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Crime › Re: 14-Yr-Old Molested By Three Men Who Claim She Is A Witch by samm(m): 4:27pm On Aug 14, 2013

Tony Spike: The frequency of rape is getting so worrisome these days...

The frequency of rape ~~these days~~ in the country is quite alarming. In the past, rape cases were simply just swept under the rug. The fact that the perpetrators of these crimes are now being prosecuted is huge step in the right direction.

Politics › Re: Jonathan, Northern Governors In Closed-door Meeting At Obasanjo’s Residence by samm(m): 10:58pm On Jul 20, 2013

kaorama: This should be no too much arguement about the visit. There is no way GEJ will be in Ogun state on a condolence visit to Abati family without seeing OBJ. That is courtesy and respect. We must learn to appreciate those who have gone ahead of us in the same field of life. And that is what Amechi will soon learn in a hard way.

In what ways please?

Sports › Re: Ejowvokoghene Odururu After Winning 200M At World Youth Championships In Ukraine by samm(m): 5:11pm On Jul 20, 2013

[quote author=Cele-pope]You all criticising the dude's English should all emancipate yourselves from colonial slavery.One cannot give what he does not have.Atleast he won the race you guys should emphasis more on his success than his phonology constrruction[/quote]Well stated

Politics › Re: Battered Rivers Lawmaker Recounts Ordeal by samm(m): 12:37pm On Jul 10, 2013

oddy4real: ~~Hon~~ Chidi Llyod Can lie!!!

Christianity Etc › Re: Move Your Spouse Along By Pastor Adeboye by samm(m): 5:01pm On Feb 26, 2013

[quote author=Ejiné]For some weird reason, I misread the title of this thread as "Pass Your Spouse Around".[/quote] grin

Oya, clean your mind.

Politics › Re: Group To Declare State Of Biafra Republic On Nov 5 by samm(m): 1:35pm On Jul 11, 2012

SimonAndal: If only they could do it without guided missiles, like in the sixties. I really don't wanna die before testing out the Microsoft Surface pc.

LMAO....

Politics › Re: Let It Be Engraved In History That We Failed Them----while We Dig Their Graves! by samm(m): 8:58pm On Jun 06, 2012

We failed them. First thing first, the crashed plane by law was not supposed to be flown by Dana based on age. Isn't there a maximum age of 20 years for commercial planes.
If this law was enforced, this tragedy could have been averted. No arrests has been made based on this.
Why have laws we don't enforce.

Programming › Re: Vb.net Save Picture by samm(m): 10:08am On Jan 21, 2012

Using the code below.
I'm assuming you have added an image control (ImageControl) and assigned and image to the control on your form. Also, I'm assuming you have created a sql server table with a column type of image.

To save to SQL Server you have to save image to MemoryStream array(ms) then assign to SQL parameter value (image).

Dim ms As New MemoryStream()
Me.ImageControl.Image.Save(ms, System.Drawing.Imaging.ImageFormat.Jpeg)
spCommand.Parameters.AddWithValue("@image", ms.ToArray())

spCommand.ExecuteNonQuery()

Your sql script look like this:
INSERT INTO ImageTable(imagecol)
VALUES (@image)

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Business › Re: Obi Wants Young Scientists, Entrepreneurs To Emulate Steve Jobs by samm(m): 6:26pm On Oct 07, 2011

Quintuple Yawn!!!!!

Politics › Re: Governor Obi: Soon, Drivers’ll Ask For Minimum Wage by samm(op): 7:29pm On Sep 28, 2011

If indeed Peter Obi made these remarks, he is heavily misguided and very unfit for the seat he occupies.

Politics › Governor Obi: Soon, Drivers’ll Ask For Minimum Wage by samm(op): 7:27pm On Sep 28, 2011

Debate reopens on true federalism

From Chuks Okocha in Abuja

The increasing agitation for true federalism took centre stage yesterday when two governors spoke out at a public forum in Abuja.
While Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State insisted that the national minimum wage is centrally imposed as most states do not have the wherewithal to pay, Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State argued that a state police has become imperative.

Obi said with the direction of events, even drivers would soon start demanding minimum wage as laws are imposed on states from the centre contrary to the true practice of federalism.

Re-echoing the imperative of a national conference, Obi said it is key in the discussion of the structure and enthronement of true federalism in the country.

According to him, there is no midway into unitary system and true federation, stressing that “we are either a true federation or not. Let us state where we are. We cannot say that we are a true federation when I sit in office and someone orders me about from somewhere.”

He used the Minimum Wage Act as an example, saying: “I argue against the minimum wage because there is nothing like the minimum wage anywhere in the world. There is nothing like the minimum wage in China, India, Malaysia, and United States of America. Life is not a buffet, but an a la carte.

“There are no two places in Europe that two professors are paid the same salaries. Harvard professors earn 10 times more than the professors in Alabama. We must discuss, because very soon, drivers in the streets will gang up and ask for minimum wage,” he said.
Obi also said that the revenue of the states is never the same, explaining that a state in the South-south earns more than what all the states in the South-east earn as revenue.

According to Mimiko who was the guest speaker at the launch of a book, “Nigeria’s Golden Book published by the Sun Newspapers, citizens make varying demands on the states, all bordering on the absence of unfettered federalist practice.

“Today, there is an overbearing centre, with beggarly and weak federating units. We agree that this can never augur well for comprehensive and sustainable good governance and enduring democracy.

“We require purposeful leadership to reverse this situation and President Goodluck Jonathan should brace up to this challenge as a departure from the lukewarm attitude of previous leaders to the issue of true federalism. History beckons.”

Mimiko, who called for state police, said: “Today, we run a centralised security system that impedes the gathering of intelligence and control of crime. It is a known fact that each society has a way of handling its deviants and miscreants. It is through the institutionalisation of local, community and communal means of apprehending and managing such that true security could be guaranteed.”

He said: “Only a review of the constitution to allow the establishment of state police can move us at the right speed in combating crimes.”

The Ondo State governor, while endorsing calls for a national conference, added that “we must be prepared for all-inclusive engagement. We must talk, by whatever name it is called. We must discuss our anxieties and build necessary consensus for the way forward.

“We have said that there is a mutual reinforcing relationship between the skewed structure, elections and leadership. What should be added is that there are a set of manifestations of their combined effects on Nigeria."
Former Head of State, Gen.

Abdulsalami Abubakar, who chaired the book launch, charged Nigerians to ensure that the ship of state berths at a safe harbour.
Abubakar lamented: "We fought a civil war for national unity between 1967 and 1970. Today, we are rocked by various kinds of national challenges, particularly on the security front.

“But it behoves all of us to band together, put all hands on deck to ensure that the ship of state berths at a safe harbour. It is in that light that I see Nigeria’s Golden Book as a veritable effort at national unity and harmony.”

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, who was represented by the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Information, Hon. Victor Ogene, called on the governors that are against the operations of the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) to approach the court for redress.

The speaker said: “The Sovereign Wealth Fund is a law of the federation passed by an Act of the National Assembly duly assented into law by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, therefore anyone that has any grouse against the operations of this act should seek redress from the court and in this case, the Supreme Court of Nigeria.”

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/obi-soon-drivers-8217-ll-ask-for-minimum-wage/99452/

Business › Re: Who Is To Blame ( Customer Or Bank) ? by samm(m): 8:59pm On Sep 20, 2011

You do have some blame but at the end of the day, the bank has a larger share of the blame.

Although, you had the account number wrong, the teller was supposed to verify both name and account number. That is the reason they require you to provide that information when filling out a deposit form.

I suggest to try to speak with the customer care manager at the branch location to have the transaction reversed and paid into the right account.

As for the person who withdrew the money, the bank should sort it out with the individual. Basically, he/she will get the same amount debited from his account.

Good luck.

Music/Radio › Re: MC Loph Is Dead (The Man Behind The 'Osondi Owenu' Remake) by samm(m): 4:37pm On Sep 14, 2011

R.I.P.

Yet another life lost to our terrible roads.

Family › Re: My Wife Just Doesn't Want To Bond And Grow With Me by samm(m): 2:34pm On Sep 14, 2011

VALIDATOR:
@OP,
I think the problem is YOU.
You claimed to have had gf's who bonded easily and talked freely about their sex lives BUT you chose not to marry them.You chose this woman who prefers talking about bills and finance,etc and only relaxes in the bedroom with 101% attention on Nollywood.

YOU saw her as she was.
YOU took her like that.
YOU want to change her to someone else.
YOU don't think the problem has to do with your strategy right from the start?

What to do now:
You try and be the man she married i.e the one who does not complain about her personality,who told her "I love you just the way you are" and has more realistic expectations of her.You will see she will gradually adjust and meet you midway.It will take time.

cexplorer:
@poster. My marriage was 28 years young this september but I had your kind of problem for many years before God stepped in.

It was that bad I gave her a notebook to jot in just one issue of interest to her we could talk about per day but she would not.

She was too much of a Phleg for my liking: quite, lonely, moody and paranoid without any iota of humour or tendency to crack jokes.

I felt bad because I loved her and I wanted her to be my best friend and companion but she turned out to be a thorn in my flesh.

All that have gone into history because we are the best of friends on earth today. We are so proud of our pasts that we turned our stories into ebooks so many would learn from them.

To your issue I will suggest you contact a professional marriage counselor who would do a psychologic test on your natures and temperaments so he would get to the route of the problem.

Without mixing words, based on my 28 years marital and 13 years counseling experiences, YOU ARE THE PROBLEM and no one can help you until you are ready to help yourself.

Great advices on this thread.

Politics › Re: Abia ‘deports’ Non Indigenous Workers by samm(m): 9:56pm On Sep 08, 2011

Bull. Unprogressive.

Properties › Re: Wanted - Duplex Or Flat In Port Harcourt To Let by samm(op): 8:40pm On Sep 06, 2011

@Zogo
Thanks for your reply. Please contact me at sam_1exp @ yahoo. com

If possible, let me know what you currently have and where. Anywhere around Stadium Rd, Odili Rd, Trans Amadi or thereabout is fine. We can discuss more via email.

Thanks.

Properties › Wanted - Duplex Or Flat In Port Harcourt To Let by samm(op): 4:13pm On Sep 06, 2011

Need a four bedroom duplex or flat in Port Harcourt. One year lease only.

Contact me if you have any available to discuss further.

Politics › Re: A Nigerian Revolution Is A Total Waste Of Time And Energy by samm(m): 3:41pm On Sep 01, 2011

Food for thought!

Politics › Re: Obj Vs Ibb: You’re An Ingrate, Fani- Kayode Tells Obasanjo by samm(m): 3:29pm On Aug 22, 2011

Maybe I missed it, but where in the article did Fayode call OBJ an Ingrate huh

He stated his opinion. I don't think they are out of line.

Music/Radio › Re: Is Fela Really A Nigerian Icon by samm(m): 6:28pm On Aug 05, 2011

I would think the first thing to do is define Icon:

One who is the object of great attention and devotion

An important and enduring symbol

SO, FELA IS AN ICON and A NATIONAL TREASURE.

Crime › Re: 44444 by samm(m): 5:38pm On Aug 05, 2011

The problem of drug peddling is greater than a tribe. It's a Nigerian issue. This tribalism mess should really stop. The world knows and hates you as a Nigerian. Other African countries don't like Nigerians and yet within Nigeria, we hate each other.

Maybe we should just implode the country and everyone can rest. angry

Politics › Re: Cleanup Of Oil Pollution In Ogoniland Will Cost $1Billion And Take 30 Years by samm(m): 5:27pm On Aug 05, 2011

See how the rest of the world feels. A lot of racists degrading remarks.

http://news.yahoo.com/nigeria-oil-pollution-may-massive-clean-155456821.html

Programming › Re: Connecting To A Remote Database(jdbc) by samm(m): 5:09am On Jul 04, 2011

Broad answer is Data Access layer using Web Services or custom assembly. An understanding of the environment will help provide better answer.

Programming › Re: C#.net Vs Vb.net Vs F# by samm(m): 1:32pm On Jun 23, 2011

ferdiii:
Pls am a rookie and I'll want to start learning programming.I've been trying to get a good and current programming language that will make sense to me in Nigeria. I have looked for Vb.net of any version-no luck. I think Vb.net will package me well from scratch. Pls folks throw more light to me so that I won''t deceive myself, waste time and money.

Dell_net is right. They are seperated by syntax. To learn VB download Visual Studio Express:
http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/en-us/products/2010-editions/visual-basic-express

This link will get you started:

http://vb.net-informations.com/

Also, will recommend you pick a simple task/app to complete. Learn the fundamentals but don't get too hung up on them. Your goal will be to complete the task as best as you can. It won't be perfect (none really is) but you'll learn a great deal and will improve with time. Also, most importantly is learn how to ask for help. Learning to articulate where you need help and ability to use GOOGLE will be your greatest asset.

Programming › Re: Relevance Of Programming Skills To Petroleum And Chemical Engineering. by samm(m): 9:11pm On Jun 22, 2011

[quote author=agi-tuedor link=topic=696013.msg8570093#msg8570093 date=1308761682]Ok. I have actually thought of that. But since I am a neophyte in the field of petroleum engineering, I am still at loss as to where programming is applied.[/quote]Well, I'd say that since you've already gotten yourself up and running with Programming, you should stick with petroleum engineering. As you learn more about the field, you can always check to see where you can apply your knowledge of programming. And trust me there will be plenty of them.

It only means, you'd spend a lot of effort keeping up to speed with both but it will pay off well for you in the long run.

Programming › Re: Relevance Of Programming Skills To Petroleum And Chemical Engineering. by samm(m): 3:46pm On Jun 22, 2011

Unfortunately, changing your major might not help much in improving your skills in programming depending on the university you are currently enrolled in. Also, think about the application of programming rather than just learning to program. I would suggest if possible, that you minor in programming and major in Petroleum Engineering.

You should also continue to hone your skills in programming by developing solutions applicable to the petroleum engineering field.

Those who have subject matter expertise in which to apply their programming or systems development skills to are always better off. The world of IT is now tightly intertwined with every facet of business in every industry.

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Romance › Re: The Ugly Side Of Confession by samm(m): 5:24pm On Jun 10, 2011

upendo 98:
@ Apolcalypse. Am a balanced christian and I know what the extremities of christianity can do. I have been there till I learned to be balanced. The command is there. But commands without wisdom can even kill us. Do not commit adultery is a command. Where do you apply wisdom? when now it has happend and you must deal with it! Oh please we all know about the samaritan woman and that woman that pple wanted to stone.Lets not pretend and say hey it cant happen.We are flesh and the flesh doenst get saved its the spirit. If u arent led by the spirit the flesh gets properly tempted and resisting is hard. So it has happened. Shutting up is trouble.Confessing is worse trouble. You need wisdom.

I like this especially the term "Balanced Christian".

Lying or coming clean now equals to applying wisdom. This lady has justified every possible evil one can commit. So we are flesh which does not get saved. The spirit gets saved. Our flesh self finds resisting temptation hard. So when we commit evil because of our flesh's inability to resist temptation, it has HAPPENED. Shutting up is trouble. Confession is even worse trouble. We then apply wisdom. Until we are found out. Then just before we get stoned, we will be saved.

Sorry, but this falls under the BS category in my flesh book.

Romance › Re: The Ugly Side Of Confession by samm(m): 1:59pm On Jun 10, 2011

monkeyleg:
Ah, the provebial "everyone wants to go to heaven, but no one wants to do what it takes". Tough, our actions have consequences. Society tells us today that we can do wrong, and then find a back door into Right. It doesnt work that way

Excellent point.

Romance › Re: The Ugly Side Of Confession by samm(m): 1:48pm On Jun 10, 2011

iice:
[color=#9900ff]Someone you know and really care about. Always tell the truth to that person.
In the case of something bad, avoid doing the bad thing in the first place. [/color]

Cannot be said any better! I tried to make this point in the original post the OP is referring to. You've simply stated it and this is the truth!

Family › Re: Married, Having An Affair, Hubby Also Having An Affair: What To Do? by samm(m): 9:28pm On Jun 09, 2011

All these talks about shame. I believe she should tell the truth. Since none of us are really holier than the next, then we should all understand. Deal with the shame and time will heal. TELL THE TRUTH. There is always a reaction for every action taken so deal with your husband's decision.

I hate the way people focus on this shame. We all have our skeletons in our closets but we continue to hide them because we want to appear holier than the next person. TELL HIM EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED, WHY YOU THINK IT HAPPENED, WHERE EXACTLY YOU ARE AT THIS POINT OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT YOU WILL LIKE TO SEE HAPPEN AND LET THINGS TAKE THEIR COURSE.

Of course, he will run through various emotions including anger etc, allow him. It's his right. And believe it or not, you may not have quite dealt with the fact that he cheated because you are carrying a heavier weight that is clouding your thoughts. And you continue to have the affair because you are still unsettled with what to do about your predicament. You will continue to find an escape with the affair till you rightly deal with the main issue.

Set fear aside and dialogue with him! And please, don't bother getting your pastor or priest or overseer or daddy or whatever it is you call the man in your pulpit involved. It's better you get your mum involved or close friend involved. You may seek counselling at church once you two have dialogued and you have discussed with your family and loved ones.

Politics › Re: Aljazeera Airs A Heartbreaking Program About Lagos(25 May 2011 -Video) by samm(m): 4:34pm On May 25, 2011

omoekoni:
I will support it fully, as a matter of fact i will campaign for Lagos to become a country on its own!!.Lagos is the best thing that ever happened to Nigeria!! If the western world did not control their immigration, they wont be as prosperous as they are. The truth is bitter, but if non-lagosians don't go back to their states/countries, Lagos will not be able to become as wealthy as it should be AND other states will not realize they need to improve.

I am very happy that Fashola is sending all the beggers back to their states, all that remains now is for the police to ask for your passport and if you are not a Lagos indigene, go back please.Lagos is full, we don't need or want any more people.

How can the other states progress when the governors there don't feel the pressure to do anything, who else would put the pressure on? instead they all run to Lagos as if that will solve their issue.

Just for one second, imagine Lagos without all those other people from different states, no more traffic, less pollution, reduced crime rate, e.t.c. I am a Lagos boy and it hurts to see what how these other people from different states are trying to pull it down.

Dangerous mindset. But stop hurting eh, and please, don't hurt others.

Politics › Re: Aljazeera Airs A Heartbreaking Program About Lagos(25 May 2011 -Video) by samm(m): 2:56pm On May 25, 2011

LeoMax:
Nothing wrong with the VIDEO, all I see are illegal immigrants leaving in illegal slums and learning francophone.

I also saw the normal hustling of Okada riders and the demolition of illegal settlement as its done in India this last week.

I didn't see the video Victoria Island where I live.

I see mischief.

I don't think the point of the video was to show VI WHERE YOU LIVE. What you call normal hustling might not be so normal. Maybe you should give it a try.

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