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Wednesday 21 November 2012
Tuesday 20 November 2012
The 2013 Scion FR-S ranks
1 out of 11
Affordable Sports Cars.
This ranking is based on our analysis of 6
published reviews and test drives of the Scion FR-S, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.The 2013 Scion FR-S is set to hit the streets in June 2012. Reviewers say the FR-S proves that thrilling performance doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
Reviewers agree that the 2013 Scion FR-S is set to shake up the affordable sports car class. Separated at birth from its sibling, the Subaru BRZ, the Scion FR-S seems poised to bring a surprising amount of performance and value to enthusiasts. Autoblog writes, “Is the FR-S one of next year's enthusiast bargains? Absolutely, and that is a conclusion we consider irrefutable.”
It all starts under the hood. The FR-S’ engine is mounted low and as far back in the engine bay as possible. Combined with its low center of gravity and a performance-tuned suspension, critics say these attributes make the FR-S one of the best-handling sports cars on the market. And although it trails rivals like the Ford Mustang and Nissan 370Z with significantly less power, its light weight and slick transmission choices make the FR-S a lively, enjoyable drive.
Although the FR-S is nimble enough for weekend track days, it still offers more interior comfort and practicality than some competitors. Like most sports cars, its back seat is tiny, but the seat folds flat to increase utility, and test drivers love the comfortable, supportive front seats and driver-focused cabin. Ultimately, the FR-S’ biggest competitor may be the Subaru BRZ. Early reports suggest that while the BRZ offers similar performance and accommodations, it will likely come with more standard features, though it will probably have a slightly higher price tag.
Thursday 15 November 2012
use your mobile to your advantage
Mobile technology could be vital in east Africa’s fight against hunger
"A mobile phone gives you access to information –you can find out
that your goat is worth more money than the middleman is offering."
Picture: Simone Novotny.
to loaded media by Katrina Crew, British Red Cross
Twenty years ago fax machines were almost everywhere, but today most people would be hard-pressed to recite their company’s fax number. Soon they’ll probably go the way of the telegraph, becoming dusty museum pieces. Communications technology is changing rapidly, and humanitarian organisations are adapting alongside it.
But how can technology be used to fight food insecurity in a region as large and diverse as east Africa?
Karen Peachey, the British Red Cross’ east Africa representative, gives a few ideas: “Mobile phones are everywhere in east Africa, even in many remote areas. If mobile companies could improve access further then people’s lives can change. A mobile phone gives you access to information –you can find out that your goat is worth more money than the middleman is offering, meaning you have better access to food, medical care, and education.”
Mobile money is another technology that can change lives, and it’s hugely popular in east Africa. Mobile phones can be linked to a virtual account, and people easily transfer money from their own account to others’. Mobile money can be used like cash and is particularly important in places like Somalia, which has a sophisticated mobile network, allowing Somalis to use their mobile phones to send their families money in rural areas.
And Kenyans, as well as using mobile money to send to their families, are using their phones to sms donations to fundraising appeals, like the Kenyans for Kenya appeal which is raising money to help parts of Kenya that are suffering a food crisis.
Stephen McDowell, east Africa food security advisor, explains the importance of mobile money in helping people recover from disaster: “We might not be Facebook- or Twitter-driven here yet, but in terms of mobile money we’re way ahead of Europe. Mobile money means your phone becomes a bank, and there are lots of applications – like paying salaries.
“For the Red Cross, one of the most helpful ways we can help people recover from disasters is by helping them work. Moving cash is dangerous, but if you can pay employees through your phone then it’s much safer and more accountable.
“These are responses to disasters. We’re also asking ourselves how we can use these tools for preventing disasters or helping people be prepared before they happen. Here we get into interesting projects looking at long-term weather forecasts, and finding ways of sharing price information between sellers and buyers. We keep trying, and it’s just a matter of time before we get it right.”
The Kenya Red Cross has close links with local research institutions, and they work with the Kenya Meteorological Office to understand better where and when the rain will fall – or fail. This means the Red Cross can be prepared and help communities start planning early for a crisis. Getting the information out to vulnerable communities is the next step. What better way to do so than through mobile technology that most people already use, developing partnerships with telecoms companies to make such messages cheap?
Humanitarian organisations need to keep abreast of changes in technology and how communities are using it themselves. We need to be willing to experiment with new ways of using technology – and learn from the experiments that will sometimes fail.
And mobile technology is key to helping the younger generation of east Africans prepare for future droughts, floods and other factors that leave people without access to food. Stephen says: “So many people have cell phones. They’re going to be one of the stock tools of our trade in the near future. This is the internet generation in east Africa, so we’ll have to speak with them differently than we spoke to their parents.”
Twenty years ago fax machines were almost everywhere, but today most people would be hard-pressed to recite their company’s fax number. Soon they’ll probably go the way of the telegraph, becoming dusty museum pieces. Communications technology is changing rapidly, and humanitarian organisations are adapting alongside it.
But how can technology be used to fight food insecurity in a region as large and diverse as east Africa?
Karen Peachey, the British Red Cross’ east Africa representative, gives a few ideas: “Mobile phones are everywhere in east Africa, even in many remote areas. If mobile companies could improve access further then people’s lives can change. A mobile phone gives you access to information –you can find out that your goat is worth more money than the middleman is offering, meaning you have better access to food, medical care, and education.”
Mobile money is another technology that can change lives, and it’s hugely popular in east Africa. Mobile phones can be linked to a virtual account, and people easily transfer money from their own account to others’. Mobile money can be used like cash and is particularly important in places like Somalia, which has a sophisticated mobile network, allowing Somalis to use their mobile phones to send their families money in rural areas.
And Kenyans, as well as using mobile money to send to their families, are using their phones to sms donations to fundraising appeals, like the Kenyans for Kenya appeal which is raising money to help parts of Kenya that are suffering a food crisis.
Stephen McDowell, east Africa food security advisor, explains the importance of mobile money in helping people recover from disaster: “We might not be Facebook- or Twitter-driven here yet, but in terms of mobile money we’re way ahead of Europe. Mobile money means your phone becomes a bank, and there are lots of applications – like paying salaries.
“For the Red Cross, one of the most helpful ways we can help people recover from disasters is by helping them work. Moving cash is dangerous, but if you can pay employees through your phone then it’s much safer and more accountable.
“These are responses to disasters. We’re also asking ourselves how we can use these tools for preventing disasters or helping people be prepared before they happen. Here we get into interesting projects looking at long-term weather forecasts, and finding ways of sharing price information between sellers and buyers. We keep trying, and it’s just a matter of time before we get it right.”
The Kenya Red Cross has close links with local research institutions, and they work with the Kenya Meteorological Office to understand better where and when the rain will fall – or fail. This means the Red Cross can be prepared and help communities start planning early for a crisis. Getting the information out to vulnerable communities is the next step. What better way to do so than through mobile technology that most people already use, developing partnerships with telecoms companies to make such messages cheap?
Humanitarian organisations need to keep abreast of changes in technology and how communities are using it themselves. We need to be willing to experiment with new ways of using technology – and learn from the experiments that will sometimes fail.
And mobile technology is key to helping the younger generation of east Africans prepare for future droughts, floods and other factors that leave people without access to food. Stephen says: “So many people have cell phones. They’re going to be one of the stock tools of our trade in the near future. This is the internet generation in east Africa, so we’ll have to speak with them differently than we spoke to their parents.”
Benjamin Joseph, Helen Paul, Saka Win Awards At The 17th Annual African Film Awards 2012
The 17th African Films Awards also known as the Afro Hollywood Awards 2012 was held at the Old Stafford Town Hall in London. The event saw many Nollywood top shots in attendance. Amongst the list of awardees were Helen Paul, Kiki Omelie, Muka Ray Eyiwumi, Olufemi Adebayo and a host of others.
Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon was recognized for his outstanding contribution to arts and craft in Nigeria and Africa. Also in attendance were ace director Tunde Kelani, producer Tunji Bamishigbin and Kene Mkparu. Mr Mike Abiola, the event organizer expressed his approval at the rate of growth of the African film industry, while urging investors to look at the African movie industry as a new platform to partner for growth.
lucky miss garricks(27) won mtn 64 million naira.
Imagine that you were sitting je-jely in your house/class/office or wherever you could possibly be at a particular time of the day and all of a sudden people come in and ask for you. These people are dressed funny and you’re wondering why they could be looking for you. They tell you that you have won gifts to the tune of N64 million naira and that you could take the money equivalent. What would you honestly do?
This was the case for Miss Ebube Essien-Garricks who was the lucky winner of the MTN Ultimate Wonder campaign. The story goes that the 27 year old was sitting when the MTN crew dressed as air hostesses came in and she was informed that she was the ultimate winner!!! Just like that!!!
Miss Garricks is 27 years
old and is unmarried but we are sure that would change soon. We
congratulate Miss Garricks on her amazing prize but the question still
remains: What would you do with N64 million naira???
Wednesday 14 November 2012
atm interbank charges cancelled.
The Bankers’ Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria,
CBN, on Tuesday 13th November 2012, approved the immediate removal of
the N100 charge on customers who use the Automated Teller Machines of
banks other than theirs.
This is coming after lots of complains over the N100 charge especially since the introduction of the CBN’s cashless policy.
The Managing Director of First Bank, Bisi Onasanya told Channels TV
at the end of the Bankers’ Committee meeting in Abuja that the decision
was in line with “popular trends” in other parts of the world.
“Presently when you use the ATM of a
bank other than your bank, there is a charge of N100 which is borne by
the account holder. We have decided that we will work out the modality
and ensure that with immediate effect we would pass on this cost to the
respective banks which bear the cost of providing services. No matter
where you are withdrawing your money from, you will not be subjected to
any charge for using the ATM.”
According to him, the new policy does not cover withdrawals inside the banking hall when the ATMs are off.
“But for transaction on what we call
“not on us”, when you are an FBN customer and you use the ATM of a GTB
bank, it is free and it will no longer bear any cost.’’
Mr. Onasanya said the free inter-bank
ATM regime would become effective immediately, pointing out, however,
that the banks would have to agree on the modalities for the
implementation of the new decision.
This sounds like good news and would go a long way in reducing long queues at ATMs of banks who tend to have lots of customers.
Readers' Prize Picks: August 2012
15 loaded readers vote for their favorite among new releases we love—this month, fiction about Marilyn Monroe's death a half-century ago
“I was never much of a Marilyn Monroe fan,” one reader confessed about her leery approach to this reimagining of the last weekend of the star’s life by Braver, an admired literary novelist and writing teacher, “but this story rewinds the clichés that have become the story of her life and death and brings you the actress as a newly empathetic character.”
Misfit is a novel about how Norma Jean Mortenson tried to overcome her difficult childhood by becoming Marilyn Monroe, and then how she in turn struggled to get past her Marilyn Monroe image. It recounts how she tried to reinvent herself by marrying outside Hollywood and studying acting in New York City. The insights into her marriages are interesting, as are the descriptions of her relationships with other celebrities, such as Frank Sinatra. However, it was often frustrating not knowing which details are real and which are from the author’s imagination.
—Cynthia Taub, Washington DC
Tuesday 13 November 2012
According to Car and Driver Ford will be making a big splash at the New York Auto Show by unveiling a 2008 Shelby KR limited edition Mustang. This will be yet another limited edition Mustang added to the stable of ponies already available at Ford Dealerships nationwide. As of now nothing is known of the vehicle only that C&D is reporting it will be unveiled. I will update this post as more news leaks out.
***UPDATE****
A few sources have confirmed that Ford will be uveiling the Shelby GT500 KR Mustang at the New York International Auto Show the week of April 8th but nothing has been said what car will be rolling across the auction block at Barrett-Jackson this weekend. It could be the GT500 KR #001 or the Shelby GT-H #001, nobody really knows. Check out this video below, Carroll Shelby confirms the Shelby GT500 KR is coming to New York. Stay tuned for more info on both models.
Monday 12 November 2012
No
Fun: Throughout The Mourning For Kim Jong-il, Pictured With His
Youngest Son & New North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un, All Pleasurable
Activities, Including Drinking, Were Banned
The North Korean leader, who took over from his father after his death in December last year, demanded Kim Chol was ‘obliterated’, with ‘no trace of him behind, down to his hair’ in January.
It followed the North Korean regime’s decision to order its 25 million population to abstain from pleasurable activities – including drinking alcohol – in honour of Kim Jong-il.
As an initial crack down on pleasure, anyone found to be not showing extreme distress in the hours after the dictator’s death were dealt with severely by being sent to six months in labour camps, according to reports leaking from the Stalinist nation.
It was claimed that anyone who failed to turn up at organised mourning events within two days of the burial service were sent to a labour camp and punishment was also meted out to anyone who even made a mobile phone call out of the country.
Funeral Procession: The Mourning Period After The Death Of Kim Jong-il Lasted 100 Days
According to South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper, Kim Chol was one of those who failed to resist the chance of having a drink.
And while he was the most senior official reported to have been arrested and executed, the South Korea newspaper reporter that a number of other generals were shot after being found guilty of drinking and being involved in sex scandals.
In total, 14 senior party, government and military officials were said to have been ‘purged’ on the direct orders of Kim’s son and new leader Kim Jong-un.
It was claimed by sources outside the country that the mourning periods had created a ‘vicious atmosphere of fear’ which have spilled over to daily life almost a year after Kim Jong-il’s death.
South Korean lawmaker Yoon Sang-hyun told the Chosun Ilbo paper that the executions were probably not over.
‘It seems that the purges will continue for the time being, as Kim Jong-un is tightening his grip on power,’ he said.
When, some days ago, PM News reported that the wife of the Oyo Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, had been arrested by London’s Metropolitan Police for money laundering, the state’s government pushed back immediately and threatened the publication with a law-suit, while denying the story in its entirety. In addition, the first lady, Florence Ajimobi, told journalists that she has “never” had an encouncer with the Met police.
As things would turn out, the report by PM News was apparently, unfounded. This is evident in the fact that PM News has tendered an apology to the Oyo state First Lady and their readers for the misleading information. The contents of the apology partly read:
“… In line, with journalistic best practices, management wants to formally disassociate pmnewsnigeria.com with the content of this story and apologise to Mrs Ajimobi and all our readers for this reportorial error… One salient point that we want to make, as management, is that pmnewsnigeria.com did not deliberately go out of its way to seek to malign Mrs Ajimobi or bring her into public opprobrium. Its story was not also the product of any political machination… The quest for the truth in the public interest is this website’s duty. It is what the site pursued in the case of Mrs. Ajimobi.”
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La Liga Team of the Week: Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi & Falcao make up dream front line
loaded media takes a look at the standout performers from round seven of the Primera Division, with both the Portuguese and the Argentine included following their Clasico heroics
nov 11 2012
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After the world stopped for 90 minutes during the Clasico on Sunday
night, the seventh round of La Liga concluded with Atletico Madrid's
dramatic late win over Malaga, which saw Diego Simeone's side join
Barcelona on top of the Primera Division.
And following the latest round of La Liga, we take a look at the standout performers from the weekend action.
Adrian is the goalkeeper in our first-choice XI. The Betis canterano made several outstanding saves in his side's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad, which moved them up to fourth place in the table.
In defence, Andoni Iraola shone at the back and going forward for Athletic Bilbao in their 1-0 win over Osasuna, while Paulao was exceptional for Betis as he scored and made a happy return from injury, and Jose Manuel Casado was key for Rayo Vallecano against Deportivo La Coruna, especially as the Galicians piled on the pressure in the closing minutes of the Madrid side's 2-1 success.
Oscar de Marcos was his side's main creative outlet and set up Aritz Aduriz for the only goal of the game as Athletic Bilbao beat Osasuna. Another Basque, Benat, was impressive for Betis assisted Ruben Castro's goal against Real Sociedad, while Piti scored and was a constant threat for Rayo in their victory over Deportivo.
Just behind the attack, Mesut Ozil was one of the Clasico's protagonists, setting up Cristiano Ronaldo's all-important leveller in the second half at Camp Nou on Sunday night.
But without doubt, the biggest stars from the weekend are to be found in attack. Lionel Messi hit two goals including a fantastic free kick for Barcelona against Real Madrid, but was cancelled out by an equally exceptional Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored twice himself as the world's two best players stole the show in the entertaining 2-2 draw. But completing the trident is Atletico's Radamel Falcao, who scored the first and helped force the second - an own goal by Weligton - as Simeone's side beat Malaga 2-1 and moved joint-top of La Liga.
And following the latest round of La Liga, we take a look at the standout performers from the weekend action.
Adrian is the goalkeeper in our first-choice XI. The Betis canterano made several outstanding saves in his side's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad, which moved them up to fourth place in the table.
In defence, Andoni Iraola shone at the back and going forward for Athletic Bilbao in their 1-0 win over Osasuna, while Paulao was exceptional for Betis as he scored and made a happy return from injury, and Jose Manuel Casado was key for Rayo Vallecano against Deportivo La Coruna, especially as the Galicians piled on the pressure in the closing minutes of the Madrid side's 2-1 success.
Oscar de Marcos was his side's main creative outlet and set up Aritz Aduriz for the only goal of the game as Athletic Bilbao beat Osasuna. Another Basque, Benat, was impressive for Betis assisted Ruben Castro's goal against Real Sociedad, while Piti scored and was a constant threat for Rayo in their victory over Deportivo.
Just behind the attack, Mesut Ozil was one of the Clasico's protagonists, setting up Cristiano Ronaldo's all-important leveller in the second half at Camp Nou on Sunday night.
But without doubt, the biggest stars from the weekend are to be found in attack. Lionel Messi hit two goals including a fantastic free kick for Barcelona against Real Madrid, but was cancelled out by an equally exceptional Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored twice himself as the world's two best players stole the show in the entertaining 2-2 draw. But completing the trident is Atletico's Radamel Falcao, who scored the first and helped force the second - an own goal by Weligton - as Simeone's side beat Malaga 2-1 and moved joint-top of La Liga.
| ADRIAN |
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| BETIS |
| vs Real Sociedad (H) |
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| IRAOLA | CASADO | PAULAO |
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| ATHLETIC |
RAYO VALLECANO | BETIS |
| vs Osasuna (H) | vs Deportivo La Coruna (H) | vs Real Sociedad (H) |
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| DE MARCOS | BENAT | PITI |
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| ATHLETIC BILBAO | BETIS | RAYO VALLECANO |
| vs Osasuna (H) | vs Real Sociedad (H) | vs Deportivo La Coruna (H) |
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| OZIL |
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| REAL MADRID |
| vs Barcelona (A) |
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| MESSI | FALCAO | CRISTIANO RONALDO |
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| BARCELONA |
ATLETICO MADRID | REAL MADRID |
| vs Real Madrid (H) | vs Malaga (H) | vs Barcelona (A) |
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