tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44825229552757778532024-03-04T23:10:56.912-08:00Otihi Emmanuel's BlogDon't just dream;
Work towards your dreamAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380072229676342717noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482522955275777853.post-63267090820576829642016-11-19T06:06:00.001-08:002016-11-19T06:06:20.240-08:00WHY DO I LOVE YOU THIS WAY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380072229676342717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482522955275777853.post-12366027152890444992016-10-13T22:28:00.000-07:002016-10-13T22:34:12.254-07:00RESPECTRESPECT<br />
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Well, I was born into a home where Respect for elders is paramount. I remember my mum spanking me seriously for not greeting a neighbor one morning. Respect for elders is very important, whether we like it or not.<br />
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But, people have abused this In our church setting. I see people kneeling and lying down to talk to their leader In church. I am not against it atall.. Some cultures in Nigeria require that you postrate to greet an elder and I am in support of our cultural values. Some people have grown with that mentality and they kneel or even roll on the floor to greet their elders.<br />
My problem is when you force me to lie down because some other persons are doing so. Is that not "onye iru abuo" (hypocrisy ). If I have respect and a good home training, I don't have to lie down to greet you, If I do, it might be for people to see and it's not from my heart. Just allow me to respect you in my own way, it might be bending my neck or my knees but please don't say I have disrespected my pastor because I didn't lie down to greet him or her.<br />
Respect should come from your heart and not because someone is watching. I respect the whites for this, they can't do it because others are doing it and that is my kind of person.<br />
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I know about respect and I respect people alot especially people that have gone ahead of me spiritually. Allow me to respect them the way I feel and not out of fear of people criticizing me.<br />
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Another concern is in the place of prayer(especially worship) . People, when they are in the spirit can do alot just to show humility to God. I do kneel or even lie down when worshipping, but it is always from my heart. My brothers and sisters, you don't have roll on the floor to worship God, it's not a criteria for God to accept your worship, If you're always doing that because people are doing it then it's useless. When you worship, don't even do what others are doing, do it the way you feel at the moment. Don't look at the church and copy. Let it come from your heart.<br />
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Humility pays alot. "God humbles the proud and lifts up the humble"<br />
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If your humility isn't from your heart then it's useless, you cannot deceive God my dear. Better start asking for forgiveness.<br />
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My overall point:<br />
Don't do it because people are looking at you.<br />
Do it because you really want to do it.<br />
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Good morning everyone<br />
>>Otihi Emmanuel<br />
Otihi1.blogspot.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380072229676342717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482522955275777853.post-67420346210396639532016-10-13T13:45:00.000-07:002016-10-13T13:45:00.540-07:00On the Arrest of Judges On the Arrest of Judges.<br />
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Well, I am not in the Judicial arm of Government neither am I a Lawyer or Barrister or a judge.<br />
But I am A Nigerian.<br />
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The arrest of these Judges by the Department of State Security have been the news for some time now and everyone has something to say.<br />
The Federal Government is defending its action, the Judges are angry and disappointed by this same action.<br />
What has happened to us?<br />
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Is the Judicial system corrupt? I'll say Yes<br />
Are they immune to Arrest? No<br />
Do I support the method of arrest? No<br />
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The DSS should've been more professional and would've followed the normal procedural processes. They got the arrest warrant (Ofcourse they did get it from the President who seriously wants to fight the corrupt judges) and they went ahead to make the arrest.<br />
They shouldn't have broken into those houses and destroyed those stuffs and still Arrest away the judges.<br />
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But If due process was followed, the judges would've had more time to hide the alleged money that was found and might even travel out of the country. Not that I support the process taken by the DSS but for a country that wants to rid itself of corruption, some rules and protocols must be broken.<br />
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We are tired of the system in Nigeria.<br />
We are tired of seeing innocent people being sent to prison and the real thieves lives in their mansion.<br />
We're tired of the corrupt people being given freedom.<br />
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In Nigeria, poor people are thrown into jail and we're all shouting that they deserve it because they steal one thousand naira. The real thieves are been probed and we are here saying that it wasn't the right thing to be done.<br />
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Let the judges be investigated properly so that others will learn. We must change this country by all means.<br />
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But my pain is that those that will replace them will still be as bad as the old ones. And the cycle continues.<br />
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But we will overcome one day<br />
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Long Live Nigeria<br />
I am a Nigerian.<br />
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>>Otihi Emmanuel<br />
Otihi1.blogspot.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380072229676342717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482522955275777853.post-30605504747102396742016-10-12T23:55:00.002-07:002016-10-12T23:55:45.105-07:00FRIENDSA FRIEND<br />
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Makes you smile<br />
Gives you Life<br />
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Brings happiness<br />
Takes away sadness<br />
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Gives you the truth<br />
Tells you from the Root<br />
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Makes you cry<br />
and then you wonder why<br />
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Comes in as a stranger<br />
Then walks around you as a Ranger<br />
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Teaches you how to Love<br />
Tells you life isn't that Tough<br />
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Happy when you're happy<br />
Cries with you when life becomes sloppy<br />
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Comes in when all is well<br />
Stays when your life is like hell<br />
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Fights for you during your struggle<br />
Defends you if you're in trouble<br />
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Brings out the best in you<br />
believes in you when you're at your worst too<br />
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#Random ThoughtsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380072229676342717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482522955275777853.post-29800372434542411872016-10-10T17:51:00.000-07:002016-10-10T17:52:29.557-07:00The Unknown Hidden yet Seen by everyone<br />
True yet I don't believe it<br />
Blind yet could see your heart<br />
Numb yet inflicts the greatest pain<br />
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Great yet can be compressed into a small heart<br />
Good yet it is turned into evil<br />
Strong yet makes the greatest man weak<br />
Gives Life yet makes People lifeless.<br />
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Costly yet can be bought with just a look<br />
Precious yet is regarded as nothing<br />
Beautiful yet can be found in the heart of the ugliest<br />
Adored yet is treated without care<br />
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I don't know what is really is..<br />
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>> Otihi Emmanuel<br />
Otihi1.blogspot.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380072229676342717noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482522955275777853.post-35813710074371539712016-10-06T08:46:00.002-07:002016-10-06T08:46:53.980-07:00I AM A NIGERIANI AM A NIGERIAN.<br />
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Yes, the country is messed up.<br />
Yes, corruption has eaten up the Nation even to its very fabric.<br />
Yes, the economic status of the country is a big shame.<br />
Yes, Elections cannot be won in a free and fair atmosphere in the Nation.<br />
Yes, our monies are being stolen and taken to Overseas.<br />
Yes, we are suffering from Poverty in the country. The rich are getting richer and the poor, poorer.<br />
Yes the Niger Delta Region is not safe because of Militancy, Niger Delta Avengers and Kidnappers.<br />
Yes, the NorthWest is very Unsafe because if Terrorists.<br />
Yes, it's like the Leaders are not listening to our cry.<br />
Yes, it's like we are not being taken care of.<br />
It's like the higher 0.1percent of the population have 90percent of the wealth.<br />
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I know that we really need Change, not a change in government but a change in Mindset.<br />
Mindset of the Leaders.<br />
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But above all these issues, there is always HOPE.<br />
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Let's shun Party patriotism<br />
Let's shun Corruption<br />
Let's shun Ethnic crises and tribalism.<br />
Let's shun Militancy and Terrorism<br />
Let's shun every form of Malpractice<br />
Let's shun every form of stealing.<br />
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Let's embrace Peace<br />
Let's embrace Patriotism<br />
Let's embrace Truth and Fairness<br />
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Let's keep believing in the country.<br />
Let's keep having FAITH in God.<br />
Let's not give up too easily, there is always hope.<br />
Let's not condemn the country to death.<br />
We can still make something happen.<br />
We can still make a better NATION.<br />
We can still be that COUNTRY we have always dream of. <br />
We can still be a better NIGERIA.<br />
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I AM A NIGERIAN, I AM A PATRIOTIC NIGERIAN.<br />
I LOVE MY COUNTRY.<br />
I BELIEVE IN NIGERIA<br />
THERE IS HOPE FOR THIS NATION.<br />
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GOD BLESS NIGERIA<br />
GOD BLESS NIGERIA<br />
GOD BLESS NIGERIA.<br />
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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO MY COUNTRY.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380072229676342717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482522955275777853.post-18877787505930586962016-10-06T04:02:00.000-07:002016-10-06T04:11:08.646-07:00I'm BackAfter going off for almost 4years, I'm glad to announce to my friends, family and fans and to the general public that I am back.<br />
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I am committed to make this blog better and bigger by God's special grace. We will work together as one to make sure this blog doesn't go off again.<br />
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Special thanks to my very good friend and course mate, Deborah. She is a big part of this.<br />
Right now, the site is going through some work and I urge everyone to have a little patience as my team will fix the blog and make it better for everyone.<br />
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Let's also expect good articles and write ups soon, not just from me but from great minds all over the world.<br />
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Let's continue to live together in peace and fight anything that'll bring seperation to our dear country. We can do it together as a Nation<br />
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Thanks..<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380072229676342717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482522955275777853.post-59199941380354967322012-12-11T08:12:00.002-08:002012-12-11T08:12:51.832-08:00RCCG 2012 HOLY GHOST CONGRESS- Welcome Massage<br />Welcome MessageWe are delighted to, once again, welcome you to anther Congress. We thank the Almighty God, the God of Signs and Wonders, for sparing our lives over the 12 months to see this year’s Congress.<br /><br />With the theme SIGNS AND WONDERS, we are in for some divine surprises. Nothing is too difficult for our God. He is the Almighty and sure to do as He has declared. Are you expectant? The expectations of the righteous shall not be cut off. As you seek Him prayerfully, He will surely answer you.<br /><br />God has specially put this Congress together for you. There will be a time to teach from the word of God, a time to preach, a time to pray and a time for personal ministration during the morning and evening sessions. There will also be teachings on marriage, home management, business, career and related issues of day-to-day living by experts in various fields during the afternoon sessions. The programme opens with an evening session on Monday followed by the first afternoon session on Tuesday and the first Morning Session on Wednesday. The evening session will run on all six days while the other afternoon session will run on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The other morning sessions will run on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in addition to Wednesday. You may go to the detailed daily programme page on this website.<br /><br />‘’With the theme SIGNS AND WONDERS, We are in for some divine surprises. Nothing is too difficult for our God. He is Almighty and sure to do as has He declared.’’<br /><br />As expected, there will be so many people at this Congress but God can reach you personally. Focus on Him and prayerfully part-take in all the programmes. Your miracles are around the corner. Just trust the Lord and diligently wait upon Him. Happy Congress 2012. Welcome to awesome moments with the God of Signs and Wonders.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380072229676342717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482522955275777853.post-43289222254231407092012-11-20T08:30:00.005-08:002012-11-20T08:30:36.151-08:00Stop Gaza Invasion, South Africa Warns Israel<div>
South Africa has urged Israel not to invade the Gaza strip, while
at the same time calling on Palestinian militants to immediately cease
firing rockets into the Jewish state.South Africa wants peace in the
region and has been in constant touch with Middle Eastern leaders,
including the President of Egypt, Mohamed Morsi. Government will also be
meeting South Africa's Jewish Board of Deputies this week.Israel and
Hamas-linked fighters based in Gaza have been locked in hostilities for
the past few days. According to reports at least 108 Palestinians have
died in Israeli air strikes, while at least three Israelis have died in
rocket attacks from Gaza.<br />
At the weekend, Israeli called up at least 75 000 military reservists, with an invasion of Gaza seemingly imminent.<br />
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a media conference on Tuesday, International Relations and Co-operation
Minister, Maite Nkoana-Mshabane, described the call-ups as ominous.<br />
She spoke out against an invasion of Gaza.<br />
"The
South African government accordingly appeals to the Government of
Israel to refrain from such a fatal step which will not only result in
the inevitable loss of a large number of both Palestinian and Israeli
lives - but also further inflame sentiments in an already volatile
situation," she said.<br />
Referring to the death of Hamas member Ramez
Harb, who, in violation of international law, was killed in a targeted
Israeli air strike, Nkoana-Mshabane stressed that South Africa wanted to
raise its concern about extra-judicial killings.<br />
She also appealed to Hamas to scale down the bombings, which she said wasn't necessarily helpful.<br />
Nkoana-Mshabane
said that Israel's continued illegal occupation of Palestinian land,
especially the continuing blockade of Gaza, was at the heart of the
conflict.<br />
"The South African Government therefore urges the
Israeli Government to halt these policies as they are an obstacle to
negotiations for peace and contrary to international law."<br />
She
added that a long-term solution to the problem was to go back to basics.
Israel should stop illegal settlements. Palestinians were saying there
would be no land to negotiate about if their settlements were not
stopped.<br />
With regards to Syria, which has been wracked by an
insurrection against the government of President Bashar al-Assad, she
said South Africa's position had not changed.<br />
"South Africa does not agree with regime change."<br />
South
Africa condemned all forms of violence for political change and
believed there was no justification for at least 30 000 people being
slaughtered in the Syrian conflict.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380072229676342717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482522955275777853.post-49485497889046208812012-11-20T08:30:00.004-08:002012-11-20T08:30:27.052-08:00Girl who Slept For 64 DaysA <b>girl</b> who slept for 64 days is being compared to a real-life
sleeping beauty after appearing on “The Jeff Probst Show” to discuss a
condition known as Kleine–Levin syndrome, KLS, or Sleeping Beauty
syndrome, which causes her to sleep excessively. During her longest
sleeping episode, 17-year-old Nicole Delien slept nearly non-stop from
Thanksgiving until the following year and missed all the holiday
festivities.<br />
The <i>girl</i> who slept for 64 days has two younger siblings, a brother and a sister. Fortunately, they do not suffer from the condition.<br />
The teen said she missed a family vacation to Disney World due to her
condition and has slept through birthdays and Christmas. During her
sleeping spells, she wakes up to eat and use the bathroom. However, she
remains in a sleep-like state even when briefly awake.<br />
Young males are the typical victims of the disorder, which is often
characterized by “‘ … disorientation, hallucination, child-like
behaviour, binge-eating and periods of hyper-sexuality when awake,’
according to an Oxford Journals report,” according to information made
available by Daily Mail on Nov. 18, 2012. It is also marked by
depression in female sufferers.<br />
Medication has helped the <u>girl</u> who slept for 64 days improve
her condition, but she has yet to discover a cure. The medication helps
make her sleeping spells happen less frequently. The cause of
Kleine–Levin syndrome, KLS, or Sleeping Beauty syndrome, is unknown.
However, some believe it may be caused by an autoimmune disorder or a
hereditary component.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380072229676342717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482522955275777853.post-77227697853200411942012-11-16T03:37:00.003-08:002012-11-16T03:37:28.780-08:00World Tolerance DayThe <strong>International Day for Tolerance</strong> is an annual
observance declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate public awareness of
the dangers of intolerance. It is observed on 16 November. The entire
text of the <em>Declaration of Principles on Tolerance</em><sup id="cite_ref-1995UNESCO_0-0">[1]</sup> is included below.<br />
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Preamble</h3>
<dl><dd>Bearing
in mind that the United Nations Charter states: 'We, the people of the
United Nations determined to save succeeding generations from the
scourge of war, ... to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in
the dignity and worth of the human person, ... and for these ends to
practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good
neighbours',</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>Recalling that the Preamble to the
Constitution of UNESCO, adopted on 16 November 1945, states that 'peace,
if it is not to fail, must be founded on the intellectual and moral
solidarity of mankind',</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>Recalling also that the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms that 'Everyone has the
right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion' 'of opinion and
expression' and that education 'should promote understanding, tolerance
and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups'</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>Bearing
in mind the objectives of the Third Decade to Combat Racism and Racial
Discrimination, the World Decade for Human Rights Education, and the
International Decade of the World's Indigenous People,</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>Taking
into consideration the recommendations of regional conferences
organized in the framework of the United Nations Year for Tolerance in
accordance with UNESCO General Conference 27 C/Resolution 5.14, as well
as the conclusions and recommendations of other conferences and meetings
organized by Member States within the programme of the United Nations
Year for Tolerance,</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>Alarmed by the current rise in acts
of intolerance, violence, terrorism, xenophobia, aggressive
nationalism, racism, anti-Semitism, exclusion, marginalization and
discrimination directed against national, ethnic, religious and
linguistic minorities, refugees, migrant workers, immigrants and
vulnerable groups within societies, as well as acts of violence and
intimidation committed against individuals exercising their freedom of
opinion and expression – all of which threaten the consolidation of
peace and democracy, both nationally and internationally, and are
obstacles to development,</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>Emphasizing the
responsibilities of Member States to develop and encourage respect for
human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to
race, gender, language, national origin, religion or disability, and to
combat intolerance,</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>Adopt and solemnly proclaim this Declaration of Principles on Tolerance</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>Resolving
to take all positive measures necessary to promote tolerance in our
societies, because tolerance is not only a cherished principle, but also
a necessity for peace and for the economic and social advancement of
all peoples,</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>We declare the following:</dd></dl>
<h3>
Article 1 - The Meaning of Tolerance</h3>
<dl><dd>1.1
Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity
of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being
human. It is fostered by knowledge, openness, communication, and freedom
of thought, conscience and belief. Tolerance is harmony in difference.
It is not only a moral duty, it is also a political and legal
requirement. Tolerance, the virtue that makes peace possible,
contributes to the replacement of the culture of war by a culture of
peace.</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>1.2 Tolerance is not concession, condescension
or indulgence. Tolerance is, above all, an active attitude prompted by
recognition of the universal human rights and fundamental freedoms of
others. In no circumstance can it be used to justify infringements of
these fundamental values. Tolerance is to be exercised by individuals,
groups and States.</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>1.3 Tolerance is the responsibility
that upholds human rights, pluralism (including cultural pluralism),
democracy and the rule of law. It involves the rejection of dogmatism
and absolutism and affirms the standards set out in international human
rights instruments.</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>1.4 Consistent with respect for
human rights, the practice of tolerance does not mean toleration of
social injustice or the abandonment or weakening of one's convictions.
It means that one is free to adhere to one's own convictions and accepts
that others adhere to theirs. It means accepting the fact that human
beings, naturally diverse in their appearance, situation, speech,
behaviour and values, have the right to live in peace and to be as they
are. It also means that one’s views are not to be imposed on others.</dd></dl>
<h3>
Article 2 – State level</h3>
<dl><dd>2.1
Tolerance at the State level requires just and impartial legislation,
law enforcement and judicial and administrative process. It also
requires that economic and social opportunities be made available to
each person without any discrimination. Exclusion and marginalization
can lead to frustration, hostility and fanaticism.</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>2.2
In order to achieve a more tolerant society, States should ratify
existing international human rights conventions, and draft new
legislation where necessary to ensure equality of treatment and of
opportunity for all groups and individuals in society.</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>2.3
It is essential for international harmony that individuals, communities
and nations accept and respect the multicultural character of the human
family. Without tolerance there can be no peace, and without peace
there can be no development or democracy.</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>2.4
Intolerance may take the form of marginalization of vulnerable groups
and their exclusion from social and political participation, as well as
violence and discrimination against them. As confirmed in the
Declaration on Race and Racial Prejudice, 'All individuals and groups
have the right to be different'</dd></dl>
<h3>
Article 3 – Social dimensions</h3>
<dl><dd>3.1
In the modern world, tolerance is more essential than ever before. It
is an age marked by the globalization of the economy and by rapidly
increasing mobility, communication, integration and interdependence,
large-scale migrations and displacement of populations, urbanization and
changing social patterns. Since every part of the world is
characterized by diversity, escalating intolerance and strife
potentially menaces every region. It is not confined to any country, but
is a global threat.</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>3.2 Tolerance is necessary between
individuals and at the family and community levels. Tolerance promotion
and the shaping of attitudes of openness, mutual listening and
solidarity should take place in schools and universities and through
non-formal education, at home and in the workplace. The communication
media are in a position to play a constructive role in facilitating free
and open dialogue and discussion, disseminating the values of
tolerance, and highlighting the dangers of indifference towards the rise
in intolerant groups and ideologies.</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>3.3 As affirmed
by the UNESCO Declaration on Race and Racial Prejudice, measures must be
taken to ensure equality in dignity and rights for individuals and
groups wherever necessary. In this respect, particular attention should
be paid to vulnerable groups which are socially or economically
disadvantaged so as to afford them the protection of the laws and social
measures in force, in particular with regard to housing, employment and
health, to respect the authenticity of their culture and values, and to
facilitate their social and occupational advancement and integration,
especially through education.</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>3.4 Appropriate
scientific studies and networking should be undertaken to co-ordinate
the international community's response to this global challenge,
including analysis by the social sciences of root causes and effective
countermeasures, as well as research and monitoring in support of
policy-making and standard-setting action by Member States.</dd></dl>
<h3>
Article 4 – Education</h3>
<dl><dd>4.1
Education is the most effective means of preventing intolerance. The
first step in tolerance education is to teach people what their shared
rights and freedoms are, so that they may be respected, and to promote
the will to protect those of others.</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>4.2 Education for
tolerance should be considered an urgent imperative; that is why it is
necessary to promote systematic and rational tolerance teaching methods
that will address the cultural, social, economic, political and
religious sources of intolerance – major roots of violence and
exclusion. Education policies and programmes should contribute to
development of understanding, solidarity and tolerance among individuals
as well as among ethnic, social, cultural, religious and linguistic
groups and nations.</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>4.3 Education for tolerance should
aim at countering influences that lead to fear and exclusion of others,
and should help young people to develop capacities for independent
judgement, critical thinking and ethical reasoning.</dd></dl>
<dl><dd>4.4
We pledge to support and implement programmes of social science
research and education for tolerance, human rights and non-violence.
This means devoting special attention to improving teacher training,
curricula, the content of textbooks and lessons, and other educational
materials including new educational technologies, with a view to
educating caring and responsible citizens open to other cultures, able
to appreciate the value of freedom, respectful of human dignity and
differences, and able to prevent conflicts or resolve them by
non-violent means.</dd></dl>
<h3>
Article 5 – Commitment to action</h3>
<dl><dd>We
commit ourselves to promoting tolerance and non-violence through
programmes and institutions in the fields of education, science, culture
and communication.</dd></dl>
<h3>
Article 6 – International Day for Tolerance</h3>
<dl><dd>In
order to generate public awareness, emphasize the dangers of
intolerance and react with renewed commitment and action in support of
tolerance promotion and education, we solemnly proclaim 16 November the
annual International Day for Tolerance. This day will start in 1996 on
the 16th of November every year. Source: Wikipedia</dd></dl>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380072229676342717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482522955275777853.post-10336084705287468602012-11-15T10:14:00.002-08:002012-11-15T10:19:51.911-08:00Qualifications Of A Good Christian Worker<h2>
</h2>
<br />
<h2>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: magenta;"> <b>11 Qualifications Of A Christian Worker</b></span></span></h2>
1. Be born again and spirit filled Jn1: 12, 3:3-6, Eph5: 18, Acts 2:1-6, 4:8, 29-33.<br />
2. Commitment – 1 Tim 14-16, Prov 16:3, Ps 37.5, Ps37.5 Lk 9:62<br />
3. Diligence – Prov. 13:4, 12:27, 16:4 22:29, 27:23, 10:4, Heb11:6, Prov 11:27, 12:24, Ps77:6<br />
4. Hw must be lover to men – John 13:35, 1Jn4: 7-8, 1cor 13<br />
5. He must restrained his speech – 1Thes 4:11, Isaiah 30:15, Prov6:2,18: 21-22,<br />
6. He must be a good listener – Lk 10: 38-42, Jn 12, Lk6: 46-47, Jan 1:22.<br />
7. He must be discipline his body – 1Cor 9:27, Matt16:24, Prov 25:2<br />
8. He must have the mind to suffer – 1peter 4:14, 13, Matt 16:24:25-26, 12:18-21.<br />
9. He must be faithful in money matter – 1 Tim 6:9-11, John 12:6, Acts 4: 33-37<br />
10. Know the word and loyal to the truth – Prov12:17, Gal 14:16, 24-26.<br />
11. Learn to keep secrets …. Neh 2:12, Lk 2:19,51 Deut29:29, Matt17:8-9, 11:25-27, Mrk4;33-34. 1 Tim1<br />
<h2>
<b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Others may include</span></b></h2>
<h3 align="center">
Faithfulness</h3>
Take Paul’s lead as you
begin selecting workers to help you accomplish your objectives. Paul
wrote, “And the things which you have heard from me in the presence of
many witnesses, these entrust to faithful men, who will be about to
teach others also” (2 Timothy 2:2). <br />
Good Christian workers need to be loyal to Christ, the leader, organization, the job allotted to them, and to other workers. <br />
<h3 align="center">
Availability</h3>
A
second important qulity to look for in selecting workers is the
worker's availability. They must show up for training and work. One can
hear the disappointment in Paul’s words when he wrote Timothy, “You are
aware of the fact that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among
whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes” (2 Timothy 1:15). <br />
Christian
worker’s heads, hearts and bodies must be in the work. One must be
patient with those who make promises and commitments, but don’t show up
and give excuses. Don’t select them for key positions.<br />
<h3 align="center">
Teachability</h3>
Christian
workers must be teachable, open to new ideas and different ways of
doing things. Paul told Titus, “For there are many rebellious men, empty
talkers and deceivers” (Titus 1:10). We live in a world of constant
change, and we must be able to change with it. <br />
Plans change, new
technology appears, circumstances change; consequently, when you select
workers, pick the ones who will listen and learn. Find those who will
quickly accept responsibility when they make mistakes, and make
corrections.<br />
<h3 align="center">
Good Character</h3>
Don’t
pick drunkards, losers and thieves for key positions. Workers must have
integrity, honesty, and be solid in character. This is especially
important in leadership positions. Paul said that pastor’s must have a
good reputation within the community (1 Timothy 3:7). <br />
<h3 align="center">
Proven Skills</h3>
Christian
workers should have proven skill sets as shown by their experience,
credentials, education, and interests. Paul said, “but if a man does not
know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the
church of God?” (1 Timothy 3:5). Again, he said that leaders, “may be
able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who
contradict” (Titus 1:9).<br />
The skill sets in view with Paul is that
Christian workers must have management skills, a good intellectual grasp
of the Bible, and good communication skills. <br />
<h3 align="center">
People Skills</h3>
Workers
need good people skills, and are a good fit with the rest of the
workers. Trouble makers and fault finders only cause trouble and
conflict. They must display the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22,
23). Gossip and meanness will divide the workers, and discourage the
work. Paul affirmed this when he wrote, “But if you bite and devour one
another, take care lest you be consumed by one another” (Galatians
5:15). <br />
<h3 align="center">
Good Attitude</h3>
Christian
workers vitally need a good attitude that reflects a positive
willingness to work hard and go the extra mile, practice courtesy to
all, and be able to take correction well. An “attitude of gratitude”
will work wonders with other people, and with God. Look for those who
smile, are happy, use people’s names, and are willing to volunteer and
follow through. Look for sincerity, gentleness, courage, and humility.<br />
<h3 align="center">
Finding the Right Qualities</h3>
The
critical question arises in hiring or selecting workers, “How does one
know the qualities of a person before they are hired?” There are many
ways such as resumes, college or professional credentials, references,
interviews, and tests. However, there are two basic approaches that are
at the core of the search. <br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380072229676342717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482522955275777853.post-63045667967898614032012-09-26T04:31:00.000-07:002012-09-26T04:31:34.878-07:00Fact- Chewing sticks damage gums<span style="background-color: white;">A professor of Restorative Dentistry, Prof. Sam Akpata, has warned
that as medicinal as chewing sticks are for the teeth, it could also
damage the gum.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">
Akpata, said this at the 2012 World Oral Health Day with the theme:
“Prevention of Dental Cares: How do I Avoid Holes and Aches In My
Teeth,” in Lagos.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">He said that chewing sticks contain anti-bacterial properties which
could damage the gum and could only be removed using fluoride and
calcium containing toothpastes. <span style="color: white;"><strong>Chewing sticks damage gums</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">The restorative dentist also advised parents to ensure that the
families eat diets that are free of processed foods, adding that these
could lead to tooth decay.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Akpata said, “To avoid tooth decay, we have to control the level of
sugar, sweets, chocolates and cakes we eat by reducing snacking.
Parents should protect their children’s teeth by cleaning them morning
and night with baby -friendly tooth pastes. With this oral hygiene, they
would become resistant to decay as they grow up.” <span style="color: white;"><strong>Chewing sticks damage gums</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">He also called on the Federal Government to provide potable drinking
water which contains the right amount of fluoride to protect children
from fluoride poisoning.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"> Also, the President of the association, Dr. Olurotimi Olojede, urged
the Federal Government to make provision for the inclusion of dental
health in the National Health Insurance Scheme.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">
Olojede also called on government to implement laws that could
regulate alcohol and tobacco consumption to reduce incidences of oral
cancers in the country. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: red;"><b> Fact- Chewing sticks damage gums</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><strong></strong></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380072229676342717noreply@blogger.com0