A day at the trafford centreGoing 4 a walk
Still Walking
Sunday, October 15, 2006
BATMAN WINS MOBO AWARD
Batman Samini from Ghana was named Best African act at the MOBO Awards which took place 20 September 2006 at the Royal Albert Hall.
Last year for the first time an Africa category was introduced whose winner was Youssou N'Dour (the other nominees were Femi Kuti, 2 Face, Baaba Maal, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Yvonne Chaka Chaka).
In 2005 there was also a World Music category which was won by Puerto Rico's Daddy Yankee, with some of the other nominated acts in that category being from Africa too, namely Amadou & Mariam, Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabaté and Zap Mama. (See our feature on the MOBO 2005 awards).
The World Music category has now been scrapped - maybe a move to highlight the Africa category which has been revamped quite a bit, too: while last year the more traditional names still prevailed, this year it was all about the sound of the African youth.
Friday, October 13, 2006
Ten Dating Tips That every guy should know
by Amos
Preface
If you enjoy our articles please visit www.JustSeduction.com for the rest of our free courses, forums, and articles updated frequently. The site is for beginners and experts alike and does contain some content with adult themed material.
Get prepared for the date.
It's amazing how often this step is overlooked. While appearance isn't everything, cleaning yourself up before going out goes a long way. The saying goes - “You can't change the genes in you, but you can change the jeans your in.” and it's absolutely true. Wearing a nice clean shirt, some neat pressed pants, and an up-to-date pair of underwear makes the impression that you are able to take care of yourself and also reflects good hygiene. While this might seem like common knowledge, it's overlooked often enough to earn it's place on our dating tips list.
Keep busy before your date.
Idle minds have time to over-think and over-complicate the situation. Don't dedicate the entire day to waiting for your date to happen, you're a busy person with lots of things to do – and if you don't have anything to do – find something! We've created a checklist of things you could be doing on our site. Your time is important, you're important – which brings us to the next tip.
Never seem too available.
Desperation is the king of date killers. You need to keep the mindset that you are an important busy person that your date is lucky to know. While you can have a mutual respect for your date (even without knowing them intimately) you are taking time from your busy schedule to give her a chance. By always being available, never hanging up the phone first, or constantly calling your date – you're almost guaranteeing you won't have a second date.
Recharge your batteries.
Dating can be tiring, especially when managing multiple dates with different women. If you feel like taking a night off – a weekend off – a week off go ahead and do it. Your dates will understand that you're busy or have personal matters to attend to and they will be there when you're ready to share your time with them. If they request that you have a drink with them on Friday night, just let them know that you'd like to but can't make it this Friday – it's that simple. You're not required to share with them why you can't make it, but it's suggested that you schedule another time you're available to talk or go out. By taking some time off you can be in top condition both mentally and physically.
Drop the comparisons between new and old dates.
Phrases like “Jennifer is cute, but not as cute as Sarah – the girl I met last week” are sabotaging your relationship with Jennifer. Compare dating to playing the lottery, the more you play – the better your chances of winning. Whether you define winning as forming a long and exclusive relationship or just getting your date into bed you have a much better chance if you play the odds. If your date is attractive and intelligent enough to date in the first place, she's already met your qualifications – why further limit your options?
Be prepared for a fresh take on dating.
Let's face it, technology plays a big part in our lives whether you notice it or not. If you've been out of the dating loop for several years or haven't really ever been in the loop you need to learn to use technology to your advantage in the world of dating. Fortunately we're not just talking about microwave ovens and longer lasting light bulbs here – we're talking about communication mediums. Text messages, emails, instant messages – these are all forms of communication that modern people use and can use for dating. While the traditional “Hey baby, what's your number?” is still alive and kicking, it's often easier to get positive response if you're asking for something less personal such as an email or IM name. You may find that fairly often they write down their phone number just in case you can't get in touch with them on line anyway. Aside from communication methods, the Internet provides for an interesting new medium of meeting people. The “Online Dating Craze” has started to become acceptable and extremely effective in matching hot dates. Click here for a list of just some of the “new” ways you can meet people.
Remember what dating is.
Dating is the meeting and communication of two people, which means in layman's terms you need to learn a little about your date through conversation. Conversation can not function if it is one-sided. Consider this, your conversations with your dates are structures – just like buildings. One of the strongest shaped buildings in existence are pyramids because of their triangle shaped sides. In comparison, the triangle conversation is one that includes three sides; My side, Your side, and Our side. Talk about yourself and allow them to listen, allow them to talk about themselves and you listen, and talk about each other and listen. Show interest in talking, listening, and sharing –and you can't go wrong.
Show some class that isn't low.
Be confident, but courteous. There is nothing wrong with opening a door or pulling out a chair. Show some respect for your date while showing respect for yourself. If you drink, do it in moderation – if you smoke, do it in moderation. Leave the beer chugging pizza pounding gorilla at home or with your buddies at the tailgate party - not all women appreciate class, just the one's worth a damn. In case you were wondering, nothing screams “Don't Date Me!” like cheesy pick-up lines – leave those at home too. Not every lottery ticket is a winner.m This is a fact that you've accepted to be true. The same with dating, not every date / approach / conversation / pick up attempt is going to be successful. Cope with this fact and move on. Numbers game, remember?
Confidence is key.
This is possibly the most important thing to remember – not just in dating; but in life. Being confident in your ability to do something is what sets you apart from the slack jawed gawker pinned to the wall unable to converse with anyone in the crowd. To put it bluntly, people are only capable of respecting those who seem confident in their decisions and actions – even if they are the wrong actions. Being confident is a difficult concept to grasp though, and can require much practice to fully master
Preface
If you enjoy our articles please visit www.JustSeduction.com for the rest of our free courses, forums, and articles updated frequently. The site is for beginners and experts alike and does contain some content with adult themed material.
Get prepared for the date.
It's amazing how often this step is overlooked. While appearance isn't everything, cleaning yourself up before going out goes a long way. The saying goes - “You can't change the genes in you, but you can change the jeans your in.” and it's absolutely true. Wearing a nice clean shirt, some neat pressed pants, and an up-to-date pair of underwear makes the impression that you are able to take care of yourself and also reflects good hygiene. While this might seem like common knowledge, it's overlooked often enough to earn it's place on our dating tips list.
Keep busy before your date.
Idle minds have time to over-think and over-complicate the situation. Don't dedicate the entire day to waiting for your date to happen, you're a busy person with lots of things to do – and if you don't have anything to do – find something! We've created a checklist of things you could be doing on our site. Your time is important, you're important – which brings us to the next tip.
Never seem too available.
Desperation is the king of date killers. You need to keep the mindset that you are an important busy person that your date is lucky to know. While you can have a mutual respect for your date (even without knowing them intimately) you are taking time from your busy schedule to give her a chance. By always being available, never hanging up the phone first, or constantly calling your date – you're almost guaranteeing you won't have a second date.
Recharge your batteries.
Dating can be tiring, especially when managing multiple dates with different women. If you feel like taking a night off – a weekend off – a week off go ahead and do it. Your dates will understand that you're busy or have personal matters to attend to and they will be there when you're ready to share your time with them. If they request that you have a drink with them on Friday night, just let them know that you'd like to but can't make it this Friday – it's that simple. You're not required to share with them why you can't make it, but it's suggested that you schedule another time you're available to talk or go out. By taking some time off you can be in top condition both mentally and physically.
Drop the comparisons between new and old dates.
Phrases like “Jennifer is cute, but not as cute as Sarah – the girl I met last week” are sabotaging your relationship with Jennifer. Compare dating to playing the lottery, the more you play – the better your chances of winning. Whether you define winning as forming a long and exclusive relationship or just getting your date into bed you have a much better chance if you play the odds. If your date is attractive and intelligent enough to date in the first place, she's already met your qualifications – why further limit your options?
Be prepared for a fresh take on dating.
Let's face it, technology plays a big part in our lives whether you notice it or not. If you've been out of the dating loop for several years or haven't really ever been in the loop you need to learn to use technology to your advantage in the world of dating. Fortunately we're not just talking about microwave ovens and longer lasting light bulbs here – we're talking about communication mediums. Text messages, emails, instant messages – these are all forms of communication that modern people use and can use for dating. While the traditional “Hey baby, what's your number?” is still alive and kicking, it's often easier to get positive response if you're asking for something less personal such as an email or IM name. You may find that fairly often they write down their phone number just in case you can't get in touch with them on line anyway. Aside from communication methods, the Internet provides for an interesting new medium of meeting people. The “Online Dating Craze” has started to become acceptable and extremely effective in matching hot dates. Click here for a list of just some of the “new” ways you can meet people.
Remember what dating is.
Dating is the meeting and communication of two people, which means in layman's terms you need to learn a little about your date through conversation. Conversation can not function if it is one-sided. Consider this, your conversations with your dates are structures – just like buildings. One of the strongest shaped buildings in existence are pyramids because of their triangle shaped sides. In comparison, the triangle conversation is one that includes three sides; My side, Your side, and Our side. Talk about yourself and allow them to listen, allow them to talk about themselves and you listen, and talk about each other and listen. Show interest in talking, listening, and sharing –and you can't go wrong.
Show some class that isn't low.
Be confident, but courteous. There is nothing wrong with opening a door or pulling out a chair. Show some respect for your date while showing respect for yourself. If you drink, do it in moderation – if you smoke, do it in moderation. Leave the beer chugging pizza pounding gorilla at home or with your buddies at the tailgate party - not all women appreciate class, just the one's worth a damn. In case you were wondering, nothing screams “Don't Date Me!” like cheesy pick-up lines – leave those at home too. Not every lottery ticket is a winner.m This is a fact that you've accepted to be true. The same with dating, not every date / approach / conversation / pick up attempt is going to be successful. Cope with this fact and move on. Numbers game, remember?
Confidence is key.
This is possibly the most important thing to remember – not just in dating; but in life. Being confident in your ability to do something is what sets you apart from the slack jawed gawker pinned to the wall unable to converse with anyone in the crowd. To put it bluntly, people are only capable of respecting those who seem confident in their decisions and actions – even if they are the wrong actions. Being confident is a difficult concept to grasp though, and can require much practice to fully master
A Woman’s Beauty
Let’s Face It Girl’s we’re Amazing!
A Little Boy Asked His Mother “Why Are You Crying”
Because I’m A Woman She Told Him
“I Don’t Understand” He Said. His Mum Just Hugged Him And Said “You Never Will”.
Later The Little Boy Asked His Father “Why Does My Mum Seem To Cry For No Reason?”
“All Women Cry For No Reason” Was All He Could Say….
The Little Boy Grew Up And Became A Man, Still Wondering Why Women Cry.
Finally He Put A Call Into God, When God Got On The Phone, The Man Said,
“God Why Do Women Cry So Easily?”
God Said…”When I Made Woman She Had To Be Special. I Made Her Shoulders, Strong Enough To Carry The World Yet Gentle Enough To Give Comfort
I Gave Her An Inner Strength To Endure Childbirth And The Rejection That Comes Many Times From Her Children.I Gave Her A Hardness That Allows Her To Keep Going When Everyone Else Gives Up And Take Care Of Her Family Through Sickness And Fatigue Without Complaining.I Gave Her The Sensitivity To Love Her Children Under All And Any Circumstances,Even When Her Child Has Hurt Her Badly…The Same Sensitivity Helps Her Make Her Child’s Boo-Boo’s Feel Better And Share In Her Teenagers Anxieties And Fears….I Gave Her Strenght To Carry Her Husband Through His Faults And Fashioned Her From His Ribs To Protect His Heart… I Gave Her The Wisdom To Know That A Good Husband Never Hurts His Wife,But Sometimes Tests Her Strength And Her Resolve To Stand Beside Him Unfalteringly.
And Finally I Gave Her A Tear To Shed… This Is Hers To Use Exclusively To Use Whenever It Is Needed.The Beauty Of A Woman Is Not In The Clothes That She Wears Or The Figure That She Carries,Or The Way She Combs Her Hair.The Beauty Of A Woman Must Be Seen In Her Eyes,Because That Is The Doorway To Her Heart The Place Where Love Resides.
Quote: Why Do You fail in eye contact talking to ladies, young man? Try keeping eye contacts because it does not only show your confidence but it's a click.
amos
A Little Boy Asked His Mother “Why Are You Crying”
Because I’m A Woman She Told Him
“I Don’t Understand” He Said. His Mum Just Hugged Him And Said “You Never Will”.
Later The Little Boy Asked His Father “Why Does My Mum Seem To Cry For No Reason?”
“All Women Cry For No Reason” Was All He Could Say….
The Little Boy Grew Up And Became A Man, Still Wondering Why Women Cry.
Finally He Put A Call Into God, When God Got On The Phone, The Man Said,
“God Why Do Women Cry So Easily?”
God Said…”When I Made Woman She Had To Be Special. I Made Her Shoulders, Strong Enough To Carry The World Yet Gentle Enough To Give Comfort
I Gave Her An Inner Strength To Endure Childbirth And The Rejection That Comes Many Times From Her Children.I Gave Her A Hardness That Allows Her To Keep Going When Everyone Else Gives Up And Take Care Of Her Family Through Sickness And Fatigue Without Complaining.I Gave Her The Sensitivity To Love Her Children Under All And Any Circumstances,Even When Her Child Has Hurt Her Badly…The Same Sensitivity Helps Her Make Her Child’s Boo-Boo’s Feel Better And Share In Her Teenagers Anxieties And Fears….I Gave Her Strenght To Carry Her Husband Through His Faults And Fashioned Her From His Ribs To Protect His Heart… I Gave Her The Wisdom To Know That A Good Husband Never Hurts His Wife,But Sometimes Tests Her Strength And Her Resolve To Stand Beside Him Unfalteringly.
And Finally I Gave Her A Tear To Shed… This Is Hers To Use Exclusively To Use Whenever It Is Needed.The Beauty Of A Woman Is Not In The Clothes That She Wears Or The Figure That She Carries,Or The Way She Combs Her Hair.The Beauty Of A Woman Must Be Seen In Her Eyes,Because That Is The Doorway To Her Heart The Place Where Love Resides.
Quote: Why Do You fail in eye contact talking to ladies, young man? Try keeping eye contacts because it does not only show your confidence but it's a click.
amos
“A Woman's Dictionary”
Yes = No
No = Yes
Maybe = No
I'm sorry = You'll be sorry
We need = I want
It's your decision = My correct decision should be obvious by now
Do what you want = You'll pay for this later
We need to talk = I need to complain
Sure go ahead = I don't want you to
I'm not upset = Of course I'm upset, you moron
This kitchen is so inconvenient = I want a new house
I want new curtains = carpeting, furniture, and wallpaper
I heard a noise = I noticed you were almost asleep
Do you love me? = I'm going to ask for something expensive
How much do you love me? = I did something today you're going to hate
I'll be ready in a minute = Kick off your shoes and find a good game on TV
You have to learn to communicate = Just agree with me
Are you listening to me!? = Too late, you're dead
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Very Troublesome day
I woke up in the morning around 7 but was in bed till half 9. I came downstirs to sit on my Pc instead of preparing for Trafford Centre. I finished all the preparation for Trafford Centre but reach the bus stop at almost 20 past 11, almost late. I got bus 52 to Salfold Precint, got down and took bus 10. The kept standing for almost 10 minutes and became angry with the driver for wastin a lot of time but I didn't show it though.
I reached Eccles to meet bus 100 but took a cab istead because I was getting late(It was 7 minutes to work time). By God's grace I reached with only one minute late. I bought 2 pitta bread after closing and missed bus 100 so as usual I had to come to city centre with bus 250 and wait for bus M10. I reached the house at about 20 past 11pm. I warm some beans stew, I have in the fridge and ate two pitta bread with it.
I saw that I got a letter from my bank which had been opened by my house mate and I was very mad. This was not the first time and I decided to tell her to stop. First I taught about how to tell her so that she doesn't get angry because I already know how she behaves when you try to tell her something she did was wrong. If it was only the three of us in the house I wouldn't worry but each day in and day out we get visitors some whom we might not know or turst. Leaving a bank statement for the mercy of anybody who sit ion our lounge is an outrageous. The idea which came to my head was, maybe she might not be aware that some one can just take the name of a person and the address to do a lot of things in this country. If the person gets a bank details then you are already doomed. Her face was not good when I told her but I was not wrong and the letter was stated as PRIVATE anyway.
I called tontoh and Akabutu and Eddie told me she was going to drop something into my account for me.
Qoute: Believe in God and try to live a righteous life and love everybody even your enemies.
Feeling OK
I closed from work today and a little tired. I got a lift from Phil and arrived home a little earlier than normal. I came to the kitchen but found Gloria there so I have to wait a bit before I could go to the kitchen. I wanted to to cook rice balls(emotuo) but I changed my mind when the rice was on fire. I had to cook the rice and also cook some fufu instead.
I bought microphone from work so I connected it and started to chat to a friend in Canada. I chatted for about an hour and she got a call so I decided to sleep and told her so that I could hang up.
I have decided to build up my blog and found a new way of connecting the radio station from Ghana web. It was really successful when I tried it but I have a very very long way to go. What I have seen is that when I ditch my laziness, I will get shorter.
Quote Right: Do good always even to those who take you for granted, tryin to kick you dirty ass in public....
Sunday, October 08, 2006
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