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Remember that incredible moment when Kenyan runner Abel Mutai was just steps away from winning, but thought he'd already crossed the finish line? Luckily, Spanish runner Ivan Fernandez was right behind him and quickly realized what was happening. Despite not speaking the same language, Fernandez showed incredible kindness and pushed Mutai to victory.

When asked why he did it, Fernandez shared his dream of a world where we all support each other to succeed. He said that Mutai was always meant to win, and that his own victory would have felt empty without honor.

This amazing story teaches us a valuable lesson. Instead of teaching our kids to win at all costs, let's show them the power of kindness, honesty, and helping others. Let's raise a generation that knows the true meaning of victory - and that it's not just about crossing the finish line first.

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Discover the Fascinating Story of the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower, an iconic symbol of Paris, France, has a rich history and engineering marvels that continue to fascinate people worldwide. Here are some interesting facts about this beloved landmark:

- Built for the 1889 World's Fair, the Eiffel Tower was meant to be temporary, but it became an instant icon of the city.

- Gustave Eiffel and his engineering company designed this massive structure, which stands at an impressive 324 meters (1,063 feet) tall, making it the tallest structure in Paris.

- The tower's sheer scale is awe-inspiring, weighing around 10,000 tons and requiring over 18,000 pieces of wrought iron and 2.5 million rivets to build.

- Construction took approximately 2 years and 2 months, but the end result was well worth the effort.

- Over the years, the Eiffel Tower has been repurposed as a radio broadcasting tower, observation deck, and even a billboard, showcasing its versatility.

- This iconic landmark has been climbed by over 7 million people since its opening and has been repainted over 18 times, using over 60 metric tons of paint.

- One of the most intriguing facts is the secret apartment built for Gustave Eiffel on the top level, offering breathtaking views of the city.

- The Eiffel Tower is also a lightning rod, literally, with an average of 25 lightning strikes per year.

- Its unique four-pillar design provides stability and support, making it an engineering marvel.

- Although it's no longer the world's tallest structure, the Eiffel Tower remains one of the most recognizable landmarks globally, attracting millions of visitors annually.

These facts demonstrate the Eiffel Tower's fascinating history, engineering, and cultural significance, solidifying its place as an iconic wonder of the world.

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An excerpt is a selected or extracted part of a larger work, such as a book, article, speech, or document. It is a passage or quotation that is taken from the original context and presented separately, often to illustrate a point, highlight a key idea, or provide evidence.

Excerpts can be used in various ways, including:

1. To summarize or highlight the main points of a larger work.
2. To provide evidence or support for an argument or claim.
3. To illustrate a concept or idea.
4. To entertain or engage an audience.
5. To promote a work or author.

Excerpts can take many forms, including:

1. Quotations
2. Passages
3. Sections
4. Chapters
5. Scenes

In general, an excerpt is a representative sample of a larger work, and it is often used to give readers a taste of what the full work is about.

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It's worth noting that Leo Kokubo, a goalkeeper, and Joel Chima Fujita, a midfielder, are the sole Black representatives of Japan in men's football at the 2024 Olympics. Both athletes were born in Japan to Nigerian fathers and Japanese mothers, making them part of a unique cultural demographic. Additionally, they share a common club affiliation, playing for Belgian Pro League team Sint-Truiden.

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Gwo Gwo Gwon gwo:
A Dance Of Deception
Oseni Rufai

This dance has been trending for days. At every nook and crannies of the social media platforms, the dance steps are very prominent. Everyone wants to dance that dance of twisting of waist and raising of one leg. Turning thereafter to pursue themselves in a very comical manner.

I have sat down to look at the sense in the dance as popularised by Brain Jotter, all I could see was a gregarious instinct of the masses and the craves to join the bandwagon.

What is Gwo Gwo Ngwo? Gwo Gwo ngwo was just the last part of the lyrics that is filled with rich meaning and moral lessons.

Tired of the hullabaloo of the Gwo Gwo ngwo challenge, I took time to listen to the lyrics from the beginning to the end.

Gentleman Mike Ejeagha is indeed a maestro, who knows his onus with a dexterity and sagacity that are legendary.

I wouldn’t know what he had in mind telling such a story, as irredescent as that story is, it shone to my mind with a lesson that made me shed tears.

Listen to the story line. There was a bet from a King that anybody that brings an Elephant to Him would marry the King’ Daughter.

Bringing the Elephant was no mean feat. This made other animals shy away and saw the demand as a tall order. The Tortoise in its crafty and deceptive nature went and told Elephant lies. Lies were too pleasant, the Elephant could not but fall for it.

What was the lie? That King wants to make the Elephant the Chairman of its Ofala celebration. Ofala celebration is an elaborate celebration of festivity. It sounded too prestigious an offer to be the Chairman of such a festival.

On the appointed day, the Tortoise went to the Elephant. The Elephant got ready and they set out on the journey. At a point the Elephant got angry over the Tortoise snail paced movement and feared they would miss the festival. So when the Tortoise requested that it sat on the Elephant back to facilitate their movement, the Elephant didn’t hesitate.

While on the Elephant’ back it requested the Elephant to allow it tie rope around its neck for stability.

The Elephant allowed it, being too obsessed to be the Chairman of the Ofala, anything that would be an obstacle to it must be dealt with.

As they got close to the king’ Palace, the Tortoise raised his voice and sang

Nnam eze akpatam enyi, Nnam eze akpatam enyi.
( My King I have brought the Elephant)

Nwa mbe isi na ikpata onye, Nwa mbe isi na ikpata onye.
( Small Tortoise who do you said you have brought? The Elephant queried)

Asim ana ya chebe enyi dube enyi, odikam si na akpatam enyi.
( I said let the earth protect and guide the Elephant. Did I said I have brought Elephant?)

Asim ana ya chebe enyi dube enyi, odikam si na akpatam enyi.( I said let the earth protect and guide the Elephant. Did I said I have brought Elephant ?)

Okwa enyi ga abu isi oche, okwa enyi ga abu isi oche.
(It is not the Elephant that will be the chairman?)

Enyi na aga ayi so gi na azu
gwo gwo gwo ngwo ( Elephant continue to go we are behind you, gwo gwo gwo ngwo)

What do you make out of this story? So many? For mine it is a reflection of the deception the Nigeria poor masses experience in the hands of our tricky political class.

The Elephant represents the poor masses and the Tortoise the political class that comes with all manner of deception, tricks and manipulation. They come to us, the poor masses like the Tortoise came to the Elephant every election year with hopeless hope, fake promises, manipulative tendencies, while leading us to places of doom, destruction, hardship, shame and economic slavery as we dance gwo gwo gwo ngwo not knowing we are being led to our destruction pools and points.

By size just as the Elephant is 30 times bigger than the Tortoise so are the masses bigger than the political class. Same way Tortoise deceived the Elephant, the political class has been deceiving us. Shame!! Gwo Gwo ngwo as we sheepishly meet our Waterloo.

May God help us to realize our might and power over the minion political class of deceptive intents and use it to liberate ourselves from their claws of manipulations and slavery .

Until we rise above their lies and deception, the same way the Elephant was tied at the King’s Palace for shame and ridicule, same way we would continue under their suppression and subjugation.

The ball is on our court!!

Rufai Oseni

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Beauty syndrome has a profound impact on how we perceive and treat individuals.

Unfortunately, research has shown that physically attractive people are often assumed to possess other desirable qualities, such as intelligence, kindness, and trustworthiness, simply because of their physical appearance. This phenomenon is known as the "halo effect."

As a result, attractive individuals are often perceived as "good people" and are more likely to:

- Receive favorable treatment
- Be judged more leniently
- Be assumed to be more intelligent and capable
- Have higher social status
- Be sought after as friends and partners

Conversely, those deemed less attractive may face discrimination and be perceived as less deserving of respect and kindness.

This beauty bias can have far-reaching consequences, perpetuating unfair treatment and reinforcing harmful societal beauty standards.

It's essential to recognize and challenge these biases, focusing on character and actions rather than physical appearance.

By doing so, we can work towards a more inclusive and equitable society where individuals are valued and respected for who they are, beyond their physical beauty.

They say I too like eating kids food, I guess they don't know the health benefits of SNACKS

Snacks can play a significant role in a healthy diet when chosen wisely. Here are some health benefits of snacks:

Positive effects:

- Helps maintain energy levels and prevents hunger
- Supports weight management by controlling hunger and portion sizes
- Can provide essential nutrients and vitamins
- Can help manage blood sugar levels and prevent large dips in blood sugar

Healthy snacking tips:

1. Energy Boost: Snacks can provide a quick source of energy between meals, especially important for maintaining concentration and productivity.

2. Nutrient Intake: Healthy snacks can contribute to your daily intake of essential nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

3. Weight Management: Snacking can help manage hunger and prevent overeating during meals, aiding in weight management.

4. Blood Sugar Control: Eating snacks with a balanced mix of protein, fats, and carbohydrates can help maintain stable blood sugar levels.

5. Improved Metabolism: Regular, healthy snacks can keep your metabolism active, supporting overall health.

6. Muscle Maintenance: Protein-rich snacks can support muscle repair and growth, especially beneficial after physical activity.

7. Mood Enhancement: Nutrient-rich snacks can improve mood and reduce stress, thanks to the steady release of energy and nutrients.

Remember, snacking can be a healthy part of a balanced diet if done mindfully and with nutrient-dense options.

A friend of mine came to visit me in my office, we were having a serious conversation when he quickly pulled my attention to his observation, he said "you're giving your boys too much liberty (my apprentices)", you're not harsh on them like many bosses I know, are you sure you know what you are doing this time.

The very first statement I uttered was "ONLY A HAPPY WORKER CAN BRING PROSPERITY TO THE COMPANY", Human Resources is a major lifeline in any kind of business, no business can stand alone in the absence of human resources...

To get the best out of the human resources a motivator has come into the picture.

This motivator can be sliced into two categories:

POSITIVE MOTIVATION could be in monetary value, incentives, a conducive working environment, or personal growth opportunities like special training, and mentorship amongst others.

On the other side:

NEGATIVE MOTIVATION is usually deployed to imbibe discipline and fear in the workers, a bit of cohesiveness is often applied through strict rules, close supervision, threat of job loss and demotion...

While negative motivation may produce results, these kinds of results are always short-lived as they can lead to low morale at work, becoming unruly to the management, and decreased job satisfaction.

By emphasizing positive motivation businesses can create a supportive environment that fosters growth, bountiful output, increased productivity and eventually long-term success and growth of the company.

Placing your staff under undue pressure, an unconducive working environment and strict rules will, in turn, hurt your business because you can't always be onsite with them, you can only track their productivity through their output...

When staff feels unsupported and pressured, productivity suffers, and your business ultimately bears the consequences...

So many times you'll realize that your business is slowing down even when you are doing everything right, that might just be the effect of NEGATIVELY MOTIVATED staff

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TEN LAWS OF INTELLIGENCE PT.2

The Law of Adaptation: Intelligence adapts to changing environments and situations.

Intelligence adapts and evolves in response to changing circumstances, enabling individuals to:

- Adjust approach in response to new information or obstacles
- Learn from experience and adapt to new situations
- Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in the face of challenges

This adaptive capacity is a hallmark of intelligence, evident in real-life examples such as scientists refining hypotheses, business leaders adjusting strategies, and athletes modifying techniques to overcome injuries.

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TEN LAWS OF INTELLIGENCE PT.1

Law of Complexity: This law states that intelligence is linked to the ability to manage complex situations. This means:

- Complex problems require more intelligence to solve.
- People with higher intelligence handle intricate situations better, think critically, and find innovative solutions.
- Intelligence is characterized by processing and analyzing information, recognizing patterns, and adapting to new situations.

This law shows that intelligence is not just about knowledge, but about effectively handling complex situations, as seen in examples like skilled chess players, talented programmers, and seasoned diplomats.