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A. Privacy Policy
It is the policy of NTT Com Asia Limited ("NTT Com Asia") to comply with, and where possible exceed, internationally recognized standards of personal data privacy protection, in complying with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance in Hong Kong. In doing so, NTT Com Asia will ensure compliance by our staff with the relevant standards of security and confidentiality.
From time to time, you may be required to provide personal data and information to NTT Com Asia in order to use or subscribe (or continue to use or subscribe) to certain services or publication. Additional site use information may be gathered as you surf the Internet or otherwise use the services provided by NTT Com Asia. Personal data and information is gathered for the following main purposes:
(a) To subscribe to services, publication and support - for these purposes, personal data including, but not limited to name, address, contact information, identity card number, credit card details or other payment related information, as well as the services or support requested will be collected from you. This information is also used to provide you with product and service updates and similar notices in respect of the services provided by NTT Com Asia.
(b) To tailor services to your needs - information collected from NTT Com Asia's website may be used to compile aggregate statistics and carry out analysis in order to help us create content and navigation that is most relevant and user friendly to users.
(c) To maintain our system and for trouble shooting - when you surf the Internet, your activities and trails from site to site may be stored on our server's log files. This clicktrail information is collected for the purpose of system maintenance and trouble shooting.
(d) For marketing and promotional purposes, including contacting you directly to inform you of new services or opportunities.
2.1 You acknowledge and authorize that all information supplied by you will be retained by NTT Com Asia and stored in one or more of our databases and may be accessed, disclosed, used or transferred to:
(a) persons you transact with through NTT Com Asia's website;
(b) any third party service providers who provide administrative, payment gateway, financing, professional or other services to NTT Com Asia;
(c) any banking, financial or other institution with which you have or propose to have dealings;
(d) any debt collection or credit reference agency or similar provider of debt collection or credit information services to NTT Com Asia or to the person or entity referred to in paragraph 2.1(e);
(e) any person or entity to whom NTT Com Asia transfers or proposes to transfer its interests and/or obligations under any contract, arrangement or transaction between NTT Com Asia and a user, or otherwise in respect of a user or any product or service provided to that user;
(f) any person by whom NTT Com Asia is required by applicable legal, governmental or regulatory requirements to make disclosure;
(g) its affiliates, any of its agents, contractors, other telecommunication network providers or third-party providers for the purposes of provisioning the services; and
(h) match other data collected from other sources with your personal data.
2.2 You further acknowledge that third parties to whom information supplied by you may be transferred in accordance with paragraph 2.1 may be situated outside Hong Kong.
NTT Com Asia provides users with the opportunity to opt-out of receiving unsolicited communications from NTT Com Asia. If at any point in the future you do not wish to receive any unsolicited communications from NTT Com Asia, simply contact our customer relations by email, phone or in writing and our customer relations will remove you from our contact list for the purposes of those communications.
4.1 NTT Com Asia may use "cookies" to collect information on the usage of NTT Com Asia's website by users and to facilitate return visits.
4.2 NTT Com Asia may collect information about your computer, mobile phone, personal electronic device, and all other similar electronic or mobile devices, including where available your IP address, operating system and browser type, for system administration and to report aggregate information to our advertisers. This is statistical data about our users' browsing actions and patterns, and does not show personal details that identify you.
4.3. For the same reason, NTT Com Asia may obtain information about your general internet usage by using a cookie file which is stored on the hard drive of your computer. Cookies are small pieces of information (e.g. cookies, web beacons, pixels, gifs tags or other similar technologies) sent by a web server to a web browser which allow the web server to recognize the web browser. This operates as a piece of data stored on your browser or device, or may identify, compile, aggregate and/or collect information through other means. They help us to improve our websites and to deliver a better and more personalized service. They enable us:
4.3.1 To estimate our audience size and usage pattern.
4.3.2 To store information about your preferences, and so allow us to customize our websites according to your individual interests.
4.3.3 To speed up your searches.
4.3.4 To recognize you when you return to our websites.
4.3.5. You can control how your browser handles cookies received from our website. You can choose to refuse all cookies, or to be prompted before a cookie is saved to your hard drive, or to only accept cookies from certain websites that you designate. Information on deleting or controlling cookies is available at www.AboutCookies.org.
4.4 You may disable the cookie feature on your browser without affecting your ability to navigate through NTT Com Asia's website. Cookies are, however, useful in allowing more streamlined log-in and in preserving information between sessions. Disabling cookies may require more complexity and data entry. You should also be aware that if you do disable cookies you may not be able to use certain features on NTT Com Asia's website.
For specific information about the cookies we use, please refer to Section D.
As a responsible corporate citizen, it is NTT Com Asia's policy to stop spam emails. Customers who receive unsolicited or "spam emails" are encouraged to report such incidents to NTT Com Asia. Complaints will be investigated. If the spam email originates from a NTT Com Asia account, NTT Com Asia will seek to terminate such account. If investigation reveals that the spam email originates from another service provider or host operator, NTT Com Asia shall use its reasonable endeavors to inform such service provider or host operator accordingly.
NTT Com Asia is concerned with the security of data collected and has put in place measures to prevent unauthorized access to that information. NTT Com Asia's systems safeguard electronic communications by utilizing appropriate security protocols. Notwithstanding the above, NTT Com Asia shall not in any event be responsible for any breach whatsoever of security or the unauthorised disclosure or use of any such data.
Your personal information will be retained for a period necessary to attain the specified purpose.
NTT Com Asia is sensitive to users' privacy issues and recognizes the need to update this policy as new features and services are offered by NTT Com Asia and as the environment in which NTT Com Asia operates changes. Users can access our Privacy Policy on NTT Com Asia's website.
Whenever NTT Com Asia is legitimately requested by an individual, to access and/or to correct, their personal data which is held by NTT Com Asia, NTT Com Asia will provide and/or rectify the individuals data in the manner stated within the ordinance.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy shall limit the rights of any person under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance of Hong Kong. Your rights under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, include the right (a) to check whether we hold any of your personal information, (b) to have access to your information held by NTT Com Asia, (c) to request correction of your information, (d) to ascertain our policies and practices (from time to time) in relation to the information and the types of information held by us, (e) to disallow access or use of your information by NTT Com Asia, and be informed of action taken in response to any such request. NTT Com Asia reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee in relation to the time and attendance involved in complying with any request in this regard.
Use of NTT Com Asia's official website is the responsibility of users and customers. NTT Com Asia assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any and all damages arising from the use of information taken from this website or from that of other companies that have placed links to their sites on this website.
Any requests for access to data, correction of data or for information regarding practices and kinds of data held should be addressed to:
NTT Com Asia
6 Chun Kwong Street, Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
B. Copyright Notice & Disclaimer
NTT Com Asia Limited ("Company") or other relevant parties own the trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property rights (as the case may be) over all logos, information and other materials in whatever format contained in the website. They may not be used without prior consent of Company or other relevant parties.
All the Contents are protected by copyright. Any reproduction, modification, storage, copying, distribution, dissemination, publication or transmission of the Contents, in whole or in part, for any purpose without the prior consent of Company or other relevant parties is strictly prohibited.
Use of this website is totally the responsibility of the user. Company assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any consequences arising from the use of any product(s), service(s), information or any other content(s) obtained from this website or from other third party's website linked to this website (collectively "Contents"). Company makes no declaration, guarantee, recognition or recommendation for any of the Contents.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this website together with all the Contents are provided without warranty by Company of any kind either express or implied including, without limitation, implied terms or warranty as to accuracy, title, quality, merchantability or fitness for purpose.
In no event shall Company, its related and affiliated companies, their respective agents and representatives; suppliers or vendors who have a presence on this website be liable for any loss or injury or any direct, indirect, special, exemplary, consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever including but not limited to loss of use, data, revenue or profits, whether in action of contract, negligence or other tortuous action, arising out of or in connection with any access, use of, or any inability to access or use this website.
Company, its related and affiliated corporations do not warrant that this website and/or the supply of the Contents will be uninterrupted or error free, that defects will be corrected, or that this website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or bugs, nor does Company represent the functionality, accuracy, reliability of the Contents.
C. Acceptable Use Policy
As regards to access to NTT Com Asia Limited's network ("Services"), NTT Com Asia Limited ("Company") offers its customers (also known as "subscribers"), and their customers and users, the means to acquire and disseminate a wealth of public, private, commercial, and non-commercial information. Company respects that the Internet provides a forum for free and open discussion and dissemination of information, however, when there are competing interests at issue, Company reserves the right to take certain preventative or corrective actions. In order to protect these competing interests, Company has developed an Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP"), which supplements and explains certain terms of each customer's respective service agreement and is intended as a guide to the customer's rights and obligations when utilizing Company's Services. This AUP will be revised from time to time. A customer's use of Company's Services after changes to the AUP are posted on Company's website, will constitute the customer's acceptance of any new or additional terms of the AUP that result from those changes.
One important aspect of the Internet is that no one party owns or controls it. This fact accounts for much of the Internet's openness and value, but it also places a high premium on the judgment and responsibility of those who use the Internet, both in the information they acquire and in the information they disseminate to others. When subscribers obtain information through the Internet, they must keep in mind that Company cannot monitor, verify, warrant, or vouch for the accuracy and quality of the information that subscribers may acquire. For this reason, the subscriber must exercise his or her best judgment in relying on information obtained from the Internet, and also should be aware that some materials posted to the Internet is sexually explicit or otherwise offensive. Because Company cannot monitor or censor the Internet, and will not attempt to do so, Company cannot accept any responsibility for injury to its subscribers that results from inaccurate, unsuitable, offensive, or illegal Internet communications.
When subscribers disseminate information through the Internet, they also must keep in mind that Company does not review, edit, censor, or take responsibility for any information its subscribers may create. When users place information on the Internet, they have the same liability as other authors for copyright infringement, defamation, and other harmful speech. Also, because the information they create is carried over Company's network and may reach a large number of people, including both subscribers and non subscribers of Company, subscribers' postings to the Internet may affect other subscribers and may harm Company's goodwill, business reputation, and operations. For these reasons, subscribers violate Company's policy and the service agreement when they, their customers, affiliates, or subsidiaries engage in the following prohibited activities:
Spamming -- Sending unsolicited bulk and/or commercial messages over the Internet (known as "spamming"). It is not only harmful because of its negative impact on consumer attitudes toward Company, but also because it can overload Company's network and disrupt service to Company's subscribers. Also, maintaining an open SMTP relay is prohibited. When a complaint is received, Company has the discretion to determine from all of the evidence whether the email recipients were from an "opt-in" email list.
Intellectual Property Violations -- Engaging in any activity that infringes or misappropriates the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, software piracy, and patents held by individuals, corporations, or other entities. Also, engaging in activity that violates privacy, publicity, or other personal rights of others. Company may remove or block access to customer's content upon receipt of a proper notice of copyright infringement. It is Company's policy to terminate the privileges of customers who commit repeat violations of copyright laws.
Obscene Speech or Materials -- Using Company's network to advertise, transmit, store, post, display, or otherwise make available child pornography or obscene speech or material. In certain jurisdictions, Company's affiliate is required by law to notify law enforcement agencies when it becomes aware of the presence of child pornography on, or being transmitted through, the Company's network.
Defamatory or Abusive Language -- Using Company's network as a means to transmit or post defamatory, harassing, abusive, or threatening language.
Forging of Headers -- Forging or misrepresenting message headers, whether in whole or in part, to mask the originator of the message.
Illegal or Unauthorized Access to Other Computers or Networks -- Accessing illegally or without authorization computers, accounts, or networks belonging to another party, or attempting to penetrate security measures of another individual's system (often known as "hacking"). Also, any activity that might be used as a precursor to an attempted system penetration (i.e. port scan, stealth scan, or other information gathering activity).
Distribution of internet viruses, worms, malware, Trojan horses, or other destructive activities -- Distributing information regarding the creation of and sending internet viruses, worms, phishing emails, Trojan horses, pinging, flooding, mailbombing, or denial of service attacks. Also, activities that disrupt the use of or interfere with the ability of others to effectively use the network or any connected network, system, service or equipment.
Facilitating a Violation of this AUP -- Advertising, transmitting, or otherwise making available any software, program, product, or service that is designed to violate this AUP, which includes the facilitation of the means to spam, initiation of pinging, flooding, mail bombing, denial of service attacks, and piracy of software.
Export Control Violations –- Exporting encryption software over the Internet or otherwise, to points outside the subscriber's country which is contrary to that respective country's rules and regulations.
Usenet Groups -- Company reserves the right not to accept postings from newsgroups where Company has actual knowledge that the content of the newsgroup violates the AUP.
Other Illegal Activities -- Engaging in activities that are determined to be illegal, including cyberattacks, cryptojacking, ransomeware attack, SQL injection attack, cross-site scripting attack, espionage, advertising, transmitting, or otherwise making available ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes, fraudulently charging credit cards, and pirating software.
Other Activities -- Engaging in activities, whether lawful or unlawful, that Company determines to be harmful to its subscribers, operations, reputation, goodwill, or subscriber relations. network, system, service, or equipment.
As Company has pointed out, the responsibility for avoiding the harmful activities just described rests primarily with the subscriber. Company will not, as an ordinary practice, monitor the communications of its subscribers to ensure that they comply with Company's policy or applicable laws. When Company becomes aware of harmful activities, it may take any action to stop the harmful activity, including but not limited to, removing information, shutting down a website, implementing screening software designed to block offending transmissions, denying access to the Internet, or take any other action it deems appropriate.
Company also is aware that many of its subscribers are, themselves, providers of Internet services, and that information reaching Company's facilities from those subscribers may have originated from a customer of the subscriber or from another third-party. Company does not require its subscribers who offer Internet services to monitor or censor transmissions or websites created by customers of its subscribers. Company has the right to directly take action against a customer of a subscriber. Also, Company may take action against the Company's subscriber because of activities of a customer of the subscriber, even though the action may affect other customers of the subscriber. Similarly, Company anticipates that subscribers who offer Internet services will cooperate with Company in any corrective or preventive action that Company deems necessary. Failure to cooperate with such corrective or preventive measures is a violation of Company's policy.
Company also is concerned with the privacy of on-line communications and websites. In general, the Internet is neither more nor less secure than other means of communication, including mail, facsimile, and voice telephone service, all of which can be intercepted and otherwise compromised. As a matter of prudence, however, Company urges its subscribers to assume that all of their on-line communications are insecure. Company cannot take any responsibility for the security of information transmitted over Company's facilities.
Company will not intentionally monitor private electronic mail messages sent or received by its subscribers unless required to do so by laws, governmental authority, or when public safety is at stake. Company may, however, monitor its service electronically to determine that its facilities are operating satisfactorily. Also, Company may disclose information, including but not limited to, information concerning a subscriber, a transmission made using the network, or a website, in order to comply with a court order, subpoena, summons, discovery request, warrant, statute, regulation, or governmental request. Company assumes no obligation to inform the subscriber that subscriber information has been provided and in some cases may be prohibited by law from giving such notice.
Finally, Company may disclose subscriber information or information transmitted over its network where necessary to protect Company and others from harm, or where such disclosure is necessary to the proper operation of the system.
Company expects that its subscribers who provide Internet services to others will comply fully with all applicable laws concerning the privacy of on-line communications. A subscriber's failure to comply with those laws will violate Company's policy. Finally, Company wishes to emphasize that in signing the service agreement, subscribers indemnify Company for any violation of the service agreement, laws, or Company's policy, that results in loss to Company or the bringing of any claim against Company by any third-party. This means that if Company is sued because of a subscriber's or customer of a subscriber's activity, the subscriber will pay any damages awarded against Company, plus costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
This AUP helps in clarifying the obligations of Internet users, including Company and its subscribers, as responsible members of the Internet. Any complaints about a subscriber's violation of this AUP, please contact us.
D. Cookies Information
1. How we use your information
This privacy policy tells you what to expect when NTT Com Asia collects personal information. It applies to information we collect about:
- visitors to our websites
- people who use our services, e.g. who subscribe to our newsletter or request a publication from us
- job applicants and our current and former employees
2. Visitors to our websites
When someone visits our websites, NTT Com Asia collects standard internet log information and details of visitor behavior patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. We collect this information in a way which does not identify anyone. We do not make any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting either of our websites. We will not associate any data gathered from this site with any personally identifying information from any source. If we do want to collect personally identifiable information through our website, we will be up front about this. We will make it clear when we collect personal information and will explain what we intend to do with it.
3. Use of cookies by NTT Com Asia
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
To manage Google Adwords settings, visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
E. Terms of Use for Customer Portal
1. NTT Com Asia Limited ("NTTCA") is the owner and operator of the NTTCA Customer Portal (the "Portal"). By accessing, browsing or using our Portal, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use (the "Terms"). These Terms also apply to any and all online resources, materials, download areas and tools provided on the Portal. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU SHOULD NOT SIGN IN OUR PORTAL.
2. NTTCA may, without notice to you, at any time revise these Terms and any other information contained on this Portal. You are bound by any such revisions and should therefore periodically visit this page to review the then current Terms to which you are bound. You agree that your use of the Portal is on behalf of your company or another legal entity.
3. Access to and use of password protected areas of the Portal is restricted to authorised users only. You agree that you: (i) will provide current, complete and accurate identification, contact and other information about you; (ii) are responsible to maintain, keep current and update any registration data and other information you provide to NTTCA; (iii) are entirely responsible for maintaining the security of your password, identification and account and for any and all activity that occurs under your account; and (iv) will notify NTTCA immediately of any unauthorised access or use of your account or password or any other breach of security. You accept sole risk of unauthorised access to your account.
4. To the full extent permitted by law, NTTCA will not be liable to you for any loss you may incur as a result of someone else using your password or account with or without your knowledge. You may not use anyone else's account at any time, without the permission of the account holder.
Specific Terms and Conditions
5. Specific terms and conditions apply to your purchase of services from NTTCA and to specific portions or features of the Portal. NTTCA's obligations with regards to its services offered on the Portal are governed solely by such terms and conditions and nothing contained on the Portal or in these Terms shall be construed to alter terms and conditions that are specific to services. The materials on the Portal with respect to services may be outdated and NTTCA makes no commitment to update such material.
Ownership of Content
6. The Portal; its past, present and future versions; all pages found within the Portal; the material and information on the Portal; all graphics, text, images, videos, designs, compilation, user interfaces, artwork, any and all copyrightable material (including source and object code) and all other materials, including without limitation the design, structure, "look and feel" and arrangement of such content contained on the Portal (hereinafter, the "Content"); trade names, trademarks, service marks, logos, domain names, and other distinctive brand elements, whether registered or not, are owned, controlled or licensed by or to NTTCA (the "Intellectual Property Rights"). Any attempt to reengineering, disassembly, or decompiliation of programs, is strictly prohibited. You acknowledge and agree that your use of the Portal does not involve any license or transfer of Intellectual Property Rights to you or your company. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
7. The Portal and the Content may not be copied, reproduced, modified, adapted, translated, transmitted, displayed, published, posted, resold, or otherwise distributed in any way, without NTTCA's express prior written authorisation. You are granted permission to display on your computer, print and download the Content on the Portal solely for your and your company's own use.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
8. The Portal and its Content are provided for informational purposes only on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of merchantability, non-infringement, or fitness for any particular purpose.
9. NTTCA does not covenant, represent or warrant, expressed or implied, that the Portal shall be uninterrupted or fault-free.
10. All figures display on Portal is for reference only. It does not deem to be the final figure for any claims under the relevant Service Level Agreement issued by NTTCA ("SLA") and should not be relied upon for the purpose of calculating any service credit with respect to the SLA. You, as NTTCA's customer, are responsible to initiate a SLA claim for service credit subject to the claim procedure as set out in the relevant SLA.
11. NTTCA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages (including damages for loss of business, loss of profits, loss of data or data corruption, or the like) that you or your company may incur as a result of using the Portal. You agree to indemnify and hold NTTCA harmless from any actions, claims from any third party arising from or in connection to the use of this Portal.
12. NTTCA provides support services to the administrative or authorized contacts whose names are specified by you in the setting of Customer Portal. You understand that NTTCA may access your data with read-only privilege in order to provide support services and conduct troubleshooting at any time.
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An extensive list of zoos, aquariums, animal sanctuaries and wildlife parks worldwide, Zoos Worldwide started in 1999 as a small list of zoos. Following a re-launch at the beginning of 2013, the list started to include locations to see wildlife in their natural surroundings as well as the traditional zoo or aquarium.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
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¶Unveil New Anthology For Chinua Achebe
It was a fecund and commemorative gathering yesterday as literary enthusiasts and writers converged in Awka, the Anambra State Capital, to mark the 2019 Chinua Achebe Literary Festival organized young writers in the state.
The event which is a literay festival held annually in honour of foremost Nigerian literary champion, Late Prof. Chinua Achebe in celebration of his worthy life, works and legacies in the literary field.
Delivering a lead paper on the event's theme — ''Intellectuals And National Development: The Chinua Achebe Approach,'' the Guest Lecturer, at the event, RC (Reginald Chiedu) Ofodile described Achebe as a great intellectual and patriot whose commitment to national development was uncommon, being a man who placed his nation's advancement above his personal glorification, as evidenced by his two-time rejection of the honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Going memory lane through Achebe's works and life, Mr. Ofodile, an international award-winning writer and actor said "In his approach as an intellectual striving for national development, abjuring art for art's sake; Chinua Achebe walked his talk, and posterity gives him credit for that."
Describing the event as auspicious, the Chairman of the occasion who is also an award-winning poet and author of 'Pregnancy of the gods' Mr. Odili Ujubuońu noted that Chinua Achebe was not only a great writer but also a cultural activist who through his pen and mastery of art, exposed to the world, the real beauty of Igbo culture and that of Africa at large.
Earlier in his address of welcome, the convener of the event and Coordinator of Society of Young Nigerian Writers (Anambra Chapter), Mr. Izunna Okafor said the primary aim of the event was to celebrate Achebe as a hero and eagle on the Iroko of African Literature, immortalize him in their own way as young writers, and also remind the concerned authorities to immortalize him the best way he deserves.
He said "Aside these, we also, through this event, promote, encourage and reward creative writing and reading culture among our youths and students; discover and harness the hidden but amazing talents among our young ones, in the literary field; and also present writers and readers (intellectuals) as the elixirs to the country's ailments, among other objectives we pursue through it."
Acknowledging that Anambra State has given the world arrays of writers, Izunna who himself is an award-winning author and journalist also called for public and private support for the subsequent editions of the event, even as he urged the state government to appoint aide(s) (Special Assistant or Senior Special Assistant or even both) on literary matters, who will stand as a bridge between the government and writers in the state, both young and established.
Responding, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Chief Dr. Willie Obiano, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. James Ezeh extolled the young writers for initiating and sustaining the literary festival in honour of Achebe the legend, and also avowed the state government's continuous support to the young writers and youths in the state, being a youth friendly Governor.
The Governor was thereafter presented with a gift of pictorial artwork containing a sonnet, creatively crafted by one of the young writers, Mr. Chinonso Okafor.
The 2019 Chinua Achebe Literary Festival featured, among other literay packages, the unveiling and official presentation of Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology, entitled "Arrows of Words" which is a new (85-paged) anthology of poems and essays, published by the young writers in honour of Achebe.
The event also featured presentation of awards to some deserving personalities and organisations in the state, as well as presentation of prizes to the winning schools and students in the Chinua Achebe Essay Writing Competition, which is an essay writing competition for secondary schools in Anambra State, endowed by the Anambra Newspapers and Printing Corporation (publishers of the National Light Newspaper, Ka O Di Taa Igbo Newspaper and Sportslight Xtra).
Others great writers and literary enthusiasts who graced the occasion included the Traditional Ruler of Obosi, H.R.M Igwe Chidubem Iweka, represented by Chief Okey Mgbemena (Uzzi Obosi); Sir Chuka Nnabuife (author of 'Mbize: Rage of Red Earth, and MD, National Light Newspaper); Mr. Uzor Maxim Uzoatu (author of God of Poetry, and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Communication); Rev. Fr. Ositadimma Amakeze (author of The Last Carver); Mr. Okeke Chika Jerry (author of The gods Are Hungry); Mr. Isidore Emeka Uzoatu (author of Vision Impossible); the Director of Anambra State Library Board, Dr. Nkechi Udeze, and MD/CEO of Naira Rice industry, Comr. Arinze Omenwa, among others.
All is now set for the 2019 edition of the Chinua Achebe Literary Festival which will hold this Saturday in Akwa, the Anambra State Capital.
This was contained in a statement issued by the State Coordinator of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers, (Anambra State Chapter), Mr. Izunna Okafor who is also the convener of the event.
He said the event will draw the participation of literary enthusiasts and figures, writers of all class, and intellectuals from different parts of the country, and will feature, among other literay packages: lectures in memory of Achebe, dramatizing of Achebe's selected books, Open Mic/Spoken Word, Chinua Achebe Essay Writing Competition (for secondary school students, sponsored by the Anambra Newspapers and Printing Corporation), unveiling and presentation of the Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology entitled "Arrows of Words" (which is the association's newest collection of poems and essays published in honour of Achebe), award presentation, and many more...
According to him, the literary festival which holds annually since 2016 is organized by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers, (Anambra State Chapter) in honour of Nigeria's literary legend and father of the African Literature — Late Prof. Chinua Achebe who died in March 2013, in commemoration and celebration of his immense contributions and legacies in the literary field.
While unveiling the 2019 theme of the event — 'Intellectuals And National Development: The Chinua Achebe Approach' Izunna described it as apt, given the rueful position of Nigeria today on the developmental ladder, and the envisaged roles the intellectuals have in fixing it, using Chinua Achebe as a benchmark.
It would be recalled that Late Achebe, until his death, was a die-hard chauvinistic countryman who, with his wealth of knowledge, contributed immensely in propelling the developmental wheel of his country Nigeria, Africa and the world at large. He was also an intellectual with integrity, as evidenced by his two-time rejection of the country's second highest award for intellectual achievement and contribution to National Development —the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic — in 2004 and 2011 respectively, simply because he perceived things were not going the way they should in the country, as under-development, corruption and impunity were the order of the day.
'This auspicious theme,' Izunna says, 'will be further dissected at the literary festival by an international award-winnig actor and author R.C (Reginald Chiedu) Ofodile who will be the lead paper presenter and Guest Lecturer at the event.'
He further disclosed that the literary festival which is done in collaboration with the Anambra State Library Board will be declared open by H. E. Chief Dr. Willie Obiano, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, who will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest of Honour.
The statement reads in part: "Other guests and literary enthusiasts expected at the literary festival include: Senator Uche Ekwunife (Senator, representing Anambra Central); the state's Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Hon. C-Don Adinuba; Chief Oseloka Obaze (author and former guber candidate); Mr. James Ezeh (Chief Press Secretary to the Governor); Sir Chuka Nnabuife, (author of 'Mbize: Rage of Red Earth, and MD/CEO, National Light Newspaper); Chief Uche Nworah (Author of The Long Harmattan Season, and MD/CEO, Anambra Broadcasting Service); Rev. Fr. Ositadimma Amakeze (author of The Last Carver); Okeke Chika Jerry (author of The gods Are Hungry); Odili Ujubuoñu (author of Pregnancy of the gods); Uzor Maxim Uzoatu (author of God of Poetry); Isidore Emeka Uzoatu (author of Vision Impossible)"
Furthermore, it enumerated the Royal Fathers of the day to include:
H R.M Igwe Alex Uzor Onyido
(The raditional Ruler of Ogidi Kingdom)
H.R.M. Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike
(The Traditional Ruler of Ndikelionwu)
H.R.M. Igwe Chidubem Iweka
(The Traditional Ruler of Obosi)
The statement reads: "Participation in the 2019 Chinua Achebe Literary Festival is absolutely FREE and open to all.
Date: 16th November, 2019
Venue: Prof. Kenneth Dike Central E-Library, Awka, (Beside Aroma Junction).
Time: 10.am
When was the last time you read a book, or an informative magazine article? Do your daily reading habits center around tweets, Facebook updates, instagram or the directions on your instant noodles packet?
If you're among the group of people who don't make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out.
Reading has a significant number of benefits, and here're 10 benefits of reading:
One of the biggest reasons why we read books is to gain knowledge. Books are a rich source of information. Reading books on varied subjects imparts information and increases the depth about the subject as well. Whenever you read a book, you learn a new information that otherwise would not have known.
Reduces stress
Reading has a positive effect on the body as well. Reading a book can relieve stress better than taking a walk or listening to music. According to studies who read more tend to have lower stress levels.
Zuma set to publish Esosa Kolawole's Fib and the Axe of fury
Vocabulary building
Reading improves your vocabulary and command on the language. As you read, you come across new words, idioms, new words, phrases and writing styles.
Improves writing skills
Reading a well-written book affects your ability to become a better writer. Just like artists influence others, so do writers. Many successful authors gained their expertise by reading the works of others. So, if you want to become a better writer, start by learning from previous masters.
Improves communication skills
Improving your vocabulary and writing skills goes hand in hand with developing your communication skills. The more you read and write, the better you communicate. Increasing your ability to communicate, improves your relationships and even makes you a better employee or student.
Improves focus and concentration
In our busy lifestyles, our attention is drawn in different directions each day as we try to multi-task through each day. For example, you may find yourself dividing your time between working on a task, chatting with people via Skype, checking email, keeping an eye on Facebook and interacting with your colleagues. All this multi-tasking can lead to high stress level and low productivity. When you read a book, all your attention is focused on what you're reading. Your eyes and thoughts are immersed in the details of the story. This improves your concentration and focus. Read a book at least 20 minutes a day, and you will be amazed at how much more focused you will be.
Life is full of challenges. As we move through different phases in different, a little motivation can be of great help. Reading inspirational books about life experiences can change our lives. Reading a good book, such an autobiography keeps you encouraged and you also learn tips to help you achieve your personal goals. Basically, you get inspired to become a better husband, wife, daughter, son, mother, father or even employee.
Improves memory
Every time you read a book, you have to remember the setting of the book, the characters, their backgrounds, their history, their personalities, the sub-plots and so much more. As your brain learns to remember all this, your memory becomes better. What's more, with every new memory you create, you create new pathways and this strengthens the existing ones.
Improves imagination
The more you read, the more imaginative you become. Whenever you read a fiction book, it takes you another world. In the new world, your imagination works at its best as you try to see things in your own mind.
Makes you smarter
With so much to learn from books, people who read regularly tend to be smarter than those who don't. They tend to have an open mind and are more aware of their surroundings.
Zuma is set to publish debut novel, Fib and the Axe of fury by Esosa Kolawole in 2019.
Fib and the Axe of fury is a young adult story of Fibikemi Adeosun, a determined, girl of St. Martha's school.
Here's the blurb: Aaron Oni has just two more months to live.
When Fibikemi lost her eyeglasses, a magical barrier protecting her from herself, she encounters something strange.
It's only the beginning of a weird and terrifying journey and in a matter of time, someone dangerous will come for her.
Her obsession with saving Aaron pushes her to do the unimaginable and eventually, she discovers exactly why she must never take off her eyeglasses outside her home.
Brilliantly paced, with a young, exciting heroine and a twisting, imaginative story line, Fib and the Axe of fury is a strange West African mythological story.
This story sheds light on the Yoruba gods/ goddesses and more will be established in the spin off. It also deals with mental issues and how people handle it differently.
"I wanted to write a book that touched some social issues, but still have some fun. I'm glad I was able to do that. Even though some of my characters were quirky and fun to relate with, I was able to delve into what loss of loved one can cause, rape and the resulting effect. Even boys are not safe too."
Esosa Kolawole first wrote a novella titled Dear Dave in 2017, but developed a strong connection with paranormal stories. Some of her short stories includes: Asákè and the goddess of death, The house of tiny people, The Ant Queen, Portal of Faili and many more.
Esosa's writings have appeared in Fiction magazines including the 81 words and 101 fiction.She holds a degree in Estate management. When not working, she plays adventure games on her play station.
Fib and the Axe of fury will be available in retail stores in Nigeria in 2019
The traditional African religions are a set of highly diverse beliefs that include various ethnic religions. Generally, these traditions are oral rather than scriptural, include belief in a supreme creator, mythology gods and goddesses, belief in spirits, veneration of the dead, use of magic and traditional medicine.
There are African writers, who invest their energy to make sure these African myths and folktales never die.
Here's why we have compiled this short list of African mythology novels about myths, folktales, king gods and spirits from Africa.
Children of Blood and Bone is a 2018 young adult fantasy novel by Nigerian-American novelist Tomi Adeyemi. The book, Adeyemi's debut novel and the first book in a planned trilogy, follows heroine Zélie Adebola as she attempts to restore magic to the kingdom of Orïsha, following the ruling class kosidáns' brutal suppression of the class of magic practitioners Zélie belongs to, the maji.
Writing the book over 18 months and 45 drafts, Adeyemi drew inspiration from novels like Harry Potter and An Ember in the Ashes as well as West African mythology and the Yoruba culture and language.
The hopelessness she felt at police shootings of black Americans also motivated her to develop the story of Children of Blood and Bone. The book received one of the biggest young adult publishing deals ever, including preemptive sale of film rights to Fox 2000
They killed my mother.
They took our magic.
They tried to bury us.
Now we rise.
Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls.
But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope.
Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.
Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.
This book was published by: Henry Holt and company
Nnedi Okorafor (full name: Nnedimma Nkemdili Okorafor; previously known as Nnedi Okorafor-Mbachu; translated from Igbo into English as "mother is good", born April 8, 1974) is a Nigerian-American writer of fantasy and science fiction for both children and adults. She is best known for Binti, Who Fears Death, Zahrah the Windseeker, and Akata Witch.
A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. As she began to develop her magical powers, Sunny learned that she had been chosen to lead a dangerous mission to avert an apocalypse, brought about by the terrifying masquerade, Ekwensu. Now, stronger, feistier, and a bit older, Sunny is studying with her mentor Sugar Cream and struggling to unlock the secrets in her strange Nsibidi book.
Eventually, Sunny knows she must confront her destiny. With the support of her Leopard Society friends, Orlu, Chichi, and Sasha, and of her spirit face, Anyanwu, she will travel through worlds both visible and invisible to the mysteries town of Osisi, where she will fight a climactic battle to save humanity.
Much-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, merges today's Nigeria with a unique world she creates. Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound.
This book was publsihed by :
Penguine random house
Blurb: After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they could've imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji, but of nobles with magic ancestry, too.
Now, Zélie struggles to unite the maji in an Orïsha where the enemy is just as powerful as they are. But when the monarchy and military unite to keep control of Orïsha, Zélie must fight to secure Amari's right to the throne and protect the new maji from the monarchy's wrath.
Ta-Nehisi Coates is a senior editor for The Atlantic, where he writes about culture, politics, and social issues for TheAtlantic.com and the magazine. He is the author of the 2008 memoir The Beautiful Struggle: A Father, Two Sons, and an Unlikely Road to Manhood. His book Between the World and Me, released in 2015, won the National Book Award for Nonfiction. Coates received the MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant" in 2015.
Klaw stands supreme! The Black Panther's greatest foe has returned, ready for war! Can T'Challa finally defeat Ulysses Klaw, the man who killed his father, while his country threatens to rip itself apart? To make matters worse, Wakanda's gods disappear - and the Originators return! The former gods are back, but what are their intentions for a land that has forgotten them? And all this is only the beginning, as a cadre of villains returns, monsters pour through strange gateways and Wakanda is brought to its knees! T'Challa must defend his country from within - but with his hands full, who will come to Ayo and Aneka's aid? And as Klaw steals the very lifeblood of Wakanda, the Panther turns to unlikely allies. Who will join the king's ill-fated crusade? The answers will surprise you!
This book was published by Marvel.
Esosa Kolawole (a Nigerian) is already making waves in respect of creative writing. She is mostly conspicuous on the internet, and has already published some tentative works and books.
Yes she loves 'spooky' stories about magic, myths etc! She has written a number of thrilling short stories, and at least a novella titled Tella. She's a big fan of Percy Jackson series and Cupid's Match.
Aaron Oni has just two more months to live.
When Fibikemi lost her eyeglasses, a magical barrier protecting her from herself, she encounters something strange.
It's only the beginning of a weird and terrifying journey and in a matter of time, someone dangerous will come for her. Her obsession with saving Aaron pushes her to do the unimaginable and eventually, she discovers exactly why she must never take off her eyeglasses outside her home.
Brilliantly paced, with an exciting heroine and a twisting, imaginative story line, Fib and the Axe of fury is a strange African mythological story.
This book will be publsihed by Zuma Publishing
Gerald McDermott is an award-winning children's book illustrator and an expert on mythology. His work often combines bright colors and styles with ancient imagery.
He has created more than 25 books and animated films. His first book, Anansi the Spider, was awarded a Caldecott Honor, and he's since won the Caldecott Medal for Arrow to the Sun and another Caldecott Honor.
Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes.
In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame, the God of All Things, Anansi solves his predicament in a touching and highly resourceful fashion.
In adapting this popular folktale, Gerald McDermott merges the old with the new, combining bold, rich color with traditional African design motifs and authentic Ashanti language rhythms.
John Steptoe was an award-winning author and illustrator of children's books from New York City. He began working on his first children's book, Stevie, while still a teenager and achieved great success during his tragically short career, encouraging the advancement of African American culture by producing work about the African American experience that children could appreciate.
A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.
Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two beautiful daughters. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but everyone—except Mufaro—knows that Manyara is selfish and bad-tempered.
When the Great King decides to take a wife and invites the most worthy and beautiful daughters in the land to appear before him, Mufaro brings both of his daughters—but only one can be queen. Who will the king choose?
Award-winning artist John Steptoe's rich cultural imagery of Africa earned him the Coretta Scott King Award for Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters. The book also went on to win the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. This stunning story is a timeless treasure that readers will enjoy for generations.
Alexander McCall Smith is the author of the international phenomenon The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, the Isabel Dalhousie Series, the Portuguese Irregular Verbs series, and the 44 Scotland Street series. He is professor emeritus of medical law at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and has served on many national and international bodies concerned with bioethics. He was born in what is now known as Zimbabwe and he was a law professor at the University of Botswana. He lives in Scotland.
Well before Precious Ramotswe founded her Number One Ladies Detective Agency, as an eight-year-old girl she was already solving mysteries. Here we find out just who has been stealing her schoolfriend's snacks and how the young Precious became the crafty and intuitive private investigator we all know and love
Lauren Beukes
She is the author of Broken Monsters, about art, ambition, damaged people and not-quite-broken cities, The Shining Girls, about a time-travelling serial killer, the nature of violence, and how we are haunted by history, Zoo City, a phantasmagorical noir set in Johannesburg which won the Arthur C Clarke Award and Moxyland, a dystopian political thriller about a corporate apartheid state where people are controlled by their cell phones. Her first book was a feminist pop-history, Maverick: Extraordinary Women From South Africa's Past, which has recently been reprinted.
Zinzi has a Sloth on her back, a dirty 419 scam habit and a talent for finding lost things. But when a little old lady turns up dead and the cops confiscate her last paycheck, she's forced to take on her least favourite kind of job – missing persons.
Being hired by reclusive music producer Odi Huron to find a teenybop pop star should be her ticket out of Zoo City, the festering slum where the criminal underclass and their animal companions live in the shadow of hell's undertow.
Instead, it catapults Zinzi deeper into the maw of a city twisted by crime and magic, where she'll be forced to confront the dark secrets of former lives – including her own.
Written By Izunna Okafor
It is no longer a novelty that every calendar year wakes up and sleeps off with a natural book of many pages. Pages of dreams and visions, pages of imaginations and realities, pages of successes and failures, pages of joy and sorrow, pages of progress and regress, pages of victories and losses, pages of smiles and tears, among many others.
These pages indeed represent what the year holds for men.
Among many others, Nigerian Literary Industry has been a silent character that has tasted a paragraph in virtually all the pages of the natural book in the year 2018. That is to say that a lot of pages have opened and closed to the literary industry as the year 2018 blinks away.
Nigerian Literary industry has been one of the most highly revered industries in the country, owing to her gargantuan contributions towards the development of the country, coupled with the venerable caliber of people therein.
Analytically speaking, the year 2018 was neither all white nor all black for the industry, as many writers recorded while many others were recorded in different books in the year.
For Nigerian writers, the year 2018 began with good news, following the long listing of a 30-year old Ayobami Adebayo in the 'Wellcome Book Prize' on 9th February, for her debut novel "Stay With Me" published in 2017, making her the only African Writer that made it to the list of the highly competitive annual British Literary Award.
Shortly after this, sad news crawled in, following the shocking news of Akinwunmi Ishola's demise on Saturday, 17th February, being the first global sad news to surface from the corner of literary industry across the world in 2018. Prof. Ishola was a Yoruba literary scholar, novelist, playwright and culture icon whose works: Oleku, Efunsetan Aniwura, Koseegbe, Saworoide, Agogo Eewo and Campus Queen were widely regarded as among the best literary works produced by writers of his generation.
This was followed by the death of Mr. Elizabeth Fagunwa, a renowned literary promoter and wife of foremost writer and author, late Chief Daniel O. Fagunwa. Her death was described as a great loss for the Nigerian literary community, owing to the great roles she played in advancing, peaking and championing the cause of literary activities in the country, especially through the Fagunwa Literary Foundation.
Among these, the most recent and most unsavory of all the ugly news that elicited tears from the eyes of Nigerian writers in 2018 was the announcement of Ikeogu Oke's fall on 24th November.
Oke was a great Nigerian bard who, with his classic poem "The Heresiad", won the Africa's biggest literary prize, the Nigerian Prize for Literature 2017, sponsored by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) at the tune of $100,000 (N37m).
On the laudatory flank of the journey, Nigerian creative industry recorded leviathan feats in the year 2018, as many Nigerian writers, both burgeoning and established, proved their worth in the field of pen this year both nationally and internationally, thereby emblazing and embellishing the hope for the advancement of literary arts in Nigeria.
If there is any set of people that have kept Nigeria's image alive and shinny for decades in the international community, it is Nigerian Writers. And this year is not an exception.
Several Nigerian writers toed their foot in the literary field this year while many others advanced in their echelons.
In her corner, a leading character in the Nigerian literary scene, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie indeed recorded some of her greatest achievements in the literary field this year, following her prodigious victories in various international and globally acclaimed literary contests, awards, coupled with other noble honours she received in the year.
Adichie opened the award year with the 2018 Barnes & Nobel 'Writers for Writers' award which she received in the fall of the quarter of the year. Shortly after that, the literati has, within couple of months clasp several other awards and Honorary Degrees among which are: the 'Shorty Award 2018', Pen Pinter Prize 2018; 2018 Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award; 2019 Everett M. Rogers Award; Thought Leadership Award from the Global Hope Coalition (GHC);
Honorary Doctor of Literature (DLit) degree, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS); University of London, UK; Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree, Duke University, North Carolina, USA;
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree, Amherst College, Massachusetts, USA;
Honorary Doctor of Letters Degree, Bowdoin College, Maine, USA, among others.
Other great and upcoming writers who recorded great feats with their pen in the year include: Anietie Isong whose debut novel "Radio Sunrise" won UK'S biggest literary prize, the 2018 McKItterick Prize; Nigerian-German Efua Traoré who emerged the African regional winner in the world's most global literary prize, the 2018 Commonwealth Short Story Prize; Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto who won the New Hampshire Institute of Art's 2018 Writing Award, and the Castello di Duino Poesia International Prize 2018; Abimbola Dare who won the 2018 Bath Novel International Award among others. The highly coveted 2018 NLNG Prize for Literature which is the Africa's biggest Literary Prize (worthing $100,000) went to Soji Cole for his drama 'Embers'. Be it as it may, this year's Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature went to an Ugandan writer Harriet Anena making her the first Ugandan to win the prize, while, with her 'Fanta Blackcurrant', a Kenyan writer Makena Onjerika won the 2018 Caine Prize, in which three Nigerian writers: Nonyelum Ekwempu, Olufunke Ogundimu and Wole Talabi were shortlisted out of 147 entrants from 20 African countries.
It is also worthy to recall that two Nigerian authors: Chimamanda Adichie and Nnedi Okorafor were this year 2018, nominated for the Nobel Prize for Literature, for the first time in 36 years, after Wole Soyinka became the first black person to win the world's most coveted literary prize.
Though, due to some circumstances challenging the public confidence in the members of the Swedish Academy hosting the award; the winner of prize was no longer announced this year, but postponed to next year. Nevertheless, one of the Caribbean most renowned authors, Maryse Conde was said to have won an alternative prize created to replace this year's Nobel Literature Prize. Hence, according to the organizers, who were being torn apart by kerfuffle evolving from certain claims and accusations, two Nobel Laureates will be announced next year, being for 2018 and 2019 respectively.
Aside awards and recognitions, many Nigerian writers, especially the young ones published internationally acclaimed books this year. Nigerian literary industry also welcomed new members this year, among whom were topnotch politicians who decided to 'test' their 'fortunes' in creative writing, and hence now wear the badge of 'author'.
The most recent of these politicians turned authors include:
H.E. Sullivan Chime who authored
"An Honour to Serve: Enugu State in the Sullivan Years" and
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, who authored 'My Transition Hours'. Professionally as it may have been written, president Jonathan's book surprisingly made it to the list of 15 best books published in the year 2018. Other newly published books and Nigerian authors who made it to the prestigious international list include: 'Devil's Pawn' by Kukogho Iruesiri Samson; 'When Trouble Sleeps' by Leye Adenle; 'When Day Breaks' by Adamu Usman Garko (a secondary school student); 'Children of Blood and Bone' by Tomi Adeyemi 'Embers' by Soji Cole among others.
Nnedi Okorafor, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Tochi Onyebuchi, Tomi Adeyemi, Lola Shoneyin, Roye Okupe, and Chika Unigwe had earlier in the year been listed by Pulse as among the authors currently setting the pace in the literary field.
However interesting these may be, it is also more interesting to puff the sore truth that book piracy and plagiarism received great boost in Nigeria in 2018, as reports reveal several cases of the ugly act carried out this year. Even President Jonathan's new book was said to have been pirated by an unknown malignant, in just less than 48 hours after its launching.
However, a number of individuals, groups and nongovernmental organizations in the country played great roles in waging war against this old-centuries global issue which has pauperized many writers across the world. A most recent of this brawl was the one waged by the Anti-Piracy Society of Nigeria in her 2018 annual convention in which the MD/Editor-in-chief of the National Light Newspaper, Sir Chuka Nnabuife, who is also a renowned author and poet lectured on: "Evolving Challenges-Innovative Responses".
It is generally believed that piracy and plagiarism trailed in the year despite the fierce campaigns truculently championed against it.
On the aspect of activities, 2018 recorded the celebration of numerous literary events and activities by Nigerian writers. The outstanding among these literary activities and events include: the 37th Annual National Convention of the Association of Nigerian Authors; 2018 CORA Book Party; NSPP Awards Ceremony hosted by Poets In Nigeria (PIN); Lagos Book and Art Festival 2018; Return To Idoto 2018 (in honour of late Poet Christopher Okigbo), hosted by Awka Literary Society; the 2018 Chinua Achebe Literary Festival, hosted by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (Anambra Chapter); Northern Nigerian Writers' Summit 2018; the 2018 Ake Arts and Book Festival; Anambra Book and Creativity Festival (ANBUKRAFT) 2018; first Poetry Slam in Anambra, hosted by Poets in Nigeria (PIN), Awka Connect Centre; 2018 Carter Literary Festival, Enugu; 2018 admission of writers into the Ebedi Writers Residency, Iseyi, the only writers residency in Nigeria; among other literary activities.
Indeed, 2018 has been a historic year for the Nigeria's literary industry, given the bizarre feats and achievements recorded by the members/ Nigerian writers in the year in their quest to advance globally in the field promote Nigerian Literature and Nigeria's image in the international community. In fact, the industry is believed to be among the few sectors that have consistently projected and upheld the image and dignity of the country till today. Ipso facto, it is optimistically believe that the sector and the actors will take even more historic dives and achieve more selcouth feats before the fall of 2019.
About The Author:
Izunna Okafor is an award-wining creative Young Nigerian Novelist, Poet, Essayist, Journalist, Editor, Translator, Publicist , Igbo Language Activist and an Administrator who hails from Ebenator in Nnewi South L.G.A of Anambra State Nigeria. He has published seven novels, won over 25 awards, and has over 800 articles published online.
His awards include:
Nigerian Writers Award/Indigenous Writer of The Year 2015/2016
Pita Nwana Prize For Igbo Literature 2015
Society of Young Nigerian Writers Award Nigeria
Heritage Icon Award/Young Writer of the Year Federal Republic of Nigeria 2016;
Merit Award from The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (2016);
Award of Recognition From Students' Union Government, Unizik (2017)
Nigerian Writers Award/Young Writer of The Year 2015/2016;
N.Y.S.C. Essay Competition 2012;
SLAM Hero Youth International Award/Innovative Youth of the Year 2016;
AEYC/Youth Writer of The Year 2016
Award of Academic Excellence from The National Association of Public Administration Students (2016);
Inspire Award /Outstanding Youth in Academics 2017.
NAPAS Academic Icon of The Year 2017;
Anambra Campus Award 2017/Campus Writer of The Year 2017
Award of Excellence from The Society of Young Nigerian Writers 2016;
Anambra Exclusive Youth Choice Award/Outstanding Youth of the Year 2017;
Youth Writer of The Year 2016 NAPAS Essay Competition 2017;
Starlett Entertainment Award/Creative Writer of the Year 2016;
LitraNation Indigenous Book of The Month (December) 2016
Ambassador TFA in Nigeria
Creative Crew Africa/ Young Talent of The Year 2018, among others;
Campus Best Writer 2018/Campus Journalist of The Year 2018
Best Secretary General of NAPAS (2018).
Art, Science and Technology are as important as air on earth. I remember when we were in secondary school and we all thought only the smart ones deserve to study science courses.
Alas, we were wrong. Good music has been able to cure several mental illnesses just like medicine. Technology has reached great heights, but what's the use of a great flat screen TV without a good movie to watch alongside.
Appreciate arts, appreciate science, appreciate technology, for they all require creativity and hardwork, and our lives depend on them all. The people good at art are smart too. Not just the science and tech guys.


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Community PorterJanuary 26, 2010
I had the opportunity to spend the weekend in Asheville (Beer Town USA according to Charlie Papazian). Wedge Brewing Company is one of newest breweries in town. I sampled the Community Porter which was rich in flavor but not your typical porter. It was a really good beer.
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1) I made a huge double batch of Sweet Potato, Carrot, Apple, and Red Lentil Soup while I was pregnant -- half to eat right away and half to freeze for post-baby. I added 1 teaspoon of garam masala to the linked recipe, which turned a good soup into greatness. Curry powder would also be a yummy option.
2) Douglas asked me what I wanted for Mother's Day, and I told him a bouquet of peonies. He delivered! And the smell of these beauties made my last week of pregnancy a little more bearable.
3) A newborn babe with the most beautiful little profile. That nose definitely comes through my husband's genes!
4) A border-print cotton poplin that is waiting to be turned into a vintage-style dirndl skirt... as soon as my waist loses a few more inches. ;-)
5) We took a break from packing on the evening of my birthday to enjoy dinner at my favorite local restaurant. I ordered their delectable sticky toffee pudding one last time!
6) The last view out our apartment balcony before moving. Goodbye, soybean field!
7) My curmudgeonly old cat, who continues to reside with my parents, was here to greet us in Nebraska. Well, maybe "greet" isn't the right word. How about "tolerate."
8) Now that I'm awakened several times in the night by a certain little lady, my morning cuppa has become a necessity again. It's like a beacon light in a great fog.
9) My mom's David Austin rosebush is still producing a few blooms for us to enjoy, though all the other roses have come and gone. What's not to love about this plant -- they look gorgeous, smell heavenly, and bloom often!
10) My toes are sporting Revlon's "Minted" nail polish right now.


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GSA Awards $50 Billion Alliant Information Technology Contract
March 27, 2009
March 27, 2009
Contact: Robert Lesino, 202-501-1231
WASHINGTON - The U.S. General Services Administration announced today the selection of 59 firms for award under the $50 billion Alliant information technology contract.
Alliant is a governmentwide acquisition contract, providing federal agencies a centralized source to acquire integrated information technology solutions worldwide. The contract has a five-year base period, with one five-year renewal option. It provides streamlined access to a broad range of management and technical support services, enabling complex IT solutions to be acquired under a multiple award, indefinite delivery, and indefinite quantity contract.
"The award of Alliant is an important step in ensuring that agencies can rapidly deploy the funds they receive through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for information technology," said Acting Administrator Paul F. Prouty. "GSA is now better positioned to assist our federal customers to meet their IT requirements in a streamlined and efficient manner while meeting the administration's goals for transparency and oversight in federal contracting."
The Alliant contract offers the same scope of solutions offered by the recently awarded Alliant small business contract set aside for exclusive small business participation. Alliant supports goals for streamlining acquisition processes and delivering cost-effective IT solutions to federal government agencies to improve service and increase efficiency. It also supports objectives of the federal enterprise architecture program. The Alliant contract was developed within the framework prescribed by the IT investment budget guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget.
"Alliant is a vital component in GSA's robust portfolio of IT contracts," said Jim Williams, Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service. "Alliant ensures that our customers have easy access to innovative IT solutions from a broad spectrum of highly qualified industry partners and provides an exceptional vehicle for federal agencies to achieve their missions through technology. Alliant represents perhaps the most comprehensive and flexible contract for IT solutions in government."
List of Awardees:
|1.) Abacus Technology Corporation
|31.) International Business Machines Corporation
|2.) Accenture National Security Services, LLC
|32.) ITS Corporation
|3.) Advanced Management Technology, Inc.
|33.) Keane Federal Systems, Inc.
|4.) Advanced Technology Systems, Inc.
|34.) L-3 Services, Inc.
|5.) Alion Science and Technology Corporation
|35.) LGS Innovations, LLC
|6.) Alliant Solutions, LLC
|36.) Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems, Inc.
|7.) American Systems Corporation
|37.) MacAulay-Brown, Inc.
|8.) Analytical Services, Inc.
|38.) ManTech Advanced Systems International
|9.) Apptis, Inc.
|39.) McNeil Technologies, Inc.
|10.) ARINC Engineering Services, LLC
|40.) NCI Information Systems, Inc.
|11.) ARTEL, Inc.
|41.) Nortel Government Solutions, Inc.
|12.) AT&T Government Solutions, Inc.
|42.) Perot Systems Government Services, Inc.
|13.) BAE Systems Information Technology, Inc.
|43.) Professional Software Engineering, Inc.
|14.) BAE Systems Science and Technology, Inc.
|44.) Raytheon Company
|15.) BearingPoint, Inc.
|45.) Science Applications International Corporation
|16.) Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
|46.) Serco, Inc.
|17.) CACI, Inc.
|47.) Smartronix, Inc.
|18.) Centech Group, Inc.
|48.) Southwest Research Institute
|19.) CGI Federal, Inc.
|49.) Stanley Associates, Inc.
|20.) Client Network Services, Inc.
|50.) STG, Inc.
|21.) Communication Technologies, Inc.
|51.) SYS (DBA SYS Technologies, Inc.)
|22.) Computer Sciences Corporation
|52.) Systems Research and Applications Corporation
|23.) Dynamics Research Corporation
|53.) TASC, Inc.
|24.) Electronic Data Systems, LLC
|54.) TKC Communications, LLC
|25.) Engineering and Professional Services, Inc.
|55.) Trantech, Inc.
|26.) Federal Network Systems, LLC
|56.) TYBRIN Corporation
|27.) General Dynamics One Source, LLC
|57.) Unisys Corporation
|28.) Harris Corporation
|58.) Vangent, Inc.
|29.) Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc.
|59.) Wyle Information Systems, LLC
|30.) INDUS Corporation
GSA provides a centralized delivery system of products and services to the federal government, leveraging its enormous buying power to get the best value for taxpayers.
• Founded in 1949, GSA manages more than one-fourth of the government's total procurement dollars and influences the management of $500 billion in federal assets, including 8,600 government-owned or leased buildings and 213,000 vehicles.
• GSA helps preserve our past and define our future, as a steward of more than 480 historic properties, and as manager of USA.gov, the official portal to federal government information and services.
• GSA's mission to provide superior workplaces, expert technology solutions, acquisition services, purchasing and E-Gov travel solutions and management policies, at best value, allows federal agencies to focus on their core missions.
Did You Know? GSA manages the federal relay contract which provides nationwide telecommunications relay service for the hearing and/or speech impaired?


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It's almost time for the 2013 WitOut Awards for Philadelphia Comedy! As we get closer to the show, we'll be rolling out a series of posts to help you get more acquainted with this year's nominees. Read all about 'em, and then be sure to get your tickets for the big event on January 13th at World Cafe Live!
The nominees for Best Regular Show are:
Camp Woods Plus
Camp Woods Plus was a monthly sketch comedy showcase hosted by Philly sketch comedy juggernauts, Camp Woods! Every month they brought two sketch comedy groups from around the country plus a hilarious all new show of their own to L'etage. The show had its last edition this past December, but from the time it debuted to a sold-out crowd it quickly became a must-see event within the Philly comedy scene.
The Theme Show
The Theme Show is a monthly variety show at Philly Improv Theater hosted by Pat Foy (Camp Woods) and Steve Swan (The Flat Earth, Mayor Karen). Each month sketch groups, stand-ups and more create material around a new theme to show audiences just how much comedy can come from the same starting point.
Reasonable Discourse With Jerks
Reasonable Discourse With Jerks is a monthly panel comedy show hosted by Jim Grammond and produced by the good people at the Philly Improv Theater. Every month Jim is joined by a four-person panel of comedians and other professional-grade talkers to cover a variety of topics.
The Monthly Hour with James Hesky
Part late-night talk show, part stand-up showcase, and mostly one giant desperate attempt to get the approval of others, The Monthly Hour with James Hesky brings some of Philadelphia's top talent to the Philly Improv Theater to help you catch up on all the major (and minor) events of the month. Each month, Hesky (CheaPodcast, The Gross Show) and his merry band of writers will recap the month through stand-up, sketch, video and interviews with top newsmakers (or completely made up no-names).
Guilty Pleasures
Comedian Brendan Kennedy has his finger on the pulse of all things awful—from terrible scripts to embarrassing poetry, YouTube videos and stage plays—and each month he hosts a dramatic reading of everything he's found. With assistance from co-host Roger C. Snair, who regularly submits his own plays to the show, Brendan and a group of Philly's top comedians are sure to surprise you with how hard they commit to the crap they have decided to stage for your amusement and the bizarre improv riffs they go on as inspiration hits them.


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Date: 20.08.2006 2nd Session:
Date: 20.08.2006:
Game Engine wont compile with make anymore......, GE Export Runtime is broken since 242RC3 too.....
verBlender 2.42 RC1
Date: 22.06.2006:
Date: 16.06.2006:
Changes: CVS Update
some very nice new features went into cvs now.
POV exporter is now working well (v6f).
Yafray is back again!
Console Patch updated!!!
Date: 14.06.2006:
Changes: CVS Update
some very nice new features went into cvs now.
POV exporter is now working well (v6f).
Yafray is back again!
Date: 04.06.2006:
Changes: CVS Update
Memo: monthly update :) sorry, have a time lag....
Date: 03.05.2006:
Changes: CVS Update
Memo: ater a few weeks beeing lazy.... : i dropped some patches , and added new ones. some of the previous patches where approved to cvs-blender (e.g. vpnames/axis-icon/frame-steps, internal refraction!)
Date: 07.04.2006:
Changes: CVS Update
Memo: AWESOME! thx to zaz and genscher we got a cloth modifier patch ! :)
Date: 03.04.2006:
Changes: CVS Update
Memo: I added some very crazy patches now, at first i want to try out new flymode, and then i found an old explode-modifier-patch..... have fun
Date: 28.03.2006:
Changes: CVS Update
Date: 22.03.2006:
Changes: CVS Update
Date: 19.03.2006:
Changes: CVS Update, rotating Axis Patch Update (User Preferences)
Date: 16.03.2006:
Changes: CVS Update
Memo:added zblur dof plugin for sequencer http://www-users.cs.umn.edu/~mein/blender/plugins/sequence/zblur/index.html + http://www.koders.com/c/fid4313C18A7244BD2046DD53C38CE52065BE3B6014.aspx
Date: 05.03.2006:
Date: 04.03.2006:
Changes: i use 'make' again , now gameengine works with make too, also blenderplayer is build, sounds works for me now :) I disabled autosave-okee() at quit, also durration slider for 3dview-animation has better position
Date: 03.03.2006:
Changes: using scons to build, ge and openal enabled, added Preferences for 3DAnimView, includes Texture and Sequenzer Plugins from 'meins' (http://www-users.cs.umn.edu/~mein/blender/), test it, they're great. :) , using 4 Threads max instead of only 2
special Thx goes to Unnamed, Jesterking, sirdude, timmeh, antihc3 and all these awesome coders i cant remember, they helped a lot getting out of trouble when i run into noobish problems. Credits for Patches goes to the Authors!
some more blablabla.... please leave a feedback at the Gaestebuch / Guestbook, you can call mit verblendet at irc too or use Kontakt / Contact or in Forum http://www.blender.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=50624#50624
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text: There are many problems with Oreo's next-generation game controller concept, but taste isn't one. Getting in on the console launch fun via Twitter, Oreo has created a controller with two 'O' buttons, a ridiculous d-pad, uncomfortable thumb sticks and a gem in the middle that's begging to have the head of a penis drawn around it. I'd still eat it.


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If Tony Iro wants the job, he will be the assistant coach of the Warriors next year according to new coach Matthew Elliott.
The former Bradford, Canberra and Penrith coach today signed a two-year-contract with the Warriors, replacing the vacant spot left by Brian McClennan and made it clear that he wants Iro's help with the 2013 campaign.
"I haven't spoken to him personally but it will be my strong desire to maintain Tony in the organisation as assistant coach," Elliot said.
"I really want to talk to Tony Iro, I have a great deal of respect for him and look forward to working with him. There will be another assistant as well."
The appointment of Elliott will be a bitter pill to swallow for Iro, who took over from McClennan for the remaining games this season but failed to retain the job fulltime despite strong backing of the players.
The new head coach also brushed off comments by Warriors utility Elijah Taylor that Iro was the right man for the job.
"The players all want Tony to be the coach," Elijah Taylor said yesterday at a Kiwis media session.
"He has been there for seven years now. The majority of our team are Toyota Cup players now and Tony has brought us all through. I don't understand why he doesn't get a shot."
Elliott had no issue with Taylor's support for Iro and said the the loyalty and trust displayed in his statements were positives.
The Warriors haven't made any other appointments, with any new decisions in naming assistants or the new general manager of football to be in Elliott's hands - effectively making him the CEO of football at the club.
Warriors Chief executive Wayne Scurrah said that Elliott was the man that they wanted, after he "blew their socks off" with a formal presentation and "shone the brightest" throughout their coach-hunt.
Billionare owner Owen Glenn admitted that he had never even heard of Elliott two months ago, but said he was now convinced Elliott was the right man for the job and asked that the fans give him their support.
"He's a good bloke so give him a fair go. We want positive thinking in New Zealand, not negative. Especially those with pen and paper, I don't want to have to buy APN," he said, generating a number of laughs from the packed room of journalists at the Sky Tower press conference.
Elliott becomes the club's ninth head coach, including Iro's brief two-game stint, and the fourth Australian to take over the top job following John Monie (1995-1997), Daniel Anderson (2001-2004) and Ivan Cleary (2006-2011).
With the contenders for the job having steadily dropped out over recent weeks while the club delayed making a decision to see if an improved big money offer for Storm coach Craig Bellamy would bear fruit, Elliott was almost the last man standing.
However Scurrah denies that was the case.
"Matthew was not the last man standing. He was the one we wanted. Contrary to reports only one person pulled out. Everyone was live till this week." Scurrah said.
"He's had wide experience and success with a number of clubs, initially making his mark winning titles with Bradford in the English Super League and also taking Canberra and Penrith to the NRL finals a total of five times.
"While we have spoken to a number of contenders, Matthew consistently impressed us every time we met him with his total vision of how our football programme should be structured and run."
While he enjoyed success with Bradford in the early years of the Super League - winning the inaugural 1997 title and enjoying a 72 per cent success rate over four seasons - the 47-year-old was unable to translate that success into the NRL.
Under Elliott the Raiders won 59 of 130 matches, while Penrith won just 49 of 113.
Over nine-and-a-half seasons since 2002, Elliot's success rate in the NRL is 44 per cent.
He did guide the Panthers to second place in 2010, however the club lost both finals matches.
After a poor start to the 2011 season with Penrith, Elliott was told his contract would not be renewed, with newly-appointed director of football Phil Gould determined to recruit then Warriors coach Ivan Cleary. He resigned from the Panthers in June last year, with assistant Steve Georgallis taking over as a caretaker until Cleary's arrival.
Elliott said he's already planned the pre-season with his first priority getting to know the players. That seems to be crucial following the lack of enthusiasm from players via Twitter following today's announcement.
Players were told of Elliott's appointment five minutes before it was announced.
Halfback Shaun Johnson tweeted "Mathew Elliot ay" (sic) while fullback Kevin Locke replied "#AawwwwGummmmOnnnn where's sponge at. I'm #gutted" in reference to Iro.
Former Raiders fullback Clinton Schifcofske however praised the appointment.
"Matt Elliott will be a great appointment 4 the @NZ_Warriors best coach I had in 16 years. Hopefully the players r pro's & buy into his style," he tweeted.
"..which is Work hard, professionalism, accountability &most ofall enjoyment. Only my opinion but qualities clearly lackin in 2012."
- Steven Holloway, Steve Deane and Cameron McMillan


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* High performance * Platform independence and compatibility
* Flexibility and extensibility * Lightweight design
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A "drunk" man who stripped down to his underwear and decided to go for an evening swim in Castleford has been criticised by a firefighter who helped to rescue him.
Unfortunately for the 33-year-old, he became stranded and his friend had to call the emergency services for help.
Fire crews from Castleford received the call around 8pm last night (Saturday) and were mobilise to the river, at the point near Wheldon Road.
When firefighters arrived they were met by the stranded man's friend who showed them to his location in the river below a 12 foot wall. The man was sat semi-conscious shivering in his underwear.
Because firefighters were concerned the man was suffering hypothermia, they called Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the fire service's water rescue teams.
They also prepared a "snatch rescue" and sent a firefighter attached to a line down a ladder equipped with life jackets.
Fortunately the man was able to walk up the ladder to freedom and the air ambulance and support fire crews were turned around.
The man was keen to put his clothes on and leave the scene, but as firefighters were concerned for his health they gave him first aid before leaving him in the hands of paramedics.
Castleford watch commander Daryl Schofield said: "I had serious concerns for this man's life. My thoughts were if he collapses in the river then we'd lose him. As it turned out it was all down to drunkenness. His drunk actions have cost the fire service and Yorkshire Air Ambulance a lot of money. It costs a lot of money just to get the air ambulance in the air."
Mr Schofield praised the professionalism of the firefighters who attended the incident, adding: "I'd like to give special thanks to my crew commander Neil Burkinshaw who dealt with the ladder rescue. His actions were gallant to say the least. He kept putting himself in a position of danger."


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2013 will be an year of sequels and remakes
Movie buffs looking for 'hatke' cinema won't get disappointed either as there's lot in store for them too.
Movie buffs looking for 'hatke' cinema won't get disappointed either as there's lot in store for them too.
New Delhi: As we enter 2013, get set to be entertained with an interesting mix of sequels and remakes like 'Race 2', 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2', 'Himmatwala' and 'Chashme Buddoor'. Movie buffs looking for 'hatke' cinema won't get disappointed either as there's lot in store for them too.
Financially too, the Hindi film industry seems to be entering a positive year, with trade experts predicting that there will be movies which could end up spinning Rs.200 crore each at the box office.
"I think the industry is only growing with each passing year and there will be no downfall as far as the film industry is concerned. The year 2013 will be better than 2012 and there are some wonderful films lined up," Balkishan Shroff of Shringar Films told IANS.
The year begins with the release of 'Table No. 21', featuring Rajeev Khandelwal and Tena Desae, and 'Rajdhani Express', which marks the directorial debut of tennis ace Leander Peas. Both are small budget films.
Next up is Vishal Bhardwaj's much-awaited rustic drama 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola' featuring Imran Khan, Anushka Sharma and Pankaj Kapoor. Its desi Haryana appeal, witty one-liners and quirky song lyrics have already created a lot of buzz and movie buffs are eagerly looking forward to its release.
'Matru...' will be followed by Sudhir Mishra's bold and serious film 'Inkaar', which zooms the lens on workplace exploitation. That will be followed by Abbas-Mustan's 'Race 2', a sequel to 2008 film 'Race'. While Saif Ali Khan and Anil Kapoor reprise their roles in the sequel, the new additions include John Abraham, Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandez and Ameesha Patel.
After rocking 2012 with five successful films, Akshay Kumar's first major release in 2013 will be heist drama 'Special Chabbis', and he will later be seen in 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2'.
After 'F.A.L.T.U.', choreographer-turned-director Remo D'Souza will present his first 3D dance film 'ABCD: AnyBody Can Dance' with Prabhudheva in the lead. Promotions for the movie will begin full swing in January.
Director Abhishek Kapoor, who rocked the nation with the 2008 film 'Rock On', is set to release 'Kai Po Che', a big screen adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's bestseller 'The 3 Mistakes of My Life'. The film features Amit Sadh, Raj Kumar Yadav and Amrita Puri and marks the Bollywood debut of popular TV actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Movie aficionados are also looking forward to the release of Farhan Akhtar-starrer 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', a biopic of former athlete Milkha Singh. It is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, and its theatrical trailer has already garnered a positive response.
Overall, there are going to be several sequels all the way in the new year - 'Murder 3', 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns', 'Aashiqui 2', 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2,' 'Ragini MMS 2', 'Krrish 3' and 'Dhoom 3'. Interestingly, while Vivek Oberoi dons the role of a villain in 'Krrish 3', Aamir Khan turns antagonist for 'Dhoom 3'.
Filmmaker Sajid Khan is set to entertain audiences with 'Himmatwala', a remake of the 1983 film of the same name. While the original film featured Jeetendra and Sridevi, the new film has Ajay Devgn and southern actress Tamannaah.
Ali Zafar, Siddharth and Divyendu Sharma will recreate the magic of the 1981 film 'Chashme Buddoor' with an eponymous remake.
Southern superstar Ram Charan Teja will bring alive the young and angry cop Vijay in Apoorva Lakhia's 'Zanjeer'. It is a remake of 1973 film of the same name, which proved to be a turning point in megastar Amitabh Bachchan's acting career.
Other films to look forward to in 2013 are 'Aatma', 'I, Me Aur Main', 'Nautanki Saala', 'Ghanchakkar', 'Raanjhnaa', 'Ek Thi Dayan', 'Chennai Express' and 'Lootera'.
"The prediction for 2013 is very positive. We have some big films coming up including 'Chennai Express', 'Krissh 3' and at the same time we also have many small and medium budget films in the line-up," distributor Rajesh Thadani of Multimedia Combine told IANS.
"I personally feel 2012 has achieved so much and taken the box office collection to the next level. So in 2013, we will be talking of Rs.200 crore, at the least. I hope 2013 will be very fruitful for everyone," Thadani added.
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Requirements: for all Android versions
Overview: Smart Distance Pro is an extended part of Smart Tools series. (distance, speed)
This range-finder measures the Distance to a target by a camera perspective. The effective distance is 10m-1km. To measure the distance, you should know the height(width) of a target.
Don't worry!! Man's height is 1.7m(5.6ft), a golf flag is 7ft, a bus is 3.2m(10.5ft), a door is 2.0m(6.5ft). We can guess the height of everything.
If you know the airplane model, you can measure the distance from the sky. Boeing 747's width is 72meters.
Usage is simple. Input the height of the target, and touch the screen. If the target is aligned by 2 lines, get the measured distance.
* Now, 3 tools for distance were completed.
1) Smart Ruler (Short, by touch) : 1-50cm
2) Smart Measure (Medium, trigonometry) : 1-50m
3) Smart Distance (Long, perspective) : 10m-1km
Speed Gun's Usage is also easy. To measure the speed, input the closest distance to the target, and the touch the screen following target.
If inaccurate, you can calibrate it by yourself. Thank you.
* Smart Tools does NOT include this app.
What's in this version:
v2.1.3 : enable Zoom by volume button.
v2.1.2 : more models are calibrated.
v2.1 : camera Zoom support.