Yeah, it seems so but the number of people on the bridge at once is being controlled. They sure do not want hundreds of people dead.

coolhumble:
What a nice way to boost economy but are there not.too many people climbing at once?

Walking across the suspension bridge from one end to the other, is an adventure you will never forget in a hurry. For the thrill-seeking tourists, this should also be an addition to your to-do-list when visiting Germany.

You can also check my post on the ”Brave Men’s Bridge” made of Glass in China.

The longest suspension bridge in Germany stretched over the Geierlay Canyon was opened to the public on Saturday, 3 October, 2015.

The bridge is 1,200ft-long, suspended 300 feet (91 metres) above a scenic forested valley between Morsdorf and Sosberg in Germany. The construction of the 1,200ft-long bridge began on 26 May, 2015 and it was finished in 130 days. They really mean business. Lol.

Thousands of thrill-seeking tourists have been making the trek across the bridge.

While the bridge is the main attraction in the region, tourism officials are also using it to promote hiking trails in the area and hoping to draw around 180,000 visitors every year to boost the local economy by €2.5 million (£1.8million).

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Looking at the pictures of the bridge, I do not know if I can survive walking from one end to the other. As its been called, its only for the brave hearted people. Lol.

The all-glass suspension bridge is located at the Hunan province of China. The bridge is 180m high above a valley in the Shiniuzhai National Geological Park and it is inviting the public to cross it.

For the travel lovers, who would like to visit China, make sure visiting the park and crossing the bridge is on your to-do-list. *winks*


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Many of us would like to visit the United States or relocate, if given the opportunity.

In Nigeria, visa applications to most countries apart from the United States and some others I am not aware of, requires the submission of your supporting documents in person at their visa application centre and you are required to wait till you are contacted when your passport is ready for collection before knowing if you were granted the visa or not.

Unlike the United States visa application in Nigeria, where you know the result there and then because you are required to appear in person for a visa interview at the Embassy or Consulate General along with your supporting documents on the date of your scheduled appointment.

THERE IS NO NEED TO GO THROUGH AN AGENT!!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! THIS IS SOMETHING YOU CAN DO YOURSELF 100%!!!

Most applicants fail to realise that the most important part of the application is the information provided when filling the visa application form. That is where the consular officer gets his/her information about the applicant and asks questions related to the information provided on the form. You should make sure you give precise information or details you are conversant with because most people sometimes do not fill in the right information about themselves, and also the ability to sound convincing enough with confidence matters a lot. Packaging is key!!!

Some would say you have to pray and fast for God to touch the heart of the consular officers. Yes, prayer is very important but while you are packaging your prayers do not forget to package your documents properly because the consular officers are also praying to do their jobs well.

There was an instance where a guy was complaining about being refused twice, one was a study visa application and the other, a visit visa. I asked why, and the reason was beacause, he had no strong ties with his home country and was not convincing enough that he will come back afterwards.
And after 6 months, he went for a study visa application (after being denied the visit visa) as an undergraduate. He applied for an undergraduate program which was the same with what he studied in Nigeria, meaning, he wants to obtain another bachelor’s degree in the same course in a US university. Who does that?
A top-up in the same course sounds more logical, or preferably, not mentioning the fact that he has an undergraduate degree and act like he was just going to study for the first time after high school or a diploma. But going for the same Bachelor's degree in the same area of specialization, haba, Nigeiran educational system is not that bad.

It is always advisable to apply for graduate programs if you already have a Bachelor's degree. Otherwise, prepare strong points to defend yourself when you are applying for a study visa as a student going for another Bachelor's degree in the US. Because the consular officers will always ask why you chose to go for another degree.
Applying as a student is also a better option if you have the intentions of not coming back as there are more opportunities for foreign students.

For people that have applied before, do know that, these consular officers have your details stored in their database, before you even get there they already know how to get you and how many times you have been at the embassy, whether you were rejected or not. Those guys are experts in their field.

I am not saying everyone who applied and was successful told the interviewer the whole truth about themselves. But I think that even if you are not going to be totally truthful, you should try to be very convincing and also make sure that you remember every information you filled on the application form.
Sometimes, during the interview, they do not ask for your supporting documents; they just ask for your passport, read through your application form and ask you all the necessary questions. Do not fill too much information that are not relevant, try to make it as simple as possible to avoid questions that will be difficult for you to answer. Who knows where the JAMB question will come from? Lol.

Some people will say, don't even bother applying if you are single as if being single is an automatic denial, that is not the case in every situation. If you are single and have a good job or business you have been running for quite a reasonable number of years, then I think you are good to go.

Travel experience is also very important, I would advise you try visiting other countries before applying for a US visa. When the consular officer sees that you have travelled to other countries and back to your home country, that can boost your chances as well. All they want to know is if you are going to come back home because they believe a person with strong ties to their home country would not want to abandon it for another country.

Do not go back a few months after being rejected with same set of documents, make sure there is a significant change in the situation before re-applying.

If you need more advice, have questions or suggestions, kindly drop it in the comment section and will reply accordingly.

*winks* E.A.

To be continued...


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Hey everyone!!! Now that I got your attention with this RANDOM ULTRASOUND PHOTO I grabbed from a Google image search. This is just a friendly P.S.A. (Public Service Announcement) that people's reproductive and procreative plans and decisions are none of your business.
NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!!!

Before you ask the young married couple that has been together for seemingly forever, when they are finally gonna start a family ... Before you ask the parents of an only-child toddler, when a Little Brother or Little Sister will be in the works ... Before you ask a single 30-something if/when s/he plans on having children. Because, you know, clock's ticking ... just stop. Please Stop!

You don't know who is struggling with infertility or grieving a miscarriage or dealing with health issues. You don't know who is having relationship problems or is under a lot of stress or the timing just isn't right. You don't know who is on the fence about having kids or having more kids. You don't know who has decided, it's not for them right now, or not for them ever. You don't know how your seemingly innocent question might cause someone grief, pain, stress or frustration.

Sure, for some people those questions may not cause any fraught feelings -- but I can tell you, from my own experiences and hearing about many friends' experiences -- it more than likely does.

Bottom Line: Whether you are a wanna-be grandparent or a well-intentioned friend or family member or a nosy neighbor, it's absolutely none of your business. Ask someone what they're excited about right now. Ask them what the best part of their day was.

If a person wants to let you in on something as personal as their plans to have or not have children, they will tell you. If you're curious, just sit back and wait and let them do so by their own choosing, if and when they are ready.

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I trust some women, they will deal with him there and then. Cry ko, cry ni!!!

What is so difficult about a visible occurrence that a woman cannot understand?

When the person it happened with is there with you, just because she is a woman, you requested to speak to her husband.

What if she was single and there was no man to call? Will he just drive off? Or maybe he will request to speak with her father? Lol.

Women should start standing up for themselves and do not let men make you feel like you do not exist.



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@Dyt... You should not conclude when you have not read the article in full.

No one is comparing and there is nothing related to kids going to a private or public school in the article.

Besides, there is nothing wrong with being more knowledgeable and informed about different ways to improve the lives of your kids generally at a very tender age and at the comfort of your home.

Sometimes we watch some kids talk and sing so clearly at d age of 2. I mean you can understand and know exactly everything they say and then you always wished yours can do the same or even better... And some parents will be wondering why their kids do not say a word at that age. Is it the fault of the Parents or is the child slow to learn or are there things that are not been done or taken into consideration?

Well, here are a few questions we should ask ourselves;

What do some parents do that some are not doing?
Is it as a result of home schooling/day care at a very tender age?
Are they wired differently or programmed to learn faster than some?
Is it as a result of some of the food they eat or don't eat?
Is it because some parents talk to their kids using 'baby talk' instead of normal clear sentences to make the child learn faster?
Some parents don't make their kids say the words as they should, they just point at it and its being given to them immediately without making them try to say the word?
Is it because we do not read a lot of books with pictorial diagrams to them?
Are the parents more concerned about what they eat and leave that part of education/knowledge out?
Are we nonchalant or care less about the age at which our kids start to talk?

Then what are we not doing right?

This is something we really would love to understand and learn more because we would love our kids to start talking, making sentences with words or even try to read from the age of 2.
I am also not saying it is wrong for kids at that age not to talk neither is it a problem but if some can say some words and make sentences from them, then others can. You just need to try and keep yourself informed.
For our children to become the leaders of tomorrow, it has to start now...

Parents/Teachers/Experts experienced in this matter should also share their experiences.
Like this saying goes "No Man Is An Island"
Share your thoughts in the comment for parent(s)/guardian(s) and to-be parent(s)/guardian(s).

*This is an exception for kids with some form of ailment, deformity or are physically challenged*.

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Lol. I am not sure this will work for most of my Nigerian sisters but it sure will work for some... We all want the glamour, endless shopping and all that comes with everything special for that day. *Its a one day thing, you have to put in all your best and all your money*. That's what we always tell ourselves. Well, yea, I couldn't agree less. But for those of us who do not have the very high or unlimited budget and need to have that day special and memorable. Here are a few tips but first of all, you have to plan and write a list of the things you want to do and buy on or before that day...

Be ready to do almost everything yourself which will make your wedding customized and classy to your own taste and i say 'almost' cos you are not alone. And you will be surprised how creative you are cos you would not want your 'once in a life time' ceremony to be a mess.

Choose a venue that is an almost free location, what matters is how well you decorate the place, i know you would love to take beautiful pictures that you would want to look at over and over again for the rest of your lives.

I trust our women, the ones that are well brought up in the kitchen by their mothers or fathers (very rare to find) who knows how to cook and the things needed can go to the market, buy the ingredients and food stuff yourself with a friend/family member who can help out which I think will save cost. Give them to a caterer (mama put was suggested) to prepare the dishes to avoid looking stressed on that special day. You can find a caterer who can cook, bake, prepare cocktails and all there is to eat and drink that day at an affordable price. An all in one package is usually cheaper than a single package with different people.

Shine bright like a diamond ring wearer. There are lots of gold, silver, bronze, platinum coated and the likes kind of accessories that are very affordable that does not fade out quickly. Before it fades out completely, there will be funds available for the one you have always dreamed of. After all, Marriage is a blessing, have faith. Somebody say Amen!

Thank God for internet, you can download music freely without paying for it if you are connected to make your own playlist. You can also get a less expensive upcoming DJ who would be happy to show his skills for the next wedding contract he will get from performing in yours.

You can either have a tailor sow your custom made wedding or rent an already made wedding gown. Both options are cost effective. The choice is yours...

Aseobi! Aseobi!! Aseobi!!! It is not a must that you have to go to the market to get the materials and then putting yourself in debt or spending from what you should have used to do something else cos the truth is in 99.9% of aseobi matters, not everyone will pay for all the aseobi you sold before the wedding day. Infact, you might even have to drag some of them when you should be enjoying your honeymoon solely with your hubby after the wedding because you want to pay off some debts you've accrued. If you have your colours, you can simply tell your invited guests the colour of your wedding and that is it or mayb include it on your invitation card/sms/broadcast. Some people might have clothes with those colours or go buy one if they so desire. It saves you the stress of having to drag igbese (debt) that may later turn out to make you loose your relationship with the people refusing to pay on time, some not because they do not want to pay, maybe they do not have the funds for that at that time but because they want to make you happy since it's your day, they have to collect it.

These days social media has made it very easy for people to connect with one another if you have access to the internet. Inviting the people you so desire can be done cheaply by sending bulk sms, sending messages to your friends on facebook or any other platform that you are familiar with. You can make a few cards to give to your special guests and elderly family friends cos I trust Nigerians, we love respect a lot. #talking about the elder ones#

Hair and Make-up, Hmmm... There are saloons everywhere. There is always one friend who can make, style hair and make-up. I am not saying you should use your friends to get free services but definitely you won't be paying that much for such if you have a good friend who knows how to do them. You can also be your own make-up artist, there are so many ladies who make up themselves perfectly you would think, they went for a make-up session.

Technology has evolved beyond our imaginations. There are smart phones and cameras that does it all and are at very affordable prices. All you need to do is get someone, there is always that friend who is very good at taking pictures, they can show their skills on that day. There are also very affordable photographers and videographers that can cover your wedding.

If you have good friends and family members, you can delegate some tasks to them.

You have to take your time, plan and search well, always ask questions and you will get that dream wedding of yours that won't blow your budget. Always remember, that very special day is all about You and your Partner.

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Please who has read the book "A History of Corporate Finance by Jonathan Barron Baskin and Paul J, Miranti Junior. Cambridge press 1997?"I need a book review on it.