Overview: You are an eternal optimist. Always enrolled in courses to enlighten or in institutions of higher learning, you're constantly searching for what you believe is truth. You don't mean to hurt feelings, but being blunt and somewhat tactless is a way of life, though your demeanor is actually harmless. You're a conscious sister who initiates thought-provoking discussions among hordes of admirers. You're the mutable fire sign who desires to free her mind and expand horizons. Not one to be controlled, most likely you'll be seen with Aries, Leo, Aquarius or Libra by your side.
The Year Ahead: Your enterprising spirit expands, and you're all over the map with innovative ideas and self-discovery. Onlookers are amazed at your resilience and focus. Your forte is multitasking, but your methods aren't necessarily effective. Decide on your area, which can include politics, business partnerships and even writing a how-to book.
This Month: Love: Your flirtatious nature, coupled with your hot look, causes problems during holiday parties. Work: Being drama-free is not feasible this month. Expect the worst, but hope for the best. Money: With your heart in the right place, dealing with seasonal overspending won't be so bad. Inspiration: In the midst of the storm, calm, intelligence and integrity work best.
I'm turning 27 tomorrow. Happy birthday to me! Thank you. Thank you.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Nigerian 2007 Presidential Elections
As the year draws nearer to a close, all eyes are on the upcoming April, 2007 Nigerian presidential elections. The presidential aspirants have been hilariously detailed here by Trae.
We, Nigerians in the Diaspora hope for a newly, democratically elected government that can move Nigeria towards a more progressive stance. We demand fool-proof aviation safety standards implemented, better quality health care systems, higher quality educational facilities, an organized, centralized and dependable transportation system, consistent
water and power supply. Of course, we cannot have all of this without free and fair elections, can we now? These are just the basics so let us start from here first, then conscienciously work our way down the list. No detours!
Presidential aspirant, soon-to-be-president, we'll give you time to grow and put your own spin towards our country's development, so please focus on the cause-- the fundamental neccesities and get those off the ground first. Noone will want to return to a country or invest in a country that cannot provide the basic comforts of life.
There is a saying that goes "To know where you are headed, you need to acknowledge where you have been. That is not the case with a particular presidential contender that formally declared his run on the 9th of November, 2006, for the presidential seat as I just found out to my utter disgust and dismay from a fellow blogger's post, expressing the same concerns.
The controversial Babangida (IBB) is one of Nigeria's longest-serving military rulers. Reputed to be one of the wealthiest and most influential rulers, he is blamed for most of Nigeria's current economic problems. Critics say the Babangida administration institutionalized corruption in the government.
Babangida also canceled the results of the 1993 presidential election that was hailed as the most credible in Nigeria's history, resulting in violent, mass protests that forced him to resign.
A political analyst in Abuja, Maxi Okwu, says Babangida's return to the political scene runs counter to the aspirations of most Nigerians to foster a new political future.
"As far as I am concerned, there is nothing new IBB [Babangida] is bringing to the equation that he forgot so many years ago that he is now bringing back, considering the way and manner he left," Okwu said. "I think he is out of tune with contemporary politics and for Nigeria, I do not think he is the best candidate we should be talking about now. He could have saved us the ordeal by keeping a low profile and relishing the eight years or so he was in power." Babangida provided crucial support to Mr. Obasanjo in 1999, but has reportedly failed to gain the president's backing in his bid to succeed him.
IBB comes to his defense by saying that in Nigeria's history, he held the free-est and fairest elections. He talks about why he cancelled the elections and why Nigerians should vote for him.
IBB's comes to his own defense:
JUNE 12 DOCUMENTARY:
June 12--Part I
June 12--Part II
June 12--Part III
Like I said, to get to where you're going, you need to acknowledge where you've been. If IBB cannot acknowledge the adverse deception, lies, corruption that he infiltrated into the Nigerian system hence weakening our economy, desecrating our National coffers, sparking off a wave of civil disobedience, chaos and non-stop rioting that almost caused our country to collapse into a second civil war, overall unbearable instabilities that precipitated the greatest mass exodus the country has ever known (next to Nigeria's first civil war), then he does NOT deserve to walk free on Nigerian soil, let alone be allowed near a candidacy application box.
He should be held accountable for all his crimes to humanity (just like his counterpart--Saddam Hussein) and be brought to justice. He is a criminal and should be treated as such.
Is it legal for any past Military ruler of any kind, in any country of any status to run for a Democratically elected position? Let alone one, as well known of a dictator and the clearest in our memories as Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida?? We might as well wake Abacha up from the dead and get him to run for Vice President, since PDP is on a roll here. I never knew in a million years that one can disrobe himself of his Military regalia and replace it with his more convenient "shokoto" (civilan garmet) and in the blink of an eye, that magically alleviates you of any formal ties to your military regime and horrific past.
Lies upon lies...deception after deception, greed upon greed, vanity upon vanity, insatiable thirst for power. Fuckery upon Fuckeries!!!
When will this end? Maradona, I hope you get what is coming to you.
A song that I have dedicated to IBB--"I GO CHOP YOUR DOLLAR": by Osuofia
IBB's myspace page: click here
News of his official run can be found here: http://www.voanews.com/english/2006-11-09-voa29.cfm
We, Nigerians in the Diaspora hope for a newly, democratically elected government that can move Nigeria towards a more progressive stance. We demand fool-proof aviation safety standards implemented, better quality health care systems, higher quality educational facilities, an organized, centralized and dependable transportation system, consistent
water and power supply. Of course, we cannot have all of this without free and fair elections, can we now? These are just the basics so let us start from here first, then conscienciously work our way down the list. No detours!
Presidential aspirant, soon-to-be-president, we'll give you time to grow and put your own spin towards our country's development, so please focus on the cause-- the fundamental neccesities and get those off the ground first. Noone will want to return to a country or invest in a country that cannot provide the basic comforts of life.
There is a saying that goes "To know where you are headed, you need to acknowledge where you have been. That is not the case with a particular presidential contender that formally declared his run on the 9th of November, 2006, for the presidential seat as I just found out to my utter disgust and dismay from a fellow blogger's post, expressing the same concerns.
The controversial Babangida (IBB) is one of Nigeria's longest-serving military rulers. Reputed to be one of the wealthiest and most influential rulers, he is blamed for most of Nigeria's current economic problems. Critics say the Babangida administration institutionalized corruption in the government.
Babangida also canceled the results of the 1993 presidential election that was hailed as the most credible in Nigeria's history, resulting in violent, mass protests that forced him to resign.
A political analyst in Abuja, Maxi Okwu, says Babangida's return to the political scene runs counter to the aspirations of most Nigerians to foster a new political future.
"As far as I am concerned, there is nothing new IBB [Babangida] is bringing to the equation that he forgot so many years ago that he is now bringing back, considering the way and manner he left," Okwu said. "I think he is out of tune with contemporary politics and for Nigeria, I do not think he is the best candidate we should be talking about now. He could have saved us the ordeal by keeping a low profile and relishing the eight years or so he was in power." Babangida provided crucial support to Mr. Obasanjo in 1999, but has reportedly failed to gain the president's backing in his bid to succeed him.
IBB comes to his defense by saying that in Nigeria's history, he held the free-est and fairest elections. He talks about why he cancelled the elections and why Nigerians should vote for him.
IBB's comes to his own defense:
JUNE 12 DOCUMENTARY:
June 12--Part I
June 12--Part II
June 12--Part III
Like I said, to get to where you're going, you need to acknowledge where you've been. If IBB cannot acknowledge the adverse deception, lies, corruption that he infiltrated into the Nigerian system hence weakening our economy, desecrating our National coffers, sparking off a wave of civil disobedience, chaos and non-stop rioting that almost caused our country to collapse into a second civil war, overall unbearable instabilities that precipitated the greatest mass exodus the country has ever known (next to Nigeria's first civil war), then he does NOT deserve to walk free on Nigerian soil, let alone be allowed near a candidacy application box.
He should be held accountable for all his crimes to humanity (just like his counterpart--Saddam Hussein) and be brought to justice. He is a criminal and should be treated as such.
Is it legal for any past Military ruler of any kind, in any country of any status to run for a Democratically elected position? Let alone one, as well known of a dictator and the clearest in our memories as Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida?? We might as well wake Abacha up from the dead and get him to run for Vice President, since PDP is on a roll here. I never knew in a million years that one can disrobe himself of his Military regalia and replace it with his more convenient "shokoto" (civilan garmet) and in the blink of an eye, that magically alleviates you of any formal ties to your military regime and horrific past.
Lies upon lies...deception after deception, greed upon greed, vanity upon vanity, insatiable thirst for power. Fuckery upon Fuckeries!!!
When will this end? Maradona, I hope you get what is coming to you.
A song that I have dedicated to IBB--"I GO CHOP YOUR DOLLAR": by Osuofia
IBB's myspace page: click here
News of his official run can be found here: http://www.voanews.com/english/2006-11-09-voa29.cfm
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Woman shot in the head six times survives
Nov 11, 2006. SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) -- A Brazilian woman who was shot six times in the head after an altercation with her ex-husband was out of the hospital and talking to the media on Saturday.
"I know this was a miracle," 21-year-old housewife Patricia Goncalves Pereira told Globo TV. "Now I just want to extract the bullets and live my life."
Pereira was shot Friday in the small city of Monte Claros, about 900 kilometers (560 miles) north of Sao Paulo, after quarreling with her former husband, who was reportedly upset because she refused to get back together with him. She was also shot once in the hand.
Doctors could not explain why the .32-caliber bullets did not penetrate Pereira's skull and didn't even need to be extracted immediately.
"I can't explain how something like this happened," surgeon Adriano Teixeira said, adding that the bullets were lodged under the woman's scalp.
The ex-husband was still at large.
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God bless her heart. I'm sure God has a better plan for her. When God says yes, no one can say no! This true story is a wonderful testimony of this. Hallelujah!!!
source: www.cnn.com
"I know this was a miracle," 21-year-old housewife Patricia Goncalves Pereira told Globo TV. "Now I just want to extract the bullets and live my life."
Pereira was shot Friday in the small city of Monte Claros, about 900 kilometers (560 miles) north of Sao Paulo, after quarreling with her former husband, who was reportedly upset because she refused to get back together with him. She was also shot once in the hand.
Doctors could not explain why the .32-caliber bullets did not penetrate Pereira's skull and didn't even need to be extracted immediately.
"I can't explain how something like this happened," surgeon Adriano Teixeira said, adding that the bullets were lodged under the woman's scalp.
The ex-husband was still at large.
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God bless her heart. I'm sure God has a better plan for her. When God says yes, no one can say no! This true story is a wonderful testimony of this. Hallelujah!!!
source: www.cnn.com
Friday, November 10, 2006
Banky's "My Regret" music video
I've been meaning to post this video for a week now but the link was bad. Now, his sister, D has just emailed me the new link to his song. She had no idea I was planning to post this all along but she apparently "saved the day!!!"
Banky (Bankole Wellington) is my favorite Nigerian R&B artist and he's been doing his thing for over 4 years (since he was back in college in Upstate New York). He is hardworking, extremely talented and I predict in the next 10 years that his name will be on the lips of every Nigerian female across the globe. The best thing about him is the high quality of music sound, vocal arrangements, and showmanship that he exhibits on a consistent basis. He is a perfectionist and his work reflects this.
"My Regret" is his first single off of his recently released debut album "Back in the Building." Here it is:
For more info, go to www.bankyw.com, and listen to song snippets off of his new album. You can also purchase a copy of his new CD securely off of his webpage. I've heard the whole album and it is worth every penny. I actually own three copies of his new CD, gave one to my Dad and the other to my sister. My Dad listened to the album, loved it and asked for more copies to take back to Nigeria with him. This is just to tell you how good the album is.
Have a great weekend, you guys!!!
Banky (Bankole Wellington) is my favorite Nigerian R&B artist and he's been doing his thing for over 4 years (since he was back in college in Upstate New York). He is hardworking, extremely talented and I predict in the next 10 years that his name will be on the lips of every Nigerian female across the globe. The best thing about him is the high quality of music sound, vocal arrangements, and showmanship that he exhibits on a consistent basis. He is a perfectionist and his work reflects this.
"My Regret" is his first single off of his recently released debut album "Back in the Building." Here it is:
For more info, go to www.bankyw.com, and listen to song snippets off of his new album. You can also purchase a copy of his new CD securely off of his webpage. I've heard the whole album and it is worth every penny. I actually own three copies of his new CD, gave one to my Dad and the other to my sister. My Dad listened to the album, loved it and asked for more copies to take back to Nigeria with him. This is just to tell you how good the album is.
Have a great weekend, you guys!!!
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Jay-Z -- He Lost One
I'm not really a Jay-Z fan but this one definitely got my attention. People,looks like Jay-Z and Beyonce have finally called it quits. As you probably already know, Jay-Z in his new song "Lost Ones", off of his latest album "Kingdom Come" comes clean about his relationship with Beyonce Knowles. They both have kept their relationship under wraps and have been very tight lipped about "they" as a couple, never publicly acknowledging that they are/were ever together. Well, Jay-Z goes public, officially called it quits and here's why.
Jay-Z claims in his new track "Lost Ones" off of his unreleased album "Kingdom Come" that B "loves her work more than she does me" and therefore now there is no more "we but me and her." He however gives hope to the possibility of a future reunion with her, when she is "mature."
Wow, Jay! Is B okay with you putting all their ish out there like that?? Did you consult with Madam first??? Anyways, on a slightly positive note, I actually like the melody and chorus of the song...very retroish (reminscent of "Song Cry").
Still I feel that if Jay made such a great effort to keep his relationship secret, then what's the point of putting his business out on wax? You know what I mean? It's just strange. Why? Because they are no longer together and he really doesn't give two flying space saucers about how people will view B or if this might affect B's career in a negative way. I don't know sha, but e get as e be.
So who is next in the wifey line? Could there be a possibility, just a small chance for our contenders or should I say second runner-ups? Possible matches are: Rihanna and Jay? Alicia Keys and Jay? Hmmm...Who knows? After fine ass Beyonce, he definitely has to be very selective of his next pick, so as not to seem as if he had "downgraded." Definitley not after B released the "Upgrade U" track. Oh hell naw.
Here are the full lyrics to the song, "Lost Ones":
It's not a diss song, it's just a real song
Feel me
I heard m*thaf***as sayin' they made HOV
Made HOV say ok, so make another Hov
Niggas wasn't playin' they day role
So we parted ways like Ben and J-Lo
Shoulda been did but I been in a daze though
I put friends over bidness end of the day though
But when friends bidness interest they glow
Ain't nuttin' left to say though
I guess we forgot what we came fo'
Shoulda stayed in food and beverage
Too much flossing
Too much Sam Rothstein
I ain't a bitch but I gotta divorce them
Hov had to get the shallow shit up off him
And I ain't even want to be famous
Niggas is brainless to unnecessarily go through these changes
And I don't even know how I came to this
Except that fame is
The worst drug known to man
It's stronger than, Heroin
When you could look in the mirror like there I am
And still not see what you've become
I know I'm guilty of it too, but not like them
You lost one one one one...
Lose one, let go to get one
Lose some to win some
Story of a champion
Sorry I'm a champion
You lost one
I don't think it's meant to be
For she loves her work more than she does me
And honestly, at twenty-three
I would probably love my work more than I did she
So we ain't we, it's me and her
Cause what she prefers over me is work
And that's where we defer
So I have to give her free time even if it hurts
So breath mami it's deserved
You've been put on this earth to be all you can be
Like the reserves
And me, my time in this army is served
So I have to allow she her time to serve
The times now for her
In time she'll mature
And maybe we can be we again like we were
Finally my times too short to share
And I ask her now it ain't fair
So yeah she lost one one one one
Let go to get one
Lose some to win some
Story of a champion
Sorry I'm a champion
You lost one
My nephew died in the car I bought
So I'm under the belief it's partly my fault
Close my eyes and squeeze try to block that thought
Place any burden on me but please not that Lord
And time don't go back it goes forward
Can't run from the pain go towards it
Things can be explained what caused it
Such a beautiful soul, so pure SHIT!
Gonna see you again I'm sure of it
Til' that time little man I'm nauseous
Your girlfriend's pregnant, the Lord's gift
Almost lost my faith that restored it
It's like havin' your life restarted
Can't wait for your child's life to be apart of it
So now I'm childlike waitin' for a gift
To return when I lost you, I lost it...
Let go to get one
Lost some to win some
Story of a champion
Colleek you're a champion
I lost one...
Donald Rumsfeld Resigns and other happenings
Breaking news: A day after voters angry about Iraq ousted Republicans from control of the U.S. House of Representatives, President Bush announced that Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld would leave the Pentagon.
In a White House news conference, Bush said that he would nominate former CIA chief Robert Gates to replace Rumsfeld. Eyaaa??? LOL
Democrats also just won the Senate seat for the State of Montana. We are currently awaiting results from the State of Virginia. A victory in Virginia would give the democrats complete control over the US. House of Senate and already won House of Representatives.
11.57pm: It was just announced on CNN that Virginia's Senate seat was won by the Democrats. Therefore, your guess is as good as mine. The Democrats now have majority control over the House of Representatives and House of Senate.
It is rumored that the loss of the House of Representatives by Bush's Republican party is what precipitated Rumsfeld's coerced resignation. Isn't this just too little too late. Lives have already been lost, America has already made key mistakes in Iraq. Can our course, our strategy of war be changed at this point? Food for thought!
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Recent Divorces
-Britney and Kevin just announced today
-Whitney and Bobby
-Chris Rock and wife announced last week
-Eddie Murphy and wife
-Babyface and wife
-Reese Witherspoon and beau (wasn't following this one but was recently brought to my attention)
-Brad and Jennifer Aniston
The last of the Mohican's, Will and Jada seem to have survived the recent divorce shock wave. I hope they don't cave in like everyone else.
Recent engagement annulments
-Paris and beau
-Nicole Richie and beau
Seems to me like breaking up and marriage annulments is in this year. I mean if Paris Hilton is doing it, must be the hot trend now, right? It also seems like more Black couples are being affected most recently than ever before. I almost gave in to the notion that Bobby and Whitney would be forever. Also heard that Whitney and Britney are both working on their own individual comeback albums. Hmmmm...very suspicious, wouldn't you agree?
Monday, November 06, 2006
Funny Story
My girlfriend and I had been dating for over a year,
and so we decided to get married.
My parents helped us in every way; my friends
encouraged me, and my Girlfriend... She was a dream.
There was only one thing bothering me, that one thing
was her younger sister.
My prospective sister-in-law was twenty years of age,
wore tight mini skirts and low cut blouses. She would
regularly bend down when near me and I got many a
pleasant view of her underwear. It had to be
deliberate. She never did it when anyone else was
near.
One day little sister called and asked me to come over
to check the wedding invitations. She was alone when I
arrived. She whispered to me that soon I was to be
married, and she had feelings and desires for me that
she couldn't overcome and didn't really want to
overcome. She told me that she wanted to make love to
me just once before I got married and committed my
life to her sister.
I was in total shock and couldn't say a word. She
said, "I'm going upstairs to my bedroom and if you
want to go ahead with it, just come up and get me!"
I was stunned. I was frozen in shock as I watched her
go up the stairs.
When she reached the top she pulled down her panties
and threw them down the stairs at me. I stood there
for a moment, then turned and went straight to the
front door. I opened the door and stepped out of the
house. I walked straight towards my car. My future
father- in-law was standing outside.
With tears in his eyes he hugged me and said, "We are
very happy that you have passed our little test. We
couldn't ask for a better man for our daughter.
Welcome to the family."
and the moral of this text is
"Always leave your condom in the car"
and so we decided to get married.
My parents helped us in every way; my friends
encouraged me, and my Girlfriend... She was a dream.
There was only one thing bothering me, that one thing
was her younger sister.
My prospective sister-in-law was twenty years of age,
wore tight mini skirts and low cut blouses. She would
regularly bend down when near me and I got many a
pleasant view of her underwear. It had to be
deliberate. She never did it when anyone else was
near.
One day little sister called and asked me to come over
to check the wedding invitations. She was alone when I
arrived. She whispered to me that soon I was to be
married, and she had feelings and desires for me that
she couldn't overcome and didn't really want to
overcome. She told me that she wanted to make love to
me just once before I got married and committed my
life to her sister.
I was in total shock and couldn't say a word. She
said, "I'm going upstairs to my bedroom and if you
want to go ahead with it, just come up and get me!"
I was stunned. I was frozen in shock as I watched her
go up the stairs.
When she reached the top she pulled down her panties
and threw them down the stairs at me. I stood there
for a moment, then turned and went straight to the
front door. I opened the door and stepped out of the
house. I walked straight towards my car. My future
father- in-law was standing outside.
With tears in his eyes he hugged me and said, "We are
very happy that you have passed our little test. We
couldn't ask for a better man for our daughter.
Welcome to the family."
and the moral of this text is
"Always leave your condom in the car"
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