A new kid on the BLOG!

I’m yet to come to terms that four of my friends and loved ones who were with me 1 week ago are no more. The Dana Plane crash on June 3^rd has got me seriously thinking of ways such disasters can be avoided or prevented in future. This has gotten me to decide to gradually leave the entertainment news and positive gossip blogging  ( virtually every Blogger in Nigeria is focused on the same news - entertainment, Nollywood, music, etc ) as reflected on www.chouckie.blogspot.com and create a specialized Blog focused on sharing helpful travel related information to keep my Nigerian readers abreast of quality ‘life saving’ and ‘cost saving’ tips as regards travelling locally and internationally, without compromising with fun and entertainment.

Kindly make out time to visit my new blog www.boardinpass.blogspot.com today. I’ve assembled few articles so far which I'm sure you will find a good read. I hope to keep www.boardinpass.blogspot.com vibrant, exciting and I will continually update my readers with fresh information to aid your every travel plan. Your constructive criticism is always welcome, please send your e-mails to travelnation7@gmail.com

May the souls of all our loved ones who were on board that ill-fated flight, find a peaceful rest.

visit     www.boardinpass.blogspot.com

The future of phones: Touchscreen that has buttons that pop out of it, then they disappear again

Anyone who's struggled with fingers skating over today's touchscreens may be in for a relief - future generations of phones and tablets could offer real, transparent buttons that pop up out of the screen on demand.

Californian start-up Tactus has developed a sheet of transparent buttons that rise up out of a touchscreen and disappear.The company claims that the sheet only takes up the same amount of room as the layer of transparent glass in current touchscreens.
The technology could be used in tablets, phones and remote controls - and could even allow for touchscreens that can be played with the same precision that people use musical instruments. Tactus describes its technology as a 'world first' that aims to address the shortcomings of touchscreen control.
Truth is, there really aren't too many exciting things happening around me right now ( still mourning my friends who died in the Dana plane crash ). Just make do with this piece of technology news

TEMPUR berths in Abuja, Nigeria



Ms Priscilla Omoifo

Welcome to the ultimate in sleep luxury. Nigerians are in for a great treat as TEMPUR opens an Exclusive showroom and sleep center in Abuja the Federal Capital Territory. TEMPUR is a temperature sensitive material that conforms to the shape of your body. It reduces discomfort caused by pressure points by redistributing pressure so you can immediately relax into your most comfortable sleep position for your best night's sleep.

Tempur Products makes back and neck problems history while providing maximum support for the body. Your bed should relieve your pain, not add to it.

The franchise owner Ms Priscilla Omoifo, a certified wellness and sleep expert, as thought to bring the world renowned brand to the door-steps of Abuja and Northern residents. Its been researched and there is conclusive evidences, that stress is one of the major reasons behind lack of productivity, when one is deprived of one of it. Tempur is one of the biggest mattress brands in the world is now fully in Nigeria.

Sleep is essential for your health and wellbeing, so why not give yourself the best sleep possible

How safe is air travel in Nigeria ?

Below is a list of airlines operating in Nigeria and their average fleet age, as seen on planespotter.com , Please have in mind the oldest allowed in Nigeria is 22 years while Russia is 10 years.

Air Nigeria
Fleet Size: 12 Aircraft
Average Fleet Age: 13.5 years      
Oldest Aircraft: 18.2 years

AeroContractors
Fleet Size: 11 Aircraft (+ 1 On Order/Planned)
Average Fleet Age: 19.7 years
Oldest Aircraft: 20.7 years

Africa Charter Services
Fleet Size: 2 Aircraft
Average Fleet Age: 32.1 years
Oldest Aircraft: 32.8 years

Air Taraba
Fleet Size: 0 (+1 on order/planned)
Average fleet age: 10.5 years

Arik Air
Fleet size: 21 Aircraft
Average fleet age: 5.5 years
Oldest Aircraft: 11.3 years

Axiom Air
Fleet size: 1 Aircraft
Fleet age: 24.5 years

Bellview Airlines
Fleet size: 2 Aircraft
Average fleet age: 31.9 years
Oldest aircraft: 33.2 years

Chanchangi Airlines
Fleet size: 6 Aircraft
Average fleet age: 25.6 years
Oldest aircraft: 30.2 years

Dana Air
Fleet size: 4 Aircraft (used to be five until Sunday’s crash)
Average fleet age: 21.4 years
Oldest aircraft: 21.7 years

First Nation Airways
Fleet size: 3 Aircraft
Average fleet age: 18.4 years
Oldest aircraft: 19.3 years

Government of Nigeria
Fleet size: 2 Aircraft
Average fleet age: 9.5 years
Oldest aircraft: 12.1 years

IRS Airlines
Fleet size: 5 Aircraft
Average fleet age: 21.6 years
Oldest aircraft: 22.5 years

Kabo Air
Fleet size: 5 Aircraft
Average fleet age: 34.5 years
Oldest aircraft: 41.3 years

Max Air
Fleet size: 6 Aircraft
Average fleet age: 24.1 years
Oldest aircraft: 25.7 years

Overland Airways
Fleet size: 2 Aircraft
Average fleet age: 22.2 years
Oldest aircraft: 25.6 years

Tradecraft Airlines
Fleet size: 1 Aircraft
Average fleet age: 25.4 years

Transky Airlines
Fleet size: 1 Aircraft
Average fleet age: 28.2 years

NOW, THE CHOICE IS OURS TO MAKE........

Cougar love: America's Next Top Model host Tyra Banks, 38, 'dating 24-year-old Brit'

Tyra Banks is rumoured to be dating a 24-year-old British boxer-turned-model.

The 38-year-old America's Next Top Model presenter has apparently hooked up with Robert Evans - an upcoming judge on the CW show.

Tyra - who is 14 years Robert's senior - has been dating him for the past month, according to RadarOnline

This is big time craddle snatching oh.
The pair were seen flirting away at the Palihouse in Los Angeles last week.

This guy looks like me sha

According to the website, an onlooker spotted them canoodling over dirty martinis.

Afterwards Robert - a 6ft3in Givenchy model - picked up the bill like a true gent before Tyra joined him upstairs in his hotel room, RadarOnline claims.

Mariah Carey shows off her voluptuous figure in a VERY clinging dress complete with thigh high split

She recently revealed she had lost a whopping 30lbs in just three months after embarking on a strict diet and fitness plan.
And Mariah Carey was showing off the results today in style, sporting a very clinging gold dress for a new photoshoot.
The 42-year-old singer showed off her voluptuous figure in the gown while posing for snaps on board a boat moored near the Italian isle of Capri.