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Health / Re: This Exoskeleton Is Designed To Help Disabled People Walk Freely (photos) by ramalot(m): 6:54am On Aug 17, 2018 |
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Travel / Re: Bayelsa International Airport Is Almost Ready (Photos) by ramalot(m): 6:51am On Aug 17, 2018 |
International airport? This is a joke, right? I bet the governor's private residence is more palatial than this "international airport." |
Travel / Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by ramalot(m): 4:59am On May 16, 2018 |
NYPD: Honestly, I chuckle a little when Nigerians expect their "education" to be weighted 1:1 in the U.S. Seriously, have you interacted with the average Nigerian college graduate? People who can barely spell words longer than four letters. People who lived their academic lives with the mantra "na kpali me I just de school to collect." People with zero interest in the subject matter. Unfortunately, these kinds significantly outnumber Nigerians who actually go through school to LEARN AND APPLY the subject matter. So sadly, they also suffer the consequences made necessary by the lecturer-bribing crowd. 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by ramalot(m): 11:37pm On Apr 09, 2018 |
worworgirl: There is no such category. Only a spouse or a relative can petition. |
Politics / Re: IPOB Referendum Rally In Malaga, Spain Today (Photos, Video) by ramalot(m): 3:39pm On Sep 03, 2017 |
janykute: I have no enemies. |
Politics / Re: IPOB Referendum Rally In Malaga, Spain Today (Photos, Video) by ramalot(m): 2:50pm On Sep 03, 2017 |
Onyeedum: Do you truly know what a genocide means? A civil war agitated by group A, which suffers defeat in the hands of group B is not a "genocide." It's a CIVIL WAR. In the US, we had a civil war between the North and South in the 1800s, because the South insisted on slavery, and the North wanted an end to it. There were massive casualties on both sides, but the South ultimately suffered more, and quit their secession in defeat. That was not a "genocide" on the South, it was a CIVIL WAR. After every civil war, there's a winner and a loser. Or in the very least, a truce. NEVER a "genocide," regardless of casualty figures. What happened in Rwanda was a genocide, not what happened in Nigeria. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: IPOB Referendum Rally In Malaga, Spain Today (Photos, Video) by ramalot(m): 2:41pm On Sep 03, 2017 |
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Politics / Re: IPOB Referendum Rally In Malaga, Spain Today (Photos, Video) by ramalot(m): 2:37pm On Sep 03, 2017 |
I bet if the Spanish Immigration shows up to the rally, more than half of them will be back in Umuahia by dinner time tomorrow. |
Religion / Re: Eternity Is Real! by ramalot(m): 2:25pm On Sep 03, 2017 |
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Religion / Re: Eternity Is Real! by ramalot(m): 2:20pm On Sep 03, 2017 |
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Religion / Re: Eternity Is Real! by ramalot(m): 2:04pm On Sep 03, 2017 |
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Travel / Re: Cost Of Living In US Cities by ramalot(m): 11:49am On Aug 22, 2017 |
Ranchhoddas: Laziness. You can offer people all the ingredients for a meal, but if they don't make the effort to cook it, they'll still starve. |
Travel / Re: Cost Of Living In US Cities by ramalot(m): 11:57pm On Aug 19, 2017 |
LogicStatement: You can certainly live on $1k/month. Millions of American adults don't make $1k/month, however, you'll most likely be living in poverty. Best case scenario: You find a room in a shared apartment to rent at around $250 - $400 (hard to get). If it comes with electric, heat and internet included, then great. The remaining $600 can go toward your other expenses. A good place to check available rent prices is Craigslist. Go on craigslist . org. Find the city you want to check out, then visit the "housing" section. For a shortcut to it, copy/paste this into Google: "Washington DC rooms for rent craigslist" Click the first result, and use the drop-down to sort by price, so it shows the cheapest ones first. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Cost Of Living In US Cities by ramalot(m): 9:53pm On Aug 19, 2017 |
bebe2: "A few events"? It appears you haven't actually looked into the level of violence in Chicago (mostly in the South side). Chicago isn't nicknamed Chiraq for the fun of it. Think of the most dangerous places on earth, and there are people who've been there for generations. Does this fact negate the level of violence in these places? Nope! Since I made my original post yesterday at 1:40 pm Eastern Time, till now (27 hours later), THIRTEEN people have been shot in Chicago. Not in one isolated incident, but as a daily occurrence. EVERY day. 186 people have been shot so far this month. In Chicago, a person is shot approximately every 2 hours and 19 minutes. Numbers don't lie, but if you truly feel this level of violence is just "a few events," then that's your prerogative. Does this mean people don't live in Chicago without issues? Absolutely not. However, as human beings, we make decisions based on probability. Source of infograph, with a lot more Chicago violence stats: heyjackass . com. While they're presented in satirical fashion (from official sources), there's really nothing funny about the situation. 3 Likes 1 Share
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Travel / Re: Cost Of Living In US Cities by ramalot(m): 1:40pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
LogicStatement: A google search should've been your first option. There's all kinds of statistical data on the cost of living in these places. Except you're trying to get first-hand info. The rule of thumb is: The bigger the city, the higher the cost. Living in NY could cost a fortune, or cost relatively little, depending on where you live. Living in NYC (New York City) is significantly more expensive than living in other parts of New York State, for instance. [New York City is in New York state, like Kano City is in Kano State]. NYC is made up of 5 Boroughs: Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. Average rent in Manhattan (most expensive borough) is $3,900/month for a 2-bedroom. With a roommate, that's $1,800 each in rent. The cheapest borough in NYC is Staten Island. You can get an okay 1 BR apartment for only $1k/month. New York is a sizable state, but most areas outside NYC aren't worth living in, as far as opportunities for a new immigrant. Your true cost of living will depend on your lifestyle. However, you could survive with an income of $2k/month if you're really frugal. My guess is you're looking for the cheapest option, so while looking, consider the following expenses: - Rent - $1k - Electric & Gas - $100 - 200 depending on the season (or if included in rent). - Groceries (feeding) - $150 - $300, if you're not a glutton. - Car insurance (or transport if you won't own a car) - $200 - Phone, cable & internet - $100 - $200 These are perhaps the most basic things you'll need for a start, for one person. In general, the cheapest part of the US to live is the Mid-West (they're boring places). The states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Chicago in Illinois is the only real major city in the Mid-West, but you really don't want to live in Chicago. You'll be safer living in Iraq. 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Celebrities / Re: Chika Ike Accepted By Harvard University For Her MSc After Trying For 5 Years by ramalot(m): 2:50pm On Jul 03, 2017 |
MYMINDER: Yup, you're right. I was going to mention that, but then I read the predominant level of comments here. Not even worth the trouble. |
Celebrities / Re: Chika Ike Accepted By Harvard University For Her MSc After Trying For 5 Years by ramalot(m): 2:47pm On Jul 03, 2017 |
fiendishghoul: Absolutely. A Lamborghini will always drive you faster than a Kia |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: How I Interviewed My Secondary School Teacher For A Job Of 48k. by ramalot(m): 2:34am On Jun 08, 2017 |
This is the exact reason Nigeria is the dump it is today, and the dump it will be tomorrow if y'all don't change your attitudes. When next you point fingers at hopeless Nigerian politicians for offering critical positions to their under-qualified kin, know you're no different. All that "divine whatever" talk is total ignorance. Go ahead and explain that crap to the more qualified applicant (who could be you). 2 Likes |
Family / Re: My Daddy Abandoned Responsibility All Because He Is 50year Waiting To Die.. by ramalot(m): 9:18pm On May 25, 2017 |
kimbra: The OP is 21, and his brothers are older. They're old enough to make their own ends meet. They're grown ass men. Nigerians love slacking off and blaming others for it. 2 Likes |
Religion / Re: Who Is Jesus To You? by ramalot(m): 10:29am On Apr 16, 2017 |
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Religion / Re: 2 Zimbabwean Female "Witches" Caught Red-handed Totally Unclad (Video) by ramalot(m): 6:02pm On Apr 06, 2017 |
Religion / Re: 2 Zimbabwean Female "Witches" Caught Red-handed Totally Unclad (Video) by ramalot(m): 4:42pm On Apr 06, 2017 |
Religion / Re: 2 Zimbabwean Female "Witches" Caught Red-handed Totally Unclad (Video) by ramalot(m): 4:26pm On Apr 06, 2017 |
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Business / Re: Naira Makes U-turn, Drops To N385 by ramalot(m): 11:39pm On Mar 30, 2017 |
MsFaith: In 2007, it was about NGN110/$1. Were Nigerians "prosperous" and free from poverty? No! Think back to your life in 2007, and that's what you can expect. There's nothing to "imagine." 4 Likes |
Business / Re: NAIRA WATCH: Panic Grips Forex Dealers As Naira Rises To N385/$ by ramalot(m): 7:20pm On Mar 24, 2017 |
Ugosample: Yes, you are absolutely correct. However, remember this discussion is more about the direct impact of physical cash flow on the parallel market rates. My stated scenario (as you rightly said) brings Forex through the Official Exchange -> BDC -> Street vendor. Hoarders and vacationers cut out the middle man and sell directly to street vendors. Higher direct supplies like this drives the price lower/faster than supplies from the official channel above. Anyway, I believe at this point we've both made our valid points. |
Politics / Re: Oba Rilwan Akiolu: "No Vacancy For Lagos Governorship Position In 2019" by ramalot(m): 11:00am On Mar 24, 2017 |
“No one should come out in 2019 and declare his ambition. The only way to avoid not wasting their money is to support Ambode and his deputy to rule Lagos for the next six years,” That's a foolish thing to say. It's called democracy, not a monarchy, as he is accustomed to. Those are the kinds of sentiments that fuel lifelong dictatorships. No matter how good an elected official is, the process of democracy isn't negotiable. 2 Likes |
Business / Re: NAIRA WATCH: Panic Grips Forex Dealers As Naira Rises To N385/$ by ramalot(m): 10:56am On Mar 24, 2017 |
Ugosample: I think you missed the point. Point being, people aren't really going to Nigeria with wads of dollars anymore (as they no longer have to). They can get Naira directly from their US account at a Nigerian ATM, as needed. 10 years ago for instance, Mastercard or Visa cards weren't functional in Nigerian ATMs. Therefore, the most convenient option was hard cash swaps. This is no longer necessary. So yes, there might be an injection of hard forex, but at negligible amounts. |
Business / Re: NAIRA WATCH: Panic Grips Forex Dealers As Naira Rises To N385/$ by ramalot(m): 10:28am On Mar 24, 2017 |
Ugosample: That is also true. However, I don't believe the incoming currency from vacationers comes close to the local demand. Last time I visited Nigeria, I don't recall exchanging more than $1,000 in cash. Matter of fact, I returned with most of the physical cash I took. Primarily because it was more convenient to get cash from an ATM. Instant conversion to Naira. This way, I didn't have to deal with some shady gentlemen each time I needed Naira. I believe many others also operate this way. 1 Like |
Business / Re: NAIRA WATCH: Panic Grips Forex Dealers As Naira Rises To N385/$ by ramalot(m): 9:37am On Mar 24, 2017 |
CoolAmbience: I really don't care about the political angle in Nigeria. However, this "appreciation" has very little to do with economic forces. It's purely good ol arbitration at play. There's something in financial arbitration called "pump and dump." Right now, from the info presented, hoarders are dumping fast to get the most they can. This triggers the race to the bottom. However, dumps typically don't last too long, because the source is very limited. Sometimes, values stay low after a dump, but typically they go back up. The way I see it, it'll go back up when people in Nigeria start coming around for summer vacation, sometime around May. Until the "unofficial official rate" changes, there's no true yardstick for economic impacts on the Naira. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Celebrities / Re: Yvonne Nelson Shares Sultry Photo Of Herself by ramalot(m): 12:55am On Feb 18, 2017 |
Business / Re: What Is The Most Effective Home Internet Service In Lagos, And What Do You Use? by ramalot(m): 7:29pm On Feb 13, 2017 |
Never mind, I figured out a solution. |
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