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A lot of people in society today agree that knowledge of various skills is important. However, when it comes to applying the practical skills they have acquired to build businesses, the attitude tends more towards the negative.

Why is this so? Could it be that we, as members of society feel unsure about our ability to succeed as entrepreneurs?

A truth which we must all acknowledge is that without entrepreneurs, employers of labour, there can be no jobs for those who seek employment, no economic growth in the society, and no sense of personal fulfillment by the entrepreneur.

Each one of us will agree that we have a passion for doing at least one thing. Why not take your passion and hone it? Learn how to make it not only your passion but also your business.

In this issue, some of the many resources available to you are revealed. Hopefully, you will be motivated by the entrepreneurial success stories.

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Personality

DJ Smart Don The Mix Personalityof Wazobia FM

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Ebony A Rising Star on the Music

Scene

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Moses Ojejune A Story of

Entrepreneurial Success

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Programme

Youth Holiday Camping 2011

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General

Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre - Developing the Human Potential

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TrainingHow to Copy and Save a Document ..................... 15

EasyBreezy Scarf ................................................... 24

Windows Vista Installation Tutorial .................... 30

Decorating Cakes .................................................. 46

Fancy Hats - What You Need to Make Them ....... 47

Health and Safety

17 ....................................... The Health Benefits of Banana

41 ... Home Safety Tips - Preventing Accidents to Children

Entrepreneur

11 ......................... Dealing With Conflict in the Workplace

39 .......................... 25 Dos and Don’ts for an Entrepreneur

Relationship:

Fashion and Beauty:

Motivation:

Street Talk:

Overcoming Mother and Daughter - in - law Crises ...................................... 8What Makes a Perfect Stylist? .............................................................. 38

Key Success Strategies ....................................................................................... 45Nigerians Speak - Would You Allow Your Child to Run a Skills Program? ........ 47

COVERSTORY

DJ Smart DonThe Mix Personality

of Wazobia FM

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF income. So it's a profession, it's a career. money I charge, it is because of what I My name is Etche Paul Oji, from Abia First of all, it's the passion I had deep offer and what I bring. To God be the glory State and I’m best known with the name down in me. I have always longed to be a today. People know today what it takes to DJ Smart Don which happens to be a name DJ. When I was in primary 4, I got a jamb bring Smart Don to their shows but it is not I got back when I was in Secondary brochure and started looking for DJ as a about the money. Its about the service.school. course. But there was none! Unfortunately, WHO HAS INSPIRED YOU? On radio I am a mixed personality. There is The Nigerian DJs who were on radio back nobody told me that in Nigeria, we don't Smart Don the Counsellor, which comes then, as early as 1999, they inspired me. offer DJ as a course. I had to take it page up on my Tuesday and Wednesday Thanks to them. But then the first DJ I after page until I found the course, Sound morning show, 2 am in the morning on really wanted to look or be like was DJ Engineering. I said ‘OK, I’ll go for this.’ Wazobia; Smart Don the DJ, on Fridays, 9 My primary desire was to work in a radio Casinova, because he was the first DJ that to 11am; Smart Don the Comedian on station, but how to go about it, I did not brought in this ragee tones. I love him. Big Friday 6 to 9pm; On Saturdays, Smart Don know. I used to cut and join all the thanks to the Nigerian men that started the Student on Campus Yarn, and Smart cassettes in the house because I wanted to DJing. I refuse to mention a name because Don the family man, in which I become a produce my sounds. if I am to mention names, I have to

When I was in JSS 3, my younger one did family man discussing with the family mention all the names, so thanks DJs who her birthday. So, opportunity! I told them I people; On Sunday, Smart Don DJ or the were on radio as early as 1999, they were a would play. It was fun. My first DJ role in request man, and finally Smart Don the big source of inspiration to me. Their the midst of a crowd of 18 to 25 people. Peace maker on a show I have titled 'Abeg messages were encouraging.My mum was supportive, she even clapped HOW DID YOU COME TO WORK No Vex'. That's why some prefer calling for me. My grandmother would say FOR WAZOBIA FM?me 'the Mix Personality'.

Along the line, I worked with some All of this I run under the platform of something like “hey, DJ play us a song.” Then the next level came up. This time, I studios. I worked with Nigeria French Wazobia FM and Cool FM but mainly was in SS1. Five of us formed a band Village as the DJ in the staff club. Then Wazobia FM.

Smart Don is also the CEO, Smart called the DEM Squad (DJ, Entertainers, Wazobia FM came. Let me say it was God Entertainment Limited, as well as the MC Squad). The first valedictory service sent. I actually went to their head office Managing Director, Smart DJ Academy – for our senior class came up and we played and they asked me to work with them. That the first registered DJ school in Nigeria, for a crowd of students, not less than a was it. God bless my MD. His name is located in Port Harcourt. thousand. The next day, we had to move Monsali, the owner of Wazobia FM. He At the Academy we have different classes on, we needed to upgrade. Business card believes in young people, in raw talent. He of training for DJs: the Certificate came. You need to see it; very funny doesn't care how professional you are, he Program which is a three months program, business card. believes in grooming you. He was so the Diploma Program which lasts for five The first show I was paid for was in this wonderful, so encouraging. He has made months and, finally, the Advanced year 2000. I think it was N300. Then, I was so many people. If you want people to tell Diploma Program for eight months. almost done with my secondary you their story, 80% of presenters are from Those who come for the Advanced school. My crew was not very happy with Wazobia or Cool FM, mainly Cool FM. He Diploma get to do their IT on radio to let that amount of money. I gave them the made them. He believes in identifying the people judge them and see the product of money and went home empty. But I was untapped talent. That was how I got into Smart DJ Academy. As for the Certificate happy. Why? Because people waited for the system and till tomorrow, I will always Program, the student is only given the me to come and play for them and the pray for him. I say ‘may God bless him.’basic skills in DJ. However, if a student moment I played, they were happy all wishes to continue with the Advanced HOW DO YOU BLEND YOUR through. Aim fulfilled! I was very happy. Diploma, he/she can do so. If someone CREATIVITY WITH YOUR JOB AT They went home with the money but I takes the Diploma Program they can WAZOBIA FM?went home with the joy.

Actually, Wazobia FM is a station that definitely start moving on in the DJ There was a street jam, the first combined likes to play all songs. We don't do much business even without continuing with the show organized by the community at of Djing. They want us to do more of the Advanced Diploma Program. Badagry then. It was one big show. I was

HOW DID YOU BECOME A CAREER talking and play people songs. So the at home and then somebody actually DJ? DJing was almost defeated but I had to called that I should play. Its like their main Many Nigerians, many youths and parents, keep on persisting that we needed a DJ set. DJ could not come and I was there. It was mistake being a DJ for a job meant for Later, it was approved. My first one year fun. those who could not continue in life. That was the end of my crude experience plus, I wasn't DJing. I was just doing the However, we have cassette players, we as a DJ. Later, official shows started talking and the presenting, but any song I have people playing around with their coming. I stopped taking the regular played, I still tried to mix though we didn’t laptops and then we have professional N5,000 and moved to N8,000 then to have the set. Since I have this knowledge disk jockeys (DJ). People feed their family N10,000 and more, even when the bigger of crude equipment, I have to pause it and with this job, people have their entire life boys were still taking N5,000. play it. But to the Glory of God, today it’s rooted on this, this is their source of The truth is this, it is not because of the moving fine.>>

in Ss2,


COVERSTORY


WHAT IS THE STRONGEST one and one. are getting value for their money and they

INFLUENCE YOU HAVE HAD TO DO YOU HAVE ANY WEBSITE? are coming out as a good DJs. Tomorrow

GET TO THIS LEVEL? Yes. www.smartdonentertainment.com. when I see someone who is a DJ, I'll say

Disappointment. So many people that were There my fans can find lots of wow! This is the product of the academy.

to encourage me then, they were like ‘ok, entertainment gist, lots of plans, moves by WHAT MORE WOULD YOU LIKE TO

we will do this for you, just start, we will Smart Don Entertainment. That's where TELL YOUR FANS?

support you,’ 99% disappointed me. They you can register for the DJ school. Apart Most of all, I want to say a big thank you

drove me to succeed in spite of the from that, we have a lot of entertainment to my fans. I tell everybody this: there is no

disappointment. gist and interviews for those who missed artist without fans. I won the best DJ of the

IS SMART DON MARRIED? anything I did on radio. There are also lots year. I know that without my fans out

Hm……..not yet. Single, but not searching. of secrets I don't reveal on radio on the there, I may have the skill, but without

DO YOU HAVE RECORD LABEL? website. their support, its not possible.[S]

Yes, Smart Music. It is about discovering HOW MANY

untapped talent, just as I was discovered AWARDS

also. I feel this is the best way I can pay HAVE YOU

back to my society. I have two artists at the WON SO FAR?

moment, but I won't give out their names So far I’ve won

till I am done with them. I have a sizable about three

crew, my nice PA - God bless him, my awards. I won

stage manager. I have a lot of people. best DJ of the

HOW DO YOU FIND THESE year, that was

TALENTS? 2007. The other

Actually, some of them are people I meet one, still best DJ,

at shows, when I go to play. Sometimes was at Badagry

they come with their music promo, or we awarded by100

meet on line, or they send their demo to me per cent label at

and if I’m pleased with it, I go for it. Nigerian French

WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR Village, but the

BELONGING TO YOUR RECORDING biggest award so

LABEL? far is the Niger

One has to be natural, creative and Delta

optimistic, then God fearing. Advancement

HAVE YOU ORGANIZED A SHOW Award (NDAA),

BEFORE? best DJ of the

Ah! I've been in the industry. I’ve always year also, 2011.

been organizing shows, normally on radio. IN THE NEXT

I've done two shows, big shows. The first FIVE YEARS,

one was Lagos invasion. It was a payback WHERE DO

show to the community I grew up in, that's YOU THINK

Badagury. I tagged it ‘swagganite’. It was YOU WILL

marvellous. BE?

I brought Black face, Mallam Spicy, Nikko In the next five

Gravity, Rapture and Jaz K, all the way years, God

from Port Harcourt, Recipe. The MC was willing, I'm

Rugged pastor from PH. It was fun. looking at

WHAT ARE YOUR TO- DATE having the DJ

PERFORMANCE PLANS? school in five

I'm bringing up Stand Up Port Harcourt, states.

the 2012 version. Stand Up Abia State is I’m also trying

coming up, Stand Up Lagos, and possibly, to get it

Stand Up Ekiti. The closest show is stand accredited with

up Abia State. the universities

DO YOU HAVE A FAN CLUB? board. What

Yeah, like on face book, I’ve got fans and matters most

I’m working on how to get closer to them, though is people


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and a mother of three. Vera and Gilbert crises? Individually or as a couple, bear in remember that as a couple, they share an (her husband) have a good mind that you can control any negative intimacy and they are one flesh. Please understanding of each other. They have situation in your family. Try these tips to see both of them as your kids and act like been through good and bad times, improve the situation or prevent it; a mother.individually and as a couple. When 1. Whether you are a daughter-in-law or Give advice and give meaningful Gilbert lost his job for three years, Vera mother-in-law, always remember that suggestions when necessary. But let them stood by him like any good wife will there is only one queen in a kingdom. make decisions as a couple. However do. That kingdom is your home where you they choose to live their lives is their Fortunately, Gilbert got a job in a are the wife. In any other home you are choice so long as there is peace, love and multinational company and his home simply a guest. happiness.become financially stable again. After 2. Every woman will become a wife or 5. Pray to God to help you cope or prevent two years he could buy a plot of land and mother some day except in some problems in your family and try to read build a sweet duplex. 'unusual' cases. We should love our kids. God’s word so that you can cultivate Since he is financially stable he invited It is a natural and normal feeling but when good qualities that will bring lasting his mom over from the village for two they become men or women we should peace in your family life.weeks. Mrs Ohakwa, Gilbert's only try and release our hold on them. Remember when God is in a marriage, surviving parent loves her son to a fault 3. If you are a wife, and you have a problems will be zero.and still sees him as a child. Visiting a son mother-in-law as a guest, play your role In the case of Vera and Mrs. Ohakwe, in the city is a thing of joy and pride for as a dutiful wife and daughter. Be more they can live together only if they are any mother living in the village. entertaining, enduring, patient, and of accommodating and considerate. It's not Unfortunately her visit turned soar. She course humourous. Pamper her and when always easy when two women are became jealous of Vera and believed that ever she is against anything you do, admit seeking for attention from one man. she had turned her son to a wasteful idiot. your mistakes and accept your Always remember that you can control The closeness between Vera and Gilbert corrections. If at all she annoys you to the any bad situation you find yourself. It reminded Mrs Ohakwe of her past. The point you can't bear, do not attack or only takes will power, determination and male figure in her life for the past 15 years confront her. Discuss with your husband sacrifice.[S]is "stolen" by a “stranger” in the face of in a sweet and respectful way. But it is his wife. She became depressed and best to overlook everything your mother-

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ENTHUSIASM:

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kills give one a niche in life and children and wards to acquire skills even destination.

allows for dependability, while in school; if possible, multiple skills one must have a

reliability and responsiveness. to enable them stand the challenges of this mentor while acquiring a skill. That is to

Although some skills are age bound, century. The globe is becoming so practical say, the person acquiring a skill must

others can be practiced as long as life that those without skills might find it have a hero he/she looks up to, to make it

remains and could graduate one into difficult to cope. in the profession. Does it sound like

consultancy at retirement. However, what As the year 2012 sets in, the need to idolatry? No! This is to say that the

are skills? Skills are knowledge acquired improve on one’s skills or acquire one is learner must have someone superior to

through learning which could come in paramount. run to for correction and advice when the

form of apprenticeship, internship and need arises.

sometimes by watching others for a long one must be feel a however, such skill

time. It is pertinent to state that skills are motivation for the skill he/she wants to should be affordable at completion. No

different from talents /gift. The latter are acquire. There must be an innate interest in one should get involved with a skill

natural endowment bestowed on one by doing what one wants to do. There must be which he/she will not be able to raise

nature or God, while the former is a an inner joy when doing that act if you funds to pursue.

career chosen for mastery. A talent would be skillful in it. these are also

requires education, which could be it is said that important valuables in skill acquisition.

formal or informal in nature, to manifest. nothing good comes easy. In acquiring a We should not get involved with a skill

It is interesting to state that numerous skill, one must be determined to go through that will drag us into old age. When such

talents, mostly among the youths, abound the training period no matter how long it skills are good are at a young age, so that

in Nigeria, but these talents have been may last. The determination to succeed by the time one is old, he/she would have

restrained due to two major factors: must not be compromised. Many retired. More so, such skill as at the time

influence of associates and apprentices have left their training halfway of acquisition must not be expensive. We

environmental influences. Several youths believing they can do it all alone only to must not use up our life's savings to

have deviated from societal norms to fail when the challenges comes. acquire a skill.

vices just to impress their peers or the learner must be Skills are important for our survival in

associates. Many of them live without enthusiastic about the skill he/she wishes to the future as when all things fail, our

mentors and motivation, believing that acquire. Never engage in a skill because skills remains. The Almighty God has

belonging to some faceless organisations everybody is doing it. What everybody assured to bless the works of our hands.

can give them a lee-way to success. does may not be right for you. There must This implies that it is only when we work

This is purely a mirage. We must be a personal interest in and joy derivable that He will bless us. The reverse is the

encourage ourselves, siblings and friends from such engagement. opposite.

to acquire and improve on our skills. This one must be disciplined Therefore, we must make haste to

is a sure way our future can be accessed while acquiring skills. Acquiring a skill acquire a skill if we must be relevant in

and make us dependable without being a without discipline can be likened to a ship our society. This is a generation where

burden to our families, state and country without a compass. That ship will have no laziness is taking a centre-stage and we

at large. Parents should advice their direction and could sail to an unexpected must object to it. [S]

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ifferent people have different simply will not work habits, personalities, make it go away. communication styles, habits However, it is and opinions. Add to those worth considering

differences, issues of allocation of work, if the conflict is opportunities for promotion, and other minor and is not factors; the likelihood of trouble worth engaging increases. A common example is the in. conflict we experience during the process conflict escalates. This strategy may : With this strategy, of recruitment. There is conflict arising make you appear unprofessional and you take the conflict and submit. Example: from being in a group of applicants could damage your career in the long run. Listening to negative criticism and competing for job openings. There is : This strategy is useful. believing it. This is frequently used by normally tension in the room where the people with very low confidence and self- Here, instead of giving in to the conflict, applicants are seated together. How does esteem. This is not a very successful you work out a solution between you and conflict affect the workplace? Workplace the other person. Example: Your team conflict can often cause: leader dumps more work on you when

: When people you are already struggling with the load within a team are so preoccupied with you already have. You then tell your team their interpersonal conflicts, they will not leader that you will take some of the be able to give their job their full work and he can try distributing the rest concentration. to other team members.

This is the most useful Departments strategy in dealing with conflict. The idea or teams with members who don't seem here is to focus on working together to to get along will be viewed as less arrive at a solution to the problem. competent and trustworthy by other Example: You and a team mate have departments within the company.varying points of view regarding how a project should be handled. You sit down

Conflicts within a team can result with your team mate and ask him to

in competent employees growing weary explain his point of you, and then, you of the negative environment and leaving explain yours. You can then both find a the organization to find employment way to work together on the project. elsewhere. Remember that people who enjoy

method of dealing with conflict. creating conflict are what we call : This is when you give the “power-seekers.” They enjoy controlling

others. Frequently this is because they person a taste of his or her own medicine have been in a similar situation before or : This is the most common and work hard to win in the conflict. get satisfaction out of feeling that they Example: Someone spreads malicious strategy. Here conflict is avoided. are in control. Showing some compassion rumors about you, so you spread rumors Example: Someone making a mean will take you a long way in dealing with about that person too. This is not very spirited comment and the person it was the situation.useful even when the conflict is mild aimed at simply walks away. This is not a

because it leads to a vicious circle as the very good strategy as avoiding an issue

Accommodation

Compromise

Lost productivity

CollaboratePerception damage

Attrition of members in the team

HOW DO WE DEAL WITH CompeteCONFLICT?

Avoidance

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Showing some compassion will take you a long way

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DEALING WITHCONFLICT IN THEWORK PLACE

ship/adventure Executive/professional course is a co-

course is for boys and ordination of course and seminar oriented

girls between the ages programme for executives and professionals

of 10-13yrs, mostly in supervisory position. The course does not

from primary and sec- have upper age limit and lasts between 7-

ondary schools. 14days.

During the training It builds in them an appreciation of their posi-they are taught how: tion and their role in their organizational set-

itizenship And Leadership · To interact with one another and work as a up. It also develops their communication

Training Centre (CLTC) is one of team. skills, human control and gives them a re-Cthe oldest Federal Government

newed sense of self-worth. It improves their · To live in a strange and new environment.parastatals in Nigeria. It is a human devel-skills in dealing with their subordinates for

· To engage in social services and the need opment and an adventure based outfit. It improved performance and effectiveness.

for clean environment andwas founded in 1951 by late Dr. Alec The Centre is established in the six geo-Dickson, a Briton, who specialized in com- · To grow up and become worthwhile indi-political zones of Nigeria and courses are munity development. viduals in the society and the world at large.offered throughout the year in these units.

The Centre is the first in Africa and the sec- · The intermediate course, which is an ad-Skills magazine was privileged to witness ond in the world. It has trained over seven venture oriented course for ages 14-21yrs is firsthand the training offered by the million persons nationwide, since its incep- geared towards providing opportunity for Citizenship and Leadership and Training tion. self-development, team work and how to Centre in Aluu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

make decisions as individuals and as a The establishment organizes training for About forty-four (44) 200 and 300 level stu-group.military and Para-military organizations, dents from the Department of Physical and academic and non-academic institutions The senior category offers leadership Health Education, University of Uyo, (including primary and secondary school courses for men and women of 21yrs and Akwa-Ibom State, partook in the training. students). It also offers training for civil or- above who are preparing for middle man-The theme of the course was “Creating ganizations, industrial, commercial and fi- agement and supervisory positions. The Leadership Awareness and Skills nancial outfit, senior and execu- training teaches them on how to appreciate Development for Purposeful Sport and tive/professionals. their role and importance in their respective Health Management”. >>

organizational set-up.The junior course which is the citizen-

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Unit Co-ordinator

Mr. Adekoya Tade Participants performing exercises

A Cross section of Staff

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HOW HAVE YOU BENEFITTED FROM THIS PROGRAMME?

The programme is very beneficial to me. I have learnt so many things - the qualities of a good leader, how to

tolerate people, how to get on with difficult people, and how to lead people successfully without having crises.

So I have learnt things that will be of personal benefit now and in the future.

HAS IT EFFECTED ANY DIFFERENCE IN YOU?

There is a great difference between my yesterday and today. I know who I am and what I have become today

through this experience because I have learnt new things and I believe my today is better than yesterday.

HOW WILL YOU APPLY THESE PRINCIPLES?

I will start by applying the principles in my home. I will be able to deal better with my people, my husband and my children and I have also

learnt how to handle crises at home. As a leader, I have learnt how to tolerate people and how to accommodate people of differing

characters in the society at large. I will impact positively on the society.

The programme lasted for ten days, from 4. Arousing in the participants the spirit of Akangude says “It is necessary for the th thSunday 27 November to Tuesday, 6 adventure and recreational activities and youths to be trained, in order that when

December 2011. they go out there to interact with people 5. Promoting national unity and they will be easily identified as leaders”.The training was aimed at Nigerianess.

During the programme, lectures 1. Inculcating in the participants capacity In view of this programme, the were given; other activities included for effective management of human and Unit Coordinator, Mr. Adekoya Tade, physical exercises, instructional exercise, material resources. when interviewed stated that they believed initiative test, paper presentations, drama that with the leadership training from 2. Encouraging purposeful interactions, presentation etc.CLTC, a solid foundation has been laid for sharing of contemporary ideas and a better

Nigeria future leaders, which will propel It is reasonable to believe that the grasp of sport and social issuesthem to greater heights in life. programme will achieve its aim owing to 3. Promoting virtues of discipline and high

what some of the participants said.Additionally, former Director of sense of responsibility in handling domes-Sports, Akwa Ibom state, Mr. Achieluh tic and public matters.

HOW HAS THIS PROGRAMME HELPED YOU?

Well, I will say in so many ways. Academically, we have learnt so many things that we've not

been taught in school. It has given me practical experience. Now that we are here, we've been

able to see the practical aspect of those theories we read in school. It is very interesting and very

educative. Especially during the class on conflict resolution, I saw a clear picture of myself in

some of the problems I used to have. I am sure that I could have had ways of avoiding them but I

was quite ignorant.

HOW WILL YOU APPLY THIS TRAINING?

To be frank, as I am sitting here, I have made a determination to apply this training to myself. I have

determined within myself that I will expose my daughter to some of these physical activities from an early age, because it helps.

WILL YOU RECOMMEND THIS TRAINING TO OTHERS?

Yes! To organizations, not just to physical and health educators, to bankers, journalists like you, politicians, in fact everybody.

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HOW WILL THIS TRAINING HELP YOU IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE?

It will help me to manage my time, to know how to face any task that may come across me

in life. It will take me a long way in my course of study because this is related to my

course which is Health Education. It has also taught me how to associate with people

because my life has really changed. That social life has come back to me.

DO YOU SEE YOURSELF FIT FOR A LEADING ROLE?

Yes I see myself fit for it because I believe that if put into practice what I have learnt, I will be

able to come out and tell people how to go on with their daily lives.

WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT THE PROGRAMME?

The programme is okay. We need programmes like this to train youths on how to become good leaders

and citizens.

ABOUT THE EXERCISES, HOW CAN YOU APPLY THEM IN REAL LIFE SITUATIONS?

They give the philosophy behind the exercises and ask us to apply the techniques to overcome the

obstacles. So, I can use the techniques to overcome any like obstacle in real life situations.

HOW WILL YOU COMPARE YOURSELF AS YOU WERE BEFORE TO NOW?

In the area of leadership and being a good citizen, I am more equipped now than before.

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Go back into the “Data” folder in the “C Drive”Right click the “Test” file and select “Copy” and click “Back”Click “Back” againDouble click on the “Removable Disk”As before, right click within the window pane and select “Paste”

A popular method of storing data is via external media such as external hard drives or memory sticks.These are usually attached via the USB port which is found at the back of most machines.Now double click on “My Computer”Once the external drive is connected via the USB port it will appear as a “Removable Disk” under the “Devices with Removable Storage” view.

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ananas consist mainly of sugars body's ability to absorb calcium.(glucose, fructose and sucrose) In addition, green bananas contain and fiber, which makes them indigestible short chain fatty acids B

ideal for an immediate and slightly (SCFAs) that are very nutrient to the prolonged source of energy. cells that make up the mucosa of the

stomach. These cells, when healthy, Reducing Depressionabsorb calcium much more efficiently.Bananas contain tryptophan, an amino

Healthy Kidneyacid that can be converted to serotonin, leading to improved mood. About 190,000 cases of kidney cancer

are diagnosed each year. Research Anemiapublished in the International Journal Bananas are relatively high in iron, of Cancer has shown that daily which helps the body's hemoglobin consumption of whole fruits and function.vegetables, especially bananas, is Constipation and Diarrheahighly protective to kidney health. Due to their content in fiber, they help The results show that, over a long restore a normal bowel function. In time frame (13.4 years), women addition, diarrhea usually depletes eating more than 2.5 servings of fruits your body of important electrolytes and vegetable per day cut their risk of (of which the most important is kidney cancer by 40%. Among the potassium, contained in high amounts fruits, bananas were especially in bananas). They also contain pectin, protective. Women eating bananas a soluble fiber (hydrocolloid) that can four to six times a week halved their help normalize movement through the risk of developing the disease digestive tract.compared to those who did not eat Eyesight Protectionthis fruit. The conclusion of the study Research published in the Archives of is that frequent consumption of fruits Ophthalmology has proven that adults and vegetables, especially bananas, consuming at least 3 servings of fruit cabbage and root vegetables, may per day have a reduced risk (by 36%) reduce risk of kidney cancer. This is of developing age-related macular because bananas and many root degeneration (ARMD), the primary vegetables contain especially highcause of vision loss in older adults, amounts of antioxidant phenolic compared to persons who consume compounds, while cabbage is rich in less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily.sulfur, necessary for effective Healthy Bonesdetoxification of potential Bananas are an exceptionally rich carcinogens.source of fructooligosaccharide, a

Blood Pressurecompound that nourishes probiotic Bananas are extremely high in (friendly) bacteria in the colon. These potassium (about 4673mg), yet very beneficial bacteria produce enzymes low in sodium (1mg), thus having a that increase our digestive ability and perfect ratio for preventing high blood protect us from unhealthy bacterial pressure. infections. Thanks to

fructooligosaccharides, probiotic bacteria can increase both in number and functionality, increasing our

heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning SicknessSnacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood-sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

SmokingBananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. They contain vitamins B6 and B12, as well as potassium and magnesium: these substances help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

UlcersThis is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicle cases. It also helps reduce acidity and reduces irritation. Bananas stimulate the cells on the internal stomach lining to produce a thicker mucus (which protects against acid). Additionally, bananas contain protease inhibitors that help eliminate bacteria in the stomach that have been pinpointed as a primary cause of ulcers.

NervesBananas are high in B vitamins that have been shows to improve nerve function.

Mosquito BitesMany people report that rubbing the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite is very effective in reducing itching and swelling.

Stress ReliefBananas are high in potassium, which helps normalize the heart beat and regulate the body's water balance. During periods of high stress, our body's potassium levels tend to be rapidly depleted: eating bananas is a

Heartburn healthy way to rebalance them Bananas have a natural antacid effect without using drugs.>>in the body, so if you suffer from

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Stroke RiskAccording to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can reduce the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%.

while ice cream, a donut, or potato chips are not recommended. A good alternative for sweet snacks is popcorn, but watch out for excessive fat content. Avoiding sugar, alcohol, and diet drinks can create sugar craving which will consequently stall weight loss.Exercise: The diet plan does not

require rigid exercises, although a half-hour per day of walking is recommended. The creators of the Morning Banana Diet believe that stressful workouts could backfire to cause overeating.Restricting food may lead to nutritional deficiency, which is clearly bad for the health. Many people falsely believe that they are overweight when they are actually on a perfect fit. Here are some basic tips when following a dietary program:?Buy a weighing scale and weigh

yourself on a regular basis and at the same time of the day.

?Make your diet to get support and increase your accountability.

?Stay positive. Diets do not yield overnight.

?Reward yourself for achieving goals.

?Keep a spreadsheet of your diet and how much you eat.

?Eliminate one vice at a time.?Always enjoy breakfast and do not

be too restrictive on food?Eat slowly. Savor your food.?Take your time. You do not have to

be on a diet for life after all.As a general rule for dieting, before following any weight loss program, you need to submit yourself first for a thorough medical checkup to determine your suitability for the particular diet. Also, remember that no matter what dietary routine you choose to follow, none of that will truly matter if you are not determined enough to achieve the goal.[S]

potassium but apparently, no food has all to eat one or more bananas for the required nutrients for your body. You breakfast. The thing here is not to also need protein, amino acids and fats starve yourself to death for a slender for your diet. If you consume nothing but physique.bananas, you will certainly miss some of For Lunch and Dinner: Eat your the essential nutrients, minerals and normal food plan for lunch and dinner vitamins that your body needs. For while starting off with a piece of The Rules of the Morning Banana Dietinstance, a finger of banana only has 3 banana and a glass of water. Dinner The Morning Banana Diet targets percent of your daily protein must be eaten by 8pm.weight conscious individuals who want requirement. You have to take 33 of For Snacks: a sweet snack of to lose weight easily and effectively. them to get enough protein that your chocolate or cookies is allowed, Followers of this fad eat as many body needs in a day. Apart from protein bananas as they want but also need to deficiency, bananas do not provide all strictly follow some rules. These rules other vitamins except for vitamins A, C include eating a finger (or more) of and B6. Critics of the Morning Banana raw, uncooked and unfrozen banana for Diet stress that banana is never a breakfast, eating normal for lunch and “complete food”. Other health threats of dinner, intake of room temperature banana diet include:water (not chilled or hot), taking an ?Some critics believe that bananas evening snack if necessary, taking

dinner before 8pm, and going to bed early. The rationale why water has to be taken at room temperature is not certain but many theories believe that water that is neither cold nor hot improves digestion and reduces hunger.Pros of Banana DietThe diet is plain and simple. Perhaps one of the reasons why the Morning Banana Diet may work is that bananas can boost metabolism as well as improve digestion. Also, the high content of resistant starch in bananas promotes the feeling of fullness and blocks the absorption of some carbohydrates. Other benefits of banana diet include: are difficult to digest, therefore ?Bananas are high in potassium, eating too much bananas can result

fiber, vitamin B6 and C to gastrointestinal nightmare.?Eating breakfast reduces that ?Since dieters may take normal diet

likelihood of overeating later in for lunch and dinner, it could be the day—the prime goal of easy for them to consume excess banana diet calories.

?Avoiding coffee at breakfast ?The diet may not suit hypoglycemic results to a more stable blood followers. glucose level ?The banana diet does not encourage

?Refraining from eating after 8pm exercise.and sleeping early may reduce the ?The diet cuts out dairy products tendency for eating high calorie hence there is a risk for calcium mid-night snacks deficiency.

?The diet combats constipation and ?Eating too many bananas will lead discourages overeating to a major glucose spike, therefore

?Morning Banana Diet is cheap, there is a risk for diabetes.unlike other popular diet How to Effectively Do the Banana Diet programs. Diet plans such as the banana diet are

?The diet encourages its followers used to stabilize and maintain body to sleep early, thus getting enough weight. If you are besieged by the rest which brings several positive Morning Banana Diet, perhaps it's best consequences. to look at the diet plan and take into

?The diet does not require you to consideration the following guidelines.For Breakfast: Eat a banana. While take any pills or medicationsyou are trying to lose weight, the Cons of Banana DietMorning Banana Diet still allows you Bananas are essentially good sources of

results

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She has got the looks. She has definitely got the voice. She is Chika a.k.a Ebony. Join us as she tells about her roots, her passion, her

challenges, her hopes. Yes, please meet ??????

Obinwa Esther

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How did the Ebony came about?When I was in secondary school, we had a beauty pageant. I won the contest and my school mates started to call me Ebony. So that's how the Ebony came about.

What kind of songs do you sing?Any type, depending on the mood or inspiration. Sometimes hip hop, gospel, sometimes soul. Most of my own songs are within the

range.

Do you belong to any band?No.

What made you go into music as a career?I love music, I love singing. I can remember vividly when I was a little girl, about 11yrs or so, I was asked to come and present a special number in church. I was so happy, I mean I can never forget that day. I was like “God so this me,’ (laughs) ‘in front of a whole church singing”. I was really happy.

Can you say that songs inspire you?Yeah songs do inspire me.

Who is your role model in the music industry?Well in gospel aspect JUANITA BYNUM, but in secular Beyoncé. I choose them because whenever they are singing, they sing with passion, you can feel the song, you can feel them singing, and you can feel the music whenever they sing.

what are you doing?” I was so happy. away with it.(Laughs).

You have 5minutes to perform a song Do you play any musical instrument? that will make an impact in the world, No I sing. I don't play. which of the songs from your album

will you sing and why?‘All is well.’ I'm trying to tell people all Where do you have practice sessions?is well.I do practice in my house and sometimes

over at the studio and if there is any chance for me to practice. What can fans get from your website?

My fans can visit www.myebony.com to download my songsWhat has been the most challenging

hip hop and soul aspect your career?Trying to make my career and succeeding Can you influence Nigeria with your too. It's a challenge because it's not been music?easy. Sometimes you do a song, they'll Yes. By singing motivational songs.tell you to redo it, sometimes they'll tell you the sound track is not good, so redo What will become of you in the nearest the song. There are so many challenges. future?There have been sleepless nights trying to (Laughs) I should be on top.put the song in order.But by the special grace of God I am What is your last line to our readers?coping with the challenges. I will encourage my fans and the readers

of Skills magazine to put in all their best Can you tell us a little about your in whatever they do and they should also family? pray for God's direction.[S]Well, I'm married to a wonderful man and I have a wonderful kid, a baby girl. I thank God for my family.

How are you able to balance your obligation to your family and your career?It has not being easy, but by virtue of the strength God has given me, I am able to do what I'm supposed to do at the right time. I schedule time for office, for my career and also for the house chores.

Do you have a support system?Yeah. I do have support from my husband, a big support. When I told him

These are modern musicians, now is about my dreams, my passion for singing, there any old school song that you'll he was like “wow! It's a great idea.” He always look up to? Or are you said if I have the passion and really want modern only? to sing why not, that he's going to support (Laughs) No, when I was small, I liked me. He supports me financially and all this song “I have a dream”. round and making sure everything is

working fine.Have you made an album?

Apart from your husband's I'm in the process of making one.support, what else has enabled your continuing in this career?Do you write songs?First it's God, second my husband.Yes. I write all of my songs.

Where basically are your fans?How did you feel when you first sang All over the place, they are your own song?everywhere.I felt great (Laughs).The rhythm first

came to my head, and then I started Are you a shy person?composing you know, putting in words.

So I called one of my friends and said Sometimes.“please listen to this song and tell me if

How do you overcome it on stage?it makes sense”. I sang it to her, and she was like, “eh… who wrote the song for I do overcome shyness on stage by you?” I said I did it. She said “wow! So starting something because at first, I you can compose a song like this, so will shiver but in the long run, I'll do

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What is Welding?

Arc Welding

Laser Welding

- Gas Welding

n this issue we shall start with the heated to very high temperatures in a temperature. For this reason it is used basics: What is Welding? We have forge and then hammered together in the jewelery industry which has to to start with a good base until the joining occurred. This is what work with soft metal with low melting

knowledge before we get to more is called points.complex ideas. With the introduction of electricity requires that an

into industrial processes, welding additional sheet of material is used to Wikipedia defines welding as “a became both quicker and easy, and cover the pieces that are to be welded

fabrication process that joins also more economical. Today there are together. This provides great strength materials, usually metals.” This is done 4 types of welding techniques that are to a weld, but the process requires by melting the part of the materials to commonly used. expensive equipment and also the use be joined and adding some additional - The most basic form is of additional material to encase the molten joining material. When the where the parts to be joined together weld which makes it expensive and not molten material cools, it forms a strong are brought into contact with strong suitable for all applications.bond or joint. electrical current and heated. The - is the most modern

Welding is the most widely practiced molten parts are then joined together technology available. High intensity way of joining metals together due to to form a weld. This is the low lasers can be tightly focused and the efficiency and economy of the technology end of welding in its produce controllable heat on the process. As an example, farming may cheapest and least sophisticated form. surfaces to be welded very quickly. appear to have nothing to do with is generally used for This is perfect for material which can welding, but the equipment the farmer repair work especially in the case be damaged by prolonged exposure to uses to grow and harvest his crops will hollow items like tubes and pipes. Hot extreme heat. Laser welding is very have used welding in their gas is forced onto the surfaces to be accurate and can be used to produce manufacturing process. welded. This procedure requires the even the smallest of welds. However,

Until the advent of the 20th century, parts to be subjected to less heat and is because of the high capital cost welding was confined to blacksmith suitable for material that may be involved in purchasing this equipment, shops where two pieces of metal were damaged by exposure to high the cost of welding is also high.>>

forge welding.

INTRODUCTION TO WELDING

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Although the perception of welding is through the use of an electric arc. The thin metals like stainless steel, that of a simple process of heating and types of welding that are done through aluminium, magnesium or copper joining, it is a high technology industry this type of welding include: alloys.with huge amounts being spent on — when you GTAW also gives the person who is research and development to find are looking for a way to weld either operating the welding process more stronger, more accurate and cheaper heavy gauge steel or cast iron this is the control of the weld.methods. The welding process plays a type of welding to use. It uses rods that What this means to the weld is that it big role in metallurgy with a constant you guide along the place to be weld is a stronger weld and has a higher effort underway to find newer and more and these are made of flux coated steel quality than many other types of weld friendly alloys. or other materials. welding. Many experts say that it is

— this is a very harder to learn, is complex and can be There are a number of different types quick way of welding and some say it is slower than other welding techniques.

of welding. Today we look over a few easier to do than regular arch welding. It Some welders like using a different of them. Depending on what you want is done through the use of a DC arc and kind of torch to produce plasma arc to weld, one of these types will suit you. it uses filler metal that is used with a welding which is very much like this

spool of thin wire. You use inert gas When you think about welding you one but a little different. This type of instead of flux. This is usually used with might think that there is only one type welding will give a more focused steal bodywork and is a good choice of welding. This is a common idea welding arc, but usually this is done when you need to weld sheet metal.because most people only see the through automation.

finished product. However, there are — this type of many different types of welding that welding uses an AC arc that is of high The reason this welding process is the you might find interesting. frequency and it is combined with a most complicated or difficult to master

tungsten electrode that is shielded by Welding is a way of joining metals to is because the welder has to use a inert gas. This comes together to create each other to make them firm and the smaller arc length; they have to be able a torch that is controllable. This is a metal forms a bond that is tight. There to have a very steady hand. If they aren't good choice to weld very thin metals are a variety of bonds that are done able to keep a distance between the together. If you are working with depending on the types of welding you electrode and the piece they are working aluminum or stainless steel this is a use. on, the piece can become contaminated good choice.Types of welding fit under categories and there can be problems with the

as listed here: weld.TIG Welding is one of the 2 Most This is also a two handed process

Used types of Welding. Today we look because you have to be able to hold the This type of welding creates a flame at it in depth. We check out the process torch in one hand and feed a filler metal from a burning gas and this creates the and pick up some tips. into the space that you are welding. You welding heat that is needed. You will see

can see that this is a very intricate this in the following types of welding:process and one that requires high skill.The acronym TIG stands for Tungsten — people use this

Inert Gas Arc Welding and the acronym There are a few types of welding that when they want to sweat a joint or when GTAW stands for Gas Tungsten Arc will not require this type of weld and the they want to solder two pieces of metal Welding. This is the same process but it individual will not have to use filler together. This is one of the lowest heats is referred to by these two different material these types include: edge, and can be used for small things.names. corner and butt joints. These types of – this heat gets a bit

welds are called autogenous or fusion In the situation you will be welding hotter and many people say this is the welds.using an electric arc that generates the most universal type of welding tool you

heat. You then have a tungsten non- A welder who is highly skilled in this can find. This is used when you need a consumable electrode that then produces process is able to alternate between very hot flame. This type of torch will the weld you are attempting to make. using the torch and then using the filler weld a variety of things as long as you

material in a pretty fast way. As they do have the right metals and tools for it. It One of the things that have to happen this the filler rod can be taken out as the is generally used when you want to cut, in this type of welding is that the electrode moves forward, and it doesn't braze, weld or solder something that particular metal that you are welding have to be taken out of the gas shied. requires a higher heat. You have to be has to be shielded from contamination This is a highly developed process for careful though because it is a type of in the atmosphere or you will get a poor those who can do it well.heat that can be difficult to control and weld.

it can sometimes overheat the area. GTAW can operate using several Because of this, the area is shielded different currents: positive direct — this type of welding is using an inert gas like argon; this is used current, negative direct current or used when you want to solder, braze or with a filler metal where necessary.alternating current. This will all depend heat something. This is a cheaper form This type of welding needs constant on how they set up the power supply in of both of the types of welding that was current to flow across the arc using an the beginning.first listed. ionized gas called plasma. Plasma also

has metal vapours within it. You will usually use GTAW if you have to weld This type of welding creates the heat

Basic AC & DC arc welders

Types of Welding MIG (Metal Inert Gas)

TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) How It Operates

TIG Welding

Gas welding

TIG (GTAW) Welding Process Overview

Propane torches

Oxyacetylene torch

Oxy-propane

To be continued in the next issue [S]Arc welding


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EasybreezyScarf

Take the basic double crochet stitch, add a vibrant colour of yarn and get this simple yet classy scarf that looks great on both men and women.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

FINISHED SIZE: 67inches X 6inches

MATERIALS: ?2 balls of blue yarn

?1.6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE: 5 dc st= 1in; 8 dc rows = 3 inches

PATTERN NOTES:Chain 3 at the beginning of the row counts as first double

crochet unless otherwise stated.

SCARF INSTRUCTIONSRow 1: Ch 400, dc in 4th ch from hook and in every ch st across. (398 dc)Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in 2nd st of previous row and in every st across. (398 dc)Row 3 – Row 16: rep Row 2. Fasten off and weave in loose ends

?TRY THIS: To turn this scarf into a shawl, work 45 rows. Or change the colour to one you like. To reduce the length of the scarf, make fewer foundation chain stitches.[S]

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first third (at most) of any resume, thus you may need to add and rearrange elements on your resume.

Because most resumes are now Start with a headline -- just under dumped into databases from which Your resume should be visually your name and contact information -- hiring managers can search for the most attractive, relevant to the job you are that clearly identifies you or the job you qualified candidates, it is vital that your seeking, concise, and current. (Text seek. One example is, "Top Producing resume contains specific and relevant resumes do not need to be attractive, but Sales Professional." You can follow the keywords and keyword phrases.do need to be relevant, concise, and headline with a more detailed branding

Keywords relate to the skills and current.) statement or a qualifications summary experience the employer is seeking. A poorly formatted resume will not such as: "Positioned to draw on record More specifically, keywords can be be the deciding factor in whether you of achievement and success to deliver precise "hard" skills -- job-receive an interview, but liken a nicely exceptional sales results that maximize specific/profession-specific/industry-formatted (and easy to read) resume to unequivocal strengths as outstanding, specific skills, technological terms and wearing a professionally tailored outfit top-producing sales professional."descriptions of technical expertise to the interview -- you should dress A qualifications summary (which (including hardware and software in your resume for success. Stick to one goes by many other names, including which you are proficient), job titles, font (and one color -- black), and utilize Career Summary, Summary, Executive certifications, names of products and the white space in the margins and Summary, Professional Profile, services, industry buzzwords and jargon, between headings to make your resume Strengths, Skills, Key Skills, Skills types of degrees, and the likemore appealing and inviting to read. Summary, Summary of Qualifications,

A resume that does not tell a story Background Summary, Professional

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You can incorporate these keywords peeves of hiring managers -- many of Skills! Magazine, you might include throughout your resume or include a whom will not tolerate even one on words such as reading, travelling, keywords (Key Skills, Proficiencies, your resume. creativity, excellence (based on how Competencies) section on your You can start reviewing your resume the company describes itself on its resume. with spell-check, of course, but that's Website) in describing yourself.

not even the bare minimum. Proof- Another effective method for branding reading is essential to weed out other yourself is with the file name of your misspellings and typos a spell-check resume. Instead of saving it as program won't catch (such as spelling "resume," use your name and a Your resume should tell a story -- "manager" as "manger," "possess" as branding statement -- such as "David one that conveys your brand and tells "posses," or "thorough" as "through"). Edojah – Sales Professional."the employer the benefits of hiring

Especially be careful about you. Your resume is not your life story, company and software names, which and should not include all the details are frequently misspelled and can Please remember that all the of your work life.damage your credibility. elements of your resume must be Don't worry so much about resume

Try reading your resume backwards truthful. Including a lie or length as much as resume relevance. -- as well as enlisting a trusted friend misrepresentation on your resume is Too many job-seekers are focused or family member to proofread your the fastest way to not only get booted either on including everything on the resume. from consideration but also damage resume or struggling with the number

your reputation.of pages. Be as concise as you can (as One final tip. Instead of sending current trend is toward shorter

your nicely formatted resume as a resumes), but focus on making your Word document (which can look very resume as long as it needs to be to tell different on different computers), save the story of why you are an ideal

Nothing resonates more with a it as a PDF so that employers and candidate -- and thus should be hiring manager than reading a resume hiring managers view your resume interviewed for the job.that uses phrasing that mirrors those of exactly as you formatted it. Finally, remember a cardinal rule of the employer. A very simple way to Remember, though, to check the file resume-writing: disclose no negative add an extra level of effectiveness to and format preference that each of information -- or any information that your resume is modifying some of the your targeted employers prefer before could get you eliminated from ways you describe yourself and your you submit your resume.contention.experiences using some of the same Finally, remember that no matter words and phrases the organization how much you improve your resume uses to describe itself. through the polishing tips in this An easy fix for many professional You can accomplish this task by article, you can greatly increase your resume writers is catching and fixing reviewing the organization's job chances of landing an interview by the typos and spelling and description, Website, and/or other utilizing a network contact to put in a grammatical errors -- which you materials. For example, if a job-seeker good word for you with the hiring should easily be able to fix as well. was applying for a position with the manager.These errors are among the major pet

Resume Polishing Tip #5: Rethink Full Disclosure to Most Relevant

Final Thoughts

Resume Polishing Tip #7: Adjust/Enhance and Brand Your Resume to Specific Job/Employer

Resume Polishing Tip #6: Fix Grammar, Spelling, Typos

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Windows Vista DVD is bootable. In order to boot from the DVD you need to set the boot sequence. Look for the boot sequence under your BIOS setup and make sure that the first boot device is set to CD-ROM/DVD-ROM.

- Place Windows Vista DVD in your dvd-rom drive and start your PC. Windows Vista will start to boot up and you will get the following progress bar.

- The next screen allows you to setup your language, time and currency format, keyboard or input method. Choose your required settings and click next to continue.

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Ultimate, Business etc. Select the version you have purchased and click next.

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create new background. partitions. Click next to Because I am continue.using a single new hard drive I will select next to continue. Windows will create a partition and - format it using Choose NTFS files whether your system. want to Help

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- Windows now runs a benchmark type of application which checks the performance of your system. You will see a

status bar at bottom which shows the progress. Once the process is complete you will be - Finally you need to check if all your hardware has been presented with detected correctly. You can do so by checking your device manager. the logon To access device managerscreen.

click Start menu -> Control panel -> System -> Device manager.

You will see all your hardware listed as shown below. You need to check if you have any yellow

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Windows the name of Vista for the the device first time. similar to

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At this stage you need to install Windows Vista drivers by double clicking on "USB 10/100 LAN" or your device. The properties dialog box will appear. Click on Reinstall Driver. Then you can choose whether you want to install the driver from the internet (if

- Soon as you logon you will be presented with welcome available) or install manually from a CD or other mediacenter. You can use the welcome center to configure, customize, and update Windows vista. Once you have removed all the yellow exclamation marks from the

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?Ask questions that have many answers whenever possible.

?Set up choices which involve your child in making decisions.

?Lead them to discover other ways of performing a task.

?Ask your child's opinions about things and then ask them why they think that way.

?Ask your child what they know about a subject and then help them to learn more.

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I n this day and age a lot of shame. To overcome this problem you which can potentially stop you from material is available online. just need some structure to when you playing altogether. So just do some Books, songs, groceries even practice. This way you know when simple arm stretches for 1 minute and acoustic and electric guitars can you're falling behind and when you're you'll be good to go.

nowadays be bought online. on track with the progress you should be Next up you should have some Because of this, many are learning a making. The following steps are strumming patterns. This is a great

new instrument such as the acoustic designed for beginner acoustic guitar exercise because it allows you to make guitar from the comfort of their own players. music by mixing chords and rhythms bedroom/lounge/garden/caravan/pri which is essentially what a song son cell….. really needs as a foundation. Next

That is a great thing. That means you could be working on single that if you decide to learn to play melodies as well as licks and solos. acoustic guitar, you don't have to That way you can already start to see necessarily commit to having a how melodies can fit over chord series of lessons with a personal progressions, and you can come up tutor you have to pay regularly. You with your own. Lastly you have two can just do it at your own pace options depending on the reason why from home whenever you feel like. you want to learn guitar. If you want

This however has its down sides. to simply learn a few popular songs For one thing, by not committing then you can select a song yourself to lessons you feel the appropriate for your level and freedom from all the pressure and practice that for awhile. If you wish that's good, but you also may find to write your own music, you can use yourself slacking and lacking the this part of the practice session to motivation you need to push improvise using the things you have yourself to practice regularly; one learned recently. This way you can that you would have with a teacher. be creative as well.This can be dangerous because like The first step you might want to Whatever your goal, it is fairly many people I meet who claim to 'play a follow when you're practicing is important to have some sort of structure bit' and say they did not have the stretching. This may seem like the last when you practice, this way you can motivation and discipline to become an thing you want to be doing but it is become the player you want to be in the accomplished musician, you could miss necessary especially for preventing shortest time possible.[S]out on being a decent player, which is a serious muscle and tendons problems

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t is true that we gain satisfaction you were moved to commend him/her. acquitted with the skills needed to handle from the things we have been able to You may have for once or more admired different demands. Usually, the training achieve especially from the things we a hair style, probably, you had wished may take a period of 8 months to 1year I

create. Creating is fun and it can bolster you knew the stylist responsible for it. and 2months for an apprentice to be well one's confidence. Before a stylist gets to this point (that of acquainted with the skill.

Now, picture yourself wearing an admiration and commendation), likely, Styling is the type of occupation that entirely new, sensible style of hair. How he/she had overcome some challenges. gives one confidence, especially when one will you feel as you walk the street when What sort of challenges? Well, to answer is skilful. A stylist can be self employed or just behind you or before you comes that question, let us look at this: have you an employee to either a company or “Hello”, as you look at the source, you ever regretted demanding a service from another stylist. They also render home meet a smile accompanied with “I like a particular stylist, because what you services to their costumers. Likely, they your hairstyle”. Likely, you will feel later got was a mess? So, you can see that charge more when they render service in flattered. Now, what if you are the stylists have the challenge of guarding their customers' home.architect of the style? Probably, you will their customers from receiving unmet Also, to bring about a demanded style, feel like a god, especially when you see a services. Another challenge may be that a stylist needs to be patient, which is lot of people demanding for it. of possessing the needed tools for the job. giving a lot attention and time to the job,

At this point, you probably may start Apart from being an architect of a not rushing it over because some people to visualise what it feels like to be a style, one can still find satisfaction when had complained about rushed services perfect stylist. But that is just a scratch, one brings about a perfect picture of a rendered to them by stylists at times.let us dig deeper. First, let us know who a demanded style. It calls for seriousness So, to come off as a perfect stylist, one stylist is. A person whose job is to shape, for one to get satisfaction in the service has to have passion for styling. Adequate cut, plait or fix hair is a stylist. The job, one renders. Mostly, the most successful training is essential and cultivating though common, is challenging yet ones in the styling world are those that patience so as to give your customer fulfilling. It is said to be common because have passion for their job. Of course, this satisfying service. And then, the sense of many people are into it. passion helps them to focus on the fulfilment will be realised. [S]

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5. STOOP TO CONQUER 13. ROUND THE CLOCK 21. FALL BACK PLAN

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high that the business needs to be something

Be able to answer why you want to be in that fulfills more than economic issues. Don't get into things you know absolute

business for yourself. You have to have a nothing about. You can't involve in a

good reason why you want to get involved in Think about and be clear on what your business you don't have any knowledge

a business of your own. motivation is for starting a business or about, you need to have a good idea of what

venture. your about to get into.

Don't start a business venture with the only

motivation being that of getting rich fast Be prepared to lose all of the money that you Save enough money for the first two years

regardless of how interesting or lucrative invest in the business. It is not planned but that your business is opened, so that you can

the business appears to be. most times it happens, the unexpected. take all profits made and put them right back

into the business.

Don't start a business just because you are Set a minimum before you start, set a

tired of working for someone else, you standard before you start the business. Don't expect to maintain your same life style

should have a plan for yourself. Realize what return will be acceptable and standards of living, cash flow may not be

before you start, so that you can reach an what you expect and some sacrifices may

Don't do it for the money, do not get into any equilibrium. need to be made in order to remain in

business whatsoever it is for the money, start business.

a business for the passion and self- Starting and managing a business is very

satisfaction. You have for be impassioned difficult on everyone involved, you need to Forget about having a life or money in the

for the business you intend to start, don't have all it takes to be in business not just opening phases of the business; do not

start a business because someone else has been in business but in managing of the expect much money in the opening phase of

started. business. the business.

Don't be too proud, arrogant or pompous to You have to realize that your business no Make sure that you and your family can

ask for help. There is no age bracket in matter the kind of business is a 24/7 recover from the setback if things do not go

learning. adventure. You cannot call for timeout and as well as planned. Things sometimes do not

there are no real vacations. go as well as planned.

Don't forget that you are running a business.

It is not supposed to be a welfare agency or a Recognize that the impact on your family is Don't go too far with the personal sacrifices

hobby, make sure you don't turn your part of the venture. You will need their try hard to maintain some balance in your

business to a charity organization. support, especially when things are life.

stressful. Recognize that it will cost them

The level of passion and commitment is one something in time and money. Don't dive into any business half-heartedly.

of the distinguishing factors between Go all out for the business or don't start the

business for personal reasons and who is in Don't venture into a business on a spur of the business at all.

it simply because it seemed like a good idea moment decision or desire to be a man in

at a time. business or a woman in business just for the Have your heart and soul in the business. If

fun of it. you don't believe in it no one else will. Put up

The business, whatsoever it is, really should the spirit of work so that others can join.

be something that the entrepreneur would Make sure your personal life is in order. You

do if money were no object. The business cannot afford to let personal problems Don't start a business because someone else

should be something you will naturally like interfere with the business. Keep your has been successful at the same business you

to do even when money is not involved. The private life private from the business if you will never be able to copy their decisions

level of effort risk and commitment are so have to succeed. good or bad, be yourself at all times

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FALLS locked so your child cannot go on to it Falls are by far the most common type of alone – if it has railings that your child accidents in the home. could climb through, board them up or fit For babies, the biggest danger is rolling off wire netting as a guard.the edge of something such as a table, bed · Secure any furniture and kitchen or sofa. Toddlers quickly learn how to appliances to the wall if there is a risk that climb and explore and it is very easy for a they could be pulled over.child to fall off a piece of furniture, down

the stairs or out of a window or balcony.Young children are likely to fall over and

get knocks and bruises as they learn to

walk, but serious accidents can be

avoided. The steps below can help to

prevent falls in the home.· Make sure your baby cannot roll off the

changing surface.· Do not put a bouncing cradle, or similar,

on a table or worktop – they can easily

bounce off the edge.· Fit restrictors to upstairs windows so

they cannot be opened more than 10cm.· Keep chairs and other climbing objects

away from windows and balconies.· Do not leave anything on the stairs that

might cause someone to fall over and

make sure there is enough light.· Check that there is no room for a child to

crawl through any banisters at the top of

the stairs. Board them up if there is a risk

of your child falling through them or

getting stuck.· If you have a balcony, keep the door

out of the reach of babies and young

children.· Curtain and blind pull cords should be

kept short and out of reach of children.· Keep animals, especially cats, out of your

bedrooms – if they jump into cots or beds

and fall asleep in the wrong place they

SUFFOCATING AND CHOKINg could suffocate your child. Attach a net Babies and young children can easily over prams if necessary.swallow, inhale or choke on small items FIRES

Domestic fires are one of the greatest risks such as marbles, buttons, peanuts and small to children. Children playing with matches toys. The steps below can help to prevent and lighters frequently start house fires. this happening.

· Keep small objects out of the reach of The youngest children often hide from the

small children. danger and may not be found until it is too · Choose toys that are designed for the age late.of your baby or child – encourage older The following points are important safety

children to keep their toys away from your precautions to ensure you and your child

baby. do not breathe in poisonous smoke and · Beware of clothing with cords, dummies prevent a fire starting while you sleep.on necklace cords and bag straps – they can · Fit smoke alarms on every level of your

easily get caught and pull tightly on the home.· Test the batteries every week and change neck.

· Lay your baby on their back in a cot to the batteries every year. Even better, get

sleep – do not put babies to sleep in an alarms that have 10-year batteries or are

adult bed or on the sofa and do not use wired into the mains or plug into light

pillows as they can suffocate. sockets.· Keep plastic bags away from young · At night, switch off electrical items

children – they can pull these over their wherever possible before going to bed and

heads and suffocate. close all doors to contain a potential fire.· Nappy sacks, used to dispose of soiled · Have an escape plan worked out for your

nappies, can also pose a risk – keep them family and tell your child what to do in>>

here are several ways that you can help to prevent accidents to children in the home, including supervising your child, being aware

of the risks, creating a safe environment and using important safety equipment. The types of accidents children have in the home Tare often linked to their age and level of development, and it can be difficult for parents to keep up with their child's capabilities. At

an early age, babies are able to wriggle, grasp and roll over. As they grow (reaching the ages of six months to a year old) they may also be able

to stand, sit, crawl and put things in their mouth.

As children get older they can walk and move about, reach things that are higher up, climb and find hidden objects. With their new-found

sense of freedom and movement, toddlers can move quickly and accidents can happen in a matter of seconds. Below are some of the most

common types of accidents that happen to babies and young children, and advice about how you can prevent them.

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safe to drink.points can help prevent these

· Dispose of unwanted medicines and accidents from occurring.

chemicals carefully.· Switch off heated appliances · Discourage your children from eating any immediately after use and place plants or fungi when outside – some can be them out of reach – this can extremely poisonous and even fatal. Avoid include irons, hair straighteners buying plants with poisonous leaves or and curling tongs. Keep the cord berries.

safely out of reach as well.GLASS-RELATED ACCIDENTS

· Always place hot drinks out of Glass can cause serious cuts. Many

children's reach. Keep them away children end up in hospital every year

from the edges of tables and because of accidents with glass around the

surfaces, and don't use home. Many are also injured when glasses

tablecloths that children can pull and bottles break.

at. · Use safety glass at a low level, such as in · Do not drink anything hot with doors and windows. Safety glass is glass a child on your lap or in your that is toughened and laminated and passes arms. specially designed impact tests. Normal ·Use a cordless kettle or one with glass shatters more easily.

a coiled lead that can be kept · Make existing glass safe by applying a

short. shatter-resistant film.

· Use the back rings on the · When buying furniture that includes glass,

make sure it is safety approved. cooker whenever possible and

· Always dispose of broken glass turn frying pan handles away case of a fire. Practise the plan regularly.

quickly and safely – wrap it in paper from the edge.· Always use a fireguard on an open

before throwing it in the bin.· If possible, keep young children out of the fireplace and make sure it is attached to

· Do not let a toddler walk around kitchen.the wall. Do not lean or hang anything holding anything made of glass or · Before bathing your baby or child, check from it. anything sharp – such as scissors and that the water is not too hot – a good test is -Teach your child and every member of sharp pencils.

to put your elbow in first. When filling the the family how to use fire extinguisher in DROWNING

bath, run the cold water first before adding case of fire outbreak. Children can drown in just a few

hot water. As your child gets older, teach · Keep matches and lighters out of centimetres of water and should be

them to test the water first, too.children's reach. supervised at all times when near any

POISONING· Extinguish and dispose of cigarettes water.

Most poisoning accidents involve medicines, · Never leave babies or children in carefully – especially at night.

household products and cosmetics. the bath unsupervised – not even for BURNS AND SCALDS

· Keep anything that may be poisonous out a minute. This includes in a bath Hot drinks cause most of the burns and

of reach – this includes all medicines and seat.scalds to children under the age of five.

pills, household cleaners, preferably in a · Do not leave uncovered containers A child's skin is much more sensitive

locked cupboard.of liquid around the house.than an adult's and hot water can scald

· Use containers that have child-resistant · Store away paddling pools when for up to 15 minutes after it has boiled. tops – be aware that by the age of three, not being used.Hot bath water is the biggest cause of many children are able to open child-Ponds: Almost all incidents where a

severe and fatal scalding injuries in resistant tops, even if it takes them a little child has drowned in the swimming

young children. longer.pool or pond occurred after a

Children can also get burns from open · Keep all dangerous chemicals in their breakdown in supervision.

fires, cookers, irons, hair straighteners original containers – for example, do not If supervision is not possible then drain

store rat-killer in an old drinks bottle as a and tongs, cigarettes, matches, lighters swimming pool or fence them off securely.

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What is your major source of income?

What motivated you to start and keeps

you going in this line of business?

What form of training did you receive

concerning handset repairs?

How did you conceive this idea?

Since you graduated from the university,

have you searched for employment?

So how were you able to do this with

your university education?

How many staff do you have?

Do you have apprentices?

If a friend want to go into this business,

>>what areas will you advice him on?

insight to do more on the job. You see a lot Well, for me knowledge of both hardware

Repairing phones is my major source of of graduates come out of school and wait and software is really important. Some

income. for white collar jobs for so long. So even people deal with either hardware or

though it was not easy, I was determined to software, but if one is good in both you

make it through become more relevant. It’s just that, for

hardware, one needs time and some

I have passion for the job so much. I feel resources to start with. To start with

fulfilled and despite the stress I enjoy the hardware is good. In the case of software, a

job. Each day I must learn one or two things The hardware training came before the time will come when everybody will start

from mistakes. There are so many new software. I did not really go for secular doing it. The price will really fall but

phones that come out each month and I hardware training. The experience I got hardware will hardly fall. Software is much

have to keep on learning to keep pace with about hardware was from the internet. easier but requires a lot of money to do it.

these phone. There is nothing you want that is not on the So for me, it is best one starts with hard

internet. There is a forum I have in the ware. From hardware, you can get the

internet for GSM. Any circuit you want, money to go fully into software.

I first entered into this venture in 2002 they can give it to you. The liability is for

when I was in 200 level. I wanted to raise one to interpret the circuit and be able to get

more funds since the money that was given the component. My experience with

to me was almost finishing. loosening and coupling things also helped I have not and don't think I will ever search

me. The only secular training I had was on for employment because by the grace of

software. I received the training in one God, the least I make in a day is 10,000.

week. During the training, I had Sometimes N20,000. The average I make in

We did a course in entrepreneurship in my comprehensive notes, and soon after the a month is N300,000.

300 level. In it we learnt about small scale training I bought my first desk-top and the

business and, as an engineer, how you can particular software my instructor had taught

deliver your skill in a way that people will I have 2 staff now me with. So I started from there. This was

come and look for your services and give during my 200 level.

you money. So, in my project work, I talked

about handset repairing, the instruments Yes, I've trained 5. But right now, I have

that are needed. That really gave me more three of them with me.

SKILLSPERSONALITY

Moses Ojejenu

Mr.Ojejenu Aguene Moses is from Uzere, Isoko South L.G.A of Delta State in Nigeria. He studied

Mechanical Engineering at the Ambrose Ali University of Ekpoma, Edo state. He tells us however that he will never look for secular

employment. Learn why.

A Story of Entrepreneurial Success


What is the next big move that

you would want to make?

Now I want to still improve on my

s

How long does it take one to learn GSM p

hardware repair?

How long doesn't take one to learn the

software?

It seem you are a very busy person, do

you really have time to relax?

So, on the average, how much does it cost

to learn?

So, as an entrepreneur, what are your So is it worthwhile for our youths to go

challenges and how are you able to into GSM repair?

overcome them?

t

t

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applied to it. Sometimes, from

mistakes, I get solutions to other

problems.

oftware aspect and hardware,

especially hardware. I want to

start refurbishing phones. Most of

the panels we have, especially in

Nokia phones, one can make that

phone work no matter how

damaged that phone is, but one

needs a kind of machine to do it.

And to get the machine is about hone and instead of solving the problem,

N150,000. If one has it, there are lot of you killed it. It's not even coming up again'.

things one can do. It is called BGA GSM hardware repair doesn't really have a Situations like this need to be avoided.

playstation. It can be used to change a CPU duration but for a beginner it can take about Also, in the area of stealing, friends may be

and flash IC on a phone. If one has that 3 months. After which the individual can allowed into the shop and, at the end of the

machine, there'll be no phone one will not now build on it because one needs day, one phone will disappear. I have to pay

be able bring back to life. So, I want to get experience. One cannot be taught for that phone. It has happened to me twice,

that machine.everything; no one even knows everything, but I thank God, I'm more careful now. I

Then talking about software, I really want don't allow people to enter my office.

to unlock all the phone instead of putting it Then apart from that, time factor too. I need

on a GSM site for them to unlock it for me. to spend time researching to go improve in

Well, even if one is computer illiterate, it this job, but most times I cannot really go

will not take one more than two months, into it at a stretch when I’m in the office

two months is enough to learn how to use because there are a lot of customers and I (Laugh) I have time to relax, now that I

the software. need to get the job done so they can collect have some boys working for me. I give

it. Also, most of the customers are phone most of the jobs to them to get do. I

engineers too. They won’t tell their concentrate mainly on the hardware jobs

customers that they are taking the phones and on those ones they are unable to handle.

For software, I collect N30,000, then elsewhere to repair it. They will tell their Well, the only time I have for myself is on

hardware, I collect N30,000. But if one is customers they want to go and buy Sundays because even when I close from

learning the both, I reduce it to N25,000 something. Then when they come to my work, sometimes I still stay up till 2am as

each. Making it N50,000. And that will be 6 office they pressure me to getting the work the case may be.

months. done quickly. So when I have a job that I've

not done before, I will carry out research on

it and tell the person to come back in two

days time. When I go home, I spend time Yes, one of the reason is if you look at the

First, there are some phones one will again on the internet. If I’m supposed to population today, we are many and on the

handle, it’s not really one's fault, that phone sleep by 10am, I might end up sleeping by average, each person owns a phone but

just won’t come up. But I've come to learn 2am. And I also spend money on the GSM repairer are very few. Even if many

about things I should not do, so if one internet. So these are some of the should come into it, it’s all about being

brings a particular job and I find out that challenges. good at it because no matter how many

job might be risky, I will tell the person tha But not withstanding, since I have passion engineers surrounds one, phones will still

he job I want to do now is 50-50. So, if it for the job, I still enjoy doing it even in the come to him. So that's how it is. I

works, good. But if it doesn't, I'll advice the face of these challenges. And the beauty of encourage youths to go into the job. Its

person to go and buy a new one. So the this thing is that if you have a solution to a nice.

ssue of killing people's phones because particular problem, every other problem

that's what they will tell you, 'I brought my that is the same, the same solution is


SKILLSPERSONALITY

do not believe that God put us on this Strategy 1: Declaration

earth to be ordinary.I

Strategy 3: Planning

Strategy 2: Destination

tragedy in life is to live a life without

Looking back at In my book, ''Failure is not an option'', I direction. If you don't know where you are

the year 2011, you many have drawn told of a story that happened in 1981 on the going and what you want, you will end up

up a whole lot of deductions, reasons why Island of Burutu in Delta State, Nigeria. A somewhere else. If you aim at nothing, you

you did not succeed as desired or why your promising young, beautiful girl, full of will shoot at nothing. You must have a

success was not complete. great potentials waiting to explode clear cut well defined objective of what it

You may have also wondered why some destroyed her future by committing suicide. is that you hope to achieve. Very few

people have achieved so much and others She decided to end her life because her people really know what they want out of

have nothing or little to show. parent kept telling her that she was a non life. This marks the beginning of their

What I want to tell you is that success lies entity and a complete failure. What she failure.

within your hands. It require no secrets, it kept on hearing and gave attention to If you want to live a successful life, than

is all about your mental positioning system, eventually destroyed her. Behaviour and you must spend some time to discover what

the information that you have and what you events always follows beliefs. What you it is that you want to accomplish and then

are willing to do with such information. declare about yourself, your future and the make the effort to live that life. “To be

There is so much literature out there on events around you, will eventually come to successful”, according to Bunker Hunt,

success, each offering the key to success. pass. What you give thought to, comes “you must decide exactly what you want to

The truth is, there is no single key to alive. accomplish, then resolve to pay the price to

success because it is a combination lock. You must declare to yourself and the world get it”. Survey has shown that less than 5%

Everyone can buy the same motivational both mentally and physically that you have of people clearly know what they want to

book that teaches you to be successful but what it takes to achieve unimaginable achieve in life. The first step to achieving

not everyone can be successful after success. Your declaration reflects what you whatever you want is the discovery and

reading that book. If you must be believe about your future. Our declaration determination of your destination. If you

successful, you should be able to define for both mentally and physically shape us into can determine where you want to end up,

yourself what success means. But get one who we are. If you make a negative then you are ahead of over 95% of people

thing clear, success is not a destination, it is declaration, the outcome will be negative. who have no idea of what they want to

a continuous journey that never ends. If you make a positive declaration, the achieve in life.

Success is the progressive realization of a outcome will be positive. With a strong

worthwhile goal or objective. belief in who you are and what you have,

You need to create a crystal clear vision of happiness, success and greatness is certain. Planning is the step-by-step method for

exactly what being successful is for you. achieving your objectives. One of my

Your personalized image of success for you mentors, Myles Munne, who is an

may mean more money, good grades, Would you not agree that increasing our international motivational speaker and a

unshakable confidence, whatever you speed on a trip is pointless if we are not bestselling author, believes that “there is no

desire. heading in the right direction? According future without planning.”

Everyone has his own definition of success to Mabel New Comber, ‘it is more Successful people will tell you that success

tailored to himself. Follow me as we take important to know where you are going is not a function of accident or luck.>>

this tour to the top. than to get there quickly.’ The greatest

KEY SUCCESS STRATEGIES “To be successful, you must decide exactly what you want

to accomplish, then resolve to pay the price to get it.” -

Bunker Hunt

SKILLSMOTIVATION


All great achievers, whether in sports,

academic entertainment, are people who

sat down to plan. Most people try to live

their lives without a real thought of

planning. They are like a builder who tries One of the

to construct a building without a blueprint. major reasons

A life not planned is a life wasted.

is what takes you from where you are right effect for which there are definite causes,

now to where you want to be sometime in one of them is action. According to Mike

the future. Many people tend to wait and Murdock, “The proof of your desire is your

stand still, they do nothing about their pursuit”. When you take action, it truly

plans and that is why they fail. means that you have a burning desire to

why a lot of people delay or have a successful outcome in your journey

fail to act is fear. Fear in its proper to success. Therefore, on a daily basis you

Successful people are not haphazard perspective is False Evidence Appearing must do something that moves you toward

people. They are successful because they Real; it is simply a creation of the mind. the attainment of your plans and objective.

are clear about where they are going in Learn to go beyond your fear and see I just want to recap, it is action that creates

life. yourself achieve the unimaginable. You result, without action, you can achieve

Planning enables you to prepare and set should start from where you are. Think big nothing. Therefore, if you have your set

goals to help you achieve your set and start small from where you are. objectives and know exactly what you

objective. When planning always Knowing is never enough; we must apply. want today, do not delay, take consistent

remember to KISS- Keep it simple and Wiling is not enough; we must do. Before action on your plan every day. By doing

straight forward. a lot us where born, it has always been said this you will be setting yourself up for a

that knowledge is power. But today, we successful journey on the road to creating

have discovered that it is not true. the success that you desire.

“action is the wind on your sail”- Kazeem Knowledge is potential power because Welcome to the top.

Adebiyi. Action creates result. Without it, until you act on what you know, you will

it is impossible to have results. You should never get the desired results. Action is the Kazeem Adebiyi

know this fact: if you do nothing, you will bridge that connects you to whatever you Author: Failure is not an option

get just one thing, that is NOTHING! want to accomplish. Taking action makes 7 Positive steps to greatness

Acting now on your goals, plans and ideas you responsible for your future. Success is 0806878091

Strategy 4: Act now

SKILLSMOTIVATION


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Mr. Ayo MesiemaYes, because I am a benefactor of a

skill acquisition program. In fact,

what I am doing is not what I read in

school. So, if I had not acquired that

skill probably I would not have had

something doing today.

I certainly recommend it also for

parent, I know vocational education

is not enough. You must have skills

most especially in Nigeria today.

Skills are very important.

To me, skill is more like the most important thing

right now anyone can think of. Come to think of it, we

have so many graduates. It is no longer the latest trend.

Being a graduate is like the least certificate you can

even have and if you get into the labour market you

will see many of them (graduates). You have so much

competition here and there, so what is your stand if you

become a graduate today? I think the best thing is for

you to get out

there, to get

involved in one

skill (handwork)

or the other. You

could be self

employed. There

are so many skills

you can learn out

there that are

really helpful and

that reduce crime

and other things like prostitution.

So, I feel skill is very important for every youth today

and I recommend it for every youth in the society.

Harrienta Nwabueze

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF SKILL IN THE

Nigerians speak

Mrs Egioma Eboku

Yes. If he or she is old enough. It

depends on the age. At the end, she

will acquire more knowledge on how

to carry out these

various skill like

baking, hair

dressing and

others.

Charles EkonseYes, because, with the way Nigeria is

now, I think somebody with skill can

survive. But without skill he

may be dancing

around just like

that. So, I will

always

recommend it for

people and for

my children.

We asked some responsible parents the question: Would you allow your child to run a skills program?

Here are their answers.

SKILLSSTREETTALK

Uduka OjYes. Because

with technology

now somebody can

have skills and he can open a

shop for himself and even

employ others. So, it will be

good for the child.


he Youth Holiday Camping leadership qualities.programme 2011 was held from the The objectives of the programme

th th were achieved through lectures, T11 to the16 of December, 2011 at group presentations, syndicate the NYSC orientation camp, Nonwa-Gbam, discussion, educational Tai L.G.A. of Rivers State in Nigeria. The excursion, community service, programme was hosted by the Honourable and physical exercises.Commissioner for Youth Development, Participants of the programme are among participants despite their youth. All Ministry of Youth Development, Rivers youths aged 13 to 17 years, drawn from participants answered with a resounding yes State of Nigeria, Sir. Owene Wonondi. The various secondary schools, both public and when they were asked if they would like to theme of the programme for 2011 was: private, within Rivers State. return the following year. Clearly, they had Youth: Creative Tools for National On the final day of the programme, the learned to work together as they joined Transformation.Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth forces to clean up and organize the hall that Among the admirable objectives of the Development, Emeka P. Wobisike, who was used for the closing day's events.Youth Camping Holiday Programme are:represented the Honourable Commissioner The benefits derived from this programme ?To inculcate in the participants the spirit of of the Ministry, addressed the participants. are best highlighted by the comments of the selfless service to the community.He encouraged them not to allow their participants, some of whom Skills magazine ?To foster team spirit and mutual so-backgrounds hinder their dreams but instead interviewed.operation in the participants.to think big, work towards their dreams and The Youth Holiday Camping Programme ?To instill discipline and moral rectitude in see themselves succeeding. After his provides a fine opportunity for youths to the participants.speech, the Permanent Secretary presented learn important life skills; qualities and

?To build friendship and brotherhood certificates to all the participants of the attitudes that will serve them well

among the participants for the programme. The programme was concluded throughout their life and help them build

enhancement of tolerance and better with a vote of thanks by one of the healthy relationships in which selflessness

relationship in the participants irrespective participants, Vimene Ledibabari. is emphasized.

of their cultural background.It was obvious that many, if not all, of the If you reside in Rivers State, this

?To prepare the participants for future objectives of the programme had been opportunity is within your grasp. Do not responsibilities by enhancing in them good achieved as there was no sign of bickering miss out on it should it come your way.[S]

YOUTH HOLIDAY

CAMPING 2011It is true that no man is an island. In the journey of life we must interact with other people every day. Such interactions can either be difficult or

mutually beneficial. Much depends on whether we have learnt the skills necessary for having healthy relationships with other people. The need to

teach such skills at a relatively early age and advance the goal of improved relationships gave rise to the Youth Holiday Camping Programme.

The Permanent Secretary, Emeka P. Wobisike, addressing participants Handing out certificates


SKILLSPROGRAMME

ALORIA L NJ NAHG EL O

GIFT OSAEZE

IKIJOSHU A MEL AA IK

GLADYS NWANKO:

GIFT OSAEZE:

GLORIA ALLEN JONAH:

KIKI JOSHUA AMELIA:

KIKI JOSHUA AMELIA

GLADYS NWANKO:

GLADYS NWANKO:

GIFT OSAEZE:

GLORIA ALLEN JONAH:

GIFT OSAEZE:

KIKI JOSHUA AMELIA:

GLORIA ALLEN JONAH:

Why did you come for this programme?

Have you benefitted from this

programme?

Would you recommend this programme

for other youths?

benefitted in all areas: physically,

This is the first time spiritually, and mentally. It was really

I've come for this programme. I came to interesting I learnt how to be a good

interact with other youths of my age, citizen, a leader, how to actualize my

learn from their behavior and make dream. The training made me realize

friends. what I really want to do with my future.

I came to receive training Health-wise, I've learnt the types of food

about leadership. to eat to enhance my health, and when to

I came to learn eat such food. I believe it really helps.

to be more creative and to be a better Yes. I learnt

citizen of my state. from the lectures how to be confident in

: I came to be myself, to have more courage. I also

enlightened, change bad habits, meet learnt good habits to adopt, new food

people, make friends and have fun. tips and how to associate with people so

that I don't step on their toes and they

don't step on mine.

Yes I definitely

would.

Yes I would like other

youths to join me and I would also love

to come back.

Yes I would

Yes the training was recommend it because it's very good,

good. I enjoyed it. I benefitted not only very educative. If you come for the

from the leadership aspect of the program, you won't go home the same.

training but also from the training on You'll definitely learn something. I

self-actualization, believing in myself would like to come back for the

and my dreams, working to actualize my programme again if I am given the

vision. I also learnt how to care for my opportunity.

health; to live hygienically. Yes I would

Yes. I recommend it for other youths like me.

Yes. I learnt a

lot from the lectures because they

were supplemented by visual aids.

For example when we went to the

Government house, we saw

practically many of the things we

were taught in school, so I

understand it properly now.

Student with certificate Giving vote of thanks Officials of the programme

GLADY NW NKOS A

What participants say

SKILLSPROGRAMME


T

COVERING THE CAKE

Method

CREATING BEAUTIFUL BORDERS

here are 3 basic steps to cake rolling mat and place over the decorating cake making sure it is centralized

1. Covering the cake and covers the edges of the cake 2. Creating a beautiful boarder around the properly.

cake 3. Decorating the cake Please note that for the sugar

paste or fondant to adhere to the cake and stay firmly on it without

The un-iced cake should be placed on a slipping or sliding off, you cake board. A cake could be covered with should coat the cake BEFORE placing the The equipments needed are;either butter cream icing, royal icing or fondant on it with either of the following i. Crimperssugar paste icing. However for a beginner, a. A light coat of honey ii. Embosserssugar paste icing is the easiest to master. So b. Light coating of butter cream icing iii. Piping bagswe will discuss this method alone. Finally, iv. A set of piping tips You will need the following: smooth v. Flower cutters

i. A smooth surfaced work table the icing vi. Ribbonsii. A rolling pin over the vii. Sugar paste guniii. A rolling mat cake Simple iv. A smoother using the border can be v. A pizza cutter smoother made by

. This is stretching a - Dust the work table liberally with icing to make colorful

sugar. sure that ribbon - Knead the sugar paste until smooth and there are around the

pliable. no air pockets in between. sides of the - Place the Trim the excess fondant off the edge of the iced cake. To

sugar paste in cake. Trim make the the centre of along the ribbon stick to the cake, edible gum is used, the rolling board using edible gum is made by mixing one teaspoon mat and begin the pizza of CMC with ¼ cup of water.rolling with cutter. This the rolling pin tool helps Another till it spreads you to do simple to a thickness this job as boarder of about ½ of neatly as can be

an inch. possible. made At this point, you measure your cake from After a using

end to end. cake is covered, it should be left to dry for Sugar Measure about 10-12hrs. This helps the icing to gun. The the rolled harden and makes it easier for the cake to sugar out sugar be handled. At this point you are ready for gun brings out a variety of decorative sugar paste to the next stage. paste shapes that can be fitted around a cake ensure that to create a beautiful border. The most it can beautiful designs in cake border however completely Boarders can be made with royal icing are made with royal icing using the piping cover the flowers or ribbons, the sugar paste gun etc. method. This method is used not only to cake. Lift It all depends on the creativity of the decorate the boarders, but can also be used

the fondant/sugar pastegently with the decorator. to decorate the entire cake.>>

DECORATING CAKES

By Ruth Akorhe

-Ruthies Oven


SKILLSTRAINING

Piped designs.

Types of piped designs

DECORATING THE CAKE

viii.GrassThere are many different and creative ways ix. Pine treesto decorate a cake with piped designs. An x. Hat starsimportant point to consider in mastering xi. Leavesthis art of cake decorating is to practice xii. Bead boarderoften. xiii.Straight lineBasic tools needed: iv. Rosettes xiv.Corneli laceI. Piping bags ii. Nozzles iii. Calipers iv. xv. SotasSyringes v. Icing (Royal or butter icing xvi.Filigree icing

xvii. Basket weavei. Reverse shells

v. Drop flowers This is the final stage and requires a lot of imagination and creativity. A message can be piped on the cake, indicating the purpose for which the cake is made (e.g. Happy anniversary) a painting can be made

ii. Plain shells on a round cut out piece of sugar paste and placed in the center of the cake. A bouquet of flowers can also be placed on the cake.

vi. Rope border These flowers could either be real or artificial. Of course sugar flowers can also be made using gum paste or flower paste. This however is a completely different area

iii. Raised stars of cake decorating and may be dealt with vii. Zigzag in a future article. [S]

SKILLSTRAINING

enerally hats have found a position in fashion.

They come in different forms, shapes, sizes and

colours and can be used with casual dressing or Gotherwise.

At times, you cannot just help but to admire them. Probably

at a time you may have wondered how it is made and what

is involved in the making.

Hat making has been a thrilling job. In fact, to its lovers, it

is almost all fun. Of course, it is natural that things that win

the admiration of people usually brings joy and satisfaction to the maker.

What then is involved? Well I may say not too much. Why? It usually takes two weeks to a month with daily training to

become a skilled hat maker. Then, you may purchase the tools you would use to carry out your own job. Those tools are,

1.Wooden molders (Crown and Brim). These come in different sizes and shapes. They are used to mould out the required

shapes of a hats crown and its brim.

2.The Synamey, it is just like a piece of fabric . It may be plain, rough twisted ,thick or light. This is the materials used in

making the crown and the brim of a hat.

3. Wire. It is a metallic string .It is used to maintain the shape of the brim. It is usually run around the brim’s edge.

4. Uhu gum. This is the recommended gum used in attaching the crown to the brim.

5. Stiffener. It is a milky – coloured fluid. It is used to stiffen the crown and the brim to the desired shape .Of course, it is

being applied while the synamey is still on the moulder.

6. Thumb pins. These are use to fasten the synamey to the molder.

7. Colures or Spray. These are used to give the synamey the desired colure.

8. Ribbon, Feather or Flowers. These are used in decorating the hat.

Our next edition of skills magazine will cover detailed steps in hat making.[S]

Fancy HatsWhat you need to make them


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