“A room without a book is like a body without a soul”, Cicero, the Greek Classical Orator said. “Book” comes from the Latin word “Liber” In other words, it is a published document with such a bound collection of sheets. From Liber, the word “Library” was coined. Modernly, books are often stored electronically as E – Books.
Erasmus, one of the renowned Philosophers said “When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.” This paints it clearly enough that books are as crucial as the air we breathe to survive. However, some students cannot grasp fully the need to handle such a mighty weapon circumspectly. Students are fond of crucifying books while others travel a mile to the point of causing the beautiful pitiful crime of folding books into their pockets. Others will pick them with wet or stained hands to deface it.
To be explicit enough, handling books wrongly is a highlighted indication that one does not value education and is naive and yet to understand the gospel according to Education. A survey on how best you handle books authenticated the fact that, “How your books are is who you are in disguise”.
SOME NOTED WAYS STUDENTS HANDLE BOOKS WRONGLY INCLUDE;
1. Folding them into their pockets.
2. Touching them with wet or stained hands.
3. Writing and Drawing on the covers.
4. Throwing books especially when vexed or wrathful.
5. Taking leaves out of books.
6. Super Super glue to fasten torn pages which tends to deface the book.
However, it is noted that the legitimate crime caused by individuals, and precisely students is the refusal to study or read books. In some rooms, books are nicely packed and shelved ranging from Theories to theories, Histories and journals and an ocean of books which could fill another George Padmore Library
Looking at this critically, reading they say, “Maketh a man” and books are the gateway to study anything thrilling and tremendous. Make sure you rightly handle the weapon used in wars without slaying and spilling bloods. Indeed, how we handle books determine how we handle our lives and destinies we hold in our hands.
Relationship has been an issue that makes room for a myriad of opinions and notions anytime there is an opinion poll raised on this very issue in particular.
However, it is seen to be intricate and complex enough when it comes to the moment of decision making. The biblical axiom had it that, “One cannot serve two masters”. This paints it vividly that, it’s either you go leftward or rightward as there is no instance of neutrality in this case. Almost a handful of learners seem quite mesmerized, puzzled and uncertain as if they have been confronted with a bunch of keys to sort out the one that which opens the door to heaven.
NOTE THAT, relationship really involves a lot. It transcends the borders we have day to day envisaged with our consciences. Love, as defined by the MERRIAM WEBSTER DICTIONARY states that, Love is the “affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests. This plunges in the characteristics of love that says “Love is patient, caring, love is kind. It is felt most when it’s genuine, manipulated and strength misused” Since love entails all these, how will you study the gent or the lady you have spotted? Nonetheless, the number of books piled up for you to imbibe within a semester of some few months?
Psychology always teaches that, it is wrongfully an act to compare two individuals especially about their IQs. Slow learners may decide to focus on their books now as they vibrantly believe in the verse that says “Study hard for now and all others things shall be added unto you”. Others too may simultaneously choose to handle these two bedrocks for every successful marriage irrespective of the academic tasks imposed on them. Like a fairly die throw, there is the possibility for either of these to pass at the end of the day. As the saying goes “Man know thyself”, there is the need to identify the real YOU before you join what others do.
Moreover, once you have come this far to the tertiary level that you’re graduating anytime soon to secure a job, you have been one of the prospective marriage materials in town. People meet their lovers here at the university or the College. You cannot just give in to any proposal that comes your way where the solemn matrimony will be held in just a week thereafter. It takes time to study your partner making sure he or she possesses all the qualities you would love seeing in your partner. Although the relationship may begin from campus but that cannot warrant you to play any of those candid games, especially the “hide my sausage in your cookie jar” game as humorously expressed. Gentlemen deserves to be graced just as the lady is a valuable asset and needs to be handled painstakingly.
Before you enter into any kind of relationship at this very crucial time apportioned to studies only, there is the wakeup call on you to realize that;
Relationship and studies are two key things to handle. We should ensure that one wouldn’t be a stumbling block towards our concious efforts towards success.
Remember at all times that you should finish finish learning before you get in touch with your boyfriend or girlfriend on phone.
Success in examination is not determined by how long you speak on phone.
Summing it all, studies is of prime importance so let’s remember always that, “The height by which great men reached and kept was not attained by a certain flight but rather when their companions slept were tailing upwards”. Enjoy your stay on campus safely and 1stfocusonlife.
A warm welcome going out to all freshers in the various universities as well as all Colleges of Education across the country. There is the need therefore to realize that you are on the verge of reaching the plateau level of life so far as education is concerned. Here, avoid wasting time. Albert Einstein saw time to be relatively illusive but whatever it, times waits for no man.
Education we know, goes beyond the ableness to read and write or to rattle the English like Queen Elizabeth herself. It entails a lot in disguise like the ancient Trojan horse. Here at this level, “we have come to the cross road” as Robert Frost will say. There is the probability to pass, and there is the probability to fail. Passing might be seen to be easy but what really matters is to pass and pass well.
Now, before you start following people with boisterous and recalcitrant behaviors and those clowns and jesters who should have gone into the acting field, consider these;
1. Where are you coming from?
2. Where do you want to go?
3. How was your admission fees paid? Was it a loan?
A Chinese proverb says “Teacher opens the door. But you enter by yourself”. Of course, it is the duty of the lecturer to be an eyeopener to you. You can force a horse to walk to the bank of a river but you cannot force it to drink. This is why you should help yourself always in all ways by paying rapt attention to whatever he says. It is an undeniable fact that people change either from good to bad or from bad to good at this level. This is why you should open the eyes of your eyes wide enough. Think twice! And make the right choice now.
It is obvious that the dream of every fresher is to reach FIRST CLASS UPPER. For this reason, everybody seem to be serious. Buying of books, making research, downloading PDFs of the various courses and a whole lot. The truth is that, except the Lord builds the house, the workers only labour in vain. Except he watches over the city, the watchmen watches in vain. In view of this, there is the need to cry out to God at all times.
Remember always that, Bad company corrupts good character. Walk with people who will add positive values to your stay on campus and success will be the package awaiting you. The only ship to the city of success is learning. Get on board now!
Join the winning team by spending time on books.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO MADE IT TO THE TERTIARY 🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝
Tooth brush is an oral hygiene instrument used to clean the teeth, tongue and the gum. Toothbrushes have been in existence since 300BC but was know as a chew stick until 1780 where William Addis invented the modern toothbrush as we know. However, in the late 1600s, the Chinese invented chew sticks out of aromatic tree twigs only to freshen their breath.
Toothbrush in the late centuries.
Today, the only instrument every dentist will recommend to you is the toothbrush. It help us clean the mouth, the tongue and the film of dirt on the tooth which is popularly know as plaque being the cause of tooth decay. Bad smell from the mouth is also curbed by the use of toothbrush. According to Professor Mel Rosenberg, a microbiologist, Politicians, Lawyers, Teachers and MPs are the most people who often have these pungent smells from their mouth.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU CHANGE YOUR TOOTHBRUSH?
But how often do you change your toothbrush? This question seems quite controversial anytime it is asked. People from all walks of life have diverse ideologies about how long must a toothbrush be used. While others sees nothing wrong about the use of toothbrush for almost a year, others condemn it. According to the Center for Disease Prevention Control,the tooth brush must not be used for more than 4 months. Using it for 3 to 4 months is okay but even that, once you realize that the bristles in the toothbrush have started loosing their stiffness, the best thing to do is to dispose it.
But did you know if you brush your teeth for long, it damages the enamel and the gum? Approximately, the normal duration of brushing the teeth should be 2 minutes. You should understand that the whitening of your teeth isn’t centered on how long you brush it everyday. Make sure you brush your teeth twice a day to clear the plaque formed on the teeth.
To clean the teeth very well, Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums. Gently move the brush back and forth in short (tooth-wide) strokes. Brush the outer surfaces, the inner surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth. To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several up-and-down strokes.
In conclusion, being able to enjoy the fruit of your labour depends on how you best you care for yourself. Of course, being able to eat whatever food you prepare or order from a recognized restaurant depends on how strong your teeth is. Remember always that if the teeth is not well cared for, it will probably decay. This is why you shouldn’t eat too hot or too cold food. Avoid opening sealed bottle tops with your teeth and lastly, avoid the intake of sugary substances.
Avoid eating sugary substances.Avoid the intake of cold substances.
Masturbation has over the years been one of the acts people have tried effortfully to overcome. To many in the world, it helps reduce tension while others opine to be the only way assisting to know the body better. Controversially, masturbation releases hormones like oxytocin and serotonin which can have a lot of benefits including reduced stress, better sleep, pain relief and many to mention.
Masturbation termed as the terrible solitary of pleasure has its root from the Latin word “Manus” which means “Hand” and “Stuprāre” meaning to defile. Currently, masturbation is defined as the self stimulation of the genitals for arousal and pleasure and at times culminating at the point of orgasm. This is normally based on mental pictures especially from porn videos or any event being quite arousal. Statistically, so many people masturbate but only a few of which are able to open up to others because they sense it being shameful. Masturbation has its potential side effects and these include;
GUILT Sometimes, people feel guilty when masturbating because they find it being sacrilegious and contrary to the word of God. There is always a Man – against- himself conflict as to whether it is the right thing done or not. Of course, only God knows the answer to this rhetorical question.
DEVELOPMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER In 2003, research made it quite clear that men who ejaculate more than 5 times a week in their 20s are less likely to develop prostate cancer. Distinguishable, 2008 brought a different version of the story where another group of researchers finally concluded that, men who frequently engage in sexual activities in their 20s and 30s are prone to develop prostate cancer.
PREMATURE EJACULATION Frequent ejaculation can cause damage to the nerves that allows for ejaculation which is likely to cause premature ejaculation. This might be experienced even when asleep. Since there is an ejaculation everyday, there will probably be a time where there will be that kind of apathy.
BIBLICAL VIEWS ON MASTURBATION
Masturbation has been an order of the day ranging from society to society. Being like how the number “9” is seen based on an individual’s standing position, people from diverse walks of life have dissmilar notions on it just demonstrating that there cannot be a total conscenus in the world at large. Being quite analytical, masturbation is the satisfaction of one’s sexual desires without self control because in most cases, it is done by man and himself. Galatians 5:22-23 proves explicitly well enough that the unableness to control oneself is a sin. Now what do you say about it?
Punching holes into this, Matthew 5:28 says “whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Primarily, sexual lusting especially in the mind allows for masturbation since it creates a picturesque form of the woman before you. Delving much into this, Apostle Paul entreated us as Christians to be able to control our thoughts (2Corinthians 10:5). Remember always that our acts are centered on our thoughts.
Genesis 38:9-10, “But Onan knew that the child would not be his; so whenever he slept with his brother’s wife, he spilled his semen on the ground to keep from providing offspring for his brother.What he did was wicked in the LORD’s sight; so the LORD put him to death also. From the quoted scriptures, it makes it clear that spilling your seed out is totally an abomination and can be likened to murder since Science has proved that sperms have life. Although the Bible didn’t hit it directly that masturbation is a sin but as humans, we have conscience and the ability to reason and thus, being able to even pass judgement. Looking at this, masturbation is a sin.
SOCIETAL VIEWS ON MASTURBATION.
In this 21st Century, while the Holy book condemns this diabolic act, the race of humanity sees nothing wrong about it. Literarily, it is a Man – against- God conflict. Since man sees nothing wrong about it, he has sought to ignore the so called myths sorrunding the act. It is seen to be the only way to release tension which goes the long way enabling a sound sleep. Others tickle themselves and laugh that it prevents unwanted pregnancies and STD’s. This is the world of diverse mental apprehensions.
Finally, In a comprehensive manner, masturbation is the manipulation of one’s sexual organs for sexual pleasure. Although people have identified a lot of benefits the body derives. Mental benefit, physical benefits and among others but the Bible has a different version of the story. It is not done by guys only. Rather, females are included as a recent survey had it that, almost every woman over age 18 has tried it approximately once but only a few does it routinely. This is a repository of facts and concepts. It’s easy leading the horse to the river but cannot force it to drink. Here’s wisdom! Choose wisely, opt for the best and never stop focusing on life.
There’s one word that set the hearts of numerous of people on fire. It seem to be the most easiest thing to conquer but because we are submerged and enslaved by its potency, we are conquered all the time like a minor bird kept in a cage.
Mental slavery…fear is an illusion.
Cutting this long wire short, this word is “FEAR”. “Fear” has it root from the eldern days where people from diverse walks of life had different definitions for it based on their observations and mental apprehensions. In Greek, it is pronounced “Phobos” which is currently pronounced “Phobia”.
Fear is an abstract concept of unpleasant feeling triggered by the perception of danger, real or imaginary events that are likely to befall in reality. Albert Einstein defined time to be relatively illusive and “Fear” is also said to be an abstract concept. Bringing this into limelight and thus making it lucid enough, fear grips our veins only when we create a room for it and set a table as well for it to dine satisfactorily. Remember, William Shakespeare said “ There’s nothing wrong in this world but thinking makes it so”. There’s nothing like fear but once we blare out the trumpet of unableness loud in our minds, we are stuck to make a sustained progress. Remember what you think is who you are.
The human brain is just like a computer. It accepts information from the senses and body, and then transfer it back. This is why fear is always associated with shaking as the Hebrew meaning implies. Anytime you become afraid of something being height or social problems, we only cause the body to shake because the senses receives a message which is all about fear. Notwithstanding, fear is an abstract feeling and concept so one can hardly perceive it physically that this is fear. No! The manifestation of fear is shivering. It is obvious that some sicknesses and disorders come with shivering but this is not what I am talking about.
Overcoming fear has always been a hard match to play in the court of reality. Out of sight is probably out of mind too so why spending the illusive time thinking about something that only becomes a stumbling block to take a step? It is an undeniable fact that “time and tides wait for no man”. If you spend many a dozens of years creating forum for the phobias, even a toddler is licensed to sound it out to you that you are only expecting a snowfall in the Sahara deserts.
Just get over it! It’s not too late to amend. Shake not for the manifestation of fear but rather to fall off the chains of trepidation. Your day arrives when you least expect it as Jimmy Cliff said in his “House of Exile” tunes. Shake it off and expect more as you first focus on life.
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