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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

ABC News Blogs 8-Year-Old Gets 'Catastrophe Award' for Most Homework Excuses

(ABC)

The mother of an 8-year-old Arizona girl who was presented with a "Catastrophe Award" for apparently having the most excuses for not having homework believes her child was humiliated by her teacher.

Christina Valdez said her daughter, Cassandra Garcia, came home one day from class at Desert Springs Academy in Tucson, Ariz., with the paper award.

The document, which looks like a colorful card, contained the following message: "You're Tops! Catastrophe Award. Awarded to Cassandra Garcia. For Most Excuses for Not Having Homework."

The teacher signed the card "Ms. Plowman," added the date - May 18, 2012 - and even included a smiley face.

The teacher announced the award in front of the entire class, and the other students laughed at her daughter, Valdez said in a Thursday interview with ABC TV affiliate KGUN-TV in Tucson.

When she contacted the school to complain, the principal "blew me off," Valdez added. "She said it was a joke that was played and that the teachers joke around with the children."

But Valdez told KGUN that she didn't find any of it funny.

"I think it's cruel and no child should be given an award like this. It's disturbing," she said, adding that she was not aware her daughter had a problem with homework, and that the girl had been enrolled in an after-school homework assistance program.

Desert Springs Academy's principal declined to comment to a KGUN reporter, the affiliate reported.

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Sele Eradiri, NTA Newsline TV Broadcaster dies At 57

Sele Eradiri, the Nigeria Television Authority broadcaster who featured on a weekly popular program "Newsline" is dead. Ms. Eradiri died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital early this morning according to former colleagues.

A former colleague revealed that Eradiri had been laying sick at LUTH after her condition deteriorated shortly after returning from a successful surgery in India a few months ago.

Born on March 13, 1955, Ms. Eradiri attended the Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton from where she graduated in 1983 ·

Charles Taylor sentenced to 50 years in Prison

Liberia’s Charles Taylor sentenced to 50 years for Sierra Leone war crimes

A UN-backed war crimes court has sentenced former Liberian president Charles Taylor to 50 years in prison Wednesday for arming Sierra Leone rebels in return for “blood diamonds”.

The Special Court for Sierra Leone found Mr. Taylor guilty last month on 11 charges of aiding and abetting the rebels who went on a bloody rampage—murdering and mutilating thousands—during the decadelong civil war that ended in 2002 with more than 50,000 dead.
“The trial chamber unanimously sentences you to a single term of imprisonment for 50 years on all counts,” said Special Court for Sierra Leone judge Richard Lussick at the court based just outside The Hague.

Nigerian appointed as the first black police commander in London

Mr. Victor Olisa, a UK-based Nigerian and a Chief Superintendent with the London Metropolitan Police has been appointed as the first black commander for Bexley local council in London.

“Policing runs in the family and I have always wanted to be a police officer and ethnicity does not affect that,” Olisa told the Europe Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in his reaction on the appointment in London.

Olisa, whose grandfather was a police officer in Nigeria, said his focus was on the job rather than on being the “first black’’ adding that his ethnicity never affected the way he carried out his duties.

“I consider myself first and foremost a police officer. If (being black) is an advantage, then brilliant; If it’s a disadvantage, I will have to deal with that, I can’t hide it.”

Olisa said a lot was being done to address racism within the force, adding that it was the responsibility of the force to correct wrongs and not an institution for people with racist views.
“I am impeccably against anyone who uses racist language or behaves in a racist manner. This will not be allowed under my watch.

“I believe that everyone should be treated with dignity wherever they come from,’’ Olisa said.
Olisa, 52, born in Warri, Delta, is one of the three chief superintendents from black minority ethnic background working for the Metropolitan Police.

He started his career in Surrey Police in 1982 before transferring to the City of London Police in 1990 as detective inspector in the Fraud Squad.

After a spell at the Home Office, he transferred to the Metropolitan police in 2006 as a superintendent in Southwark Council before his recent appointment.

Beyonce in costumes containing over 500, 000 crystals: Pictures

When Beyonce hit the stage in Atlantic City for her Revel concert this weekend, everyone knew she would leave no stone unturned in her comeback after giving birth to Blue Ivy.

However, It wasn’t only her singing and dancing that blew the crowd away, Queen Bey also set the bar high in the fashion stakes and wowed her audience in an array of dazzling gowns.

According to People magazine, a team of 20 couturiers worked around the clock to complete Bey’s looks, which contained more than 500,000 crystals.

“The inspiration for the sexy concert looks were “modern showgirl." Beyonce wanted us to be really creative and create fun and edgy designs that had an ultra-glamorous feel to them,” Ralph & Russo, who designed her concert wardrobe, revealed to the magazine.

LIKE NIGERIA...LIKE UKRAINE..SO IT HAPPEN EVERY WHERE!!!

A fight erupted in the Ukrainian Parliament on Thursday after a heated debate over proposed legislation that would make Russian the second-official language in parts of the country where Russian is the dominate language.

The fight pitted supporters of the pro-Western opposition against current President Viktor Yanukovych's party. The pro-Western opposition wants to see Ukraine rise and become independent of Russian influences, while the pro-Yanukovych group has wide support in the Russian speaking east.

"You're a corpse, you have two days left to live, we will crucify you on a birch tree," said Vadim Kolesnichenko, who stated members of the opposition threatened him, the Unian news service reported.

There was one report of a member of parliament who backed the opposition, Mykola Petruk, who was hit on the head and was taken to a local hospital.

Lawmakers have often fought during sessions of the Ukrainian parliament. In December 2010, a fight broke out which resulted in six legislators being taken to the hospital.

That fight started after members of Yanukovych's party threw chairs and assaulted opposing lawmakers when they grew tired. They felt those members had been stalling legislative work that day.

Hmmm, guess it's not only in Nigeria things like these happen...

Pictures From Funke Akindele's Wedding.

Wedding.

The Ceremony Anchored by Comedian of the Federal Republic, (CFR) Gbenga Adeyinka; the engagement was held in the morning before the couple accompanied by family, friends, fans & loved ones and finally sealed their union in a church. So when next you bump into Funke, remember to address her as Mrs Funke ‘Khadijat’ Oloyede….. Click her to see pictures of her stunning wedding gown and more pictures

Checkout the Backview of Funke Akindele's wedding gown made by 'Weddings by MAI' and we made it in 3 days.

Ini Edo and Genevieve

Ali Baba, Julius Agwu, the Couple & Gbenga Adeyinka

Desmond Elliot & Genevieve

Wishing the newly wedded a Happy Married life

WHO GOT THAT BACK? SHE ROCK! As in!! I mean!! You know!!! I CAN'T SHOUT.

Checkout the Backview of ~~********~~ wedding gown made

Bow Wow & Keri Hilson Thrills Fans In Ghana

s In Ghana

The much-talked about ‘Stand Up GH’ concert featuring American R&B Singer Keri Hilson and rapper Bow Wow saw some exciting highlights. Bow Wow stunned the crowd with an energetic stage performance that left fans screaming for more.

Keri Hilson also had an intimate performance with the crowd as she dazzled with exiness and suaveness. She wowed fans particularly with ‘Pretty Girl Rock’ and ‘Knock You down’ which she saved for last. She also attempted the popular Azonto dance to the delight of the crowd

The concert which was hosted by actors James Gardner and Tonto Dikeh also saw performances from Ghanaian acts including Guru, Kwaw Kesse, Edem, Rana, Chemphe and Buk Bak

MO’EAZY SHOOTS “KOSORO” - BEHIND THE SCENES

CENES

It was a splash of pure creativity and talent at Mo’Eazy’s Kosoro video shoot last week. The video which was directed by South African director, Mark Hofemeyr from Trademark pictures was shot at KOGA studios in Ikeja, Lagos. The impressive set and excellent costumes shows that “Kosoro” video promises to be exceptional. The video shows Mo’Eazy as a sailor and he is accompanied by beautiful ladies on a quest.

The costumes were designed by Remi Buttons and S.A.B Designs. Hair and makeup were also done by Sleek Cosmetics. There were Cameo appearances by Darey, Zaina and TY Mix who came to show support for the young and vibrant artiste. Kaffy who was the choreographer for the shoot was also present to add style and glamour to the video with her exotic dancers. Click here for more pictures.