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jnrbayano:
The winner deserves far less than this.

Did she win a contest where the brain was tasked?

Someone rubs powder and you give her a prize. What for?

Yeah but its entertainment, kicking a ball and being paid thousands of Pounds is nothing more special..

Silvereze:
I like that delicacy.. Thanks for the information

It's One of my favorites too... actually perplexed right now

By Charles Omole
On a recent trip to Lagos, I had an interesting experience which has given me a better understanding of why the mortality rate in our country is so high.

I wanted to have some roasted plantain popularly called Boli. So I sent my PA to buy three. When he returned, I decided it was not fair to eat all three by myself as we were about to embark on a journey to the other end of town.

So I gave one to my driver and one to my PA and I had the last one. About one hour into the journey, I started feeling a bit sick with serious stomach pains. But I ignored it, believing it would go away. I cut short a meeting two hour later due to the continuing pain. It was then I asked my driver and PA if they were feeling OK. To my surprise; they have both been in serious pain for over an hour but did not tell me because they knew how important the meeting I was attending was. To cut the long story short, we quickly agreed that the only thing we all had in common was the Boli we ate.

Some of my Boli was still remaining; so I gave to a friend who had a laboratory to analyse. He came back that the roasted plantain was contaminated with Calcium Carbide. I was shocked.

He later told me that it is a common practice in Nigeria for people to use Carbide to ripen plantain very quickly. The plantain will ripen within 48hrs, even though it would have taken a week or more naturally.

In a 2010 paper “Eating artificially ripened fruits is harmful” Calcium carbide is found to be extremely hazardous to the human body as it contains traces of arsenic and phosphorus. It is banned in many countries of the world, but it is freely used in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria and other poor countries. Thus we are at risk of short-term and long-term health effects simply by eating fruits that are induced to ripen.

Calcium carbide CaC2 is used to easily generate low levels of ethylene gas which can hasten the (outside at least) ripening of fruits like bananas, mangoes etc. But it is also damaging to health. Regular exposure will lead to a build up that can be fatal.

Just before visiting the laboratory to give the sample to my friend, I instructed the driver to drive to a major pharmacy in Lagos nearby to us. They were given some medication that calmed them and countered the effect of the carbide. I had already prayed and reinforced myself by His power in the Inner man. So we all survived it. But imagine those that eat this daily and build up the poison in their system. This is why people die “suddenly” in Nigeria.

So I insisted my driver visits the woman selling the Boli the following day to let her know of our experience. On getting to the woman and explaining, she simply drove him away not to spoil market for her. She was apparently aware of the possible effect of her use of carbide but was too profit focused to care. People around her later said they have always wondered why she never eats her own Boli but buy food from others around.

Needless to say, that was my last Boli of the trip. Now I am not saying all Boli in Nigeria are poisonous. Given that the use of carbide is prevalent, how do you know which plantain is not contaminated? So if you are travelling to Nigeria, be careful what you eat and where you eat. And for those that live in Nigeria, it is possible you may have built some tolerance for this poison (due to regular ingestion), but regular consumption will cause long-term health damage and could be fatal.

This greed-driven practice is common in our nation and we all need to be on guard to avoid unnecessary complications. Wisdom is profitable to direct. God help our people.

FINAL NOTE:
Calcium Carbide is a dangerous and corrosive chemical. Carbide ripened fruit on consumption cause several harmful effects to human health. It has cancer causing properties and contains traces of arsenic and phosphorous hydride. Consumption of fruits ripened with Calcium Carbide causes stomach upset because the alkaline substance is an irritant that erodes the mucosal tissues in the stomach and disrupts intestinal functions.

According to experts; The early symptoms of carbide poisoning include vomiting, diarrhoea with or without blood, burning sensation of the chest and abdomen, thirst, weakness, difficulty in swallowing, irritation or burning in the eyes and skin, permanent eye damage, ulcers on the skin, irritation in the mouth, nose and throat. Throat sores, cough, and wheezing and shortness of breath may also occur soon after exposure to the chemical. Higher exposure may cause a build-up of fluids in the lungs. For instance; eating artificially ripened mangoes causes stomach upset because the alkaline substance is an irritant that erodes the mucosal tissue in the stomach and disrupts intestinal function. Chronic exposure to the chemical could lead to peptic ulcer.



[/i]The above article was posted on Charles’ social media wall but he has kindly granted the permission for it to be used on this site[i]

[/i]We believe that many will benefit from the health warning in this write up and maybe a life or two saved.[i]

https://baronessj.com/2016/12/16/a-deadly-encounter-with-booli-in-lagos

Lalasticlala

victor2008:
recession tinz

no kidding..

As funny as this might sound, two months ago a model approached me to coach her for a pageantry, at my leisure time i did and ladies and gentlemen, here's the winning price. Truth is as little as my spare time i had to tutor her, i actually feel like trashcan , waste bin, i feel useless, dilapidated and corroded for the time spent. Ok, that aside, she has to pay 100k to claim that "car", they tried to start the car and it didn't come up, she was told to get a new battery, according to her the form was 4k. That car also needs panel beating, then the "organizers" had the effrontery to warp the seats as per "tear rubber" or? ... Did she tell them she wanted to open driving school? #stopdefraudingyoungnigerians

Culled from @babaahmithe 's instagram page.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BLJKJmUAhiD/?taken-by=babaahmiteh&hl=en

A former Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Council of Rivers State, Ikechukwu Obuzor has called on world's football governing body, FIFA, to suspend Nigeria from every of its competitions until the government orders the military to produce the rogue soldiers involved in murder of 3SC of Ibadan defender, Joseph Izu.
Izu was allegedly murdered by soldiers attached to the Joint  Task Force (JTF) based in Akinima while holidaying at his hometown Okarki in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Obuzor in a statement released in Port Harcourt said the appeal has become necessary as the Nigerian government is not doing enough to apprehend the culprits and secure justice for the late footballer.
Parts of the statement read: "I humbly wish to draw the attention of Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and its President, Gianni Infantino to the Extra Judicial Killing of Joseph Izu, a renowned footballer with the Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan on Sunday, 16th of October, 2016.
"Joseph Izu played for Shooting Stars in the just concluded 2015-2016 season and was on vacation like most other footballers in Nigeria for the off season.
"He was in his hometown Okarki to enjoy his vacation and could not have been a target of the Joint Task Force (JTF) as he was never a cultist.
"Since the unfortunate incident, several efforts have been made to get the authorities to investigate the sad development and compensate the family adequately. It has yielded no result but intimidation of eye-witnesses in bid to silence them.
"It is in light of the above that I appeal to FIFA to wield its sledge hammer and insist that the right thing be done so authorities will be compelled to act swiftly and avoid setting a dangerous precedent in the soccer community. Justice must take its course. If it happened to Joseph Izu today and nothing is done, there is no telling which soccer star will be the next victim".
Izu was reportedly shot multiple times despite having identified himself as a footballer by showing the rampaging soldiers his identity card.


Source: Obinna Ebogidi (Media Adviser to the Izu Family)

You download.. Watch. Download some more. Then w@nk..

Next you feel like crap, depressed and less confident about your abilities and lose interest in life generally..

You swear to quit..



The cycle continues anyway.

Awsome! Following..

Hi samtobh, sent you a mail, pls do reply... C*****44@gmail.com

GMbuharii:
Its really happening and the media are under strict order not to carry out any report to the pubic..what a zoo

Of cos it's really happening, we only know what the government wants us to know.. The media is the fourth arm of government..

It's so sad.. hatred has blinded the people..

ajasbaba:
this OP no well,

firstly this picture nah for borno state when boko boys dey form.


secondly crocodile tears nah just one of baba change slogan.

So it's okay if they die in the North? It beats me how this issue cracks you up.. You've address the picture i posted but failed to talk about the dieing soldiers, typically throwing the bath water away with the baby... Look beyond the media or remain ignorant..

Commander in Chief sir, stop wasting the life's of our gallant young men.. You can't fight the militants in the creeks, thier natural environment, you need to apply caution sir, this is too bad and unacceptable, this is manslaughter and waste of resources, i spent seven years of my life around honorable men such as those laying lifeless on the floor, they are good men and are very patriotic, thier job description is to defend the nation, and not a particular interest.. i know they are expendable, but at least let their deaths be worth it. Now there's chaos cos this was released to the public? We have a right to know sir!!

For honor and service.. bullets take flight from my end.

The Niger Delta and Bayelsans will not be held responsible for this..
Let's see how long the crocodile will keep smiling..

Sad truth... It's all tied to our educational structure.. Tho tertiary education dosent necessarily determine intelligence...


The fact is; it's actually difficult to make great music and requires skill and talent.. But our artists seem to have found a way around that (a new formula).. since they lack the essentials.. More like a short cut.. But then the songs re never evergreen...

So school dosent take away one's ability to make monster hits, all that's required is a different approach..

The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has erupted, however the volcano appears to be "smiling"
The pictures of what look like eyes and a smile can be seen from above the volcano's crater..
Pictures from the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, also show lava reaching the ocean for first time since 2013.

End time? Guys, whad you think!?


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Mologi:
I DO GOOD THINGS WHEN I AM HIGH.....

Care to share?

8. Exercise

Working out while you’re high is amazing. It can be anything: yoga, push ups, jumping jacks, tai chi, jogging, bike riding, mountain climbing, whatever. It just feels so good to move, and be active.

Being stoned makes you so much more attuned to your body. You are super aware of your breathing, your heartbeat, the burn in your muscles. The rush you get from a good work out can really complete your high, and make you feel like a million bucks.

Caution: don’t push yourself too hard, too fast. You can get a major head rush that might knock you on your ass. Also be sure and stay hydrated.


9. Meditate

When you’re high, it’s so easy to just close your eyes, and drift away. That can be a good thing — if you know how to do it right.

Meditation is proven to be good for you in countless ways: it lowers stress and boosts your immune system; it helps relieve anxiety and depression; it boosts your confidence, creativity and productivity, improves your relationships, and it just makes you an all around better, kinder, happier human being.

It can also be boring as hell.

But not when you’re high.

Get hooked on a little green, then sit down, relax, and close your eyes. Just watch the thoughts as they drift through your awareness. Don’t judge them as good or bad, don’t get caught up in them, don’t even identify them as “your” thoughts. Just watch them like you would a movie — a bizarre, interactive, virtual reality movie.

Relax, deeper and deeper, and just let go of every bit of stress, tension, judgment, and attachment. Eventually your thoughts quiet down, and you become aware of the vast, deep, silent awareness that lies behind them…

And that’s you.

That’s what you are — not your mind, not your thoughts, not the anxious, insecure, constantly-gibbering voice in your head. You are the peaceful, silent, consciousness beneath it all.

Liberating, isn’t it?


10. Have A Deep Conversation

When you’re done transcending your ego and tuning into the One Cosmic Consciousness, you might want to find someone to talk to about it.

Having deep talks while stoned out of your mind is just the best. Assuming, of course, that you have friends that you can have deep talks with.

Friends with whom you can sit and ponder the meaning of life and the mysteries of the universe. Friends that like to get really high and talk about God, and aliens, and how everything is energy, and all that jazz.

If you don’t, you need to get some new friends.


11. Read A Book

Yep, I’m one of those nerds. I actually read books. The kind made out of paper.

And you know what? There is nothing better than getting on and then curling up on the couch with a really good book. You can lose yourself in the story, leave “reality” behind for a while and go inhabit other worlds.

You can learn a lot, increase your vocabulary, expand your mind, and have a good time doing it.

I’m a big fan of poetry (Walt Whitman, Dan Brown, e.e. cummings, Stephen King, Rumi and Hafiz) and fiction (J.R.R. Tolkien, Orson Scott Card, Kurt Vonnegut; even classics like Les Miserables, The Grapes of Wrath and Moby Dick). There’s also some non-fiction authors I really like, such as Alan Watts, Steven Pressfield, Ram Dass, Thoreau and Emerson…

Next time you get high, head down to the library and check out anything from that list. You won’t be disappointed.


12. Try New Food

Yeah, everyone likes to eat when they’re high. But don’t settle for fast food, or a gas station burrito. How lame can you get? Plus, it’ll make you fat. And give you diarrhea.

Seriously, it’s just a bad idea.

When the munchies set in, try something new and different. Never eaten at a Korean restaurant? Well, tonight’s the night! Or you could sample some Bosnian, or Indonesian cuisine… the weirder the better. Or go to the grocery store and buy the most exotic fruit you can find, like a dragon fruit or an African cucumber.

Bonus points if you can track down a rambutan — just because they’re awesome. Even the name is fun to say. “Rambutan.” Rolls off the tongue.

The point is to be adventurous. Broaden your horizons. Explore the culinary possibilities…

13. Take A Shower

A nice hot shower is the perfect way to unwind and release your tension and stress. And also the perfect cure for any pot induced paranoia.

The heat, the steam, the feel of the water running over your skin… it’s delightful at anytime. But when you’re stoned, your nerve-endings are buzzing and your senses are sharpened, and the warmth and moisture of the water are intensified into a tidal-wave of relaxation and bliss.

And it’s the perfect precursor to #14…

14. Give And/Or Get A Massage

Speaking of relaxation and bliss, have you ever gotten a massage while stoned? Mmmm… it’s delicious.

Being high helps you to relax and loosen up, of course. So when a skilled pair of hands goes to work on your muscles, the stiffness and tension just melts away, and you basically become a big, fleshy puddle. In a good way.

And giving someone else a rub down is almost as good as getting one yourself. Best of all, do both. Call up the one you love, and tell them you’ve got a surprise in store. Set the mood with some incense and candles and music. Get high together and give each other slow, deep, thorough massages…

And before you know it, you’re on to #15.

15. Have S3x

Getting high and gettin’ it on — the ultimate sensual experience.

S3x is pretty great anytime, high or not. You can lose yourself in the throes of passion, the heat and sweat and friction and pleasure, even when you’re stone cold sober. But when you’re high, it’s a holy communion.

Remember what I said about buzzing nerve endings and hyper-sensitivity? Yeah. Exactly.

Every little kiss and lick and nibble, every squeeze and thrust and grind is intensified, sanctified, electrified. Lovers merge and blend together, no longer two separate people, they become one motion, one dance, one body — tingling, wet and throbbing.

And when the big moment arrives, hold on for dear life.

When you’re high, an orga3m is a full body explosion, a volcanic eruption of pleasure so powerful it’s almost painful. Your mind is obliterated by the sheer force of it, and all that’s left is the white hot brilliance of pure bliss, like you’ve come face to face with God, if only for a moment.

Sigh…

Sorry for going off the poetic deep end on you there. That’s just what the GoOd stuff does to me. Besides, if I’m exaggerating, it’s not by much.

And if you are a single person, don’t be discouraged. You can always take matters into your hands. It might take two to tango, but you can get high and get your rocks off all by yourself


Well, there you have it; my favorite things to do while stoned. What are your favorites? Did I miss anything?

Tell me in the comments below!

7. Jam Out

Making music is one of the most fun and rewarding things to do, anytime. Period.

But being high takes it beyond the stratosphere. You feel the vibration, the music pouring through you, shaped and formed by your hands, like making sculptures out of sound… there’s nothing like it. It’s magical. It feels like you are literally making magic…

Like you’re a fuckin’ wizard.

Don’t know how to play an instrument? Hey, no better time to learn than right now. Seriously, it’s not as hard as you might think. Practice every day and you’ll be amazed at how far you can get in six months.

It develops focus, discipline, coordination, confidence, and so much more. Plus it’s so good to look back a year from now and see how much you’ve learned, and what you’ve accomplished. Makes you feel like you can do anything.

And of course, it’s really fun too. What are you waiting for?

kilokeys:
learn an instrument
playing what you feel makes you hear what you need to heal
thats me below...never been happier

6. Make Some Art

The GoOd stuff is to art what steroids are to weightlifting. Only, you know, without the side effects.

The point is, there are few things better than getting high and getting creative. Get out your paints and brushes, and make a colorful mess. Get out some crayons and color (I like mandalas). Or just make some sketches or doodles (ever heard of Zentangle?).

Not into visual art? That’s alright. Try some creative writing. Get a pencil and a spiral notebook and just write — poetry, journaling, spinning fantastic tales, whatever comes into your mind.

Don’t consider yourself an artist? Maybe you just haven’t found your medium. Keep trying new things. Don’t expect perfection — that comes with practice. Forget about how “good” it is, and just have fun with it.

5. Ride A Roller Coaster

And speaking of parks… you’ve got to ride a roller coaster high at least once in your life.

As you know, the GoOd stuff makes everything more vivid and intense. And it just doesn’t get much more intense than plummeting down the first steep drop of a massive roller coaster at 70+ mph, wind whipping you in the face, screaming at the top of your lungs…

Really let’s you know you’re alive.

Pro Tip: instead of rolling, try some GoOd Stuff edibles, like those Chewy Cookies. The high will last much longer that way.

4. Go Swimming

Get high and go to the beach, or a water park, or even an indoor pool. (If you cant use the Good Stuff, you can afford a membership to the YMCA.) This is always a good time, but when you’re high, it’s a sensual delight. The feel of the water on your skin, the sensation of floating, being weightless… simply awesome.

Plus, it’s a pretty good workout, so it’s good for you too.

3. Take A Walk Outside

Pretty simple, right?

Get stoned, go outside, and look around you. You will notice, and really appreciate, the beauty and immensity of the world. It gives eyes to see all the amazing thing that we usually just pass by without noticing. It helps you to get your mind out of it’s usual rut, and look at your life from a higher perspective. (Pun intended.)

Bonus points if you go to a park, or take a hike through the woods. Get away from the city, the crowds, the traffic, etc. and surround yourself with Nature. Double bonus points if it’s raining or snowing.

Seriously, if you haven’t played in the rain, or made snow angels in a while… it’s about time.

2. Watch A Movie

Just like the Good stuff can help you lose yourself in music, it can also help you to immerse yourself in a movie. So much so that you forget who your are, and where you are, and are just completely carried away by the story, the characters, the drama…

But not all movies are created equal.

I know that when you’re stoned, even Troll 2 can be entertaining. I once got high and laughed my ass off watching the Spongebob Squarepants movie (Omg, their facial expressions!), so I get it.

But being high is good for so much more than a few cheap laughs. It’s a chance to go deeper, and explore the more creative/indie/experimental side of film making. It’s a chance to be moved, to expand your mind, maybe even have it blown wide open.

And yeah, a good laugh doesn’t hurt either.

Guess what? I've got a list of movies too.

1. The Big Lebowski
2. Pineapple Express
3. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
4. Altered States
5. Alien vs Predator
6. Kung-fu Hustle
7. 3 idiots....