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 Politics › Re: Permanent Seat on UN Security Council for Nigeria? by Chxta(m): 9:40am On Jul 31, 2005 |
I forgot to ask this question: Why did the Sudanese ask that we host their peace meeting for Darfur? Why not South Africa and/or Egypt since they have better hotels?https://www.juventuz.com/forum/images/smilies/devil.gif |
| Politics › Re: Permanent Seat on UN Security Council for Nigeria? by Chxta(m): 9:36am On Jul 31, 2005 |
pintos:Guy, your arguments are self contradictory at best. Let's look at them one by one... 1. The military capacity of the Country Yes, on paper South Africa and Egypt both have better armed forces than Nigeria, but in terms of proven military capacity only Nigeria has been victorious of the 3 in an external military conflict (read Liberia and Sierra Leone for Nigeria: win, Boer War for South Africa: loss, Sinai, 6 day, Yom Kippur for Egypt: losses). Military ability on paper as the Americans in Vietnam, the Soviets in Afghanistan, the Americans again in Somalia, the French in WW2 and IndoChina (I could give a hundred examples of the top of my head) doesn't translate into military ability in the field. 2. Size of the economy Any dunce can tell you that Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa. Size of economy and strength of economy though related are 2 different things. From the tone of your mini-speech, I want to believe that you mean strenght of the economy. If that is the case, yes, Nigeria's economy of the 3 is the weakest, but then that is not a criteria, or else the Chinese would never have replaced the Taiwanese as the permanent member of the UNSC up until today. Granted China's economy has grown stronger in recent years, but it still isn't stronger than Taiwan's and remember that China replaced Taiwan as the UNSC permanent member over 30 years ago when their ecomony was in a far worse shape than Nigeria's is today. 3. Contribution to peace keeping operations Any questions? If you have no idea, let me elaborate on that: Nigeria's contributions to peace keeping operations: [/b]Congo (1962), Lebanon (1982), Liberia (1990s), Sierra Leone (current), Somalia (1993), Congo DR (current), Darfur (current). I think I missed out some, I'll have to check up on that. [b]South Africa's contributions to peace keeping operations: Null. [B]Egypt's contributions to peace keeping operations:[/b] Null (except if we can call hosting conferences between fellow Arabs{not Africans} and Israel contributions). 4. Commitment to democracy and Human Rights South Africa: Truth and Justice Comission Nigeria: Oputa Panel  Egypt: None But then this hardly qualifies as a criterium or else what is China doing there? 5. Financial contributions to the UN Of the 3 countries, Nigeria is the highest contributor financially to the UN over the years (http://www.wgig.org/docs/Comment-AfricaCS-April.pdf) 6. Size of population Any questions there? 1 Nigeria-----133,881,703 2 Egypt-----74,718,797 3 Ethiopia-----67,673,031 4 Congo-Kinshasa-----58,317,930 5 South Africa-----43,647,658 6 Sudan-----38,114,160 7 Tanzania-----35,922,454 8 Algeria-----32,818,500 9 Morocco-----31,689,267 10 Kenya-----31,138,735 http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/List-of-African-countries-by-population 7. Non-proliferation and Counter terrorism records. As for counter terrorism, Egypt's record is this: Egypt is a potential hotbed of Islamic fundamentalism, with a large Islamic population that feels let down by the government in the centre and would like to do something about it. Source: CIA Website As for non-proliferation, South Africa had a nuclear programme in the 1960s and 1970s in collaboration with Israel. Source: Mordecchai Vanunu. 8. Geographical balance. What is geographical balance? Exception of Chinese Taipei (read Taiwan) all the original permanent members of the UNSC were Northern hemisphere countries. Nobody has till date mentioned Australia as a candidate for permanent membership, and if we are to base mambership on the original criteria, Australia (the only major Southern hemisphere victor from WW2) should be a permanent member, since we want to have geographical balance. So my dear man. Please shut up! |
| Romance › Re: To Reject A Suitor Without Hurting Him by Chxta(m): 9:14pm On Jul 30, 2005 |
What? [Just] let him be. As time goes on, he'll realise that you are not for him, or you'll realise that you're his. Two way thing dearie. But if you go outright to break his heart, you might be throwing away something great! |
| Computers › Re: What Made You Switch to Linux? by Chxta(m): 6:50pm On Jul 30, 2005 |
I make use of both, so I can't say that I've switched huh? The only recent swap was Windows to my desktop (Longhorn) and Linux to my laptop (Ubuntu). |
| Sports › Re: FA Premier League or the Spanish 'La Liga'? by Chxta(m): 1:14pm On Jul 30, 2005 |
Zidane is bros! |
| Sports › Re: Who Fills Patrick Vieira's Shoes? (After Arsenal -> Juventus Transfer) by Chxta(m): 9:54pm On Jul 29, 2005 |
c0dec:Wrong! ManU in the mid-90s after the era of Stone, Pallister and Ince. The only 'old men' there being Schmeichel, Cantona and Keane. Look where it got them... |
| Sports › Re: John Mikel Obi. Which Club and Why? by Chxta(m): 8:40pm On Jul 29, 2005 |
@ dile, for curiousity, I'd like to know how long you've been on the Chelsea train. Are you Chelsea or are you Ch€£$k¥ ? |
| Jokes Etc › Lead Implants: A Cure for Terrorism by Chxta(op): 8:16pm On Jul 29, 2005 |
Lead Does the Body Good LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -- Contradicting conventional thinking, lead has been found to have some positive positive effects on the body and could play an important role in fighting and preventing terrorism. Traditionally, abnormally high levels of lead have been linked with muscular disorders, neurological disorders, and birth defects. Lead poisoning can even be fatal. Recent studies at the University of Tombstone in Arizona suggest, however, that not having enough lead in the body can actually lead to a condition perhaps best described as lead deficiency. Lead deficiency, especially in the upper body and the head, can also effect the nervous system and cause neurological disorders linked to violent crime and especially terrorism. Dr. Samuel Colt and Dr. John Moses Browning, professors at the University of Tombstone leading this research, are convinced that they have already found a possible cure to lead defficiency. LEAD IMPLANTS According to the two professors, regular lead injections could cure the lead deficiency and the neurological problems associated with terrorism. However, the two contend that a permanent lead transplant might be the most convenient and efficient cure. "Research for the problem and for the cure has gone hand in hand," notes Dr. Colt. "In trying to test our hypothesis about lead deficiency, we came up with the cure at the same time." Dr. Browning explains the success the two have had. "We obtained a few would-be terrorists that were captured and then studied them closely. We noted that, upon injecting them with lead or giving them lead implants, their criminal behavior seized immediately." "We have had a 100% success rate. It doesn't get any better than that. A bit of lead and the terrorist tendencies are eradicated. It surprised us, but it really blew the terrorists away!" boats Dr. Colt. OPTIONS The best location on the body for the lead implant is the head, says Dr. Browning. "Right between the eyes." The effects take immediately and are always successful. Three common sizing options are available. Lead injections and implants are offered in 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and 12.7mm diameters. But even 9mm models and, Dr. Colt's favorite, the 11.4mm model, can be found. Depending on the injection location and the size of the implant, several implants might be necessary, whereas larger implants are more efficient, but they will all get the job done if used correctly. "We have worked hard to understand the root cause of terrorism, and we want to help these poor fellas overcome their problem. They simply don't have enough lead in their bodies, so we intend to supply that lead," explains Dr. Colt. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f1/M2Round.jpg Caption: An example of a 12.7mm lead implant. Researchers at the University of Tombstone in Arizona have discovered these and other lead implants could cure neurological problems that lead to violent crime and terrorism. |
| European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Club Football Transfers This Season by Chxta(op): 7:18pm On Jul 29, 2005 |
Arsenal loose out on Julio Baptista... http://www.uefa.com/competitions/UCL/news/Kind=1/newsId=322206.html |
| Sports › Re: FA Premier League or the Spanish 'La Liga'? by Chxta(m): 7:14pm On Jul 29, 2005 |
Erm, Arsenal fans sorry o, Madrid just signed El Toro... Real Madrid CF have signed attacking midfield player Julio Baptista from Sevilla FC in a deal that could be worth up to €24.5m to the Andalusian club. Third recruit Although the terms of the 23-year-old's contract are yet to be disclosed, the Brazilian international has become Madrid's third summer signing following the arrivals of Uruguayan international duo Pablo García and Carlos Diogo. 'Logical decision' Sevilla chairman Jose María Del Nido said of the move: "The only logical decision was to sell him." Sevilla will receive an initial €20m from Madrid with the remainder of the fee being performance-related. Scoring sensation Baptista, who had attracted the public interest of Arsenal FC, joined Sevilla from São Paulo FC in a €2.75m transfer two summers ago. Initially considered an orthodox midfielder, he took a more attacking role in the Primera División, scoring 20 goals in 30 games in his first Spanish season, before registering 18 times in the league and five times in the UEFA Cup in 2004/05. From UEFA.com |
| Sports › Re: FA Premier League or the Spanish 'La Liga'? by Chxta(m): 7:05pm On Jul 29, 2005 |
We Nigerians are stuck with the Premiership because we are English speaking and we depend on bloody Supersport to give us almost all our football coverage. Now, Supersport is an extension of BSkyB, who are very British, and very pro-British, put that in the equation, and we have an almost strict English football coverage. But to answer the question: of course La Liga is better than the Premiership, so is Serie A (look at the way the Scudetto had to be settled almost on the last day of the season, and that has been the case in 4 out of the last 6 seasons), unlike the Premiership where the winner usually knows weeks before time... Let us rate each league by it's merits (my own rating): England- Excitment occassioned by superb coverage by BSkyB and passionate crowds. For crying out loud, when you watch the Premiership round-up, these buggers make even the worst goaless draw between Crystal Palace and West Brom look exciting, something that Canal Plus have not quite been able to achieve for the Primera... Spain- Sheer excitement brought about by having some of the most outrageously skilled players on the planet shared between a few teams. Bros in Madrid, (we all know who Bros is), Ronaldinho in Barca, Aimar in Valencia, Luque in Depor, Riquelme in Villareal, El Toro in Sevilla (if Arsenal don't get him), the list could go on... No match from last season in all competitions had more excitement than the two [i]El Classico[/i]s, and that says a lot. Italy- What can I say? Some of the best coaches reside in the peninsula, and that aside, some of the world's best defensive minded players. That makes for the cagiest league money can buy (?) which is the reason that almost as a tradition, the Serie A title always goes down to the wire, and if just watching such a race (lke last season where Milan and Juve kept swapping places until that fateful day at Giuseppe Meazza  ) is not exciting, then I don't know what is. If you want to see a highly tactical match from last season, watch Juve-Milan, both legs. That is for those who appreciate tactical football (I still wonder why some people say the Milan-Juve UCL Final 2 going to 3 seasons ago was boring).Germany- If you appreciate football as it was played in the 60s and 70s (as in with all their hearts, minds, bodies, souls and spirits), then this is the place for you. Only problem, Bayern Munchen are too dominant. That aside, the DFBundesliga has yet to be corrupted by the excess cash that has blighted the top 3 leagues... |
| Computers › Re: Removing VBS Redlof and Trojan.Startpage by Chxta(m): 6:43pm On Jul 29, 2005 |
Another thread gone off-topic cos nairaland has too many good computer men... |
| European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Club Football Transfers This Season by Chxta(op): 6:31pm On Jul 29, 2005 |
Meanwhile, the Brazilian Football Confederation want to make Real Madrid really pay for signing Robinho from Santos. They're insisting the galacticos meet their $50m buyout clause in order to get their man. For those of you who are familiar with the story, Madrid in actual truth "tapped-up" young Robinho in ways worse than Chelsea ever tapped-up Ashley Cole, but hey, that is the difference between noveau riche and old money, one has respectability, while there is disdain for the other... They finally reached an agreement to get the boy for a pittance, wheras his contract clearly states that anybody who wants to buy him out before 2008 must pay $50m. So the CBF has stepped in! |
| European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Club Football Transfers This Season by Chxta(op): 6:21pm On Jul 29, 2005 |
Expect Michael Essien to be a Chelsea player by the start of next week after Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas was invited to the place where no one ever says "no": Roman Abramovich's yacht. |
| Webmasters › Re: SCUDETTO [The Title Decider] by Chxta(m): 12:07am On Jul 29, 2005 |
@ sage, I'll quote Encyclopaedia Britannica's entry about Milan AC (FYI, Encyclopaedia Britannica is undoubtably the best encyclopaedia on the planet)... AC Milan is an Italian football club. Based in Milan, they play in red-and-black stripes and black shorts, giving them the nickname rossoneri ("red-blacks"  . The second most successful club in Italian soccer history (behind Juventus), they have won the Serie A 17 times and Coppa Italia five times.The club was founded in 1899 as the Milan Cricket and Football Club by Alfred Edwards, a British expatriate. In honour of its origins, the club has retained the English spelling of its city's name, instead of changing it to the Italian Milano; it should be noted that the current Italian pronunciation is actually MEE-lahn. The team's current stadium is the 85,700 seater Giuseppe Meazza, also known as the San Siro. The stadium is shared with Internazionale (also known as "Inter" , the other major football club in Milan. AC Milan supporters use "San Siro" to refer to the stadium because Meazza was a star player for Inter.Historically, AC Milan (usually referred to as "Mìlan" in Italy) was supported by the city's working classes and trade unionists, while Inter was mainly supported by the more prosperous. However, in recent years, the clubs have seen a significant reversal in supporter bases. Milan is now owned by conservative media magnate and current Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, while Inter is now owned by a centre-left businessman. @ c0dec... leave all these boys jo na ignorance dey worry dem! Forza Juve!!! |
| Computers › Re: Linux or Windows Operating System? by Chxta(m): 12:03am On Jul 29, 2005 |
Niggy:Enuf said! |
| Politics › Re: Permanent Seat on UN Security Council for Nigeria? by Chxta(m): 12:00am On Jul 29, 2005 |
sage:A country that could disintegrate in a few years... spare me the crap. Didn't the Soviet Union disintegrate? Did it scatter the Security Council? Egypt cannot get Western support for a very simple reason... Islamic militancy. The West is trying to push Mubarak to make Egypt a true democracy (FYI Egypt is not a democracy, and so that disqualifies it from the seat based on the first reason you gave). Now, there is absolutely no guarantee in heaven, earth or hell that when that happens (Egypt becoming a true democracy), that some Islamist party won't take power and turn the country into another Iran. And having such a country on the UNSC... nightmare scenario as far as the West is concerned. Nigeria is their best bet trust me, because sad to say, we have over the last 4 decades shown a willingness to clean their shit for them as far as Africa is concerned... |
| Webmasters › Re: SCUDETTO [The Title Decider] by Chxta(m): 11:22pm On Jul 28, 2005 |
sage:Where did you learn history  For your information this is a list of all both club's honours: Juventus: * Italian Championships: 28 o 1905, 1925-26, 1930-31, 1931-32, 1932-33, 1933-34, 1934-35, 1949-50, 1951-52, 1957-58, 1959-60, 1960-61, 1966-67, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1974-75, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1994-95, 1996-97, 1997-98, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05. * Italian Cups: 9 o 1937-38, 1941-42, 1958-59, 1959-60, 1964-65, 1978-79, 1982-83, 1989-90, 1994-95. * Italian Supercups: 4 o 1995, 1997, 2002, 2003. * European Cups: 2 o 1984-85, 1995-96. * Cup Winners' Cups: 1 o 1983-84. * UEFA Cups: 3 o 1976-77, 1989-90, 1992-93. * European Super Cups: 2 o 1985, 1996. * Intertoto Cups: 1 o 1999. * Intercontinental Cups: 2 o 1985, 1996. Milan: * Italian Championships: 17 o 1901, 1906, 1907, 1950-51, 1954-55, 1956-57, 1958-59, 1961-62, 1967-68, 1978-79, 1987-88, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1998-99, 2003-04 * European Cup: 6 o 1962-63, 1968-69, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1993-94, 2002-03 * Italian Cup: 5 o 1966-67, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1976-77, 2002-03 * Italian Super Cup: 5 o 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2004 * Intercontinental Cup: 3 o 1969, 1989, 1990 * European Super Cup: 3 o 1989, 1990, 1994 * Cup Winners' Cup: 2 o 1967-68, 1972-73 Juve's trophy cabinet has 11 more trophies than Milan's (I hope you did Maths in school), so who is more successful? |
| Travel › Re: Desperate to Travel to Europe by Chxta(m): 12:24pm On Jul 28, 2005 |
I did not come to England to take pictures of Big Ben or tour London Bridge. I just wanted to get paid and get even with those colonials. With a name like Ogundele Kayode Omobrukutu, I could not even buy a buspass let alone open a bank account. This is my story...., It took me 6 months to study the system, but I still could not figure out my squares and circus's. I could not travel from Leicester Circus to Oxford Square without getting lost. I was a YMCA (Young Money Chasing African) when I joined the FRAUD (Fine Rich Africans United in Deals). It took me 3 months to attain my ACCA (Advanced Certificate for Criminal Africans) and I needed an MBA (Major Bank Account) to do my first HND (Heavy Nigerian Deal). I arranged to meet this guy at Animal and Something, I mean Elephant and Castle. We were supposed to meet at 10.00am. I got there at 11.30am and he turned up at 1.30pm. He pulled up in a Mercedes 500SL with a private number plate - 419 ADE. He was a definite Nigerian, he had it all - leather jacket in summer, air condition on full blast with his roof and windows down whilst smoking cigar and choking on his smoke just to impress me. Being a fellow Nigerian I was more than impressed. He introduced himself as[b] Adepujo Kunle Babatunde[/b] and asked me to call him Ade or Babs. He spoke with a strong Nigerian accent but he messed the whole language up by slanging - he sounded like a Canadian born Chinese living in Germany and studying French. I had not been in the country for long but I could tell that omo was trying hard to be British After hanging with Ade for about 2 months I became an OBE (Opportunist Bank Employee) and specialised in BBC (Breaking Bank Codes). Money was flowing and I wanted more so I did my[b] PhD[/b] (Passport Handling Degree) and became an FBI (Fraudster Bringing Immigrants). My status changed drastically...., I had a BMW 328is convertible and a Porsche 911 with a private plate - 911 OMO and living in a council flat and signing on. I went to Moonlighting every Friday and drank champagne and danced to music supplied by DJ Pace and Skills. I became foolish - I remember one night I spent over a £1000 on just champagne at the club and had no money for petrol so I walked home. My downfall.... Greed and selfishness inevitably led to my downfall - I got involved with a CIA (Cash Investing Agent) and we did a couple of GMT[/b]s (Good Money Transfers) but he later turned out to be a [b]CID (Cop in Disguise). I was under surveillance and I did not even know. I left the[b] NHS[/b] (Nigerian Housing Scheme) early that morning with about 12 different cheque books to go and do my business. They followed me unto the high road and it was then it hit me that something was wrong. I could not leave all that evidence in my car so I started chewing my cheque books. I ate 8 before they pulled me over. They read me my rights and all that crap and all I could say was - Oga, water please! |
| Sports › Re: Arsenal 2005/2006 Season Fan Thread by Chxta(m): 6:41pm On Jul 27, 2005 |
jogego:That prayer is it for Arsenal or Chelsea? |
| Webmasters › Re: SCUDETTO [The Title Decider] by Chxta(m): 5:56pm On Jul 27, 2005 |
sage:And what makes Milan the best? Because they bought Gilardino? Give me a break! |
| European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: 2005/2006 Premiership Predictions by Chxta(m): 5:55pm On Jul 27, 2005 |
Too early to say... Let the window close! |
| TV/Movies › Re: Best Nigerian Comedies? by Chxta(m): 7:06am On Jul 27, 2005 |
I find the modern version of Papa Ajasco very boring. But let's give credit to whom credit's due, when I watched Osuofia in London I cried with laughter for the first time in a really long time. That dude is funny, which is the reason I am not going to watch part 2. |
| European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: 2005/2006 Premiership Predictions by Chxta(m): 7:03am On Jul 27, 2005 |
Let the transfer window close first. |
| Romance › Re: When is it OK to Cheat on your Partner? by Chxta(m): 6:13am On Jul 27, 2005 |
When it's OK to cheat? No time! 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Philippe Troussier, New Super Eagles Coach by Chxta(m): 10:36pm On Jul 26, 2005 |
Chxta:Enuf said... |
| Nairaland General › Re: Breaking News: Explosions in London AGAIN by Chxta(m): 10:28pm On Jul 26, 2005 |
| Sports › Re: Philippe Troussier, New Super Eagles Coach by Chxta(m): 6:51pm On Jul 25, 2005 |
On the surface of it, it is better if we don't qualify, but trust me, if we dig below that surface, we stand to lose a lot if we don't. A whole generation will pass away without mixing with the new (we wouldn't have felt that if NFA organise good friendlies) and that is a great loss. |
| Sports › Re: Philippe Troussier, New Super Eagles Coach by Chxta(m): 6:22pm On Jul 25, 2005 |
Sadly, yes. If we fail to qualify, those idiots at NFA will blame him. What baffles me is why he accepted the job |
| Sports › Re: Who Fills Patrick Vieira's Shoes? (After Arsenal -> Juventus Transfer) by Chxta(m): 6:07pm On Jul 25, 2005 |
:yawn: another Ch€£$ki fan... |
| Technology Market › Re: Cheap Computers in Nigeria by Chxta(m): 6:05pm On Jul 25, 2005 |
Celeron being the key word |
| Sports › Re: Who Fills Patrick Vieira's Shoes? (After Arsenal -> Juventus Transfer) by Chxta(m): 5:54pm On Jul 25, 2005 |
sage:  |
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