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chiogo:
That too, gave me a good laugh!!! You say they sit at the back to easily get off the bus?? what a joke!!! I don't know what kind@ bus u're talkin' about but
the buses here have two doors, one at the front across from the driver at the right and another in the middle(1/2 of the bus) also at the right corner.
Therefore, if u sit at the front, u can 'easily' get off the bus through the front door. And if u sit in the middle, u cld easily get off also through d 'rear door', which is actually
at the second-half of the bus. So, there's no excuse for them sittin' there. I believe it's an act of self-degradation because back in segregation times, only
white folks sat at the front of the bus while the back seats are meant for colored folks. Now,slavery is wayyyy over, so why the act?? Don't try to justify this act
because it is practiced only by ignorant teenagers and some of these old homeless people. It came to my mind when girl22 made her comment about white
people bein' a cause of black peoples' problem. I'm thinkin': how are they the cause of your problem when they ain't even enslavin' u anymore but rather, u're
enslavin' yourself.

@chiogo
Look at the picture of modern city bus in the USA---every 50 states in a metropolitan cities have one at below:

That what I talk about! Every city buses are different sizes, colors, as well as painting-print advertisement on the bus.

https://img.alibaba.com/photo/51200215/MUDAN_24_31_Seats_City_Bus.jpg

https://www.exchange3d.com/cubecart/images/uploads/aff753/artbus6.jpg

chiogo:


I got one question for y'all African-Americans(y'all would probably ignore it again):

Why do black folks like sittin' at the back of the bus?? I don't get it, Segregation days are over. Strong people like MLK and Rosa Parks helped stopped this but blacks keep degradin' and enslavin' themselves up till this day or sittin' at the back of the bus is now the coolest thin'??
do answer. . . .

@chiogo
Oh really, how long you been stayed in MA? Is this where you live in Boston MA as you stated all black folks sitting at the back of the city bus just like back old good at time of segregation days? You said they degraded and enslave themselves!

I had been visited to Boston MA few years ago---i do not see myself personally on the city public bus as well as train riding as you mentioned above quote.

That is flatly not true! What a laugh!       

In every major cities in the USA, where public transportation provide, the reason why black folks enjoying to sit at the back of the bus is BECAUSE IT IS EASY ACCESSIBLE TO GET OFF THE BUS STOP at the rear exit door, not because of segregation days habits!

@girl22

Whoa! I read her previous postings, I suggest you, @girl22 to educate yourself understanding Africa culture especially Nigeria without judgment and without believe in western media including black publications such as Ebony, Jet, Essence, Black Enterprise, as well as black media such as BET, TVOne, etc.

Why don't you take your African History in your college elective course yourself?

Nigeria itself has 250 language with the majority: Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo including English and 300 ethnic group/tribe. It also has 150 millions population in 35 states.

I myself am not a Nigerian, but US citizen-born.

girl22:
Why are gas prices and the price of goods higher in black communities?

@girl22, are you say that American increase gas and goods price higher in black communities while decrease or remain the same on gas/goods in white communities in the USA? Is that right? If it is not right, then please explain why you say that bold  question quoted at above?

I disagree with you.

7. he is so stingy refuse to share expenses even small to pay. so selfish, just too much taker!

8. he is money-spending recklessly. debt-ridden!!!

9. he is potato couch all day playing with video games or watching tv. JOBLESS and LAZY!!!

10. he is hot-tempered throwing things, yelling, and woman-beater.

Steroid101:
10 Signs A Woman May Have Character Problems"

8.) Her income and living space do not
justify the lifestyle she has.

A little surprised that she can afford
all the nice clothes and makeup when she lives
in a hole or works at a coffee shop? It's a sign
that she's a gold digger and has at least one
other man out there who is supporting her.

Always be cautious about women who
lifestyles do not match with their income or
home. Even if she is NOT a gold digger, you
don't want a woman who maxes out your credit
on handbags and fancy gowns when you
get married. (Yes - there are many people
out there who live on credit. NOT good!)

@ALL

Hmmm! Is that reason why I do not have boyfriend I desire for dating FOR A LONG TIME based on my income and living space you said not justify my lifestyle I already have? I ain't gold digger or nevermaxed out credit  and not even wear fancy clothes.     

I have my own car, my house is small manufactured cottage with two bedroom that is suitable for only two people, my 15 yr old son and me.

Does it mean that I have my character problem? 

Typical stereotyped here! 

;d

any question refer to USA distance course/university?

If you have a carrying bag or baggage that exceeds these allowances, you will pay for extra charge.

In 2007 on the long-line waiting I saw a large signage at the Washington DC airport in the front of Ticket/Baggage Check In as follow below:

Pound           Charge

under 50        FREE

51-75             $50 USD

76-100            $75 USD

101-over         $100 USD

So be prepare for different State to state traveling abroad's excess baggage fees!!!

I flew from Washington DC to Maimi Florida with 5 deaf group for our deaf cruise departure on October 25, 2007 to November 4, 2007 for West Carribean 7-days trip. We were on long line getting ELECTRONIC TICKET CHECK-IN in order to input our ticket confirmination number to be picked up 5 plane tickets automatically next to Baggage Check-in for our baggages weigh.

(we already purchased online plane ticket reservation 3 months in advance before our deaf cruise departure due)

Nice 5 minutes quick accessing to the ELECTRONIC TICKET CHECK-IN (similar to ATM machine, but it is just plane ticket printout, not cash withdrawal) to pick up our 5 plane tickets near next line Baggage Check-in. It was our first time use Electronic ticket check-in, we do not want talking to the cashier in person because we are deaf. That's it! It took us 5 deaf group 10 minutes walking away to the airline gate FREELY.

Poor travellers stand long long long lines in person TICKET CHECK-IN more than 30 minutes waiting!!!

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE ON ALL USA FLIGHTS as follow below: (subject to change by the US Department of Travel)

Carry-on Baggage
You can carry on one bag plus one personal item per passenger as long as it:
[list]
[li]Weighs less than 40 pounds (18 kg).[/li]
[li]Does not exceed 45 inches when you total length plus width plus height.[/li]
[li]Fits easily in our SizeCheck® unit (approximately 22"x14"x9". [/li]
[li]Fits in an overhead bin or underneath the seat in front of you.[/li]
[/list]

Here are some examples of personal items:
[list]
[li]Male or female purse[/li]
[li]Briefcase[/li]
[li]Laptop computer (All laptop/computers must be carried aboard and cannot be checked. For information about airline's battery-saving system for laptops, visit Connectivity) [/li]
[li]Camera case [/li]
[li]Diaper bag [/li]
[li]Items of a similar or smaller size to those listed above, such as Portable Electronic Devices. [/li]
[/list]

These additional items are okay to carry on and do not count towards your allowance:
[list]
[li]Food items for immediate consumption[/li]
[li]Assistive devices such as wheelchairs or crutches, provided passenger is dependent on them[/li]
[li]One box or bag of duty free merchandise [/li]
[li]A coat or jacket [/li]
[li]An umbrella[/li]
[li]One item of reading material[/li]
[/list]

There may be more limits to carry-on baggage based on available space and additional restrictions on certain flights.


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Checked Baggage
You can check two bags per passenger free of charge.

Each bag must:
[list]
[li]Weigh 50 pounds (22.5 kg) or less. [/li]
[li]Not exceed 62 inches when you total length plus width plus height.[/li]
[/list]

If you have a bag that exceeds these allowances, see Excess Baggage.

Exceptions:
[list]
[li]Business Elite® and first class passengers are allowed 3 checked bags at no charge up to 70 lbs. [/li]
[li]Passengers traveling to or from Key West and Marathon, Florida are limited to only one checked bag. [/li]
[li]The free weight allowance is 70 pounds (32 kg) for tickets purchased in Brazil, or for tickets purchased in Japan when traveling to/from Brazil. [/li]
[/list]

With the exception of original factory-sealed boxes that will be accepted on a standby basis, we do not accept boxes as checked baggage to Central or South America (except Brazil, Mexico, and Chile) at any time of the year.

Some packages, sporting goods, musical instruments, and fragile or bulky items may require special handling. For more information on special items, see Special Baggage.

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General Conditions of Acceptance
USA FLIGHTS will accept your baggage for transportation, subject to the following conditions:
[list]
[li]All baggage is subject to search. [/li]
[li]We reserve the right to refuse baggage whose size, weight, character, or condition is unsuitable for transportation on the particular aircraft which is to transport it or which cannot be accommodated without harming or annoying passengers. [/li]
[li]Baggage check-in requirements, which vary by airport, must be met. Please review airport Check-in Requirements for details. [/li]
[li]Baggage must be checked at a Airline Carrier designated city or airport office. [/li]
[li]Your name and contact address must be on your luggage. [/li]
[li]Baggage will not be checked to a destination that is not on a passenger's itinerary. [/li]
[/list]

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Special Baggage

Of course, all of your baggage is special. But some types of baggage require a little extra attention. Find out what you can and can’t bring on board, and how special items need to be handled. Go ask Baggage Check-in about customs rules and restrictions.

Fragile & Bulky Items
Should you check your guitar or buy it a seat of its own? Find the best way to handle your out-of-the-ordinary stuff.

Dangerous Goods
Dry ice? Scuba tanks? Firecrackers? Find out what is and isn’t allowed on board.

Infants’ & Children’s Items
The stroller, the diaper bag, the car seat—what’s the baggage allowance for infants’ and children’s items?

Medical Supplies & Equipment
Carrying on or checking medical supplies or equipment? Learn size and weight restrictions and baggage allowance rules.

Perishables
Want to bring frozen foods, fruits, meats, or plants in the aircraft cabin? There are the customs rules and restrictions.

Imported Merchandise as Baggage
Bringing duty-free imports (carnet) as baggage? There are the customs rules and restrictions.

Check out the following existing threads below:

How Long Should Courtship Last?
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-921.0.html

Is 4 Years Too Long For Courtship?
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-91599.0.html

Does Length of Courtship Affect Marriage?
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-7733.0.html

Long Courtship, Good Or Bad
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-14139.0.html

In my opinion of how long should a courtship be as follow below:

Age Group    Length Courtship        Reason for length

18-25           4 years                        Gone 4 years college/get job to set financial stability.

26-30            2 years                       start maturity/responsible/independent---quit childish acts; complete
                                                        Master/PhD degrees; quit career workalochic---need some love.

30-up            3 months-2 years         divorced, widowed, broke up first/2nd love, grown children move out,
                                                        lonely, insecure.

somze:
uspry
Too many ex's in there, it all seems rather confusing

@somze

Three ex's are not that many.    It happened 20 yr ago! I better off staying away from deaf men---not for me!!! I used to have my lifelong dream of having hearing husband, now 5 years overdue i don't see quite possible!!!

I am happy to look forward my last 2nd child turn grown adult next 3 more years to move out his own, i will be preoccupied enjoying my lifestyle being travel, and start new hobby.

@poster

Kashif:
Once a player, always a player! Self discipline is not something you just buy off the shelf and install; you cultivate it. I think you might still have time to 'play'.

I agree with @kashif has said it all.  Not good idea to mess around with many woman's emotional you toy with! You might be stuck being single for the rest of your life!

All you do is go asking for their forgiveness and apologize them the way you hurt them to those wounded ex-girls whom you dump in the first place! Repent yourself forgiveness---KEEP YOUR PANT ON! One day maybe you will find one.

Good luck!!!

My ex-husband grabbed dating me as soon as my long time school sweetheart ex-fiancee dumped me for younger virgin girl so quickly. Ex-husband at that time we were bf/gf said that i was PERFECT WIFE PACKAGE he always want! He was junior secondary school student while i was in college sophomore. Ex-fiancee was senior secondary school student in order to get married right after his graduation that summer.

My ex-fiancee and I cancelled our wedding date. Both parent (ex-fiancee and mine) were devastated.

After 4 years dating (ex-husband) until my college graduation, our marriage doomed---not my fault! My parent forced me into. He was not right one for me,  while i had crushed on someone else (my 10 years male best friend) i felt just right HUSBAND PACKAGE. Now he (best friend) disappears hidden from everyone at his own deep s**t embarrassment---THANK GOD that he was not right one for me neither.

20 years later, my former ex-fiancee saw many pictures of 10 and 20 years high school class reunion---he did not go, he felt guilty seeing how beautiful I turn into from unattractive skinny one. Just exactly you see on Tyler Perry's movie "Why did I get Married". His life really messed!!!! Very sad!!!

Both ex-husband, best friend and ex-fiancee are DEAF!!!

@poster

I don't think Nicole has feeling for you! She has no understanding about what is relationship is all about.

She has her eyes on CHEDDAR/BENJAMINs, not you!!!

Move on and face your studies toward your graduation where your parent can be proud of you reaching your accomplishments! Find someone else better who love you, who you are, not MATERALISTIC/CHEDDAR/BENJAMIN!!!

Check out on the following below:
10 Insights You should take steps into serious relationship before you get marry her/him
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-95533.0.html

Summaried as follow below:
For strong relationship between two people connect that is based on:

[list]
[li]Trust[/li]
[li]Spirituality[/li]
[li]4 Characters[/li]
[list]
[li]Humility[/li]
[li]Kindness[/li]
[li]Responsibility[/li]
[li]Happiness[/li]
[/list]

[li]Personal Hygiene[/li]
[li]Communication Skill[/li]
[li]Personal Habits[/li]
[li]Strong Connections[/li]
[list]
[li]Good Chemistry and Compatibility[/li]
[li]Shared Common Interest[/li]
[li]Shared Common Life Goal[/li]
[li]Deeper Emotional[/li]
[li]Sexual Compatibility[/li] (refer the knowledge of sexuality)
[li]Agreed Financial Obligations/Compromise Equally[/li]
[/list]
[/list]

pahtahkee:
Thanks Uspry1 for the admiration.

I once told you on this forum and I will say it here again.

I admire the way you excellently dig out previous threads and posts pertaining to any topic on nairaland!

I would have preferred you to be a moderator to eliminate some of nuisances we see on this forum.

@pahtahkee
You are welcome! You are not only one person nominating me as NL moderator, few other NL guys (technicial ones) suggested me the same thing. I also already did proposed to the forum admin few SMF add-on modules to detect numerous of spams, inactive members as well as moderator track report and many more. That post has been deleted by forum admin.

Sweet T:
@Almond Joy

Hey, Just kin da curious here. Do you have a job?? No disrespect intended. I was reading your profile and i see that you post about 30 post per day !!! Do you know how much that is if you are getting paid to type on the computer? na wa o.

@Sweet T, you have to dig out more detail on AlmondJoy somewhere.  Yes she do have job in the USA. I do the same.

Most Nairaland members here ALWAYS KEEP FORGET that USA time zone is completely different than Nigeria time zone.  In the morning in the USA, here in Nigeria is in the afternoon/evening 5-6 hours apart based on USA day-time saving and in the evening in the USA, here in Nigeria is their bedtime zzzzZZZZzzzzZZZZzzzzzZZZ.

That is big advantage for all of USA Nairaland members easily accessing in the evening while Nigerians sleep!!!!

Seun:
If you are married, it has to be your spouse. Especially your bank account. You don't want your "next of kin" brother taking all your money while your spouse is struggling to cater for your children. It has to be your spouse.

@Seun has said it correctly.

[quote author=HR.hotness link=topic=123414.msg2103331#msg2103331 date=1206785944]if u'r single, its usually your parents (or children)
its only ever your siblings if your parents are dead and u don't have children[/quote]@HR.hotness has said it correctly too!

I am divorced mother of two children, still remain single. I refuse putting my ex-husband as next of kin, NO WAY! NO WAY!

Depend on the situation where you fill out the applications to write down who is your next kin as follow below:

1. on job applications, i put down my sister as my next kin.

2. on hospital admission on pre-surgery, i put down my mom as my next kin.

3. on life insurance upon my death, i put down my children to split 50-50 percent as two beneficatory.

4. on bank account opening, i put down my older child as beneifactory.

5. on college admission, i put down my mom as next kin.

The purpose of finding out who your next kin is for authorized person such as hospital, police, human resource, etc to be notified by phone or in person in case of emergency or death or accident.

At last this NL member I have hard time understanding "GHETTO PIDGIN/SLANG" on NL posting More likely Ebonics i guess. This is my weakness!

awon boiz

Oops I left out two more Sections: Sexuality and Culture

AJ, Odada, Siena, and SimiBrazil

Family Section

D-reloaded, AJ, Gamine, Amsky, Shapey

My secret admirers are as follow below:

Technology Section
my2cents, kobojunkie, Afam, smartsoft, dual core, ralvy

Political Section
Tayo-D, Afam, Texazzpete, Mamajama, Big B1, Kobojunkie, RichyBlack and Iyke-D

Romance and Religion Section
Nwando, kobojunkie, pilgrim1 and 4Him

Travel Section
Pahtahkee

Music/Radio and TV Section
Odada and Mukina2

- - - -
Nairaland Capricorn Ladies I discovered:
D-reloaded, Ifyalways

My favorite Madea as well as jokers:
AJ, Sly

My favorite love-vendor My Ride:
Siena

My Awesome Youth:
Michellin89, toyinrayo, Gamine(??) and Westlynn(spelled??)

My sillyness Nairaland members:
Leliah, britgirlee, thresa8, outlawcunt, dot2002

Terrible Miss them (inactive members):
Emos, Simibrazil, and many,

@poster

Maybe you are more than willing coming down in Nigeria in preparation of educating Nigerians more understanding about the hybrid renewable energy solution. Check out existing threads which I and Kobojunkie posted previously at below:

Build New Solar/Wind Generated Houses in Nigeria
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-40917.0.html

Energy Policy: Non-existent in Nigeria?
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-93724.32.html

Why Is Solar Power Not Commonly Used in Nigeria?
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-48165.0.html

Human Waste For Electricity, Do You Support it?
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-108531.0.html

@poster

Lol! I understand how you feel being skinny all your life. I was in your shoe being skinny no matter how much i eat junk food, fruits, and vegetable too much, it does not make me gaining weight. People at school made fun of me calling bad names, "Olivia, cartooned Popeye's girlfriend", "skinny like a pencil", "bacon", "no meat", etc.

I had flat chest and flat butt---unattractive. I don't have pimples or acne---clean face everyone say that i have baby face. I used to be size 3 from middle school all the way to college life, I felt myself so miserable and isolated---no one want dating me, only ugly guys dated me. After i was forced getting married to stay out of wedlock pregnancy after my college graduation!

PRESTO! I gained weight! Large bust and firm big butt proportioned(use secret boob exercise since high school---no drug, no surgery, and no cream). Now I wear size 10 or 12 clothes watching out what I eat healthy food. Just like a children's nursery book I remembered the story, "The Uglying Duck" where it turned into beautiful swan. That's how I felt now!!!

@poster, get pregnant yourself is the only way you will get gaining weight.

Yep! Natural looks and personality- - -No makeup, no jewerly except for school/college class rings and No fake except for permed hair!

My youth look is the eye of the beholders- - -too many men underestimated my age WRONGLY. They could not believe it!!! Puzzled why did i not get a decent man lately for last 4 years now?

Imani:
I think i have an idea who one of them is . You must be very brave to talk to complete strangers. But sometimes we meet friends in unlikely places ie Nairaland,

@Imani
It is not about complete strangers whom I admire the most that I must approach talking to them. I hate long distance relationship, workaholics, and dating rejection. I also fully understand what Nigerian men in the US seek for in which I don't think that I am suitable for them- - -few flaws that is not acceptable to both American men and Nigerian/African men, based on their preferences to choose the right wife! That is sadly!

It is not talking about insecure, trust, or getting attention or desperation. It prompts me stopping desire to have a hearing husband/entrepreneur-partner so long despite of my hidden physical disability.

Our NL friends via YIM STOPPED CHATTING for last 2 years that prompts me remove my NL profile and clean up inactive YIM lists---I hate long long lists. (Due to school season, job hiring and getting married, not have a time to say to me, "HI, WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN?".)

Maybe I am wrong! Maybe I read too much NL postings (American Women/Nigerian men in relationship) no matter if story is true or not. Also too many "what ifs" questions!

Who cares about physical looks/sizes in order to get married soon. For strong relationship between two people connect that is based on:

[list]
[li]Trust[/li]
[li]Spirituality[/li]
[li]4 Characters[/li]
[list]
[li]Humility[/li]
[li]Kindness[/li]
[li]Responsibility[/li]
[li]Happiness[/li]
[/list]

[li]Personal Hygiene[/li]
[li]Communication Skill[/li]
[li]Personal Habits[/li]
[li]Strong Connections[/li]
[list]
[li]Good Chemistry and Compatibility[/li]
[li]Shared Common Interest[/li]
[li]Shared Common Life Goal[/li]
[li]Deeper Emotional[/li]
[li]Sexual Compatibility[/li] (refer the knowledge of sexuality)
[li]Agreed Financial Obligations/Compromise Equally[/li]
[/list]
[/list]

Hmmm! I checked out what AJ refer TWO TOP LIST of "Merry Xmas" as her secret admirers.

Imani:
Looks like one of AlmondJoy's many admirers eventually showed up

Two NLs from UK, hmmm! One is infamous customized car specialist (AJ knows what I talked about) and the other i am not quite familiar but AJ was there each time this Nairaland guy posted other section (he is here this thread like @Imani has said).

For me, I admired several Nairaland intelligent guys (Nigerian abroad--USA) who are the same advanced profession as I am, also same Solar Energy System proposal as I educate them the same here on Nairaland. I did talked two of them AT ONCE when one was only 2 weeks new member in 2007---now his numbers of postings beat me and the other sought my business advice.

So far I never talk to them, but reading their posts daily basis.

You, the poster, sound insecure finding your soulmate---worrying about your soulmate's ex will cheat her out! It is not fair for you have many ex-girlfriends whom you dated in the past, did your soulmate worry about your ex?

What happen to LOVE CONQUERS ALL? For strong relationship between two people connect that is based on below that lead to stronger marriage:

[list]
[li]Trust[/li]
[li]Spirituality[/li]
[li]4 Characters[/li]
[list]
[li]Humility[/li]
[li]Kindness[/li]
[li]Responsibility[/li]
[li]Happiness[/li]
[/list]

[li]Personal Hygiene[/li]
[li]Communication Skill[/li]
[li]Personal Habits[/li]
[li]Strong Connections[/li]
[list]
[li]Good Chemistry and Compatibility[/li]
[li]Shared Common Interest[/li]
[li]Shared Common Life Goal[/li]
[li]Deeper Emotional[/li]
[li]Sexual Compatibility[/li] (refer the knowledge of sexuality)
[li]Agreed Financial Obligations/Compromise Equally[/li]
[/list]
[/list]

For strong relationship between two people connect that is based on:

[list]
[li]Trust[/li]
[li]Spirituality[/li]
[li]4 Characters[/li]
[list]
[li]Humility[/li]
[li]Kindness[/li]
[li]Responsibility[/li]
[li]Happiness[/li]
[/list]

[li]Personal Hygiene[/li]
[li]Communication Skill[/li]
[li]Personal Habits[/li]
[li]Strong Connections[/li]
[list]
[li]Good Chemistry and Compatibility[/li]
[li]Shared Common Interest[/li]
[li]Shared Common Life Goal[/li]
[li]Deeper Emotional[/li]
[li]Sexual Compatibility[/li] (refer the knowledge of sexuality)
[li]Agreed Financial Obligations/Compromise Equally[/li]
[/list]
[/list]

I somewhat heard this story before repeated! Obviously there is nothing news for me.