8 REASONS WHY A LADY SHOULD NOT COHABIT WITH A MAN

Over the past decade or so, relationship experts have found that there are a few common pitfalls that women who want to get married inadvertently fall into which, decreases their chances of getting married while they're still young enough to walk down the aisle without stopping for breath. One of these pitfalls is living together before marriage.

This issue will not be discussed from a moral or religious standpoint. 

A woman is and should be free to decide what is best for her without being judged, controlled or condescended to by others.

Below are 8 reasons why living together is a bad choice if a woman wants to marry:

1.      Men and women have very different ideas about what living together means: Women typically see it as an almost inevitable step toward marriage, while men see it as a no-obligation "test drive." Couples who initiate a live-in relationship under the fog of such contradictory assumptions are already in trouble.

TOP 10 FACTS ABOUT THEATRE ARTS

For all lovers and practitioners of THEATRE ARTS, it is good to know some vital facts coined with the trade.

1. Theatre as we know it began in ancient Greece with a religious ceremony called ‘DITHYRAMB’ in which a chorus of men dressed in goat skins.

2. The word ‘tragedy’ comes from a Greek expression meaning ‘goat song’…

3. …and ‘theatre’ comes from a Greek verb meaning ‘to behold’.

4. Ancient Greek audiences stamped their feet rather than clapping their hands to applaud.

Ancient Greek audiences stamped their feet rather than clapping their hands to applaud

5. World Theatre Day has been held on March 27 every year since 1962 when it was the opening day of the “Theatre of Nations” season in Paris.

6. The longest continuous dramatic performance was 23 hr 33 min 54 sec achieved by the 27 O’clock Players in New Jersey, USA, on July 27, 2010.

7. They performed The Bald Soprano by Eugene Ionescu, a play written in a continuous loop and said to be totally pointless and plotless.

8. According to Aristotle, the plot is the most important feature of a dramatic performance.

9. Walt Disney World, Florida, has a record 1.2 million costumes in its theatrical wardrobes.

10. The oldest play still in existence is The Persians by Aeschylus, written in 472 BC.

THE 20 YOUNGEST POWER WOMEN IN AFRICA 2014

Every year since 2011, I have enlisted readers’ help to identify 20 young, extraordinary and inspiring African women, aged 45 and under, who are making the most dramatic impact in individual African countries in the world of politics, business, technology, policy, diplomacy and media for the annual tally of the 20 Youngest Power Women In Africa. Now in its 4^thyear, the list celebrates 20 influential female leaders, groundbreakers and ceiling crashers who are transforming the continent from their communities.

Following my November request for nominations, I received more than 700 nominations – many familiar names, others not so familiar. But each one of them has one thing in common: they are doers. They are resolute in their resolve to change, to build, inspire and transform. And they are out there making it happen. They are change makers, trendsetters, visionaries and thinkers, builders, and young global leaders. They are at the vanguard of Africa’s imminent socio-economic revolution and its contemporary renaissance.

Meet the 2014 class of the 20 Youngest Power Women in Africa: the continent’s emerging power brokers, the Amazons to watch, and the custodians of tomorrow.

UNLOCK YOUR FAME SEASON 2.0

Gems Forum Int’l is dedicated to bring out the best in the youths of our time. As our motto is “COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE”. It was founded in February 2013 with the landmark of helping thousands of youths discover purpose and fulfill destiny.

“UNLOCK YOUR FAME” is one of the tools designed to make our goals achievable and also reach out to youths in the area of talents, potentials and God-given skills.

We hereby invite you with regards to an opportunity to be part of our exciting program and participation in this season’s “UNLOCK YOUR FAME” which will take place;

Date: Saturday 27^th, December 2014

Time: 12:00noon

Venue: Rehoboth Multi-Purpose Hall, End of Anjorin Street.

   Calvary B/Stop, Ikotun – Idimu Road. Lagos

For further enquiries and details – 08035619449, 08029074067