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[quote author=Kay-Dee]Spending time in Florida, Ohio or Penn. is never a waste of time for any of the candidates, they both know these are the battle ground states with the largest chunks of electoral votes.



Huh !!!
Florida alone reps 10% (27 or 29 ) of the total electoral votes needed and can make a big difference if the race gets too close.
. . . . and saying that the Florida and Virginia outcome doesn't matter,
Ohio, Wisconsin, and Nevada = 34
Florida and Virginia = 42

Even though the former puts him across the finish line, I'm sure he will rather have the latter scenario. Can't take nothing for granted.[/quote]Right now, the 4 states I mentioned are easier path to the finish line than Florida & Virginia.

Though, with a re-energized republican base, Romney may still win. More options have now opened up for him (Romney) since the debate.

OzReal: Excuse my ignorance, but why is Nevada so important? I'm not sure, but I thought Nevada has about 5 electoral votes; so why is it more important than Florida that has about 20-something. Please explain this to me because I sincerely don't know why.

For Obama, the path to victory is simple: Ohio, Wisconsin and either Nevada OR Iowa = 271

So if he losses Florida or Virginia it doesn't matter.

Freiburger: Pennsylvania will tip to Romney? have you been following the opinion polls at all?

Latest polls in Penn & Michigan are within margin of error; though leaning Obama. Personally, I think these 2 states can still go either way.

Florida, Colorado, Virginia are going with Romney. So Obama must win Nevada & of course Ohio

Mafious: First of all CNN is Pro-Democrat, it belongs to Ted Turner always has been always will be.

The real question is how come Ryan won when Biden did a far better job and was far more articulate and
precise?

Biden gave a speech a while ago and after the speech he forgot his mic was not turned up he goes to Mr Obama
and says you know we'll do this our F**king way in the end. (He lied to people).

Obama had a press Conference with Medviedev the Russian President, he to forgot his mic was still on after
the whole show the leans over and says to his Russian counterpart "Tell Valdimair that in my second term I'd
have more flexibility". (He to lied to people)

When Biden was asked about it latter he said "Sometimes words roll out of the mouth not the way you intended"

Ryan killed him my saying "we all know that Sometimes words roll out of the mouth of Mr Biden not the way he intendeds"
That was the only time the audience laughed.

Lesson Ryan discredited Biden so no matter what he said it did not count.
Clarity of Ideas: Biden
Mud slinging: Ryan.

Not true. Ted Turner sold CNN to Time Warner couple of years ago. CNN reporting has been leaning towards more conservative. Yesterday was a perfect example. 67% on the CNN live blog showed Biden, won while their post debate polls gave it to Ryan by 48%. And immediately the debate ended, talking heads on CNN declared it a draw. Go figure.

In any case, all these debates are sideshows and doesn't matter. White Americans are less predisposed to vote Obama anyway. Most believe Romney looks "presidential" and they are comfortable with that. So why did they vote Obama in 2008? Anger against Bush. That's all

I predict a razor thin Romney win. Why? Firewall blue states like Michigan, Pennsylvania and perhaps Wisconsin will tip to Romney

otokx: There are always two sides to a story, people are saying villagers this and villagers that, look at the stories closely.

There's only one side to this story: A barbaric mob tortured and burnt four defenseless boys. Never rationalize evil. This was an evil act

This was a horrific crime against four defenseless boys. The perpetrators must be brought to justice IMMEDIATELY. The community elder who gave the order must be arrested NOW. No decent society will allow this kind of criminality to stand.

UNIPORT Students must rise up now to seek justice. Send a strong delegation of your Student Union leaders to meet the Justice and Education ministers. Parents of these boys must demand for justice. We simply can't let this stand! It's

A copy of that video must be sent to the Rivers state governor and Justice Minister. If you're in Rivers state, send the video to media outlets so more people can get a sense of the barbaric torture inflicted on these boys

Anybody rationalizing this crime by saying these boys are cultist must bury their heads in shame. They don't deserve the horrific ending to their lives. It was 3 minutes of sheer terror and I can't imagine the

P.S. We must all sign the online petition, circulating now against lynch mobbing.

[quote author=tpia@]ok, now it's $1.7 trillion.[/quote]Naira. equivalent $11b

dayokanu: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Nigerians abroad send at least $10 billion in remittances to their loved ones at home. This amount makes Nigeria the 6th highest destination for remittances according to the World Bank. That also makes Nigeria the top remittance destination on the African continent.


WHY ARE REMITTANCES IMPORTANT?
Many immigrants abroad send a portion of their earnings to family members in their home country. In some cases, these remittances are the only income that those families have to live on. In a country like Nigeria with anywhere between 8 to 15 million Nigerians living abroad, remittances are a way to provide financial assistance. This is crucial on a personal level because of Nigeria's high unemployment rate. And, it is reported that the money sent to Nigeria through unconventional means is actually 4 times the amount reported

http://www.nigeriancuriosity.com/2009/11/nigerias-10-bn-in-remittances.html

True talk. Money used to help with education or health bills. And in some cases to help fund "owabes". (Cousins calling to INFORM you about their engagement, traditional and white wedding as if you are the father of the bride).

thelastPope: He definitely isn't born again. He probably is what we call church goers. The new breed of Christians. That is why I don't like to call myself a Christian. God or Jesus or the disciples never used the word. It was used by unbelievers in Jesus. Now the word is used to describe anyone who attends a church on a sunday or anyone who is born in the western world.

Having said that, I am irritated by some folks saying it isn't tithe. What does that matter? Whether the EFCC call it tithe or sensationalise it, does that justify it? The man gave stolen money. That is an abomination to God. God is not hungry to be looking for money by all means. It is an insult to God. If it is established, the money should be returned. Whether it is Catholic or Redeemed or Christ embassy makes no difference. That is irrelevant. The mere idea of men trying to bribe God is just ridiculous. Get this abomination out of God's house!

Imagine some even saying at least it is for a good cause. Which good cause? Saul tried it in the bible and Samuel stripped him of his throne at God's command. "To obey is better than sacrifice and to hearken than the fat of rams". Stop paying or giving or donating your corrupt money to God! God doesn't need it. You are insulting God and the name of Jesus! Stop it now!

Get that abomination out of God's house and repent.

Mark 8
36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? 37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Psalm 50
5 “Bring my faithful people to me—
those who made a covenant with me by giving sacrifices.” 6 Then let the heavens proclaim his justice,
for God himself will be the judge.
Interlude 7 “O my people, listen as I speak.
Here are my charges against you, O Israel:
I am God, your God! 8 I have no complaint about your sacrifices
or the burnt offerings you constantly offer. 9 But I do not need the bulls from your barns
or the goats from your pens. 10 For all the animals of the forest are mine,
and I own the cattle on a thousand hills. 11 I know every bird on the mountains,
and all the animals of the field are mine. 12 If I were hungry, I would not tell you,
for all the world is mine and everything in it. 13 Do I eat the meat of bulls?
Do I drink the blood of goats? 14 Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God,
and keep the vows you made to the Most High. 15 Then call on me when you are in trouble,
and I will rescue you,
and you will give me glory.” 16 But God says to the wicked:
“Why bother reciting my decrees
and pretending to obey my covenant? 17 For you refuse my discipline
and treat my words like trash. 18 When you see thieves, you approve of them,
and you spend your time with adulterers. 19 Your mouth is filled with wickedness,
and your tongue is full of lies. 20 You sit around and slander your brother—
your own mother’s son. 21 While you did all this, I remained silent,
and you thought I didn’t care.
But now I will rebuke you,
listing all my charges against you. 22 Repent, all of you who forget me,
or I will tear you apart,
and no one will help you. 23 But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me.
If you keep to my path,
I will reveal to you the salvation of God.”

You failed to mention that Churches should stop collecting this kind of money. Churches solicit for donation to different causes. And that's ok. Nigerian churches turn a blind eye knowing and do not question the source of wealth. How can a Bank executive make a personal donation of N45 million and people simply accept. Churches are therefore equally complicit in this sinful act by not rejecting this donation.

This is a common practice in Nigeria and we are only hearing about this because the guy is under EFCC investigation and he left a paper trail (i.e. the cheque)

logica: Lol. Na your type dey turn basic 2+2=4 to 2*16-3-7-5-8-5=4. What aesthetics does the simple Google search page have? Who cares about domain name if it generates traffic? You said "yeye" traffic. I can imagine what you'd give to get a hundred thousandth of Google's traffic. The whole world knows what it means when they say Google is the "best" website; except for you.

Alexa ranking is based on number of visits to the site only. period. Rating the "Best" site is based on many factors, with user experience been the most important.

"Best" can be somewhat subjective. User experience on eCommerce site will be quite different from a content only site. Google is not the best site in the world but the most popular

AjanleKoko: I share the same sentiment.
It's just convenient to blame this guy, then the next guy, then the next.

Again, not exonerating him, but Nigeria is a heck of a problem to solve. I don't expect him to crack it, to be honest.

You break it, you own it. From the day he was sworn in, he's accountable for all problems. Won't he take the credit if the report says unemployment fell sharply? 2 yrs is enough time to tell us where things are going. Right now, its just same old, same old - corruption & incompetence

On the economy, this govt is like a rudderless ship - no vision; no sense of direction. Missteps after missteps have been the hallmark of this govt. Jonathan has really disappointed as Nigerians believed in him.

If he can't crack the problems he should step down. Of course we know, he won't

uceee: Hypocrisy all over the place. People Looking for people to condem for doing the same things they have done. They justify themselves by telling us they did it for different reasons from the ones we are doing them. My guy here found a US Visa useful when he wanted to study abroad. He conveniently forgot that there were plenty of universities in Nigeria offering post graduate education up to Ph.d level. Now he's telling us that US Visas are useless. He probably still travels to the US once in a while for business, pleasure or whatever. But its alright, cos he does not have a "slave mentality" like the rest of us. SMH

You nailed it! Nothing wrong in giving birth abroad. The post was simply advising people to pay for services when they get over there. Shikena. Now people are talking about slave mentality. really?

What kind of examination indicated it's autism? It could be that it's only delayed speech & language development. Sometimes people mistake this for autism since delayed speech & language is a key symptom.

I suggest you take him for a couple of session with a Speech & language specialist to assess him.

KINGwax: i appreciate your intelligence. Pls feed the fools with more erudition. They're jes hating. Nobody said abiola was a saint, we knew he wasn't. But jes like obj , dangotte, adenuga wasn't, i love them for investing billions of stolen cash in here, and besides, abiola is like a loved gangster who steals and gives out to the less privileges.

Mehn! we truly deserve the pain inflicted by these thieves with this kind of pathetic statement. No wonder prpgressive and rational thinkers struggle to figure out what is ailing this nation

revomind: Speak for yourself bro. The idea then was for the military to go back to the barracks and the man had just won a free and fair election in all parts of the country: north, south, east, west. Thats the summary of the clamour. The man was a symbol for a just cause. Asides all of that, Yoruba people knew Abiola's antecedents and its a gross exaggeration that he was seen as a messiah. After all, he was very comfy with the military elite to the extent there were insinuations he was sponsoring coups. Perhaps you're also too young to know that he was an NPN financier and NPN was an unpopular party in the old West.

The antecedent of MKO is the crux of the issue. Some of us are unable to reconcile the fact a man with such antecedent became a symbol of a just cause. Sadly, the 1993 election was a choice between an uninspiring, though Knowledgeable Tofa vs a corrupt and charismatic Abiola. MKO's association with the military and as a member of the previous civilian ruling govt(the corrupt NPN) should have elicited greater scrutiny at the time. But it seems Nigerians were willing to forget just so we have a civilian govt at all cost.

The 1993 debate between Tofa and Abiola.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPiFHzSi5X4

afam4eva: the funny thing is that the same people who respect Fela for his views on national issues will still argue that MKO was a progressive. It just shows that people only accept what they want and discard the rest.

Right on bro. That we Yorubas saw MKO as. a messiah is one of the political tragedies of our time. I never trusted the man. He was part of the problem and never changed

I guess selective amnesia played a part in elevating MKO to the hero status

shymexx: I understand where you're coming from, [b]but my point is; why do they have spend that much just to shop in the UK - when they can get the same thing in Nigeria? [/b]Thus, keeping the money in the Nigerian economy... If you put the money they would spend to obtain the visa, flight tickets, accommodation etc... into consideration, is it really worth it??

I think most of them just do it out of ignorance and the "look cool" factor(inferiority complex) - just to show off that they 'shopped' in London... But either way, it's hurting the Nigerian economy, that was my point..

You're wrong. They can't get the same thing in Nigeria. Too many low quality, "factory rejects" from China have flooded the street of our cities. Visits stores in Lagos and you'll see most of the clothes look like second hand clothing. Those Chinese just keep dumping rubbish in our market.

Can you blame these folks for shopping in London? Nigeria can never be a top manufacturer of household goods & clothing; let's forget that. The opportunity is gone. That ship has sailed. Mexicans, Chinese, Indians and some other Asian Countries have become highly efficient at producing these goods at competitive prices.

For instance a lot of goods in Shoprite, except food are mostly imported.

So what should we focus on? We still have some competitive advantage in agriculture, food processing and agro allied activities if we get our act together.

Producing quality goods require solid Supply chain management, access to finance, well trained workforce, solid infrastructure etc Having a abundance of labour is not an advantage if few are well trained to use modern and complex manufacturing equipment

This experience is very real.

See a documentary on UK chanrel 4. The "Entity" on channel 4. This documentary is very SCARY. It' happens to people all over the world. This entity is called "popobawa" in Zanzibar

Search for the documentary on YouTube.

basisop: You and that your Uncle are big unpatriotic oyibo slaves! Make sure you guys don't come back again else you have to bring French and German roads to drive on.

Sad but he's uncle is right. Nigeria airways, Arik etc are garbage. you'll always regret flying with those glorified molues

shymexx: I don't understand Nigerians sometimes, the guy is just being himself - yet you're hating on him... How about if he fakes it and look stupid, like most Nigerians imitating western culture look to me, then you would label him a faker.

The guy is just a traditionalist and you also alluded to the fact that he was raised by his grandmother. Perhaps, that contributed to his traditional way of doing things, and there's nothing wrong with that - as along as he has a good heart... Having a good heart is the most important thing in a relationship, the other crap you posted is just secondary..

The word 'modern' is so overrated, modern means contemporary - and not everyone believes in 'groupthink', some might just opt for the traditional ways of doing things based on their temperament and upbringing... Nigerians need to rid themselves off this perverse thought process and accept people for who they're...

Agree the guy can be what he wants but this is a stubborn man set in his own ways. He's not traditional but simply manipulative. He's using the traditional angle to have his way. Too rough at the edges to embrace other ways of doing things

It's bad manners to tell your host what you want to eat. If you don't like what was offered just say no. Yam and palm oil? Should a Yoruba man visit an ibo man and insist on eating amala and ewedu?

The OP had better let him go to his village and find his bride, He's the sort of guy that will tell the wife he can't baby sit or cook because tradition frowns at it.

Media spin does not cut it. If you like wear Armani or Hugo Boss suit to office, if your performance is below par you'll be fired. Simple

GEJ doesn't need spin doctors, just perform and let the people decide.

faithin9ja: Young man, you are still missing the point.

Nobody doubts inflation, but even the US dollar you use as a yardstick has changed in value since 1994, actually prices have more than trebled in the US since 1994 (I gave you the UK example above).

What you fail to mention is incomes have gone up markedly since 1994. Are people still earning 1994 salaries? actually many things such as cars are even more affordable today than in 1994 Nigeria. It was in the early 90's that Nigerians started buying imported tokunbo cars'. In present day Nigeria, Nigerians have started buying brand new cars again (with a downward blimp in 2010)

I asked you, if you currently earn a salary, compare what you earn now to what your father earned in 1994.

By the way I bought my first car in 1985 in my final year university - a N200, 12 year volkswagen beetle.

My point exactly. In Nigeria, price of goods have risen up to 20 times (and more for some items) in the same period. YoY double digit inflation continues to erode people's earnings. Wages, particularly in the public sector have not kept apace with this level of inflation. So in real terms, Nigerian workers are getting significantly less pay compared to 20 - 25 yrs ago


The good old times that people talk about on this thread is just 30yrs ago. This is a relatively short period for the steep price increases in Nigeria today.

Nuff said, I'll let folks enjoy their memories.

faithin9ja: Young man stop displaying your ignorance. Value of money always changes over the years. Your money has a very different value today - in economics it's called NPV (net present value)

In 1994 your Dad was earning how much? Perhaps N10,000 a month (that's what middle level bankers earned in the mid 90's) today middle level bankers earn N300,000 a month.

1990 rent for a flat in UK was £350 per month, today it's £1500 a month. Just one example. Go on brush up on your economics

Its about the purchasing power of the Naira not NPV. In 1994 diollar was N35; today it's N160. And because we import everything, inflation is always high and wages will rise constantly to keep without

In the early 80s the naira had real purchasing power, today it's worthless like toilet paper. That's what I'm talking about

Since IBB introduced SAP the Naira has been on a downward spiral. When you can buy food for N5 then and today N200 gets u nada

Compare price increase in USA/Canada vs Nigeria in for the last 20 yrs and you'll see how much imported inflation has decimated our economy.

Let's do some math here:

In 1994, my dad bought a Honda accord for N150,000. I believe it was a 1990 model tokunbo from a dealer in western ave.

Today a 2009 accord sells for N2.5 million. So 17 yrs ago this amont will buy me 16 accords! 17yrs ago

Mehn things don wowo for this our Naija no be small o

Any other item to compare?

DeCleff: LEARN FROM THIS STORY.

I was dating a young girl (Edith) and we really loved each other. But along the line while she was in Port Harcourt, her parents called her to come home for an important meeting and she went.

When she came back from Umuahia, she told me that HER PARENTS ASKED HER TO MARRY ONE OPPRESSOR ( A WEALTHY GUY) Who based in Lagos and haue come to ask for her hand in marriage. I couldn't stop her because she came from a poor home and her parents wanted the money without considering their daughter's happiness.

Three days to her tradhtional marriage, she came to invite me, passed the night with me and we made love. But i didnt attend the ceremony. Though everything went on well.

But a year later the man died and she already had a daughter for the man and THE FAMILY OF THE MAN CHASED HER AWAY WITH THE DAUGHTER.

Now the poor girl who was forced against her will, is suffering with no one to help. I have search for her but couldnt find her.

SO ASK YOURSELF IF YOU ARE READY FOR IT BEFORE GIVING IN TO YOUR PARENTS DESIRE.

Well life is a risk it doesn't mean this can happen to her.

Abeg don't frighten people with Nollywood story

So called experts giving advice on how to relate at work is so boring. Most have never lifted a finger to do a decent job
Besides, article like this are just posted to drive traffic to their blogs or make you listen to them at their next speaking engagement

In the real wiorld $ motivates you to work. All this one na theory

Make ppl get job first then you can talk abt this
And besides this applies to office Job

So na through Facebook post we get health status of Naija Minister? This is a joke

She holds a key ministerial portfolio and we should be informed IMMEDIATELY if she's incapable of performing her duty.

[quote author=trix!]So you have proof that She is hospitalized in Germany? I'm curious, why hasn’t any news agency with a known office and reporters carried this news? why is it that only faceless news agencies have this authoritative source?
I’m not holding brief for anyone, But Rebuen Abati Said She's on vacation, an ‘authoritative anonymous source’ said she's hospitalized, who am I to believe? Spokesperson for the president, or an unknown person?
My point is Ruben can be held liable for what he said, and unknown person cannot be held liable.[/quote]Well it's confirmed by AP that your first lady is in Germany been treated for food poisoning. Satisfied?

This shouldn't be a big deal in the first place. Govt officials should have sent out press release stating she's ill and is been treated in hospital. Shikena. Why all the hide and seek?

We know why Ruben and co are playing games: to cover up the fact that our health system is in such bad state yet they can squander OUR money to treat minor ailments abroad

Or maybe she's actually gone for a tummy tuck.

Fiawest: This speech must have been delivered after a Dinner Party,I'm sure this guy.....yes I will call u a guy is drunk,or how else can we describe this watery statement from a (Dis)Honourable Minister of a Federal Rep.......'D last time I check'....u can imagine.Useless people.

And they expect investors to take them serious with crappy talk like this. It's a disgrace. They don't care about the economy; only to chop money and travel abroad.

Of course, with runaway inflation and no development GDP growth is meaningless. Today it's impossible for a family of six to feed properly on N5,000 for a month.

So the more the economy grows the less people become richer. This is the challenge with our economy.