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Politics / Re: Governor Jide Sanwo-Olu Apologises To Lagosians by stealvyn(m): 7:52am On Oct 23, 2020 |
NaijaRoyalty:They are still taking us for a ride, police at Tolu police post as at this moment are still checking people's phones. If they see anything pertaining to #endsars on it, they seize the phone and they'll harass the person. |
Music/Radio / Re: Are There Any Specialized Musical Schools/Institutions In Nigeria? by stealvyn(m): 3:25pm On Oct 06, 2018 |
There's one in Badagry, Lagos state called Peter King. It's nice, heard Asa and a few of our musicians studied there. 4 Likes |
Food / Giant Turtle Caught And Killed In Ajegunle (pics) by stealvyn(m): 10:22pm On May 31, 2018 |
Went to visit my sister at Maracana, AJ today, saw this and decided to snap and post the pictures here. So what do you guys think? Is this animal cruelty or what?
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Sports / Re: Afrobasket 2017 Quarter Finals: Nigeria Vs Cameroon by stealvyn(m): 5:18pm On Sep 14, 2017 |
Nigeria advances to the semi-finals. Final score: Nigeria 106 - 91 Cameroon |
Sports / Afrobasket 2017 Quarter Finals: Nigeria Vs Cameroon by stealvyn(m): 8:51am On Sep 14, 2017 |
Nigeria's D'Tigers face a rejuvenated Cameroon team in the quarter finals of Afrobasket 2017 in Rades, Tunisia. Nigeria vs Cameroon. 14-9-2017. 3:30pm. Other Quarter Finals fixtures: Morocco vs Egypt. 14-9-2017. 1pm Tunisia vs DR Congo. 14-9-2017. 6pm Senegal vs Angola. 14-9-2017. 8:30pm |
Sports / FIBA Afrobasket Wrap: Nigeria Beaten By DRC But Advance To Quarters by stealvyn(m): 2:31pm On Sep 11, 2017 |
The defending FIBA AfroBasket champions Nigeria were upset by the Democratic Republic of Congo who won their final Group A game 83-77. Evarist Shonganya and Myck Kabongo were the outsnding players for the DRC and combined for 37 points. Shongayna scored 20 points and grabbed six rebounds, Kabongo added 17 points to the score, also claiming six boards and passing eight assists. Nigeria's Ike Diogu was the top-scorer for his team with 21 points. He also pulled down seven rebounds. Ike Iroegbu ended the game with 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Nigeria face Cameroon in the quarter-finals and the DRC take on co-hosts Tunisia in their quarter-final matchup. In other results: In Rades, Tunis in the other Group A game, Mali overpowered Cote d'Ivoire 92-63. The result wasn't good enough for Mali to advance to the next phase as both teams bowed out of the competition. In Group B Morocco remained undefeated with victory over Uganda. Morocco won the game 79-70 despite some intense pressure from the East African team. Also in Group B Angola overcame the Central African Republic 66-44 in a must-win game for the Angolans. Inspirational captain Carlos Morais scored 17 points to lead his team to victory. In Group C Tunisia defeated Guinea 64-59 and moved on to the Last Eight of the 16-team competition undefeated. Tunisia won their group and were joined by Cameroon in the quarters. In Group D action Senegal made light work of Mozambique, beating the Southern Africans 80-49 to also go unbeaten in their three games. Also in Group D Egypt ensured South Africa had a miserable tournament as the North Africans thumped South Africa 70-51. Amr Abdelhalim lead the Egyptians in scoring with 13 points. In the quarter-finals taking place on Thursday 14 September, Tunisia will go up against the DRC; Senegal will battle Angola; Nigeria face Cameroon and Morocco lock horns with Egypt. 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Nigeria's D'tigers Begins Defence Of Their Afrobasket Title by stealvyn(m): 9:26pm On Sep 10, 2017 |
Nigeria's D'Tigers humbled by DR Congo. Final score: Nigeria 77 - 83 DR Congo |
Sports / Re: Nigeria's D'tigers Begins Defence Of Their Afrobasket Title by stealvyn(m): 9:45am On Sep 10, 2017 |
Nigeria vs DR Congo today at 3:30pm. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria's D'tigers Begins Defence Of Their Afrobasket Title by stealvyn(m): 10:43pm On Sep 09, 2017 |
It's a blowout victory for Nigeria. Final score: Mali 67 - 90 Nigeria. Good one boys |
Sports / Re: Nigeria's D'tigers Begins Defence Of Their Afrobasket Title by stealvyn(m): 9:49pm On Sep 09, 2017 |
D'Tigers are bringing the heat in this one..Mali vs Nigeria. 3rd quarter, Nigeria are up by more than 20 points. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria's D'tigers Begins Defence Of Their Afrobasket Title by stealvyn(m): 2:48pm On Sep 09, 2017 |
Bhella5:Yea, I know but if you watch the game, you'll understand what I'm talking about. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria's D'tigers Begins Defence Of Their Afrobasket Title by stealvyn(m): 11:39pm On Sep 08, 2017 |
Nigeria wins their first match by the skin of their teeth 78 - 77. I hope they improve in their next match against Mali tomorrow. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria's D'tigers Begins Defence Of Their Afrobasket Title by stealvyn(m): 2:11pm On Sep 08, 2017 |
Daninya11:I pray so too. Though they're young, they've got the talent to go all the way. 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Nigeria's D'tigers Begins Defence Of Their Afrobasket Title by stealvyn(m): 12:14pm On Sep 08, 2017 |
Mods, do the needful please. Our boys needs all prayers and support they can get. |
Sports / Nigeria's D'tigers Begins Defence Of Their Afrobasket Title by stealvyn(m): 12:08pm On Sep 08, 2017 |
D'Tigers begins the defence of their Afrobasket title today won two years ago in Tunisia. The tournament is co-hosted by Senegal and Tunisia. Nigeria play in Rades, Tunisia in group A alongside DR Congo, Mali and Ivory Coast. Nigeria's Fixtures Nigeria vs Ivory Coast. 8/9/17. 8:30pm Mali vs Nigeria. 9/9/17. 8:30pm Nigeria vs DR Congo. 10/9/17. 3:30pm The Squad: 1. Azuoma Dike (My homeboy, reppin' AJ city) 2. Abdul Yahaya 3. Ike Diogu (Captain) 4. Daniel Ochefu 5. Deji Akindele 6. O’karo Akamune 7. Bryant Mbamalu 8. Ike Nwamu 9. Akin Akingbala 10. Ike Iroegbu 11. Anthony Odunsi 12. Kelechi Anuna 13. Usman Moussa 14. Victor Anthony Coach: Alex Iwora Mousa Adamu and Victor Anthony will go as contingent players, as we did on female national team. Stay tuned for more updates. |
Education / Re: 11 Popular English Words We Use Incorrectly by stealvyn(m): 11:26am On Jun 05, 2017 |
I just checked my Merriam - Webster dictionary. To impeach also means "to remove from office especially for misconduct".
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Sports / Used Stephen Curry Mouthguard Moves For $3,190 At Auction by stealvyn(m): 10:38pm On Aug 21, 2016 |
A Stephen Curry mouthguard found by a fan at a Golden State Warriors road game in December was sold for $3,190 on Sunday morning in an online auction. California-based SCP Auctions handled the sale. In June, SCP vice president Dan Imler said he expected the mouthguard to sell for at least $5,000. The mouthguard, which has Curry's name on both it and the carrying case in which it was found, was one of several quirky items sold in the auction. Julius Erving's handwritten notes from his 1981 MVP award acceptance speech, owned by NBA reporter Peter Vecsey, sold for $10,010, while the signed Converse shoes worn for Erving's final career game went for $8,562. The basket stanchion used at the Great Western Forum for Los Angeles Lakers games from 1988 to 1994 sold for$21,221. A headband worn by Lakers center Wilt Chamberlain from the early 1970s sold for $4,141. A Chamberlain warm-up from the same time period sold for $55,145, while a rare program and ticket from Chamberlain's 100-point game with the Philadelphia Warriors sold for $19,031 and $18,192, respectively. Other items that commanded big prices included Robin Yount's 3,000th hit baseball ($34,176) and the bat he used for the hit ($49,200), Larry Bird's game-used warm-ups from Indiana State ($25,063) and Dwyane Wade's Final Four ring from his days at Marquette ($9,418). The highest-priced item in the auction, a Joe Jackson 1909 American Caramel card, sold for $667,189. John Wooden's UCLA jacket from the early 1970s received a bid of $85,592 but wasn't sold because the amount didn't meet the confidential reserve set for the item. |
Agriculture / Re: See What Was Caught On My Street Today (photos) by stealvyn(m): 4:50pm On Jan 18, 2016 |
Ajusshi:Didn't eat it but would've love to taste it though just to know if its as sweet as they claim... LoL |
Agriculture / Re: See What Was Caught On My Street Today (photos) by stealvyn(m): 8:01pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
shollynoob:Na im be this |
Agriculture / Re: See What Was Caught On My Street Today (photos) by stealvyn(m): 7:59pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
divinehand2003:Boys no look that one o.. Dem deal with am |
Agriculture / Re: See What Was Caught On My Street Today (photos) by stealvyn(m): 6:58pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
missKiffy:you don see am? |
Agriculture / See What Was Caught On My Street Today (photos) by stealvyn(m): 5:51pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
Some boys caught this on my street this morning. Una know the next thing na.
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Health / 51 Fantastic Uses For Baking Soda by stealvyn(m): 6:39pm On Nov 22, 2015 |
Personal Care 1. Make Toothpaste A paste made from baking soda and a 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution can be used as an alternative to commercial non-fluoride toothpastes. (Or here’s a formula for a minty version.) You can also just dip your toothbrush with toothpaste into baking soda for an extra boost. 2. Freshen Your Mouth Put one teaspoon in half a glass of water, swish, spit and rinse. Odors are neutralized, not just covered up. 3. Soak Oral Appliance Soak oral appliances, like retainers, mouthpieces and dentures, in a solution of 2 teaspoons baking soda dissolved in a glass or small bowl of warm water. The baking soda loosens food particles and neutralizes odors to keep appliances fresh. You can also brush appliances clean using baking soda. 4. Use as a Facial Scrub and Body Exfoliant Give yourself an invigorating facial and body scrub. Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Rub in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate the skin. Rinse clean. This is gentle enough for daily use. (For a stronger exfoliant, try one of these great 5 Homemade Sugar Scrubs.) 5. Skip Harsh Deodorant Pat baking soda onto your underarms to neutralize body odor. 6. Use as an Antacid Baking soda is a safe and effective antacid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach and/or acid indigestion. Refer to baking soda package for instructions. 7. Treat Insect Bites & Itchy Skin For insect bites, make a paste out of baking soda and water, and apply as a salve onto affected skin. To ease the itch, shake some baking soda into your hand and rub it into damp skin after bath or shower. For specific tips on bee stings, see Bee Stings: Prevention and Treatment. 8. Make a Hand Cleanser and Softener Skip harsh soaps and gently scrub away ground-in dirt and neutralize odors on hands with a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water, or 3 parts baking soda to gentle liquid hand soap. Then rinse clean. You can try this honey and cornmeal scrub for hands too. 9. Help Your Hair Vinegar is amazing for your hair, but baking soda has its place in the shower too. Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda into your palm along with your favorite shampoo. Shampoo as usual and rinse thoroughly–baking soda helps remove the residue that styling products leave behind so your hair is cleaner and more manageable. 10. Clean Brushes and Combs For lustrous hair with more shine, keep brushes and combs clean. Remove natural oil build-up and hair product residue by soaking combs and brushes in a solution of 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a small basin of warm water. Rinse and allow to dry. 11. Make a Bath Soak Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your bath to neutralize acids on the skin and help wash away oil and perspiration, it also makes your skin feel very soft. Epsom salts are pretty miraculous for the bath too; read about the health benefits of epsom salt baths. 12. Soothe Your Feet Dissolve 3 tablespoons of baking soda in a tub of warm water and soak feet. Gently scrub. You can also make a spa soak for your feet. Cleaning 13. Make a Surface Soft Scrub For safe, effective cleaning of bathroom tubs, tile and sinks–even fiberglass and glossy tiles–sprinkle baking soda lightly on a clean damp sponge and scrub as usual. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. For extra cleaning power, make a paste with baking soda, course salt and liquid dish soap—let it sit then scour off. 14. Handwash Dishes and Pots & Pans Add 2 heaping tablespoons baking soda (along with your regular dish detergent) to the dish water to help cut grease and foods left on dishes, pots and pans. For cooked-on foods, let them soak in the baking soda and detergent with water first, then use dry baking soda on a clean damp sponge or cloth as a scratchless scouring powder. Using a dishwasher? Try these energy saving tips. 15. Freshen Sponges Soak stale-smelling sponges in a strong baking soda solution to get rid of the mess (4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart of warm water). For more thorough disinfecting, use the microwave. 16. Clean the Microwave Baking soda on a clean damp sponge cleans gently inside and outside the microwave and never leaves a harsh chemical smell. Rinse well with water. 17. Polish Silver Flatware Use a baking soda paste made with 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Rub onto the silver with a clean cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly and dry for shining sterling and silver-plate serving pieces. 18. Clean Coffee and Tea Pots Remove coffee and tea stains and eliminate bitter off-tastes by washing mugs and coffee makers in a solution of 1/4 cup baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. For stubborn stains, try soaking overnight in the baking soda solution and detergent or scrubbing with baking soda on a clean damp sponge. 19. Clean the Oven Sprinkle baking soda onto the bottom of the oven. Spray with water to dampen the baking soda. Let sit overnight. In the morning, scrub, scoop the baking soda and grime out with a sponge, or vacuum, and rinse. 20. Clean Floors Remove dirt and grime (without unwanted scratch marks) from no wax and tile floors using 1/2 cup baking soda in a bucket of warm water–mop and rinse clean for a sparkling floor. For scuff marks, use baking soda on a clean damp sponge, then rinse. Read Natural Floor Cleaning for more tips on avoiding toxic floor cleaners. 21. Clean Furniture You can make a homemade lemon furniture polish, or you can clean and remove marks (even crayon) from walls and painted furniture by applying baking soda to a damp sponge and rubbing lightly. Wipe off with a clean, dry cloth. 22. Clean Shower Curtains Clean and deodorize your vinyl shower curtain by sprinkling baking soda directly on a clean damp sponge or brush. Scrub the shower curtain and rinse clean. Hang it up to dry. 23. Boost Your Liquid Laundry Detergent Give your laundry a boost by adding 1/2 cup of baking soda to your laundry to make liquid detergent work harder. A better balance of pH in the wash gets clothes cleaner, fresher and brighter. 24. Gently Clean Baby Clothes Baby skin requires the most gentle of cleansers, which are increasingly available, but odor and stain fighters are often harsh. For tough stains add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your liquid laundry detergent, or a 1/2 cup in the rinse cycle for deodorization. 25. Clean Cloth Diapers Dissolve 1/2 cup of baking soda in 2 quarts of water and soak diapers thoroughly. 26. Clean and Freshen Sports Gear Use a baking soda solution (4 tablespoons baking soda in 1 quart warm water) to clean and deodorize smelly sports equipment. Sprinkle baking soda into golf bags and gym bags to deodorize, clean golf irons (without scratching them!) with a baking soda paste (3 parts baking soda to 1 part water) and a brush. Rinse thoroughly. 27. Remove Oil and Grease Stains Use baking soda to clean up light-duty oil and grease spills on your garage floor or in your driveway. Sprinkle baking soda on the spot and scrub with a wet brush. 28. Clean Batteries Baking soda can be used to neutralize battery acid corrosion on cars, mowers, etc. because its a mild alkali. Be sure to disconnect the battery terminals before cleaning. Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water, apply with a damp cloth to scrub corrosion from the battery terminal. After cleaning and re-connecting the terminals, wipe them with petroleum jelly to prevent future corrosion. Please be careful when working around a battery–they contain a strong acid. 29. Clean Cars Use baking soda to clean your car lights, chrome, windows, tires, vinyl seats and floor mats without worrying about unwanted scratch marks. Use a baking soda solution of 1/4 cup baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Apply with a sponge or soft cloth to remove road grime, tree sap, bugs and tar. For stubborn stains, use baking soda sprinkled on a damp sponge or soft brush. Here’s how Sustainable Dave washes his car. Deodorizing 30. Deodorize Your Refrigerator Place an open box in the back of the fridge to neutralize odors. 31. Deodorize the Cutting Board Sprinkle the cutting board with baking soda, scrub, rinse. For how to more thoroughly clean your cutting board, see How To Clean Your Cutting Boards. 32. Deodorize Trashcans Sprinkle baking soda on the bottom of your trashcan to keep stinky trash smells at bay. 33. Deodorize Recyclables Sprinkle baking soda on top as you add to the container. Also, clean your recyclable container periodically by sprinkling baking soda on a damp sponge. Wipe clean and rinse. Learn about how to recycle everything. 34. Deodorize Drains To deodorize your sink and tub drains, and keep lingering odors from resurfacing, pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain while running warm tap water–it will neutralize both acid and basic odors for a fresh drain. (This a good way to dispose of baking soda that is being retired from your refrigerator.) Do you know what you’re not supposed to put down your drains? 35. Deodorize and Clean Dishwashers Use baking soda to deodorize before you run the dishwasher and then as a gentle cleanser in the wash cycle. 36. Deodorize Garbage Disposals To deodorize your disposal, and keep lingering odors from resurfacing, pour baking soda down the drain while running warm tap water. Baking soda will neutralize both acid and basic odors for a fresh drain. 37. Deodorize Lunch Boxes Between uses, place a spill-proof box of baking soda in everyone’s lunch box to absorb lingering odors. Read bout safe lunch boxes here. 38. Remove Odor From Carpets Liberally sprinkle baking soda on the carpet. Let set overnight, or as long as possible (the longer it sets the better it works). Sweep up the larger amounts of baking soda, and vacuum up the rest. (Note that your vacuum cleaner bag will get full and heavy.) 39. Remove Odor From Vacuum Cleaners By using the method above for carpets, you will also deodorize your vacuum cleaner. 40. Freshen Closets Place a box on the shelf to keep the closet smelling fresh, then follow these tips to organize your closet in an eco-friendly way. 41. Deodorizing Cars Odors settle into car upholstery and carpet, so each time you step in and sit down, they are released into the air all over again. Eliminate these odors by sprinkling baking soda directly on fabric car seats and carpets. Wait 15 minutes (or longer for strong odors) and vacuum up the baking soda. 42. Deodorize the Cat Box Cover the bottom of the pan with baking soda, then fill as usual with litter. To freshen between changes, sprinkle baking soda on top of the litter after a thorough cleaning. You can also use green tea for this purpose! 43. Deodorize Pet Bedding Eliminate odors from your pets bedding by sprinkling liberally with baking soda, wait 15 minutes (or longer for stronger odors), then vacuum up. 44. Deodorize Sneakers Keep odors from spreading in smelly sneakers by shaking baking soda into them when not in use. Shake out before wearing. When they’re no longer wearable, make sure to donate your old sneakers. 45. Freshen Linens Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to the rinse cycle for fresher sheets and towels. You can also make homemade lavender linen water with this formula. 46. Deodorize Your Wash Gym clothes of other odoriferous clothing can be neutralized with a 1/2 cup of baking soda in the rinse cycle. 47. Freshen Stuffed Animals Keep favorite cuddly toys fresh with a dry shower of baking soda. Sprinkle baking soda on and let it sit for 15 minutes before brushing off. Miscellaneous 48. Camping Cure-all Baking soda is a must-have for your next camping trip. Its a dish washer, pot scrubber, hand cleanser, deodorant, toothpaste, fire extinguisher and many other uses. 49. Extinguish Fires Baking soda can help in the initial handling of minor grease or electrical kitchen fires, because when baking soda is heated, it gives off carbon dioxide, which helps to smother the flames. For small cooking fires (frying pans, broilers, ovens, grills), turn off the gas or electricity if you can safely do so. Stand back and throw handfuls of baking soda at the base of the flame to help put out the fire–and call the Fire Department just to be safe. (And, you should have a fire extinguisher on hand anyway, here’s why. 50. Septic Care Regular use of baking soda in your drains can help keep your septic system flowing freely. One cup of baking soda per week will help maintain a favorable pH in your septic tank. 51. Fruit and Vegetable Scrub Baking soda is the food safe way to clean dirt and residue off fresh fruit and vegetables. Just sprinkle a little on a clean damp sponge, scrub and rinse. Here’s another way to clean your vegetables as well. 1 Like |
Sports / Re: FIFA Announces Presidential Candidates by stealvyn(m): 7:09pm On Oct 28, 2015 |
otipoju:I don't think he got the required nominations from at least 5 football associations. |
Sports / FIFA Announces Presidential Candidates by stealvyn(m): 1:28pm On Oct 28, 2015 |
Fifa: Presidential election candidates confirmed. The election is to find a successor to Sepp Blatter. Seven candidates will stand in Fifa's presidential election on 26 February. The candidates are: Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, Musa Bility, Jerome Champagne, Gianni Infantino, Michel Platini, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al- Khalifa and Tokyo Sexwale. Trinidadian ex-footballer David Nakhid was not included on the list, despite saying he had submitted his candidacy. The election is to find a successor to the suspended Sepp Blatter, who is under criminal investigation. The Swiss 79-year-old announced he would be stepping down in June, with world football's governing body at the centre of a corruption scandal. Analysis from BBC Sport's Richard Conway "David Nakhid's candidacy has been invalidated due to the fact he only received four valid football association nominations. Candidates require five. "It is understood one national association nominated both Nakhid and another candidate. Under the election rules that would invalidate the nomination."Nakhid's camp are believed to be writing to Fifa to demand an explanation as to how and why he has been barred from running." Who are the Fifa candidates? Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, 39, is president of the Jordan Football Association Musa Bility, 48, is president of the Liberian Football Association Jerome Champagne, 57, is a former Fifa executive Gianni Infantino, 45, is Uefa's general secretary Michel Platini, 60, is Uefa president and Fifa vice-president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa, 49, is Asian Football Confederation president Tokyo Sexwale, 62, is a South African former government minister Platini, the head of European football's governing body, is also suspended, but Fifa's electoral committee says it may allow him to stand if his ban ends before the election date. Fifa and Swiss prosecutors are investigating reports that a £1.35m payment was made in 2011 for work Platini did as Blatter's adviser. Both men deny any wrongdoing and are appealing against their 90-day bans. All candidates had to obtain the written backing of five football associations under Fifa electoral rules. Source: m.bbc.com/sport/football/34655656?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_sport&ns_source=facebook&ns_linkname=sport |
Health / 9 Health Benefits Of Potatoes by stealvyn(m): 2:39pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
Not only are sweet potatoes readily available, inexpensive, and delicious, they have many other benefits for your health. Here are 9: 1. They are high in vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps reduce the chemical homocysteine in our bodies. Homocysteine has been linked with degenerative diseases, including heart attacks. 2. They are a good source of vitamin C. While most people know that vitamin C is important to help ward off cold and flu viruses, few people are aware that this crucial vitamin plays an important role in bone and tooth formation, digestion, and blood cell formation. It helps accelerate wound healing, produces collagen which helps maintain skin’s youthful elasticity , and is essential to helping us cope with stress. It even appears to help protect our body against toxins that may be linked to cancer. 3. They contain Vitamin D which is critical for immune system and overall health at this time of year. Both a vitamin and a hormone, vitamin D is primarily made in our bodies as a result of getting adequate sunlight. You may have heard about seasonal affective disorder (or SAD, as it is also called), which is linked to inadequate sunlight and therefore a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D plays an important role in our energy levels, moods, and helps to build healthy bones, heart, nerves, skin, and teeth , and it supports the thyroid gland. 4. Sweet potatoes contain iron. Most people are aware that we need the mineral iron to have adequate energy, but iron plays other important roles in our body, including red and white blood cell production, resistance to stress, proper immune functioning, and the metabolizing of protein, among other things. 5. Sweet potatoes are a good source of magnesium, which is the relaxation and anti-stress mineral. Magnesium is necessary for healthy artery, blood, bone, heart, muscle, and nerve function, yet experts estimate that approximately 80percent of the population in North America may be deficient in this important mineral. 6. They are a source of potassium, one of the important electrolytes that help regulate heartbeat and nerve signals. Like the other electrolytes, potassium performs many essential functions, some of which include relaxing muscle contractions, reducing swelling, and protecting and controlling the activity of the kidneys. 7. Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet-tasting but their natural sugars are slowly released into the bloodstream , helping to ensure a balanced and regular source of energy, without the blood sugar spikes linked to fatigue and weight gain. 8. Their rich orange color indicates that they are high in carotenoids like beta carotene and other carotenoids , which is the precursor to vitamin A in your body. Carotenoids help strengthen our eyesight and boost our immunity to disease, they are powerful antioxidants that help ward off cancer and protect against the effects of aging. Studies at Harvard University of more than 124,000 people showed a 32 percent reduction in risk of lung cancer in people who consumed a variety of carotenoid-rich foods as part of their regular diet. Another study of women who had completed treatment for early stage breast cancer conducted by researchers at Women’s Healthy Eating and Living (WHEL) found that women with the highest blood concentrations of carotenoids had the least likelihood of cancer recurrence. 9. There are versatile. Try them roasted, puréed, steamed, baked, or grilled. You can add them to soups and stews, or grill and place on top of leafy greens for a delicious salad. I enjoy grilling them with onions and red peppers for amazing sandwich or wrap ingredients. Puree them and add to smoothies and baked goods. Source: www.care2.com/greenliving/9-reasons-to-love-sweet-potatoes.html |
Sports / NBA 2015/16 Opening Day Schedule by stealvyn(m): 2:22pm On Oct 20, 2015 |
The 2015/16 NBA season tips off on the 27th in the US and 28th, October here in Nigeria. Here are the opening day fixtures and tip off time in Nigeria. Detroit Pistons vs Alanta Hawks - 1am Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls - 1am New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors - 3:30am 29th October. Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic - 1am Philadelphia Sixers vs Boston Celtic - 1:30am Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets - 1:30am Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons - 1:30am Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat - 1:30am Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors - 1:30am Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets - 2am Cleveland Cavaliers vs Memphis Grizzlies - 2am New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks - 2am San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder - 2am Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns - 4am New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers - 4am Los Angeles Clippers vs Sacramento Kings - 4am Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers - 4:30am |
Sports / Re: FIFA Ballon D'or 23-man Shortlist by stealvyn(m): 10:16am On Oct 20, 2015 |
IamPatriotic:As much as I'm a CR7 fan but Messi deserves it more and CR7 should be second, Neymar third. |
Sports / FIFA Ballon D'or 23-man Shortlist by stealvyn(m): 8:11am On Oct 20, 2015 |
The 23-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or 2015 has been revealed - here's who made the cut... Karim Benzema - R. Madrid/France Eden Hazard - Chelsea/Belgium Gareth Bale - R. Madrid/Wales Sergio Aguero - Man City/Argentina Kevin De Bruyne - Man City/Belgium Zlatan Ibrahimovic - PSG/Sweden Lionel Messi - Barcelona/Argentina Andres Iniesta - Barcelona/Spain Luis Suarez - Barcelona/Uruguay Toni Kroos - R. Madrid/Germany Robert Lewandoski - B. Munich/Poland Javier Mascherano - Barcelona/Argentina Thomas Muller - B. Munich/Germany Manuel Neuer - B. Munich/Germany Neymar - Barcelona/Brazil C. Ronaldo - R. Madrid/Portugal Paul Pogba - Juventus/France Ivan Rakitic - Barcelona/Croatia Arjen Robben - B. Munich/Netherland James Rodriguez - R. Madrid/Colombia Alexis Sanchez - Arsenal/Chile Yaya Toure - Man City/Ivory Coast Arturo Vidal - B. Munich/Chile |
Nairaland / General / Re: Single? Some Interesting Facts, Photos That Will Make Us Feel So Old. by stealvyn(m): 2:11pm On Oct 16, 2015 |
dearpreye:This really made me think. God in his infinite wisdom will continue to enrich you IJN. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Sports / Enyeama Kicked Out By Oliseh by stealvyn(m): 9:44pm On Oct 06, 2015 |
The Super Eagles captain was kicked out of the team’s camp in Belgium after falling out with coach Sunday Oliseh on Tuesday, three days after burying his parent. The simmering problem in the camp of the Super Eagles between coach Sunday Oliseh and captain Vincent Enyeama boiled over on Tuesday when the goalkeeper was kicked out of the team's hotel. Enyeama arrived camp after Monday’s deadline, having been permitted to report late following Saturday’s burial of his mother in Akwa Ibom. A month ago, the goalkeeper failed to report to camp in Abuja for the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania, only for news to break that he had lost his mother. However, it seems there will be no way back for him now as he was kicked out by security on Tuesday from the Verviers Hotel. Officials in the Super Eagles camp told Goal that Ahmed Musa has now been named as captain ahead of returnee John Obi Mikel. Goal also learnt that Oliseh was unnerved by the decision of Victor Moses not to come for the game and that the winger might not be called up again in his reign. Toyin Ibitoye, Super Eagles spokesman who is awaiting issuance of visa to join the squad in Belgium, said he was not yet aware of the developments. The last I heard was that Enyeama had arrived camp earlier in the day, I cannot speak about further developments because I am not aware,” he told Goal. The latest news that we have heard is that officials of the NFF are trying to help bring a positive conclusion to the situation at hand. Source: goal.com |
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