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Posted by teexl
hello ppl.i hope im not the last one to say seasons greetings.imagine senisho buying aso odun,omo no mind me jare,it is a neccessary o..HAPPY NU YEAR IN ADVANCEMENT!!!!!!!!.
Posted by brix25
Please folks don't post your cellphone numbers in the forum.
I don't know how much people valie their privacy but people calling you up at all hours or subscribing you to unsolicited services.
Posted by Angelgirl
Hi guys, Seasons greetings 2 u all, am still around, will be traveling 2 my home town on saturday, and hopefuly chat wit u guys if there is network
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Posted by remiavan
someone sent me an mms but i didnt check it in time whoever sent i hope you dont mind resending it again cuz it expired
Posted by ambyzown
@Remi: I sent you the xmas tone via mms as requested. I'll try to resend it later.
Seasons greetings all.
@All: Bad news. MTN has deactivated web access on pre-paid lines.
There's no need to maintain a third line.
Posted by Angelgirl
Miky, i had d same xperience 2, their server was not responding but now all is okay.
Posted by Senisho
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Posted by ambyzown
I guess I was wrong then, I was able to browse wap pages, but could neither run opera nor instant messenger. with pc connection no data transfer was possible even when a connection was established, hence my conclusion that web access had been deactivated. my apologies on the false info.
Posted by Demmy
@all, do have a wonderful Xmas tomorrow
@my pal with fone number ending with ...485, thanks 4 rmembering my mum's birthday.
Posted by Angelgirl
Up mtn! Guys am doing dis post from my village in imo state, am so happy.
Posted by ambyzown
Hmmm, Lucky you, I guess that means we'll be in touch. How was the road trip?
Posted by Senisho
Count down: 00:10, 00:09, 00:08, 00:07, 00:06, 00:05, 00:04, 00:03, 00:02 00:01...... MERRY CHRISTMAS!! EVERYBODY!!!
Posted by Angelgirl
Amby its 5 yrs since my last trip 2 d village, i can proudly tell u now dat our roads have greatly improvd since then, in as much as we left lag at about 10 am, n almost crawling with ABC, we got home on time, my journey was smooth tanx n seasons greetings 2 u all.
Posted by OluYom
Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a beautiful holiday season!!
Posted by ambyzown
Merry Christmas to everyone here at Esato.
Posted by Senisho
@all, anybody want sum left over rice? Let me know. I can pm sum 2 y'all
. BTW, I had a really nice day, Chopping, Dancing, Hanging out with my GIRL & having sum "you know what" with her 
Posted by ambyzown
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No Seinsho, I don't know what. Enlighten me.
Its boxing day all, this is the only day that you can confidently punch someone in the face or groin, without fear of reprisal.
Posted by ambyzown
@Remi: I've been trying to resend the mms without success.
@Aya: Got your SMS, same thing you said when you crossed over to starcomms data service, we'll be right here whenever you decide to return. Seasons greetings.
@Angel: softly softly with the "ofe owerri" and "orha"
Posted by OluYom
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I save between 15k and 20k monthly on internet access expenses by opting for CDMA in place of GPRS. Looking through my phone bills this year, it occured to me that I can save between another 5k and 15k monthly by switching from GSM.
Yes; even Starcomms is not perfect (just as the GSM guys are not), but why must I waste as much as 45k in some months when there are cheaper alternatives? It has occured to me that 45k is way above what a lot of people take home per month.
Jab all you like (afterall its boxing day)
, but my bank accounts and investment portfolios are the better for my decisions. Plus, my wife and kids will love me the more, if you get my drift...
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Posted by Senisho
Hey guys, I'm travelling 2 Ibadan(not my home town) 4 d new year 2day. Hope I'm able 2 connect there cos d network has neva being stronge. See u guys in about 2/3hrs(I hope). HAPPY NEW YEAR IN ADVANCE!!
Posted by ambyzown
@Aya: apart from calls to other land lines, I do not see considerable savings being made by switching from GSM to cdma. Remember the PTO's do not offer per second billing, so each dropped call, calls terminated at voicemail, or calls under 20seconds duration will all be billed at N20-N25per min. In the long run, you'll end up spending as much as you did with GSM plus you have lost the option of free mms and sms.
Posted by Angelgirl
As i am far from civilizatn and enjoying my ofe oha (Amby, i will post ur own), i am glad dat i can still read n post here, Aya chek well o n think twice about abandoning gsm o.
Posted by OluYom
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Bang! You hit the nail on the head. My business calls are to organizations and individuals who have Fixed or Mobile Wireless lines.
As it is, even a sizeable chunk of my personal, non-business contacts that I would have had to call at N29 per minute on Starcomms have acquired either Fixed Wireless or Mobile Wireless lines on a number of CDMA networks. Now we talk with one another for no more than N9 per minute and often for absolutely nothing (Starcomms on-net calls). Another 4 of my friends gave me their Starcomms and Reltel mobile numbers just on Saturday alone.
I expected that it would have occured to you that a highly intelligent person like myself would have taken all factors into consideration.
No; dear friend; its a win-win situation for me
You guys sticking with GSM are fast becoming an endangered species
Posted by Senisho
Just got on d road. Don't know my fate yet(as per GPRS)
Posted by ambyzown
@Aya: FYI I have three land lines. One fixed wired, one fixed wireless and one wireless mobile, I'm not endangered.
As you've pointed out, since most of your calls are to fixed lines, it only makes logical sense for you to use a fixed wireless line too. Most of my calls are terminated on GSM networks hence my preference for that medium.
@Angel: have fun in the east, while I keep the fort here in the west.
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Posted by OluYom
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Posted by Senisho
Thank goodness, I'm cool. Just got d G 2day, been off since I got here. I'm having fun though, will be at d pool 2moro
Posted by Angelgirl
Enjoy urself Senisho, MTN everywhere u go!
Posted by coolapostle
Just got back to the wired world of Abuja. Since none of the 4 GSM networks have considered my hometown worthy of a single base station, I was cut off from the world. Thank God for Satellite TV: God TV, FETV and BBC World kept me happy.
I am back in Abuja and may spend the New Year here (boooouuuring) Maybe I will look for someone to go bowling with....hmmm
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Posted by Demmy
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On 2005-12-26 11:48:45, ambyzown wrote:
@Aya: apart from calls to other land lines, I do not see considerable savings being made by switching from GSM to cdma. Remember the PTO's do not offer per second billing, so each dropped call, calls terminated at voicemail, or calls under 20seconds duration will all be billed at N20-N25per min. In the long run, you'll end up spending as much as you did with GSM plus you have lost the option of free mms and sms.
I do blive the cdma is a better option 4 heavy callers.
Happy new yr in advance guys.
Posted by coolapostle
Guys, just 68 more post left for us to hit 5,000! I suggest U guys type 10 Happy-Birthday-Coola-U-are-the-baddest birthday greetings since my birthday is tomorrow (30th).
Please spare me the usual when-we-go-hear-wedding-bells wahala I will get enough of that in the next few days! By the way, I am 35... na wa o.... I hope say I go fit play football with my children o. Kai!
Posted by Angelgirl
Happy birthday Coola, stay cool
Posted by OluYom
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Please spare me the usual when-we-go-hear-wedding-bells wahala |
So when are we gonna hear the wedding bells ring?
Posted by Angelgirl
Mikky villa is cool, GSM has brougt a lot of improvment, our aged parents can now speak wit their children abroad, as 4 me, i just dey enjoy d good food and fresh air, how is lag?
Posted by coolapostle
Thanks Guys! Was it here someone asked for our best/worst events of 2005?
Worst: The death of my junior brother.
Can't-Believe-I-didn't-achieve-this Award: Getting a wifey
Best: Let me see... hmmm.... still thinking....
I also did my financial end-of-year review today:
The result: I made less money than last year!
My income was down. (I have to make 500k in the next 2 days to match 2004). My giving to God/people also dropped (but atleast it reached the usual 100k mark... which is a relief). My GSM phone bill was down (which is good). Only my internet spending (cybercafe tickets) was higher than 2004.
I keep a record of my income/giving plus all my recharge cards and cybercafe tickets so that I can gauge my performance.
Posted by coolapostle
I want to try out VoIP with anyone here who has downloaded skype. You can get it at www.skype.com. For those who don't know, it allows free PC-to-PC calls. I also have Yahoo with voice and Google Talk (which has a tiny setup file). Anyone wants a go?
On CDMA... I think Lagosians are luckier than most. It makes sense for ppl like AYA to use it for business calls since it is becoming common place. Multi-links just announced SMS too.
Just in: Glo now has a N150 recharge card.
Posted by OluYom
@coola: Talking of 2005 in review, its a mixed bag for me.
1.This year, I have made more than twice what I made last year.
2. I have invested more than I did last year.
3. But... I spent more on internet access (especially GPRS) and phone bills (mostly GSM). I have already rectified this and expect to see a significant drop in this aspect of my expenses.
4. Of course, seeing that my daughter arrived late last year, there's a significant increase in domestic expenses (but hey, a baby's a good thing, so no complaints here!)
2005 has been good. I intend to take things to another level next year. I'll play my part and expect God's help as always.
On the GSM versus CDMA dichotomy, Starcomms, Reltel and Multilinks now offer SMS. Already, SMS can be sent from Reltel to GSM networks and vice versa. Doubtless, the others will soon join in. MMS and WAP will follow shortly.
Posted by brym!
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@brym: I did succeed in a measure in fulfilling that resolution. But I must admit that old habits die hard and I let slip again here and there.
Of course, I intend to improve on being a harder business person in 2006. People just love to take undue advantage of nice guys. Aluta continua!!
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Posted by coolapostle
Spiritual Matters in 2005: It has been a revolutionary year in terms of spiritual growth for me.
During 2005, I attended and completed a school of Ministry that increased my knowledge of God's present plans for the earth. I also revved up my study of God. I kept track of my progress by writing a small article every week (for a future blog someday).
Once I took my eyes off the usual God-is-only-good-for-meeting-MY-needs mindset, I went into warp speed in revelation.
I am, quite literally, a new person: Coolapostle version 2.0... Fully upgraded!
My sabbatical off publising GSM Today has been well worth it.
Posted by OluYom
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I am so happy to hear that.
The Church in Nigeria has stayed lame for years because of the self-centered approach to Christianity, in which God is a cosmic servant or an ecclesiastical Santa Claus of sorts. It has become about "me", "my needs", "I", "my job" etc. It has become all about us, and God seems to show up only to the extent taht He can do something for us. We need to have a wholesale return to God-centered Christianity, and the earlier, the better.
Welcome to the club, my brother - and don't let nothing seduce you back into that vicious cycle of delusion. You won't miss a thing staying out of it
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Posted by OluYom
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I differ a little on that. I think that church leaders (pastors, etc) are the main culprits. Poverty or not, those with the responsibility to lead must always lead aright.
Posted by coolapostle
In fact I will be bold to name specific men of God! Starting from late Idahosa, to Oyedepo to Adeboye to Oritsejafor. These fathers were responsible for the current mess.
Thank God one of them, PFN President Oritsejafor, is reaping what he sowed. During Bimbo's burial he was lamenting about how the "love of money" is ruining Nigeria. I wonder what he preached in his church last Sunday.
Here is why I hold them responsible: they became "properous" because of their walk with God over the years. They have found and are walking in God's purpose for their life.
But what they teach their spiritual children and younger Pastors is something else. The flock are taught that God is only for blessings. That your spirituality is gauged from the things God DOES FOR you... your big car... your big house etc. "All you have to do is give your tithe, prophet offering, first fruit etc."
Meanwhile, that is not what happened to them! They got to where they are by having a heart for God. I think they have been hijacked by their previous (early days) preaching messages and they are finding it hard to correct their flock for fear of contradicting themselves!
99.9% of the other Pentecostals Pastors in Nigeria are just trying to be like these big boys... copying their style of ministry, messages etc.
Posted by brym!
Happy Birthday Cooooola!
Wedding bells?
Posted by OluYom
@coolapostle: I couldn't agree with you more! Your analysis is quite thorough, indicating that you have done some research.
I have watched my fellow pastors and ministers ape this gross error for years, and ached over it. They are mostly convinced that something is wrong with those of us who don't belong to the "Bless me; gimme" camp.
But people are getting disillusioned day after day. Some have done away with church entirely. But the problem is not church, but some self-deceived leaders. There are a few of us who have refused to bend. Our names may not be popular, but I bet we are popular in the courts of heaven.
Anybody looking for a sound church to attend in Lagos may want to check us out at http://www.crown-nigeria.org
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Posted by ambyzown
Many happy returns Coola, may the good lord bless and reward you, full measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over. In the fullness of time, he shall also provide for thee thy rib.
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Posted by ihejirika
Hi folks,merry xmas in arrears & d best of 2006 in advance. @happy birthday coola.@amby,mtn actually shut some lines off gprs.Mine is one of them.Infact CC confirmed it and promised to reconnect d line by Jan 1.
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Posted by brym!
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REVIEW 2005 Resolutions
1.Spent more time on the net
2.Bought more gadgets
3.Renewed, but lower dedication than expected
4. Lost more hours to the net, though bible study was better than previous.
5. ALL GLORY to GOD for making this possible two weeks ago.(The youngest old man finally got married...and to a very humble lady).
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Posted by teexl
HAPPY BIRTHDAY in arrears coola...i woulda even missed crumbs or leftovas by now....i was doing a rerun(preview,woteva) n i found out its always d last quarters of d year that im always jinxed n things go bad..il take it up with papa @ dis eve's vigil..