Saturday 5 April 2014
Friday 4 April 2014
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chris brown being flown to dc with other prisoners...not fair
Really unfair how this guy's spirit is being brought down by this guys. Chris Brown's legal team's last ditch effort to transport him personally to Washington D.C. for his misdemeanor assault trial has been denied and Chris is headed to D.C. on Con Air...a prisoner aircraft...with other criminals
TMZ reports...
Chris Brown has just been picked up by federal marshals on what will be one of the longest journeys across the country since the prop plane era ... TMZ has learned.
Sources connected with the case tell us Chris is on his way to a federal holding facility in San Bernardino to begin his long trip to Washington D.C. where he will stand trial for assault.
Later today Chris will board a airplane -- guarded by U.S. Marshals and appropriately restrained -- but the flight is NOT a non-stop. In fact, we're told there are so many stops he probably won't get there until Sunday. Continue...
We're told all of these flights go through Oklahoma, with stops along the way to pick up other prisoners.
Chris will be in D.C. for a hearing Monday where his lawyer, Mark Geragos, will try to get the charges dismissed because he believes prosecutors inappropriately used the grand jury to gain an unfair advantage in the criminal case.
Now here's the thing. If Geragos loses, Chris will sit in a D.C. jail facility until his D.C. trial kicks off on April 17.
TMZ reports...
Chris Brown has just been picked up by federal marshals on what will be one of the longest journeys across the country since the prop plane era ... TMZ has learned.
Sources connected with the case tell us Chris is on his way to a federal holding facility in San Bernardino to begin his long trip to Washington D.C. where he will stand trial for assault.
Later today Chris will board a airplane -- guarded by U.S. Marshals and appropriately restrained -- but the flight is NOT a non-stop. In fact, we're told there are so many stops he probably won't get there until Sunday. Continue...
We're told all of these flights go through Oklahoma, with stops along the way to pick up other prisoners.
Chris will be in D.C. for a hearing Monday where his lawyer, Mark Geragos, will try to get the charges dismissed because he believes prosecutors inappropriately used the grand jury to gain an unfair advantage in the criminal case.
Now here's the thing. If Geragos loses, Chris will sit in a D.C. jail facility until his D.C. trial kicks off on April 17.
4 kids sold and killed for ritual at #20,000 each...what a cruel world
Please all mothers (and mothers to be) let's be very careful. I got chills after reading this .A woman in my estate, I hear, was punished so bad (for what, you may ask?) , the devil might as well have done it. Four kids. All in school. She has a Keke guy She's known the guy for ages. He takes her kids to school & brings them back. On Fridays, schools close at 2pm. This Friday, she waits. 2:10 pm, the Keke guy hasn't come. She calls his number, nobody picked up the call. She calls the school & they confirm the guy has picked the kids up. Frantic, she dashes to the guy's place & finds him packing! He's about to move house! She screams & people appear. "Where are the kids?!" The Keke guy is misbehaving. They beat him to a pulp & he confesses: he sold the kids for N20k each! Pandemonium. Where are the buyers? It's been over two hours now. They take the half-dead guy & he takes them to the buyers. One dead zone. The crowd breaks in Alas! Four kids on the ground, hands tied behind their backs, heads cut off. People, I've got goose bumps as I type this. WATCH YOUR KIDS, ALWAYS! I beg of you. Doesn't matter how long you've known the person; if it ain't blood, it ain't blood. I'm shading tears seriously... You see how the labour of many years of a mother was wasted on a twinkle of an eye just because of greed... Lord Have Mercy!!!
The truth is we CANNOT be too CAREFUL, Gods grace continually protects us. the world is filled with evil people who will do anything for money 80,000 for 4 children. I cannot imagine what this woman is going through....May God comfort her and her family. God help us all. Amen please say a prayer for this woman on the comment box.
Culled from cool fm's facebook page
Sunday 30 March 2014
A REVIEW OF PHYNO's NGNG ALBUM
Artiste – Phyno
Album – No Guts No Glory
Features – Omawumi, Flavour,
Runtown, M.I, Ice Prince, Efa,
Olamide, P-Square, Chigurl &
Stormrex
Producers – Major Bangz, Phyno,
Wizzy Pro, Chopstix, Phyno & Jay
Stuntz
Running Time – 01:07:17
Record Label – Sputnet/Penthauze
Records (2014)
Self proclaimed Man of the Year
and indigenous hip-hop royalty
Phyno Nelson finally sets his
debut album “No Guts No
Glory” (which is undoubtedly this
most anticipated album of 2014)
free. The over-lengthy album which
is preceded by hit singles
“Obago”, “Parcel” and awarding-
winning single “Ghost Mode”
features many big names in the
Nigeria music arena just for
presentation.
Coursed to solidify Phyno’s footing
in the music industry, NGNG is an
LP that oozes attention-demanding
attitude, from the art direction to
musical content. NGNG might not
leave you in the lurch, but it will fail
to quench your thirst.
Overall Phyno delivers a solid debut
LP slightly weakened by so-so fillers
and half baked collaborations, but
read our track-to-track review for a
broader view:
1. Chibuzo (feat. Stormrex):
NGNG opens brilliantly with
“Chibuzo” featuring the vocals of
over-looked high-life vocalist
Stormrex. Although the guest did
not sing, she gives an undeniable
depth to the track as she assists
Phyno who gives insight to the
journey of his life thus far over the
banging Major Bangz production.
“Chibuzo” familiarizes you with
Azubuike Chibuzor Nelson.
2. Alobam: Heavy is the perfect
word to describe “Alobam”.
Slightly inspired by Drake’s Worst
Behaviour, the declaratory hip-hop
track picks up where the opening
track left off, with Phyno’s edgy and
attitude packed delivery intact as
he shouts out his hommies.
3. O Set (feat. P-Square): Very
cheesy but highly infectious and
loveable, Phyno dumbs things down
on the P-Square assisted “O Set”.
This number obviously was crafted
with the sole intention of landing a
club hit hence the star-power of
Africa’s leading duo P-Square was
summoned and they did just that.
The Wizzy Pro produced song
maybe be tagged empty and
pointless but it is very needed; “O
Set” will cause a frenzy and launch
Phyno into international waters if
treated as a single.
4. Nme Nme: The pressure to
make a high-life song is
understandable but “Nme Nme”
has no business being anywhere
near the tracklist of “No Guts No
Glory”. Average at best, the cut
proclaims enjoying life yet makes
the LP less enjoyable.
5. Man of the Year (Obago):
“Obago” is without a doubt one of
the best tracks on NGNG. Phyno
brags like true hip-hop royalty; he
evens digs deep down to his origin
as he spits; “ …East coast nigga,
now I’m banging in the West”.
Phyno’s performance on this record
is complexly dynamic, mind-blowing
and deep; he is truly the man of the
year.
6. Chukwu Na Enye (feat.
Omawumi): Only God knows why
“Chukwu Na Enye” is the sixth track
on NGNG, only God. Why place a
song with the theme of gratitude
and spirituality which will work
perfectly as the closing track in-
between “Obago” and “Aju”? Was
somebody drunk? Secondly
Omawumi is a fantastic vocalist but
a female with a stronger command
of the Igbo language would have
done a better job. That said; the
cut has its wow moments.
7. Aju (feat. Olamide & Efa):
This song was not meant to
happen! It lacks the fire felt in
previous Phyno collaborations with
Olamide like “Dope Money” or
the latter’s “Baddest Guy Ever
Liveth”; and who let Efa crash the
party? As expected Phyno and
Olamide let out steam like animals
on the super production credited to
Major Bangz while Efa struggled as
she delivered lines in his native
dialect Lokaa, but ultimately failed
to rise up to the occasion.
8. Parcel Skit (feat. Chigurl):
Skits are key elements of hip-hop/
rap albums and Chigurl killed this
one to say the least. “Parcel Skit”
is refreshing and hilarious on
different levels… Awesome!
9. Parcel (A Big Nwa): It is safe
to say “Parcel”, “Obago” and
“Alobam” are the centre pieces of
the album. Major Bangz lays the
foundation for yet another big
indigenous hip-hop anthem and
“Parcel” works perfectly on the
dance-floor.
10. Kush Music: “Kush” is
cut off the same cloth as the
second, fifth and eighth tracks and
is almost as good as them. Phyno
bravely chants “you don shine your
eyes?” in the chorus on the tribal
hip-hop song which glorifies “kush”.
Obviously the light-skinned rapper
bares his love for smoke and
getting high in a grand fashion that
will influence even a non-smoker to
bump to the track.
11. Authe (Authentic) [feat.
Flavour]: The authenticity of
“Authentic” is to be questioned as
international high-life star Flavour
who is guest artiste on the groovy
mid-tempo ear-candy, laces a hook
very similar to Burna Boy’s hook in
“Gba Gbe E”. Produced by Jay
Stuntz, the song is very similar to
“O Set” in aspect of mainstream
acceptability, international appeal,
radio appeal, getting the party
started as well as launching Phyno
properly into international waters.
12. Anamachi Versace (feat.
Runtown): The highlight of this
track is the bumping production,
kudos to Wizzy Pro who is also to be
blamed of the groovy production of
“O Set”. Featuring label-mate
Runtown, “Anamachi Versace” is
a pretty decent rap song about
swag.
13. Good Die Young: A solid
rap album is never complete with
an emotive, powerful and soulful
track and “Good Die Young” does
the job on NGNG. Sampling Mavin
Gaye’s 1970 hit “Abraham,
Martin & John”; Phyno shows a
softer side as he talks about his life
deeper than he did in “Chibuzo”,
touching provoking topics like the
death of MC Loph and more. “Good
Die Young” is the kind of record
that will set Phyno on the path to
legend-dom and Major Bangz as a
classic hip-hop producer, the
production is engaging.
14. Ojigi: “Ojigi” produced by
Jay Stuntz is a filler that is hard to
digest and easily forgettable.
15. Icholiya (feat. Ice Prince
& M.I): Producer Chopstix build a
solid foundation for Phyno, Ice
Prince and M.I to play on.
“ Icholiya” sees M.I show flashes of
his pre-Chairman days and Ice
Prince failing to heat things up with
his Aboki rap-style. At end of the
day Phyno steals the show
nonetheless. Afro hip-hop fans will
masturbate to the track.
16. Shey U Know: Songs like
this do damage to a beautiful body
of musical work. “Shey U Know” is
ridiculously poor attempt to create a
typical love song. Epic fail!
17. Ghost Mode: “Ghost
Mode” is an energetic collaboration
that arguably ignited the success of
Phyno. Many do not know that the
fiery track is produced by Phyno.
18. Holiday (feat. Runtown):
NGNG closes is a very dull way. The
album which is already too lengthy
is dragged to a boring end with a
shallow typical eastern tune.
Album art's cover link:maxi.tooxclusive.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PHYNO-No-Guts-No-Glory.jpg
Album – No Guts No Glory
Features – Omawumi, Flavour,
Runtown, M.I, Ice Prince, Efa,
Olamide, P-Square, Chigurl &
Stormrex
Producers – Major Bangz, Phyno,
Wizzy Pro, Chopstix, Phyno & Jay
Stuntz
Running Time – 01:07:17
Record Label – Sputnet/Penthauze
Records (2014)
Self proclaimed Man of the Year
and indigenous hip-hop royalty
Phyno Nelson finally sets his
debut album “No Guts No
Glory” (which is undoubtedly this
most anticipated album of 2014)
free. The over-lengthy album which
is preceded by hit singles
“Obago”, “Parcel” and awarding-
winning single “Ghost Mode”
features many big names in the
Nigeria music arena just for
presentation.
Coursed to solidify Phyno’s footing
in the music industry, NGNG is an
LP that oozes attention-demanding
attitude, from the art direction to
musical content. NGNG might not
leave you in the lurch, but it will fail
to quench your thirst.
Overall Phyno delivers a solid debut
LP slightly weakened by so-so fillers
and half baked collaborations, but
read our track-to-track review for a
broader view:
1. Chibuzo (feat. Stormrex):
NGNG opens brilliantly with
“Chibuzo” featuring the vocals of
over-looked high-life vocalist
Stormrex. Although the guest did
not sing, she gives an undeniable
depth to the track as she assists
Phyno who gives insight to the
journey of his life thus far over the
banging Major Bangz production.
“Chibuzo” familiarizes you with
Azubuike Chibuzor Nelson.
2. Alobam: Heavy is the perfect
word to describe “Alobam”.
Slightly inspired by Drake’s Worst
Behaviour, the declaratory hip-hop
track picks up where the opening
track left off, with Phyno’s edgy and
attitude packed delivery intact as
he shouts out his hommies.
3. O Set (feat. P-Square): Very
cheesy but highly infectious and
loveable, Phyno dumbs things down
on the P-Square assisted “O Set”.
This number obviously was crafted
with the sole intention of landing a
club hit hence the star-power of
Africa’s leading duo P-Square was
summoned and they did just that.
The Wizzy Pro produced song
maybe be tagged empty and
pointless but it is very needed; “O
Set” will cause a frenzy and launch
Phyno into international waters if
treated as a single.
4. Nme Nme: The pressure to
make a high-life song is
understandable but “Nme Nme”
has no business being anywhere
near the tracklist of “No Guts No
Glory”. Average at best, the cut
proclaims enjoying life yet makes
the LP less enjoyable.
5. Man of the Year (Obago):
“Obago” is without a doubt one of
the best tracks on NGNG. Phyno
brags like true hip-hop royalty; he
evens digs deep down to his origin
as he spits; “ …East coast nigga,
now I’m banging in the West”.
Phyno’s performance on this record
is complexly dynamic, mind-blowing
and deep; he is truly the man of the
year.
6. Chukwu Na Enye (feat.
Omawumi): Only God knows why
“Chukwu Na Enye” is the sixth track
on NGNG, only God. Why place a
song with the theme of gratitude
and spirituality which will work
perfectly as the closing track in-
between “Obago” and “Aju”? Was
somebody drunk? Secondly
Omawumi is a fantastic vocalist but
a female with a stronger command
of the Igbo language would have
done a better job. That said; the
cut has its wow moments.
7. Aju (feat. Olamide & Efa):
This song was not meant to
happen! It lacks the fire felt in
previous Phyno collaborations with
Olamide like “Dope Money” or
the latter’s “Baddest Guy Ever
Liveth”; and who let Efa crash the
party? As expected Phyno and
Olamide let out steam like animals
on the super production credited to
Major Bangz while Efa struggled as
she delivered lines in his native
dialect Lokaa, but ultimately failed
to rise up to the occasion.
8. Parcel Skit (feat. Chigurl):
Skits are key elements of hip-hop/
rap albums and Chigurl killed this
one to say the least. “Parcel Skit”
is refreshing and hilarious on
different levels… Awesome!
9. Parcel (A Big Nwa): It is safe
to say “Parcel”, “Obago” and
“Alobam” are the centre pieces of
the album. Major Bangz lays the
foundation for yet another big
indigenous hip-hop anthem and
“Parcel” works perfectly on the
dance-floor.
10. Kush Music: “Kush” is
cut off the same cloth as the
second, fifth and eighth tracks and
is almost as good as them. Phyno
bravely chants “you don shine your
eyes?” in the chorus on the tribal
hip-hop song which glorifies “kush”.
Obviously the light-skinned rapper
bares his love for smoke and
getting high in a grand fashion that
will influence even a non-smoker to
bump to the track.
11. Authe (Authentic) [feat.
Flavour]: The authenticity of
“Authentic” is to be questioned as
international high-life star Flavour
who is guest artiste on the groovy
mid-tempo ear-candy, laces a hook
very similar to Burna Boy’s hook in
“Gba Gbe E”. Produced by Jay
Stuntz, the song is very similar to
“O Set” in aspect of mainstream
acceptability, international appeal,
radio appeal, getting the party
started as well as launching Phyno
properly into international waters.
12. Anamachi Versace (feat.
Runtown): The highlight of this
track is the bumping production,
kudos to Wizzy Pro who is also to be
blamed of the groovy production of
“O Set”. Featuring label-mate
Runtown, “Anamachi Versace” is
a pretty decent rap song about
swag.
13. Good Die Young: A solid
rap album is never complete with
an emotive, powerful and soulful
track and “Good Die Young” does
the job on NGNG. Sampling Mavin
Gaye’s 1970 hit “Abraham,
Martin & John”; Phyno shows a
softer side as he talks about his life
deeper than he did in “Chibuzo”,
touching provoking topics like the
death of MC Loph and more. “Good
Die Young” is the kind of record
that will set Phyno on the path to
legend-dom and Major Bangz as a
classic hip-hop producer, the
production is engaging.
14. Ojigi: “Ojigi” produced by
Jay Stuntz is a filler that is hard to
digest and easily forgettable.
15. Icholiya (feat. Ice Prince
& M.I): Producer Chopstix build a
solid foundation for Phyno, Ice
Prince and M.I to play on.
“ Icholiya” sees M.I show flashes of
his pre-Chairman days and Ice
Prince failing to heat things up with
his Aboki rap-style. At end of the
day Phyno steals the show
nonetheless. Afro hip-hop fans will
masturbate to the track.
16. Shey U Know: Songs like
this do damage to a beautiful body
of musical work. “Shey U Know” is
ridiculously poor attempt to create a
typical love song. Epic fail!
17. Ghost Mode: “Ghost
Mode” is an energetic collaboration
that arguably ignited the success of
Phyno. Many do not know that the
fiery track is produced by Phyno.
18. Holiday (feat. Runtown):
NGNG closes is a very dull way. The
album which is already too lengthy
is dragged to a boring end with a
shallow typical eastern tune.
Album art's cover link:maxi.tooxclusive.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PHYNO-No-Guts-No-Glory.jpg
Monday 24 March 2014
EXAM SUCCESS IMOSTARS
We in imsudirect.blogspot.com uses this medium to wish all imo stars success in their exams.
RICHEST WORLD COUNTRIES
Exchange rates alone can not be used to determine how rich a country is. The cost of living, standard of living, inflation rates and other figures include saving such as national wealth (not just income) and populations are additional indices of determining the wealth of a nation. The most commonly accepted method of determining the wealth of countries and comparing generalized differences in living standards on a whole between nations is to use GDP per capita on a purchasing power parity (PPP) basis in current international dollars. If only GDP is used, those factors were surely not taken into consideration.
In a lay man understanding, it means a country where you can enjoy highest standard of living per person. Some country have very less GDP in-spite of large population, on the other hand some have high GDP in spite of the small population.
Which country is the richest in the world?
1. Qatar – Richest Country in the World and in Asia
GDP (PPP): $106,283.96
Capital City: Doha
With a population of around 1.9 million and GDP equal to $182 Billion, Qatar is the world’s richest country. It lies in the Persian Gulf and it is a peninsula. It lies in the Middle East and is richest Arab country in the world. Saudi Arabia lies to its south. The economy of this country is entirely dependent on Petroleum as it contributes nearly 85% of export earnings. Banking and Tourism are other areas where Qatar generates money. It is also the richest country in Asia. Its competitively open trade policies with the US have made Qatar the wealthiest nation in the world. The country charges no income tax to its citizens and other taxes are also very minimal. The current GDP of Qatar surpasses all the other countries in the world and is $102,768.69. Thus we can see that the size of the country does not matter when it comes to wealth and that even a small a nation can aspire to be the richest in the world.
1 USD = 3.64105 QAR
2. Luxembourg – Richest Country in Europe
GDP (PPP): $79,649.49
Capital City: Luxembourg
Holding the title of the wealthiest country in Europe, Luxembourg is much famous as a tax heaven. Many billionaires from around the globe reside in this country to save themselves from taxes in their homeland. It is the second richest country in the world. With a population of just around half million, it has striking contrast of green pastures of land alongside the industrialized city. It lies in Europe and is headed by a Grand Duke. Banking, Steel Industry and telecommunications contribute heavily to its wealth.
1 USD = 46 Luxemburg francs
#3) Singapore
GDP (PPP): $61,046.96
Capital City: Singapore
Located in Southeast Asia and comprising of 63 islands, Singapore is a fully island country. On this list of top 10 wealthiest nations, it ranks third. It is one of the largest financial centers in the world and along with Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea, it forms the Four Asian Tigers. Its population is around 5.5 millions with majority of them practicing Buddhism.
SGD/USD = 1.2743
#4) Norway
GDP (PPP): $54,479
Capital City: Oslo
A country with roughly 5 million people, Norway, coupled with high GDP and comparatively low population, it is one of the richest countries on Earth. Sharing its border with Finland, Sweden and Russia, it is a developed country. The economy of this rich nation depends on oil and natural gas reserves which is found around it.
NOK/USD = 6.0521
#5) Hong Kong SAR
GDP (PPP): $50,716
Another fifth world's richest nation
Lying on China’s South coast, Hong Kong is the fifth country in this list based on per capita income. It has a high GDP and it is a leading financial destination in the world as well as in Asia. It is a specially administrated region with its own currency but defense services from China.
HKD/USD = 7.7500
#6) Brunei Darussalam
GDP (PPP): $50,440
Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
Located in Southeast Asia, Brunei generates its revenues from crude oil and natural gas exports. Revenues from petroleum contribute around 90% of its GDP. With a small population of less than half-a-million, Brunei is one of the least densely populated country in the world. Its sultan is one of the richest people in the world.
#7) United States of America
GDP (PPP): $49,601
Capital: Washington DC
This country needs no introduction. The most powerful country in the world and the most powerful economy in the world, United States (US) leads the globe in science and technology and nearly in every research field which can be thought of. It is the largest exporter of weapons and also other goods and services. This rich country in the world has a GDP of around 15 trillion US Dollars which makes it the richest and biggest economy in the world. It is one of the wealthiest economy on planet Earth. On the American continent, this country is second to none. Thus it is also the richest country in the American continent (North as well as South America). This country is also the largest manufacturer in the world and the leading financial nation.
#8 United Arab Emirates (UAE)
GDP (PPP): $48,434
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Another wealthy country in the Middle-East, United Arab Emirates consists of seven independent Emirates which are ruled by their individual monarchs. It is the second richest Arab country. Its GDP is third largest in the Middle East after Saudi Arabia and Iran. It generates wealth from its oil and natural gas exports along with dried fish and dates. With the depletion of oil reserves, the UAE has started diversification of its businesses. This country now plans to make the UAE a big tourist destination and a leading financial market.
#9) Switzerland
GDP (PPP): $44,015
Capital: Bern
Lying in the continent of Europe is this eight wealthiest nation. Switzerland has a diverse economy and it has one of the most stable economies of the world. The economy of this wealthy country depends on banking, Tourism, Industries and Agriculture. Switzerland is also a leading exporter of high-end watches in the world. It is one of the financial havens for those seeking to hide their cash. On our ranking of top 10 world’s richest countries, it ranks ninth.
#10) Kuwait – Rich Arab Country
GDP (PPP): $43,773
Capital: Kuwait City
Kuwait is an Arab country in the western region of Asia. It is one of the world’s leading oil producing countries. Kuwait is the world’s fifth largest oil producing country. Apart from the fact that it holds the key to something that has more worth than gold, i.e. oil, its economy is thriving on the very fact that the country has a monarchy system of governance. Its rich monarchs provide the country with all the necessary funds and money. This makes sure that the economic conditions of the country are always favorable, regardless of the world’s economic conditions. The current GDP of Kuwait is $43,846.72.
Source: http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-top-ten/world-top-ten-richest-countries-map.html
http://www.techscio.com/the-richest-country-in-the-world/
http://www.clicktop10.com/2013/05/top-10-richest-countries-in-the-world-in-2013/
In a lay man understanding, it means a country where you can enjoy highest standard of living per person. Some country have very less GDP in-spite of large population, on the other hand some have high GDP in spite of the small population.
Which country is the richest in the world?
1. Qatar – Richest Country in the World and in Asia
GDP (PPP): $106,283.96
Capital City: Doha
With a population of around 1.9 million and GDP equal to $182 Billion, Qatar is the world’s richest country. It lies in the Persian Gulf and it is a peninsula. It lies in the Middle East and is richest Arab country in the world. Saudi Arabia lies to its south. The economy of this country is entirely dependent on Petroleum as it contributes nearly 85% of export earnings. Banking and Tourism are other areas where Qatar generates money. It is also the richest country in Asia. Its competitively open trade policies with the US have made Qatar the wealthiest nation in the world. The country charges no income tax to its citizens and other taxes are also very minimal. The current GDP of Qatar surpasses all the other countries in the world and is $102,768.69. Thus we can see that the size of the country does not matter when it comes to wealth and that even a small a nation can aspire to be the richest in the world.
1 USD = 3.64105 QAR
2. Luxembourg – Richest Country in Europe
GDP (PPP): $79,649.49
Capital City: Luxembourg
Holding the title of the wealthiest country in Europe, Luxembourg is much famous as a tax heaven. Many billionaires from around the globe reside in this country to save themselves from taxes in their homeland. It is the second richest country in the world. With a population of just around half million, it has striking contrast of green pastures of land alongside the industrialized city. It lies in Europe and is headed by a Grand Duke. Banking, Steel Industry and telecommunications contribute heavily to its wealth.
1 USD = 46 Luxemburg francs
#3) Singapore
GDP (PPP): $61,046.96
Capital City: Singapore
Located in Southeast Asia and comprising of 63 islands, Singapore is a fully island country. On this list of top 10 wealthiest nations, it ranks third. It is one of the largest financial centers in the world and along with Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea, it forms the Four Asian Tigers. Its population is around 5.5 millions with majority of them practicing Buddhism.
SGD/USD = 1.2743
#4) Norway
GDP (PPP): $54,479
Capital City: Oslo
A country with roughly 5 million people, Norway, coupled with high GDP and comparatively low population, it is one of the richest countries on Earth. Sharing its border with Finland, Sweden and Russia, it is a developed country. The economy of this rich nation depends on oil and natural gas reserves which is found around it.
NOK/USD = 6.0521
#5) Hong Kong SAR
GDP (PPP): $50,716
Another fifth world's richest nation
Lying on China’s South coast, Hong Kong is the fifth country in this list based on per capita income. It has a high GDP and it is a leading financial destination in the world as well as in Asia. It is a specially administrated region with its own currency but defense services from China.
HKD/USD = 7.7500
#6) Brunei Darussalam
GDP (PPP): $50,440
Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
Located in Southeast Asia, Brunei generates its revenues from crude oil and natural gas exports. Revenues from petroleum contribute around 90% of its GDP. With a small population of less than half-a-million, Brunei is one of the least densely populated country in the world. Its sultan is one of the richest people in the world.
#7) United States of America
GDP (PPP): $49,601
Capital: Washington DC
This country needs no introduction. The most powerful country in the world and the most powerful economy in the world, United States (US) leads the globe in science and technology and nearly in every research field which can be thought of. It is the largest exporter of weapons and also other goods and services. This rich country in the world has a GDP of around 15 trillion US Dollars which makes it the richest and biggest economy in the world. It is one of the wealthiest economy on planet Earth. On the American continent, this country is second to none. Thus it is also the richest country in the American continent (North as well as South America). This country is also the largest manufacturer in the world and the leading financial nation.
#8 United Arab Emirates (UAE)
GDP (PPP): $48,434
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Another wealthy country in the Middle-East, United Arab Emirates consists of seven independent Emirates which are ruled by their individual monarchs. It is the second richest Arab country. Its GDP is third largest in the Middle East after Saudi Arabia and Iran. It generates wealth from its oil and natural gas exports along with dried fish and dates. With the depletion of oil reserves, the UAE has started diversification of its businesses. This country now plans to make the UAE a big tourist destination and a leading financial market.
#9) Switzerland
GDP (PPP): $44,015
Capital: Bern
Lying in the continent of Europe is this eight wealthiest nation. Switzerland has a diverse economy and it has one of the most stable economies of the world. The economy of this wealthy country depends on banking, Tourism, Industries and Agriculture. Switzerland is also a leading exporter of high-end watches in the world. It is one of the financial havens for those seeking to hide their cash. On our ranking of top 10 world’s richest countries, it ranks ninth.
#10) Kuwait – Rich Arab Country
GDP (PPP): $43,773
Capital: Kuwait City
Kuwait is an Arab country in the western region of Asia. It is one of the world’s leading oil producing countries. Kuwait is the world’s fifth largest oil producing country. Apart from the fact that it holds the key to something that has more worth than gold, i.e. oil, its economy is thriving on the very fact that the country has a monarchy system of governance. Its rich monarchs provide the country with all the necessary funds and money. This makes sure that the economic conditions of the country are always favorable, regardless of the world’s economic conditions. The current GDP of Kuwait is $43,846.72.
Source: http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-top-ten/world-top-ten-richest-countries-map.html
http://www.techscio.com/the-richest-country-in-the-world/
http://www.clicktop10.com/2013/05/top-10-richest-countries-in-the-world-in-2013/
Sunday 23 March 2014
11 things you shouldn't say as a leader
1. I'm the Boss!
No one wants to work for an
organization that doesn't respect their
commitment level or humanity. If your
co-workers wanted to take orders, they
would have joined the army. Unless
you are the military, avoid pulling rank.
Every decision is a dialogue. Even if you
do have the final say and aren't in full
agreement (which is probable), don't
make "I'm the boss" the ultimate
reason for any decision.
I think that the Game of Thrones
character, Tywin Lannister, said it best
when he said, "Any man who must say,
I am the king, is no true king."
Likewise, anyone who has to say "I am
the boss" is no true boss.
2. I'm Too Busy
This statement is abrupt and shows a
lack of empathy to the needs of your
staff. It also makes your employees feel
that what they are doing is not that
important. Instead of telling them
you're too busy, try asking them to
come back at a specific time when you
do have availability. This gives them
confidence that they have your ear,
your respect, and your sincere care
about the work they are doing.
3. What's Wrong With You?
It's easy to get frustrated when your
staff does something incorrectly but
this question goes right to the heart of
their competences. It not only assumes
that they have a fundamental flaw but
it conveys that you've lost all trust in
their abilities. It will only tilt them
down slope.
4. You're the Only One Having a
Problem
This will only isolate your employees. It
will break your staff down and make
them feel alone. I believe that a
majority of the time, if you were to
google a question or problem, you will
find many others have similar issues
and concerns, and are truly seeking an
answer.
5. I Don't Care About That
You need to care about every aspect of
your business – small or large. If you let
you staff know that you don't care
about something, why should they?
Treat every aspect of your business the
same and your staff will have more
pride in their work.
6. Don't Argue With Me
No boss should dissuade their staff
from arguing or disagreeing with them.
Sometimes you may be wrong, and it's
important to get that insight from your
staff. Hearing their thoughts and ideas
is crucial to building a business.
7. We've Always Done it This Way
Just because something has always
been done a certain way for months or
years doesn't mean that it's the best
way to approach a problem. Empower
your staff to think of new solutions.
Openness breeds creativity, which in
turn breeds innovation. And startups
need all the innovation they can get,
regardless of whether it comes from the CEO or an intern.
8. Just Let Me Do It
You can’t grow your company by doing
everything yourself. If you feel you
have to step in every time things get
hard, your staff will never learn to be
self-sufficient. Give everyone a chance
to succeed and encourage
management to do the same. You will
build a stronger company.
9. This is MY Company(team,group)
That may very well be true on paper,
but you won't be much of a leader if
you don't have any willing "followers.
You don’t have to rub it on people’s
faces that you own a company. Your
followers will be demoralized having
you remind them of how their livelihood
is dependent on your company.
10. It's Your Problem
Maintaining an attitude of shared
responsibilities with your employees is
important in order to create the best
experience and generate the best work.
If an employee knows you feel
personally involved in all tasks, they
view their own work as being a valued
part of a larger effort.
11. I Don't Care What You Think
This sentence can end in many
different ways. It could be "I don't care
what you think," or "I don't care if
that's what XX does." Regardless of
how the sentence ends, "I don't care" is
a phrase that shuts down
conversations rather than encouraging
dialogue. It suggests you aren't open to
considering others or their ideas.
Exercising your role of power
unnecessarily leads to a negative
workplace.
Source: nairalan
No one wants to work for an
organization that doesn't respect their
commitment level or humanity. If your
co-workers wanted to take orders, they
would have joined the army. Unless
you are the military, avoid pulling rank.
Every decision is a dialogue. Even if you
do have the final say and aren't in full
agreement (which is probable), don't
make "I'm the boss" the ultimate
reason for any decision.
I think that the Game of Thrones
character, Tywin Lannister, said it best
when he said, "Any man who must say,
I am the king, is no true king."
Likewise, anyone who has to say "I am
the boss" is no true boss.
2. I'm Too Busy
This statement is abrupt and shows a
lack of empathy to the needs of your
staff. It also makes your employees feel
that what they are doing is not that
important. Instead of telling them
you're too busy, try asking them to
come back at a specific time when you
do have availability. This gives them
confidence that they have your ear,
your respect, and your sincere care
about the work they are doing.
3. What's Wrong With You?
It's easy to get frustrated when your
staff does something incorrectly but
this question goes right to the heart of
their competences. It not only assumes
that they have a fundamental flaw but
it conveys that you've lost all trust in
their abilities. It will only tilt them
down slope.
4. You're the Only One Having a
Problem
This will only isolate your employees. It
will break your staff down and make
them feel alone. I believe that a
majority of the time, if you were to
google a question or problem, you will
find many others have similar issues
and concerns, and are truly seeking an
answer.
5. I Don't Care About That
You need to care about every aspect of
your business – small or large. If you let
you staff know that you don't care
about something, why should they?
Treat every aspect of your business the
same and your staff will have more
pride in their work.
6. Don't Argue With Me
No boss should dissuade their staff
from arguing or disagreeing with them.
Sometimes you may be wrong, and it's
important to get that insight from your
staff. Hearing their thoughts and ideas
is crucial to building a business.
7. We've Always Done it This Way
Just because something has always
been done a certain way for months or
years doesn't mean that it's the best
way to approach a problem. Empower
your staff to think of new solutions.
Openness breeds creativity, which in
turn breeds innovation. And startups
need all the innovation they can get,
regardless of whether it comes from the CEO or an intern.
8. Just Let Me Do It
You can’t grow your company by doing
everything yourself. If you feel you
have to step in every time things get
hard, your staff will never learn to be
self-sufficient. Give everyone a chance
to succeed and encourage
management to do the same. You will
build a stronger company.
9. This is MY Company(team,group)
That may very well be true on paper,
but you won't be much of a leader if
you don't have any willing "followers.
You don’t have to rub it on people’s
faces that you own a company. Your
followers will be demoralized having
you remind them of how their livelihood
is dependent on your company.
10. It's Your Problem
Maintaining an attitude of shared
responsibilities with your employees is
important in order to create the best
experience and generate the best work.
If an employee knows you feel
personally involved in all tasks, they
view their own work as being a valued
part of a larger effort.
11. I Don't Care What You Think
This sentence can end in many
different ways. It could be "I don't care
what you think," or "I don't care if
that's what XX does." Regardless of
how the sentence ends, "I don't care" is
a phrase that shuts down
conversations rather than encouraging
dialogue. It suggests you aren't open to
considering others or their ideas.
Exercising your role of power
unnecessarily leads to a negative
workplace.
Source: nairalan
20 things to do before leaving the university
1. Dye your hair
2. Have a sleepover
3. Go on a date with someone you
would normally say no to - give them a
chance
4. Do something – anything! – silly, for
charity
5. Take part in a protest
6. Teach someone something
7. Read a book that isn't study-related
8. Play an elaborate prank on a
housemate
9. Study in every library that exists at
your university (like you're ‘on tour' -
but studying)
10. Go and see the art departments'
end of year shows
11. Make your own booze
12. Go inside (and have a little explore
of) every building that is part of the
university
13. Have an incredibly elaborate picnic
on a uni green space one lunch time
14. Sit in on a lecture that's completely
out of your field, but that you've always
been fascinated by
15. Join a society for something you've
always wanted to do, but never got
round to
16. Apply for internships and jobs
17. Turn up at a 9 am lecture along
with all the other students dressed in
your PJs and dressing gowns
18. Go to the careers office and speak
to them completely honestly - whatever
your thoughts and fears, loves and
hates...
19. Learn a new sport or instrument or
activity that you never thought you
would
20. Go on a blind date and Your work
here is done)
2. Have a sleepover
3. Go on a date with someone you
would normally say no to - give them a
chance
4. Do something – anything! – silly, for
charity
5. Take part in a protest
6. Teach someone something
7. Read a book that isn't study-related
8. Play an elaborate prank on a
housemate
9. Study in every library that exists at
your university (like you're ‘on tour' -
but studying)
10. Go and see the art departments'
end of year shows
11. Make your own booze
12. Go inside (and have a little explore
of) every building that is part of the
university
13. Have an incredibly elaborate picnic
on a uni green space one lunch time
14. Sit in on a lecture that's completely
out of your field, but that you've always
been fascinated by
15. Join a society for something you've
always wanted to do, but never got
round to
16. Apply for internships and jobs
17. Turn up at a 9 am lecture along
with all the other students dressed in
your PJs and dressing gowns
18. Go to the careers office and speak
to them completely honestly - whatever
your thoughts and fears, loves and
hates...
19. Learn a new sport or instrument or
activity that you never thought you
would
20. Go on a blind date and Your work
here is done)
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