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I'm here, Sis. Nice to meet you.

It's not the aged themselves that are burdens. It is the accompanying ailments, loss of memories and frustrations that come with extreme aging. If you have cared for a sick child, imagine it on a larger scale when they are not in good health.

Stand in front of a mirror naked and spend time looking at each of your features looking for what is good and bad about each of them. You can make comments like "My eyes are too small but at least I don't have to wear glasses.", etc. It may take you several days but eventually you'll find yourself getting used to yourself and appreciating what you have.

I grew up with my grand mother who was often ill in her last days and it's not easy taking care of them no matter how good your intentions maybe. It is a full time job. At the home, your mother has people of her age to talk to and believe me, this keeps them going. You could however start taking her home about twice a month especially on weekends when you'll all be home. That way, she'll get the best of both lives and not be a burden to you. She knows what she's saying because she comes from a generation that bore that responsibility and has probably seen how it affected others. As a mother, she will only want the very best for you and your mom.

How much are you selling the internet security version for?

I think it's just a nasty thing to say and the reporter should be ashamed of himself for posing the question to them. They have worked very hard for years and their mum has been their pillar. There is nothing a mother would not do for her children's happiness so how do you know it was not a voluntary sacrifice? Leave God to judge them if it is so but don't rub salt in their wounds. The loss of a mother is very painful.

They should stop insulting us, jare. I have done several IQ tests myself and made higher than average scores. Many questions are on historical facts of foreign origin or involve spatial concepts which are not found in our environment. They should design tests based on our own setting and then score us.

I've been calling you with an MTN no. Please call or text back. Are you in Lagos?

Please do you have females of about 1yr? I have two gorgeous males with me now. I bought one but the other was sort of left with me and I've grown too fond of both of them.

Try www.lostinlagos.com. It's organized by expatriates in Lagos.

Your definition of mild is very funny but again it only shows the kind of person you are.

1. I never said that mothers should wean at 4months. My sister's situation was unique because we had a full-time working mother and like some children, by 4 months, she was no longer satisfied with only the breast milk my mother produced.

2. Your answer about gluten and infants - http://celiacdisease.about.com/od/raisingaglutenfreechild/a/Breastfeeding.htm

3. R.D.A.s are guidelines. Even the iron content that is supposedly high for infants does not take into consideration that we live in a malaria and hookworm endemic environment.

4. Thank you so much for giving me a idea for a new study.

Please Mothers, when introducing new food to your infants, vary the diet. I will from hereon defer to the Mr. Know-it-all on this thread.

helixmanager: I am surprised

Anyway,being a doctor doesn't make you a Dieticians or Nutritionist.I recommend you widen your scope on Pediatric Nutrition.

I am also aware Nestle has delegates that provide information about their brands in the HCF,ask them if at all you are a practicing doctor.

Make your opinion known and next time you attach your discipline to unprofessional comments,I will.......

It is a pity that some people on this forum lack basic manners when it comes to addressing others. I will take your insults with a pinch of salt since your use of language shows that you are not worth my time.

I maintain that my personal experience and that of so many women in Nigeria with Golden morn shows that it is a nutritious meal for kiddies who can tolerate it. The contents are maize, sugar and soya, all staple ingredients in our day diet in Nigeria. All the other ingredients listed on the pack are routine supplements. Traditionally, we give infants the same ingredients as pap, a staple food for women of lower socio-economic groups in Nigeria. Even if you visit the doctor with your child today and he or she is refusing meals or not thriving, pap is usually recommended and can be mixed with other foods such as blended groundnuts or crayfish to boost their nutrition. If it is good enough for that, there is no reason a child would not tolerate the same ingredients in Golden morn. The only thing is that it is not processed in the same way infant foods are. So, as I said previously, if your child tolerates it well, there is really no problem with it. The only trace ingredient that may be harmful there is Gluten, a naturally occurring substance found in most cereals and grains. Some people are intolerant and will develop celiac disease over time but it is uncommon in our environment.

Please feel free to google the same information for yourselves. It is readily available on the internet.

I'm a doctor and I've been a Golden morn fan since it came out when I was a kid. My sister has been eating it since she was 4 months old and is now a perfectly healthy 28yr old. The only reason for the warning is that the formula is not made for easy digestion in children, not that it is harmful in anyway. It is still a nutritious and very balanced meal. However some young children may not digest it properly especially with the new maize formula so you need to observe their stool and look for poorly digested content. If you find it, you'll need to wait till the child is older. There is no need for any panic.

Zeus I: Let's see, if God put a curse on you, it will destroy you and your generation to the fourth, but if he curse your graet-great-grand father(whom i suppose are demise), you; as the surviving generation will be destroyed. So, in the name of God who created those children you are mocking their mother, I curse your great-great-grand father, so you will die a childless man with prostitutes as wife in Jesus name!

Is your curse necessary? How do you know that it won't go back to you?

It seems like a laughing matter but it's not. If you check the state budget for maintenance of that zoo, I bet you'll find that it would feed these animals 10 times over but is being siphoned into someone's purse. Preservation of wild life is necessary for ecological stability. The poor animals! If they couldn't maintain them, they should have arranged their transfer to other international zoos who would only be too happy to have them.

The guy who is in a blue t-shirt 2nd from left looks a lot like the plank guy to me.

@babzilla, your comment is not called for. Even animals have rights in the rest of the world. People are prosecuted if they kill animals brutally, not to talk of their fellow human beings. These boys murderers acted in the most inhumane manner possible and should be dealt with.

God is not and never will be three. He is ONE God. Please, no one should misquote what the Catholic Church teaches. I may not worship with them anymore but I debated this question even as a child during cathecism. There is only one God. The Father, the creator has the His spoken word made flesh (Jesus Christ) while the Holy Spirit is the comforter sent to minister to and interceed for us after Christ was taken up to heaven. They are one in Godness, holiness and purity but distinct persons with different characteristics.

plaetton: Good points.
But are based on conjecture.

- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disciple_whom_Jesus_loved
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_of_John
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Apostle

Please read these articles. It was a question posed in bible study over 15 yrs ago and I clearly remember the explanation we concluded.

I think the poster is trying to imply a situation where the boyfriend is presently financially constrained and want to show his real self and situation to his girlfriend. The best thing is to play along unless you truly cannot cope with it. No condition is permanent and he might appreciate the gesture so much, it will increase his devotion to you. At least, before you get to that stage, you should have gotten to know him for his other qualities. If he is a no future ambition kind of person, what are you doing with him in the first place? Another thing I have noticed with guys is that they can sell their last possession to invest in a potentially successful deal so he may actually be about to strike it big and if you get angry and walk away when the chips are down, you might miss out on the good stuff that comes later.

From my understanding, the phrase " the disciple whom Jesus loved" was only used by John himself in the Gospel of John to refer to himself. It is generally accepted that he was the youngest disciple and was most likely the "pet" of the group. This is evidenced by the fact that he is thought to have outlived all the other disciples by far. That does not however imply that Jesus played favorites. It was often Peter that was praised for his faith. It is believed that the reason He does not say a name is that he wants to emphasize his relationship with Christ without making himself the focus.

I'm very much a floor person myself. I would rather stretch out comfortably on the floor than sleep on a bed without a firm mattress. It's great for re-aligning your spine. When we were in Uni, most of us put our mattresses on the floor. The only problem is that I must not meet any rodents or mosquitoes because then he'll have to carry me for the rest of the night.

Your boyfriend may not be fat at 120kg because BMI does not always account for muscle mass. Well built individuals often have BMIs above 25 and there is new research to prove that. That being said, I think your suitor means well by encouraging you to eat better because your weight is quite low. At your height you should weigh closer to 50kg but you cannot grow bosoms or buttocks for him. If he is not satisfied with you now, he will definitely stray when you're married. You need someone who truly appreciates you the way you are and sees beyond your looks because looks fade with time. I think you should let him know he hurt you with his words and see his reaction. If he is not remorseful, give him some space and pray for someone else. You're still young and shouldn't be rushing into a lifetime commitment with a man who does not truly value you.

It's entirely your choice and should not be controlled by custom. The concept of a "best man" came about in Ancient Europe when men had to gather friends to go hunting and raiding for women. In Africa here, in communities like the Yoruba, they assist in begging for the wife from the family. The true concept is however, a true friend of the groom who can help him, not just with the wedding but as a support system throughout your marriage. The questions are "who is this woman?","is she a mutual friend to you both?", "Does your wife and family respect her?", "is she trustworthy?" and "Does she give sound advice?". For example, if you were only two and you had been through a lot together, you could choose to use your own sister.

If your bride is okay with it, don't hold onto traditions if you don't want to. They are always evolving anyway. It's your day and you should be able to share it with those that matter.

P.S. You can call her "The Matron of Honour."

Just too bad!

The state of Lagos does not have the power to deport people based on origin. Please read the highlighted portions of the Nigerian constitution.

15. (1) The motto of the Federal Republic of Nigeria shall be Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress.

(2) Accordingly, national integration shall be actively encouraged, whilst discrimination on the grounds of place of origin, sex, religion, status, ethnic or linguistic association or ties shall be prohibited.

(3) For the purpose of promoting national integration, it shall be the duty of the State to:

(a) provide adequate facilities for and encourage free mobility of people, goods and services throughtout the Federation.

(b) secure full residence rights for every citizen in all parts of the Federation.

(c) encourage inter-marriage among persons from different places of origin, or of different religious, ethnic or linguistic association or ties; and

(d) promote or encourage the formation of associations that cut across ethnic, linguistic, religious and or other sectional barriers.

(4) The State shall foster a feeling of belonging and of involvement among the various people of the Federation, to the end that loyalty to the nation shall override sectional loyalties.

(5) The State shall abolish all corrupt practices and abuse of power.

That being clarified I shall cease to waste my time on this argument. If the frustrated Lagos indigenes want, they can go and write their own constitution.