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first and foremost, all glory to the author of creation who in His infinity mercy had taken me this far. Merely looking back to yesterday, i discovered that it was indeed a story, today a mystery and tomorow a gift i cant wait to have.

Not to go too far, i have in me a deep sense of appreciation for all the people who had reached out to me either in silence and scream; home and abroad. I most say you did not only make my day, but also made me speechless. In fact, your compliments (calls and messages via phone and mails)were deeply and dearly appreciated.

Thank you all for giving me a befitting and wonderful a day.

From the deep part of me once again, i say "Thank u"]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:08:00 EST http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/593311 http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/584733
* opportunityshould be prepared for

* opportunity out for opportunity everyday

* aviod places and people without opportunity when they come

* make good use of people opportunities when they come

* Opportunity can be created

* Be disciplined with opportunuty not to loose it

* know when to seek another opportunity

* opportunity comes in grament of afection or challenges

* one man's problem is another man's opportunity

* opportunity involves risks and sacrifices

* oportunity comes in circles

* opportunity is waiting to e discovered and maximized

* do not push till tomorrow what you can do today

* opportunity comes as you listen, read, write and think.

If i were you i would look around for the opportunity i can tap now to bring a physical and positive mandate change to my world.

At this point, i challenge you to think, look around , strive for opportunity and overtake for CHANGE!

Note: The world has no one but you and me .

Please do have a nice day as you begin to exploit beyong ordinary exist.
]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:07:00 EST http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/584733 http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/573569 Scholarship Scams
If you have to pay money to get money, it's probably a scam.

Every year, several hundred thousand students and parents are defrauded by scholarship scams. The victims of these scams lose more than $100 million annually. Scam operations often imitate legitimate government agencies, grant-giving foundations, education lenders and scholarship matching services, using official-sounding names containing words like "National," "Federal," "Foundation," or "Administration."

This section provides advice on how to identify such scholarship scams, how to distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent organizations, how to protect yourself from scholarship scams; and what to do if you are scammed.

In general, be wary of scholarships with an application fee, scholarship matching services who guarantee success, advance-fee loan scams and sales pitches disguised as financial aid "seminars".

To be continued next blog.

Thank you]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:26:00 EST http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/573569 http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/571225 - opportunity of meeting people remarkable
- opportunity of giving (time, talent, treasures etc.)
- opportunity of getting information of education / knowledge
-opportunity of working in a straight place
- opportunity to visit notable place
- opportunity to lead, direct and cordinate resources (human, - materials and financial)]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:36:00 EST http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/571225 http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/544763
I received this joke from a friend on facebook. Since then, I have been making all efforts to share it with everyone, especially my love ones: “YOU” being first on the list, then my siblings and family, colleagues and forms of love ones as I am limited to mention now. I also believe that you will do the same by sharing this joke with your love ones too, with a view of cautioning and sensitize them to dangers in carefree and casual sex.

It goes thus:

“A pretty girl went to church, to make a confession to a priest, and the man asked her what the matter is? She then said my boyfriend did something bad to me. The pastor now kissed her and asked did he do this to you? she said no. He hugged her and said did he do this to you? She said no. He now pulled off her cloth and said did he do this to you. She said no. He now made love to her and said did he do this to you? She said no. Then he now asked what is the thing he did that is making you to be crying? Then the girl said he gave me AIDS! The priest then fainted.”

LAUGHING? ....ho-ho-ho! Just like me, I could not help myself laughing when I read it too. Let’s accept that the Priest used in the joke was just a case study as it could be anyone. But come to think of it, don’t you think it would be very fatal if we fail to realize the dangers in being fond of taking advantage of others, most especially opposite sex; engaging them in “just like that sexual activities” or whatever name you call it? In spite of all the calls echoing everywhere on earth “HIV IS REAL! ”; and pleading voices that never halt “PLAY SAVE AND STOP HIV”. Anyway, just in case we have forgot to remind ourselves and love ones that HIV is real, This is another to call reminding us to please save the world by saving ourselves first.

Nevertheless, I had wondered severe times without a direct answer to each rhetorical question I asked myself. In fact, it pricks my heart beyond anyone can imagine each time I ask, even to this present time of posting this joke. I had asked why anyone at any point in life should think that having HIV is the end of the world just like the Priest that fainted in the joke. Phew! It is not. People with HIV live a normal live and do great exploit in the world. So, i urge everyone to stop stigmatizing !

Please, pray this prayer, Oh God My Father, I need u, come into my heart and teach me the ways to go always. Amen

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:40:00 EST http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/544763 http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/514857 LAS Youth Forum 2008

Jordan - Amman , 24 - 27 November


Do you believe in Intercultural Dialogue ?
Do you think that Youth can help in the Euro-Arab intercultural Dialogue process ?
Do you want to be part of this process ?


Blog 4 Dialogue (http://www.blog4dialogue.org) is an initiative led by the LAS Youth Advisory Committee as one of the preparation actions for the League of Arab States Youth Forum 2008, which will be held in Amman Jordan from the 24th to the 27th November 2008, under the slogan "Youth and Cultural Dialogue: towards a Transnational cultural Approach".

Blog 4 Dialogue is a Blog which offers space for debate, dialogue, and brainstorming about Euro-Arab Youth Intercultural Dialogue and coming out with projects, recommendations, and actions which can be communicated later to decision makers from the League of Arab States and Europe.

Blog 4 Dialogue is not only for the participants in the LAS Youth Forum 2008 but also for all the Arab Youth Observatory network of youth workers and youth leaders and for all believers in Dialogue.


You can help us by:

Blogging: you can register as a contributor to the blog and write your posts in any language you want, or send your them with name and country to sarah@blog4dialogue .org
Visiting: you can regularly visit the blog and leave comments to the posts that you find interesting on http://www.blog4dialogue.org .
Telling friends: you can tell your friends about the Blog 4 Dialogue initiative or forward this note to your mailing list and groups.
Wearing our badge: you can put the badge of Blog 4 Dialogue initiative in your website or your blog.

Enjoy Blogging 4 Dialogue !


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Website : http://www.Blog4Dialogue.Org]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:13:00 EDT http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/514857 http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/513184
He simply asked , "What is the world most used word?"

Then, the bidding began:Some argued it' s " I " while another set of people concluded on " you ". But almost two-third of the entire house settled for " Love ". Could that be true?

Well, i know we all talk about love everyday of our lives through our services (writing, singing, painting, dancing etc.) but that has not justified that Love is the world most used word.

So, what is your say about this question?]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:13:00 EDT http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/513184 http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/512426 This current call for proposals will support projects put forward by civic service bodies or civil society organizations which have, so far, never or almost never implemented this kind of activity abroad.

The objectives are to:promote the transnational character of youth placements in civic service and volunteering activities;
promote the development of a European framework to facilitate the interoperability of existing civic service and volunteering opportunities for young people in the Member States;
allow a testing and evaluation phase by way of specific European cooperation projects in the field of youth transnational civic service and volunteering.

The total budget earmarked for the co-financing of projects under this call amounts to EUR 3 000 000.
The Commission plans to support 27 projects, i.e. 1 project per Member State, so as to cover the entire European Union.
The project must begin between 1 February 2009 and 30 June 2009 and end no later than 30 September 2010.

Deadline: 31 October 2008.
For all queries, please contact: eac-amicus@ec.europa.eu
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/index_en.htm

Eligible applicants:
Under the current call for proposals, two categories of applicants are eligible:
1. public bodies whose main activity is in the field of civic service;
2. non-government organisations or not-for-profit associations whose main activity is in the field of youth voluntary work.
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
have their head office in one of the 27 EU Member States
have legal status,
be able to demonstrate at least two years' experience in the area of placing young people in civic or voluntary service at national level
Each applicant may submit just one project.
Individual persons are not allowed to submit applications under this call for proposals.

For all queries, please contact: eac-amicus@ec.europa.eu
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/index_en.htm



]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:25:00 EDT http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/512426 http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/499569
Think for a minute about the people in your world. What do they think of your commitment to them? How would you rate your faithfulness? Does your loyalty ever waver? Do you have one person with whom your contract in nonnegotiable?

Once, two friends were fighting together in a war. The combat was ferocious, and many lives were being taken when one of the two young soldiers was injured and could not get back to the trenches, the other went out to get him against his officer’s orders. He returned mortally wounded, and his friend, whom he had carried, was dead.
The officer looked at the dying soldier, shook his head, and said, “It wasn’t worth it”.

The young boy, overhearing the remark, smiled and said, “But it was worth it, sir, because when I got to him he said Jim, I knew you’d come.”

Today, i make a difference by leaving you with my last word for today, "Make most of your time and relationships".

Please do have a wonderful weekend ahead.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:13:00 EDT http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/499569 http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/428527
I got this from today's newspaper. I believe it will help you and other young Nigerians who are not aware of this opportunity. Please take your time to read through while you tell others. I wish you good luck.

To register for the Telecommunications Scholarship Programme, CLICK this: http://tsp.camp9.org/Default.aspx?pageId=160984

Kindly note that the exams will take place in Lagos and Abuja only on 9th August, 2008.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
Based on this ever - increasing demand and the shortage of highly skilled telecommunications professionals, it has become imperative for a home-grown approach to solving this unique problem.

VISION AND MISSION
The vision of the Telecommunication Scholarship Programme (TSP) is to provide a pool of qualified, competent, local content professionals for the local and international telecommunications industry.

OBJECTIVES
Create a pool of competent telecommunications professionals for local and international telecommunications firms and Original Equipment Manufacturers; Leverage on partnerships with telecommunications firms to facilitate employment of successful candidates; Increase the local content profile of telecommunications firms; build the capacity of existing staff of telecommunications firms on recent trends and skill sets in the industry; and
Equip school leavers and graduates with the skills necessary to profitably run their own businesses, providing independent consultancy services to the telecommunications companies.

GENERAL BENEFITS
Candidates that successfully complete the training programme will: acquire the necessary skill sets to excel in the telecommunications industry;automatically qualify to be invited for job interviews by leading telecommunications companies under the TSP job placement programme;increase earning potentials;
quickly become a Subject Matter Expert in the telecommunications industry; and
acquire in-depth experience on a wide array of telecommunications products and services thereby equipping the participant with the knowledge to work in a wide range of positions.

BENEFITS FOR SPECIFIC CATEGORIES OF TRAINEES:

SSCE HOLDERS AND EQUIVALENT
Acquire the required technical skills to work as a technician in the telecommunications industry; Possess the technological know - how to succeed as entrepreneurs, providing independent consultancy services to telecommunications firms; and
Leverage on the Telecommunications Scholarship Programme (TSP) job placement programme which entails attending job interviews with telecommunications firms and Original Equipment Manufacturers.

UNDERGRADUATES
Acquire the relevant skills for their acceptance by telecommunications firms for industrial attachment and internship programmes; Obtain additional internationally - recognized certifications to enhance their resumes; Possess the technological know - how to succeed as entrepreneurs, providing independent consultancy services to telecommunications firms after graduation; and
Leverage on the Telecommunications Scholarship Programme (TSP) job placement programme which entails attending job interviews with telecommunications firms and Original Equipment Manufacturers.

GRADUATES/POST GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS
Obtain additional internationally - recognized certifications to enhance their resumes; Leverage on the Telecommunications Scholarship Programme job placement programme which entails attending job interviews with telecommunications firms and Original Equipment Manufacturers; Acquire the skills required for a seamless transition from graduates to new employees in the telecommunications industry; and
Possess the technological know - how to succeed as enterpreneurs, providing independent consultancy services to telecommunications firms after graduation.

WORKING PROFESSIONALS
Increase productivity;Update knowledge in modern trends/new technological developments in the telecommunications industry;Obtain additional internationally - recognized certifications to enhance their resumes and enhance chances of promotion; and Acquire the necessary skills to move to leading telecommunications firms.

HOW TO REGISTER
All interested candidates should endeavour to follow the steps below: Click on the "Telecommunications Scholarship Programme" button; Click on the “Register” button; Complete the Registration Form and click “Submit”; and
Check your e-mail address for confirmation of successful registration as well as to obtain your examination details.

To register for the Telecommunications Scholarship Programme, CLICK this link: http://tsp.camp9.org/Default.aspx?pageId=160984

Kindly note that the exams will take place in Lagos and Abuja only on 9th August, 2008.

Once again, good luck]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:23:00 EDT http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/428527 http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/363903
]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:13:00 EDT http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/363903 http://poettemidayo.tigblog.org/post/363083 So, Keep it in or spit it out, suppress it or vent it, slow boil or burn over, call it expression or any forms of anger, anyhow you put it. All I know is that I will say it or we say it together.
So, my dear TIGlers, please continue to tongue the tongue and speak in the language of mandate change and youthful-reign to the world till we see the changes in us.
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