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Why don't you take a deep breath, then go back and read the news again, perhaps this time aloud. And why are you ranting as if Nigerians are not aware that we may have a lot more cases than has been confirmed? And it looks like you have something to benefit from the spread of the virus. Why does it have to be as high as 20000? What is the basis of assuming it must be well over 20000? You better go and sit down and protect yourself. Stop throwing out figures, when you are not quite sure. You went through all multiples of 1000 all the way to the 20th. Are you kidding me? Such a wicked person. opebiboy: |
The guy has learned some sense. Trying to deflect criticism. Nice strategy. . Face the music man. |
I agree, the number of tested individuals should be published, in order to be able to fairly estimate the magnitude of this problem. I hope Mr Chikwe Ihekweazu remembers this statement "Nigeria needs a central, well-resourced centre for infectious disease prevention and control, or one day we will pay the price the hard way", credited to him, quoted from his Wikipedia page. Well, I suppose he was quite critical of our unpreparedness for any health threat. And that was a correct assessment. Most Nigerians could see that anyway. He's in charge of NCDC now. I hope in these turbulent times, he can prove that he's the right person in charge. Not publishing the names of the number of people tested is putting a foot wrong. For some of us that are not quite sure what the number of people tested positive means, and are pessimistic as result, we would expect that a publication of important figures including the number of tested people can help us understand how serious the situation is. I sincerely hope he's not another case of an empty barrel. I hope he's well prepared for this. Granted the Nigerian government makes available resources needed. I would think they would. Validated: |
This is definitely a reasonable argument. But i could also argue that men won't accept 1k, cos they believe you cannot buy sex. Some self-esteem perhaps. On the other end, a lot of women will probably accept the same amount because they consider the trade fair. So you see, you may want to be open-minded when making such an argument. So your reason is not the only possible why. How do you propose we decide which of those reasons is stronger? Riele: |
Babe, take it easy. Bitterness is not a good trait. Riele: |
I suppose you are studying in Nigeria. I hope you occasionally visit the "PHD students" thread. obstead200: |
The bolded is not quite correct. You cannot do it from just anywhere. The availability of online sources is not the only factor. The credibility of your supervisor matters a lot, probably more than the accessibility of information. The availability of information is not quite a factor today actually. In general, most PhD students need guidance during their PhD, as they conduct their research. Getting a good to great mentorship, as you can imagine mostly depends on your supervisor. There's also the problem of what is called wonderful research. This is largely based on what those top-end professors call it. You may not do great during your Phd, but the clout of your supervisor may just be enough to get you those enviable post-doctoral research fellowships. There's a lot of politics in research too. obstead200: |
Honestly. This is quite unconventional. Why would you spend your money pursuing a Ph.D? This is effectively a research degree. No right-thinking person does that. I can only assume you are doing it out of desperation. Most reputable institutions usually offer funded PhD positions. Can you tell us the name of the school and your potential research supervisors? Did you submit your own research proposal- Was your original intention to get a professor to supervise your research, given that you already have a project proposal? Can you let us in on your research proposal, if you have one? Trello: |
Well, well. Here in Ankara, the higher education directorate banned education for 3 weeks. That has been in effect since 16th March. Most Turkish students, except graduate students, have been sent home. As an international student, you are allowed to stay on campus if you have nowhere else to go. I was told the kind of inspection that goes on outside no be Joke. I have not been out for over a week. Thankfully, I stocked up for a few weeks including some cooked food prepared to last for at least 2-weeks- But I might consume all of it ahead of schedule. . I forgot to include the fact that eating out sometimes may not help your estimation of how much food you actually need when you have to hoard. Given the current explosion in the number of cases, classes are currently being held on zoom. It looks like the intended three-week-long break may be extended since the current number is over 1500. Note that the first case was recorded on the 10th of march. This is not surprising though, given the central nature of Turkey. The government is currently after individuals from Umram and their contacts. They won't tell the public the distribution of those numbers though-each city and the number of cases and deaths. Waiting patiently for this thing to hit the summit of its bell-curve. May God help us. Stay safe. |
E gbodo je omo agba lati pa iru owe yen. I hope you get that. I am not quite skilled in the art of using those amis. . You need to understand that our adages are time-conscious. . They worked in those days, but that's not to say they will work now. Our adages may need evolution. . I will take your last sentence though. Do what's best for you. It actually contradicts the adage. What if it's his character regardless of his financial status?Saintmary: |
Did you create this thread expecting that only women would comment? Obviously that's a lady's perspective of their co-homosapiens. . A man has a different perspective. Perhaps you lot are laying low looking for whom to devour. The man with the fat bag abi? A man may also understand that, there's no such thing as a humble, good woman until you marry her. On another note, we do not have enough rich Nigerian guys such that each woman gets a man. but perhaps you can add yourself to the list of wives of our rich Alhajis. . You are obviously backing up cos of your qualms, we are too. So who engages who now? The earlier you understand there's no correct formula for this thing called relationship the better. The thought that engaging someone in a relationship was a good one is a retrospective one. Shugavee: |
Careful guys, some people do not like these. . |
What is this? Without expo? Is that how much decay there is in our educational system today? THEbaddest007: |
Sorry abeg, that was an understatement. .chic2pimp: |
Sorry, no he can't average 8-9 assists. Take it easy bros, It's not ludo man, stop putting out just any argument. GSW is not exactly a system that could help your case. Think again man. I respect KD's game man, he literally put us over the hump. . But honestly cut Harden some slack. KD was throwing a lot of bricks as well during the playoffs while he played alongside Westbrook. . Go and check his stats. His FG% and 3P% dipped considerably during the playoffs until he came to GSW. And don't tell me Westbrick was handling the ball most of the time, cos since he can shoot over everyone, he should have done alright during the playoffs as well. Now I am not considering a situation in which he actually improved his game when he crossed over, but i can't also forget the fact that he had the luxury of playing alongside one of the best shooting backcourts of all time. Only time will tell us which of these is True, or which combination of them fits his current status. Two years of incredibleness does not wipe out history or help him reacquire all the bricks he's lost. It has changed his outlook going forward though. We are all looking forward to what that highly skilled baller does on his next stint. By the way please do me a favor, check the stats before coming up with any counter-argument. Please at least check the stats like @steady986 does. . Thank you.donlittle25: |
Sorry, man. , your question surprised me.donlittle25: |
What the heck? KD's highest assist average at OKC with or without Westbrook getting injured was 5.5, which he pulled off in 2013/2014, the same season Westbrook played about half of the season. He even averaged better-5.9- in his final season at GSW, which is obviously cos of the way GSW plays. If this is in support of the point that he can play as the primary ball-handler, then I am afraid, it's a moot one. 5.5 is not in any way indicative of ball-handling ability, at least at an elite level. If the original argument, however, is giving him the ball most of the time, as suggested by someone else, then that's quite possible. If he has the ball most of the time in Iso, then he probably could come close. but you don't get 35 points per game without driving the ball some of the time. As we both know, KD is not quite the driver. donlittle25: |
I am sorry, stop overstating KD's abilities. He cannot handle the ball as much as Harden. He can bring the ball up sometimes. But he cannot be the primary ball-handler on a winning team. I am definitely talking about handling the ball primarily for an extended period of time. SmooshCHN: |
Well, let's just say, they understand the importance of first place. . If u are good enough, win it.A40: |
I wish i had that text pic.It makes my long yarn unnecessary. Thanks. A40: |
Well, you did mention the suriv(reverse). . Pele.SmooshCHN: |
You actually made a sound argument. Unfortunately for you, what Usain Bolt is known for is winning gold medals not coming up second. . While you are content with second place, which is not a bad thing, some sportsmen actually want to win it all. They are addicted to winning. Once they get to the finals, they gotta win. Pele. 3 out of 9 is damn poor, I am afraid. You got wifed too many times. As for the other guy. He wins by a margin. He doesn't sweat it out. He crushes you. He makes you understand that he's superior. Hell no, you are not getting a game 7. No chance.![]() steady986: |
Yes, yes, weed is a natural vaccine. .CaptainMarvel: |
I have been trying to be respectful. Don't ever call me Nigga, cos I am not. You are new here so I understand. I don't continue a chat that's not going anywhere. You don't even know what you are writing. We are all busy with one thing or another, but it seems you live on social media. Good luck with that. I can't help you cure your sickness of not being able to express yourself properly. You have to do that yourself. Go find a cure. Now back to your comment. You definitely need sound education. I had to waste my time to read the article again. I honestly don't know who depends on the USA today for reliable NBA news, when you can always follow it up on NBA reference, check the stats and make a convincing conclusion on your own. If you can't realize that the writer of that article was playing with words in the last sentence of paragraph one, you really do need that education. In fact, it's urgent. However, I have some time this morning, so I will give you some education. Three-time NBA champion LeBron James already has a firm spot in the basketball history books in a myriad of categories, but his exact placement is becoming more clear. As he enters his second year with the Los Angeles Lakers, the 34-year-old star — who will be paired with friend and new Laker Anthony Davis — has some significant milestones he can hit quite quickly. James likely will reach these during the 2019-20 season if he produces similar statistics to his injury-shortened season last year. The bolded is the entire first paragraph. You took the last sentence and drew a conclusion, leaving the context out. That's something you would learn from academic writing. If you skipped that class, I can't help you cos it's entirely your fault. That sentence was obviously a catchy conclusion to an introductory paragraph. It was to get you to read the rest of the article, which you obviously did not. All you were looking for were highlights, not a body of facts. In the penultimate sentence of the first paragraph, the writer wrote: "Lebron has some significant milestones he can hit quite quickly", but he didn't state which milestones. Then he went further in the last sentence of that paragraph "James likely will reach these during the 2019-20 season if he produces similar statistics to his injury-shortened season last year", which is obviously a reference to these milestones. By the way, a milestone doesn't have to be top ten, it could be moving into top 5 on a list he's already top ten. For instance, in assists, passing Gary Payton and Isiah Thomas was quite a milestone since those guys were traditional point guards. but he was 11th before this season commenced, so anyone that can count could have figured that out. For 3-pointers, he concluded that Lebron could pass Peja Stojaković, Rashard Lewis, Klay Thompson, Bryant, and Chauncey Billups. We know some of those guys are respectable 3-point shooters, Klay especially. He's passed all the people mentioned anyway, but that still doesn't get him into the top ten as you suggested in the first comment that led to this exchange, which was what I was disputing anyway. In fact, that guy's idea of a milestone is quite debatable. I don't know if passing an injured Klay Thompson in his 9th season can be considered a milestone. Some might, and that's quite alright. Regarding minutes, the guy clearly stated that he could pass Kobe, Wilt, and Duncan. Those guys are considered top 10 or 11 by most people, so you could consider it a milestone. The article was actually before the beginning of this season, October 16, 2019. I have no idea why you are referencing it now. You are definitely lacking in your ability to source for relevant information. The writer was playing with words, and you couldn't figure it out. That's not my problem. You also used the phrase "most categories", which is not true, not according to that article, and definitely not from any relevant source. He'll be top ten in points, assists and minutes by the end of 2019/2020 season, which he already is. He cannot get into top ten for any other category. Period. Those are 3 categories. Now go and read the article again. You may never get such an education again. . Again the writer used the word "milestone", which doesn't necessarily mean top ten. You took different parts of an article in different contexts and put them together. That is the definition of having comprehension issues. Be wise in your next comments. You have both expression and comprehension issues. I don't know what to do about you, honestly.Afromentalist: |
Stop going back to this argument, cos it doesn't help your case. The projection was not for this season. Perhaps you should stick to your comment before this one. He could do it by the end of his career. No argument. But don't suggest that he could by the end of this season. He's already top ten in total minutes, so that's not really part of my argument. Afromentalist: |
Wishing injuries on players other than Lebron in the contest of carrying a team is not ignorance. It's cynicism. You clearly wrote, "Giannis next", And that doesn't speak well of you. Own it. That was a terrible utterance. steady986: |
The argument is he can't get in this season even if he tried to. Don't assume projections made by other analysts are valid. Do some analysis yourself. I read the article you referenced. Nowhere in there did they suggest he could by the end of this season. That was a career-long projection. You opined that he's top ten in almost every statistical category that matters, and that's a lie. Now I clearly misunderstood one of your previous comments, cos you mentioned that " if this season were normal, he would. It's quite ambiguous. It could mean any of 2 things. Going by your current argument which was clearly stated, there's no disputing the fact that he could end up in top 10 in 4 categories, realistically, but it's still an exaggeration to say almost all categories. Afromentalist: |
Top ten in steals? according to whom? Again Bollocks, why don't you check the facts and stop living on twitter. . The guy's steals per game stats is currently at 1.2, with that in mind, how will he produce over 100 steals by the end of the season? Are you also telling me he could makeover 5 3 pointers per game for the rest of this season. Egbon, ejo e wa nkan mi se.Afromentalist: |
What bollocks!. He's top ten in only points and assists, does that count for "most"? By the way, Olajuwon retired top 11 in 4 categories, but nobody is running all over the place discussing his GOATness. You better get your facts and conclusions right before you come here. And stop bringing up death matters. What were you thinking, en? It would be cruel and purposeless to discuss such a matter. And who is belittling his achievements? Has anyone ever argued that he's not an all-time great? While some consider him top ten, some even consider him top 2. Do you even understand what's going on? Do you even understand what respect means? If one of his teammates is doing as much as he is doing, are we not allowed to discuss it? In fact for others here that are not Lesexuals, the only time we bump Lebron down is in comparison with the GOAT. . Nobody says he's not an all-time great, just not the GOAT. He's lost too much to be considered. . 3 out of 9 is not GOAT-like, i am sorry.Afromentalist: |
A lot has happened since your absence. Welcome back. We have been trying to school one LeBum fan, to no avail. ![]() Roland17: |
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. Face the music man.
