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EducationRe: 10 Benefits Of Reading Often by Kidaakudz(op): 6:38am On Nov 29, 2013
Mods front page please
CelebritiesSound Sultan And Austin 'jay Jay' Okocha Looking Dapper! by Kidaakudz(op): 6:36am On Nov 29, 2013

RomanceRe: Is It Not Normal To Only Be Attracted To Girls That Know How To Dance? by Kidaakudz: 9:20pm On Nov 22, 2013
I love etighi girls ehn!!!
EducationRe: Recommend Threads For Frontpage by Kidaakudz: 9:17pm On Nov 22, 2013
I am nominating this thread fynestboi https://www.nairaland.com/1528077/10-benefits-reading-often

Its very educative, thanks
Education10 Benefits Of Reading Often by Kidaakudz(op): 9:15pm On Nov 22, 2013
1. Mental Stimulation
Studies have shown that staying mentally
stimulated can slow the progress of (or possibly
even prevent) Alzheimer’s and Dementia, since
keeping your brain active and engaged prevents it
from losing power. Just like any other muscle in the
body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong
and healthy, so the phrase “use it or lose it” is
particularly apt when it comes to your mind. Doing
puzzles and playing games such as chess have also
been found to be helpful with cognitive stimulation.

2. Stress Reduction
No matter how much stress you have at work, in
your personal relationships, or countless other
issues faced in daily life, it all just slips away when
you lose yourself in a great story. A well-written
novel can transport you to other realms, while an
engaging article will distract you and keep you in
the present moment, letting tensions drain away
and allowing you to relax.

3. Knowledge
Everything you read fills your head with new bits of
information, and you never know when it might
come in handy. The more knowledge you have, the
better-equipped you are to tackle any challenge
you’ll ever face.
Additionally, here’s a bit of food for thought: should
you ever find yourself in dire circumstances,
remember that although you might lose everything
else—your job, your possessions, your money, even
your health—knowledge can never be taken from
you.

4. Vocabulary Expansion
This goes with the above topic: the more you read,
the more words you gain exposure to, and they’ll
inevitably make their way into your everyday
vocabulary. Being articulate and well-spoken is of
great help in any profession, and knowing that you
can speak to higher-ups with self-confidence can be
an enormous boost to your self-esteem. It could
even aid in your career, as those who are well-read,
well-spoken, and knowledgeable on a variety of
topics tend to get promotions more quickly (and
more often) than those with smaller vocabularies
and lack of awareness of literature, scientific
breakthroughs, and global events.
Reading books is also vital for learning new
languages, as non-native speakers gain exposure to
words used in context, which will ameliorate their
own speaking and writing fluency.

5. Memory Improvement
When you read a book, you have to remember an
assortment of characters, their backgrounds,
ambitions, history, and nuances, as well as the
various arcs and sub-plots that weave their way
through every story. That’s a fair bit to remember,
but brains are marvellous things and can remember
these things with relative ease. Amazingly enough,
every new memory you create forges new synapses
(brain pathways) and strengthens existing ones,
which assists in short-term memory recall as well as
stabilizing moods. How cool is that?

6. Stronger Analytical Thinking Skills
Have you ever read an amazing mystery novel, and
solved the mystery yourself before finishing the
book? If so, you were able to put critical and
analytical thinking to work by taking note of all the
details provided and sorting them out to determine
“whodunnit”.
That same ability to analyze details also comes in
handy when it comes to critiquing the plot;
determining whether it was a well-written piece, if
the characters were properly developed, if the
storyline ran smoothly, etc. Should you ever have an
opportunity to discuss the book with others, you’ll
be able to state your opinions clearly, as you’ve
taken the time to really consider all the aspects
involved.

7. Improved Focus and Concentration
In our internet-crazed world, attention is drawn in a
million different directions at once as we multi-task
through every day. In a single 5-minute span, the
average person will divide their time between
working on a task, checking email, chatting with a
couple of people (via gchat, skype, etc.), keeping an
eye on twitter, monitoring their smartphone, and
interacting with co-workers. This type of ADD-like
behaviour causes stress levels to rise, and lowers
our productivity.
When you read a book, all of your attention is
focused on the story—the rest of the world just falls
away, and you can immerse yourself in every fine
detail you’re absorbing. Try reading for 15-20
minutes before work (i.e. on your morning commute,
if you take public transit), and you’ll be surprised at
how much more focused you are once you get to the
office.

8. Better Writing Skills
This goes hand-in-hand with the expansion of your
vocabulary: exposure to published, well-written work
has a noted effect on one’s own writing, as
observing the cadence, fluidity, and writing styles of
other authors will invariably influence your own
work. In the same way that musicians influence one
another, and painters use techniques established by
previous masters, so do writers learn how to craft
prose by reading the works of others.

9. Tranquility
In addition to the relaxation that accompanies
reading a good book, it’s possible that the subject
you read about can bring about immense inner
peace and tranquility. Reading spiritual texts can
lower blood pressure and bring about an immense
sense of calm, while reading self-help books has
been shown to help people suffering from certain
mood disorders and mild mental illnesses.

10. Free Entertainment
Though many of us like to buy books so we can
annotate them and dog-ear pages for future
reference, they can be quite pricey. For low-budget
entertainment, you can visit your local library and
bask in the glory of the countless tomes available
there for free. Libraries have books on every subject
imaginable, and since they rotate their stock and
constantly get new books, you’ll never run out of
reading materials.
If you happen to live in an area that doesn’t have a
local library, or if you’re mobility-impaired and can’t
get to one easily, most libraries have their books
available in PDF or ePub format so you can read
them on your e-reader, iPad, or your computer
screen. There are also many sources online where
you can download free e-books, so go hunting for
something new to read!
There’s a reading genre for every literate person on
the planet, and whether your tastes lie in classical
literature, poetry, fashion magazines, biographies,
religious texts, young adult books, self-help guides,
street lit, or romance novels, there’s something out
there to capture your curiosity and imagination.
Step away from your computer for a little while,
crack open a book, and replenish your soul for a little
while.

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CelebritiesRe: Iyanya On BBC’s “Focus On Africa” by Kidaakudz(op): 8:26pm On Nov 20, 2013
cheesy
RomanceRe: All Nigerian Men Should Date & Marry Fat Women...click To Know Why by Kidaakudz: 1:29am On Nov 19, 2013
grin grin
Funny but very true lol.
CelebritiesRe: Tonto Dikeh Posts Pictures Of Marijuana On Instagram by Kidaakudz: 1:27am On Nov 19, 2013
Sanboy25: Hum

Hi OK smiley
Hi
CelebritiesRe: Miley Cyrus Accidentally Flashes Her "Privates" At Papparazzi (GRAPHIC PICS) by Kidaakudz: 1:26am On Nov 19, 2013
tsidra: Afta all d plenty Hannah Montana pant den dey sell u no fit carry 1 wear? Lol
Breeze gats to enter na
CelebritiesRe: Guess Which Celebrity Is Ballin In A Coffin After His Death by Kidaakudz(op): 1:25am On Nov 19, 2013
Andyblaze: grin
Ross?
CelebritiesRe: Girl Sues Her Barber After Realizing Bald Head Didn’t Make Her Look Like Amber R by Kidaakudz(op): 1:24am On Nov 19, 2013
Andyblaze: her face na de make me laugh
Loool
Music/RadioFreshout: Adeycoded - The Way She Whine Ft Kmillz by Kidaakudz(op): 1:22am On Nov 19, 2013
On the 19th of January 1996. A star was born into
Adebanji's family named Ademola popularly known
as Adeycoded. This young talented singer has been
singing for year and some. And. Now he is taking a
Bold step into his professional music career he
dropped 3 banging hits lately ff on twitter
@Adeycoded.


http://nairatunes..com/2013/11/new-music-from-adeycoded-way-she-wine.html?

CelebritiesGirl Sues Her Barber After Realizing Bald Head Didn’t Make Her Look Like Amber R by Kidaakudz(op): 4:51pm On Oct 10, 2013
Believe it or not,fans can do anything to be or look like their celebrity idols. So was the case for a certain Nicole who adores celebrity, Amber Rose. “Her bald head is so misleading” Says Nicole who is upset after listening to her barber who thought getting a bald head would make her look just like professional gold digger Amber Rose.
Amber Rose
“she’s no friend, …a friend wouldn’t do this” says Nicole “Everybody knows Amber Rose wouldn’t be that pretty without her bald head” said her barber who egged her on in her attempt to look more like the stripper turned wifed wh*re.
“I was thinking maybe I could snag me a Wiz Khalifa you know? Not the looks, but the money. I’m no Gold digger I just know what I deserve like Amber. But look at me now?!? I really should’ve thought this thing through”
Until her hair grows back Nicole has been wearing a lace front wig which her barber warned her not to do, because they’re known to cause forehead cancer in African American women.
http://nairatunes..com/2013/10/girl-sues-her-barber-after-realizing.html
CelebritiesPort Harcourt Artiste Andy Blaze Produced God Bless Amerika For Lil Wayne? by Kidaakudz(op): 11:52am On Jul 20, 2013
Saw the news on BET 106 and Park..is it true?
CelebritiesRe: Miley Cyrus Accidentally Flashes Her "Privates" At Papparazzi (GRAPHIC PICS) by Kidaakudz: 9:00pm On Jun 28, 2013
GooseBaba: Why dem no like to wear panties....carry leg anyhow all yansh don open finish.
i think they do this intentionally
CelebritiesRe: Tonto Dikeh Rocks "Aboki" Outfit Hot Or Not? by Kidaakudz: 8:47pm On Jun 28, 2013
goldfish80: I just finished dropping a comment on a Tonto topic which is on the FP. It would be creppy if this makes the Front page too huh? undecided
tomoro tinz
CelebritiesRe: Tonto Dikeh Posts Pictures Of Marijuana On Instagram by Kidaakudz: 4:26pm On Jun 28, 2013
angry
unReliableSauce: (1) TONTO DIKEH

https://www.lumeviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/TONTOLET-300x300.jpg

Poor actress, hopeless musician, non-existent morales and constant bickering sums up our most despised Nigerian celebrity. Her terrible songs have been downloaded millions of times on the internet which earned her the title, T*T* DECAY. To be fair, Tonto stands up for herself and is not afraid to have a face-off with anyone who takes a poke at her. She has even made it easier for her haters to confront her as she took out a customized plate number “POKOLO”. Should make for easy identification if you have a grudge to settle with her.
Click below for the complete list...

Top Ten Nigerian Celebrities With The Most Haters
RomanceRe: Would You Let Ur Wife Dress This Way On Your Wedding Day? by Kidaakudz: 4:24pm On Jun 28, 2013
grin grin grin
CelebritiesRe: Tonto Dikeh Rocks "Aboki" Outfit Hot Or Not? by Kidaakudz: 4:22pm On Jun 28, 2013
carzola: when u finish LMAO dnt forget to pick ur smelling a$$ from the floor and leave this thrend.
dafuqq is wrong with this arsehole?
CelebritiesRe: Tonto Dikeh Rocks "Aboki" Outfit Hot Or Not? by Kidaakudz: 11:29pm On Jun 27, 2013
naanxie: She does look good without making an effort! Am still not α fan of hers anyways! tongue and mizz tonto eazy on the cream o! Look at those knuckles!
dont mind hiittin it from behind tho
CelebritiesRe: Tonto Dikeh Posts Pictures Of Marijuana On Instagram by Kidaakudz: 11:09pm On Jun 27, 2013
yabaleft inmate
CelebritiesRe: Tonto Dikeh Rocks "Aboki" Outfit Hot Or Not? by Kidaakudz: 11:08pm On Jun 27, 2013
yaba left candidate
CelebritiesGuess Which Celebrity Is Ballin In A Coffin After His Death by Kidaakudz(op): 10:57pm On Jun 27, 2013

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