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The Special Adviser to the Rivers State Governor on Media and Publicity, Opunabo Inko-Tariah, on Thursday, escaped death after he was attacked by gunmen suspected to be hired assassins.

The unidentified gunmen shot several times at his vehicle, a Ford Escape.

It was gathered that the incident happened on the Israel Ama Bridge in Buguma, Asari-Toru Local Government Area, at about 8pm as the gunmen were said to have shot at the back seat ostensibly with the belief that Inko-Tariah was sitting in the ‘owner’s’ position.

Fortunately, Inko-Tariah who was on the driver’s seat when the incident happened, was not seen by his assailants as a result of the vehicle’s tinted glasses.

The bullets, according to an eyewitness, had pierced through the tinted glass from the back to the other side of the vehicle, smashing one of the windows in the process.

Narrating his ordeal, Inko-Tariah said he was urged not to stop by his police escort, even as the assailants continued to rain bullets on the back of the vehicle.


Inko-Tariah disclosed that his police escort, who was by his side at the front of the vehicle, immediately opened the front door and shot sporadically to scare the bandits away.

It was learnt that an ex-aide to former governor Peter Odili, Chief Diamond Tobi-West, was also attacked at the same spot penultimate week.

“I am still shocked over what happened. I was completely confused. The police escort told me not to stop the car and that I should continue to move on. It was God that saved my life.

“They (gunmen) thought I was at the back of the car and that was why they targeted that point. With the tinted glasses, they had concluded that I was probably in the owner’s seat and they riddled the back seat with bullets.

“It was a close shave with death and I thank God for His divine intervention. I am a simple man; I don’t owe anybody and I am not covetous. So, why would somebody want to take my life?” a visibly shaken Inko-Tariah said.

He stated that he was on his way back to Port Harcourt after travelling to Boguma to resolve a land dispute.

On whether the attack was politically motivated, the governor’s aide said, “I am not ruling out anything and I am suspecting everything.”

Inko-Tariah, however, disclosed that he had since reported the matter to the state police command with hope that investigation would unmask those behind the attempt on his life.

Contacted, the State Assistant Police Public Relations Office, Grace Iringe-Koko, said she had not been briefed on the matter and promised to speak immediately she got the details.

http://www.punchng.com/city-news-feature/wikes-aide-escapes-assassination-in-rivers/

Gone with the wind

Comedy 1:
When ministerial nominee, Khadija Abba Ibrahim appeared at the isle for screening, the chanting of "Our Wife" dominated the floor.
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Comedy 2:
When she was to be introduced, the Senate President referred her as "an affiliate member of the Senate." Not because she was a senator but because her husband, Bukar Abba Ibrahim, is a senator!
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Comedy 3:
When question time came, it was only her husband that Senate President, Bukola Saraki, gave the opportunity to ask Khadija question.
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Comedy 4:
In his question, Bukar Abba Ibrahim asked his wife, "My ever loving wife, what will be your reaction if I ask you take a bow and go?"
(Everyone including the interviewee bursted into laughter)
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Comedy 5:
Senator Saraki then asked the senators whether she should be allowed to take a bow and go. All the senator bursted into laughter yet again and answered in the affirmative.
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This is intense screening that the Senators promised us. But I never knew they could also be jesters and comedians. Even the like of Ali baba, Basket mouth, I Go Die, etc can do no better job than the therapeutic laughter the senators gave us yesterday.
If no other reason, at least, Nigerians were thoroughly entertained yesterday. At least, we can now relax knowing that the senators are really justifying their huge salaries and allowance they collect - they are comedians who make Nigerians laugh.

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has been urged to intervene in resolving the salary crisis in the nation’s South-western states .

The Bishop of the Anglican Church in Omu-Aran, Kwara, Rt. Rev. Philip Adeyemo, made the call in his charge to the third session of the second synod of the church which held over the weekend.

He also advised Tinubu to handle issues of attack against him with tact, particularly as it relates to his succession.

“We appreciate the doggedness of Tinubu in the evolution into the governing party and his support for the emergence of General Muhammad Buhari towards winning the March 28, 2015 presidential election.

“We want the Asiwaju not to rest on his oars; to do something to stop unnecessary attacks on his succession; a situation which we feel many are taking advantage of to get your sympathy for political reasons. As an elder statesmen and Asiwaju, please, take not for sure the attacks are on your personality.

“We want the leader of the APC to do something about the many salary arrears owed civil servants in some APC states in the South-west.”

The cleric explained that members of the diocese were against recent calls for another national conference just as they called on the Kwara State government to do something about the poor remuneration of local government workers and teachers in the state.

http://leadership.ng/news/468385/salary-anglican-church-seeks-tinubus-intervention

Currently, there are 16 ex-governors in the Senate from the current 109 senators.
Out of the number, 4 are still incumbent senators while 12 are new senators. Out of all these, 8 senators are facing corruption charges: Bukola Saraki, Theodore Orji, Adamu Aliero, Sam Egwu, Joshua Dariye, Danjuma Goje, Abdullahi Adamu and Godswill Akpabio.
Add to these is Stella Oduah, the "Bullet-Proofgate" madam, your guess is as good as mine.

Therefore, can any good thing come out of a Senate House harbouring 17 corrupt persons? I really doubt it. Because their presence in the senate is self-serving: to protect their loots and sustain their power and influence. With stolen money, power and influence, and bandwagon of willing senators, I fear that these corrupt senators may soon infest the rest with the corruption virus.

It's just a matter of time.

The All Progressives Congress ( APC) in Sokoto State on Friday rejected the nomination of Miss A’isha Abubakar as the Ministerial nominee from the state.

The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the decision was taken during a stakeholders meeting of the party presided by Gov Aminu Tambuwal.

The state chairman of the party, Alhaji Usman Danmadamin-Isa, who briefed newsmen on the outcome of the meeting said the decision to reject the nominee was unanimous.

” The meeting had discussed the nomination of one lady called A’isha as the nominee from Sokoto state and we have rejected her nomination.

” We have out rightly rejected her nomination because she is not a card-carrying member of the party in the state and nobody knows her, while she knows nobody in the state.

” We have also resolved to, respectfully, write to President Muhammadu Buhari to replace her with another more competent person,” he said

Danmadamin-Isa further explained that the party rejected the nominee because she hailed from the same local government with the state governor.

NAN reports that the meeting was also attended by members of the national and state assemblies from the state and other key stakeholders of the party, including Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir, Zonal Vice Chairman, North West. ( NAN)

 http://leadership.ng/news/467608/sokoto-apc-rejects-ministerial-nominee

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1. They Deny It Vehemently:
This should top the list. They will deny it vehemently when they know they can’t take responsibility or when the lady in question was just on a “chop and clean mouth” parol and she’s not worth taking home. *You know that awkward moment when you carelessly impregnate the lady you put on chop and clean mouth parol. Hahaha

2. They Persuade Her To Go For An Abortion:
I think this should come second. Those who don’t have good financial standing or capability will force her into committing an abortion. They are unnecessary being nice and caring during those times. They will talk calmly about their unemployment, the weight of their bank account, and the marriage plans they have for her in the future. * if I hear*.. They are only trying to save themselves from shiiiit

3. They Blame Her For Being Careless:
Many will blame their girlfriends for being careless by not using pregnancy preventive drugs prior to/aftermath of sex.. Oga abeg park well jhoooor. Why you sef no protect yourself?

4. They Act Like Pregnancy Is New To Them:
Even though they know they are responsible for the pregnancy, you will see them opening their mouths in amazement just as GEJ did the moment Buhari was announced the winner.

5. They Broadcast It To Their Friends:
They will table the matter to their friends calling her names, spreading rumors and some more craziness. You go hear things like “this babe just wan push dis belle for me sha, me wey I never ready to be person papa” I don’t know why ladies like putting problems in one”s neck sef.. *Oooga abeg swerve enter BRT
lane jhoooor, like say you no do am*

6 He Calls For Paternity Test:
In today’s world, many dudes are not faithful to their so called girls cos promiscuity is the talk of the day. They know they are responsible for it but will keep demanding a paternity test and will never drop a kobo for it, which is smart on their part & not unreasonable.

7. They Try To Avoid Her At All Cost:
Some will go as far as changing their phone numbers or restrict their movement in order to avoid her. This is to signal her that she should carry her cross.. OYO

8. They Tell Their Mom Not To Believe Her Claim:
I have seen the case of a guy who impregnated his girlfriend and went ahead to tell her mom never to believe her claim because she wants to force the pregnancy on him. The mother even resorted to harassing and calling her slut and that she stay out of his son’s life in order not to push another person’s pregnancy on her son.

9. They Drive Her Out Of Their House:
Some become so aggressive that they order her out of their room threatening to never to beat her if she dare mention that statement.

10. Feel free to add the last one. 
 
http://wizkidblog.com/10-shameful-things-guys-do-when-they-mistakenly-impregnate-their-girlfriends/

Two captains in one ship? Its not gonna work that way.

There's always friction if player and coach are not on the same page.

She is a female. She is a mother. Her name is Diezani-Alison Madueke, the Ex-Minister of Petroleum Resources and a mother of three children.

Checking her profile reveals that God has been kind to her all her life. Diezani never lacked any good thing: born into a royal family, went to one of the best schools in the world, Howard and Cambridge; worked in one of the best companies in Nigeria, Shell Petroleum; married to one of the top personalities in Nigeria; and blessed with three children

And the country, Nigeria, too gave Diezani the best she could ever give her citizens. Diezani Alison-Madueke has held three significant positions in the Nigerian federal government. She was appointed Transport Minister in 2007. In 2008, she was named as Minister of Mines and Steel Development. And after Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan became acting President in February 2010, with Diezani was named as Minister for Petroleum Resources. This is the post she has held till this moment.

And the World was not left out in being kind to Diezani: in 2014, she was elected the first female President to OPEC; In December 2014, she was elected President, Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF); she was elected Chairman Committee of Ministers of the West African Gas Pipeline Authority (WAGPA).

But with all these benevolence from God, country and world, Diezani has been in the news for corruption/corrupt practices of the highest order since 2008. Check the following:

1. In 2008, Diezani was a subject to a Senate probe after it emerged that as Transport Minister, she had paid N30.9b ($263m) to contractors between 26 and 31 December 2007.

2. In April 2014, Diezani was alleged to have spent over N10b inappropriately on private jets maintenance whilst many Nigerians suffer.

3. In 2009, the Senate of Nigeria indicted Diezani Alison-Madueke and recommended prosecution for the alleged transfer of N1.2b into the private account of a toll company without due process and in breach of concession agreement.

4. In April 2015, Diezani was alleged to have stole N1.329tr as subsidy payments over three years (2009 to 2011)

5. 2010-2015, Under Diezani's supervision, the NNPC spent N700m daily to subsidize kerosene without the product reaching consumers who pay as much as N150 per litre, instead of the NNPC’s approved sum of N55 per litre.

6. In January 2015, $700m (raw cash) was allegedly found in her house, out of which $10m was stolen by her house aide.

7. In April 2015, Diezani was reported to have been responsible for the missing $20b dollars out of which $16b was returned.

8. In August 2015, Diezani together with Godluck Jonathan and his ex-CSO were alleged to have illegally withdrew $6.9m (N1.460b) diversion from the secret account of the NNPC to buy three 12meter mobile stages for use at public events.

So what could have made this woman, Diezani, who has had it all to still steal and engage in corruption practices at the expense of Nigeria?

GREED!

Yes greed, the intense and selfish desire for wealth and power.

It could be forgiven when a Man is associated with corruption. It could be forgiven when a Man steal. But when a woman is at the centre of it all then, all is not well. And if the person is a mother? God have mercy! What will she tell her children? What will she tell her grandchildren? A woman is supposed to be a mother of hope and a beacon of integrity.

Everything seems to be going wrong for Diezani. She failed in her lobby to get a soft landing in the event she is probed by the administration of General Buhari; she failed in her request to get asylum in 6 countries; she is currently battling with cancer in a UK hospital. And just recently, news filtered in that she was arrested in London on Friday along with four other persons in relation to corruption allegations being investigated by the UK National Crime Agency. The EFCC has also moved to seal up her houses in Abuja.

If Diezani falls, nobody should blame it on God. If Diezani fizzles out, nobody should be blame it on the country. If Diezani is arranged for trial nobody should carry placard and say it is because she is from a particular tribe. If Diezani goes to prison nobody should say it is witch-hunting.

Rather, it should be blamed on Diezani herself. Her selfish desire to want to steal, and steal, and steal. Yes it will be blamed on Diezani herself, the greedy woman minister! Nobody else.

Lastly blame it on the Man who created the platform for Diezani to steal and steal and steal. Yes, blame it on ex-President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for being a bad leader and a bad role model to Diezani. 


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Nice one.

Thanks for sharing. God bless you real good.

psucc:
Corruption is still deep seated in Nigeria.

We are the cause of our problems and until we cure this menace from the roots both the stem and fruits will keep getting rotten no matter how many we try to pluck off.

ememc4:
Lies!!! If you reason enough you'll realise the stealing is with impunity now.

You are far from the truth bro.

However, I think the foundation of any leadership is trust, any form of government esp. democracy if not built on trust can not succeed.

It has become necessary for public officials to be held accountable for their actions.

ademega:
painful but the sacrifice for change and corrupt free society. when everything stabilize, they will get job and smile again.

Hopefully.....

Let's hope for the best!!!

Jedeye2:
What if a Pregnant woman hurt me and beat me up. I should no do anything right? Story for d Gods dem

Beat you up? Hahahaha. Hilarious... Anyways, I am sure hormones are to blame. I know this sounds weird, or like I’m rationalizing, which I probably am. but I think the hormones bring out a misguided maternal instinct. The anger “serves” to protect the fetus. Lol.

If you stand too close to some pregnant women, they will get mad. Lurk behind them, They get mad.
 
There are lots of pregnant women out there who are mad at the world. Its not easy jare.

therealdeal10:
A 9ija pregnant woman is an angry woman

Bro, The dark side of pregnancy is anger.
 
It can take many forms... from blinding, red hot rage to brooding, bitter resentment. but one thing is fairly certain: it’s generally irrational. Or, at least, the extent of it is irrational.

And, of course, not every pregnant women experiences it.

Pregnancy can be a stressful period for any expectant mum – never mind those who are experiencing it for the first time.

As well as the changes to your body, cravings, morning sickness and all those additional hormones floating around – plus the fact you’ve got a new life to look after – things other people do can add to your stress.

A recent survey by Asda has revealed the top ‘bugbears’ (or ‘bump-bears’) that expectant and new mums face on a daily basis.

1. Bump touching:
“Did I say you could touch my stomach? If I weren’t pregnant, would you think you could invade my personal space? No? It’s still not ok.”

This took the top spot – with 60% of women surveyed saying bump touching by friends and family, but mostly complete strangers, was the ultimate irritant.


2. Back-handed compliments:
You know the ones – those helpful, ‘friendly’ tips such as “you look tired, make sure you’re getting enough sleep” and exclamations on the size of the bump – “you look huge for how far along you are” and “are you sure you’re not carrying twins?”

You know they mean well, but it’s not what you want to hear when you already feel huge, exhausted and over-emotional.


3. Terrifying labour stories:
Yes, you know a human has got to come out of you. Yes, you know it will hurt. You really don’t need to hear horror stories right before you live through it – it will only make you more nervous.

18% of women surveyed said that they hated this.


4. People giving your secret away:
You opt for a soft drink instead of wine and suddenly your friends are loudly asking: “Why aren’t you drinking? Are you PREGNANT?”

Cue an interrogation you have to lie your way out of.


5. Questions about cravings:
Apparently this is something women get asked a LOT when they’re expecting.

“Are you craving anything yet?”, “Had any weird cravings?”, “I used to eat gherkins all the time when I was pregnant!”

9% of women surveyed said that they were irritated by constantly being asked about cravings.


6. Questions about baby names:
“What are you going to call the baby? You know, don’t you? You’re just not telling me… Oh, come on tell me, I won’t tell anyone!”

The Asda survey revealed that 58% of expectant mums would rather keep the name secret – despite being constantly asked what it is.


7. Unsolicited advice:
As soon as you tell people you’re pregnant, they greet you with congratulations followed by a list of advice you didn’t ask for and most probably already heard from the last person you told you were pregnant.

“Sleep when the baby sleeps”, “Are you looking after yourself?”, “Are you taking vitamins?”

Can’t you just get to grips with the fact there’s a human inside you before you worry about sleeping patterns in seven month’s time?


8. Early visitors:
You’ve just given birth, you look a mess, haven’t slept for two nights, your house is upside down and you’ve got piles of washing everywhere – which is when your second cousin decides to “pop in” to visit the baby.

Cue the frantic tidy-up around her while she does her best to wake up the newborn you’ve just got to sleep with her loud cooing.

34% of new mums said they secretly dread the unexpected invasion of early visitors hoping to get a sneak peak before they’re ready to let the world back in.


9. Childless friends having social lives:
Having a baby? Say goodbye to those friends who don’t have kids and are still partying like they’re students. You probably won’t see them much anymore.


http://howafrica.com/top-9-things-you-should-never-do-to-a-pregnant-woman/?utm_source=ReviveOldPost&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost

The best that reasonable people can do, those who are conscious of their own fallability; those who are humble enough to know that there are no super men, but only an infallible God - the best they can do is to pray for this family. But then unreasonable people abound; those who live in glass houses and throw stones at others. Christ said, cast those stones if you are without sin.

May The Lord intervene and have his way in their affairs.

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English club, Manchester United on Tuesday signed 19-year-old Anthony Martial for a record setting £36 million making him the most expensive teenage player in the world.

The teenage sensation has a wife named Samantha and a daughter named Toto and are currently expecting their second child.

Unlike most footballers who like to go out and live a flamboyant outdoor life, Martial is a homely person who prefers to spend time indoors with his beautiful wife and daughter.

Speaking on what it feels like to play for the Red Devils, he said:”I’m very proud. I worked hard for this and my family is very happy about it. I’ve always wanted to play in the Premier League and look forward to meeting my team-mates. I don’t feel the pressure.

“I know there is pressure but I’m ready for it. I’m very happy because it’s a big club in England. It’s not easy to speak about myself but I am a very fast player. I spoke with the coach and I know that I need to work very hard. I hope that everything will go well for me at this club. I’m very happy because the supporters are great here. I will be ready when the time comes.”

Many are waiting to see if his mouth-watering transfer fee from Ligue 1 side, Monaco was worth the hype.

http://howafrica.com/meet-19-year-old-man-united-star-who-is-worlds-most-expensive-teenage-player/?utm_source=&utm_medium=facebook

Dear friends, Please note and Keep this safe. This is very important. Don't take this for granted. Blood Pressure to ages chart is very vital for first aid situations. Good morning everyone!!!

Dr. Ben Carson (Retired world renowned neurosurgeon, and Republican Presidential Aspirant) wrote this beautiful piece. Read and be blessed.

Sometimes you are unsatisfied with your life, while many people in this world are dreaming of living your life.
A child on a farm sees a plane fly overhead and dreams of flying. But, a pilot on the plane sees the farmhouse and dreams of returning home. That's life!! Enjoy yours.
If wealth is the secret to happiness, then the rich should be dancing on the streets. But only poor kids do that. If power ensures security, then officials should walk unguarded. But those who live simply, sleep soundly. If beauty and fame bring ideal relationships, then celebrities should have the best marriages. But those who live simply, walk humbly and love genuinely! All good will come back to you!!!

Man asks, “Where was God when Myles Munroe, wife and his associates were killed in a crash?
He answers, "The same place I sat when John the Baptist my servant was beheaded. When Stephen my servant was stoned to death. When Paul my servant was murdered in Rome. The same place I sat when my only Son was brutally crucified, wounded, bruised and killed. I have not moved from my position." I am the same. It is not the means of exit from earth that matters but the destination. Live simply. It's all about God!!

Good evening and welcome to the month of September.

Take these priceless lessons from your fantasy football team and apply them to your business.

If you're like the more than 56 million participants of fantasy football, you're probably gearing up to start your fantasy draft. But as you're getting ready for your draft party, you should also take a page out of fantasy football and apply it your business. Here are 12 priceless business lessons you can learn from your fantasy team.

1. Do Your Research:
Prior to a fantasy football draft, enthusiasts check out the rankings created by experts, keep up-to-date on player injuries or progress, and even participate in a mock draft so that they can draft the best players possible. Even when the season starts, it's not uncommon to seek the advice from online forums or personally seek advice from other fantasy players when you want to improve your team.

For businesses, they also need to do their research from defining their audience, knowing their competitors, and how to market their products or services. When all else fails, never hesitate to seek out the advice of a mentor or an industry expert.

2. Don't Let Your All-Stars Ride the Pine:
Let's say that you have Aaron Rodgers and Nick Foles on your team. Rodgers may have one or two games that aren't his best. But you wouldn't bench him in favor of Foles – even if Foles had a couple of excellent games. When push comes to shove, you always have to start your stud players and let them carry your team.

The same can be said in the business world. You have to not only recognize your top talent, you also need to give them the freedom and encouragement to keep them motivated and passionate. Passionate and motivated talent will take your company to the next level.

3. Keep An Eye Out For Rising Stars:
Throughout the season there will be players who have a remarkable season. That's why it's important to keep a close eye on the waiver wire for future superstars. Even if you have an All-Star, you could find a potential running back or wide receiver that could help take your team to the playoffs.

Always keep a lookout for top talent in your company, or even in your industry by checking out job boards or professional networks like LinkedIn. If you're able to acquire this rising star, you should be able to see your productivity and profits take off.

4. Know When To Hold’em,' Know When to Fold’em':
A lot can happen between a draft and the football season. For example, your top wide receiver could get injured in the third week of the season. Depending on the severity of the injury, you may have to drop him because he could be out for the rest of the season. A running back that you drafted may have a couple of bad starts, but you may want to hold on to him because he bounces back and is one of the leading RBs in the game.

While the stakes are obviously higher when it comes to your business (maybe!) the idea between knowing when to drop a player in fantasy football or hold onto them is relatively the same. Do you keep a team member if they're under performing? Or, do you stick with them because you realize that the potential is there? You need to have a process in place to help you make these difficult decisions.

5. Look At the Data:
If you're into fantasy football, you probably notice that the same players are ranked in the top 10 or 20 year after year. Why? Because they've proven during the previous seasons to be the top players in the game. However, if that player is dealing with an injury or has joined a new team, they may not be as productive. You also have to realize which players have the potential to have break-out seasons.

As business owners, you have to analyze as much data as possible so that you can stay ahead of your competitors. This means looking at past data for consistency, taking into account any changes, and using data to predict the future.

6. Be Fair, Ethically, and Firm When Making Trades:
If you want to make any improvement on your team, trading is one of the best ways to accomplish this. However, there's an art to making trade offers. You have to be fair and give-up players for the players that you want. For example, you wouldn't offer a third-string running back and back-up quarterback on the Jaguars for Peyton Manning. You also you have to be ethical. For example, there used to be two players named Adrian Peterson in the league. If you knowingly traded the AP who was on the Bears because someone in your league didn't know that there were two AP’s, that's completely unethically. However, you also have to be firm when it comes to trades. If you received that offer for Manning you would decline that offer immediately.

When negotiating deals for your business, you have to be fair, ethical, and also realize that you may have to budge a little more than you anticipated so that both parties are pleased

7. Separate Personal Bias:
It can be tough to separate personal bias when it comes to fantasy. For example, a 49ers fan may have to put their bias aside during the draft because Jimmy Graham is available. It would be almost foolish to select the best player available because they're on a rival team. At the same time, you wouldn't give up Calvin Johnson and Matt Forte for Roddy White because you're a huge Falcons fan.

In business, you also have to set aside personal feelings when it comes the best interest of the business. You may not care personally for a vendor or client, but if they are great at what they do and always deliver on-time, for the business, you must take a close look. It wouldn't make sense to dissolve that relationship because your personal feelings are getting in the way of logic. At the same time, you shouldn't hire a friend because they're your friend. They may not have the talent and skills to help your business move forward.

8. Add Depth:
Players are bound to either get hurt or under perform throughout the season. That's why it's important that your fantasy team has depth. For example, you could 'handcuff' players together, like a pair of running backs on the same team. This way if a player doesn't play, you already have his replacement on your team.

In the workplace, you're going to have times when employees get sick or have to deal with an emergency. While that will impact your productivity, if you have a talented team that can pick up the slack when someone isn't in the office for the day, productivity won't suffer as badly.

9. Identify Issues Before They Happen:
Whether it's having depth on your team or keeping up with player updates, you should always be thinking several steps ahead when it comes to fantasy football. For example, if you read that your starting wide receiver has been dealing with trough toe, then you should be eyeing up the waiver wire or taking a long peek at your bench for a starting WR.

You have to address any problems in the office before they arise. Whether that's making sure that all team members are on the same page, having an emergency backup and keeping everyone in the look, you don't want to be caught off-guard when the worst case scenario happens. In short, you always want to have a contingency plan.

10. There Will Be Trade-offs:
During the course of the season, you may see one of your offensive players face your defense. It's also common for your opponent to have Aaron Rodgers and you have Randall Cobb. So while you would want Cobb to score several touchdown passes, you also don't want Aaron Rodgers to keep throwing TDs. But if he is, they should be going to Cobb.

When it comes to your business, you have to consider opportunity cost. If you decide to market your business on Twitter, you may be neglecting your Facebook audience. However, your Twitter followers are more likely to convert, so you're willing to live with that tradeoff.

11. Look For Partnerships:
If you don't know who to draft or pickup on the waiver wire, then look for players that are not only on great teams, but players that are catching passes from Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning Tom Brady. Even if they're not Pro Bowl players, they're working with some of the top players in the game. But which of these players are trying to make strategic partnerships? Rodgers is trying out numerous receivers to find out whom he can count on for a partnership pass.

Want to succeed in business? You have to form strategic partnerships to help you gain new customers or exposure, increase credibility, and build your business overall. You just have to find the right partners, think of Uber partnering with Spotify, that can help expand your business.

12. Healthy Competition Is All Right:
Fantasy football is all about competing with the other people in your individual set up – and even a little smack talking is expected. In fact, this is so commonplace that FX created a show, "The League," that involves a group of friends heavily competing against each other during the football season.

There's nothing wrong with competition in the workplace. It can bring out the best in employees and even drive them to reach their full potential. Just keep the smack talking to a minimal, you don't want to cross any lines.

MORE:
http://www.inc.com/john-rampton/12-business-lessons-you-can-learn-from-fantasy-football.html

SUGARBEE:
The men of now don't last again in bed and that's the cause..... , they get over excited and overwhelmed in bed leading to them not satisfying the needs of their ladies

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Nice read.

Conflicts can be messy and uncomfortable.

Wow, that is so profound! spoke volumes... hardcore needed truth!

CHELSEA’s one-sided 3-0 loss away to Manchester City on Sunday left the defending champions five points below their opponents in 16th place in the nascent Premier League standings.
The season may be only two games old, but Chelsea already appear to be in difficulty, having failed to record a win in their opening two league games for the first time since 1998.
Here, AFP Sports lists five issues that will be troubling Chelsea's fans ahead of this weekend's trip to West Bromwich Albion, where they lost 3-0 on their last visit:

1. Mourinho's mood
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho wrote the book on diversionary tactics, but the spikiness with which he has attacked the new season suggests that all is not well behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge. It is only mid-August and he has already launched barbs at Everton manager Roberto Martinez, his old Arsenal adversary Arsene Wenger and City manager Manuel Pellegrini, made a cruel jibe about Rafael Benitez and demoted two of his medics, Eva Carneiro and Jon Fearn, after they angered him by running on to treat Eden Hazard during the 2-2 draw with Swansea City. He may have signed a new contract on the eve of the season, but Chelsea fans who remembered how Mourinho's first spell at the club unravelled acrimoniously in 2007 will hope that his mood improves quickly.

2. Defensive frailties
No player has symbolised Chelsea's problems more in their opening two league games than right-back Ivanovic …
Chelsea boasted the league's stingiest defence in the first two seasons following Mourinho's return from Real Madrid, but the sight of Sergio Aguero repeatedly strolling through their back line at the Etihad Stadium showed the extent to which it has become an area of concern. "I've never seen them so disorganised," said Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville. Mourinho said that John Terry's unceremonious half-time withdrawal had merely been a means by which to add more pace -- in the form of Kurt Zouma -- to his floundering back four, but it may also have been intended as a message to Chelsea's directors to step up their pursuit of Everton's John Stones.

3. Ivanovic struggles
No player has symbolised Chelsea's problems more in their opening two league games than right-back Branislav Ivanovic. A Stamford Bridge stalwart for the last six seasons, the Serbian was left chasing shadows by Swansea's Jefferson Montero and was at fault for City's second and third goals, being out-jumped by Vincent Kompany at a corner and then presenting the ball straight to Fernandinho. The arrival of Ghana left-back Abdul Rahman Baba from Augsburg may offer a chance to take the 31-year-old out of the spotlight, as it would give Mourinho the possibility of switching Cesar Azpilicueta to his preferred position of right-back.

4. Hazard warning
It says much that Hazard's most notable contribution to Chelsea's campaign so far has been the injury he sustained in the latter stages of the game against Swansea that launched the Carneiro/Fearn polemic. Last season's multiple Player of the Year, the Belgian winger has looked off the pace in the campaign to date, sleep-walking through pre-season and failing to make an impression against either Swansea or City. He squandered Chelsea's best chance of an equaliser at the Etihad, shooting too close to Joe Hart.

5. Recruitment hiccups
Chelsea's close-season transfer dealings in 2014 were masterful, with Cesc Fabregas, Diego Costa, Filipe Luis and Didier Drogba all arriving before the end of July, giving Mourinho time to shape his new-look team. This year, Chelsea have not materially strengthened, having merely replaced the outgoing Petr Cech, Luis and Drogba with Asmir Begovic, Rahman and Radamel Falcao. A new centre-back is a priority, but Chelsea also look light in attack, where the champions are unhealthily reliant on Costa and his troublesome hamstrings. Falcao and Loic Remy do not pose anything like the same goal threat and Juan Cuadrado, a £23.3 million ($36.4 million, 32.9 million euros) signing from Fiorentina in January, has been a major disappointment.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/five-early-season-worries-chelsea-city-slump-101835141--sow.html

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