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Monday, 26 March 2012

12 Different Types of Hangovers [Comic]


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Cause: Wanting to eat enough to feed a family of four for under five dollars.
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, entertaining the thought of doing one of those juice cleanses.
Cures: Water, exercise, not eating again until lunch the next day.
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Cause: Deciding to give “Friday Night Lights” a try before going to bed.
Symptoms: Fatigue, sensitivity to noises that give away major plot points, wishing dramatic music played when you stared at someone from afar.
Cures: Spoilers, the beginning of the second season, IMDb bios of the actors you thought you liked or were the same age as.
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Cause: Trying to make up for four years of lattes and lethargy in one trip to the gym.
Symptoms: Euphoric soreness, typical soreness, buying a new wardrobe comprised of sweat-wicking fabrics, financial soreness.
Cures: Bragging about it on Facebook, learning to love your body the way it is, “pulling a sitcom” and marrying someone way out of your league.
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Cause:Going to sleep early to avoid getting sick, life.
Symptoms: Somehow, waking up even more tired than usual, prolonged grogginess, sensitivity to light, not being able to talk about anything that happened last night.
Cures: Coffee, “hair of the dog.”
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Cause: Pre-ordering something to do when you were bored two months ago.
Symptoms: Headache, blurred vision, sore throat from trying to explain to your father how game design is an art form.
Cures: Energy drinks, the Internet.
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Cause: Smoking too much pot.
Symptoms: Dry mouth, fleeting paranoia, feeling pretty all right.
Cures: Whatever.
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Cause: Thinking your life might improve by going someplace different while letting things at home continue to get worse.
Symptoms: Sunburn, jet lag, forced accent that might be interpreted as slurred speech.
Cures: Anything that isn’t going in on a timeshare.
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Cause: Being around drunk people when you’re not.
Symptoms: Hating your friends, hating people who aren’t your friends, simultaneously hating yourself and feeling superior to everyone.
Cures: Blackmail, revenge.
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Cause: Not wanting to die alone.
Symptoms: The regret of telling a stranger your entire life story, chills from not getting to use enough of the blanket, and, in extreme cases, happiness.
Cures: Googling their name, Seeing them in daylight, being yourself.
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Cause: Checking your syllabus hours before attending a class you haven’t been to in weeks.
Symptoms: Wrist pain, heart palpitations, hallucinations involving font and margin size.
Cures: Saying you “totally failed,” handing it in.
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Cause: Spending all night in the library cramming for an exam.
Symptoms: Pencil sticking to forehead, confidence that you’ll get a good grade, uncertainty that you won’t jump off of a bridge if you don’t do well on the test.
Cures: Saying you “totally failed,” doing things that will lead to an actual hangover.
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Cause: Doing nothing all day because you drank too much the night before.
Symptoms: Changing out of sweatpants, picking stuff up off the floor that you were too tired or nauseous to put away the day before, having a ton of work to do.
Cures: Never drinking again/death.


Tuesday, 20 March 2012

7 Tips to Wake Up and Get Out of Bed Fast



You're late to work, again. No matter how much you reason with yourself, your lateness is probably due to the fact that you couldn't get out of bed. It's always unpleasant to drag yourself out of bed, so here are some tips to help you wake up alert and get you out of bed quickly:
  • Assess your health. Your drowsiness in the morning might be health-related. Perhaps you need a better diet and exercise plan or maybe you have sleep apnea. If you've been doing everything right, go to a doctor for an expert opinion.
  • Coffee on your bedside table. This is for extreme cases, but leaving some coffee or another caffeinated drink like Mountain Dew on your bedside table might be a good way to get yourself out of bed.
  • Place your alarm clock strategically. If you place your alarm clock across the room or outside your door, this might force you walk to the clock to shut it off.
Read on for more tips.
  • Get an alarm clock that lights up. You can mimic waking up naturally with this BioBrite Sunrise Clock ($134). This alarm clock will gradually glow brighter and brighter and will act like your own mini sunrise. You will no longer be jerked awake by jarring noises with this clock. BioBrite also has a cheaper version for $90.
  • Don't drink caffeine or alcohol the night before. It takes a while for caffeine and alcohol to get out of your system so for a better night's sleep, refrain from imbibing these liquids the night before.
  • Smelling salts. Smelling salts have been reviving people for hundreds of years, but you don't have to smell something distasteful. Put a bottle of a pleasant-smelling essential oil like orange, grapefruit, or mint next to your bed to sniff in order to shake yourself out of a groggy state
  • Train yourself. Instead of forcing yourself to wake up, train yourself to react instantly by practicing the motions of waking up. During the day, turn your lights off and practice jumping out of the bed as soon as your alarm goes off. Do this repeatedly twice a day for about 10 times until it feels automatic.
  • Source: Washington Post Social Reader

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Yellow Brick Road, the Agency formerly known as ZK


Lagos, Nigeria, February 10, 2012— Young and dynamic ad agency, ZK Advertising,     has announced it has rebranded to Yellow Brick Road. This happens six years after the agency opened its doors in Nigeria when it launched the Celtel, and subsequently, Zain brands.  The rebranding is set to bring a new lease of life to the agency with a new ownership structure and additional resources.
The agency disclosed that the management structure of the company will remain the same, and that the three major shareholders are : Kaliko Olowole, Nnenna Onyewuchi and Carol Kathurima. Kaliko Olowole, who set up ZK Advertising in 2006, was previously the Regional Director of FCB Africa, one of South Africa’s foremost Pan-African advertising networks. Nnenna Onyewuchi has over 10 years’ experience in marketing communications    and served as Vice President of Strategic Planning, McCann New York, a position which she held until she returned to Nigeria in 2005 to work with some of the country’s top marketing communications consultancies.  Carol Kathurima has local and international experience as a Producer and Production Manager on documentaries, corporate videos, feature films, TV Commercials and producing news and current affairs for international broadcasters.
Why the quirky name? According to Managing Director, Kaliko Olowole, “The name Yellow Brick Road was coined from the film, the Wizard of Oz which starred Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. The movie chronicles the story of four characters searching for answers which they find on the Yellow Brick Road. The answers: adventure, courage, passion and intelligence also speak to the core values of our Agency.”
Mr Olowole adds, “Some new appointments have also been made which include the appointment of a creative director who brings a blend of international experience and local understanding. We are also in talks with a foreign equity partner who will offer strategic value to the Yellow Brick Road’s operations.”

With the rebranding, Yellow Brick Road, based in Parkview, Ikoyi, intends to further reassert its position as a leader in the marketing communications industry. ”We want to rewrite the script in an industry where advertising agencies are seen as service providers rather than communication partners,” says Carol Kathurima. Nnenna Onyewuchi adds, “We want to shift from the traditional cliché of ‘thinking global and acting local’ and establish a convention where we think local and act global”.  Kaliko Olowole concludes: “We currently have clients and a lot of experience covering the financial services, telecommunications, FMCG and oil & gas sectors, and are seriously looking to consolidate on and broaden this client base.  What we offer is strategy driven, energetic creativity and passion mixed with the utmost professionalism.”  

ASA, NNEKA, ODEMWINGIE VERIFY TWITTER ACCOUNTS


It looked like it would never happen, but Micro-blogging site Twitter has finally verified official accounts of some Nigerian celebrities. And the first set of celebs include international singers Asa, Nneka and Premiership footballer Peter Odemwingie.
 
 
 

Is This Incest? Bobbi Kristina Brown Dating Whitney Houston's "Adopted" Son Nick Gordon

There are multiple reports coming in that Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown is dating her "step brotherNick Gordon.
The 22-year old Gordon was taken in by Houston when he was 12-years old and raised as her own, although he was never formally adopted. He and 19-year old Bobbi Kristina were reportedly spotted kissing in public, holding hands and acting like a couple at a Target store in Georgia on Friday [March 9th].
"Yea we got a little closer and what!!!," Nick tweeted yesterday, in response to the rumors. That tweet was followed by more today. "All the haters that dont know us or th real story can't un follow me. I don't give a f**k. I've proved my loyalty to her and the Houston family. I don't owe any of you anything. Ha I don't even know y'all haters."
Bobbi hasn't responded by writing or saying anything, but she is retweeting words of encouragement from followers about her relationship with Gordon.

Wow!

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

D' Banj- I own Mo-Hits


EBONY.com: How did you join Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label?
D’BANJ: I had a concert in Dubai and when we pulled up to the airport’s first class lounge and a hostess ran up to me with a plaque with Kanye’s face on it, asking me to sign it. I said ‘I’m not Kanye West, I’m D’banj but Kanye West is coming? All eyes open.’ Then my manager spoke to Kanye, came back and told me ‘He’ll give you five minutes.’ I walked over — as an African man I’m always prepared — and I played my music ‘Stand Out,’ ‘Fall In Love’ and ‘Scapegoat’ for him on my iPod. Before we knew it, I’d almost missed my flight and he invited me to New York.
Coming from Africa I’m my own manager, I have my own label called Mo’ Hits with my artists Dr. Sid, Wande Coal, Don Jazzy, D’Prince and K-Switch. I own Mo’ Hits and we’ve won numerous awards by the grace of God. Being with Kanye for the last eight months and me leading a successful label in Africa, I’ve learned a lot and I believe people will see what we’re going to do. I signed with Kanye in June and that same month I won the BET Award for Best International Act. My New York concert isn’t done by G.O.O.D. Music, it’s done by Live Nation, meaning I’m already a moving machine. So who better to introduce me to the global world than Kanye West, a crazy genius?
EBONY.com: What is your chemistry like in the studio with West?
D’BANJ: Kanye doesn’t try to change you. He has great ears and great people working with him. I learned the way people do music in America is different, number one, the budget. You don’t have to rush a song, you can take your time. I was glad because I have a studio in my home but I thought I was doing too much. I’ve been working with everyone else on G.O.O.D. Music too and John Legend and I worked together in London recently. It’s been great experience, I just beg people to listen with an open mind.
source: www.ebony.com 

Monday, 12 March 2012

MO’HITS WAR: FRIENDS MOVE TO RECONCILE D’BANJ AND DON JAZZY



After nine years of collaborating and entertaining their fans worldwide, Mo’Hitsbosses Michael Collins aka Don Jazzy and Dapo ‘D’banj‘ Oyebanjo may soon be ending their hitherto ‘untouchable’ partnership.
Multiple sources say, following protracted disagreements, both parties may have reached a mutual agreement on ending their business partnership, although they haven’t come out to say anything to the public.
Reports, including that of Nigerian daily, The Vanguard, say Don Jazzy and D’banj’s relationship has gone terribly sour, with possibility of the acclaimed producer launching another label, which will see him have full authority and sole ownership. Don Jazzy currently co-owns Mo’Hits with D’banj. The pair formed the label in London after working out of JJC’s Backbone Music in 2004.
A barrage of unanswered questions from fans have long been flocking the enigmatic producer’s page on popular micro-blogging site Twitter, but in stark contrast to his usual responsiveness, Don Jazzy has been quiet. He  hasn’t tweeted since the story came to light.
Before now, the famous duo were never seen anywhere without each other, but at the time of writing this report, Don Jazzy is in Nigeria without his hitherto ever present pal D’banj, who is promoting his brand in America while he works on his forthcoming fourth album ‘Mr Endowed’.
On the other hand, we’re told the Mo’hits producer has temporarily moved into Dr. SID‘s 1004 Victoria Island apartment, where Wande Coal also resides, having deserted the multi-million Naira Lekki mansion he moved into with D’Banj in early 2011.
Insiders say this new development, if not arrested before things totally crumble, could spell the end of what’s probably the biggest music powerhouse and label ever seen in Nigeria.
 GENESIS
The now evident cracks became obvious around the time the producer who is also the President and CEO of  Mo’Hits, bagged the Kanye West G.O.O.D Music deal which also influenced a $3m JV deal, with D’Banj as key beneficiary. The Kanye project catapulted both stars to a whole new pedestal in their careers, where they now rubbed shoulders with the biggest names in the international music scene. But the problems had emanated before then.
From then on, insiders say ‘D’banj’s ego, which was already causing tension within the label, only got bigger and harder to check’. Sources claim this new feeling of invincibility on the singer’s part began to make him question his continued association with his long-time friend and collaborator, who didn’t seem to be ‘representing’ on this new found wavelength.
The recent Occupy Nigeria protest also saw the acts take separate sides – while D’banj did little to save himself from accusations of collecting money from Goodluck Jonathan, Don Jazzy readily denounced the government and identifed with the people; saying, in what would become a famous tweet, that he ‘regrets voting for Goodluck Jonathan’
FALLOUT
It appears D’banj, whose Don Jazzy produced 2005 ‘No Long Thing‘ album instantly brought him to the limelight, is uncomfortable with the continued delay in the release of his fourth studio album ‘Mr Endowed‘, which was initially supposed to be released late 2011.
Trusted sources allege that D’banj no longer remits payments from any shows he attends into the label’s general account. As one source puts it ‘he feels Don Jazzy isn’t putting the right kind of energy into the business right now’.
Daily Times report claims D’banj is now represented by the label’s A&R – Oluseun ‘Bankulli’ Abisagboola while the other Mo’Hits acts, including Don Jazzy, are still being represented by long-time manager Sunday Are. All efforts to reach Bankulli proved abortive, and while Mr. Are picked up our phone calls, he didn’t answer our inquiries, neither did he reply our text messages asking the same questions. Don Jazzy had not responded to our emails as at the time of going to press.
 CONSEQUENCES
As already reported, Don Jazzy has now chosen to stay with other artistes on his label, specifically putting up with Dr. Sid at the moment, leaving the Lekki Mansion deserted.
D’Banj, on the other hand, has been seen in the United States, and Paris recently, living it up with music heavyweights like Diddy, Swizz Beatz, Common and other stars who came to support his new boss, Kanye West at Paris Fashion Week. Those close to him also say he’s bought himself a home in Los Angeles where he now hopes to reside fully. He’s also reportedly building himself a new team – made up of trusted associates like Bankuli and a former Mtech boss who’s heading his business team.
One source told us: ‘The camp has definitely split up – D’banj and younger brother K Switch are shuttling to and fro the US and UK, while Dr SID (who’s had repeated spats with D’Banj in the past) and D’Prince have stuck with Don Jazzy. ‘Dr. SID feels indebted to Jazzy as he blew up his career‘.
It is uncertain where Wande Coal stands for now. And while many are already taking sides, we’re told those who understand the implications of the pending break-up, are working day and night to make sure it doesn’t happen. ‘Several people are working to make sure it’s resolved’ a top industry source told us, Saturday. ‘Friends and partners will always quarrel. I dont see anything happening between them that can not be resolved. They stand to benefit more by remaining together than if they go their separate ways…’
However, one Mo’Hits insider claims ‘sadly this thing has gone beyond repair’. He refused to elaborate.
POST BREAK-UP PROJECTIONS FOR THE MO’HITS DUO
So with the breakup of the duo looking like a reality, what lies in store for both power partners  if they decide to go their separate ways? NET examines the possible scenarios.
D’BANJ:
 This music maverick’s career is not likely to be over, at least not in the foreseeable future. With increasing international exposure opening doors for him from London to New York, multi-million dollar deals begging for his star endorsement, close associations with the biggest names in musical entertainment; Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, Jay Z and more, there is little evidence to support the notion that a split will stop his career in its’ tracks.
However, ‘breaking free’ from his long-time producer and friend, if not properly managed, may mark the beginning of a long and painful journey into a reckless and irresponsible lifestyle, culminating into personal and career decline.
DON JAZZY:
The producer is in no danger of being out of relevance musically, since his G.O.O.D music deal will no doubt task him on bringing out more creative material fit for his new family’s primarily American audience, thereby boosting his profile. His ever building clientele also doesn’t seem to be much threatened, as even now, he commands some of the highest production fees in the continent.
However, his visibility in the media may suffer, thereby confining him permanently to the booth. The combined force of Wande Coal, Dr. Sid, D’Prince and possibly K-Switch, taking nothing away from their commercial viability and talent, don’t seem enough to ensure his visual presence, at least not like his Don Jazzy/D’Banj duo formular. One good thing for him though: Don Jazzy is a star maker who can pick up another talent and create a star in the mould of D’banj in a few years. He also appears to be a more disciplined act; and in showbusiness, with discipline comes focus and longevity…

OK! Nigeria Magazine makes its debut in Nigeria

OK! NIGERIA
The wait is finally over and OK! Magazine, the world’s biggest celebrity lifestyle publication with more than 50 million readers worldwide has finally launched in Nigeria. The magazine was unveiled on the 9th of March at a glamorous black tie event sponsored by telecoms giant MTN at the picturesque Harbour Point.
Alexander Amosu, famed entrepreneur behind the magazine, said, “I’m delighted and proud that OK! Magazine has finally launched in Nigeria. OK! Magazine already reaches over 25 countries around the world and our Nigerian edition is really exciting in its own right. This is also OK’s first entry into the African continent and to one of the potentially largest readerships in the world.” 


Nigerian entertainment scene gets a boost with launch of OK! Nigeria Magazine

The launch saw the unveiling of the first issue with high profile celebrities invited from music, fashion, sport, film and politics.  There were performances by renowned artistes MI, Brymo, Davido, Goldie and Naeto C amongst others followed by an exclusive after party at Likwid after what was an exciting evening.
So the magazine finally hits the stands but readers can also look forward to checking OK! Magazine out on their mobile phones as platinum sponsor MTN will have content of OK! Nigeria available exclusively to its 40 million plus subscribers, (the largest subscriber base in the country), for a year.
It will be available onIPads, IPhones, Blackberry, Samsung galaxy and many other devices with access to it free for 2 months globally and in Nigeria only on MTN from 1st of April.
Kola Oyeyemi, MTN’s General Manager Consumer Marketing, said,"As a company of firsts in Nigeria, we felt it was only fitting to be involved in launching OK! Magazine in Nigeria, the first African country to launch this world famous, well read publication. We look forward to bringing people entertainment news, heart-warming stories, everywhere they go. The mobile version of the magazine will be accessible to smart phone users on our network for a year.”
The magazine which will be published in Nigeria and printed in the United Kingdom will be distributed on newsstands in Nigeria on April 1st and costs N1500. Readers throughout the world can also subscribe to the magazine and it will also be available online on www.oknigeria.com.
Ok! Magazine Nigeria will be published monthly and content will be 60% on Nigerian celebrities globally, with 20% of the 60% about local Nigerian celebrities based in Nigeria. The remaining 40% is divided into 30% African American celebrities and the remaining 10% will be about people we love to read about. 
The new magazine is the latest addition to the 25 plus editions of OK! Magazine worldwide.

GOLDIE’S REVELATION: ‘MY FAVOURITE SEX POSITION’

Let me start by asking what is your least favourite sexual position?
I wouldn’t know because I haven’t tried one that I didn’t like yet, so if I did try one that I didn’t like, I would…
So what’s your favourite sex position?
 I think I’m very old school…hmmm. The missionary style…
No. That’s wrong. Goldie is not allowed to do it the Missionary style.
 I’m not?
You are not. You are Goldie, you are crazy. You wear all these outlandish out fits and people are supposed to go like ‘What the hell’ when they look at you. 
We are really the timid ones in the end.
 lol

Thursday, 1 March 2012

HP and Microsoft reward winning customer of the “Get it On” campaign

 

HP and Microsoft rewards the winning customer for the “Get it On” Christmas holiday campaign with a brand new KIA RIO 2011.
During this campaign for every HP product purchased from an authorized retail outlet, a customer got a free Microsoft Africa pack and a raffle ticket entry to a grand draw which was held on 3rd February 2011 at the HP Service centre (No No 20C Akin Ogunlewe street, off Ligali ayorinde Victoria Island Lagos) has seen a lucky customer Mr. Innocent Aminu walking away with a brand new KIA RIO 2011.  
The grand prize, KIA RIO 2011, comprises KIA’s Eco-Dynamics fuel-saving technologies, an intelligent Stop & Go engine technology together with low rolling resistance tyres.  This model is one of the latest 4th generations Rio that is of up to grade in style and class.
 The Africa pack included the: Microsoft Security essentials, windows live essentials 2011, office 2010 starter edition, language interface pack and a local theme pack. 
“This campaign was meant to intensify awareness of the various HP products with Microsoft’ Win7 operation system that are now available in the markets,” said Mr. Banji, Retail account manager.  “Mr Aminu bought one HP 3400 (all in One) from Foretech Investment Abuja,” he continued.

The showcased products included Envy17, Envy 14, DV7, DV6, DV3, and DM4. Others were: TouchSmart PC 610 and TouchSmart 7320. The all in one 3420 and 3400 were also promoted alongside HP 630 and HP 635

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