Frederick Bvalani's Posterous

Somebody (An academic from Chancellor College, I think Ntata was his name) also wrote in yesterday's paper that Chilembwe's was just an ordinary man who didn't have any nationalist views. Who wasn't trying to fight for freedom and therefore shouldn't be regarded as a hero. He says Chilembwe had heard a rumour that he was going to be arrested, so he acting in self defence, a personal cause not a national one.

My answer to that is that most heros don't set out to be heros. They are just ordinary folks who do what is right at a random moment. Think of the story of Rosa Parks in America, She didn't wake up in the morning and plan to be a hero. Actually if you read about her on wikipedia.org, a few other had done what she did only that it was her act which I might add may have been a personal cause too. She may have had a tough day at work and really wanted the rest and didn't feel like standing up to give the white man a seat.

On second thought let me paste the 1st 3 paragraphs of the wikipedia entry on Rosa Parks:

Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an African American civil rights activist whom the U.S. Congress later called the "Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement."

On December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, Parks, age 42, refused to obey bus driver James Blake's order that she give up her seat to make room for a white passenger. Her action was not the first of its kind: Irene Morgan, in 1946, and Sarah Louise Keys, in 1955, had won rulings before the U.S. Supreme Court and the Interstate Commerce Commission respectively in the area of interstate bus travel. Nine months before Parks refused to give up her seat, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin refused to move from her seat on the same bus system. But unlike these previous individual actions of civil disobedience, Parks' action sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

Parks' act of defiance became an important symbol of the modern Civil Rights Movement and Parks became an international icon of resistance to racial segregation. She organized and collaborated with civil rights leaders, including boycott leader Martin Luther King, Jr., helping to launch him to national prominence in the civil rights movement.

If you read on you will find it says "Nonetheless, she took her action as a private citizen "tired of giving in".

So to me John Chilembwe is a national hero.

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Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 Review

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:25:48 -0800

Below is a review of Pro Evolution Soccer 2010. PES is my favourite Playstation game. I have a full spindle of PS2 games but I pretty play PES all the time. I haven’t got my hands on the 2010 version yet. But I found this review on Take2.co.za. So I didn’t write this and I haven’t played the 2010 version but I am eagerly hunting for it.

PES 2010 focuses on enhancing the excitement of matches between players, making for a truly challenging experience that will constantly test the player. Intuitive zonal defending will cover spaces and players need to look constantly for new ways to attack. PES 2010 focuses on being a real football simulation, as it requires both strategic play and quick reactions, as in real life. In addition to key out-field elements, goalkeepers are more versatile and with abilities matching those of modern shot-stoppers. The game’s referees have also been reworked, with smarter AI elements allowing them to make more balanced calls during matches.

PES 2010 has undergone a major visual revamp, with its celebrated player likenesses and animations now even closer to those of real-life players – including live player expressions to be depicted with an improved lighting system which differentiates between various conditions! Stadium detail is also massively improved, with the grass and other in-stadium elements finely depicted.

Animations now dovetail into each other seamlessly, with dribbling and shots on goals worked into dribbling animations. More individual skills are also on show, including new flicks and tricks that have a definite showing on the way a game flows. Several elements have been completely reworked, with the dribbling, turning and kicking animations greatly enhanced, while there is a noticeable change in pace when a player passes a ball from a standing position than from within a run.

Crowd reactions to the on-field action are now more varied, with all new chants and cheers. The subtle difference between Home and Away matches will be reproduced, and the crowd will react spontaneously to specific situations in a game, showing their disdain or pleasure as fouls are committed and goals scored. Likewise, the commentary has been altered to offer a fresher, more concise overview of the game.

Master League has been thoroughly renewed with the enhancement of managerial aspects, which enables users to enjoy managing a team for a longer career lifespan. Seen by many as a key contributor to the series’ success, the Master League elements in PES 2010 have been bolstered by far-ranging and vital new additions, dedicated to enriching the mode. Further details will be announced shortly.

The Tokyo team has worked to improve the AI of the game, with Teamvision 2.0 implemented. Midfielders and defenders now work together to cover open space and close down attacks, meaning that cover can be provided for lower-ranked defenders. This also has the additional effect of removing soft goals, thus returning PES 2010 to its simulation roots. In terms of attacking, players can also now move several players once, sending them into different areas, opening up more goal-scoring possibilities than ever before. As such, PES 2010 necessitates a new level of control from the player. Strategic thinking is as important as quick passing, but the new system greatly opens the way the player oversees control of the team. In free kick scenarios, for instance, players can now instigate the runs of the players awaiting the ball in the penalty area.

In previous PES games, the team formation has determined the movements of the players. PES 2010 introduces a new system wherein the individual attacking and defending nature of the players is integral to the way they play. Each player enjoys unique AI tied into their best abilities, and is reflected in the actions of their team mates – i.e. if a player who is known to be a good crosser of the ball is in possession, more players will flood the penalty area to receive it. Similarly, if a player is known to be good with close control, defenders will work to cover their stronger side, while lone strikers will be automatically supported by midfielders on receipt of the ball.

A new power gauge system allows users to balance their strategy in a quick, but wide-ranging way before a match. Every element – pass frequency, movement, the line of defence, width of play, or the position of the front line – can be altered to match those of a favoured club: Juventus Turin are a dangerous side on the counter-attack, for instance, while FC Barcelona use width in their attack. These formulations can be altered at any point, too, with Home and Away matches forcing different circumstances on the user, as does the rigours of a Master League season.

A new dedicated section of the Tokyo team is committed to improving the online side of PES 2010. More downloadable content is also planned. Konami has supported PES 2009 with the release of new licensed teams, transfer updates, etc, and this support will grow for PES 2010. Team and content updates are planned throughout the game’s lifespan. These will make the game even more bespoke to the player’s match day needs.

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Fuel queues are back

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:08:12 -0800

It seems the fuel crisis is not over yet as I have just passed by two filling stations with long queues of cars.

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We've arrived at church

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:23:44 -0800

Now time for fun and games at church

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Entering the Central Business District

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:51:50 -0800

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Sound from the march

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:47:33 -0800

Voice015.amr Listen on Posterous

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Word Alive Christmas March

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:44:19 -0800

Television Malawi crew about to interview Pastor Zacc Kawalala before we start marching and celebrating Jesus

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One More Attempt at Blogging

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:17:23 -0800

I have had about two attempts at blogging but I think I have not really succeeded. I am not alone though most of my friends blogs are equally idle. Some of which were very active for sometime.

I think two of the reasons that I have really taken to blogging are Twitter and Facebook . I noticed that most of the things that I would want to blog about can fit into 140 characters so I post them to twitter and twitter updates facebook. Some of them are things that can be found online so I just post the link.

However sometime back I heard about this new and unique blogging platform that is easy to use. Actually I saw a number of people that I follow on Friendfeed using and praising it. It is until now that I have decided to give it a try.

They say it requires no registration. You just send an email, So here we go. This post (email message) is an attempt at registering for Posterous.

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