AVOID THESE WOMEN

While we can all agree that nobody is perfect, there are actually a few things that would adversely affect a relationship if a man chooses to partner with a woman with some not-so-great attributes.
VICTORS presents you with the 10 kinds of woman a man should think twice about making a wife.

1. The Bitter Woman: You know that woman that always seems to be angry at the menfolk all the time? Perhaps she has had her heart broken one too many times, but this woman is always bashing on men and talking about how they are no-good or useless. A man might not want to settle down with someone so bitter as it is guaranteed that when the opportunity arises, she would hurl hurtful insults and intense, hateful words his way due to all her unresolved anger.
2. The Selfish Woman: If you want a happy home and a partner that wants your happiness as well as hers, then you should steer clear of the selfish woman. A wo
man who is determined to make sure she always comes first would not be able to build a cheerful and loving home with you.
3. The Materialistic Woman: A woman obsessed with material things would certainly not make the best wife. If all she cares about are material possession over family, faith and spiritual fulfillment, then she will not make the best partner.
4. The Flirty Woman: Are you attracted to that woman that always seems to flirt with one person or another? She flirts like a butterfly from one man to another and makes all men feel like she is interested in them. Well, beware, because a habit like that might be hard to break after marriage and you would not want to start hearing that your wife has had flirty conversations with all the men in the neighbourhood.
5. The Party Freak: She is invited to every party and attends them all. She is always dressed in the most flashy clothes and is the ultimate party girl. She lives for the next big gathering and cannot say no to an invitation. Such woman might not be the type to settle down in a marriage.
6. The Spoilt-Brat: A woman who grew up having everything handed to her and has never had the experience of actually working for something is unlikely to make the best wife. No matter how much you might be willing to provide her with the kind of lifestyle she grew up with, remember, marriage comes with kids and kids require sacrifice. If she has never had to work or make sacrifices for anything in her life, it is unlikely that she would start now.
7. The Attention Seeker: While some women naturally like attention, when it becomes an obsession, then it is not a good idea. A good husband makes sure he has time for his wife, but this cannot happen 100percent of the time so a good wife should understand that.
8. The Gossip: Does she always seem to never mind her own business? Is she always focused on what someone else is doing or how someone else is living their life? Then you do not need this kind of woman as a wife. A man needs someone that would build a home with him and this requires some focus on her own plans and her own life. If she is too busy minding someone else’s business, then you are fighting a losing battle.
9. The Commitment-Phobe: A woman who finds it difficult to commit to anything (school, jobs, family, friendship, etc) would also not be able to commit to a marriage. If she seems to lose interest in everything quickly and is always looking for the next thing to jump into, then you would have a hard time keeping her focused in her marriage.
10. The Disrespectful Woman: If she seems to always be disrespectful and rude (even if it is to people she considers beneath her standards) then you need to think twice about marrying her. Respect for a fellow human being is a very important attribute in who we choose to spend the rest of our lives with so it is definitely not something that should be taken lightly.

Africa is Self sustainable

The new study says Africa could become a major exporter if leaders show political will

A new book claims Africa could feed itself within a generation, and become a major agricultural exporter.

The book, The New Harvest, by Harvard University professor Calestous Juma, calls on African leaders to make agricultural expansion central to all decision-making.
Improvements in infrastructure, mechanization and GM crops could vastly increase production, he claims.
The findings are being presented to African leaders in Tanzania today.
The presidents of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi are holding an informal summit to discuss African food security and climate change.
Speaking to the BBC ahead of the meeting, Professor Juma said African leaders had to recognize that "agriculture and economy for Africa are one and the same".
"It is the responsibility of an African president to modernize the economy and that means essentially starting with the modernization of agriculture," he said.

Stagnation

"More African countries are going to have to think about new genomics techniques

Professor Calestous Juma", Harvard University

Global food production has rocketed in recent decades but has stagnated in many parts of Africa, despite the continent having "abundant" arable land and labour, says Professor Juma.
He estimates that while food production has grown globally by 145% over the past 40 years, African food production has fallen by 10% since 1960, which he attributes to low investment.
While 70% of Africans may be engaged in farming, those who are undernourished on the continent has risen by 100 million to 250 million since 1990, he estimates.
The professor's blueprint calls for the expansion of basic infrastructure, including new road, irrigation and energy schemes.
Farms should be mechanized, storage and processing facilities built, while biotechnology and GM crops should be used where they can bring benefits.
But what was needed above all else was the political will at the highest level.
"You can modernize agriculture in an area by simply building roads, so that you can send in seed and move out produce," he told the BBC.

"The ministers for roads are not interested in connecting rural areas, they are mostly interested in connecting urban areas. It's going to take a president to go in and say I want a link between agricultural transportation and then it will happen."
He believes there is great scope to expand crops traditionally grown in Africa, such as millet, sorghum, cassava or yams.
He sees areas where farmers will need to adapt to tackle a changing climate - cereal farmers may switch into livestock, he says, while others may chose more radical options.
"Tree crops like breadfruit, which is from the Pacific, could be introduced in Africa because trees are more resistant to climate change."
He also envisages genetic modification playing a growing role in African agriculture, with GM cotton and GM maize, which are already being grown on the continent, just the start of things to come.
"You need to be able to breed new crops and adapt them to local conditions... and that is going to force more African countries to think about new genomics techniques."

Kitchen sink

George Mukkath, director of programmes at the charity Farm Africa, welcomed the study, but said with many African states investing less than 10% of their GDP in agriculture, politicians had to "put their money where their mouths are".
"It's what we've been shouting about for several years," he said. "African productivity is low. If there's an investment then African farmers are very capable of producing enough food not only to feed themselves but also for the export market."
But Dr Steve Wiggins, a research fellow at a British think-tank, the Overseas Development Institute, said that modest practical changes were preferable to long wish-lists.
"It's perfectly possible to get Africa on a much higher growth rate but I wouldn't have such a long list of things to do, particularly if I thought it was going to bring about all government investment," he said. "To make a difference, you don't need to throw the kitchen sink at the problem."
He also warned that Africa's urban centres could not be ignored, not least because they provide important markets for African farmers.

Nigerian's bank account seized in United Arab Emirate

The UAE Central Bank this week passed a new rule barring Nigerians who do not work in their country from operating accounts in any of their local or foreign banks.

It was said that this is to avoid money laundering by Nigerian politicians who they claim has become widespread.

Now, they have supposedly closed accounts of all Nigerians not working in the UAE and delivered them cheques equal to the sum they have in their accounts.

All account holders reportedly have 5-working days to take their money.

If their intention is actually to stop money laundry, then good. My fear is that it could be another way to start telling Nigerians to go .

12 ANTI AGING FRUITS

1.  Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer an abundance of benefits, everything from antioxidants to anti-inflammatory agents. They also have vitamins A, C and E, which can help you maintain a lovely complexion and beautiful hair.

If you’re looking for an all round anti aging wonder food then walnuts have a good claim to be somewhere near the top of your list.
In fact – anyone looking to improve nutritional health through a small change in diet should take a good look at the humble walnut.
And it really is a small change in diet that’s all you need to get the anti aging boost from walnuts.
Just one ounce of walnuts daily – equivalent to around 7 shelled walnuts or 14 walnut halves can give you the health benefits described.
- See more at: http://www.simplyantiaging.com/3535/anti-aging-walnuts/#sthash.xLeZar0l.dpuf

If you’re looking for an all round anti aging wonder food then walnuts have a good claim to be somewhere near the top of your list.
In fact – anyone looking to improve nutritional health through a small change in diet should take a good look at the humble walnut.
And it really is a small change in diet that’s all you need to get the anti aging boost from walnuts.
Just one ounce of walnuts daily – equivalent to around 7 shelled walnuts or 14 walnut halves can give you the health benefits described.
- See more at: http://www.simplyantiaging.com/3535/anti-aging-walnuts/#sthash.xLeZar0l.dpu   

If you’re looking for an all round anti aging wonder food then walnuts have a good claim to be somewhere near the top of your list.
In fact – anyone looking to improve nutritional health through a small change in diet should take a good look at the humble walnut.
And it really is a small change in diet that’s all you need to get the anti aging boost from walnuts.
Just one ounce of walnuts daily – equivalent to around 7 shelled walnuts or 14 walnut halves can give you the health benefits described.
- See more at: http://www.simplyantiaging.com/3535/anti-aging-walnuts/#sthash.xLeZar0l.dpuf

If you’re looking for an all round anti aging wonder food then walnuts have a good claim to be somewhere near the top of your list.
In fact – anyone looking to improve nutritional health through a small change in diet should take a good look at the humble walnut.
And it really is a small change in diet that’s all you need to get the anti aging boost from walnuts.
Just one ounce of walnuts daily – equivalent to around 7 shelled walnuts or 14 walnut halves can give you the health benefits described.
- See more at: http://www.simplyantiaging.com/3535/anti-aging-walnuts/#sthash.xLeZar0l.dpuf

If you’re looking for an all round anti aging wonder food then walnuts have a good claim to be somewhere near the top of your list.
In fact – anyone looking to improve nutritional health through a small change in diet should take a good look at the humble walnut.
And it really is a small change in diet that’s all you need to get the anti aging boost from walnuts.
Just one ounce of walnuts daily – equivalent to around 7 shelled walnuts or 14 walnut halves can give you the health benefits described.
- See more at: http://www.simplyantiaging.com/3535/anti-aging-walnuts/#sthash.xLeZar0l.dpuf

2. Kiwi

The strong antioxidant compounds in this little green fruit firm the skin and delay the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. This is mostly due to their high Vitamin C and E content which help reduce skin damage due to free radicals.

3. Watermelon

Due to its high content of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants, watermelon is another delicious way to keep your skin nourished and prevent wrinkles or skin discoloration that comes with aging skin.

4. Avocado

Avocado is rich in Vitamin E and the B-complex vitamins, both wonderfully nourishing for your skin while the potassium it contains help keep it moisturized and hydrated. It also contains a compound called glutathione, which assists in the anti-aging process.

5. Papaya

Whether eaten or used topically, papaya can work wonders on your skin. It is a natural complexion toner and fights the formation of wrinkles while its Vitamins A, C and E will nourish the skin.

6. Apple

Applied topically, apple residue is great for the skin: its enzymatic actions help the skin to retain healthy water levels and keeps it fresh and healthy; apple cider vinegar as well makes an excellent natural toner.

7. Banana

Youthful elasticity of the skin will be greatly helped by the high levels of Vitamin C and B-6, while its manganese and antioxidant contents prevent premature aging. It is also a wonderful natural moisturizer for the skin if applied topically.

8. Berries

Berries have some of the highest concentrations of antioxidants out of any fruit and this, along with their high levels of Vitamin C, help maintain the collagen that keeps your skin looking firm and wrinkle-free.

9. Grapes

Grapes are a rich source of both manganese and Vitamin C. Together, these compounds can prevent damage due to ultraviolet radiation while their antioxidant properties fight against the aging process.

10.  Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer an abundance of benefits, everything from antioxidants to anti-inflammatory agents. They also have vitamins A, C and E, which can help you maintain a lovely complexion and beautiful hair.

11. Chocolate

12. Walnut

IF YOU THINK OF YOUTHFULNESS THEN EAT THESE FRUITS REGULARLY AND I BET YOU,YOU SURE WILL REMAIN FOREVER YOUNG.

FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION

The terms female genital cutting (female genital circumcision), female circumcision, and female genital mutilation (female genital mutilation) all describe the cultural practice of partially or totally removing the external female genitalia. The minor form of female genital circumcision   is when the clitoris is removed. The most severe form of female genital circumcision   is when all external genitalia are removed and the vaginal opening is stitched nearly closed. Only a small opening is left for urine and menstrual blood.

Difference between Female Genital Circumcision, Female Circumcision, and Female Genital Mutilation.

All three terms describe the procedure that cuts away part or all of the external female genitalia. Deciding what exactly to call it is still being debated. Some people fear that parents may resent the implication that they are "mutilating" their daughters by participating in this largely cultural event, and so reject the term female genital mutilation in favor of female genital circumcision. Some people point out that the word "cutting" is less judgmental and relates better to terms used in many local languages. However, many women's health and human rights organizations use the word "mutilation" not only to describe the practice, but also to point out the violation of women's human rights.

Previously, some referred to the practice as "circumcision" to link female genital circumcision   to male circumcision. However, this word can hide the serious physical and psychological effects of cutting women's genitals. It also fails to show differences between the different types of cutting. For these reasons, a number of international organizations offer a compromise: "female genital mutilation/cutting (female genital mutilation)."

Female Genital Circumcision and Age.

Female genital circumcision   is performed on infants, girls, and women of all ages. The age at which girls are cut can vary widely from country to country, and even within countries. Most often, female genital circumcision   happens before a girl reaches puberty. Sometimes, however, it is done just before marriage or during a woman’s first pregnancy. In Egypt, about 90 percent of girls are cut between 5 and 14 years old. However, in Nigeria as 2000, more than 65 percent of girls are cut before they are 2 weeks old. The average age at which a girl undergoes female genital circumcision   is decreasing in some countries (Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Kenya, and Mali). Researchers think it’s possible that the average age of female genital circumcision   is getting lower so that it can be more easily hidden from authorities in countries where there may be laws against it. It is also possible that female genital circumcision   is performed on younger girls because they are less able to resist.

Reasons for female genital circumcision practice.

There are many reasons female genital circumcision   is practiced, including social, economic, and political reasons. Those who support female genital circumcision   believe that it will empower their daughters, ensure the girls get married, and protect the family’s good name. In some groups, female genital circumcision   is performed to show a girl’s growth into womanhood and, as in the Aragba-Orogun community, marks the start of a girl’s sexual debut. It also is performed to keep a woman’s virginity by limiting her sexual behavior. Female genital circumcision   is believed (by those who practice it) to stop a woman’s sexual desire. In some groups, women who are not cut are viewed as dirty and are treated badly. While female genital circumcision   pre-dates both Christianity and Islam, religion is also used to promote the practice. Some communities believe that in order to be good Muslims, parents must have their daughters cut.

There are also many superstitions about female genital circumcision, such as:

• The clitoris will continue to grow as a girl gets older and so it must be removed.
• The external genitalia are unclean and can actually cause the death of an infant during delivery.

Female genital circumcision   is often part of a community’s tradition. Most parents who support female genital circumcision   believe they are protecting their daughter’s future marriage prospects, and not hurting her. It is seen by parents as part of a girl’s upbringing.

It is estimated that between 100 million and 140 million girls and women worldwide have received female genital circumcision. There are more than 3 million girls at risk of having female genital circumcision   each year. It is unknown how many women in the United States have received female genital circumcision.

To be continued.........