Goldie Harvey’s Husband Cries Out!

By Kemi Filani on February 16,0

Reacting to the sudden death of his wife, Goldie who died on Thursday evening, Andrew Harvey decided to share some of their wedding photos  Goldie’s childhood pictures and pictures of their best times together on his facebook page.

He tagged it ‘Memories of my loving wife’. He moved a step further by politely asking Prezzo to “leave my precious family to grieve in peace, you have caused enough hurt and pain already”

And then he countered a new report that surfaced online Late Friday where it was alleged that Goldie was into drugs and died of drugs.
He said “Goldie never used drugs in the past 10 years and I was as close as you could get”
Meanwhile, fans on facebook were taken surprise when they saw the wedding pictures, many of them did not believe that Goldie was married! – especially after her love drama with Prezzo, her Kenyan lover and housemate in the Big brother Africa Game 2012.

You will recall that Prezzo wrote a very emotional tribute on Friday in honour of the late singer. Media reports claim that he had planned to propose to Goldie on Valentine’s day…
Oh by the way, a close source and friend of Andrew Harvey reliably told us that “Andrew is really mad about Prezzo’s appearance and wants to show the world that he matters now…that’s why he is posting the pictures”
Aggrieved Andrew not only shared the intimate pictures on Facebook, but also on Goldie’s twitter handle, and even went as far as engaging with several curious fan, saying “For those who doubt the wedding go to ikoyi registry and ask for copy of certifcate No 1000/05″

In her biography,Goldie was born Susan Adebimpe Filani and she is from Ekiti state, She studied and lived in the UK for some years before she returned to Nigeria to focus on her music career. We would update you as more details unfold.

IN THE BEGINNING: THE GENESIS OF UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA

Sir Francis Akanu ibiam(1963) had the following to say to the criticisms that accrued about the existence of the University of Nigeria especially in a place called Nsukka.

                         

                    I remember very well said sir francis Akanu Ibiam(1963) when the news came that there was going to be an university of Nigeria in a location known as nsukka. the choice of Nsukka as a location                                                                               

Was highly controversial. the designation of the University of Nigeria was catchy and intriguing some people asked why call it the University of Nigeria?, was there to be no other university in this vast country of ours? Other people wanted to know where Nsukka was. Anyhow such a new and unheard name ! if there must be a University of Nigeria why not have it established at Enugu, or Onitsha or Aba or calabar the old and familiar places. Many other people exclaimed imagine B.A,B.sc  Nsukka was the common remark. Many other citizens meaningfully or otherwise demanded to know where the money would come from to meet the acceptably expensive[MR1]  cost of the highest order of institution of learning .

1960/1961 SESSION; THE GENESIS

The campus could boast of very few houses which were hurriedly put up to beat the deadline  for admitting the first year students who started their studies on October 17^th 1960 ten days after the official opening  and laying of foundation stone of the university’s early building by princess Alexandria of kent, the queen Elizabeth II representative at the independence ceremony (obiechina 1978:2) the poor infrastructure did not at all indicate that the founding fathers did not know that the school needed solid buildings such that were in Ibadan and Ife because the money was not there, the founding fathers decided to set up temporary building s rather than, in words of prof.Frank Ndili “sacrifice the idea of starting the university” (morka et al,1982)

       The pioneer students 220 of them were still getting to know one another . the average student was older between 28 and 30 years of age. They had less money to spend ,spent less time on social activities like clubbing , partying and they had great sense of responsibility than his counterpart today. Actually the first hostel was Okpara, it was called Block one then,  Male and female students stayed together in a hall.   The ground floor of the hall was the dinning section with a kitchenette at one end of it. Female students occupied the first floor, male students stayed on the second floor  and  there was a separating gate before the flight of stairs in-between the floors. The two sexes all came down to the dinning to have their meal and go off to lectures .

       When the second hall of residence, Balewa (block two) was ready, the male students moved into it . the dinning sections in both halls became common rooms equipped with television sets and gaming facilities .

During this period,220 students in balewa and okpara halls were accommodated two persons to a room. Life then was spacious full of solo trips to breezy and hilly sides for sober reflections. however the hostel blocks lacked certain facilities

There were no space for liners; no disposal sink for cleaners to empty dirty water; no utility rooms for storage of cleaning materials; no drainage in the washrooms for excess water blown in by rain or used by the cleaners for scrubbing the floors.

In the early 1960’s, ther was no electricity or pipe borne water. Therefore, the pioneers students and even lecturers had to use lanterns and fetch water water from outside the campus. In the two hostels, study tables were in adedquate and there was no wall mirrors.

Source;

 ONAEGBU,J. ”the kindling of the spirit and the first test of ‘62(1960-1963)”.freedom in our        freedom mind  our bones:the history of the students union government , University of

       Nigeria,Nsukka  (1960-2004).

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IS GOLDIE REALLY DEAD:     how true is this rumour

I honestly can not believe I am typing this now!
I’m in such shock, my jaw dropped when I saw this a few moments ago on Twitter. And I’m hoping it’s an awful hoax.
But it seems singer Goldie Harvey, who was an artiste on Kennis’ Music label and represented Nigeria at the Big Brother Star Game has died.
According to Linda Ikeji, she received a call from her best friend Denrele Edun, who told her Goldie died a few minutes ago in his arms at Reddington Hospital in Victoria Island.
In what can only be described as a tragic twist Goldie, who was at this weekens’ Grammy awards just returned from the US today and something went horribly wrong. She passed away about an hour ago at Reddington Hospital VI.
This is the worst news ever! My heart goes out to Goldie’s family and all those who loved her. I can not believe this. It is so tragic. Goldie was 28 years old, she had a few projects in the works including a reality TV show with best friend Denrele Edu
Rest In Peace…Goldie, RIP…The worst news…The absolute worst

Chris Brown and Drake: Suing Each Other Over NYC Nightclub Brawl!

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Chris Brown and Drake are involved in another brawl ... this time legally.
They're suing one another over their nightclub fight last year, when the music stars and their posses got into an all-out MELEE at W.i.P. nightclub in NYC.

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How does that work, exactly? Well, a French model named Romain Julien is filing suit against Brown, Drake and the club for injuries he says he sustained.
In response, both Drake and Chris Brown have filed legal documents basically denying blame for what happened and pointing the guilty finger at the other.
No one knows exactly what happened in the Chris Brown-Drake fight, but they each claim they were not to blame for it and say they should not pay damages.
Each is asking a judge to formally pin blame on the other guy.
Chris and Drake have both been linked to Rihanna, and it is widely believed she played an indirect role in the bottle-throwing insanity that broke out.
In addition to tables and broken glass, rumors have been flying about what started it, but it's hard to say for sure when neither has spoken out about it.
This is the first time they've gone after each other in court.
Interestingly, NBA star Tony Parker is also suing W.i.P. for the eye injury he sustained in the fight, claiming the club was negligent by letting that thug inside.
Parker says Brown's history of violence with Rihanna, Frank Ocean and a Good Morning America window prove W.i.P. should have known better.
Choose your side:

 

ITS SAINT VALENTINE'S DAY

Saint Valentine’s Day, Allure speaks with some personalities on the importance of the day, how they will spend it and gifts that could wow them.

Iretiola Doyle:

What does St. Valentine’s Day mean to you?

Frankly speaking, it’s just another day of the month.  It’s just the 14th day of the second month of this year. And, I’ll tell you why.  You are either in love or you are not; one day won’t make any difference so it’s just another day. Will we do something extra this year?   May be, there will be no going out to dinner because traffic is crazy.  But for presents, maybe a little bit more affectionate than otherwise.

What gift would wow you… blow your mind?

Let’s not talk about gifts that will blow my mind. I know that there will be gifts; there will be a lot of affection.

How do  you intend to spend the day?

*Iretiola

I know that we will be together, most likely at home with our kids because, it’s not just  love between partners.  It’s time to show love to your loved ones.

Most memorable Valentine’s Day yet?

It’s been twelve years with loads of memory. I am not sure of a most memorable one. Every day is kind of special.

Doris Simon:

It’s Lovers’ Day; for everyone to show love to one another – be it  your family, the less privileged, or those that are on the streets and cannot afford a square meal. If you can help them, it shows that you love them.

How do  you intend to spend the day?

I will spend it, obviously, with my family. I intend reaching out to the less privileged privately.

What gift do you expect?

Sometime ago, I posted on my page that God should please borrow me 3 million pounds from my future money (laughs).  If I get that, that will be great.

What gift would blow your mind?

I have not thought of that yet, but anything that comes I will appreciate.

Chineze Anyaene

What does valentine mean to you?

I personally believe it’s a day to celebrate love. Not necessarily just the love for your significant other but for the love of everything. For the love you have for God, your friends, family, and pets.

How do you intend to spend the day?

Work and dinner with friends and family

What is the best gift you have received for Valentine?

Chris Aire wrist watch from my mum

What gift would blow your mind?

Hmmm.. A lot of things… Including a 2013 GT V8 continental Bentley

Ini Edo:

It’s a day set aside for expression of love; showing love to your loved ones (those you care about), and exchange of gifts.  It’s a day to remember that love is the greatest. It’s not necessarily to your spouse or partner alone, but also people who care about you. It’s a day of celebration of love.

How do you intend to spend the day?

I have no idea yet.

Ini Edo

What gift would blow your mind?

Anything from the heart, so far it’s from the heart. Something sweet and feminine.

What’s the best gift you have received over the years ?

A lot, I can’t begin to count.

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THREE YOUTHS CAUGHT BY EFCC  WHO OBTAINED MONEY UNDER FALSE PRETENCE A CRIME ALSO KNOWN AS YAHOO YAHOO

EZEGBEBE FRANCIS NOWOGHOMWEMA, CHINEDU NGWU AND SOLOMON OGU IN COURT
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned three internet fraudsters: Ezegbebe Francis Nowoghomwema, Chinedu Ngwu and Solomon Ogu before Justice A. M Liman of the Federal High Court 1, Benin on separate charges bordering on conspiracy to commit felony to wit: obtaining money under false pretence.

They pleaded not guilty to the charges.

One of the charge reads in part; “that you Ezegbebe Francis Nowoghomwema, Chinedu Ngwu and Solomon Ogu on or about 18th day of January, 2013, at Siluko Road, Benin City within the jurisdiction of this honourable court did conspire amongst yourselves to commit felony to wit: obtaining money by false pretence contrary to Section 8(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Related Offences Act 2006 and punishable under section 1(3) of the said Act.

In view of their plea, EFCC counsel, O. B. Akinsola sought the leave of the court for a short date for trial. Justice Liman granted the accused persons bail in the sum of N1million each and one surety respectively in like sum. The sureties shall be within the jurisdiction of the court and have landed property which title must be verified by the Land Registry.

Justice Liman ordered that the suspects be remanded in prison custody and adjourned to 17th April, 2013 for trial.

The fraudsters were among the twenty suspected internet fraudsters arrested by men of the JTF, 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin and handed over to the EFCC for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The first batch of nine suspects was arraigned on February 5, 2013, on separate charges bordering on obtaining money by false pretence.

 At the point of arrest, Ezegbebe Francis Nowoghomwema, Chinedu Ngwu, Solomon Ogu and others had in their possession forty five (45) laptops of different make, twenty eight (28) telephone sets, eight (8) internet mobile modems and one Nissan car with registration number USL 375 AG.

A sick mother was jailed after hunting down her own teen son on Facebook to have sèx with him.

The Northern California mother is accused of having sèx with her teen son. She was distanced from the boy most of her life when she found him on Facebook last year, a police source told the news media.

"It seems that she had not had any contact with her son for 15 years, who is now 16 years old," the source told the news media.

"She contacted him late last year through Facebook and sent him inappropriate messages," said the source.

Police in Napa, California, were serving her a search warrant, when they found Mistie Atkinson, 32, and her son in a hotel room, authorities said.

She was arrested and charged with four felony counts, including incest, oral copulation with a minor and contacting a minor for sèx using electronic communication.

The fourth charge is sending nude photos to the teen, a prosecution source told the news media.

Atkinson has pleaded not guilty and faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

Napa police said in a court filing that the videos taken from Atkinson's phone shows the teen allegedly having oral sèx and intercourse with the woman, the news media reported.

"Atkinson and the victim are aware that they are biologically mother and child," police said in an affidavit.

Atkinson has a history of contact with the police, including domestic violence in Nice, California, where she shares a home with her boyfriend, police said.

She was arrested for domestic assault, police said.

"That looks like the beginning of her spiral," said the police source, linking the arrest to her search for the teen.

The boy's father, who has full custody, has obtained a restraining order against Atkinson, the news media reported.

NIGERIA RANKED 30TH  IN FIFA LATEST RANKING

New African Champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, moved up a massive 22 places from 52nd to 30th spot in the latest rankings released Thursday by the world football governing body, FIFA.

The February 2013 rankings is the best ever for Nigeria in over 30 months as the country has endured a tough curve in her football over the years.

The victory in South Africa, Nigeria's third Africa Nations Cup win was, however, not enough to shoot her straight to the summit of teams from Africa as the Coach Stephen Keshi side only moved from 10th place to fourth position in the ranking of Africa teams

The Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire, despite exiting the Africa Cup of Nations earlier than expected after failing 2-1 to Nigeria, remain Africa's highest ranked team in 12th place having moved two steps in the February edition.

Mali who were mauled 4-1 by Nigeria in the semi finals, and also the Black Stars of Ghana are ranked 2nd and 3rd in Africa.

Algeria, Tunisia, Zambia, Central Africa Republic, Burkina Faso and South Africa complete the roster of Africa's top ten teams.

Spain leads an unchanged top three ahead of Germany and Argentina. Fourth-place England climbed two places after beating 18th-ranked Brazil in a friendly last week. Italy dropped to No.5. Mexico leads CONCACAF nations at No. 15, and the United States dropped four to No. 32 after losing a World Cup qualifier to 51st-ranked Honduras. Japan leads Asian nations at No. 28, down seven places.

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PICTURE: Mercy Aigbe, Fathia Balogun Looking Hot Together

Story by Osaremen Ehi James/Nigeriafilms.com

Last Updated: 20 hours ago

The duo of top Yoruba actresses, Mercy Aigbe and Fathia Balogun are looking hot and classy in a recent photograph.

Both screen queens are on top of their games in the movie world especially in the Yoruba genre of the motions pictures.

Fathia recently added another year and she treated some of her colleagues to a posh birthday get-together at Sheraton Hotel, Lagos.

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Champions League - Ronaldo scores but United hold Madrid

Champions League last 16, first leg, Santiago Bernbaeu - Real Madrid 1 (Ronaldo 30) Manchester United 1 (Welbeck 20)

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Cristiano Ronaldo was on target at the Bernabeu but a fantastic display from goalkeeper David De Gea and a goal from the impressive Danny Welbeck helped Manchester United secure a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Real Madrid.

Welbeck put United in front after 20 minutes with a neat header from a corner, only for Ronaldo - the former darling of Old Trafford and the subject of much of the pre-match hype - to level with an even better attempt 10 minutes later as he hung in the air masterfully to head past De Gea.
United had to endure almost constant pressure from a Madrid side unbeaten at home in 33 games in all competitions but almost claimed a vital second after 72 minutes when Robin van Persie struck the bar and then seconds later wasted an fantastic opening in front of goal.
With former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper De Gea making save after save in his home city to mark his best performance in a United shirt, the Premier League leaders would have been content with a score draw that gives them a good chance of progressing after the second leg at Old Trafford on March 5.
United deployed a surprisingly attack-minded XI, with Welbeck, Shinji Kagawa and Wayne Rooney all supporting Van Persie in attack. However, the biggest shock was at the back with the omission of Nemanja Vidic. Phil Jones was fit to play in midfield, with Rafael tasked with shadowing Ronaldo - a task that Ferguson referred to as "the biggest challenge of his life".
Madrid, deprived of captain Iker Casillas due to a broken finger, started youngster Rafael Varane ahead of Pepe in defence, with Luka Modric and Gonzalo Higuain also on the bench. Ronaldo, scorer of 182 goals in 179 appearances since his £80 million world record move from Manchester to Madrid, was stationed on the left, with a brief to roam and find space.
There was plenty of that in an admirably open start to the match, with Madrid's physicality giving them an early edge. Sami Khedira dragged a shot wide inside two minutes following some nice interplay from Ronaldo and Mesut Ozil, while Angel Di Maria wafted another drive past the post and Ronaldo drilled one wide from 20 yards.
Fabio Coentrao went even closer after six minutes when Rio Ferdinand scuffed a clearance straight to the Portugal international, but after curling a delicious shot towards the far corner he was denied by a quite brilliant save from De Gea as the keeper dived full-stretch to brush the ball against the post with the very tips of his fingers.
However, rather against the run of play, United found themselves 1-0 up after 20 minutes. Welbeck pulled away from Sergio Ramos to meet a corner from Rooney and produced a fine headed finish to exploit some desperately poor marking from Madrid and claim his first ever away goal in the Champions League.
Welbeck was United's most lively player - and had another effort fortunately tipped wide by Lopez - but too many of the visiting side were unable to resist Madrid when in full flight. Ronaldo, typically, went close on a number of occasions, with De Gea also looking sharp to prevent Ozil from scoring from a tight angle, and on 30 minutes the Portugal star brought his side level with a deserved equaliser.
When a cross was delivered from the left wing, Ronaldo rose majestically above Patrice Evra, appeared to hover in the air and powered a header out of the reach of De Gea. It was a brilliant combination of athleticism, technique and execution from a talent nurtured at Old Trafford and his celebration was respectful.
Madrid were undoubtedly the superior side, with a rattled Rafael struggling at right-back for United and Jones unwisely barging into Di Maria in the box. No penalty was awarded, with Di Maria's reputation for simulation perhaps being factored in, but it was a nervy moment nonetheless and United finished the half under real pressure as Ronaldo fizzed a vicious drive just over the bar.
The barrage continued after the break with Ronaldo and Di Maria forcing De Gea into regular action, with the latter on one occasion taking a neat pass from Ozil, controlling on his thigh and then swiping the ball just wide of the near post with his left foot. As the chances continued to come, De Gea excelled again when making a fantastic save with his feet to deny Coentrao at the back post.
United were having to settle for sporadic counters but one such attack almost brought tangible reward. Evra found himself goal side of the culpable Varane, who then clumsily brought his fellow Frenchman to ground and was arguably fortunate to avoid a red card as play continued.
Madrid's tempo dropped though and United went so, so close to taking the lead for a second time. Rooney slipped in Van Persie with a cute pass to the right of the box and the striker's ferocious effort was touched onto the bar by Lopez. Seconds later, Van Persie was free in front of goal after being played onside by Xabi Alonso but his poke past Lopez was too weak as Alonso cleared off the line.
United were growing ever more authoritative but they still relied on the wiry De Gea to keep Madrid at bay, the young keeper throwing himself to his right to save from Khedira as the game entered its final stages.
There was still time for Van Persie to have a low effort tipped round the post by Lopez in second-half injury time but a draw in Madrid, and an away goal, gives the Premier League side a good chance of progressing to the quarter-finals nonetheless.
MAN OF THE MATCH
David De Gea - Manchester United: The Spaniard has been placed under almost unprecedented scrutiny since arriving at Old Trafford in 2011 but this was a stunning riposte to his critics. A succession of fine saves saw him keep Madrid at bay.
PLAYER RATINGS
REAL MADRID: Lopez 7, Arbeloa 5, Varane 6, Ramos 5, Coentrao 7, Khedira 6, Alonso 6, Di Maria 7, Ozil 7, Ronaldo 8, Benzema 6. Subs: Higuain 6, Modric 6, Pepe 6.
MANCHESTER UNITED: De Gea 9, Rafael 6, Ferdinand 7, Evans, 8, Evra 7, Carrick 7, Jones 8, Rooney 6, Kagawa 5, Welbeck 8, Van Persie 5. Subs: Giggs 6, Valencia 6, Anderson 6.

 Parents Report Son To Police After He Raped Housemaid

XCLUSIVE GIST: A teenage boy allegedly raped a maid after his parents had gone to church for an all-night prayer.
It is alleged that the 17-year-old boy raped the 20-year-old maid. It is the State’s case that the maid was washing plates while the teenager was watching television. He later retired to his room and slept for a while. The maid finished washing the plates and started watching television in the lounge.
Prosecutor told the court that the boy came to the lounge and sat beside the maid before asking her what she usually does with her boyfriend.
According to state papers, the teenager tried to kiss the maid but she resisted and pushed him away. The boy allegedly grabbed the maid, pushed her down on the floor and raped her. After the act, the court heard, he allegedly left for his room without saying anything.
The maid later told her reverend, Tigere Nyamakawo, who informed the boy’s parents, the court heard.
The parents tried to talk to the boy about the abuse but the boy denied the charge. The maid later informed her parents who reported the matter to the police, leading to the boy’s arrest. The teenager was released on free bail under his parents’ guardianship.
He returns to court on February 18 for trial

Banky W Lands Samsung Brand Ambassador Deal Of N140 Million

Kate Henshaw & Banky W
Feb 12, 2013 - Banky W Lands New Samsung Brand Ambassador Deal Of N140 Million
After almost two years of being a Samsung Brand Ambassador, R&B star, Olubankole Wellington, better known as Banky W, has signed his second deal with the leading electronic and convergence technology company, Samsung Electronics West Africa.
We learnt that the new deal is valued at N140 million. With this sum, Banky W along with Nollywood star, Kate Henshaw will be the face of Samsung Electronics West Africa Mobile Division. They will work together to raise awareness for Samsung mobile products and ultimately contribute to making Samsung phones the preferred brand in the West African sub-region.
Banky W, the Empire Mates Entertainment Chairman, is not slowing down this year as his list of numerous achievements continues to grow. He has also signed endorsement deals with brands such as Etisalat and Coca-Cola. “It pleases me to know that my hard work is recognised and appreciated in different corporate sectors and industries. This is my second run as a Samsung brand ambassador and I’m grateful for the opportunity,” he said.
Brovo Kim, Managing Director, Samsung Electronics West Africa, said of Banky W: “The Samsung brand stands for qualities of innovation, change, discovery, self-expression and excellence in performance and these very same qualities are epitomised by Banky W. We are indeed very proud and privileged to have him as our Brand Ambassador.”
Along with major achievements in his stable including his selection as one of Nigeria’s representatives to lift the Olympic Torch in 2012, the singer and songwriter is set to treat fans to an intimate concert this Valentine as he unveils his hugely anticipated album of the year titled “R&BW”.
The concert will hold at The Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, 15 February and it will feature the EME star team, Wizkid, Skales, Niyola, Shaydee and DJ Exclusive led by Banky W himself, along with some of Nigeria’s biggest names such as Wande Coal, Darey, Tiwa Savage, Bez, Blacky and Faze.
Other star performers include Lynxxx, Sound Sultan, Iyanya, Praiz, Omawumi, Waje, J Martins, May D, Chidinma among many others. There will also be appearances by some of Nigeria’s hottest comedians.
There will also be special guest appearance at the special Valentine concert by Don Jazzy and Yvonne Nelson as well as other special surprises.
SOURCE; naijagist.com

Intel plans online TV service as PC chip sales wane

By Noel Randewich and Ronald Grover | 

• View PhotoReuters/Reuters - A man walks past an Intel wall at the 2009 Computex trade show in Taipei June 3, 2009. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang

DANA POINT, California (Reuters) - Top chipmaker Intel Corp plans to launch an Internet television service this year with live and on-demand content, entering a hotly competitive race as its core PC business erodes.

Shifting into an unfamiliar and potentially costly market in which Intel lacks experience and relationships, Erik Huggers, vice president and general manager of Intel Media, said he is negotiating with content providers.
He said hundreds of Intel employees and their families are already testing a set-top box the company will sell as part of the service.
Intel's move puts it into competition with heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and Google that believe the $100 billion cable television ecosystem is ripe for change.
The chipmaker plans to offer consumers smaller bundles of content than those currently offered by cable operators, Erik Huggers, vice president and general manager of Intel Media, told the AllThingsDigital "Dive into Media" conference on Tuesday.
Asked if Intel has inked any content deals, Huggers said he is working with providers and is confident Intel will have a compelling product to launch this year.
"We have been working for (the past) year to set up Intel media, a new group focused on developing an Internet platform," Huggers said. "It's not a value play, it's a quality play where we'll create a superior experience for the end user."
Intel has struggled to get its virtual television service off the ground due to unwillingness on the part of major media content providers to let the company unbundle and license specific networks and shows at a discount to what cable and satellite partners pay, according to sources.
Silicon Valley has been taking aim at the U.S. cable television market - dominated by major distributors such as Comcast and DirecTV Group and program makers like Walt Disney Co and Time Warner Inc. Technology companies see opportunities due to reasons ranging from shifting viewer habits to mounting programming costs.
A STEP BEYOND
Intel's plan, if successful, would go further than products currently offered by Apple, Amazon and Netflix by offering live programming as well as on-demand content.
"There is an opportunity to offer a bundle that can be curated by the consumer, an opportunity to create smarter bundles," Huggers said.
Intel's set-top-box will also have a camera that could be used to automatically steer content and ads toward specific users.
"There's a scenario where the TV recognizes that it's you and says 'Hey, I know what you like. I know what you want to watch', versus the environment we're in today where the TV literally is not interested in you at all," Huggers told Reuters In an interview.
Some media executives are sceptical that Intel will be able to convince content providers to agree to terms that are attractive enough to make its service viable. That view was shared by Bernard Gershon, head of digital consultancy GershonMedia and a former Disney senior vice president for strategic planning who helped develop Disney's online strategy.
"The chance that Intel launches is zero," Gershon, who speaks with media and digital executives, told Reuters at the conference. "They haven't cut any deals with any content companies, and they are not offering something that differentiates itself enough on service or price to get the deals done."
Analysts see Intel's leap into Internet television, along with its growing focus on smartphones and tablets, as a way to diversify beyond the slowing PC market.
"The question you have to ask with Intel is, Is anything they do big enough to move the needle?" said Stacy Rasgon, an analyst at Sanford Bernstein. "You're not going to make or break the company on something like this."
Huggers said in the interview that Intel employees are testing the device's user interface, sound and picture quality and other features.
"We're actively testing it in the field with employees. It's not the final product, but it's certainly functional," he said.
Industry insiders have said Apple may unveil a TV-based device that has the potential to shake up the cozy television content and distribution industry the way the iPod and iPhone disrupted music and mobile content.
Sources say Apple, which already sells a $99 set top box called Apple TV that streams Netflix and other content, has opened discussions with providers but it is unclear how much headway it has made, despite its reputation as a tough negotiator.
Huggers previously worked at Microsoft and the BBC, where in 2007 he launched iPlayer, an online service letting viewers catch up with programs they missed on regular television.
"The model we envision is a model where live television and catch-up television live in the same paradigm," Huggers said.
Intel's shares closed up 0.76 percent, at $21.19.

Champions League - Ruthless Juventus punish Celtic errors

Champions League, Celtic Park - Celtic 0 Juventus 3 (Matri 3, Marchisio 77, Vucinic 83)

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Celtic were desperately unfortunate to lose 3-0 to Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie as the home side's dominance was undercut by the Italians' greater ruthlessness in front of goal at Celtic Park.

After suffering a first home defeat to Italian opposition since 1969, and an undeservedly-heavy one at that, Celtic's participation in the knockout stages looks to have been brought to a swift end due to a combination of their defensive fragility and impotence in attack.
Efe Ambrose, who only arrived back in Glasgow on Tuesday morning following African Cup of Nations-winning duty with Nigeria, was particularly culpable: the defender was caught out for both Alessandro Matri's third-minute opener and Mirko Vucinic's concluding goal on 83 minutes.
Before Claudio Marchisio scored a second for Juventus, Ambrose also had the misfortune to waste Celtic's best chance of the 90 minutes when he sent a free header straight at Gianluigi Buffon, with all the fine work of an outstanding victory against Barcelona in the group stage being undone by sloppy errors.
Juventus extended their unbeaten run in European matches to 17, with Celtic left needing a result of historic proportions in Turin if they are to reach the quarter-finals of the modern incarnation of the European Cup for the first time. In truth it is likely a task beyond them.
Celtic's team sheet announced they were without Georgios Samaras due to a hamstring problem but Ambrose was included despite his late arrival. It looked a huge gamble, and unfortunately for Celtic, and a stadium full of Bhoys fans who erupted with noise when the two teams emerged, the defender looked ill-prepared and found himself quickly at fault for the opening goal.
Ambrose failed to deal with a high ball and allowed Matri to muscle past him. The striker stabbed a shot under Fraser Forster and the ball just managed to sneak across the line before Kelvin Wilson hooked his foot round it and Marchisio swept the ball into the roof of the net himself.
It was a desperate setback yet Celtic never lost the courage to attack the reigning Serie A champions, raining a succession of shots in on the goal of the great Buffon. Victor Wanyama, so impressive against Barcelona, was prominent as he tested the Italy number one with two feisty long rangers, while Kris Commons also joined in with a thunderous first-time drive that Buffon did well to save with his fingers.
As impressive as their energy and application were, Celtic always looked vulnerable to balls over the top, particularly from Andrea Pirlo who was stroking the ball around extravagantly at times. One high ball allowed Matri to get the better of Ambrose again before Marchisio fired wide from a Federico Peluso cross, and the midfielder saw another effort blocked after a ball over from Pirlo allowed Vucinic to snake past Forster and cross.
Celtic's physical intensity drew a tetchy response from Juve. Scott Brown and Andrea Pirlo had to be separated following a couple of enthusiastic challenges from the Celtic skipper, while a rather farcical interlude saw both Gary Hooper and Stephan Lichtsteiner booked for persistent pushing in the box, with the two players continuing to go at it from every set piece and Lichsteiner in particular pushing his luck when constantly grappling with his opponent.