It's Just An Empty Threat- ASUU Replies FG

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has replied the federal government over its threat to sack university lecturers if they fail to call off its ongoing strike.

According to the striking lecturers, the threat would not only fail but will worsen the situation, hence "another long path to making the strike linger more than necessary."

The ASUU National Treasurer, Dr. Ademola Aremu, while responding to the government's directive, said the threat does not hold waters as it has confirmed the fears that the federal government cannot be trusted.

He said, "With the latest action, the federal government has shown that they are not committed to all they have been saying. We are saying that since we agreed at the meeting that the sum of 200 billion naira is for 2012 and 2013 revitalisation, the federal government should deposit same in the Central Bank of Nigeria. We are already in November and December is around the corner. If they don't do that now, when do they want to do it? We are saying that the non-victimization clause should be included as agreed while the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement should be included as agreed with the presidents".

"It is a pity if the federal government is not willing to perfect the resolutions reached with the union. This is why we find it difficult to trust our leaders by their words. How can someone be threatening to sack lecturers when universities are already short-staffed by almost 60,000. We are not in the military era. The military tried it and failed. This one will fail again.

"They can re-open the school. ASUU did not shutdown the universities. It was the management of the schools that ordered the students to go back home."

DID THIS REALLY HAPPEN AT BOWEN UNIVERSITY?

Someone tweeted this photo and said this is how undergraduates who go late to church at Bowen University are treated. Is this right?

THE LEAF INSECTS !!!

Leaf insects use camouflage to take on the appearance of a leaf. They do this so accurately that predators often aren’t able to distinguish them from real leaves. In some species the edge of the leaf insect’s body even has the appearance of bite marks. To further confuse predators, when the leaf insect walks, it rocks back and forth, to mimic a real leaf being blown by the wind.

FUN QUOTES FOR THE EVERYDAY KID

"You'll never be brave if you don't get hurt. You'll never learn if you don't make mistakes. You'll never be successful if you don't encounter failure."

-- Unknown

"Character is the real foundation of all worthwhile success."

-- John Hays Hammond

"You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."

-- A.A. Milne / Christopher Robin

"Don't just read the easy stuff. You may be entertained by it, but you will never grow from it."

-- Jim Rohn

"Health is the greatest of all possessions; a pale cobbler is better than a sick king."

-- Isaac Bickerstaff

"Live in the moment and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering!"

-- Fanny Crosby

"Creativity is a natural extension of our enthusiasm."

-- Earl Nightingale

"A positive attitute can really make dreams come true - it did for me."

-- David Bailey

"A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference."

-- Eeyore

"You will never do anything in this world without courage."

-- Aristotle

"The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet."

-- Aristotle

"Follow your dreams, they know the way."

-- Unknown author

"Learning never exhausts the mind."

-- Leonardo da Vinci

"Learn as much as you can while you are young, since life becomes too busy later."

-- Dana Stewart Scott

 

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."

-- Mahatma Gandhi

"Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance."

-- Will Durant

"You have to be willing to get happy about nothing."

-- Andy Warhol

"Keep smiling because life is a beautiful thing. And there’s so much to smile about."

-- Marilyn Monroe

"Be Silly, Be Honest, Be Kind."

-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow."

-- Albert Einstein

"It always seems impossible until it is done."

-- Nelson Mandela

"Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see."

-- Mark Twain

"Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself."

-- William Shakespeare

"Choose your friends with caution, plan your future with purpose, and frame your life with faith."

-- Thomas S. Monson

MAKING YOUR KIDS STORAGE ORGANISATION INTERESTING

A child's interests can change as frequently as his shoe size. With all the phases he's going through, it isn't surprising that his room can easily become disorganized and cluttered. Establishing order in a child's room can be a great opportunity to teach your child how to keep his room clean and organized. Implementing some simple kids' storage and organization guidelines will help you and your child sort out the mess. With the right kids' furniture, you can create a storage system that gives your child a relaxing space all of his own.

1.       PURGE AND SORT: Because children grow so quickly, it may only take a season for them to build up a pile of outgrown garments. The same is true for toys and decor. Organizing her things means relinquishing the items she no longer needs. Box up old clothing, toys and other items for donation or sale. Sort the things she wants and uses into categories such as clothing, accessories, toys, books and decorations.

2.       LIMIT TOYS: To reduce clutter, you can limit the number of toys in a child's room to only the ones he or she still plays with frequently. Keep favorite or special toys where your child can have easy access to them. Donate old toys or store them in a closet or other storage area.

3.       KEEP CLEANUP SIMPLE: To make sure the room remains in order, it needs to be easy for the child to keep it clean on her own. Complicated organizational systems can discourage a child from cleaning up after her. Make sorting simple with an easy system, like one bin for large toys and one for small. Make sure every item has a proper place, so your child knows where it goes when it's time to put it away.

4.       STORE THINGS AND MAKE SENSE: The best way to make the most efficient room possible for your child is to keep each item in the area where it will be used. For example, keep clothing, accessories and a mirror near the closet or dresser. Store books and other educational items in a bookcase near the desk. Keep toys in a toy box or storage bins away from the bed, designating that space for sleep and not play. Anything used infrequently can be stored on shelves in clear, plastic containers for easy recognition.

5.       Give your child a say in the way the room is organized. Including your child in the organization process will empower and encourage him to keep it clean.

If you need more storage space in the room, you can purchase a storage bed or elevate the bed and utilize the space underneath the bed for extra storage room.

Kids love to climb, jump and run. To prevent accidents, make sure shelving and other top-heavy kids' furniture is secured to the wall. Fasten wall hangings to studs with proper hardware. Keep heavy items off high shelves to prevent them from falling on top of a child.