The Nigerian email scam is the modern day version of the Nigerian Fax Scam which was once the modern day version of the Nigerian Letter Scam.
Basically, you get a letter from a Nigerian who wants to transfer millions into your bank account because he’s heard you’re trustworthy. You only need to provide [...]
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CON: Colder climate.
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CON: Higher tax rate.
PRO: The highest standard of living in the world.
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In the Inuit folk tradition, a hero named Kiviuq has always reigned supreme. A wily character that is equipped with supernatural powers, and who routinely comes into conflict with evil beings – human, animal, and supernatural. An Inuit fusion of Hercules, cosmic jester, and amorphous Cnidarian. Now however, Inuit [...]
Dr. Oyekanmi Nashiri is a busy individual who exudes enthusiasm, embraces optimism, and covets high expectations. Then again, as the principle organizer of a somewhat curious scientific program, he would have to be all that and more – some would even say that his good intentions place him squarely in the category of certified [...]
CLIMATE CHANGE IN URBAN AREAS F.A.Q. (MOCCIA MIX)
What is an urban heat island?
For some time it has been known that temperatures in the city are higher than those of surrounding rural areas [Meyer, 1991]. Despite receiving equal amounts of solar energy, urban centres are often observed to be significantly warmer than nearby green areas with trees and vegetation. The massive [...]
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The world is awash with wealth, and on a scale which has never been seen before in human history. Unlike the opulence of the past, which belonged to a handful of privileged individuals and elites, this wealth is shared by unprecedented numbers of ordinary people across the planet. Growth and globalisation have brought higher [...]
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