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Health / Re: Lagos Confirms 3 Coronavirus Deaths by shevymania(m): 5:30pm On Apr 18, 2020 |
The lockdown didn't fail because all the cases been confirmed now are those that have been effected before lockdown and those that failed to follow all precautionary methods after lockdown SenecaTheYonger: |
Business / Re: Football (+/Other Sports) Betting Season 13 by shevymania(m): 10:41am On Nov 27, 2019 |
gift01:Arsenal, Man City, Bayern Borrusia Dortmund,SPAL, AS Roma ,many teams from Holland second division etc |
Business / Re: Football (+/Other Sports) Betting Season 13 by shevymania(m): 8:47am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Yes you are right corner kicks bet always pay if you know the right teams to select Viking007: |
Romance / Re: Ladies, Would You Date A Guy That Won't Ask You For Sex Until Marriage? by shevymania(m): 6:22am On Aug 31, 2019 |
I didn't have sex with my wife until after wedding so there is nothing special about it. 3 Likes |
TV/Movies / 10 Critical 'GAME OF THRONES' Details To Remember During The Final Season by shevymania(m): 11:27am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Nothing in "Game of Thrones" happens by accident. Petyr Baelish can't just tell Sweet Robin that some men die on the privy without a toilet-bound Tywin Lannister getting two arrows to the gut a few episodes later. Maggy the Frog can't just tell a young Cersei Lannister that she'll have three royal children who will die without Cersei actually having three royal children who bite the dust in increasingly tragic ways. It means that in the final few episodes, basically every detail, line of dialogue and theory from the past seven seasons could very well be at the center of some mind-blowing revelation. However, a LOT has happened, and you'd be forgiven if somewhere between the Red Wedding and Margaery Tyrell becoming green mist, the section of your brain devoted to "Game of Thrones" deep cuts got a little overloaded. So, settle in to your favorite knobbly tree, let your eyes roll back in your head and let's journey through time and space to revisit 10 critical details that may or may not play a part in the final season -- but will be good to remember anyway. (NOTE: This list only includes things specifically mentioned or heavily implied in the series, so things like the Valonqar prophecy are not mentioned by name. Otherwise, we'd be here all day.) 1. White Walker symbols In case you needed a clue that this story wasn't JUST about games and thrones, after all, the very first scene of Season 1, Episode 1 ends with a very cryptic arrangement of dead bodies, executed by the very murder snowmen we've come to know and fear. We see the White Walkers using circular patterns pretty often, and a spiral pattern of dead bodies in Season 3, Episode 3 is echoed again in Season 6, Episode 5 when the Children of the Forest set about making the Night King. We can assume these aren't isolated incidents -- Mance Rayder even comments that the White Walkers are "ever the artists." And the spirals are back in Season 7, Episode 4 when Jon shows Daenerys cave paintings of the White Walkers that feature the mysterious shapes. What does it all mean? Well, obviously we don't know yet, but here's another thought to keep you awake at night: Aside from those horrible dry ice screeches, White Walkers don't talk (as far as we know). If the Night King and Company are really going to be the epic antagonists this season, it's pretty likely we're going to learn more about their motives, which means they're going to have to communicate. How? Unless the Night King clears his throat and David Attenborough comes floating out, the answer may lie in these symbols. 2. Daenerys' vision in the House of the Undying Some "GoT" hints and prophesies are subtle, and some haul off and smack you right in the face years before you even know what to do with them. In Season 2, Episode 10, Daenerys enters a symbolically rich vision while trying to escape the creepy warlocks of Qarth. In it, she explores a frozen, snowy version of the Red Keep, complete with a charred, burnt-out ceiling. Hmm. She then approaches the Iron Throne -- the one thing she thinks she wants, the one thing that has driven her entire odyssey in Essos. She gets close enough to touch it and ... doesn't. Hmmmmm. Let's not even get into the emotional reunion she has with Khal Drogo and her son Rhaegal and focus on how likely it is that all of this very obvious imagery will come to pass. Because remember, as of now, the Red Keep is in one piece and Daenerys is torn between wanting the throne and not wanting every living person in Westeros to be turned into a skeleton puppet. Oh, and snow is definitely in the forecast for King's Landing. 3. Maggy the Frog's prophecy for Cersei Those are the words of Maggy the Frog, a witch young Cersei visits in Season 5, Episode 1. Young Cersei, already very much a vicious queen-in-training, asks the woman for some predictions. And boy, does she deliver. Maggy the Frog accurately predicts baby Cersei's marriage to Robert Baratheon, his philandering ways, Cersei's three golden children and their three golden deaths. But that first tidbit hasn't yet come to pass. Sure, there was Margaery, but Cersei assured that she and almost every other Tyrell became vapor, so Daenerys is the obvious answer to the prophecy. What may be even more interesting to ponder is what, exactly, Cersei still "holds dear." Her children are gone, Jaime's done with her and her motivations seem less and less focused. Don't forget, though, Cersei really believes in prophecy: She notes to Jaime in Season 6 that everything Maggy said came true. No doubt she thinks about that while she's sitting on the Iron Throne in her fabulous black mourning clothes. (Another deep dive on this: Maggy the Frog also says to Cersei that her "joy will turn to ashes in her mouth," which could just be a figurative and rather metal threat. However, and bear with us here, in Season 3, Episode 4, Joffrey throws us an interesting morsel: While wooing Margaery with various dead things, Joffrey points out the skull of Aerion Targaryen, who died because he thought drinking wildfire would turn him into a dragon. Spoiler alert: It didn't. But given Cersei's Targaryen-like penchant for wildfire, paranoia and vengeance, it's a pretty interesting detail alongside ol' Maggy's colorful words.) 4. The reason Daenerys can't have children In case you haven't heard, Daenerys can't bear children. We know this because she has told literally everyone in the "GoT" universe and repeated it several times to Jon, a man she knows carnally but not genealogically (yet). Her reason for believing she's a lifelong dragon mom (the fantasy equivalent of a dog mom) goes back to Season 1, Episode 10, when the witch Mirri Maz Duur tricks her into essentially trading the life of her unborn child for the life of her ailing husband Khal Drogo. However, she finds Drogo alive but not living, ya know, and when Daenerys asks Mirri when he'll be back in fighting shape, she replies: "When the sun rises in the west and sets in the east. When the seas go dry and the mountains blow in the wind like leaves. When your womb quickens again and you bear a living child. Then he will return, and not before." Which, of course, is fancy witch speak for "never." But judging by how often it has been noted that Dany can never have children, it's not unreasonable to suspect "never" is kind of flexible in this case. So will Mirri's words come echoing back in some poetic, heretofore unknown way? Mirri also tells Dany, "Only death can pay for life." Since that could describe about a dozen different "Game of Thrones" scenarios past and present, it's worth keeping in your bank of general "GoT" wisdom. 5. Weirwood trees Hey, remember those? The spooky red and white trees that used to grow across Westeros and hold deep religious significance, especially for people in the north? The ones that sometimes bear carved faces and weep sap and seem to always pop up when something mythologically important happens? Some quick reminders: Weirwood trees seem to have some sort of magical connection to ancient races, specifically the Children of the Forest. Greenseers who possess warging abilities and the ability to see the past and the future, can use weirwood trees to essentially look through, like time periscopes. There is a heart tree (a special weirwood with a carved face) still at Winterfell, and under its branches, a ridiculous amount of important stuff has happened, most recently several reunions of the Stark children and the tragic, ill-fated marriage of Sansa and Ramsay Bolton. Given that there is a lot of mythological explaining to be done and Winterfell will undoubtedly be the site of lots and lots of action and revelation, those trees might come back into play. Oh, and you know where else a weirwood tree made an appearance? In Season 6, Episode 5, when the Children of the Forest make the Night King, they tie him to -- you got it -- a weirwood tree. 6. Bran's weirwood visions Speaking of trees, perhaps one of the most enticing puzzles in the whole story is Bran's garbled, alarming weirwood vision. In Season 4, Episode 2, Bran touches a weirwood north of the wall and immediately goes into sensory overdrive: He sees the same snowy throne room Daenerys saw in Season 2 and the shadow of dragons flying over King's Landing. But what's really interesting about this vision is the stuff he sees from the past: He sees his father, Ned, cleaning his sword underneath the heart tree in Winterfell. He sees Ned's panicked face in the dungeons of King's Landing before his execution. He also sees the creepy wight girl that was part of the opening sequence of the pilot episode. Not to mention, he gets glimpses of the Land of Always Winter, the north-iest northern part of Westeros, where the Night King and his undead men reign. Are these different snippets supposed to form some pointillistic picture of truth that we have to take 10 steps back from to truly understand? Or are they just random, intriguing elements sewn together to make people wonder? 7. Melisandre's whole deal Look, Melisandre's made some mistakes. Stannis was a non-starter, Jon just wanted to be friends and burning a little girl was probably one of the worst things to ever happen in Westeros (and that's saying something). But if "Game of Thrones" has taught us anything, it's that we should definitely believe witches. Here are some big things to remember about the Red Priestess: I)In Season 3, Episode 6, she accurately predicts Arya's future as an assassin/freelance murderer. She also says they "will meet again." That honestly cannot come soon enough. II)She left Westeros for Volantis last season, but not before telling Varys in Season 7, Episode 3 that she'd be back: "I have to die in this strange country, just like you." Now, she doesn't specify when this dying will happen, but let's assume it's not of old age on a golf course in Dorne. III)She definitely has some sort of visionary power past the whole flame thing. In Season 5, Episode 4, after unsuccessfully trying to seduce Jon, she pulls out his dead lover Ygritte's secret line: "You know nothing, Jon Snow." How did she know? IV)There are more of her. Remember Kinvara, the Red Priestess who earned the title of only person to ever really freak Varys out? In Season 6, Episode 1, the beautiful Red Priestess comes to Meereen to side with Daenerys and drag out Varys' tragic past. Will we see her again? Since Melisandre is so confident in Jon and Dany, will she bring her Red Priestess friends to help fulfill the age of the Lord of Light? Only the flames know. V)Oh right, and she's ancient! In Season 6, Episode 1, Melisandre takes off her necklace to reveal she's actually about 6,578 years old. We really need more details here. 8. 'There must always be a Stark in Winterfell' The Starks have the esoteric, foreboding catchphrase game down: "Winter is coming," "The North remembers," and in Season 1, Episode 2, Catelyn Stark relates another critical chestnut to her son Robb: "There must always be a Stark in Winterfell." This line has plagued show watchers and book readers for years, and since Winterfell is going to be a deeply important setting this year, it seems as good a time as any to get some answers. Remember, Starks are tied to the First Men, one of the three ancient ethnic groups to populate Westeros. They have a special connection to the land, the Wall (a Stark was said to have constructed it), the Night's Watch (a Stark was the first Lord Commander) and supposedly to the areas north of the wall. If the northern ground is really as heavy with magic and myth as they've made it seem, this line feels more like a prophesy than a boast. Could it come into play when war descends on Winterfell? 9. Sansa and Tyrion's marriage So much traumatic stuff has happened to Sansa in the past few seasons, it's almost quaint to think that her marriage to Tyrion in Season 3, Episode 8 was as bad as it was going to get. Tyrion and Sansa were forced to marry by Tywin Lannister, and not long after their nuptials, Joffrey dies at his own wedding and Sansa is spirited away in the melee. It's obvious their paths will cross soon, since Tyrion is Dany's Hand and Sansa is Lady of Winterfell. And given that Tyrion has pretty bad romantic abandonment issues and things for Sansa are just now starting to not be a total hell, there's probably no love lost there. Also, there will probably be tensions when Sansa finds out Jon has unilaterally aligned himself with a Targaryen and that Targaryen is championed by a Lannister. So, you know, awkwardness is coming. 10. White Walker babies Let's end where we began: We know the White Walkers are going to be important this season. We know that most of the big mysteries in the series surround their motives and their makeup. So, it's really important to remember that the way they come into this world is completely bizarre and mythologically unclear. In Season 4, Episode 4, one of Craster's sons (Craster is an abusive, incestuous wildling who made a pact to give up his sons to the White Walkers) is picked up by the Night King's men and taken to the mysterious, icy world of the Land of Always Winter, where he is given an extreme baby makeover and turned into an itty-bitty White Walker. This all happens with a single forehead touch from the Night King, and luckily it all looks pretty painless. But that sequence, combined with the Children of the Forest's original Night King experiment (which involved a giant dragon glass dagger), doesn't really give us a clear picture of who these dudes are, why they exist or even how they exist. We need more information to make it clear. Heck, we need more of everything.
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Foreign Affairs / Re: The World’s Strangest Airplanes That You Won’t Want To Fly On by shevymania(m): 1:54am On Oct 15, 2017 |
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Foreign Affairs / Re: The World’s Strangest Airplanes That You Won’t Want To Fly On by shevymania(m): 1:51am On Oct 15, 2017 |
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Foreign Affairs / The World’s Strangest Airplanes That You Won’t Want To Fly On by shevymania(m): 1:44am On Oct 15, 2017 |
You might be surprised to find out that we have been navigating the airspace for commercial purposes for well over a century now. Yup, that’s correct – the first commercial flight was conducted by Tony Jannus on 1 January 1914 for the St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line, and we’ve come a long way in the past 100 years. Today, a plane lands somewhere in the world every 3 seconds, but the airplanes used through history are not always what you imagine them to be. Some of them, in fact, are so strange that you’d probably be scared to fly on. Or not? Check out the list we’ve compiled and decide for yourselves! 1. The Airbus Beluga This is a transporter aircraft used primarily to help them transport various components of an aircraft during the design process. It was initially named the Super Transporter but because of it’s whale like appearance, the Beluga name caught on. There’s only 5 of these built and they’ve been in operation ever since 1994 and they’re expected to be replaced by 2020. 2. EL/M-2075 Phalcon This aircraft has a strange nose for a reason. The nose was designed by Israel Aerospace Industries and Elta Electronics Industries of Israel as a radar that would provide early airborne warning of enemy aircrafts, ships, and vehicles. This system was designed primarily for the Boeing 707 and the complete assembly with the system and aircraft is referred to as the Phalcon. 3. ATL-98 Carvair Named in full as the Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair, it was a large cargo aircraft that was powered by four propeller engines. As the name suggests, this aircraft was primarily designed to carry cars (cars-via-air) and it had the capacity to carry up to 5 cars and 25 passengers. 4. Scaled Composites Proteus The Scaled Composites Model 281 Proteus designed by Burt Rutan, a currently retired aerospace engineer, and was flown for the first time in 1998. It is an astonishing tandem-wing High-Altitude Long Endurance aircraft which was built to investigate the use of aircraft as high altitude telecommunications relays. This multi-mission vehicle can orbit a point at over 60,000 ft for more than 18 hours. 5. B377PG Also known as the Aero Spacelines Super Guppy, this aircraft was the the successor to the Pregnant Guppy. The main purpose of this aircraft was for pulling oversize cargo components. This aircraft made its first flight in 1965 and is still active and operated by NASA today. 6. Boeing X-32 Back in 1996, the US Government awarded Boeing and Lockheed Martin contracts to design concept demonstrator aircrafts in a project to replace many of their existing fighter planes. This was Boeing’s strange looking demonstration aircraft. Although this aircraft might not look that great, it was equipped with a cool short-takeoff and vertical landing system. However, that wasn’t enough for them to win more contracts and in end, the US Government went with Lockheed Martin’s demonstration aircraft instead of Boeing’s. 7. Dornier Do 31 This project was developed as a result of the German Air Force’s concerns that its airfields were vulnerable to suffering air attacks from the Eastern Bloc forces. Unfortunately, the project was cancelled 3 years after its first flight due to technical problems, changing requirements and high costs. 8. Handley Page Victor This strange looking aircraft is a retired strategic bomber developed by the British Handley Page Aircraft Company. It was produced last and third in a series of V-bomber aircraft’s including the Avro Vulcan and Vickers Valiant. The Victor had also been equipped with radars, cameras and other sensors to allow it to serve better in the role of gathering intelligence. 9. NASA Hyper III The NASA Hyper III was an unpowered full-scale “lifting body remotely piloted vehicle” that was desigend by NASA in a lifting body program, a program to design aircrafts in which the entire body produced lift in contrast to fixed-wing airplanes where only the wings product lift. Its first flight lasted three minutes after it was launched from a helicopter at 10,000 feet. Following the test flight, this aircraft was never flown again and NASA cancelled the program. 10. Bartini Beriev VVA-14 The Bartini was a Soviet Union vertical take-off, amphibious aircraft developed during the 1970s. Its main purpose was a design that would enable it to take off from water and fly long distances at very high speed. Apart from flying at high altitude, this aircraft aimed to use the aerodynamic ground effect to have the capability of flying just above the sea surface. The project was developed by the Italian designer Robert Bartini and was slowly abandoned after his death. 11. Ames-Dryden (AD) This aircraft developed in the late 1970s was part of a flight test program conducted by NASA from 1979 until 1982. The small subsonic jet-powered research aircraft managed to successfully demonstrate an aircraft wing which could be pivoted obliquely from 0 to 60 degrees during the flight. Due to its success it was flown 79 times during the program and provided invaluable information about handling qualities and aerodynamics at different pivot speeds and degrees. 12. X-36 This now retired American experimental subscale prototype jet made its first flight back in 1997. The McDonell Douglas (later Boeing) tailless plane was controlled by a pilot in a virtual and ground-based cockpit and its design did not feature the traditional tail assembly like most other airplanes.
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Foreign Affairs / 25 Most Notorious Hackers In History by shevymania(m): 4:58am On Aug 29, 2017 |
Hackers come in three different hats: black, white, and gray. But the black hat hackers always seem to get the most notoriety for their mischievous deeds. Black hats use viruses, malware, phishing scams, and anything to boost their cred or their pocket book. When they’re successful, they usually end up on the news and force you to change your passwords. But who among them are the elite? Here are 25 Most Notorious Hackers In History. 25 Owen Thor Walker Codenamed AKILL, Owen Thor Walker was just 18 when he got caught for helping an online crime gang hack into a million computers and steal upwards of 20 million dollars. However, he pleaded guilty and all charges were dropped when he acted as a telecom consultant to major corporations, helping them know where security vulnerabilities lie. 24 Stephen Wozniak Before he and best buddy Steve Jobs founded Apple, they were up to all kinds of no good…including hacking mischief. Wozniak specifically called himself a white hat hacker, someone who likes to look into tech vulnerabilities and fix them. With an avid curiosity, he hacked into phone lines to make free phone calls, jammed televisions to trick his friends, and guessed his stepson’s password and played all kinds of pranks on him. 23 Albert Gonzalez Albert Gonzalez led a network of cyber criminals on one of the largest breaches in network security ever. It was called “Operation Get Rich or Die Tryin’.” He and the other thieves hacked 90 million debit and credit card numbers from TJX, a large clothing retailer. His goal was to steal $15 million, buy a yacht, and retire. Overall, they stole over $200 million. However, his dreams of buying and retiring were put on hold when a court convicted him of his cyber crimes. They sentenced him to twenty years in jail. 22 Jonathan James Jonathan James, also codenamed C0mrade, was the youngest hacker ever to serve time in prison for hacking into several government agencies. He hacked NASA, the Defense Department, Marshall Space Flight Center, and International Space Station. As a kid, he studied endless books on C and Unix, giving him the ability to play around with networks for fun. In 2008, at the age of 24, James committed suicide. He claimed government agencies were trying to pin him on the TJX security breach; he claimed he didn’t have anything to do with it. Believing they’d make him a patsy, he decided to take his own life. 21 Jeanson James Ancheta At the age of 21, Jeanson James Ancheta organized a botnet scheme to hack into 400,000 compromised computer systems using malware. He received $104,000 from adverting firms for installing bots and adware on systems as well. But, after being caught, he was convicted and sentenced to 57 months in prison for violating the Computer Fraud Abuse Act. 20 Loyd Blankenship Loyd Blankenship, also known as The Mentor, was a hacker notorious for writing “The Hacker’s Manifesto.” It appeared in Phrack magazine and became infamous in hacker circles for decades. Blankenship moved on from hacking but continued developing software into his later years. 19 Kevin Mitnick At a young age, Kevin Mitnick became an infamous black hat hacker, a hacker exploiting systems for personal gain. He hacked into IBM, Nokia, Motorola, and many others. However, after being thrown into prison for his exploits, he came out turning his skills into a consultation business, helping others become more secure from hackers. 18 Vladimir Levin In 1995, Vladimir Levin, a Russian student in St. Petersberg, took to his computer terminal to hack into Citibank and steal $10 million. He funneled the money into accounts all over the world. However, not soon after, the FBI traced it back to him, and Levin was arrested and taken to London. He was then taken to the United States where he was tried for the security breach. 17 The Masters of Deception The Masters of Deception was a New York hacker gang comprised of Mark Abene (Phiber Optik), Paul Stira (Scorpion), Elias Ladopolous (Acid Phreak), HAC, John Lee (Corrupt), and Julio Fernadez (Outlaw). Additional members came on as the group grew. In 1992, they orchestrated some of the most notorious hacks in history, including stealing credit card information and breaking into AT&Ts computer system. However, all five were arrested by the FBI; they all pled guilty. 16 Kevin Poulsen Once regarded as a child prodigy, Kevin Poulsen, also known as Dark Dante, was the first hacker ever to be involved in an espionage case. In 1989, Poulsen was arrested for 19 counts of conspiracy, wiretapping, fraud, and money laundering. Of his infamous activities, he hacked into all the telephone lines of the KIIS-FM radio station to be the 102nd caller, winning a Porsche 944 S2. When the FBI went after him, he went underground as a fugitive. When Unsolved Mysteries ran an episode featuring him, the 1-800 phone lines all crashed. However, they eventually did catch him. He served 51 months in prison and later became an editor of Wired magazine. 15 Adrian Lamo Adrian Lamo received notoriety for breaking into media and technology systems, including The New York Times, Yahoo, and Microsoft. Later, he became known as the hacker that informed on Chelsea Manning to Army Counterintelligence for leaking confidential documents to Wikileaks. 14 Sven Jaschan Teen hacker Sven Jaschan created the internet worm “Sasser” which caused millions of dollars in damage. After being caught and convicted, he was sentenced to 21-month suspended sentence and community service because he was a minor. Exploiting a flaw in Windows 2000 and XP systems, Sasser continually made computers to crash and reboot. 13 ASTRA More often than not, hacking ends up being a young man’s game, but in this case, ASTRA was a 58-year-old man. Arrested in Greece, ASTRA was accused of hacking into the computer systems of French Dassault Group, stealing confidential weapons information, and selling it to other countries across the globe. 12 Matthew Bevan A British hacker, Matthew Bevan, also known as Kuji, is one of the two hackers who came close to starting World War 3. (Think sensitive government data and North Korea.) Using a Commodore Amiga loaded with a program called Roxbox, he hacked into a United State Air Force research facility intent on finding proof of extraterrestrials. Instead, he was arrested in 1996 at the age of 21. 11 Robert Tappan Morris While a student at Cornell, Robert Tappan Morris created a computer worm that infected 6,000 computers. He created it to see how big the internet was but realized what he was doing was wrong. Using public computers, he tried to cover his tracks but was eventually caught. He could have served jail time up to 5 years but didn’t serve any. Instead, he was sentenced to community service and a $10,000 fine. 10 Anonymous Known for wearing Guy Fawkes masks, Anonymous is not one cohesive group, but a fluid movement with no leader or hierarchy. If anything, it’s a loose organization of hackers and protesters pushing for change through non-violent means, including hacktivism. Many of the hackers associated with Anonymous, however, have been arrested for several cyber crimes. 9 Gary McKinnon While some hackers break into systems to get money, Gary McKinnon was on another quest – finding UFO information from the government. In the 1990’s, he got his first computer and later received certification in computers. Between 2001 to 2002, McKinnon hacked into several US government agencies, including several NASA computer systems. He claims to have found documentation proving the existence of UFO’s and extraterrestrials. The US sought extradition to be tried in their courts, but the UK denied the request and would not seek charges against him, making him a free man. 8 Lizard Squad Lizard Squad is a black hat hacking group notorious for bringing down Playstation and Xbox gaming networks in 2014. At one point, they claimed to have nude photos of Taylor Swift. They also have taken down Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and a UK government site. Their main hacking method is DDoS, or Distributed Denial of Service, where hundreds of different IP addresses send a mass amount of data to servers, bringing it down. 7 James Kosta At the age of 14, James Kosta faced 45 years of jail time for his hacking conquests into major banking systems, GE, and IBM. Fortunately for him, a judge gave him a break and Kosta took advantage of it, completely turning his life around. When he was released, he worked for the CIA, and at the age of 24, he created his own multi-million dollar video game company, 3G Studio, Inc. 6 John McAfee John McAfee was a white hat hacker, working in the early days of computing and later building his computer virus protection business, McAfee. His business came to notoriety when it announced the Michelangelo virus could infect five million computers. However, he left the company eventually and sold all his shares for $100 million. Right now, most of his wealth is gone; he’s reportedly been up to no good in Belize. 5 Michael Calce Known by the name Mafiaboy, Michael Calce essentially helped write several cybercrime laws, but not how you might think. At the age of fifteen, he brought down the internet during its infancy. He took down the likes of Amazon, Yahoo!, Dell, eBay, CNN, and others. Eventually caught, he was sentenced to eight months in a youth group home. Now, he’s turned his black hat over to a white hat and helps others find vulnerabilities in computer systems. 4 The Syrian Electronic Army Coming to the scene in 2011, the Syrian Electronic Army was a group of hackers intent on protecting and helping Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad. Using every trick in the book like DDoS, malware, website defacement, and phishing, the hacker group targeted anyone neutral or against Al-Assad. 3 David L. Smith David L. Smith created the “Melissa Virus,” a dangerous email virus in 1996 that struck thousands of email systems. At the time, it was considered one of the worst virus attacks of its kind. Smith was arrested by the FBI and sentenced to two years in prison and a $5,000 fine. 2 Max Ray Butler Max Ray Butler, also known as Iceman, is a black hat hacker that hacked credit card information centers, stealing 1.8 million credit card numbers and $86.4 million. He was convicted in 2010 and sentenced to 13 years in prison. He was also forced to pay restitution of $27.5 million. 1 Evgeniy Mikhailovich Bogachev Evgeniy Mikhailovich Bogachev, or Lucky12345, is currently wanted by the FBI with a bounty of $3 million on his head. He’s a notorious Russian hacker who uses phishing, malware, and viruses to skim bank account information from computers. Due to his exploits, financial losses so far have racked up to $100 million. Sources: http://list25.com/25-most-notorious-hackers-in-history/ 1 Like
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Foreign Affairs / 10 Plans Hitler Would Have Put In Motion If The Nazis Had Won by shevymania(m): 5:05am On Aug 28, 2017 |
Adolf Hitler thought he was going to win. The Nazis didn’t just take battle plans and explosives into World War II; they had plans for a whole new world order. When the fighting and the bloodshed were done, they were going to build a new fascist empire over the ruins of Europe. The Nazis already had already written up the blueprints for their new order. If everything had gone according to Hitler’s plan, the world today would be a different place. And in many ways, the Nazi new world order wouldn’t have been what you’d expect. 10 Returning American Land To The Natives The Nazis might have been genocidal white supremacists, but when it came to Native Americans, they were surprisingly accepting. Once America was theirs, the Nazis promised, they were going to give American land back to the natives. They had worked with a group called the American Indian Federation and won them over as fascist sympathizers. Some members of the group went well beyond sympathy and turned into outright rabid Nazis—like “Chief Red Cloud,” who tacked a swastika onto his clothes and gave speeches that called Jews the “children of Satan” and claimed that they “controlled the Indian service. ”(“Chief Red Cloud” was a fake identity adopted by Portland attorney Elwood A. Towner, who was Native American. The real Chief Red Cloud died in 1909 and had nothing to do with Hitler.) The Nazis loved the actions of their Native American sympathizers. In fact, the Nazis publicly declared that Native Americans were Aryans and sent undercover propaganda officers to America to convince them to overthrow the US government. In exchange, the Nazis swore, they would give the Native Americans their land back. Whether the Nazis were telling the truth or not, a lot of people listened. “Chief Red Cloud” (Towner) claimed that he had an army of 750,000 Native Americans ready to fight for Hitler. The moment a Nazi army set foot on American soil, he said, they would help him tear the United States apart. 9 A Giant Space Mirror Without a doubt, one of the stranger Nazi plans was the giant space mirror—which was exactly what it sounds like. The Nazis planned to put a gigantic mirror that was 1.6 kilometers (1 mi) in diameter in orbit 35,900 kilometers (22,300 mi) above the Earth—and if they’d had a bit more time, they just might have pulled it off. The idea was basically the giant space-Nazi equivalent of a cruel little boy burning ants with a magnifying glass. Whenever somebody made the Nazis angry, they were going to tilt the mirror to reflect the Sun’s rays onto the offending party’s city. Supposedly, the Sun’s rays would have become beams of burning hot light that would engulf in flames anything they touched. The Nazis were even going to set it up as a full space station. They had plans to keep a crew of men inside the mirror at all times, surviving off the food and oxygen scavenged from a crop of pumpkins. Today, there are some doubts about whether it would have worked. But the scientist behind it, Hermann Oberth, was so confident in the idea that, after the war was over, he tried to get the Americans to build it instead. If he’d had a bit more time, the Nazis probably would have finished it and the world would have lived under the terror of a gigantic mirror in the sky. 8 The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere Japan, of course, had plans of its own. In their war rooms, the Nazis and the Japanese had already sliced up and served out every part of the world. Japan, they’d agreed, was to rule over every part of the world east of the 70th meridian—giving them most of India and everything beyond it. Japan’s empire was to go by the friendly sounding name “The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.” It was an empire full of friendly sounding words chosen to distract you from their dark, menacing meanings. The people of each conquered nation would be trained to be “leaders of their people” by turning them into puppet leaders of Japanese states. They’d already started putting it in motion. The Japanese sold it as independence from Western imperialism, fighting under the slogan “Asia for Asiatics.” But the people of Asia would have been forced to accept Japanese rule. Japanese would have been the official language of the whole Eastern Hemisphere, and Japanese teachers would have been in every school. They would have been tasked with providing “the guidance of Japanese culture” to the young minds of the Co-Prosperity Sphere. Australia and New Zealand, too, would have been under Japanese control. If the Nazis won the war, Hitler believed, it would mean the end of every white person who lived there. 7 A Great Wall Of Baby-Makers The Nazi defense against the new Japanese empire had to start at the 70th meridian east. In time, they were sure, there would be a war between the two new rulers of the world, and they needed to be ready when it came. The plan was to make a “living wall” of German colonists who would reside along the border, reproducing as madly as they could. Any man of worth who had served 12 years in the Nazi army was to be sent to the eastern border, given a farm and a gun, and ordered to have as many babies as possible. The men in the baby-making squad of Nazi veterans were required to marry locals. They couldn’t bring German wives with them. This was supposed to distill the gene pool on the border and make a new generation of half-German babies. It could only work if those Nazi soldiers spent a lot of time in the bedroom. For the sake of his country, Hitler demanded, every man on the eastern front was expected to father at least seven babies. 6 Pitting America And England Against Each Other Despite what he told Chief Red Cloud in private, Hitler publicly claimed that he had no plans to invade the United States. The idea, he once told a Life magazine reporter, was “as fantastic as the invasion of the Moon.” He blamed the paranoia on “warmongers” who thought fear was “profitable for business". But when the Americans weren’t listening, he sang a different tune. “My feelings against Americanism are feelings of hatred and deep repugnance,” he once told his staff. “Everything about the behavior of American society reveals that it’s half Judaized, and the other half Negrified.” Still, he didn’t think he would have to invade America. Before America entered the war, he was sure that they would jump on the opportunity to attack Great Britain. And when they did join, he insisted that it was all just part of a long-term plan to take out the British. No matter how the war ended, Hitler believed, the Americans would attack Britain. He wouldn’t have to invade the US because he thought the British would do it for him. “England and America will one day have a war with one another which will be waged with the greatest hatred imaginable,” Hitler insisted. “One of the two countries will have to disappear.” If they didn’t, he’d make them. If the US still stood after Europe fell to the Nazis, Hitler promised, they would have to face the full onslaught from the Third Reich. 5 Enslaving Eastern Europe It’ll come as no surprise that the Nazis were hell-bent on eradicating every Jewish person on the planet, but their plans for genocide didn’t stop there. The Slavic people in Eastern Europe were that next “racially undesirable” group to be eradicated. By the time the war ended, Hitler had already put some of his plans into motion. The plan was called Generalplan Ost, and it was a systematic operation to wipe the Slavs and their culture off the face of the planet. The first to go were the leaders. Before the war ended, the Nazis were already “liquidating” Soviet elites and anyone with cultural influence as quickly as they could clear out anyone who might encourage the people of Eastern Europe to take pride in their own identities. But if the Nazis had taken Russia, they would have started deporting 31 million Slavs to Siberia to work as slaves in forced labor camps. Others would be sent out on a slave trade modeled on American slavery. And to replace them, 10 million ethnic Germans were to be sent in to start new, racially pure families. Within 30 years, 50 million people were to be either deported into slave camps or murdered. Nearly every Eastern European would be wiped out. 4 Shooting Gandhi In 1938, before the war began, Hitler gave the British foreign minister a little advice. “Shoot Gandhi,” he told him. “And if this doesn’t suffice to reduce them to submission, shoot a dozen leading members of the Congress.” As far as Hitler was concerned, the British were taking too light a hand with the peaceful protests of Mahatma Gandhi. Hitler felt that Indians were a “lower race” who needed to be subjected to Aryan rule—and if he’d taken over the world, he planned on putting his advice into action. As the war raged on, Hitler’s disdain for India cost him some golden opportunities. At one point, a resistance army led by Subhas Chandra Bose traveled to Berlin and offered to help lead an Indian revolt against the British. He got thousands to sign up to fight with him, but Hitler’s prejudices ran so deep that he never even put the men to use. In the end, Bose teamed up with the Japanese instead and India was marked as a part of the Co-Prosperity Sphere. But if a third world war came and the Nazis conquered Japan, Hitler had made it perfectly clear how the people of India would be treated. 3 Enslaving All British Men As the war raged on and the British refused to surrender, Hitler’s fond feelings for the English spirit started to fade. After a while, he just wanted to ruin their lives—and he already had a plan for how he was going to do it. If Britain had fallen to the Nazis, they were going to introduce a new law. Every able-bodied male between the ages of 17 and 45 was to be transferred to continental Europe where they would be forced to work as slave laborers. Women and children would get to stay in their homes—until the boys turned 17, at least. Everything they owned, though, was to be plundered, and anyone who tried to resist Nazi rule was to be killed on the spot. It was a horrific plan, but it wasn’t the worst they had. Heinrich Himmler wanted to take it even further. He’d planned on exterminating 80 percent of the population outright as soon as England fell. 2 Letting Muslims Rule The Middle East Hitler was surprisingly pro-Muslim. Both he and Heinrich Himmler complained that Germany was a Christian country. Hitler said, “The Mohammedan religion would have been much more compatible to us than Christianity.” Early on, he’d promised the Middle East to Italy. But as the war went on, he started to change his tune. He found a kindred spirit in Haj Amin al-Husseini, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, who told him that they had the same enemies: “The English, the Jews, and the Communists.” Al-Husseini wanted to lead a fascist revolt against the British, but Hitler told him to wait until the war with the USSR was over. But the two already had a pact and were already working together to send a death squad into Palestine to massacre every Jew living there. When it became clear that the Nazis were going to lose, Hitler blamed the failure on not allying himself more closely with the Muslims—especially after Italy turned on him. “We could have emancipated the Moslem countries,” Hitler complained. “Just think what we could have done to help them!” And if he’d turned the tables and won, he would have done just that. He would have made the Middle East the land where fascism and Islam reigned together. 1 Converting Eastern Europe Into Jehovah’s Witnesses That doesn’t mean the whole Nazi empire would have been Muslim, though. If Heinrich Himmler had gotten his way, Eastern Europe would have converted to a different religion: Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Nazis slaughtered tens of thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses in concentration camps. But for all he’d murdered them en masse, Himmler had a strange respect for the religion. “If their fanaticism could be harnessed for Germany,” he once said, “we would be stronger than we are today!” In Himmler’s eyes, Jehovah’s Witnesses had the perfect combination of fanatical work ethic and pacifism that would keep them working hard and stop them from violently resisting the fascist regime. He even gave specific orders to one of his officers, Dr. Ernst Kaltenbrunner, to push the religion on Eastern Europe. That would have been the strange reality of life under a global Nazi regime. There would have been slavery, genocide, and weapons of mass destruction, but there also would have been a whole lot of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Source: http://listverse.com/2017/08/20/10-plans-hitler-would-have-put-in-motion-if-the-nazis-had-won/ 1 Like
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Politics / Ex-militants Storm National Assembly,demand Probe Of N405m Scam In Amnesty Prog by shevymania(m): 6:37pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
Ex-militants from Niger Delta states, numbering over 500, on Tuesday, October 20, staged a protest to the National Assembly, alleging that the management of the Amnesty Programme embezzled over N405m meant for them. The group said its members have not been paid their monthly allowances since 2011, and it specifically accused one Mr.Peter Evah from the Amnesty Office of withholding the fund which they claimed amounts to about N405 million. They urged President Muhammadu Buhari to launch a full scale probe of the Amnesty programme to unravel the details of the funds are being spent. The group’s coordinator, Barrister Angela Adigwe, said the non-payment of the ex-militants’ allowances is a conspiracy among the top management of the Presidential Amnesty programme. She also called on Buhari to urgently institute a panel of inquiry to probe the programme starting from the onset – to determine whether the real persons are benefiting from the programme. The protesters carried various placards with inscriptions like; ‘Enough is enough, Perter Evah must go’, ‘President Buhari should probe Amnesty Programme’, ‘Pay us our money Peter Eva,’ and ‘We want justice from government’ among others. [url][/url]http://www.gq234.com/news/news-ex-militants-storm-national-assembly-demand-probe-of-n405m-scam-in-amnesty-programme/ |
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Politics / Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by shevymania(m): 8:24am On Oct 07, 2015 |
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Romance / 10 Signs To Know If A Woman Is Deeply In Love With You by shevymania(m): 6:07pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Women are no doubt, the most controversial creature on earth. Understanding them require a special technique. We will discuss the 10 signs to know if a woman is deeply in love with you. If you see these signs in your woman, then do not hesitate to express your feelings towards her. Just one thing to remember, it is not easy for a woman to fall in love. Therefore, you should not miss the opportunity when she gives you these signals. By understanding these signs and preparing good strategies to confess your love, the probability to be liked by her would be significantly higher. Without further ado, here are the signs: 1. She tries to impress you physically by dressing better Note also the style of her dress and hair. If you realize that a woman tries hard to impress you with their dresses, hairstyle, accessories, and her physical attractions, it is likely she wants to get your attention. Not just dresses, you can also observe on the use of make-up as well as the length of time she needs to prepare herself before meeting you.If you are aware of this fact, do not miss the opportunity to compliment her looks. Give compliment to her dresses, her make-up, or her new hair style. Make her feels that her effort to impress you is paid-off. This kind of behavior also makes her realize that you give special attention toward her. 2. She asks a lot of questions about your life. If a woman is attracted to you, then she would likely ask a lot of questions. Those questions ranging from small things such as your hobbies and favorite activities, to bigger matters such as your future plan. She would also demand further explanation if she feels that your answers do not satisfy her curiosity. When you realize that a woman is attracted to you and starts to ask a lot of questions, try to give an answer that could impress her. However, it is important to keep in your mind that you should always be honest with your answers. Don’t lie just to impress her, as it has bad impact in the long run. 3. Exhibiting childish behaviour in front of you In some cases, there are some women who actually act childish when they are in love. They will not hesitate to raise their tune of their voice, scream, jump around, or giggle loudly to draw your attention. Note also their speaking style, which at first glance would sound warmer just like a small child.If she shows this spoiled, childish attitude, the woman actually expects a proper response from you. Approached her, and take the role as her brother. Took her hand when crossing the street, rub her head, and show that you are ready to protect her. 4. She Presents You Gifts Giving a gift shows that a woman considers you as someone special. In any of her gifts to you, -whether it is birthday gifts, Valentine gifts, or simply a souvenir from her trip- there is affection and intimacy from her. But make no mistake, not all gifts that are given by a woman signifies that she is in love with you. 5. She takes the initiative to start a conversation Usually under a normal conditions, men is the one who takes the initiative in a conversation. They do it by asking numerous polite questions and raised a particular topic as the theme of conversation. If you suddenly feel that she is more “aggressive” than usual in a conversation, it is possible that she develops an interest towards you. A woman who is in love would continue to spend a lot of time talking to you. They want to be in the conversation as long as possible. Therefore, when the conversation stops, she will try to find a new topic so that both of you can continue talking. 6. She shows some interest toward your hobby and favourite activities You might encounter a situation when suddenly a woman starts to listen to the songs that you like or ask a lot of questions about your hobbies. She also asks you to be involved in your favourite activities and happily shows enthusiasm towards them. Be cautious boys, this might be a sign that she is in love with you. If a woman suddenly shows interest in the game that you play, your favourite TV shows, or activity that you usually do, it is likely that she wants to spend some time with you. It also a sign that she wants to be involved in your life and want to know you more personally by doing those activities. 7. She looks happy when she is with you A woman would show a bright facial expression when she is with her loved ones. Just try to observe her eyes, smile, and her gestures. If she looks more cheerful and her eyes shine brighter it is likely a sign that she enjoys to be at your side. Note also if she talks and laughs a lot, it can be a significant sign that she loves you. When she is sad or depressed, try to approach and cheer her. If you notice that her expression suddenly becomes brighter, it is likely that you are the man who is expected by her. 8. She suddenly becomes unusually shy This sign is a common physical reaction when a woman is in love. Suddenly, she will become more timid when it comes to interacting with you. Note also, her cheeks flushed when you happen to make eye contact with her. To ensure this sign, talk to her in a face-to-face conversation. If she looks more nervous than usual, it is likely that she is in love with you. This attitude on some women usually followed by attitude to tend to avoid you in the early period of falling in love. If suddenly there is a woman who kept his distance with you, when you are not doing anything wrong to her, there is also the possibility that she has some special feelings toward you. 9. Notice the intensity of her eye contact Women who are in love will try to steal a glance at your eyes. In some cases for a shy woman, her face will turn red and abruptly turned away when you realize that she was watching over your face. Try also to look at her straight in the eyes when conversing. If you feel there is some kinds of electricity that goes behind your back while looking into her eyes, it is most likely that the chemistry between two of you has been established. It’s just a matter of time to confess your feeling toward her at the right moment. 10. She gives you attention just like a mother toward her child It is natural that every woman has motherly affection. Therefore, when she falls in love, this kind of maternal behaviour will arise unconsciously. Do not be surprised if she suddenly becomes very concerned, even nags you with a lot of small things. She may suddenly feel uneasy to see the stains on your clothes, or feel worried when you are eating too much junk food. Try to respond heir attention with gratitude. Do things that she suggests to show that you take her advice seriously. Give her little compliment and by saying, “Wow, you could be a good mother.” or such. Observe her reaction, and be ready to confess your feelings if you see that she looks happy because of your compliment. 2 Likes |
Phones / Re: 6 Categories Of Mobile Network Customers. Where Do You Belong? by shevymania(m): 11:59pm On Sep 04, 2015 |
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Romance / ”my Fiance’s Dad Says He Wants To Sleep With Me Before Approving Our Marriage”; by shevymania(m): 4:28pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
Please help me out. I am like between the devil and the deep blue sea. My name is Elinna, I would want my surname to remain anonymous for obvious reason. I am from Plateau State. Still in my mid 20s I have been dating this guy for five years now and I would love to spend the rest of my life with him. He’s my kind of guy. Aside his handsomeness, he’s godly and sincere. I just returned to the country from Ukraine where I went to complete my masters programme on ICT. Last month, my man took me to his family house for the first time to introduce me officially to his parents and other family members as his wife-to-be. Continue to read His people were happy to see me, especially the mother. The few days I spent there, I noticed she was the kind of woman every girl would want to have as mother in-law. She’s friendly and a disciplinarian to the core. However, the husband (my father in-law to be) is the opposite. He doesn’t laugh and he is very economical with his words. On leaving their family house in the east, I exchanged contact with the parents and the dad promised to give me a call the following week when he gets to Jos. On reaching Jos, he asked me to meet him at a popular hotel inside the town. When I got there, he started asking me some funny questions about my private life. He asked if I was still a virgin. I told him yes. He asked if I have kissed his son, I said yes. He doubted and asked me to prove if I was still a virgin, but I told him his son would confirm to him once we are married, that I had made a covenant with my God not to give out my pride to any man other than my husband. He insisted that he wanted to test me to be sure I was truly a virgin before he would approve the marriage. He anchored his reason on the fact that he doesn’t want his son to marry a ‘spoiled girl.’ All my efforts to make him believe I am still a virgin were fruitless as he insisted on knowing my status or no marriage. He tried to force me to bed but I escaped after biting his right arm. Now, he said the possibility of my getting married to his son lies in my virginity. I am afraid of telling my fiance (his son) this because he won’t believe me. I am confused, I don’t want to lose my man and I don’t want to lose my pride as well. I don’t know if this is a family set up to test my integrity or the man is up to something mischievous. Please help me out, I’m confused. Pls make comments with Good intentions [url][/url]http://www.234pulse.com/2015/09/my-fiances-dad-says-he-wants-to-sleep-with-me-before-approving-our-marriage-lady-cries-out/#more-91155 |
Politics / Re: Nigerian Air Force Intercepts, Destroys Boko Haram Transport Trucks by shevymania(m): 1:02pm On Aug 24, 2015 |
Na wa oooo 4 some people if they display picture they are the one that will first complain it is only picture APC has been taking since they resumed office now there is no picture they are still asking for it .They need to take some people to the psychiatric hospital to check if their brain is ok. |
Travel / Top 10 Things You Should Know About Nigeria. Some Facts Will Blow Your Mind. by shevymania(m): 8:03pm On May 06, 2015 |
Ah, the Giant of Africa, filled with beautiful landscapes, sounds, and cultures. The home to the biggest human population on the entire continent, and diverse enough in language and culture to reflect that fact! What are some of the less-known facts about this country Nigeria? What could this simple top ten list teach you about one of Africa’s greatest countries? How many will you already know? Keep reading to find out! 1. The richest black man in the world is Nigerian Aliko Dangote, owner of the Dangote Group (which is a business conglomerate that operates in commodities such as sugar, salt, real estate and oil), is a Nigerian businessman born in Kano, Nigeria. He runs his head offices from Lagos, and his net worth was estimated to be above 21 billion dollars in January 2015. This makes him the richest black man in the world. 2. The Yoruba people have the highest rate of twins in the world The little town of Igbo-Ora in Nigeria is also called the “Land of twins”. This is because the Yoruba people have the highest rates of twins in the world, roughly 50 pairs of twins for every 1000 births. Scientists aren’t quite sure why yet, but the theory is that the Yoruba diet, with the tuber root seeming to be the closest thing to a cause 3. 5 of the 10 richest pastors in the world live in Nigeria According to Forbes, these 5 pastors each have a net worth value between 10 and a 150 million dollars! These 5 Nigerian preachers are: David Oyedepo, Chris Oyakhilome, E. A. Adeboye, Matthew Ashimolowo, and last but not least, the infamous TB Joshua. Most of these pastors gain their riches by “televangelising”, meaning to preach on a television channel. 4. Nigeria is among the most corrupt countries in the world Looking at the amount of money that is used for reckless spending, Nigeria unfortunately rates as one of the most economically corrupt countries in the world. Nigeria ranks 136th Most Corrupt country in the world according to Transparency International. 5. The people in Ife-Ife once walked on art In 1000AD, Queen Luwo, the twenty-first ruler of the ancient city called Ife-Ife, paved the streets with quartz stones and pieces of broken pottery to decorate the city. 6. Language diversity Although the official language of Nigeria is English, over 510 languages (not even including dialects) are spoken in the country itself. This means that 7% of the world’s languages are spoken in one country: Nigeria. 7. Nollywood is one of the biggest film industries in the world The Nigerian film industry, fondly called “Nollywood” is the second biggest producer of films in the world, beating the United States and trailing just behind India. The Nollywood industry is valued at more than $5 billion. 8. Nigeria is butterfly country Nigeria has the biggest number of butterfly species in the entire world, especially in the region of Calabar. Lucky! 9. Nigeria is home to some of the happiest people in the world According to studies done by the UK’s New Scientists Magazine, out of 65 countries Nigeria rated amongst the top in both optimism and happiness. 10. One of the oldest civilizations in the world The Nok civilization is the earliest in the country. Artifacts dated the Nok to around 500 BC. 1 Like
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Education / 15 Things You Probably Never Knew Or Thought About by shevymania(m): 1:44pm On May 06, 2015 |
1. At least five people in this world love you so much they would die for you. 2. At least fifteen people in this world love you in some way. 3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you. 4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you. 5. Every night, someone thinks about you before they go to sleep. 6. You mean the world to someone. 7. If not for you, someone may not be living. 8. You are special and unique. 9. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you. 10. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it. 11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world. 12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it. 13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget the rude remarks. 14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know. 15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great. |
Romance / 10 Manly Qualities Women Are Jealous Of! by shevymania(m): 7:45pm On Apr 30, 2015 |
Despite the innumerable characteristics of men that get the blood of women boiling, there are certain qualities of men that most women wish they possessed. Although women absolutely love the way they are, there are a few traits they wish, like men, they could incorporate in their day-to-day life. These are some of the qualities of men that get women jealous. 1. Age gracefully 2. Unlike women who overthink situations, men refrain from fretting most of the time. Men in general aren’t easily troubled and this quality grabs admiration from the fairer sex resulting in a fine balance between couples. 3. Can sleep through anything, from an earthquake to a crying baby. 4. Men can fix almost everything or will at least try to. From automobiles to gadgets, no man will refrain from trying to fix it himself. 5. For men, sex cures everything. Even on the worst of days the act will get them back on their feet with mental clarity. 6. Easily dependable. Men thrive on the fact that the women in their life depend on them mentally and emotionally. This very fact gives them a sense of responsibility and belonging. 7. Unlike some women who change friends seasonally, most men have the natural ability of sustaining their friendship with their mates for years together. 8. Men are natural gamers making it hard for women to digest the fact that it is in their genes to ace a game after a few tries 9. Men are sporting when it comes to others laughing at them, and if the joke is good enough, you will find them joining the merriment. 10. It takes hardly a few minutes for a man to clean up and look his best and this is the hard truth that gets under the skin of all women.
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Romance / 10 Reasons To Be In A Relationship With Your Best Friend! by shevymania(m): 6:14pm On Apr 28, 2015 |
Do you feel that the chemistry between you and your best buddy is much beyond friendship? Well, if you are thinking whether or not to go down on one knee and propose to your bestie, here are few reasons why you should do it. 1. You don’t have to try too hard to impress your bestie. You can even hang together without putting on your make-up while being dressed shabbily. Oh yes, you can easily do without cheesy lines. 2. You know the deepest, darkest secrets of each other, every little detail about your best friend’s previous relationships and flings. So, there’s no room for suspicion. 3. You can drink together or even go on a shopping spree. One partner doesn’t have to sacrifice his/her plans for the sake of the other. 4. You know what exactly irks your partner and seeing his/her evil side won’t be much of a shocker 5. You completely agree with each other’s career interest and support each other to pursue it. 6. Forgot an anniversary date? Not a big deal at all. Your partner is not gonna point a shotgun at you when you reach the door. 7. You know exactly what your partner expects out of a relationship 8. After that heated argument, it’s really easy to patch up. No awkward silences! 9. You’ll never run out of a topic for conversation 10. Ego is never going to creep into your relationship even after a million fights.
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