ADEREMI'S NOTEBOOK

Internet and Kenya Elections (0)

Since the announcement of the “flawed” elections results in Kenya, the country is now on the verge of becoming a police state. Apparently there has been a complete media blackout. White African has post about how the internet is making all difference in Kenya. Blogs, skype and forums (via sms) are now the only sources of news.

World’s Most Influential People (1)

Source: Delicious, original artist unknown
World’s Most Influential People: check it out. Some faces are missing and you will probably wonder what some heads are doing there, Mike Tyson?
Update: names now available

Evelyn Waugh said (0)

Punctuality is the virtue of the bored

Evelyn Waugh’s quote brings two things to my mind. Ignore the first, the second-Naija parties!!! (via Paul Kedrosky)

Branson’s letter to Virgin Atlantic cabin crew (0)

The Times has published Richard Branson’s letter which was sent to Virgin Atlantic cabin crew as they prepare to strike this month.

Virgin Atlantic has never had any handouts and therefore to survive we have to keep our costs under control.
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I’m afraid that those in the union who compare Virgin Atlantic with British Airways are being very unrealistic. It’s like comparing chalk with cheese
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For some of you more pay than Virgin Atlantic can afford may be critical to your lifestyle and if that is the case you should consider working elsewhere. For the vast majority of you, the pay rise you were offered was the best in the industry this year, which is why the union strongly recommended it. I’d urge you not to put at risk our ability to solve this dispute by messing up our customers’ travel plans.

Considering the number of airlines (especially the American ones) that have gone bankrupt in recent years, Branson and his management have drawn the line. Virgin Altantic has suggested that “unhappy workers” should look elsewhere if they want a bigger wage packet.