How the Internet Works

One click downloads, say, a picture from a cloud server. The request is picked up by your computer, stuffed into a packet (a cluster of electrical pulses), stamped with the address of the cloud server; and blasted out of your house, or wherever you are. Along with trillions of packets all around it, your request reaches hub computers that can read the address and pass it from hub to hub along the least congested route, until it reaches the sea.

Here, a landing station illuminates an underwater fibre optic superhighway cable, transforms your request from electricity to pulses of light, and fires it off. Your download photo request travels under the sea on a 10 gigabyte per second wavelength of light along with 10,000 other download requests, video streams and emails. In the same fibre are up to 70 other message wavelengths, and there are eight fibres in each cable.

Thanks to this, your requests can travel several thousand kilometres in a fraction of a section. Their destination is one of over 100 million server farms, found anywhere from Sweden to the US Midwest. These servers would quickly heat up as they crunch numbers, so they use around 1.5% of the world’s electricity just to keep our data cool. A digital picture is around 5,000 times the size of a data packet, so to send it back the server has to smash it into 5,000 pieces which will then travel back to you in little bits before reassembling itself.

Functional Skills in ICT

If you are new to Information Technology, come learn the basics with us. Receiving face-to-face training at Tobby Vision Computers Ltd, you will learn how to use a computer, use the internet to find information, share photos and keep in touch with friends using email and social media like Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. We will train you how to:

*make calls, send texts and take photos with a mobile phone

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*choose the best technology for different tasks

*use a web browser to search the internet for information

*use email to keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues

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Mysterious Air Force Space Plane to Land Soon

                         Air Force X-37B space plane

The U.S. Air Force's mysterious unmanned space plane, the X-37B, is about to come back to Earth after more than two years in orbit on a mission the military won't tell us much about.

The X-37B is expected to land at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Air Force said.

The base did not give an exact time for the landing, but a notice to aviators and mariners on the Federal Aviation Administration's website said airspace around the Southern California base would be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Tuesday.

"Team Vandenberg stands ready to implement safe landing operations for the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, the third time for this unique mission," Col. Keith Baits, commander of the 30th Space Wing, said in a statement.

The X-37B, which looks like a small space shuttle, lifted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida on December 11, 2012. At the time, the Air Force said its mission would last about nine months.

The X-37B "is designed to demonstrate reusable spacecraft technologies for America's future in space and operating experiments which can be returned to, and examined, on Earth," an Air Force statement said.

"Technologies being tested in the program include advanced guidance, navigation and control, thermal protection systems, avionics, high temperature structures and seals, conformal reusable insulation, lightweight electromechanical flight systems, and autonomous orbital flight, re-entry and landing."

But as the spacecraft has been in orbit for more than 22 months, speculation on other uses abounds, including testing of a secret space weapon or spying activities.

The previous mission of the X-37B, which landed at Vandenberg on June 11, 2012, lasted 469 days, according to the Air Force. That mission was flown by the second of the Air Force's two X-37B orbiters. The current mission is the second for the first of the orbiters, which was refurbished after it spent 224 days in orbit following an April 2010 launch.

When the current mission launched, the Air Force said it might not be the last.

"Officials anticipate multiple missions will be required to satisfy the test program objectives, but the exact number of missions has not been determined," a statement said.

The X-37B spacecraft is 29 feet, 3 inches long and 9 feet, 6 inches high with a wingspan of 14 feet and 11 inches. It weighs about 5.5 tons. It is lifted into space by United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rockets.

(CNN)

Reignite Revamp and Gives New Development Impetus to Bambui Village West of Africa

Typing & Graphics by CONI T. TAWONG, Published by Tobby Vision Computers Ltd Bamenda-Cameroon

 

Printing in the UK by Reignite

 Validates Road Map Policy and Platform at Forum for Development 2013 through her over one year’s studies made in the areas of Water Resource Management, Nature Protection, Wild Life Conservation, Ecotourism Promotion, Tribal Disputes, Land Conflicts,Unorthodox Traditional Practices, Succession Rites and the challenges that accompany them by founders Mr&Mrs Fernando Matoso of the United Kingdom. Holding at the Jonmaz Hotel complex Bambui on the 19 of January 2013 was a Development Forum dubbed 2013 with key actors and stake holders of Bambui in Development to name, Bambui Water Authority, Bambui Village Council, Bambui Cultural and Development Association (BACUDA) Bambui Student Union (BUS), COBEX, Mendel Foundation, BASSUG Credit House, Cameroon Association for Technical and Sustainable Development (Camatecsu-Cameroon), Constiblaise, Tubah Council, the Bambui Palace and a host of other CIGs where it was agreed and resolved that the founders of Reignite Action for Development should man and source for funds to meet the increasing needs of the Bambui community and neighbors. The action for Development organization Reignite UK, owes existence from the first visit of her founders Mr&Mrs Fernado Matoso to Cameroon, West Africa Bambui in 2011 aided by a local charity partner Bambui United Kingdom Development Association (BUKDA). They after an in depth study, research, monitoring, assessment and evaluation for well over a year and some months of the current development trends, measuring goals, dimensions, achievements and challenges of the Bambui village, thought veritably that through a more restructured, guided and a formulated plan of action targeting priorities, backed by the strength of an organization which has as focus reinventing development goals, dynamics and perspectives gave birth to Reignite the force and strength of development for this evolving era carried by the wind of globalization and reduced to a planetary village where all centers around mounting development realities with the challenges of our times in the likes of desertification, climate change, environmental exhaustion, water crises, food shortage, low crop productivity, the predominance of HIV\AIDS, water born diseases, lack of health facilities, inadequate education facilities, lack or complete absence of farm to market roads and the disappearance of protected species. It is as a result of the above finding gathered that the said NGO Reignite task herself to make the difference through her founders by starting in this small village of West African origin of Cameroon of the North West Region, Mezam Division and Tubah Sub-Division to be more precise and Bambui by specification. With a Forum for Development based on results of their findings that have enabled them to come up with a structural and a strategic flexible development program for the Bambui Village. The two actors Fernando and Teresa responsible for a new perspective development for Bambui village following priorities and emergency needy grounds of intervention has affordably capacitated some key actor to conserve and protect with the limited means available while they source for funds. This has been through countless talks, meetings and ending with the Forum for Development where each actor involved in the general development process in Bambui was assigned to each in his or her small way help rescue and survive the planet earth under threat because of our ungoverned and sustained practices.

Cameroun la semaine dernière que rapporté par émission Tabloid World Echoes Bi-mensuelle n ° 001171 du 08 Octobre 2014

Le Livre de GCE Markers demande Monono de chair
La victimisation de certains décideurs de la CME de 2014 examens qui ont accepté un repas offert par SDF président national Ni John Fru Ndi à sa résidence Ntarikon à Bamenda à la fin de la séance de correction, a causé la diffamation de Humphrey Monono, GCE registrar de la Commission qui avait été crédité de l'introduction de réformes dans la structure qui portait déjà l'institution à des hauteurs plus élevées. Beaucoup d'entre eux sont en train d'augmenter jusqu'à condamner Monono pour son zèle et plus exigeant ouvertement frais et indemnités de mission à Bamenda et Buea pour l'exercice de marquage.

Faire des commandes Arrestation du représentant de l'International Crisis Group
Le récent rapport de International Crisis Group appel au président Paul Biya à renoncer à ses 2019 offres présidentielles n'ont pas descendent bien avec les défenseurs de son régime. Dans ce qui a été vu en représailles de cette recommandation, Hans de Marie Heungroup, un chercheur de l'ICG et la Fondation Paul Ango Ela a été récemment arrêté par le représentant de Biya dans Rey Bouba.
Numéros de téléphone Passer à 9 chiffres
Les numéros de téléphone au Cameroun passeront de huit à neuf chiffres à partir de Novembre 2014 L'annonce a été faite mercredi dernier par Jean Pierre Biyiti Bi Essam, ministre des Postes et Télécommunications à une conférence de presse tenue à Yaoundé La Falaise Hôtel. Il a dit, les préfixes des numéros de téléphone mobile (MTN, ORANGE et NEXTTEL) seront six tandis que le nombre CAMTEL utilisent le préfixe deux.
Comment, pourquoi le Cameroun a remporté le 2019 la CAN hébergement offres
Les nouvelles que le Cameroun a été désigné par la Confédération africaine de football (CAF) pour accueillir la compétition 2019 a été un soulagement pour de nombreux Camerounais qui doutaient de façon convaincante l'offre était. Il a maintenant émergé que plusieurs raisons allant de l'offensive de charme par la FECAFOOT par le trafic d'influence à des déclarations d'intentions militaient en faveur d'une nouvelle victoire diplomatique de camerounais obtenu le samedi 20 Septembre 2014, et ainsi Cameroun sera hôte de la compétition de la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations 2019 fois plus , 47 ans après son dernier fait en 1972 les deux offres qui ont convaincu les 14 membres du comité permanent de la CAF étaient ceux du Cameroun et de la Côte d'Ivoire, deux pays qui a accueilli plus tôt la compétition en 1972 et 1984 respectivement.

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ADMISSION OF PRIVATE CANDIDATES INTO HTTTC (ENSET), THE UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA

The Vice- Chancellor of the University of Bamenda, announces to the general public that admissions of Private Candidates into the Higher Technical Teacher Training College (HTTTC) Bambili are open for the 2014/2015 academic year. Applications are invited from candidates into the following: First year, First Cycle (Registration fees 20.000frs cfa) Third, Year, First Cycle (Registration fees 20.000frs cfa) First Year, Second Cycle (Registration fees 20.000frs cfa) Candidates should submit the following documents at the Student Record Service of the Higher Technical Teacher Training College (HTTTC): 1. Payment receipt of the corresponding non-refundable registration fee. 2. A registration form specifying the candidates Department and Option (Obtainable from the Directorate of HTTTC (ENSET) Bambili. 3. Certified true copy of birth certificate. 4. Certificate of non-Conviction. 5. Duly Certified copies of Diplomas, Certificates and Transcripts by competent Academic authorities. 6. A letter of Sponsorship from a Private Institution. 7. Medical Certificate. 8. 04 passport size photographs (4 x 4) 9. An A4 size stamped self- address envelope and a folder. Registration starts from the 8th October 2014, and ends on the 31st October 2014. Publication date: 08/10/2014

10 REASONS TO PICK WINDOWS TABLETS OVER LAPTOPS

Having a tough time choosing between a laptop and a tablet as your next device? Here are are 10 reasons to pick a tablet over a laptop.

The biggest advantage is portability — some tablets can fit inside a jacket pocket but still offer the same functionality.

Windows features remain the same you can install most of the usual (legacy) Windows programmes like you normally do.

With a tablet, it's easy to switch between work (larger screen & external keyboard) and one-handed use (media consumption).

The tablet can be used in any orientation — thanks to the accelerometer, the screen will automatically orient itself.

With HDMI, you can connect a larger display if you feel that the smaller screen is too limiting (useful for video).

It will be compatible with usual accessories like flash drives and all manner of keyboards and mice.

Most tablets include a full suite of wireless connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & some even have 3G support.

Most tablets come with dual cameras — a front camera for video conferencing and a rear camera for photos and video.

Some tablets use microUSB charging — eliminates hassle of extra chargers and you can use power banks as a backup. Many tablets nowadays come with a year of 1TB cloud storage and a one-year subscription to Office 365.

SPORTS - The defender of Paris Saint-Germain evokes the atmosphere in the group and his role as captain, and the prestigious victory against FC Barcelona (3-2).

 Thiago Silva  "Continue to Work Hard"
Thiago, in your absence, did you change your role as team captain?
"Being outside the group, it is difficult to be as present when one is on the ground. I believe the role of a captain does not change that much, except that I'm not on the field to help my teammates. Besides, I continue to talk with them, to support them. During each season, there are a little more complicated times. It is in these moments that we must remain united, to understand his teammates and be strong. When all goes well, it's much easier to manage. The group remains together and of course the players are happy. In bad times, we must continue to work hard to get the motivation back and increases progressively until finding good results. "
How do you judge the atmosphere within the group?
"The atmosphere is very good. With the victory, it will be even better. Everyone will be happy. We are entering the field to win and remain champions. Early in the season, we were not all on the same physical level. Players are a little behind in this area following the World Cup, and this is important. Several players from Paris Saint-Germain have played the World Cup, and this could be detrimental to the preparation of this season. But I'm sure it will get better soon. "
Against Barcelona, we saw the team respond to criticism, and show that it could beat an opponent of this caliber. Was it important for the club?

"I think all the wins over great teams are important and bring satisfaction to everyone. It also clears some doubts. Against FC Barcelona, ​​one of the best teams in the world, the team won a deserved victory, being created a lot of scoring chances and defending well. Everyone has made ​​sacrifices in that game, for each other. We worked hard, like Edinson (Cavani) who ran a lot, he's attacking. He is ready to give his life for the team. Although he did not score, he had the support of the public. I think the tactic set up by Laurent Blanc was very good. "
What did you think of the service Marquinhos and David Luiz in central defense?
"The team was very good tactically, and this has facilitated the work of central defenders. Everyone has seen a very strong defense with players like Maxwell and Gregory (van der Wiel) that were tactically brilliant. Marquinhos and David are both great defenders, people, and friends. From my point of view, they have done a very good game, tactically and technically. Marqui had a thigh problem during the match but it was amazing. David is an experienced player. He was able to help his teammate, be present. They played a great game. Especially against an opponent like FC Barcelona still has possession of the ball. They are to be commended for this meeting. "