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 Science/Technology › Re: Homebuilt Radio controlled Helicopter by adeoflagos: 9:39am On Dec 31, 2013 |
While the OP did a good job of dedicating his time and money to come up with this project, it seems Nigerians in our usual myopic way has started coming up with different ideas and comments. The most important thing here is that the OP irrespective of financial challenges and scarcity did all he could to start the project. Now about building toy RC helicopters, it is not a big deal in itself because an average high school student in the West can do the same. All the information is available on the internet and the materials can be purchased as well. You do not need an engineering degree to build one but a degree (in electrical engineering or similar one) may help and make the building process easier. All the parts for building an RC helicopter can be purchased on the internet. The biggest thing would have been if he had completed the first project he initiated where he was using locally available materials to build an RC helicopter and if had build one successfully from parts recycled from different products. And if has a prototype of such. I was more impressed when he showed some of his designs for the parts and then cutting these into shape. Those are the big things because those are his ideas. Finally, my advice to you is to go on building stuffs. My advice to others who are reading this post and coming up with up with different ideas from crazy to mundane is that you can also give such project a shot if you have the time and resources, and the internet to gather information. There are so many online RC groups. However, most important is that whatever you do, do it safely. I have owned three UAVs and I spend good part of my time online gathering information about them but honestly I do not have the time to build one myself. I am waiting on my 7-yr son to grow up a bit before I start buying the materials for him to build one himself. He spend a good part of his time trying to build flying objects, with different designs, he could throw into the sky using different materials (paper, cardboard, foils, and others). Once again, kudos to you at least starting the project. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Recovered Flying Object In Ibadan Is A Toy - Police, SSS by adeoflagos: 1:33am On Dec 31, 2013 |
Its amazing that at this age of internet, google, and youtube someone will refer to this as conspiracy theory. The UAV is surely a toy. I have been to the websites of several companies that sell. The price range vary from less than $100 for the really "toyish-types to 10s of thousand for the those used for specific applications. The Tribune should bury its head in shame and this is a reflection of the bad state of news reporting in the country. Actually I have a pretty cheaper one I just handed to my son, as well as an helicopter. All bought just for fun. |
| Science/Technology › Re: Homebuilt Radio controlled Helicopter by adeoflagos: 1:08am On Dec 31, 2013 |
@Op When are you going to graduate? Can you provide an e-mail address where I could reach you? |
| Autos › 1997 Mack Dump Truck For Sale (price Negotiable) by adeoflagos(op): 7:37pm On Nov 08, 2013 |
This is a 1997 Mack dump originally owned by the Pennsylvania Department of Transport (PENNDOT). Used seasonally for snowplowing; has low mileage; it was and is still very well maintained. Imported into Nigeria in October 2012. Truck is in very good condition and still working daily. Truck was rebranded in company colour (red/yellow). Price: N3.5 million (Call Opeyemi @ 08095410450 or email adeoflagos@hotmail.com) Reason for selling: divestment of business •Make: Mack •Model: RD690S •Model Year: 1997 •Engine: 6 Cylinder Diesel •Mileage/Engine Hours: 249,094 (true mileage) •Transmission: Manual -Suspension: Spring/Camelback -Frame: Double frame •VIN Number: 1M2P264C3VM022876
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| Romance › Re: You Ever Had A Crush On Your Teacher? by adeoflagos: 7:33pm On Oct 24, 2013 |
Really?? |
| Sports › Re: Nosa Igiebor Injured After Attack On Eagles In Ethiopia. Eagles Set New Record. by adeoflagos: 6:37pm On Oct 14, 2013 |
We should be happy that the violent attack on Nigerian players was not worse than was reported. Not sure if anyone here remember how Nigerian players and officials were given a beaten of their lives, sometime in the 1980s after a 2nd leg soccer match in Ethiopia. The story was that during the first leg match in Lagos, Nigerian fans hurled bread at the Ethiopian players. It was taken as an insult because that time was just about the period of the great famine in Ethiopia (remember those terrible pictures), and Ethiopians fans in their home country took the incident very personal. Nigerian players including Henry Nwosu were attacked and beaten. It was a very crazy incident that was in the news for a while then. That should be just about less than 30-years ago. I am not sure any of the Ethiopian fans was aware of this historical fact given that they would have been cautious knowing that their players are still coming to Nigeria for the 2nd leg. 2 Likes |
| Food › Re: Why Does Beans Take Less Time To Prepare These Days? by adeoflagos: 1:31am On Oct 12, 2013 |
There may be multiple reasons why it sometime take longer for some beans to cook. These may be: - Storage time (the longer the time the beans is in storage before being cooked the tougher the beans become) - Type of water; whether you are using soft or hard water - Time that salt is added (more explanation about the salt below) - Some say altitude (pressure effect) - that's why pressure cooker works faster - maybe we can ask someone from Bolivia how fast their beans get cooked. This site have some explanation: http://www.usdrybeans.com/recipes/recipe-facts/ http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/295724 Typically, salty water makes any substance (with a semi-permeable membrane) in it to loose water in the opposite direction. Meaning that water will move from the substance (beans in this case) into the salty water. If you remember, your secondary school biology topic on Osmotic Theory; movement of liquid from a solution with a lower (solute) concentration to that with a higher (solute) concentration through a semi-permeable membrane. Any material that looses water usually becomes tough. You not only need heat to make something soft but you need water as well. This may also explain why some cooked corns are hard no matter how long you cook them. In the case of beans, it appear that there may be multiple of reasons why it takes longer sometime. Maybe the guy that had a cooked beans in 20 minutes used water with a chemical composition that made the beans soft faster. 3 Likes |
| Autos › RD Dump ?? by adeoflagos(op): 4:02am On Oct 01, 2013*. Modified: 8:22pm On Oct 24, 2013 |
An Rd Dump . |
| Science/Technology › Re: Mechanic Creates Lighting Bulbs From Plastic Water Bottles! by adeoflagos: 8:40pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
mozeybee: [quote author=mozeybee. As much as much credit should be given to such seaming creativity, I have reservations on its need. |
| Science/Technology › Re: Mechanic Creates Lighting Bulbs From Plastic Water Bottles! by adeoflagos: 7:04pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
According to the World Bank, the inventor is Alfredo Moser (use Google). For now, its application is limited to day-time in human settlements (e.g. slums) where rooms are in darkness day or night. I read someone (SayITnw) write something about seeking cheap publicity on nairaland for such a great and in-use concept. How much publicity does an idea that is already on the website of a global financial institution need. "Nada"!!! Not from nairaland. How could this be more expensive than buying electric light bulbs (ELB)? You pay for the ELB as well as the electricity. How much energy goes into production of the ELB and the electricity, which are likely produced from non-renewable sources. More so, some energy that is converted from electric energy to light energy by some bulbs is lost as heat. The initial cost of the solar light bulb (SLB) will likely be recouped over the life time of its use. The other benefits (i) wastes bottles are recycled and reused (ii) in the long-term the amount of waste-bottles that end up in landfills is reduced and the energy cost for transportation of wastes-bottles to the dump/landfill is reduced (iii) it empowers individuals installing the solar light bulbs to generate income (electric bulb makers are large corporation not individuals). Other indirect benefits include less green-house warming (think about the production processes used for electric light bulb production, the CO2 from electricity generation, and the CO2 released during transportation of wastes bottles to the landfill). Young Nigerians need to learn to think holistically, so that they do could better than their parents who successfully put the country in the mess that it is in now. |
| Crime › Re: Security Man Breaks ATM, Steals N12m by adeoflagos: 6:02pm On Jun 25, 2013*. Modified: 7:38pm On Oct 24, 2013 |
A thief is a thief, no matter what. 5 Likes |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Psalm 23 In Pidgin by adeoflagos: 3:02pm On Jun 16, 2013 |
@ Ishilove Actually I just saw Vanguard story about a Pidgin English version of the bible. So your response is not needed anymore, since this is someone else work. Thanks all the same. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Psalm 23 In Pidgin by adeoflagos: 2:57pm On Jun 16, 2013 |
@ Ishilove Thanks for the post. On the positive side and for a positive purpose. I need to know the following: - Is this your own original idea? (need to know 'cause I just saw the same lines in a blog-spot someone put here) - Can you do this in a less satirical way? (without compromising the power of expression, and moreso there may be people out there who could be sensitive to the use of certain words). - Will you be able to work with a professional linguist? You may reply directly here or preferably send your response to adeoflagos@hotmail.com. But it may be important for you to post your email address on this page so that I know it's you when you eventually email me, so that no one can claim your ID by semding a false e-mail address to me. |
| Politics › Re: Filth: Lagos To Shut Ladipo Market Indefinitely by adeoflagos: 3:27pm On Feb 20, 2013*. Modified: 7:35pm On Oct 24, 2013 |
I can't imagine someone talking about Igbo this.... Igbo that. What does that got do do with the fact that the folks in this market are messing up the environment and other people's well-being. 2 Likes |
| Autos › Re: RD Dump Trucks by adeoflagos(op): 5:01pm On Jan 28, 2013*. Modified: 7:54pm On Oct 24, 2013 |
Two of other trucks in fleet |
| Autos › RD Dump Trucks by adeoflagos(op): 4:58pm On Jan 28, 2013*. Modified: 8:23pm On Oct 24, 2013 |
That was only used in Nigeria for four months. |
| Autos › 1999 RD Dump by adeoflagos(op): 9:19pm On Dec 07, 2012*. Modified: 8:24pm On Oct 24, 2013 |
A 1999 RD |
| Science/Technology › Re: Nigerian Girls Invent Urine-powered Generator by adeoflagos: 11:21am On Nov 09, 2012*. Modified: 7:37pm On Oct 24, 2013 |
Not sure why all the noise for a simple science project. While the girls are not claiming credit for coming up with the principle behind their project, they should be given the credit for attempting to demonstrate what "large purse" science labs and professors are currently working on in the luxury of their well equipped labs, at least until it gets to the field-scale demonstration. See links below to educate yourself: http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/how-pee-powered-fuel-cells-can-generate-electricity/11103 http://www.naturalnews.com/029674_fuel_cells_urine.html http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/mar/09/pee-power-fuel-hydrogen-urine http://www.spacesafetymagazine.com/2012/03/15/mexican-space-agency-supports-fuel-cell-innovation/ It is apparent that many folks commenting here do not have a clue on the idea behind the gathering where the project was demonstrated. "Maker Faire" I believe is a gathering where people use whatever they have at thier disposal to make whatever they want. Here we have three beautiful aspiring female scientists come up with a set-up that makes electricity from urine. The fact that they attempted it does not mean that they could have produced electricity from urine. And the fact that they demonstrated this successfully using basic tools at their disposal mean that these girls are indeed future innovators. I'll give it to them because they've joined the big league which includes foremost labs in the world. If only they have all the right tools and equipments at their disposal. @saintohia .... please keep it down because this is not your "trade". 2 Likes |
| Celebrities › Re: Photos From Juliet Ibrahim’s Halloween Party by adeoflagos: 4:21pm On Nov 06, 2012*. Modified: 7:34pm On Oct 24, 2013 |
Halloween in Nigeria  1 Like |
| Properties › Re: 2 Units Of Brand New 3 Bedroom Bungalow To Let In Thomas Estate Ajah. Cheap Rent by adeoflagos: 3:59pm On Jul 01, 2012 |
Is it possible to come and check the place out? |
| Properties › Re: Large Executive 2 Bedroomed Flat For Rent In Ajah - Newly Completed by adeoflagos: 3:45pm On Jul 01, 2012 |
@Post Can you post pictures here or email to adeoflagos@hotmail.com; the August timing works perfectly for me. |
| European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Chelsea Are The Champions:situation Report In Your Area by adeoflagos: 3:19pm On May 20, 2012 |
I feel sorry for (we) Nigerians on how much attention and emphasis we place on anything foreign. Here we are, a whole nation celebrating the successes of a foreign competition while the country national soccer league and regional championships are hardly in the news. A bulk of Nigerians take solace in the "highs" of foreign competitions. Nothing wrong with that though. But if the same people are not putting their own authorities to task on what need to be done to make the country own league and regional championships equally celebrated, then something is wrong somewhere in the people mentality. Its glaring in almost all the facets of Nigerians daily life. In education, manufactured products, etc. I read about the craze for blackberry phones in Nigeria. Can you believe that even in Canada where RIM the manufacturer is based only about 700,000 people (that is a valid stat) carry a blackberry. Thinking about this is just nauseating. I really feel sorry as a Nigerian though. I am not trying to take anything away from the beauty of the game in other of the world but its worth question ourselves why we do not place high regard for our own ``things`` but only foreign `things`. This is sickening. |
| Properties › Re: Lovely Spacious 3 Bedroom Apartments To Let In Thomas Estate Ajah. 600k Upstairs by adeoflagos: 6:57am On May 19, 2012 |
How many of these do you have available? I need one for around mid to late June .... do you have pictures to share please? |
| Politics › Re: Russian Scientists Find Silver & Traces Of Gold & Oil In Taraba by adeoflagos: 2:26am On Apr 25, 2012 |
@serenegroup Did you state that you are a geologist and that its near impossible to find solid mineral deposits in association with oil. I will forgive the likelihood that you may not have the authority or knowledge about such topic. Please try as much as possible to use Google to do a search on a topic you may not be an expert on. While finding commercial quantity of mineral deposits with oil (and vice-versa) is not always a certainty. There are vast reports of some petroleum deposits occurring in association with probably minor amounts of minerals, without considering diagenetic minerals that may not have commercial value. If you are familiar with the process for petroleum migration from its source (rock) to its reservoir and the influence of heat on the process, then you will easily understand that co-migration and occasional deposition of oil and certain minerals is likely under some condition, especially for minerals that are released from volcanic or geothermally active zones within the earth crust. Such minerals are often transported with petroleum from deeper and hotter zones to cooler zones perfect for storage of petroleum. In some instances, there could be exchange of minerals or elements between deep-zone water and petroleum, especially because of the hydrophobic nature of petroleum. Anyway, do not let me bore you. So kindly withdraw your general statement about solid minerals deposits and oil. Please try to use Google as much as you can. Its free. |
| Romance › Re: You Ever Had A Crush On Your Teacher? by adeoflagos: 4:40am On Apr 19, 2012*. Modified: 7:36pm On Oct 24, 2013 |
Interesting!!! 1 Like |
| Nairaland General › Re: Kidnapped Micheal Osagiede Freed After 6 Years In The Jungle by adeoflagos: 5:05am On Apr 16, 2012 |
I have read different posters refer to the guy as an American citizen. He could truly be one but there is a difference between an American-born Caucasian citizen and another naturalized American. Especially if the latter is non-Caucasian or if he/she is African born. Whatever happens to you in your country of origin will likely be your business. That is the reality. Double-standard. I have so many examples. I read another poster saying that travelers returning to their base will always have their relatives/someone with them when going to the airport. Using myself as an example, I tend to sneak in and out of Nigeria. I simply enter the country, walk down to the airport taxi park (never outside the park) to pick a taxi. I do likewise on my way back. I would have booked a taxi to pick me up. On occasion I've had my younger brother meet me at the airport. But usually its a solo thing. Not that my folks do not want to follow me to the airport. I just don't think it's necessary. In the process of several people following you to the airport, the whole world you are trying to hide from would end up knowing the day you are leaving the country. Quite unfortunate! For someone (i.e. victim) who left Nigeria in the 1980's and continuously spent 26 yrs in the US, I do not think the victim will be cautious enough in order not to openly reveal himself to old friends/relatives. His mentality would have changed after living in the US for such a long period. He probably left Nigeria when he was a teenager. Have you ever talked with a Caucasian (American or others); in fact they will tell you their life history without hiding a thing. If the story were true, its also very likely that the victim may not be able to give a coherent account. Six years of stress and trauma is enough to affect his memory. |
| Autos › Any idea on this? by adeoflagos(op): 6:19pm On Apr 02, 2012*. Modified: 7:47pm On Oct 24, 2013 |
Any idea on this? |
| Webmasters › Re: Gnigeria 2012 At Civic Centre In Lagos by adeoflagos: 4:06am On Mar 16, 2012 |
The background and stage set up was the first thing that caught my attention. It looked like an event that was hurriedly put together. It seem Nigeria has a way of "sucking" inspiration and innovation out of people who could have done much more. Sure the Caucasian in the pix will have no issue with the whole thing because he know he is in Nigeria. They probably do not expect more. We need to learn to set some standard for ourselves. |
| TV/Movies › Re: Cnn Features Nigerian Cartoon Show Bino And Fino by adeoflagos: 3:15am On Feb 27, 2012 |
AdamuW:I stumbled on your cartoon yesterday while doing an online research on tv animation industry in Nigeria. I have a suggestion for you or others with related interest; I am thinking your work could even get better by tapping into more advanced technologies available in the industry. Something like 3d printing of your characters, which could further extend the limit of what you could come up with. Is it something your company is open to exploring or are there limitations to using such technology in Nigeria? I mean, if your work look better (not that it does not now), I am sure more people will love and want to view it the more. Impressive all the same! Keep it up. |
| Travel › Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by adeoflagos: 2:25pm On Feb 11, 2012 |
FXKing2012: naijasexy:To be honest, from my personal experience it was possible to become a citizen as a student but the process in recent times might have changed. Back then (in early to mid 2000s), you were more likely to become a citizen as a student if you are on a long term study-program, like doing a Masters that is immediately followed by a PhD. It also depend on how early you start the process. You first need to be a landed resident first, and depending on how long you remain living in Canada, at some point you qualify to apply for citizenship. First thing is to be a landed resident first, the citizenship come later. Some provinces (i.e. states) also have separate immigration program that is different from the federal government. For example in the province of Newfoundland, you may become a resident through some special program after studying there. Check the website of the provincial government. But as advised by naijasexy check www.cic.gc.ca. As I indicated above, my experience were from several years ago, and the process is surely different now. 3 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by adeoflagos: 2:07pm On Feb 11, 2012 |
Fhemmmy:Most Masters degree in Canada last 2 years plus because they are mostly research based unlike most Masters in UK or Nigeria. In most Canadian universities, you will spend the first two semesters writing 2 or more courses (usually 2 courses except if your supervisory committee recommends more to help you gain expertise that will aid your research work). Then you will spend the remaining semesters to start and complete your research. How soon you finish depends on your progress as determined by your supervisor. Like UK there are few/some Canadian universities that offer course-based Masters that is expected to last a minimum of 1 yrs. You will sit for several courses (5-  during the first two semesters, and spend the third semester to do a research-based project. The difference between research-based and course-based Masters degree is that you get full funding (i.e. fellowship/scholarship) for research-based Masters degree, while for course-based degree you will have to fund the program yourself. It is an accepted fact that graduate degree (Masters and PhD) program are tougher in North America compared to many European countries. For some Masters you have to present GRE results as part of admission requirements. For all PhD degrees, you first have to pass a PhD candidacy exam before you are addressed as a PhD candidate. Once you pass this, then your completing the program depends on you and how your supervisor and supervisory committee see your progress. And some good luck too. Some research are pretty tricky lasting so many years that at some point the student may be advised to leave the program. All programs has a maximum year for students to finish. You do not have this kind of system in many European universities. PhD candidacy exam vary in terms of how it is conducted from institution to institution. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by adeoflagos: 1:42pm On Feb 11, 2012 |
jamebex:1. Surviving on $100 in B.C. could be tough. I am not saying it is not possible. I used to live in the Canadian east coast as a "single" student and I wouldn't lie that there were times I'd probably survived on similar amount but that was over a decade ago. So it all depend on the cost of living in the city, and I believe that the cost of living in B.C. is higher. I will advise that you link the international student network through the school international student office. You may be lucky to get linked to a Nigerian student. They do have such network in some schools for prospective students. 2. The way it work in Canada for graduate studies (Masters & PhD) is that you first have to secure a professor that is willing to be your supervisor. That involves identifying a professor that has similar research interest as yours. First question for you to answer is this:"What kind of research do I want to do for my Masters degree". Go to the departmental website and check the link for faculty/people, etc, to see the research interests of the department's faculty members. That will help you to identify and select a professor. My advise is that you find 2-3 faculty members whose research interest mirrors yours. Then you have to contact them about your interest in pursuing a Master's degree and doing research as a member of their group. If any of them show interest in you and agree to be your supervisor then he will recommend you to the department, who will then recommend you to the school of graduate studies to be admitted. Under this arrangement, you will likely get full funding with stipends. You will be funded mostly by your supervisor, then the department (you may have to work for this as a teaching assistant), and the school of grad studies. However there may be paid Masters program where you may have to pay everything yourself, but these are typically not intensive research based Masters which last for a minimum of 2 yrs. 3. Not sure about this , do some research on this online 9 Likes 4 Shares |
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