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In a civilized society, citizens would be monitoring the Niger Delta area (instead of the Niger Delta militants) to see if there's been any improvements in the region as per the ecological and infrastructural develpment. And keeping people updated about relevant changes.


What we seem to have now is the "freedom fighters" keeping their sponsors and supporters updated on the war's progress and proceeds from oil profiteering.

So who exactly is monitoring if the original concerns are being addressed or not? The oil companies?


Someone told me there are certain fungi and bacteria that feed on crude oil, and which have been used in handling oil spills elsewhere. They're important in restoring the ecological balance when there's an oil disaster.  It takes time, but has anything been done at all in this region, besides taking up arms and blowing up pipelines.

And if efforts have been made to clean up the area, why blow up more pipelines in an attempt to frustrate development and bring yet more suffering for the people on whose behalf you say you're fighting? How is this a "clean" war?

There are some things I just dont understand about Nigerians. Maybe this is an African problem sha.

On land, some of the most successful oil-cleaning techniques are low-tech. Frequently oil is shoveled, scraped, sprayed -- even wiped off individual rocks. The process is slow and laborious, and requires a massive human effort. More than 10,000 people worked to clean up the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska's Prince William Sound.

Chemicals can help dissolve the oil, but some have long-term damaging effects on the environment. Another option is the use of bacteria that thrive on the hydrocarbons in the oil, breaking them down into simpler compounds. However, the method is slow, and by no means a "cure" to a spill, science teacher Rebecca Sacra said.

But despite all human efforts to clean up the millions of gallons of sludge that result from oil spills, scientists are beginning to think that the best way to get rid of the oil is to let nature do the work. The continual lashing of waves and wind on the beach did more to clean Prince William Sound than all of the human work involved, scientists working on the clean-up discovered

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/july-dec02/oil.htm

I like Guy Fieri too, but I sometimes feel hungry after watching his show.

Watching him eat that food doesnt help!

Bollywood would take over Nollywood.

Sasha009:
I dont really see why people's opinions matter in this instance? Huh
@typiah

Havent i said it all? You need to read my post again, its just something you are interested in others about. Isnt that why they created these kinds of forums??
Naija people, be nice

well, you know the majority will bash both you and your partner.

I just wonder what you people think of this?

I dont really see why people's opinions matter in this instance?

manny4life:
As you quote it is common knowledge, not everyone is vulnerable to being attacked. You get me keyboard strokes and then what? Login into my bank account that has several layers of encryption and authentication. I wouldn't know because I'm not a victim, at least I know now.

dont know about the bank account thingy but its common knowledge that personal information isnt that difficult to hide and this includes what you do on the web.


Accessing people's financial info is what some Nigerians specialize in- I'm sure you've read all the news flashes about that. This info can be obtained through various ways and bank encryption isnt always as secure as they say- leaks and hackers do happen.

manny4life:
I do think that the Yoruba community should appreciate the presence of the Igbo's at least in Lagos. Without their presence, one would imagine that Lagos wouldn't have achieved the height of growth, development and success.

topic has been done to death.

search function

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[quote author=Aloy.Emeka link=topic=278539.msg3960375#msg3960375 date=1243879227]That is why the US still remain the best country to immigrate into. The US offers the best opportunity to any immigrant no matter where you came from. I know some of my peeps that are working in the US as graduates with degrees from Nigerian universities. Many people that emigrated to the US from 2000-present worked with their degrees from their home countries. My own cousin studied pharmacy in UNN and never went to a school for one day in the US yet all he did was write the board exam and that was it.[/quote]all that is changing, Insha Allah.

manny4life:
Really, I have never had of someone remotely reading people's keyboard strokes. This would be the first and maybe for those people who don't have computer shield. Just because there a 300,000 members on a website, doesn't mean its run by a 419. I disagree with you.

yes, there are software companies/systems that can follow what you're doing on your computer by reading your keyboard strokes.

This is common knowledge and some couples use it to spy on each other while parents can use it to check what their kids do on the web.

The applications are limitless.

some people cant even discuss ordinary food without making it a jab at tribe.

have you tried Facebook?

manny4life:
What is P8 in english?

hehehe

His "explanation" is there for you to read.

another wife  

He must be aiming to have one on every continent. Let me guess- he has business interests in Uganda and is consolidating them African style.

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as with everything else in life, subject to evaluation.

Family is an integral part of existence, and can be invaluable, but the fact that you're related to someone doesnt automatically mean that person cant or wont harm you. People ignore this at their own peril and in the name of sentiment.

For example, if a member of your family has a history of erratic behavior including, but not limited, to mental illness, then you need to take concrete steps to help yourself and by extension the other person, from the effects of this unfortunate situation.

People may be from the same family as you but it doesnt mean you all share the same views, opinions, or philosophy. Its very important and sometimes critical to understand this and relate with such accordingly. In other words, be aware of what someone is capable of, if you interact with each other regularly.

I do think some of the many ritual kidnappings in Nigeria arent done without inside information from an insider.

the naysayers shouldnt have put their complaints in the newspaper unless they're planning to end the marriage.

I dont watch Food network as much as I used to, but The Barefoot Contessa is one of my favorites. She doesnt have too many black people on her show but I still like it.

Mario Batali is another good one- he always gives interesting histories of the Italian food he makes. And his kitchen is so rustic and interesting, like his style.





Other good ones:

Oliver's Twist.

Sugar Rush



Unwrapped is another favorite.

and those cake competitions.

hope Stella doesnt keep people waiting too long for her husband's photo sha.

which chocolate is she "going back to"? Her black exes were all either light skinned or biracial. Mostly biracial.

wasnt Jamie Foxx the same one who smooched Fantasia at an award show some years back?

The things people have to do to keep the cash/fame flowing!

na wa!

anyway, MTV awards and shock value always go hand in hand.

It used to be that Nigerians were educated about the need to eliminate mosquito breeding places.

I guess all that has gone with the wind now.

londoner:
Amala tastes horrible to me, and many other people. Why must Igbos (in particular) like it anyway ?, Is it just because it is a Yoruba delicacy? Do the Yoruba's feel they must collectively eat food which is popular to other tribes, even if they dont like it?

I dont have to say I like something, just because it is a Yoruba delicacy. I cant stand Amala, it tastes like eating soil to me, however my Mum likes it.

Can you direct your questions at aloy emekraze who started the thread asking why Igbos fear amala.

Did the Yorubas say they're forcefeeeding amala to Igbo people?

Or do you see anyone beside emekraze losing sleep over who does or doesnt like amala?

What exactly are you trying to prove here?


some people eat stockfish while others cant stand the smell- are the non-eaters starting stupid threads like this one?

baba?

@ anyway, they normally spend money on her while they're dating.

misogynist:
Weakness? ? ?

Please get a grip on yourself! Women a weakness to who? Oh Jeez! Thats extremely flattering to them!

I wonder all the men who have physically abused, raped, strangled and treat Women as dumbsh***t pile would say and react when they read your headline post!

Only very weak and extremely foolish and densely emotional Men would admit and say A Man's weakness is Women!

It even hurts my intelligence to remotely see a topic like this!

well, you're certainly a good example of women being your weakness, because you just cant control yourself anytime you see a topic involving females. That's a very critical weakness.

You also lack the ability to post intelligently on any topic due to this issue of yours. Nobody has ever seen you post elsewhere outside women matter. _{except to curse out God, I think.}

A big problem for you, I'd say.

abasifo:
WHY ARE THE LADIES NOT COMMENTING ON THIS BURNING ISSUE? I WANT THEM TO TELL THEIR OWN SIDE OF THE STORY? ARE THEY GUILTY AS CHARGED? OR ARE THEY ALSO BLAMING THE MEN? ARE THEY FORCED INTO IT? IF SO, HOW? I'VE ALWAYS BELIEVED THAT NO SEX CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT THE 'CONSENT' OF THE WOMAN, ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, EVEN IN CASE OF RAPE. SO THE WOMENFOLK HAS THE KEY TO UNLOCKING THE CHEST OF SOLUTIONS TO NIGERIA'S SEX MANIAC. WOMEN, OVER

@ bolded

because of the daft photo you added!

If you dont like seeing women in swimsuits then dont go to the beach. Simple.

And if you rape anyone you'll suffer the consequences, regardless how they were dressed.

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you do know threads like this can invite more intense bashing and disregard of the point you're trying to make?


People who care should use upper case G. Those who dont should use lower case if that's what they fancy.

cute baby.

He looks very Igbo sha- e be like say im mama genes strong pass your own.

Malik is a Muslim name- were you once Muslim or something?

did he use to?

Funny- I just know he's been one of the most cussed out members of this site, but he rarely gives back as good as he gets. Most times he seems to give up after arguing the point for a while. Regardless if the other party agrees with him or not.

the banning problem is a different topic from this one.