Monday 14 October 2013

Street named after Sir Alex Ferguson


 Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson spoke of his pride after unveiling a street named in his honour near the English champions’ Old Trafford ground on Monday.

What was Waters Reach will now be known as Sir Alex Ferguson Way.

During the Scot’s 26 years in charge, United won 13 Premier League titles, including last season’s top-flight crown and two European Champions League trophies among a slew of silverware.

Ferguson, the most successful manager in British football history, retired at the end of last season.

Having revealed the new road sign, Ferguson said Monday: “It encapsulates probably the last 26 years – coming to the great club, the history of it.

“It’s been an incredible journey for me, ending today for me to unveil this road sign
“I’m really proud of that and I’m proud of everyone who has been associated with the club. I’d like to thank Manchester United for inviting me down here, 26 years ago. It was a fantastic elevation in my life and a challenge I accepted. And we are where we are now.

“It’s a great, great football club. You, the supporters, have enjoyed it. And I still think that a lot of our young fans don’t remember that there were bad days. Dealing with bad days is what we’re good at. This club will always go on.”

The 71-year-old added: “To have a part of Trafford carrying my name is truly humbling.”

Sir Alex Ferguson Way will be on the other side of the ground to another stadium approach road, Sir Matt Busby Way, named after Ferguson’s most illustrious predecessor as United manager and the man behind the club’s first European Cup triumph in 1968.

9 Year Old Boy Who Is Now Nigeria's Youngest Microsoft Professional


A nine year old boy Jomiloju Tunde-Oladipo, has emerged the youngest Nigerian Microsoft certified professional.
He is a Pupil of Role Model School, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos,

Microsoft Certified Professional is a certification programme provided by Microsoft Corporation. The certification is tailored towards building skills on Microsoft business solutions, focusing on client-end operating systems such as windows XP, Vista, Windows7 among others.

The young boy made it to the top among 21 pupils who sat for the professional examination in Lagos.

He is now a Microsoft office specialist in office word 2010.

Jomiloju scored 769 out of 1,000 in the examination held in August.

In his examination score report, the slim-built boy performed well in Sharing and Maintaining Documents, Formatting Content, Applying Page Layout, and Reusable Content, among other subjects.

Jomiloju, whose certificate was signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Microsoft Corporation, Steven Ballmer, says he did not achieve this feat easily, but through persistence and hard work.

He says, “It was not all that easy, because I had attempted the examination last year, I did not make it then. But I remained focused and I put in a lot of hard work.

He noted that even At home and in the school, he is always on the computer." After school hours, if am not doing anything, I will go to my Information Communication Technology teacher, to learn more.”
Jomiloju sat for the examination when he was in primary Five.

Relating his experience, Jomiloju says, “In all, I answered 20 questions, after answering a question, the computer takes you to another one. And at times, there will be an instruction to skip the next question. But the programme still directs one to come back to those questions one had earlier skipped.”

Congrats to the young man who made nigeria proud.

Nigeria sets new African record with win over Ethiopia

The Super Eagles have set an African record with their 2-1 win over Ethiopia in Addis Ababa on Sunday.Courtesy of the win, Nigeria have set a new record of going unbeaten in 27 World Cup qualifying matches.The last time Nigeria tasted defeated in a World Cup qualifier was as far back as 2004, when they lost to Angola in Luanda.Since then, Nigeria have won eighteen and drawn nine of their last 27 World Cup qualifying games, setting an African record, that is also the best ever run in the World.

Eagles To Face Italy In London


Italian Football Association have confirmed a friendly clash with the Super Eagles in London on November 18th a close source has revealed.

The Azzuri will first play Germany on November 15 before facing the reigning African champions two days after they must have played Ethiopia in the second leg qualifier of the 2014 World Cup in Calabar.

The FIGC confirmed the dates today for the international friendlies that will take place during the World Cup play-offs period.

Italy vs Germany had already been penciled in for some time, and will take place at San Siro in Milan on November 15.

Both teams first met at the 1994 World Cup in USA with the Italians handing a 2-1 defeat to the Super Eagles in the second round of the Mundial.
 

'To my 15-year-old self': Things I wish I'd known


CNN spoke to some of the world's most remarkable and impressive women -- from across the fields of politics, science, media, sports and culture -- to find out: "Looking back, what one piece of advice would you give to your 15-year-old self?" this is what they had to say.

Make sure you continue to trust what you know now about yourself and stay true to what you believe in.
Melinda Gates; The wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, a prominent American businesswoman and philanthropist as well as the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

You've spent too many days and years trying to please others and be what they wanted you to be. You will have to learn that the wounds of your past—rape,  molestation, whipping for  ‘’stepping out of place, ‘’ and not being allowed to show anger or cry afterward – damaged your self-esteem. Yet through it all, you've held on to a belief in God and God’s belief in you.
Oprah Winfrey; Talk show host , actress, producer, media proprietor and philanthropist.

I wish I could tell my 15-year-old self these four things:
1. Never think you can’t do anything because you’re a woman; everything is open to you as a girl. The future is yours.
2. Have a dream, a goal and vision for yourself and work single-mindedly toward it – not just professionally but personally as well.
3. Family is very important -- a close, loving, supportive family will sustain you through all your ambitions, your climb up the ladder – when things go well and when they don’t.
4. Perhaps the most important thing i could say is to never be thrown by failure and mistakes. Each and everything that happens, even if it was what you hoped that would happen, is a valuable, life-learning tool. And you will only achieve success if you know how to learn from your failure and mistakes. It’s vital.
Christiane Amanpour; Amanpour is CNN's chief international correspondent and anchor of Amanpour, a nightly foreign affairs program.

People do things differently, and that’s ok! Learn from those who worked the road before you, but carve your own path. So be different, explore the twists and turns on your way, and don’t fear the occasion fall – it is part of every journey.
Queen Rania of Jordan; Queen Rania was appointed the Honorary Global Chair of the United Nations Girls' Education Initiative (UNGEI).

Believe in your dreams and ideas and pursue them with determination and motivation. Always find the time to do something for other people. Indeed, there is nothing more rewarding than making someone else happy.
Fabiola Gianotti; Fabiola is a world-renowned physicist at CERN

Don’t be discouraged if there aren’t enough role models paving the way for you. Imagine the future as you want it to be and you will succeed.
Cherie Blair; Cherie is a British barrister specializing in public law, married to former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair.

My parents always told me that it seems that so many decisions you make at 15 are so crucial and big but there’s so many more years ahead where you’ll be able to change a few things around; so don’t put too much pressure in your life. There is always going to be room for improvement.
Maria Sharapova; Ranked the women's number two tennis player, She has won 27 women's singles titles and won a silver medal in the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The "Bravest Girl in the World" has stood up to President Barack Obama.


Malala Yousafzai, the 16-year-old shot by the Taliban for promoting girl's education in her native Pakistan, confronted Obama at the White House on Friday about U.S. drone strikes.


In a meeting that included first lady Michelle Obama, the young activist challenged one of Obama's premier counterterrorism strategies.

"I also expressed my concerns that drone attacks are fueling terrorism," she said in a statement released today. "Innocent victims are killed in these acts, and they lead to resentment among the Pakistani people. If we refocus efforts on education it will make a big impact."

The U.S. government has said strikes by the unmanned aircraft are a necessary part of the fight against militant groups, including the Taliban.

In an interview that will air Sunday at 7 p.m. with CNN's Christiane Amanpour, Malala said she is far from done serving.

"I want to become a prime minister of Pakistan, and I think it's really good. Because through politics I can serve my whole county. I can be the doctor of the whole country," she said.

In a statement, the White House saluted Malala’s continuing efforts to promote education for girls.

In a proclamation marking Friday as the International Day of the Girl, Obama said, “Across the globe there are girls who will one day lead nations, if only we afford them the chance to choose their own destinies.”

“Every continent, there are girls who will go on to change the world in ways we can only imagine, if only we allow them the freedom to dream.”

Court In Malaysia Bans Non-Muslims From Using Word "Allah"


A Malaysian court has ruled that non-Muslims cannot use the word Allah to refer to God, overturning a 2009 lower court ruling.

The appeals court said that allowing non-Muslims to use the word would "cause confusion in the community".

Christians argue that they have used the word in Malay for decades and that the ruling violates their rights.
The 2009 ruling sparked religious tensions and led to churches and mosques being attacked.

It came after the government said that a Catholic newspaper, The Herald, could not use the word in its Malay-language edition to describe the Christian God.

The newspaper sued, and a court ruled in their favour in December 2009. The government then launched an appeal.

'Disappointed and dismayed'
Chief Judge Mohamed Apandi Ali said on Monday: "The usage of the word Allah is not an integral part of the faith in Christianity."

"The usage of the word will cause confusion in the community," he added.
The Herald editor Reverend Lawrence Andrew said he was "disappointed and dismayed", and would appeal against the decision.

"It is a retrograde step in the development of law in relation to the fundamental liberty of religious minorities," he said.

The newspaper's supporters have argued that Malay-language Bibles have used Allah to refer to the Christian God since before Malaysia was formed as a federal state in 1963.

"Allah is a term in the Middle East and in Indonesia it is a term both for Christians and Muslims. You cannot say that in all of the sudden it is not an integral part. Malay language is a language that has many borrowed words, Allah also is a borrowed word."

However, some Muslim groups have said that the Christian use of the word Allah could be used to encourage Muslims to convert to Christianity.

"Allah is not a Malay word. If they [non-Muslims] say they want to use a Malay word they should use Tuhan instead of Allah," Zainul Rijal Abu Bakar, a lawyer representing the government, told the BBC.

Dozens of churches and a few Muslim prayer halls were attacked and burned in the wake of the 2009 ruling, highlighting the intensity of feeling about issues of ethnicity and faith in Malaysia.

The case has baffled Muslim scholars outside the country, where the use of the word Allah by Christians is not controversial, the BBC's Jennifer Pak reports from outside the court in Putrajaya.

Some Malaysians believe the governing Malay-Muslim party is using the case to boost its Islamic credentials among voters, our correspondent adds.

Malay Muslims make up almost two-thirds of the country's population, but there are large Hindu and Christian communities.

ASUU leaders receives death threats, Fear for their lives


In a statement by ASUU, University of Ibadan (UI) chapter, signed by Dr Olusegun Ajiboye, titled “ASUU strike: Union leaders go underground”, the union claimed they were being tailed by unknown elements suspected to be security agents being used by the Federal Government.

The statement reads in part, “Apart from the issue of finance (referring to withdrawn salaries) ASUU leaders are now being trailed all over the place. Majority of our union leaders have now gone underground while many have their telephone lines bugged. Some are now living in fear for their lives.

“The position of ASUU is that Nigeria is a democratic country and citizens are guaranteed freedom of association. Members of the union are apprehensive for the lives of their leaders. We urge the government to leave our leaders alone. Our leaders are our servants, we are their principals, they report to us on all matters.

 Rather than chasing shadow, government is once again called upon to implement the 2009 agreement with ASUU. Only this will bring members to their classrooms,” it said.

Ajiboye called on the Federal Government to stop harassing its members and instead focus on implementing the 2009 accord it reached with the Union.

He also urged Inspector General of Police Mohammed Abubakar to save the lives of ASUU leaders.

Nollywood Is Filled With Prostítutes – See Which Actress Revealed This


Despite her passion for acting, she has added another feather to her cap as the publisher and the CEO of Central Star magazine. Mariam Omolara Barake, actress, is a mother of three.

In a recent interview, she speaks on why she ventured into magazine production, her take on the Association of Nigerian Theatre Practitioners (ANTP) crisis and her fashion preferences. Excerpts:

Why I kept a low profile.
I agree with you that I kept a low profile in recent time. It was my decision to focus on another things and I don’t have any regret that I am still in the industry. I think it was high time for me to take such step since I had already registered my face in the minds of my fans and it was a thing I have been longing for years back. To me, what I am doing at present is still part of entertainment. I now produce a magazine called ‘Central Star magazine’. Despite all odds, the outcome is really impressive. The magazine focuses on the entertainment industry, both up-and-coming and stars, legends of the industry, entertainment events, behind the scenes, culture and tradition among others.

Whether I am tired of acting.
I can’t be tired of my passion. It is just that I had to pause for a while. It got to a stage that I had to mellow down to focus more on my family. I discovered that my family needs me more, so I had to make a u-turn to attend to my home diligently before any other thing.

Take on provocatíve dressing.
It is not ideal to castigate anyone concerning this because we are all brought up from a different home and background. Back in the days, any lady that wore trousers is described as a prostítute, but it is a different thing today. This is because we have been influenced by the foreign world. Today, provocatíve dressing is on the increase, it is beyond trousers. You cannot comprehend what you see in the social world today. Even in our industry, it is now a mixture of prostítutes and professionals. We have gone beyond what we tapped from the foreign world. Our young generations have also joined the race of indecent dressings. A lot of actors in the industry don’t have passion for this profession; they have come into the industry with a dirty motive and to sell or showcase themselves. We have made effort to caution them, but they would not want to adjust. Whether they like it or not, nemesis will catch up with them someday. They are poised to flaunt their selling points and to use the industry as a means to showcase their businesses. That is why they do all sort to look for fame. We are expected to be a good model to our fans and the general public.

My husband’s support.
I thank God for the kind of man He gave me. He is always ready to give a hand to actualise my dream.  He was the person that registered my company and came home to give me the certificate. The management of the home front and my career has always been smooth with his assistance.

The 10 Biggest Mistakes That Men Make With Women


1. Being too nice and showing too much interest

 When a man meets a woman he is very interested in, he tends to become over accommodating and starts acting extra nice.

 He will do things like laugh at things that aren’t too funny. He will agree with everything she says. He will offer to help her in any way that he can. And he will generally display to her that he is willing to do whatever she asks of him in exchange for her to like him.

 This is a recipe for failure. A woman doesn’t feel attraction to a man who presents himself to her as a subservient servant.

 Once a woman knows that you are willing to do anything to be with her, all the challenge is gone and she immediately loses all interest and attraction for that man.

 Instead you want to show women that you are a challenge. You want to show her that you have personal power and don’t need to suck up to her in order to get her love and approval.

 Keep your power for you because a woman wants to date a powerful man, not a subservient wimp.

 Mistake Number 2: Leaning In

 Another mistake men make is leaning into the woman too much.

 Leaning in means that you physically lean your body towards her when you are talking to her; this is not attractive and sub communicates that you are bowing to her and that you believe that she is more valuable and powerful that you are.

 In short, leaning in is a sign of submission.

 A woman wants a man who is more powerful than her, not less powerful.

 So in order to sub-communicate to a woman that you are more powerful and dominant than her make sure you always stand in an erect fashion and even lean back a bit; this sub communicates that you are confident, powerful and have high self esteem. All those qualities are attractive to women.

 Never lean in; always lean back


 Mistake Number 3: Not Taking The Lead In An Interaction

 Most men try to get the woman to lead the interaction and conversation;
 this is a huge mistake and makes women lose attraction immediately.

 Asking a woman a string of questions just to get her talking is not the way to gain rapport with her and make her like you.
 When you put all the pressure on a woman to lead the interaction and do all the talking she will get annoyed and leave.

 Also, asking a woman what she wants to do instead of planning everything and just inviting her along is also a huge mistake; women hate having to lead and make decisions.

 From now on always take the lead in all your conversations with women. Lead the conversation where you want it to go. Also be assertive and be the one who decides where you guys are going to go out and what you are going to do.
 Always always lead.

 Mistake Number 4: Thinking Of What To Say Next

 When talking to an attractive woman, men are usually up in their heads thinking about what they’re going to say next.

 When you are up in your head instead of in the present moment really listening to her then she is not going to feel much connection with you. She is going to see that you look distracted; she will think you aren’t really listening to her and don’t care about what she has to say.

 When you are thinking about what you are going to say next you lose the intimate connection that is necessary to develop with a woman in order for her to feel attracted to you.

 Instead of thinking about what to say next, be in the moment, get present in your body and really listen to her.

 Once you start truly listening to her, you will connect with her because you are being in the moment; and when you are in the moment the woman can feel a true connection with you.

 Mistake Number 5: Trying To Impress Women

 A lot of men think they have to impress a woman into liking them; this is wrong.

 Sitting there talking about yourself and how great you are does very little to stimulate interest or attraction in a woman.

 When a woman sees that you are obsessed with yourself and always talking about your possessions and accomplishments, she’s going to think you are a selfish self centered loser.

 What a woman wants is a man who cares about her and wants to connect with her and learn about her hopes and dreams.

 So from now on forget about impressing a woman and instead focus on connecting with her.

 Get curious about her, her life, her dreams, passions, struggles; once you do this the woman will feel very connected and safe with you. Once she feels connected and safe then her next emotion is usually attraction.


 Mistake Number 6: Telling Her You Like Her Too Soon

 A lot of times you will meet a woman that you really like and you will have this powerful urge to express to her how crazy you are about her; don’t do this!

 Many men make the mistake of expressing their interest to a woman too soon and then the woman is turned off and runs away.

 You need to always keep a woman suspended between hope and doubt; a woman wants a challenge. The second a woman knows that she can have you, she loses interest in you.

 You need to show her a little interest and then balance that interest with displays of disinterest; this will always keep her guessing about you and keep you a challenge in her eyes

 Mistake Number 7: Talking About Negative Things

 When you meet a woman never talk about anything negative.
 Most men tend to talk about a lot of negative things when they first meet a woman; he talks about his X girlfriend, his break up, how he is struggling at work, how crappy the weather is etc….
 Women hate this; they just want someone who will make them feel happy.

 So always make sure you only talk about positive fun things when you are with a woman. Take her on an adventure and allow her to forget about her mundane troublesome life. She wants a man who will add excitement and joy to her life, not bring her down into the dumps


 Mistake Number 8: Having Weak Body Language

 When you are talking to a beautiful woman don’t fidget or move around too much. A woman is attracted to a man who is confident and comfortable in his own skin.

 If you are nervous, fidgeting, looking around a lot, speaking too quickly and not keeping strong eye contact then then woman is going to sense that you are weak and her attraction will die.

 Be calm and strong in the presence of a woman. Make your movements slow and relaxed, keep strong eye contact, speak slowly, breath slowly, be as relaxed as possible. An alpha male is always relaxed and in control of himself and the situation; that’s what women are attracted to.

 Mistake Number 9: Not Dressing Properly Or Being Well Groomed

 If you want a beautiful woman in your life you have to present yourself
 in an attractive fashion.

 A lot of men have a very unattractive style. Make sure you don’t weak
 runners with jeans. Wear black socks with pants and white socks with
 shorts. Make sure your clothes fit your body and look good on you.

 Always shower and smell good. Make sure all your body hairs are
 trimmed including nose and ear hair if you have them.

 A woman judges you by your style, how you are groomed and how well
 you take care of your body. A woman wants a healthy, clean, stylish man; not a slob.

 The way you take care of yourself tells her a lot about how well you will take care of her.

 Mistake Number 10: Calling Her Too Much

 When you get a woman’s phone number, email address or Facebook, this does not give you permission to call her and talk to her all the time.

 A lot of men get too excited when they get a woman’s contact info and start calling too much, texting too much or writing very long Facebook messages to her; all these behaviors creep women out so don’t do them.

 If she sees that you are too available and contacting her all the time she will think you are desperate and weird; she will stop feeling attraction for you and start avoiding you.

 Always keep your contact with her brief and casual. Maintain this until after you have had sex with her. This way you are sure not to scare her off before the relationship has time to develop and mature.

7 Things You Should Never Do In The Beginning Of A New Relationship


1. DON’T LIE!
I know that sometimes you may feel a little bit insecure, but you should get a hold of yourself and on your feelings and don’t do the mistake most people do in the beginning of a new relationship: don’t lie! Honesty is always the right thing to do in every situation, especially when it comes to your love life. Don’t lie, whether you are tempted to do it because you wanna improve yourself and you think that by lying you will win somebody’s love, or because you don’t wanna hurt somebody’s feelings in case you are not that interested after you got to know them better. By being honest, you’ll be able to avoid those unpleasant situations that may appear afterwards.

2. DON’T PLAY “HARD TO GET”!
Of course, you shouldn’t be too available either but there’s such a thin line between hard to get and overly convenient. You should try to find the perfect balance between those two attitudes so you won’t have any problems about knowing what to do in the beginning of a new relationship. Don’t postpone dates if you are not really busy, answer your phone or your text messages and be honest! You will see, that for some people playing hard to get, it can be the thing that will drive them away because they are quite busy so they don’t have time for any games.

3. LAY OFF THOSE DRINKS!
I know that if you are a bit insecure or shy, you might be tempted to have a few more extra drinks because you might think this is the best way to be braver, more sociable or even more interesting. Well, you couldn’t be more wrong, especially if you are not used to drinking! You might get sick because of all those cocktails and trust me, no one likes someone who appears to have a drinking problem, not to mention, being in a relationship with a this kind of person. So, try to be well-balanced and remember that most people think shy people are in fact, adorable.

4. DON’T HURRY!
Another thing you shouldn’t do in the beginning of a new relationship is hurrying and throwing yourself head first into that relationship. You might scare your partner if you call him 20 times a day or if you make plans for your summer vacation together, when you’ve only dated for a couple of times. Don’t tell them how many kids you wanna have or what color would be the curtains of your dream house. You’ll only scare them away and they might not get to know the wonderful person that you really are.

5. DON’T MOVE IN TOO QUICKLY!
Another thing a lot of people in the beginning of a new relationship are tempted to do, is moving in together even though they’ve only been a couple for a month or two. Remember: you have no reason to hurry, wait a little longer to get to know your partner better. This thing takes time, just wait ‘till the butterflies calm down a bit so you will be more reasonable, because such a step needs some planning and analyzing. It’s a pretty big deal and I’m sure you wouldn’t wanna move back after a couple of weeks if you’ll realize you partner is not what you though him or her to be.

6. DON’T DO ALL THE TALKING!
I know it may be tempting to try to impress your partner by always talking about all your accomplishments and about all your wonderful qualities. But try not to bore him (or her), just let him (or her) discover all by themselves all there is to know about you. Don’t spoil that pleasure and keep in mind that a little bit of mystery is always a good way to spice things up in your relationship. So, try to avoid doing all the talking and give your partner the chance to ask you a few questions.

7. DON’T HAVE SEX ON YOUR FIRST DATE!
I know I said that you shouldn’t play hard to get, but you shouldn’t be too available either. I know that you might think your date is the one for you or that you really have something special which will turn into a beautiful relationship, but try to keep your feet on the ground and don’t go with the flow if you want more from someone than a one night stand. So, don’t have sex on the first date and make him (or her) work for it!

There are so many things you might be tempted to do in the beginning of a new relationship because you wanna please your partner and this way, you can make a lot of mistakes too. Do you have in mind any other mistakes you need to avoid in the beginning of a new relationship? Please share your experience with us in the comments section!

Ethiopian fans go on the rampage attacking Nigerians in Addis Ababa


ETHIOPIAN football fans have gone on the rampage in Addis Ababa attacking Nigerian businesses and setting cars on fire in response to what they see as the unfair loss of their national team the Walia Antelopes to the Super Eagles.

Earlier today, the Eagles beat the Antelopes by two goals to one in the first leg of a World Cup qualifier, which gives them the advantage in the two-legged tie. However, Ethiopian fans feel robbed by the Cameroonian referee who denied them what looked like a clear goal in the 24 minute.

Halfway through the second half, Saladin Said, Ethiopia’s best player, controlled a long diagonal ball well and managed to beat Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama only to see Godfrey Oboabona clear it off the line. Video replays shows that the ball had clearly crossed the line but Cameroonian official Neant Alioum refused to give the goal.

To make matters worse for the home side, Mr Alioum awarded a 90th minute penalty against the Walia Antelopes after Ethiopian defender Hailu Aynalem needlessly dragged Emmanuel Emenike down in the penalty area. Nigeria’s leading goalscorer, Emenike then got up and coolly slotted home the decisive winner.

So far, Ethiopia has had a near perfect record in the World cup qualifiers, winning all their home games and thousands of Walia Antelope fans had trooped to Addis Ababa’s national stadium expecting another victory. Following the loss to the Eagles, the anger boiled over into the streets of Addis Ababa.

9 Proven Strategies To Help You Quit Smoking


You know that when you quit smoking, it’s one of the best things you can do for your health. So now you want to get serious and quit smoking. But you also know that quitting smoking can be challenging and that it takes most smokers several tries before they succeed. So how do you quit smoking, hopefully for good? These tried-and-true strategies can help you reach your goal to quit smoking. Try one or two, or try them all until you find what works to help you quit smoking.

1. Put it on paper

Consider what you don’t like about smoking and why you want to quit smoking. Are you worried about health consequences, such as lung cancer and heart disease? Do you want to feel better? Set a good example for your kids? Rid yourself of that lingering smoke smell on your hair, skin and clothes? Write it all down and carry the list with you. Each time you pick up a cigarette or have the urge to, read your list and remind yourself why you want to quit smoking.

2. Enlist support

Get others on your side. Tell your family, friends and co-workers that you want to quit smoking. You may even ask them to remind you why it’s important to quit smoking if they see you pick up a cigarette. Also, ask your friends or anyone in your household who smokes to quit smoking, too. And consider joining a support group — either in person or online — for people who’ve quit smoking or want to.

3. See a specialist

The more counseling you receive when you want to quit smoking, the more likely you’ll remain tobacco-free. Ask your doctor or hospital for information, or check your local phone book.

4. Take it slow

Most people have the best success with quitting smoking by setting a quit smoking date and then abruptly stopping on that date. If you’ve tried that method a few times and it hasn’t worked for you, you might want to start the quit smoking process by gradually cutting back on your smoking. Ways that you can cut back gradually include delaying your first cigarette of the day, smoking only half of each cigarette, buying only one pack of cigarettes at a time, and trading one smoking break a day for physical activity. Build on each success until you’ve quit smoking entirely.

5. Avoid smoking triggers

Recognize places and situations that make you want to smoke and avoid them. Instead, visit places where smoking isn’t allowed, such as a museum or movie theater. Hang out with people who don’t smoke or who also want to quit smoking. At work, use the main door instead of the smoking entrance. Keep especially busy during times when boredom may tempt you to smoke. Make it inconvenient to smoke by stashing your cigarettes and lighters in the car when you’re at home or work. Also, replace old behaviors with new routines that aren’t associated with smoking. Chew gum while you drive, or take a new route to work to keep your interest in your environment and away from smoking. Get up from the table immediately after eating. Drink water or tea instead of coffee or alcohol. Practice saying, “No thanks, I don’t smoke.”

6. Try a stop-smoking product

Don’t use withdrawal symptoms or cravings as an excuse to not quit smoking. Plenty of stop-smoking products and medications with Food and Drug Administration approval are available to help you manage. Some types of nicotine replacement therapy — including patches, gum and lozenges — are available over-the-counter. Nicotine nasal spray and the nicotine inhaler are available by prescription. Other prescription medications may also be options. Bupropion (Zyban) can help control nicotine cravings. Varenicline (Chantix) can reduce both the pleasurable effects of smoking and any nicotine withdrawal symptoms. You may be able to use a combination of stop-smoking products at the same time. Using a stop-smoking product along with counseling to achieve changes in your behavior and beliefs is the most effective way to quit smoking. Talk to your health care provider about what stop-smoking products may be best for you.

7. Manage your stress

Stress and anxiety can increase your urge to smoke and derail your effort to quit smoking. To keep stress and anxiety under control, prioritize your tasks. Consider what tasks you can eliminate or delegate to someone else. Take a break when you need it. Practice relaxation exercises, such as physical activity, deep breathing or meditation. Stretch or simply listen to your favorite music.

8.Take it one day at a time

Don’t worry about next week or next month. Focus on what you can do today to quit smoking. Every hour without a cigarette can bring you one step closer to quitting for good — and freedom from an unhealthy, expensive habit.

9. Celebrate your successes

Made it through the day without a cigarette? Treat yourself to something special. Made it through the week? Count how much you’ve saved by not buying cigarettes. Use the savings for a special treat or invest the money for the future. Reward yourself for not smoking by doing something you enjoy every day, such as spending extra time with your children or grandchildren, going to a ball game, taking a walk, soaking in the tub or watching a movie. All of your small successes can help you reach your goal to quit smoking for good.

Nigeria Has One Leg In Brazil, As Eagles Put Down Stubborn Ethiopia Side


The game started with the Ethiopians playing in high tempo trying to get the early goal but the super eagle’s defence kept calm and handled the pressure briliantly.

The Ethiopians kept pilling on the pressure and seemed to have had a breakthrough when Saladin Saed controlled the ball well in the 18 yard spot and shoot pass Enyeama but Oboabona was in tune to save the day.

The first half ended with the Wayla antelopes in full posession and attacking the Eagles defence.

During the second half, Ethiopia scored the most unlikely of goals as Assefa’s cross just sails into the goal before Enyeama caught it.

Refree judged the ball to have the line. Enyeama jugded to have caught the ball in his net.

But 10 minutes later Emenike silenced the crowd with a strong effort from outside the box to make it 1-1.

And as the game continued the Eagles kept having chances to increase the scoreline with Musa hiting the woodwork

But then in the 88 minute Emenike was pulled down by the ethiopian defence in the 18 yard box and the refree gave Nigeria the penalty.

The fenerbace striker calmly walked up and scored the goal to give Nigeria put Nigeria in a strong position ahead of the return leg in November in Abuja.

The Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the team, In his facebook post he said “Congratulation Super Eagles, As i said when i visited you in your camp yesterday, The Nigerian people and I are with you all the way.

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LOL. I wanna believe this isn't real. But if its real, Scary and Funny. i like the part where the writer says  “…and quite frankly it scared us a little”