"Children exposed to sex on screen 'go on to be promiscuous'"

A study recently conducted has found that Children who watch films with a high sexual content tend to lose their virginity earlier and have more partners.

The researchers said "movies could have this effect on adolescents because of a personality trait they dub ‘sensation-seeking’."

"Between the ages of ten and 15, the tendency to seek more novel and intense stimulation of all kinds peaks. The wild hormonal surges of adolescence makes judicious thinking a bit more difficult."

He added that greater exposure to sexual content in movies at a young age actually led to a higher peak in ‘sensation-seeking’ during adolescence.

Parents, "train up your children in the way of the Lord...!" 

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United Nations observes deadly attack on her office in Nigeria.

Bombing survivor John Agbo helps UN Staff Representative,
 Uzorma Ihedirimadu-Abudu lay wreath in memory of victims.

 

A year ago this week, twenty-four (24) people were killed in an attack on UN House in Abuja, Nigeria. We remember them.

In his word, the UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Daouda Toure said “Although the devastating attack took the lives of our colleagues and partners and maimed many people, all of whom were in the building in the pursuit of service to humanity, our spirits have not been dampened,”

“Their death mobilizes us more than ever before. Their sacrifice will not be in vain,” he added. “We will strive to pursue our work for the people of Nigeria for the continuance of peace and stability of this great nation, and the socio-economic development of all...”

He reaffirmed that the UN system in Nigeria will continue on its mission “to assist in improving the lives of poor people, to conquer hunger, disease and illiteracy, and to encourage respect for each other’s rights and freedoms.”

*culled from UN News Centre

How you come into life is not your fault but what you become!

Hassan Farah (left and middle) and Mohammed 'Mo' Farah (Right)

Hassan Farah, left, has revealed he and his twins brother, Mohammed "Mo" Farah (a British Somali international track and field athlete) had such a close bond that they slept in the same bed and shared food from the same plate. But the boys were forced to say goodbye at the age of eight when their parents made the agonising decision to send three of their six children, including Mo (right), to Britain for a chance of a better life. Hassan remained in Somalia and grew up in the dust and poverty Mo had left behind.

He knew that how he came into life is not his fault but what he becomes in life. So, despite his adversity, he went on to become a successful telecoms communications engineer while Mo is the current 10,000 m Olympic champion and 5000 m Olympic and world champion!

Accolade for hijab-wearing Saudi woman athlete!!!

Sarah Attar finishing the race

It would be in record that Sarah Attar is the first Saudi track athlete to compete in the Olympic Games.

Though she finished few seconds behind fellow competitors in the heat, she was given a standing ovation as she crossed the finish line.

Speaking after the race, she said: 'It is such an honour to be representing Saudi Arabia. Hopefully this can make such a huge difference. 

'It was such a unique opportunity [to represent Saudi Arabia], they invited me and welcomed me and to make that first step for women is just the most amazing feeling ever.' Whao!

Muhammad Ali honoured in London

Muhammed Ali (left) with footballer David Beckham on Tuesday

Muhammad Ali was recently honoured by celebrities from the world of sport and showbusiness.

The 70-year-old former heavyweight boxing world champion, who also won an Olympic gold medal, was being celebrated at the Sports For Peace gala in central London.

The man with the world's strechiest skin - Gary Turner

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that has weakened skin.

In most cases the disorder weakens people's joints and blood vessels and affects about one in 10,000 people. A good example is Mr Turner, 41, a former star of Circus of Horrors, the group which auditioned for Britain's Got Talent last year. 

He first noticed his stretchy skin when he was around three or four years old.

His skin is so loose and stretchy he can turn his belly into a table - capable of holding three pints of beer.

He is now a performer for the Royal Family of Strange People, a unique collective of fascinating individuals currently performing in London.

Do not under estimate anyone...

This quotation from Shakespeare reminds me of story once read on the wall of a friend on Facebook and I deemed it worths sharing with my readers.

A poor boy loved a rich girl. One day the boy proposed to her and the girl said, "Hey! Listen, your monthly salary is my daily hand expenses. How can I be involved with you? How could you have thought of that? I can never love you. So, forget about me and get engaged to someone else at your level". But somehow the boy could not forget her so easily. 

Sometime ten years later, they stumbled into eachother in a shopping mall. The lady said, "Hey! You! How are you? Now I'm married and do you know how much my husband's salary is? $1,700 per month! Can you believe that? And he is also very smart." The guy's eyes got wet with tears on hearing those words. A few seconds later, her husband came but before the lady could say a word, her husband seeing the guy, said, "Sir you're here? Meet my wife." Then he said to his wife, "This is my boss, I'm also one of those working on his $100 million project. And do you know a fact my dear? My boss loved a lady but he couldn't win her heart. That's why he has remained unmarried. How lucky would that lady have been if she had married him. These days, who will love someone that much" he said to his wife. The lady looked in total shock but couldn't utter a word. 

Life is so short and it's just like a mirror. You can only see as much as it reflects. So don't be too arrogant and proud of yourself by looking down on people because situations change with time! Don't under-estimate anyone, because everyone has a potential!!!