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The Wonders of the Avocado

The avocado (Persea americana) is classified in the flowering plant family Lauraceae, along with cinnamon, camphor and bay laurel. Avocados are commercially valuable and are cultivated in tropical and Mediterranean climates throughout the world.

To Think is To Differ

Clarence Seward Darrow once said "To Think is To Differ". The verb "to think" can be regarded as a passive action as well as a skill. The composition of every human being gives us the ability to think at various

Our Women Speak: Living Single and Raising The Kids

We all have our own perception of single parenthood and, apparently, it is fast becoming a norm as individuals are much more open to taking a walk from a bad marriage or relationship. The fears of raising the children alone

The Power of A Smile

It takes hundreds of facial muscles to frown but, ironically, just a few to create a smile. Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. We all have different panoramic views

The World of Shrimps

Shrimp are swimming, decapod crustaceans found around the world in fresh and salt water. Together with prawns, shrimp are widely caught and farmed for human consumption. While shrimp may be small, they are huge in their appeal as these deliciously

How Much Do You Know About The Pawpaw?

The pawpaw is one big, lush, and juicy fruit, with its hundreds of tiny black “squashy” seeds. This is one fruit you can enjoy regularly because it is in season virtually all year round. Besides its remarkable health benefits, it

That Sexy Nighttime Makeup

By Ezinne Onyearugha. On those nights when you got a special date and you just want to WOW him, you should learn how to apply that alluring/seductive type of makeup. These are ways to get to where you ought to

Black is Beautiful

Most people assume that because we are of the black race there is no need to take special care of our skin. But they can’t be more wrong. The common saying, “dirty no dey kill African man”, is just a

The Wonders of Petroleum Jelly

Growing up in the temperate region of Nigeria (Jos, Plateau state) I knew petroleum jelly was always handy. It gave comfort and relief to my skin in harsh and cold weather. It was inexpensive and a little container of it

Even More Ways to Flavour Your Meals

Without a bit of salt to season our food we may end up with a bland, empty-tasting meal. Salt can be certainly referred to as the soul of many meals, it brings out the flavour of food, and you would

What’s Your Beauty Style?

By Uche Amonye Developing your own beauty style means prioritizing what matters most to you and what makes you feel good: comfort, simplicity, practicality and looking good. Even with priorities clearly in mind, many women are still overwhelmed with the

How Much Do You Know About the Tangerine Fruit?

If anyone asked how much you knew about the tangerine, many would probably say that it’s a close relative of the orange. If you answered that way, you’re probably right. But there’s more to this delightfully deep-orange fruit than you

Re-Ignite Your Passion

“Man is only great when he acts from passion.” Benjamin Disraeli, Nineteenth Century British Prime Minister. You want to start up a business, but you’re not sure what to pursue. Great inventors and business persons are not super human. There’s

7 Makeup Brushes You Should Have in Your Kit!

By Ezinne Onyearugha I do not think you need to purchase a 32-piece brush set (except you are a makeup artist) but these makeup brushes, I believe, should be in every woman’s little makeup bag. Foundation brush: The foundation brush

Lagos State Commissions Mega Rice Processing Factory

While hope remains on the proposed inauguration of the Taraba State Integrated Rice Farm, a partnership between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Dominion farms, a Guthrie, Oklahoma based farming company, the Lagos State government has actualised its dream of

Seun Adebiyi: Helping Blacks Survive Cancer

A month after his 2009 graduation from Yale Law School, Seun Adebiyi learned he had not one but two lethal blood cancers and began an odyssey to find a bone-marrow donor. Mr. Adebiyi, 28, who came to this country from

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