The difference between make-up and photoshop

There was a time that it was a valid saying that pictures do not lie. That was when dinosaurs still roamed the earth. Wake up. This is 2014. Have you met Photoshop or its products? Photoshop is that superb graphics software that makes pictures lie now. A man who has never left his village can be planted right next to President Obama in the White House and made to look like he really was there. Photoshop. The wonders of image manipulation. Better still, a very ugly person like myself can walk into a photo studio, take a couple of pictures and have the graphics person there make my face look smooth, as well as tones and hues, such that the resulting pictures are of a fine boy superstar who belongs on the cover of Playboy magazine. The wonders of image manipulation. But that’s what makeup does too. Only that it does it in realtime and in the flesh. When I see a heavily made up woman these days, I activate my mental defense systems and remind myself that what you see is NOT what you get. It doesn’t matter how gorgeous she looks, I’m not buying that “Oh; she’s beautiful!” thing you people are selling. Scrub that thing off and let us have that discussion again please. I often can’t even recognise some of my friends when they are made up! I mean, they have to be pointed out to me. “That is Nkechi. Why are you acting like you don’t know her?” Because I don’t recognise her, sunshine! I know Nkechi. I have known her for years. This person you are pointing out to me is a different person. If Nkechi looked like this for real, damnit, I would have put a ring on it. The wonders of image manipulation. The difference between makeup and Photoshop? One is analogue and the other is digital. Besides that,none.

What would make a mother stab her three children to death?

A 30-year-old mother has been arrested by the Police for allegedly murdering her three children.

The California Carol Coronado was said to have committed the crime at their residence with her husband and mother also at home.

She was found in bed naked and holding a knife with the bloody bodies of her daughters, aged three, two and two months old, on Tuesday evening near Torrance in Los Angeles County, according to police after the were alerted by the suspect's mother.

Carol, who was reported to have tried cuting her own wrists when she was found apparently according to her mother had called earlier in the day before the crime that she was going crazy.

Police are however yet to ascertain her motive for commiting the murder.

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She's Confident! Plus sized lady strips down to Bikini and walks on Hollywood Boulevard(Photos)...

A Los Angeles woman,Amani Terrell's decided to air her frustration at  Hollywood's obsession with perfection by stripping down to her bikini in the middle of Hollywood Boulevard .
She did it to show other women that it's perfectly fine to be large and have good self esteem and all women are beautiful.
Amani who weighs 260 pounds told Fox

"You can not seek validation from other people. This world is very cruel. You must seek validation within yourself and be kind to yourself."

 While most people had a positive reaction...One guy yelled that he lost his appetite. Another sarcastically called her "Precious".

Kim Kardashian And Baby North Go Shopping In Paris (Photos)

Kim Kardashian, 33, took North West, 11-months-old, out for a fun pre-wedding shopping trip to Givenchy, along with aunt Kourtney Kardashian in Paris, France. The entire Kardashian family is in Paris, France preparing for Kim’s wedding to Kanye West, 36, this weekend.

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Jos Bomb Blasts: Death Toll Rises To 118

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that no fewer than 118 people died in the twin bomb blasts which hit Jos Terminus Market yesterday in Plateau state.
 
                                                                Jos bomb blast scene

According to NEMA's coordinator in the city of Jos, Mohammed Abdulsalam, 118 bodies have been recovered and the death toll could rise further.
Abdulsalam explained that more bodies may be in the debris” of buildings which collapsed due to the intensity of the blasts.
He added that 56 people were injured in the twin blasts.
Meanwhile the Plateau state commissioner of police, Chris Olakpe said earlier that 46 people were killed and 45 others were injured.
"We are saying 46. That’s the number we have in the morgues. But we are not ruling out more bodies," Chris said.
The military said that improvised explosive devices were hidden inside a truck and a minibus and went off within 20 minutes of each other.
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Top 10 Black Gay Celebrities

President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan has recently signed the anti-gay bill, which stipulates harsh punishment for the law violators.

 

Judging by the comments and general reaction to the law, the majority of Nigerians approved it, despite the criticism coming from the United States of American and European countries.

We suggest you to leave aside the emotions for a moment and take a look at all these homosexual black people famous all over the world for their talents and successful career.

Talented sportsmen, journalists, singers, actors (actresses), writers… They are all so different, but have one thing in common – they are all openly gay.

 

Queen Latifah (Dana Elaine Owens)

This American stars has proved to be a successful singer, songwriter, comedienne, show hostess and producer. Throughout the period of her skyrocketing career Queen Latifah’s has been recognized by prestigious movie and music awards (like Golden Glove and Grammy, among others).

Her sexual preferences had been kept secret until 2012, when during the Long Beach Pride show the world renowned celebrity came out as lesbian saying to the LGBT (lesbial, gay, bisexual and transgender) community:

“Y’all my peeps (people). I love you!” 

 

Frank Ocean (Christopher Breaux)

 

This young man started his career as a ghostwriter for Brandy, Justin Bieber and John Legend. Soon he decided to try his luck as a singer and released the debut song mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra, which was critically acclaimed. Starting from this point every new piece of music he introduced to the audience has been warmly accepted.

Frank Ocean is considered the first major R&B artist to have come out as gay. He made the courageous announcement in 2012, and later confessed: “I knew that my star was rising, and I knew that if I waited I would always have somebody that I respected be able to encourage me to wait longer, to not say it till who knows when.”

 

Michael Sam

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Successful US football defensive end, who became the first openly homosexual player to have been drafted to National Football League (NFL).

These were his words:

"I'm not afraid to tell the world who I am. I'm Michael Sam: I'm a college graduate. I'm African-American, and I'm gay."

 

Jason Collins

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The professional American basketball center, currently playing for the Brooklyn Nets (NBA League).

Collins will forever remain in the historical records, as he became the first openly gay athlete in US professional sport.

In April 2014 Time Magazine listed him in “100 Most Influential People in the World”.

 

Azealia Banks

 

This 22-year-old rapper and songwriter was signed to XL Recordings when she was only 17. Her career went up in the world in 2011 after the release of her debut singe "212", which became known all over America and Europe. You might have heard it, too.

 

Azealia characterized herself as a bisexual in her interview to the NY Times. She was quoted saying: “I’m not trying to be, like, the bisexual, lesbian rapper. I don’t live on other people’s terms.”

 

Don Lemon

 

An honoured journalist, who was employed by such respected editions and TV stations as NBC News, CNN, WNYW, WCAU and others.

When the CNN anchor revealed in 2011 through his memoir book that he is homosexual, Lemon was globally commended for being one of few openly gay black celebrities. The book also describes homophobia and sexual abuse he suffered in the childhood.

 

Lee Daniels

 

The renowned US actor, producer and filmmaker. His movie “Monster’s Ball” brought the first Oscar to the Hollywood star Halle Berry. Meanwhile Daniel got his own “Best Director” nomination by the Academy for the novel-based film “Precious”.

Daniels, who realized his nature in the childhood, said in one of the interview that his father was violent and physically abusive towards him and tried "to beat it [being gay] out of me."

 

Robin Roberts

 

The 53-year-old successful American TV broadcaster, was forced to leave the "Good Morning America" show in 2012 to get a bone marrow transplant, which saved her life.

After the life trial Roberts took to Facebook to thank those, who supported her, including her… girlfriend (it actually became the post of confession):

“I am grateful for my entire family, my long time girlfriend, Amber…” she wrote.

 

RuPaul (RuPaul Andre Charles)

 

This controversial American celebrity can be talked and rumoured about for a long time. Actor, drag queen, model and musician already got recognition in the 1990-s. RuPaul is described as the pioneer among the drag queens and the one who made it mainstream.

He came out as gay at the age of 12 and has never denied his preferences since.

 

Wanda Sykes

 

Emmy Award winning writer, also a comedienne and actress. Sykes hosted her own talk-show on Fox channel.

She had been married to a man named Dave Hill for 7 years (1991-1998), however in 2008 Sykes opened up on her orientation during Las Vegas rally against ban of new marriages of same-sex couples in California.
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Burial Of Nigerian Fallen Soldiers in Operation of #BringBackOurGirls (See Photos)

he National Orientation Agency (NOA) has followed the steps of the Presidential Spokesperson, Dr Reuben Abati, shared more photos from #BringBackOurGirls operation via Twitter account.

The images by the Presidential Aide sparked controversy on May 19, 2014, Monday, as one of them was taken about two years ago, while the remaining three, actually published by Naij.com, were considered as up-to-date.
Check out some of the unseen photos of the anti- Boko Haram operation, aimed at locating and rescuing over 200 abducted GGSS Chibok female students, below:
 
Troops have to cross swamps, various water obstacles. Photo credit – NOA Nigeria
 
Armoured vehicle on patrol near Sambisa Forest. Photo credit – NOA Nigeria
  
Some mortars deployed by the army. Photo credit – NOA Nigeria
 
Boko Haram camp was burnt down during operations near Konduga, Borno State. Photo credit – NOA Nigeria

However, the army suffered an undisclosed number of lost lives in the past several days. See the images from a burial ceremony below:
  
May their souls rest in peace.

Meet Lady Who's Addicted to Being Pregnant and Gives Babies Away For Free

37 year old surrogate, Tara Sawyer, is so addicted to pregnancy that she won’t stop until her 'womb falls out'. And despite surrogacy laws stating that she is entitled to £15,000 in expenses, Tara is content purely with the 'thrill' and refuses to take any payment.

Tara has given birth to seven children, four of whom are her own, the other three she handed over to two couples in a space of 2 years. She's at her happiest when she's with a bulging baby bump and has no plans to stop having babies for other people.

According to Tara:

'Surrogacy is very addictive. It’s a huge rush from the moment the test comes back positive. It’s an amazing feeling to hand over a child to someone who desperately wants it, and I feel at my best whilst pregnant.'

Shockingly, the first surrogate baby that she gave birth to two years ago was biologically her daughter, but Tara didn’t feel any maternal love for the infant.
Tara said:

'I don’t feel like I’m giving up a baby, I feel like I’m giving it back. I don’t feel sad handing over a child that was never mine to keep.'

Tara’s husband, Matt Sawyer, 37, a truck driver, was supportive of her decision to carry strangers’ children, so with his support, Tara logged onto Facebook and started scouring surrogacy pages. Within a few weeks she met a gay couple that were desperate for help having a child. Tara donated her own egg to the couple and artificially inseminated herself at her home in Wimblington, Cambridgeshire, using a plastic pipette.

Tara said:

'From the moment I found out I was pregnant I was totally hooked - it was such a rush. It was an amazing experience from start to finish. When the baby was born there was no rush of love like when I had my other children. But handing her over to her dads was a feeling like no other.'

 Within days of giving birth to the baby girl, Tara was missing being pregnant. Again she logged onto Facebook and met a couple who were unable to carry children full term. On January 4 this year, she gave birth to twin boys for the couple, but she has no plans to stop yet
Tara told DM:

I've been talking to another gay couple and I hope to be pregnant for them by the end of the year. 

I know that when they are older the children will want answers, especially my biological daughter. We’ve all decided that being open is the best approach and I’ll answer any questions they might have - but I’ll be clear that I’m not their mum. 

When I’m not pregnant I feel empty and only a baby can fill that void. I’m addicted to the buzz of pregnancy and if I can help childless couples at the same time it would be insane not to. I won’t stop until my womb falls out.'

 Tara isn’t worried about the effects of pregnancy on her body, and says she is in better shape now than she was in her twenties.

'I feel at my best physically when I’m pregnant,” said Tara. “I take vitamins, go swimming, do yoga and eat healthily. I hadn’t made as much effort with my own pregnancies but the responsibility was bigger with someone else’s child. I love having a bump and people cooing over the precious little gift inside. I don’t even get stretch marks - it’s like I was made to have babies.

Alleged Mad Man Arrested With Arms And Ammunition In Lagos

A suspected lunatic was on Tuesday, arrested by officers of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly being in possession of arms and ammunition.
  
         Locally Made Guns

DSP Ngozi Braide, the command's spokesperson who made this known to newsmen said, the suspect was arrested on Saturday, at Gowon Estate, Ipaja area of the state.   According to her, the suspect was sighted at 5th Avenue, Customs Junction, Gowon Estate, Ipaja, attempting to empty some items into a dust bin.
"The people were curious about what he was dumping. Upon closer examination, it was discovered that the mad man emptied one locally-made double-barrel pistol and four live cartridges into the dust bin" Braide said. "The youths in the community claimed they have been seeing him around the area as a mad man. He was immediately handed over to the police at Gowon Estate but under interrogation, he was not coherent in his speech. He was later transferred to the State CID, Panti St., Yaba, for further investigation".  
The force spokesperson applauded Gowon Estate residents for their vigilance and security consciousness, asking them to keep assisting the police with useful information on suspicious movements.  
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BREAKING NEWS: Two Explosion Rock GSM Market In Jos (PHOTOS)

A bomb has exploded in the central areas of Jos, Plateau State.

According to the Nation, the heavy explosion was heard at about 2:55pm Tuesday afternoon, May 20.
At the same time SaharaReporters wrote that two explosions rocked the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) area inside the terminus market.
According to eyewitnesses, two bombs exploded in 15 minutes from each other.
Casualties is said to be high because the explosion happened at a densely populated areas of Ahmadu Bello Way where the GSM market is located.
Sound of the explosion was heard in Bukuru, which is about 20km from Jos city.
Details of casualties not yet known as security agencies had condoned off the areas and rescue operation is ongoing.
It was gathered that victims of the explosion are being rushed to Ola hospital.

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