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Geology Inspires

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 24, 2020
3 min

Geology Inspires

You need to see the light in the eyes of the children, feel the energy in the room, and hear the excitement in their voices as they connect to foundation of our civilization and way of life. The children have every reason to be excited because geology truly inspires! " We are part of the rock cycle," I proudly declared and the students took a second look at their hands when I made them understand that we have minerals in our bodies that come from rocks. After probing them for

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Lawlessness is not empathy

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 24, 2020
2 min

Lawlessness is not empathy

I am all for love, justice, and empathy when it comes to immigration and other related issues. We should love all people enough to let them know that our stay here on earth is temporal and no matter how good life in the United States of America is, compared to other parts of the world, there is an expiration date on how long all of us will live on this earth, including living in the United States of America or any other developed country. We should love enough to tell those t

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Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 24, 2020
2 min

I am the architect of my life

I am the architect of my life, And there is no need for any other, I formed myself in my mother’s womb and decided the beginning from the end. Feeble minds believe fables about a divine plan; Unschooled, uninformed, unsophisticated ones cling to midwife tales, I am free from the shackles of man, and my mind is free. At last, I am drinking from my own fountain and have found the truth. My truth, created by me, moderated by our collective effort; The truth that is ever changi

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She is your neighbor

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 24, 2020
4 min

She is your neighbor

The parable of the good Samaritan is more than relevant for us today. Jesus Christ told that story to make a point that we are each other's keeper and should be just that. It is a simple yet profound and compelling story. A man was robbed and left to die, a priest and a Levite on their way to the temple saw the man and did nothing to help. Then the Samaritan of all people shows up, stops, and offers help. From all indications whatever reason the priest and the Levite gave for

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Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 24, 2020
2 min

To live you MUST die

I think there is some hidden law that we should not talk about our faith in God in public, especially in the business arena. When was the law passed and which president signed it into law? It is time to stand up for our Lord and stop being ashamed. There is always a price to pay and we should. Jesus Christ did not go with the flow, and that cost Him His life. He is calling us to die to live, and the world is calling us to a life of comfort, convenience, and self-preservation.

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One way to take the toxin out of charity

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 24, 2020
2 min

One way to take the toxin out of charity

Charity can become toxic when we fail to empower the receiver to experience the joy and blessedness of giving. I went to Cameroon to visit a sustainability project at HOTPEC orphanage. This orphanage has been in operation for 20 years and we believe the time is ripe for the orphanage to start giving to the surrounding community. Our nonprofit is providing the seed capital for micro projects that will meet specific needs in the community and in exchange the community will pay

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It's time to challenge lawlessness

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 24, 2020
3 min

It's time to challenge lawlessness

There is a consented effort by some to turn the United States of America into a lawless utopian paradise. This movement is focused on discarding natural laws, civil and societal laws. They are rallying the country to break any law that that stands on their way to achieving whatever they desire to have. It can be pleasure, power, or economic status. All you hear is the call for humanity to rise and be humans. All restraint must be cast off and let true freedom to reign. This d

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Why I am passionate about the USA

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 23, 2020
3 min

Why I am passionate about the USA

Last December I wanted to travel from the United States of America to visit my parents and siblings plus extended family in my country of birth Cameroon, but there was an obstacle that I had to over come. I had just taken up citizenship of the United States of America in September, which meant that I needed a visa to travel to Cameroon. To apply for a visa to visit Cameroon, I had to hand over my Cameroonian passport to the Cameroonian consulate in Washington DC. What? Up til

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Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 23, 2020
3 min

Slowly Digging Your Grave with your Teeth

Are you slowly digging your grave with your teeth? Your Professional life, marriage, and all other aspects of your life are directly dependent on when, where, why, and what you eat. Therefore choose what you eat carefully and eat wisely. Food is meant to satisfy your hunger and nourish your body so that you will be able to go about your day and business successfully. The issue is that we are using food for other purposes the food was not meant for. It is not a good idea to de

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President Trump is not to Blame

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 23, 2020
2 min

President Trump is not to Blame

I read such much hate-filled posts both in print and over the internet. These types of messages blaming President Trump are not limited to the written medium alone. All you need is to tune the radio and turn on the television and you will be bombarded with the accusation of President Trump being the divider and the person stirring up strife and hatred in the United States of America. Is this true? We as a country have decided to make the president the scapegoat for policies t

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What does the Future Hold?

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 23, 2020
3 min

What does the Future Hold?

How do you know what the future holds? What is your attitude towards those that you meet on a daily basis? How do you treat people who do not meet the standard that you have set? Above is a picture that set me thinking. Somebody posted the picture on Facebook, and it caught my attention because I used to be one of the children in the picture. It is a true picture and represents the human spirit that triumphs against all the odds. The children are elementary school and wearing

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The Mark of a true scientist

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 23, 2020
2 min

The Mark of a true scientist

A true scientist is honest, open minded, follow the facts, and know that the data does not lie, but interpretations can be biased. This scientist does not allow preconceived ideas, stereotypes, and their personal beliefs to influence data collection, and interpretation. The scientist does not allow money, fame, cooperation, national or individual interest to influence the results they present. Unfortunately, most of what passes today in the name of science are tinted. That is

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What is the True Cost of a Barrel of Oil?

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 23, 2020
3 min

What is the True Cost of a Barrel of Oil?

This morning I was having coffee with another geologist and this question that has been nagging me for a long time raised its ugly head. What is the true cost of a barrel of crude oil? This is a simple question, but I am of the suspicion that the answer is complicated. I am putting this out here to hear what others have to say about it. When I started working for an operator in the oil and gas industry, an older gentleman who was mentoring me told me to start getting ready fo

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Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 23, 2020
2 min

You want to be happy in 2017?

If wishes were horses everybody will ride! Happy New Year is what everybody is saying right now. To be happy during 2017 you have to make that happen. Here are six suggestions that will help you achieve that. Let go of the past: You are not the only one who made mistakes in 2016. All you need is to ask others and you will be surprised by how many who made the same mistakes you made. Therefore forgive yourself, let go of last year's failures, and move forward. There is much wa

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Three Reasons Discouragement Hits Close to Home

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 23, 2020
3 min

Three Reasons Discouragement Hits Close to Home

You are going to be discouraged and how you handle it will determine your level of success. Do you have a business idea? Are you on a diet? Are you working on making some changes in you? Are you striving to be better? Do you have innovative ideas? Are you reading this post? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I guarantee you that you will face discouragement sooner or later. Those who are closest to you will be your greatest source of discouragement. They think the

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Your Attitude will make or break you

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 23, 2020
2 min

Your Attitude will make or break you

The glass is not empty until you accept that it is empty. Your reality is based on what you believe about you. The circumstances surrounding you are not the only reality. The reality that will make you successful is based on your philosophy of life. What is your philosophy of life? Do you see yourself as a victor or a victim? Yes! How you see yourself will determine how successful you will be in all areas of your life. If you keep saying, you can't then you can't. That busine

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How to Recover When You Totally Mess Up

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 23, 2020
3 min

How to Recover When You Totally Mess Up

Have you ever made a mistake that you are afraid or ashamed to talk about? After clicking send, do you ever wish you could reach out into cyberspace to retrieve an email? Have you ever uttered a word in the middle of an argument and immediately wished the word never came out of your mouth? Do you have secrets so deep that you would rather die than share it with somebody else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I want you to know that you are not alone. The good ne

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#Fathers Still Matter

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 23, 2020
2 min

#Fathers Still Matter

My thoughts now are on my father and the profound impact his life has on me. Out of all the gazillion lessons he modeled before us, one stands out. He was there for us. My father made it a point of duty to be at home and only traveled when it was extremely necessary. He would put off leaving the family as much as possible. The few times he traveled he was never gone for a long time. This meant that he was there when we needed him most. Being there all the time meant that he h

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How to Keep your body, soul, and spirit in synergy

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 23, 2020
3 min

How to Keep your body, soul, and spirit in synergy

Part of what motivates me to write is the desire to have a conversation with other people. We live in a unique time in which we do not need to be in the same room to have a conversation —all thanks to social media! I believe that everything we do is dependent on the equilibrium among our body, soul, and spirit, with any disruption leading to undesirable consequences. Thankfully, these consequences can be avoided. It is a pleasure to draw the attention of you, my dear readers,

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Charity is not good enough, sustainability is

Eric Tangumonkem, Ph.D.

Jul 23, 2020
2 min

Charity is not good enough, sustainability is

A boy was walking with his dad on the beach and they came across thousands of fishes that were stranded on the beach. Many of the fishes were dead while some were desperately gasping for air and waiting for the inevitable to happen. The boy noticed that his father occasionally, indiscriminately and randomly picked a fish and threw it back into the water. He wondered why his dad was leaving thousands of other fishes to die. He asked his father what difference will a few life f

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