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December 31, 2012
WHAT HE SAID...IN RESPONSE TO FANTASIA....
Hey sis!
Read More: Fantasia offends gays via Instagram http://missjia.com/2012/12/31/fantasia-offends-gays-open-letter-ignorance/#ixzz2Ge0LVvG0
My father used to tell me “I’m only doing this because I love you” right after he beat my ass for doing something I wasn’t supposed to do. With that being noted, I’d like for you to read (used lightly) this using the same sentiment.
From the beginning I’ve always been a fan of yours. I remember my friends dogging you after watching your American Idol audition, saying you looked like a stand in for the hood’s version of Donald Duck. I personally could care less about that nor did I let the question of how many food stamps you had to sell to get to the audition linger in my head for too long. Why? Because you were different, you had a story, and you could really REALLY sing.
I’ve cried to, worshiped with, made love to, ate bacon and chicken while listening to, healed from, and strip-teased to your entire catalogue, both released and unreleased. From “Baby Mama” to “Control Freak,” from “Move On Me Baby” to your cover of Elton’s “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word,” – I’ve BEEN HERE!
Now that I’ve given you a little history, I’m sure you can understand why I was so caught off guard by your statement on instagram last night. I don’t know whether you’re going to be cool or come out of the bag on me with this one so I’m going to keep it super light.
Never mind your lack of proper spelling (something I know you’ve struggled with visibly over the years) or the fact that you were standing on a table in a spandex snuggie – lets focus on the intentions of what you typed. It’s one thing to feel chastised and judged and express that accordingly, but it’s another to do to others what you don’t want done to yourself.
You stated that the world has gone mad and that not only kids but the government (take note of the n) and the church house as well are trying you. You complained about weed and gay marriage being legal and totally referenced it to being completely against what’s being taught in the bible as though that was supposed to make your situation any better or worse.
Now sis.
Lets just move outside of the bible on this one because it tends to be tossed around and used as a weapon of mass destruction only when the target isn’t one’s self. And being that you’re a mother of more than one child out of wedlock, one with a man who was definitely married at the time of conception, wrapping your lips around anything with the bible being the base shouldn’t be in your ministry. Especially considering that you are still unmarried. Unmarried. Oh and UNMARRIED.
As a celebrity you walk into this entire new world of being scrutinized and looked at as a super human like figure. When you gain a certain level of popularity you have to recognize and understand that it is up to you to pick and choose how the world views you. Accept that and live your life.
You can’t fuck up in public and then expect to never hear about it again. I mean you tried to kill yourself using sleep-aids bro? Over a married man who you then had a baby with, gave the last name to, and still ended up without a ring. That’s a big deal home girl.
I can understand you wanting people out of your business and into your music but when you are so publically careless with your vagina, you kind of put the negativity on the forefront. Gays are primarily the grunt of every female artist’s fan base, especially people like you. To put your struggle (or sin as you refer to them) against theirs because you’re tired of being picked on isn’t the move. And that whole weed thing? Girl. Plants are just that. Plants. This one just happens to put you above the clouds, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
I wish you, Chris Brown, Jazmine Sullivan, Tyrese, Keri Hilson and artists alike all had true media training. Sometimes it’s best to just shut all of the fucks up even when you’re dying to pop off. People can’t wait for you to do things just as this so they can hit you where it hurts.
The next time you want to throw a fit across the inter webs; at least have one of the little ones proofread it for you. If nothing else you should know that the kids are going to eat you alive on that note alone. I really want you to be great but you so have to start doing better. Don’t feel bad about the backlash either. Sometimes you gotta lose to win.
Until next time,
Slay something.
Slay something.
-Ahmier
Read More: Fantasia offends gays via Instagram http://missjia.com/2012/12/31/fantasia-offends-gays-open-letter-ignorance/#ixzz2Ge0LVvG0
December 30, 2012
December 27, 2012
December 22, 2012
December 21, 2012
December 20, 2012
THE TONGUE....
"The tongue has NO bones but is Strong enough to Break a HEART....Be careful with your Words."
December 19, 2012
AMERICA'S FIRST GAY PRESIDENT.....(HE WOULD DEFINITELY GET MY VOTE)
Mayor Booker is thought to be one of Democrats’ best chances to unseat Mr. Christie. However, Mr. Christie’s handling of Hurricane Sandy and his subsequent embrace of President Barack Obama was a public relations coup for the governor. A Quinnipiac poll of New Jersey voters released last month showed, though Mr. Booker has the strongest chances of any Democrat against Mr. Christie, the incumbent would handily defeat him in a potential matchup 53 percent to 35 percent. In October, a Quinnipiac poll found a hypothetical race between Mr. Booker and Mr. Christie would be much tighter with the governor holding a slim 46 percent to 42 percent lead.
December 17, 2012
4 WORST LESSONS DISNEY TAUGHT US AS KIDS....
The 4 Worst Lessons Disney Movies Taught Us as Kids -- powered by Cracked.com
NO TRUER WORDS...EVER SPOKEN....
"At some point, you have to choose between life and fiction. The two are very close but they never actually touch. They're two very, very different things".
-The Words
-The Words
December 16, 2012
December 14, 2012
WHAT HE SAID....THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES REGARDING SHOOTING IN CT....
This afternoon, I spoke with Governor Malloy and FBI Director Mueller. I offered Governor Malloy my condolences on behalf of the nation, and made it clear he will have every single resource that he needs to investigate this heinous crime, care for the victims, counsel their families.
We’ve endured too many of these tragedies in the past few years. And each time I learn the news I react not as a President, but as anybody else would -- as a parent. And that was especially true today. I know there’s not a parent in America who doesn’t feel the same overwhelming grief that I do.
The majority of those who died today were children -- beautiful little kids between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. They had their entire lives ahead of them -- birthdays, graduations, weddings, kids of their own. Among the fallen were also teachers -- men and women who devoted their lives to helping our children fulfill their dreams.
So our hearts are broken today -- for the parents and grandparents, sisters and brothers of these little children, and for the families of the adults who were lost. Our hearts are broken for the parents of the survivors as well, for as blessed as they are to have their children home tonight, they know that their children’s innocence has been torn away from them too early, and there are no words that will ease their pain.
As a country, we have been through this too many times. Whether it’s an elementary school in Newtown, or a shopping mall in Oregon, or a temple in Wisconsin, or a movie theater in Aurora, or a street corner in Chicago -- these neighborhoods are our neighborhoods, and these children are our children. And we're going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this, regardless of the politics.
This evening, Michelle and I will do what I know every parent in America will do, which is hug our children a little tighter and we’ll tell them that we love them, and we’ll remind each other how deeply we love one another. But there are families in Connecticut who cannot do that tonight. And they need all of us right now. In the hard days to come, that community needs us to be at our best as Americans. And I will do everything in my power as President to help.
Because while nothing can fill the space of a lost child or loved one, all of us can extend a hand to those in need -- to remind them that we are there for them, that we are praying for them, that the love they felt for those they lost endures not just in their memories but also in ours.
May God bless the memory of the victims and, in the words of Scripture, heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds.
We’ve endured too many of these tragedies in the past few years. And each time I learn the news I react not as a President, but as anybody else would -- as a parent. And that was especially true today. I know there’s not a parent in America who doesn’t feel the same overwhelming grief that I do.
The majority of those who died today were children -- beautiful little kids between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. They had their entire lives ahead of them -- birthdays, graduations, weddings, kids of their own. Among the fallen were also teachers -- men and women who devoted their lives to helping our children fulfill their dreams.
So our hearts are broken today -- for the parents and grandparents, sisters and brothers of these little children, and for the families of the adults who were lost. Our hearts are broken for the parents of the survivors as well, for as blessed as they are to have their children home tonight, they know that their children’s innocence has been torn away from them too early, and there are no words that will ease their pain.
As a country, we have been through this too many times. Whether it’s an elementary school in Newtown, or a shopping mall in Oregon, or a temple in Wisconsin, or a movie theater in Aurora, or a street corner in Chicago -- these neighborhoods are our neighborhoods, and these children are our children. And we're going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this, regardless of the politics.
This evening, Michelle and I will do what I know every parent in America will do, which is hug our children a little tighter and we’ll tell them that we love them, and we’ll remind each other how deeply we love one another. But there are families in Connecticut who cannot do that tonight. And they need all of us right now. In the hard days to come, that community needs us to be at our best as Americans. And I will do everything in my power as President to help.
Because while nothing can fill the space of a lost child or loved one, all of us can extend a hand to those in need -- to remind them that we are there for them, that we are praying for them, that the love they felt for those they lost endures not just in their memories but also in ours.
May God bless the memory of the victims and, in the words of Scripture, heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds.
FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS...
There are some “friends with benefits” situations that never should have started. The arrangement rarely turns out “all good” but somehow FWB tend to last longer than they should.
Why is that, though? If you have someone waiting in the wings, how much real effort do you devote to finding something more meaningful? I feel as if there are certain signs that let you know when the benefits of Friends with Benefits should run out. It should not have to come to a messy end, though.
I believe the key is being proactive and getting real about where things stand. Tell the truth when your feelings have changed. Have you ever gone had a friends with benefits situation?
How did you know when to cut it off? How long should FWB situations really last?
Happy Friday!
Why is that, though? If you have someone waiting in the wings, how much real effort do you devote to finding something more meaningful? I feel as if there are certain signs that let you know when the benefits of Friends with Benefits should run out. It should not have to come to a messy end, though.
I believe the key is being proactive and getting real about where things stand. Tell the truth when your feelings have changed. Have you ever gone had a friends with benefits situation?
How did you know when to cut it off? How long should FWB situations really last?
Happy Friday!
December 13, 2012
12 RELATIONSHIPS TRUTHS YOU NEED TO RECOGNIZE.....
1. Yes, you are a prize but not for every damn body. Each of you individually is a prize... for someone. Maybe two or three someones but not for everybody.
2. Just because someone is a "good" man or woman, does not mean they are "good" for you.
3. Liking someone, lusting for someone and loving someone are not the same thing. Unless they come as a package deal for both parties in which case, when's the wedding?
4. If you've had three or more failed relationships in a row, you are the common denominator. (looks in mirror, sticks out tongue) #Arithmetic
5. Grown men and women in committed relationships cannot be stolen from one and other. Someone makes the conscious decision to leave.
6. The more you tell us how fabulous your life with so-and-so is, the less we believe you. My godparents have been married for 53 years. Every time I have asked how they are doing for the past 20 years, they respond "Baby we fine and we living." Okay? Keep your business off these inna-web-social-nets.
7. The idea that anybody is better than nobody is a blatant-assed lie.
8. The idea that marriage is a magical panacea for all that "ails" black women is an ignorant lie.
9. The idea that marriage and babies are the end-all, be-all for everyone to achieve happiness is a little naive.
10. The argument over $200 dates is pure foolishness. If you can't afford it, don't do it and for Baby Jesus' sake - quit bitching about it.
11. The idea that a man that you do not know, who does not know you (and whose relationship history is shady as all the trees in the Sierra Nevada put together) has the answers to your relationship woes is not only foolery, it is a HUSTLE. Quit buying into the hustle.
12. Ladies and Gentlemen, last but not least - a rhyme stolen from a Hallmark card: A better you makes a better two. Please work on fix your issues instead of looking for someone to fix them for you. That "you complete me" nonsense is a great movie line and no more. Complete yourself.
http://www.blacknbougie.com/2012/12/12-relationship-truths-from-me-to-you.html
2. Just because someone is a "good" man or woman, does not mean they are "good" for you.
3. Liking someone, lusting for someone and loving someone are not the same thing. Unless they come as a package deal for both parties in which case, when's the wedding?
4. If you've had three or more failed relationships in a row, you are the common denominator. (looks in mirror, sticks out tongue) #Arithmetic
5. Grown men and women in committed relationships cannot be stolen from one and other. Someone makes the conscious decision to leave.
6. The more you tell us how fabulous your life with so-and-so is, the less we believe you. My godparents have been married for 53 years. Every time I have asked how they are doing for the past 20 years, they respond "Baby we fine and we living." Okay? Keep your business off these inna-web-social-nets.
7. The idea that anybody is better than nobody is a blatant-assed lie.
8. The idea that marriage is a magical panacea for all that "ails" black women is an ignorant lie.
9. The idea that marriage and babies are the end-all, be-all for everyone to achieve happiness is a little naive.
10. The argument over $200 dates is pure foolishness. If you can't afford it, don't do it and for Baby Jesus' sake - quit bitching about it.
11. The idea that a man that you do not know, who does not know you (and whose relationship history is shady as all the trees in the Sierra Nevada put together) has the answers to your relationship woes is not only foolery, it is a HUSTLE. Quit buying into the hustle.
12. Ladies and Gentlemen, last but not least - a rhyme stolen from a Hallmark card: A better you makes a better two. Please work on fix your issues instead of looking for someone to fix them for you. That "you complete me" nonsense is a great movie line and no more. Complete yourself.
http://www.blacknbougie.com/2012/12/12-relationship-truths-from-me-to-you.html
December 11, 2012
December 7, 2012
12 THINGS THAT HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO....
1. They create and pursue S.M.A.R.T. goals Successful people create and pursue S.M.A.R.T. goals that are: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. When you identify S.M.A.R.T. goals that are truly important to you, you become motivated to figure out ways to attain them. You develop the necessary attitude, abilities, and skills.
2. They take decisive and immediate action There’s a huge difference between knowing how to do something and actually doing it. Knowledge and intelligence are both useless without action.
It’s as simple as that.
3. They focus on being productive, not being busy In his book 'The 4 hour work week' Tim Ferris says, “Slow down and remember this: Most things make no difference. Being busy is often a form of mental laziness – lazy thinking and indiscriminate action.” The solution: Slow down. Breathe. Review your commitments and goals. Put first things first. Do one thing at a time. Start now.
Take a short break in two hours. Repeat.
4. They make logical, informed decisions Don’t let your emotions trump your intelligence. Slow down and think things through before you make any life-changing decisions.
5. They avoid the trap of trying to make things perfect Remember, the real world doesn’t reward perfectionists. It rewards people who get things done.
6. They work outside of their comfort zone Significant moments of opportunity for personal growth and success will come and go throughout your lifetime. If you are looking to make positive changes and new breakthroughs in your life, you will need to embrace these moments of opportunity even though you will never feel 100% ready for them.
7. They keep things simple Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” If you complicate your life by inundating yourself with too many choices, your subconscious mind will give up. The solution is to simplify.
8. They focus on making small, continuous improvements Making small, positive changes ~ eating a little healthier, exercising a little, creating some small productive habits, for example ~ is an amazing way to get excited about life and slowly reach the level of success you aspire to. The simple act of getting started and doing something will give you the momentum you need, and soon you’ll find yourself in a positive spiral of changes – one building on the other.
9. They measure and track their progress Successful people track themselves against their goals and clearly know what needs to be done to excel and accelerate.
10. They maintain a positive outlook as they learn from their mistakes Successful people concentrate on the positives – they look for the silver lining in every situation. They know that it is their positivity that will take them to greatness. If you want to be successful, you need to have a positive outlook toward life. Life will test you again and again. If you give in to internal negativity, you will never be able to achieve the marks you have targeted. Don’t let your own negativity sabotage you.
Learn what you can and press forward.
11. They spend time with the right people. Successful people associate with people who are likeminded, focused, and supportive. They reach out to connected, influential individuals who are right for their dreams and goals. You are the sum of the people you spend the most time with. Find your tribe and work together to make a difference in all of your lives.
12. They maintain balance in their life. When you let your work life (or social life, family life, etc.) consume you, and all your energy is focused in that area, it’s extremely easy to lose your balance. You need to balance the various dimensions of your life.
2. They take decisive and immediate action There’s a huge difference between knowing how to do something and actually doing it. Knowledge and intelligence are both useless without action.
It’s as simple as that.
3. They focus on being productive, not being busy In his book 'The 4 hour work week' Tim Ferris says, “Slow down and remember this: Most things make no difference. Being busy is often a form of mental laziness – lazy thinking and indiscriminate action.” The solution: Slow down. Breathe. Review your commitments and goals. Put first things first. Do one thing at a time. Start now.
Take a short break in two hours. Repeat.
4. They make logical, informed decisions Don’t let your emotions trump your intelligence. Slow down and think things through before you make any life-changing decisions.
5. They avoid the trap of trying to make things perfect Remember, the real world doesn’t reward perfectionists. It rewards people who get things done.
6. They work outside of their comfort zone Significant moments of opportunity for personal growth and success will come and go throughout your lifetime. If you are looking to make positive changes and new breakthroughs in your life, you will need to embrace these moments of opportunity even though you will never feel 100% ready for them.
7. They keep things simple Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” If you complicate your life by inundating yourself with too many choices, your subconscious mind will give up. The solution is to simplify.
8. They focus on making small, continuous improvements Making small, positive changes ~ eating a little healthier, exercising a little, creating some small productive habits, for example ~ is an amazing way to get excited about life and slowly reach the level of success you aspire to. The simple act of getting started and doing something will give you the momentum you need, and soon you’ll find yourself in a positive spiral of changes – one building on the other.
9. They measure and track their progress Successful people track themselves against their goals and clearly know what needs to be done to excel and accelerate.
10. They maintain a positive outlook as they learn from their mistakes Successful people concentrate on the positives – they look for the silver lining in every situation. They know that it is their positivity that will take them to greatness. If you want to be successful, you need to have a positive outlook toward life. Life will test you again and again. If you give in to internal negativity, you will never be able to achieve the marks you have targeted. Don’t let your own negativity sabotage you.
Learn what you can and press forward.
11. They spend time with the right people. Successful people associate with people who are likeminded, focused, and supportive. They reach out to connected, influential individuals who are right for their dreams and goals. You are the sum of the people you spend the most time with. Find your tribe and work together to make a difference in all of your lives.
12. They maintain balance in their life. When you let your work life (or social life, family life, etc.) consume you, and all your energy is focused in that area, it’s extremely easy to lose your balance. You need to balance the various dimensions of your life.
GET INTO THE LYRICS.....SEASONS OF LOVE....
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes
Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure, measure a year?
In daylights, in sunsets
In midnights, in cups of coffee
In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife
In five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure, a year in the life?
How about love?
How about love?
How about love?
Measure in love
Seasons of love
Seasons of love
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes
Five hundred twenty-five thousand journeys to plan
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure the life of a woman or a man?
In truths that she learned
Or in times that he cried
In bridges he burned
Or the way that she died
It's time now, to sing out
Though the story never ends
Let's celebrate
Remember a year in the life of friends
Remember the love
(Oh, you got to, you got to remember the love)
Remember the love
(You know that life is a gift from up above)
Remember the love
(Share love, give love, spread love)
Measure in love
(Measure, measure your life in love)
Seasons of love
Seasons of love
(Measure your life, measure you life in love)
Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure, measure a year?
In daylights, in sunsets
In midnights, in cups of coffee
In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife
In five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure, a year in the life?
How about love?
How about love?
How about love?
Measure in love
Seasons of love
Seasons of love
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes
Five hundred twenty-five thousand journeys to plan
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure the life of a woman or a man?
In truths that she learned
Or in times that he cried
In bridges he burned
Or the way that she died
It's time now, to sing out
Though the story never ends
Let's celebrate
Remember a year in the life of friends
Remember the love
(Oh, you got to, you got to remember the love)
Remember the love
(You know that life is a gift from up above)
Remember the love
(Share love, give love, spread love)
Measure in love
(Measure, measure your life in love)
Seasons of love
Seasons of love
(Measure your life, measure you life in love)
GET INTO THE LYRICS....LOVE AND WAR....
Somebody said everyday was gon' be sunny skies
Only Marvin Gaye and lingerie, I guess somebody lied
Started discussing it to fighting then don't touch me please
Then it's let's stop the madness, just come lay with me
Truth be told, I'm waving my flag before it goes bad
Cause we made it this far on for better or worse
I want to feel it even if it hurts
If I gotta cry to get to the other side
Let's go cause we gon' survive
We stay on the frontlines, yeah but we're still here after the bomb drops
We go so hard, we lose control
The fire starts, then we explode
When the smoke clears, we dry our tears
Only if love and war
Sometimes you're my general
You gotta let go of this place
Sometimes you're my enemy
And I'm throwing grenades
We'll just be chillin' and laughing
And im laying on your chest
Dont know what happen, cause things just went left
But here we go back down that road
That's just the way that it goes
Cause we made it this far on for better or worse
I want to feel it even if it hurts
If I gotta cry to get to the other side
As long as you're there i'll survive
We stay on the frontlines, yeah but we're still here after the bomb drops
We go so hard, we lose control
The fire starts, then we explode
When the smoke clears, we dry our tears
Only if love and war
As long as we walk out that door every fight and when its over
You know im going home
Right back where I belong
I take it up inside me
And We stay on the frontlines, yeah but we're still here after the bomb drops
We go so hard, we lose control
The fire starts, then we explode
When the smoke clears, we dry our tears
Only if love and war
Only Marvin Gaye and lingerie, I guess somebody lied
Started discussing it to fighting then don't touch me please
Then it's let's stop the madness, just come lay with me
Truth be told, I'm waving my flag before it goes bad
Cause we made it this far on for better or worse
I want to feel it even if it hurts
If I gotta cry to get to the other side
Let's go cause we gon' survive
We stay on the frontlines, yeah but we're still here after the bomb drops
We go so hard, we lose control
The fire starts, then we explode
When the smoke clears, we dry our tears
Only if love and war
Sometimes you're my general
You gotta let go of this place
Sometimes you're my enemy
And I'm throwing grenades
We'll just be chillin' and laughing
And im laying on your chest
Dont know what happen, cause things just went left
But here we go back down that road
That's just the way that it goes
Cause we made it this far on for better or worse
I want to feel it even if it hurts
If I gotta cry to get to the other side
As long as you're there i'll survive
We stay on the frontlines, yeah but we're still here after the bomb drops
We go so hard, we lose control
The fire starts, then we explode
When the smoke clears, we dry our tears
Only if love and war
As long as we walk out that door every fight and when its over
You know im going home
Right back where I belong
I take it up inside me
And We stay on the frontlines, yeah but we're still here after the bomb drops
We go so hard, we lose control
The fire starts, then we explode
When the smoke clears, we dry our tears
Only if love and war
December 6, 2012
WHAT SHE SAID...HOW ACCURATE IS SHE??
I am a Beyonce fan. I’m gonna watch her upcoming documentary because
fortunately one of the TVs in our kitchen has closed captioning so I’ll
be able to understand what she says. You know Beyonce can’t talk. She
sounds like she has a fifth grade education.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT.....GET IT...
There's a Difference between Holding your Man down, and taking care of a Broke Ass Nigga.
December 5, 2012
IT'S A NEW DAY....JET'S FIRST GAY MALE COUPLE....
JET® Magazine celebrates “the Diversity of Love” by featuring the first gay male couple in their “Love” section, featuring wedding photos sent in by readers.
The most recent issue, on newsstands now, features the third couple since August 2011, but this is the first issue to include a gay male couple.
The Massachusetts-based couple, Dr. Ravi Perry and Paris Prince, who shared with JET® how they met while Ravi was studying for his Ph.D.
THE WORLD'S RICHEST BLACK WOMAN....IS NOW AFRICAN....
Now, another online publication, Ventures Africa has ranked her as the World’s Richest Black Woman. According to the report, she has ousted Oprah Winfrey from the position.
Ventures Africaclaims that contrary to the Forbes Magazine ranking which pegs her net worth at only $600 million, Alakija is actually worth at least $3.3 billion. She earned most of her wealth from the oil and gas sector.
Alakija, 61, started out her professional career in the mid 70s as a secretary at the now defunct International Merchant Bank of Nigeria, one of the country’s earliest investment banks.
In the early 80s, she quit her job and went on to study Fashion design in England, returning to Nigeria shortly afterwards to start Supreme Stitches, a premium Nigerian fashion label which catered exclusively to upscale clientele.
In May 1993 Alakija applied for an allocation of an Oil Prospecting License (OPL). The license to explore for oil on a 617,000 acre block – (now referred to as OPL 216) was granted to Alakija’s company, Famfa Limited.
In September 1996, she entered into a joint venture agreement with Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Texaco) and appointed the company as a technical adviser for the exploration of the license, transferring 40 percent of her 100 percent stake to Star Deep. Subsequently, Star Deep sold off 8 percent of its stake in OPL 216 to Petrobas, a Brazilian company. Folorunsho Alakija and her family owned 60 percent.
The Ventures Africa report also claimed that Alakija has a real estate portfolio worth over $100 million. Earlier this year, Nigerian and British media announced that Alakija acquired a property at One Hyde Park for $102 million.
She owns a Bombardier Global Express 6000 which she bought earlier this year for a reported $46 million. She is the founder of the Rose of Sharon foundation, a Christian-based charity which gives out small grants to widows.
Alakija is married to Modupe Alakija and they have four grown-up sons together. She also has a grandchild from her first son. Modupe Alakija, her husband is the Chairman of Famfa Oil. Her sons run the company.
December 4, 2012
WHAT HE SAID.....ROB K....(DUDE MUST HAVE AN STD)
When a woman cheats on you with one man I can live with that. People make mistakes, trust me. I have forgiven numerous times…
But when a woman disrespects herself by messing with more than 20 men all while being in a relationship with a Faithful man. I just don’t get how a woman can do that to her body. And your career hasn’t even launched yet. I don’t put up with sloppiness. LOYALTY.
This is a lesson to all the young women out there to not have unprotected sex with multiple men especially while in a relationship. RESPECT THY SELF!
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But when a woman disrespects herself by messing with more than 20 men all while being in a relationship with a Faithful man. I just don’t get how a woman can do that to her body. And your career hasn’t even launched yet. I don’t put up with sloppiness. LOYALTY.
This is a lesson to all the young women out there to not have unprotected sex with multiple men especially while in a relationship. RESPECT THY SELF!
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December 3, 2012
30 THINGS EVERY MAN SHOULD HAVE ACCOMPLISHED BY 30....I MANAGED MOST OF THESE....
1. Own a passport and have been out the country at least once.
2. Own a tailored piece of clothing.
3. Have a story involving Vegas and/or Miami, drinking, and midgets (Only if you are lucky).
4. Know what type of haircuts work for him you should not still be experimenting (i.e. Donovan McNabb) or know when it’s time to let it go and rock a bald head (LeBron James).
5. Met a woman out of town that you still keep in contact with.
6. Flown to see a woman or flown a woman to see you.
7. Participated in a friend’s wedding.
8.Fallen in love with a stripper even if it was just for one night.
9. Eaten at a restaurant that requires reservations.
10. Know how to tie a tie.
11. Have at least one signature dish you can make.
12. Own a nice watch and a nice pair of shoes (not talking about sneakers).
13. Manscaped at least once to try it ( to what extent that is up to you).
14. Should not still get grossed out by talk about periods, gotten his red wings, and doesn’t mind creating a murder scene.
15. Know what type of woman he can’t deal with.
16. Participated in some physical activity that he had to train for (Marathon, Tough Mudder, 5k, whatever).
17. Purchased flowers for a woman.
18. Made out in public with woman or dance with your partner when nobody else is on the floor and not give a damn who’s watching.
19. Experienced a good cigar.
20. Had a one night stand.
21. Have a savings account, 401k, mutual fund, roth IRA, or investment property etc.( or some combination of the those).
22. Know what side of the street to walk on when walking with a woman.
23. Know that a first date to the movies is dumb as hell.
24. Been to professional sports game/boxing match/MMA fight.
25. Been to a play or ballet.
26. Know how to swim.
27. Went out drinking and skirt chasing to help a friend though a break up.
28. Have helped somebody achieve a goal or better their situation (job referral, tutoring, mentoring, etc.).
29. Have done something extreme (sky dive, bungee jump, be in a bar fight where you’re outnumbered, gone raw dawg on a complete stranger, etc.).
30. Have been involved in some form or type of ‘group’ sexual activity.
2. Own a tailored piece of clothing.
3. Have a story involving Vegas and/or Miami, drinking, and midgets (Only if you are lucky).
4. Know what type of haircuts work for him you should not still be experimenting (i.e. Donovan McNabb) or know when it’s time to let it go and rock a bald head (LeBron James).
5. Met a woman out of town that you still keep in contact with.
6. Flown to see a woman or flown a woman to see you.
7. Participated in a friend’s wedding.
8.Fallen in love with a stripper even if it was just for one night.
9. Eaten at a restaurant that requires reservations.
10. Know how to tie a tie.
11. Have at least one signature dish you can make.
12. Own a nice watch and a nice pair of shoes (not talking about sneakers).
13. Manscaped at least once to try it ( to what extent that is up to you).
14. Should not still get grossed out by talk about periods, gotten his red wings, and doesn’t mind creating a murder scene.
15. Know what type of woman he can’t deal with.
16. Participated in some physical activity that he had to train for (Marathon, Tough Mudder, 5k, whatever).
17. Purchased flowers for a woman.
18. Made out in public with woman or dance with your partner when nobody else is on the floor and not give a damn who’s watching.
19. Experienced a good cigar.
20. Had a one night stand.
21. Have a savings account, 401k, mutual fund, roth IRA, or investment property etc.( or some combination of the those).
22. Know what side of the street to walk on when walking with a woman.
23. Know that a first date to the movies is dumb as hell.
24. Been to professional sports game/boxing match/MMA fight.
25. Been to a play or ballet.
26. Know how to swim.
27. Went out drinking and skirt chasing to help a friend though a break up.
28. Have helped somebody achieve a goal or better their situation (job referral, tutoring, mentoring, etc.).
29. Have done something extreme (sky dive, bungee jump, be in a bar fight where you’re outnumbered, gone raw dawg on a complete stranger, etc.).
30. Have been involved in some form or type of ‘group’ sexual activity.
MORE REASON TO LOVE MAYOR BOOKER...PLEDGES TO LIVE OFF "FOOD STAMPS" FOR A WEEK.....
Mayor Cory Booker said he will live on food stamps for a week starting Tuesday.
Booker told The Associated Press on Thursday that he will honor the challenge he made to a Twitter follower earlier this month and try living on the monetary equivalent of food stamps for at least a week.
“December 4 to 11. Seven days,” Booker said after the ribbon cutting for new loft apartments in Newark. He said he will be limited to $1.40 for each meal.
The North Carolina woman Booker challenged plans to accept, but she is not sure she will do it next week.
The woman, who uses the Twitter handle (at)MWadeNC and goes by the name TwitWit, spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because she says she has received threats.
She said she is upset that Booker didn’t consult with her before picking the dates. She said Booker sent her a tweet this week saying his staff would be in touch, but she has heard nothing since.
“I don’t think it’s fair to be challenged and just find out from the Internet when I’m supposed to take part,” she said in a telephone interview. “I would have appreciated the consideration that I have a life as well.”
Nevertheless, she said she will participate in the challenge for at least a week, possibly two.
The average monthly food stamp benefit was $133.26 per person in New Jersey in fiscal year 2011, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As mayor, Booker makes about 100 times that amount, $13,400 a month.
Politicians and community leaders around the country have taken on similar challenges in recent years to highlight the difficulty of relying solely on government aid for nutrition.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and U.S. Rep. Bob Brady lived on food stamps for a week earlier this year, and the mayors of Las Vegas and Phoenix, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and the former governor of Oregon all did so within the past few years.
Most participated in the “Food Stamp Challenge,” a program from the nonprofit Food Research and Action Center that gives out tools to help organizations and individuals live on a food stamp budget, typically for a week. It even developed a how-to-guide for members of Congress, which includes testimonials from eight politicians.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali and his family also did the challenge earlier this year. An AmeriCorps member serving as the community service coordinator at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut challenged her campus to try it for a week.
Booker, a prolific Twitter user who has 1.2 million followers, has said he wants the public to participate and on Thursday said he will soon announce a celebrity who will also take part.
The North Carolina woman said she thinks it would be “great” if high-profile people tried to live on the equivalent of food stamps.
“I think everybody should do this,” she said.
Booker told The Associated Press on Thursday that he will honor the challenge he made to a Twitter follower earlier this month and try living on the monetary equivalent of food stamps for at least a week.
“December 4 to 11. Seven days,” Booker said after the ribbon cutting for new loft apartments in Newark. He said he will be limited to $1.40 for each meal.
The North Carolina woman Booker challenged plans to accept, but she is not sure she will do it next week.
The woman, who uses the Twitter handle (at)MWadeNC and goes by the name TwitWit, spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because she says she has received threats.
She said she is upset that Booker didn’t consult with her before picking the dates. She said Booker sent her a tweet this week saying his staff would be in touch, but she has heard nothing since.
“I don’t think it’s fair to be challenged and just find out from the Internet when I’m supposed to take part,” she said in a telephone interview. “I would have appreciated the consideration that I have a life as well.”
Nevertheless, she said she will participate in the challenge for at least a week, possibly two.
The average monthly food stamp benefit was $133.26 per person in New Jersey in fiscal year 2011, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As mayor, Booker makes about 100 times that amount, $13,400 a month.
Politicians and community leaders around the country have taken on similar challenges in recent years to highlight the difficulty of relying solely on government aid for nutrition.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and U.S. Rep. Bob Brady lived on food stamps for a week earlier this year, and the mayors of Las Vegas and Phoenix, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and the former governor of Oregon all did so within the past few years.
Most participated in the “Food Stamp Challenge,” a program from the nonprofit Food Research and Action Center that gives out tools to help organizations and individuals live on a food stamp budget, typically for a week. It even developed a how-to-guide for members of Congress, which includes testimonials from eight politicians.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali and his family also did the challenge earlier this year. An AmeriCorps member serving as the community service coordinator at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut challenged her campus to try it for a week.
Booker, a prolific Twitter user who has 1.2 million followers, has said he wants the public to participate and on Thursday said he will soon announce a celebrity who will also take part.
The North Carolina woman said she thinks it would be “great” if high-profile people tried to live on the equivalent of food stamps.
“I think everybody should do this,” she said.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FATHERS BEING IN THEIR SONS LIVES......DEEP
Boys learn how to handle their emotions in ways that only a man can teach them.
In the absence of a father figure, he could only observe his mother’s highly emotional reactions when she was angry.
In the absence of a father figure, he could only observe his mother’s highly emotional reactions when she was angry.
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