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January 26, 2014

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As Special Adviser to the President on Amnesty, Kingsley Kuku, has had to defend the necessity of the project in the face of criticisms.

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Fashion wise, we feature 4 ways to do jeans in 2014. See combo ideas on pp. 3 Finally, the Women on Wellness seminar

â&#x20AC;&#x153;F ish in another manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pond and you will catch crabs.â&#x20AC;?

Vanguard Allure organised in December remains nostalgic for many of us. One person who had a dramatic impact on most attendees was Eryca Freemantle and her incredible story of survival.

But what did Eryca come away with?

How was her WoW experience? Read her response on pp. 6 Have a great week!

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IT WAS WONDERFUL MEETING OTHER SPECIALISTS

Is there awareness and proper adherence to the rules of wellness and style amongst Nigerians?

There is much more awareness and adherence to the rules of wellness and style. There is a desire to excel in each area. When people neglect and treat their bodies bad for years and see their beloved family members and friends die or become very ill, you can only want to enhance your own life style and do the best that you can to enhance your lifestyle. It only takes small amounts of exercise and proper care of the food you eat. If done correctly, this can add 7 to 10 years to your life.

We have just ushered in 2014. What do you see happening in the world in general?

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ow was the experience at WOW? My experience was mind blowing. It was wonderful meeting the other specialists and bonding with them. Those men were fantastic; pure, supreme professionals. It was an honour to meet and work with them.

It was great to see and meet all the people that had travelled from different states in Nigeria to meet with us. I found that very touching and empowering.

Apart from your presentation, what aspect of the SURJUDPPH ZDV PRVW VLJQLĂ&#x20AC;FDQW" 0RVW VLJQLĂ&#x20AC;FDQW ZDV PHHWLQJ WKH ODG\ ZLWK NHOORLGV DQG scar, who came to meet me personally. She was a little QHUYRXV DW Ă&#x20AC;UVW WR GLVFXVV DQG VKRZ PH KHU NHOORLGV %XW then, I asked her to touch them and name them. Talk to WKHP DQG QRW EH HPEDUUDVVHG DERXW WKHP %HIRUH ORQJ ZH were both discussing them in detail. I will never forget that experience.

In which way do you think the programme can be made more impactful?

Honestly, I think the basic things are there. The fundamental and key thing is to start on time. This must be very frustrating for the individuals who arrive on time. To have to wait 2 hours for an event to start does not send out the right signals.

What is your experience with Nigerians on style and wellness, compared to other parts of the world?

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regardless of their size.

Nigerians have never been shy on style, fashion and luxury.

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We write make-up courses for schools, teach and train, FRQVXOW IRU EHDXW\ EUDQGV DQG FRQWULEXWH WR PDQ\ ZRPHQ¡V and beauty magazine across the globe. We educate major brands on the needs for women of colour, in particular, on make-up. We have recently gone into television production, specializing on the beauty sector.

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What is your resolution for the New Year; any habits you want to kick off? +RQHVWO\ , GRQ¡W GR UHVROXWLRQV , believe in living for the moment.

We have the right to change our minds about anything we have chosen to do. My habit or life wish is to be less in the cold and spend more time in Africa, in particular West Africa.

A word to everyone in 2014.

Motivation can only come from the environment and the people you have in your environment. If you surround yourself with people that make you feel bad in any way, you will continue to feel bad about \RXUVHOI 1HJDWLYLW\ EUHHGV QHJDWLYLW\ /HDUQ WR VD\ œ12¡ with conviction. Know your worth and stand by your worth.

Remember, anyone can wear heels, wear immaculate make-up, have the best hair styles and the best designer clothes. However, a rotten heart is just that.

Strive for the best at what you do. When you get there, strive for more. There is nothing wrong with wanting more.

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ingsley Kuku was born in Arogbo, the traditional headquarters of the IJAW Ethnic Nationality in Ondo State, Nigeria. He had his early education in Arogbo before proceeding for his Higher education. He bagged a Bachelor of Education degree in English Language from the former Ondo State University, Ado Ekiti, now Ekiti State University in 1995; and M.Sc. in International Relations and Strategic Studies from Igbinedion University, Okada in Edo State (2011â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2012). He also had a stint at the University of Cambridge where he obtained a Certificate in Dispute Resolution in 2008. In November 2013, Kuku was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in Political Science by the Igbinedion University, Okada in Edo State, Nigeria.

In January 2011, he was appointed Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs. In July of the same year, after Dr. Goodluck Jonathan was sworn into office as President, he was re-appointed to that same strategic post. President Jonathan subsequently placed the Presidential Amnesty Programme, in which he is Chairman, within his Office as SA. Kingsley Kuku who turns 43 on Valentines Day, is seen by his admirers as aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; peace makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A focused young man , who is able to bring people of different divides togetherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. On the other hand, his critics have accused him of heading â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;a phantom programme; a drain-pipe for frittering away moneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. In this interview, Mr. Kuku sets the records straight and backs it with figures. Please, read on:

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surmount the challenge of unemployment threatening ex-agitators after their training so that they will not be tempted to go back to their former ways.

from. In 2008, at the height of the Niger Delta crisis, oil-production fell to about 400,000bpd from PESG 7RGD\ 1LJHULD¡V 5HYHQXH KDV ULVHQ because of peace in the Region.

What would you say to those who believe that the Presidential Amnesty Programme which \RX RYHUVHH ZLWKLQ \RXU RIĂ&#x20AC;FH DV 6SHFLDO $GYLVHU WR WKH 3UHVLGHQW LV D GUDLQ SLSH Can a programme which has suceeded in producing a new generation of Commercial Pilots for Nigeria be a drain-pipe? Is it a drain-pipe when 31 people have, through this Programme, obtained their Commercial Pilots Licence [CPL], with 22 of them currently undergoing Jet-type Rating at the prestigious Lufthansa Pilot Institute in Frankfurt Germany and the other 10 at the CAE Oxford Aviation Academy, England?

Is it a drain-pipe when 23 persons are enabled to obtain their Private Pilots Licence [PPL]? Is it also a drain-pipe when we have 20 Pilot Trainees at the Royal Jordanian Air Academy in Jordan?

With 58 Aviation Maintenance Engineering delegates at the Jetstream Aviation Academy in Greece and another 21 at the Fujairah Aviation Academy in Dubai, can that be said to be a drainpipe?

I do believe that those who say things like that are either politicizing every Policy or Programme of President Jonathan and vilely trying to achieve political capital through such less-than-salutary criticisms. Or, they are ignorant of the true story and are quick to forget where we were coming

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True. Under that Special Scholarship Scheme, for instance, a total of 1,168 delegates are spread across ten [10] countries globally. Our students can be found in nine [9] universities in the USA and sixty-one [61] higher institutions in the UK. We have over 200 students in Malaysia, over 40 in Russia, 56 in Belarus and over 200 in Dubai. We also have students in South Africa, India and Australia.

We also have a Maritime Scheme with 94 delegates currently in training at the Haiphong Polytechnic in Vietnam, while 24 of our Trainees who graduated from Gydnia College in Poland are now acquiring sea-time experience in Panama, Mexico and Port-au-Spain. :KDW DERXW 1LJHULDQ 8QLYHUVLWLHV DQG 7HUWLDU\ Institutions?

Yes, I was coming to that. We have 1,070 GHOHJDWHV LQ Ă&#x20AC;YH > @ SULYDWH 8QLYHUVLWLHV LQ 1LJHULD 439 are at Igbinedion University, Edo State. We have another 370 at the Benson Idahosa January 26, 2014/

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I know that one day, Nigerians will know that President Goodluck Jonathan is the most patriotic, most sincere, most progressive pan-Nigerian leader that Nigeria has ever had.

Ă ,6,6 University also in Edo State. There are 59 students at Redeemers University in Ogun State; 55 students at Novena University in Delta State and 147 at the Lead City University in Oyo State.

be an extension and if the Programme will continue as it is presently constituted. But with the extra 2nd and 3rd Phases to consider, we will DZDLW 3UHVLGHQW -RQDWKDQ¡V IXUWKHU GLUHFWLYH

Why are you not using our Federal and State Universities?

The challenge of striking public Universities in Nigeria means that we cannot guarantee the duration of the Degree Courses. And we cannot Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDOO\ DIIRUG WR OHW D IRXU \HDU SURJUDPPH exceed four years.

Also, do not forget that through the Amnesty Programme Empowerment Scheme, young male and female entrepreneurs are emerging. Currently, no fewer than 2,000 people have been set up in business. And, in three [3] years of implementing the Amnesty Programme, over 16,000 out of the DPQHVW\ EHQHĂ&#x20AC;FLDULHV KDYH HLWKHU EHHQ trained or are currently in training both here in Nigeria and abroad.

If you were to assess yourself, would you say that you have performed up to expectation?

II would say that it is to the credit of Mr. President that the Amnesty Programme, with the FR RSHUDWLRQ RI VHFXULW\ DJHQFLHV LQ WKH 1LJHU Delta Region, has ensured that peace is restored DQG VHFXULW\ FRQGLWLRQV LQ D RQFH UHVWLYH UHJLRQ are now stable. The result of Amnesty is obvious with more oil being produced and more money in 1LJHULD¡V FRIIHUV This President has a fantastic understanding of WKH LVVXHV 'R QRW IRUJHW WKDW KH DV 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW WKHQ WR WKH ODWH 3UHVLGHQW 8PDUX 0XVD <DU¡$GXD had led a delegation to the famous Camp 5, against all security advice, to dialogue with Tompolo, one of the agitators at the time. I was privileged to be a witness at that time.

When will the Amnesty Programme terminate?

The 1st Phase of the Presidential Amnesty Programme which had 20,192 Delegates was due to terminate in 2015. However, with the addition of a 2nd and then a 3rd Phase, it is not possible for the Programme to end in 2015.

Is there likely to be an extension?

Only the President can determine if there will

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You have always said that Nigerians will appreciate President Jonathan when he leaves RIĂ&#x20AC;FH :KDW LV WKH RQH WKLQJ \RX ZLVK Nigerians to know about your boss, President Jonathan?

I know that one day, Nigerians will know that President Goodluck Jonathan is the most patriotic, PRVW VLQFHUH PRVW SURJUHVVLYH SDQ 1LJHULDQ

leader that Nigeria has ever had. I am so convinced that Nigerians will know this when he leaves. His Nationalistic work will speak for him and they will soon begin to see the fruits of his labour for a better Nigeria.

He is a gentleman President. People expect him to be a bully and a dictator, deploying Federal might to cower people into submission. It is on record that this President is the most criticised and YLOOLĂ&#x20AC;HG DQG \HW KH KDV DOORZHG SHRSOH WR FDQYDVV their opinions without interference. He has ensured that votes count. This is evident in the results we have seen from elections in Edo and Anambra states, where Political Parties other than that which the President belongs to won Governorship elections.

The President refuses to interfere with the work of the various Agencies of government, preferring to allow them follow due process in carrying out their duties. This is a President who has utmost respect for the Rule of Law. Why then do Nigerians not know about his achievments? Is it that there are none to report?

This is a President whose achievments are JURVVO\ XQGHU UHSRUWHG E\ WKH PHGLD $QG , GR QRW buy the argument that there is nothing to report.

The transformation going on in various sectors is already being felt by majority of Nigerians. After over 30 years, the trains are moving again; what is left to do is to cut down on travelling time and this will be achieved when the new coaches are deployed.

President Jonathan has done well in moving forward with the reforms to ensure improved Electricity supply. He has done well in Agriculture, Aviation, provision of critical infrastructure such as roads. We have seen serious improvements on WKH /DJRV ,EDGDQ DQG 2UH %HQLQ ([SUHVVZD\V neglected for so many years by prevous administrations. Any moment now, work will begin RQ WKH 2UH 6KDJDPX ([SUHVVZD\ 2I FRXUVH QR JRYHUQPHQW FDQ GR LW DOO LW LV DQ RQ JRLQJ FRQFHUQ President Jonathan is determined to keep faith with the promises he made to Nigerians.

What does style mean to you?

Style is personal. My style changes everyday DQG ZLWK P\ PRRG , DP DQ œHDV\¡ GUHVVHU ,I , GR not have appointments with my boss [Mr. President], I can be very, very casual to work.

Sometimes, I have been known to do Jeans and 7HH VKLUWV RU 6KRUWV DQG 7HH VKLUWV 9LVLWRUV WR WKH $PQHVW\ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH ZKR GR QRW NQRZ PH RIWHQ OHDQ towards my Aides who tend to be very formally dressed.

Who is your favourite Nigerian designer?

None really. I patronise any good tailor that can deliver the goods. For traditional wear, I prefer ZKLWH ODFHV WKDW DUH QRW œKHDY\¡ 7KH ODFH FRXOG EH embellished with little stones. I always wear slippers with my traditional clothes. I am partial to FODVVLF 9HUVDFH VOLSSHUV DQG ,¡YH ZRUQ WKHP IRU WKH last 14 years.

Who is your favourite foreign designer?

For formal suits, I am partial to Tom Ford. I ZRXOG ZHDU 7RP )RUG VKRHV ZKHQ LW¡V D WX[HGR However, I also do Belluti suits and shoes.

Do you have a preference for our traditional FORWKLQJ RU œ(QJOLVK¡ FORWKLQJ" Not really. It all depends on the occasion. I will do what the event demands. But I must say that I DEVROXWHO\ ORYH WKH œHDV\¡ ORRN 6RPHWLPHV wearing suits could be burdensome.

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$PD]LQJ %HQHÂżWV Of Carrots For Skin, Hair And Health 3DUW 7. PREVENT AGEING The high level of beta carotene in carrots acts as an antioxidant to prevent and reverse cell damage done to the body through regular metabolism. Thus, it helps in slowing down the ageing of cellsreduces the risk of macular degeneration by 40%.

8. BENEFICIAL DURING MENSTRUATION AND THE POST-MENOPAUSAL PHASE: &DUURW MXLFH LV H[WUHPHO\ EHQHÂżFLDO IRU ZRPHQ 7KLV LV because the phytoestrogen in carrots helps relieve menstrual pain and regularizes bleeding in those having KHDY\ PHQVWUXDO Ă&#x20AC;RZ ,W LV DOVR EHQHÂżFLDO IRU SRVW PHQRSDXVDO ZRPHQ DV LW KHOSV WR JHW ULG RI KRW Ă&#x20AC;XVKHV DQG stabilizes other menopausal symptoms.

9. HELPFUL DURING PREGNANCY Carrots are particularly helpful during pregnancy as they aid in the proper development of the fetus and reduce the risk of fetal infections and miscarriage. Regular consumption of carrots is known to help in the production of breast milk and improve its quality.

10. PREVENTS STROKE: According to a research conducted at Harvard University, people who consumed PRUH WKDQ VL[ FDUURWV D ZHHN DUH OHVV OLNHO\ WR VXĚ&#x2020;HU IURP strokes in comparison to those who ate only one carrot a PRQWK RU OHVV 6R ,ÂśOO VD\ VWDUW HDWLQJ 11. SOURCE OF CALCIUM Few of us are aware of the fact that carrots contain calcium which is vital for the growth and development of bones in children and women.

12. DIGESTIVE HEALTH Carrots are a good VRXUFH RI ÂżEHU ZKLFK KHOSV LQ UHJXODUL]LQJ ERZHO PRYHPHQWV DQG DLGV GLJHVWLRQ ,W LV DOVR EHQHÂżFLDO LQ FRQGLWLRQV OLNH FRQVWLSDWLRQ DQG DFLG UH Ă&#x20AC;X[ %HVLGHV WKLV ÂżEHU DLGV LQ ZHLJKW ORVV DQG LQ DYRLGLQJ VXJDU KLNHV LQ WKH blood.

13. OTHER BENEFITS Carrots are high in carotenoids which regulate blood sugar. They also contain alkaline elements which purify and revitalize the blood as well as balance the acid alkaline ratio in the body. The high potassium content in carrots helps in balancing the high levels of sodium associated with hypertension and controls blood pressure.

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abundant amounts of Vitamin A and other antioxidants which protect against various skin problems and help in maintaining skin health.

7KH EHQHÂżWV RI FDUURWV IRU \RXU VNLQ DUH DV IROORZV 14. CARROTS FOR GLOWING SKIN: Carrot MXLFH LV H[WUHPHO\ EHQHÂżFLDO IRU ZRPHQ 7KLV LV EHFDXVH WKH phytoestrogen in carrots helps relieve menstrual pain and UHJXODUL]HV EOHHGLQJ LQ WKRVH KDYLQJ KHDY\ PHQVWUXDO Ă&#x20AC;RZ ,W LV DOVR EHQHÂżFLDO IRU SRVW PHQRSDXVDO ZRPHQ DV LW KHOSV WR JHW ULG RI KRW Ă&#x20AC;XVKHV DQG VWDELOL]HV RWKHU PHQRSDXVDO symptoms.

15. TREATMENT OF BLEMISHES/SCARS 'ULQNLQJ FDUURW MXLFH LV HĚ&#x2020;HFWLYH LQ JHWWLQJ ULG RI EOHPLVKHV and scars. You can also apply carrot pulp on your skin to clear the blemishes.

16. ANTI-AGEING BENEFITS Carrots also contain Vitamin C which aids collagen production in the body. Collagen is a type of protein that is vital for the PDLQWHQDQFH RI VNLQ HODVWLFLW\ ,W KHOSV SUHYHQW ZULQNOHV and locks the process of ageing. Vitamin A, being an antioxidant, also attacks the free radicals to prevent signs of ageing like wrinkles, pigmentation and an uneven skin tone.

17. SUN PROTECTION %HWD FDURWHQH LQ FDUURWV LV D VNLQ IULHQGO\ QXWULHQW WKDW LV FRQYHUWHG WR 9LWDPLQ $ LQVLGH WKH ERG\ ,W KHOSV LQ UHSDLULQJ WKH VNLQ WLVVXHV DQG SURYLGHV SURWHFWLRQ DJDLQVW WKH VXQÂśV KDUVK UD\V 7KH DQWLR[LGDQWV and carotenoids protect and condition the skin to increase LWV LPPXQLW\ DJDLQVW WKH VXQ DQG KHDO VXQEXUQV ,Q IDFW consumption of carrot juice in summer acts as a natural sunblock.

18. SUITABLE FOR DRY SKIN 'HÂżFLHQF\ RI potassium can lead to dry skin. Carrots are rich in potassium; hence, drinking carrot juice can prevent this

TERI Speaks Dear Teri, Thank you for your write ups. What do you suggest would be the best cure or care for itchy dermatitis? Also for red eyes? Thanks Helary Dear Helary, It really depends on the state of itchy dermatitis. I would suggest natural remedy to

problem as well as keep your skin hydrated.

19. TREATMENT OF SKIN AILMENTS &DUURWV DUH HĚ&#x2020;HFWLYH LQ WKH SUHYHQWLRQ DQG FXUH RI YDULRXV skin ailments. The antioxidants in this vegetable can treat skin conditions like pimples and acne, rashes, dermatitis and other skin problems caused due to Vitamin A GHÂżFLHQF\ +RZHYHU FDUURWV VKRXOG QRW EH FRQVXPHG LQ excess as they can cause your skin to temporarily turn yellowish orange in colour.

20. HEALING QUALITIES Carrots possess great healing qualities. Raw or grated carrots can be applied to ZRXQGV FXWV DQG LQĂ&#x20AC;DPPDWLRQ IRU TXLFN KHDOLQJ 7KHLU DQWL LQĂ&#x20AC;DPPDWRU\ SURSHUWLHV KHOS WR UHYLWDOL]H DQG WRQH the skin.

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21. TREATMENT OF HAIR LOSS Carrots are great for combating hair loss as they provide your hair with vital vitamins, making them stronger, thicker and shinier.

You can try drinking carrot juice to make your hair healthy, , NQRZ , GR DQG , GHÂżQLWHO\ VHH WKH EHQHÂżWV

22. STIMULATES HAIR GROWTH Consuming 3 to 4 ounces of carrot juice daily stimulates hair growth as well as thickens your hair. Vitamin C and Vitamin E in carrots improve circulation in the scalp, thus promoting hair growth and prevent premature greying of hair.

For comments and questions please email terimendes@gmail. com, @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next week. - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ta ta for now! XOXO

begin with, locally called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; widely known as shea butter concentrate. Best to put it on at ngiht immediately after a shower. If your dermatitis is particularly bad on the soles of your feet, you can sleep with socks after rubbing the Ori on them they act as a steam cap retaining moisture from your body heat.

Try that for a few weeks and revert on the progress.

With regards to red eyes stay tuned to the column for a full edition on this.(wink!) Best wishes. Teri Mendes.

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out of place because of inappropriate dressing.

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THE NUANCE OF A LADY: HER EDGE FOR SUCCESS Week 9 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The right Attitudeâ&#x20AC;? is also considered a highly essential ingredient for success, and this is simply because it (Attitude) is everything.

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Escape

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By Odun Ogunbiyi

I am still feeling energised, pumped full of the joie du vivre that comes with a new year, although the days do seem to be whizzing by at an alarming rate. I managed not to put any pesky diets on my resolutions list but JHWWLQJ RĚ&#x2020; P\ FRXFK KDV OHG PH WR VRPH QHZ and interesting pastimes.

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Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marilyn Monroe www.mizzybshoes.com

The Breakfast Club www.legacyhotels.co.za The blond and I are still ferociously looking for a new corner of the planet for our breakfast/work meetings/afternoon cocktails. Our usual hangout Bistro 7 is under renovations or so the impersonal poster outside the gate would have us believe so we decided to try The Wheatbaker in Ikoyi.

They have a daily buffet breakfast in the Seraya deli a delightful sundrenched (what we wish our boarding school dining room looked like) cafeteria for 6,200 NGN per person.

The buffet range is huge and covers most genres of breakfast preferences. For the healthy option you have a good assortment of fruit, nuts, yogurts and cereals. For those of us who like a big breakfast English-style you have all the trimmings: good quality bangers (sausages), bacon, baked beans, and eggs available at the omelette bar anyway you like it. For those of us who like a bit of $PHULFDQ WKURZQ LQ GRQ¡W MXGJH PH WKH\ KDYH JRW SDQFDNHV )UHQFK WRDVW ZDIà HV³DOO WKDW JRRG VWXII 7KH $IULFDQ EUHDNIDVW LV DOVR ZHOO covered with yam, dodo and egg and corned beef hash.

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