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Properties / Re: Construction Of A 4bedroom Bungalow In Uromi Edo State by iCool(m): 5:36am On Feb 01, 2023
AsomArchitectNG:


Good morning boss, the columns bar started from foundation immediately after the foundation blinding, afterwhich we proceeded in introducing the columns at every pillar points in the building starting from the foundation up to dpc level...

In a bungalow, a basket/ foundation base is not necessary unless you're doing a high rise building like a duplex e.t.c. That's when the need to introduce a base becomes necessary to withstand the load(decking) it'll carry.
Thanks for the response. Learning more. smiley

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Properties / Re: Construction Of A 4bedroom Bungalow In Uromi Edo State by iCool(m): 2:03am On Feb 01, 2023
AsomArchitectNG:
We thankGod for the work progress today as we were able to take the building to dpc level...

We're moving with the speed of jet grin grin


Asom, sorry to take you back but why did you leave out the column bars and basket and build all the way to DPC before adding them?

Never seen it done that way on all the threads i have been learning from.

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Autos / Re: New Arrival - Super Clean 2007 Toyota Camry - Leather by iCool(m): 3:53pm On Feb 22, 2018
Ipfreely:


Accident free ( Check USA pix to confirm)

Yet you somehow conveniently left out the very photo that would have exposed your false statement.

You certainly have precedent.
Detective cheesy
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by iCool(m): 2:42pm On Dec 21, 2017
sirhamilton:
Visa approved today at Walter Carrington. Appointment time was 8am

Vo: why did you choose this school?
Me: I chose Esu because it offers a combination of both microbial and Cellular Biology as a concentration, which is my primary area of interest in Biology ( vo cuts in)

Vo:Why this course?
Me:My ultimate career goal is to become a lecturer, so having acquired practical job experience in this field at my present place of work, I want to pursue a Masters degree in this course so as to afford me the needed knowledge and relevant research skills which would ensure I succeed as a lecturer

Vo: tell me something about Biology, Differentiate between bacteria and virus
Me: Still boning but doing Jurgen klopp celebration in my mind I responded thus. A virus is an organism that can only replicate when inside a host. They are classified as being obligate intracellular parasites,simply put, they can only reproduce whilst inside a host. But bacteria only need a suitable environment to thrive, when I say suitable I Mean conducive temperature, nutrient availability, ( vo cuts in)

icool, olu.ezekiel


NB : know your course and don't memorize your answers, that way even if you become tensed you can't forget, it's just going to come out different but still same message.
Master, I have fallen in love with your responses... kiss
Congratulations! smiley Abeg bring small nkwobi come USA for me. cheesy
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by iCool(m): 7:43am On Dec 07, 2017
Fatezee:


Thanks Sir, this is my Whassap no. 0806*******
Coming to Kingsville too?

You can delete your number.
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 1:19am On Dec 07, 2017
mfarad:


Long time man!
Baddest mfarad! Tuale!!!
Guy, we need to talk. Abeg email me, my head don full.

tescoman90:

bros aw fr..........................where u dey sef?

and hope all is well smiley wink
Tesco, I am alive and kicking. cheesy
School work make me be like say I no know wetin I deh do.

Exams start by Friday, I will be here once the heat passes.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by iCool(m): 1:17am On Dec 07, 2017
sirhamilton:



icool!!!
My man! I am loyal Sir. smiley
I need the updates badly. Will get in touch.

jerrypeacelinks:


Thanks a bunch bro for this info. Here is my contact number +23470********. The JavelinaNation
You can remove your number now.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by iCool(m): 9:20pm On Dec 06, 2017
For those coming to the Javelina Nation - Jerrypeacelinks, tosinooo, realdude88, cephas0009 and others i do not know of, you can reach me by quoting this post with your whatsapp number or email or you mail icoolnaija@gmail.com.

For any assistance you need, from the smallest to the biggest, we can find a way to make it work.



Landing at San Antonio airport (2hours 30mins) and Corpus Christi airport (1hour) to school are convenient but more expensive.

George Bush IAH (4hours to kingsville) - the most preferred and cheaper option for those landing here for school - is like 35minutes from Greyhound at 2121 Main street Houston and cost around $40 by Uber.
Then about $70 Greyhound Houston to Kingsville. This price fluctuates.
Plus an additional $15-$20 to get to 'your apartment' from your last stop at kingsville.

There are cheaper options to do this, one being the group >>TAMUK rides<< on facebook.
You can also schedule a pickup organised by the school, IAH to school, but you need to book this.

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by iCool(m): 9:12pm On Dec 06, 2017
jerrypeacelinks:

Please house, last week I posted my visa delay transcript where majority of us here didn't see any issues with my responses. Please, my question is, when asked, WHAT HAS CHANGED IN MY APPLICATION, how best do I approach that question?

What if nothing was wrong with all your answers and they only need another visa fee from you? cheesy

One thing I think you can do differently is relate your master's program in a better way to the current job you do.

Be ready to link masters Maths and Statistics to your undergraduate Computer science (why the swicth) and tell them what skills will be learnt from your masters program that will be of benefit to you in your bank job (since you mentioned that previously, it is good for home tie).
I guess you already did this in your SOP, please say it again in the interview, nothing was wrong from your transcript.

I will be expecting to see you in Tamuk smiley, don't worry yourself too much. The interview questions are harder than what it was for Fall 2017!
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 8:34pm On Dec 06, 2017
tescoman90:
Where is this guy self?
@ icool
cool
Travel / Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by iCool(m): 3:26pm On Jul 17, 2017
seyewest:
please keep us posted.

I have called the QatarAir Nigerian office twice.

Kept on hold for 5mins, no show. Second call, it rang for over a minute and no one picked.
Travel / Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by iCool(m): 4:13pm On Jul 14, 2017
seyewest:
you maybe qualify for it but call Qatar airways and confirm so you they can process your hotel and necessary document to make it happen.

Okay, I will call them. Thank you.
Travel / Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by iCool(m): 9:06am On Jul 14, 2017
seyewest:
how long is your layover and which states is your final destination?
8hrs 30mins, overnight.

Lagos - Doha - Houston.
Travel / Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by iCool(m): 5:19am On Jul 14, 2017
kubol:
Good day house landed in Houston safely yesterday via quatar airways...

the airline was on point I enjoyed there service when I got to doha no pre cbp screening at all... it all went smooth and fron there straight to Houston...

Please a quick question...

I have an F1 visa and Qatar ticket for late July, what happened during your layover? Any need booking a hotel accommodation?
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by iCool(m): 7:12pm On Jul 13, 2017
kallowdean:

i dressed fully as i do in Office with my UBA logos pointing to the Oyinbos like say na me be the Owner of UBA, infact on CGI called me Mr. UBA, Mr. UBA, Mr. UBA Oga please follow this line now, there is road here...

VO: so you work with UBA presently ?
Me: yes Ma, am the xyz of the department and my duties are xyz.

VO: so what do you need this Masters degree for ?
Me: Ma, if i don't upgrade my CV and profile as advice by the Organisation i work in presently, i will never be promoted and i won't be competitive either, i might even lose as the position i hold is competitive. More so, academic experience in the US is highly valued and well respected especially in Nigeria. I strongly believe that when I return to back, I will be more competitive and with a more marketable resume.

VO: Okay who's paying for this studies
VO: what does he do?
Me: Alhaji is the CEO of xyz, he imports Solar equipment and power inverters.
VO: Alhaji grin grin grin
Me: (I just knew the visa is mine) Yes Ma, we call him Alhaji at home because that is what my mum call him too.

You too much! Comptroller General!

You go embassy go kolobi them.

I like the way you took charge and controlled the discussion... Congratulations!
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 9:40am On Jul 13, 2017
Allylic:
Please how is reliable is this grebymafit..a friend of mine is planning to register with them...hope dey are not sham

The answer you seek is on the previous page.

However,

I used them and paid from port harcourt, if you can't risk it please visit their Lagos office.

The company is genuine, over 6months and no issues with my registration. I don't work for them, the cheap price is just too sweet for you not to grab am.
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 9:39am On Jul 13, 2017
tosinooo:
Thank you very much for this kind gesture,however, it seems I need permission to access the files. I've requested for it and would be grateful if you approve it. Thanks.


dawbbleOuEi:


I did request for permission as well, even though I wasn't the one who asked for it.

PS. I hope it's OK that I did

I do not own the link.

Has anyone been able to download from it?
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 11:03am On Jul 11, 2017
tosinooo:

Do you have access to the magoosh videos? If yes, I'd greatly appreciate it if you can post the link here or sent to my mail. (op.tosin@gmail.com). Thank you very much.


Magoosh videos. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzH3jPJPYLjlRGl6STRmRExLMWs/view

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by iCool(m): 7:10am On Jul 11, 2017
jolomirapheal:
Hello house, i am new here.
I want to apply for a study visa. I have HND in electrical engineering from a polytechnic here in Nigeria. And i intend to go for a Post graduate program. Please i need advice on how to go about it. A PGD course in the US or south africa.

Thank you all.

Read through this thread below for tips on how people have handled the Hnd to direct Msc issue.

https://www.nairaland.com/370346/what-hnd-equivalent-usa

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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 8:33am On Jul 10, 2017
athorello:
Good one, please can you share details on the GRE registration by Mafit?

I have since two different sites claiming GRE by Mafit with different layouts but same contact info.

I think one is testportals. I will appreciate your quick reply. Time to start believing our citizens. grin

This is the link http://www.gregmattoeflnigeria.com

I used them, though I can see they did a redesign and it is stated on the site. I paid from port harcourt, if you can't risk it please visit their Lagos office.

They also said they are affiliated to testportal.

The company is genuine, over 6months and no issues with my registration. I don't work for them, the cheap price just too sweet for person not to grab am.

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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 8:22am On Jul 10, 2017
MasterforceII:
Hey guys. Which do you advise one writes first? TOEFL or GRE? How similar is TOEFL prep to GRE verbal prep?

You can write anyone first, what counts is being well prepared for it.

GRE Reading Comprehension and Sentence Completion requires 'GRE vocabulary' and needs more work, Toefl Reading and Listening are normal everyday use of English.

For me, Writing section for both tests was prepared for by learning grammar and sentence structure.

Download the GRE PowerPrep and Ets Toefl materials and see questions Very similar to the actual test.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by iCool(m): 12:16pm On Jul 07, 2017
kallowdean:
All the same noni, glory be to Almighty God.
MY VISA WAS APPROVED THIS MORNING... 6:30 Lagos


towbaynah:
Visa approved this morning at the Lagos consulate, 6:30AM batch!

Congratulations! cheesy

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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 11:23am On Jul 07, 2017
tescoman90:



Longest time ooo

Hw u dey?

Tesco, long go wia? cheesy
There are loads of people taking the test around this period but they are all on low key. They should keep the thread alive.

I am always here and on the visa thread. wink
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 11:02pm On Jul 06, 2017
Sharles:
I will like to know toefl or ielts. Which is easier. And I need materials for them including GRE. Where can I write GRE in portharcourt. Whizzy4chizzy@yahoo.com

ALL the answers you need and more are written in this thread. Read from the beginning and you wouldn't regret it.

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by iCool(m): 5:30am On Jun 30, 2017
TooMuchSauce:
@Icool please pardon my inquisitive mind, but is there any specific reason you didn't apply to UT Arlington? Since you applied to quite a number of schools in Texas.

No reasons, I just did not consider them. Most schools I considered were recommendations from friends and family who had a direct experience/knowledge about schooling there.

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by iCool(m): 6:26pm On Jun 29, 2017
Flight ticket now na like how much?? Ebuka86 go pay.

1. Receive the i20.
2. Fill your DS160.
3. Pay the SEVIS fee of $200 + $10 service charge.
4. Pay the 64k visa fee.
5. Schedule a date for the interview and go get your visa.

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by iCool(m): 6:25pm On Jun 29, 2017
Ebuka86:


Pls , I just got admission into centinniel college and waiting for my admission letter to be sent ... what is the next step or do I have to use an agent ?

Please, I Am an agent and my charges are affordable.

How can I be of help to you?
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 2:16pm On Jun 29, 2017
mfarad, a bit of a personal question - why are you sticking to Petroleum eng.? If I do not ask, I will not have peace of mind.

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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 2:13pm On Jun 29, 2017

.... I say this because the Graduate coordinator requested for another recommendation letter after the initial committee review of my application because he said the original three didn't say much about my research skills( An euphemism for they are useless).
shocked So things like this happen!??

Overall, it is a well written piece.


I also did something different for my LORs

I used 2 professional from work (supervisors) and 1 academic - my then course adviser - from school (a doctor not a prof), these were the best people I could bank on and I didn't want the generic Nigerian professor LOR (even after several weeks of chasing them). I believe this added to my successes because they must have written glowing letters - I trust all 3 of them because I worked closely with them.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by iCool(m): 1:48pm On Jun 29, 2017
ruxxz:
VISA Approved today at Abuja. 7:30am batch.
seeker88 and chrisdavinci..thanks for helping me out during my application. Thanks all

Javelina bound! cheesy Congratulations! smiley

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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 11:11am On Jun 29, 2017
Aig84:
I just tire

Ndawe:
The thing weak me ehn

grin grin

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by iCool(m): 12:16pm On Jun 27, 2017
shayhune:

grin grin
I need mock interview for boarding the plane. Can you help out
You are not feeling fine! grin grin grin

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