Been an ATBU 500L architecture student myself I can say I agree with you especially on the photographic picture tip, I call mine "mind mapping" since reading involves the mind to be 100% present. Another helpful method I discovered and use is to re-write my note but this time taking notes of the key points. I discovered this about myself that I do hardly forget anything I wrote with my hands a week ago and so this has been my greatest style of reading.

I read news about the uneconomical state of maintaining the oil field and my face got sadder than it was before when I heard the crash down of oil price. As an architect student, I once watched a documentary about the building of the famous 7 star hotel in dubai (burj arab) and heard that the country been an oil rich country would face a run out of oil as there oil would get finished and they had no other source of generating economic income for there country, they basically had no mineral resources apart from sand, rock and water. It was predicted that there oil bum would finish in 2016 and they had no choice than to look for other means to back up there oil revenue should in case there oil runs dried. This inspired them to go into massive tourism, spending extravagantly in building hotels and recreation centres. Today, dubai is at rest and waxing strong economically despite the decline of oil price while Nigeria who would have follow same path as dubai ignorantly did not and now the pang of oil price decline is bitting heart on the nations economic. Is it that our so called leaders intentionly refuse to foresee things like this and act or there ignorance is to blame for blindly observing from other country and learn from them.

buhari is over taking too much time on this ministerial list thing, he should know that this delay is stagnating the country of which the effects has reached the common man battling to source for his next meal. With this annoying delayance I just hope the nominated ministers would be as corruptless as angels.

please i Need the help of the wise people,i have this question that has been hovering my mind all the time. Whenever i try to decide an answer for one of the reasons, another tangable reason would pop up to support the previous other reason.my question is,is old age more of an attainment or a feeling. Please i need answer that is been back up with genuine reasons. Thanx

pls i want to know if its advicable to
use stabilizer on my tiger generator.i
have visited google and i didnt get
answers.i mistakenly used the stabilizer because i forgot to disconnect it when turning on my generator.

pls i want to know if its advicable to use stabilizer on my tiger generator.i have visited google and i didnt get answers.

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pen2:
Architects rock!
Front page things!

yeh, the master thinkers are second to none

Workers in Nigerian universities
under the auspices of the Senior Staff
Association of Nigerian Universities
has threatened to embark on a
nationwide strike over what they
described an ‘obnoxious circular’ by
the National Universities
Commission.
The union therefore gave the Federal
Government till Wednesday April 28,
2015, apparently one month within
which it should address the issues
or face industrial action in all the
federal and state universities across
the country.
The union said the circular was a
mischief to obliterate the sanctity of
its agreement with the Federal
Government.
The position of SSANU is contained
in a communiqué dispatched to
journalists on Sunday in Abuja, after
its National Executive Council
meeting, held at Obudu Mountain
Resort in Cross River State.
In the communiqué signed by its
President, Samson Ugwoke, and
Public Relations Officer, Mr. N.A.D.
Aboribo, SSANU accused the NUC of
unilaterally expunging through a
circular the aspect of the agreement
on university demonstration staff
schools.
Besides, the union regretted the
failure of the government to pay the
outstanding arrears of the earned
allowances and most especially the
political statements being made by
government functionaries about the
payment, which has put serious
pressure on the leadership of the
union at the national and branch
level.
SSANU also condemned the
lackadaisical attitude of the Federal
Government in implementing the
2009 agreement, despite its
persistent call on the government
and the Implementation Monitoring
Committee for the full implementation
and payment of the arrears of the
earned allowance.
The communiqué read, “SSANU
called for the full implementation and
renegotiation of the 2009 agreement
to forestall the disruption of the
present smooth academic activities
in the university system. We view
with very grave concern, the actions
of some government agencies in
collaboration with certain selfish
vice-chancellors to obliterate the
sanctity of the 2009 FGN/university-
based unions’ agreement by
unilaterally expunging through a
circular from the NUC the aspect of
the agreement on university
demonstration staff schools.
“SSANU-NEC-in-session hereby
demands the immediate withdrawal of
the obnoxious circular. For the
avoidance of doubt, if by April 28,
2015, the circular has not been
withdrawn by the NUC, the union will
take labour action against the Federal
Government. We frown on the
overbearing attitude and unnecessary
roles of the NIC in this regard.”
SSANU also warned the NUC to stop
its undue meddling and interference
in the affairs of the universities, so
as not to overheat the Nigerian
university system.
While demanding that the agreement
should be implemented without
further delay, the union criticized the
continuous refusal of the Federal
Government to renegotiate the said
agreement “which is long overdue.”
The NEC-in-session warns Federal
Government on the dangers of its
insensitive stand on the matter,
saying it was capable of completely
eroding the relative peace in our
universities.
“SSANU therefore urged the Federal
Government to put machinery in
place for the renegotiation of this
agreement without any further delay.”
The union also warned against the
victimization of its members and
officers in various universities, and
especially called for the
reinstatement of 19 members of the
union who were sacked at the
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-
Akoko.
The union commended the Nigerian
Armed Forces and its foreign allies
for the recapture of most areas
occupied by the Boko Haram
terrorists in the north-eastern part of
the country. SSANU called on the
Federal Government to continue to
adequately equip them and review
Nigeria foreign policies with its
neighbouring countries.
Speaking on the 2015 general
election, the union condemned the
hate speeches and unnecessary
political killings currently being
experienced in the build up to the
2015 general elections. The union
urged politicians to place before
Nigerians issue-based campaigns
play the game by the rules and avoid
violence.
SSANU also called on the
Independent National Electoral
Commission to ensure that the
elections were free, fair and credible.

1. Choose cotton. Save the ooh-la-la
satin, silk, or polyester sheets for
cooler nights. Light-colored bed
linens made of lightweight cotton
( Egyptian or otherwise) are
breathable and excellent for
promoting ventilation and airflow in
the bedroom.
2. Feel the freezer burn. Stick sheets
in the fridge or freezer for a few
minutes before bed. We recommend
placing them in a plastic bag first
(unless eu de frozen pizza is your
fave aromatherapy scent). Granted,
this won’t keep you cool all night,
but it will provide a brief respite from
heat and humidity.
3. Get cold comfort . Here’s a four-
seasons tip for keeping utilities
charges down: Buy a hot water
bottle. In winter, fill it with boiling
water for toasty toes without cranking
the thermostat. During summer, stick
it in the freezer to create a bed-
friendly ice pack.
4. Be creative . If you thought fans
are just for blowing hot air around,
think again! Point box fans out the
windows so they push hot air out ,
and adjust ceiling fan settings so the
blades run counter-clockwise, pulling
hot air up and out instead of just
twirling it around the room.
5. Sleep like an Egyptian. If there
seem to be a lot of Egyptian
references in this list, it’s because
those Nile-dwellers knew how to do
it right. The so-called “Egyptian
method ” involves dampening a sheet
or towel in cool water and using it as
a blanket. We recommend laying the
damp sheets on top of a dry towel to
avoid soaking the mattress.
6. Get loose. Less is definitely more
when it comes to summertime
jammies. Pick a loose, soft cotton
shirt and shorts or underwear. Going
full nudie during a heat wave is
(unsurprisingly) controversial. Some
people believe it helps keep them
cool, while others claim going au
natural means sweat stays on the
body instead of being wicked away
by fabric. We’re going to chalk this
one up to personal preference.
24 Tricks to Survive
Hot Summer Nights
(Without AC): Create
a cross-breeze
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7. Create a cross-breeze. In this
case, hanging out in the cross-hairs
is a good idea. Position a fan across
from a window, so the wind from
outside and the fan combine in a
cooling cross-breeze . Feeling fancy?
Go buck-wild and set up multiple
fans throughout the room to make the
airflow even more boisterous.
8. Go old-school. Remember when
refrigerators were iceboxes that
contained actual blocks of ice? Us
neither. This stay-cool trick is
straight out of the icebox era,
though. Make a DIY air conditioner
by positioning a shallow pan or bowl
(a roasting pan works nicely) full of
ice in front of a fan. The breeze will
pick up cold water from the ice’s
surface as it melts, creating a cooling
mist.
9. Pamper your pulses. Need to cool
down, stat? To chill out super-fast,
apply ice packs or cold compresses
to pulse points at the wrists, neck,
elbows, groin, ankles, and behind the
knees.
10. Get tech-y. We can’t vouch for
its effectiveness, but the chillow—a
high-tech pad that stays cool
through water circulation—seems like
a genius idea.
11. Be a lone wolf. Sorry lovebugs,
but sleeping alone is way better than
spooning for staying cool. Cuddling
with a partner increases body heat,
making the bed a sticky, sweaty pit of
despair instead of a cool, calm oasis.
12. Release your inner Tarzan.
Feeling ambitious (or just really,
really hot)? Rig up a hammock or set
up a simple cot. Both types of beds
are suspended on all sides, which
increases airflow.
14. Stay away from the stove.
Summer is not the time to whip up a
piping hot casserole or roast
chicken. Instead, chow down on cool,
room-temperature dishes ( salads are
clutch) to avoid generating any more
heat in the house. If hot food is in
order, fire up the grill instead of
turning on the oven. And swap big
meals for smaller, lighter dinners that
are easier to metabolize. The body
produces more heat after you chow
down on a huge steak than a platter
of fruits, veggies, and legumes.
15. Fill up the tank. Get a leg up on
hydration by drinking a glass of water
before bed. Tossing and turning and
sweating at night can result in
dehydration, so get some H20 in the
tank beforehand. (Pro tip: Just eight
ounces will do the trick, unless
you’re really into those 3am
bathroom runs.)
24 Tricks to Survive
Hot Summer Nights
(Without AC): Cool
Off
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13. Cool off. A cold shower takes on
a whole new meaning come
summertime. Rinsing off under a
stream of tepid H20 brings down the
core body temperature and rinses off
sweat (ick) so you can hit the hay
feeling cool and clean.
16. Get low. Hot air rises, so set up
your bed, hammock, or cot as close
to the ground as possible to beat the
heat. In a one-story home, that
means hauling the mattress down
from a sleeping loft or high bed and
putting it on the floor. If you live in a
multi-floor house or apartment, sleep
on the ground floor or in the
basement instead of an upper story.
17. Turn off the lights. This tip is
pretty self-explanatory. Light bulbs
(even environmentally-friendly CFLs)
give off heat. Fortunately, summer
means it stays light until eight or
nine at night. Take advantage of
natural light as much as possible,
and keep rooms cool after dark by
using lights minimally or not at all
(romantic candle-lit dinner, anyone?).
18. Hang out. Cool down a whole
room by hanging a wet sheet in front
of an open window. The breeze
blowing in will quickly bring down
the room’s temperature.
19. Encourage cold feet. Those ten
little piggies are pretty sensitive to
temperature because there are lots of
pulse points in the feet and ankles.
Cool down the whole body by
dunking (clean!) feet in cold water
before hitting the hay. Better yet,
keep a bucket of water near the bed
and dip feet whenever you’re feeling
hot throughout the night.
20. Unplug at night. As in, literally
disconnect electronics. Gadgets and
other small appliances give off heat,
even when turned off. Reduce total
heat in the house (and save energy!)
by keeping plugs out of sockets
when the appliances are not in use.
21. Camp at home. Got access to a
safe outdoor space like a roof,
courtyard, or backyard? Practice
those camping skills (and stay
cooler ) by pitching a tent and
sleeping al fresco.
22. Hog the bed. Sleeping alone (see
No. 11 above) has its perks,
including plenty of space to stretch
out. Snoozing in spread eagle
position (i.e. with arms and legs not
touching each other) is best for
reducing body heat and letting air
circulate around the body. Hit the hay
in this sleep position to keep limbs
from getting crazy sweaty.
23. Go rustic. When temperatures
soar, trade in that extra-comfy
mattress for a minimalist straw or
bamboo mat. These all-natural
sleeping surfaces are less
comfortable, but they don’t retain
heat like a puffy, cloth-covered
mattress.
24. Get creative with grains. Rice and
buckwheat aren’t just for eating!
These cupboard staples can also
keep you cool on hot nights. Stock
up on buckwheat pillows, which
don’t absorb heat like cotton and
down. And for a cold compress on
really hot nights, fill a sock with rice,
tie it off, and stick it in the freezer for
an hour or so. The compress will
stay chilly for up to 30 minutes,
definitely enough time to nod off.

@praxisnetworks.. hahahaha!!! this is serious o, the president just keeps accumulating trouble for himself, which of the god is he expecting to grant his prayer request after already clashing all the gods together. this is SPIRITUAL PROSTITUTION if I may say.

things fall apart, the center cannot hold for the presido.every one can now see the gradual effect of Jonathan not able to control his wife.no wonder people usually say that "charity begins at home".

Jonathan reaches out to emirs to beg
Mu’azu
2015-03-13 19:10
Abuja - President Goodluck Jonathan
has reached out to some traditional
rulers in the north to help persuade
the National Chairman of the Peoples
Democratic Party to reconsider his
stance of leaving the party, reports
Osun Defenders .
The President has mandated top
presidential aides of Northern
extraction led by the National
Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki have
been mandated to reach out to some
of the emirs sympathetic to the
President to beg Mu'az to stay in the
party.One of the traditional rulers stronglyconsidered to lead the begging is the Emir of Bauchi, Muhammadu Adamu,who Muazu holds in high esteem.
Mu'azu was reported to have
tendered his resignation letter
following some hate speeches
credited to the First Lady, Patience
Jonathan during the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) campaign
rallies.
Patience Jonathan threw caution into
the winds when she called people
from the North irresponsible fathers
and mothers who give birth to many
children they cannot cater for.
Read more at Osun Defenders .
Read more on 2015 elections
- News 24
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I guess its because men found out that wearing black suit may signify the day they mourn there death that's why so many wear different color of suit apart from black. the funny thing is many do still choose to wear black on there wedding day

seeing people getting married has a
bit of fun and also a reminder that
that marriage is a road which
someone would have to follow one day.I saw a marriage matrimony between two swanky and awesome young couple who seem extra super happy as if they've seen heaven. seeing the bride wearing a dazzling stainless white, and the groom wearing a dark black suit remind me of a joke which goes like this, a little girl was wondering why bride and groom do not wear the same clothes on there wedding day, decided to ask her mum and the conversation went like this.

/little girl/ -- mum, why is the bride
wearing all white as if she's going to
heaven.
/mother/ -- oh my Dear its because
today is the happiest day of her life.
/little girl/ -- that's interesting mum,
but why is the groom wearing all
black.
WHAT THEN IN YOUR OWN OPINION IS THE POSSIBLE REASON WHY GROOM USUALLY WEAR BLACK ON THERE WEDDING DAY

my humble pishure below.....thank u all for the responses.iam getting reasonable answer from u already.

dear good people of nairaland,iam here to learn from those able fellows who can clearify me on this matter as learning they say has no end.my question is does having a "baby face" signifies handsomeness.i have a female friend who keep calling me with this "baby face" name thing,she would always end my name with the term "baby face" when she calls my real name.although i kind of have some little qualities of a baby in my looks like long pointed nose,oval shape face etc. i initialy thought it was a compliment when she started calling me that name,but now it has gotten so much that am suspecting she means something best known to her especially when my other other friends have never called me such name.something in me keeps telling me that she is indirectly saying am handsome when she calls me "baby face",but i want to comfirm from you guys first before i can settle with my assumption and if the name means something different from what am thinking especially in the negative aspect,then its time i sound a loud warning to her never to call me that name again.thanks for your opinions.one love

dear good people of nairaland,iam here to learn from those able fellows who can clearify me on this matter as learning they say has no end.my question is does having a "baby face" signifies handsomeness.i have a female friend who keep calling me with this "baby face" name thing,she would always end my name with the term "baby face" when she calls my real name.although i kind of have some little qualities of a baby in my looks like long pointed nose,oval shape face etc. i initialy thought it was a compliment when she started calling me that name,but now it has gotten so much that am suspecting she means something best known to her especially when my other other friends have never called me such name.something in me keeps telling me that she is indirectly saying am handsome when she calls me "baby face",but i want to comfirm from you guys first before i can settle with my assumption and if the name means something different from what am thinking especially in the negative aspect,then its time i sound a loud warning to her never to call me that name again.thanks for your opinions.one love

I once read that a voodoo man claim that brazil would win against germany.he boasted that he would tie the german players leg so that they won't be able to perform. but to my surprise,reverse case happened,brazil was lashed and butchered by the german which got me laughing hard.not forgetting our own mr guru maharaja who predicted for the super eagles but his predictions failed.What do you think,is it that God is using the scenerio to expose fake prophet around.ADIEU BRAZIL

which type of black tea do you prefare,ceylon tea or the normal black tea we all know( lipton)...ceylon tea is taking over lipton in the market and is attracting more lovers like myself due to its rich flavour,moderate caffein , brain wave boosting and stress reliver.with the problem of weight gain and coffee side effects,many have turned over to tea only to discover that there is more to it than just causing weight lose.i prefare ceylon tea (sultan) than any other tea varient.........mod pls front page,do this as a xmass and new year gift to all of us who are black tea drinkers.

POP simply means plaster of paris,its a type of ceiling that originated from france.it involve the use of a white powder (calcium trioxo carbonate) for moulding the ceiling into any form or pattern.its a type of ceiling which when you look from below you would see the entire ceiling in white,with some classic designs.while suspended ceiling involves the use of synthetic material that comes in form of 300x300mm,or a long strip of plastic material that is usually cut into seize and assembled by interlocking each strip to cover a room.the type that when you look from below you would see a square pattern all through the ceiling.it is called suspended ceiling because it is attached to the roofing rafters and suspended below the roofing rafters.........the difference between both is that pop last longer and stops the spreading of fire in case of fire out break,while the suspended ceiling is cheaper and easy to instal but its highly flammable due to its plastic nature ......(arc austyn)

POP simply means plaster of paris,its a type of ceiling that originated from france.it involve the use of a white powder (calcium trioxo carbonate) for moulding the ceiling into any form or pattern.while suspended ceiling involves the use of synthetic material that comes in form of 300x300mm,or a long strip of plastic material that is usually cut into seize and assembled by interlocking each strip to cover a room.the type that when you look from below you would see a square pattern all through the ceiling.it is called suspended ceiling because it is attached to the roofing rafters and suspended below the roofing rafters (arc austyn)

San Francisco - Apple has asked a federal judge
to bar US sales of Samsung smartphones and
tablet computers in the blockbuster patent case
involving the two electronics giants.
In a court filing in California, Apple said the
smartphones and tablets were found to have
violated patents in a jury trial held last year.
Apple renewed its bid for a permanent
injunction on sales of a number of Samsung
products after an appeals court decision last
month cleared the way for a new hearing on
the matter.
In the latest filing dated Thursday, Apple's
attorneys wrote that the court "previously
concluded that Samsung's sale of infringing
products has irreparably harmed Apple."
The document added that the appeals court
decision "makes clear that the record
evidence... collectively demonstrates a sufficient
'causal nexus' between Samsung's infringement
and the irreparable harm to Apple."
Apple added that "money damages are not an
adequate remedy for Samsung's infringement
of these patents."
The US firm is seeking a ban on Samsung's
smartphone models Captivate, Continuum,
Droid Charge, Epic 4G, Exhibit 4G, Fascinate,
Galaxy Ace, Galaxy Prevail, Galaxy S, Galaxy S
4G, Gem, Indulge, Infuse, Mesmerize, Nexus S
4G, Replenish, Vibrant,Transform and three
versions of the Galaxy S II.
Bans are also being sought on the Galaxy Tab
and Tab 10.1 tablets.
The request does not affect the newest
Samsung devices, which were not at issue in
the trial because of the fast product cycles in
the industry.
The South Korean firm, the world's biggest
maker of smartphones, has been ordered to
pay Apple more than $900m after a retrial on
some of the issues in the case.
But the case, one of several being played out in
courts and administrative agencies around the
world, has not dented sales of Samsung, which
has vaulted ahead of Apple in many markets
around the

how about kissing spoon,we often kiss our spoon when eating.how about those who kiss cigerates

army of darkness

the book that changed my life and perceptions is a book by john mason title "know your limits and overcome them".also not forgeting the book of books "the bible"

I read a Associated Press-Ipsos poll
revealing that 1 in 4 adults read no
books last year. Yes, that’s 25% of
the adults out there are reading zero
books. This is sad.
I knew intuitively the number of
books read each year had gone down
but to zero ? Ridiculous!
And what about the adults who are
reading more than zero books a year.
How many are they reading in all?
One? Five? Actually, the same poll
reveals the average adult reads only
four books per year. Half of those
people read less than four.
If you are one of the non-book
readers who feels you “ don’t need no
stinking books”, here are 26 great
reasons to start the habit…before
you are left behind!
1. Reading is an active mental
process – Unlike TV, books make you
to use your brain. By reading, you
think more and become smarter.
2. It is a fundamental skill builder
- Every good course on the planet
has a matching book to go with it.
Why? Because books help clarify
difficult subjects. Books provide
information that goes deeper than
just classroom discussion.
3. Improves your vocabulary –
Remember in elementary school
when you learned how to infer the
meaning of one word by reading the
context of the other words in the
sentence? You get the same benefit
from book reading. While reading
books, especially challenging ones,
you will find yourself exposed to
many new words you wouldn’t be
otherwise.
4. Gives you a glimpse into other
cultures and places – What is your
favorite vacation spot? I would bet
you read a lot about that destination.
The more information the better.
Books can expand your horizons by
letting you see what other cities and
countries have to offer before you
visit them.
5. Improves concentration and
focus – Like I pointed out before,
reading books takes brain power. It
requires you to focus on what you
are reading for long periods. Unlike
magazines, Internet posts or e-Mails
that might contain small chunks of
information. Books tell the whole
story. Since you must concentrate in
order to read, like a muscle, you will
get better at concentration.
6. Builds self-esteem – By reading
more books, you become better
informed and more of an expert on
the topics you read about. This
expertise translates into higher self
esteem. Since you are so well read,
people look to you for answers. Your
feelings about yourself can only get
better.
7. Improves memory – Many studies
show if you don’t use your memory,
you lose it. Crossword puzzles are an
example of a word game that staves
off Alzheimer’s. Reading, although
not a game, helps you stretch your
memory muscles in a similar way.
Reading requires remembering
details, facts and figures and in
literature, plot lines, themes and
characters.
8. Improves your discipline –
Obviously, if 1 in 4 people don’t read
one book per year, then there is a
discipline issue. There may be many
causes for people not reading books
such as the “quips” of information
you can get on the Internet. TV is
also a major distracter. Making time
to read is something we all know we
should do, but who schedules book
reading time every day? Very few…
That’s why adding book reading to
your daily schedule and sticking to it,
improves discipline.
9. Learn anywhere – Books are
portable. You can take them almost
anywhere. As such, you can learn
almost anywhere too.
10. Improves creativity – by reading
more books and exposing yourself to
new and more complete information,
you will also be able to come up with
more creative ideas. As a personal
example, I read many, many books
on IT Networking. So often, when IT
Admins are stumped with a problem,
I can come up with a creative (smack
your head simple) solution that isn’t
written anywhere. But the reason I
can do that is because I have read so
many books on the subject, I can
combine lessons from all of them
into new solutions.
11. Gives you something to talk
about – Have you ever run out of
stuff to talk about with your best
friend, wife or husband? This can be
uncomfortable. It might even make
married couples wonder if their
marriage is in trouble. However, if
you read a lot of books, you’ll always
have something to talk about. You
can discuss various plots in the
novels you read, you can discuss the
stuff you are learning in the business
books you are reading as well. The
possibilities of sharing are endless.
12. Books are inexpensive
entertainment – What’s the average
price of a movie ticket these days? $8
– $10? You can buy a paperback for
that price and be entertained for
many hours more. If you have a used
bookstore nearby, you can get them
even cheaper.
Tip: Once you make reading a habit,
you’ll enjoy reading the books in
your chosen career as well.
13. You can learn at your own pace
– Where formal education requires
time commitments, books have no
late-bells or hourly commitments. So
you can learn at your own pace when
you read books.
14. New mental associations – I
touched on this above. As you read
more books the depth and breadth of
your knowledge expands and your
ability to form new associations
increases. In reading a book to
discover the solution to one problem,
you find the solution to others you
may not have considered.
15. Improves your reasoning skills
– Books for professionals contain
arguments for or against the actions
within. A book on cooking argues
that Chili powder goes well with beef
and goes poorly with ice-cream. A
book on building a business argues
that testing an idea for profitability
before setting up is a smart strategy
and argues against just barreling
forward with the idea without testing.
You too will be able to reason better
with the knowledge you gain. Some
of the arguments will rub off on you.
Others you will argue against.
Regardless, you’ll be reasoning
better.
16. Builds your expertise – Brian
Tracy has said one way to become an
expert in your chosen field is to read
100 books on the subject. He also
said by continuing the same for 5
years you’ll become an international
expert. With the Internet and blogs,
you could hone that time down to
2-3 years if you follow through.
17. Saves money – Apart from saving
money on entertainment expenses.
Reading books that help you develop
your skills saves money. Reading
books on how someone went
bankrupt will be a warning to you
against repeating their mistakes.
Reading a book on how to build your
own backyard deck saves the
expense of hiring a contractor.
18. Decreases mistakes – Although I
would never suggest putting off an
important goal because you fear
making mistakes, it is still important
to sharpen the saw (link to A.L. post)
. When you gather the deep and wide
wisdom that books can provide, you
are less apt to make mistakes.
19. You’ll discover surprises - As
you read more books as a source of
information, you’ll learn stuff you
weren’t looking for. I’ve read many
great quotes on life and love by
reading books on marketing. I’ve
learned facts about biology from
reading about chemistry. Heck, I’ve
picked up some facts about history
while reading about programming.
Since so many subjects intertwine it’s
almost impossible not to learn
something other than the book’s
subject.
20. Decreased boredom – One of
the rules I have is if I am feeling
bored, I will pick up a book and start
reading. What I’ve found by sticking
to this is that I become interested in
the book’s subject and stop being
bored. I mean, if you’re bored
anyway, you might as well be reading
a good book, right?
21. Can change your life – How
many times have you heard of a
book changing someone’s life? For
me, it was Your Erroneous Zones
(link) by Wayne Dyer – which is the
first self-development book I read. It
opened my eyes to a whole new way
of thinking that was not depressing
and dull. It was the first step in my
path of choosing my own life and
being free of old habitual thought
patterns.
There are many, many other books
out there that have a reputation for
changing lives including Getting
Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free
Productivity
, Handbook to Higher Consciousness,
Atlas Shrugged , A Tree Grows in
Brooklyn , Lord of the Rings and Black
Boy to name a few. But you can start
in your chosen field and work your
way outward.
22. Can help break a slump – Being
in a slump is uncomfortable. If you
are a writer, you call it writer’s block.
If you are a salesperson, it’s called –
not making a sale in 23 days. But a
slump can be a crossroads. It might
be you are wavering on your
commitment to a particular project or
(with marriage) person. Or a slump
can be simply a lack of new ideas.
Books are a great source of ideas,
big and small. So if you find yourself
in a slump, pick a book on the
portion of your life you are slump-
ing and get to reading!
23. Reduces stress - Many avid
readers (including me) unwind by
reading. Compared with the person
who gets home from work and
immediately turns on the TV news,
you are going from work stress to
crime stress. But it’s not just news.
TV as a source of relaxation is too
full of loud commercials and fast
moving (often violent) images. If
relaxation is something you want,
turn off the TV or computer and pick
up a book.
24. Gets you away from digital
distractions – If you, like many
others, feel overwhelmed with the
flashing lights, beeps, boops and
ring-a-dings that burn up our
computing lives, then give books a
chance. When you find some good
books, you’ll find yourself drawn into
the subject matter. You’ll want to
spend more time reading. By
spending more time reading books,
you’ll have less time for the plethora
of the digital gadgets begging for our
attention.
25. You’ll make more money - If
you make a serious effort to read in
your chosen career, your expertise in
that specialty will increase. As you
become more specialized and
learned, you join a smaller group of
more qualified people. By being part
of the small few with the highest
level knowledge your pay will
increase. It’s simple supply and
demand.
26. The book is always better than
the movie – except for perhaps No
Country for Old Men .
What are some of the most
important books you have read?
What is the title that changed your
life? If you’ve found a book that
made a major change in how you
work, live or love, please tell us
about it

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i pray and wish that this glory would be extended and made manifested on the current state of our country in jesus name.