₦airaland Forum

otuwe:
MSc, PHD AND FIVE YEARS WORKING EXPERIENCE WITH A COMPANY CAR

Hmm, well that explains the high unemployment rate

@ poster: Dude, seriously?

IRONING!! (Especially those native clothes that were washed with starch). it's worse when they tell you to do it on a sunday afternoon when you feel most SLEEPY

Does it get worse than that?

Hoodwinked (Animate CG)

somze:
Web monk

What u did up there can be achieved with div, float property and your images. I think that may be a much easier way.

I was explaining the difference between using divs and tables cells, not necessarily if the method above was the best to use.

somze:
The trouble is I don't see how CSS is solving the HTML presentation issues. The last site i did which was strictly XHTML specs, had a lot of problem over browsers - Opera9, Firefox 2, IE7. But everything got to work after a lot of wahala.

This i believe is mostly Microsoft's Fault. They have said they won't support css fully, even in IE7. Check this link: http://blogs.zdnet.com/web2explorer/?p=254

In the article, it is quoted:

"Microsoft doesn’t plan to fully support the latest CSS standard in IE 7.0. Instead of using well-established Web standards, IE 7.0 will continue to foist proprietary technologies on Web developers, forcing them to choose between two competing ways of creating Web sites.

The most critical point in Wilson’s post, in my mind, is Microsoft’s admission that it will fail the crucial Acid2 browser-compliance test , which the Web Standards Project (WaSP) designed to help browser vendors ensure that their products properly support Web standards."


Speaking about browsers, most people i have met have recommended coding Css for Firefox, then fixing the bugs that appear in IE, then any other browser (Opera, Safari, etc).

I have tried this and found it to be most true (compared to coding in IE then FF, which was a major disaster.)
Nairalanders, what do you think?

my2cents:
Webmonk,

I am still a 3rd-year student o! There is still much to learn. As a matter of fact, my employer just had us take the brainbench certification for css2, dhtml, javascript and jsp. Though I passed the css2, based on my score of 3.17/5.0, I am sure you will agree that I still have a long way to go. To toot my horn just a little, I did score higher than 87% of my co-workers (30 in number)

Anyways, back to the brass tacks. This will further cement why I am not a prof. I am going to explain the box model the way I know best - in story form. I am sure the wiki has a better explanation:

Letz say you have a container div of 120px. In that container, you want to have 3 inner divs (A, B, C: navigation, left column and right column) floated left (I am using floating here to illustrate my point). For easy math, letz just say we want each div width to be the same at 40px each. Well, as you may agree, the contents of each cell will be touching each other.

If I were to tell you to increase the padding b/w each cell by 10px each and you did that, once you refreshed your browser, you will notice that the rightmost div has dropped such that it is below the first div. Why? because you have increased the total width from 120px to 120px + (10px * 3) = 150px (the container div is too small for the 3 divs and so it forces the rightmost div down).

How to compensate for this? You would have to deduct the extra 10px from each of A, B and C to 30px each. That way, you are still maintaining the (30px + 10px = 40px) width for each cell. Make sense?

Like I said, I am probably not the best teacher in the world and I am not that good at cramming stuff to give you the technical meaning. I learn better through example/experience and what I have explained above is based on that experience. If this isn't clear, let me know and I will try to explain it with another storyline.

Thanks,

I get you so well, mostly cause that's what happened to me when i started coding css themes for webapps (then i didn't know how to use padding, and that exact problem would occur.) You did well with the explanation.

And like you said, there IS still so much to learn _{(makes my heart beat faster)}

segebee:
please explain the box model, webmonk

My opinion (And from use), concerning the box model, is how div tags might look somewhat limiting at first. But in truth, it actually is more flexible.

Let's say we want to code a round edged box in tabular form (Fig1)

Like 2cents said, you did have to use many cells to position the round edges (all 4 of them), plus the slices at the sides (left and right, making it 6), for which the left and right act as padding.

But in css, the design would be like this (Fig2, 3 div tags comapared to 6 cells)
But the difference [/b]is that the middle div tag can handle [b]padding (css specific code), which would have required 2 cells to do the same thing

But the div tags are more or less like boxes, hence what i think is the box model

Hope this helps. _{(Waiting for Proffessor 2Cents of the CSS Academy to validate my theory )}

obua:
I bought some stuff from them 3 years ago. The courier cost was high so I asked a fried to pick it up and send by ABC transport to Portharcourt. I also do the same with this "park and Shop" owned online store

Could you please send the link for this "park and shop" web store? I'm contemplating buying stuff online since i can't travel as i used to. thanks

pilgrim.1:
Activities are good and may be of some help. However, no activity in itself could fill the heart of a spiritual thirsty person. What most people are crying out for these days is REALITY. We have enough programs and activities to build an entire empire; but where's the reality that satisfies the deepest longings of the heart?

Just me thinking. I feel you doyin13; but God will bring His reality to you as you kep seeking Him.

Well said. In addition, with all the "noise" we have in churches (activities, programs, etc. not saying they don't have their place), it is most important to have a personal relationship with God.

My 2cents

Cause we weren't compatible (But she was a sweet soul)

Large differences in life's goals, aspirations, desires, and some.

I look back and i'm happy i broke it before it went too sour.

my2cents:
Sure, having to make things work across all browsers is a pain, but that is what you are paid for right? You shouldn't view yourself as an order-taker/code-monkey. You should ensure that your client gets the best user experience possible. Applying hacks shouldn't take that much time anyway


I hope this helps.

Very true.I started css on a bloody note (which eventually made me divorce IE ), but when you get used to it, the box model IS Powerful indeed. Plus, if you use already established webapps it's just a matter of customizing without altering content.

smartsoft:
Maybe it was hacked you never can tell i think that host was hacked, this their new website design by a friend. www.nipost.gov.ng

Thank God then. _{(but shouldn't they inform other sites of this change? there's an online store that seems oblivious about it)}

I wanted to get the postal codes of some states in nigeria (since they had a link)
and i was directed to:

http://www.nigpost.com/postco.htm

However, it gave me an Error msg (404 - In layman's terms, File not Found).

So the next logical step would be to head to the top; http://www.nigpost.com/

It then gave me another error message:



H1>Not Found p>The requested page was not found on this server.

p>You will be redirected in 10 seconds.

P> HR> ADDRESS>Apache/1.3.33 Server at localhost Port 80 /BODY>



Now here's the main event: Guess where i'm directed to after 10secs?

http://www.onporn.info/error.html

How can something as big as NIPOST allow this to happen? LET ALONE LEAVE IT LIKE THIS FOR THE WHOLE WORLD TO SEE!?!?!?

SO SAD

buyright:
We deliver to anywhere in Nigeria. We are waiting for your order,

Do you supply to places like Ado-Ekiti? And if so, which courier service?

Thanks in advance

Is it me, or the poster hasn't replied to any of this?
looks like another case of an attention seeker.
SAD

January 24th

(if you fall under the same day mail me using my profile)

muyioye:
quietinvestigator.

Please try and watch Cheaters on DSTV chanel 42 and think deeply whether our culture, tradition and environment can absorb a thing like this.

Wosh you well.

'MuyiOye

Lol. Ain't more true than that. _{but if you succeed let us know where to watch it!}

ThoniaSlim:
na wa ohhh.
@osereka

whats the inmportance of all these physical attributes, without good character?
fearing God does not mean good character,

So, what is Good Character then? I thought genuinely fearing God brings out the best out of someone

Ndi:
Lately, i have had cause to be in discussions where issues pertaining to women and marriage are being discussed, some say the most important Factor in a marriage or relationship is for the woman to be a good cook while some say she has to be good in bed, some also say both and more. But the truth of the matter is that a woman cannot be all that and more, she could be this and be lacking in some other areas.

This question goes especially to the guys because i have heard them complain on this forum "She can't cook, should i go ahead and marry her or She is not good in bed and so on, " really what is it you require from your woman in a relationship? I want us to be frank in our responses because it could help a whole lot of other married couples.

Most Important factor in marriage? compatability/communication

That video made me choke at Mr Biggs (NYSC camp + 4months outside civilization + suddenlly watching the video = )

Damn that video was tight!

I need an umbrella!

hope this helps :

http://www.ciwcertified.com/

I thought this might be the best place to post it. After all, it IS Funny

Real Life issues that have funny possibilities

Feel free to post yours. Mine is below:

Chile's black widow spider may yield spermicide

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070601/od_uk_nm/oukoe_uk_chile_spider;_ylt=AlT4QlkcOskl5q4nPqkRVYuek3QF

Tell me what you think.

i saved my girlfriend's name as "delectable"

best part was when i paused to enter her name (we excahnged numbers so she was looking at my phone when i was to enter her name). She didn't know what "delectable" was. told her to get a dictionary after a little teasing.

it was fun.

Her own choice was a bit odd. - "lancelot" but who am i to argue?

Previous names i care to remember

fraise - french 4 strawberry
arandano - spanish for "blueberry"

One that comes to mind right now is from Jet li's "The One" (At the end when the evil twin lands in prison and takes out two guys)

"I'm Yu Law, and NOBODY'S BITCH"

Felt classic at the time.

-More coming soon

bgees:
I 'll kill a communist for fun, but for a green card, I going to carve him up real nice
scarface


i don't want to be a product of my envirionment
i want my enviroment to be a product of ME!
costello--------the departed


my girlfriend is doin her period
whats your period?


this is were we hold them
this is were we fight
this were they die.
leonidas-----------300


captain: they look thirsy
leonidas: then lets give them something to drink.

300


give them nothing
but take from them EVERYTHING!

300.

If i have anything against them black chappies
its this: no one gives it u, u go out and take it.
costello-- the departed.

You know what capitalism is? Getting bleeped!-----------scarface.

i didnt kill him
i shot him,the fall killed him
assasin(tom cruise)-----------collateral.

I'm Tony Montana. You mess with me, you fucking with the best
scarface


Weed is from the earth. God put this here for me and you. Take advantage man, take advantage.
smokey- friday.

Awesome Collection.

My first experience was a lifesaver!

I was just through with the days work in ekiti (i travelled there and i was to travel back) only to discover that i was N40 from broke. And i needed N60 to get me to the bank to atleast get transport money home. I just got my card some time back and then it occured to me: A different bank was just across the road, the words "ATM" shinning like gold. I went, slid my card, punched the buttons, and Bang! crisp cash.

I was giddy throughout the day, considering the alternative (stranded in the middle of nowhere, on a friday)

otokx:
what is the purpose of having coins when nobody will collect it from you abi is it a weapon to stone someone with if attacked?

Lol!

I saw the coins last during NYSC camp. Someone paid for food so looked at it real good. Haven't seen them ever since.

As to stoning someone with the coins, perhaps. I've stoned someone with one (back then sha)

I remember an instance in JSS when i wanted to play a prank. I went to school during break time and paid for a meatpie (N20) in N1 coins! And you know what? The woman took it! I was astounded. Try doing that now to an okada man!

etete:
hey my names jimmy went 2 uniport, graduated 4m civil engr. 2003. presentinly servin in ekiti, d place is DEAD will b leavin in january nxt year,can't wait

Hey jimmy what's up? I'm also posted to ekiti. How was you boot camp experiecne? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

PS: Do you know the hotel rates ekiti? Thanks again

watch this


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R98qC0fd_1w

Sadly i havent played any of the final fantasy games except for ff8, and a corrupted memory card killed that dream for me. Vagrant Story on Ps1 used to be my great love, until my ps1 packed up and died.

i don't know about RPGs though. i guess i prefer adventure RPGs like Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Best. Game. EVER!).

now watch that vid i linked to. you know u want to Grin

Wii = FTW!!

Now that's crazy! lmao.

And now, the battle of the final fantasy gaming resume (kidding, lol)


FF3- Started
FF4- Started
FF5- halfway
FF6- Nope
FF8- Finished
FF9- Didn't like it
FFXII- FINISHED! Bwhahahahahah! You won't be dissappointed. Oscar Standard

Ciao!

bug24

Webmonk, please let me have your Mobile number and email. i need to get some personal enquiries from you. I am in PH city. hre is my number, 0803-688-5585
please gimme a call imediately u get this mesg so i can have your number.
i think i am going to like you and your experience on flash.
caio, name is Jude.

I'm not using a phone right now but you can contact me through the mail form at my website: www.semeonline.com

If i get a mail i will definitely reply you.

tnx

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_{Quote by: bug24}

hey Good work u did there, can u tell me what application u used in designing that flash? please let me know.

I use Flash 8 Proffesional. Thnx for the feedback. Although 4 years has made me develop a few tricks up my sleeves, it's still tricky when pulling an intro that long, though.

Set Her Free

Original Quote

* If you love someone, Set her free,
* If she comes back, She's yours,
* If she doesn't, She never was,



The New Versions,

Pessimist:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* If she ever comes back, She's yours,
* If she doesn't, As Expected, She never was,



Optimist:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* Don't worry, She will come back



Suspicious:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* If she ever comes back, Ask her why



Impatient:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* If she doesn't come back within one hour, Call her up



Patient:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* If she doesn't come back, Continue to wait until she comes back ,



Playful:

* If you love someone, Set her free , *
* If she comes back, and if you love her still, set her free again

* Repeat



C++ Programmer:

* If(you-love(m_she)), m_she.free()
* If(m_she == NULL), m_she= new CShe;



Animal-Rights Activist:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* In fact, all living creatures deserve to be free!!



Lawyer:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* Clause 1a of Paragraph 13a-1 in the
* Second Amendment of the Matrimonial Freedom Act clearly states that,



Bill Gates:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* If she comes back, I think we can charge her for re-installation fees
* But tell her that she's also going to get an upgrade



Biologist:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* She'll evolve.



Statistician:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* If she loves you, The probability of her coming back is high
* If she doesn't, Your relation was improbable anyway



Schwarzenegger's Fan:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* SHE'LL BE BACK!



Over-Possessive Person:

* If you love someone, Don't set her free ,



HR Specialist:

* If you love someone, Set her free by Offering her VRS and other benefits ,
* Then outsource her



MBA:

* If you love someone, Set her free instantaneously and ,
* Look for others simultaneously



Psychologist:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* If she comes back, Her super-ego is dominant
* If she doesn't come back, Her ID is supreme
* If she doesn't go, She must be crazy



Somnambulist:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* If she comes back, It's a nightmare
* If she doesn't, You must be dreaming



ERP Functional Expert:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* If she comes back, Map her into your system
* If she doesn't, Carry out a gap-fit analysis



Finance Expert:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* If she comes back, It's time to look for fresh loans
* If she doesn't, Write her off as an asset gone bad



Marketing Specialist:

* If you love someone, Set her free ,
* If she comes back, She has brand loyalty
* If she doesn't, Reposition the brand in a new market

My Version (Berro)

* If you love someone, she is already free with you!

@ojchris Thnx for the advice. As for the bg sounds, customer gets what customer wants

For SEO, i use keywords in the meta tag.

Isn't there anyone else who has done a flash intro? I don't mean to boast, i juts want to see what other people have come with. Thanks in advance

Two CALABAR WOMEN were waiting at the Gate OF HEAVEN and struck up a conversation. First WOMAN says "How did you die?" Second says "I froze to death". First WOMAN says "Must have been awful." Second WOMAN says "How did you die?" First WOMAN says "I had a heart attack, I knew my husband was being unfaithful so I came home unexpectedly one day and rushed to the bedroom and found my husband alone reading. I rushed to the basement and nobody was hiding there, I rushed to the attic and still no one, and after all that rushing around I had a heart attack and died." Second WOMAN says, "If only you'd looked in the freezer we'd both still be alive!