The Michael Medved show, America’s # 1 show on pop culture and politics, presents its best and worst movies of 2015: http://www.michaelmedved.com/column/best-worst-movies-2015/.

Take Aspirin at Bedtime to Better Protect Heart?

While researchers may have found no statistical difference in blood pressure among participants who took aspirin in the morning vs. at bedtime, investigations reveal that taking aspirin at night may be more effective in reducing blood clot, and consequently heart attack and stroke.

Heart attack and stroke tend to happen more in the morning because of the body’s morning surge of clotting activity after we wake up.

http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20131119/take-aspirin-at-bedtime-to-better-protect-your-heart-study-suggests/

https://www.cardiosmart.org/News-and-Events/2013/11/Taking-Aspirin-at-Bedtime-Decreases-Heart-Attack-Risk/

Big arm-to-arm difference in blood pressure linked to higher heart attack risk – Julie Corlis, Harvard Heart Letter: http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/big-arm-arm-difference-blood-pressure-linked-higher-heart-attack-risk-201403057064.

Different blood pressure in your  right and left arm could signal trouble – Patrick J. Skerret, Harvard Health: http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/different-blood-pressure-in-right-and-left-arms-could-signal-trouble-201202014174.

McManus, R., Mant, J et al. 2010. Telemonitoring and self-management in the control of hypertension (TASMINH2): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet 376 (9736): 163-72. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20619448.

Oscar buzz for “Beast of No Nation,,” starring Idris Elba:

Compelling watch!!!

The Quest for a New Beginning

Dear Uncle Tony
Irrepressible, indomitable Anthony Ime Essien, Esq.
Sprightly, debonair, cosmopolitan, psychedelic
A splice of panache
A dash of swag
Full of wit and charm
Whimsical yet earthy
Visionary but immutable
We remember you in your “Santa Cruise”
Your frequent trips to lands unknown
Our daughter, our sister, your bride oft by your side
Now you have gone on a trip all on your own
To a place far beyond the clouds
So sudden, so shocking, so frail we all are
When he comes a-knocking
To Heaven you go assuring
That the time we spent together was precious
Memories, evergreen, ultra-high definition, is all we have now
May the good LORD who knows all, who sees all
Receive your soul into HIS bosom
And grant you rest amongst the faithful
Our husband, father, Son in-law, and brother in-law
– Etetor, Imo, Young, Michael, Unyime, Nsikak (For and on behalf of Prof. I. T. Eshiet’s children and in-laws)

*The remains of Anthony Ime Essien, Esq., were nterried on Friday, 18th September, 2015, at his hometown, Minya, Mkpat-Enin LGA, South-South Nigeria. Rest easy soldier!

My family [parents, siblings and spouses] is saddened to learn of the unfortunate demise of our dear alternate father, Dr. Atta-Essien Ubokudom.

“Uncle Ubokudom” as we affectionately called him, became friends with our dad as toddlers; he remained until his death, our father’s closest friend and associate. Dr. ubokudom is the gold standard for true, measurable and enduring friendship. He was my mentor, advisor, confidante and father in these United States. Uncle Ubokudom  was the Chief Executive Consultant of SEEED (Sustainable Energy Environment and Educational Development), an organization founded by my family.

No words can describe the influence Uncle Ubokudom had on my family and me. He was never judgemental, always the advocate for peaceful, amicable resolution of conflict. He was intelligent, knowledgeable, insightful and full of wisdom and grace. He was the epitome of gentlemanly honor in the inviolability of his word and incorruptibility of his principles. We are yet to come to terms with the reality of his departure to the bosom of our LORD.

We pray the good LORD in HIS infinite mercy grant his immediate and extended family the fortitude to bear this irreparable, irreversible loss.

Until we meet at the end of time, we say a collective ‘Adieu!’

Etetor Eshiet (For and on behalf of Prof. I. T. Eshiet’s children and in-laws).

*The remains of Dr. Atta-Essien Ubokudom were interred on Friday 02.27.2015. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

The SEEED family wishes to annouce the passing of our dear Chief Executive Consultant, Dr. Atta-Essien Ubokudom.

We are heartbroken and inconsolable!

May the good LORD grant him repose in HIS bosom. May HE grant his immediate and extended family the fortitude to bear this irreparable, irreversible loss.

Team SEEED.

SEEED is proud to announce that EL-THOMP College of Fundamental Studies, Nigeria, is now renamed EL-THOMP College of Technology, Nigeria. EL-THOMP College of Technology will soon commence programs that will lead to the award of a two (2) year Ordinary National Diploma (OND) and a five (5) year Higher National Diploma (HND).

Direct all  inquiries:

Office of the Registrar, EL-THOMP College of Technology

Email: eltofundstudies@yahoo.com, eltofundstudies@gmail.com

Tel: +234 802 388 6078

https://mobile.twitter.com/elthompcollege

https://www.facebook.com/ElThompTechCollege

Director of Programs, SEEED/TSF

Email: info@seeedusa.com

Tel: +1 713 714 7477

Why Do We Deny The Truth?

Why do we deny the truth
When it is right in front of our face
The LORD’s ways are like honey
That is always sweet
Why is it that man tries to hide his flaws
When he knows the LORD sees all our wrongs
Can we be like the LORD as HE is perfect
Are we unsinful men
No, definitely certain we are not perfect
How can we say that there is no GOD
How blind can we be when HE is reaching out to us all
How can we be so bold and try to make it in this world on our own
When we know it is impossible to be happy without the LORD
The LORD’s message to us is to follow HIM
And to turn away from our wrongs and our sin
Because we are not a slave to sin
As we were back then

– by Jamie Perry

*Jamie Perry, a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a singer, song writer and DJ. He participates in CAREPLUSS WELLNESS rehabilitative program.