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Thursday, May 29, 2014

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President Goodluck Jonathan Declares Amnesty for Boko Haram, Will This Help?

Posted: 29 May 2014 10:39 AM PDT


The Nigerian Minister of Youth Development, Boni Haruna, announced on Thursday May 29 that Boko Haram members have received amnesty from the President. This was made known at an event, "A day with young leaders of Nigeria", at which President Jonathan was also present. The event was set forth to mark the 15th anniversary of the fourth republic, and held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.


Haruna said: "President Goodluck Jonathan has declared amnesty for members of the Boko Haram sect. A series of integration programmes have been lined up for the members of the sect who would surrender their arms and embrace peace. "Let me use this opportunity on behalf of the federal government to call on the members of the Boko Haram sect to embrace the government's gesture and key into amnesty programme."

Haruna was once governor of Adamawa, one of the states currently affected by the insurgency.

His pronouncement appears to be a further explanation of the presidential broadcast earlier in the day.

Jonathan had, in his speech, promised to pursue "all options" to end the insurgency ─ announcing that the doors of his government were open to dialogue.

He also spoke about "de-radicalisation, rehabilitation and re-integration into the broader society". But, curiously, the president also said he had ordered full military action against the insurgents.

Haruna likened the amnesty offer to the one in the Niger Delta, saying 30,000 youths have benefitted from the programme and have been transformed from militants to "wealth creators, employers of labour and skilled citizens".

Jonathan, while answering questions from youths, said military alone cannot stop terrorism "or any kind of radicalism".

He maintained that without local support, terrorism could not succeed in any community.

It is yet unclear how the government wants to go ahead with the amnesty programme.

In the past, Jonathan said the issue of amnesty could not be discussed because the group did not have a "face" ─ unlike the Niger Delta militants whose leaders used to visit former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar'Adua at the presidential villa.

However, he set up a presidential committee, headed by Alhaji Taminu Turaki, to explore the possibilities of amnesty in the northern part of the country as a result of a series of violence and insurgency.

Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for virtually all terror attacks in the country and recently kidnapped hundreds of schoolgirls from Chibok, Borno State.

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Chukwuemeka Obi-Obasi, 10-year-old Poet Gets N6Million Government Scholarship

Posted: 29 May 2014 10:14 AM PDT


Chukwuemeka Obi-Obasi, a 10-year-old poet and son of friend and writer, Chinyere Obi-Obasi [read her RML article; Life Lessons from Marriage and Motherhood], has been rewarded by the Federal Government with N6 million scholarship for his display of literary talent. The supervising Minister of Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, announced the award, and said President Goodluck Jonathan approved the scholarship to encourage the emergence of fresh talents.

According to Vanguard newspapers,

Obi-Obasi, who performed last week at the opening of the First Annual Conference of Certified Librarians in Abuja, had impressed the minister with his poem titled: "Nigeria my country."
"This administration has always placed emphasis on discovering talents and encouraging them.
"Such rare display of talents by our young ones is an indication that in spite of the current challenges, there is still hope for our country," Wike said.
The minister said the N6 million, which would be paid at once, would cover Obi-Obasi's school expenses to the completion of his secondary education.
Obi-Obasi, who thanked President Jonathan for the scholarship, urged his peers to identify their talents and put them to good use.
The primary five pupil of Heritage Academy, Wuse 11, Abuja, said he hoped to develop his talent in writing and poetry, and also wish to read law in the University.
Also speaking, mother of the boy, Mrs Chinyere Obi-Obasi, described her son's success as a `moment of joy' for the family.
She said the her family would forever remain grateful to the present administration for the award. (NAN)

The proud mom shared these pictures from the event on Facebook.

Good News For Readers - Reading Rainbow is Back With Over $1Million From Kickstarter

Posted: 29 May 2014 09:16 AM PDT


This is encouraging and awesome news for reading enthusiasts like me. Reading Rainbow was a PBS TV series for children that ran from 1983 to 2006, and now their campaign to raise $1 million on crowdfunding website Kickstarter has reached its seven-figure goal within one day.

The funds generated will be used to bring the TV classic fronted by Levar Burton to a new generation of readers by building a web version that families at home can access from anywhere in the world, creating a classroom version for teachers and providing free access to it for American schools in need.

LeVar Burton, the creator and host of Reading Rainbow, launched the Kickstarter projectand the online campaign, fueled by buzz generated on social media, surpassed $1 million shortly before 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday. It is currently at $1.7 Million and still growing. The fundraiser is going on till July 2.

Kenya Moore Tweets Congrats to Tonye Cole as He Graduates Harvard

Posted: 29 May 2014 08:28 AM PDT


Kenya Moore today tweeted congratulations to Nigerian oil billionaire, Tonye Cole as he graduated from Harvard Business School. Tonye Cole has been rumored to be Kenya's famous 'African Prince' [read here].


Congratulations to Tonye Cole for graduating from @harvard business School. It's an honor to know you. #inspirational 
Kenya however seems to want to put a gap between herself and that story - the picture she shared with her congratulations (above) are of Tonye Cole and his wife.

Also, a few days ago, she shared some pictures on Instagram of a mystery man with her in bed. See the pics below...

#I've come to taste your blood

LOL I'm his motivation #obsessed have a blessed day #behappy #stophating #myfamily note to all the haters: I'm unbothered find someone else to hate stalk.

That moment when you think about closing your eyes or getting hot grits... #tobeinlove #tobesafe #toletyourguarddown #toforgive #toloveunconditionally #topickyourbattles #tobeprotected #toletshitgo #tofightfair #tobecommitted Love is a choice, to trust is a choice. You choose your fate. You can't let other people and the past dictate how you treat others. #timetoheal

Be Inspired - I've Learned By Omer B. Washington

Posted: 29 May 2014 06:09 AM PDT


I've learned-
that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.

I've learned-
that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back.

I've learned-
that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.


I've learned-
that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned-
that it's not what you have in your life but who you have in your life that counts.

I've learned-
that you should never ruin an apology with an excuse.

I've learned-
that you shouldn't compare yourself to the best others can do.

I've learned-
that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned-
that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I've learned-
that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned-
that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I've learned-
that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I've learned-
that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I've learned-
that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.

I've learned-
that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I've learned-
that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

I've learned-
that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I've learned-
that you should never tell a child their dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if they believed it.

I've learned-
that your family won't always be there for you. It may seem funny, but people you aren't related to can take care of you and love you and teach you to trust people again.

I've learned-
that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you are to learn to forgive yourself.

I've learned-
that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I've learned-
that a rich person is not the one who has the most, but is one who needs the least.

I've learned-
that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I've learned-
that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned-
that it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting people's feelings, and standing up for what you believe.

Written By Omer B. Washington and Artful Dodger

For Men Who Send Unsolicited Dick Pics, You May Be Charged to Court!

Posted: 29 May 2014 05:20 AM PDT


I have once been a victim of receiving an unsolicited dick pic on Facebook. I added someone as a friend and immediately he buzzed me with a sexting message which I ignored. The next thing I saw was the picture of an erect dick, and asking me to send something. I immediately reported the person to FB who deleted the images, then I blocked such a worm.

The 'kini' wasn't even any thing to write home about, but I didn't even want to engage the person by telling them that. This case in Australia should be a lesson to such predators.

A Sydney man has faced court accused of "sexting" eight people in what is believed to be one of the first cases of its kind in Australia.

Peter Sheather allegedly sent messages from his iPhone depicting "nudity and lewd acts".

Police say the messages were sent from Bellevue Hill and Paddington in March this year.

Sheather's home in Cammeray in Sydney's Lower North Shore was raided on April 24.

Detectives seized mobile phones, laptop computers and documents.

He was arrested that day and granted bail.

Sheather briefly faced Downing Centre Local Court today charged with eight counts of using a carriage service to menace, harass, or offend, and will appear again in June.

Sheather left court without making any comment and has not yet entered a plea.

Dads Who Do Household Chores More Likely to Have Ambitious Daughters - Study

Posted: 29 May 2014 04:08 AM PDT


To all the dads out there: if you want your daughters to aspire to high-paying careers, you might have to start doing some extra chores around the house.

A new study conducted by a group of psychologists at the University of British Columbia suggests that fathers who perform household chores, like cleaning dishes and doing laundry, are more likely to raise daughters who aspire to less-traditional female careers, such as becoming a CEO or lawyer.


And while a mother's views on equality is a key factor in influencing children's attitudes towards gender roles, researchers found that it was the father's approach to household chores that was the strongest predictor of career ambitions.

"This suggests girls grow up with broader career goals in households where domestic duties are shared more equitably by parents," said Alyssa Croft, lead author of the study and PhD candidate at UBC, in a statement. "How fathers treat their domestic duties appears to play a unique gatekeeper role."

Croft also found that when fathers endorsed gender equality but didn't perform household chores, their daughters were more likely to envision themselves in stereotypical female jobs such as nursing, teaching, or becoming a stay-at-home-mom.

"Talking the talk about equality is important, but our findings suggest that it is crucial that dads walk the walk as well because their daughters are clearly watching," said Croft.

The study involved a survey of 326 children between seven and 13 years old, and at least one of their parents. Researchers analyzed how chores and paid labour were divided in each household.

They found that both parents and children were still more likely to associate domestic work with women rather than men.

"Despite our best efforts to create workplace equality, women remain severely under-represented in leadership and management positions," said Croft. "This study is important because it suggests that achieving gender equality at home may be one way to inspire young women to set their sights on careers from which they have traditionally been excluded."

Via CTVNews

30 Things A Lady Can Do To Keep Her Man Happy

Posted: 29 May 2014 12:07 AM PDT


When you're in a long term relationship, one of your earnest desires is to make your man happy. When you are able to achieve this, it will be much easier to keep your relationship vibrant and loving. Below are 30 things to choose from on the journey to a happy man and a peaceful home.


1. Support our team (at least)
No man wants a rolling-eyed GF when it comes to watching the game. If you appreciate sport and support his team (even if you have to pretend) he'll love you that much more for it. Trust.

2. Learn how to give a hand job - the right way
Sure it feels good, but you're still not getting him there. Quit thinking you're going to hurt him. Guys like it when girls are more aggressive. They said it, not us.

3. Nagging
Women are generally more expressive than men, but that doesn't mean we're entitled to moan and b*tch all the time! Quit nagging him for unnecessary things or you'll push him away.

4. "I'm Bloated"
We're all about being open here, but some things you should keep to yourself. He doesn't want to know about it. OK?

5. Dressing up
Don't bother asking your man if he likes what you're wearing. Firstly, they never know what the right answer is and secondly, he's always going to say yes (unless he wants a war)!

6. Have self-respect
A bit of self-dignity and self-confidence in who you are and what you want is HOT. If you can't respect yourself, he won't respect you.

7. Don't act cray
A combination of paranoia, selfishness and impatience can make a woman act in strange psychotic ways. Don't be the psycho GF.

8. Don't be weak
When things get tough try to be emotionally strong. Sure, your man wants to take care of you and support you, but not to the point that he's nothing but a babysitter! Besides, when you do get upset he'll take you A LOT more seriously if you're not crying all time.

9. Be natural
Men like it when girls doll up, but believe it or not, they love it even more when you're natural. Makeup free and carefree - that's when you're most beautiful.

10. Not all men are pro-anal
Not all guys are interested in anal. So you've had a few bad experiences with men poking their fingers up your bum, but that's not to say they're all into it. That's a myth us girls need to learn.

11. Threesomes
Yes, men will think about having a threesome with you and another women, but they don't expect you to act upon it. It's a fantasy - chill out.

12. Other girls…
Not always, but sometimes, men will picture other girls when they think about or have sex. Again, it's a male thing. Don't take it too seriously.

13. PornHub, RedTube - all men watch porn!
Expect an average of three to four times a week. When he's busy or in a relationship it might be as little as once a week. Why? For a quickie! All men have needs.

14. Men love fantasy films
Most men secretly like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Game of Thrones. You must have working knowledge of Luke Skywalker, Frodo and Daenerys Targaryen. Deal with it.

15. Surprise him with lingerie
Make sure to buy some sexy lingerie from time to time. Whether it's a babydoll, garter slip, teddy, or new two-piece it's gonna drive him CRAZY.

16. His mom comes first
Sorry ladies - you can't always be the #1 woman in his life. She carried him, gave birth to him and raised the man - there's no competition here. Instead of acting like she's your worst enemy try to make an effort with his her. Your man will notice.

17. The off side rule
Learn it. No questions asked.

18. Men are clueless when it comes to periods
Don't expect your man to know what type of pill you're taking or whether your menstrual cycle is 'normal'. It's all foreign to him so if he's acting like what you're saying isn't a big deal it's because most of the time he doesn't really know what you're on about. So much that...

19. They don't mind having sex with you while you're on
Yup, most guys don't really care if you're on TOM as long as they get the goods. Failing that, "red day is head day", right?

20. You're always leaving the toilet seat down
Men put up the toilet seat. End of. If you find the seat up, get over it and put it down. It's not worth fighting over.

21. Sleeping on his chest
Men love it when they feel like they're protecting you. And believe it or not, they do like a spoon!

22. Don't bitch about your girlfriends
Your man doesn't care about how little your friend eats when you go out for dinner or how cheap her dress looked last night. Sorry, he really doesn't. Save it.

23. Men secretly love when you buy him clothes
Take advantage girl! Otherwise he'll still be wearing his tracksuit bottoms from 1997. Do you really want to be seen with that?

24. Make an effort with his friends
We'll never understand their man jokes, but creating banter and making an effort with his boys is a massive bonus.

25. Guys love ponytails
It's a myth to think that every man favors a women's hair down. Sure it's beautiful, but guys also like it when your hair's pulled back and away from your face. A messy bun it is then!

26. They love kisses
Those little kisses you trail down his neck and chest? He. Loves. It.

27. The way to a man's heart is through his stomach
We're not asking you to be the stereotypical housewife here, but any man (as any women) loves it when their partner whips up their favorite dish for them.

28. Men like to show off their strength
So yes, it's OK to yell for him to kill a spider or ask if he minds helping you carry boxes up the stairs. He wants to do it for you.

29. They love your orgasm face
Sweaty? Red? And scrunched up? Watching you orgasm is like watching a football be carried across the goal line into the end zone (not to mention, a BIG ego boost for him). Guys love it when you're enjoying yourself.

30. Chillax
Men don't like women who are constantly stressed out and anxious. Relax and try to be laid back about things. It's never the end of the world.

Do you know what else men wish women knew? Are there some tips you did not agree with? Add them in the comments!

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Read More relationship posts;

Love Languages: What is Yours? - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2010/02/languages-of-love-what-is-yours.html

How to have lasting online romance - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2012/11/how-to-have-lasting-online-romance.html

Safety tips for online dating - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2012/08/safety-tips-online-dating-social-networking.html

Arranged Marriage versus personal choice - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2012/11/arranged-marriage-versus-personal-choice.html

Can Online dating become lasting love? - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2010/07/can-online-love-become-lasting-love.html

How to Express love to your wife - http://www.mynewhitmanwrites.com/2011/09/how-to-express-love-to-your-wife.html

9 Ways to know when you're in Love - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2012/11/9-ways-to-know-when-youre-in-love.html

How to Find out Reason for relationship breakup - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2013/03/wanting-to-know-reason-for-break-up.html

Steps to a successful relationship - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2010/10/steps-to-successful-relationship.html

How to deal with unrequited love or the friend zone - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2012/12/unrequited-love-lets-call-it-friend-zone.html
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