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Official Pokrovsk Defense video report, January 23 Colonel Volodymyr Polevyi. 7 AAF Corps Head of Startcom. The forces of the 7th Corps continue defensive operations in the Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad area. Ukrainian units retain control over the northern sectors of both cities. Operational data and intelligence reporting indicate that Russian offensive potential is beginning to degrade. Adverse weather conditions, combined with a systemic disregard for personnel welfare, are among the key contributing factors. Below are several observations on how extreme cold impacts the conduct of combat operations in Ukraine. “General Winter” is traditionally portrayed as a force that helps Russia defeat its enemies — Napoleon, Hitler, and, allegedly, democracy itself. But in today’s war in Ukraine, which side actually suffers more from the cold? The decisive factor that mitigates weather effects is troop preparation and equipment. Defending forces benefit from well-prepared, long-term positions equipped with shelters, heating, and stockpiles. This significantly reduces non-combat losses. Supply routes are established, logistics are functioning, and reserves are in place. For troops on the offensive — especially without vehicular resupply — all available equipment is limited to what a soldier can carry: a sleeping mat, a sleeping bag, a blanket, a small gas stove. For assault units, frost acts as a force multiplier for existing problems. Russian soldiers are pushed into open terrain without proper winter equipment and with no intent to sustain them. They cannot dig into frozen ground or light fires. The result is hypothermia and frostbite — quickly translating into non-combat casualties. In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces are attacking in small infantry groups without armored or mechanized support. Ukrainian troops operate from prepared positions, repel repeated assaults, and maintain control over key terrain. In these conditions, the cold works in favor of the defenders.

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UK Atomic Energy Authority

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Thank you Rep. Eric Burlison for highlighting how imperative FFRDCs (Federally Funded Research and Development Centers) are to UFO crash retrieval and reverse engineering activities. I talk about FFRDCs ad nauseam, and state to an annoying degree that specific FFRDCs, specifically MITRE , The Aerospace Corporation , RAND , Lincoln Laboratory , and DOE/NNSA National Lab FFRDCs such as Sandia National Labs , Oak Ridge Lab , Los Alamos National Laboratory , and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory operate as the missing link in the UFO legacy program structure. As GOCO (government-owned contractor-operated) institutions, FFRDCs serve as subject matter experts and R&D aces, answerable to their US Government sponsor for long-term and highly specialized needs that their USG sponsor could not accomplish in-house. Existing as quasi-government institutions, FFRDCs are the perfect apparatus for government customers to leverage for UFO RDT&E work while keeping core secrets, materials, deliverables, reports, institutional knowledge, etc "in-house". Effectively, FFRDCs can arbitrate access to knowledge and information to DIB prime contractors, the most security vulnerable piece of the UFO legacy program structure. FFRDC and GOCO institutions are the PERFECT tool for relevant government customers to be "hands off" and maintain "plausible deniability" for covert UFO projects, safely shoveling program elements within semi-private FFRDCs whilst still retaining full control and access to the project. Furthermore, DOE/NNSA FFRDC National Labs like those listed above enjoy UNPARALLED security..... Since these sites deal with nuclear technology and secrets, DOE National Labs may harness the 1954 Atomic Energy Act to leverage restricted data, special nuclear material, trans-classified foreign nuclear information, and more to misclassify UFO information, wreckage, materials, etc. Such statuatory protocols enacted by the precursor to the U.S. Department of Energy , the Atomic Energy Commission, are NOT subject to declassification review and can keep such secrets deep-sixed from even a POTUS declassification Executive Order. I theorize that DOE/NNSA National Lab FFRDCs, leverage the NEST (Nuclear Energy Support Team) and the OST (Office of Secure Transportation), whose authorities are both derived from the above 1954 Atomic Energy Act, to recover, safeguard, and transport recovered UFO materials across the continental United States. I have a whole nearly 3-hour exploration into one such National Lab, Sandia, worth checking out to understand everything above: Once again, Rep. Eric Burlison , I wonder why, when you sent interrogatories to the Aerospace Corporation, they sent two men green behind the gills to meet with you instead of individuals like Edward C. Aldridge or Randall G. Walden.

Thank you Rep. Eric Burlison for highlighting how imperative FFRDCs (Federally Funded Research and Development Centers) are to UFO crash retrieval and reverse engineering activities. I talk about FFRDCs ad nauseam, and state to an annoying degree that specific FFRDCs, specifically MITRE , The Aerospace Corporation , RAND , Lincoln Laboratory , and DOE/NNSA National Lab FFRDCs such as Sandia National Labs , Oak Ridge Lab , Los Alamos National Laboratory , and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory operate as the missing link in the UFO legacy program structure. As GOCO (government-owned contractor-operated) institutions, FFRDCs serve as subject matter experts and R&D aces, answerable to their US Government sponsor for long-term and highly specialized needs that their USG sponsor could not accomplish in-house. Existing as quasi-government institutions, FFRDCs are the perfect apparatus for government customers to leverage for UFO RDT&E work while keeping core secrets, materials, deliverables, reports, institutional knowledge, etc "in-house". Effectively, FFRDCs can arbitrate access to knowledge and information to DIB prime contractors, the most security vulnerable piece of the UFO legacy program structure. FFRDC and GOCO institutions are the PERFECT tool for relevant government customers to be "hands off" and maintain "plausible deniability" for covert UFO projects, safely shoveling program elements within semi-private FFRDCs whilst still retaining full control and access to the project. Furthermore, DOE/NNSA FFRDC National Labs like those listed above enjoy UNPARALLED security..... Since these sites deal with nuclear technology and secrets, DOE National Labs may harness the 1954 Atomic Energy Act to leverage restricted data, special nuclear material, trans-classified foreign nuclear information, and more to misclassify UFO information, wreckage, materials, etc. Such statuatory protocols enacted by the precursor to the U.S. Department of Energy , the Atomic Energy Commission, are NOT subject to declassification review and can keep such secrets deep-sixed from even a POTUS declassification Executive Order. I theorize that DOE/NNSA National Lab FFRDCs, leverage the NEST (Nuclear Energy Support Team) and the OST (Office of Secure Transportation), whose authorities are both derived from the above 1954 Atomic Energy Act, to recover, safeguard, and transport recovered UFO materials across the continental United States. I have a whole nearly 3-hour exploration into one such National Lab, Sandia, worth checking out to understand everything above: Once again, Rep. Eric Burlison , I wonder why, when you sent interrogatories to the Aerospace Corporation, they sent two men green behind the gills to meet with you instead of individuals like Edward C. Aldridge or Randall G. Walden.

Gerb

31,544 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

Kyiv region is experiencing a blackout following a Russian strike on December 27. Russia is trying to create a humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine, to torment civilians, especially the most vulnerable people - the elderly, the sick, the babies. ▪️ Vyshhorod, in northern Kyiv region, has been without electricity for four days now. About 30,000 people live in the city. For most residents, power has been out since the attack and has yet to be restored. In modern residential complexes that rely entirely on electricity, elevators are not working, water has to be carried by hand, and cooking is only possible in homes with gas or private generators. People are trying to help each other out. Neighbors with gas stoves invite others to cook, local chat groups offer access to power outlets, warm rooms, and assistance for elderly residents. People share portable chargers, charging stations, and extension cables. Groups of residents gather to charge their devices in supermarkets, cafés, gas stations, and other places where electricity is available thanks to generators. In the first hours of the Russian attack, everything went out at once: electricity, water, and heating. Heat supply was partially restored relatively quickly, but remains intermittent. In buildings with electric boiler systems, the situation is critical - without power, neither pumps nor heating systems can operate. As of the morning of December 30, around 9,500 families in Vyshhorod remain without electricity and exposed to cold temperatures. Emergency services and volunteers have installed high-capacity generators near residential buildings, helping maintain heat in at least 22 apartment blocks. Water is supplied on a limited schedule - in the morning and evening - while gas supply remains stable. Energy workers are operating around the clock, but the damage caused by Russia to local infrastructure is severe. Earlier, officials gave tentative restoration deadlines - first December 30, then December 31. However, residents say these dates have already been postponed several times. The situation remains difficult in other parts of Kyiv region, including Boryspil and Brovary districts. On the left bank of Kyiv, emergency outages are still in effect, as attempts to return to scheduled power cuts are disrupted by network overloads. The Ministry of Energy reports that over the past week more than 40 targeted Russian attacks on energy facilities have been recorded, along with over 100 instances of damage. Weather has added to the problem. We have lower temperatures, snow and strong winds these days. Russia deliberately times its attacks when it gets colder to inflict even more damage and bring more suffering. 📹: State Emergency Service of Kyiv Region

Kyiv region is experiencing a blackout following a Russian strike on December 27. Russia is trying to create a humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine, to torment civilians, especially the most vulnerable people - the elderly, the sick, the babies. ▪️ Vyshhorod, in northern Kyiv region, has been without electricity for four days now. About 30,000 people live in the city. For most residents, power has been out since the attack and has yet to be restored. In modern residential complexes that rely entirely on electricity, elevators are not working, water has to be carried by hand, and cooking is only possible in homes with gas or private generators. People are trying to help each other out. Neighbors with gas stoves invite others to cook, local chat groups offer access to power outlets, warm rooms, and assistance for elderly residents. People share portable chargers, charging stations, and extension cables. Groups of residents gather to charge their devices in supermarkets, cafés, gas stations, and other places where electricity is available thanks to generators. In the first hours of the Russian attack, everything went out at once: electricity, water, and heating. Heat supply was partially restored relatively quickly, but remains intermittent. In buildings with electric boiler systems, the situation is critical - without power, neither pumps nor heating systems can operate. As of the morning of December 30, around 9,500 families in Vyshhorod remain without electricity and exposed to cold temperatures. Emergency services and volunteers have installed high-capacity generators near residential buildings, helping maintain heat in at least 22 apartment blocks. Water is supplied on a limited schedule - in the morning and evening - while gas supply remains stable. Energy workers are operating around the clock, but the damage caused by Russia to local infrastructure is severe. Earlier, officials gave tentative restoration deadlines - first December 30, then December 31. However, residents say these dates have already been postponed several times. The situation remains difficult in other parts of Kyiv region, including Boryspil and Brovary districts. On the left bank of Kyiv, emergency outages are still in effect, as attempts to return to scheduled power cuts are disrupted by network overloads. The Ministry of Energy reports that over the past week more than 40 targeted Russian attacks on energy facilities have been recorded, along with over 100 instances of damage. Weather has added to the problem. We have lower temperatures, snow and strong winds these days. Russia deliberately times its attacks when it gets colder to inflict even more damage and bring more suffering. 📹: State Emergency Service of Kyiv Region

Anton Gerashchenko

38,703 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

#BroadPeakUpdate Mountaineers and rescue volunteers from Shimshal and Baltistan have successfully moved the body of late Shaman | Sohail Sakhi away from the avalanche spot to a safer location. They secured the body with ropes and other technical equipment and placed it inside a dry cave where the stable temperature will help preserve the body until it can be transported. Today, Pakistan Aviation deployed two helicopters to evacuate the body to Skardu. However due to unknown reason helicopters had to return to Skardu without the body. The rescue operation is expected to resume tomorrow weather and conditions permitting Hats off to our real heroes Their courage hard work and determination in such a dangerous and technically challenging environment deserve the highest recognition. Rescue Team Abuzar Basheer Nadeem Ali Hassan Mohad Hassan Karim Singh Shimshali Bishoo Sheraz Sherazi These are the unsung heroes of the Karakoram putting their own lives at risk to bring a fellow mountaineer home.

#BroadPeakUpdate Mountaineers and rescue volunteers from Shimshal and Baltistan have successfully moved the body of late Shaman | Sohail Sakhi away from the avalanche spot to a safer location. They secured the body with ropes and other technical equipment and placed it inside a dry cave where the stable temperature will help preserve the body until it can be transported. Today, Pakistan Aviation deployed two helicopters to evacuate the body to Skardu. However due to unknown reason helicopters had to return to Skardu without the body. The rescue operation is expected to resume tomorrow weather and conditions permitting Hats off to our real heroes Their courage hard work and determination in such a dangerous and technically challenging environment deserve the highest recognition. Rescue Team Abuzar Basheer Nadeem Ali Hassan Mohad Hassan Karim Singh Shimshali Bishoo Sheraz Sherazi These are the unsung heroes of the Karakoram putting their own lives at risk to bring a fellow mountaineer home.

Broad Peak

19,878 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

2023 is the International Year of Millets! Foxtail millet is one of the oldest millets in the world and was an important source of food for early human civilizations. In fact, foxtail millet is referred to in some ancient texts, such as the Yajurveda. Grown in semi-arid regions, it has a short growing season, requiring minimal water and can be planted even when it’s too late to plant other crops. High in iron content, it helps promote good cardiac health and helps control blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Full recipe below: Foxtail Millet Upma Ingredients 1 cup foxtail millet 2 tbsp ghee or oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 big capsicum, finely chopped 3-4 chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp ginger, grated 1 carrot, finely chopped ½ cup peas, fresh or frozen ½ cup green beans, finely chopped 2 cups water Salt for taste ¼ cup fresh coriander, chopped Method: Dry roast the millets over a low flame for 4-5 mins and then soak in water for 2-3 hours. Rinse the millet in several changes of water until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, heat the ghee or oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and cook until they begin to sizzle. Add the chopped tomatoes, chopped capsicum, ginger and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the carrot, peas, and green beans and cook covered for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly softened. Add the foxtail millet to the saucepan and stir it in with the vegetables and salt. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the millet is tender. Stir in the chopped coriander leaves. Serve the upma hot, garnished with additional coriander, if needed. Food and Agriculture Organization International Year Of Millets 2023 #IYM2023 #YearOfMillets #SaveSoil

2023 is the International Year of Millets! Foxtail millet is one of the oldest millets in the world and was an important source of food for early human civilizations. In fact, foxtail millet is referred to in some ancient texts, such as the Yajurveda. Grown in semi-arid regions, it has a short growing season, requiring minimal water and can be planted even when it’s too late to plant other crops. High in iron content, it helps promote good cardiac health and helps control blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Full recipe below: Foxtail Millet Upma Ingredients 1 cup foxtail millet 2 tbsp ghee or oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 big capsicum, finely chopped 3-4 chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp ginger, grated 1 carrot, finely chopped ½ cup peas, fresh or frozen ½ cup green beans, finely chopped 2 cups water Salt for taste ¼ cup fresh coriander, chopped Method: Dry roast the millets over a low flame for 4-5 mins and then soak in water for 2-3 hours. Rinse the millet in several changes of water until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, heat the ghee or oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and cook until they begin to sizzle. Add the chopped tomatoes, chopped capsicum, ginger and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the carrot, peas, and green beans and cook covered for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly softened. Add the foxtail millet to the saucepan and stir it in with the vegetables and salt. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the millet is tender. Stir in the chopped coriander leaves. Serve the upma hot, garnished with additional coriander, if needed. Food and Agriculture Organization International Year Of Millets 2023 #IYM2023 #YearOfMillets #SaveSoil

Conscious Planet #SaveSoil

29,288 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Sam Riggall, CEO of Sunrise Energy Metals appeared on Bloomberg TV Monday, June 15, to discuss our Syerston Scandium Project and G7 countries’ plans to reduce their dependence on China for critical metals…One could benefit by listening carefully to his conversation… Sunrise’s Syerston Scandium Project is the largest and highest-grade deposit of scandium in the world. As G7 countries seek to reduce Chinese supply for rare earths like scandium to a maximum of 60%, Sunrise will serve as an alternative, given that China currently produces approximately 85% of global supply. Sunrise’s deposit holds over 32,000 tonnes of contained scandium in mineral resources: enough to meet global scandium demand for many decades to come. Scandium’s absolutely critical applications are numerous and significant: both in defense (where it is primarily used as a lightweight yet incredibly strong alloy in military and space applications) and for thousands of civilian applications (such as Radio Frequency filtering chips to enable 5G and 6G wireless, and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells to produce energy efficiently). Scandium is also integral to the future of AI…Sunrise is a cornerstone investor in Agni Semi, the company developing the next-generation of non-volatile memory chips using ferro-diodes manufactured with aluminum scandium nitride (AlScN). Agni will produce the most energy-efficient non-volatile memory chips on the market, facilitating the massive rollout of AI that is only set to consume more energy and memory as models continue to snowball…Agni’s chips can operate up to 600ºC, which have the potential to benefit the geothermal drilling technology we are developing at I-Pulse Group. In scandium’s critical applications, there is no known substitute metal that can deliver the same level of efficiency. Founding and serving as Chairman of our companies is a passion. Like I-Pulse, Sunrise Energy Metals is not only a mining company; Sunrise will also become a leading technology powerhouse in all things scandium as we make strategic investments in the downstream scandium value chain. The importance of this rare earth metal that you may have just heard of cannot be overstated. Now is the right time to learn more about Sunrise Energy Metals…

Sam Riggall, CEO of Sunrise Energy Metals appeared on Bloomberg TV Monday, June 15, to discuss our Syerston Scandium Project and G7 countries’ plans to reduce their dependence on China for critical metals…One could benefit by listening carefully to his conversation… Sunrise’s Syerston Scandium Project is the largest and highest-grade deposit of scandium in the world. As G7 countries seek to reduce Chinese supply for rare earths like scandium to a maximum of 60%, Sunrise will serve as an alternative, given that China currently produces approximately 85% of global supply. Sunrise’s deposit holds over 32,000 tonnes of contained scandium in mineral resources: enough to meet global scandium demand for many decades to come. Scandium’s absolutely critical applications are numerous and significant: both in defense (where it is primarily used as a lightweight yet incredibly strong alloy in military and space applications) and for thousands of civilian applications (such as Radio Frequency filtering chips to enable 5G and 6G wireless, and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells to produce energy efficiently). Scandium is also integral to the future of AI…Sunrise is a cornerstone investor in Agni Semi, the company developing the next-generation of non-volatile memory chips using ferro-diodes manufactured with aluminum scandium nitride (AlScN). Agni will produce the most energy-efficient non-volatile memory chips on the market, facilitating the massive rollout of AI that is only set to consume more energy and memory as models continue to snowball…Agni’s chips can operate up to 600ºC, which have the potential to benefit the geothermal drilling technology we are developing at I-Pulse Group. In scandium’s critical applications, there is no known substitute metal that can deliver the same level of efficiency. Founding and serving as Chairman of our companies is a passion. Like I-Pulse, Sunrise Energy Metals is not only a mining company; Sunrise will also become a leading technology powerhouse in all things scandium as we make strategic investments in the downstream scandium value chain. The importance of this rare earth metal that you may have just heard of cannot be overstated. Now is the right time to learn more about Sunrise Energy Metals…

Robert Friedland

66,858 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

Once in every generation, particular persons walk the face of our earth and leave the most ineludible mark on the quality of life on our earth via their impact on the lives of those they come across. In the 1960s, it was Rosa Parks, whose quiet defiance ignited the U.S. civil rights movement. In the 1970s, it was Margaret Thatcher, whose leadership reshaped global economic and political thinking. In the 1980s, it was Wangari Maathai, whose Green Belt Movement tied environmental renewal to women’s empowerment. In the 1990s, it was Oprah Winfrey who turned television into a platform for growth and giving. In the 2000s, it was Angela Merkel who steered Europe through crises with steady resolve. In the 2010s, it was Malala Yousafzai, who became the world’s leading voice for girls’ education. And in the 2020s, for the life of me and over 10,000 young African women, it is (Confidence Staveley), whose dedication to the girl child’s empowerment—through the Cybersafe Foundation's CyberGirls program—has given rise to young women who have gone on to be torchbearers for a world in need of as much light as it can find. My first encounter with (CS) was in 2022 when Mr Bright Aghimien mentioned the CyberGirls program to me. I remember there was an ongoing cohort when I first learned about the program, and so I wrote an email to the organization while I waited for the next application window. I did not hesitate to put in and give it my best shot, and I must confess I am glad I did. Since getting into the cybergirls program, my life has taken such an upward turn that I never knew was possible in such a short period. Somewhere in Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬, 2.5 years ago, Elizabeth Ekedoro (Elizabeth Ekedoro ) was a graduate of Biology cum fashion designer, who trained gymnasts on the side. However, last week, in a privilege granted by Confidence Staveley (CS), and in a second all-expense-paid trip to the USA 🇺🇸 in a space of 5 months, I was present at various cybersecurity-niche conferences in multiple locations in Las Vegas USA. That fashion designer had her story told by Akamai Technologies. This fashion designer got to meet, sit, and collaborate with CS. My journey is a dream come true because this woman gave herself fully. And for me, finally getting to meet this woman who has made it all a reality was an ethereal experience. CS is so beautiful in heart and soul, and I saw her presence and energy light up every space she walked into while I was with her. A woman because of whom I and thousands of others have dared to dream. It was such an honor to stand and work side by side with you at this time. Thank you so much for giving yourself. Thank you so much for pursuing your dreams so much so that now I know that mine are valid. I could go on and on and on. My heart and soul are full and grateful. Thank you so much, , for all you have given me. I love you so much. God bless you, real good!💜 #MentorshipMatters, #WomenInCyber

Once in every generation, particular persons walk the face of our earth and leave the most ineludible mark on the quality of life on our earth via their impact on the lives of those they come across. In the 1960s, it was Rosa Parks, whose quiet defiance ignited the U.S. civil rights movement. In the 1970s, it was Margaret Thatcher, whose leadership reshaped global economic and political thinking. In the 1980s, it was Wangari Maathai, whose Green Belt Movement tied environmental renewal to women’s empowerment. In the 1990s, it was Oprah Winfrey who turned television into a platform for growth and giving. In the 2000s, it was Angela Merkel who steered Europe through crises with steady resolve. In the 2010s, it was Malala Yousafzai, who became the world’s leading voice for girls’ education. And in the 2020s, for the life of me and over 10,000 young African women, it is (Confidence Staveley), whose dedication to the girl child’s empowerment—through the Cybersafe Foundation's CyberGirls program—has given rise to young women who have gone on to be torchbearers for a world in need of as much light as it can find. My first encounter with (CS) was in 2022 when Mr Bright Aghimien mentioned the CyberGirls program to me. I remember there was an ongoing cohort when I first learned about the program, and so I wrote an email to the organization while I waited for the next application window. I did not hesitate to put in and give it my best shot, and I must confess I am glad I did. Since getting into the cybergirls program, my life has taken such an upward turn that I never knew was possible in such a short period. Somewhere in Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬, 2.5 years ago, Elizabeth Ekedoro (Elizabeth Ekedoro ) was a graduate of Biology cum fashion designer, who trained gymnasts on the side. However, last week, in a privilege granted by Confidence Staveley (CS), and in a second all-expense-paid trip to the USA 🇺🇸 in a space of 5 months, I was present at various cybersecurity-niche conferences in multiple locations in Las Vegas USA. That fashion designer had her story told by Akamai Technologies. This fashion designer got to meet, sit, and collaborate with CS. My journey is a dream come true because this woman gave herself fully. And for me, finally getting to meet this woman who has made it all a reality was an ethereal experience. CS is so beautiful in heart and soul, and I saw her presence and energy light up every space she walked into while I was with her. A woman because of whom I and thousands of others have dared to dream. It was such an honor to stand and work side by side with you at this time. Thank you so much for giving yourself. Thank you so much for pursuing your dreams so much so that now I know that mine are valid. I could go on and on and on. My heart and soul are full and grateful. Thank you so much, , for all you have given me. I love you so much. God bless you, real good!💜 #MentorshipMatters, #WomenInCyber

Elizabeth Ekedoro

16,474 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Today, I taught my kids principle of the combustion engine focused on the crank shaft. We started by having them in groups brainstorm how they believe an engine works, then I simplified it for them, and at the end, have them create small models using toys. First, these are my kids, they are in primary 2 (8 years old). I started with them 2 years ago when they were 6 years old and most of them couldn’t even write their names. We can also do this in Nigeria: 1. Kids are all born the same, but the right nutrition at early age helps cognitive development. Let’s build stable local industries that focus on production of children meals that are rich in proteins and vitamins that are good for the children’s brain development. Too much pap and two which are carbohydrates rich aren’t sufficient, and can affect academic performance of children, whom eventually grow up to be the politicians that think giving poor people giveaways in comment sections is helping the economy. 2. Primary education is way too important to be treated as political privilege or achievement. All the countries that invested in their children such as Japan, China, US, Singapore, Finland have far superior economies and quality of life compared to the countries that didn’t. Teachers are not just civil servants, they are looked at as heroes, soldiers, critical individuals that make or break a society. They earn well, they are taken cared of and they are some of the most intelligent and creative people in a country. A keke driver knows how important his Keke is so he can make money, so he takes care of it. Don’t take care of primary school teachers, you should prepare for poverty and insecurity. Playing the blame game on political parties or candidates and insulting each other on the internet only takes our minds away from what is important. Let’s put aside political, religious, ethnic and sentimental differences and prepare a future for our children and grandchildren so they wouldn’t be slaves to my students in the future. The Nigerian education system and curriculum right now is as good as nothing. 3. Skills are part of education/degree: It is unfortunate that a former student who had so many carryovers in mathematics (which is the backbone of computer science) and barely graduated and purchased highest education certificates is confusing and discouraging people who are putting their sweat and time to get a difficult, expensive and ancient degrees in Nigeria. Considering how he failed many courses so many times, it’s not surprising that he is taking a shot at university education. Well, skills are part of degrees in normal and functioning universities and education systems with updated curriculums that fits its economy. In fact, those skills start from primary school, and I believe the professor should advocate for updated curriculums that include more modern skills, practicals, field trips, work attachments that will jumpstart Nigeria’s failing economy not destroy the little that is left in degrees and the hope millions of poor citizens have for them. 4. Native language is the way to go: Yes Nigeria has many languages, so we can use multiple official local languages in different regions to educate and run the government. English can be an optional subject in school which parents can choose. Sacrifice has to be made in order to develop, so some smaller ethnic groups that have few speakers should adopt one of the major languages in Nigeria as a secondary language to be used at home, and that would the language to use at school. Controversial? Yes, but the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. The past is the past, we can only learn from it. Let’s use these lessons and start building a better future for our children and grandchildren now. Prayers are good, but they aren’t enough and shouldn’t take most of our time and energy. We have to physically work harder than we pray.

Today, I taught my kids principle of the combustion engine focused on the crank shaft. We started by having them in groups brainstorm how they believe an engine works, then I simplified it for them, and at the end, have them create small models using toys. First, these are my kids, they are in primary 2 (8 years old). I started with them 2 years ago when they were 6 years old and most of them couldn’t even write their names. We can also do this in Nigeria: 1. Kids are all born the same, but the right nutrition at early age helps cognitive development. Let’s build stable local industries that focus on production of children meals that are rich in proteins and vitamins that are good for the children’s brain development. Too much pap and two which are carbohydrates rich aren’t sufficient, and can affect academic performance of children, whom eventually grow up to be the politicians that think giving poor people giveaways in comment sections is helping the economy. 2. Primary education is way too important to be treated as political privilege or achievement. All the countries that invested in their children such as Japan, China, US, Singapore, Finland have far superior economies and quality of life compared to the countries that didn’t. Teachers are not just civil servants, they are looked at as heroes, soldiers, critical individuals that make or break a society. They earn well, they are taken cared of and they are some of the most intelligent and creative people in a country. A keke driver knows how important his Keke is so he can make money, so he takes care of it. Don’t take care of primary school teachers, you should prepare for poverty and insecurity. Playing the blame game on political parties or candidates and insulting each other on the internet only takes our minds away from what is important. Let’s put aside political, religious, ethnic and sentimental differences and prepare a future for our children and grandchildren so they wouldn’t be slaves to my students in the future. The Nigerian education system and curriculum right now is as good as nothing. 3. Skills are part of education/degree: It is unfortunate that a former student who had so many carryovers in mathematics (which is the backbone of computer science) and barely graduated and purchased highest education certificates is confusing and discouraging people who are putting their sweat and time to get a difficult, expensive and ancient degrees in Nigeria. Considering how he failed many courses so many times, it’s not surprising that he is taking a shot at university education. Well, skills are part of degrees in normal and functioning universities and education systems with updated curriculums that fits its economy. In fact, those skills start from primary school, and I believe the professor should advocate for updated curriculums that include more modern skills, practicals, field trips, work attachments that will jumpstart Nigeria’s failing economy not destroy the little that is left in degrees and the hope millions of poor citizens have for them. 4. Native language is the way to go: Yes Nigeria has many languages, so we can use multiple official local languages in different regions to educate and run the government. English can be an optional subject in school which parents can choose. Sacrifice has to be made in order to develop, so some smaller ethnic groups that have few speakers should adopt one of the major languages in Nigeria as a secondary language to be used at home, and that would the language to use at school. Controversial? Yes, but the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. The past is the past, we can only learn from it. Let’s use these lessons and start building a better future for our children and grandchildren now. Prayers are good, but they aren’t enough and shouldn’t take most of our time and energy. We have to physically work harder than we pray.

Dan Bello

222,883 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren