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AMAZING ME!!!!

The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it. - John Ruskin

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DISNEY CHARACTER

♫ When you find out you can live without it, and go along not thinking about it, I'll tell you something true: the bare necessities of life will come to you. ♫ WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DISNEY CHARACTER

♫ When you find out you can live without it, and go along not thinking about it, I'll tell you something true: the bare necessities of life will come to you. ♫

 

 

 

 

 

HENRY OKAH BAGS 24-YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY BOMBING

Nigerian Henry Okah has been jailed for 24 years by the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg earlier on  Tuesday.

"Effectively, the accused [Okah] is therefore sentenced to 24 years imprisonment," Judge Neels Claassen said as he handed down sentence.

On 21 January, Okah was found guilty on 13 counts of terrorism, including engaging in terrorist activities, conspiracy to engage in terrorist activities, and delivering, placing, and detonating an explosive device.

The charges related to two car bombs in Abuja, Nigeria, in which 12 people were killed and 36 injured on 1 October 2010, the anniversary of the country's independence.

The second bombing took place in Warri on 15 March 2010 at a post amnesty dialogue meeting. One person was killed and 11 seriously injured.

In both bombings, two car bombs went off minutes apart in both places. The cars were parked in close proximity to each other.

Claassen sentenced Okah to 12 years imprisonment for each of the bombings and 13 years for the threats made to the South African government after his arrest in October 2010.

The 13 years would run concurrently with the 24 years.

In January, during judgment Claassen said the State had proved Okah's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and his failure to testify meant the evidence against him remained uncontested.

Okah has denied any involvement, claiming the charges against him were politically motivated.

 

LOTTO WINNER BLOWS THROUGH $10.5M; NOW SHE RIDES THE BUS TO WORK

Sharon Tirabassi is a generous soul. So generous that she gave away half of her $10.5 million Lotto Super 7 winnings and blew through the rest.

Today, the 35-year-old “penniless millionaire” rides the bus to work and struggles to make ends meet until her next paycheck.

Nine years ago, Tirabassi, of Hamilton, Ontario Canada, cashed in her winning Powerball ticket and collected $10,569,000.10.

At first Tirabassi and her then-boyfriend, Vinny, also 35, were ecstatic at their good fortune. They shared the wealth with family and close friends, lavishing their loved ones with gifts, cash, cars, and exotic trips. She gave her parents $1 million cash and divided another $1.75 million

She married Vinny in 2004, and they bought a dream home together for $515,000. They spent money recklessly, and at one point owned 4 cars — a bright yellow Hummer, a Mustang, a Dodge Charger and a $200,000-plus, customized Cadillac Escalade. Most of the $200,000 was spent on the Caddy’s elaborate sound system, which didn’t endear them to their neighbors.

Her personal license plate read: “BABIPHAT,” after Kimora Lee’s now-defunct clothing line.

Tirabassi said she didn’t like her neighbors. “They didn’t like young people,” she says.

Her available cash reserves seemed endless. Tirabassi said she would check her bank account from time to time, but there were so many zeroes she thought everything was fine.

“You don’t think it’ll go (at the time), right?” she says. Then one day she checked her bank account and the money was almost gone.

“And that was time for fun to stop and to just go back to life,” she says.

Her husband Vinny served 2 stints in prison and, eventually, she lost the house and all the cars (Vinny crashed the Mustang).

Even though she’s broke, she says she’s happier today than she was when she was a millionaire.

She’s employed as a personal support worker and she provides for her husband’s 3 kids and her 3 kids from a previous relationship.

What’s left of her jackpot is locked in a mandatory trust fund for the children, which they will receive when they turn 26.

Kitchen Safety for Children on Their Own

It's estimated that roughly 7 million children world wide are "on their own" or are "cared for by a sibling" for short periods of time after school. Often the kitchen is the first place children go when they get home. What are the most important food and safety facts that children should know? Here are some clues to kitchen safety that you will want to remember. 

1. Hands carry lots of germs. The first step in food safety is to wash your hands before making or eating a snack. All you need is a little soap and water. Make sure the water is warm, and lather up. Scrub the back and front of your hands, between the fingers and don't forget your fingernails. Wash for at least 20 seconds. Then rinse under running water and dry with a clean towel.

This may sound nice but not necessary. Proper hand washing, however, could save you from becoming ill.

2. Wash all fruits and vegetables before eating ... use just clear, clean water-no soap. 

3. When using a knife to cut your food, always cut away from your body. 

4. Microwave cooking is fast but can cause serious burns. Check with a grown-up for specific directions before using the microwave oven. Some general tips for safe microwaving include:

 Never turn on an empty oven. This can cause the oven to break. 

 Read package directions carefully. Make sure you know how to set the microwave oven controls (for example, 10 seconds, rather than 10 minutes). 

 Use only microwave-safe cookware. 

Food coming out of the microwave can be very hot. Never pop any food right from the microwave into your mouth. Allow the food to cool for several minutes before eating. This includes letting microwave popcorn set a few minutes before opening; then open the bag so the opening is pointing away from you. Steam from the bag can cause serious bums. 

 Food gets hot in the microwave. Have potholders handy to remove hot dishes.

5. Hot liquids, not fire, are the most common cause of burns to children. If you get burned working in the kitchen:

a) Go to the sink and hold the burned area under cool, running water. 

b) If the burn begins to blister cover it loosely with a sterile gauze, or a clean cloth. 

c) Tell a grown-up whenever you are burned. If the burn is severe and hurts badly, get help from an adult immediately.

6. Germs grow quickly in foods that are not stored properly (i.e. milk, lunch meat, hard-cooked eggs, yogurt or foods left out on the counter at room temperature). Put these foods back in the refrigerator as soon as you've fixed your snack. 

7. Discard foods like bread, cheese, jelly, fruits, vegetables or any other foods that have mold spots or look bad. Fruits and vegetables that are shriveled or have soft spots should be thrown away. 

8. If you spill something, take the time to clean it up properly. 

9. To use a toaster safely:

 Keep the toaster away from curtains or towels or other things that could catch fire. 

 Plug it directly into the electrical outlet. Avoid using adapters with many other appliances plugged into the same outlet. Unplug toasters and other kitchen appliances when not using them. 

If toast gets stuck, unplug the toaster. Do not use any object to remove the toast from the toaster. 

Toasters can catch on fire. If you see flames from any kitchen appliance, tell a grown-up immediately. If an adult is not home, call 911.

10. Use a stove only if you have been trained to use it by an adult. Keep things that will burn away from the stove. Towels, potholders, plastics and paper towels can all catch fire quickly when near direct heat or flames.

Keep an eye on the stove when cooking food. Turn pan handles away from the front so someone can't knock them off while walking by. Always turn off the stove when you're done cooking.

11. If something on the stove catches fire:

a) Smother the fire with a lid. 

b) Turn off the burner. 

c) Once the fire is out, tell an adult there was a fire. 

d) Leave the house and call 911 if the fire has leaping flames.

DO NOT THROW BAKING SODA, SALT, WATER OR FLOUR ON A FIRE.

DO NOT CARRY A BURNING OBJECT TO ANOTHER ROOM

Why We Sneeze — 10 Facts About Sneezing

 

 

Sneezing is caused by many factors and it must not be associated just with a breathing problem. Sneezing occurs in response to an irritant in the nasal passages. When the nasal passages are irritated, it signals the brain to respond by coordinating the muscles to respond with a forceful expulsion of air to remove the irritant. The irritant that initiates th...e sneeze can be a variety of things from allergens, dust, mold, or chemical irritants. Of course you also sneeze when you have a cold or a viral infection. As tiny as they are, viruses can cause a great deal of nasal swelling and irritation that can trigger sneezing.

Although your eyes can’t pop out if you sneeze, nor your heart will stop breathing. However, suppressing a hard sneeze can cause a blood vessel rupture in your head or neck which will ultimately lead to death while on the other carrying it out can also result into a rib fracture.

We are presenting here another 10 true facts about sneezing.


Your one sneeze adds another 100,000 germs into the s surrounding environment
A normal sneeze travels at about 100 miles an hours, equal to 160 kilometers
You can’t sneeze while you are sleeping
Long sneezing spree was carried out by Donna Griffiths of Worcestershire, England which was carried out for 978 days continously
Iguanas is the most sneezing animal in the world
“Sternutation” is the medical term used for sneezing – looks of more a complex medical procedure, isn’t it?
Humans can’t sneeze with their eyes open and the reason is yet to be found by our medical experts
A rare genetic disorder known as [tooltip "Snatiation is a medical disorder characterized by uncontrollable bursts of sneezing brought on by fullness of the stomach, and typically observed in sufferers immediately after a large meal. — Wikipedia"]“Snatiation“[/tooltip] will cause sneeze after one eats a big meal which results into a full stomach
Some people reckon saying “lamp” or “cucumber” after sensing a sneeze on the way which stops it from happening
You’ll much lighter after releasing a hard sneeze with both your nose and mouth open

Diamonds a woman's best friend .....do you agree

Best Friends

Have you noticed how your mood lifts when you are with someone/people who see the best in everyone and can always find a positive aspect in a difficult circumstance? Spend time with people who let their light shine. Listen closely to what these people say.

Understand their perspective. Sense their inner peace. Consciously choose to be around people who brighten your day.

Some people are so invested in their fear and hatred; happiness or peace is the most threatening thing they can imagine. If you find yourself surrounded with negative people, decide to be the light for them

Close-Up Endorsed by Dentists… Gives Free Dental Health Checks

Close Up, the number one toothpaste brand in Nigeria recently partnered with Dentists to engage about 200 consumers in an oral hygiene exercise by giving out free dental checks in selected clinics in the Magodo and Surulere area of Lagos.

Prior to the Saturday on which the free dental check was executed, Close Up had created heavy awareness in these areas and invited many in need of this Dental Check. Consumers who attended the dental clinic were very grateful for the opportunity as many had dental issues they were unaware of, and were subsequently counseled on how to better care for their teeth.

Amongst the consumers present was Popular Comedian /MC Teju babyface, who stopped by the Surulere clinic and commended the brand for looking after its consumers.

Speaking on why this exercise was done, Dexter Adeola, Brand Manager, Close Up toothpaste, stated that from research, the accessibility to Dentists is extremely low in Nigeria, with only 15% of Nigerians visiting the Dentist on a yearly basis.  It was due to this statistics that Close Up chose this platform to reach out to families in need of dental help, and use this platform as an awareness campaign to sensitize people on the need for proper oral care and the importance of regular Dental check-ups.

Still speaking on the exercise, Mr Adeola continued that over the years, Close Up has given health protection to the teeth and gums of millions of Nigerian families, and the brand has also worked with Health professionals & Dentists Nationwide to educate Nigerians on the importance of oral care, and the free dental check is in line with their commitment to ensure Nigerians have the best solutions and care for their teeth and Gums.

The Close Up toothpaste brand was launched into the Nigerian market in 1975 and has kept fresh and protected the mouths and teeth of millions of families across the country. In other to meet different consumer needs, Close Up comes in variants such as; Deep Action Red, Deep Action Green, Menthol Chill, White Now, Herbal, Complete 8 and Complete 8 White .

Close Up continues to be Nigeria's No. 1 brand, and is set to ensure Nigerians get nothing but the highest level of Oral Care & toothpaste choice. Recently the Brand was extolled by the Consumer Protection Council of Nigeria and received a Product Excellence Award from the body.

Covenant University Student Expelled For Watching Pornography! Drags School To Court

An expelled student of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun state has dragged the institution to court, challenging his illegal expulsion over allegations of watching pornography and secular music on his laptop.

The student, Vwamhi Longji Felix, stated that before he was expelled his parents had spent not less than N10 million on his school fees and other expenses. He was a 400 level student of Communication Technology reportedly expelled on 23rd November 2012, following a night raid by the Student Affairs’ Unit of the institution. This was followed by his appearance before the school’s disciplinary panel which recommended his expulsion.

 Vanguard reports that at the resumed hearing of the matter yesterday, the prosecuting counsel Segun Fatoki, told the court that Felix was allegedly expelled without an opportunity of a proper hearing or viewing the evidence in accordance with the standard practice as guaranteed by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999.

He also claimed that his expulsion was a violation of Section 44 of Chapter 4 of the student Handbook of the Covenant University.

 However, the school in its counter affidavit stated that in the school hand book it was noted that students are not allowed to be in possession of unholy films and home video or circular music tapes, either stored or directly in the computer or listen through the use of computer radio or any other electronic device when on campus during an academic session.

 Also, the school claimed that it is an offense that will attract punishment of expulsion for any student who indulges himself or herself in public display of or be in possession of pornographic films or photographs, exploring or viewing pornographic websites on the internet.

Vanguard reports that after listening to both parties, Justice Mobolaji Ojo of Ogun State High Court said they should allow every individual to grow life that they need to live adding that if at age 15 to 17 they don’t live that life, they would live it when they are 30 to 35 because of too much rules. “A youth must live like a youth and an adolescent must live like an adolescent. If all of the traits of a youth are not allowed to be exhibited at the right time, it would be done at the wrong time,” Vanguard quoted him as saying. The case was adjourned till March 27, 2013.