February 14, 2007

Loosing my Virginity


Well, guess if you are not an avid reader, you are pouring through this write-up eager to discover the darker shades of Adeolu Akinyemi :) . And if you have been around, then you immediately know that that is the title of Sir Richard Branson’s book. A book that captured his escapades and teething pains as he built his business empire from his little strides publishing a magazine of some sort in college (secondary school) at the age of 16. He later went into a discount mail order joint venture with his friend Nik Powell, this venture became the origin of the Virgin Brand. There was a little something something about their house/ office then having to do with being a place you could “do it all”, and possibly loose your virginity, but then, you might have to really be looking for that type of information to find it in the book :)

Richard Branson is currently a world renown entrepreneurship icon with an insatiable desire for new businesses. In 1999 he was awarded a knighthood for his contributions in entrepreneurship. The Virgin Brand presently has over 300 items under its name, and is presently one of the most recognized brands in the world. Richard Branson is a person I like for many reasons, writing about him is a topic that would take at least 3 posts. But if you really thought about it, this article is not going to be about Richard Branson, it’s about the concept of loosing one’s virginity. It’s a valentine special. Continue reading

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December 8, 2006

Laughter does good like medicine


Feeling a bit humourous this morning, and decided to share some lines. Maybe it’s the TGIF (Thank God it’s Friday) thing, but I’m in favour of a few good laughs. I’m sure some of these lines are not totally strange but my comments in italic are fresh :)

Dr. Lee Berk and fellow researcher Dr. Stanley Tan of Loma Linda University in California have been studying the effects of laughter on the immune system. To date their published studies have shown that laughing lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones, increases muscle flexion, and boosts immune function by raising levels of infection-fighting T-cells, disease-fighting proteins called Gamma-interferon and B-cells, which produce disease-destroying antibodies. Laughter also triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, and produces a general sense of well-being. Net Laughter is great therapy! You can extend this and make us laugh more, or if you have any jokes of your own…feel free to pour them in.

A Laugh a day, keeps the heart attack away – Anonymous

Ensure you have a good laugh today…and indeed everyday. Continue reading

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November 4, 2006

Ibo-Igbo! Sweet Irony


E fit Be U

I don’t know about you, but I’ve heard many people say a lot of things about my dear Ibo brothers (And sorry if that was supposed to have a g, some of us need education on the difference – I hear its a pre or post biafra thing). Our Ibo brothers have been called many names, some good and some outrightly derrogatory. They have been labelled “industrious”, ” the chinese of the african race”, “black jews” and many more. They have also been said to be too aggressive, too money concious and fetish. I don’t know how many of these things you take sides with, but behind every smoke, there is often fire. Continue reading

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October 27, 2006

Beyonce Vs Bill Gates


If you had an opportunity to choose one of these two characters to spend an evening with, and ask any questions, who will it be? and Why? Continue reading

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