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abbey621:
I'm sorry a realist shouldn't think like that, you should always compare and contrast. Ask yourself,can a scientist be bias? Is it possible that climate change consequences have been exaggerated just a tad bit? Everybody knows it's good to protect the environment but in a country with 20 Trillion dollars worth of debt and so many job killing regulations, the EPA is one of the agencies that have lost its ways. Challenging every right from property right to State's rights. If Trump is ever to deliver on his promises,the economy must be unleashed, I'm sorry he's going to have to piss off a lot of environmentalist, human rights advocates and so on, no more apologists like Obama, it's time for real and effective policies bringing America back to the days when ordinary citizens can afford to work 2 to 3 jobs and amassing wealth!

abbey621:
This is a good start, now take each article and research the authors, separate the bias ones from the neutrals. For example, a scientist and an environmentalist would definitely be bias towards Pruitt. Now look at the links below and do the same, then you can form your stance. This is investigative journalism 101...thank me later!

http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/12/11/scott-pruitt-donald-trump-epa-constitution-editorials-debates/95311172/
http://www.dailywire.com/news/11439/7-things-know-about-trumps-epa-pick-chris-pruitt-aaron-bandler
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/12/confirm-scott-pruitt-epa/
https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/12/why-we-need-pruitt-atop-the-epa
http://www.tulsaworld.com/homepagelatest/mike-turpen-scott-pruitt-is-a-good-choice-for-epa/article_8c8e1a45-0ea3-5321-9a29-308a98c50445.html

abbey621:
One excellent method I use is gather 5 sources with contrasting beliefs. E.g Fox news,Al Jazeera, CNN, Altenet and Reuters. I then compare and analyze their reports, if it matches up I form my stance, if not I categorize the news as bias and wait till there are either more damning evidence or the story is refuted. This is just one of the methods I use, everyone is different but what separates a realist from others is the ability to decipher facts from noise

joedams:
Thank God for the Internet we all have access to the Nigeria Constitution.

‪"5-(1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive powers of the federation‬
(a) shall be vested in the President
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(4) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section-

(a) the President shall not declare a State of war between the Federation and another country except with the sanction of a resolution of both Houses of the National Assembly sitting in a joint session; and

(b) except at the prior approval of the Senate, no member of the armed forces of the Federation shall be deployed on combat duty outside Nigeria.

(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) of this section, the President, in consultation with the Nigeria Defence Council, may deploy members of the armed forces of the Federation on a limited combat duty outside Nigeria if he is satisfied that the national security is under imminent threat or danger;

PROVIDED that the President, shall within seven days of actual combat engagement, seek the consent of the Senate and the Senate shall thereafter give or refuse the said consent within fourteen days".

bigfrancis21:
YORUBA SLAVE NUMBERS EXPORTED FROM BIGHT OF BENIN FROM 1650 TO 1865

The image below is a table of all slave ports in the Bight of Benin and the number of slaves exported from these ports during the entire slave trade period from 1650 to 1865.

Of all these ports, Lagos/Onim port was the number 1 source of Yoruba slaves. A quick look shows that from 1651 to 1750, Lagos exported 0 number of slaves for nearly 100 years. We begin to see the exports from Lagos (mostly Yoruba slaves) start from 1751, attaining its all time high between 1826 and 1850 (during the time of the Oyo empire wars) and dropping thereafter. The table indicates that between 1751, when Lagos slave exports began, and 1865, (end of slavery), 317,300 slaves (let us assume all were Yorubas for simplicity) were exported from Lagos port. That is, 317,300 Yoruba slaves were exported from the port of Lagos during the entire slave trade period of 215 years for Bight of Benin.

Now, there are high chances that some Yoruba slaves were also exported through nearby ports of Badagri and Epe. The slaves from these ports would have included Fon slaves, Ga slaves, Akan slaves, Ewe slaves, Yoruba slaves etc. Assuming all the slaves exported from these 2 ports were all Yoruba slaves, the figures are 53,700 and 85,500 for Epe and Badagry respectively, for a combined total of 139,200.

Assuming all the slaves exported from Lagos, Epe and Badagry were of Yoruba descent, the overall number of all 'Yoruba' slaves exported from these 3 ports in the Bight of Benin is 456,500, or less than half a million. However, realistically speaking, given the fact that many non-Yorubas were often labelled 'lukumi' by the Spanish/Portuguese (see second image below) and not all slaves from these 3 ports were actually Yorubas, especially from the ports of Epe and Badagry, the actual number of Yoruba slaves taken from these 3 ports would be a figure between 300,000 and 400,000.

To add also, that not all 300,000 to 456,500 Yoruba slaves who left the shores of West Africa did make it to the new world. A small percentage who were intercepted by the British and settled in Sierra Leone did not make it to Latin America, out of which some of those intercepted by the British who never left the African continent and settled in Sierra Leone (Saros) actually returned back to Lagos. Out of the majority who made it to Latin America, a small percentage (Agudas) returned to Lagos where they settled. Taking into consideration the numbers of Saros and Agudas, the final number of Yoruba slaves settling in Latin America (mainly Brazil) is a figure between 300,000 to 400,000.

https://books.google.com/books?id=Uk1Tbdsq99gC&pg=PA179&dq=yoruba+slave+population+numbers&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjkzI34o8zRAhWH34MKHZDPDaEQ6AEIJTAC#v=onepage&q=yoruba%20slave%20population%20numbers&f=false

10 Makeup Mistakes That Can Age You
Using makeup is a double-edged sword. Apply it correctly, and it can make you look youthful and fresh: Witness our well-made-up models, both in their forties. But use too heavy a hand or dated techniques, and it can just as easily add years to your face. See the 10 errors makeup pros singled out for us, plus the easy fixes to make.

Here’s What It Looks Like When You Don’t Wash Off Your Makeup For A Month
When one woman volunteered to see what would happen if she didn’t wash the makeup off her face for a month, the results were pretty scary.

Watch The Doctors and dermatologist Dr. Annie Chiu explain some of the reasons why wearing makeup constantly might cause skin to age prematurely.

Next time you’re feeling too lazy to wash your face before bed, you better think twice!

7 Ways You're Aging Your Skin

Do you hop into bed still wearing your mascara? Try out every new skin product to hit the shelves? These common mistakes may not seem like a big deal, but over time they can take a toll on your skin and leave you looking prematurely aged.

Don’t worry: It’s not too late. Here, we break down your bad skin habits and show you how to avoid them—and look 10 years younger.

Going to bed without removing your makeup
You may find it tempting to fall into bed after a busy day—or a late night on the town—without cleaning your face. But skipping a cleanser at night can lead to breakouts later.

During the day, environmental toxins (like dirt and pollution) build up on skin and invade pores, which can cause complexion problems, says Dr. Sadick. So don’t hit the sack before you wash. Use a good cleanser and save your skin. Keep a box of cleansing towelettes bedside for added convenience—simply swipe and sleep.

Without question cosmetics are a great way to conceal blemishes, enhance beauty and boost outward appearance.
Over time make-up usage can take a negative toll on your skin. Listed below are five common ways make-up ages your skin faster.

1. Ingredients in make-up can work against your skin. Zinc oxide, dimethicone and propylene are several ingredients commonly found in make-up. These ingredients can create a thin build up on the skin. The oils and sweat can become trapped under the build up and cause pimples.

Some customers have had complaints about mineral make-up containing Bismuth Oxychloride. This ingredient can cause irritation that leads to peeling.

2. Roughly applying make-up can torture skin. Rough handling can cause wrinkles and fine lines to appear from harsh handling.

3. Some cosmetic users believe that just because their make-up contains a sunscreen they can over expose themselves to the sun.

4. Too much make-up can prevent skin from breathing and tanning evenly. The result is a dull toned and unhealthy looking pale face.

Evathyst:
Dude! Don't waste your time the answers are right in front of you.


She's materialistic, but she loves you since you did say she has spoken to you about marriage(although, conditionally) & that she respects you. Truth is that every woman has their dark side, hers is just materialism. Another person's own maybe s*x.


Just pray to be rich, or at least be comfortable and there wouldn't be any problem btw u two. But that illusion u'r having of meeting a perfect lady na film-trick o. When jungle mature, e go clear for your eye.

#My 2 cent advice#



Even though I know sey this your story get K-leg, as in lie full am no be small. That still wouldn't stop me from giving my most sincere opinion, cos one man's lie-lie story maybe another person's true-true story.



Shalom!

bakyerrerre5r54r4tt5nes:
Where are the many fishes, all girls are the same. My advice to guys is to either forget marriage or put up with the rubbish these ladies of nowadays are doing. Marriage is going extinct, women are trouble if you want to live long keep away from them except when you need them for sex coz if you are asking for fidelity, commitment they can never give it. My own gf have complained and complained abt the rubbish things she does all she is concerned abt is buying the latest clothes, shoes, make hair abt 6 times a month and loading her IG with pictures not concerned abt our future together. I just tire for una everything bring money! Bring money ha!

MemeTroll:
we are saying the same thing de-centralised police system

abbey621:
No they are all sh*t, stop depending on media and do your own investigative research

benjaminiyke:
Very nice Observations...I love my girlfriend so much but she's too materialistic;I send her 10k to 5k every month for reasons I can't fathom,am unemployed and the only thing I have now are my savings but she won't understand,she wants to wear nice clothes,shoes and expensive hairs. As long as I meet her demands she's happy but as soon as I tell her I don't have money to send,she begins to feel I don't love her. Recently I told her about my plan to travel abroad for my PHD program and she was very excited, she even promised to marry me immediately i come back to Nigeria,but unfortunately things didn't go according to plan and I had to delay my plans for the foreseeable future,when I told her about my decision She felt bad and told me she doesn't know if we will still marry based on my decision not to travel abroad because i promise her an Iphone 6 as soon as I get there. She treats me well and respects me but how can I deal with these are materialistic attitude? Your advice is most appreciated. Thanks

Cutehector:
Number one is so obvious. I guess am gona let go of her. Her birthday is even ds saturday... Won't even call her..


So I helpd dis gurl and I joked abt her thankn me in kind oo.. Na so d babe say she go gv me pure water...

nabegibeg:
you won't even post anything on nairaland if it happens

cokacoola:
dear romancelander i need a serious advice on this matter,
i have been dating this girl for 2weeks now' i love her much but my problem is that anytime we finish kissing she will start crying.. this has happen 5times now and i ask but she didt give me any convincing anser pls i need mature advice on this!!!!

abbey621:
You keep making my point for me without even knowing it! Look at your freakin sources, NY Times? Huffington Post? Dude are you kidding me? The same liberal media that kept saying there's no path for Trump to get to 270 electoral votes? Come on man, you got to do better than that, at least try to balance your sources and make it more credible, SHAME!

MemeTroll:
in countries with state policing systems yes not centralised federal police

auntysimbiat:
[img]http://4.bp..com/-kT_JuBn6nJw/WH-PmPhMdmI/AAAAAAALbxA/aCPuIsfv0nA63VSWlBCiFznNMCAtTjVDACLcB/s1600/unnamed.jpg[/img]

Garuba Umar, the officer who was formerly in Charge of the Inspector-General of Police monitoring unit, has been appointed as the new commissioner of police in Lagos State. Umar, who once served as Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ikoyi and as Mobile Police Unit 19 Commander, in Port Harcourt, replaces Fatai Owoseni, who has been posted to the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, in Jos....


Umar's posting to Lagos State comes four days after his promotion to the rank of Commissioner of Police (CP).

SOURCE: http://www.nairanaijanews.com/2017/01/garuba-umar-appointed-as-lagos-state.html

AgbenuAnna:
have you ever bought something and not like then after a while you just love it?

FortuneTeller:
Although you are her second choice, it does not mean she will not make a good wife. In fact, she may make a better wife because she realizes the error she made in rejecting you. If you still want to marry her, make her work hard for your offer, so she does not take you for granted again.

kkash:
Wait oo, she said she has someone dat wants to marry her but still went ahead to date u, and u went ahead to date her knowing she has a man that wants to marry her......and no one sees anything wrong with this.....truely ' it is finished'...

wahles:
Wt does ur heart tell u + ur head? Follow ur head

Daytonbale:
I met a lady, approached her, she accepted me after some months. We have dated for 9 months now, but when i met her she told me that she has a man that wants to marry her, that she dated him for like 1year and 6 months. We love ourselves, every thing has been going well with two of us.

I asked her, "will you marry me?", she said "No" that some else is there to marry her. I said no issue about that. I forgot anything marriage with her, we only date , so we have been dating since then. I forget everything about marriage with her .

I was surprise when she told me that she has changed her mind, that she will marry me. What should I do ?
That the man is not Serious with her that she loves me.

Am confused cuz she told me point blank that she cant marry me .
Am financially ok, I'm confused. I need help

Please help

deeMarc:
Nigeria should stop this police federalism. States should manage their individual security as they deem it fit. How well will someone from other place knows another place better than the indigene and someone who has been living in a place all his life.

adanny01:
Thats a long sermon, however, we all agree Nigeria has a big problem. The only issue is the way to solve it. America is a very old country and am sure they made some of the mistakes we are making today before they got it right. We should not expect Nigeria to be like America, else we will take the next 150years trying to be like American by then they would have still been 150 years ahead.

amiibaby:
What has the Us got to do with our constituent