First Porsche discovered after 112 years of hiding

 

For as much as we talk about barn finds, the window of time for such vehicles tends to be measured in a few decades; any more than that and the ravages of time and memory tend to destroy anything so long abandoned. On Monday, Porsche revealed that it had recently acquired the barn find of the century — the first car ever designed by founder Ferdinand Porsche, which hit the roads of Austria in 1898, and has been locked away untouched for the past 112 years.

Obama to launch government-backed retirement savings program

 

WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The Obama administration is scheduled on Wednesday to launch a retirement savings vehicle called "myRA," aimed at enrolling more Americans in a government-backed investment option.

In details provided by the White House on Wednesday, the retirement savings proposal would be similar to a Roth Individual Retirement Account, but with holdings backed by the U.S. government like savings bonds.

Christians.ng question: Is sex before marriage acceptable?

Try before you buy’or wait until you walk down that aisle and say ‘I do’? Take the Christians.ng survey now and let us know your thoughts on the subject

Sex before Marriage is a much debated question amongst Nigerians today. Participating in sexual activity outside of wedlock is seen by many in society as a taboo, because the Bible says sex before marriage is sinful. However, many consider it to be part of a normal, loving relationship between two people and shouldn’t be condemned. What do you think? Should we be saving ourselves for our wedding night or should we give into temptation and give in to sexual chemistry? What’s on-point for a good Christian? Tell us!
Christians.ng, Lagos’ number one online dating platform for Christians - is reaching out to Nigerians for real answers: Is sex before marriage acceptable?

Here is the list of 11 PDP Senators that defect to APC

According to a report by Sahara Reporters, 11 PDP senators have defected to the All Progressive Congress APC. A formal letter to this effect has been handed to the Senate President, David Mark, and would be read to the general house this afternoon.

Pete Seeger Dies @ 94

 

GRAMMY-winning folk pioneer and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Pete Seeger died Jan. 27 of natural causes. He was 94. Born in New York to a musicologist father and violinist mother, Seeger's career was marked by his impact on the folk revival of the late '50s and early '60s, his use of music to promote social causes in the United States and his influence on fellow activists such as singer/songwriters Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. Seeger crafted numerous hits, including "If I Had A Hammer," which earned Peter, Paul And Mary two GRAMMY Awards in 1962, and "Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)," which the Byrds took to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965. Seeger's seminal 1963 album We Shall Overcome was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame in 1999.

Lifetime Achievement Award: The Beatles

GRAMMY winner Danger Mouse tips his cap to the Fab Four

(In addition to the GRAMMY Awards, The Recording Academy presents Special Merit Awards recognizing contributions of significance to the recording field, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, Trustees Award and Technical GRAMMY Award.)
I didn't grow up on the Beatles. In fact, by the time I got to college I couldn't have named one Beatles song if you put a gun to my head. Honestly. I listened to '80s pop when I was young, and mostly to hip-hop in middle/high school. My parents were exclusively '60s/'70s soul/R&B listeners, so I was oblivious. My tastes expanded a bit when I was in college, but the Beatles were always this huge group that I just thought couldn't be all that interesting if they were so popular. Any pictures I remembered had them all dressed alike and smiling a lot. I like darker, melancholy music in general, so I was skeptical. However, as I got more into music, and even started making music, I started to hear more and more about how the Beatles had been a huge influence on much of the music I was discovering. I had some research to do. …

GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Inspirations: Darius Rucker

56th GRAMMY winner reveals five GRAMMY Hall Of Fame recordings that are always on his mind

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  Darius Rucker

(To commemorate the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame's 40th Anniversary in 2013, GRAMMY.com has launched GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Inspirations. The ongoing series will feature conversations with various individuals who will identify GRAMMY Hall Of Fame recordings that have influenced them and helped shape their careers.)

2014 Grammy Awards Winners in Gospel/Christian Categories

Congratulations to all the winners at this years Grammy Awards. Tye Tribbett capped off a great year by winning in two categories. And it was Tye's birthday. The Grammy's were his special gifts.Tasha Cobbs pressed her way to the Grammy’s after the death of her father last week to win. And congratulations to Mandisa, who took out some titans in the Christian Contemporary genre to take home the prestigious award.

The Complete list in Gospel/Christian music and pics after the cut...

Facebook 'rant' on school holiday costs sparks campaign

Paul Cookson was angered by the increased cost of holidays outside term time

With about 250 friends on Facebook, Paul Cookson did not expect a "rant" he posted to have much impact.

He wrote that he was "sick to death" of being "ripped off" by companies which put up holiday prices outside school term time.
A few friends agreed, and followed his request to "share this post if you have also had enough".
It soon went viral, and more than 143,000 people have shared it so far.
Supporters also began signing an online petition calling for government action and this has now gone far beyond the 100,000 signatures needed for a possible debate in Parliament.

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Eugenie Bouchard: Courting the golden girl of tennis

Eugenie Bouchard is a former junior Wimbledon champion

She may not have won a major tournament yet, but emerging tennis star Eugenie Bouchard is being tipped as the next marketing face of the women's game.

After an Australian Open in which the 19-year-old Canadian unexpectedly reached the semi-final, there is as much debate about her career off the court as on it.
Her appearance and composure, not to forget tennis talent, have seen her touted as the next Maria Sharapova, the world's highest-paid female athlete, and four times Grand Slam winner.
The teenager's agent, Sam Duvall, says the player known as "Genie" has the personality, game and looks to surpass the Russian's commercial success.
And the global boss of the women's tennis circuit agrees about the financial potential.
'Media exposure' "She is an incredibly talented athlete, and a very marketable brand ambassador for any company that wants to get involved with her," Stacey Allaster, chief executive of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), tells the BBC business website.

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Stem cell 'major discovery' claimed

Stem cell researchers are heralding a "major scientific discovery", with the potential to start a new age of personalised medicine.

Scientists in Japan showed stem cells can now be made quickly just by dipping blood cells into acid.
Stem cells can transform into any tissue and are already being trialled for healing the eye, heart and brain.
The latest development, published in the journal Nature, could make the technology cheaper, faster and safer.

on sec school students who threatened to kill corpers in Kogi has been arrested

Here's an update on the secondary school students of Victory Model College in Kogi who threatened to kill some corpers who teach at their school. (If you missed the previous story, read it here). The corper who sent me the initial mail has sent an update. The students have been arrested. Find it below

Thank you for your prompt action, Linda. The local government inspector, school proprietor, the community heads and the Nigeria Police Force have taken disciplinary actions against the culprits.

All the students directly involved have been taken into police custody for questioning and apologies duly rendered. Thank God for social media. Thank you, Linda.

Obama calls for shift from war to diplomacy

The US president devoted a surprising amount of his State of the Union speech to a less interventionist foreign policy.

President Barack Obama, speaking to the US Congress in his annual State of the Union address last night, renewed his pledge to withdraw most US combat troops from Afghanistan by the end of this year and said he would emphasise diplomacy to address the world's conflicts.

"America must move off a permanent war footing," Obama said in a speech watched on television by an estimated 30 million US viewers. "I will not send our troops into harm's way unless it's truly necessary. Nor will I allow our sons and daughters to be mired in open-ended conflicts."

INCREDIBLE: SEE How This Giraffe Gives Birth To 6ft Tall Baby (SEE PHOTOS)

An endangered Rothschild’s giraffe gave birth to a baby girl at the Devon zoo on Saturday afternoon.

The baby born to mother Sangha and father Yoda was already 6ft tall at birth and was on her feet within hours.

Jonathan seeks death penalty for cyber crime

 
President Goodluck Jonathan has proposed a death sentence on persons who hack into the Critical National Information Infrastructure or computer networks resulting in the loss of lives
The proposal is contained in the Cyber Crime Bill 2013, which is before the House of Representatives.

However, where there is no loss of lives but the offender causes “grievous bodily injury” to another person, the bill recommends a prison term of not less than 15 years.

Using any computer network for terrorism purposes also attracts life sentence.

The bill defines Critical National Information Infrastructure as “certain computer systems, networks and information infrastructure vital to the national security of Nigeria or the economy and social well-being of its citizens.”

The bill frowns on child badography, as it imposes a 10-year jail term for offenders or a fine of N20million or both.

The bill criminalises the use of force to engage children in sexual activities.

Offenders are liable to being convicted to10 years imprisonment or a fine of N15m
Source: Punch Newspaper

Meet Naija Incredible HULK, Uche Odikanwa – model, Nollywood actor, and dancer

"Fine boy, better pikin, you look like your mama pikin, see as your body dey pokon pikin, e be like say you go sabi the thing, sexy boy." Hehe...

His names is Uche Odikanwa but please feel free to call him Blackknight. He's a model, actor, dancer and star of the first Gulder Ultimate Search ,GUS 1 (Snake Island).

Uche is an MBA graduate from the University College Dublin. He's in his 30s and very passionate about fitness. He exercises about four or five times a week. Duh! lol. See more photos after the cut...

Good Music Boss, Kanye West settles man he beat up in Beverly Hills with $250,000

You get rough handled by Kanye West and receive $250,000 (N40m). According to TMZ, Kanye has settled the man he beat up in the waiting room of a Beverly Hills chiropractor with more than $250k.

The young man who allegedly hurled racial epithets at Kim earlier this month has agreed to the civil settlement and now feels satisfied enough that he does not want to go forward with a criminal prosecution. Law enforcement sources tell us ... the D.A. has not decided whether to charge Kanye with battery. The reality is ... there's almost no chance of that happening.  First, the D.A. now has an uncooperative victim. Second, the victim's alleged racial epithets will not sit well with the jury. And there are probably lots of Kanye fans in the jury pool. We're told during the settlement negotiations the victim's demand soared to the upper 6 figures, so $250K is just a fraction.We called Kanye's civil lawyer, Shawn Holley for comment ... but we got nothin'.Nevertheless ... we're calling it case closed." TMZ reports

Queen Elizabeth II down to her last million due to overspending

According to new reports, the Queen of England is down to her last $1.6m in reserves after royal overspending. She was once the richest woman in the world (in the 80s) and in 2010 Forbes mag estimated her net worth at around $450 million and now she's broke? Nah!! Read the report below..

From Eonline

Perhaps Queen Elizabeth II could learn something from her thrifty granddaughter-in-law Kate Middleton. The 87-year-old monarch has been overspending the royal family's famous fortune, according to a report published by the Commons Public Accounts Committee on Monday, Jan. 27.
Following her courtiers' advice, Her Majesty the Queen's reserve fund has fallen from £35 million ($58 million) in 2001 to just £1 million ($1.6 million) in 2014. The report states the royal family is "spending above their means and dipping into the reserves...the balance now stands at an all-time low." Continue...

The report also reveals that a number of palaces are in "dangerous or deteriorating" conditions. Forty percent of them, in fact, are "below acceptable standards." It's not exactly new information, as Queen Elizabeth II knows that there's an $82 million backlog in repairs due to tightened government funding.

Taxpayers fund the royal palaces in Britain, comprised of more than 300 buildings. In 2013, the public spent about £31 million ($51 million) renovating and operating the facilities. The report urged the treasury to "get a grip" and help the royal family to prevent "further damage and deterioration."

According to the report, royal staff members have been forced to catch rain in buckets to protect art and antiquities in some locations. Queen Elizabeth II's "antiquated" boilers are more than 60 years old.

"The Queen has not been served well by the Household and by the Treasury," said Margaret Hodge, the labor chairman of the Public Accounts Committee. "We got the impression that they just haven't tried to make greater savings. Here we are, we're all in it together, but they are failing to eek better value for the Queen. They are dipping into their reserves in a way that just isn't sensible."

"If you look at the Tower of London and its visitor numbers it makes you think that there's potential there. Have they done their darndest to maximize value for money?" Hodge wondered.

The royal household has pledged to introduce a 10-year maintenance plan to resolve the backlog. It has also pledged to increase the size of its reserve fund. Married to Prince Philip since 1947, Queen Elizabeth II has four children and eight grandchildren—including Prince William & Prince Harry.

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Secondary school Cult group threaten to kill Corpers in Kogi

Here's a bizarre email I got from a batch A Corp member serving in Victory Model College, Efodo - Okpo, Olamaboro L.G.A of Kogi State. The mail below and the threat written on a blackboard above

It's no good news to hear that NYSC Corp Members are treated with discontentment in Kogi State, especially in remote local government like Olamaboro.

There have been cases of some drunk youths ganging up to launch attack on corpers at their capital project sites, accusing them of integrating strange norms into their culture

Let me go straight to what I witnessed this morning. I woke up this morning like every other boring mornings in the village where I serve, dressed up, and went to the school. On arrival, all the students were gathered at one corner looking at me and the other Corp members, some with satisfaction, while others with pity.

On getting to the class rooms, we saw some write-ups directly warning me and other three(3) batch A Corp members. The pictures attached to this email will help tell the story better (even with the wrong English). Continue...

Charly Boy Plans to suprise wife on her b. day

Nigerian entertainer, Charlyboy has asked his followers on twitter to give him ideas on how he can surprise his wife on her birthday which comes up on January 29, 2014.
He tweeted “my people, any sick idea on how to shock my wife on her birthday tomorrow, best idea wins something”.

Heavy responses have however followed the musician’s request.
A certain twitter handle suggested that “he removes all the rings on his body, cut his dreadlocks and and begin to dress like a gentle man” while another follower advised him to take her overseas and buy her a diamond ring.
Unsatisfied with the responses, the ‘Areafada’ some minutes ago tweeted “I have still not gotten the best idea on how to melt my wife’s heart tomorrow. Guys where una dey, I need help Biko,”  he appealed.
Charlyboy is known for flaunting romantic pictures of his wife on his social media pages.

fire out break in Colombia prison leaves 10 inmates dead

 

 Dozens of inmates were injured when the fire spread through the cell blocks

At least 10 inmates have died in a fire at a prison in the Colombian city of Barranquilla on the country's Caribbean coast, police say.

Enugu Police declares man wanted for issuing N4million dud cheque

The Enugu State Police has declared one Benneth Nkwocha wanted for allegedly issuing a dud cheque of four million, fourty thousand naira.
The 40-year old man, who is now at large, is said to have issued the cheque to Zed Chukwudi.
According to a press statement made available to DailyPost in Enugu on Tuesday, Nkwocha, a resident of No 44b Imoke Street, G.R.A Enugu, disappeared after issuing the cheque.
The statement signed by the police spokesman in the state, Ebere Amaraizu disclosed that “the suspect issued the dud cheque of four million, fourty thousand naira having paid in the sum of one million naira out of the sum of five million, fourty thousand naira, which a court had earlier awarded against him in a civil suit against him at the Court of Appeal.

NFF President:>>>Super Eagles may face Croatia in a friendly game

NFF president Aminu Maigari, has said that there is a possibility that the Super Eagles, will face Croatia in an international friendly match, in preparation for the 2014 World Cup.

“We are still waiting for the Croatian FA to confirm a date, but that will definitely come after the friendly against Mexico,” Maigari said in a chat with reporters in Cape Town.
“We all know that Croatia and Bosnia share the same border and both countries play almost the same way. So, a match with them will give the Eagles a glimpse of what to expect from Bosnia at the World Cup.
“We intend to see the team play a number of friendlies to put them in a competitive shape before the World Cup.”
Nigeria is grouped in Group F of the World Cup alongside Bosnia Herzegovina, Iran and Argentina.

Techno Oil plans energy city in Abia

A Lagos-based oil outfit, Techno Oil Limited, on Tuesday said it would establish a multi-million dollar oil company in Abia in collaboration with the state government.
The Managing Director of the company, Mr Tony Onyeama, made this known when the company executive, visited Gov. Theodore Orji, at the Government House, Umuahia.
Onyeama said the energy city would be sited at Obuaku, Ukwa West Local Government Area, and would be a conglomeration of the company’s three other operations in the oil and gas sector.
He noted that the company had commenced discussions with the state government through the Commissioner for Petroleum Resources, Chief Don Ubani.

Petere Odemwingie completes Stoke City move...

 
Stoke City have confirmed the signing of Osaze Odemwingie from Cardiff City.
The Super Eagles forward, who has struggled to keep a permanent spot in the Welsh club, has penned an 18-month deal with the Potters, in a deal that saw Kenwyne Jones leave for Cardiff in a swap.

Stoke manager Mark Hughes, express his delight at the arrival of the former West Brom striker.
“We’re delighted to have signed Peter. Things haven’t perhaps gone as well for him at Cardiff as he would have hoped and he’s really keen to start afresh with us,” Hughes told club website.
Odemwingie scored only two goals in 17 appearances for Cardiff, following his £2m switch from the Hawthorns. He is in line to make his debut against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday.

Mr. Koko Master himself, joins 'ONE' to launch the 'Year of Agriculture'

From Kokomaster to Koko farmer! D’banj will be at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this week to help ONE officially launch the campaign during the ‘Year of Agriculture’ campaign at the AU Summit. He will unveil the official name and logo of the campaign, as well as launch ONE’s online petition, calling on leaders to invest more and better in agriculture. 
 

In February, the pop-star will lead top artists from around the continent to record a song produced by iconic producer Cobhams Asuquo and music video, aimed at promoting agriculture among youths on the continent. This announcement was just made at a press launch in Lagos where D’Banj was announced as the face for the continent-wide campaign. See more photos after the cut...

Photo: President Jonathan & CBN Governor mend fences at Davos

About 3 weeks ago, it was reported that President Jonathan had asked CBN Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to resign. (If you missed it, read it here). But it seems the two have mended fences by the look of the pic above, taken a few days ago at Davos, Switzerland.

Peter Okoye of P-Square and daughter, Aliona.... sleeping tins lols

A cute pic of Peter Okoye looking after his daughter while mum shops. See another photo of Aliona with both her parents after the cut...

WOW: Sign up for the most electrifying live retail event - Mente de Moda

The Bang & Kosher team are delighted to kick off the year with another fascinating edition of the "Mente de Moda" series.

Mente de Moda was created to give new brands a rare opportunity to get their products onto the fashion high street. It gives labels the opportunity to experiment with physical retail, get face-to-face consumer feedback, and test the market. Continue...

El-Rufai canvass for young people to join APC

All these promises now, when they enter, we go hear another thing...

Photos: Gasly accident on Third Mainland bridge

A 14-seater bus is reported to have gone up in flames at Iyana Oworosoki. This accident has caused a standstill on the ever busy bridge. Unconfirmed reports say one person died. Another pic after the cut

How Record Labels and Radio Stations Work Together

 
If you understand the business relationship between record labels and radio stations, you understand the very essence of the music business. To put it simply, they need each other. A record label needs radio airplay to deliver the music of its artists to an audience of radio listeners. A radio station needs music programming to broadcast to that audience. But of course there’s a little more to it than that.
Anyone who is interested in getting their music on the radio must realize that the relationship between these two businesses is complex. Understanding some of the basic issues of record promotion and radio broadcasting will better prepare you for the challenges that await, should you ever attempt to solicit your music to a commercial or non-commercial radio station. continue after cut...

CloseUp Launches Cupid Games

Closeup, the nation’s favorite toothpaste, has set the pace for an engaging and fun filled Valentine season among Nigerian youths with the launch of the digital social game, “Cupid Games”.

Valentines is a season in the year for getting closer and expressing affection, and as Nigeria’s leading toothpaste brand, they decided to use this opportunity to engage young people at a time when closeness is in the air. Continue...

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