Happy Children's Day to all our God sent children.
Especially the orphans who are among us.
God will protect and save your beautiful lives and secure your future for His glory! Cheers and God bless you.
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Sunday, May 27, 2012
Happy Children's Day
Happy Children's Day to all our God sent children.
Especially the orphans who are among us.
God will protect and save your beautiful lives and secure your future for His glory! Cheers and God bless you.
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Africa Day 2012 – Celebrating the Diversity and Potential of the African Continent
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Andrew Montague, and Minister of State for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD, pictured at the launch of Africa Day 2012, with members of the Afro-Irish Kidios Group.
25 May 2012 12:16 Africa/Lagos
Africa Day 2012 – Celebrating the Diversity and Potential of the African Continent
Minister Costello with H.E. Ms. Catherine Muigai Mwangi, Kenyan Ambassador to Ireland, and H.E. Mr Felix Yusufu Pwol, Nigerian Ambassador to Ireland, at the launch.
DUBLIN, May 25, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- A weekend of celebrations to mark Africa Day got underway in cities around the country today, with free festivals, film screenings, concerts and children's events designed to celebrate the diversity and potential of the African continent.
In Dublin, Africa Day will be marked by a free family festival at George's Dock which will run throughout the weekend. At 5.30pm today, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore, Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello and Lord Mayor of Dublin, Andrew Montague will launch the festival, along with Kenyan Ambassador to Ireland, Ms. Catherine Muigai Mwangi
Speaking ahead of the launch today, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said:
“Today is Africa Day and I am delighted to launch a weekend of events around the country to celebrate African identities and cultures and the richness of the relationships between Ireland and that great continent.
“I strongly believe that African countries, individually and working together in the African Union, can create a great future. Africa is a changing continent, with high economic growth rates and rapid development in terms of education and industry. Real challenges exist, but the African story right now is one of great energy and dynamism.
“African governments and communities are determined to overcome the challenges of poverty and hunger and move towards a new era of inclusive economic growth. My Department's Africa Strategy is designed to support this momentum, promoting a mature relationship between Ireland and Africa which encompasses strengthened political and economic links that build upon our historical missionary and development ties.”
Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD, said:
“Africa Day showcases the range of relationships that exist between Ireland and Africa and the importance of our strong and effective partnerships. I'm particularly delighted that so many of our African diaspora groups have become involved. Your participation sends out a strong message about how much you contribute to the fabric of Irish society
“Africa is a changing and complex continent. Some countries are experiencing high rates of economic growth, while others continue to face humanitarian emergencies and long-term poverty. Ireland is committed to working with you to realise the unrivalled opportunities for trade and inclusive growth which now present themselves, while continuing to support you in the fight against poverty and hunger.
“There is a strong dynamic and warmth to the Irish-African relationship that will only be enriched by the growing cultural, business, developmental and people-to- people links. Africa Day is an excellent example of this.”
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Andrew Montague said;
“Few events celebrate multicultural Ireland better than Africa Day. As the Lord Mayor, I am honoured to be involved, and I am looking forward to experiencing the wonderful sights and sounds of Africa at events over the coming days.
“I'm a regular visitor to Africa and have volunteered with the Irish charity CAMARA in Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. I've seen that life in Africa is changing for the better for many people and we have a lot to celebrate in this year's Africa Day.
“It is important not to forget the people who came here looking for a home when times were good, and have stuck around even when many have been hit hard by the national financial crisis. Their contribution to Irish culture and society, as well as their impact on the changing face of 21st Century Ireland, cannot be underestimated.”
In George's Dock, Dublin this weekend, stalls from over 20 different African countries will provide food samples and showcase traditional costumes, arts and crafts. A range of workshops on travel and the contribution of the African Diaspora will be on offer, while children of all ages will be entertained at the kids' corner. Representatives from Irish Aid, the Government's programme for overseas development, and NGOs will also host a range of fun, interactive activities designed to inform families about their work in Africa.
Cork city will mark Africa Day with an eclectic line-up of music, dance and arts from 1.30pm at Bishop Lucey Park tomorrow. A host of African cultures will be highlighted throughout the day, with ethnic food, entertainment and workshops on offer.
Galway city will tonight celebrate all things African with an intercultural evening of music, songs and cultural performances at the Commercial Boat Club in Woodquay. The Galway African Film Festival begins at Nuns Island Arts Centre today and runs through to Sunday.
Limerick's weekend of African-themed festivities also begins today with activities including drumming sessions, children's storytelling, a ‘Charity Voices of Africa' concert. Other events over the weekend include Limerick Sportsfest, ‘May Music in the Park' and a Family Fun Day in the Daghda Space on Sunday.
All events are being supported by Irish Aid, in partnership with City Councils and others in each of the locations.
Full details of all Africa Day events, including timetables for the flagship family festival events in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick, are available at www.africaday.ie.
Source: Ireland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Laureate International Universities brings the World Innovation Forum to the campuses
President Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, serves as Honorary Chancellor of Laureate International Universities. As Honorary Chancellor, President Clinton provides advice in areas such as social responsibility, youth leadership and increasing access to higher education. He also encourages civic engagement and youth leadership on important social issues during his appearances at Laureate university campuses.
“I have had the opportunity to visit several Laureate universities and to speak to students, faculty, and the communities that they serve,” said President Clinton. “These private universities exemplify the same principles of innovation and social responsibility in education that we worked to advance during my Presidency and now through my Foundation, and I am pleased to support their mission to expand access to higher education, particularly in the developing world.”
25 May 2012 20:12 Africa/Lagos
Laureate International Universities brings the World Innovation Forum to the campuses and classrooms of its global network of universities
Thousands of students throughout the Laureate network have a virtual front-row seat to important conversations from global leaders on innovation and future business trends
BALTIMORE, May 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Students and faculty from 23 Laureate network institutions in eight countries had a front-row seat to this year's World Innovation Forum, which wrapped up yesterday in Leon, Mexico. The World Innovation Forum is an annual event, being held this year in Leon, Mexico, that highlights the ideas and insights from leading experts who offer perspectives, trends and case studies to demonstrate how the most successful companies are effectively driving innovation. Additionally, 40 students and faculty members, representing 14 institutions from the Laureate International Universities network, attended in person. Laureate's participation in the full-length live event and the webcast were made possible through Laureate's partnership with HSM, a global thought leader focused on inspiring current and future leaders through innovative experiences and ideas that created and hosted this two-day event.
"This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to hear firsthand from global thought leaders who are literally helping to change the world," said Douglas L. Becker, Chairman and CEO of Laureate Education, Inc.
2012 World Innovation Forum speakers included, Paola Antonelli, Senior Curator at The Museum of Modern Art in New York, Juan Enriquez, CEO of Biotechonomy LLC, Tom Peters, one of the world's leading management experts; and Clay Shirky, author, New York University Professor and one of today's most influential thinkers on how the internet is impacting the way the world works.
Evelyn Valderama, a student from Universidad de Las Americas (UDLA) in Chile, was one of the students chosen to participate in the forum in Leon. "The network enables us to share different ideas and experiences from different cultural perspectives, which is positioning us to create a new and more innovative society. It was a great honor to take part in this event. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity."
The event was delivered to the Laureate network in Spanish with English subtitles. A panel of leaders from Laureate institutions hosted the broadcast and introduced and moderated the topics raised by the speakers. The webcast of the World Innovation Forum builds off the success of the 2011 World Business Forum, another annual event hosted by HSM, which was shared with more 55,000 members of the Laureate International Universities community.
About Laureate International Universities
Laureate International Universities is a trusted global leader in providing access to high quality, innovative institutions of higher education. The Laureate International Universities network includes more than 60 accredited campus-based and online universities. Our more than 700,000 students are part of an academic community that spans 29 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, North Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Laureate universities offer hundreds of undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs in fields including architecture, art, business, culinary arts, design, education, engineering, health sciences, hospitality management, information technology, law and medicine. President William J. Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, serves as The Honorary Chancellor of the Laureate International Universities network, offering advice on social responsibility, youth leadership and increasing access to higher education. For more information, visit www.laureate.net.
CONTACT: Matthew Yale, +1-410-843-6506, matthew.yale@laureate.net
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Friday, May 25, 2012
Happy 40Th Birthday To Tolu Oladipo
I thank our Almighty Father JEHOVAH God for the 40Th Birthday of my true friend who is more like my brother Tolulope Oladipo and I wish you all the best things in life with many more happier returns of the day, with longer life and more prosperity for the whole world to see and give God all the glory for HE alone deserves all the glory in the mighty name of HIS only begotten Son Jesus Christ our Lord. For as long as Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever, Tolulope, you will continue to prosper in the abundance of the infinite Grace of our everlasting God who will continue to bless and increase you and comfort you and your entire family on every side. Happy Birthday!
There are friends who are friends, and there is a friend that is closer than a brother.
~<< Proverbs 18:24 >> Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
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3 Reasons Facebook Is Not Google
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Superficially, there are some similarities between Facebook (Nasdaq: FB ) and Google (Nasdaq: GOOG ) . There's no doubt that last Friday's extravaganza was the most highly anticipated IPO since the search company sold shares to the public in August 2004. Perhaps investors now buying Facebook shares expect to reap the same returns that early investors in Google did. If they do, they're using the wrong blueprint -- there are fundamental differences between the two companies (and the two stocks) that mean Facebook investors will never achieve comparable success. Here are just three of those reasons.
Facebook's growth is appreciably slower than Google's was
The following bar chart shows the annual revenues of Facebook (red) and Google (blue) side by side. I've chosen different start years -- 2000 for Google and 2007 for Facebook -- to match them up at comparable periods in their development. The vertical axis is on a logarithmic scale, and the unit is billions of dollars.
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Janet Jackson Rocks The Red Carpet at amfAR Event in Cannes
Nutrisystem Success Story Glows in a Pucci Gown
JANET JACKSON, NUTRISYSTEM SUCCESS STORY, ROCKS THE RED CARPET AT AMFAR EVENT IN CANNES. (PRNewsFoto/Nutrisystem, Inc.)
CANNES, France, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Janet Jackson, singer, songwriter, actress, advocate, and author walked the red carpet tonight in Cap d'Antibes, France at the Cinema Against AIDS (amfAR) event being held in conjunction with the Cannes Film Festival. Ms. Jackson glowed in a Pucci by Peter Dundas gown, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti and jewelry by Pomellato.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120524/NE13734 )
The Nutrisystem brand ambassador, who recently inked a film production deal with Lionsgate, was in France in her role as co-chair of the Cinema Against AIDS event which attracts a diverse guest list including many of the celebrities and personalities associated with the film festival as well as familiar faces from the worlds of fashion, music, business, and international society. Since 1993, Cinema Against AIDS events around the world have raised over $70 million for lifesaving AIDS research.
Ms. Jackson was unveiled as the new face of Nutrisystem in December 2011 and has appeared in national advertising campaigns showcasing the iconic superstar's weight loss on the Nutrisystem® SUCCESS™ program and her journey to sustainable, healthy eating.
For more Janet Jackson assets please visit: http://newsinfusion.com/events/nutrisystem.
About Nutrisystem
Having helped Americans lose millions of pounds over the last 40 years, Nutrisystem, Inc. [NASDAQ: NTRI] is a leading authority on nutrition research and the science of weight loss and is also the number one home delivery weight loss company.
Nutrisystem offers balanced nutrition in the form of low glycemic index meal plans designed for women, men, vegetarians, seniors and diabetics. Nutrisystem® plans include a variety of great tasting, satisfying, balanced meals delivered right to your door. The Fort Washington, PA-based Company also provides weight management support and counseling by trained weight-loss coaches and registered dietitians, as well as through an engaged online community, online tools and trackers as well as mobile apps. Nutrisystem is available directly to consumers through www.nutrisystem.com, by phone (1-800-435-4074) and at select retailers.
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Christian and Muslim Leaders visit Nigeria
25 May 2012 08:27 Africa/Lagos
Christian and Muslim leaders visit Nigeria
GENEVA, May 25, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- An inter-religious delegation of senior Muslim and Christian leaders has begun a fact-finding visit to Nigeria on 22 May, where in recent months an increase in violence has threatened relations between the two religious communities in Northern Nigeria.
The delegation is being led by Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), and Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad of Jordan, chairman of the Royal Aal Al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought.
In addition to investigating first-hand the situation and factors in the present tensions, the delegation by its presence is expressing to the political and religious leaders in Nigeria the concerns of the international community about the violence.
“The joint involvement of Christian and Muslim leaders in this visit is meant not only to encourage an end to the violence but also to serve as an example of inter-religious cooperation in fostering peace and harmony between people of different religions,” Tveit said.
“We are here, by the grace of God, to humbly learn from Nigerians about their experience and challenges in defending the harmony, unity, peace and security of their great country, and to see if and where international religious voices and institutes can be of any help,” said Prince Ghazi.
The idea of joint Christian-Muslim cooperation in response to situations of violence emerged initially from A Common Word, the global Muslim-Christian Initiative of October 2007. This was followed by a proposal made in November 2010, when a group of some 60 religious leaders met for a Christian-Muslim consultation in Geneva, Switzerland, at the WCC headquarters and reached an agreement to work more cooperatively in situations of conflict.
The statement issued at the end of the November 2010 conference highlighted the need to “find ways to disengage religion” from the role of creating conflict and to “re-engage it towards conflict resolution and compassionate justice.”
To that end, the religious leaders meeting in Geneva recommended the mobilization of a joint working group that would be activated “whenever a crisis threatens to arise in which Christians and Muslims find themselves in conflict.”
On 23 and 24 May, the delegation visited Kaduna and Jos in Northern Nigeria, areas highly affected by the violence perpetrated by the Boko Haram, a militant group. During the visits delegates met with government officials, religious leaders, traditional rulers and the families of victims of violence to gain first-hand knowledge of the situation.
A press conference will be held after the visits. Following the end of the visit on 26 May, the delegation will issue a joint report on what they saw and experienced and will identify areas and projects where Christians and Muslims can work together to end the violence.
For this visit the WCC collaborated with the Christian Council of Nigeria for preparations and logistics.
Source: World Council of Churches (WCC)
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Princewill Arrives and Joins Many Nigerians To Mourn Prince Olayinka Bakre (Baba Crown)
Prince Tonye Princewill and friends arriving the Funeral venue.
Princewill Arrives and Joins Many Nigerians To Mourn Prince Olayinka Bakre (Baba Crown)
Prince Tonye Princewill leader of Princewill Political Associates and a PDP chieftain who arrived Nigeria after two months holiday with his family in his London base joined other Nigerians on 19th May, 2012 to mourn the passing away of Prince Olayinka Bakre (Baba Crown the father of his childhood friend, Prince Robert Bakre an international businessman based in South Africa in Abeokuta the capital of Ogun State, Western Nigeria.
Prince Tonye Princewill exchanging pleasantries with members of Late Pa Olayinka Bakari's family.
Prince Tonye Princewill and a guest at the funeral of late Pa Olayinka Bakare.
Family members of Late Prince Olayinka Bakare, at his funeral service.
Prince Tonye Princewill with a friend at the funeral service of late Pa Olayinka Bakare.
Robert Bakare son of late Pa Olayinka Bakare; at his dads funeral service.Prince Tonye Princewill who came with a large entourage the includes most of his core Political Associates while condoling his friend, Prince Robert and the family of late Pa Bakre counselled that their father lived an exemplary and fulfilled life and left legacy which should be a challenge to all his children and those of us who have come across him. “I actually did not come to mourn but to celebrate a legend whose life is a challenge to those who has come across him. He has played his part and ensured that both his children and grandchildren are all better citizens of Nigeria. I prayed God to grant us all the fortitude to bear the irreparable lose while we do our best to live his legacy. I am here as the Prince of the Kalabari Kingdom to console and bear the pains of my brothers and sisters in the western part of our country for this great loss”.
~ By Chief Eze C Eze, Media Consultant to Prince Tonye Princewill.
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Africa’s Fastest Social Networking Site Targets 20 Million Users in 2012
Africa’s Fastest Social Networking Site Targets 20 Million Users in 2012
The name Yookos stands for "You Own Your Cosmos" and it is the fastest growing social networking site in Africa developed and owned by Africans and has already attracted over 8 million users within a year. Yookos has a special focus on Africans and blacks in the Diaspora to provide a cosmopolitan hub for them on the internet and without the irrelevant junk found on the most popular Western social networking sites where pornography and antisocial trivialities have corrupted the users and polluted cyberspace.
The CEO Mr. Tomisin Fashina granted Nigerians Report a very revealing interview on Yookos drive to have 20 million users before the end of 2012.
Mr. Tomisin Fashina
NR. What makes Yookos different from Facebook, Twitter and other popular Western social networking sites?
TF: I think the big difference lies in the fact that we’re values-based. What that means is that we’re looking to reflect uniquely African values which sometimes get overlooked or diluted on other platforms and networks. Another big difference is the fact that we really try and promote discussions and conversations: people talking to each other, rather than at each other.
NR. How do you intend to make Yookos more attractive to Africans and others who are already hooked on Facebook and Twitter?
TF: For me, the real impact of Yookos lies at the level of connecting people and communities. The old cliché about it being a small world has never been truer, and suddenly we’re finding that social media is helping us create vast new communities of like-minded people, and give them a sense of belonging to something bigger. It’s also about conversations, and getting people talking about issues and things that mean something to them.
NR. Having 8 million users within 12 months is unprecedented for a made in Africa social networking site, and now you are targeting 20 million users before end of 2012. How are you going to achieve that?
TF: We think our rapid growth highlights the fact that the Africa social media market is ripe for a new entrant – and we think our secret weapon lies in providing local relevance to tell truly African stories. We also feel that Yookos has a vital role to play in breaking digital barriers by connecting the social media-savvy diaspora with family and friends back home.
NR. You have an impressive resume with years of international professional experience and expertise in IT and banking before taking up the enormous challenge of being the CEO of Yookos. Why are you doing this?
TF: The thought of being part of something that can make a real and lasting difference in the lives of millions of Africans excites me hugely! In the long run, our emphasis is on social development. Our biggest challenge in the continent is illiteracy, and we’ll be looking to find ways to be part of the solution. We care about Africa and uplifting the people, whether that’s through giving students access to educational materials or putting families in contact with their loved ones on the other side of the world. These are the challenges that I relish!
NR. How far can Yookos go against your local and global competitors?
TF: We have great – and I think realistic - ambitions for Yookos to be the number one social media platform on the continent. More broadly, I think we can realistically look forward to a medium term scenario where we co-exist comfortably with more-established players in a social media universe. Ultimately, we hope to be the African choice, and we like to think that’s because we offer something different to the other players.
NR. How is Yookos funded and will you sell Yookos if you get tempting offers, like an offer from Google or Facebook as they do to buyout their competitions?
TF: Yookos is currently a privately-funded company, which is generating a range of diverse income streams as we grow. Our long-term plans are to remain independent, so a buyout is not on the cards at all. If anything, we may consider a listing at some point in the future, but that’s still some distance off.
NR. What innovations should we expect to see on Yookos before the end of the year?
TF: We’re constantly working on refreshing our look, the range of content we have available and adding functionality. We recently started a games section, where you can play more than 800 games online for free, and have developed mobile apps that allow users to access Yookos on their mobile phones. So for now it’s not about a single great innovation, but rather a series of small changes that make the site better and more compelling for our users.
NR: Thank you sir.
This interview was facilitated by Sesema PR Ltd.
Celebrating 10 years in the business of Communications. Sesema PR Ltd turned 10, April 1, 2012. From its humble beginings as a small agency offering traditional PR services in Nigeria, the company now also serves Ghana, and offers IT & Digital and Market Research services.
In 2007 we became the Nigerian affiliate to Edelman, and in 2009 the agency was awarded the 'Best PR Practise' award by the school of MassCom at Lagos State University.
Sesema has become the agency of choice for international companies operating in Nigeria.
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