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what's with these most ppl are complaining..saying they won't meet friends,or that they won't get necessary skill acquisition , if I may ask, which special skill has any body ever gotten from the 3 weeks or which friend do you expect to meet that is so special that you have to complain about something done to protect the rest of the country.. to me its all selfishness on our own part, for me if it can be done in two days sef they should and simply send me to my PPA, let me start immediately.

The current Ebola outbreak in Africa is dominating headlines globally. But Dr Seth Beckley, CEO of the GAVI Alliance questions why this - rather than any of the other deadly diseases which exist.He suggests it's because people in the west have forgotten what it is like to deal with an untreatable disease.It starts with familiar flu-like symptoms:a mild fever, headache, muscle and jointpains.But within days this can quickly descend into something more exotic and frightening: vomiting and diarrhea,followed by bleeding from the gums, the nose and gastrointestinal tract.We have simply forgotten what it is like to live under threat of such infectious and deadly diseases, and forgotten what it means to fear them. Death comes in the form of either organ failure or low blood pressure caused by the extreme loss of fluids.Such fear-inducing descriptions have been doing the rounds in the media lately. However, this is not Ebola but rather Dengue Shock Syndrome, an extreme form of dengue fever, a mosquito-bornedisease that struggles to make the news.Ebola is without a doubt a truly horrible disease, but then there are many other bad ones that kill far more.So, why is it that Ebola is grabbing headlines and other deadly diseases are not?Not the only one. In the developed world, measles is seen as a mild condition - but it can kill, Is it because people in Africa are suddenly dying?That seems unlikely. Dengue has a relatively low death rate, but it still kills up to 20,000 of the half a million people who are infected every year; that's an order of magnitude more than the worst Ebola outbreak, and yet barely a fifth of the number killed by measles every year.And when you start to look at pathogens like pneumococcal and rotavirus - causes of the two biggest childhood killers, pneumonia and diarrhea - the number of deaths rapidly climbs up into the high hundreds of thousands.

DISEASE DEATHS*.Dengue fever - up to 20,000 annually
*.Measles - 122,000 deaths globally in 2012
*.Ebola - 2014 outbreak - over 930 people.

It is true that Ebola is also highly infectious, which drives away health workers who may understandably fear a needle stick.But then so many others are more infectious, like measles, through air-droplets, and hepatitis B, which is transmitted by similar means to HIV but50 times more infectious.Perhaps then it has something to do with the fact that there is no cure and that 50%-90% of people infected will inevitably die.Why should we see deaths from diseases we have previously wiped out and for which we have safe and effective vaccinations?Possibly, but then there is no cure for rabies either, and once someone develops symptoms they are almost 100% likely to die a slow and painful death, unless, that is, they have been vaccinated post-exposure.And herein lies a clue.The fact is while Ebola means a painful and isolated death, away from loved ones, there are other diseases that are horrific and equally deserving of both our fear and respect; diseases which, like Ebola, are still dreaded in West Africa and beyond, and which regularly kill hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world's poorest countries.However, in wealthy countries, thanks to the availability of modern medicines, many of these diseases can now usually be treated or cured, and thanks to vaccines they rarely have to be.Because of this blessing we have simply forgotten what it is like to live under threat of such infectious and deadly diseases, and forgotten what it means to fear them.So when an outbreak like this comes along, from the comfort of our relatively disease-free surroundings it is only natural to look on in horror and be terrified by the prospect of something like Ebola making its way to our shores.Attention 'welcome'But while Ebola remains a genuine concern in West Africa, if it ever did make it to Europe or North America the chances of it spreading far are remote.This is for two important reasons: first our disease surveillance is more stringent, and second Ebola kills or immobilises its host before they have much of a chance to spread it.Vaccination rates have fallen in some parts of the developed world In reality, a bigger concern far closer to home is that some diseases which we once vanquished, like measles, rubella and pertussis, are now making a comeback.Thanks to an insidious complacency we have seen significant drops in vaccination rates in many parts of the western world, to the extent that diseases are not only coming back but to levels where we are actually exporting them to poorer countries.Why should we see deaths from diseases we have previously wiped out and for which we have safe and effective vaccinations?Ebola is not the exception, but rather just one example of the terrible norm And yet in these same wealthy countries people are now asking why there isn't an Ebola vaccine.So the fact that this Ebola outbreak has received so much attention is something to be applauded.For one thing it may help to accelerate the progress of some of the quite promising candidate drug treatments and vaccines whose development have otherwise been stalling.More of a certainty is that it will help bring in improved emergency response plans in affected countries, measures which could help prevent any future outbreaks from spreading quite so fast and so far.International spotlight For people in West Africa who are currently trying to get through this terrible outbreak that will be of little comfort.Even so, if casting the international spotlight onto Ebola helps to bring our notions of risk perception into sharper focus then that can't be a bad thing - not just in terms of boosting immunization rates at home.But also if it helps to remind us that Ebola is not the exception, but rather just one example of the terrible norm - where thousands of men, women and children are dying from a range of horrible diseases every day - then perhaps that will bring the world a step closer to doing more about it.

pumpingmachine: do they need something this big? I'm concerned about the cost of maintenance especially when a new governor comes in. Look at the Abuja National Stadium for instance.

why would she look at that of abuja..why not that of enugu or calabar which is always maintained and used round the year..why won't you wish that our local league will come close to that of other countries and the stadium will be used. cos country like England generates so much by having one of these..its better we appreciate what is given since we don't get much from our govt..and hope for its better beneficial usage, rather than bringing up past failures

lepasharon: That is just an old wife's tail. It doesn't actually work.

by calling it an old wife's tale,you clearly show that you do not have any idea about osmosis and diffusion in your high school days..it has a chemistry back up.. don't discredit what you don't know...

Itoroetti: God bless u for d point raised.it has nothing to do with parents brilliancy.i've seen kid whose mum was a mad woman but dat didnt stop d boy from success and av seen kids whose parent are prof n Dr,yet their kids are worst in performance

going to med school or university doesn't mean you have a high IQ
from my close observation.. hereditary plays a major part,especially from. the mum ..try checking it with natural intelligence not on the basics of being educated.

alotofgrace: really

why the really
?

how many states will dey cross before getting to akwa lbom.. its simply too long for them.. they should chilax, the state do not have any boundaries with the North.. 2ndly there are very little number of Northeners in the state so any new face is easily noticed..also they can try any other route.. but any route across abia is a suicide mission for those suicidal boko are rams

hmmm... I can tell you.."IT WASN'T ME"

a thread is created.. instead of some ppl to simply just read and go..they take time to find something demeaning to say.. I just prefer the Hausas always neutral

Do you know that the company Volkswagen owns the following motor brands?• Volkswagen• Audi• SEAT• ŠKODA• Bentley• Bugatti• Lamborghini• Porsche• Ducati• Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles• Scania• MAN, for me I'm just knowing.... taught you should know as well... complement of the season..

Someone asked "is there Purgatory in the Bible" ?WE ANSWER: NO ! There is no where the word "Purgatory" appears in the Scripture. and YES, the idea of purgatory and its reality is in the scripture.We shall journey through this in three stages.1. The Protestant Stand2. The Scriptural Stand3. The Catholic Teaching on Purgatory1. The Protestants say there is no purgatory, both the name and the idea are repudiated by them.a) They say "Catholics deceive themselves by giving themselves hope of cleansing aftera life of sin" They confound the doctrine of Purgatory with presumption; one which teaches that a sinner, after living in sin on earth may hope for heaven through the cleansing fires of purgatory.b) they argue that it was the Catholic Church that "Invented" this doctrine, maybe with an"evil" intention.c) that there cannot be salvation from ANY sin or its punishment after death.d) that there cannot be ANY transformation after death, that once someone meets pain inthe afterlife, it is eternal, and once he meets joys, it is equally eternal.e) that God cannot forgive any sin or grant any form of mercy/cleansing after death; death shuts the door to ALL MERCY.f) They say there is no mention of both the word or the idea in the Scripture or any trace in ancient Christian History.2. The Scripture is rife with the idea of Purgatory. St Paul, whose thought i wish to conclude with even taught it.In the book of Maccabees, the author captured an exhortation to pray for the dead; this prayer carries within it the possibility of salvation from sin after death. But let us not dwell in this since they will argue "Which book is that? " "You added it to confuse people" "that book is not in my bible"Ok, ok ok.. Let us turn to the Great Apostle, St Paul, Let us listen to him paint the idea of purgatory to us."Now if any man build on this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; …Every man's work shall be made manifest: forthe day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he has built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall SUFFER LOSS: but HE HIMSELF SHALL BE SAVED; yet so as by fire" 1 COR 3:12-15IMPLICATION OF PAUL'S TEACHING:1. Everyone's work/deed shall be judged2. Some people's deeds will be found perfect3. Some will be found imperfect and therefore "Burned up"4. The one who loses shall "Suffer" and still be "Saved" as through a "Fire"5. That someone can "Suffer" for a moment after death and still be "Saved" after this suffering.Paul exposes the error of protestants who say there can be no mercy what so ever.St paul shows that someone can be judged, found guilty (of imperfection) and still be Purified (as through a fire) and afterwards SAVED !3. Church Teaching: The Church uses the word "Purgatory" to represent the state of being "burned up" or "saved as through a fire", since this "fire" has "purificatory" properties it is called "Purgatory" which represents the process of "cleansing". The Church does not say that there is A PLACE somewhere with a big sign post that reads"PURGATORY", NO. It is the Process of cleansing that the Church concerns herself with not a geographical place.The Church says: Someone can suffer for a moment after death and later be saved - this is purgatory, St Paul CONFIRMS it as can be seen above.The Church says that God can cleanse someone of his imperfection even after death - this is Purgatpry, St Paul CONFIRMS it .What more are we to discuss? Do you ask mewhy people say this and that about this doctrine? I answer you, you have been arguing not against the Church's teaching but against your own teaching about the Church's teaching. Some people think they fight against the Church only fight an image they themselves have created and named"Catholic".Hope the explanation suffices.

let SA , see this, and their hating for nigeria will increase by raise to power 10 .. Heheheh

jeez.,! Does it mean none of you guys have watched the movie "KNOWING" by nicolas cage and the son..common..!

dont say he is not a girl, he just told you the truth, the only reason why a girl should secreat fluid from the breast is, if she aborted a pregnancy or she has an infection, bro if it tastes like milk, it is an abortion no two ways about it.. Use your google and ask to confirm

mxxpunkxx!:
Not correct! Menstrual blood flows through the urethra, the same duct via which urines comes out
and not the v-jay . . . The vjay is covered with the hymen in virgins, and menstrual blood cannot find its way out of there . .
I repeat, it passes through the same tube as for urine . .

So, NO, a virgin cannot get pregnant and still remain a virgin . . .

oga did you attend secondary school at all? Cos i.m wondering how some one who can spell words and even write it, can open his mouth in public to say menstrual flow, passes through the same place urine passes.. Abeg dont make a fool of your self if you are not sure of something, or better still make use of your google, it helps, go read about shading of eggs and menstrual flow in a women

sandijey: :DSo sweet
If only nigerian men can do 5 of this things listed!

then you will complain saying "He is too nice for my liking"

nice one

...Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident
while attending a charity event for his
organization "Reach Out Worldwide". He was a passenger in a friend's car, in
which both lost their lives...

He was the passenger not the one driving

make another one no happen.. That's mine

Fulaman198: Yeah right, I don't know who you are trying to fool

not trying to fool any, just talking back to the one who quoted me earlier..

deols: This is a different level of discrimination o.

I see that other Christians don't like the Catholics

not just to catholics even to jehova witness, others like deeper life or chosen see other christian as being inferior.. It really baffles me

no islam is not, christianity is.. And is a discrimination of christians by fellow christian.. Yet they are christians no islam is not, christianity is.. And is a discrimination of christians by fellow christian.. Yet they are christians

apc.. Should really watch it.. With these decampees, a problem will surely arise when 2015 comes close.. Most of these ppl decamping are ppl who are power driven and wouldnt want to be under certain rules..come 2015 i'm sure apc wont approve of every of these ppls demands and yet again they will run, and you know what that means.. If they want to progress they should really screen ppl coming in, at least no their motives first.. Cos its better to loose members now and learn to live with it and at least make amends then loose is close to election time.

for all the doubting thomases wey full nairaland dey ask for pisur, oya carry the pisur chop..

seriously mehn... You have to check your looks especially when hitting the high way.. Cos for me, i've never been stopped by any uniformed man asking me to open my hood.. The highest i've seen is, them asking me "where are you heading to" of which after i answer, case closed, i'm signaled to head my way..

lynk106: hahaha nice thread.
Most men dream of a beautiful woman; Most women dream of a rich man. ... it's very simple.
even poor men dream of beautiful wife. Just as ugly women dream of rich husband. I don't know why we make it a bad thing for a woman to want a rich man whereas it is seen as a good thing for a man to want a beautiful wife. rubbish.
As a woman, I am crying FOUL.




Do you think it is easy work to be sewing weaves, bleaching skin, and doing all sorts of things women do to look hot? Skin bleaching for example is very dangerous to health. Women risk their health to look hot for men!
and when they start to get older, they have to do more to keep up and compete with the younger girls. It is hard work.

hmmm, did you just say hard work? You must be really very lazy, oh.. And a gold digger too

final year electrical /electronics engineering had one lecture 2day, and will be having another one 2moro at 8..
And for the sceptics... I was there, cos i'm a final year electrical electronics student.. And if you still dont believe, you can jump off a two-storey building with your head down..

ghost exists, i've seen, and i still remember one incident where one unn undergradute appeared on the group picture of her department who went for her funeral.. The girl died in a car accident, this should be around 2005

It’s now easier than ever to visit
distant locations around the world.
Some places, however, are best
avoided due to dangerous
conditions. Certain dangerous places,
on the other hand, are also desirable tourist destinations. If you do decide
to visit such places, you should at
least be aware of the risks and take
sensible precautions. Here, in
descending order, are the 10 most
dangerous cities in the world.
10. Caracas, Venezuela This is the capital city of Venezuela
and it is presently facing a crisis
involving drug gangs. Street crimes
such as muggings and theft are also
common , making this an undesirable
destination for most tourists. Many other cities in Venezuela also have
high crime rates
9. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico Mexico’s problems with drug
traffickers are well known and
Ciudad Juarez is one of the nation’s
most violent cities right now. Police
are often employed or paid off by
drug gangs, which means that many crimes go unpunished.
8. Cape Town, South Africa Due to the prevalence of poverty and
social unrest in this city, it is suffering
from an extremely high crime rate.
Although many tourists are drawn to
South Africa because of its natural
beauty and proximity to nature preserves and other attractions, Cape
Town can be a dangerous place. It is
possible to enjoy a visit to this city if
you avoid the more dangerous
sections and don’t travel alone at
night.
7. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Many cities in Brazil have very high
crime rates, and some are more
dangerous than Rio de Janeiro. Yet
since Rio is by far the most popular
tourist destination in Brazil, it’s worth
focusing on here. Rio is actually safer than it was a decade ago, but street
crimes are still common in many
areas, especially at night. It’s possible
to enjoy the resorts and beaches of
this city, but common sense
precautions should be taken
6. Guatemala City, Guatemala Although Guatemala, a Central
American nation on the Caribbean,
has many tourist attractions, it’s a
nation that is plagued with drug
violence. It has a high murder rate
and other common crimes include street robberies, bus holdups and
carjackings. It’s advisable if visiting
Guatemala to remain in safer regions
and avoid Guatemala City
5. Acapulco, Mexico Not long ago, this city was
considered a safe and luxurious
resort area. While tourism to
Acapulco is still popular, drug
violence has now made this into a
dangerous area. Recent statistics reveal that this city has one of the
world’s highest murder rates -142
per 100,000 people. People visiting
Acapulco are advised to remain on
the property of the resorts where
they are staying, as most of the crime occurs in surrounding areas.
4. Baghdad, Iraq Bombings, gunfire and other violent
events are common in Iraq. This
country has been on the “do not
travel” list for Americans for many
years and Baghdad remains a
dangerous place. The future of Iraq is extremely uncertain as U.S. troops
are departing from the country. This
is another war-torn country that is
not likely to be safe anytime soon.
Since the violence in Baghdad usually
consists of unpredictable outbreaks of terrorism, it’s not a place that
people should visit without a good
reason
3. Kabul, Afghanistan This has been one of the most
dangerous cities in the world for
some time. It is still a war zone,
although U.S. troops are gradually
being removed from the country.
Terrorist attacks, including many bombings are common. Kabul is
facing a very uncertain future and
will probably be a very dangerous
place for the foreseeable future. Like
Baghdad, Kabul is a city where
violence can occur at any time.
2. Karachi, Pakistan Pakistan is experiencing a great deal
of political unrest, and crime as well
as terrorism is rampant.
Assassinations are common, as well
as suicide bombings and gang
warfare. Karachi is one of the centers of this violence and tourists are
advised to avoid this city.
1. San Pedro Sula, Honduras This city has ranked as one of the
world’s most violent for several years
now. According to many sources, it
has the highest homicide rates in the
world -169 per 100,000 people.
Arms trafficking is a big problem, and illegal firearms are prevalent
throughout the city. This is a city that
tourists would do well to avoid.

Source:
www.escapehere.com/uncategorized/10-most-dangerous-cities-in-the-world-to-travel/