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Africa has a long way to go

nice and simple,and that number 5 though,and the point 7 is a bit catchy too

When you don’t have a constant source of income it is smart to reduce your constant expenditure – of which housing tops the list.

The name on the title deed on the duplex or apartment you have rented for the past 8 years is still that of the owner and there is no known real estate rule that converts years of lease into direct ownership except you pay the valued asking price to own the property.

If every other person who owns houses today chose to remain at the point of making excuses, would they own their houses now [Quote]
Thought provoking nice one.

This enlightens me,nice one.

I like the ending,nice post.

CProf:
Good day nairalanders,
I need your advice and help on what to do because I am totally confused.
I am 23, holds a Bsc from a Nigerian university.
I recently got into a masters program in the US with full tuition waiver and a generous monthly stipend that would cater for my living expenses. I already have my particulars to apply for my F1 student visa but I'm scared because of the uncertainty that lies ahead; also the exchange rate is not helping matters
I am sure I would get the visa but as I'm talking, I only have 100k left on me because I spent a lot during the application processes.
I can huzzle and get my flight fee because I still have 2 months to resumption.
Now, my headache is that I would still need up to $2000(roughly #700,000) to survive for the first month, pay health insurance and other small fees before I start receiving my monthly stipend of $1500.
School resumes August 14, what should I do?
Tried taking up loan from the bank but didn't work out.
I am confused at the moment.
Should I go ahead and get the flight fee, get to US with almost no amount except God provides an helper?
Or should I just forget about my America dream
I have exhausted all my options, God help me.
Please advice a brother.

N.B
My parents are old pensioners that only God knows when the government would answer them.



I am at a crucial point in my life.
Thanks

Opportunity comes but once,I advise you to go.

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including if you need to move to the backseat to get out of the car as the engine-heavy front part starts tipping deeper first

Moreover, Professor Geisbrecht says that by opening the door, you invite a quick sink in place of the floating time available to get out. In his experiments with 30 vehicles, he found that all vehicles float, anywhere between 30 seconds to 2 minutes. [15] You could be using this float time to escape rather than opening the driver's side door and giving the water 5 to 10 seconds to sink the car and drown everyone in the backseat

The end of the car that contains the engine will usually sink fastest, often leaving the car at an angle where the heaviest part of the vehicle is lower than the lightest. As such, you may be able to open some doors while the car is still floating

Break the window. If you aren't able to open the window, or it only opens halfway, you'll need to break it. You will need to use an object or your foot to break the window. You can also take your headrest off and use the metal inserts to break a window.[18] It may feel counter-intuitive to let water into the car, but the sooner it is open, the sooner you will be able to escape directly through the broken window.
If you have no tools or heavy objects to break the window with, use your feet. If you have high heels, these might work when placed at the center of the window. Otherwise, Professor Giesbrecht advises that you aim to kick near the front of the window or along the hinges (see the demonstration in the video below).[19] Be aware that it's very hard to break a window by kicking, so find these breakpoints. Don't even try the windshield; it's made to be unbreakable (safety glass) and even if you did manage to shatter it (unlikely in the time you have), the stickiness of safety glass can make it hard to get through.[20] Side and rear windows are the best options for escape.
If you have a heavy object, aim for the center of the window.

Escape through the broken window. Take a deep breath, and swim out through the broken window as soon as you've broken it. Water will be gushing into the car at this point, so expect this and use your strength to swim out and up. Professor Giesbrecht's experiments have shown that it is possible to get out through this torrent (contrary to some theories) and that it's better to go now than to wait.[22]
Look to children first. Heave them up toward the surface as best you can. If they cannot swim, see if you can give them something that floats to hold onto, with strict instructions not to let go. An adult may need to go with them immediately if there is nothing to hold onto

Keep your mouth closed to preserve breath and to prevent water from entering. Swim out through the broken window.
If exiting via an open door, place your hand on the door latch.

Push off the car and swim to the surface. If you don’t know which way to swim, look for light and swim toward it or follow any bubbles you see as they will be going up. Be aware of your surroundings as you swim and surface; you may have to deal with a strong current or obstacles such as rocks, concrete bridge supports, or even passing boats. If it's ice covered water, you'll need to head for the obvious hole created by the car's impact. Do your best to avoid injuring yourself on obstacles, and use branches, supports, and other items to cling to if you're injured or exhausted.

Seek medical attention as soon as possible. The adrenaline in your bloodstream after the escape may make you unable to detect any injuries you may have sustained in the accident.

if you are still conscious and composed after the first impact then there is 70% chance of survival
Then work on the exit, if you are in crowded car or bus, avoid the main exit,unless you are 90% sure that you can get out before the next person. [Quote]

This won't happen to me.

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The car will not gain speed no matter how long you press the accelerator. The drag force of a completely flat tire is that potent.

Almost all highway blowouts and tread separations occur on hot days with the car traveling in a straight line at high speed on an underinflated tire or tires. The repeated flexing of an underinflated tire causes the failure. Check your tire pressures and you won't have to deal with blowouts.

In an urgent situation, your goal is to move the steering wheel rapidly but smoothly. Jerking the wheel may cause your tires to lose traction. If rough steering causes the rear tires to lose traction, you might go for a spin. Turning the same amount but doing so smoothly will introduce the tires to the request for cornering force and avoid overwhelming them.

I calmly and smoothly turned the wheel just enough to miss 80 pounds of steel-reinforced rubber, paused an instant to allow the tires to regain full grip, and then smoothly turned right to return to my lane.

so select Neutral and turn off the ignition.

The tires with the deepest tread should be on the rear.

Tires produce their best stopping force when pointed straight ahead.

Here's the problem, however. Many drivers will pound the brake and steer — to miss a deer, for example. They then release the brake pressure with the wheels still turned. With the request for braking removed, the tires are now free to produce maximum cornering power, so the car darts right and hits a second deer — and a tree. That's why you practice centering the wheel before releasing brake pressure.

Be sure to center the wheel before you release the brake.

Front-Tire Slide
When front tires lose grip, most drivers' natural reaction is the correct reaction:
Say "Oh, shoot" (or similar).
Remove your foot from the gas pedal.
Stay away from the brake pedal.
Leave your hands where they are. More steering won't help and might hurt.
Wait for the traction to return.
Pray that the grip comes back before you get to the trees or concrete barriers.
Turning the wheel more or stepping on the brake is like writing checks from an overdrawn account. You're already asking for more grip than the tires can provide.[Quote]

See problems before they become emergencies by looking far ahead

In tight traffic, look through the windshield of the vehicle ahead, or position your car a few inches to that driver's left to see brake lights ahead of him.

Process what you see. When the brake lights of all the cars ahead of you flash, something is happening ahead. Slow down.

Pressing the accelerator for an instant will give you time to collect your wits. You'll remember to drive straight down your lane and to stay away from the brake pedal

With a rear-tire failure, any turning at high speed will likely result in a spin and a devastating crash.

Helpful tips

point 3 can catch most people off guard.

I saw some points

if u cant see,dont drive: nice rule and i saw some points here.

let us tread carefully,health is wealth.

I see some points

you just want to read from the beginning to the end.

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Don’t leave the engine idling to warm it up, just drive it (after giving it 30 seconds for the oil pressure to come up and get the oil to fully circulate).[/quote]I gained one or two things.

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I can't really fault any of these points,nice one.

I like the way he refers to the president/presdency as a brand,this man most be proficient in English/Economics.

I call this expert advice,nice one.

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cutiedave:
wen i did mine, dey asked me d name of my hometown, lga and description on how to reach ma hometown from lagos...dident answer d last question tho...
Dey were more interested in their 2k

Bro,thanks so much.

cutiedave:
am almost certain dey wont ask u for any letter just go there with ur 2k and passport photograph and kw d basic information about your lga...it won't take more dan 20mins...

Thanks bro,u have been helpful to me,also kindly tell me the likely questions they will ask me about my LGA u know I'm one of those who don't go to my home town much.

i like the points raised here esp. no 5,however I personally think one should be careful with no 3 for saftety and health reasons.

AyarmBoye:
you were asked and not mandated!!! Were u?

I was asked,when I provided one,the lady said I should get the other before I resume at my school that it's compulsory,if I did not go with either of the two,I don't know what could have transpired,well it is recommended u go with them or one,it may or may not be enforced.

cutiedave:
bro if u reside in lagos u dont need any letter from your local government, just go to ogun state liaison office at oduduwa cresent road, ikeja...they would only ask u for your lacal government area and u pay 2k....hope this help?

It helps bro thanks,but I stay in Osun state,I hope the liason office here will also ask for my LGA and 2k,what do u think?