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Delta state commissioner Enjoy Okada Ride with his Wife..
The commission rode with his wife to the Delta 25 celebration at the Cenotaph, Asaba. More photos when you continue.....
Spot the Real from the Fake Smiles.
A true smile of happiness, gladness, or joy shows up different than a fake forced smile. We may show a polite grin or "camera smile" at will (Say, "Cheese!"). The heartfelt, real smile is hard to produce on demand. A true smile requires true emotion. Here is what happens in a true smile: The corners of the mouth curve upward and outward. Also, the outer corners of the eyes crinkle into "crow's-feet". These small lines are made by muscles that can not be consciously controlled. Therefore, a fake smile does not have these lines at the eyes. Technically, this true smile is called a "Duchenne smile" and involves a lot of coordinated muscle actions. The zygomatic major muscle contracts to raise the corners of the mouth and the orbicularis oculi muscle raises the cheeks to form the "crow's feet" at the eyes' outer edges. A fake smile uses only the zygomatic major muscle at the mouth.A true smile lasts a short limited time (up to...
Smile and Tell the Story...
A small muscle movement is all it takes to turn up the sides of your mouth, but a smile packs a surprising amount of power! Studies show that people think they already know someone if that person smiles at them, even if it's an absolute stranger. The theory: Scientists believe the need to bond is rooted in our evolutionary past. Survival was more likely when people combined forces, so humans acquired the smile as a way to signal friendliness and to induce an agreeable sense of shared history, whether there was one or not. Today, when someone smiles, a glum mood is lifted, an apology is accepted, a person's shaky self-confidence gets a boost, a deal is struck, a physical attraction is communicated. But change the cast of a smile and the consequences shift. A rival grins to get under your skin; a bully smirks to unsettle his mark. Understanding the nuances helps ensure that you send—and receive—the right mouth message. Here, some intriguing insights about this familiar gesture...