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Muslims Attend Mass In France To Show Gesture of Solidarity After Church Attack

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Muslims Attending Mass Hey folks, I came across this article today and I felt it worthy of sharing.. Trust me..It bears good News. We all have heard of the sad story about the murder of a Priest that happened some days ago..[if you haven't, I suggest you start buying papers now and stick to my blog]. In a show of solidarity, Muslims across France are attending Catholic Mass on Sunday after the brutal murder of the priest. Two men attacked a church in the small town of Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray near Rouen on Tuesday, and slit 85-year-old Jacques Hamel's throat. The attack was later claimed by the Islamic State through its Aamaq news agency. The French Muslim council CFCM called for the gesture "to show their 'solidarity and compassion' over the priest's murder. "We are all Catholics of France," said CFCM head Anouar Kbibech, There was a particularly strong turnout at the cathedral in Rouen, near the site of the attack. Cross S

Hidden turmoil and Silent Cries The Students of Western Delta University Are Facing

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I should clearly state that this is totally absurd and clearly haven't been heard of in any sound  educational institution across the globe. Before I pour out my total grievances against this institution, a brief introduction is necessary for those who are not familiar with the name. Western Delta University LOCATION: Western Delta University is located in Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria. It was established in 2007 and is a private university.                                                                                                                                                                  VISION: Oghara University The Vision of Western Delta University is to serve as a first rate institution committed to the pursuit of excellence in all areas of academic learning, technology development and social service Normally, I would commend the above statement if not for the fact that my attention has just been drawn to the recent happenings within the sc

Great Ways To Surprise A Nigerian Wife/Spouse

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Knowing your Partner in Marriage Surprises are the best, which is why everyone loves them…especially Nigerian women! Little bits of surprises tell the person that they are worth a little bit of planning and show that you care. The surprise does not have to mark a holiday or her birthday, it also It doesn’t have to be too big or expensive as Nigerian women are not essentially materialistic. It should come from the heart. If you are in Nigeria or you are currently married to a Nigerian wife, Jovago.com Africa’s largest hotel booking portal shares a few ideas to help you surprise the love of your life and not break the bank. Give her a “just because” gift You live with her, you know what she likes and most of all, you must have heard her expressed a desire for a particular thing that she is unable to get for herself. Get her a gift out of the blues! It could be the thing she wanted or just something you know she needs, like a new pair of sunglasses she has not yet picked u

Shaibu Amodu coached and qualified Nigeria for Africa Cup Nations and World Glory.

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From Port Harcourt – Eldred Abbey, Director, Football, Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt says the passing away of former Super Eagles Coach, Shaibu Amodu, will create a vacuum in the nation`s coaching family. Shaibu Amodu  We would all recall that Amodu, 58, died in the early hours of Saturday in Benin City, over an undisclosed ailment. Abbey in Port Harcourt on Saturday said shortly after news of his death hit the airwaves, that Amodu`s death, coming a few days after Keshi’s death was a big loss to football. He said that Amodu was in Rivers on May 28, for the Joseph Yobo testimonial, where he had also attended a referees’ course. Shaibu Amodu and Stephen Keshi “This is a big shock to the coaching family in the country. We have yet to recover from the shock of Keshi’s death, only hear that Amodu has also passed away. “Indeed, a big vacuum has been created in the nation`s coaching family. It will take us time to recover from this,” he said. Abbey, then, called

Wall Street Works Out for Charity

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United States Election Jack Welch on Trump, U.S. Economy, and Compensation Jack Welch, executive chairman of Jack Welch Management Institute, discusses his support for Donald Trump in the general election, the state of the U.S. economy, business insights from his management school, and rethinking performance evaluations and compensation. He speaks with Betty Liu on "Bloomberg Markets." Source:  Bloomberg

Simple Steps to More Productive Meetings

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Boardroom Meetings What are some tips for making the most of weekly 1-on-1 calls between a remote employee and a manager? originally appeared on Qoura - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Jane Chin, author of Practical Leadership for Biopharma Executives, on Qoura : Whether as manager or employee, I like an ordered, Prioritized Communication Format that allows me to make the most of weekly 1-on-1 calls: 1. Personal Communication. Personal Communication can and should be as simple as asking a mindful "How are you?" and should take no more than 2-3 minutes. Unless there has been a significant personal development that can impact work performance, personal communication should be brief. Should the call end before its allotted time, which may happen as both employee and manager improve efficiency and effectiveness of weekly 1-on-1 calls, you can return to "personal small talk"

Pioneering Sustainable Fashion Trends

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Fashion Accessory Sustainable fashion is part of a growing trend towards sustainability. The goal of sustainable fashion goes beyond profit maximization. Sustainable fashion brands consider the human impact on the environment and social responsibility. According to Earth Edge, at least 8000 chemicals are used to turn raw materials into textiles and 25% of pesticides are used to grow cotton. The average American throws away 65 lbs of clothes every year. Without making changes to our purchasing and production habits, we will leave behind irreparable damage for future generations. I decided to consider the importance of sustainable production when selecting the first startup I was going to highlight in this series. Richard and Emelie Haines are the founders of SideRoot, a startup focused on bringing ethical business practices to an area of fashion that has been largely ignored by sustainable fashion trends.  Richard and Emelie are social entrepreneurs based out of Örnskölds