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1. NO INNOVATION. ONE of the strongest reasons America has continued to be an envy, admiration of the whole earth is because of her citizens who are being driven by extra-ordinary passion. In this age and dispensation, the economy alone does not guarantee a nation the tag ''superpower''; rather strongest commerce plus military, global cultural influence, technology, sophisticated science, and lastly INNOVATION. I have never think of any great African in history as been really innovative; they might be freedom fighters, liberators but never pace setters. Talk about inventions there is scarcely any genius of an instrument that this continent has ever contributed to the world, and please do not mention Egypt here, because ancient Egypt was more of a middle East Empire, not African. Look at every aspect of our existence starting from our entertainers, scientists, technocrats, politicians, historians, engineers, politicians, etc you will find no trace of INNOVATION. IT I...

The Lunar New Year, which typically takes place in late winter or early spring, is one of the most important holidays in many parts of the world, especially throughout East Asia. In 2020, people all over the globe will participate in the celebrations from January 25th to February 8th. And while every culture has its own way of celebrating this festive season, most Lunar New Year festivities have a few key things in common, such as eating amazing food, spending time with your family and friends, cleaning the house, and performing other rituals to welcome good fortune into your home. You can also mark the season by wearing festive clothes and decorating your home with traditional symbols, such as lanterns, flowers, and oranges. Clean your home before the new year to “sweep away” bad luck .  Before the start of the new year, take a few days to thoroughly clean out your home. Attend to cleaning chores you might neglect on a day-to-day basis, like washing the windows, swe...

Nowadays there are lots of opportunities to earn money online. Whether you’re looking to make money online full-time or you just want to supplement your income, you have a variety of options to choose from. Take surveys .  You can earn $50 to $100 per month in cash and products by taking online surveys. Find survey sites by searching for “paid survey sites” online. Sign up for several survey sites to increase your chances of being selected for higher-paying surveys. Register with an email address, and check your email often so you can respond quickly to survey offers. Most surveys pay from $1 to $3, and the surveys generally take up to 45 minutes to complete. You might also get paid in gift cards, free products or by being entered in a sweepstake. Never pay to participate in surveys. Look for a privacy policy displayed prominently on the site so you know that they are not selling your personal information. Test websites.  Remote usability testing means get...

No matter how much money you have, you can still learn to class up your look a little. Learn how to dress like you've got more money than you know what to do with, grooming, and selecting clothes that will help you appear classy and sophisticated. You can also learn how to pull off the act to make the look complete. Buy clothes that fit your body well .  The most obvious sign of wealth isn't bling, specific brands, fabric, or a particular style—it's tailored clothes. If you want to look rich, you need to make sure your clothes fit like they were made for your body. Clothes need to fit your form and flatter your figure, whether you're talking about casual or formal wear. Department store sizes are widely variable because of the way fabric is machine cut. Two pairs of pants that are labeled the same size might be fairly different. Try on at least three pairs at your size to find the best fit. Spend extra time shopping to make sure every item fits your body per...

Wealth: nearly everyone wants it, but few people actually know what they need to do in order to get it. Becoming rich takes a combination of luck, skill, and patience. To get rich, you'll need to set yourself on a path that leads to a monetarily enriching career, then handle the money you earn wisely by investing it, saving it, and reducing your living expenses. Getting rich isn't easy, but with a little bit of perseverance and skillful decision making, it's definitely possible. Put money in the stock market .  Invest money in stocks, bonds, or other vehicles of investment that will give you an annual return on investment (ROI) great enough to sustain you in your retirement. For instance, if you have one million dollars invested and you get a reliable 7% ROI, that's $70,000 per year, less inflation. Don't get enticed by day traders who tell you it's easy to make a quick buck. Buying and selling dozens of stocks every day is essentially gambling. ...

Stress sweat is actually produced by different glands and is thicker and more difficult to deal with than regular sweat. In addition, stress sweat can occur quickly and suddenly. Fortunately, you can manage your stress sweat. Use a stronger antiperspirant, trim your underarm hair to keep allow the antiperspirant to soak into your skin better, and shower daily to keep bacteria from building up. You can also manage your stress sweat by reducing your overall stress and preparing for stressful situations. However, sometimes stress sweat just happens, but wearing clothes made out of natural fibers, keeping a spare change of clothes handy, and having tissues on hand can help you deal with it. Use a strong antiperspirant to reduce the amount you sweat.  Switching to a stronger antiperspirant can help you manage stress sweat by limiting the amount you secrete from your sweat glands. Start using an antiperspirant that is advertised as extra strength or as having ...

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers legend, five-time NBA champion and one of the most prolific scorers in basketball history, is dead at the age of 41. The retired basketball star was aboard a helicopter that crashed near Calabasas, California Sunday morning. Los Angeles County Sheriffs wrote that all five people aboard the helicopter were killed in the crash. More from Rolling Stone Why Kobe Bryant's Oscar Win for 'Dear Basketball' Is Controversial in 'Me Too' Era Watch Kobe Bryant Recite 'Dear Basketball' Live With Composer John Williams 'One Foot in and One Foot Out': Remembering Death-Metal Drum Trailblazer Sean Reinert TMZ first reported that Bryant had died in the crash; the report was later confirmed by ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski. The  Los Angeles Times  also confirmed Bryant’s death. The son of former NBA player Joe Bryant, Kobe was a basketball prodigy coming out of Lower Merion High School in Pe...

" Despacito " is a song by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi featuring Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee from Fonsi's 2019 studio album  Vida . [1] [2]  On January 12, 2017, Universal Music Latin released "Despacito" and its music video, which shows both artists performing the song in La Perla neighborhood of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico and the local bar La Factoría. The song was written by Fonsi, Erika Ender, and Daddy Yankee, and was produced by Mauricio Rengifo and Andrés Torres. A remix version featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber was released on April 17, 2017, which helped to improve the song's chart performance in numerous countries, including various number-one positions. "Despacito" has been widely credited by music journalists as being instrumental in popularizing Spanish-language pop music in the mainstream market again. The worldwide increase of Latin pop music consumpti...

Surprise!   Taylor Swift   was supposed to perform at the   Grammys   … and now she’s not. The international pop star backed out of her Grammy Awards slot on Sunday night, according to Variety even though she was never officially confirmed to appear. Hopes were high for Swift to perform, and rehearsal schedules included a "TBA" slot, with speculation mounting that it would b But after ousted Recording Academy CEO Deborah Duga claimed the show is rigged and full of conflicts of interest, all signs reportedly point to Swift attempting to avoid the drama. Had she performed her feminist hit “The Man,” as reports indicated, the moment would have been even more awkward. Reported that Swift's pulling out might actually be a statement in support of Dugan's outcry.