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PoliticsRe: Osun Election: INEC Official Caught In Ayedaade LGA (Photo) by influenz: 10:30am On Sep 23, 2018
Osun youths love Davido
Career24 Inventions You Probably Did Not Know Were Made By Blacks by influenz(op): 2:55pm On Sep 10, 2018
We now live in a world where most blacks have been brainwashed and have forgotten their history. We published this article to remind blacks of whom they were and to re-ignite the zeal for invention which was once the dominant urge.

Today, inferiority complex is the major challenge of most black people. And it is unfortunate that this has been taken advantage of. We hope that by reminding you or informing you of the great exploits of times past, we could heal the faculty of every wrong thinking black men and women.

It is flabbergasting to find out the desperation of some women. They go through unbelievable lengths to want to look like white women. You were made black for a reason and until you embrace the color of your skin, you won’t be emancipated from your self-imposed mental slavery.

Apparently, there is racism in the world. But despite this reality, no right thinking black man will feel inferior to another race or be allowed to be disrespected by another race. Before race, remember it’s human and there is but just one human race.

Now, we take you through 24 incredible inventions by blacks.



1. Automatic Gear Shift


The automatic gear shift was invented by a black man named Richard Spikes in 1932.



2. America’s First Clock


Benjamin Banneker – He was a farmer, mathematician, astronomer, land surveyor, and the subject of a Stevie Wonder song.

3. Automatic Elevator Doors


Alexander Miles – We’ve all gotten the elevator door hug and we all owe this man.

4. Blood Bank


Dr. Charles Drew – For his invention of a method of separating and storing plasma, allowing it to be dehydrated and banked for later use, Dr. Drew was the first black person awarded a doctorate at Columbia University.

5. Clothes Dryer


George T. Sampson – Giving laundry baskets a greater sense of purpose since 1892.

6. Dust Pan

dust pan invented by a black man
Lloyd P. Ray invented the dust pan.

7. Electric Lamp


Lewis Latimer – He also invented the carbon filament inside light bulbs.

8. Folding Chair


John Purdy – With patent partner James R. Sadgwar, Purdy made taking a chair with you purdy easy. Get it?

9. Gas Heating Furnace


Alice H. Parker – Forever changing the way Americans stay warm in winter.

10. Gas Mask


Garret Morgan – It all started when this guy rescued trapped miners wearing a hood to protect his eyes from smoke and had tubes leading to the floor to draw clean air.

11. Golf Tee


Dr. George Grant – They say he was an avid golfer, but not a great one. Hopefully his patent improved his game.

12. Home Security System


by Marie Van Brittan Brown

13. Ice Cream Scooper


Alfred L. Cralle – He’s the reason why we love ice cream since 1897.

14. Ironing Board


Sarah Boone – The reason we no longer iron across a piece of wood balanced on two chairs.

15. Lawn Mower


John Albert Burr – The lawn mower’s best makeover ever brought better traction, rotary blades, and allowed cutting closer to buildings.

16. Lawn Sprinkler


Joseph A. Smith – We should honor this man for helping with Father’s Day ideas every year.

17. Mail Box


Phillip Downing – Before this invention, people had to make a long trip to the Post Office to mail a letter.

18. Modern Toilet



Thomas Elkins – He influenced several major patents, but it’s this one we appreciate most (not to knock the multi-purpose table or refrigerators for dead bodies).

19.Mop



Thomas W. Stewart – He’s kept us off our hands and knees since 1893.

20. Portable Pencil Sharpener



John Lee Love – A carpenter clever with names for his inventions, calling this one the ‘Love Sharpener.

21. Potato Chips



George Crum – I personally love this man for this invention. You can guess why..

22.Reversible Baby Stroller



William Richardson – He’s also the reason wheels move separately. We feel certain there are fewer crying babies in the world because of this man.

23. Super Soaker



Lonnie G. Johnson – Being a NASA engineer is impressive, but we love him for inventing the Super Soaker!

24 Traffic Light



Garrett Morgan – Three cheers for the red, green and yellow. Mostly for the green!

And if you didn’t know, now you know lovelies. Be proud to be black.


https://temmybalogun.com/24-inventions-you-probably-did-not-know-were-made-by-blacks/

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CrimeNewslai Mohammed Reveals How To Detect Sex Of Unborn Child Without Scan by influenz(op): 3:32pm On Aug 27, 2018
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has revealed how expectant parents can detect the sex of their unborn child without going through ultra-sound scan.

NAN reports that the minister made this revelation during the reception of the wedding of Tolulope Ajibola and Kolapo Faleye, both petroleum engineers.

Tolulope is the daughter Chief Simon Ajibola, a former Senator who represented Kwara South in the National Assembly while the groom’s father is Mr. Olufemi Faleye also from Kwara.

Addressing the couple and guests, the minister said,: “I am so delighted to be invited to be the chairman of this wedding ceremony because wedding ceremony is a thing of joy.

“I pray that happiness will not cease from our homes.

Mohammed, though a staunch Muslim, quoted from the Holy Bible to the admiration of guests.

Speaking extempore, he said: “I will start my address by referring us to the Book of Isaiah chapter 4, verse 1 which says:

“The time shall come when seven women shall take hold of one man and say food, shelter we shall provide, please let us bear your name to save us this disgrace.

“So, I rejoice with Pelumi that God has given you, your own husband. I pray your union shall be fruitful and enduring.

“To the groom, I want to refer you to the Book of Deuteronomy 24:5 which says: When a man weds, he shall not be called upon to go to war or work. He shall stay in the house with the wife for one full year.

“I am going to speak with Mr. Faleye to allow you to stay for one year so that you can do your duty.

“I am going to end my address by giving you a valuable advice. By the Grace of God, Pelumi will be fruitful and give birth to male and female children.

“I am giving you this advice based on 38 years of experience in marriage with my wife, here, pointing to Alhaja Kudirat, sitting by his side.

“Whenever, Pelumi takes in and you want to know whether the baby will be a boy or a girl, you need not go to any hospital or do any scanning.

“Follow my example which had worked and never failed.

“When the pregnancy is eight months old, take a brand new N1000 note, put it in the navel of Pelumi. If the baby moves, it is a girl. If it does not move, it is a boy. Don’t ask me why.”

http://dailypost.ng/2018/08/27/lai-mohammed-reveals-detect-sex-unborn-child-without-scan/
PoliticsRe: Africa’s First Waste To Energy Plant Launched In Addis Ababa by influenz: 7:14pm On Aug 21, 2018
Lagos should have built this since
TravelRe: Heavy Traffic On Lagos-ibadan Expressway As Fuel Tanker Spills Content (photos) by influenz: 1:09pm On Aug 19, 2018
softwerk:
Why do I keep having this strong urge for a twosome today nowhuh
I am having same urge. Let's hook up
EducationRe: Meet Anthony Ekwensi. How He Became Africa's Best In Chinese Language Contest by influenz: 10:04am On Aug 12, 2018
The way these Igbo people are just winning competition internationally, I think it is high time the Westerners get back our educational glory. We need another Awo.
EducationRe: Anambra School Girls Win Gold In World Technovation Challenge In US by influenz: 2:35pm On Aug 10, 2018
Source?
CelebritiesRe: Williams Uchemba Puts Joseph, Plantain Hawker On Flight To Akwa Ibom (photos) by influenz: 7:19pm On Jul 05, 2018
Nwa afor Igbo. Daalu
PoliticsRe: Governor Obiano Honoured In Austria By Nigerian Communities by influenz: 2:52pm On Jun 30, 2018
Governance in Anambra should be used as a yardstick for other states in this country.
PoliticsRe: APC Chieftain Drags President Buhari Before UN Over Alleged Genocide by influenz: 11:37am On Jun 28, 2018
Change
CultureRe: WHO OWNS LAGOS? HISTORY 101: POINT OF INFORMATION by influenz: 10:30pm On Jun 24, 2018
And Nigeria is still underdeveloped. Please let Lagos develop Nigeria for us.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Overtakes India As Number 1 In World's Poverty Rating - Brookings Instit by influenz: 10:01pm On Jun 24, 2018
Why am I not surprised?
EducationRe: States Leading In Law Admissions - JAMB Report Reveals by influenz: 12:43pm On Jun 19, 2018
Some people say that Igbos are doomed in Alaba market, how come they are topping Law and Medicine?

If given a level playing ground, Igbos will lead the country in everything for perpetuity.

You can quote me anywhere
PoliticsRe: Shehu Sani Condemns List Of Invitees For MKO Abiola’s GCFR Award by influenz: 9:31am On Jun 10, 2018
National election of June 12, 1993 is not about Yoruba or Abiola alone. It is for the Nation , Nigeria.
GavelSlam:
Can't he name those that betrayed Abiola?

Matter of fact, why is he crying more than the bereaved?

He's neither an Abiola nor a Yoruba man.

I've never seen such evil people in my life.

You are in a political party but oppose everything they do and you do so publicly.

Why then are you in the party?
PoliticsRe: 2019: Why We Want To Continue In Office – Osinbajo by influenz: 10:31am On Jun 03, 2018
Excuses as usual
PoliticsRe: 2018: Buhari Scorecard; Budgitng by influenz: 10:00am On May 29, 2018
Can we still salvage this nation?
PoliticsEkwueme Square Declaration 2018 by influenz(op): 9:42pm On May 21, 2018
EKWUEME SQUARE DECLARATION 2018

Some of the Propositions of Ohaneze Ndigbo at the South East Zonal Summit held today at Ekwueme Square, Awka.

These propositions shall be known as the 'Ekwueme Square Declaration 2018'

- Nigeria Needs a New Constitution. The 1999 Constitution should be repealed.

- 1 President and 5 Vice Presidents from Each Geopolitical zones.

- Single term of 6 years for Presidents, Vice Presidents and Governors.

- Same number of states per geopolitical zones.

- Creation of one or more additional states for South East.

- LG to be scrapped from Federal Constitution.

- State of Origin should be scrapped and replaced with State of Residence. In a case it can't be scrapped. Any child born in any state in Nigeria shall automatically also have rights of state of origin of the state where he or she was born. Any person that have resided and paid tax in any state in Nigeria for a period of 10years also automatically adopts the State as a State of Origin.

- States should be allowed to manage Natural Resources within their territory.

- Federal Character Commission be replaced by Merits and Equal Rights Commission.

- State Police.

- State should be allowed to conduct Elections for State Governors and State Assembly.

- Simple majority must be scrapped and a candidate must have at least 50% of total votes to win election.

- Individual candidacy shall be allowed provided the candidate meets a certain minimum criteria.�����

*COURTESY OF ABUCHI ONWUMELU*
PoliticsRe: Restructuring: Politicians Gather In Awka To Discuss The Future Of Nigeria (Pic) by influenz: 12:52pm On May 21, 2018
Who are the whos?
BusinessRe: Pepsi Distributorship(bottle) by influenz: 4:04am On May 09, 2018
Good morning, have you been able the establish the distributorship biz?
sexyboocalher:
Still on d mata my dear!!! But b rest assure dat I wil post as soon as I get tru.
PoliticsRe: How APC Governors Clashed, Tackled Each Other At Party Meeting by influenz: 10:52am On Apr 28, 2018
And what did Buhari say in all this?
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Youths: President Buhari's Speech Vs Jonathan's Speech by influenz: 1:21pm On Apr 19, 2018
Maybe he was referring to the Northern youths
PoliticsRe: JUST IN: APC Announces New Official Website, Social Media Accounts by influenz: 3:41pm On Apr 15, 2018
APC that can't protect their Twitter handle wants to secure Nigeria. Kolewerk
Christianity EtcWhich Bible Character Will You Want To Spend A Day With by influenz(op): 5:56am On Apr 15, 2018
If you were asked to spend a day with a biblical character, which of them will you choose and why?

Me I will choose King David.

He was a man of war and a man after God's heart.
EventsRe: IPOB Member Weds His Bride In A Jewish Way In Anambra. Photos by influenz: 11:07am On Apr 10, 2018
Fggg
Car TalkRe: Please Save My Car by influenz(op): 2:05am On Apr 09, 2018
obekediamondfuto:
even after all the free advice

na ikenna fit u @ least u 4 subscribe first with money

make u 4 spend continuously as d money plenty

p0305 on a 4cyl vehicle SMH seriously
Thanks
Car TalkRe: Please Save My Car by influenz(op): 7:59am On Apr 08, 2018
obekediamondfuto:
simplest of Toyota issues and u sold the car..... smh
Do I have to answer you now?
Car TalkRe: Please Save My Car by influenz(op): 11:04am On Apr 05, 2018
Gboliwe:
Any update on this Sir? Has the issue been fixed?
I have sold off the car. Thanks for your concern
TV/MoviesRe: Please Share Your TSTV Experience by influenz: 3:09pm On Apr 03, 2018
,
PoliticsRe: Only Yorubas Can Save Nigeria In 2019 by influenz(op): 5:32am On Apr 03, 2018
Once bitten, twice shy.

Does it mean Tinubu or the Yorubas want to be victims the second time?
PoliticsOnly Yorubas Can Save Nigeria In 2019 by influenz(op): 8:02pm On Apr 02, 2018
Please don't wonder why. The answer is not far fetched.
As it stands, only yorubas are flexible and have no deep rooted alliance in politics.
It is very obvious that the Buhari led APC government have failed and we need no soothsayer to confirm that.
Therefore, for the sake of our unborn generations, I beg the Yorubas to cast their vote wisely in 2019 and ensure that the disaster that happened in 2015 does not repeat itself.

Thank you

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