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  • UNITED BANK OF AFRICA, ILUPEJU BRANCH

    UNITED BANK OF AFRICA, ILUPEJU BRANCH
    Professor Frank Obi is very pleased to get across to me for a very urgent and profitable business proposal, though he doesn’t know me, nor have I seen him before but his confidence was reposed on me when the Chief Executive of Lagos State chamber of Commerce and Industry handed him my contact details for a confidential business… Perhaps some other time…
    PROFESSOR FRANK OBI
    BRANCH MANAGER,
    UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC
    ILUPEJU BRANCH
    LAGOS NIGERIA
    TELEPHONE: 234-1-776 0962
    FAX: 234-1-759-4725
    ATTN: PRESIDENT/C.E.O

    I am pleased to get across to you for a very urgent
    and profitable business proposal, though I don’t know
    you neither have I seen you before but my confidence
    was reposed on you when the Chief Executive of Lagos
    State chamber of Commerce and Industry handed me your
    contact for a confidential business.
    I am the manager of United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA),
    Ilupeju branch, Lagos Nigeria.
    The intended business is thus; We had a customer, a
    Foreigner (a Turkish) resident in Nigeria, he was a
    Contractor with one of the Government Parastatals.He
    has in his Account in my branch the sum of US 38.6
    Million (Thirty Eight Million, Six Hundred Thousand
    U.S. Dollars).
    Unfortunately, the man died four years ago until today
    non-of his next of kin has come forward to claim the
    money.
    Having noticed this, I in collaboration with two other
    top Officials of the bank have covered up the account
    all this while.
    Now we want you (being a foreigner) to be fronted as
    one of his next of kin and forward your account and
    other relevant documents to be advised to you by us to
    attest to the Claim.
    We will use our positions to get all internal
    documentations to back up the claims .The whole
    procedures will last only five working days to get the
    fund retrieved successfully without trace even now or
    in future.
    Your response is only what we are waiting for as we
    have arranged all necessary things. As soon as this
    message comes to you kindly get back to me indicating
    your interest, then I will furnish you with the whole
    procedures to ensure that the deal is successfully
    concluded.
    For your assistance we have agreed to give you twenty
    five percent (25%) of the Total sum at the end of the
    transaction while 65% would be for my colleagues and I
    and the remaining 10% would be for any form of
    expenses that may be incurred during the course of the
    transaction which would be given to us when the money
    is transferred into your account before splitting the
    balance on the agreed percentage of 65% to 25%.
    I await your earliest response.
    Thanks,
    Yours Sincerely
    Professor Frank Obi


    [ Stein Runar Bergheim, 2 . 2.Wed, ]

  • ESPACE MEDICAL CENTRE

    The right honorable medical doctor Robert Karchy is the sole proprietor of the above clinic. It seems he chose me for this project (with all his pleasure). He also trusted me to receive this offer of fund management partnership in good faith. Which I am sad to report that I didn’t…

    ESPACE MEDICAL CENTRE Lot 6 Rue des jardins,
    II Plateaux Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
    Tél : 225-07-82-26-94

    Sir,

    Compliment of the season.

    My name is Dr Robert Karchy, a medical doctor and also the sole proprietor of the above clinic. With all my pleasure, I wish to chose you for this project and I believe you will receive this offer of fund management partnership in good faith.

    I have a widow here in my clinic who is on a political asylum in Côte d’Ivoire refugee camp, She has been so ill for some couple of months. This woman confided in me based on the free medical attention I have been giving to her and her child. Just few days ago, She revealed to me of her life history and about her late husband who was one of the top military officials in one of the West African countries before his death and whatshe has inherited from the late husband.

    However, she has asked me to source a credible and trust worthy partner abroad to manage her fund in Europe for investment, the sum of USD $ 11 Million which her late husband deposited with a safe fiduciary agent in Europe, hence my contacting you for the project. The documents relating to the fund, she has given them to me to keep in my safe and I will also fax you copies of these documents as a prove for your confirmation as soon as I receive your phone call indicating your willingness to assist her recover the fund into your account for investment in your country.

    Meanwhile, the partner will assist in exposing her in international financial business environment because she is not at all knowledgeable in them. All you need to do is to arrange and meet with the fund holders in Europe and pick up the fund and place in your account for onward investment. Should you be truly disposed, kindly call me or send an E-mail further introducing yourself and business interest to enable her discuss further with you on the project and benefits.

    I will brief and detail you accordingly immediately after receipt of your call. My telephone and E-mail are open for our communication at any time. Awaiting for your urgent call or E-mail soon on telephone number 0022507822694.
    Sincerely yours,

    Dr. Robert Karchy

  • Entertaining facts

    There are some things that we didn’t know we had to know, a listing follows below!!!

    • The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time television were: Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
    • Coca-Cola was originally green.
    • Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury.
    • Hawaiian alphabet has 12 letters.
    • Men can read smaller print than women; women can hear better.
    • City with the most Rolls Royce’s per capita: Hong Kong
    • State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska
    • Percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28%
    • Percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
    • Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
    • The world’s youngest parents were 8 and 9 and lived in China in 1910.
    • The youngest pope was 11 years old.
    • First novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.
    • Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history.
      • Spades – King David,
      • Clubs – Alexander the Great,
      • Hearts – Charlemagne, and
      • Diamonds – Julius Caesar.
    • 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
    • If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle; if the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of wounds received in battle; if the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.
    • “I am.” is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.
    • “I do.” is the longest sentence.
    • The phrase “rule of thumb” is derived from an old English law which stated that you couldn’t beat your wife with anything wider than your thumb.
    • The name Jeep came from the abbreviation used in the army for the “General Purpose” vehicle, G.P.

  • How to tie a Bow Tie

    Not many people wear bow ties today and even less know how to tie one – I have liberated this excellent article on how to do this from another website…

    bow01.gif 1) Place the bow tie around your neck, situating it so that end “A” is about two inches longer than end “B”. bow02.gif 2) Cross end “A” over end “B”.
    bow03.gif 3) Bring end “A” up and under the loop. bow04.gif 4) Now double end “B” over itself to form the front base loop of the bow tie.
    bow05.gif 5) Loop end “A” over the center of the loop you just formed. bow06.gif 6) Holding everything in place, double end “A” back on itself and poke it through the loop behind the bow tie.
    bow07.gif 7) Adjust the bow tie by tugging at the ends of it and straightening the center knot.    

    Source: http://www.tie-a-tie.net/bowtie.html

  • Cigar facts

    Cigar facts
    How to choose a cigar, how to cut it. How to light it and when and how to smoke it. This section provides the answers to these and more questions.
    Choosing a Cigar:
    The ring gauge of the cigar will give you a general indication of how full the taste is. The larger the ring size, generally, the fuller, smoother, cooler, and slower the smoke will be. Ring gauge is the standard set to measure the diameter of a cigar. 64 ring is equal one inch.
    Cutting a cigar:

    The cap or the head of a handmade cigar must be cut before lighting it. You can do this with a cigar scissor, guillotine cutter or a punch cutter. The guillotine is recommended for the most effective cut. Make sure not to cut the entire cap off, because this could damage the wrapper.

    Lighting a Cigar:

    Lighting the cigar is an art that will enhance the enjoyment – by using a slow, two-step process you can ensure that one side of the cigar will not burn faster than the other side. Step one: Hold the cigar horizontally and rotate it in the flame to evenly warm the end. Step two: Put the cigar in your mouth. Keeping it still in a horizontal position, hold the flame only to the tip of the cigar, and draw slowly as you continue to rotate.

    When to Enjoy a Cigar:

    Premium cigar lovers are known for their appreciation of food, wine and liqueurs. One of the best times to offer a cigar is after a meal, with dessert, coffee, port or cognac. Other great times to enjoy your favorite cigars include: while walking the dog, during or after business meetings, while commuting to and from work and basically just any time you’re looking to enjoy the relaxation and fulfillment provided buy a fine cigar.

    Smoking a cigar:

    Cigars are meant to be savored and appreciated for the taste, the feel, and the aroma. Don’t rush it. Smoke slowly. Avoid too much puffing, and remember – don’t inhale. If your cigar extinguishes itself, it is proper to relight it within one to two hours. Any later than that, it will taste stale.
    [ Stein Runar Bergheim, J. 8.Wed, ]

  • The Single Malt Law of Consumption

    You mustn’t add anything other than perhaps a spot of water, or if you’re very adventurous – ice, to a single malt whisky, otherwise “it’s a waste of a good dram”. The unwritten rules for this initiation into the single malt fraternity are:

    • Be prepared at the outset, to drink neat spirit, which may or may not sear your oesophagus, or at least feel as if it is doing so
    • Keep a straight face, nod your head in an appreciative manner, and make out that you really enjoyed the experience. That, despite the pain, you managed to distinguish the subtle nuances of peat or heather, or salt-air baked casks.
    • Be a ‘Real Man’
    • Be prepared to do this as a lifelong act
    • If you don’t adhere to the above, you’ll be served ‘The McCheapest Blend’�, because you’re a heathen and don’t deserve any better.

  • Wine FAQ & facts

    Wine FAQ & facts
    Which glass, what temperature for which wine and in what order. Should the wine be decanted and aerated? Information gathered from the Internet gives one answer…
    In what sort of glass should I be serving wine?
    Tulip-shaped or inward-curving glasses allow you to swirl, tilt and get at the bouquet effectively, improving your ability to appreciate the wine. In order to do this, fill your glass to no more than one-third full. The extent to which a wine releases its aromas depends on the shape of the glass.

    What serving temperature should I serve wine?
    Serving wine at the right temperature makes all the difference. It does depend on personal preference but, as a general rule, always serve wines on the cool side as they will warm up in your hands, whatever the weather.

    Serving White Wines: Chilled wines are refreshing. Chilling does mask flavour, so the finer the wine, the less it will need chilling. Remember, ice with water in an ice bucket chills more efficiently than just ice alone.

    Refrigeration Serving
    Temperature C
    Sparkling 4 hours 5-10
    Light Sweet Whites 4 hours 5-10
    Dry Light Aromatic Whites 2 hours 10-12
    Medium-bodied Dry Whites 1.5 hours 10-12
    Full-bodied Sweet Whites 1.5 hours 10-12
    Full-bodied Dry Whites 1 hours 12-16

    Serving Red Wines: The tannin level in a wine dictates the temperature at which it should be served. The more tannic a wine, the warmer you should drink it. Reds that are low in tannin can be chilled like a full-bodied white. If a red is served too warm, it will become soupy and all you will be able to taste and smell will be the alcohol. As with all wine, serve cooler rather than warmer.

    Refrigeration Serving
    Temperature C
    Light Reds 1 hour 12-16
    Medium-bodied Reds – 14-17
    Full-bodied Reds – 15-18
    NB ‘Room temperature’ – this expression was developed in the days when dining rooms were 5 to 6 degrees cooler than they are today due to the introduction of central heating. So err towards coolness!
    In what order should I serve wines?
    Dry before sweet, white before red, light before heavy, lesser before finer, young before old. This gives your tastebuds a chance to get used to the increasing strength or complexity.
    When should I decant a wine?
    Decanting is usually used as a means of removing sediment from a mature wine. It can also be very effective in softening a firm, young red wine. The younger and tougher the wine, the earlier you should decant. It is the pouring action, bringing the wine into contact with the air, that softens the wines. For mature wines, decant later rather than sooner. Exposure to air accelerates the wine’s development. You can always swirl it around in your glass to bring it out.
    Should I leave the wine to breathe?
    Simply drawing the cork and leaving the bottle to stand for an hour or two before drinking it – ‘allowing the wine to breathe’ – does virtually nothing towards aerating the wine.

    [ Stein Runar Bergheim, J. 1.Wed, ]

  • Why in English?

    As most homepages I suspect this one will primarily be visited by myself. In order to expand the number of potential visitors I have chosen English as the master language for the website. This has so far proved to be highly UNsuccessfull! However – as history has shown that those who are in minority seldom are wrong I stick with my persuasion, and withhold that English is the preferred language on the Internet.

  • Fun: How to tell you've been really bad…

    An original Christmas card – slightly different from what you usually get at the stationer’s…

    How to tell you've been bad
    How to tell you’ve been bad

  • The mating season

    Another cool Christmas motive that can also be used for greeting cards throughout the winter.

    Quickly - before it melts
    Quickly – before it melts