Thursday, 6 June 2013
Kim Kardashian is currently on
display at LAB ART Gallery in Los
Angeles. Artist Daniel Edwards created the life-size
sculpture titled "L.A. Fertility."
"I was inspired by the beauty of
Kim Kardashian and felt quite
put-off by the media's criticism
of her weight gain during
pregnancy," He said in a
statement. "Such criticism
should be off limits."
"We live in a media-absorbed
culture where anyone can
access and share a celebrity's
most intimate moments," added
Cory Allen.
The unveiling of Kardashian's
sculpture took place on
Wednesday in L.A. Visitors were
also encouraged to rub the
statue's belly for good luck.
No word yet on whether kim
will be one of the
patrons to come by and check
herself out.
A statement issued on Thursday by the rights group and nine other international human rights organisations described the law as "draconian".
It said the law "will formalise discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-gender and intersex people and have wide-ranging effects on civil liberties in the country".
The rights group recalled that on May 30, the House of Representatives passed the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill with a recommendation of a prison sentence of up to 14 years for homosexual relationships.
It noted that the Senate had already passed a similar bill and added that "if signed into law, the bill will also criminalise freedom of speech, association and assembly".
Lucy Freeman, Deputy Director of Africa Programme, Amnesty International, said the bill was "a throwback to past decades under military rule when these civil rights were treated with contempt".
"It undermines basic freedoms that Nigeria's civil society has long fought to defend; the civil rights of Nigerians cannot simply be legislated away," Freeman said in the statement.
The group claimed that the proposed law would also interfere with public health outreach efforts in Nigeria, given the country's record of having the world's third-largest number of people living with HIV/AIDS.
The group added that "The proposed law would hinder efforts to target vulnerable groups by criminalising those who conduct outreach to such groups. It would drive some groups affected by the epidemic further underground for fear of imprisonment."
The statement was endorsed by the Centre for Environment Human Rights and Development, Collaborative Media and Advocacy Platform, Human Rights Watch and Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre.
Other groups listed are Project Hope/Nigeria HIV INFO, Queer Alliance Nigeria, Stakeholders Democracy Network, the Initiative for Equal Rights, Women Advocates' Research and Documentation Centre.
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
The 15yrs old teen cut her right forearm with a meat cleaver, and took large number of Motrin pills. Paris was taken by stretcher out of her Calabasas family house to an ambulance and then transported to a nearby hospital, she was placed under a 5150 psychiatric hold for 72 hours.
On Tuesday night, Paris posted some cryptic tweets via her Twitter account, including, "I wonder why tears are salty?", "yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away now it looks as though they're here to stay."
Kim is not the first Celebrity mom to do this, Playboy star, Holly Madison ate her own placenta after giving birth, January Jones did same thing!
Do you think that's a good idea, or just plain weird?
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
The order, which has been gazetted as the Terrorism (Prevention) (Proscription Order) Notice 2013, affects both Boko Haram (Jamaatu Ahlis-Sunna Liddaawati Wal Jihad) and Jama'atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis Sudan (Ansaru). The order was approved by President Jonathan pursuant to section 2 0f the Terrorism Prevention Act, 2011 (As Amended).
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Rueben Abati, said this "officially brings the activities of both groups within the purview of the Terrorism Prevention Act and any persons associated with the two groups can now be legally prosecuted and sentenced to penalties specified in the Act".
The statement said the proscription order warns the general public that any person "participating in any form of activities involving or concerning the collective intentions of the said groups will be violating the provisions of the Terrorism Prevention Act".
Section 5 (1) of the act prescribes a term of imprisonment of not less than 20 years for any person who "knowingly, in any manner, directly or indirectly, solicits or renders support for the commission of an act of terrorism or to a terrorist group.
"For the purposes of subsection (1) of section, "support" includes - (a) incitement to commit a terrorist act through the internet, or any electronic means or through the use of printed materials or through the dissemination of terrorist information;
(b) receipt or provision of material assistance, weapons including biological, chemical or nuclear weapons, explosives, training, transportation, false documentation or identification to terrorists or terrorist groups;
(c) receipt or provision of information or moral assistance, including invitation to adhere to a terrorist or terrorist group;
(d) entering or remaining in a country for the benefit of, or at the direction of or in association with a terrorist group; or
(e) the provision of, or making available, such financial or other related services prohibited under this Act or as may be prescribed by regulations made pursuant to this Act."
Boko Haram is currently engaging Nigerian forces in a battle in the North Eastern part of the country. The group has claimed responsibility or is blamed for the killing of thousands of people since it launched its violent offensive in 2009. Ansaru carries out fewer attacks and largely focuses on the kidnap of foreigners and attack on security personnel.
A post-mortem examination is to be carried out to establish the cause of death and police say they are seeking information from her neighbours.
The 25-year-old actress made her debut in 2007 with Amitabh Bachchan. She also acted with Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar.
Her death caused shock within the film industry.
"Never ever seen a debutant actress with more spunk and more spirit than Jiah when I was directing her in Nishabd," filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma wrote on Twitter.
Bachchan also took to Twitter to react on his colleague's death: "WHAT ...!!! Jiah Khan? What has happened? Is this correct? Unbelievable!!!"
Actress Dia Mirza wrote: "RIP Nafisa (Jiah) Khan. You were too young and beautiful…"
R.I.P
Monday, 3 June 2013
According to the US officials, the highest reward of up to $7 million is offered for the alleged leader of Nigeria's Boko Haram extremists, Abubakar Shekau, while $5 million each was posted for Al-Qaeda veteran Mokhtar Belmokhtar and Yahya Abou Al-Hammam, a top figure in Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.
"Baby how you gon' be a King when you acting like a Queen?!"
That looks like a clear jab at Chris Brown! Or what do you think?
The Ministry of Aviation spokesperson, Mr. Yakubu Dati, said, "The safety week will be observed from June 3, 2013, and will be done every year in honour of those who lost their lives in one of the most tragic accidents in the history of air transport in Nigeria."
There is a one year memorial service in honour of the victims going on at the Iju/Ishaga memorial Arcade. Families of the victims, Lagos State government officials, including Governor Babatunde Fashola and his wife are at the memorial service.
"I don't see any pee-pees, I'm thinking it's a GIRL." Dr Crane said at his client's visit.
"Oh my gosh! What's the percentage?" replied Kim. Upon being told it was 99, Kim gushed: "I am so excited to be having a girl. Who doesn't want a girl?!?"
Kardashian then added that boyfriend West (not actually at the ultrasound) has always wanted a girl, as she pondered whether her daughter would be musical and concluded. "I just can't wait to see what she's going to talk like and look like. I am so excited about the joy she is going to bring into our lives."
Sunday, 2 June 2013
The pretty Kenyan had emerged as a rather strong personality, as evidenced by her candid Diary Sessions, where she held no prisoners.
Denzel on the other hand, proved to be a colourful character who entertained his fellow Housemates and viewers alike with his zany antics. I doubt his penis avatar will be forgotten anytime soon.
This evening's Evictions proved to be rather taxing emotionally, not only for Huddah and Denzel, but also for Ruby Head of House Beverly and Diamonds Head of House, Feza . The two had to stand in front of their fellow Housemates to reveal their respective "Save and Replace" decisions.
You could almost hear a pin drop as a deafening hush fell over the lounge when Feza stood to her feet to reveal her swap. When she finally revealed she had put Betty up for possible Eviction, the Ethiopian pulled a face and seemed to take it in her stride. Over in the Ruby House, the tears flowed freely after Bev revealed her swap. Clearly, being HoH isn't as glamorous as many people think it is.
When Denzel was told of his fate by Live Show host IK, the Ugandan gave a defeated smile and quickly made a beeline for the Eviction doors.
When it was revealed that Huddah was on the first flight back home, the distraught Kenyan cried bucket loads of tears. Her love interest, Angelo was left shell shocked too. All he could do was sit with his mouth half open in disbelief.
"I'm always wearing expensive things; like now, I have two watches on my wrist. I'm putting on a Franck Muller, master of complication. It goes for at least $50,000. The other is a big face, the same one Jay-Z is rocking."
When asked to describe his fashion style, D'banj said:
I don't know. I just dress how I want to be addressed. Sometimes, I want to look like a biker, sometimes I want to look like a billionaire. I wanted to get myself a power bike until I started making it. I had to decide against it because if I get injured, I would not be able to perform. Right now, I can only ride through video games.
Saturday, 1 June 2013
Although the rapper was initially reluctant to attend the female-only bash, he now plans to make an appearance with Lamar Odom, who is married to Kim's sister Khloe and Scott Disick, the partner of her other sibling Kourtney.
Khloe told radio host Ryan Seacrest: "It's girls only but Kanye will come at the end.
"But then I think Scott [Disick] and Lamar [Odom] might bring Kanye. That might happen at the end. That's what we were all deciding. Because Kanye says he feels a little weird for him to be the only guy at it. I think if all the guys come at the end, it's good."
It was previously claimed Kim, 32, had begged 35-year-old Kanye to attend, but he was uncomfortable with the idea.
A source said: "Kim had to beg Kanye to stop by the baby shower which is taking place on June 2. The baby shower will be filmed for "Keeping Up With The Kardashians," and he just doesn't want to appear on the show at all, period.
"Kim nagged him until he agreed when she said it would look really bad if he didn't show up. Kanye thinks it's silly to even go to the baby shower since he will be the only man there. He will be there for less than ten minutes, tops. It was important to Kim that he go, so he agreed."
State has arrested a
group of 56 terrorists that
were moving from village to
village in search of food,
following a tip off from
civilians.
Some member of the group,
according to the Director of
Defence Information, Brigadier-
General Chris Olukolade, who
were moving around in a
Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep with
registration number Borno XA
428 ADM, suspected to have
been stolen, were arrested at
Daban Masara village while
looking for food.
Weapons found in their
possession included AK-47
rifles, single-barrel shotgun,
double-hand shotgun and
various calibres of arms.
Other items recovered from the
group included seven packs of
Improvised Explosive Devices
(IED), two rocket-propelled gun
chargers, two machetes, bomb
detonators, camouflage and
other military uniforms. They
were also with charms, seven
vehicles and eight tricycles.
Olukolade said that it was
believed that some stranded
terrorists were keen on
establishing new camps.
According to him, most of them
are currently in search of food,
and are being trailed by military
operatives.
The defence spokesman also
disclosed that there were a few
encounters with some
insurgents in forest locations,
apart from the identified and
destroyed camps.
He said that the intensive
cordon and search operation
being conducted by the troops
of the Special Forces received a
major boost from civilian
cooperation in communities
close to locations being focused
in the operation.
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