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The notion that Bsc holder is better than HND holder is a fallacy. It's obvious that this certificates discrimination is bringing us down technologically and innovatively.

If equating them can't be achieved, I believe something must be done to put an end to the dichotomy crisis surrounding the certificates.

We need to go back for a proper orientations concerning the two certificates, as each of the Bsc and HND holders has a role to play in the development of this great nation Nigeria, but discrimination won't surely help.

To all the debaters, my hat is off!

And so?

Fake prophets ti take over tipe. mtchew!

Of course

kul

Thanks for the tips.

However, is there any blog/forum currently recruiting for the subject matter? I'll like to know.


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This is for medical related students.

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As someone who went from the corporate world and then the government world to the ever-changing online world, I know how the world of yesterday is rapidly becoming irrelevant. I was trained in the newspaper industry, where we all believed we would be relevant forever — and I now believe will go the way of the horse and buggy.

Unfortunately, I was educated in a school system that believed the world in which it existed would remain essentially the same, with minor changes in fashion. We were trained with a skill set that was based on what jobs were most in demand in the 1980s, not what might happen in the 2000s.

And that kinda makes sense, given that no one could really know what life would be like 20 years from now. Imagine the 1980s, when personal computers were still fairly young, when faxes were the cutting-edge communication technology, when the Internet as we now know it was only the dream of sci-fi writers like William Gibson.

We had no idea what the world had in store for us.

And here’s the thing: we still don’t. We never do. We have never been good at predicting the future, and so raising and educating our kids as if we have any idea what the future will hold is not the smartest notion.

How then to prepare our kids for a world that is unpredictable, unknown? By teaching them to adapt, to deal with change, to be prepared for anything by not preparing them for anything specific.

This requires an entirely different approach to child-rearing and education. It means leaving our old ideas at the door, and reinventing everything.

My drop-dead gorgeous wife Eva (yes, I’m a very lucky man) and I are among those already doing this. We homeschool our kids — more accurately, we unschool them. We are teaching them to learn on their own, without us handing knowledge down to them and testing them on that knowledge.

It is, admittedly, a wild frontier, and most of us who are experimenting with unschooling will admit that we don’t have all the answers, that there is no set of “best practices”. But we also know that we are learning along with our kids, and that not knowing can be a good thing — an opportunity to find out, without relying on established methods that might not be optimal.

I won’t go too far into methods here, as I find them to be less important than ideas. Once you have some interesting ideas to test, you can figure out an unlimited amount of methods, and so my dictating methods would be too restrictive.

Instead, let’s look at a good set of essential skills that I believe children should learn, that will best prepare them for any world of the future. I base these on what I have learned in three different industries, especially the world of online entrepreneurship, online publishing, online living … and more importantly, what I have learned about learning and working and living in a world that will never stop changing.

1. Asking questions.

What we want most for our kids, as learners, is to be able to learn on their own. To teach themselves anything. Because if they can, then we don’t need to teach them everything — whatever they need to learn in the future, they can do on their own. The first step in learning to teach yourself anything is learning to ask questions. Luckily, kids do this naturally — our hope is to simply encourage it. A great way to do this is by modeling it. When you and your child encounter something new, ask questions, and explore the possible answers with your child. When he does ask questions, reward the child instead of punishing him (you might be surprised how many adults discourage questioning).

2. Solving problems.

If a child can solve problems, she can do any job. A new job might be intimidating to any of us, but really it’s just another problem to be solved. A new skill, a new environment, a new need … they’re all simply problems to be solved. Teach your child to solve problems by modeling simple problem solving, then allowing her to do some very easy ones on her own. Don’t immediately solve all your child’s problems — let her fiddle with them and try various possible solutions, and reward such efforts. Eventually, your child will develop confidence in her problem-solving abilities, and then there is nothing she can’t do.

3. Tackling projects.

As an online entrepreneur, I know that my work is a series of projects, sometimes related, sometimes small and sometimes large (which are usually a group of smaller projects). I also know that there isn’t a project I can’t tackle, because I’ve done so many of them. This post is a project. Writing a book is a project. Selling the book is another project. Work on projects with your kid, letting him see how it’s done by working with you, then letting him do more and more by himself. As he gains confidence, let him tackle more on his own. Soon, his learning will just be a series of projects that he’s excited about.

4. Finding passion.

What drives me is not goals, not discipline, not external motivation, not reward … but passion. When I’m so excited that I can’t stop thinking about something, I will inevitably dive into it fully committed, and most times I’ll complete the project and love doing it. Help your kid find things she’s passionate about — it’s a matter of trying a bunch of things, finding ones that excite her the most, helping her really enjoy them. Don’t discourage any interest — encourage them. Don’t suck the fun out of them either — make them rewarding.

5. Independence.

Kids should be taught to increasingly stand on their own. A little at a time, of course. Slowly encourage them to do things on their own. Teach them how to do it, model it, help them do it, help less, then let them make their own mistakes. Give them confidence in themselves by letting them have a bunch of successes, and letting them solve the failures. Once they learn to be independent, they learn that they don’t need a teacher, a parent, or a boss to tell them what to do. They can manage themselves, and be free, and figure out the direction they need to take on their own.

6. Being happy on your own.

Too many of us parents coddle our kids, keeping them on a leash, making them rely on our presence for happiness. When the kid grows up, he doesn’t know how to be happy. He must immediately attach to a girlfriend or friends. Failing that, they find happiness in other external things — shopping, food, video games, the Internet. But if a child learns from an early age that he can be happy by himself, playing and reading and imagining, he has one of the most valuable skills there is. Allow your kids to be alone from an early age. Give them privacy, have times (such as the evening) when parents and kids have alone time.

7. Compassion.

One of the most essential skills ever. We need this to work well with others, to care for people other than ourselves, to be happy by making others happy. Modeling compassion is the key. Be compassionate to your child at all times, and to others. Show them empathy by asking how they think others might feel, and thinking aloud about how you think others might feel. Demonstrate at every opportunity how to ease the suffering of others when you’re able, how to make others happier with small kindnesses, how that can make you happier in return.

8. Tolerance.

Too often we grow up in an insulated area, where people are mostly alike (at least in appearance), and when we come into contact with people who are different, it can be uncomfortable, shocking, fear-inducing. Expose your kids to people of all kinds, from different races to different sexuality to different mental conditions. Show them that not only is it OK to be different, but that differences should be celebrated, and that variety is what makes life so beautiful.

9. Dealing with change.

I believe this will be one of the most essential skills as our kids grow up, as the world is always changing and being able to accept the change, to deal with the change, to navigate the flow of change, will be a competitive advantage. This is a skill I’m still learning myself, but I find that it helps me tremendously, especially compared to those who resist and fear change, who set goals and plans and try to rigidly adhere to them as I adapt to the changing landscape.

Rigidity is less helpful in a changing environment than flexibility, fluidity, flow. Again, modeling this skill for your child at every opportunity is important, and showing them that changes are OK, that you can adapt, that you can embrace new opportunities that weren’t there before, should be a priority. Life is an adventure, and things will go wrong, turn out differently than you expected, and break whatever plans you made — and that’s part of the excitement of it all.

We can’t give our children a set of data to learn, a career to prepare for, when we don’t know what the future will bring. But we can prepare them to adapt to anything, to learn anything, to solve anything, and in about 20 years, to thank us for it.

CREDIT TO

Worry is like paying interest on a debt that we don’t yet owe. It’s useless, wasteful, and ridiculous, yet all of us do it. Why?

Well, it’s important to note that worry stems from fear, an evolutionary emotion with which all of us are familiar. While fear can certainly save us from entering a dangerous situation, it can also prevent us from pursuing a life changing opportunity. More often than not, it’s fear that keeps us from applying for our dream job, boarding an airplane, or falling in love.

One thing is for certain, the more power we give fear, the more it lords over us. By identifying our most common fears, specifically as they relate to going after what we want, we give ourselves an opportunity to stare them down, face them head on, and ultimately, take away their power. Here I list 5 fears that are holding you back right now from living the life of your dreams.

1. Fear of Wasting Time.
Ah yes, time. The most valuable resource we have and the most precious gift we can give. It makes sense that we’re afraid to waste it. But consider this, has going after your dreams ever really been a waste of time? We must recognize that going after our dreams inherently involves challenging ourselves, pushing past our comfort zones, and striving to be the best we can be. How could that ever be a waste of time?

2. Fear of Going Broke.
Closely related to the fear of wasting time is the fear of going broke. Let’s face it… time is money. It’s understandable, then, to be concerned about money while in the midst of pursuing our dreams. Especially when said pursuit doesn’t pay. But the solution is simple; keep your day job until it does. Cut back on frivolous activities like watching TV or posting Instagram Selfies. Instead, spend your free time carving out the life of your dreams.

3. Fear of Being Inadequate.
Psychologists call this the “Imposter Syndrome”. It’s an internal experience of chronic self-doubt characterized by feeling like a fake. Sound relatable? Just remember, simply because we feel inadequate, doesn’t mean that we are. This is especially the case when surrounded by information that indicates the opposite is true. Chances are good that if the dream is truly embedded in your heart, you’re as likely a candidate as anyone to make that dream a reality.

4. Fear of Failure.
Also known as the fear of not being successful. Of course, any endeavor into which we pour our time, energy, and resources, we want (and maybe even expect) to be successful. But alas, this isn’t always the case. Not at first try, anyway. Ask yourself this, what is my definition of success? If I don’t make any money from it, did I fail? If people don’t enjoy it, was it pointless? Any person who is truly successful in their field will tell you that failure is merely a stepping stone. The only real failure is not having tried at all.

5. Fear of Success.
Perhaps more common than the fear of failure is the much more deep-rooted fear of success. As Marianne Williamson famously wrote, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” All too often we sit on the verge of success listening to that small, insecure voice as it whispers, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?” When the real question is… who are you not to be?

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Why this picture come describe me like this?

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Intelligent kids like these dey, meanwhile everyone is shouting malala like she did anything intelligent besides suffering from a bullet by a daft shooter. Why arent these ones using their heads not nobel laureates?

Malala ko malaria ni

Don't condemn Malala, she's contributed her quotas. Let's work together and make a better world by appreciating each others.

llaykorn:
Ew! See what small kids have achieved.


At their age, Yuzjet where were you? Pushing tires in singlets and pants?

Mhen... I did really enjoyed it. The Baale for my street knew me then, just for u to know how popular I was. As an African boi and if u didn't do that, your childhood must be very boring.

llaykorn:
Ew! See what small kids have achieved.


At their age, Yuzjet where were you? Pushing tires in singlets and pants?

Mhen..... I did really enjoyed it. The Baale for my street knew me then, just for u to know how popular I was. As an African boi and if u didn't do that, your childhood must be very boring.

EverestdeBliu:
Yusjet,ur threads are always educative. La la la la la la lalasticlala will you allow the labour of this young man to be in vain?

Thanks buddy! Don't mind that lalasticlala.

9. Jack Andraka, 17

Jack Andraka decided that the current method of detection for pancreatic cancer was too slow and expensive so he decided to do something about it. During the majority of his freshman year in high school, he worked on creating a test that was cheaper, quicker and a much more sensitive way to diagnose patients. With the help of a professor from Johns Hopkins Andraka was able to create a technology that is considered to be much more effective in detecting pancreatic cancers than the system we had in place before.
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This new method got Andraka featured on TEDTalk and on The Colbert Report as well a $75,000 grand prize from the Intel ISEF back in 2012.

BIG CREDIT TO

8. Kenneth Shinozuka, age 15

Kenneth Shinozuka knows a lot about Alzheimer’s disease even though he is only 15. Unfortunately, that is because his granddad suffers from this harsh condition. He isn’t alone, however, 5.2 million Americans also suffer from Alzheimers disease. Just like many who struggle with this disease Kenneth’s grandfather is prone to wandering away.

This can cause a lot of problems and security concerns for his grandfather. In order to help solve this problem, this 15-year-old from New York City has created a wireless system that can be inserted into a patient’s sock and it would alert the family if he began to wandered off again.

7. Tony Hansberry, age 20

Tony Hansberry made an incredible and surprising discovery when it comes to people who receive a hysterectomy operation. His discovery reduces the amount of people who end up with infections and suffer while they recover. When he first made the discovery he was only 14 years old. Hansberry discovered that if you perform a vertical stitch when you are suturing up a patient after a hysterectomy, instead of doing a horizontal one, there would be a significant reduction in the patient’s risk of getting an infection. The supervising physician at UF has even nicknamed the new technique the “Hansberry stitch”.

6. Michelle Marquez, age 15

Michelle decided to focus her recent research on a topic near and dear to her: music. After seeing how the brain waves reacted to different types of sounds, the younger sister Michelle has figured out which sounds will trigger you negative and positive emotions. This new tone awareness can be very valuable in the music, medical, and mental health fields.

5. Samantha Marquez, age 18

When you are the daughter of a chemical engineer and a chemist it may have its perks but it also comes with high expectations. Both Samantha and Michelle have far surpassed all expectations laid down by their parents. What originally started off as simple science project ended up turning into a 3D cell structure that has the potential for both medication delivery and organ repair in the body.

4. Anthony Halmon, age 19

Anthony Halmon has some incredibly humble beginnings coming from Englewood Chicago where he spent a lot of his time dodging gangs and fights. Unlike many men his age Halmon is putting the needs of his daughter before his own. His daughter inspired him to create an incredible device that he calls a “Thermofier” which is a mix between a thermometer and a pacifier. If you have ever been around kids you may know how hard it is to take their temperature. This new device makes it easy and a lot less stressful for the child and their parents.
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The invention landed Halmon in a trip to the White House where he got to meet President Barack Obama and participate in the 3rd Annual White House Science Fair as well as a full scholarship to Cornell University.

3. Joshua Meier, age 18

Back at the age of 14 Joshua Meier was already working on his aging stem cell project. When most kids are worried about what classes to take in high school or where they are going to sit at lunch Joshua was working on changing the world of stem cells. His project has turned into a potential cancer treatment. He just started his college career at Harvard University and plans to study computer science and biology in the hopes that he will be able to continue his research and possibly start treating cancer.

2. Adeeb Al-Balushi, age 10

Adeeb Al-Balushi last year when he was only 9 decided to develop a waterproof prosthetic leg for his father so he would be able to go swimming with his son. It only took Adeeb one day to complete the prosthetic leg. Now he and his father are able to go to the beach together and swim. This opens up a whole new world for those who need prosthetics. He then followed the innovative new technology by entering the world of robotics and has created a robot that will help his mother clean.