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e: adewunmiayodeji@gmail.com]]> Wed, 27 Dec 2006 04:18:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/84577 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/8493
Halitosis is a medical condition of the unpleasant odour of the mouth.

It remains one of the most common diseases in the history of medical sciences and can result from Gingivitis –Inflammation of the gum; believed to be the most common diseases in the history of mankind. Not alone, Halitosis has been found to arise from various causes: hole(s) in the gum, poor mouth cleansing etc.

The victim is usually oblivious of the threat this disease poises. All he hears is complaint from his close friends or family members: who are certainly free to speak and interact with him.

The individual usually feels insecure and unsafe once he discovers he has a foul “mouth smell”. All he is concerned about is the threat he poises to his immediate environment.

Just for the record, Halitosis knows no limit to Gender or Age. It is capable of occurring at anytime, every time, anywhere to any and every person.

Halitosis is a commonplace just before dawn amongst a lot of people: usually before the routine brushing of the mouth in the Morning. Actually with or without brushing some people have become a permanent victim of this disease.

The only panacea to this threat is to brush regularly (two as prescribed by the Dentist); take fruits often; undergo Dental Check-up for the yearly- prescribed scrapping of the teeth among other things. The use of a Halitosis Detector can also be of tremendous help to victims and each every one of us.

Halitosis makes everyone scared once the victim is being announced. Everyone tries to avoid the person in every best possible means. The irony about this is that the people that are scared of the victim may suffer more severely from its (Halitosis) hands. Is it not?
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All the more people are succeeding in escaping from poverty. Since 1980 rapid economic growth, chiefly in Asia, has led to an increase in the standard of living of about one and a half billion poor people. But at the same time even more have become poorer in the approximately 90 countries, many in Africa, where the population has increased more rapidly than the national income.

In 20 years time there will be between two and three billion people on earth. The greatest growth is taking place among poor people in the poorest countries. The most rapid increase is taking place in Africa. Population pressure has a severe effect on the environment. A degraded environment leads to increases in the numbers of refugees. In 20 years it is estimated that 200 million people will be on the move, away from degraded areas.

The concept of globalisation summarises the on-going processes of change and integration. It involves radical consequences for economies, welfare and the environment, for the political freedom of action of central and local governments, and for the opportunities available to people to make their own decisions in respect of their own lives.

National governments no longer have control over financial flows and developments in their countries. Cultures and life-styles are being spread from major centres to the most distant parts of the world. The potential of information technology to provide information rapidly constitutes a threat to authoritarian regimes. The new technology creates opportunities for greater cooperation - for those who have the ability to participate.




International trade and the division of labour can lead to greater prosperity, more contacts, greater mutual dependence and thereby fewer conflicts. Freely moving capital can now be invested where it provides the best yields, including the poor countries. This has already happened in East and South-East Asia. On the other hand the mobility of capital, in combination with pressure for increased production and consumption, can lead to environmental degradation and the marginalisation of certain parts of the world.

Globalisation involves both threats and opportunities. There is an obvious risk that the richest countries can take advantage of the opportunities while the poor countries receive the threats.

Development cooperation cannot change these trends but it can exert an influence. It is a challenge for development cooperation to create the conditions necessary for an increase in the flow of private capital to the poor countries in Africa. International development cooperation can improve the ability of the poor countries to benefit from international participation by providing support for higher education and research. With the aid of international cooperation special cultures threatened by extinction can be protected.



Courtesy: Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)
]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2003 10:46:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/8376 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/8261 Today, TakingITGlobal boasts of over 13,000 members in 205-plus countries; and an ever expanding information database second to none. To add to its feather, it brings together the best of insightful minds at its global headquarters in Toronto Ontario, and all around the globe.

To say TIG (as it is popularly called) is growing and evolving is sheer misinterpretation. To be sincere, TIG has become one of the best known revolutions in the area of youth movement. It has being able to rise up as an outstanding youth-led organization among its contemporaries, with its past shaping its present, and both will surely launch the future. The past, the present, and the future will create a unifying youth movement for a better tomorrow.

All left for us as members is to join hands and unite our efforts to create a better tomorrow for ourselves. We will never be given a perfect world, but we should strive to make it that way. TIG is an avenue to channel in our efforts, energies to bring about positive change. There is no other time to take action; the time is NOW!

Let synchronize these actions, and bring about the best youth revolution of all times. Indeed, it can be extremely difficult, but efforts from all of us can be incredible.

Some of us are really doing greatly, thanks to Shoskm (I hope I got the name) from South Africa, who is initiating a TIGAid for the Poor! I know with much certainty that the world will not forget you. You have come up with an incredible idea; and I know you will strive to see to its execution.

It’s not all of us that can come up with ideas, but we can join hands with these people (Shoskm and others) to sustain their initiative(s). Indeed it is not theirs, but it is for the good of all mankind.

The time is now to take action… for our future, for our world.

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2003 11:28:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/8261 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/8258
Every success story has emerged from a crop of failures, termed as challenges. And these challenges serves as the pre-text of experiences learnt. Indeed nature as destined failures as man’s experience.

With these experiences at hand, man continues to move ahead in his journey, since he is borne to face challenges. These challenges put man into a journey, as he moves to fulfil or un-fulfil his providence in life.

As he continues to face these challenges, he will put into use the previous lessons learnt as a result of his experience(s). More so, he tries to avoid mistakes made in the past.

As a matter of fact, every man is born without the same providence. Not everyman can take the risk of doing the extraordinary! And this extraordinary makes him bring out his spirit of enterprise, and this enterprise qualifies him to be a great man. Indeed, it has been affirmed overtime, that “Great Men build Great Institutions, and will never wobble under any undue meddlesomeness.”

Those who have then refused to take the risks and do the extraordinary find themselves in their own world: a world full of mediocrity…with little or no fulfilment.

Indeed, the future belongs to those who have taken it upon themselves to take risks do the extraordinary in realising the beauty of their dreams…





]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2003 09:34:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/8258 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/8256 Today, TakingITGlobal boasts of over 13,000 members in 205-plus countries; and an ever expanding information database second to none. To add to its feather, it brings together the best of insightful minds at its global headquarters in Toronto Ontario, and all around the globe.

To say TIG (as it is popularly called) is growing and evolving is sheer misinterpretation. To be sincere, TIG has become one of the best known revolutions in the area of youth movement. It has being able to rise up as an outstanding youth-led organization among its contemporaries, with its past shaping its present, and both will surely launch the future. The past, the present, and the future will create a unifying youth movement for a better tomorrow.

All left for us as members is to join hands and unite our efforts to create a better tomorrow for ourselves. We will never be given a perfect world, but we should strive to make it that way. TIG is an avenue to channel in our efforts, energies to bring about positive change. There is no other time to take action; the time is NOW!

Let synchronize these actions, and bring about the best youth revolution of all times. Indeed, it can be extremely difficult, but efforts from all of us can be incredible.

Some of us are really doing greatly, thanks to Shoskm (I hope I got the name) from South Africa, who is initiating a TIGAid for the Poor! I know with much certainty that the world will not forget you. You have come up with an incredible idea; and I know you will strive to see to its execution.

It’s not all of us that can come up with ideas, but we can join hands with these people (Shoskm and others) to sustain their initiative(s). Indeed it is not theirs, but it is for the good of all mankind.

The time is now to take action… for our future, for our world.




]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2003 09:20:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/8256 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/8255
We do not expect to be given a perfect world, or continent; but we believe we should be given the opportunity to make it that way. It’s high time we all rise to the occasion of persuading our respective governments to take youth’s participation in all decision and policy-making processes seriously.

Bush, Blair, other members of the “Rumsfield declared” new Europe cannot take our future into ransom. Why has these so-called allied(s) decided to commit crime against Humanity? Obviously, it is because governance today lacks substantial input from relevant constituencies; constituencies which include Young People’s involvement.

It is absolutely obvious at this stage that war is inevitable. All that’s left for us is to pray that the casualties should be minimal…

But remember, forget not where you come from, strive to take action in community service, and finally do your best to ensure your government consider your voice and cry!!!
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The performance of an abortion is a criminal offense unless it is performed to save a pregnant woman's life. Although the laws in Southern and Northern Nigeria are essentially similar, they are worded differently. The Criminal Code provides:


Any person, who, with intent to procure miscarriage of a woman whether she is or is not with child, unlawfully administers to her or causes her to take any poison or other noxious thing, or uses any force of any kind, or uses any other means whatever is guilty of a felony, and is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years.
Moreover, a woman who with the intention to "procure" her own "miscarriage" unlawfully "administers to herself any poison ... or uses any force of any kind ... or permits any such thing or means to be administered" is liable for seven years imprisonment. The Penal Code also regards the performance of most abortions as a criminal act. It states that any person who "voluntarily causes a woman with child to miscarry" is punishable by imprisonment. A woman who causes herself to miscarry is considered to be within the meaning of the provision. Both the Criminal Code and the Penal Code impose a penalty of 14 years of imprisonment for the performance of an abortion. Criminal law permits the performance of an abortion necessary to save a woman's life. The Criminal Code stipulates that a person "is not criminally responsible for performing in good faith and with reasonable care and skill a surgical operation ... upon an unborn child for the preservation of the mother's life." Similarly, the Penal Code permits an abortion to save the life of a woman.

Laws cover other abortion-related offenses. For example, in Southern Nigeria, the Criminal Code provides that it is illegal to supply materials knowing that they may be used to produce an abortion. The punishment for this crime is three years of imprisonment. The Penal Code provides that any person who, with intent to cause a miscarriage, undertakes any act that causes a woman's death is subject to imprisonment for 14 years. It also makes it unlawful for a person to "use force to any woman and thereby unintentionally caus[e] her to miscarry."

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2003 08:13:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/8122 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/8011 Mon, 10 Mar 2003 10:17:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/8011 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/8010 Mon, 10 Mar 2003 10:14:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/8010 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7945 Tue, 04 Mar 2003 12:52:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7945 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7781 "Live up to your full potential through acting on the guidance of honesty, kindness, and respect. Carry on with confidence and be guilt-free while standing up for what you believe in. Seek the positive attributes of the people around you, while pushing them to new heights. Never forget that learning is a continual process that should be welcomed with open arms. Change is inevitable, so grow from it. Laughter relieves stressful situations. Listen intently to the people around you, but close your ears to pessimism negative people. Show your family and friends how much you love them with your heart, mind, and body. Trust that things will work out in the long run, be positive and press on. Set goals and strive for them, but never forget where you came from, and who you are. Follow through!" ]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2003 10:36:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7781 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7779
In achieving the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs), youth involvement in this new revolution must be taken seriously. As young people are the link between today tomorrow.

The Information Society has become one of the major strategies of achieving the MDGs...
Furthermore,It has been argued overtime that there can never be an Information Society without sustainable Healthcare Delivery Systems, Equitable access to Education (which remains one of our greatest problem(s) in Africa).

The Information Society presence is yet not well-felt in this region of the globe. The much profound problem of Digital Divide is very much in our midst (here in Africa). At the ongoing WSIS PrepCom II, it is believed that Youth Caucus members from Africa will do us all proud by persuading our respective Governments to take up real actions in bridging this DIVIDE.

It thus becomes imperative for the continent-state of Africa to rise to the occasion.

]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:36:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7779 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7775
It will be my first "debut" out of Nigeria. Not anywhere but to the Big Apple, the Capital Seat of the United States of America.

Just for a period of 3 months :) My Hard Work Determination is proven to enhance results, with an unreserved luck which comes from the Almigthy; from whom all good things come.]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2003 04:29:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7775 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7750
o A key demographic with unique problems

Young people are the greatest natural resources, bringing to task intelligence and creative energy in effecting positive change. Unfortunately, youth in Nigeria remain fully untapped and explored. Making them to assume an unforeseen status as End Users.

Ignoring that youth is different from adulthood contributes to the increased marginalization of young people from the Nigerian Society. Millions of young people remain unemployable, and moreover those employed suffer from the “hands” of low wages and poor working conditions. Sad to say, youth unemployment is expected to soar the higher in the next few years.

o Youth-led action


Youth are credible and effective partners when they are inclusive. Unfortunately youth in Nigeria have become a major vessel of violence and destruction; from Ife-Modakeke Crisis through to the Kaduna riots down to the Miss World Controversy they have been extremely proactive. Most Nigerian Youth are scared of what tomorrow will bring. They are perturbed and follow who ever plays the devil’s advocate; thereby turning to Political Thugs Ethic Bigots. How to re-direct these actions remains the BIG question?

Despite all these, certain percentile of young people have played a prominent role in the campaign against HIV/AIDS, and worked tremendously in bringing positive change through various sustainable projects and initiatives. The Nigeria Information Society Youth Network is also providing cohesive input into the national preparatory process for the World Summit on the Information Society: A drive that will ensure the reflection of the Nigerian Youth’s dream in the emerging Information Society.


o Better leaders for tomorrow


Upholding human rights in every country between present and future generations is recognized as a fundamental base of sustainable development. Youth as future leaders of Nigeria need to be recognized as valuable contributors, encouraged and empowered to participate in the decisions taken today about the country they would inherit and pass on to the future generations.

Involving young people in this new dynamic and in all process of decision and policy-making develops their skill to become engaged citizens in the society. Meaningful participation in this new revolution will increase youth’s sense of belonging and develop their skills. Shifting public action from implementing projects for youth to providing youth with support to bring about this change on their own provides an avenue for entrepreneurship, the strengthening of the civil society, and a real sense of achievement.


o Youth involvement for better results


Involving young people in this new revolution is not only good public relations; it is good public policy. Young people do not expect to be given a perfect country instead they want to contribute to make it that way.

It is high time for us as young people to take the bull by the horns and exert force that will take Nigeria from this present inertia and launch pad it on the path of action and relevance. Remember, young people can be particularly powerful partners, mobilizing support and bringing time, energy, innovative ideas and a new perspective to the table.















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I hope pray i will have much time to myself this coming week. Sad to say, I have been up coming since dawn. It is proven to get along the same trend. I still have more deadlines to meet this week...lastest by Mid-week.

I need to rush out now continue with my to-do list (schedule).
ciao...]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2003 11:24:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7738 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7688 ]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2003 06:01:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7688 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7601 Thu, 06 Feb 2003 04:55:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7601 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7542 Sat, 01 Feb 2003 12:21:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7542 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7460 1. Does Iraq currently possess those Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)?
2. Should the World allow the US government Britain move ahead with their proposed plan?
3. Why should Bush his Aides focus more on War as a means of Disarming?
4. Should we allow Bush to wreck more havoc on Iraq?
5. Why is Saddam Hussien so much anti-western?
6. Why is it that Bush directed his attention upon Saddam after September 11?
7. Who is the greatest threat to world peace at this stage?
8. Is war looming over us all?
9. Isn't North Korea a greater threat to World Peace?
10. Is Bush afraid that Saddam may use Anthrax against the US its allies in the nearest future?
11. Is war the solution to the World pressing problems?
12. Is Poverty Chronic Hunger not more severe to our existence on this planet...

I will like to hear from you all :)

ciao...]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2003 04:38:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7460 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7379 What is it that pushes the human spirit to pursue his goals with much tenacity enthusiasm?
What is it that allows a person to preserve, despite relentless failures?
What is it that inspires a person to do the extraordinary?

It is not far from being the Spirit of Enterprise… A spirit that bring out the best of a person’s wealth of ideas and initiatives; undoubtedly this Century has seen amazing development in science technology-possibly more than in the previous total history of mankind. My 13-year-old-friend is far more at home with computers than I will ever be- and every year, maybe every day perhaps- there are new ideas and massive progress in technology. It is without doubt that young people are the REAL Leaders of the emerging Information Society. Let wait and see how things shape up at the forthcoming UN’s World Summit on the Information Society.
But human beings have not changed to the same extent. There is still as much greed, anger and religious bigotry as there ever was. How can we humans pioneer in space and even beyond time, and yet seem unable to get closer to world peace?

Together with a respect for the dignity of human person, I believe we can redirect the whooping estimated sum of $ 36 million spent on weapons worldwide every hour on positive impacting development projects initiatives…It is high time we all redirect the spirit of enterprise within us in effecting positive change. No cause for war unless it is a JUST one.

Hey…maybe you will like to showcase your Spirit of Enterprise, log on to: Rolex Awards and apply for the Rolex Awards of Enterprise, and see how sustainable your initiative is :)

]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2003 07:24:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7379 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7351 I am back after some few days away....busy as usual. Anyway, I am trying on hypertext. Let me test thisi and see if it works out: Ayodeji]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2003 05:52:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7351 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7289
The need to involve Youth in all streams of initiatives tailored towards achieving the MDGs can not be overstated. Moreover, youth involvement in this venture will only bring about more informed alliance. It is not only good public practice, it is good public policy.

Youth are known to be incredible partners in progress. Bringing energy, enthusiasm, creative energy, innovative ideas to the table. With the sagacity experience of the older ones; I believe the UN will be able to overcome this challenge!!!! :)]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2003 04:46:00 EST http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7289 7.4666667 4.56666677.46666674.5666667 http://ayodeji.tigblog.org/post/7281
These expectancies are still my dreams, I hope they will soon become a reality. And when, it becomes....then they will be the icing on the cake for my this new year. It will not only boost my capacity, it will likewise put more responsibility on me....

I have been very busy in the past few days working on some projects work. I pray the outcome becomes as wished.

Anyway my greatest challenge will be how best I handle my work carry them out with much responsibility.

Hey now to my friends out there, never give up until the goal is yours. Futhermore, strive to impact on your generation positively!!!!
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