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August 07, 2008
16:58
Going ‘Tribal’ on Africans
» ‎ Read entry @ AfricanLoft

When people use or hear the word "tribe" they think of Africa. They see a bunch of lunatics dancing around the fire, naked, possibly engaged in cannibalistic activities. It sounds repulsive, doesn’t it? Yet that’s how it is.

15:34
How do you deal with a carpetbagger?
» ‎ Read entry @ Grandiose Parlor

“It is good when those we voted for are allowed to govern. We can talk to them; advise them; chastise them even. How does one begin to approach a carpetbagger? He knows that you know that he did not win the elections. The only people he owes anything are the bands of thugs who he has paid off and disbanded. The people? They don’t exist.”

Source: Nigerian Muse: Destiny beckons on Mimiko, the Iroko of Ondo

15:08
Zain records exciting half year 2008
» ‎ Read entry @ ITREALMS

Leading mobile operator with presence in 22 countries, including the Middle East and Africa, Zain Group, has announced its exciting financial results for the first half of 2008. The results made available to ITRealms Online at the weekend, showed significant growth recorded in revenues with customer numbers exceeding 50 million. According to the group’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Saad

13:19
10th Anniversary of Kenya and Tanzania US Embassy Bombings
» ‎ Read entry @ AfricanLoft

Today marks the 10th anniversary of near-simultaneous bombings at the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. The attacks killed more than 200 people. Watch VOA news video footage of the memorial. Additional coverage available here, with video footages.

12:12
10 Mispronunciations That Make You Sound Stupid
» ‎ Read entry @ A Nijawife

Written by Toni Bowers

Right or wrong, people often judge you by the way you pronounce things. Say a word incorrectly and POW — they’ve pegged you as a provincial, poorly educated moron. Toni Bowers offers a list of commonly mangled words so you can double-check your own pronunciation.

Previously, TechRepublic ran an article about 10 grammar mistakes that make you look stupid. The examples cited involved the misuse of words in written and verbal communications. I’d like to go a step farther here and talk about words that may be used correctly but are pronounced wrong. They also may be much more flagrant examples of stupidity.

A caveat: My ear may be abnormally sensitive to mispronunciations since in college I developed an unnatural affinity for linguistics (can you say “Get a life?”). However, people often make snap decisions about character and intelligence based on their language biases, so it’s something you should be aware of. Here are some of my pet peeves, which you may or may not ever use in your life.

Note: This article originally appeared in our Career Management blog.
#1: Realtor
Many people — I’ve even heard it from people on national TV — pronounce this word REAL-uh-ter. Is this a case of wide-spread dyslexia, transposing the a and the l? It’s REAL-tor. That’s it. You’d think only two syllables would be easier to pronounce, but apparently not.
#2: Nuclear
Do you know how tough it is to be an advocate for the correct pronunciation of this word (NU-clee-er) when the president of the United States pronounces it NU-cu-lar? I don’t buy that it’s a regional thing. Ya’ll is a regional thing; nu-cu-lar is not.
#3: Jewelry
It’s not JOO-la-ree, it’s JOOL-ree. Again with the making things harder by turning a word into three syllables. What’s with that?
#4: Supposedly/supposably
The latter is a nonexistent word.
#5: Supposed to/suppose to
I think this one is more a matter of a lazy tongue than of ignorance. It takes an extra beat in there to emphasize the d at the end, but it’s worth it. And never omit the d if you’re using the term in a written communication or people will think you were raised in a hollowed-out tree trunk somewhere.
#6: Used to/use to
Same as above.
#7: Anyway/anyways
There’s no s at the end. I swear. Look it up.
#8: February/Febuary
As much as it galls me, there is an r between the b and the u. When you pronounce the word correctly it should sound like you’re trying to talk with a mouthful of marbles — FEB broo ary.
#9: Recur/reoccur
Though the latter is tempting, it’s not a word. And again, why add another syllable if you don’t need it?
#10: Mischievous/mischievious
I know, I know, it sounds so Basil Rathbone to say MIS cha vous, but that’s the right way. Mis CHEE vee us is more commonly used, but it’s wrong.

And last but not least, my personal all-time pet peeve — the word often. It should be pronounced OFF un, not OFF tun. The t is silent.

10:33
In danger from false brothers…
» ‎ Read entry @ Yomi Says

In 2 Corinthians 11:26, the apostle Paul mentioned being in danger from false brothers, among others. The last few weeks have been eye-opening about some of the wolves whose teachings and practices we have examined Biblically and found to be totally false. They are no longer content to sit by and watch the light shine on [...]

9:29
The Tango
» ‎ Read entry @ KISSES & ROSES

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9:25
Tango Lessons 1
» ‎ Read entry @ KISSES & ROSES

All Rights Reserved.Kisses & Roses.2005-2007.

9:21
Ribadu’s Demotion – Yar’Adua’s Betrayal
» ‎ Read entry @ Nigerian Politics

The demotion exercise supposedly carried out by the Police Service Commission which affected the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu is clearly a vindictive assault on the fine officer, Ribadu whose stellar performance at the EFCC not only gained international respect for Nigeria in its fight against corruption, but gave hope to the millions of Nigerians who have been betrayed by their leadership, if only for the brief period of time.

This goes to prove that Yar’Adua is a lame duck of a President whose strings are being pulled by the various corrupt elements that helped to bring him to power and continue to influence the way things are run in Nigeria. Under Ribadu's leadership, the EFCC was able to investigate, prosecute and secure conviction of the perpetrators of one of the biggest fraud cases the world has ever seen (the Banco Noroeste case involving Emmanuel Nwude, Nzeribe Okoli and Amaka Anajemba). Also, for the first time, a sitting Inspector General of Police was indicted and convicted for corruption.

Indeed, so effective was the EFCC that the saying in Nigerian public offices was "The fear of Ribadu is the beginning of Wisdom." What made Ribadu so effective was the independence granted the agency by the Obasanjo administration. Even though Ribadu was an Assistant Commissioner of Police when he assumed office, his EFCC activities were reported directly to the presidency and not the Inspector General of Police. Removing this bureaucratic layer made the EFCC a highly effective organization, especially as it did not have to get approvals or orders from higher ranking police officers who are renowned for their high degree of corruption and sometimes were in complicity with the criminals under investigation.

This independence and attendant power bestowed on Ribadu officer bred in the higher ranked police officers jealousy, cavil and disdain. Snide remarks, accusations of selective justice and misconduct were rife. When the Yar’Adua government came into power, these police officers along with the criminal elements the EFCC was investigating (amongst whom were several state governors known to be instrumental to the Yar’Adua election to the presidency) increased their pressure on Yar’Adua, complaining about gross abuse of power by the EFCC. Yar’Adua bucked and Ribadu was pushed out of the commission under the guise of being sent on an advanced management course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS). Eventually, Ribadu was removed as EFCC Chairman.

Yar’Adua makes a big mistake by allowing the demotion. If anything, for the fact that Ribadu performed excellently at the EFCC, he should be exempt from the demotion, assuming there is any truth to the rationale being given for the exercise. The symbolism of this is that Yar’Adua is in cahoots with the various criminal elements that continue to bog down the Nigerian political landscape. Also, it confirms the lack of vision and ineptitude of Yar’Adua as a president.

Yar’Adua has nothing to show for the two-years plus he has been in power. The militancy in the Niger-Delta has escalated several folds, diminishing Nigeria’s oil production by up to 25% as the president’s brother heads the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Electric power generation is at its worst in 45 years, inflation is rife, crime rate has escalated, and there are food shortages and long lines at the petrol stations. The only difference between the Yar’Adua government and the Abacha junta is that Sergeant Rogers and other Al Mustafa goons are not on the prowl killing perceived enemies of the state, but with the growing army of political assassins, Niger-Delta militants and other criminal gangs, Yar’Adua does not need Al Mustafa’s goons to achieve an even higher degree of mayhem than the evil Abacha. At least during the Abacha regime, the Niger-Delta was not as dangerous as it is now. The evil General knew how to curb criminal militancy and had an independent mind, something Yar’Adua seems to be lacking amongst other leadership traits."conscience is a double-edged rapier"

8:51
I go tiff ur money
» ‎ Read entry @ When in doubt, kill cute things.

You gotta give these dudes their props...they stay on their hustle. You would think after all the news stations exposes done on 419/yahooze, they would quit...but not....they stay on that grind. No shame at all!!

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I am just shaking my head cos its so ridiculous. I keep getting that nonsense in my email. No be only $17.5 Million.

How are y'all lovely bloggers doing?:D

7:05
Consolidated hallmark Insurance Plc, Staco Insurance post results.
» ‎ Read entry @ StockMarketNigeria.com

Consolidated hallmark Insurance plc has released its unaudited results for the half year ended June 2008 to dealing members of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Highlights of the results which seem impressive showed that the company grew its gross premium during the period by 143.94 percent from N0.578 billion in 2007 to N1.410 billion in 2008. Profit before tax went up by 180.95 percent from N0.189 billion in 2007 to N0.531 billion in 2008. After tax profit was also good as it stood at N0.474 billion compared to N0.164 billion recorded in the same period last year showing an increase of 189.02 percent.

Staco Insurance Plc.
Comparative analysis of the company’s half year results for the period ended June 30 2008 just made public showed that the results was good. It posted a profit after tax of N0.68 billion compared to N0.301 billion in 2007 indicating a growth of 125.91 percent. Gross premium increased by 111.89 percent from N0.656 billion in 2007 to N1.390 billion in 2008. Profit before tax appreciated by 125.67 percent from N0.335 billion in 2007 to N0.756 billion in 2008.

6:53
BOOK REVIEW: THE SAUDIS (INSIDE THE DESERT KINGDOM)
» ‎ Read entry @ Exploring the realities of Events

The book was first published in 1987 and it was authored by Sandra Mackey.

Saudi Arabia is generally known as the largest producer of petroleum products world wide. But little is know about it’s predominantly Muslims inhabitants.

In the book, Sandra Mackey explored the nooks and crannies of the desert kingdom; she was able to portray life during the oil boom and life after the boom.

As a woman she did not fail to narrate extensively the secluded and the difficulties an average Saudi woman were forced to endure.

Although, the book is not aimed at condemning the esteemed value of the house of Saud, but to rather point out the abnormal level of imperfection acquired as a result of overdependence on tradition and archaic believes which does not augur well for the development of their buoyant economy.

The book is a must read for a good student or anybody who is bent on knowing everything about the desert kingdom called Saudi Arabia without living the four corners of the bedroom.

6:46
HOT NEWS BUSINESS READERS!!!!NIGERIA TO HOST THE FIRST MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS!
» ‎ Read entry @ naijagal

Wow exciting News, Nigeria will be hosting the first MTV AFRICA awards show on November 28 2008. Be sure to keep reading Naijagal for more details on the event.

"In 2008 MTV will begin the annual MTV Africa Music Awards, to be called MAMA. It will be the channel's first awards dedicated wholly to the African continent."

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Update:
The cool MTV Africa Music Awards will certainly be taking place at the Velodrome, Abuja, Nigeria on Saturday November 22; It will be a two-hour TV show with live performances from African and international stars, awards presentations and the host of this spectacular event is described as an “international superstar”.
The show will celebrate contemporary African music talent; It will focus on contemporary African genres, as well as those popular in sub-Saharan Africa, including hip-hop, R&B, rock, Afro Pop, Afro Beat, kwaito, bongo flava, dancehall, soul, rock and funk.
In the words of MTV Networks Africa senior vice president and managing director Alex Okosi and I quote
“The MTV Africa Music Awards with [telco company] Zain will create an unprecedented global platform for African musicians to shine and to spread the word about Africa’s extraordinary music talent. We are very excited to partner with Zain to realise our vision of creating an MTV awards ceremony for the artists and music fans of the African continent.’
This amazing event will be featured around the world on MTV TV, online, mobile and radio platforms, including pan-African TV channel MTV base, MTV2 (USA) and African terrestrial TV channels STV and AIT (Nigeria), TBC (Tanzania) and TV3 (Ghana), as well as selected partner radio stations across the continent.
Be sure to check it out! I will be there will you?

6:05
Ladybrille African Fashion News, #43
» ‎ Read entry @ ladybrille

Congratulations to Korto Momolu for winning Project Runway Season 5, Episode 4 challenge. The challenge required all contestants to create a look for the opening ceremony of the Olympic games. Korto created a high waisted trouser made out of linen and paired it with a cropped sleveless leather vest. The judges thought it was chic! She receives immunity which makes her safe for Episode 5. Keep

5:40
Bode George Arrested By EFCC
» ‎ Read entry @ Which Way Nigeria
The South-West leader of the People Democratic Party, Chief Bode George was this morning picked up by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

This arrest is connected with Bode George’s activities as Chairman Board of Directors Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA). Dancing to public out cry, the EFCC under Nuhu Ribadu, conducted an investigation into the activities of Bode George especially with regards to award of contracts between 2001 and 2003 and nothing was heard of the investigation. Bode George was accused of mismanaging and fraudulently running the NPA to enrich himself and his cronies in the PDP.

Bode George, quietly went out of the country in what national observers termed an escape. Bode George re-entered the country last week ahead of the PDP meeting taking place in Abuja and boasted to airport correspondents that the EFCC can dare to effect his arrest and that he was not on the run but merely took a holiday after a long “sacrificial” service to the nation for 9 years.

EFCC swept in at the end of PDP meeting, where Obasanjo’s powers as Chairman Board of Trustees was clipped and the party recommended the implementation of Chief Alex Ekwueme’s report on reconciliation in PDP.

Bode George is expected in court on Tuesday next week.

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5:19
Tantalizers Plc, Japaul Oil & Maritime Plc releases half year results.
» ‎ Read entry @ StockMarketNigeria.com

As we have successfully crossed the second quarter of the year amidst the bearish trend in the market it is expected of company’s to show the general public and investors their performance during the said period. It has been a well known theory that company results affect its share price movement in the market. But in the last 2 months we have seen excellent performance yield little or no results leaving investors in tight situations.While pundits are of the view that the bearish nature of the market would end soon, some investors who have lost so much are dead scared of making financial commitments in the market as the much awaited rebound has not come to fruition. It might be a good idea to buy stocks at this time but caution should be taken at the type of stocks you buy and long term should be a good objective.
Below are results released yesterday to the market.

Tantalizers Plc.
Listed few months ago into the foods beverages and tobacco sub sector of the stock market. Its unaudited half year results for the period ended June 30 2008 showed that it grew its turnover during the period by 18.03 percent from N1.830 billion in 2007 to N2.160 billion in 2008.
Profit before tax increased from N0.094 billion in 2007 to N0.261 billion in 2008 indicating an increase of 177.66 percent. After tax profit moved northwards by 187.95 percent from N0.083 billion in 2007 to N0.239 billion in 2008.

Japaul Oil & Maritime Plc.
The company’s unaudited half year results for the period ended 30 June 2008 saw turnover moving by 48.00 percent. It from N1.000 billion in the same period in 2007 to N1.480 billion in 2008. Profit before tax grew by 154.78 percent from N0.23 billion in 2007 to N0.586 billion in 2008. While after tax profit increased to N0.468 billion as against N0.184 billion in 2007 signifying an increase of 154.35 percent.

4:46
Arte Y Pico.
» ‎ Read entry @ MumsDadschildren

I received this award few weeks back from Channelofhealing. I must confess that almost all the award this blog received was from channelofhealing. I am indeed grateful for yet another one. Arte Y...

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3:31
Paris Hilton Fires Back at John McCain's Presidential Ad, Keeping Hilton Top of Mind with Web Users on Lycos Search List
» ‎ Read entry @ BOGGYWOGGY

Paris Hilton Fires Back at John McCain's Presidential Ad, Keeping Hilton Top of Mind with Web Users on Lycos Search List

2:42
Thank You All!
» ‎ Read entry @ Deoluakinyemi

I have written this post once before now, and somehow the internet misbehaved when I wanted to post it, and I had no back up. Well, the Yoruba’s say that the house of a king that gets burnt only beautifies it. I guess the fact that I have to thank you again, will only make my thanks sound better.

I want to use this opportunity to appreciate everybody that has added value to my life in one way or the other. I want to thank everybody that wished me well in this new phase of my life. For all the text messages, the emails, the facebook walls, gifts, presence, prayer and goodwill e.t.c. I sincerely express my heartfelt gratitude. Thank You.

A wise man once said, that anybody that pauses to understand life will observe that the highest life lived is that spent in the service of others. The best use of money is to use it in blessing another. The best use of talent, of skill or value is in service. Thank you for being so ever supportive. Thanks for making my days and making my years. I appreciate and celebrate you for the years gone buy, and I welcome you with me into the years ahead. Thank you!

One thing I have done regularly for the last 17yrs of my life, is never to have a birthday where I don’t understand God’s gift and desire for my next level. I regularly seek his face, and ask for what he desires of me. His word says that if earthly men can give good gifts to their children, how shall God, our heavenly father, not give good gifts to his own children. He share his gift with me, and because you are joined with me, it’s applicable to you.

I declare over your life as it was declared over mine - “What God will do in your life this year, will dazzle you! If you think you have it figured out and can project how blessed you will be this year, you don’t, because God will come into your picture and pleasantly shock you! If you think you have been favoured by God and man, you don’t know what favour is yet, this year you will get to experience God’s favour! God will make you great, make you famous and you will be a blessing to others! God will bless those that bless you, and put a curse on those that harm you! You will bring things forth from your inside that will have global relevance! God will keep you free of fear, he will defend you and greatly reward you! In your journey this year, you will not know a better yesterday, your every today will be better than yesterday! Look around Nigeria, set your eyes on Africa, visualize the world, ask of God and he will give you what your eyes can see, and raise people through you who will lead nations. Only get up and take action, make yourself available, bear the marks of God, obey and do what is right.

Thanks again for all you are to me, thanks for believing in me, for supporting me, for making me feel appreciated, for all! “Eni ba dupe ore oni, a tun ri omiran gba”- He who gives thanks for today’s blessings, is qualified for another one. Thank you!!

2:13
Lafarge WAPCO plans N60bn expansion
» ‎ Read entry @ StockMarketNigeria.com

Lafarge WAPCO, a company quoted on the building materials sub sector of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, has disclosed plans to embark on a N60 billion capital expansion programme meant to boost and upgrade its services. While speaking to the press last week, the company’s Managing Director, Mr. G. Lourandos said that capital investment would be funded by loans made available by banks in a two-tranche arrangement, involving the Naira and Dollar denominations.

Speaking further, he made known some of the details of the proposed investment provision which includes plans to deploy an additional line by 2010 with a capacity of about 2.2 million metric tones which would in turn spur aggregate capacity to 4.2 million metric tones. Lafarge WAPCO had already signed the contract with foreign-based technical companies in China and Finland for the supply and erection of the facility, the Managing Director disclosed.

It would be recalled that a similar scenario played out in year 2004, when the company took loans from a consortium of banks, which plunged the company into financial difficulties. However, Mr. Lourandos explained that as at the time, the company which was bankrupt, was operating below capacity and was incurring persistent losses. He however expressed optimism that this time around, the company intends to capitalize on its investment lines to generate enough earnings when a turn around through efficient allocation the proposed loan is effected.

1:14
Trimax Announces TMAX 3000 Series
» ‎ Read entry @ Solomon's VoIP World

TMAX 3000 Series is a wireless broadband router introduced by Trimax Wireless, a developer and manufacturer of a complete line of modular wireless broadband infrastructure equipment. This new launch product is a three-radio modular platform in a rugged outdoor enclosure that can be configured with a variety of radio modules and antenna options to optimize network design . Designed to be

August 06, 2008
23:53
BOOK REVIEW: THE SAUDIS (INSIDE THE DESERT KINGDOM)
» ‎ Read entry @ Exploring the realities of Events

The book was first published in 1987 and it was authored by Sandra Mackey.

Saudi Arabia is generally known as the largest producer of petroleum products world wide. But little is know about it’s predominantly Muslims inhabitants.

In the book, Sandra Mackey explored the nooks and crannies of the desert kingdom; she was able to portray life during the oil boom and life after the boom.

As a woman she did not fail to narrate extensively the secluded and the difficulties an average Saudi woman were forced to endure.

Although, the book is not aimed at condemning the esteemed value of the house of Saud, but to rather point out the abnormal level of imperfection acquired as a result of overdependence on tradition and archaic believes which does not augur well for the development of their buoyant economy.

The book is a must read for a good student or anybody who is bent on knowing everything about the desert kingdom called Saudi Arabia without living the four corners of the bedroom.

23:33
Spirituality: The Just Shall Live by Faith 1
» ‎ Read entry @ AfricanLoft

HARVEST OF FAITHFULNESS by Evangelist Adekunbi Akin-Taylor. Greetings to the body of Christ. Today I write to declare the unfailing love that our Lord God has for us all. It is God that lays upon our heart good things and good thoughts. Him whom the Father loves He corrects, for God does not want the death [...]

23:14
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23:08
Prime Free Shipping for Shopping On Amazon
» ‎ Read entry @ KISSES & ROSES

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21:36
Christiano Ronaldo: I will remain In Old Trafford
» ‎ Read entry @ A Nigerian Football Fans Forum Blog

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he will remain a Manchester United player for "at least one more year". So all Manchester United fans in Nigeria can now hieve a sigh of rellief as their most prized jewel finally makes up his mind to remian in Old Trafford. Hear the player: . "I can confirm that next season I will play for Manchester United." Ferguson, speaking after the club's goalless

21:00
President Yar'Adua Condemns the Coup in Mauritania
» ‎ Read entry @ NIGERIAN TIMES

President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua of Nigeria has condemned the coup in Mauritania.
Read the full details on Nigerian Report

20:48
Which Bad Behaviors Rankle Golfers the Most?
» ‎ Read entry @ KISSES & ROSES

6 Aug 2008 21:45 Africa/Lagos

Which Bad Behaviors Rankle Golfers the Most?

BURLINGTON, Vt., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- What frustrates golfers? Slow play, cell phones on the course, slow play, cheaters, golf cart commandos, slow play, unsolicited advice, walking on a golfer's line and ... did we mention slow play?

In Playing Through: A Guide to the Unwritten Rules of Golf (Collins; August, 2008; $19.95), Peter Post calls out bad behavior and sloppy practices that take away from the pleasure of being on the green. Peter Post will be New York for the release of Playing Through, August 18, 19 and 20.

"As an avid golfer and fan of the game, nothing riles me as much as bad manners on the golf course," says Post. "People take the measure of each other according to how they conduct themselves on the green."

Post surveyed hundreds of golfers to confirm what irritates and impresses on the golf course. Each chapter examines a different annoying behavior and gives advice on how to deal with it.

Complaint number one? Slow play. Two-thirds of survey respondents railed against it. Playing Through is a directive to golfers to pick up the pace. How? Be ready to play through when asked, play "ready golf," avoid excess practice swings, mentally prepare for your next shot as you approach your ball, and be on time for your tee time.

In the book, Peter also covers:

-- Top ten behaviors of golfers with bad manners
-- What to do when you hit into other golfers or another golfer hits into
you
-- Dealing with temper tantrums on the course
-- The "no four-putt" rule and what is an acceptable "gimmee"
-- Dealing with cheaters
-- Who not to coach
-- Nassaus, Baseball and Bingo Bango Bongo
-- How to be a spectator at your local tournament or at a professional
event

Chapter 19, "Fun Golf vs. Serious Golf: When to Cut Some Slack" may offend purists. While Post pays homage to the handicap system, he absolves golfers who take liberties with the rules-such as mulligans or the no four-putt rule- from angsting about entering their scores in the handicap system. Post advises new golfers how to navigate the disparity between the "spirit of the game" and the reality of those who enter scores that allow for liberties such as lift, clean and place, divot relief, the leaf-ball, and mulligans.

"Having a horrendous putting day is a near-universal experience. It impacts the a foursome and the pace of play," says Post. "When a good time is marred by the travails of a fellow golfer who's off his game, it's time to offer him an adjustment-even if this means bending the rules."

About the Author:

Peter Post is the great-grandson of Emily Post and an author, seminar presenter and avid golfer (with a 17 handicap). He is a director of The Emily Post Institute, based in Burlington, Vermont. His previous books include the New York Times bestseller Essential Manners for Men, The Etiquette Advantage in Business, Essential Manners for Couples and A Wedding Like No Other. On Thursday afternoons in the summer, Peter can be found with his long-standing foursome at the Burlington Country Club, where he is a member and past board president. He is also a member of the Edgartown Golf Club in Massachusetts.

PLAYING THROUGH: A Guide to the Unwritten Rules of Golf
by Peter Post
Collins, An imprint of HarperCollins
Publication: August 22, 2008
ISBN: 978-0-06-122805-6; $19.95 ($29.95 Canada); 197 pages
www.emilypost.com
www.harpercollins.com
Available wherever books are sold.

Source: The Emily Post Institute

CONTACT: Elizabeth Upham Howell, +1-802-860-1814, elizabeth@emilypost.com
or Teresa Brady, +1-212-207-7170, Teresa.brady@harpercollins.com

Web site: http://www.emilypost.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: To schedule an interview or appearance call Elizabeth Howell, 802/860-1814, Elizabeth@emilypost.com.

All Rights Reserved.Kisses & Roses.2005-2007.

18:16
Are you loosing the steam to go on?
» ‎ Read entry @ Lanre: Ministering to Men's Needs in a Peculiar Way

This is an inspiring piece from a friend and brother. He was the pioneer guest on ‘Straight Talk with Lanre’ on this site. Enjoy!!! Exodus 4: 1 Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, ‘The LORD did not appear to you’?” Many times in our lives, we doubt our divine [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Are you loosing the steam to go on?", url: "http://www.olanrewajulewis.com/07/08/2008/are-you-loosing-the-steam-to-go-on/" });

17:32
Egypt to host Internet community
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The Government of Egypt has advanced plans to host the Internet community in Cairo, during the next meeting of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), from November 2 to 7, 2008, at Intercontinental CityStars Hotel. A press statement from ICANN said, the event previously hosted in Cairo in March 2000, would be now in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of
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Security agents to seize laptops, phones
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For those traveling to the United States (US), the government of George Bush has given federal security agents new powers to seize travelers’ laptops and other electronic devices at the border and hold them for unspecified periods, reports Washington Post. Under recently disclosed Department of Homeland Security policies, such seizures may be carried out without suspicion of wrongdoing, the
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Actualizing sustainable Internet society (1)
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Comment: The Internet is always growing. It has become a vast, global ecosystem embracing stakeholders from all sectors — the public, industry and business, academia, governments and civil society. It lies in the hands of a remarkable confederation of parties. All of these stakeholders own portions of the Internet — from individual devices to huge, complex infrastructure systems. Some players
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NCC warns Starcomms, others on mobile validity
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Apex telecommunications body in the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has frowned at Starcomms Limited and other mobile operators, who insist on cutting mobile subscribers off their networks after a given period due to what they tagged as ‘insufficient airtime validity.’ NCC also warned that non-compliance to this regulatory guideline would attract sanctions from the

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Are Nigeria and Abuja truly two great mistakes?
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Is it true that the creation or the formation of Nigeria was a mistake? I doubt if this was a serious issue until the colonial masters handed over the reign of power to Nigerians in 1960. Nigerian politicians acted as crooks and criminals and destroyed the country rather than build on the foundations that existed [...]

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Privacy Notice: Essentials about Google Toolbar (5)
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Third party custom buttons send information such as search queries or text that you type into the button to third party developers. These third parties are not operated by Google or covered by Google’s Privacy Policy. Uses: * We process your requests in order to operate and improve the Google Toolbar and other Google services. For example, by knowing which web page you are viewing, the PageRank

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500 Nigerians in US Jails charged with femicide
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