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A man, who just got tested of HIV called his mom:
MAN: Mom, I have tested positive.
MOTHER: HAAA! Don't come back home my son, DO NOT
COME BACK HOME!
MAN: Why mom, I'm still your son for Christ sake?
MOTHER: You see my son, if you come back home, then
your wife will be infected. From your wife to your brother,
from your brother to our maid, from our maid to your
DADDY, from your daddy to my sister, from my sister to her
husband, from him to me, from me to the gardener, from
the gardener to your sister. And if your sister gets infected,
then the whole village is in trouble! So in the name of God
don't Come back.

emmyw: Price ni,don't worry bro am gona code it when am less busy.thanks.

Alright.

emmyw: 125x125 or 720x90

Alright. I can/will handle it. But, I don't post my prices on forums.

emmyw: Share it here bro.

Alright. What're the dimensions?

chrisbaba1: hello, i need an html Ad banner that simply states "Advertise with us" the theme should be blue. If you are keen, kindly respond. Thanks

Let's talk. Details are on my signature.

All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasir El-Rufai, named former Borno State governor Modu Sheriff (recently defected to Peoples Democratic Party, PDP) and Lt. Gen Azubuike Ihejirika, a former chief of army staff as Boko Haram “kingpins”.

Posting the statement to his Facebook and Twitter pages, the former minister cited Australian hostage and crisis negotiator Stephen Davis, who alleged the above duo were key elements of the insurgency on Arise News.
Davis claims the information was disclosed by Boko Haram commanders, who claim the pair has targeted individuals for assassination and execution.

El-Rufai’s statement, posted to his Facebook account earlier today
Below is the full statement, taken from El-Rufai’s Facebook page.

BREAKING NEWS: SHERIFF AND IHEJIRIKA JUST NAMED AS BOKO HARAM KINGPINS – AriseTV – August 28, 2014

Australian hostage negotiator Stephen Davis has just named Former Borno Governor Ali Modu Sheriff and immediate chief of army staff Lt-Gen Ihejirika (removed in January 2014) as the Boko Haram brains on ARISE NEWS.
Davis said Boko Haram commanders that he has been negotiating with as the source of this information. The kingpins not only finance BH operations but select targets for assassination and execution.

Finally, the truth about BH is coming out. Hopefully, the murderers of General Muhammadu Shuwa, the abductors of the Chibok girls, those truly responsible for the Nyanya bombings, and attempted assassination of General Buhari and Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi will be known.

We hope the authorities will take the steps necessary to act on this revelation, and thereby discharge their duty to protect us, the citizens of Nigeria. That is just what it is, a hope!

- Nasir El-Rufai

Source: http://www.ecruzi.com/el-rufai-names-boko-haram-sponsors-and-kingpins/

DomEl: Pls guys i wanna learn cartoon video designing but i need ur help. Wat softwares do i nid for the designing

Adobe flash for= 2D.
Blender 3D/3D max for= 3D.

Edited.

haxan919: What do think about mine...for a beginner

Google about logo design.

Or read this article: http://cgminds..in/2014/07/seven-best-tips-for-logo-design.html

haxan919: What do think about mine...for a beginner

Google about logo design. You have a long way to go.

I don’t think I chose the freelance life, I think the
freelance life chose me.
While other kids were playing little league, I was trying to
build a two story colonial house for my teddy bears out
of logs, complete with shutters. That never really panned
out so well (lack of nails maybe?!), but it taught me that I
am most at home in the wild, without the road map laid
out for me.
If something failed, I tried again. If people thought I was
crazy, it didn’t faze me much. Naturally, upon entering
the “normal” adult world of office jobs, I was more than
a bit shocked.
I began to pursue freelance design on the side, with the
intention of going in that direction one day. The more I
did it, the closer that day seemed.
Along my six year journey through one full-time and two-
part time jobs, the following signs led me to finally make
the leap. If any of these resonate with you, the edge of
the cliff might be closer than you think.
Start packing your parachute, and get ready to jump!


1) You’re cheating on your
desk job::
Have you ever snuck into the office bathroom to make a
secret freelance call from the porcelin desk chair? Or
used work time to send a quick reply or proof to a
freelance client?
Yep, me too.
I still needed my day job at that point, so it was a risky
game to play. It can certainly lead to trouble, especially if
you signed a non-compete agreement (I didn’t luckily).
It really is unfair to pursue your personal business on
another company’s time and property. Eventually, you
WILL get caught as you attempt to juggle both acts. That
is NOT how you want to leave a company.
So, if you find yourself in a torrid affair with your
freelance business while at your full time job, take it as a
sign to make some changes!


2) You’re bad at normal tasks::
In grade school I used to get in trouble for standing at
my desk. Yes, standing there, next to the chair while the
teacher lectured. “Tamara, sit down!” I hated sitting; I
tried, but it was so unnatural for me.
As I got older and took my seat in office land, I realized I
honestly struggled with administrative tasks that most
people find “easy.” I WANTED to do well, but I’d miss all
these things that other people were seeing as an issue.
Example: in my designs, everything must be perfect. I
measure my documents to the millimeter. But I’m totally
undisturbed by that two day-old coffee cup sitting on
top of that jumble of paper.
I would “get in trouble” for slip ups like this all the time in
my normal jobs. It made me feel small, and stupid.
But then I realized I am neither. I am just
different. I have different strengths. (And you do,
too.)
I can design a mean logo and convince a client to pay me
for it. I can stay dedicated to my goal long after others
made excuses. Why should I keep putting myself into
situations where my weaknesses are utilized and my
strengths tamped down?
If you feel as though you just don’t DO well in normal
work environments despite your best intentions, maybe
it’s because you DON’T! And that is OK! Take it as a sign
to pursue something that makes you feel worthwhile
every day.


3) Changes you’ve made are getting you no closer to your
freelance goals::
The final push I needed to go freelance came when I
started a second, minimum-wage “part-time” job with
11-7, M-F hours. (I didn’t want to be “that person” who
didn’t have a job.)
I could kiss my design business farewell. With hours like
that, I wasn’t getting any closer to my ultimate goal. No
time to accommodate clients during normal business
hours before the shift, and no time after.
I sat there and I cried.
Then I took it as a sign. Now was the time. Now was
when I would put 100% into my freelance business.
I quit and never looked back.


4) You honestly don’t want to live an “average” life::
Some people work the same job their entire lives. We all
know one or two. Twenty years in with the company, a
nice pension, security, stability. That’s cool. If they are
100% genuinely happy with the life they live, more power
to them! I however, am not this person.
For a creative like myself, I want to explore. I want to try
new things. I want my potential to have no limits. I
worked to design my entire life around those goals. I
want to be able to travel, to meet so many people that
come so uniquely into my life. I want everyday to be
something different and I never want to stop learning.
I am willing to give up stability (but really, how safe is
your job?) for that chance.
I’m not ashamed to say….I don’t want a fancy car in my
two-car garage like I’m supposed to!
If you don’t want that either take that as a sign, it’s time
to seriously start budgeting and planning out your
freelance career.

“AVERAGE” is a choice. Choose more for
yourself. If you can’t kick that desire out of your
system, chances are you never will. Let it manifest and
lead you to jump into your freelance career!

Source: http://www.graphicdesignblender.com/4-glaring-signs-to-take-the-freelance-leap

bidexolumanish: yea,d tutorial

Cgminds..com

bidexolumanish: coreldraw x7? pls can i get material

You mean CorelDRAW X7 or tutorials?

Oga seun, I want to change my nairaland email address. Need your help Seriously.

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lightheart: All these skills you people are sharing....diaris God oo!

Nice 1!

eeeeeh. Diaris GoD oooooo!

Thanks man.

And lest I forget, I'm using CorelDRAW X7.

I'm on a very long journey to creating the very best work work since I started design.
It may sound funny, but, it's the truth.

By God's grace, I hope to enter it in a design contest that will hold next year(2015) and probably, win the contest(Buhahahaha). Well, I hope it works out well for me.

Though, I'm done with the part one.
And over to the next one, Part two.

Without your cash: 1k

huzyboy: It's still on people

What's the price without your 56$?

Complete Job.
But, I remember, no job is complete.

So, I'll say - Good Job.

aresa: Using hand sanitizer is good hygiene practice, but hand sanitizer have zero effect on Ebola.

Hand sanitizer kills bacteria, it doesn't kill virus. sanitizer kills 99.9 % bacteria and not virus, bacteria is different from virus.

These ignorant leaders need to quit the stupidity and stop sending the wrong message.

Hand sanitizer with a good percentage of alcohol content can be used against viruses as in the case of Ebola.

So, dear, watch your mouth and the words utter. Any hand sanitizer with at least 70% alcohol content is advised to be used.

You are the ignorant and stupid one that needs to stop his stupidity 'cause you don't know the consultations that were made before those were provided for them and how effective it is on viruses.

[quote author=thepathologist][/quote]MUMU. So, this was how US came about their zMapp, by going on strike and remaining at Home.

If they don't want to work, there are a good number of people who are able and willing to.

Which Profession pays higher than that of the Doctors? And yet they go on strike when they're needed most.

Go and advance your mindset a little.
Imb....

[quote author=thepathologist][/quote]

thepathologist: u will swallow ur vomit. accident or serious illness is awaiting u or ur family members. then u would beg educated fools to rescue you.

You MUST be a FOOL. A Big FOOL! So, he would have left them to remain at home abi?

ayusco85: this is the type of news that make me wish i wasnt a Nigerian. how can they be toying with peoples lives? how can u sack 16,000 resident doctors? will the F.G do their job in the hospitals? pls 2015 shld come and go, everything in nigeria nw is done because of 2015 election.

#Every Issue Is Politicised

And, have the Doctors been doing their supposed jobs? They're aware of the present state of health in the country and they sat their asses at home. And now that GEJ has permitted them to remain at home, they're now making noise. Educated FOOLS!

If they were doing what they ought to do, there wouldn't be any of these. They got what they bargained for.

Another tutorial goes live. Illustrating a vehicle in CorelDRAW. A complete tutorial.

http://cgminds..co.uk/2014/08/vehicle-illustraton-tutorial.html

ify84: how do I create calendar On corel.... year calendar dat will stay On one page

Let me put together a tutorial on that.

https://blog.columnfivemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/140409_10tips_ra1.png

Source: http://cgminds..com/2014/08/10-tips-to-designing-effective.html

Kennyfancy: .

Please, mail me with the mail on my signature or xchipgraphics@gmail.com 'cause the mail associated with this account ain't working anymore. And, I just can't change it. Thanks.

Virtually every freelance graphic designer has a story of the client who got away, or the partner who stole their ideas, or the project that cost them more than it paid. Of course, many of them won’t admit to making these mistakes! Here are some common errors you can avoid:
•Doing work for nothing—if you work for free, let it be for something you believe in, with rewards in the form of testimonials and publicity.
•Showing mockups to clients before a contract is signed (so they can “adapt” your ideas and pay you nothing)
•Showing the client too many ideas (so they wonder why they’re paying you since they have to do the work of sifting through them)
•Showing the client only one idea (makes it easy for them to reject you along with the idea)
•Doing presentations over the Internet (people don’t take you seriously and aren’t as willing to sign contracts)
•Working without a contract
•Taking stock in the client’s company instead of cash fees (if the company dies, your stock is worthless)
•Not proofreading your work


Don’t Trash the Competition:
When you are selling your services for graphic design jobs, or working on a project for a client, you may hear about competitors who are supposedly cheaper, faster, or more successful than you.
Resist the temptation to explain to the client just what was wrong with XYZ Agency’s last three campaigns, or how So-and-So’s brochures were so ugly they peeled paint, or tell the story about the competitor’s logo that looked regrettably like a piece of women’s underwear.

You’ll look far more professional and confident if you keep things positive. “Of course, there are many good designers in this area,” said with a knowing look, can convey a certain meaning without making you look petty. What you want to imply, without saying it in so many words, is
that clients who use those other designers deserve what they get.


Interviewing Potential Clients:
When you interview with clients for potential graphic design jobs, bear in mind that you should be asking questions, not just answering them. Of course you want to sell the client on your fantastic skills. At the same time, though, you need to find out whether the job at hand carries a suf- ficient promise of reward for it to be worth your time.
Benefits of a job might include networking, portfolio-building, skill-build- ing, or simply the chance to work on a fun project. The primary reward, though, is money, and it’s important for you to establish yourself as a professional who expects and deserves to be paid.
Questions to ask include:
•What are the business goals of this project?
•How do they fit into your goals for the business as a whole?
•Who are the decision-makers on this project?
•What is the budget for this project?
•What is included in that budget?
•Does the budget include revisions?

Your network may also be a useful source of information about the pro- spective client, and you should also do a little basic web research on them. Use your intuition as well—if an organization doesn’t seem legit to you, or if they seem to be making shifts to survive, take action to be sure you get paid, or seek another client.


Successful Brochure Design Tips:
A freelance graphic designer working on a business brochure must first understand the target audience for the brochure, and create designs with that audience in mind. This can be as simple as using larger type to appeal to older people.
Here are some other tips for you to use when designing a brochure:
•Understand the specific goal of the brochure:
Is it to get customers in the door?
To attract mail or Internet orders?
To enhance the client’s standing in the business community?
To make a price list available to prospects?
•Use your design to highlight the benefits of the client’s product or service.
Avoid using pictures or bios of the client’s staff. (That means having to redo the brochure when the staff changes, an expense the client won’t appreciate.)
•Unless the brochure is part of an overall branding project, be sure your product harmonizes with the existing logos, templates, and letterhead the client uses.
•Use photos and graphics to reinforce a message, not just to look pretty.
•Use color to attract the reader’s attention to your most important points.
•Consider completing your brochure several months ahead of time and having it printed at the printer’s convenience. Most printers are slow in January and February, and this step can help you get a good deal on printing.


Teaming Up for Freelance Success:
A freelance graphic designer in a difficult market may need to get creative when it comes to finding clients. Fortunately, designers are already creative!
One of the best ways to build your clientele is to join forces with someone in a related field. A designer and copywriter might market themselves as a team.
•A graphic artist and a programmer might help each other out on projects, allowing each to market the other’s skills and look like a more vibrant business.
•A web designer might market services through a local copy center, allowing the copy center to offer a service not available at big- box stores while reaching new markets.

The important thing in all these arrangements is money. Sit down ahead of time and talk through as many possible scenarios as you can.
If the web designer brings a new client to the copy center, is she entitled to a fee?
If the graphic artist and the programmer create a game together, who will market it and how will they split the money?
If the copywriter is supposed to get half the money for team projects, but the job required twice as much design time as writing time, what happens?
Even if you have a trust relationship with another professional — even if that person is your spouse or your sister — communicating ahead of time about financial issues will help things go more smoothly.


The Value of Good Design:
Especially when dealing with smaller or less sophisticated clients, a freelance graphic designer will probably need to do some work to sell the client on the idea that professional training, high-end software, and experienced visual sense are worth reasonable fees.
One experienced designer offers this idea: Create a full-color brochure for a fictional company.
At each stage of the process — logo design, color correction, copywriting, final document design — take screen shots. Then incorporate these into a PDF selling tool that makes the case for skill and knowledge as essential ingredients in effective design at every phase of the process, from concept to prepress.
Label a CD-ROM with your logo and load the PDF onto it. If a client seems to need this level of education, invite him or her to go through the process with you and see the final result.
Tools like this give you a chance to shine at marketing yourself — and thus impress clients with the idea that you can market them as well.

Source: http://artisantalent.com/resources/career/freelance-graphic-designers-tips-2/

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Dewze: Pls, what are the various sizes (dimensions) of flex/banner commonly used in Nigeria for publicity of small businesses and church programmes? Pls, those in the printing business I need ur help. Thanks.

Banners: They're usually A3 & A2