation of Nsibidi Ideograms.
In this dissertation, Henry Ibekwe calls into question the silently-held presumption that the Latinization (i.e. the use of Latin alphabets in transcription) of indigenous languages in southeastern Nigeria is both necessary and sufficient for their orthography. The arguments presented herein aim to demonstrate the fact that Latinization has systematically excluded an entire realm of symbols and meanings which facilitate the inter-subjective transfer of ideas; realms that cannot always be navigated by relying upon transcription by way of Latin alphabets. In order to adequately address several of the weaknesses identified in the Latinized scripts, the author argues for an expanded orthography that is more inclusive and representative of the sociofacts, mentifacts and artifacts that are peculiar to southeastern Nigeria. Author: Henry Ibekwe Date of Publication: 2016-07-07 ISBN:978-3659840319
In this dissertation, Henry Ibekwe calls into question the silently-held presumption that the Latinization (i.e. the use of Latin alphabets in transcription) of indigenous languages in southeastern Nigeria is both necessary and sufficient for their orthography.
The arguments presented herein aim to demonstrate the fact that Latinization has systematically excluded an entire realm of symbols and meanings which facilitate the inter-subjective transfer of ideas; realms that cannot always be navigated by relying upon transcription by way of Latin alphabets.
In order to adequately address several of the weaknesses identified in the Latinized scripts, the author argues for an expanded orthography that is more inclusive and representative of the sociofacts, mentifacts and artifacts that are peculiar to southeastern Nigeria.
Author: Henry Ibekwe
Date of Publication: 2016-07-07
ISBN:978-3659840319
Dr Frances W. Pritchett Collection, Fiction, General, Rare Literature and Manuscripts
Erimma
Erimma is an Igbo novel written by J.U.T Nzeako and translated by Frances W. Pritchett.
Ighota Abu Igbo
Ighota Abu Igbo is a handbook/guide to understanding and critiquing Igbo poems. It is written by Ihechukwu Madubuike and published in 1981.
Fiction, General, Onitsha Market Literature, Rare Literature and Manuscripts
A Woman's Pride is Her Husband
Written in the 1960s by Mrs. Chinwe Akaosa. In this booklet, we view marriage through the eyes of an Igbo married woman. She explains and gives advice on how to handle a spouse in a traditional or modern Nigerian home of the 1960s era.
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General, Non-Fiction
POEMS BY SAHAJ SABHARWAL
A collection of poems written by Sahaj Sabharwal. The poet, influenced by his status as a student , pens down his thought with regards to education and culture. He addresses topics like education, money, minors and a host of others.
Diaries/Memoirs, Dr Frances W. Pritchett Collection, Non-Fiction, Rare Literature and Manuscripts
How I became an Igbophile
Frances W. Pritchett writes about how she became interested in Igbo language after meeting and hosting a Nigerian Igbo student.
"In learning about a language one also learns about the culture that produced it--the beliefs, traditions, habits, attitudes, ways of making a living, interpretations of natural surroundings, ideas about marriage, children, etc. I discovered that my Eurocentric education had left me sadly ignorant about Africa, so I began to educate myself by reading books by African writers. "Things Fall Apart," by Chinua Achebe, had a great impact on me.I developed a desire to see for myself this milieu that was clearly so different from my own."
"In learning about a language one also learns about the culture that produced it–the beliefs, traditions, habits, attitudes, ways of making a living, interpretations of natural surroundings, ideas about marriage, children, etc. I discovered that my Eurocentric education had left me
sadly ignorant about Africa, so I began to educate myself by reading books by African writers. "Things Fall Apart," by Chinua Achebe, had a great impact on me.I developed a desire to see for myself this milieu that was clearly so different from my own."
Dr Frances W. Pritchett Collection, Non-Fiction, Rare Literature and Manuscripts
Akpa Uche: An Anthology of Modern Igbo Verse
An anthology of modern Igbo verse edited by R.M Ekechukwu and translated to English by Frances W. Pritchett. It includes a glossary.
Essays/Articles, Non-Fiction, Onitsha Market Literature, Rare Literature and Manuscripts
Why Boys Don't Trust Their Girlfriends
Written by Njoku.N.O This booklet advises young men on how to avoid and handle girls who are gold diggers in the Nigerian society.
Computer Science/Information/General Works, Guides/Manual, Scholarly Literature
A Guide to Nigerian Journals and Institutional Repositories
Worry has been expressed over the reliance on foreign journals which are products of research carried out in and around those societies, when there are so many local journals in and about the country. One of the reasons for this discrepancy is the invisibility of local journals published in Nigeria. Researchers in most cases are only aware of the journals published within their environment or online. Nigeria is a big country with many academic institutions and research institutes that make frequent journal publications. This work "A GUIDE TO NIGERIAN JOURNALS & INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORIES" is an attempt to promote the use of local journals in Nigeria. The publication has collected all the journal titles with their table of contents published locally within 2017/2018 in the field of Agriculture, Engineering, Arts, Science & technology, biology and life sciences, information science etc.
EDITORS: ASOGWA, J.I; NWIMO, L.C & ORUKA, J
History/Geography, Non-Fiction, Scholarly Literature
The Real History of Ijebu Igbo
The Real History of Ijebu Igbo attempts to trace the origins of Ijebu Igbo which is in Ogun state, Nigeria. It is written by Hon Osifeso Olukorede ,Chairman CAC Ijebu North, Ogun state, Nigeria. Source: Internet Archives - Free Public Domain Format,Conversion and Book cover: Crater Library & Publisher
The Real History of Ijebu Igbo attempts to trace the origins of Ijebu Igbo which is in Ogun state, Nigeria. It is written by Hon Osifeso Olukorede ,Chairman CAC Ijebu North, Ogun state, Nigeria.
Source: Internet Archives – Free Public Domain
Format,Conversion and Book cover: Crater Library & Publisher
Rare Literature and Manuscripts, TV/Film/Web Scripts
RSVP: A Short Movie
A young man suffers a rude shock when he discovers that his girlfriend of 5 years has planned a future without him in it. RSVP is a short movie script written by Adachukwu Onwudiwe for Emphire Touch Production. To watch the short movie, visit https://youtu.be/FU3lYIXUPws
A young man suffers a rude shock when he discovers that his girlfriend of 5 years has planned a future without him in it.
RSVP is a short movie script written by Adachukwu Onwudiwe for Emphire Touch Production.
To watch the short movie, visit https://youtu.be/FU3lYIXUPws
Auto-Biographies, Diaries/Memoirs, General, Non-Fiction
The Corper's Floating Stethoscope
In this book, the writer mirrors the Idema community, its poor level of development, and state of economic decadence, caused by the negligence of the Government. The writer also attributes its state to the activities of oil companies that exploit the resources of their host communities and leave them bare-handed to fend-off the fierce beast of poverty and underdevelopment. Using metaphors and outright allusions, the writer highlights the Niger-Delta struggle, and the richness of a state saddled with perversion and deprivation. The writer also traces the historical pedigree of the NYSC scheme, while emphasising its lofty objectives and x-raying the chasm between these ideals and reality.
In this book, the writer mirrors the Idema community, its poor level of development, and state of economic decadence, caused by the negligence of the Government. The writer also attributes its state to the activities of oil companies that exploit the resources of their host communities and leave them bare-handed to fend-off the fierce beast of poverty and underdevelopment.
Using metaphors and outright allusions, the writer highlights the Niger-Delta struggle, and the richness of a state saddled with perversion and deprivation. The writer also traces the historical pedigree of the NYSC scheme, while emphasising its lofty objectives and x-raying the chasm between these ideals and reality.
Dr Frances W. Pritchett Collection, Guides/Manual, Rare Literature and Manuscripts
History of Igbo Language & Suggested Study Materials
History of Igbo Language & Suggested Study Materials compiled by the Igbophile, Frances W. Pritchett.
Essays/Articles, Historical, Non-Fiction, Onitsha Market Literature, Rare Literature and Manuscripts
Cocktail Ladies
''Cocktail Ladies'' is a compendium of a series of broadcast by Mr Nkwoh on Eastern Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation.It was part of the Community Social Register programme which analysed social behaviour of the nigerian society in the 1960s.
"Cocktail Ladies" is a compendium of a series of broadcast by Mr Nkwoh on Eastern Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation.It was part of the Community Social Register programme which analysed social behaviour of the nigerian society in the 1960s.
Social Media Usage Guide for Health Workers
Social Media Usage Guide for Health Workers is an open access resource and tool for healthcare professionals who wish to engage and share accurate health information or correct medical misinformation on social media. It was written and designed by Healthhub Africa - A network of innovators, leaders, influencers and key players in the health sector, collaborating to advance #SDG 3; Good health and Well being
Social Media Usage Guide for Health Workers is an open access resource and tool for healthcare professionals who wish to engage and share accurate health information or correct medical misinformation on social media.
It was written and designed by Healthhub Africa – A network of innovators, leaders, influencers and key players in the health sector, collaborating to advance #SDG 3; Good health and Well being
Essays/Articles, Non-Fiction
Half a millennium
An Introductory Text to Protestant History and Reformed Theology to help modern charismatic African Christians understand that Christianity did not begin in 1900. It commemorates the Protestant Reformation which began in Europe.
An Introductory Text to Protestant History and Reformed Theology to help modern charismatic African Christians understand that Christianity did not begin in 1900. It commemorates the Protestant Reformation which began
in Europe.
Inspirational, Non-Fiction
Lessons on Love
Everybody who desires to learn how to increase their love life, happiness, friendship and interactions in this busy world should grab this thought-provoking book which is bound to transform the way you deliberately build your relationships. Written by Uma, Uche Gabriel aka UCdMC
Everybody who desires to learn how to increase their love life, happiness, friendship and interactions in this busy world should grab this thought-provoking book which is bound to transform the way you deliberately build your relationships.
Written by Uma, Uche Gabriel aka UCdMC
Obidiya
An Igbo playlet by Enyinna Akoma published by Ibadan University Press in 1979 and translated by Frances W. Pritchett.
Practical Empowerment E-book
A general handbook and step by step guide on how to make toiletries, detergents and Nigerian fast food. The Author, Ojewale Funmilola, a graduate of biochemistry from Bowen University, Iwo inOsun state, and currently an entrepreneur with first hand experience in the production of all that is stated in her book. This practical book:
Consists of all we see in the book cover.
has a list of minimum cost price needed to start some major products
gives an analysis of the product name
lists the best places to purchase chemicals (Ojota,Lagos Nigeria) and with other contact details.
lists sites to visit for unique training.
directs on how to go about your NAFDAC number.
You also get these bonus files for purchasing this volume;
Richest man of Babylon
Manual on all you need to know about soap/soap making by purchasing this
Two other packages on cake and snacks making
Be kind and leave a review for the author.
A general handbook and step by step guide on how to make toiletries, detergents and Nigerian fast food. The Author, Ojewale Funmilola, a graduate of biochemistry from Bowen University, Iwo inOsun state, and currently an entrepreneur with first hand experience in the production of all that is stated in her book.
This practical book:
The author espouses on the importance of Christians being able to discern what they hear from men and women of God.
Odumodu's Journey
Odumodu's Journey is one of the earliest novels written in Igbo language by Bell-Gam Leopold published in 1963 by Longman, London and translated for English readers by Frances W. Pritchett.
Odumodu's Journey is one of the earliest novels written in Igbo language by Bell-Gam Leopold published in 1963 by Longman, London and translated for English readers by Frances W. Pritchett.
Biographies, Non-Fiction
Omeokachie Omenuko
The name of this book, OMEOKACHIE OMENUKO, is something that was done and came out during the life of Pita Nwana. Many times people plan something they will do but they do not have the dedication to see that the thing comes to pass. People like this try hard and pray that the thing they plan will happen. Prayer without faith through work is not effective. In Pita Nwana's case, he planned and prayed as well as working for all of those things to go forward the way he expected. It was this that caused his son to give him this name of OMEOKACHIE that is used to name the book. One who reads OMENUKO of Pita Nwana will wonder if what happened in that book was completely true or if it was a fiction, but if one reads this book OMEOKACHIE OMENUKO it will help him to know who Pita Nwana really was. The person will then know if the things he wrote in that book were factual or if they were folk tales. Omeokachie Omenuko is a book about the life of Pita Nwana, a special man among men, a man who trusted his personal god and did a special work for the public without receiving any money.
The name of this book, OMEOKACHIE OMENUKO, is something that was done and came out during the life of Pita Nwana.
Many times people plan something they will do but they do not have the dedication to see that the thing comes to pass. People like this try hard and pray that the thing they plan will happen. Prayer without faith through work is not effective. In Pita Nwana's case, he planned and prayed as well as working for all of those things to go forward the way he expected. It was this that caused his son to give him this name of OMEOKACHIE that is used to name the book.
One who reads OMENUKO of Pita Nwana will wonder if what happened in that book was completely true or if it was a fiction, but if one reads this book OMEOKACHIE OMENUKO it will help him to know who Pita Nwana really was. The person will then know if the things he wrote in that book were factual or if they were folk tales.
Omeokachie Omenuko is a book about the life of Pita Nwana, a special man among men, a man who trusted his personal god and did a special work for the public without receiving any money.
Beware of Women
Written by Njoku, N.O. This booklet throws light on money grubbing women who fleece men of their hard earned money. The author warns his fellow men of these type of women and advice them on how to avoid their company.
Fulfilling Purpose: An Entrepreneurial Lifestyle
Fulfilling Purpose is an enlightening read that aims to make businessmen and women of its readers. It sets the art of skill acquisition and self-reliance in a wonderful and easy perspective.
Omenuko
Omenuko by Pita Nwana, was published after winning an all-Africa literary contest in indigenous African languages organized by the International Institute of African Languages and Culture. Pita Nwana was the first Igbo to publish fiction in the Igbo language. The first edition was in the Protestant Orthography, but it was soon issued in the other orthographies. This edition was translated by France W. Pritchett.
Omenuko by Pita Nwana, was published after winning an all-Africa literary contest in indigenous African languages organized by the International Institute of African Languages and Culture. Pita Nwana was the first Igbo to publish fiction in the Igbo language. The first edition was in the Protestant Orthography, but it was soon issued in the other orthographies.
This edition was translated by France W. Pritchett.
Frances W Pritchett 1979 SPILC Speech
Frances W Pritchett Speech at Society for Promoting Igbo language and Culture UNN 1979. Igbo and English version.
Frances W Pritchett Speech at Society for Promoting Igbo language and Culture UNN 1979.
Igbo and English version.
Essays/Articles, Historical, Onitsha Market Literature, Rare Literature and Manuscripts, Non-Fiction
Written by Nkwoh, Marius, this book addresses bribery and corruption in the Nigerian society.it is important to note that as far back as 1965,corruption was a bane to the Nigerian society as much as it is presently.
My Seven Daughters Are After Young Men
Written by Njoku, Nathan. A comedic drama on King Johnson and his wayward wives who plan to kill him and take over his kingdom with the help of their boyfriend/servant, Okoronkwo.
103 TRANSFORMATIONAL PHRASE AND QUOTES
103 Transformational Quotes and Phrase culled from the book 'Learning to learn: Developing a Reading Culture' by Uma Uche Gabriel aka UC d MC Compiled by Anyimba Legacy Okezie
103 Transformational Quotes and Phrase culled from the book 'Learning to learn: Developing a Reading Culture' by Uma Uche Gabriel aka UC d MC
Compiled by Anyimba Legacy Okezie
Yoruba Legends
A collection of legends and folklore of the Yoruba tribe in the south west of Nigeria. Written by M.I. Ogumefu and published in 1929 by the Sheldon Press, London. Suitable for children and adults.
A collection of legends and folklore of the Yoruba tribe in the south west of Nigeria. Written by M.I. Ogumefu and published in 1929 by the Sheldon Press, London.
Suitable for children and adults.
General, Literature, Non-Fiction
Song to my soul (Poetry)
This anthology (collated over a 10-year period) is written with the sole aim of reawakening the diminishing appreciation of poetry and to rekindle its glowing passion. The poems have been carefully selected and arranged into four (4) parts - poems on societal consciousness, love and other emotions, nature and spiritual poems. It contains poems for all aspects of life—spirit, soul and body - making it an ageless book with its true verses built to feed all aspects of our shared humanity. So read, ring, meditate and fill your soul with pleasant melodies.
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This anthology (collated over a 10-year period) is written with the sole aim of reawakening the diminishing appreciation of poetry and to rekindle its glowing passion. The poems have been carefully selected and arranged into four (4) parts – poems on societal consciousness, love and other emotions, nature and spiritual poems. It contains poems for all aspects of life—spirit, soul and body – making it an ageless book with its true verses built to feed all aspects of our shared humanity. So read, ring, meditate and fill your soul with pleasant melodies.
General, Onitsha Market Literature, Rare Literature and Manuscripts, Fiction
They Died in the Game of Love.
Written by Umunna Cyril. Anthony is unfortunate in love.He has loved and lost once but is willing to move on.Agnes comes into his life and this time around,the past is back to bite him once again.
Grey Literature, Guides/Manual
Community Use of Face Masks
This document provides guidance to African Union member States on the use of face masks and other face covers in the community by individuals who are not ill in order to reduce potential asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic transmission of COVID-19. The document also provides advice on the use of masks during home care for patients with COVID-19,
This document provides guidance to African Union member States on the use of face masks and other face covers in the community by individuals who are not ill in order to reduce potential asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic
transmission of COVID-19. The document also provides advice on the use of masks during home care for patients with COVID-19,
Historical, Onitsha Market Literature, Rare Literature and Manuscripts, Non-Fiction
THE IBO NATIVE LAW AND CUSTOM
Written by Okenwa, Olisah and published in 1963.The Igbos ( written as Ibo or Iboe by some) are an ethnic group found in Southeastern Nigeria, West Africa. This booklet is an exposition on the native customs and laws the Igbos keep. Topics such as Title taking, Gender,Land ownership, Marriage and Courtship laws are covered. It should be noted that some of these customs have been lost or forfeited when Igbos converted to Christianity although it is common to find many who combine African Traditional religion and Christianity.
Historical, Non-Fiction, Philosophy/ Psychology
The Sayings of the Wise- Ibibio Proverbs
The Sayings of the Wise is a collection of Ibibio - a Nigerian language- proverbs and idioms. It is written by Anietie Akpabio. Written by Anietie Akpabio Marshall Press, 8 Paul Bassey Street, Uyo Source: Internet Archives (Free Public Domain Book)
The Sayings of the Wise is a collection of Ibibio – a Nigerian language- proverbs and idioms. It is written by Anietie Akpabio.
Written by Anietie Akpabio
Marshall Press, 8 Paul Bassey Street, Uyo
Source: Internet Archives (Free Public Domain Book)
Fiction, General, Historical, Onitsha Market Literature, Rare Literature and Manuscripts
The Last Days of Lumumba
Patrice Émery Lumumba (2 July 1925 – 17 January 1961) was a Congolese independence leader and the first democratically elected leader of the Congo as prime minister. He was assassinated on 17 January, 1961. The last days of Lumumba is a fictitious drama on how the Congolese leader was allegedly killed.Written by Iguh, Thomas.
Patrice Émery Lumumba (2 July 1925 – 17 January 1961) was a Congolese independence leader and the first democratically elected leader of the Congo as prime minister. He was assassinated on 17 January, 1961.
The last days of Lumumba is a fictitious drama on how the Congolese leader was allegedly killed.Written by Iguh, Thomas.
Written by Eneanya, Nonye. This play in four scenes recounts the fluctuating fortune of Mr Dimgba and his family. It captures the financial travails of the average Nigerian family in the 1960s. Is it comforting when i note that not much has changed since then?
Elekere Agwo- The Quack Doctor
Written by Akuneme Nkem and published in the 1960s. Okondu has a first hand experience with unorthodox medicine and pays the price for it.
Computer Science/Information/General Works, Guides/Manual, Non-Fiction
Node.js Server Setup
Node.js { Server Setup is an open source e-book by Greg Sidelnikov. It was created to speed up the learning process of setting up the JavaScript-based Node server for building your own applications.
Biographies, Dr Frances W. Pritchett Collection, Non-Fiction, Rare Literature and Manuscripts
Author of Omenuko: A Biography
The Author of Omenuko is a biography about Pita Nwana, the author of the first Igbo novel Omenuko , a special man among men, a man who trusted his personal god and did a special work for the public without receiving any money.
Biographies, Inspirational, Non-Fiction
Anna Hinderer of Yoruba
Anna Hinderer Nee Martin was a missionary who lived in Yorubaland with her clergy husband, Rev. David Hinderer who worked in connection with the Church Missionary Society in Yoruba (Lagos- Ibadan- Abeokuta, all in Nigeria). This is a chronicle of Anna Hinderer's life as a missionary in Yorubaland. After years of illness, she passed on the 6th of June 1870 at the age of 43.
Anna Hinderer Nee Martin was a missionary who lived in Yorubaland with her clergy husband, Rev. David Hinderer who worked in connection with the Church Missionary Society in Yoruba (Lagos- Ibadan- Abeokuta, all in Nigeria).
This is a chronicle of Anna Hinderer's life as a missionary in Yorubaland. After years of illness, she passed on the 6th of June 1870 at the age of 43.
Grey Literature, Handbooks, Reports
Nigeria: A country study
This volume is one in a continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies—Area Handbook Program sponsored by the Department of the Army. It describes and analyses the Nigerian political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors. Published in 1992 CLP Book Number ID: LC000000003CLP
This volume is one in a continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies—Area Handbook Program sponsored by the Department of the Army.
It describes and analyses the Nigerian political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors.
CLP Book Number ID: LC000000003CLP
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Medical myths: All about multiple sclerosis
To mark the start of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, this week's edition of Medical Myths will focus on the myths that surround this commonly misunderstood condition.
By Tim Newman on March 1, 2021 — Fact checked by Alexandra Sanfins, Ph.D.
In our Medical Myths series, we approach medical misinformation head on. Using expert insight and peer reviewed research to wrestle fact from fiction, MNT brings clarity to the myth riddled world of health journalism.
Design by Diego Sabogal
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is a lifelong condition that causes neurological disabilities and a wide range of symptoms.
Globally, in 2016, MS affected an estimated 2.2 million people.
It is immune-mediated, and most experts believe that it is an autoimmune disease. In a person with MS, the immune system attacks myelin, the protective sheath substance that covers nerve fibers. This causes communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body.
Symptoms can affect any part of the body and include:
numbness and tingling
muscle spasms and weakness
difficulty speaking and swallowing
In some cases, the disease slowly worsens over time, and doctors call this condition primary progressive MS. Other people experience "attacks," or exacerbations, during which symptoms become worse or new symptoms appear. This is known as relapsing-remitting MS.
For some people, relapsing-remitting MS gradually worsens. The name for this condition is secondary progressive MS.
To date, it is unclear why some people develop MS and others do not, but environmental and genetic factors may play a role. Because it is not entirely clear why MS occurs, it is no surprise that myths have arisen and persisted.
In this article, we address nine of the most common myths and misconceptions about MS.
Article highlights:
1. Everyone with MS eventually needs a wheelchair
This is a myth. In reality, the MS Society explain, "Most people with MS don't use a wheelchair."
Fifteen years after an MS diagnosis, only 20% of people need a wheelchair, crutches, or a cane to walk, the neurologist Dr. Loren A. Rolak reports in a research paper.
The MS Society also note: "If your MS does start to affect your mobility, the decision to start using a walking stick, mobility scooter, or wheelchair can be a difficult one. But once you start using one, you may find — as many people with MS do — how useful they are and how they can help you to retain your independence."
2. People with MS cannot work
This is a myth. People with MS are valuable members of the workforce.
It is true that some people with MS face challenges and may need to change career paths, but this is not inevitable for everyone. On this point, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society report, "People living with MS often continue working long after their diagnosis."
They also acknowledge, however, that "Some people with MS decide to leave their jobs when they are first diagnosed or experience their first major exacerbation, often at the suggestion of their family or doctor."
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society explain that this decision, in some cases, may be made too quickly "and at a time when symptoms can color judgment. Disease-modifying therapies, new technologies, better symptom management, legal employment protections, and community resources can help you remain in the workforce."
Indeed, having regular work can benefit people with MS, as the authors of one study explain:
"In addition to providing financial security, employment can contribute significantly to the physical and mental well-being of people with MS, providing a source of support and social interaction, and a sense of identity and purpose."
3. Only older adults develop MS
Actually, most people with MS experience their first symptoms between the ages of 20 and 40 years.
While it can appear at any age, developing MS after the age of 50 is considered relatively rare.
However, as the authors of one study explain, distinguishing late-onset MS from other conditions associated with advancing age can be challenging, so the condition may be more common than some estimates suggest.
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4. People with MS should not exercise
This is untrue. Exercise can help with symptoms and improve balance and strength.
This myth is pervasive. As the researchers behind some recommendations note, people with MS often start doing less physical activity because they are concerned that it might make their symptoms worse. But the team concludes:
"Exercise should be considered as a safe and effective means of rehabilitation in MS patients. Existing evidence shows that a supervised and individualized exercise program may improve fitness, functional capacity, and quality of life, as well as modifiable impairments in MS patients."
Last year, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, in collaboration with a team of experts, published a comprehensive guide to physical activity for people with MS. Among other recommendations, they write:
"Healthcare providers should encourage [at least] 150 minutes each week of exercise and/or [at least] 150 minutes each week of lifestyle physical activity. […] Progress toward these targets should be gradual, based on the person's abilities, preferences, and safety."
It is important to speak with a doctor before starting a new exercise regimen.
5. If my symptoms are minor, I don't need medication
Currently, experts say that even if MS symptoms are relatively minor, it is important to get treatment.
During the early phases of the condition, its symptoms may not cause too many problems, but early treatment and long-term follow-up can potentially slow the progression of the disease.
For instance, a study published in 2016 investigated the effects of beginning MS treatment early. The authors concluded that "Early treatment initiation was associated with a better clinical outcome."
6. People with MS should not get pregnant
Another common myth is that MS can hamper efforts to become pregnant and cause issues during pregnancy. This is not true. The Multiple Sclerosis Trust explain:
"A pregnancy is not automatically high risk just because the mother has MS. […] If you have MS, you are no more likely to experience a miscarriage or birth [abnormalities] in your baby than a woman who does not have MS."
People with relapsing-remitting MS are less likely to experience a relapse during pregnancy than they would ordinarily. The risk of relapse increases again in the 6 months after giving birth.
In 2019, the Association of British Neurologists published a consensus on guidelines for pregnancy in people with MS, from prepregnancy counseling to postpartum advice.
They acknowledge that "Having MS does not affect fertility or risk of miscarriage," and that "Pregnancy does not increase the risk of worsening long-term disability."
The authors also recommend that people with MS "should not defer disease-modifying drug treatment because they wish to have children in the future."
7. I have MS, so my children will, too
While there is a genetic component to MS, it does not pass directly from parent to child in a predictable way.
Studies have shown that if one identical twin develops MS, there is a 20–40% chance that the other twin will, too. In nonidentical twins, the risk is 3–5%. This shows that although genes are involved, there is more to the story.
So far, scientists have identified more than 200 gene regions that contribute to MS susceptibility.
According to the MS Society, 1 in 67 children who have a parent with MS develop the condition. This is compared with a roughly 1 in 500 risk for children whose parents do not have MS.
So, although the risk does increase, inheriting MS is in no way a foregone conclusion.
8. People with MS must avoid all sources of stress and anxiety
It is true that stressful life events can worsen the symptoms of MS for some people. It is also true that people with MS are more likely to experience anxiety.
However, it is impossible to avoid stress and anxiety altogether.
The MS Society recommend finding ways to manage stress more effectively. And as the authors of a brochure produced by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society note:
"Stress can't be — and shouldn't be — totally avoided. The challenge is to learn to reduce its intensity and use it to work for, not against, us."
A similar myth is that stressful life events might increase the risk of developing MS in the first place. There is no evidence that this is true.
9. MS is always fatal
Although MS is a lifelong condition, it is not a fatal one. According to one study, having MS reduces a person's lifespan by around 7 years.
The same study found that "Survival was shortest in the earliest birth cohort for both populations." From this, they conclude that the average lifespan of people with MS may be slowly increasing.
As scientists keep investigating this disease and researching and developing new treatments, MS is likely to have an increasingly reduced effect on a person's lifespan.
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Q: Online Pair Programming with Python I'm working with a team mate solving some programming challenges online
I was wondering if there was something like piratepad but for python
Ideally it would allow us to collaborate on the same script online, see what the other is editing, chat, and also run it.
Any idea if there's something like that available for python programming? (js would also come handy)
I've found this which seems pretty great, but it doesn't seem to support multiple people working on the same code

A: cloud9 (https://c9.io) seems to work for that, but I never tried.
I know it is an old question but I stumbled uponit.

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With thanks for those who have served our country past, present, future, including those who stood at the ready in the reserves to be called up.
Thank you ..... thank you...... thank you!
God Bless America and the troops who keep us free!


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READ: Read aloud 15-30 minutes everyday. If it is a monologue or dialog, imagine somebody listening in next door thinks you are talking to somebody for real. If it is a magazine article, make it appear as though you are telling this stuff to somebody for real. Always make it so you are speaking to somebody. You can preface this with a light vocal warmup as well.
WRITE: Writing is creating. Write everyday. Writing can be daunting if you have no structured way to approach it and if you really think you must write something GOOD each time. So limit the scope of your writing and don't worry about perfection or even producing something good. I love James Altucher's simple idea of creating a list of 10 everyday. It can be a list of anything. What I'm writing now is one such list. It could also be "10 roles that I'd perfectly suited for and why", "10 movies I love and why". Or just coming up with situations "10 sketch ideas". Remember it can be totally crap. It doesn't even have to be acting related "10 quick fix, healthy foods" or "10 gift ideas for my wife". Writing is creating. As simple as that. By the process of writing you program your brain and therefore your reality into whatever it is you desire. So another way to use this writing is to also write what you visualize your future to be ("I'm living in penthouse in Santa Monica, or I'm walking down the red carpet, or James Camera and I are working on a scene"). And by not tying yourself to an outcome, you free your brain from the burden of expectations and instead make this a fun experience everyday. The quality will come naturally over time. Key is to make your brain sweat and really work to complete the list. Guaranteed, if you do this for 6 months straight, everyday, you will become AWESOME.
IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY: Memorize a page of sides everyday. Or a monologue. Or even tongue twisters. This will work out your memory and give you an edge when given lots of lines for an audition. The tongue twisters will make you more confident in your ability to navigate mouthfuls of text esp in a jargon laced industrial or commercial.
EXERCISE YOUR IMAGINATION: Work out your imagination everyday. Actors need to have very powerful imaginations, so that they can transport themselves right into whatever situation the script asks for. Esp useful in auditions and even on set, when you have the camera focused on you while you pretend to be looking at a ghost or UFO or whatever but it's not really there. One of the best ways to work on this imagination is to work with a partner. You face away from the partner, in a dim, quiet, relaxed space and you let the partner ask you to visualize things and the partner guides you to feel those things. It can be anything – "Imagine you are in a beach" "Where is this beach?" "Is it white sands? How is the shoreline? Is the water blue? What's the temperature". After a few sessions of this, take any sides and just focus on being in the environment of that script, don't worry about the lines. As you work through different situations, over time, you will build your imagination muscle and be able to transport yourself to different settings and circumstances on demand.
CONTROL YOUR BODY: Sometimes the most powerful way to have screen presence is to be just still. Practice being still. Be still for 10 minutes a day. Just sit down in a comfortable position and be mindful of yourself and your surroundings. There is no focus on being relaxed or chanting anything. Just sit down and breathe in and out slowly (3 seconds in, hold 3 seconds, and out for 6 seconds for example). After 10 such breaths you will naturally have begun to focus on the moment because you are doing conscious breathing. Then focus on the input from your 5 senses, one at a time – what do you smell, what do you hear. Pause and identify each sound. What do you taste. What do you see. Don't look around wildly. Just what's in your field of vision. For example, I see brown carpet, a table, the ceiling is 10 feet tall etc. What do you touch – the rough (or soft) feel of the carpet, the temperature, the soft fabric of your shirt. Then focus inward – how is my stomach, full or growling? Is my nose dry? Do I feel any aches? Doing this everyday for 10 minutes will help you be still and responsive. Very useful for any acting work – to just relax, listen and respond.
BREATHE: Practice diaphragm control and sustaining notes. Overall an actor needs to have strong voice. I don't mean you need to have a deep baritone (if male) but that your voice must be able to project if need be and have flexibility in intonation and timber. Also you need to have the stamina. So you need to do vocal warmups and exercises. For a great visual guide on how to do this, watch this video. Another simple vocal exercise you can do quickly in 5 minutes is to sit still (see how being still comes in handy everywhere?), breathe in deeply, then let out your breath while making a sound and see how long you can sustain. For example "Ooooo" or "Aaaaa" or "Mmmmm". The key is to get your diaphragm stronger so that you can project. In addition this also makes you be in the moment. This is also a good exercise to get rid of anxiety or tension before heading into the casting room. The practice of letting out your breath slowly and to almost empty your lungs has a magical ability to make you relaxed, it's like you are breathing out all your anxieties. Try it.
DO NOT BLINK: Practice not blinking. Not blinking is similar to being still. It conveys power, connection and authenticity. Eyes are probably the most important physical aspect that CDs and directors see. Eyes will betray your emotions, your insecurities, your truth. By keeping them unblinking you let the power of your truth come out uninhibited. For a primer on this, watch Michael Caine talk about the power of Not Blinking here (if you haven't seen the full video you should!). You can combine this with the diaphragm control exercise, ie, do not blink while at the same time exhaling and making a sound. You can also practice this when you are out and about by looking people directly in the eye while talking to them and hold their gaze. Initially it will be tough but over time it will become a habit. You will come across as strong and confident.
TAPE YOURSELF: The tendency to "perform" when in front of a camera, when that red light is on, is pretty incredible. And you must control it. You must become completely comfortable being vulnerable and honest in front of a camera. You probably are all these things when you Skype or Facetime with a friend or family member. But as soon as you have lines and you have a character, the tendency to perform kicks in. So practice being consciously in front of a recording camera ALL THE TIME until it just doesn't matter to your performance but matters enough for you to be aware of your framing. One way to do this is to just tape yourself memorizing a monologue. Or improv – tape yourself giving an impromptu 3 min speech on a random topic. Try looking into the camera, a few inches to the left or right of the camera. But the camera must be ON and RECORDING. Best if you can do this in a simulated audition type setting. Worst case, do this with your cellphone set against the wall or the webcam in your iPad or computer.
STRETCH: Your body also needs to be limber and flexible. So stretch everyday, throughout the day if possible. It releases tension and keeps you healthy. I personally mix it up between some martial arts warmups (JSB) or yoga (5 TIbetans) or at least hanging off a bar for 30 seconds. Anything. Just stretch.
JOIN TOASTMASTERS: This is where you get to hone your public speaking skills, whether prepared or impromptu. Take part in your local Toast Masters chapters so that you get to practice giving a speech at least twice a week. If you can master impromptu speaking in a structured way, you will become super comfortable being able to get up in front of strangers and just speaking. It's like improv but applicable to all aspects of your life.
1. Read / memorize: 30 mins. Sit still in a comfortable position. Be quiet for a minute. Then read for 15 minutes aloud to warmup your voice. Then memorize and delivery a monologue for another 15 mins.Practice not blinking and focusing attention on any inanimate object while saying your lines. Also try to breath slowly as you read aloud or deliver monologue. Do this with your computer webcam or your phone recording you.
2. When you head in to shower or while shaving (guys), stare into your own eyes and try not to blink. Breathe consciously. Speak to yourself for a 2 minutes ("You good looking son of a gun") or just say your affirmation to yourself, aloud.


As April is the month to avail 5% discount on tax, thousands of tax payers are cursing the HDMC over technical glitches and the man-made hurdles in the process.
The state has surveyed its homeless population, and will build more than 400,000 homes for those who qualify, said U.V. Jose, chief executive of the LIFE Mission, a government agency overseeing the project.
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Residential or commercial projects in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad are now taking at least four to five months to put together the paperwork needed to register with UP-RERA.
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NBCC and Suraksha group, which are in the race to acquire the Jaypee Group firm, were asked by the lenders to sweeten their offers and both the potential buyers have submitted their revised offers under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).


I'm running a bit behind with my pictures because I went to bed a bit late last night and didn't have a chance to blog so I'm doing yesterdays and today's snap today.
It was the village day this weekend where people raise money for the church. We always have a scarecrow competition where people make scarecrows and compete with each other. This year they had a theme which was books. So our family decided to make a scarecrow based on a best selling book... Fifty Shades Of Gray. I don't think we'll be winning the competition this year.
My sister took our dog for a walk around the village with a friend that lives on a farm. When my mum and I were walking around the village fate trying to find her we found her walking two calf's around the village. They were so cute I had to take a picture of them.
hahaha the 50 shades of grey scarecrow is hilarious! I love your 30 Day Snap :) I'm doing it too, it's fun right?!


Moms and food enthusiasts alike all love a great cooking show, where a chef or a team of chefs are going to take the heat in the kitchen. In the case of Kitchen Masters, not only are they battling things out on who's got the tastier food, but the ultimate goal is to showcase known Laguna ingredients as their focus. Kitchen Masters is expected to be a battle of culinary skills and strategies.
The door of learning opens for budding chefs as each Chef will take on apprentices to help them prepare 3 dishes (appetizer, pasta and salad) highlighting respective ingredients from Laguna ---Itik, Kesong Puti and Paco. Each chef is given two assistants, who are supposedly culinary arts students of Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL).
This same contest is quite beneficial to the apprentices of MCL, as they will be offered mentorship by some of the best chefs living in Laguna.
Chef Karen finished culinary arts and baking at Global City Innovative College. Chef Karen works as a Sous Chef at Buttero, an Italian and Bistro at Taguig City for the last 2 years.
Chef Cherriza is the Proprietor of Eat Creative Catering Service. She supervises and motivates artists, dining and kitchen staff to provide organized service to customers. She earned her Grand Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts and Baking Pastry Arts at Global Culinary and Hospitality Academy.
Chef Emmanuel is the owner of Le Chef Emmanuel French and Italian Cuisine located at Sta. Cruz, Laguna. He worked at Madeleine French Bakery and Brasserie in Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He is a BS Hotel and Restaurant Management graduate and holds a certificate for NC-II Culinary Arts Major in Bread and Pastry.
Chef Von is the Head Chef and Operations Manager of Bonitos Bar and Restaurant. He is also the Head Chef of Amorita Buffet Restaurant and Events Place. He also serves as the Corporate Secretary of the Red Brick House.
I love food so I enjoyed this post. Kitchen masters seem to be similar to a show that I watch called Masterchef. As you said, moms love a cooking show. There is a lot to learn. They always cook so fast even though they are apprentices learning. I wish there was a way to download the recipes in order to be able to make the food the exact same way.


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Taiwan's Central Bank of the Republic of China (CBRC) stayed the course at its first monetary policy meeting of 2018, held on 22 March. The unanimous decision from the Board to keep the discount rate unchanged at 1.375% was widely expected by market analysts, despite a closely-watched decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark rate just hours before the CBRC's policy meeting. Indeed, with both current inflationary pressures and future inflation expectations still mild, a majority of analysts do not pencil a rate hike before the last quarter of 2018. The March decision marked the seventh consecutive quarter in which the CBRC decided to leave rates unchanged.
Export-oriented sectors, which had driven the growth uptick in 2017 amid a surge in global trade flows, continued to expand at a strong rate in the first months of 2018, buttressing industrial output and household spending. This was a leading factor in the Bank's decision to raise its 2018 GDP growth outlook to 2.58%, up from the 2.42% projected in February. Despite the improvement in the outlook, the Bank signaled its concerns over the brewing trade dispute between the U.S. and China, which would deeply affect Taiwan, as the country is tightly integrated in the global supply chain. The uncertainty resulting from this political dark cloud weighed on the CBRC decision, further justifying the approach it has maintained so far.
In addition to inflation, which is showing some upward momentum but remains moderate, upcoming CBRC decisions will likely hinge on two crucial factors: The exchange rate with the U.S. dollar, which has kept appreciating in recent months and weighs on the competitivity of the all-important export sectors, and the interest rate differential with the Federal Reserve, which has been growing since the Fed embarked on its tightening cycle in late 2016. A large difference in interest rates would be an incentive for capital outflows, which would hurt investment on the island. On the other hand, any rate hike by the CBRC would put further upward pressure on the Taiwanese dollar and might hurt the growth momentum. Thus, the Bank is expected to tread carefully in the coming quarters to balance these two opposite objectives, raising the interest rate slowly as inflation strengthens. Against this backdrop, the Bank left its inflation forecast for 2018 stable at 1.27%.
The March monetary policy meeting was the first one to be presided by the newly appointed Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long, who previously served as Deputy Governor for ten years, and should represent policy continuity. The next monetary policy meeting is scheduled for 21 June.


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Great going Pamela and Robert!
I am thrilled to report that the legal matter with Miami Dade Transit has been settled. Not only will FDI and SIOA's buses be going back up, but another twenty will be added to the original buy and rolling down the sweet streets of Collins Avenue.
This is a huge victory on the constitutional issues. This is the work of SIOA. Have you joined our Facebook group yet? Go here now! Have you made a contribution to the bus campaign? Robert and I want to roll this out nationwide. We have no big money, big donors. We aren't Daniel Pipes or CSP or FDD — we are two people fighting with all the gusto we can muster.
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