THAT QUESTION: Are Men Disrespectful when they hit disrespectful women?

This is my opinion. Its been a long time since I wrote an article for publication stating my view about how untamed and disrespectful certain women can be. To many my opinion is unacceptable, especially to my friends who believe that "if she gives you sex, you can take any nonsense and say okay". My question is why play a womans heart or on the mentality of a woman when you can clearly state your intention. Many people argue that it is an outright act of disrespect when you approach a woman and let her know that your intention is to have a casual sex; however, I don't believe this is entirely true, since certain woman fall directly under this category- not citing sex workers. Let me begin to explain what I intend to argue by this publication; this is a story and I hope you all grasp the concept. It's an arguable content, and I really look forward to reading your comments.

KUWAIT BUILDS A FLOATING CITY IN THE DESERT

METROGYPSIE: FIERCE

METROGYPSIE: AN AMAZING WOMAN

Brief Profile/Bio

My name is Stephanie Okafor, I’m a Financial Analyst based in London and a Digital Influencer behind the Metrogypsie brand. 

I am also the 2nd half of an Art Directing company called Fashion Siblings.

I’m a workaholic, one who is constantly thinking about something, doing something and then trying to start doing another, gets crazy. 

I’ve got an BSc in Economics, and Msc in International Business and a diploma in Marketing.

Extremely enthusiastic about style, trends and most things fashion, my style I would say is Retro Chic. 

I love to add value to people and situations.- extract :metrogypsie.org

KIM KARDASHIAN: COVERS VOGUE JUNE 2016- UP CLOSE AND UNDONE

Kim kardashian covers Australia's June 2016 issue. The mother of two who recently put her son on display in Cuba has done her first photo shoots for vogue. Read the extract from vogue.com after the cut.

FASHION: Metrogypsie

The casual color combination is superb and outstanding. The combination is just amazing, I'm pretty sure its an outfit you'll look great in going to the beech. View photos and her comment after the cut. Follow +Metrogypsie

Ben Carson's siamese twins separation now a legend or should I say Ben Carson's 8th wonder of the world!!!!

Left with me I would have said that this should be the 8th wonder of the world because till date i'm still baffled at this event that took place about 29 years ago, I don't know about you.

 The most interesting thing here is that both boys are now men and they are cute too.

METROGYPSIE PHOTOS

If you follow metrogypsie, then I'm sure you understand what it means to be addicted. I saw these pictures of her looking stunning and 'takeaway'. I loved the dress sense and combination. She tagged one of the pictures #denin life- deuces to the drama.View pictures after the cut..

FASHION: TODAYS PHOTOS

This outfit is a fashion blast. The jacket is killer and and the shoes got my eyes popping. For those of you who lover fashion this is pretty much something to go for.

Jadore Fashion: le torte

Last week, I had the opportunity of trying out Le Tote and it was impressive. The idea of selecting favorite items that fit one’s style and returning them for new selections is great. Le Tote is a fashion rental service that gives women access to an infinite closet of garments and accessories.

For my trial, I selected a suede wrap skirt, a black cami with unique details and a lace detailed sweater that I see myself pairing with a pencil skirl and pumps for work. I accessorized my first look with a drop necklace and a gold colored bracelet.

It is super simple to use Le Tote – Only pay $59/month and you will always have something new to wear. Receive styles you love, wear them and return and repeat all month. How amazing it that?!

You never know until you try it. You have to check it out! Get 20% off your first month using code  JADORE .- Esther

Let me tell you more about the service.
Fill out your size and style profile and click "add to closet" on all of your favorite items. This helps Le Tote learn your style!
Le Tote will curate your tote and you get to select the final styles you will like to receive.
Wear your tote (3 garments, 2 accessories) for as long or as little as you want! 2 days, 3 weeks, i.e. as long or little as you please!
Send the whole tote back in the prepaid envelope and they'll send you a new tote immediately.
Love an item from your tote? You can purchase it up to 50% off retail price! Just hold on to what you love and send everything else back. This lets Le Tote know that you wish to purchase! They will charge the card on file and send a new tote.
Shipping is FREE both ways
Unlimited pieces at one low price
No styling fees
You always get to customize your tote
Convenient — forget crowded malls, buyer's remorse, and poorly fitting products!
Le Tote takes care of the laundry
Each tote contains 3 garments and 2 accessories and when you rate your items for fit and style, Le Tote uses that information to personalize your totes so that you get the best fitting garments possible!

Le Tote Member Perks

Some of the Brands on Le Tote: Vince Camuto, Sam Edelman, Kate Spade, French Connection, House of Harlow, BB Dakota, BCBGeneration, Max Studio, Levi's, Free People, Rebecca Minkoff and more.- ester
Photographed by KeniaPro
Source: jadore

“To desire is to obtain; to aspire is to achieve”…… James Allen

The results of a straight up decisive mind on which variety of thoughts roams about and emanate to the surface as a dream coming to pass are based on the mind or concept of one thought. We think about a particular interesting thought and tend to achieve what’s on our mind and finally work towards that thought and eventually becomes real. “To desire is to obtain; to aspire is to achieve”…… James Allen, we are what we are due to the effective thoughts on our mind. Our concepts of various fields such as technology, agriculture, productivity, medicine, and politics and so on were nursed by those who came before us. Thus, we realize the very ideas of those in the time past.

Technologies have evolved overtime with so much still to be birth and explore. The likes of douglas engelbart who was an engineer and inventor, years back produced the computer mouse which of course is widely used around the world.

However, would it be that had he not thought about the idea of Human computer interaction? We wouldn’t have come in contact with the computer mouse? A thought was formed and it gives birth to the idea.

Engelbart wanted to use technology to augment human intellect. He saw technology, especially computers, as the answers to the problem of dealing with the ever more complex modern world and has dedicated his life to the pursuit of developing technology to augment human intellect. "By 'augmenting human intellect' we mean increasing the capability of a man to approach a complex problem situation, to gain comprehension to suit his particular needs, and to derive solutions to problems. Increased capability in this respect is taken to mean a mixture of the following: more-rapid comprehension, better comprehension, the possibility of gaining a useful degree of comprehension in a situation that previously was too complex, speedier solutions, better solutions, and the possibility of finding solutions to problems that before seemed insoluble. And by "complex situations" we include the professional problems of diplomats, executives, social scientists, life scientists, physical scientists, attorneys, designers—whether the problem situation exists for twenty minutes or twenty years. We do not speak of isolated clever tricks that help in particular situations. We refer to a way of life in an integrated domain where hunches, cut-and-try, intangibles, and the human "feel for a situation" usefully co-exist with powerful concepts, streamlined terminology and notation, sophisticated methods, and high-powered electronic aids." Engelbart, Augmenting Human Intellect: Introduction.

Jim Ovia Foundation: Trustees

Our Trustee Board and Officers are comprised of an incredible array of philanthropic, passionate, seasoned individuals with deep and sincere investments in the foundation’s mission for local empowerment and upliftment. Providing oversight to ensure financial and strategic efficiencies on all the foundation’s efforts and operations, they are deeply committed to humanitarian and philanthropic empowerment and development work to enhance and create opportunities for significant impact and growth in the Nigeria and the world at large.

Sponsor this contestant for queen of emarald Nigeria

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Jto Fashion: MADE IN LAGOS: LEAFY PATTERNS

Welcome to the final post of the MADE IN LAGOS Series. It was such a blast shooting around the city in all these stunning clothes. I already can’t wait to return to Lagos this Summer and do the whole thing again! For the final outfit I wore a sheer Bridget Awosika shirt that has a beautiful green detail. I first saw it on the LFDW runway and instantly fell in love. This is the perfect summer button-up and will be great over jeans or to tucked into a skirt (as I have  demonstrated here!)

I real hope you enjoyed this series. let me know what your favourite look is by commenting below! Also, a special thank you to all the designers who collaborated with me on this.

Outfit Details:

Bridget Awosika Shirt

MSGM Skirt

Simone Rocha Mary Jane Flats

Zashadu Bag

Celine Sunglasses

Location: Queen’s Drive, Ikoyi

Photos by Ipinayo Ade-Akingboye

Makeup by Chioma Peggy

Hair by Adetunji Olafinlade
Source: Jtofashion.

ON: Mymetics' HIV vaccine candidate confirms promise in preclinical study

Let us be hopeful and pray, this might just be the end to the HIV virus disease. # Fingers crossed- OSCRoyal
Mymetics Corporation, a pioneer in the research and development of virosome-based vaccines to prevent transmission of human infectious diseases across mucosal membranes, announced today that its innovative HIV vaccine candidate has shown to generate significant protection in groups of twelve female monkeys against repeated AIDS virus exposures during part of the preclinical study.
The blinded study was led by Dr. Ruth Ruprecht, Scientist & Director of the Texas Biomed AIDS Research Program and was funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation. During the first part of the study the Mymetics' two-component virosome-based HIV vaccine was able to show significant efficacy of 87% in delaying the time to persistent infection versus the control group after 7 intravaginal virus challenges. The study aimed to mimic the exposure of women to semen from HIV-infected men, although the viral dose of each of these 7 animal challenges represented about 70,000 times the average human HIV dose passed during sexual intercourse from an HIV-infected male to an uninfected female.
During the second part of the study the animal viral challenge dose was increased by 50% starting from the 8th challenge onward, reaching more than 100,000 times the average amount of virus passed from an infected man to a female partner. At this virus dose, the vaccine did not show significant protection in the animals as the immune system was overloaded.
Dr. Ruth Ruprecht said, "We are encouraged by the initial strong protection provided by the vaccine candidate, which is in line with the results from an earlier primate study performed in China that we were asked to repeat. The fact that the vaccine-induced immune defenses were eventually overcome requires a careful analysis to understand the mechanisms of the initial vaccine action and to learn what other immune defenses can be enlisted to yield even more potent antiviral action."

Menstrual cups: Facts that proove their worth

Did you know that menstrual cups have around since the mid 1900's, before pads and tampons?... Well here is a killer; not all outdated stuff are meant to remain that way. Below are facts from yahoo news that show how important these cups are, hygiene related and otherwise. - OSCRoyal.

You’ve probably heard the buzz surrounding menstrual cups lately—from natural health blogs to TV shows (check out the clip below from Younger, where Hilary Duff asks Sutton Foster to remove hers), they’re the latest and greatest in period protection. But the most recent trend in “feminine hygiene” isn’t actually that new at all. They’ve been around since the mid-1900s, and women here in the U.S. are rediscovering the small silicone devices as a cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative to tampons and pads.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHRONIC INFLAMMATION AND MALIGNANCY

INTRODUCTION:

Definition of terms:

Chronic inflammation is inflammation of prolonged duration (weeks or years) in which continuing inflammation, tissue injury, and healing, often by fibrosis, proceed simultaneously.

Characteristics of inflammation:

Chronic inflammation is characterized by a different set of reactions:

1.       Infiltration with mononuclear cells, including macrophages, lymphocytes, and plasma cells.

2.       Tissue destruction, largely induced by the products of the inflammatory cells.

3.       Repair, involving new vessel proliferation (angiogenesis) and fibrosis.

Malignancy can be defined as a tendency to progress in virulence. In popular usage, it is any condition that, if uncorrected, tends to worsen so as to cause serious illness or death. Cancer is the best known example.

Deregulated inflammatory response plays a pivotal role in the initiation, development and progression of tumours. Potential molecular mechanism(s) that drive the establishment of an inflammatory-tumour microenvironment is not entirely understood owing to the complex cross-talk between pro-inflammatory and tumorigenic mediators such as cytokines, chemokines, oncogenes, enzymes, transcription factors and immune cells.

Factors affecting activation and deactivation of molecular mediators:

These molecular mediators are critical linchpins between inflammation and cancer, and their activation and/or deactivation are influenced by;

      1. Extrinsic (i.e. environmental and lifestyle)

      2. Intrinsic (i.e. hereditary) factors.

At present, the research pertaining to inflammation-associated cancers is accumulating at an exponential rate. Interest stems from hope that new therapeutic strategies against molecular mediators can be identified to assist in cancer treatment and patient management.

In a sense, tumours act as wounds that fail to heal (2).The hallmarks of cancer-related inflammation include the presence of inflammatory cells and inflammatory mediators (for example, chemokines, cytokines and prostaglandins) in tumour tissues, tissue remodelling and angiogenesis (growth of new blood vessels) similar to that seen in chronic inflammatory responses, and tissue repair.
Other terms:

Cytokines: A small protein released by cells that has a specific effect on the interactions between cells, on communications between cells or on the behavior of cells. The cytokines includes the interleukins, lymphokines and cell signal molecules, such as tumor necrosis factor and the interferons, which trigger inflammation and respond to infections.

Chemokine: One of a large group of proteins that act as lures and were first found attracting white blood cells. The chemokines are involved in a wide variety of processes including acute and chronic types of inflammation, infectious diseases, and cancer. Chemokines may lure cancer cells and help determine the sites to which cancer cells spread by metastasis.

Prostaglandin: One of a number of hormone-like substances that participate in a wide range of body functions such as the contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle, the dilation and constriction of blood vessels, control of blood pressure, and modulation of inflammation. Prostaglandins are derived from a chemical called arachidonic acid.

Research: Rich people avoid pessimists

Having tried to climb the ladder of greatness; succeeding one step at a time, I've realized that my major boost and commitment to greatness is surrounding myself with optimistic people. Sometimes I feel people are to optimistic, nursing dreams that are to big to achieve; but is there ever a dream too big to achieve?, we all struggle in the world we find ourselves to make a difference that makes us outstanding,. With two great minds, we can achieve four great dreams.- OSCRoyal

In fact, your friendships could have a major impact on your net worth.
After researching the daily habits of wealthy people for five years, author Thomas C. Corley found that they avoid one type of person at all costs: pessimists.

"Self-made millionaires are very particular about who they associate with," Corley writes in his book, "Change Your Habits, Change Your Life." "You are only as successful as those you frequently associate with. The rich are always on the lookout for individuals who are goal-oriented, optimistic, enthusiastic, and who have an overall positive mental outlook."

How To Get Pregnant Naturally By Increasing Your Egg Health In 90 Days

One of the common beliefs is that the only thing that helps to determine the health of an egg in a woman during her ovulation is simply through AGE.
Well, there are as well a lot more factors that has a general impact on the quality of the egg released during ovulation that also affect the fertility of a woman and that includes environmental factor, hormones in the diets, stress etc.
Now the truth about fertility in women is that it is based off four major areas which are
Proper circulation
Healthy fertility cycle
Balanced hormones
Healthy eggs
For you to get pregnant, you need an healthy egg because that is what actually leads to fertilization and pregnancy.

The Call: Breast Ironing should be made criminal offence

Practices are acts which become a part of us over time, "an illusion which can empower us or cause problems; becoming hindrance to the growth and health of a community. There has been calls for breast ironing to become a criminal offence in Britain, but this practice also happens in African and this call should be extended all around the world. Let's make the world a better place.#$mile, Oscroyal.
There are concerns more than a thousand women have been subjected to a practice known as "breast ironing" in Britain.

The ritual, which was originally carried out in parts of Africa, involves young girls having their breasts beaten, burnt and massaged in order to stop them developing.

The aim is to make women less attractive to the opposite sex so that they focus on school work.

It is almost always carried out by a girl's mother, in the privacy of their own home.

One woman, who we have called Lara, told Sky News she was subjected to mutilation when she reached adolescence.

She said: "They put the spatula on the fire and then they press it on the breast and yes, it hurts.

"Then it goes weak, it's like melting, fat melting and you can feel the breast going back… one of my breasts is bigger than the other one."

It is thought as many as a thousand girls may have suffered this violent mutilation while living in Britain.

A Freedom of Information request by the Conservative MP Jake Berry found almost a quarter of children's services are not trained to deal with the practice, whilst 15% of police forces were unaware it even existed.

A reconstruction of breast ironing, which experts say can cause cancer

Breast ironing is a secretive and brutal form of mutilation.

Heated objects are used to burn children's breasts. Many then have bands tied tightly around their chests.

Experts believe the ritual can cause cysts, abscesses, even breast cancer.