What can I say? Well, for starters: Sorry. Been working on my project. Finally, i'm a graduate. Thank God.
Friday, 21 November 2014
Tuesday, 2 September 2014
Been long you saw me.
"I can explain"
This has got to be the most over-used starting line for excuses or, to put it in a more believable way, reasons. However, I can justify it. Kinda.
Its really simple: I'm working on my research project.
My topic is: Multinational Oil Companies and Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria: Favour or Friend?
YUP, IT'S CRAZY!!!!
This has got to be the most over-used starting line for excuses or, to put it in a more believable way, reasons. However, I can justify it. Kinda.
Its really simple: I'm working on my research project.
My topic is: Multinational Oil Companies and Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria: Favour or Friend?
YUP, IT'S CRAZY!!!!
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
Reviewing Blended
As a film viewer, I enjoyed 'Blended', I personally feel that all Adam Sandler roles are similar, so if you are fairly conversant with his movies, you oughtn't to be shocked. Also, the film is filled with young actors and as A.O Scott put it," their résumés will outgrow this embarrassment."
Most people who see the movie will probably recommend it for its lightweight comic athmosphere. However, it didpoorly terribly poorly in reviews. After reading, A.O Scott's review, (see it here) I discovered that the job of a film critic is tedious. It could lead a person to confuse the objective of a movie with the features seen in the movie. As seen in this review, he seemed to assume that the movie was aiming for a higher intellectually endowed crowd. I am of the opinion that the producers of Blended were aiming at financial gain. I also disagree with his advise to parents that the movie would make their children stupid. I believe it would make them geographically and culturally poor not stupid, probably idiotic, but definitely not stupid.
I agree with him on some points though. He notes that Blended has its retrograde gender politics; its delight in the humiliation of children; its sentimental hypocrisy about male behavior; its quasi-zoological depiction of Africans as servile, dancing, drum-playing simpletons. The last is the bane of my problem. After watching the movie, I was utterly disgusted with how they portrayed the african culture. Africa is not a 'kumbulu kumbala' region. this movie makes people come out of the cinema with the impression that African people are similar to animals, speaking in RIDICULOUS accents, and dancing to songs which they assume show african style. Not to be too sentimental and go off on a tirade, I will state that the propagation of the 'Africans live with animals in close proximity and behave like them' notion was very wrong. This was emphasized in the Lion King where that land was regarded as Africa.
The greatest insult of the movie in terms of the African disregard, is that the movie was actually shot in South Africa. A cursory look at the nominees of the concluded BET awards, show that African music is nothing as was portrayed in the movie. The likes of P-Square who are signed to Akon and are internationally recognized for hits such as Chop my money and Personally, Tuface Idibia who even just released a song with T-Pain (widely remembered for African Queen), Tiwa Savage who is signed to Sony Records, Ice Prince and M.I who are famous rappers, amongst a host of others show that African music is global and of a higher level than shown in the movie. Even Mafikhizolo, who can be considered as leading 'African cultural' artistes seeing as they sing in swahili, still use beats and tunes that are of a higher nature than seen in the movie. This is terribly disappointing.
I therefore rate Blended as a one-star movie and this is just for Terry Crew's acting. He finally played a role that I feel would have been challenging for him.
Most people who see the movie will probably recommend it for its lightweight comic athmosphere. However, it did
I agree with him on some points though. He notes that Blended has its retrograde gender politics; its delight in the humiliation of children; its sentimental hypocrisy about male behavior; its quasi-zoological depiction of Africans as servile, dancing, drum-playing simpletons. The last is the bane of my problem. After watching the movie, I was utterly disgusted with how they portrayed the african culture. Africa is not a 'kumbulu kumbala' region. this movie makes people come out of the cinema with the impression that African people are similar to animals, speaking in RIDICULOUS accents, and dancing to songs which they assume show african style. Not to be too sentimental and go off on a tirade, I will state that the propagation of the 'Africans live with animals in close proximity and behave like them' notion was very wrong. This was emphasized in the Lion King where that land was regarded as Africa.
The greatest insult of the movie in terms of the African disregard, is that the movie was actually shot in South Africa. A cursory look at the nominees of the concluded BET awards, show that African music is nothing as was portrayed in the movie. The likes of P-Square who are signed to Akon and are internationally recognized for hits such as Chop my money and Personally, Tuface Idibia who even just released a song with T-Pain (widely remembered for African Queen), Tiwa Savage who is signed to Sony Records, Ice Prince and M.I who are famous rappers, amongst a host of others show that African music is global and of a higher level than shown in the movie. Even Mafikhizolo, who can be considered as leading 'African cultural' artistes seeing as they sing in swahili, still use beats and tunes that are of a higher nature than seen in the movie. This is terribly disappointing.
I therefore rate Blended as a one-star movie and this is just for Terry Crew's acting. He finally played a role that I feel would have been challenging for him.
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Taylor Swift's take on haters.
Taylor is releasing a new album, 1989, which is the year of her birth. Her hit single, "Shake It Off" is already arousing much criticism musically and politically. All in all, I was ecstatic to learn that Taylor had released a single and video, because she plays around and there's a lot of fun involved. As expected, Taylor didn't disappoint her viewers regarding the video. There WAS a lot of play/fun in it.
I think the problem comes from the shifting of perspective. I hear complaints such as; Oh, here's this good girl, i-tell-my-life-in-songs girl moving from country to pop. An all-pop album. Not that there is anything whatsoever wrong with pop, but then that's shocking. HATERS GONNA HATE.
Also, Taylor is trying out different forms of dance in her video. Why? She should stick to one instead of releasing a dance mashup video in which she does poorly in all? HATERS GONNA HATE
I however happen to just have ONE problem, Taylor. If you really don't like what people say isn't it easier to keep quiet than shake it off. Now i'm going to be the front runner for the 'shake-it-off' campaign when it regards lies and people who want to get you down. But, when a person tells her whole life to the world via songs and social media is it really alright that she then play the victim when those people give her a piece of their mind?
Now if this song had been addressed to helping the rife problem of depression due to all causes,(may Robin Williams' soul rest in peace) I would jump on the bandwagon of love, but by the tense used in the song and the categories of haters mentioned; the heart-breakers and players, it shows that Taylor is talking about none other than herself.
Anyway, all opinions don't matter as she's just going to:
SHAKE IT OFF. Because:
Click to here watch the video.
Apologies.
The speech by J.K Rowling in the previous article is to the class of 2008. It is an error and is regretted.
"What I feared most for myself at your age was not poverty, but failure."
This is a quote from J.K Rowling's speech, "The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination." She made it to Harvard's 2004 graduating class.
It struck a chord within me as I read, and I consider it quite interesting.
"So why do I talk about the benefits of failure? Simply because failure
meant a stripping away of the inessential. I stopped pretending to myself
that I was anything other than what I was, and began to direct all my energy
into finishing the only work that mattered to me."
Click here to view the full artcle.
It struck a chord within me as I read, and I consider it quite interesting.
"So why do I talk about the benefits of failure? Simply because failure
meant a stripping away of the inessential. I stopped pretending to myself
that I was anything other than what I was, and began to direct all my energy
into finishing the only work that mattered to me."
Click here to view the full artcle.
Understanding Ebola
So right now, the most important issue is Ebola. Common knowledge shows the major reasons why:
- Its a virus so is harder to control eg HIV
- Its got no vaccine and no cure
- The corpse of an infected person can still transmit the disease
- Its transmitted by direct contact
With all these information swirling around, the internet is rife with people's opinions and loads of diverse medical knowledge on the issue from very highly respected medical personnel. As such, a good start should be the thoughts of Michael Van Rooyen. As said of him on Harvard's website:
"To better understand the disease and the threat it presents, the Gazette spoke with
Michael VanRooyen, director of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), which
works to improve humanitarian response to disasters around the world through
training, research, and by developing tools that put information at responders’ fingertips.
VanRooyen, a professor at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public
Health and vice chairman of Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s
Department of Emergency Medicine, has extensive experience responding to
humanitarian crises, from the Rwandan genocide to the turmoil in the eastern
Democratic Republic of the Congo to the 2010 Haiti earthquake, when HHI and
physicians from Harvard-affiliated hospitals erected a field hospital to handle the
injured."
Click here to read his thoughts on this fast spreading disease.
Lamentable
I know! I know! I'm the culprit and you're the victim. So sad!
In my defense my laptop had some technical issues and had to be repaired and that took awhile. Also, my internet subscriber has been a pain for a while now. I sincerely apologize and utterly regret it.
Whatcha say?
In my defense my laptop had some technical issues and had to be repaired and that took awhile. Also, my internet subscriber has been a pain for a while now. I sincerely apologize and utterly regret it.
Whatcha say?
Saturday, 26 July 2014
Motivational Quote today by Jennifer Lopez.
She captioned this photo; Skies the limit... #dreambig #thinkbig #lastdayofvacation #backtowork #timetotakeover #letsgetit
True talk. So come on, let's get it.
The demise of the pen.
A catchy title right? Anyway its true. The relevance of the pen is depreciating with each passing day. Now, this dude says the last time he saw a pen in his home was 2 months previously. Its not that bad yet here. I mean at work, you use pens all the time. Furthermore, Internet banking hasn't really caught on here, so pens are used in the banking halls too.
But the pen is dying, and we know it in our hearts. Steve Jobs called the finger the best pointing device. It is now more than that. Click to here read this author's farewell to the pen.
But the pen is dying, and we know it in our hearts. Steve Jobs called the finger the best pointing device. It is now more than that. Click to here read this author's farewell to the pen.
A legend returns
Didier Drogba has signed a one year contract with Chelsea. Do you think that's for better or worse?
Its National Dance Day....
As Gina in Brooklyn 99 says: 'Dance, Dance and Dance.' Dance is universal and as such, its more of an international celebration.
Thus I will be sharing this pic of me doing just that, many MOONS ago.
That was such a long time ago. Anyway, remember to dance.
Thus I will be sharing this pic of me doing just that, many MOONS ago.
That was such a long time ago. Anyway, remember to dance.
Quote of the DAY.
Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other." -Walter Elliot
How Nigeria can win the world Cup
Well, that beats me. But I have a dream........
Lucky for the Super Eagles, the folks over at 'The Bamboo Blog', have more than a dream, they have a strategy. Read their opinion here.
Thankfully, it references the tactics of the current World Cup champions, Germany. After all, nothing succeeds like success.
Lucky for the Super Eagles, the folks over at 'The Bamboo Blog', have more than a dream, they have a strategy. Read their opinion here.
Thankfully, it references the tactics of the current World Cup champions, Germany. After all, nothing succeeds like success.
Water in the Brain..
Following the case of three year old Roona Begum, who has now smiled for the first time and can now move her head from side to side, I was interested in this 'water in brain' disease. Here is what Medical News Today had to say:
"Hydrocephalus, also called Water on the Brain is a condition in which there is an abnormal build up of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) in the cavities (ventricles) of the brain. The buildup is often caused by an obstruction which prevents proper fluid drainage. The fluid buildup can raise intracranial pressure inside the skull which compresses surrounding brain tissue, possibly causing progressive enlargement of the head, convulsions, and brain damage. Hydrocephalus can be fatal if left untreated.
The damage to the brain can cause headaches, vomiting, blurred vision, cognitive problems, and walking difficulties.
The term water on the brain is incorrect, because the brain is surrounded by CSF (cerebrospinal fluid), and not water. CSF has three vital functions:
It protects the nervous system (brain and spinal cord) from damage
It removes waste from the brain
It nourishes the brain with essential hormones
The brain produces about 1 pint of CSF each day. The old CSF is absorbed into blood vessels. If the process of replenishment and release of old CSF is disturbed, CSF levels can accumulate, causing hydrocephalus.
There are three types of hydrocephalus:
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA, approximately 700,000 American children and adults live with hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is also the leading cause of brain surgery for children in the USA. The NIH adds that over the past 25 years death rates linked to hydrocephalus have dropped from 54% to 5%, while the occurrence of intellectual disability has dropped from 62% to 30%. Also, the NIH says there are more than 180 different possible causes of hydrocephalus; a common cause being brain hemorrhage linked to premature birth.
A prenatal ultrasound examination can sometimes detect hydrocephalus in the developing baby. The outlook for a patient with hydrocephalus depends mainly on how quickly the condition is diagnosed and treated, and whether there are any underlying disorders.
Treatment for hydrocephalus often involves using a shunt - a thin tube that is implanted in the brain to drain away excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
What are the signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus?
A symptom is something the patient senses and describes, while a sign is something other people, such as the doctor notice. For example, drowsiness may be a symptom, while dilated pupils may be a sign.
Signs and symptoms of congenital hydrocephalus (present at birth):
Breathing difficulties.
Muscles in the baby's arms and legs may be stiff and prone to contractions.
Some of the developmental stages may be delayed, such as sitting up or cradling.
Tense fontanelle - an outward curving of an infant's soft spot (fontanelle). The soft part of the top of the baby's head bulges outwards.
The baby may be irritable and/or drowsy
The baby may be unwilling to bend or move his/her neck or head.
The baby may feed poorly.
The baby's head seems larger than it should be.
The baby's scalp is thin and shiny. There may be visible veins on the scalp.
The pupils of the baby's eyes may be right close to the bottom of the eyelid; sometimes known as the setting sun.
There may be a high-pitched cry.
There may be seizures.
There may be vomiting.
Signs and symptoms of acquired hydrocephalus (develops after birth):
Bowel incontinence (rare)
Confusion and/or disorientation
Drowsiness
Headaches
Irritability, which may be progressive
Lack of appetite
Lethargy
Nausea
Personality changes
Problems with eyesight, such as blurred or double vision
Seizures (fits)
Urinary incontinence
Vomiting
Walking difficulties (more common in adults)
Signs and symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus (affects people aged 50+) - signs and symptoms may take many months or years to develop.
Changes in gait - the patient may feel as if they are frozen on the spot when taking their first step to start walking. The individual may appear to shuffle rather than walk.
Normal thinking process slows down - the patient may respond to questions more slowly than normal, there may be delayed reactions to situations. The individual's ability to process information slows down.
Urinary incontinence - this usually comes after changes in gait.
For a detailed explanation, please click here
"Hydrocephalus, also called Water on the Brain is a condition in which there is an abnormal build up of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) in the cavities (ventricles) of the brain. The buildup is often caused by an obstruction which prevents proper fluid drainage. The fluid buildup can raise intracranial pressure inside the skull which compresses surrounding brain tissue, possibly causing progressive enlargement of the head, convulsions, and brain damage. Hydrocephalus can be fatal if left untreated.
The damage to the brain can cause headaches, vomiting, blurred vision, cognitive problems, and walking difficulties.
The term water on the brain is incorrect, because the brain is surrounded by CSF (cerebrospinal fluid), and not water. CSF has three vital functions:
It protects the nervous system (brain and spinal cord) from damage
It removes waste from the brain
It nourishes the brain with essential hormones
The brain produces about 1 pint of CSF each day. The old CSF is absorbed into blood vessels. If the process of replenishment and release of old CSF is disturbed, CSF levels can accumulate, causing hydrocephalus.
There are three types of hydrocephalus:
- Congenital hydrocephalus - this is present at birth. According to the National Health Service (UK), approximately 1 in every 1,000 babies are born with congenital hydrocephalus, while The Mayo Clinic, USA, says 1 in every 500 US babies are born with it. It may be caused by an infection in the mother during pregnancy, such as rubella or mumps, or a birth defect, such as spina bifida. It is one of the most common developmental disabilities, more common than Down syndrome or deafness.
- Acquired hydrocephalus - this develops after birth, usually after a stroke, brain tumor or as a result of a serious head injury.
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus - only affects people aged 50 years or more. It may develop after stroke or injury. In most cases doctors do not know why it occurred. 2 in every 100,000 people are affected by normal pressure hydrocephalus in England each year.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA, approximately 700,000 American children and adults live with hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is also the leading cause of brain surgery for children in the USA. The NIH adds that over the past 25 years death rates linked to hydrocephalus have dropped from 54% to 5%, while the occurrence of intellectual disability has dropped from 62% to 30%. Also, the NIH says there are more than 180 different possible causes of hydrocephalus; a common cause being brain hemorrhage linked to premature birth.
A prenatal ultrasound examination can sometimes detect hydrocephalus in the developing baby. The outlook for a patient with hydrocephalus depends mainly on how quickly the condition is diagnosed and treated, and whether there are any underlying disorders.
Treatment for hydrocephalus often involves using a shunt - a thin tube that is implanted in the brain to drain away excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
What are the signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus?
A symptom is something the patient senses and describes, while a sign is something other people, such as the doctor notice. For example, drowsiness may be a symptom, while dilated pupils may be a sign.
Signs and symptoms of congenital hydrocephalus (present at birth):
Breathing difficulties.
Muscles in the baby's arms and legs may be stiff and prone to contractions.
Some of the developmental stages may be delayed, such as sitting up or cradling.
Tense fontanelle - an outward curving of an infant's soft spot (fontanelle). The soft part of the top of the baby's head bulges outwards.
The baby may be irritable and/or drowsy
The baby may be unwilling to bend or move his/her neck or head.
The baby may feed poorly.
The baby's head seems larger than it should be.
The baby's scalp is thin and shiny. There may be visible veins on the scalp.
The pupils of the baby's eyes may be right close to the bottom of the eyelid; sometimes known as the setting sun.
There may be a high-pitched cry.
There may be seizures.
There may be vomiting.
Signs and symptoms of acquired hydrocephalus (develops after birth):
Bowel incontinence (rare)
Confusion and/or disorientation
Drowsiness
Headaches
Irritability, which may be progressive
Lack of appetite
Lethargy
Nausea
Personality changes
Problems with eyesight, such as blurred or double vision
Seizures (fits)
Urinary incontinence
Vomiting
Walking difficulties (more common in adults)
Signs and symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus (affects people aged 50+) - signs and symptoms may take many months or years to develop.
Changes in gait - the patient may feel as if they are frozen on the spot when taking their first step to start walking. The individual may appear to shuffle rather than walk.
Normal thinking process slows down - the patient may respond to questions more slowly than normal, there may be delayed reactions to situations. The individual's ability to process information slows down.
Urinary incontinence - this usually comes after changes in gait.
For a detailed explanation, please click here
Happy Sunday pals.
Officially its a new week, and I want to reveal my best fashion moment of last week.
Its the voluptuous Salma Hayek.
Its the voluptuous Salma Hayek.
Need I explain further? Methinks it speaks for itself. Its simple and classy, tempting yet modest, and form fitting yet free. I think its the perfect blend of female seduction, power and poise. I LOVE IT!!!!!
So, Salma (can you believe she's 47?) wore this to Comic Con to talk about her movie, Everly. Everly tells the story of a woman who has to fight off a series of assassins sent by her ex, who happens to be a mob boss. Also in her words, "I barely wear anything throughout the film."
The cinema is going to be packed.
Love Statistic
Couples who think they are a perfect match are more likely to split up, it was claimed yesterday.
So-called ‘soulmates’ find rows harder to get over than those who see relationships as a journey on which they talk through their problems.
Professor Spike Lee, of Toronto University, and Professor Norbert Schwarz, of the University of Southern California, asked long-term couples questions relating to ‘unity’ or ‘journey’, and got them to recall conflicts and evaluate their relationship.
Those with a ‘unity state of mind’ found recalling conflicts made them feel less happy with their relationship. Professor Lee said: 'Our findings corroborate prior research showing people who implicitly think of relationships as perfect unity between soulmates have worse relationships than people who implicitly think of relationships as a journey of growing and working things out. Apparently, different ways of talking and thinking about love relationship lead to different ways of evaluating it.'
So, we shouldn't ask for soulmates anymore? What do you think?
So-called ‘soulmates’ find rows harder to get over than those who see relationships as a journey on which they talk through their problems.
Professor Spike Lee, of Toronto University, and Professor Norbert Schwarz, of the University of Southern California, asked long-term couples questions relating to ‘unity’ or ‘journey’, and got them to recall conflicts and evaluate their relationship.
Those with a ‘unity state of mind’ found recalling conflicts made them feel less happy with their relationship. Professor Lee said: 'Our findings corroborate prior research showing people who implicitly think of relationships as perfect unity between soulmates have worse relationships than people who implicitly think of relationships as a journey of growing and working things out. Apparently, different ways of talking and thinking about love relationship lead to different ways of evaluating it.'
So, we shouldn't ask for soulmates anymore? What do you think?
Paracetamol does not cure back pain.
Shocking right?
Taking paracetamol has no effect on lower back pain despite being the treatment most widely recommended by doctors, according to a study. Thus, the painkiller does not help sufferers recover more quickly, reduce their pain levels or improve their sleep or quality of life.
Lower back pain is thought to affect two in five people at some point in their lives, being triggered by bad posture, bending awkwardly or lifting incorrectly. In many cases it gets better within 12 weeks, with sufferers taking painkillers and keeping mobile
Taking paracetamol has no effect on lower back pain despite being the treatment most widely recommended by doctors, according to a study. Thus, the painkiller does not help sufferers recover more quickly, reduce their pain levels or improve their sleep or quality of life.
Beauty Rest is Necessary. Scientifically.
A scientific study has shown that too little sleep tricks memory, as such people who are deprived of shuteye are more likely to make things up they have 'seen'. Lack of sleep also makes people more likely to form false memories.
104 Students in study were shown photos of crime taking place then false information about images. Sleep deprived participants were more likely to report made-up details. The research team says findings could have important legal applications.
Whoa! As such everyone is advised to get 8 hours of sleep everyday. Click here for full story.
104 Students in study were shown photos of crime taking place then false information about images. Sleep deprived participants were more likely to report made-up details. The research team says findings could have important legal applications.
Whoa! As such everyone is advised to get 8 hours of sleep everyday. Click here for full story.
Imoji
So the hottest app right now has got to be Imoji. Imoji was created by San Francisco-based Tom Smith. It turns any image into a sticker to be used in texts and iMessages. Photos from the web, or from the user's own phone gallery, can be cropped and trimmed using built-in editing tools.
And here was I, thinking the tons of emoticons were already too much to count.
I still think its a great idea tho. Can't imagine the amount of fun people are going to have with this.
And here was I, thinking the tons of emoticons were already too much to count.
I still think its a great idea tho. Can't imagine the amount of fun people are going to have with this.
A Royal Match
They had a traditional summer wedding. Prince Francois d'Orleans married Theresa von Einsiedel at the Basilica of St Jacob in Straubing, Germany. Prince Francois is fourth child of Count and Countess of Evreux and late grandfather was Prince Henri, Count of Paris. The bride, who grew up in Bavaria comes from German nobility and her mother is Princess Amelie von Urach. The couple met through mutual friends at a ball in Vienna, however their love blossomed in Paris,
and they plan to start married life together in France.
The bride plans on learning French so she can converse with her husband in his native language.
NASA's new telescope....
This is allegedly the key to finding alien life. It is called the Advanced Telescope Large-Aperture Space Telescope (Atlast). It will be the successor to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) which will launch in 2018. Most importantly, the huge telescope will be designed to hunt for alien life on other planets. Nasa guarantees that in 20 years it will be able to answer the question: "Are we alone?"
Rihanna's rough week
Rihanna has had a pretty rough week people.
A homeless man was arrested for stalking and harassing her. His name is Kevin Mcglynn, and he was collared on Thursday after he was allegedly caught on surveillance video three times this month delivering chilling letters to her home in New York. DailyMail reports that the 53-year-old handed the sinister material to one of the singer's lackeys at her SoHo apartment block according to court documents.
This left the Barbadian beauty in 'fear for her physical safety'. Police managed to find him after after he dropped his benefits card at the singer's residence, which helpfully had his name and address on it. As well as his hand delivered notes, he also allegedly sent at least four letters to her home in California.
Then, in court on Friday, Mcglynn went even more nutso, claiming that Rihanna, Kanye West, and Jay Z stole “my material,” and told the judge “you are lying” when he said Mcglynn couldn’t represent himself.
A homeless man was arrested for stalking and harassing her. His name is Kevin Mcglynn, and he was collared on Thursday after he was allegedly caught on surveillance video three times this month delivering chilling letters to her home in New York. DailyMail reports that the 53-year-old handed the sinister material to one of the singer's lackeys at her SoHo apartment block according to court documents.
This left the Barbadian beauty in 'fear for her physical safety'. Police managed to find him after after he dropped his benefits card at the singer's residence, which helpfully had his name and address on it. As well as his hand delivered notes, he also allegedly sent at least four letters to her home in California.
Then, in court on Friday, Mcglynn went even more nutso, claiming that Rihanna, Kanye West, and Jay Z stole “my material,” and told the judge “you are lying” when he said Mcglynn couldn’t represent himself.
She takes 15 minutes to get dressed? Everyday?
Second richest supermodel in the world, Miranda Kerr, says it takes her only 15 mins to get dressed everyday. She shares her secrets HERE.
Having a toddler and running her own company, Miranda's hands can be said to be quite full. She however shares her tips on getting ready in the morning;
- Takes an alkaline drink: 'I drink a glass of warm water with the juice of half an organic lemon each morning. Warm lemon water in the morning helps kick start the digestion process for the rest of the day. It’s also a morning ritual that cleanses the system, boosts your immune system and balances pH levels because lemons are very alkalizing. They are also abundant in vitamin C, which promotes healing and health.'
- Drybody brushing: 'It’s a great way to get the circulation going, remove dead skin cells, aid lymphatic drainage, detoxify your system and keep your skin smooth all over. I start with my feet and legs and work my way up in quick gentle strokes…it needn’t be too time consuming and just takes a few minutes before jumping into the shower.'
- Hair: She washes her hair the previous night, so in the morning all she has to do is style it.
- Makeup: 'I apply tinted day cream as a healthy alternative to foundation,' she says. 'It’s quick and easy to apply and has the perfect amount of coverage… it leaves my complexion radiant with an even tone. Use your fingers to apply, as the warmth will help the formulation melt into your skin for a flawless finish.'
Miranda says she likes to define her lashes and groom her eyebrows because the eyes 'really frame the face'. She said: 'I apply two to three coats of mascara. To finish off my look I apply lip balm if I want a more natural look, or a tint or lipstick in a shade of red if I want to make more of a statement – the red also brightens my complexion instantly. If I need a little more coverage I sparingly use RMS concealer where required.'
- Green Juice: Green cold pressed juices are packed with live, whole ingredients so it’s an instant health hit to the blood stream,' she said. 'The chlorophyll contained in cold pressed green juices can help keep your blood healthy and are very oxygenating. Green juices are high in vitamins and minerals making them great contributors to clear skin and bright eyes.'
So try these tips, we could look like her too.
Inspirational Quotes
A person needs constant inspiration and motivation to enable them reach their full potential. To remind them of why they started and above all why they should finish. These are by Maya Angelou:
- I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
- My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style.
- We delight in the beauty of the butterfly but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.
- I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life is hard. You've got to go out and kick ass.
- You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
- Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.
- If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.
- I'm a woman phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, that's me.
- Nothing will work unless you do.
- Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.
So I came across this, and it had tons of interesting comments. All agreed with it.
So for the majority of situations I would agree. But aren't there some 'shy' guys? The movies are rife with geeky and nerdy dudes who are not well versed in the art of letting a girl know how they feel. As such, I'm of the opinion that it depends on the type of guy in question. What do you think?
Katy Perry's 'Dark Horse'.
So Katy Perry uploaded this pic to encourage her fans to vote Dark Horse in the categories of Best Collaboration and Best Music Video, at the upcoming MTV VMA'S. Click HERE
Isn't it cute?
Voting for the MTV VMA's has begun.
The VMA's have rolled around for this year, the heat is high and the voting has begun. Musically, this has been a great year, with some kick-ass video's, and its definitely going to be tough. This year, its happening on August 24th at The Forum in Inglewood, Carlifornia.
So let's start voting...
DRUMROLL PLEASE...
AND THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2014 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS ARE:
Click here to vote.
Click here to vote.
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX – “Fancy”
Beyoncé ft. JAY Z – “Drunk In Love”
Pharrell Williams – “Happy”
Sia – “Chandelier”
Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball”
BEST HIP HOP
Eminem – “Berzerk”
Drake ft. Majid Jordan – “Hold On (We’re Going Home)”
Childish Gambino – “3005″
Kanye West – “Black Skinhead”
Wiz Khalifa – “We Dem Boyz”
BEST MALE
Pharrell Williams – “Happy”
John Legend – “All Of Me”
Ed Sheeran ft. Pharrell – “Sing”
Sam Smith – “Stay With Me”
Eminem ft. Rihanna – “The Monster”
BEST FEMALE
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX – “Fancy”
Beyoncé – “Partition”
Lorde – “Royals”
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea – “Problem”
Katy Perry ft. Juicy J – “Dark Horse”
BEST POP
Pharrell Williams – “Happy”
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX – “Fancy”
Jason Derulo ft. 2 Chainz – “Talk Dirty”
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea – “Problem”
Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc – “Wake Me Up”
BEST ROCK
Imagine Dragons – “Demons”
Arctic Monkeys – “Do I Wanna Know”
The Black Keys – “Fever”
Lorde – “Royals”
Linkin Park – “Until It’s Gone”
MTV ARTIST TO WATCH
Sam Smith – “Stay With Me”
5 Seconds of Summer -”She Looks So Perfect”
Charli XCX – “Boom Clap”
Schoolboy Q – “Man Of The Year”
Fifth Harmony – “Miss Movin On”
BEST COLLABORATION
Beyoncé ft. JAY Z – “Drunk In Love”
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea – “Problem”
Pitbull ft. Ke$ha – “Timber”
Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga – “Loyal”
Eminem ft. Rihanna – “The Monster”
Katy Perry ft. Juicy J – “Dark Horse”
MTV CLUBLAND AWARD
DJ Snake & Lil Jon – “Turn Down For What”
Zedd ft. Hayley Williams – “Stay the Night”
Calvin Harris – “Summer”
Martin Garrix – “Animal”
Disclosure – “Grab Her!”
BEST VIDEO WITH A SOCIAL MESSAGE
Angel Haze ft. Sia – “Battle Cry”
Avicii – “Hey Brother”
Beyoncé – “Pretty Hurts”
J. Cole ft. TLC – “Crooked Smile”
Kelly Rowland – “Dirty Laundry”
David Guetta ft. Mikky Ekko – “One Voice”
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Thirty Seconds to Mars – “City of Angels”
Beyoncé – “Pretty Hurts”
Arcade Fire – “Afterlife”
Gesaffelstein – “Hate or Glory”
Lana Del Rey – “West Coast”
BEST EDITING
Eminem – “Rap God”
MGMT – “Your Life is a Lie”
Zedd ft. Hayley Williams -”Stay the Night”
Beyoncé – “Pretty Hurts”
Fitz and The Tantrums – “The Walker”
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Sia – “Chandelier”
Beyoncé – “Partition”
Usher – “Good Kisser”
Michael Jackson ft. Justin Timberlake – “Love Never Felt So Good”
Jason Derulo ft. 2Chainz – “Talk Dirty”
Kiesza – “Hideaway”
BEST DIRECTION
DJ Snake & Lil Jon – “Turn Down For What”
OK Go – “The Writing’s On the Wall”
Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball”
Beyoncé – “Pretty Hurts”
Eminem ft. Rihanna – “The Monster”
BEST ART DIRECTION
DJ Snake & Lil Jon – “Turn Down For What”
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX – “Fancy”
Eminem – “Rap God”
Arcade Fire – “Reflektor”
Tyler, The Creator – “Tamale”
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
DJ Snake & Lil Jon – “Turn Down For What”
OK Go – “The Writing’s On the Wall”
Disclosure – “Grab Her!”
Eminem – “Rap God”
Jack White – “Lazaretto”
For a full article on this, please refer to HERE.
So let's start voting...
DRUMROLL PLEASE...
AND THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2014 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS ARE:
Click here to vote.
Click here to vote.
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX – “Fancy”
Beyoncé ft. JAY Z – “Drunk In Love”
Pharrell Williams – “Happy”
Sia – “Chandelier”
Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball”
BEST HIP HOP
Eminem – “Berzerk”
Drake ft. Majid Jordan – “Hold On (We’re Going Home)”
Childish Gambino – “3005″
Kanye West – “Black Skinhead”
Wiz Khalifa – “We Dem Boyz”
BEST MALE
Pharrell Williams – “Happy”
John Legend – “All Of Me”
Ed Sheeran ft. Pharrell – “Sing”
Sam Smith – “Stay With Me”
Eminem ft. Rihanna – “The Monster”
BEST FEMALE
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX – “Fancy”
Beyoncé – “Partition”
Lorde – “Royals”
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea – “Problem”
Katy Perry ft. Juicy J – “Dark Horse”
BEST POP
Pharrell Williams – “Happy”
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX – “Fancy”
Jason Derulo ft. 2 Chainz – “Talk Dirty”
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea – “Problem”
Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc – “Wake Me Up”
BEST ROCK
Imagine Dragons – “Demons”
Arctic Monkeys – “Do I Wanna Know”
The Black Keys – “Fever”
Lorde – “Royals”
Linkin Park – “Until It’s Gone”
MTV ARTIST TO WATCH
Sam Smith – “Stay With Me”
5 Seconds of Summer -”She Looks So Perfect”
Charli XCX – “Boom Clap”
Schoolboy Q – “Man Of The Year”
Fifth Harmony – “Miss Movin On”
BEST COLLABORATION
Beyoncé ft. JAY Z – “Drunk In Love”
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea – “Problem”
Pitbull ft. Ke$ha – “Timber”
Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga – “Loyal”
Eminem ft. Rihanna – “The Monster”
Katy Perry ft. Juicy J – “Dark Horse”
MTV CLUBLAND AWARD
DJ Snake & Lil Jon – “Turn Down For What”
Zedd ft. Hayley Williams – “Stay the Night”
Calvin Harris – “Summer”
Martin Garrix – “Animal”
Disclosure – “Grab Her!”
BEST VIDEO WITH A SOCIAL MESSAGE
Angel Haze ft. Sia – “Battle Cry”
Avicii – “Hey Brother”
Beyoncé – “Pretty Hurts”
J. Cole ft. TLC – “Crooked Smile”
Kelly Rowland – “Dirty Laundry”
David Guetta ft. Mikky Ekko – “One Voice”
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Thirty Seconds to Mars – “City of Angels”
Beyoncé – “Pretty Hurts”
Arcade Fire – “Afterlife”
Gesaffelstein – “Hate or Glory”
Lana Del Rey – “West Coast”
BEST EDITING
Eminem – “Rap God”
MGMT – “Your Life is a Lie”
Zedd ft. Hayley Williams -”Stay the Night”
Beyoncé – “Pretty Hurts”
Fitz and The Tantrums – “The Walker”
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Sia – “Chandelier”
Beyoncé – “Partition”
Usher – “Good Kisser”
Michael Jackson ft. Justin Timberlake – “Love Never Felt So Good”
Jason Derulo ft. 2Chainz – “Talk Dirty”
Kiesza – “Hideaway”
BEST DIRECTION
DJ Snake & Lil Jon – “Turn Down For What”
OK Go – “The Writing’s On the Wall”
Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball”
Beyoncé – “Pretty Hurts”
Eminem ft. Rihanna – “The Monster”
BEST ART DIRECTION
DJ Snake & Lil Jon – “Turn Down For What”
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX – “Fancy”
Eminem – “Rap God”
Arcade Fire – “Reflektor”
Tyler, The Creator – “Tamale”
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
DJ Snake & Lil Jon – “Turn Down For What”
OK Go – “The Writing’s On the Wall”
Disclosure – “Grab Her!”
Eminem – “Rap God”
Jack White – “Lazaretto”
For a full article on this, please refer to HERE.
Friday, 25 July 2014
Rouge Louboutin?
Simply put, Christian Louboutin, stated:
"The Red Sole was born from red nail polish. I am giving back to nails what the shoe took from the nails many years ago."The varnish is to cost $50, roughly N8500.
The red color has been announced but there are still other colors in the works. They will be revealed soon. The lid of the nail polish is the same as that of he heel of the Ballerina Ultima (seen above).
No more Poirot?
Having grown up reading Agatha Christie, I am very sad, that the day has come where the last Poirot show will air. Poirot was many things, as such I lack the words to explain him that will impress on you a profound admiration for the man. The people at The New York Times thankfully, do not suffer this malady and have written an eloquent article on this. Read the full article here.
Many actors attempted to portray Hercule Poirot, but only David Suchet gave it life.
Christie’s character, protagonist of more than 30 novels and many short stories spanning the two world wars, was a bit thin on the page — he was no Holmes or Maigret — and Mr. Suchet and the “Poirot” writers beefed him up over the years, giving him layers of wit and understated emotion. He may have been vain and imperious, but on screen he was far from the “egocentric little creep” (Christie’s words) who wore on his own creator.
From left, Miss Lemon (Pauline Moran), Inspector Japp (Philip Jackson), Hercule Poirot (Mr. Suchet) and Captain Hastings (Hugh Fraser) will reunite on “Agatha Christie’s Poirot” Credit ITV Studios for Masterpiece
Mr. Suchet’s portrayal was, in the classic British tradition, built from the outside in. Christie provided a template — short and fastidious, with a dramatic mustache and an egg-shaped head. To this Mr. Suchet added a stiff, military posture and a slightly mincing penguin’s waddle of a walk that could turn into a surprisingly nimble run on the rare occasions when action was called for. Add a small assortment of expressions — gimlet stare, disapproving frown, twinkling grin — and across roughly 80 hours of screen time a full portrait emerges of pride, loyalty, fastidiousness, kindness and implacable principle.
Mr. Suchet’s wise and warm performance was the through line in a series of varying quality. Some episodes felt padded; others, showing the strain of squishing a novel’s worth of Christie’s clues and red herrings into 50 or 90 minutes, were mystifyingly incoherent. Famous guest stars often did little beyond contribute to the show’s gallery of hilariously bad continental accents.
The end of “Poirot” is most notably the end of Mr. Suchet’s long-running performance, but it’s also a step closer to the end of the type of self-contained, plot-based, cloud-of-suspects mystery popularized by Christie and not so long ago predominant in television crime dramas. The last pure example in American TV was probably “Monk,” though the flag is carried by the Holmes shows (“Elementary” and “Sherlock”), and perhaps someone will eventually revive Christie’s Miss Marple. Most of the territory has been ceded to serialized dramas that can’t maintain multiple suspects over a season-long run and instead pick them up and dismiss them one at a time while the detectives mumble and agonize.
The makers of “Agatha Christie’s Poirot” were no doubt conscious of the antiquated nature of their endeavor, and this season they had some fun with it. An exasperated suspect, tired of being politely browbeaten by Poirot, yells: “Why do you insist on referring to yourself in the third person? It’s intensely irritating.”
“Because,” the detective replies, “it helps Poirot achieve a healthy distance from his genius.” A lot of American viewers may find that an intensely irritating answer, but some of us will find American TV poorer without Poirot.
Many actors attempted to portray Hercule Poirot, but only David Suchet gave it life.
Christie’s character, protagonist of more than 30 novels and many short stories spanning the two world wars, was a bit thin on the page — he was no Holmes or Maigret — and Mr. Suchet and the “Poirot” writers beefed him up over the years, giving him layers of wit and understated emotion. He may have been vain and imperious, but on screen he was far from the “egocentric little creep” (Christie’s words) who wore on his own creator.
From left, Miss Lemon (Pauline Moran), Inspector Japp (Philip Jackson), Hercule Poirot (Mr. Suchet) and Captain Hastings (Hugh Fraser) will reunite on “Agatha Christie’s Poirot” Credit ITV Studios for Masterpiece
Mr. Suchet’s wise and warm performance was the through line in a series of varying quality. Some episodes felt padded; others, showing the strain of squishing a novel’s worth of Christie’s clues and red herrings into 50 or 90 minutes, were mystifyingly incoherent. Famous guest stars often did little beyond contribute to the show’s gallery of hilariously bad continental accents.
The end of “Poirot” is most notably the end of Mr. Suchet’s long-running performance, but it’s also a step closer to the end of the type of self-contained, plot-based, cloud-of-suspects mystery popularized by Christie and not so long ago predominant in television crime dramas. The last pure example in American TV was probably “Monk,” though the flag is carried by the Holmes shows (“Elementary” and “Sherlock”), and perhaps someone will eventually revive Christie’s Miss Marple. Most of the territory has been ceded to serialized dramas that can’t maintain multiple suspects over a season-long run and instead pick them up and dismiss them one at a time while the detectives mumble and agonize.
The makers of “Agatha Christie’s Poirot” were no doubt conscious of the antiquated nature of their endeavor, and this season they had some fun with it. An exasperated suspect, tired of being politely browbeaten by Poirot, yells: “Why do you insist on referring to yourself in the third person? It’s intensely irritating.”
“Because,” the detective replies, “it helps Poirot achieve a healthy distance from his genius.” A lot of American viewers may find that an intensely irritating answer, but some of us will find American TV poorer without Poirot.
Primark...... WHY??
This is so sad. A shopper, went into a Primark store and saw an anorexic mannequin. Being concerned, she spread the news.
This is a very serious issue as anorexia is a problem that many young ladies are battling with. It also psychologically destructs as it lowers self confidence, and leads to depression. It is mostly deadly because it hasn't left even after many years and much attempts at awareness. Karen Carpenter, died due to this in 1983, and thirty years later, it still kills.
Anyway, the company has offered to look into the matter.
How many engagement rings should a woman have?
Following a revelation by DailyMail, that Victoria Beckham also known as Posh, has had 13 engagement rings in her 15 years of marriage, it got me thinking. How many is needed?
Jewellery maker, Steve Bennett, is of the opinion that, for her it is an accessory saying;
"I’ve never known a woman to chop and change her engagement ring as she does. She clearly sees no reason not to treat it like any other fashion accessory."
Coming from a family, where a new ring is bought only on the premise of the previous one having been stolen. This is new to me.
So, what do you think?
The Hand Watch.
Folks at DailyMail, have discovered this amazing device. It is called the Ritot. It is a £70 wristband. It beams the time, tweets and texts on to your fist. The watch was designed by Ukrainian-based Michael Medvid, and notifications are projected by tapping or shaking the Ritot. Projections last 10 seconds.
What do you think?
What do you think?
Tommy Chiabra
So on July 22, Selena Gomez turned 22. Now, her close pal, Taylor Swift classified age 22 as a stage of being Happy, Free, Confused and Lonely at the same time. Well, regarding Selena, happy and free...Yes! But she's definitely neither Confused nor Lonely, coutesy of Italian businessman, Tommy Chiabra.
The person who appears to be confused would be Jessica Szohr, of Gossip Girl fame. It turns out that Tommy Chiabra is her ex.
She posted this on Instagram:
The person who appears to be confused would be Jessica Szohr, of Gossip Girl fame. It turns out that Tommy Chiabra is her ex.
"You want to come in my life, the door is open. You want to get out of my life, the door is open. Just one request. Don't stand at the door, you're blocking traffic."I utterly agree.
Mary Kom Movie Trailer hits over 1m views on Youtube in a day.
This is a
Mary Kom is a movie about the Indian female fighter, Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom. According to Wikipedia, She is a five-time World Amateur Boxing champion, and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each one of the six world championships. She is the only Indian woman boxer to have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics, competing in the flyweight (51 kg) category and winning the bronze medal. She has also been ranked as No. 4 AIBA World Women's Ranking Flyweight category.
All in all, the movie is one to watch out for. Its produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and directed by Omung Kumar. The movie is to be released on September 5th, 2014.
Click HERE to view the trailer.
Meaningful Statements...?
So today, I was looking through and came across Boondocks. Y'all know that black comedy cartoon with two boys who move with their grandfather to the suburbs? The one that addresses life events in a comic satirical manner?
Well, in Season 1, Episode 5, Ed Wuncler's friend makes this statement:
Well, in Season 1, Episode 5, Ed Wuncler's friend makes this statement:
"The absence of evidence, is not the evidence of absence."I'm still trying to decipher that. Any help?
So Waje's video for her record 'Onye' featuring Tiwa Savage is out. And its a HIT!!! It stars Bryan Okwara and Omawumi.
Only Tiwa can make pounding yam look sexy.
N.B: I think its fair to say that Waje's acting capabilities really shine through in this video. Nollywood casting directors should please take note. Tiwa's acting prowess is not in doubt, courtesy of Shuga.
Click here to view the video on Youtube.
Have you seen the video? What do you think?
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