<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:59:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@gbanksreps/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Back from my break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi guys, it feels like i have been off steemit for ages, even though it's been just 2 months. I'm glad to see that most of you are still kicking and putting up awesome content. Trying to catch up with]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/back-from-my-break</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/back-from-my-break</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 23:53:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHRfvmtd53nmEJ94xpKydwmbSC5H5svBACH7ycMYPJuFMccn97DKa51W2tvFr5btM4WMopytEri9pVBe2qKwznhorjkBYtdeUuaSjDo1HsPvik3iqok86qV8x3ZihVBRG?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My 10years challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[I normally don't take part in social media challenges, but i couldn't resist being a part of this one. So below is my before(2009) and after pic(2019) Most times we take how far we've grown for granted.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/wafrica/@gbanksreps/my-10years-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/wafrica/@gbanksreps/my-10years-challenge</guid><category><![CDATA[wafrica]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2019 17:46:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/32FTXiZsHoAW6noHJDhrg3W8ZKHVFSsLYM859aTDCF8iErGhscPBwhqh3QSH5a3qHmNDGXsrVMbrVw7f4dkkgF879Ka6ZPsGHfK5s6rRcKHJ19TmrWk7mFjj5cFzGR7TgeJhxhYvnxCRhUyC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Y'all checkout an impersonator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi guys, happy new year to you all. This morning i saw this post by @artzone, and i was surprised to see @foladavid as one of the winners. I have been following Dr Fola David on instagram for about 2yrs+,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/wafrica/@gbanksreps/y-all-checkout-an-impersonator</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/wafrica/@gbanksreps/y-all-checkout-an-impersonator</guid><category><![CDATA[wafrica]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 18:38:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3zpz8WQe4SNGWd7TzozjPgq3rggennavDx3XPY35pEAVnq1BhEsN6Mk2FDoK8axQCJEBynMaZVqocc53Gm8ZDyD3aWatDuNmhEK3L2eGiLUFKjdpoWNfF4XUm5UpaREVEKMkUbVSjibpCgqkfoA6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm plus one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wow, its been a really difficult year for me. I've had terrible moments, depressing months, disappointing times and times were i got to my lowest point. Crazy thoughts crept in and i almost gave up on]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@gbanksreps/i-m-plus-one</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@gbanksreps/i-m-plus-one</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 10:57:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHRfvmtd53nmEJ94xpKydwmbSC5H5svBACH81T6FbgkVaJ5RD9ubEjtubFuDseHy9qpQr4UUVWHeKtUWE8k2U2nTxcnJscZVuEiWbyU8nUQ3tFWNYazja66eqCuQQA798?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are nearly all African countries pathologically homophobic?]]></title><description><![CDATA[View this answer on Musing.ioMost African countries are homophobic, because homosexuality is not part of our culture. It is something foreign to Africans. Our religious beliefs have a large role to play,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homophobia/@gbanksreps/f372ah4cw</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homophobia/@gbanksreps/f372ah4cw</guid><category><![CDATA[homophobia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 19:52:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could you imagine a world without internet ever again?]]></title><description><![CDATA[View the original post on Musing.ioI cannot. Ever heard of the phrase "The world is a global village"? The internet, a network of networks, connects the world. The world was once without internet]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@gbanksreps/pk9bq9scq</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@gbanksreps/pk9bq9scq</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:01:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese style spaghetti for breakfast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey guys, its another beautiful day. And what better way to get into things, than to dive into delicious plate of spaghetti. This taste so good, and i always get my fill of it. It was prepared by my elder]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@gbanksreps/chinese-style-spaghetti-for-breakfast</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@gbanksreps/chinese-style-spaghetti-for-breakfast</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 09:35:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHRfvmtd53nmEJ94xpKydwmbSC5H5svBACH7ykgkPVj5fkHRPwjkHrL3uqZ44TTAuHuKTvpx6YafQovRamqDbyonSu2tByAKdcDZwkwJ9vhgNJHwGLiRHFozNsw4AZSXg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Violence in the home, is totally unacceptable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source As a parent, your job is to raise your kids to be good members of the society. Family is the basic building block of the society and if there isn't peace and love in the family, the society will]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@gbanksreps/violence-in-the-home-is-totally-unacceptable</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@gbanksreps/violence-in-the-home-is-totally-unacceptable</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:51:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7258xSVeJbKkzXhyseBP4PYz11eBDT8sW2oR1a4vfVFS6HzG8Ce8YaH29wZrAUPEdvFUq1fnShCTytbLPir8k2qyB5qmhMCEe1d6wrYrg3WxBtH74NmgdwjBSomX11CnYqYzZ7Lp4VyXC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" mean to you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[View this answer on Musing.ioThe first time i heard about the three R's was when my elder brother got back from an interview. He was telling me how it went. He is a graduate with a BSc. in Environmental]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/recycling/@gbanksreps/f3usgkx3w</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/recycling/@gbanksreps/f3usgkx3w</guid><category><![CDATA[recycling]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2018 14:20:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art of the day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi guys, been a while. I have missed posting on steemit. So here is an artwork i made today. Been tryna figure out the next steps to take in my life, but not letting my art suffer. Worked on a few pieces]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/art-of-the-day</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/art-of-the-day</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 19:20:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/32FTXiZsHoAW6noHJDhrg3W8ZKHVFSsLYM859aTDCF8iErNXxuUASFBDQVtMW6h6p3W5H73R8DqenP7dZGz8vs32TpQP9XauFhQyHdTsZW36aAPcEDvKeE4U42H6Dsp5exyU8RF3uu6v4bRg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[New art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey guys, its been a while i posted stuff on here. Been sorta busy, getting my life on track and figuring things out. Been active on musing though. The picture above is a new piece i'm working on, started]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/new-art</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/new-art</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 20:48:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHRfvmtd53nmEJ94xpKydwmbSC5H5svBACH81T4uKcpFNG9NBr2rLAT4sjKWCvcM6pPv42zUMRCgmaZVRYb8LbiaHDUxbi5Rau7XBx8r6eW9N9Yn357RrzHrcwxXTHEE2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[He died]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had to take down this post, cos the man in the portrait died.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/latest-portrait-art</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/latest-portrait-art</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:55:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel's legend dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man who created Marvel's most interesting characters has died. I remember seeing his cameo appearances on most of Marvel's superhero movies. Movies like fantastic 4, Avengers, Spider man, Iron man]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/marvel-s-legend-dies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/marvel-s-legend-dies</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:32:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjVs3Hye1oHX44R9EcpQD5C9xXzj68nJaq3CeE9TPKTrpZNpMo9AFzCao24WRPWxfWwrJ2BXicmkuXYzCPpN3U45fS3eaqREohgyQv7UsPy1P?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The heart of man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter blacked out for a second, he was shaken to the bone marrow. He never thought he was capable of committing such horror. " Guy, guy abeg make we move," Ovie said to him, bringing him back]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/story/@gbanksreps/the-heart-of-man</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/story/@gbanksreps/the-heart-of-man</guid><category><![CDATA[story]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:04:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/32FTXiZsHoAW6noHJDhrg3W8ZKHVFSsLYM859aTDCF8iErPVcsubkpJyfQdoRfMTQCZRL8PGwVuYHKYv1ZJirLDbvFN7ua1jXEvG1wU9nSkBWqWShJeCwBPVFUdt543Qst9HRHbF2af6yySn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time is precious]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edward Young Procrastination is a thief of time. Procrastinating is one thing i find myself doing and i hope that i am able to change for the better, because its not good. Time is important and it should]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@gbanksreps/time-is-precious</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@gbanksreps/time-is-precious</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2018 22:19:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHRfvmtd53nmEJ94xpKydwmbSC5H5svBACH7z9qZv5WqCvTvr9PdRWEoUbfbJdceerkqWGMGWfbgTNB3kwjBy7vspVhduDS7dGndsvazY1wcpB1yutEL9NNNiUKNDcUKp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[With these hands, i'll make it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey guys, glad to be back on steemit after a short break. Here's a piece i finished a while ago. Just presented it to its owner, and i'm happy he loved it. I really need to buy more art supplies, my pencils]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/with-these-hands-i-ll-make-it</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/with-these-hands-i-ll-make-it</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 17:27:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHRfvmtd53nmEJ94xpKydwmbSC5H5svBACH7z8jte8bESHqGsuLzRVVs9zuNqu9scs6iBjCFRaPYaQEoZiur7rstd4RbXuGeP7EAQUZf5eHisCo3A5qqoUahwzkGMDorN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some people find it hard to be happy, there's always one issue with them. From peer pressure, to family issues and body image issues. We worry that we don't fit in and can't seem to hold a conversation]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/writing/@gbanksreps/love-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/writing/@gbanksreps/love-yourself</guid><category><![CDATA[writing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 17:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/32FTXiZsHoAW6noHJDhrg3W8ZKHVFSsLYM859aTDCF8iErKDw7RbR61NPxLV7HfiZ7np3j9geMFamJo3swW7WBYo8SgpdkPaV9r7MLQYk5SK2ErS6MJ4Z7my7xGa8J7tKEysztePN7WuC44v?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trash buddies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever started out a project with so much confidence, only to end up throwing it in the trash? It might be a poem, a short story or an art work, that was coming out great and you decided to switch things]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/trash-buddies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/trash-buddies</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:58:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHRfvmtd53nmEJ94xpKydwmbSC5H5svBACH7yVL9Udenz9SC6GoT9FSm6AQ6uuyCeWAMp1ty1sGh2zgsY26gBjLN85pKgRZatc2ThUbYHkzwuYPqg6uApPHaSdPBu3bZG?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ONEPAGEX- The easy exchange]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you tired of not getting the best results from your current exchange service? Tired of signing up on a new site, whenever you need to drop your old one? Are you looking for a hassle free exchange,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/originalworks/@gbanksreps/onepagex-onepagex-com-the-easy-exchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/originalworks/@gbanksreps/onepagex-onepagex-com-the-easy-exchange</guid><category><![CDATA[originalworks]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2018 19:11:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/32FTXiZsHoAW6noHJDhrg3W8ZKHVFSsLYM859aTDCF8iErVZgfrZMz6cv4g5s42zCJuyZ36kggnd5vWm9w3LfxjYfQ2NFMqNjEKpLM8of8cj4sYVrRff85FndnGEnE5jubS2i6JUaJhMczJJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consistent practice, equals growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey guys, its another beautiful day and i am loving every bit of it. Spent quality time in God's presence and left blessed. Greatness doesn't come easy, its not a commodity that can be bought in the market.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/consistent-practice-equals-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@gbanksreps/consistent-practice-equals-growth</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gbanksreps]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2018 15:19:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/32FTXiZsHoAW6noHJDhrg3W8ZKHVFSsLYM859aTDCF8iErWJZYWpza2uy3ScNsLVjuTD8U7sGDnGT3TGDGFFQQEfMmwzpRf1o5wmK6aZSSugNcHKm2A4SgK7ZDNKTBXHioSmsGgNVjJNgKAn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>