var directors_count = 13;
        directors_Banners = new Array(directors_count);

        directors_Banners[0] = "pictures/staff/president.jpg";
        directors_Banners[1] = "pictures/staff/minister.jpg";

        directors_Banners[2] = "pictures/staff/dg.jpg";
             

        directors_Banners[3] = "pictures/staff/ihenacho.jpg";
       
               
        directors_Banners[4] = "pictures/staff/ali.jpg";
        directors_Banners[5] = "pictures/staff/chizea.jpg";
        directors_Banners[6] = "pictures/staff/angulu.jpg";

        directors_Banners[7] = "pictures/staff/agbaje.jpg";
        directors_Banners[8] = "pictures/staff/agboola.jpg";

        directors_Banners[9] = "pictures/staff/elemide.jpg";
        directors_Banners[10] = "pictures/staff/olaniyi.jpg";
        directors_Banners[11] = "pictures/staff/vaatough.jpg";
        directors_Banners[12] = "pictures/staff/halilu.jpg";

                     


        directors_Names = new Array(directors_count);

        directors_Names[0] = "Alhaji Musa Yar'Adua<BR>President, Nigeria Republic";
        directors_Names[1] = "Dr. Alhassan Bako Zaku<BR> Minister of Science & Technology";

        directors_Names[2] = "Dr. S.O. Mohammed <BR>Director General/Executive Officer";

        directors_Names[3] = "Mrs. A.A. Ihenacho<BR>Director, PPR";


             
        directors_Names[4] = "Mr. J.D Ali, <BR> Director, Admin &amp; Finance";
      
        directors_Names[5] = "Mr. F.D. Chizea<BR>Director, Legal &amp; International Corporation";
        directors_Names[6] = "Mr. J. Angulu, <BR> Director, Procurement";
        directors_Names[7] = "Dr. G.I. Agbaje<BR> Director, Mission Control";

        directors_Names[8] = "Dr. O. Agboola, <BR>  Director, Space Systems Engineering ";
     
        directors_Names[9] = "Mr. O.T. Elemide, <BR> Director, GeoApps Plus Ltd";

       
        directors_Names[10] = "Mr. S.O. Olaniyi<BR> Assistant Director, PPR";

        directors_Names[11] = "Mr. H. Vaatyough, <BR> Assistant Director, Space Applications";

        directors_Names[12] = "Dr. A.S. Halilu <BR>Director, Space Applications";


   
//individualized messages

directors_msg = new Array(directors_count);

directors_msg[0] = "<center><BR><B><U>Congratulations</U></B></center><BR>New face and symbol of the new techlogically advancing Nigeria! <BR><BR>With the sustained presidential support, interest and investments in Space Technology, Nigeria is poised to leapfrog her economy and improve the standard of living for all her citizens.  <BR><BR>With the kind of President Yar'Adua vigour's, Nigeria will succeed.";
 
directors_msg[1] = "<center><B><U>Welcome</U></B></center><BR>The DG, management and staff of National Space Research & Development Agency (NASRDA) welcome and congratulate our Honourable Minister, Dr. Alhassan Bako Zaku on his new appointment of the Minister of Science & Technology. We look forward to your leadership, in the quest to move Nigeria forward on our nation's journey towards scientific and technological advancement and achievements.";


directors_msg[2] = "Congratulations on your confirmation as the substantive Director of NASRDA.We look forward to your leadership and vision to continue to propel NASRDA and Nigeria towards more technological advancements";


directors_msg[3] = "Mrs. Ihenacho has the responsibility for the overall project management of all the Agency's and Centres' project. She also oversees the Agency's Space Policy, Planning and Budget Monitoring ";
        

directors_msg[4] = "Mr. Ali (alias the Chief), is the Agency's overseer of our human resources and finances. Congratulations on your recent promotion.";

directors_msg[5] = "Mr. Chizea is the Head of Legal and International Affairs Department. He is also the Project Manager for NigeriaSat-2, scheduled to be lunched in first quarter of 2010. Congratulations on your new appointment.";

directors_msg[6] = "Mr. Angulu is the Head of Procurement Department. His responsibilities include the construction of the Obasanjo Space Centre. Congratulations on your new appointment.";

directors_msg[7] = "Dr. Agbaje is a GIS expert, in charge of the Agency's EO Ground Receiving Stations, Mission Control and Data Management. Congratulations on your new appointment as the HOD for Ground Mission Control & Data Management Department.";

directors_msg[8] = "Dr. Agboola recently joined NASRDA as the Head of Space Systems Department. He is leading the crew of trained satellite engineers, who are responsible for developing, building and lunching the next generations of Nigerian owned satellites and infrastructures. Congratulations on your new appointment.";  
       
directors_msg[9] = "Mr. Elemide is in charge of the Agency's ICT. He is also the acting Managing Director of GeoApps Plus, Ltd (GAP). He has responsibilities for the Agencies ICT Services and management of  GeoApps Plus.";      

directors_msg[10] = "Mr. Olaniyi is an Assistant Director at Policy Planning and Research Dept. His responsibilities include editorial and publication of Agency's news magazine and research information dissemination. Congratulations on your new promotion.";

directors_msg[11] = "Mr. Vaatyough is an Assistant Director, for Space Applications, ensuring that all the scientific officers are fully and productively engaged. He leads several research and application projects.";


directors_msg[12] = "Dr. A.S. Halilu, recently joined NASRDA as a Deputy Director. He heads Space Applications Department, where he will oversee NASRDA's space-based research, development of solutions and applications.";
 

roll_msg = new Array(28);

// do the countdown
var today = new Date();

  var lunchdate = new Date("May 13, 2007");

  var countdays = Math.round((lunchdate - today) / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24)); 

 
 
 
roll_msg[0] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'>NASRDA is gearing up for the lunching of its second Earth Observation satellite - NIGERIASAT-2....</MARQUEE>";

roll_msg[1] = "<MARQUEE loop='2'> ...For your satellite imageries needs, please contact us at <a href='www.NigeriaSatelliteImages.com' target='_new'> GeoApps Plus Ltd .........  </MARQUEE>";

        
roll_msg[2] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'> NASRDA staff are engaged in several areas of satellite technology development, research and space technology applications. Check out our research and applications links, below or contact us at. <a href='www.NigeriaSatelliteImages.com' target='_new'>GeoApps Plus Ltd</a>... </MARQUEE>";
  
roll_msg[3] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'>...GeoAppsPlus Ltd is currently seeking for proposals on applications of Space Technology for sustainable development!.....</MARQUEE>";

  roll_msg[4] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'>  ....We are the National Agency, building Space Technologies for Sustainable Development of Nigeria...</MARQUEE>";

  roll_msg[5] = " <MARQUEE loop='2'> ...NigeriaSat Imageries & Consultancy Services is now GeoApps+ Ltd, to reflect the focus and brand the company as NASRDA owned Geo-spatial solutions provider..... </MARQUEE>";

  roll_msg[6] = " <MARQUEE loop='1'> ... Are you a GIS expert, in transportation, exploration,Surveying or construction business? ... </MARQUEE>";

  roll_msg[7] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'>  We can provide satellite imageries for your operations at competitive prices... GeoAppsPlus, Ltd, handles all our products marketing, training and  consultancy services......... </MARQUEE>";

  roll_msg[8] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'> ..........NigeriaSat-1 imageries, with different level of processing can be obtained from NASRDA. We are also working hard to become your one-shop supplier of geo-data and imageries from other satellites.....</MARQUEE> "

  roll_msg[9] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'>  Images from NigeriaSat  are being used for varieties of applications &amp; research such as Urban Planning, Distaster Monitoring, Environmental and Ecology Management, ... both nationally and internationally... </MARQUEE>";


   roll_msg[10] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'> ....We collaborate on research and development of major projects, with local and international entities.</MARQUEE>";

  roll_msg[11] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'>  .........NigeriaSat1 is a member of a 5 networked satellites named Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) owned by 5 nations -- </MARQUEE>";

  roll_msg[12] = " <MARQUEE loop='1'>.........DMC nations: Algeria, China, Nigeria, Turkey and U.K.........</MARQUEE>";

  roll_msg[13] = "<MARQUEE loop='2'> ....Examples of Remote Sensing Applications include-- Mapping & Geo-Information acquisition, Global Navigation for accurate location georeferencing, .... </MARQUEE>";

  roll_msg[14] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'>........Earth Surface & Phenomena Observations, Satellite-Based Defence and National security Systems.........</MARQUEE>";

  roll_msg[15] = " <MARQUEE loop='1'> Do you have an idea or insight on how Remote Sensing and Space Technology can be used to improve our living standard in Nigeria? Or do you have a research idea in these area? Please contact us ..........</MARQUEE>";

  roll_msg[16] = "<MARQUEE loop='2'>.................Join us in building a brighter future for Nigeria..................</MARQUEE>";

 roll_msg[17] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'>  .....Would you like to partner with us? We are a research & development Agency.......</MARQUEE>";

roll_msg[18] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'> At National Space & Research Development Agency -.....We are building Space Technologies for Sustainable Development of Nigeria.......</MARQUEE>";

roll_msg[19] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'> We are developing and nurturing our technical capacities -Space Systems Engineers, Astronauts, and other technology professionals .......</MARQUEE>";

roll_msg[20] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'>  ----Computer Scientists, Environmental Engineers, Aeronautic Specialists, Flight Simulators Designers, Space Systems Architects, Embedded Software Engineers and Analysts, GIS Experts, Space Laws professionals, Space Business & Marketing skills........</MARQUEE>";

 roll_msg[21] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'> .....We are embarking on special programs that will take the first Nigerian Astronauts into Space, on a space vehicle build by Nigerian engineers and lunch by Nigerians, within the next ten years.........</MARQUEE>";

roll_msg[22] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'>......Other exciting projects under way at NASRDA include Tele-medicine, Tele-Education, E-Agric, GNSS, NGDI..........</MARQUEE>"; 

roll_msg[23] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'>......Brain Teaser 1: How far is the Internationl Space Station from Earth?.....................Answer: About 400 miles...........</MARQUEE>"; 

roll_msg[24] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'>......Brain Teaser 2: What is the difference between aerial photograph and othophoto?.....................For an answer: check out <a href ='http://online.wr.usgs.gov/ngpo/doq/doq_basics.html' TARGET ='_blank'>Visit USGS TerraServer website </a>........</MARQUEE>"; 

roll_msg[25] = "<MARQUEE loop='2'>......Brain Teaser 3: ---- What is the relationship between electromagnetic energy at a point and the distance of its source?-----Hmmmm</MARQUEE>"; 

roll_msg[26] = "<MARQUEE loop='2'>Answer: --The Inverse-square Law of electromagnetic propagation.--- </MARQUEE>"; 

roll_msg[27] = "<MARQUEE loop='1'>Explanation: Electromagnetic energy decreases as if it were dispersed over the area on an expanding sphere, expressed as  *PI*R*R where radius R is the distance the energy has traveled. The amount of energy received at a point on that sphere diminishes as 1/(R*R). This relationship is known as the inverse-square law of (electromagnetic) propagation. It accounts for loss of signal strength over space, called space loss. Source:http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/basics/bsf6-1.htm </MARQUEE>"; 


   var current_director = 0;
   var no_of_directors =  directors_Banners.length;
   
   var current_msg =0;

   var no_of_msg = roll_msg.length;

function rotate_directors()
{
    
  current_director = Math.round(Math.random() * no_of_directors);
  if (current_director == no_of_directors)
     {
      current_director = 0;
      current_director = Math.round(Math.random() * no_of_directors);
     }

     document.directors_pic.src = directors_Banners[current_director];  
   
//     document.directors_pic.title = directors_Names[current_director];
     
     document.directors_pic.alt=directors_Names[current_director];  
// in case the image is missing

// document.all.item("name_holder").innerHTML= "<font color='blue' size='2'> " + directors_Names[current_director] + "</font>";

// document.all.item("msg_holder").innerHTML= "<font color='white' size='2'> " + directors_msg[current_director] + "</font>";

// current_director++ ; 


 if (current_msg == no_of_msg)  
     {
      current_msg = 0;
     
     }

document.all.item("newscast").innerHTML = "<font color='white' size='3'> " + roll_msg[current_msg] + "</font>";

current_msg++ ; 
         
   setTimeout("rotate_directors()", 5 * 6000); 

 
  }