Friday, 10 October 2014

Photo: Woman with mouth bigger than her HEAD after fitting world's biggest lip disc

Ataye Eligidagne-20, from Southern Ethiopia is the woman with the largest lips in the world.

Ataye dons a lip disc 59.5cm in circumference and 19.5 cm in diameter – more than 4cm larger than the Guinness World Record. And was able to insert the adornment after three years of stretching her lip and removing two of her bottom teeth.

An Australian film crew – led by cinematographer Abrahem Joffe – stumbled across the young mum while filming a documentary series for Canon Australia.

Among the Surma and Mursi people of the lower Omo River valley in Ethiopia, young women aged 15-18 have their lips pierced by a female in their family six to 12 months before marriage.

It is tradition that after the wound has healed a clay lip plate is inserted, which every woman crafts herself.

The discs are meant to attract husbands and dowry for the family of the wife, with an award of cattle made respective to the size of the disk.

Abrahem Joffe told the Daily Mail: "I think that locally, it's a matter of pride.

"The larger the disc, the more impressive. Young people try to outdo each other all over the world.

"She said it was not painful at all and there weren't any adverse affects."

source - Mirror

EFCC Press Release:Court Jails Two for Fraud

Justice Kudirat Jose of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja on Thursday, October 9, 2014, convicted and sentenced the duo of Sunday John Ntephe and Olomosu Kola to one year imprisonment each for conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretence.

The two convicts were arraigned on September 30, 2014 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a 2-count charge that bordered on advance fee fraud and obtaining money under false pretence. The convicts allegedly obtained the sum of N125,000 from one Adetiba Oluwafemi in a money making scam popularly called wash wash.

While taking their pleas, they pleaded guilty on all charges preferred against them.

Justice Jose subsequently sentenced them to one year imprisonment each. He ordered the first and second defendants to pay the sum of N80, 000 (Eighty Thousand Naira) and N40, 000 (Forty Thousand Naira) respectively, to the victim as restitution. The sentences are to run concurrently.

One of the counts reads: "Sunday John Ntephe between October and November 2013 at Lagos within the Ikeja Judicial Division with intent to defraud obtained the sum of N125, 000,000 (One Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand Naira) under false pretence from one Adetiba Oluwafemi that you are capable of producing currency by washing and dipping in a chemical substance which pretence you knew was false".

Wilson Uwujaren

Head, Media & Publicity

9th October 2014

Source - Saharareporters

eBay-Daria Radionova puts up her One Million Swarovski Crystals covered Mercedes on bids

Daria Radionova-Russian student has put up her one million Swarovski crystals covered Mercedes on bids of over £150,000. And the advert reads "Perfect condition, Handcrafted, encrusted with I million crystals."

Sounds as it may, Mirror reports that more than 30 people have put in bids on eBay for the blinged-up motor, with the top one standing at £155,100. Though some experts claim is only worth £25,000 as it stands. But not for Daria, who spent £20,000 covering every inch of the car with eye-blinding crystals.

20-year-old Radinova, who hit the news when the CLS 350 was spotted outside a hotel in Knightsbridge last month surrounded by astonished passers-by, has gotten the her unique creation on online marketplace this week-eBay listing for a reserved price of £89,999.

The generous Daria would be giving 10% of the selling price to the Manchester Dog's Home.

However, the online auction would end on October 16, but not for Radinova, who is not done with encrusting of everything in crystals.

She said: “I have a lot of jewellery - diamonds are a girl’s best friend. That’s why I have a car that looks like it is covered in diamonds. I have them everywhere. I’d like to encrust everything in crystal."

See more photos below:

source - Mirror

Photos: The world's Hairiest Car

We have seen people cover their cars with different unique stuff just to stand out-even with Swarovski crystals

This is first of its kind. An Italian Hairstylist-Maria Lucia Mugno-44 has chosen to cover her Fiat 500, entirely with human hair.

With the help of her assistant her Valentino Stassano, Maria spent over 150 hours sewing strands of imported human hair from India on to her car-on the exterior, the seats, the dashboard, and even the steering wheel-to claim a new world record.

The car is now estimated at a staggering 80,000 Euros-$100,000.

Maria even brushes it down to keep it looking its best.

Funnest part is that the hair aren't yet enough for Maria, as she added another 20kg of hair to the car in order to keep her world's title-World's Hairiest Car. The additional hair is sculptured like butterfly wings on the top, which she explains symbolize freedom and peace in the world.

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Photos: Maria Lucia Mugno/Facebook
Source - yahoo news

Thursday, 9 October 2014

Celebrity Transformer-The Many Faces of Paolo Ballesteros

Meet a Filipino actor-Paolo Ballesteros-31, who uses make-up, wigs and coloured contact lenses to painstakingly recreate famous features.

Paolo, 31, can spend several hours creating the uncanny likenesses between himself and his idols-like-Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lawrence, Katy Perry, Rihanna and Princess Diana. He prefers Angelina Jolie and Mariah Carey.

"Angelina is very easy to do. I put big lips and I look like her already," he says.

"But my favourite is Mariah Carey."

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EBOLA: U.S. records first death-Aniexty Heightens over its spread

The first person-Thomas Eric Duncan-42, who was diagnosed with Ebola in the United States died early yesterday, officials with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital announced.

"It is with profound sadness and heartfelt disappointment that we must inform you of the death of Thomas Eric Duncan this morning at 7:51 am," a spokesman for Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas said in a statement.

"Our thoughts today are with his family," said US President Barack Obama, who said his death showed "we don't have a lot of margin for error. If we don't follow protocols and procedures that are put in place, then we're putting folks in our communities at risk".

There's heightened sense of anxiety over the spread of Ebola in the US as a law

enforcement official was admitted to hospital after having been in the apartment where Duncan stayed and interacted with some of the people who live there, all of whom are under quarantine and not exhibiting symptoms. The Sheriff Deputy was transported by ambulance to the hospital after going to an urgent care facility with “some” Ebola-like symptoms, which can also be symptoms of other illnesses. The ambulance crew who helped the sheriff into the vehicle wore protective suits and carried out decontamination procedures.

“The risk is minimal,” Maher Maso, the mayor of Frisco, a northern Dallas suburb, said at a hastily-called press conference about the law enforcement official. He added that authorities are moving forward “with an abundance of caution”.

via: The Guardian, BBC News

President Goodluck rewards Athletes and Officials with N300m

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday splashed over N300 million on athletes and their officials who made the country proud at different international competitions in 2014.

Jonathan announced the cash rewards at a reception in honour of the 351 sports men and women at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Among the athletes were those who participated in the African Senior Athletics Championships in Marrakech, Morocco, and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

Others were participants in the African Youth Games in Gaborone, Botswana; the World Junior Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA, and the 2014 FIFA Female U-20 Football World Cup in Montreal, Canada.

The list included athletes in the Partille World Handball Youth Championships, in Sweden; the World Powerlifting championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the African Shooting Championship in Cairo, Egypt.

Also in the list were participants in the African Senior Wrestling Championship and the African Junior Wrestling Championship.

In a remark, Jonathan reassured Nigerians that his administration was determined to ensure that all sectors of national life were given the necessary motivation to achieve set goals.

Jonathan gave the assurance while hosting the country’s athletics and officials who emerged victorious at different international competitions in 2014

He noted that the athletes’ achievements attested to the fact that with adequate preparation and motivation, Nigerians could surmount all obstacles to attain set goals.

According to him, government will continue to appreciate and reward excellence to serve as inspiration to those who are called to represent the country.

While savouring the achievements of the athletes, the president recalled that the journey to the present was not easy.

“Realising the significance of sports in national transformation, I took the decision to organise a retreat for the sports sector in 2012.

“This arose from my conviction that our outing at the 2012 Olympic Games did not represent full potential.

“Of course, if you look at the continent of Africa, we have the largest population; we are highest in terms of diversity and our economy is also the largest.

“In any competition in Africa, third position is not good enough for us because in all the other parameters we are never third.

“I am happy to note that things have progressively changed for the better since that retreat,” he said.

Jonathan commended that National Sports Commission for the “dedicated implementation” of the decisions taken at that retreat.

The president noted that the exploits of the athletes had gone a long way in further boosting the country’s image in the comity of nations.

He added that their zeal and dedication were remarkable and Nigeria’s flag was raised high to the delight and glory of all citizens. (written by NAN)

Source: sunnewsonline

Photos: China Wonders-Cracks on Residential Building Taped Together

Several pillars of a residential building in Jinan, Shandong province have been held together with strips of transparent tape and ropes to hold back too many cracks on them.

Residents have expressed feeling uneasy when walking by. Some their heads covered with their hands as they walk underneath the building as a safety precaution.

As reported by Shanghaiist, Staff members from the local government's sub-district told reporters that taping the cracks together is only a temporary measure to keep the cement from falling off. As they await on the property management company in charge of the building to repair the problem as soon as possible.

Seriously?

See more photos below:

source: shanghaiist, cajing news

PDP Apologises to Obasanjo-Needs His Fatherly Care

THE National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday in Abuja made very serious appeal to former President Olusegun Obasanjo to forgive the party for all mistakes made and continue to discharge his leadership responsibilities to all members.

And asking Baba as a family that PDP needs his fatherly care at the moment.

National Chairman of the PDP, Ahmed Adamu Muazu said: “” Chief Obasanjo is a pragmtic leader. “Obasanjo must forgive us; I know he is prayerful and we need him to be on our side as his children; We are your children; we made mistakes and we have apologised to you, even the President is waiting for you to back and lead us.”

Baba please forgive your sons and daughters who have wronged you and lead them.....

President Jonathan's name Scrapped Off from Richest Lifestyle's List

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan's name has final been removed from the Richest Lifestyle's List of 2014 African Richest Presidents after a State House press release was issued yesterday demanding for immediate apology and retraction or be ready to face a lawsuit.

Power pass power jare.....

My Ideal Man should be Authoritative in Nature says Nigeria Miss Ambassador for Peace 2014

In an interview with the Entertainer barely two weeks after winning the contested pageantry held in Abuja on September 27-Miss Ambassador for Peace, 2014, Miss Ademoluti Omoboyewa Rebecca opens up on her secret beauty routine and most especially the features of her ideal man.

"My Ideal man should be authoritative in nature so that he would cut short my excesses. And he should be a perfect gentle, humble and God fearing man. He should be a man who respects his women."

The new queen hails from Ifon, Ofe Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Guys, if you think you got these qualities, Miss Ademoluti is all yours. Trust it would be a peaceful relationship, she's the Miss Ambassor for Peace 2014. You get that?

Chris Ngige-I'm Vindicated by Obi's Defection to PDP

Dr. Chris Ngige-Former Governor of Anambra State and Senator representing Anambra Central said the defection of his successor, Chief Peter Obi, from All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has vindicated his long time statement that the former governor was only doing business with APGA.

“I have always said that those in APGA leadership are traders and they are there to trade with the party. “All the bogey of ACN being Yoruba party and APGA being an Igbo party has been laid to rest. The bottom has been knocked off by sudden and instantaneous defection of Obi to PDP. I wish him luck.”

Photo: Beyonce's Priceless Sightseeing Attire

It is only the Queen B that would go sightseeing in leather pants, Givenchy American flag T-shirt and six-inch Azzedine Alaia leather lace-up boots to Louvre Museum in Paris.

Who else can make such a fashion statement?

Today on Spicy Board: Office Romance Advice. A True Story.

It was my first day on the job. I was a junior from the university interning at the local album rock radio station on Hawley Street. I was scheduled to meet with Kevin N., the Program Director, who was giving me a tour of the studios.
Not more than a minute from the time that Kevin came into the lobby and introduced himself, she walked through the door that separated the studios from the reception area. I remember the feeling like it was yesterday. My head snapped from right to left as she passed in front of me. "I think I'm going to like it here," I said to Kevin. Kevin promptly responded, "Yeah, she's our Traffic Manager."
Over the next 4 years I graduated and took a job working full-time at the station in the sales department. Kevin was now the Operations Manager. My sales were soaring. I figure it was because every time I had a new sales order I had to discuss it with the Traffic Manager.
Yup, she was still there, and crazy good looking as ever. I loved those meetings. They were filled with innuendo and long sessions of me leaning over her shoulder to review ad schedules.
Every so often the staff and DJ's went out to drinks at the local watering hole and she was there. It was all I could do to make my way over to her and throw back a couple of shots with the group.
And then it happened. I'll leave it to the imagination, but let's just say that an opportunity arose for us to have a few :60 second commercial breaks. Uh-oh.

Wake up kids. It was 1983. You can't do that stuff now!

At least not without some serious discussion and a designated driver. I consider myself pretty lucky that I caught the end of the 'Mad Men era.' Times are different. The office romance is still alive and well but there are some critical rules of the road that I would strongly advise. After all, people's lives and careers are at stake. According to Forbes, between 39-59% of workers have dated a colleague.
If that special someone has caught your eye in the office review this checklist before making the advance and embarking on the forbidden journey:

Know your Company's policy on office dating. Every Company is different and there may be consequences from the start. You might find yourself in a situation where you have to quit your job or change locations for the fire to keep burning.
Keep it professional. Refrain from the cute touching, kissing and other PDA's. Your co-workers will appreciate you both for being discreet.
Assume that the staff knows, but don't flaunt it. Back in the day people got a kick out of the office romance game. Not anymore. Many may be offended. Their opinion, whether you like it or not, counts.
Let the boss know before she/he finds out from someone else. Your professional attitude will go a long way in maintaining the boss's respect.
Consider what might happen if the relationship doesn't work out. Give it more than a minute's thought. It's best to think about it when you are sober.
Show respect. While this is true in any circumstance, it is especially true in a professional environment. Go the extra mile to be thoughtful, polite and understanding.
Don't take business trips together. Your chances of crossing the lines of Company policy get very muddy with this one.
Understand that no means no. If he/she says that they don't want the relationship, don't push it. Not only is that unprofessional, it's creepy.

HR Managers please chime in with comments below and add to my list or if you have an office romance that you would like to share, please do!

Update on the Traffic Manager

It's been 35 years since I first laid eyes on her. We're married with 2 beautiful kids, and the love story continues.
Credits for the above go to Kevin N. (whose name was changed to protect the innocent) and all of the

good people I worked with back in the day.
--Gary Steel consults Higher Education Institutions and SMB's on Online Marketing and Advertising, and is Google Search, Display, Video and Analytics Certified. Occasionally I like to write true stories and watch them go viral. If you like this one click on the thumbs up and I'll write another tale about my career. Some of those radio station days were pretty crazy.

Credit to:

Gary Steel
Executive Online Marketing And Sales Manager

World’s richest man calls for a radical overhaul of our work-life balance

The 74-year-old billionaire Carlos Slim-world’s richest man has called for a radical overhaul of our work-life balance that would see people at their jobs for just three days a week but with 11 hours working day each-instead of 8 hours.

The Mexican Telecom Tycoon-worth over $80 billion, raised this concept at a conference in Paraguay during the summer, which he believes would not only re-invigorate how we live, but be positive for the economy and financial markets. Also gives would give people more time to themselves during all their lives - not when they are 65 and retired.

With three work days a week, there is more time to relax and for quality of life. Do not forget that the retirement age would be increased to 75.

It is sure a good concept. Don't you think so?

GEJ Demands Immediate Retraction and Apology from RichestLifestyle.com

President Jonathan has described his inclusion as one of the richest presidents in Africa by a U.S. website – RichestLifestyle.com as baseless and libellous and has demanded immediate apology and retraction.

The website had named the President as the sixth richest African President with an estimated net worth of $100 million, which is equivalent to N16.5 Billion.

A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, described the write up as another attempt to unjustifiably portray the President as a corrupt leader and incite public disaffection against him.

“We have noted with consternation the listing of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan by a website – RichestLifestyle.com – as the sixth richest African President with an estimated net worth of $100 million.

“The Presidency condemns the totally unwarranted inclusion of President Jonathan in the publication titled Africa’s Richest Presidents 2014 as another attempt to unjustifiably portray the President as a corrupt leader and incite public disaffection against him.

“We categorically assert that there is no factual basis for ranking President Jonathan as the sixth richest African Head of State with a net worth of about $100 million.

“As is well known, President Jonathan has never been a businessman or entrepreneur, but a life-long public servant. The President has held public office since 1999 and has regularly declared his assets as required by Nigerian laws. He has had no personal income since 1999 other than his official remuneration as deputy governor, governor, vice president, acting president and president which are matters of public record.

“There has been no significant variation in the totality of his personal assets as contained in his last declaration to the Nigerian Code of Conduct Bureau in 2011 which, as can be verified, was a very, very far cry from the $100 million figure now being bandied about by Richest Lifestyle.com and other irresponsible, copy-cat publications.

“The clear and unacceptable imputation of the claim that President Jonathan is now worth about $100 Million is that the President has corruptly enriched himself while in office which is certainly not the case.

“We therefore demand a retraction and an unreserved apology from Richest Lifestyle. com and all those who have reproduced the offensive article.

“Otherwise, they should be prepared to substantiate their libelous claims against the President in courts of law within and outside Nigeria.

President has never been a businessman or entrepreneur, but a life-long public servant and everything concerning him are matters of public record, Dr. Abati added.