Tuesday, 16 April 2013
History of Champions League (a.k.a European Cup) Part 1
The first ever European Cup game took place on the afternoon of 4th September 1955 in Lisbon when Sporting Lisbon played out a 3-3 draw with Partizan Belgrade, and the first European Cup goal was scored by Sporting's Joao Baptista Martins, but the most significant game of the first round came four days later in Geneva. On 8th September, Miguel Munoz scored a 74th minute goal that sent Real Madrid on their way to a 2-0 win against Servette in the first leg of their first round tie. Nobody knew it at the time, but that was the beginning of five years of dominance by the Spanish champions.
The money and vision of Real president, Santiago Bernabeu had provided the Madrid club with not only a stadium that was the envy of Europe, but had also started to put together a team that would dominate the opening years of the Champions Cup. With the forward line that they posessed, under the guidance of coach Jose Villalonga, they were able to paper over some of the deficiencies that they had at the back, for few defences could cope with the likes of the great Alfredo Di Stefano from Argentina, Hector Rial from Uruguay and the lightning quick Francisco Gento when they were in full flow. The Swiss of Geneva were blown away by seven goals in the first round of the inaugural competition and, the Yugoslavs of Partizan Belgrade appeared to be as good as out after a 4-0 Christmas Day defeat in Madrid in the second round. But the second leg in wintry Belgrade saw Partizan leading 3-0 when a shot on goal only failed to croos the line thanks to the amount of slush in the penalty area. The Real defenders cleared the ball and they were now into the semi-finals, but there they were likely to be even more severely tested when they came up against the Italians of AC Milan.
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
British Museum the most popular UK's visitor attraction
Artist Damien Hirst's retrospective contributed to a 9% rise in Tate Modern visitors, which had 5.3 million.
Despite bad weather and the Olympics, there was an overall 5.1% increase in visitors at all UK attractions, from 87.7 million in 2011 to 92.1 million.
Visitors were briefly deterred from central London during the games, but Alva director Bernard Donohue called the recovery "almost immediate".
Thursday, 7 March 2013
Lion kills woman at California park
A lion has killed a volunteer at a private big cat park near Fresno, California, officials say.
The 26-year-old woman was attacked and killed when she entered the animal's enclosure.
Fresno County Sheriff's Sgt Greg Collins said investigators were trying to determine why the worker was inside the enclosure and what might have provoked the attack.
Fresno County Sheriff's Sgt Greg Collins said investigators were trying to determine why the worker was inside the enclosure and what might have provoked the attack.
HOMEMDGE RECIPE FOR A HAPPY WIFE
The other day someone asked my husband a very interesting question. They said: “Your wife seems to smile all the time. How do you keep her so happy?” Now, he laughed at first, because he knows good and well there is no such thing as a wife who’s happy wife 24/7, but then he took a stab at giving them what he felt was a sufficient answer. He wants to post a video blog about what he said, so I’ll hold on going into it for now. However, I would like to share what I think the recipe for a happy wife is.
Wives, send this to the hubby if you agree. Men, listen up (even if you’re not married yet!). This is how my husband makes me happy — and as most of you can see, I smile a lot. Okay, let’s do this!
Wives, send this to the hubby if you agree. Men, listen up (even if you’re not married yet!). This is how my husband makes me happy — and as most of you can see, I smile a lot. Okay, let’s do this!
Saturday, 2 March 2013
Mother bitten by spider nearly dies became infected by flesh-eating bug
Lengthy ordeal: Sue Isaac recuperating in Spain after she was bitten by a spider
Doctors had to operate to save Sue Isaac after the wound became infected by a rare flesh-eating bug.
She feared at one point they would have to amputate her leg.
Mrs Isaac, 58, was bitten on the bottom by the spider while relaxing by the pool in southern Spain.
Actress Bonnie Franklin dies
(CNN) -- Actress Bonnie Franklin, a Tony Award nominee who played a single mom at the center of the hit TV sitcom "One Day at a Time," died Friday of complications from pancreatic cancer.
Franklin was 69.
The woman who played the youngest daughter of Franklin's character on the CBS show, Valerie Bertinelli, said her "heart is breaking" after hearing the news.
"Bonnie has always been one of the most important women in my life and was a second mother to me," Bertinelli said. "She taught me how to navigate this business and life itself with grace and humor, and to always be true to yourself.
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Temptations singer Richard Street dies at 70
Temptations singer Richard Street dies at 70
The Temptations (L to R): Richard Street, Dennis Edwards, Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin and Damon Harris
(CNN)Motown vocalist Richard Street, a member of the Temptations for 25 years, has died aged 70.
Street's wife says he died on 27 February at a hospital in Las Vegas after a short illness.He sang with Temptations members Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin in the 1950s but didn't join the group until 1971.
As part of the group, Street had number of hits including the Grammy award-winning song, Papa Was a Rollin' Stone.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the first member of the band to be born in the city with which they became synonymous.
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
Being ladylike has never looked so sexy! This season the Gucci woman embodies a mixture of reserved sensuality and dark seductiveness. Frida Giannini, Creative Director for Gucci , who is pregnant with her first child, drew inspiration from the classic femme fatale. "She seduces with her dangerous femininity," writes Creative Director Frida Giannini in her show notes. |
Nigeria: Federal Medicatl Center Ado Ekiti Recruiting
'I am so happy with my new face
Aesha Mohammadzai, who now lives in Maryland, became a symbol of the
oppression of women in Afghanistan after fleeing the war-torn country.
Three years later and she has a new face and life. As part of
Mother whose legs sworn up after Mosquito Bite
Sophia Loots from Cape Town, South Africa, saw her weight balloon from
14st to almost 50st after being bitten by a mosquito in 2006. Mrs Loots
became depressed and turned to food for comfort, which caused
UNILAG- Davido's Car Damage after Concert
One of the Nigerian Artist Dami Duro crooner a.k.a Davido, got his car damage when fans chased him after a concert held in UNILAG at the First Bank-sponsored Youth Excel Programme.
Conoil Nigeria Plc Massively Recruits - Sales Executives
In a renewed drive to continue to live up to our vision to be Africa’s leading petroleum products marketing company, we need vibrant, resourceful and innovative individuals to re-invigorate our team across the country.
Chevron Nigeria Limited Recruiting
| Job Title: | Field Subsea Well Intervention Engineer |
| Requisition Number: | 346027982 |
| Job is available in these locations: |
Port Harcourt, , Nigeria |
| Overview External: |
Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with
approximately 60,000 employees working in countries around the world. We
explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine,
market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and
sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy
resources, including biofuels and geothermal energy. |
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
UNDP Recruitment
INTERN - DSAU (OPEN TO THAI NATIONALS ONLY) | |
| Location : | Bangkok, THAILAND |
| Application Deadline : | 28-Feb-13 |
| Type of Contract : | Internship |
| Post Level : | Intern |
| Languages Required : | English |
| Expected Duration of Assignment : | 6 months |
Background |
|
The work of UNDP’s in Thailand is to help
create the policy and institutional environment necessary for the
achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In addition,
UNDP supports Thailand's efforts to disseminate its development
knowledge and expertise beyond its borders.
UNDP’s work in
Thailand can be divided into five broad thematic areas which are
environmental-sustainable development, responsive governance,
international partnership for development, millennium development goals
and HIV/AIDS.
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UNDP Recruitment
TEAM LEADER - SOUTH SUDAN DIAGNOSTIC TRADE INTEGRATION STUDY (DTIS) | |
| Location : | Home based with travel to South Sudan |
| Application Deadline : | 10-Mar-13 |
| Additional Category | Millennium Development Goals |
| Type of Contract : | Individual Contract |
| Post Level : | International Consultant |
| Languages Required : | English |
| Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) | 01-Apr-2013 |
| Duration of Initial Contract : | 12 month |
Background |
|
The then Government of South
Sudan started work on trade mainstreaming during the Interim
Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) period [1].
The Government issued “Trade Policy Guidelines” in 2009 which stated
the importance of establishing necessary institutions to mainstream
trade into the development priorities, policies and plans and
acknowledged capacity constraints for trade policy formulation and
implementation. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment (MCII)
of the Republic of South Sudan (RSS) has been mandated to achieve these
objectives in coordination with line ministries, the private sector and
the donor community. Following independence, the Ministry has committed
itself to undertake a full range of activities to prepare for and fully
operationalise this mandate, including policy, legal frameworks and
institutions, as well as signing of regional and international trade
protocols.
In order to respond to the
significant capacity constraints facing the RSS’ integration in the
world economy, the Government requested participation in the Enhanced
Integrated Framework (EIF). The EIF is a partnership involving Least
Developed Countries (LDCs), donors and international organizations with
the following key objectives: (i) to assist LDCs in mainstreaming trade
into their national development plans and poverty reduction strategies;
and (ii) to assist in the coordinated delivery of trade-related
technical assistance to meet the trade capacity gaps identified by LDCs.
For more information on the IF please see: www.integratedframework.org.
The
first stage of the EIF process is the preparation of a Diagnostic Trade
Integration Study (DTIS) to provide the analytical basis for setting
priorities. The purpose of the DTIS is to identify key constraints to
the country’s integration into the multilateral trading system and the
global economy. The interim EIF Board has adopted a template to guide
the preparation of DTISs.
It is recognized
however, that the DTIS is country-specific. The guidelines cover a broad
range of topics reflecting the multi-faceted nature of trade issues.
These topics include: macroeconomic environment; trade policy and
institutions; trade agreements and market access; trade poverty
reduction and sustainable development; business environment and
institutional framework for trade and investment; trade facilitation;
standards and quality infrastructure; sectoral issues and implementation
arrangements. A set of policy recommendations and priority technical
assistance needs are summarized in an Action Matrix which together with
the DTIS is assessed and validated by stakeholders in a National
Validation Workshop. An executive summary will highlight the key
messages and findings of the DTIS.
An EIF
familiarization workshop, with the participation of the IF Executive
Secretariat and various UN agencies, was held on 13-14 November 2012 as a
first step to sensitize partners about the objectives of the programme
and its procedures and promote the active involvement of national
stakeholders in the DTIS process. | |
UNDP Recruitment
CONSULTANT TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF MDR TB NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR PROGRAMMATIC MANAGEMENT OF MDR-TB | |
| Location : | Sarajevo, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA |
| Application Deadline : | 04-Mar-13 |
| Additional Category | Millennium Development Goals |
| Type of Contract : | Individual Contract |
| Post Level : | International Consultant |
| Languages Required : | English |
| Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) | 15-Mar-2013 |
| Expected Duration of Assignment : | One and a half month (15 Mar - 30 Apr 2013) |
Background |
|
| UNDP acts as Primary Recipient of the project
“Strengthening of DOTS Strategy and Improving National Tuberculosis
Programme, Including Multidrug Resistant and Infection Control, in
Bosnia and Herzegovina”. This project is aligned with general objectives
of strengthening the governance and co-ordination of health systems in
BIH, and in support to systems’ orientation and focus towards ongoing
primary health care/family medicine development and reform efforts in
BIH. Implementation of this project will contribute to improvement of access and efficiency of respiratory health care services in Primary Health Care settings in BIH through implementation of Practical Approach to Lung Health (PAL) strategy (as a pilot project), strengthening and extending the DOTS+ pilot project of MDR-TB case management as well as ensuring and maintaining access to TB program for vulnerable groups with special attention to Roma and other vulnerable populations. UNDP within the project Strengthening of DOTS Strategy and Improving National Tuberculosis Programme, Including Multidrug Resistant and Infection Control, in Bosnia and Herzegovina is seeking to recruit a consultant to support review of existing practices related to multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment and develop national guidelines for programmatic management of MDR, giving the fact that Bosnia and Herzegovina established the QA/QC in TB laboratories and from the beginning 2010, procures second line drugs (SLDs) through Green Light Committee. | |
UNDP Recruitment
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT FOR WORKSHOPS REGARDING THE INTEGRATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION MEASURES FOR THE AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY | |
| Location : | Port au Prince (with travel to provinces), HAITI |
| Application Deadline : | 01-Mar-13 |
| Additional Category | Millennium Development Goals |
| Type of Contract : | Individual Contract |
| Post Level : | International Consultant |
| Languages Required : | English French |
| Duration of Initial Contract : | 33 Working Days (23 in Haiti and 10 Home Based) |
Background |
|
The GEF/LDCF project “Building adaptive
capacity to address Climate Change threats for sustainable development
strategies in coastal communities of Haiti” has been developed based on
the conclusions and recommendations of the NAPA Haiti, which has
identified the coastal development sector as a national priority for
adaptation to climate change (CC). The project aims to meet the
additional costs of building national and local CC adaptive capacity,
while enhancing the resilience of existing coastal development policies
and plans facing CC risks. Haiti is part of the Least Develop Country
(LDC) group, and one of the poorest and most vulnerable (1st
worldwide according to the latest CC vulnerability assessment,
Maplecroft 2012) country to CC-related disasters. Haiti has long been
vulnerable to tropical storms and hurricanes. The country lies on the
main path of tropical storms that originate in the Atlantic and hit the
Caribbean islands to each hurricane season. However, in recent years,
the country is affected by a significant increase in the frequency of
severe natural hazards disasters, most likely due to CC forcing.
Currently, the central government and local authorities require
additional technical and management support to cope with the anticipated
anthropogenic climate modifications. Furthermore, the coastal
population in particular has not the capacity, resources and financial
assistance to adapt and overcome the worsening climatic conditions. | |
UNDP Recruitment
PROGRAMME SPECIALIST (POLE) | |
| Location : | Dakar, SENEGAL |
| Application Deadline : | 05-Mar-13 |
| Type of Contract : | FTA International |
| Post Level : | P-5 |
| Languages Required : | English French |
| Duration of Initial Contract : | One year |
| Expected Duration of Assignment : | One year |
Background |
|
Sub-regional initiative resulting from a
partnership between UNDP and France, the Pole “Development strategies
and public finance” is a unit of the UNDP Dakar Regional Centre, which
covers 23 countries in West and Central Africa. It promotes initiatives
undertaken by countries to better take into account growth and
poverty-reduction goals defined in national development strategies
(especially Millennium development Goals), into multi-year and annual
budget planning. | |
UNDP Recruitment
ONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL | |
| Location : | N'Djamena, CHAD |
| Application Deadline : | 27-Feb-13 |
| Type of Contract : | Individual Contract |
| Post Level : | International Consultant |
| Languages Required : | English French |
| Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) | 16-Mar-2013 |
| Duration of Initial Contract : | One month |
Background |
|
| Avec une superficie de 1 284 000 Km², le Tchad
compte une population de 11 274 106 habitants. La tranche d’âge de 18
ans est la plus représentée près de 43 % de la population totale. La
proportion des femmes dans la population totale est de 51%. Selon le
rapport mondial sur le développement (2011), le Tchad est classé 181éme
sur 185. L’indicateur de développement Humain (IDH) est de 0,328. Malgré
les efforts du gouvernement pour améliorer le bien être de sa
population, la couverture sanitaire du Tchad reste très insuffisante et
inégalement repartie. | |
UNDP Recruitments
NATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST | |
| Location : | Tunis, TUNISIA |
| Application Deadline : | 04-Mar-13 |
| Type of Contract : | UNV |
| Post Level : | UNV |
| Languages Required : | Arabic French |
| Duration of Initial Contract : | 12 mois |
Background |
|
| "Arab Youth Volunteering for a Better
Future” aims to harness the immense power of volunteerism, self-help,
solidarity and social capital that exists throughout the Arab region.
The regional programme will support the establishment and/or the
strengthening of national and regional infrastructure necessary to build
the skills and capacities of Arab youth through volunteering efforts,
and thereby enhance their participation in the socio-economic
development of their countries and communities. This programme will be
implemented in six countries – Egypt, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Tunisia and
Morocco – where youth unemployment has been identified as a major
trigger for instability.
Specific objectives: | |
Judith Sephuma Goes Gospel
Judith Sephuma is a South African jazz and Afro-pop singer. She grew up in Polokwane and moved to Cape Town in 1994 to study as a jazz vocalist. In 1997 she graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Performer's Diploma in Jazz and went on to further study. In 1999 she won the "Best Jazz Vocalist" at the Old Mutual Jazz Into The Future competition and signed with the African division of BMG.
Her debut album A Cry, A Smile, A Dance.... was critically acclaimed and she later followed it up with New Beginnings.
Wana Sambo: Nigeria's Fashion Future
Wana Sambo is one of Nigeria’s hottest young designers. The brand was launched in 2010, and has since gone from strength to strength. Her eponymous range was one of the finalists in the 2012 Lagos Fashion and Design Week Young Designers of the Year category.
(MSN Africa)
Monday, 25 February 2013
Funke Akindele: National Treasure
When Nigerian star actress Funke Akindele, widely known as Jenifa was casting for her self-produced movie Jenifa, she wanted an actress who could perfectly play the lead role. All she wanted to do was to focus on writing and producing the movie.
Funke Akindele: National Treasure
When Nigerian star actress Funke Akindele, widely known as Jenifa was casting for her self-produced movie Jenifa, she wanted an actress who could perfectly play the lead role. All she wanted to do was to focus on writing and producing the movie.
Adele Skyfall wins best song Oscar
The film, part of a franchise which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, was also joint winner in the sound editing category.
Skyfall, which failed to top the official UK singles chart, also becomes the first Bond theme to win an Oscar.Thursday, 21 February 2013
How to be a Model
Steps
- Take care of yourself!
Features indicative of good health are a must. Eat healthy, work out,
take care of your outer appearance (and inner peace of mind), and look
good in clothes. It's a simple equation, but it's harder than you might
think to execute.
OSCAR PISTORIUS- All you need to know
22 November 1986
Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
Hometown: Pretoria, South Africa
Amputation Level: Bi-lateral, below the knee
Main Events: 100m, 200m, 400m
Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
Hometown: Pretoria, South Africa
Amputation Level: Bi-lateral, below the knee
Main Events: 100m, 200m, 400m
Competitive Class: T43/T44
T43: Double below knee amputees and other athletes with impairments that are equivalent to a double below knee amputation
T44: Single below knee amputees and other athletes with impairments that are equivalent to single below knee amputee
Personal Bests:
100m: 10.91 seconds (South Africa, April 2007)
200m: 21.30 seconds (London, September 2012)
400m: 45.07 seconds (Italy, July 2011)
200m: 21.30 seconds (London, September 2012)
400m: 45.07 seconds (Italy, July 2011)
Who Do you think is the Best ?
Pele of Brazil
Pele Born October 3, 1940 in Tres Coracoes, Brazil soccer legend Pelé became a superstar with his performance in the 1958
World Cup. Pelé played professionally in Brazil for two decades,
winning three World Cups along the way, before joining the New York
Cosmos late in his career. Named FIFA co-Player of the Century in 1999,
he is a global ambassador for soccer and other humanitarian causes. Score
Diego Maradona of Argentina
Diego Armando Maradona was born on October 30, 1960 in Villa Fiorito, a
province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Maradona led club teams to
championships in Argentina, Italy and Spain. He played with the
Argentinian national team that won the 1986 World Cup, where he
received his famous nickname, "Hand of God."
Ronaldo Delima of Brazil
Born on September 22, 1976, in ItaguaÃ, Brazil, Ronaldo established
himself as an unstoppable scorer for European soccer teams in the
mid-1990s. He bounced back from a disappointing finish to the 1998 World
Cup and a series of knee injuries to lead Brazil to victory in the
2002 World Cup, and retired in 2011 as one of the game's all-time
greats.
ZInedine Zidane of France
Zinédine Zidane (born 1972) was the toast of France after
leading that country to its only World Cup soccer championship in
1998. The midfielder, nicknamed "Zizou," scored twice in
the championship match that year as the French, playing at home,
defeated Brazil.
Lionel Messi of Argentina
Born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, soccer player Lionel Messi
moved to Spain at the age of 13, after the FC Barcelona club agreed to
pay for hormone-deficiency treatments. Messi became a star in his new
country, scoring at will while leading his club to championships. In
2012, he set a record for most goals in a calendar year, and afterward
was named FIFA's "Player of the Year" a record fourth time.
Christiano Ronaldo of Portuga
Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira,
Portugal. Manchester United paid £12 million to sign him in 2003—a
record fee for a player of his age. In the 2004 FA Cup final, he scored
Manchester's first three goals and helped them capture the championship.
In 2008, he set a franchise record for goals scored. In 2009, Real
Madrid paid a record $131 million for his services.
Ronaldinho of Brazil
Born in Porto Alegre, Ronaldinho is a footballer who currently plays for
Flamengo and the Brazilian national team. As a free-kick specialist, he
started off playing for Grêmio, then later for clubs Paris
Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Milan. He is a two-time winner of the FIFA
World Player of the Year and has also been honored with European
Footballer of the Year and FifPro Player of the Year.
The Greatest Footballers Ever
Adele hiding the name of Her first baby
Adele has decided to keep her first baby’s name undisclose since his birth in October. In recent interviews after winning Golden Globe this month, Adele called her son “Little Peanut”. “too early” and “too private” to reveal his name told the Journalist.
The 10 Commandments for Working Motherhood
Working motherhood means juggling career and family
Until Moses returns with a couple of stone tablets addressing motherhood, here's my take on the 10 commandments for working motherhood.
Thou Shall Trust Thine Instincts
You know your family best and you also know your employer. Trust your instincts when you feel your kids are acting out because they need your attention. Give them the extra time and nurturing, even if it means you miss a few minutes of work. Motherhood is your most important job, and not one to be taken lightly.Wednesday, 20 February 2013
11 Things Women Really Want From Wedding Night Sex
I say, add “getting laid” to your wedding day to-do-list, right alongside all the other tasks you’ll go bat shit crazy over seeing go undone. And, if you’re gonna make it a priority, you might as well do it right. Men, here’s a handy little guide to what your wife-to-be will really want to get out of the evening’s activities, and ladies, here’s your first official “honey do” list.
Video: Bruce Lee the Legend
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
THE ROMAN EMPIRE: The History, The Kings and The Collapse
Traces found by archaeologists of early settlements of the Palatine Hill date back to ca 750 BC.
This ties in very closely to the established legend that Rome was founded on 21 April 753 BC, which was traditionally celebrated in Rome with the festival of Parilia.
Two founding legends exist - Romulus and Remus and Aeneas.
Rather than contradict each other, the tale of Aeneas adds to that of Romulus and Remus.
However Mars, the god of war became enchanted by her beauty and had his way with Rhea Silvia while she slept. As a result of this Rhea Silvia bore twins, Romulus and Remus.
An enraged Amulius had Rhea Silvia thrown into the river Tiber where she was caught beneath the waves by the river god who married her.
Monday, 18 February 2013
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