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Depends on your geographical location

cool.

Can we get that second pic of Tiwa again... but the backstage view. Thanks.

Almost abi..

TheCongo:
I am shocked to read your comments. In one of your posts you indicate you live in the States. Most of the black in the west see themselves equal to the white man and believe they can excel just as good if given the opportunity.

There is no a black nation that is economically advanced. Do you know why? Who is controlling the black nations anyway? Does the word Neocolonialism means anything to you? Do you know who have been controlling Haiti? Who put dictators in power in most African nations? Who killed Patrice Lumumba in the Congo? Who killed Thomas Sankara to put a dictator in power in Burkina Faso? The list goes on

If black Americans were controlling the USA, they wouldn't be reporting to anyone the way the third world nations do.

You sir, have just backed up my point exactly. Playing "the blame game"... The "victim" card.

No, i do not know what neocolonialism is. Why?

Because neocolonialism is not responsible for a small Nigerian state budgeting $205 million (N33.8 billion) for a state house
and fast tracking its funding and "execution" when its basic necessities like education infrastructure and health care are in ruins.

Neocolonialism is not responsible for Nigerian politicians deeming it okay to pay themselves N30 million/month while in the same breath
arguing against paying civil servants a minimum wage of N18,000/month.

Do you see a pattern here?

The average African American believes he is equal to anyone.. as a human being.
HOWEVER, he does not believe he has the same opportunities, so instead of giving it his best shot, he dwells on "the blame game."
... "The white man is putting me down."

NO, you are putting darn self down when you decide not to get even a basic high school education. Now, tell me who da heck is going
to hire your illiterate self? (assuming he attempts to get a job).

No one on this planet today can defeat you, except YOU.

While some of us might have this figured out, the majority of blacks still roam the earth dragging imaginary shackles.

Blacks probably need to implement some sort of psychological routine like those going through rehab in A. A (Alcoholics Anonymous).

They each start their sharing sessions with the sentence - "I am XYZ, and I'm an alcoholic."

Admitting you have a problem, and are responsible for it is the only way to position yourself on working out the solution.

You should visit some Museums to have an idea of the type of development that existed in Africa before the white man arrived.

Kindly educate me. I'm all ears.

19naia

Like you, i have visited a number of countries. I live in the U.S, and i believe you do too (or at least you're also an American citizen).


HOWEVER, when it comes to this issue, we have to give priority consideration to the rule and not the exception.


The majority of Caucasian-led societies are doing just fine = Fact.
A smaller number of Caucasian-led societies are doing badly = Fact.

Nearly ALL black-led societies are doing bad = Fact.
1 to 3 minimally populated black-led societies are doing okay (no major feats) = Fact.

Hispanic, Asian and Arab societies fall somewhere in the middle.


Blacks have maintained a tight grip on the bottom rung of all societies - whether they are the majority or minorities in that society.

The sooner we start looking inward rather than playing the blame game, the sooner we'll elevate ourselves from the perpetual cesspool of poverty that has become synonymous with black society.

I'm sick of hearing feeble excuses like- "oh, the colonial masters did this and that"... "the white man is trying to keep me down" etc.

Before Africa had first-contact with Europeans and Arabs, what exactly was black Africa doing? what kind of development was she
brewing all by herself?... nothing.

You say but these societies live in poverty. True. But poverty is not the ultimate "cause," it is the ultimate "result."

There was an article on Nairaland recently about a state governor in Nigeria (Bayelsa) building a state house or governor's house with a budget of $205 million - with the goal of having the best state house in Africa.

Now, i can almost guarantee that the public schools in his state are in total rot, and the general clinics not too different.
I will not bother going into details on the nature of transformation these same funds could bring to his state's educational and health care system.

But NOOO.. that would be a waste of funds. He'd rather live it up in a gold plated state house.

This right there is what is responsible for our status. Extreme greed, and highly misplaced priorities.

Until we identify ourselves as the "problems" and not the "victims," we will NEVER elevate.

19naia: There are third world like slums in America that are occupied by white people as well as other races... The Idea that if black people were a controlling majority in America, it would quickly decsend into a third world cesspool ~is not true

I beg to differ. kindly point to one definitively black nation which is economically and developmentally advanced.

CFCfan:
It will serve as backup when PHCN takes the light.

I wouldn't be surprised though. The airport looks small enough to be powered by that generator

myhoodlink:
Please, someone should help me review this book http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N22ATR2



Sarahn, I have been following your reviews and any input will be highly appreciated. Mk and others too please.

First off, a man who can not get the spelling of his own name right should never be trusted Just kidding... but am i?


As indicated in the book, your pen name is "Justin Tim" (two first names, but that's beside the point). However, your book cover has a very
glaring typo of your name as "Justi m Tim." Fix that asap.


This is your description below:

"In cases where a partner willingly denies the other of his/her conjugal rights may breed resentment and friction from the aggrieved partner. Partners should learn to talk/explain to each other anytime they may not be able to play their role in the home sexually without necessarily waiting till the ‘eleventh hour’ before giving excuses. Even when such excuses may be genuine, failure to highlighting them before hand may still make the other partner harbor grievances in his/her heart. If such issue(s) is not well handled may lead to total breakup of the union....Partners should not see and treat the inability of one partner not measuring up with blames, accusation on the part of one partner or should see it as a collective pain that needs the effort of both of them to solving".
This book examines the above and other "intricate salient love killers among married couples or young lovers that lead or may lead to divorce or break up between them. An understanding of these points will do much more than resolving crises in homes, marriages and the family institution as a whole thereby promoting a better society for us all".

1. The word "in" should not exist in that sentence, as its presence makes the sentence meaningless and grammatically wrong.

2. Change "highlighting" to "highlight"

3. "If such issue(s) is not" - This should read "If such an issue(s) is not" OR "If such issues are not." (Don't forget to adjust the rest of the sentence accordingly).

4. There should be only one period after "union." There isn't a reason here to have used "..." to bridge two unrelated sentences.

5. The sentence portion in bold beginning with "blames, accusation..." should be completely reworded.

6. I'm not sure why you have your last three lines in quotes, but there should not be quotes over there.

Also, when writing quotes, periods go inside the quote, not outside. e.g "bla bla." not "bla bla".

It is not a bad description, it just needs to be properly written. Good luck

Why are there no pics of the interior and facilities?

While it is pretty on the outside, It looks tiny for an international airport. It looks more like a bank headquarters.

It is much better than nothing though

I just checked the budget for it, and the sources say around 15 billion naira.

Now, my question is: If it costs 15 billion naira to build something as useful as an international airport,
WHY DA EFF does a state like Bayelsa budget 33.8 billion naira to build a worthless edifice such as a governor's house or state
house.. or whatever?

and the state has nothing to show for itself?

How does a "world class" state house benefit anyone other than the Bayelsa governor?

theiks:
Bros is there any person that will employ another man to be d CEO of his company.... Do u know wat CEO means sir..as an employee u don't own the company... U work under d CEO

Many CEOs do not own the company they work at.

CEO is the Chief Executive Officer. That is a position, and not an indication of ownership.

I don't get it. Have they changed the dictionary meaning of "collection"?

make sure you have not accidentally added a "robots.txt" command, perhaps while fiddling around with stuff.

I don't use blogger, but it should be in your settings, under "custom robots.txt"

slimzypink:
Ugly fowls with their scaly skin

Guys please, i warn you. DO NOT look in this girl's profile. You will regret it.

Sarahn:
It is alright. Just messing with you.
You'd be the second nairalander to assume I am male. Guess I have to change my moniker to I AM A FEMALE

Perhaps you could save everyone the trouble by simply checking off the "f" gender designation in your profile.

I don't use one because i am gender neutral... I am only a website

All they need to do is scrap the damn thing.

Youngsage:
you wonder? seriously... actually i got no single tricycle in my garage, no space for it in there! Don't worry I know you take gr8 pride in your tricycle though... Its all good, bro


fact is the pics tha o.p put up there depicts no class @ all. Small boys swag

Bros, post your own make we see "big boy swag."

However, the lanky entertainer told Saturday Beats that if he had not been a musician, he probably would have been a goalkeeper.

Tubaba.

No be goalkeeper you for be, all man know say your true calling na striker.

Postpone the damn thing. na by force?

Frank Donga is back, and still on the job search.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghCPx26K_Pc?t=30s

I like the sleepy cat and the cow. Others are a little too life-like to have photographic appeal.

Having a shallow depth of field (e.g in cat and cow) makes a massive difference in the outcome of your image.

Keep shooting

meh..

Do you have any idea what $50m is?

People love to hate this pretty lady don't they?

I am positive the OP does not live in the US. Either that, or he just got fresh off the boat.

How can you possibly compare "freedom" here in the US to Egypt, Morocco etc.

If you're truly in Cali, then you must be on that Cali kush.

What exactly is the status?

Interesting. I think it is a valid move though.

Zico0:
your opinion is just one too little to effect any change.

Of course my individual opinion may not directly affect your project.
However, you're failing to look at the bigger picture.

People often fail to recognize valuable input at this stage of their game, until they have paid the price of time.

My input is only an honest review of your book cover, which I'll say again - is horrendous.

Not as a diss to your efforts, but the stark reality which your target audience WILL be faced with.
You either acknowledge that fact and revise accordingly, or you don't.
As i said before, your organic sales will reflect that - sooner than later.


I am not some random individual shitting on your work. I have worked full time as a Business Specialist for many years at the biggest telecommunications company in the world. I also own a full service Media production company here in the U.S and in Nigeria, among other things.

Trust me, i know a thing or two about these "things."

I might talk random crap often when using this website's (Na Laugh) Nairaland account - but do not discount the value of my advise.

I'm sure your book contains valuable information, however, you have to "convince" people from the get-go.
Remember that old cliche' - "Don't judge a book by its cover"? Well, unfortunately almost no one abides by it.

Good luck.

In Duncan Mighty voice: "I don't give a shot"

bobojoshua:
can't send pm cos i've been banned from sending pm

The question is why i should send you a PM. If you have a question or something, feel free to ask here.
I generally don't use Nairaland's PM or email request or whatever that thing is.

bobojoshua:
Please, send me a PM.

Why?

Zico0:
i do not agree with you. i think you exaggerate, but it's not for me to say. please, anyone else with the same opinion and poof! off the cover image goes.

You don't have to agree. Your organic sales numbers will give you the hint. Good luck though.