Man Arrested for Masturbating while Driving

Police in New Jersey have arrested a 41 year old man, Mr. George
Simpson for masturbating while driving.
It seems a commuter videotaped Simpson Jr. masturbating behind the wheel.
The video shows him maneuvering the bus through heavy traffic and the
Lincoln Tunnel while pleasuring himself. The bus was traveling from
Carteret to New York City.
New Jersey Transit police have charged Simpson with risking injury or
damage by removing his hands from the wheel. He is also accused of
lewdness and reckless driving.
In a statement, a NJ Transit spokesman said the driver was immediately
removed from service without pay because of "disturbing and grossly
irresponsible conduct."
But because of all the semen normally all over New Jersey buses any
formal charges or discipline will be unlikely for lack of evidence.

Kanye and Kim Names their Baby 'North West' How Ridiculous

 

Well, no one can say that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's first child won't have any direction in her life.

As first reported by TMZ and confirmed by People, Kanye and Kim have christened their daughter, who was born Saturday, with the first name North.

Minister Of Education Approves JAMB/UTME Cut Off Marks For Universities

The Federal Government, through the minister of Education, on Tuesday approved the cut-off marks for admission into tertiary institutions for the 2013/2014 academic session.

The Minister of Education, Ruqayyatu Rufa’i, announced the cut-off marks into the Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and other degree-awarding institutions in Abuja. She gives the cut off marks as:

180 for federal universities and 150 for polytechnics and others.

Rufa’i said this at the Fourth Combined Policy Meeting on Admission to Degree-Awarding Institutions, National Diploma (ND), Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and National Innovation Diploma (NID) awarding institutions.

“I implore all stakeholders to follow the Federal Government’s guidelines on admission which stipulates a 70:30 Technology/Non-Technology ratio for ND programmes.

“Also, 60:40 Science/Arts ratio for Degree and Nigeria Certificate in Education programmes and also to observe the criteria on merit, catchments and educationally less developed states. In addition, we must not forget the carrying-capacity of our institutions as approved by the accrediting bodies," she said.

The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, added: “Let me remind all the federal institutions that the ratio of 45:35:20 for merit, catchment and educationally less-developed states, respectively, is still in force and should be adhered to strictly to ensure national cohesion.

“All Nigerians must be given the opportunity to mix and educate freely in any part of the country."

Oxford English Dictionary gets an update

 
 The Oxford English Dictionary has released a new issue, which includes more than 1,200 newly revised and updated words.
The latest update of the dictionary includes new revised definitions for the words follow, follower, and tweet, all of which have taken on new meanings since 2007 when Twitter launched online, the OED said Thursday in a release.

The Many Wonderful Benefits of Cucumber

 

Cucumbers are the fourth most cultivated vegetable in the world and
known to be one of the best foods for your body's overall health,
often referred to as a super food.
Cucumbers are cooler than you think...

Man Cuts Girlfriend's Clit In Anger

Mr. Atta Kweku a man believed to be in his early thirties has
performed an abnormal act on his girlfriend, Akua Serwaa, by using a
razor to mutilate her clitoris for refusing to yield to his bedroom

If You Can Solve This Math Problem, Then A Texas Banker Will Give You $1 Million

Texas banker and self-taught mathematician D. Andrew Beal has increased the cash prize for proving a conjecture he discovered in 1993, the Associated Press reported.
Held by the American Mathematical Society, the $1,000,000 cash prize goes to the first to prove the Beal Conjecture, an offshoot of the legendary Fermat's Last Theorem proof that was solved by Andrew Wiles in 1994.

There's A Facebook Virus Going Around That Can Empty Your Bank Account

A six-year-old virus that drains bank accounts is thriving on
Facebook, reports Nicole Perlroth of The New York Times.
The virus is spread through phishing messages.
When someone has been phished , their account will automatically send
messages or links to a large number of their friends.
These messages or links are usually ads telling friends to checkout
videos or products. Don't click them.
Facebook is aware of the problem but it isn't taking the matter nearly
as seriously as it should be, says Eric Feinberg, founder of the
advocacy group Fans Against Kounterfeit Enterprise (FAKE).
Feinberg told The NYTimes, "[Facebook isn't] listening ... we need
oversight on this."
The virus is called Zeus . It's a special type of Trojan horse that
has already infected millions of computers. Zeus works by remaining
dormant on your computer until you log into your bank account. Once
you're in it steals your password and drains your account.
Zeus targets Windows machines. It does not work on Mac OS X or Linux.
The only real way to protect yourself from it is to make sure you only
click links that come from trusted sources.
The virus is sophisticated too. Sometimes it can even replace your
bank's website with its own page in order to get even more information
like your social security number so that it can be sold on the black
market.
Zeus has been around since 2007 and evidence shows that it is only
getting more active. The virus is being hosted from computers
controlled by a Russian criminal gang that has been linked to online
crimes ranging from malware and identity theft all the way to child
pornography.

India's Bollywood Actress Commits Suicide After Heartbreak

Young actress Jiah Khan allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself
with police claiming she was heartbroken after a failed relationship
with the son of an actor couple which possibly drove her to take the
step at her home last night.
The body of Jiah, 25,

How to take care of sensitive teeth

If a taste of ice cream or a sip of coffee is sometimes painful or if brushing or flossing makes you wince occasionally, you may have a common problem called “sensitive teeth.” Some of the causes include tooth decay, a cracked tooth, worn tooth enamel, worn fillings and tooth roots that are exposed as a result of aggressive tooth brushing, gum recession and periodontal (gum) disease.

US puts $7m bounty on B’Haram leader, Shekau

Up to $5m was posted for Al-Qaeda veteran Mokhtar Belmokhtar, the one-eyed Islamist behind the devastating attack on an Algerian gas plant in January in which 37 persons,  including three Americans, were killed.

A further $5m was offered for top AQIM leader Yahya   Al-Hammam, reportedly involved in the 2010 murder of an elderly French hostage in Niger Republic.

Reps approve 14 years imprisonment for same sex marriage

The House of Representatives yesterday Wednesday May 29th approved 14 years imprisonment for persons who contracted same sex marriage in the country NAN reported.

This was sequel to a clause-by-clause consideration of a Bill for an Act to prohibit marriage or union entered between persons of same sex, at the Committee of the Whole.

Brymo Leaves Choc-city Record Label

The walk out on Chocolate City record label by it's artists is not
over yet. Barely one month after Jesse Jagz left the label following
undisclosed reason, another super talented artist, Brymo has left the
label.
Initially there had been reported denial from Choc-City insisting
Brymo remains an artist with them; a situation now refuted by Brymo.
It's true, I have left Choc City he tweets. The record label is yet to
respond to this development.

Female Student Raped By Boys After Touching Her With Ring

“There is a boy who was not my boy friend. He was a student in that school about two years ago. His name is Biola. He had wanted to date me several times which I politely turned down. Just last Wednesday, when I closed from school, Biola came to me in company of two unidentified boys and said his mum wanted to see me. I asked him what led to the invitation by his mum.
“I then told him I would not go. Then, one of the two other guys who had a ring on his hand hit me on the chest and I was unconscious. They took me to the residence of one of the boys

Rihanna reportedly heartbroken over Chris Brown and Karrueche

According to TVNZ, sources close to the 25-year-old star told the Belfast Telegraph newspaper: "Pals have told Rihanna not to get upset about Chris and Karrueche. They think the best revenge would be living well and looking good, but so far Rihanna's answer has been to party the pain away.

"It's understandable that she'd want to escape her feelings on this but she's taking it way too far. Everyone around her wants her to get some help -- they're genuinely worried about her.

"She's not in a good place and looks like she's self-destructing. Her friends are really worried about her and think she needs to take time out to detox and refocus."

Rapper 2shotz acquires Bentley

The newly married rapper shared the photo on his instagram page. Congrats to him.

(video) Dutch TV host shocks viewers by drinking milk from woman’s breasts on family show

A controversial Dutch talk show host has attracted criticism after drinking milk from a woman’s breasts on primetime TV.
Comedian Paul de Leeuw shocked viewers and had audience members squirming after trying a guest’s milk directly from the source on his show last Saturday.
The 51-year-old was interviewing women from a charity that facilitates milk exchanges between mothers on his Langs de Leeuw family entertainment show.

The World's Slimmest Tablet-Sony Xperia TabletZ is now in the Market

So you happen to be in the market to pick up a spanking new tablet,
but are not quite sure whether you want to take the iOS powered route,
or to handle things from the Android perspective. Sony Mobile might
want to help nudge you to arrive at a particular solution with the
introduction of the Sony Xperia Tablet Z, which

(PHOTOS) Man Kills 18ft Snake In Florida

A Miami man briefly wrestled with and ultimately used a knife to kill a Burmese python measuring 18 feet, 8 inches.
That sets a state record for pythons captured or killed in the wild. The previous record measured 17 feet, 7 inches. more photos after this cut

Customer Services Manager needed at UniCem Nigeria - Calabar, Cross River State (Nigeria)

THE ROLE
This position is responsible for managing the Customer Service department and leading the function within the organization working closely with sales, plant, supply chain, IT, finance and other related departments to serve both existing and prospective customers and facilitate efficient provision of the highest levels of customer service aiming to use service as a differentiator for our products, and making UniCem as a supplier of choice.

All men have a tendency to cheat:Pat Robertson

83 year old televangelist and media mogul Pat Robertson says that all
men have a tendency to cheat and it's a wife's duty is to keep her man
faithful, by focusing on the positive and making sure the home is so
enticing he doesn't want to stray. Robertson said this while
responding to a question from a viewer who wrote:
"I've been trying to forgive my husband for cheating on me. We have
gone to counseling, but I just can't seem to forgive, nor can I trust.
How do you let go of the anger? How do you trust again?" Below is Pat
Robertson's reply...

Office Management Assistant Vacancy Present At The US Embassy Abuja – Nigerian Job Vacancy

Position: Office Management Assistant
Ref: A31906
Location: Abuja
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Office Management Assistant in the Consular section.
Selection Process
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
Basic Function of the Position:
Incumbent is primarily an office manager. In addition to organizing the Consular Section Chief’s schedule and correspondence, the incumbent also serves as the Consular Section’s expert on the Embassy’s automated personnel, travel and procurement systems. She/he provides exceptional customer service to the many VIPs applying for visas and provides complete and accurate information in response to inquiries.

Front Desk Officer (Preferably Female) in A leading Law Firm in Lagos

Job Position: Front Desk Officer (Preferably Female)
Location: Lagos
A leading Law Firm in Lagos is currently recruiting for the position below of Front Desk Officer. Female candidates will be preferred.
Requirements

• Candidates should have a minimum of University degree.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience.

APPLICATION METHOD
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and CV’s: paralegalrecruit2013@gmail.com or
P.O. Box 55698,
Lagos.

Application Deadline 28th May, 2013

Who has the Biggest Guns? Boko Haram or the Military

What is the best response when facing a regional insurgency and your troops are fanning the flames with violent raids that leave as many civilians dead as insurgents? President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria seems to think it is to send in even more troops. On May 14th he declared a state of emergency in three northern states that suffer most frequently from terrorist attacks.

Unlike the “surge” of American troops in Iraq in 2007, which increased numbers but also refined tactics, Nigeria is going after Boko Haram, a brutal jihadist group, with a sledgehammer. “We will hunt them down, we will fish them out,”

Military Bombards Terrorists' Camps

Following the declaration of state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states by President Goodluck Jonathan last Tuesday, and the deployment of over 3000 troops and Counter Terrorists Squad (CTS) within 24 hours of the declaration, the military, yesterday, launched air and ground offensive in the thick forests of Sambisa, Borno State, an area which the Boko Haram sect was reported to have used as a recruiting and training base.

Nigeria Launches Massive Offensive Against Islamists

Nigeria says it has launched a "massive deployment of men and resources against Islamist insurgents, a day after the country's president declared a state of emergency in three northeastern states.

The Nigerian military said in a statement Wednesday it is aiming to rid the nation's border territories of terrorist bases."

Major attacks blamed on Boko Haram

 

2009

July - Attacks prompt government crackdown in Bauchi and Maiduguri; 800 people killed
 

2010

December - Bombings in central Nigeria and church attacks in the northeast kill 86
 

2011

June - Attack on a bar in Maiduguri kills 25 

August - Suicide bomber kills 23 at U.N. building in Abuja

November - Bombings in Damaturu and Potiskum kill 65

December - Christmas Day bombings across Nigeria 

 

In Washington , the U.S. State Department urged Nigeria to keep human rights in mind as it goes after the insurgents.

"We call on Nigerian officials to ensure that security forces protect civilians in a security response, in a way that respects human rights, and the rule of law. And to ensure that recent incidents in the north, including the violence in Baga,are fully investigated and those responsible are held accountable," State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell said.

On Tuesday, President Goodluck Jonathan said Nigeria is facing a rebellion in the north and acknowledged that Boko Haram militants have taken over parts of Borno state.

Boko Haram has fought the government since 2009, killing hundreds of people in bomb and gun attacks that often target churches, officials, and law enforcement.

The disruptive group seeks to impose Islamic law across northern Nigeria.

Source: VOA News

How To Negotiate For A Raise in Pay

Let’s talk money. On average, an employee is overworked and underpaid. Most times, people are not ready to ask for a raise people they are usually too polite in the work place. So here are some tips on how you can take your salary into your own hands and make more money.

HKN Boss Davido Plans To Build Affordable Schools In Nigeria

This is worthy of note. Afropop singer and HKN boss Davido is planning to build a school this year.
The HKN boss who just added another artiste to his label said he will be building the school in Osun state and also added that the plan is still in the preliminary stage as he is still looking for a befitting location.
He also said it is a gesture to help provide affordable education.

Y'ello! Nigeria's No. 1 Music Reality Show MTN Project Fame 6 is Back!

The season 6 of MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 6 is set to hit the airwaves soon starting with the auditions in four African states.


Starting from the 25th of May in Monrovia, Liberia, auditions will be held in Benin, Abuja, Illorin, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Ibadan and Lagos from the 8th of June 2013 in Nigeria.

Requirements for the audition include;
- Send name and location to 35850 (from an MTN line – SMS costs N100)

Tommy Chong Wants Marijuana to be Legalized!

Tommy Chong wants to legalize marijuana. Knock us over with a feather.
The comedian feels that pot hasn't been legalized is no laughing matter.
With the government standing to earn money off it, what's the holdup?

"Look at the situation we're in now. Sequesters. Cuts. Everything across the board. Now, the government is tapped into the biggest cash crop in the world."
"There's little manufacturing cost. You don't have to do anything except watch it grow and get a couple of hippies to cut it and then put it in a bag."

"Hemp itself is going to save the world."
Chong echoed similar sentiments in an interview with IFC, saying the U.S. is missing out on "a ton of money" because marijuana isn't legal nationwide:

"It's a scam, see. They started the DEA, Nixon started it with an executive order, and they've spent some trillions of dollars fighting the weed and then haven't even made a dent."
"All they did [is spread it], and they affected the whole world. The whole world's been upset. That's one of the reasons we have wars," he went on.

U.N. Urges Eating Insects: It could Help Fight Hunger, Reduce Polution

Ants are sweet, nutty little insects, aren't they?

I'm not talking about their personalities, but how they taste. Stinkbugs have an apple flavor, and red agave worms are spicy. A bite of tree worm apparently brings pork rinds to mind.

This information will come in handy for those of us following the latest recommendation from the United Nations: Consume more insects.

A report released Monday by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization reminds us that there are more than 1,900 edible insect species on Earth, hundreds of which are already part of the diet in many countries.

In fact, some two billion people eat a wide variety of insects regularly, both cooked and raw; only in Western countries does the practice retain an "ick" factor among the masses.

Why eat something that we usually swat away or battle with insecticides? For starters, many insects are packed with protein, fiber, good fats, and vital minerals—as much or more than many other food sources.

Top 20 Richest Rappers

If you listen to rap, you're well aware of the genre's lavi$h lifestyle.
These 20 entertainers turned music moguls prove that all those lyrics aren't mere boasting; rappers make bank.

20. Rick Ross

The American rapper, producer, and CEO climbed the Billboard charts, debuting at number 2 with his album "Teflon Don." Net worth: $25 million.

19. T-Pain and T.I.

Rap is all about winners, but in the case of these two rap/hip-hop heavyweights, it's a tie for 19th. Net worth: $40 million

*Bizarre* New Zealand. Releases a list of banned children’s names including 4Real, Lucifer,Anal.

A prohibition exists after parents sought to register their offspring
with a variety of bizarre names.
Officials working for the country's births, deaths and marriages
department have updated the list of names they have rejected since
2001.
Two New Zealanders recently wanted to register their child's birth
with a backslash separating two names, but were told it would
contravene strict rules on what monikers are considered acceptable.
Also rejected were Majesty, Queen Victoria, and Knight as they break
the rules that prohibit anything that implies a title.

*Bizarre* British deputy speaker of parliament (55) arrested for raping another man

A deputy speaker of Britain's lower house of Parliament was arrested
Saturday on suspicion of raping one man and sexually assaulting
another, according to media reports.
Nigel Evans, a lawmaker in Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative
Party, was reportedly questioned over the alleged attacks on two men
in their 20s.
Evans, 55, represents the Ribble Valley constituency in Lancashire,
northwest England, and is one of the three deputy speakers of the
House of Commons.
"A 55-year-old man from Pendleton in Lancashire has today, Saturday, .
. . been arrested by Lancashire Constabulary on suspicion of rape and
sexual assault," the local police force said in a statement.
A spokes woman for the force later said the suspect had been released
on bail until June 19.
Police said the alleged attacks took place in the village of
Pendleton, where Evans lives, between July 2009 and March 2013.
Cameron has reportedly been informed of the arrest.
Evans revealed he was gay in 2010, eight years after he was elected to
Parliament, saying he was "tired of living a lie." He is a popular
figure in London's Westminster political hub, well-liked by lawmakers
across the political spectrum.
His arrest stunned fellow Conservatives. "Everybody's completely
shell-shocked," Michael Ranson, chairman of the Ribble Valley
Conservative Association, told Sky News television. "He is a very
popular MP (member of Parliament)."
Brian Binley, a Conservative lawmaker and a friend of Evans, said: "I
was just deeply disturbed and shocked. I consider him to be a very
good friend. I know him to be caring, compassionate and in no way
would he inflict himself violently on any other person."
As a deputy speaker, Evans has the authority to stand in for the
speaker of Parliament, who is tasked with keeping order during
debates.
The Welsh lawmaker also served as a vice chairman of the Conservative
Party between 1999 and 2001, and was its spokesman on affairs
pertaining to Wales for two years after that.
When he came out of the closed in 2010, Evans claimed that political
opponents had threatened to reveal his secret.
"I could not afford it to be used as leverage against me. I couldn't
take the risk. I don't want any other MP to face that kind of
nastiness again," he told The Mail on Sunday newspaper. "I am sure
there are other gay MPs who would like to be open about their
sexuality but are fearful of the consequences."

Chris Brown OFFICIALLY announces that He has broken up with Rihanna again

Chris Brown's and Rihanna 's love has hit another sour note. Rather
than let the rumor mill run rampant for too long, Breezy confirmed to
Australia's Kyle & Jackie O show Sunday (May 5) that he and Rihanna
have split (again). Speaking about his birthday, Brown announced that
he'd be celebrating as a single man. "I really wanna see as many girls
as possible," he said. "I'm do[this birthday] solo. At the end of the
day, shorty [Rihanna's] doing her thing, she on the road.
"It's always gon' be love but I'ma do me. I'm a grown man so I just
gotta' walk forward."
The 24-year-old didn't go too deep into detail but from the sounds of
it, the relationship's end may have been spearheaded by Rihanna, which
he eluded to on the song "I Can 't Win," released last week . "People
have different wants and needs," he explained. "At the end of the day
she [Rihanna's] a young girl. I can't really be focused on wife-ing
somebody that young…and I'm young too, so I can't focus on that right
now. I just gotta step forward and be a man, and be the best Chris
Brown I can be, instead of worrying about whoever else is going to be
in my side pocket."
Now that he's single, the "Fine China" crooner hasn't wasted much time
getting back into the swing of things. He celebrated hisbirthday in
Los Angeles and Las Vegas over the weekend, re-linking with
ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran, who partied with the Virginia native
on Friday (May 3) night.

Rihanna's hasn't yet responded toBrown's interview, but since the
25-year-old's health is on the mend, her focus is likely on finishing
up the Diamonds World Tour, which rolled into New York City last
night.
source: bet.com

*Bizarre* Police bust couple having sex on public beach

Police in Florida said they arrested a couple making out on a public
beach. According to UPI.com, the Manalapan Police Department said they
responded to a report of a couple having sex on a public beach and
they arrived to find Ward Powell, 53, of Boynton Beach, and Tanya
Wheeler, 34, of Greenville, S.C., still nude, the South Florida
Sun-Sentinel reported Thursday. Powell told officers he and Wheeler
had been skinny dipping in the ocean and "one thing led to another."
The man told police he was unable to help himself. Powell and Wheeler
were arrested and charged with with lewd behavior and indecent
exposure, New Times Broward-Palm Beach reported.

Pathetic: How robbers plucked out my eyes for frustrating their operation

Mr. Isaac Nwabude, a former lorry driver, said robbers plucked his
eyes, as punishment for daring to run over their barricade and thereby
frustrating their operations.

Narrating his ordeal, Mr. Isaac, of Urunnebo Village, Enugwu-Ukwu, in
Njikoka Local Government Area in Anambra State, said that the day the
incident happened in 1992 as he was travelling from Jos, in Plateau
State, to Onitsha, in Anambra State, with goods and passengers in his
Mercedes Benz lorry when they ran into a roadblock mounted by armed
robbers, in the night, at Opi Junction, in Nsukka area of Enugu State.
That encounter rendered him blind and has incapacitated his life. On
what happened, he said: "At Opi Junction, we ran into a gang of armed
robbers, who mounted road block on the way and I had no alternative
but to stop because the road block was high and I could not run over
it. They opened fire on us and killed four of my passengers, who were
owners of the tomatoes I was carrying in the vehicle and inflicted
injury on some others.
"The rest of us who were alive and conscious, jumped down from the
vehicle and were ordered to lie face down on the road and we did."
Nwabude said that when the robbers discovered that he was the driver
of the vehicle, they told him that they would deal with him because he
had earlier run over their road block in one of their operations at
Ankpa, in Benue State and thereby frustrating their operations.
"When they said that, I concluded that they would either kill me
outright or shoot me on the leg or somewhere else to give me permanent
disability," he stated. According to the driver, the robbers tied his
hands and legs with the rope they got from his vehicle, and used their
sharp knife to pluck his two eyes and left him to his fate. Nwabude
said that other drivers came to his rescue when the robbers had gone
and took him to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu.
Since he was discharged from the hospital, he has been going to UNTH
on monthly basis for check-up, where doctors wash the artificial eyes
they fixed in his eye socket as well as give him drugs to reduce pain
and forestall infection. Nwabude's tale continues after the robbery,
when his wife, who got traumatised by what happened, developed
hypertension and died. He said: "My wife developed hypertension and
was taken to the hospital. The next information I received was that my
wife was dead.
Her death compounded my problems, as I was left with our four children
to cater for, when I am blind and did not have any means of
livelihood." Nwabude said that a priest later assisted him by getting
families who took in two of his four children. Unfortunately, one of
the two kids died in Lagos, while the other one is still living with
the family. The blind man said he was once given a paper to the
Ministry of Women Affairs to seek employment, but regretted that after
several visits, nothing positive came out of it.
"Although I appreciate so much the assistance being given to me and my
children by good spirited people, I want the government to help me in
any way, so that I will be able to feed my children and give them good
education," he declared.
Source: sunnewsonline.com

*New Innovation* New moms can view babies on iPad

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles says it is using iPads to
let new mothers bond with their babies even when they are in separate
areas of the facility. Mothers who are not ambulatory after delivery,
perhaps because of a Caesarean section or other complications, are
able to see their newborns in the Cedars-Sinai Hospital's neonatal
intensive care unit on iPads using a secured Internet connection, the
hospital said in a release Thursday. The program, called BabyTime,
allows them to interact with their infants and the medical team caring
for them. "BabyTime will help bridge communication with the family and
the baby's medical team and is an excellent use of technology to help
new mothers bond with their babies, even when they cannot be
physically at their babies' bedside," Charles F. Simmons Jr. ofthe
Cedars-Sinai Department of Pediatrics said. "When doctors and nurses
are treating a newborn in the NICU, mom can be right there asking
questions and getting updates, even if she's on adifferent floor."
Twenty percent to 30 percent of mothers who undergo C-sections do not
feel well enough to travel from their bed in the labor and delivery
unit to the NICU for the first 24 to 48 hours, Simmons said. When a
baby is admitted to the NICU, an iPad is set up next to the infant's
incubator, while a second iPad is delivered to the new mother, who can
log onto BabyTime twice a day, hospital staff said. "The BabyTime
program will reduce fear and stress in the new moms as they are able
to see their babies and also communicate with the doctors and nurses,"
NICU nurse manager Selma Braziel said.

Kanye West Reunites With Jay-Z; Fireworks Explode Everywhere!

Is it just us or does Kanye West look A LOT happier to see Jay Z here than he did shopping with baby-momma Kim Kardashian!?!
Now sure, Yeezy could have just been trying to keep it cool around his gurl, but the ecstasy we're seeing here when Jay stops by his NYC pad is WAY beyond any celebrity friendship we've ever seen.
Look at those smiles! Look at that glee!
But we guess Kimmy can't be too jealous — Jay's been a major player in Ye's life sooo much longer than she has! ;)
Besides, we doubt Yeezy ever shelled out the big bucks for Jay's pregnancy check-ups, LOLz!

2013 Top 100 Best Universities In Nigeria 2013 – NUC

The National University Commission, NUC, ranks universities in Nigeria
due to the performance and meeting the requirement of a standard
school on a yearly basis.
This body monitor the universities in Nigeria to know those schools
who's equipment is not updated or valid, also notice those who's
equipment is standard in other for the schools to produce qualified
graduates.
Below is the 2013 Top 100 NUC University Ranking in Nigeria.
2013 TOP 100 University In Nigeria by NUC
1. University of Ibadan, UI
2. University of Lagos, Unilag
3. University of Benin, Uniben
4. Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU
5. Ahmadu Bello University, Abu
6. University of Ilorin, Unilorin
7. University of Jos, Unijos
8. University of Port Harcourt, Uniport
9. University of Maiduguri, Unimaid
10. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta,
11. Lagos State University, Lasu
12. Federal University of Technology, Futo
13. Covenant University, CU
14. University of Nigeria, UNN
15. Federal University of Technology, Futa
16. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Unizik
17. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Esut
18. Pan African University
19. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. lautech
20. Modibbo Adama University of Technology
21. African University of Science and Technology
22. University of Uyo, Uniuyo
23. Bayero University Kano, Buk
24. Ambrose Alli University, AAU
25. Redeemer's University,
26. Babcock University
27. Federal University of Technology,
28. University of Calabar, Unical
29. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
30. Ajayi Crowther University
31. Bowen University
32. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Rsust
33. Lead City University
34. Crawford University
35. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU
36. Abia State University, Absu
37. Usmanu Danfodio University,
38. Igbinedion University
39. Imo State University, Imsu
40. Niger Delta University
41. Bells University of Technology
42. Kwara State University
43. Nasarawa State University
44. Caleb University
45. Obong University Obong
46. Adekunle Ajasin University
47. Ekiti State University,
48. American University of Nigeria
49. Joseph Ayo Babalola University
50. Veritas University Abuja
51. Afe Babalola University
52. Kaduna State University Kaduna
53. Osun State University Oshogbo…
54. Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University Katsina
55. Federal University, Ndufu-AlikeNdufu-Alike
56. Salem University Lokoja
57. Novena University Ogume
58. Achievers University, Owo Owo
59. Benson Idahosa University Benin City
60. Ebonyi State University Abakaliki
61. University of Abuja Abuja
62. University of Mkar Mkar
63. Madonna University Okija
64. Bingham University Auta Balifi
65. Plateau State University Bokkos
66. Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun
67. Federal University, Dutse Dutse
68. Nigerian Turkish Nile University Abuja
69. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai
70. Landmark University Omu-Aran
71. Delta State University, Abraka Abraka
72. University of Agriculture, Makurdi Makurdi
73. Renaissance University Enugu
74. Federal University, Otuoke Otuoke
75. Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu-Ode …
76. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Oye …
77. Kano State University of Technology Wudil
78. Tansian University Umunya …
79. Akwa Ibom State University Uyo
80. Baze University Abuja
81. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Aliero
82. Benue State University Makurdi
83. Adeleke University Ede
84. Ondo State University of Science & Technology Okitipupa
85. Kogi State University Anyigba
86. Western Delta University Oghara
87. Federal University, Wukari Wukari
88. Paul University Awka
89. Caritas University Enugu
90. Federal University, Lafia Lafia
91. Cross River University of Science & Technology Calabar …
92. Fountain University Oshogbo
93. Al-Hikmah University Ilorin
94. Godfrey Okoye University Ugwuomu-Nike
95. Oduduwa University Ile Ife
96. Anambra State University Uli
97. Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago Iwoye …
98. Federal University, Lokoja Lokoja
99. Federal University, Kashere Kashere
100. Rhema University Obeama-Asa
Is your school or almamata ranked, if yes, what is their ranking?

MTN Pulse re-defines passion with an online campaign & prizes for Tweeted images

Telecommunications most patronised youth offering, MTN Pulse, is set to activate its online campaign, today, in a bid to delight its over 7 million youth community, across Nigeria. The platform will give youths the opportunity to explore their freedom and share images of their passionate, fun-filled and pulsating moments with friends, via the social networks, like tweeter, to have a chance to win fabulous prizes. With designated locations in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Calabar, set to have a feel of the pulsating moments, every Nigerian youth will also have the chance to tweet the pictures of their best grooving moments.

 

The procedure is simple. To be part of the online gig with coolest ‘peeps’ in Nigeria today from 10pm, simply follow on Twitter @MTNNG and Facebook, MTN LoadedNG. Also to have a chance to win fabulous prizes, tweet and post a picture of yourself, wherever or however you are having fun and tag us. 

 

 

However, the tweeted image must end with #OnaPulsingP. The tweeted or posted picture with highest number of retweets or Facebook ‘likes’ will win an MTN BBZ10 and lots of other fantastic consolation prizes to go. 

 

Speaking, at an event to kick-start the campaign, Kola Oyeyemi, the General Manager, Consumer Marketing, MTN, stated that “MTN is offering the youth a package that, effectively, fits into their lifestyle, provides them an opportunity to freely express themselves and enjoy lively and endless fun, while socialising, in a trendy way,” 

 

It is on record that MTN Pulse has been the preferred choice for Nigerian youths since it was launched in 2012. The offering gives subscribers access to free weekly data for endless chat with friends and to browse the internet on mobile phones. It also offers a cheap call rate at 8.34Kobo per second.

 

However, MTN, Africa’s largest telecommunications network provider, is cementing its position as the number one telecommunications service provider, in Nigeria, as well as the most consumer-sensitive company in the industry. MTN Pulse, therefore, is one of the company’s ways of taking consumers to the ‘new world’ in the 21^st century.

Paul Okoye's Girlfriend Gives Birth to a Baby Boy in USA

The Nigerian Twin Super-Stars are at it again. The girlfriend of
Nigerian music star Paul Okoye of P-Square group, Anita, has put to
bed. This is barely three months after Peter Okoye's girlfriend,
Omotayo gave birth to a baby girl in USA. Anita was reported to have
given birth to a baby boy in the United States of America yesterday.
Reports say that Paul travelled to America to meet his girlfriend on
Monday. The baby boy has been christened Andre.
Both the mother and child are in good health.

Tips for Styling and Wearing Skirts

If you're looking for a slightly dressy look, skirts are a good way to
start. Not as formal as a dress, but a clear
upgrade from pants (as well as a nod to fashion history--
women have only been wearing pants in public for forty years or so),
skirts give you more flexibility in your wardrobe without dressing it
down.

WEARING A SKIRT TO THE OFFICE (nothing too sexy, please!)

It's hard to be specific about skirts because there are so
many styles, but I'll try to give a basic overview. In
general, daytime career looks for the office should be
moderate, or even on the conservative side, with hems lengths just
above or just below the knee. In fall and winter, you can get away
with long skirts at work as long
as they are in nice looking, lined fabrics and colors that
are definitely not evening style. Tweed, slub or natural
silks, cotton and wool are fine: velvets or refined silks
are too dressy for the office

WEARING AND STYLING A SKIRT FOR WARM WEATHER

Skirts for spring and summer can be lighter in color (whites, creams
and pastels) and fabric than those for fall and winter, but depending
on where you work.
If you work in a professional wardrobe environment, skirts
need to stick to the straight and narrow in lightweight
wools, linen blends (to avoid the wrinkles of 100% linen),
or lined broadcloth.
If you're looking for cool clothing in hot, summertime
weather, skirts may not actually be your best bet. If you
don't wear hose because of the heat, there's nothing to
stop the sweat from pooling behind your knees and gluing
your legs together. You might stay cooler in a pair of linen pants.

STYLING A SKIRT FOR COLD WEATHER

In winter, you can get a slightly retro look without looking weirdly
old-fashioned by wearing a wool skirt and sweater combination with a
pair of knee high swede or leather boots. The plaid skirt and
complementary single-hued sweater never completely go out of fashion,
but you do have to be careful about not looking like a Catholic
schoolgirl. Grown-up shoes like pumps or knee high boots help the
modern look.
Skirts in cold weather are cool because you can layer tights or
even long johns underneath longer skirts, add boots and still look
pulled together. An extra layer under the sweater can be a
long-sleeved leotard that fits snugly and keeps you warm. You sure may
have discovered that even in very cold weather, tights and a skirt can
keep you warmer than a pair of pants, because pants are too bulky to
layer under them. Skirts work just fine.

UNIVERSALLY FLATTERING SHAPES

Skirts fit most women best if they flare slightly around the hips,
making a little extra room for sitting and bending. Slightly A-lineor
belled skirts are usually most flattering and hide any aspects you may
not like about your buns,hips and thighs. This is a problem area for
many, many women, so don't think you are the only one. If you're thin,
you can take advantage of slim hips to wear pencil skirts, but if you
are thinner than you'd like to be, you can add a little substance by
wearing a skirt with heavier fabric and a more generous cut. As long
as it fits your waist, you can "swim around" a little bit and round
out your figure with rounder skirt style.
Dress Up or Down a Skirt with Your Top
Knit tops look nice with skirts, but may be more casual than the look
you want. Sweaters, twin sets or jackets dress up the look. The right
blouse can look good, but you have to be careful to find one that
tucks in neatly or looks good left out. Avoid blouses with frills or
bows: prettifying a blouse often makes it look frumpy.

Source:www.gophercentral.com

Rugged Record's MBRYO: The Next Best Thing

ARTISTE: Mbryo
LABEL: RUGGED RECORDS
BIO:
Mbryo was born Prince Omoferi in Warri to the family of Rev. Omoferi
Akpedeye; in Delta state which was
where he had his primary & secondary school education. Growing up
wasn't much fun because Dad was really strict (Y'know pastors now);
hence hedidn't have much friends, No outings but he taught us to be
close as siblings so the vacuum of not having friends wasn't felt
much. He grew up loving Music, started playing drums at age 7, Piano
at age 12 and other instruments along the line. He came into Lagos in
the late nineties where he would say he really learnt everything he
knows today especially in Music & Production.
Mbryo has a Diploma in Mass Communication from Olabisi Onabanjo
University and still has plans of going back to school. He loves his
family, friends & fans and he assures them God helping, that he'll do
his best to be the best.
He caught the eye of veteran award winning rappper Ruggedman and was
signed to Rugged Records in 2013. There has been no looking back since
as he has been recording song after song under Ruggedman's watchful,
experienced eyes.
December 2012 saw the release of a collaboration album featuring
Ruggedman and Mbryo. The albums title is Money Making Music ( MMM ).
Mbryos video for the song"Remote", off the MMM album is currently
enjoying heavy rotation on tv and Rugged Records will soon commence on
a nationwide tour to launch, promote the album and also introduce its
act "Mbryo" to the mainstream music industry and the world.
Mbryo will on the 12th of April drop a new song titled "PAROLE"
produced by Popito.
CONTACT :
E mail : iamruggedman@yahoo.com
@Mbryosingz @RuggedyBaba
follow us @swaggnewsglobal @pocarlee @nipponcy2gz

How to Apply Perfume and Make it Last Longer

Applying a scent can incite nostalgia in many women. Every perfume
wearer has her routine that she subscribes to when applying it; but
are you actually doing it right? Are you a spritz and rub type of girl
or do you subscribe to the pre-teen favorite application style of
spraying into the air and dancing your way through the flying
particles? There may not be an official way to apply perfume, but
there are steps you can take to ensure your fragrance lasts.

To apply the perfect amount of scent, put it on when you are just out
of the shower and before dressing. Dab perfume on pulse points (no
more than six if you're applying it on the backs of knees or ankles)
or three sprays of eau de toilette or eau de parfum right after drying
off. The scent will become a part of your skin, easing through your
clothing rather than sitting on top of it. Scenting before dressing
also prevents sprays from staining or fading clothing.

Layering Fragrance Products to Enhance Perfume Scent

Perfumers have always warned against warring fragrances. If
you are going to wear a perfume, they say, it should be
layered powder, lotion and cologne should all be the same
perfume to avoid olfactory clashes. If you want to wear the
same scent you've always worn but worry that it may cause you trouble
at work or in public, you may decide to lighten it by wearing eau de
toilette instead of perfume, or you may choose a scented bath gel,
body lotion or powder instead and keep the spray or dab-on scent for
wearing on special occasions.
Finding Your Signature Scent
The traditional stance on perfumes has been that each woman finds her
"signature" scent and it becomes part of personality, scenting her
closet, her lingerie and her handbag. Women have often chosen the same
perfume their mothers wore, making it part of a family tradition. New
thoughts on perfumery encourage women to make more than one scent part
oftheir "signature". Single note perfumes such as rose, orange,
blossom, amber or jasmine are often sold in order to give women the
chance to acquire a scent wardrobe to match the mood of any particular
day or event.

(pix)Reverend Sister Who Stole from Church to Feed her Gambling Habit

A western New York nun admitted she stole $128,000 to feed her
gambling habit, prosecutors said. Sister Mary Anne Rapp of the Order
of St. Francis pleaded guilty in Orleans County Court to one count of
fourth-degree grand larceny, District Attorney Joe Cardone said. A
court heard Rapp, a Roman Catholic nun for 50 years, took the cash
between March 2006 and April 2011 when she was in charge of collecting
donations for the two parishes Rapp stole the money from St. Mark's
Church in Holley, N.Y., about 60 miles northeast of Buffalo. The
thefts occurred from 2006 to 2011. Western New York state's Daily News
Online reports an audit was ordered by Father Mark Noonan when he took
over as pastor of the two houses of worship in 2010. Discrepancies
were discovered, and Rapp was arrested in November. She faces a
maximum sentence of six months in jail and five years probation.

Is it Good to Stare at a Woman's Breast?

Is it really bad to stare at a girl's breasts? Are there any health
benefits of staring at a girl's cleavage? Also, what do women really
think when they catch you staring at their breasts? Find out here.
Firstly, if you think that you shouldn't be doing it, don't.

It's definitely not good to stare at girl's breast or her cleavage,
especially if you're out of their league, perhaps because of the age
difference, or some other reason. In every possible manner, staring or
trying to read a woman's tee shirt is rude.
Staring at a woman's breasts…is like looking at the sun. You're
supposed to just take one peek and then look away!"
All men know this, women love shopping. They love shopping for good
clothes that accentuate their assets.
Some women however, like to wear as little as morally possible. Maybe
it's because they get hot and sweaty easily, or because they're
allergic to some sort of clothing, or perhaps they just like the way
they look in 'little clothes'. Obviously, it's not because they want
to attract your annoying eyes, is it?! No no… they really don't want
that.
Or at least that's how they behave when men stare at them. So the next
time you get a sudden urge to stare, look away after taking a small
look at her breasts or her tee shirt.
Respect her decision to look good and don't look cheap by staring at
her like you're a horny zombie!
Do women like it when you stare at their breasts or look down their cleavage?
Women may like it when men stare at them, but they look for a few
specific types of men. Women call this select breed of men "Cute" or
"Hot". Other men and unappreciated men are called"perverts". These
include losers, droolers, morons, and touchy feely men with hands in
their pants, especially in parks and lonely streets.
Says Jennifer, 24 " I don't mind when guys that I appreciate, stare at
me. It can feel good at times, especially if I want him to take
another glance." But what about staring at her breasts? "Well, I guess
men do that anyways. If it's a good looking guy, then I wouldn't mind.
It doesn't hurt to know that a cute guy likes your body, does it?" she
says.
Most women though, feel uncomfortable about it. Some of the younger
ladies, especially ones who have just started getting the attention of
men, hate the fact that their shirts fit so well. But the ones who
have overcome that phase of their lives, realize that men look at
women's tee shirts whether it fitswell or not, so what the hell! The
men are going to look anyways.
Health benefits of staring at a woman's breast
Surprisingly, it has now been proved that staring at a pair of good
looking breasts is actually really good for your health! Great news
for girl watchers, it is proved that ogling at women's breasts is good
for a man's health and can add years to his life, medical experts have
discovered, according to the New England Journal of Medicine. Just ten
minutes of staring at the charms of a well endowed female such as
Baywatch actress Pamela Lee is equivalent to a 30 minute aerobics work
out!
There are several doctors and scientists out there who have proved
that staring at a good pair of bosoms everyday for just ten minutes
can actually extend your lifetime by almost 5 years! Doctors now
encourage men to watch these women in movies, and in shows that
enhance the assets of women. But then again, there are several others
who say this research has no strong grounds or proof and was probably
conducted by a bunch of pervs who wanted to "legalize" staring at
boobs.
But whether it's good for your health or not, it doesn't mean you
should just ogle at any woman who passes by you on the street, instead
save all your drooling stares for the movies or television shows

Ancient prophecies: Pope Francis Could be the last

WHEN the great 16th Century prophet Nostradamus stared into the
future, he described the fate of the final pope with eerie detail. And
the first sign will soon be in our skies.
The 266th pope now sits on the Throne of St Peter. According to the
pen of several prophets, he will be the last.
One prophet, a Saint of the Catholic Church, counted down the popes
until the end of the world. After Pope Francis there are no more on
that list.
Nostradamus himself foresaw the end of a pope and the Church itself at
a time when a great comet was to fill our skies. Comet Ison, said to
be one of the brightest for centuries, will pass by later this year.
Their ancient words have set speculation ablaze on internet forums and
in social media debates.
Anything mentioning Nostradamus is bound to fire up imaginations.
From his smoke-filled room in 16th century Renaissance France, the
prophet wrote oneof his characteristically tantalising four-line
prophetic "quatrains":
Quatrain II.46
"The great star for seven days shall burn
So nakedly clear like two suns appearing
The large dog all night howling, While the great Pontiff shall change
his territory."
Astronomers have announced that Comet Ison, which will pass later this
year, could end up being brighter than the moon - if it survives its
encounter with the sun.
This has been seized upon as evidence that Nostradamus's words are
about to come to pass.
Another of Nostradamus's writings has also beenassociated with the end
of the Catholic Church:
Quatrain VI.6:
There will appear towards the North
Not far from Cancer the bearded star:
Susa, Siena, Boeotia, Eretria,
The great one of Romewill die, the night over.
Again a portentous comet is mentioned inassociation with a fateful
event involving"the great one of Rome", a phrase he repeatedly used to
refer to the Catholic Church.
As with all of Nostradamus' prophecies, these quatrains have been
applied to various events over the centuries - most recently Pope John
Paul II.
However, in this case, Nostradamus was not the only one to foretell
the fate of the Catholic Church's final leader.
It is the writings of Saint Malachy, an archbishop of the 1100s, which
definitively states this will be the pope of theend times.
A Benedictine monk claimed to have discovered in 1595 a collection of
the Saint's papers where he had purportedly secretly written down 112
brief but vague prophecies. Each is associated with the reign of an
individual pope.
The last phrase applies to Pope Francis:
Verse 112:
"In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church, there will sit
Peter the Roman, who will pasture his sheep in many tribulations, and
when these things are finished, the city of seven hills will be
destroyed, and the dreadful judge will judge his people. The End."
Such vague words are widely open to interpretation and willno doubt
continue to generate speculation - even if another pope is elected.
And if Nostradamus and Saint Malachy are proven wrong, one can always
fall back on prophecies from the likes of Sir Isaac Newton who
predicts - based on his biblical calculations - that the world will
end in 2060.

Police Arrests Assistant Principal For Having Sexual Relations With 3 Underage Male Students

Erin Henton, A California woman is accused of having sexual
relationships with three underage male students who attend the
Riverside County high school where she acts as assistant principal.
Mrs. Henton, 45, an administrator at Tahquitz High School in Hemet,
Calif. , was arrested Wednesday following a month-long investigation
by local police. Henton was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery,
oral copulation and abnormal sexual interest in children. She is also
accused of sending harmful/inappropriate matter via electronic device.
According to KLTA report, the charges against Henton include 12
felonies , seven of which are for sexual intercourse with a minor. She
is being held on $1 million bail.
Police allege that Henton carried on sexual relationships with three
boys under the age of 18 throughout the course of several months but
say that no encounters took place at the school. Hemet police Lt.
Duane Wisehart told NBC Los Angeles that Henton allegedly exchanged
"improper, illegal" images with the boys via text message.
In a statement issued by the department, police said that Henton was
placed on paid leave March 8 after allegations were made by a parent.
According to the New York Daily News, Henton began meeting one of the
boys outside of school in September, and their relationship continued
until the police investigation was launched

Kanye Dumps Kim For Adding Weight

A new report In Touch Weekly claims the pregnant reality star Kim
Kardashian has been dumped by Kanye West because she cannot... stop...
eating.
On March 17, a patron at South City Kitchen in Atlanta says Kim chowed
down greasy chicken and waffles, along with smashed bliss potatoes,
collard greens and mac and cheese.
"She hasn't just gained 20 pounds like she claims," a friend tells the
tabloid . "She'd already gained 45 to 50 when she still had four
months to go!"
Kim's weight has been the subject of the paparazzi for weeks, causing
Helena Christensen to recently come out in defense of Kardashian .
If only Kanye felt the same way, though, as the magazine claims he
has"deserted" his baby mama when she needs him most, spending most of
this time these days in Paris.
Kardashian, however, has denied this assertion, saying in a recent
interview that West loves her growing body.

What it Takes to Qualify for U.S Visa Lettery

To compensate for its tight immigration measures, The United States of
America open its doors yearly in a U.S Green Card (Visa) Lottery to
about 50000 foreigners who wish to come and live in the United States
of America and become citizens of the country. In general, more than
150 countries are eligible to participate in the U.S DV Lottery
program while there are a few that are not eligible; one of the
reasons for the ineligibility is that some of the following countries
have more of their citizens immigrate into the United States over the
past 5 years: Brazil, Canada, China (Mainland), Colombia, South Korea,
Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico,
Pakistan, Peru, Poland,United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and
its dependent territories, Dominican Republic and Vietnam.The list of
countries and their eligibility status changes every year with each
application and can only be confirmed at the time of application from
the US Lottery official website.
This lottery program was developed in the spirit of multiculturalism
and although governed by the principles of chance, is not as simple as
the lottery on Sunday, since it is not enough to buy a ticket to be
able to participate on it.
While the United States Department of State which is in charge of the
lottery accepts application every year, there is no definite timing to
this but online applications are usually open towards the end of every
year between the first week of October and ends within a one month
period within the first week of November.
The Diversity Visa Lottery allows a maximum of 50,000 randomly
selected applicants from qualifying countries an opportunity to live
and work permanently in the United States, with a path for U.S.
citizenship.
Applications are usually made online and at this web address
www.dvlottery.state.gov . Eligibility criteria including qualifying
countries can also be found at that link.
Requirements For a U.S Diversity Visa Lottery (US Green Card Lottery)
As part of the application, you would be required to do the following:

1. Fill an online form that will contain your birth, nationality and
education details.

2. Attach a compliant and recent digital photograph of yours. The
photographs require a great dealof attention to ensure that it meets
the required specifications.

3. You would be required to include details of your dependents if you have any.

You or your spouse must be native to a country that is eligible; you
can also be an applicant if one of your parents was born in a country
that is eligible to participate.
you can then submit you online form at the web address where you would
be given a unique reference/ serial number for you to remember as that
is what you will use to check the outcome of your application in due
course.
Each applicant can be able to check the status of their application at
www.dvlottery.state.gov usually starting from 1st May of the
following year.

The Forbes Five: Hip-hop's wealthiest artists 2013

Diddy ranks No. 1 on this year's Forbes Five, our list of hip-hop's
wealthiest artists, with an estimated net worth of $580 million. The
bulk of the Bad Boy Records founder's wealth comes from non-musical
ventures, namely his deal with Diageo's Ciroc. The agreement entitles
himto eight-figure annual payouts and a nine-figure windfall if the
brand is ever sold—and Ciroc's value has never been higher.
"It is one of the fastest-growing brands within vodka," says Jack
Russo, an equity analyst at Edward Jones & Co. "Consumers are feeling
a little bit better about their situation, and with that, they're
willing to spend more on premium products."

The No. 2 spot goes to Shawn"Jay-Z" Carter, with a net worth of $475
million. He's still rolling in cash from megadeals like his $204
million Rocawear sale in 2007 and his $150 million pact with Live
Nation the following year. He continues to hold stakes in Roc Nation,
Carol's Daughter, the Brooklyn Nets—and, more significantly, the
Barclays Center itself—while adding new partnerships with the likes of
Duracell, Budweiser and Bacardi's D'ussé Cognac. (For more on his rise
as a businessman, check out "Empire State of Mind: How Jay-Z Went From
Street Corner To Corner Office").

Andre "Dr. Dre" Young ranks third with $350 million, thanks mostly to
his Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. A year after selling 51% of the
company to handset maker HTC for $300 million in August 2011, Dre and
his partners bought back half of the half they sold in 2012—and their
investment continues to soar in value due to Beats' whooping 65%
market share of the premium ($99 and up) headphone market.

Bryan "Birdman" Williams owns the No. 4 spot, riding his Cash
Money/Young Money empire to a fortune of $150 million. His roster
includes Drake, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne (the latter crossed the $100
million threshold for the first time this year, by our estimates, but
remains just outside the top five). Birdman also recently launched a
YMCMB clothing line and a spirit called GTVodka.
"We have to build different brands," he told FORBES last month.
"That's what it's all about."

Rounding out the list is Curtis"50 Cent" Jackson at $125 million. He's
another master of brand building: The bulk of his fortune came from
heavy sales ofhis music, merchandise, video games and books in the
wake of his smash debut Get Rich or Die Tryin'—and particularly from
his payout for the sale of his stake in Vitamin Water parent Glacéau
to Coca-Cola in 2007.
Now he's trying to replicate that feat with companies like SMS Audio,
his answer to Dr. Dre's Beats, and SK Energy, which has its sights set
on category leader 5-Hour Energy. When informed that his net worth
would be estimated at a little over $100 million this year, 50 Cent
said simply, "That's cool." After being asked to elaborate, though, he
changed his tune slightly.
"Oh, you want me to tell you an exact number?" he said with a grin.
"I've got way more."
If his new ventures continue to grow, 50 Cent's number on this list
should begin to reflect that belief as soon as next year.
As for Diddy, he may need to stick to Benjamins after all. According
to a recent tally, there were only 165,372 $1,000 bills still in
use—not even enough to cover one-third of Diddy's fortune.

-Forbes

Top 10 Richest African Musicians: Nigerians Dominate as P-Square, D’banj, 2 Face, and Banky W Make List

Nigerian superstars 2face Idibia, D'Banj, P-Sqaure and Banky W, were
included in Africa Answers' list of ten wealthiest artistes. In the
list which was dominated by Nigerian superstars, P-Square is adjudged
to be the richest Nigerian artistes, only
second to Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour in Africa. D'Banj is in 3rd
place, 2face Idibia occupies the 7th position while EME boss, Bank W
comes in at 9th place.

About their earning, answersafrica.com had this to say:
Peter and Paul who go by the name P- Square produce and release their
albums through Square Records. In December 2011, they joined Akon's
Konvict Muzik label and in the upper year,also signed with Universal
Music South Africa in a record distribution deal PSquare makes more
than $150,000 per show. Their Squareville which is located at Ikeja is
worth $3 million and as part of their brand support, they also have a
3 years deal with Globalcom; a Nigerian telecommunication company as
brand ambassadors where they are paid a million dollars a year.

Multi-award winning D banj is the first African artist signed to Kanye
west's GOOD music label. He was as a campaigner for President
Goodluck Jonathan and has a series of koko lounges; a high end club in
Nigeria and other investments including Koko water.D'banj, they said,
made $1 million dollars when he was paid by a TVstation to star on his
own reality show called the Koko Mansion. He has a crib in Atlanta
worth of $1.5 million and reportedly charges on the upside of $100000
per show currently.

The African Queen crooner, Tuface, has a vast investment in real
estate across Nigeria, earns around $50k to $80k per show and owns a
night club in Nigeria just to name a few.

For Banky W, Answers Africa wrote he has been a brand ambassador for
Etisalat mobile in Nigeria and is currently the face for Samsung
products in the West African nation. Out of his generous heart, Banky
W has started off Mr Capable foundation; an education charity
organization with the aim to aid in the education of children from
poor families.

The top ten richest african musicians are made up of the following artistst

10. Jose Chameleone
9. Banky W
8. Hugh Masekela
7. 2 Face Idibia
6. Fally Ipupa
5. Salif Keita
4. Koffi Olomide
3. D'banj
2. P-Square
1. Youssou N'dour