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NECTA FORM VI (ACSEE) 2013 EXAMINATION RESULTS RELEASED

2013-06-01T02:20:00.001+08:00

BONYEZA HAPA KUANGALIA MATOKEO

NECTA FORM IV (CSEE) 2012 EXAMINATION RESULTS RELEASED

2013-06-01T02:07:00.002+08:00

BONYEZA HAPA KUANGALIA MATOKEO

WANAFUNZI WALIOFANYA VIZURI BOFYA HAPA

CHALLENGES IN THE TANGANYINGA-ZANZIBAR UNION – TANZANIA

2012-05-28T18:07:00.000+08:00

May 27, 2012 just a month after the celebration of the 48th anniversary of the Tanganyika and Zanzibar Union hundreds protesters fled into the streets of Zanzibar and main shopping centers. Sources said the rioters were agitating for the dissolution of the Union between Zanzibar and Tanzania Mainland. The situation become worse when members of a group calling itself the Association of Islamic Awareness and Public Discourse, also known as Jumuiya ya Uamsho na Mihadhara ya Kiislamu (JUMIKI) in Swahili blocked roads with stones and raided without success the Mjini Magharibi central police station pressing for the release of their leaders who had been arrested following the mayhem.

Undetermined numbers of people were injured, and properties worth millions of shillings including two churches a motor vehicle were destroyed. Police quickly stepped in to quell the riots using teargas canisters and water cannons as thugs pelted them with stones and seven leaders of the group in connection with the demonstrations were arrested.

Police ensuring peace and order in the streets of Zanzibar

Speaking on behalf of his fellow protestors Sheikh Farid said Zanzibaris just like any other citizen of country around the world have a constitutional right to demand for their country. “Just like any citizen of any country around the world, we have the constitutional right to demand for our country, if the South Sudanese did it why not us, we shall present all our cries to the UN secretary General Ban Kin moon that now Zanzibaris wants their independence” Said Sheikh Farid while the crowd shouted to show support for his arguments.

Sheikh Farid added that the Zanzibaris are fed up with the Union that has existed for last 48 years with no benefits for the people of Zanzibar. Sheikh Farid said they will not support the constitution referendum until issues related to the Union are resolved. He promised that they will continue organizing forums and protests as much as they can till the government listens to their cries.

JUMIKI protesters

This is not something new many of us may be familiar with these debates have existed for quite sometimes. Perhaps what fluctuates from time to time is the temperature manifested in the tone and the dimension of speeches, statements and public views in general being aired by a vocal cross section of the society, including politicians, activists, journalists and ordinary citizens. The debate is more vocal than usual in process of rewriting the new constitution which begun this year and re-energized the debate around Tanganyika and Zanzibar.

Vehicle destroyed during the protest

The positions taken by the contending sides have not changed much either. Each of the main positions has their own criticisms. Proponents of the two-government system believe it is the best way forward and the problems that exist in the arrangement are mere annoyances “kero”.

The debate on the Constitutional Review is one among contentious issues that speaks volume of the challenges facing the marriage. Zanzibaris however seem to have been complaining more than their mainland counterparts. Some Zanzibaris for instance have arraigned before a court of law in Zanzibar over illegal assembly and holding banners, calling for dissolution of the union. According to media reports, the suspects oppose the ongoing process to collect views on the constitution, which they have termed as "useless document."

Church destroyed by the protestors

Fishing in the Indian Ocean's Special Economic Zone, exploration and drilling of natural gas and oil are also contentious issues. The mainlanders on the other hand argue that if Zanzibaris want to benefit solely from their natural resources natural gas and oil, then proceedings from mining in the Mainland should benefit Mainlanders only. The business community in the island has also been complaining against double taxation on commodities imported through Zanzibar to the Mainland, but according to the State Minister the issue has been resolved through the design of an import-export aluation database by Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) that will be used in Zanzibar and in the Mainland.

The debate has been also in the education sector. Maalim Abdulhafidh Malelemba blames the union for retarding the Zanzibar education system. He added that the ineffectiveness of the national examination body (NECTA) has resulted into many students failing national exams as the number of university entrant in the side of Zanzibar has kept on declining as students continues to fail. A group of the teachers in Zanzibar claimed that the failure for Zanzibar to have its own independent examination body is the main reason why the students have continued failing to progress in higher institution of learning. Giving evidence of the recent form four national examinations, teachers also argued that NECTA made student fail intentionally in an attempt to make the student of Zanzibar very weak in academics.

So which way forward? The good news is that all the major divergent views recognize the need to sustain the union. They only differ on how to achieve that objective. The majority agree that the union is not “an alien idea” or something imposed by the leaders. To achieve that, a comprehensive debate on the status of the union is crucial in order to build national consensus. The authorities should encourage dialogue between the rival opinions, with a view to charting the best way forward. But above all, Tanzanians should consider the Union as a stepping stone towards a greater African regional and continental unity. That was the dream of the founding fathers.

Even with some good things to be proud of in some cases, it remains true that the union between the two countries has passed through a lot of challenges, some of which still haunt the union 48 years down the lane. There have been complaints from either part of the union, with the parties trading blames against each other. The voices from Zanzibar are particularly becoming more and more startling. Many people would recall how the issue of Zanzibar “statehood” became so sensitive in the House of Representatives a while ago.

There are also issues related oil matters, exploitation of deep sea resources and equitable distribution of union revenues, among other contentious subjects. Many Zanzibaris still hold the view rightly or wrongly that Tanzania Mainland is benefiting more than the Isles from the current union arrangement. Meanwhile, some Mainlanders claim that Zanzibaris are unfairly favored in some political and economic aspects. While the union may look particularly fragile this year, history suggests that it will once again survive another constitutional review. I believe that many problems facing the union can be solved and the best way is to discuss them transparently.

SOURCES: WANANCHI, THE CITIZENS, WAVUTI.COM, ALLAFRICA.COM, BBC NEWS and ZANZIBAR YETU

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2012-05-11T14:35:00.001+08:00

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THE PIRATE'S DAUGHTER BLOG

2012-05-08T20:45:00.001+08:00

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NECTA FORM VI (ACSEE) 2012 EXAMINATION RESULTS RELEASED

2012-05-01T17:27:00.000+08:00

The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has released the ACSEE 2012 examination results. Click on one of the links below to view the results.

LINK 1: MATOKEO KIDATO CHA SITA

LINK 2: MATOKEO KIDATO CHA SITA

LINK 3: MATOKEO KIDATO CHA SITA

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The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) hereby informs prospective applicants into higher education institutions who completed their form six, Ordinary Diploma in Education and NTA Level 6 from 1988 to 2011 that the deadline for application of admission through the Central Admission System (CAS) has been extended to 30^th May 2012.

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Tanzanians will be required to pay an application fee of TShs 30,000/- payable through NBC branches countrywide

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ONE THOUGHT ON “DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA”

2012-04-27T05:16:00.001+08:00

While some countries in Africa carry a solid democratic tradition, others are interrupted by military coup or electoral fraud. The situation is ever changing and the temperature is never certain. While there seems to be a steady progression towards a regular democratic process in most of Africa, this forward movement is checked by failed attempts, corrupt politicians, and rigged elections.

The setbacks are troubling and discouraging, without a doubt, but positive forces are fighting back. Economic growth and a youthful generation is creating a strong platform for new parties and a more fair electoral process. Young people expect elections and demand a democratic process. This mind-set will demand further growth and greater accountability from their governments.

Read the article in the Economist.

TANZANIA WELL REPRESENTED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL WEEK (ICW) 2012 IN MALAYSIA.

2012-04-16T02:07:00.000+08:00

Tanzanian Lifting the National flag (L) The University of Nottingham (R)

From the tall graceful Maasai warriors, to the ancient ways of the Hadza Bushmen, Tanzania is one of the most culturally diverse countries in all of Africa. Visitors to Tanzania will be impressed by the fascinating array of tribal cultures.

Tanzanian booth

The event ran for three consecutive days at The University of Nottingham Malaysia. Day one was “Global Village – Cultures” a cultural awareness event that aimed at promoting and showcasing cultures from around the world. Day two was “Global Village – Cuisine” where different nations showed the tastes of other cuisines.

Some of the visitors

The final day (Day three) was “International Cultural Night “where cross cultural entertainment was showcased. Countries represented were Kazakhstan (Musical performance), Pakistan (Musical performance), Britain (Musical performance), Russia (Duet), USA ( Musical performance), Indonesia (Solo dance and performance), Mauritius (Dance ), Botswana (Choral song and Dance), India (Song, fashion show &Dance) and finally Tanzania (Dance) which left many wanting more.

Visitors getting to know more about Tanzania

Of the few people interviewed by this blog during and after the event credited Tanzanians for their superior performance they showed at UNMC, leave alone Global Village event that attracted hundreds of visitors. University of Nottingham Tanzanian students came up with a lot of amazing stuffs to show what their country has for the whole world. Great work all those who worked hard together to make the event successful, Tanzania will be proud of you.

Mungu ibariki Tanzania, Mungu ibariki Africa.

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ACT AS IF YOUR LIFE WERE PERFECT

2012-04-11T02:22:00.000+08:00

“Most of the time we live so far away from our ideal life that we even don’t notice. We either accept without complaining or live a life of silent desperation, or we don’t accept and fight against our own misery. Both ways lead us to exhaustion and fatigue. In this article I will propose very powerful ways to discover your ideal life and to start living it.”

Most of the time we live so far away from our ideal life that we even don’t notice. We either accept without complaining and live a life of silent desperation, or we don’t accept and fight against our own misery. Both ways lead us to exhaustion and fatigue. Imagine for a second that you are walking around in a store called “The Store of Your Dreams.” Everything is for free, take anything you want. Beware: the store is open only for half-an-hour, so do not hesitate!

Don’t start thinking about if what you are asking for is feasible, that’s not the issue right now. Also do not wonder if you will one day receive what you are asking for. Just let yourself be carried away to the “LAND OF ENDLESS OPPORTUNITY” and take whatever you wish, without limits. Remember, you’re in the dimension of imagination, not reality. In this store there are different parts : in one alley you can “take” your most happy relationship, in another alley your perfect children, in still another your dream job, your dream house, your best friends, the income you long for, and so on.

Write down what is your greatest, most beautiful vision about these ten subjects: an intimate relationship, the relationship with your kids, your parents, your friends, your boss, your dream job, your dream house, your health, your wealth and your creativity. Write for every of these headings a few lines. Write in the present tense, and in a positive way, as if you had already what you wanted.

For instance (for your intimate relationship): I live a happy, respectful and passionate relationship with a tall, beautiful man (or woman); we have a lot of complicity together, we laugh a lot, we have an open confident communication; each of us has his own activities and freedom and we share a lot together; we give each other support and love flows freely and abundantly between us.

For instance (for your income) : I receive so much wealth and money by doing what I really like that I can afford to offer myself everything I dream off and to offer my beloved ones everything they need. So you see, you write in the present time and don’t use sentences as “we have no problems” or words as “not, don’t, never, without…” Make positive statements.

Take some time to write this down on paper. It really matters.

Now you can give a score from 0 to 10 for every heading, telling how close your reality is to your dream. If you already live a relationship with your partner that fits entirely your description, you give it 10/10. If your relationship is lousy and far away from your ideal, give it 1 or 2/10. If you don’t have a relationship at all at the moment, it will be zero.

It is immediately clear which parts of your life need to be worked at: those with the lowest score. It’s also clear which parts of your life are satisfactory already: those with the highest score.

What you have written down here provides a vivid picture of the real you, and what your life could be like in reality. It is the blueprint of your life. Reality could be just like you have described it here, and even better!

What can you do to accelerate the manifestation of your dreams? I propose you five different techniques: The best thing is to write your happiest vision down every day again (it only takes 15 minutes a day, aren’t you worth it?). Second best thing is to read your vision every morning and every evening, when your subconscious mind is open to receive this new information.

You also could repeat short positive phrases in your head, like affirmations. You can make a “collage” of pictures representing your different dreams, and paste it on your wall so you can lay eyes on it every day. This will be a reminder for your subconscious mind to manifest your dreams.

Every day, you should visualize in all details, with your eyes closed, how it would be if you had already your happiest relationship, job, house, and so on. Try to feel how it would be, and pretend you already are in this state of being. Act as if your dreams are already reality. You will notice very soon how your life resembles more and more your happiest vision.

Anyway, the fact that you have made these very notes means that all of it exists, it just has not manifested yet. The more you occupy yourself with your real life plan, the one you have just written down, the more your environment will resemble it. You can repeat this exercise every six months and monitor your progress. It is fun and very efficient to bring your dreams to reality.

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2012-04-06T03:02:00.001+08:00

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GENERAL PERFORMANCE FOR NECTA FORM IV 2011 EXAMINATION RESULTS

2012-02-09T14:47:00.002+08:00

According to the Citizen report, 225,126 of the 426,314 candidates equivalent to 53.37% candidates did well, which is an increase of 2.63 per cent compared to the 2010 results. A total of 223,085 or 50.74 per cent of students who sat for the 2010 examinations passed. 2011 saw a decrease of 14,209 students who sat for the exam from 363,589 in 2010 to 349,390. Of that number, 199,019 were males and 150,371 were females. Among private candidates, there was an increase of 6,409 candidates to 100,934 candidates with males numbering 49,506 and females 51,428.

For more views and statistics read the following articles from The Citizen & Mwananchi Tanzania. (Click to open)

CLICK HERE TO CHECK THE RESULTS / BONYEZA HAPA KUNGALIA MATOKEO

NECTA FORM IV 2011 EXAMINATION RESULTS RELEASED

2012-02-08T19:45:00.002+08:00

The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) this Wednesday morning released the 2011 CSEE examination results.

Follow the links below;

CSEE 2011
LINK 1: MATOKEOYA KIDATO CHA NNE (CSEE) 2011 LINK1

LINK 2: MATOKEOYA KIDATO CHA NNE (CSEE) 2011 LINK2

LINK 3: MATOKEO YA KIDATO CHA NNE(CSEE) 2011 LINK3

LINK 4: MATOKEOYA KIDATO CHA NNE (CSEE) 2011 LINK4

LINK 5: MATOKEO YAKIDATO CHA NNE (CSEE) 2011 LINK5

QT 2011
LINK 1: MATOKEOYA MTIHANI WA MAARIFA (QT) 2011 LINK1

LINK 2: MATOKEOYA MTIHANI WA MAARIFA (QT) 2011 LINK2

LINK 3: MATOKEOYA MTIHANI WA MAARIFA (QT) 2011 LINK4

LINK 4: MATOKEO YA MTIHANI WAMAARIFA (QT) 2011 LINK5

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OVERALL PERFORMANCE CLICK HERE

Africa Is Open for Business

2012-02-07T04:04:00.000+08:00

Angola is offering financial aid to debt-ridden Portugal. The Economist recently declared Africa a "hopeful continent" after years of writing it off as "hopeless." More than a million Chinese are in Africa exploring opportunities in villages and cities. The continent is attracting top global brands and has a growing middle class. There's a sense of upbeat optimism with possibilities that seem endless. As the lions roar from Kenya to Ghana, and cheetahs from South Africa to Mali, young Africans are unleashing their entrepreneurial energy and most governments are offering stronger leadership, a more business-friendly economy, and less corruption.

But, Africa is not an isolated island in the world, and ongoing uncertainty with some of its trading partners could imperil any sustainable progress. A trade shock is just around the corner, as the continent remains reliant on a mineral-based economy. And new, rosy economic statistics have not managed to stop strikes, riots, and other protests, which are the result of the continued reality of economic inequality. What's more, Africa is complex, fragmented and multicultural. What works in Nigeria is not guaranteed to work in Kenya.

But, none of this should keep businesses from expanding into African markets. The international community should not ignore a growing market of roughly a billion people. Africa needs about $50 billion to meet its development goals over the next few years, and it needs the help of the international community to tackle the vicious cycle of poverty, disease and hunger in Africa today.

African economies are growing, and millions have moved into the middle class category within the last decade. And Africans are buying things, from iPads to Porsches. Africans are also becoming global players, with some of their banks — such as United Bank for Africa and Guaranty Trust Bank — opening offices in the U.S., France and the U.K. Investments in the continent will grow, and the following areas remain the most promising:

· Energy: Despite the abundance of resources like solar, oil, water and gas, most Africans still have no reliable energy supply. The challenge has been the cost-intensive, long-term reward nature of these projects in unpredictable political systems. It's simply too risky for businesses to invest in this sector.

· Minerals: As the world economy recovers, African minerals such as crude oil and gold will remain important to the global economy, as demand increases. Investing in extracting and processing these minerals will remain a lucrative venture.

· Agriculture: Africa is unfed in a continent with good, arable land. Africa imports its food, despite the fact that it produces enough to feed its citizens. The problem is that harvests are poorly managed due to a lack of preservation techniques, which means that much of the food goes to waste and Africa goes hungry even after bumper harvests. Food production, processing, and preservation will remain a profitable growth area.

· Technology: Africa has not attracted capacity-building investments, such as R&D centers and hi-tech manufacturing. In the coming years, as global buyers become more sophisticated, companies that differentiate their products within local markets will have a strong competitive advantage. Africa is no exception. For example, telecoms can be profitable in Africa not for selling airtime, but for powering value-added services such as mobile banking and mobile business, among others, that address the needs of this unique population.

Four things will drive the African economy in this decade:

· African diasporas: The diasporas who have acquired world-class skills with international networks will drive sustainable African development. As the global economy recovers from recession, their impact will continue to expand.

· Education: Education is a weak link in the development of the continent. Major foreign investment has not come to the sector owing to low return, but some African governments are working hard to change that. For instance, Rwanda and Carnegie Mellon University have teamed up to offer a graduate-level program in East Africa. The new campus will train talent for companies who want to make products closer to Africans. Better education will also serve to advance the entrepreneurial ecosystem on the continent.

· Intra-trade: The trade route to colonial links will become weaker as these nations become richer and make choices purely based on market factors. For instance, Cameroon could choose South Africa, rather than France, to process some of its food.

· Infrastructure: Though the regional economic communities (RECs) have not lead to monetary unions, Africa is poised to benefit from the integration of its various economies, and can learn from the euro zone crisis when strategizing about its own single currency program (PDF). The RECs will form free trade areas, which will help modernize infrastructure, among other things.

Africa's biggest risk is its political system. New governments have cancelled mine contracts and leases executed by predecessors. The continent faces challenges if it cannot prepare for its post-mineral era. As I drive by dead mines that generated billions of dollars of wealth around the world, but left no sustainable community development behind, I have to wonder: What will the domino effect be if the continent cannot transmute effectively into a post-mineral era? Africa needs a redesign of its economy towards a knowledge-driven one. New industries remain underfunded and quality startups are scarce.

Africa is open for business, and tomorrow's global leaders should understand both the risks and the opportunities that are available here. There is the potential for corporations to make billions of dollars in profits in Africa. But, much more importantly, contributing to a strong and sustainable Africa could just be the next generation of global leaders' greatest legacy.

SOURCE: Harvard Business Review

10 SIMPLE TRUTHS SMART PEOPLE FORGET

2012-02-03T23:34:00.000+08:00

Some of the smartest people I know continuously struggle to get ahead because they forget to address a few simple truths that collectively govern our potential to make progress. So here’s a quick reminder:

#1 – Education and intelligence accomplish nothing without action.

It doesn’t matter if you have a genius IQ and a PhD in Quantum Physics, you can’t change anything or make any sort of real-world progress without taking action. There’s a huge difference between knowing how to do something and actually doing it. Knowledge and intelligence are both useless without action. It’s as simple as that.

#2 – Happiness and success are two different things.

I know an extremely savvy businesswoman who made almost a million dollars online last year. Every entrepreneur I know considers her to be wildly successful. But guess what? A few days ago, out of the blue, she told me that she’s depressed. Why? “I’m burnt out and lonely. I just haven’t taken enough time for myself lately,” she said. “Wow!” I thought. “One of the most successful people I know isn’t happy.”

I also know a surfer who surfs almost all day, every day on the beach in front of our condo complex in San Diego. He’s one of the most lighthearted, optimistic guys I’ve ever met – always smiling from ear to ear. But he sleeps in a van he co-owns with another surfer and they both frequently panhandle tourists for money. So while I can’t deny that this man seems happy, I wouldn’t classify his life as a success story.

“What will make me happy?” and “What will make me successful?” are two of the most important questions you can ask yourself. But they are two different questions.

#3 – Everyone runs their own business.

No matter how you make a living or who you think you work for, you only work for one person, yourself. The big question is: What are you selling, and to whom? Even when you have a full-time, salaried, ‘Corporate America’ position, you are still running your own business. You are selling one unit of your existence (an hour of your life) at a set price (the associated fraction of your salary) to a customer (your employer).

#4 – Having too many choices interferes with decision making.

Here in the 21st century where information moves at the speed of light and opportunities for innovation seem endless, we have an abundant array of choices when it comes to designing our lives and careers. But sadly, an abundance of choice often leads to indecision, confusion and inaction.

Several business and marketing studies have shown that the more product choices a consumer is faced with, the less products they typically buy. After all, narrowing down the best product from a pool of three choices is certainly a lot easier than narrowing down the best product from a pool of three hundred choices. If the purchasing decision is tough to make, most people will just give up.

So if you’re selling a product line, keep it simple. And if you’re trying to make a decision about something in your life, don’t waste all your time evaluating every last detail of every possible option. Choose something that you think will work and give it a shot. If it doesn’t work out, choose something else and keep pressing forward.

#5 – All people possess dimensions of success and dimensions of failure.

This point is somewhat related to point #2 on happiness and success, but it stands strong on its own as well…

Trying to be perfect is a waste of time and energy. Perfection is an illusion.

All people, even our idols, are multidimensional. Powerful business men, polished musicians, bestselling authors, and even our own parents all have dimensions of success and dimensions of failure present in their lives.

Our successful dimensions usually encompass the things we spend the most time doing. We are successful in these dimensions because of our prolonged commitment to them. This is the part of our lives we want others to see – the successful part that holds our life’s work. It’s the notion of putting our best foot forward. It’s the public persona we envision as our personal legacy: “The Successful ABC” or “The Award Winning XYZ.”

But behind whichever polished storyline we publically promote, there lies a multi-dimensional human being with a long list of unprofessed failures. Sometimes this person is a bad husband or wife. Sometimes this person laughs at the expense of others. And sometimes this person merely takes their eyes off the road and rear-ends the car in front of them.

#6 – Every mistake you make is progress.

Mistakes teach you important lessons. Every time you make one, you’re one step closer to your goal. The only mistake that can truly hurt you is choosing to do nothing simply because you’re too scared to make a mistake.

So don’t hesitate – don’t doubt yourself. In life, it’s rarely about getting a chance; it’s about taking a chance. You’ll never be 100% sure it will work, but you can always be 100% sure doing nothing won’t work. Most of the time you just have to go for it!

And no matter how it turns out, it always ends up just the way it should be. Either you succeed or you learn something. Win-Win. Remember, if you never act, you will never know for sure, and you will be left standing in the same spot forever.

#7 – People can be great at doing things they don’t like to do.

Although I’m not suggesting that you choose a career or trade you dislike, I’ve heard way too many smart people say something like, “In order to be great at what you do, you have to like what you do.” This just isn’t true.

A good friend of mine is a public accountant. He has told me on numerous occasions that he dislikes his job – “that it bores him to death.” But he frequently gets raises and promotions. At the age of 28, out of nearly a thousand Jr. Accountants in his division, he’s one of only two who were promoted to be Sr. Accountants this past year. Why? Because even though he doesn’t like doing it, he’s good at what he does.

I could come up with dozens of other examples just like this, but I’ll spare you the details. Just realize that if someone dedicates enough time and attention to perfecting a skill or trade, they can be insanely good at doing something they don’t like to do.

#8 – The problems we have with others are typically more about us.

Quite often, the problems we have with others – our spouse, parents, siblings, etc. – don’t really have much to do with them at all. Because many of the problems we think we have with them we subconsciously created in our own mind. Maybe they did something in the past that touched on one of our fears or insecurities. Or maybe they didn’t do something that we expected them to do. In either case, problems like these are not about the other person, they’re about us.

And that’s okay. It simply means these little predicaments will be easier to solve. We are, after all, in charge of our own decisions. We get to decide whether we want to keep our head cluttered with events from the past, or instead open our minds to the positive realities unfolding in front of us.

All we need is the willingness to look at things a little differently – letting go of ‘what was’ and ‘what should have been,’ and instead focusing our energy on ‘what is’ and ‘what could be possible.’

#9 – Emotional decisions are rarely good decisions.

Decisions driven by heavy emotion are typically misguided reactions rather than educated judgments. These reactions are the byproduct of minimal amounts of conscious thought and primarily based on momentary ‘feelings’ instead of mindful awareness.

The best advice here is simple: Don’t let your emotions trump your intelligence. Slow down and think things through before you make any life-changing decisions.

#10 – You will never feel 100% ready when an opportunity arises.

The number one thing I persistently see holding smart people back is their own reluctance to accept an opportunity simply because they don’t think they’re ready. In other words, they believe they require additional knowledge, skill, experience, etc. before they can aptly partake in the opportunity. Sadly, this is the kind of thinking that stifles personal growth.

The truth is nobody ever feels 100% ready when an opportunity arises. Because most great opportunities in life force us to grow emotionally and intellectually. They force us to stretch ourselves and our comfort zones, which means we won’t feel totally comfortable at first. And when we don’t feel comfortable, we don’t feel ready.

Just remember that significant moments of opportunity for personal growth and development will come and go throughout your lifetime. If you are looking to make positive changes in your life you will need to embrace these moments of opportunity even though you will never feel 100% ready for them.

By: Marc

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2012-01-30T15:18:00.001+08:00

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IS COMPETITION IN POLITICS GOOD FOR A COUNTRY?

2012-01-26T05:31:00.001+08:00

Competition is as essential in politics as it is in business. The principles of economic reform apply to politics as well. Competitive economy cannot thrive without truly competitive politics offering real choice, and promoting leadership. There is a strong link between a strong opposition presence in Parliament and the performance of the incumbent party.

Most voters, particularly the older generation, still see the opposition as a motley crew of charlatans who cannot be treated seriously. After all, these folks grew up associating the word “opposition” with people who oppose for the sake of opposing. Many if not most people still see the ruling party through the rose-tinted glasses of sentimentality. After all, the CCM of yesteryear was honest, incorruptible and relentless in its drive to turn Tanzania from a colonial backwater into a bustling metropolis. Many older voters still recall the days when they lived in dilapidated shop-houses, and appreciate the fact that they now benefit from modern sanitation. After all, when CCM came into power, the only means of waste disposal was to wait for the night-soil collectors to do their rounds. The younger generation did not experience such hardships, and are unlikely to give the present-day CCM much credit for achievements gained in the 1970s to 1990s.

The presence of young, promising candidates like Mr David Kafulila (NCCR-Mageuzi), Mr. Zitto Kabwe (Chadema), Ms Halima Mdee (Chadema) and many others will only serve to highlight that there is absolutely no stigma attached to joining the opposition. If one were to look beyond the quantitative aspects of the election results and consider the qualitative progress that has been made, it is indeed remarkable that an alternative elite has emerged, the real change that has taken place in Tanzania’s political landscape and CCM now has much more competition than ever before.

The threat is no longer singular; it can no longer be confined to one constituency not when so many CCM strongholds saw the CCM scrape with just 68.6% in the 2010 presidential elections from about 80% in 2005. The final results also showed some progress for the opposition parties. The CCM took 186 of the 239 seats, down from 206 recorded in 2005. Unless the main opposition parties once again shoot themselves in the foot, there is no way the competition will get weaken. Rather, it will grow more intense, and this is a reality that will not be escaped.

CCM being the ruling party, much is expected, not only by its members, but also by Tanzanians as a whole. The party has been in existence for about 34 year more than any of the other parties and has an immense challenge to perform in a manner that it doesn't betray the people's trust.

The population is getting increasingly younger and correspondingly, the number of people with an emotional attachment to CCM, a "child" of Tanu and ASP, and who would vote it to power "no matter what", is dwindling. It is, therefore, by delivering on its election promises and pushing its government to act decisively on people's concerns that the party can assure itself of survival at the helm. When you give a promise, people, especially the young, take note, and you must expect very difficult questions if you deliver anything short of what you pledged you would give in exchange for their vote.

I believe that its time for the party leaders to question themselves if there is anything they should have done to make the lives of Tanzanians much better but did not do it. Ours is a country endowed with natural resources that are the envy of Africa; minerals, arable land, water bodies and appreciably favourable climate. But why then, have we continued to remain one of the world's poorest countries?

Despite our legacy as a country that cherishes equality and justice, the gap between the haves and the have-nots is getting wider. Yet, we haven't deleted the clause in the Constitution that defines Tanzania as a socialist country! The only way forward for the party is to acknowledge that the world, now defined a global village, has changed and continues to change fast. CCM's survival, as the ruling party or indeed, just as a party, will heavily depend on how adept it will be at handling new challenges in the face of "the wind of change".

No one can be forced to stay in a party, and any such attempt will violate the freedom of association guaranteed in the Constitution. And yet, instinctively most of us feel that party-hopping is reprehensible. How do we deal with this problem? The problem can be posed differently. The economic liberalization process initiated in 1991 is all about removal of entry barriers in the market, and offering greater choice to consumers. The resultant competition improved quality, gave choice, and stabilized prices. As monopolies are broken and genuine competition is ushered in, firms became competitive, and productivity went up. But in the realm of politics, entry barriers remain, monopolies continue, and choices are denied.

Should we interpret greater choice in politics as license to defect at will? Obviously a lot of defections are self-serving, and voters are still denied choices. Today all mainstream parties are somewhat indistinguishable, notwithstanding their valiant efforts to differentiate themselves by symbolism and clever jargon. Therefore people feel cheated despite a 'free' and 'fair' poll. No genuine alternatives are offered to the electorate. Politicians too can cross fences with the ease of acrobats, as all major parties look and feel alike. Who will represent which party on a given day is a guessing game. Except for a few top leaders of major parties, almost anyone can switch loyalties any time. It is as simple as selling the shares of a company, and buying those of a new one. All that matters is anticipated returns, and short-term maximization.

Clearly, that is not the kind of 'competition' and 'choice' we seek in politics. Then how do we reconcile our notions of freedom, choice and competition with fairness, principles and public good? This question must be addressed, if we are to build a political system we can trust and respect. How can we then offer choices, encourage competition, generate opportunities, and promote freedom in the political arena?

To addressing this question, first, we need internal democracy in political parties. Members are denied choice, and there is no true or fair competition among contenders within a party in the only arena that matters the market place of ideas. When Parties choose better candidates as a result of political competition, the better candidates become better politicians who get the job done. Therefore, from a normative perspective, the findings call for institutions and policies able to increase voters’ information and awareness about the quality of political candidates and enhance the degree of contestability of the electoral races.

Secondly, the monopoly of power in state and national governments must end. People get better choices, and party workers get opportunities for leadership if local governments are truly empowered. Third, there are serious entry barriers in politics, promoting oligopolies. A party cannot be viable until it gets about 200 members. Chama Cha Jamii’s (CCJ). Was locked out of the 2010 general elections because the party didn’t meet the Section 10 (b) of the Political Parties Act Cap 258 requires a political party seeking permanent registration to obtain not less than 200 members from each of at least ten regions.

And also the Registrar of Political Parties office governed by Mr John Tendwa, claimed it didn’t have the budget to finance the verification of documents submitted by the opposition party. The process includes sending officials to ten regions where the party recruited its members. Why did the Registrar’s office of deny the rights of CCJ? This must had its roots in the transition from single-party rule to a multi-party democracy. It was a controlled transition rather than a negotiated one where all players are involved in the process.

The transition was controlled by ruling party CCM, whose leaders appointed the Registrar of Political Parties that made him the controller rather than Registrar of Political Parties. I don’t understand when the Registrar claims that he doesn’t have money that he is supposed to have to do his work. Imagine what would have happen if more than one political party had applied for a permanent registration. Opposition parties are being marginalised, and people are denied real choices. In order to prevent fragmentation, we can have a reasonable entry barrier high enough to promote consolidation, and low enough to allow real competition in the form of a minimum vote share requirement for representation in legislatures.

Lastly, praises and criticisms are ingredients of democracy and development because out of divergent views solutions to problems are found. But the bottom line is respect. Proponents of either side of the argument must respect each other. Ones argument can be rubbished for either being pro government or in support of the opposition. This is where we miss the point. Not only should we respect each other but also listen and tolerate different views.

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AJIRA MPYA ZA WALIMU KATIKA NGAZI MBALI MBALI 2011/2012

2012-01-19T20:34:00.001+08:00

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WHY ARE PEOPLE LOSING FAITH IN THEIR GOVERNMENT? TANZANIA CASE STUDY

2011-11-19T01:13:00.001+08:00

Tanzania is currently facing a lot challenges and there are a lot of blames in different sectors which affect directly human life like land conflict, national interest in different contracts, education problems, corruption etc. In practice most of them should be enforced by the president. Many Tanzanians have been arguing of the of president’s silence on critical issue. Leaders have not kept their promises and are failing their citizens, according to a new report published by AU to monitor how African governments deliver on their development commitments, from increasing investment in healthcare and agriculture to improving human rights and tackling corruption, It found a picture of unfulfilled promises, missed targets and failure to invest in the development of the continent. African politics is now characterized by broken promises and there is a vast gap between the words of our leaders and the reality of our citizens, and we hope holding governments accountable can be the tipping point to bring real change. The reality on the ground is in accord with the discontent. Unremitting blackouts, clean and safe water shortage, and the interminable traffic blockade in Dar es Salaam are among the distresses that, if the ministers responsible had delivered on their promises, would have been problems of the past.

We are getting more and more promises while problems are still getting worse by the day. University students from poor and struggling families are still not getting the allocations they deserve from the loans board, hand-to-mouth farmers are still being ripped off their meager harvests by greedy middlemen and fraudulent peddlers, and there is the question of public security as armed bandits strike and kill at their convenience across our borders and even within towns and cities. If a majority of Tanzanians, the poor and the rich, the schooled and the unschooled think a big cabinet is a burden and not the solution to the country’s problems why does it keep getting bigger? If it is really excessive and has a high cost of maintenance at the expense of taxpayers as claimed, what does that say about the perspicacity and intentions of the president who created it?

I believe you are one among millions of Tanzanians who believe the President and his whole cabinet has not done enough for this country yet, and perhaps his "Nguvu mpya, ari mpya na kasi mpya" and “Maisha bora kwa kila Mtanzania”slogans no longer conceal the reality which is accelerating abysmal poverty among millions of Tanzanians. It is true that the work of the president and his administration is to formulate realistic policies which are to be implemented hand in hand with the citizen’s commitment if they are to bore any desired fruits.

Before placing much blame on any one, lets us ask ourselves. “How actively have we evolved ourself in the wok of building our country in our respective field of profession? Or better still, "who is the problem, us or the government? I believe after critical analysis of these two questions we can be in a better position to define where our country is now and who pushed it there.

There few selfish individuals among government officials who use the position they are given for their personal benefits and this in turn discourages those interested when it comes to contributing on the country’s development. The leaders, have either forgotten their responsibilities, or don’t know what they are supposed to do, or it’s just the act of ignorance of the fact that most of Tanzanians are suffering while they and their families enjoy the effort of many Tanzanians who suffer to try and find ways to develop their country!

Look at the tax so called "PAYE" or pay as you earn, housing tax Etc. Check how much tax you’re charged for electricity bills under EWURA, TRA and other government agencies. In general Tanzanians are sweating a lot in terms of paying taxes they we pay but there is no proper, rational and realistic expenditures or allocation of those funds.

Now, the question is these people taxed are they not Tanzanians? Is that not playing their part in building their nation? Does the government want people to kill themselves such that it can appreciate their contributions? NO! I think the problem is leadership; our leaders have made politics as a project to provide good life to themselves and those close to them and not the general common interest of the Tanzanians!

No one can tell a person that he has not played his role in building the nation while being charged about 600, 0000 TSHS as income tax, pay 120,000 TSHS as motor vehicle license for his/her car, pay about 10,000 TSHS for every 40,000 TSHS worth of electricity used every month and pay VAT in almost everything every product he/she purchases daily.

Look at the mining sector, despite of having all those valuable minerals, 54.5% of revenue generated by the mining industry is just deductions from the workers’ wages and not levies on extracted minerals. This implies that the government depends more on labour tax than production by mining companies to boost revenue from the sector. Now what is the point of attracting more investors in the mining sector at the expense of workers? You can see that that minerals, gas and oil are not contributing as required to the national income. There are many investment attractions in the mining sector than the profit which is expected to be generated from projects. We are paying more than we get. According to the citizen report, it was revealed that over Sh24 billion which mining companies claim to have paid in taxes could not be traced on government books. The extractive companies paid about Sh89 billion to the government, which, in turn, reported to have received Sh64 billion only. Lack of strong mining policies, information and corruption are the reasons of such differences in revenues.

The battle against corruption, am personally not happy with government’s efforts to fight corruption not only but almost everyone is losing faith with the government. In 2010, Agenda Participation 2000 NGO through its project of Tanzania Corruption Tracker System did opinion gathering that collected citizen’s views on the way the government combat corruption in Tanzania. 88% of the respondents said the government was not doing enough to combat the vice. Recent reports released by Transparency International in 2010 also indicated that the general feeling was that corruption was on the increase globally and Tanzania was one of the most affected Countries, ranking poorly on the TI index.

It’s mostly poor citizens that are more affected by corruption because they have limited access to basic social services and in some instances lose lives for failure to pay a bribe for a service. The result from the poll is an indicator that government and other stakeholders have to put in more efforts to combat the vice. The government argues that a lot has been done in the fight against corruption, including arresting; prosecuting and even imprisoning some senior government officials for graft and negligence but this poll is a big litmus indicator that something is not.

Politicians are not doing enough to help the situation. Most politicians in Tanzania have emerged themselves in power struggle, they come to polls with sweet words to lure votes, but never deliver what is expected of them as soon as they get power. The situation is dire, and the current political turmoil which is sweeping out not only Tanzania Africa as a whole. Most politicians dwell on this weakness of the people to harvest our nation coffers. They know our society is quite ignorant, and then exploit the ignorance, at the end, the effects of such abuse of power fall harsh on average citizens just like you and me.

We Tanzanians must open up their eyes and put their heads high. It’s time for action and not LAMENTATIONS! It is our duty to take it as our personal missions to make sure that every Tanzanian is educated, or those few who are being educated are receiving the necessary education for our time. The greatest power of any government lies within the people hands; we could pressure the government by peaceful and constructive ways to throw more light in the education area. By doing this, we will be building firm roots for any larger reforms which shall better our lives.

The doors are open for a debate on the need for a new constitution. I hope this will end the complaints and start an open cogent dialogue towards a new constitution. The fate of our nation is in our hands, we either build it now or break it into pieces!

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DO YOU NEED TO FAIL TO FINALLY SUCCEED?

2011-10-27T01:11:00.000+08:00

If failure is not exactly a prerequisite for success, it is very often a precursor. As some wise person once said, ‘show me someone who hasn’t failed and I’ll show you someone who hasn’t tried’.

The famous story of Thomas Edison in his quest to invent the filament that was to eventually power the electric light bulb is repeatedly told in self improvement literature as a model of persistence. It is said that Edison failed ten thousand times before he finally conducted the experiment that eventually led to the production of the first commercially viable incandescent light.

By the way, Edison didn’t invent the light bulb, as so many people seem to think. But when you come to think of his astonishing achievements of which the light bulb is just one, is it any wonder that his opinion of success embraces the concept of repeated failure? “Many of life’s failures”, said Edison, “are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”

And here are some more failures who didn’t give up:

Bill Gates, the richest man in the world was a Harvard University dropout.
Marilyn Monroe was dropped by 20th Century-Fox because her producer thought she was unattractive and could not act.
Beethoven’s music teacher said of him, “as a composer, he is hopeless”
Michael Jordan was dropped from his high school basketball team because of his “lack of skill”.
Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor because, “he lacked imagination and had no good ideas”.
John Grisham’s first novel was rejected by sixteen agents and twelve publishing houses.
Henry Ford’s first two automobile companies ended in failure.
Soichiro Honda was turned down by Toyota Motor Corporation for a job as an engineer.
J.K. Rowling’s first Harry Potter book was rejected by twelve publishers.

Perhaps self-belief is what caused those people listed above to persist and perhaps too, they were not deluded in terms of their own abilities. Being realistic about what you are capable of achieving is no doubt an important factor, but whatever it is you are trying to achieve, you should realise that persistence is also a vital key to success.

WHEN YOU SEE WHAT YOU FEEL WITH A NEW EYE !!

2011-05-31T03:07:00.000+08:00

And the train started moving. It was packed with people of all ages, mostly with the working men and women and young college guys and gals. Near the window, seated a old man with his 30 year old son. As the train moved by, the son was overwhelmed with joy as he was thrilled with the scenery outside... “See dad, the scenery of green trees moving away is very beautiful" This behavior from a thirty year old son made the other people feel strange about him.
Everyone started murmuring something or other about this son."This guy seems to be a krack...” newly married An up whispered to his wife. Suddenly it started raining... Rain drops fell on the travelers through the opened window. The Thirty year old son, filled with joy “see dad, how beautiful the rain is ..." An up’s wife got irritated with the rain drops spoiling her new suit. Anup ," cant you see its raining, you old man, if your son is not feeling well get him soon to a mental asylum..and don't disturb public henceforth" The old man hesitated first and then in a low tone replied " we are on the way back from hospital, my son got discharged today morning , he was a blind by birth, last week only he got his vision, these rain and nature are new to his eyes.. Please forgive us for the inconvenience caused..."
The things we see may be right from our perspective until we know the truth. But when we know the truth our reaction to that will hurt even us. So try to understand the problem better before taking a harsh action. Happiness is not something you find, it's something you create… Life Is Too Short To Waste Time Hating Anyone'

10 Free Ways to Speed Up Your PC

2011-05-24T13:26:00.002+08:00

Does it feel like you can make a pot of coffee and clean the kitchen all in the time it takes for your computer system to boot up? Do you find yourself daydreaming of dropping it off the top of your office building while you’re waiting for web pages to load? If it seems like your computer is running slower every day, here are some things to do to get your “old reliable” running in tip-top shape. Of course, budget-savvy Nerd Chicks are always looking for ways to save some dough, so we’ve made sure they are all free.

1. Get Rid of the Nasties

Viruses and spyware don’t always break your computer, but they do always slow it down. They’re more common than you may think, and can hang out in your system, gumming up the works, without you even knowing it. Microsoft Security Essentials is a great, easy, all-in-one solution to keep your computer healthy and running in top form. Download it here.

2. Update Your OS

Windows issues updates all the time. These can patch holes in the software, closing vulnerabilities that viruses and spyware exploit, and generally make Windows run better. If you’re running Windows XP, right click on the My Computer icon on the desktop, select Properties and click on the Automatic Updates tab. Make sure you set them to download and install automatically.

3. Purge “Bloatware"

Still have that Norton Trial software installed from when you bought your machine three years ago? Get rid of it! Every time it pops up a window “reminding” you to buy it, I’m guessing a little voice in your head mutters unpleasant things. It’s also slowing down your system as the antiquated software runs in the background. Search for “Norton Removal Tool” (or “McAfee Removal Tool”) to make sure that you get the software fully uninstalled.

4. Speed Your Startup

MSConfig is a tool built in to most versions of Windows. Even novice computer surfers can use this tool to stop programs from starting automatically every time you boot up. While certain things are necessary for Windows to function, if your system is trying to turn on iTunes, your printer, and Adobe every time it boots up, the poor thing’s got a lot of things to get going before it can launch your Sudoku. Click the "Start" button. If you have a search option, type “msconfig” into the search field. If you don’t have a search option, but have a “Run” button on the startup menu, click that instead. When you do this, a window will appear on screen with the word "Run:" next to a blank text field. Type "msconfig" in the blank text field and press "Enter". Click the "Startup" tab at the top of the menu. Uncheck the boxes next to programs that you don't need during startup – but only programs you recognize! Click the "Apply" button, then select "OK", and restart your computer. I can almost hear your computer sighing in relief from here.

5. Defrag Your Hard Drive

Every time you save a file, or update software, your hard drive stores each new thing in chronological order. This means that when you launch Word, your system has to search all over your hard drive to find all the pieces that have been stored over the months, or years. Defragging simply means that your hard drive will take all the “like” things and put them together, allowing programs to launch and work faster. Windows 7 comes configured to defrag automatically, however Windows XP users will need to start the process manually. From the Start menu, right-click the “My Computer” option. Select “Manage” and choose disk defragmenter under the Storage section. Keep in mind that the process can take several hours, so set it to run at night. Also, remember to disable your system’s hibernate mode & screen saver before starting. When the process is complete, restart your PC.

6. Repair the Registry

Your system’s registry is like your hard drive’s table of contents. If there are incorrect entries, it can take your drive longer to find all the pieces of data it needs to launch and run programs. Glary Utilities is a great free application that you can install to quickly and easily fix registry errors and optimize your system’s performance. Download the free version here.

7. Clear Out the Cookies

Every time you visit a website, it stores little pieces of itself, or programs, on your system. The idea is that the next time you visit the site it will load that content faster. The problem is that it’s rare that we return to the same sites and see the same things over and over again. Instead, the process of digging through several MBs of temporary internet files will lead all websites to load more slowly. Clear out your cache with CCleaner, a top rated free software program for cleaning out temporary files and making your system run at its best. One tip: use the cookies tab to select cookies you want to keep from sites you visit often and/or want to continue to login to automatically (like your email, or your bank).

8. Clean it, No Really!

Your computer has a fan in it that draws in air to cool the CPU and components. If this fan or vent becomes clogged with dust, pet hair, or other nasties, your system can overheat, causing it to run more sluggishly and eventually break. Grab a can of air and take your PC outside for a field trip. Don’t just blow into the intake vent: open the case, don’t blow air too closely at the components, and blow dust away from the case.

9. Ditch Internet Explorer

There are many alternative browsers you can use to access the Internet. Most techies agree that Google’s Chrome is the fastest option that doesn’t compromise compatibility.

10. If all else fails…

A surefire way to ensure that your system is running as close to good-as-new as you can hope to get is to back up your data, format your hard drive, and reinstall Windows. Keep in mind that you will need to reinstall all of your software, including office. Don’t forget to install your anti-virus and anti-spyware before surfing the net!

Getting on a regular maintenance schedule will save you, and your trusty computer, much pain and suffering. Especially if these tips keep you from drop kicking your PC off the roof!

SOURCE:Nerds On Call

Are you the tortoise or the hare??

2011-05-18T00:26:00.000+08:00

The hare starts quickly, bopping around and using all of his energy to show off. He comes out of the starting blocks strong. The tortoise, on the other hand, puts one slow foot in front of the other slow foot, and eventually wins the race. In some tales, the hare finishes last and pretty much all washed up, and in others, he doesn't finish at all. Either way, he loses.

I’d rather be the tortoise than the hare any day. I’d rather be big on the inside, even if it never results in being big on the outside. He who is big on the inside will, over time, become big on the outside.He who is small on the inside will, over time, become small on the outside.

NINI TAFSIRI YAKO KUHUSU KATUNI HII??

2011-05-14T01:45:00.000+08:00

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

2011-05-08T17:20:00.000+08:00

Mothers are the sweetest gift from Gods to us. There is no way we can ever really thank our mother for all she does for us nevertheless we must make it a habit to keep reminding ourselves of the various sacrifices she made while raising us. Mothers' Day is the best time to say in words how much you love and care for your mum. Make your Mother's Day bright by sending her your warmest and heartfelt messages. Come on...Don't shy. Think of some beautiful words, for we all all owe our Mothers a Big Thank You Message!!