Correction officer pleads guilty to smuggling crack and weed into Manhattan jail

A veteran correction officer has been sentenced to six years in prison for smuggling drugs and other contraband into the Manhattan Detention Center.
 Patricia Howard took a plea deal after she was accused of sneaking crack cocaine, pills and pot into the city jail known as The Tombs.
Howard, 44, copped to attempted sale of a controlled substance and promoting prison contraband in exchange for the six-year sentence.
Assistant Manhattan DA Renee Jarusinsky said Howard and her co-defendants “conspired to smuggle dangerous contraband” into the jail.
Jarusinsky said the time Howard was caught represented "only a portion of the times she had smuggled contraband" into the facility "where her very job was to remove any contraband found in packages."
She said Howard had been bringing illegal items in “for months if not years.”
Investigators said Howard was at the center of a distribution ring involving an inmate and his relatives, all of whom worked to bring pot, cocaine, iPhones, lighters, pliers and oxycodone into the Lower Manhattan jail between December 2014 and May 2015.

The story of a Former Harlem drug dealer and prisoner celebrates University graduation in style

After 67 years, two prison stints and so many arrests he’s lost count, a former Harlem drug dealer graduated from Columbia University as the oldest member of his class.
David Norman shed his dark past for a cap and gown Wednesday after earning his long-awaited bachelor’s degree in philosophy.
“It’s always possible to pursue your dreams,” Norman told reporters.
Norman’s extraordinary journey from the gritty streets of Harlem to the gleaming lawns at Columbia was studded with obstacles.
His decades-old battle with substance abuse began early and Norman was drinking by age 11 and using heroin before his 15th birthday.
His high school education lasted all of one day and he turned into a street hustler, slinging dope to satisfy his drug cravings.

“I had a 35-year run with addiction,” he said.Norman racked up a mile-long rap sheet filled with arrests for robbery and drug trafficking.
His first stint upstate came in 1967. Nearly three decades later, he was charged with manslaughter after fatally stabbing a man in a street fight.
The six years he spent in Mohawk Correctional Facility in upstate Rome proved life-changing.
He found joy in books. He started learning Hebrew. And he helped run a program that taught life skills to inmates preparing to return to society.
He walked out of prison in 2000 a changed man, eager to devote the second half of his life to raising up the most vulnerable.
“I did a little inventory of myself to try to unearth what it was that led me astray in the beginning and what I need to do when I get home not to fall victim to this activity again,” he said.
He secured a job as an outreach worker at Mount Vernon Hospital, helping substance abusers access the services designed to help them.
That led to work at Columbia University where he helped track subjects in a community health program.
 He was accepted into Columbia’s School of General Studies and as a full-time staffer, he was permitted to take no more than seven credits per semester.
Norman was 40 years older than the vast majority of his classmates — but he still connected with many of them.
At his graduation, he sat at the front of his class and cried tears of joy. “It was a great feeling,” said Norman, who has been sober for 21 years. “I’m just now starting to come down from my little high. I had to wash my clothes yesterday. That brought me back down.”
He now works as a research assistant at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

The negative Effects of having Tattoo On Your Skin

                    
Its everywhere, people love it and are fascinated and so you made the visit to a tattoo parlor and either have your hand or leg or perhaps neck crested with a tattoo. You feel highly impressed at the designers work of art and can’t wait to show your friends.
Friends, i do not doubt that tattoos are infact beautiful and pleasing, but it is the long term effects that bothers me. Over 2 million people alone in Argentina, ranging from celebrities, sport stars and even the common man on the street has a tattoo. Tattoo Ink can endanger the health than you could ever imagine. So, before you are thinking of getting a tattoo, know the side effects that you are likely to welcome on the long run:

You Feel Uncomfortable due to Its Permanence:

Tattoos are made by puncturing your outer skin with ink filled needles; this primarily affects the dermis which is the inner layer of the skin. This causes the outer layer to wear out as you grow older but the ink remains permanent on the inner layer.This means that you tamper with the complexion of your skin and makes it nearly impossible to get back the original color and texture of your skin after tattooing on it. Well, unless you opt for laser treatment , an external therapy which is so painful and extremely expensive, you might want to consider a rethink before you regret it in the future.

Its Chemicals Can Cause Negative Effects:

Toxic chemicals like lead, mercury are used in preparing tattoo ink and when these chemicals are injected into your skin via needles, could trigger adverse effects which turns out to be quite detrimental for your skin as it can result to skin cancer and also permeation of major important organs. You should also be aware that Tattoo ink is exactly the same as the ones used to paint automobiles and used for printers. More findings on the dangers of tattoo ink and what it poses to the skin is still ongoing.

It Aggravates Allergies:

Because the tattoo ink is composed of strong and toxic chemicals, there are chances of developing a major skin allergy or a break out just after you get a tattoo made on your body. And this is true especially if a person is already allergic or has tendency to catch bacterial infections. You could get red rashes which are although common in appearance, can cause extreme discomfort through itchy and irritable skin.
Hence, get an allergy test done before you go to get that tattoo carved. Common allergies that you might develop are dermatitis, psoriasis, scarring and eczema.

It Cause Life Threatening Diseases:

One of the most significant and often neglected aspects of getting a tattoo on your skin is that it can cause life endangering diseases like Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV and AIDS. Mainly due to infected needles and maintaining poor hygiene of the entire tattoo carving process. Giving into pleasure in an attempt to look unconventional and stand out from the crowd sounds cool as long as it does not affect your life. There is no fun in indulging into something that could bring your life to an irrevocable end.

Stigma To Your Personality:

While tattoos are a beautiful way to express creativity and art, many people in the society are still not very open in their perception about it. Tattoos can attach a stigma to your personality which can make you look rebellious or belonging to a certain genre. This can alter your image when you are out amongst other people. Sometimes it does serve to boost your social image among friends or people thinking “out of the box” especially painters, musicians, stage performers etc.
At the same time, it could also lead to adverse effects on situations where a more conventional and formal approach is required. So choose wisely and envision the repercussions it would have on your image.
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Written by Adeoluwa A

Reduce Your Cancer Risk with Watermelon

Watermelon is a “wonder fruit” and the perfect example of food that can help you stay hydrated. The juice is full of good electrolytes, not only great on a hot day, but also helps to quench the inflammation that contributes to conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, and even cancer.

Watermelon contains mostly water but the refreshing fruit is loaded with goodness. Each juicy bite is loaded with powerful nutrients. Like other fruits and vegetables, watermelons may be helpful in reducing the risk of cancer through their antioxidant properties.

Most of the most important antioxidants in nature, such as vitamin C (which boosts the immune system), vitamin A (which maintains eye health), and vitamin B6 (which augments brain function), are found in watermelon.

Two important anticancer agents, carotenoid and lycopene are are present in high quantities in watermelons. As a matter of fact, watermelon has the highest concentration of lycopene of any known fresh fruit or vegetable.

Lycopene is a phytonutrient, which is a naturally occurring compound in fruits and vegetables that reacts with the human body to trigger healthy reactions. It is also the red pigment that gives watermelons, tomatoes, red grapefruits and guavas their colour. Scientists have taken notice of watermelon’s high lycopene levels.

Lycopene has been widely studied in humans and found to be protective against prostate, lung, colorectal, endometrial, and breast cancers. Lycopene has also been shown to help prevent heart disease. It has also been linked with heart health, bone health and prostate cancer prevention. It’s also a powerful antioxidant thought to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Watermelon’s high levels of lycopene are very effective at protecting cells from damage and may help lower risk of heart disease. The lycopene in watermelon makes it an anti-inflammatory fruit. Lycopene is an inhibitor for various inflammatory processes and also works as an antioxidant to neutralize free radicals.

To really maximize your lycopene intake, let your watermelon fully ripen. The redder your watermelon gets, the higher the concentration of lycopene becomes. Beta-carotene and phenolic antioxidant content also increase as the watermelon ripens. Nevertheless, all parts of the watermelon are good. There are a lot of nutrients throughout, including the white flesh nearest the rind.

Watermelons are rich in electrolytes (sodium and potassium), nourishing the body by not only replacing the electrolytes lost through sweat, but also by hydrating cells and maintaining the water balance. And because of the higher water content and lower calorie content than many other fruits, watermelon delivers more nutrients per calorie – an outstanding health benefit.

Try this great tip today. Cut a medium or large watermelon into small pieces and remove the seeds. Take about two cups of the diced watermelon and put into the blender. Add strawberries and some yogurt or milk and a little honey. If you want it a bit thicker, add a couple of bananas or avocado for added taste. Blend and enjoy!

NOUN creates opportunities for Prisoners in Nigerian prison

                                       
The recent announcement by the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to offer free education for prisoners in the country is a positive development, as this would afford incarcerated persons access to university education, in accordance with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s policy on education that stipulates that everyone must have a right to quality education that meets basic learning and enriches lives.
We commend NOUN, for accepting the reality that most prisoners are young people, who as a result of a deviant lifestyle, have fallen short of the law at a time in their lives when the level of education they have, cannot allow them live a decent life after they are released. By this decision the institution is also actualising the stance of the UNESCO Convention against Discrimination in Education (1960) and other international human rights treaties, which prohibit any exclusion from or limitation to educational opportunities, on the bases of socially ascribed or perceived differences.
The decision is also in line with the Mission statement of NOUN that positions it “to provide functional, cost-effective, flexible learning, which adds life-long value to quality education for all who seek knowledge” and its vision that makes it seek “To be regarded as the foremost University, providing highly accessible and enhanced quality education anchored by social justice, equity, equality and national cohesion through a comprehensive reach that transcends all barriers.” Certainly this is an assurance that prison inmates who are students of NOUN would have access to quality education.
In other climes, an opportunity to acquire a university education has been found to help improve self-esteem and also motivate studious inmates who are undergraduates to improve upon their learning skills and acquire a life-affirming enterprise. Besides, a study assessing the costs and benefits of in-prison education in the United Kingdom has shown that investing in prison education and training is worth the while and the investments made more than justified. Lack of exposure and experience has usually been identified as having negative psychological influences, causing lingering poor financial expectations and a depressing impact on employment opportunities, resulting in frustration and re-offending among prisoners.
The Federal Government needs to support NOUN’s initiative by funding it and giving all the necessary assistance. In the same vein, the corporate world should also support this programme as a form of corporate social responsibility, bearing in mind that their contribution is cheaper than the social costs of crime for the victim, the society, the economy, the offender and relatives of both the victim and the offender.

However NOUN must ensure that the educational opportunities within the programme will allow prisoners meet their individual aspirations technically and academically, so as to improve their employability, social inclusion and re-integration into the society. We also hope that the education given to the inmates by NOUN will be in tandem with the needs of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to ensure that graduates from the programme will be employable or be in a position to add value to society by creating employment themselves after their term.
One question that readily comes to mind is where the education site will be; considering the public funds that will be needed each day to take such a student to and from a Study Centre outside the prison premises and the fact that it will not be in the interest of public security, if an inmate who has not changed his mind-set about living a life of crime, is allowed in and out of prison for purposes of acquiring education.
Nevertheless, it is expected that many prison inmates will avail themselves of this golden chance, since there seems to be a strong interplay between education, criminal behaviour and recidivism. And the NOUN curriculum must ensure the student-inmate is placed on the path to proper rehabilitation and assimilation into the society after imprisonment.

The recent announcement by the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to offer free education for prisoners in the country is a positive development, as this would afford incarcerated persons access to university education, in accordance with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s policy on education that stipulates that everyone must have a right to quality education that meets basic learning and enriches lives.
We commend NOUN, for accepting the reality that most prisoners are young people, who as a result of a deviant lifestyle, have fallen short of the law at a time in their lives when the level of education they have, cannot allow them live a decent life after they are released. By this decision the institution is also actualising the stance of the UNESCO Convention against Discrimination in Education (1960) and other international human rights treaties, which prohibit any exclusion from or limitation to educational opportunities, on the bases of socially ascribed or perceived differences.
The decision is also in line with the Mission statement of NOUN that positions it “to provide functional, cost-effective, flexible learning, which adds life-long value to quality education for all who seek knowledge” and its vision that makes it seek “To be regarded as the foremost University, providing highly accessible and enhanced quality education anchored by social justice, equity, equality and national cohesion through a comprehensive reach that transcends all barriers.” Certainly this is an assurance that prison inmates who are students of NOUN would have access to quality education.
In other climes, an opportunity to acquire a university education has been found to help improve self-esteem and also motivate studious inmates who are undergraduates to improve upon their learning skills and acquire a life-affirming enterprise. Besides, a study assessing the costs and benefits of in-prison education in the United Kingdom has shown that investing in prison education and training is worth the while and the investments made more than justified. Lack of exposure and experience has usually been identified as having negative psychological influences, causing lingering poor financial expectations and a depressing impact on employment opportunities, resulting in frustration and re-offending among prisoners.
The Federal Government needs to support NOUN’s initiative by funding it and giving all the necessary assistance. In the same vein, the corporate world should also support this programme as a form of corporate social responsibility, bearing in mind that their contribution is cheaper than the social costs of crime for the victim, the society, the economy, the offender and relatives of both the victim and the offender.

However NOUN must ensure that the educational opportunities within the programme will allow prisoners meet their individual aspirations technically and academically, so as to improve their employability, social inclusion and re-integration into the society. We also hope that the education given to the inmates by NOUN will be in tandem with the needs of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to ensure that graduates from the programme will be employable or be in a position to add value to society by creating employment themselves after their term.
One question that readily comes to mind is where the education site will be; considering the public funds that will be needed each day to take such a student to and from a Study Centre outside the prison premises and the fact that it will not be in the interest of public security, if an inmate who has not changed his mind-set about living a life of crime, is allowed in and out of prison for purposes of acquiring education.
Nevertheless, it is expected that many prison inmates will avail themselves of this golden chance, since there seems to be a strong interplay between education, criminal behaviour and recidivism. And the NOUN curriculum must ensure the student-inmate is placed on the path to proper rehabilitation and assimilation into the society after imprisonment.
- See more at: http://independentnig.com/noun-and-prisoners-education/#sthash.EJ03qsOI.dpuf

Lagos To Build DNA Forensic Laboratory Within 15 Months

                                                     

                                                        Akinwunmi Ambode

The Lagos State Government on Sunday expressed its readiness to build a DNA Forensic Laboratory within 15 months.

The state Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr Olufemi Odubiyi, made the disclosure at the ministerial briefing marking the one year anniversary of Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode.

Odubiyi said the government was working with the State Ministry of Justice to commence the laboratory to ensure that the criminal justice system caught all criminals.

The laboratory, he said, would be located at CMS area within the city of Lagos.

He said that his ministry was also partnering with law enforcement personnel to ensure security across the state.

The commissioner said the Federal Government had installed and handed over 1,000 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras to the Lagos State Government.

The Lagos State Government on Sunday expressed its readiness to build a DNA Forensic Laboratory within 15 months.
The state Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr Olufemi Odubiyi, made the disclosure at the ministerial briefing marking the one year anniversary of Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode.
Odubiyi said the government was working with the State Ministry of Justice to commence the laboratory to ensure that the criminal justice system caught all criminals.
The laboratory, he said, would be located at CMS area within the city of Lagos.
He said that his ministry was also partnering with law enforcement personnel to ensure security across the state.
- See more at: http://independentnig.com/lagos-govt-to-build-dna-forensic-laboratory-within-15-months/#sthash.mc0ZZ1XC.dpuf

The Lagos State Government on Sunday expressed its readiness to build a DNA Forensic Laboratory within 15 months.
The state Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr Olufemi Odubiyi, made the disclosure at the ministerial briefing marking the one year anniversary of Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode.
Odubiyi said the government was working with the State Ministry of Justice to commence the laboratory to ensure that the criminal justice system caught all criminals.
The laboratory, he said, would be located at CMS area within the city of Lagos.
He said that his ministry was also partnering with law enforcement personnel to ensure security across the state.
- See more at: http://independentnig.com/lagos-govt-to-build-dna-forensic-laboratory-within-15-months/#sthash.mc0ZZ1XC.dpuf

Your Boyfriend is NOT Your Husband

I am a huge Game of Throne (GOT) fan, and after seeing “An hour of Ice and Fire” – last week’s episode where Khaleesi dealt with the sex-crazed and potty-mouthed khans by setting the Dothraki hut ablaze, I was filled with so much excitement that I decided to call a friend, Tiwa to share my speculations for the next episode.
As Tiwa picked up the phone and we started talking, I noticed that her responses were curt and her tone flat. I had to end all the GOT talk and ask her what was wrong. She surprisingly broke into tears and started to narrate the story of how her boyfriend had embarrassed her earlier in the day, in front of their friend.
According to Tiwa, she had gone to over to his place early in the morning to drop off the packs of food she had made for him to put in his freezer. Although she had called him before setting out and still called his phone when she got to his apartment, he had left her standing at the entrance knocking for almost 10 minutes before opening the door. It wasn’t all. After she put the bowls of food in the freezer, she headed to his room to give him a kiss before leaving as any loving girlfriend would do.
On getting to his room, however, one of his friends (also a friend of hers) who had spent the weekend with him and was in the room with him, mentioned to the boyfriend that he needed to give Tiwa a key to the apartment. Before she could say a word in protest, her boyfriend of 3 solid years had already replied : “For what now? When she is not my wife?”
Of course, I couldn’t do much but just listen and sympathize with her. She had not asked for my advice and actually, I could see that she was finally at the place where she could see that her boyfriend was not in love with her. He was only stringing her along until the marriage benefits she was giving him runs out… or until he finds the benefits elsewhere.
Tiwa met him at the point in her life when she was going through the “i-want-to-get-married” phase and was a little desperate. In the bid to show him that she wife material and secure him for marriage, she started to give him the benefits of marriage: round-the-clock sex, home-cooked meals, cleaning his house, etc. Of course, we (Tiwa and I) had had fights over it all; I constantly told her that playing wife was not only inappropriate, it would take away the incentive for him to take the next step and marry her, but she wouldn’t listen.
Think about it, why marry the woman when you can get the wife for free?

In my opinion, there is a very big difference between a boyfriend and a husband – many of which circle around devotion, commitment, and understanding. The two are not interchangeable at all. If they were the same, what would be there to look forward to in marriage?
Do not get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with loving your boyfriend and giving him a measure of devoutness. Actually, the caring-for-him part is what makes the relationship fun for the woman as caregiving comes naturally to her. The problem comes when you give him all the benefits of having a wife with none of the commitment.
In fact, the root of some many problems in dating stem from the fact that most girls go above and beyond the call of duty of a girlfriend. Doing for your boyfriends, what a wife does for her husband, is not okay. If a man wants all of you and wants you to do more than a girlfriend does for her boyfriend, then he needs to put a ring on it. Until there is a ring on your finger, you should never treat him as though he is your husband.
Treating a man as though he is already a husband, with the intent of getting him to marry you, often backfires. Usually, he instead takes you for granted or walks all over you. Like…even if you go to his mother and learn how to make their village meals or you decide to not just indulge all his sexual desires but also hang your ovaries on his wall so he will know you can do anything for him, you will be disappointed to learn how easily and quickly he can leave the relationship without batting an eye. Slow down, leave a little mystery, close your legs and set physical boundaries, have your own life, go after your dreams! Do not behave as though you cannot exist without a man. Let the courtship happen naturally, and you will be alright.
Biko, I am not setting rules for anyone on how involved they can be at each stage of their relationship….you may need to use your intuition on that one.Key thing to remember though: Do not force a more committed element in your relationship by playing wife. If he does not want to play husband, you definitely should not play wife. And if I might add…no double standards either. Lower your expectations.
Do not expect him to take up husband duties before marriage: taking care of you physically, emotionally and most of all, financially, just as though he were your husband. You have your father, brother, and uncles for those. The expectation of wanting a man to prove himself worthy of becoming a husband will even keep you from getting to know him for who he really is, as you only get to see what he can do for you, without enjoying his essence. Again, if he starts to feel like you depend on him for everything, he may start to take you for granted as well.
It works both ways really….or what do you think? Have you ever fallen into the temptation of playing wife in order to get the ring? How did it turn out? Please, let’s talk about it all in the comment section.

Written by  Nkem Ndem
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 Nkem Ndem V. is a young, dynamic, and brisk freelance writer/online journalist with interests in Social Media, Internet Marketing, PRs, and SEO.

Amazing Health Benefits of Raw Onions

Onions have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic qualities and are rich in vitamins A, B6, B-complex and C, as well as iron, folate and potassium. Onions are so popular as they can go with almost every meal. Below are 6 health benefits of raw onions.

1. It promotes Hair Growth

Onion juice is effective in preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth. The sulfur in onions helps promote blood circulation to the scalp and boosts production of collagen necessary for new hair growth. A 2002 study published in the Journal of Dermatology found that people suffering from alopecia areata saw significant hair regrowth after applying onion juice to their scalp twice daily for two months.
Extract the juice of 1 onion.
Mix it with 1 teaspoon of honey and 2 or 3 drops of lavender essential oil.
Massage it into your scalp.
Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it on overnight or at least for 1 hour.
Rinse your hair with water, then shampoo as usual.
Repeat this treatment 2 or 3 times a week until you get the desired result

2. Regulates Blood Sugar

Onions are good for people who have diabetes. The sulfur compound called allyl propyl disulfide in onions helps increase insulin production and lower blood glucose levels in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics. Furthermore, onion juice contains trace amounts of chromium, which helps improve the body’s glucose tolerance level. A 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food confirmed the antidiabetic effect of onions in diabetic rats. Onion extracts were found to be effective for lowering plasma glucose concentrations and body weight.
Diabetic people should include red onions regularly in their diet.

3. It Prevents Cancer

Onions are found to have beneficial and preventive effects on various cancers, such as lung, ovarian, stomach, bladder,breast, colorectal, prostate, oral, liver and brain cancer. The phenolic and flavonoid content of onions with antioxidant activities help fight cancer cells.
A 2006 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows a positive connection between the frequency of use of allium vegetables (onion and garlic) and reduced risk of several common cancers. If you are at a higher risk of cancer, eat at least 1 onion daily.

4. Reduces the Risk of Heart Disease

Regular onion intake can reduce your risk of conditions like arterial hardening, high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes. The quercetin found in onions has both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that are good for your heart health.
A 2007 study published in the American Society for Nutrition shows that quercetin helps reduce blood pressure in hypertensive subjects. Onions even help prevent cholesterol accumulation that contributes to clogging and hardening of the arteries. Start eating onions to boost your heart health.

5. Builds Strong Immunity

Due to their polyphenol content, onions can help boost your immunity by protecting your body against free radicals. Plus, onions contain a trace mineral selenium that helps improve immunity by initiating immune response and also preventing excessive immune response. Furthermore, consuming onions may help reduce allergic reactions in your body by stopping the production of histamine. Its antimicrobial properties also help prevent infections.
Decreased immune function during radiation treatment for cancer is common, but with intake of quercetin-rich foods, you can give a boost to your immunity.
A 2007 study published in Nutrition Research and Practice found that quercetin increased immune function, relieved inflammation and enhanced nutritional status in irradiated mice.

6. Increases Bone Density

Onions help slow the progression of bone loss, making them a very effective natural solution for aging women who are at a higher risk of developing osteoporosis. The peptide called GPCS in onions has the bone-helping potential. Furthermore, the high sulfur content provides direct benefits to connective tissue.

Culled from the internet

How To Build Your Spirit To Be Strong

                                      

Proverbs 18:14 amp The strong spirit of a man sustains him in bodily pain or trouble

How do I build my spirit?
You have to make the conscious decision to do it. God has put His Spirit in your spirit to provide for your spiritual greatness.
1. Meditating on the Word of God, especially the Word of Jesus.
John 6:63 Jesus’ Word is the living manna. We must eat of His Word. His Words are spirit and life. Read the words of Jesus. Meditate, memorize, pray, confess; live by the Word.
2. Drinking of the blood of Jesus.
Jesus was conceived of the Holy Ghost. Therefore drink of the Holy Spirit by praying in tongues. Praying in tongues is drawing the rivers of the living water from my spirit. God is no respecter of persons, and EVERYONE can receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I must desire God more than the food I eat or the honor of man. COVET EARNESTLY- WANT IT AND WANT IT BAD!! Tell yourself that you need the Holy Spirit.
3. Worshipping God
Tell God how awesome He is and how much you need Him. Worship Him in spirit and in truth. Express your affections, gratitude, desire for Him.
4. The Hearing of faith.
Feed upon anointed, faith filled sermons. Be charged and activated by faith filled words to ignite and empower you!

Joh:6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

5. Serving God.
If I decide to live in the comfort zone, my spirit will not grow. Serve God; put Him first.

Rom 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son

8. Living by affirming that I am a child of God.
Don’t let your soul put you down. The spirit can be locked up in all the emotional turmoil and thoughts. Lift up Jesus with your soul, you will find yourself stirred up and brighten up.

 Written by George Mueller

Proverbs of Robert Mugabe

                                          
                                                          Robert Mugabe

 Girls' legs are like rumours.. They spread any how

Ladies are powerful, they can introduce two boyfriends at the same time. They will say My Love meet My Sweet heart. And the two idiots will say "Bossu how far?" 

Some of you women can't even jog for 5minutes but expect yur man to last in bed with u for 2hours??? Ur level of selfishness demands a one week crusade..

It's hard to bewitch African girls these days. Every time you take a piece from her hair to the witch doctor,  either a Brazilian  innocent  woman gets mad or a factory in China catches fire.

Dating a slim/ slender guy is cool. The problem is when you lying on his chest then his ribs draw adidas lines on your face

Whenever things seem to start going well in your life, the Devil comes along and gives you a *girlfriend*

If you are ugly,you are ugly.Stop talking about inner beauty because we dont walk around with X-rays

Respect pregnant women because it's not easy walking around with evidence that you've had sex

 Dear sisters,don't be deceived by a man who text you "I miss you" only when it's raining.........you are not an umbrella -
Robert Mugabe (2016)

Help me! I sleep with my brother.....

                                
Hello everyone,i received an email and personally,i am shocked.I recieve different mails for counseling so i feel i should share this with you.I am trying to make sure that irrespective of  what we read here,no one should insult anyone.
Because of security reasons,the name of this person will not be mentioned because she needs help and i would like everyone to comment.please,no insults.
I am AA and 30yrs old from the South West of Nigeria,and i am married, my brother is 25. We've been having sex since I was 16. Absolutely no one knows, I've never even told a friend and I would like to keep our identities private. If our parents or family members found out, our lives would be destroyed because I also initiated it.
I was taking a shower and my brother came in to fool around with me. We were only playing but it led to something else and before i knew it,I was in the middle of going down on him.Our parents almost caught us live and direct because our Dad knocked on the door because he forgot the key of his car. Considering the situation, I stayed calm and yelled, "Daddy,What do you want". He was looking for my brother and said he couldn't find him anywhere and that his car was parked in the driveway and he forgot his keys. I lied and said he went to "John's" house down the street. Luckily, our Dad never went to check on him.The truth is that me and my brother have been having  sex even when i am married but my husband doesn't even know.
Another time was when we were at our Grandparent's house and we had to share one of those old pull out couches. We started to have sex and my Grandmother walked in the room and asked out loud where her remote to her TV was. We just paused and laid quietly and she walked out of the room. She even looked at our bed but I guess because she was old and she has cataracts, she couldn't see very well. She must have thought we were asleep. i was so scared.
There were other times when we were always alone at home even in our 20s when we would have sex.
Now,i am tired of sleeping with my brother because i am now married.What should i do?