FIFA unveiled its official ball for the 2014 World Cup – the ‘Brazuca’. This name was given to a ball following a public vote in Brazil which involved more than one million fans.

Its design is said to be “inspired by vibrant colours, passion and heritage of Brazil.” Its name is a term used by natives of the country, meaning ‘Brazilian’ or to describe the Brazilian way of life.

The ball was unveiled during a spectacular 3D event held at the iconic Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro, but went through a rigorous two-and-a-half-year testing process which involved more than 600 of the world’s top players.

Players and Adidas testimonials such as Lionel Messi, Iker Casillas, Bastian Schweinsteiger and former France international Zinedine Zidane were all involved in the process and have since signed off on its use for next year’s World Cup.

World in his hands: Lionel Messi will be hoping to lead Argentina to glory at next summer's showpiece in Brazil.

Barcelona midfielder Xavi shows off his skills with the Brazuca ahead of Spain's World Cup defence.
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On the volley: Uruguay striker Edison Cavani gets acquainted with the new Brazuca ball.
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Ailing former South African President Nelson Mandela is not "doing well"  but is continuing to put up a courageous fight from his "deathbed", according to his family.

His daughter, Makaziwe Mandela, said in an interview: "Tata is still with us, strong, courageous. Even for a lack of a better word... on his "deathbed" he is teaching us lessons: lessons in patience, in love, lessons of tolerance.
"Every moment I get with him I'm amazed. There are times where I have to pinch myself that I come from this man who is a fighter even though you can see he is struggling, but fighting spirit is still there with him."
Mandela spent almost three months in a Pretoria hospital after being admitted in June with a recurring lung infection.
The 95-year-old liberation struggle icon was discharged in September and has been receiving home-based medical attention since then.
Since June the Presidency has consistently described his condition as "critical but stable".
"He is still with us although he is not doing well in bed," his grandson, Ndaba Mandela said.
Last month Mr Mandela's oldest grandson, Mandla Mandela said he found him in a "good state."
"He is still progressing steadily but very much under a critical condition," Mandla Mandela told reporters.

Infection: Mandela was discharged from hospital, where he had been for three months, on September 1 and taken by ambulance, pictured, to his home in Johannesburg where he receives intensive care
However, Mandela's former wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela told a local newspaper that he remains "quite ill" and is unable to speak because of tubes being used to clear his lungs of liquid.
He is using facial expressions to communicate, Ms Madikizela-Mandela added. The Nobel Peace Prize winner is under the care of 22 doctors.
While his pneumonia has cleared, his lungs remain sensitive, Ms Madikizela-Mandela said, adding that it was "difficult for him".

In a rare act of bravery, 14-year-old Gunjan Sarmah volunteered to be kidnapped in order to save the lives of 10 other kids from their school van at Simaluguri in Sivasagar district of Assam on Wednesday, India.
And not just that, she lumbered through dense forest on Thursday along the Assam-Nagaland border, where she was left abandoned by her armed kidnapper, and reached the house of a tea garden worker who called the police. Her ordeal lasted around 14 hours.
"The kidnapper picked up a small girl in the school van who started crying. I volunteered to be kidnapped instead. He clutched my hand and ran with me towards the forests," Gunjan told reporters at her home in Simaluguri.
"We crossed a river and walked through the forest for some time and stopped at one place. It was pitch dark and I couldn't see a thing.
I didn't eat anything all night. In the morning, I couldn't see him and escaped to reach a village. The villagers called up police and I was brought home," she added.
Sivasagar DSP Bijay Kuligam told TOI, "When I spoke to her this morning, she was very calm. She even referred to her kidnapper as 'uncle'." But for Gunjan's father, Shankar, a small-time trader, it was a torrid time.

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Special Recruitment Exercise for OML 138 (Usan)
Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Ltd (TEPNL) has indicated the intent to sell its equity in OML 138 (Usan) and simultaneously will resign it’s operatorship of the asset.   In this regard, the Co-Venturers have nominated Esso Exploration & Production Nigeria Ltd (EEPNL), an ExxonMobil subsidiary, as the new operator.  Operatorship transfer is targeted for July 1, 2013; however, actual timing is dependent on the fulfillment of certain requirements and NNPC’s approval

As a result of this operatorship transfer and the associated opportunities within our Deepwater function, technical and non-technical career opportunities exist for ambitious and result-oriented individuals (national and expatriates).

This is a special recruitment exercise and is open only to individuals currently engaged in managing the asset (Usan) and personnel with previous relevant Usan experience.  
OML 138 (Usan) Positions with ExxonMobil in Nigeria

Operations Technician
17215BR               Production Operation Technician(Usan)
17216BR               Senior Production Operation Technician(Usan)
17218BR               Operation Team Lead/Specialist(Usan)

Control Room Operator
17217BR               Control Room Operator (Usan)

Marine17098BR               Marine Technician (Usan)
17236BR               Senior Marine Technician (Usan)
17276BR               Marine Control Room Operator (Usan)

Maintenance Technician
17219BR               HVAC Technician (Usan)
17088BR               Mooring Master (Usan)
17220BR               Mechanical Technician (Usan)
17221BR               Senior Mechanical Technician (Usan)
17222BR               Mechanical Team Lead/Specialist (Usan)
17229BR               Electrical Team Lead/Specialist (Usan)
17228BR               Senior Electrical Technician (Usan)
17229BR               Electrical Team Lead/Specialist (Usan)
17230BR               Instrument Technician (Usan)
17231BR               Senior Instrument Technician (Usan)
17232BR               Instrumentation Team Lead/Specialist (Usan)
17233BR               Distributed Control Systems  (DCS) Technician (Usan)
17235BR               Planner/Scheduler (Usan)

Drilling Operations & Engineers
17099BR               Drilling and Completion Engineer (Usan)
17099BR              Drilling and Completion Engineer (Usan)
17191BR              Quality Coordinator/Advisor (Usan)
17190BR              Contracts Engineer Specialist (Usan)
17097BR              Drilling Supervisor (Usan)
17189BR              Marine Advisor (Usan)

Geosciences17087BR               Geoscientist (Usan)

Petroleum Engineers
17092BR               Reservior Engineer (Usan)
17091BR               Sub-Surface Engineer (Usan)

Facilities Engineers
17197BR               Surveillance & Reliability Engineer (Usan)
17207BR               Subsea & Pipelines  Engineer (Usan)
17208BR               Machinery/Rotating Equipment Engineer (Usan)
17209BR               Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (Usan)
17211BR               Electrical Engineer (Usan)
17212BR               Materials & Corrosion Engineer (Usan)
17213BR               Marine Engineer (Usan)

Financial Services & Business Support Professionals17086BR               Accountant (Usan)
17096BR               Procurement Specialist (Usan)
  
Remuneration
These positions offer competitive compensation and benefit package commensurate with what is obtainable in the oil and gas industry.

Typical Work Locations

• Usan FPSO, Lagos or Eket, Nigeria
• Potential assignments in Houston, Texas and other worldwide affiliate offices

What can ExxonMobil do for me?As an employee of ExxonMobil in Nigeria, you will have the opportunity to:

• work with a diverse technical team of incredibly talented people
• apply your knowledge, ideas, experience, and skills to solve complex challenges
• gain expertise in the application of state-of-the-art industry leading tools and techniques
• contribute to a world class organization by utilizing your personal drive, initiative, creativity, and commitment to excellence

New hire development programs have been developed with the goal of providing you with early career competency through on-the-job assignments and responsibilities as well as through structured formal training in your initial assignment.

As your career progresses, higher level training and job assignments are individually structured to allow your specific career objectives to be met.


Worldwide, ExxonMobil is committed to maintaining a global standard of technical excellence and common standards for professional advancement based on individual merit and contribution regardless of location or nationality.

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Career Requirements

Recruitment Requirements and Procedures Prospective candidates who wish to seek employment in the Bank must fulfill the following criteria: Must have successfully completed their first degree in a reputable higher institution within or outside Nigeria Must have completed their NYSC programmes or have exemption certificates Must be a Nigerian or have the necessary work permits, if not a Nigerian citizen.

To become a member of the Zenith Family, a potential employee will have to go through the following procedure: Submit their resumes online Must have completed their NYSC programmes or have exemption certificates Attend two or more interviews Please note that ONLY those who were successful at all levels of our recruitment process will qualify for employment, provided there are suitable openings.