Monster hurricane discovered on Saturn

The eye of the cyclone is an enormous 1,250 miles across.

(Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSI)

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• The eye is 20 times larger than the typical eye of a hurricane here on Earth.
• Clouds at the outer edge of the storm are whipping around at 330 mph.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's Cassini spacecraft has captured stunning views of a monster hurricane at Saturn's North Pole.

The eye of the cyclone is an enormous 1,250 miles across. That's 20 times larger than the typical eye of a hurricane here on Earth. And it's spinning super-fast. Clouds at the outer edge of the storm are whipping around at 330 mph.

The hurricane is parked at Saturn's North Pole and relies on water vapor to keep it churning. It's believed to have been there for years. Cassini only recently had a chance to observe the vortex in visible light.

Scientists hope to learn more about Earth's hurricanes by studying this whopper at Saturn.

Cassini was launched from Cape Canaveral in 1997 and arrived at Saturn in 2004.

PHOTO: Meet The Most Beautiful Woman In The World

Her name is Fatima Zohar-Godabari .She is the most beautiful woman in the world (2013), Saudi Arabian queen 

 

Exclussive Interview With Faze - Our story as Plantashun Boiz

Annie used to sit under the tree to cry for 2face’s love …
After a failed album, Originality, he took a long break from the music scene, only to re-surface with Re-Fazed, an album which opens a new side to the dreadlocks wearing Faze. But this time, the dreads are gone- here comes the ‘new born’ Faze.

PICTURE Of The Man Who Was Deported For Being Too Handsome...Could This Be Real? Lets Take A Look...

I was on tumblr today when i stumbled upon one of the men who were deported for being too handsome. The man is quite good looking but that doesn't justify his deportation.

Monkeys imitate local food norms, study finds

The maxim, 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do' also applies to non-human primates, as scientists discover that wild monkeys have an ability to imitate the social eating behavior of other groups of monkeys. 

 

The tendency to adapt to cultural behaviors in a new place is not unique to us, a new study suggests.

 A study led by psychologists of the University of St Andrews in Scotland finds that vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops) in South Africa prefer food that those around them are eating.

Google boss sees autocrats' pushback against Internet

By Robert MacPherson (AFP)

WASHINGTON — Life in authoritarian states is likely to get tougher before it gets better as their citizens gain more access to the Internet, Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt said.

Speaking at a seminar in Washington, Schmidt said hundreds of millions of people in non-democratic nations will be trading in their basic cellphones for Internet-connected smartphones as prices fall over the next few years.

Jones George, Country Superstar, Dies at 81

 

 Jones George, the peerless, hard-living country singer who recorded dozens of hits about good times and regrets and peaked with the heartbreaking classic "He Stopped Loving Her Today," has died. He was 81. 

HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE

 

Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without help, the person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness. However, these victims can help themselves by these:

“I’m The Female Version Of My Dad” – Charly Boy’s Daughter (Oputa Dominique)

 

Dominique Oputa is the last child of the Areafada a.k.a Charly Boy. She currently lives in Atlanta where she’s studying Fashion and Design in the University of Arts Institute.

Her dream is to become a famous designer some day. Like her famous dad, Dominique has tattoos and piercings and is very fearless.

In this interview with New Wave Productions, she talks about her life in the US, her father and his influence in her life.

10 Signs To Prove If One Could Make a Wife Material

Marriage is one of the most important journeys that a person can embark on. It is life-changing and can be destructive if it is embarked on with the wrong person. You have to be absolutely sure that the woman in your life is someone you’ll be happy spending time with every day of your life, forever. Here are 10 signs that the woman in your life will make a good wife.

Pacific Northwest May Finally Have Evidence Bigfoot Exists

 

Not since Roger Patterson’s 1967 encounter has there been so much hype over the possible discovery of Sasquatch, better known as Bigfoot.

In the deep woods of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in the Pacific Northwest there could be a very real Bigfootlurking in the night, belting out its blood-curdling serenades to all those who wish to lend a listening ear. And one local resident has garnered audio-proof that something unknown is calling out from the brushy swamp area east of Pendleton, Oregon.

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Lil Wayne in trouble

It has been reported that legendary producer, Quincy Jones and his lawyers have filed papers to have Lil Wayne’s multi-million dollar mansion and Bugatti Veyron car seized in order to settle a lawsuit again the rapper.

David Beckham earns £20m as Sky Sports Ambassador

 

 By Ayomide Tayo

David Beckham. Photo: Getty Images

David Beckham has just gotten another huge paycheck. The British football star was recently snapped up to be the ambassador of Sky Television. The 5 year gig will see the PSG player earn £4m a year. Beckham will be involved with the Sky Sports Living for Sport initiative, which uses sports stars as mentors for young athletes.

Sky Sports chose the former England captain as its ambassador in a bid to counter their rivals (BT Sport) who recently chose Tottenham attacker Gareth Bale as its ambassador. David Beckham’s pay package trumps that of Bale’s as the Welsh singer will be taking home £6m in three years.

Ivanovic-Suarez Clash

Luis Suarez caused waves in Liverpool's 2-2 with Chelsea on Sunday after he bit Branislav Ivanovic's arm!

Suarez has apologised by biting the player:http://bit.ly/15za87u
But Ivanovic is unhappy, says Petr Cech:http://bit.ly/ZCpMus

'REACT' if you think Suarez should be sold or 'SHARE' if you think Liverpool should stand by their controversial striker!

Mourinho Finally Accepts To Be Chelsea Manager

The wait is over, after months of speculation, Jose Mourinho has agreed to return to the Chelsea hot-seat next season according to the Daily Star.

And the current Real Madrid manager has already drawn up a list of transfer targets to help the Blues return to the top of the Premier League – headlined by strikers Hulk and Radamel Falcao.

According to the reports, Mourinho will return to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season on a salary that more than matches his current £12 million-a-year package at Madrid. But the 50-year-old realises Chelsea need some extra firepower to compete against the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and emerging powerhouse Tottenham.

Mourinho is a big admirer of Hulk while Atletico Madrid’s Radamel Falcao has long been rumoured with a move to London.

The news may just reinforce Romelu Lukaku’s desire to seek another loan move away from the club next season, with the Mirror reporting the teenager, currently plying his trade with West Brom, has asked Blues officials to secure him another stint in the Premier League. And with European football on his mind, a move to the Capital One champions, Swansea, is on the cards.

Source: DAILY STAR

Jonathan Sets up Committee On Granting Amnesty To Boko Haram

President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the constitution of a Presidential Committee to “constructively engage key members of Boko Haram and define a comprehensive and workable framework for resolving the crisis of insecurity in the country.”
Announcing the setting up of the committee, a statement by Dr Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity stated that the committee’s terms of reference will include:
-Developing a framework for the granting of amnesty
-Setting up of a framework through which disarmament could take place within a 60-day time frame
-Development of a comprehensive victims’ support programme
-Development of mechanisms to address the underlying causes of insurgencies that will help to prevent future occurrences.
The committee is made up of the following Nigerians:
Committee on dialogue and peaceful resolution of security challenges in the north
1.                Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, Minister of Special Duties    -    Chairman
2.                Sheik Ahmed Lemu                                                     -          Member
3.                Dr. Hakeem Baba Ahmed                                            -        Member
4.                Col. Musa Shehu, (rtd.)                                               -         Member
5.                 Sheik Abubakar Tureta                                                -        Member
6.                Dr.Datti Ahmed                                                            -          Member
7.                 Senator Sodangi Abubakar                                          -        Member
8.                Senator Ahmed Makarfi                                              -         Member
9.                Hon. Mohammed Bello Matawalle                              -      Member
10.             Amb. Zakari Ibrahim                                                   -           Member
11.              Comrade Shehu Sani                                                     -        Member
12.            Hajiya Naja’atu Mohammed                                        -         Member
13.            Mallam  Adamu S. Ladan                                             -           Member
14.            Dr. Joseph Golwa                                                         -           Member
15.             AVM A. I. Shehu                                                          -           Member
16.            Mr. R. I. Nkemdirim                                                    -           Member
17.             DIG P. I. Leha                                                              -            Member
18.            Prof. Nur Alkali                                                            -           Member
19.            Malam Salihu Abubakar                                              -          Member
20.          Alhaji Abubakar Sani Lugga                                        -           Member
21.            Barrister Ibrahim Tahir                                               -          Member
22.           Brig-Gen. Ibrahim Sabo                                               -          Member
23.           Amb. Baba Ahmed Jidda                                             -          Member
24.           Group Capt. Bilal Bulama,Rtd.                                     -       Member
25.           Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi                                                   -          Member
26.           Representative of OSGF                                              -          Secretary
The setting up of the committee is coming after the National Security Council on Wednesday, considered a report by the technical committee it set up to review modalities for addressing security challenges in the north.
President Jonathan also approved the constitution of a Federal Government committee on the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in keeping with his pledge that Nigeria will work with the United Nations and other countries to stem the worrisome proliferation of small arms and light weapons, and their use in creating insecurity and instability in Nigeria and other developing nations.
Members of the Committee on small arms and light weapons are
1.      Amb. Emmanuel Imohe        -                                         (Chairman)
2.    Amb.  Martin I. Uhomoibhi            -                                   Member
3.    Amb.  T. D. Hart                             -                                     Member
4.    Amb.Ghali Umar                                       -                          Member
5.     Amb. B.G. Wakil                              -                                   Member
6.    Mr. Opelusi Olureti                         -                                    Member
7.     Representative of Ministry of Interior -                           Member
8.    Representative of NSA                             -                          Member
9. Representative of DG (SSS)                       -                           Member
10. Representative of NIA                              -                           Member
11. Representative of Federal Ministry of Justice -               Member
12. Representative of Ministry of Defence            -                Member
13. Representative of DIA                                      -                    Member
14. Representative of the Nigeria Police Force       -               Member
15. Representative of the Nigerian Customs Service -           Member
16. Representative of OSGF                                        -               Member
17. Director, International Organisations Dept (MFA) -           Secretary
Both committees will be formally inaugurated by President Jonathan by 10 AM on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

TERRIBLE: 6 year old Girl narrates how 3 men (aged 43, 21, and 19) took turns to rapé her

She will be seven years this year. Yet her life has been marred by terrible and unimaginable experiences far beyond her age. 

For about a year, she was defiled severally by three men. They did so many unimaginable things to her, to the point of being threatened with death, until nemesis caught up with her alleged rapists early this year. 

Cynthia (real name withheld) is a girl full of life. She is intelligent, sound, and sharp enough to relate her different experiences in the hands of her tormentor. Even in the face of threats by the police prosecutor, she refused to be cowed as she maintained her story. But beneath all these is a serious pain that only continued expression of love and counselling can heal. 

The pain is a direct consequence of how she was séxually violated by the three alleged rapists including 43-year old Kassim, Oluwatobi (21) and James (19) who were alleged to have serially defiled the little girl between July 2012 and January 2013. 

Oluwatobi and James respectively are, however, claiming to be 17. 

Two of the men, James and Oluwatobi have already at different times been arraigned at a Magistrate Court in Ikeja, Lagos for the alleged defilement. Police said they could not find Kassim. The arraignment of Oluwatobi held weeks after that of James. Like James, Oluwatobi was arraigned on a one-count charge of unlawful séxual intercourse with the hapless little girl. 

The charge sheet reads: “That you Oluwatobi ‘m’ between July 2012 and January 13, 2013 at Idowu Egba, Ikotun, Lagos in Lagos Magisterial District, had séxual intercourse with one Cynthia ‘f’ aged 7 years and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2011.” 

Cynthia, who lived with her aunt, Ngozi, and her husband at the Isheri area of Lagos, herself narrated what she suffered in the hands of the men. 

“My uncle (her aunt’s husband) and I were going to the shop. Oluwatobi saw us. He then greeted my uncle. I also greeted him. 

“But the next day, my uncle told me to stay at home and do my home work. My uncle said he would be back at home that he wanted to collect money from his shop. 

“I went downstairs to buy biscuit. Oluwatobi then saw me and greeted me. He said, ‘Fine girl, how are you?’ I said ‘Fine.’” 

Cynthia said Oluwatobi asked her if he could buy her something too. She said he bought her gala and a bottle of Coca-cola. After establishing a relationship with her, Oluwatobi asked his victim to show him her house and she innocently did, not knowing that it would mark the beginning of her ordeal in the hand of the alleged rapists. 

Cynthia said that Oluwatobi later came into their house, played football with her and left. She said the next day, Oluwatobi, James and one small boy visited their house, and, in the course of playing with her, they allegedly thrust their fingers inside her private part. 

She claimed the next day to that, Oluwatobi and James came again, this time without the small boy and did the same thing with her. 

“On another day again, Oluwatobi came with Kassim. Kassim was holding a knife and a pack of Five-Alive fruit juice and gala. When Oluwatobi was leaving, he left Kassim behind who allegedly had carnal knowledge of her later. He said that if I shouted, he would kill me with the knife. When Kassim had finished, he said I should show him our bathroom. I showed him and he bathed himself. After bathing, he said I should bring a glass cup and he shared the Five-Alive. He gave me four rolls of gala while he took two. When we finished, he told me to throw the empty pack of Five-Alive into the dustbin,” Cynthia narrated. 

She said Kassim left after he had made sure that she had thrown away the empty pack of the juice. 

Cynthia, who was then getting used to being violated every day, was relieved temporarily as she escaped being abused the next day by the suspects. 

“But the next day, I did not see Kassim because I went to my aunt’s sister’s place at Igando for holiday.” 

However, when she came back from Igando, the séxual assault continued. 

According to her, “when I came back from my aunt’s sister’s place, I was sent on an errand by my aunt. On my way I met Kassim who asked after my uncle and aunt. I told him they were around. Kassim now said I should come to his house and allegedly had carnal knowledge of her. 

The next day, Cynthia had another encounter with Oluwatobi. “The next day, I wanted to go and buy biscuit for Chibuike, my little brother (the aunt’s son), Oluwatobi saw me.” 

Oluwatobi, according to Cynthia, who was then with her little cousin, asked her to follow him to his house. She said Oluwatobi threatened that if she refused, he would make sure she got lost and so would not see her parents again. Consequently, she became afraid and followed him to his house while carrying her two-year old cousin along. She alleged that Oluwatobi told her to lie on the bed and defiled her once again. 

“When he finished, he told me to go and bathe in his bathroom. I later left with my brother to buy the biscuit”, she said. 

On getting home, her aunt, who had become worried, asked her why she came back late, “but I told her that there were many people that wanted to buy things from the Mallam who sells provisions in the neighbourhood”. 

Cynthia said she did not report her experiences to her aunt and her husband because Kassim threatened to deal with her, if she mentioned his name. 

Cynthia’s aunt, Ngozi, said when the ordeal of her niece started, she was not in Lagos but Abuja where she preferred to be delivered a baby. She said she was in Abuja between June and August last year, and even had to return to Abuja for medical attention because some complications developed after she had given birth through a Ceasarean section. So, Cynthia was left in the care of her husband and a cousin while she was in Abuja. 

She said it was in January this year that she was going through the little girl’s clothes and discovered that her underwear had blood stains. 

Ngozi suspected that something was wrong. She had to persuade her until she told her about James who worked in a barber’s shop nearby. She said Cynthia told her that James defiled her and threatened to deal with her should she reveal what he had done to her. 

Ngozi said: “Immediately I called my pastor and told him what happened. He called one of the members of our church who is a policewoman. The woman said I had to come down to the Ikotun Police Station to officially report.” 

She said that after the police had interviewed Cynthia, they got James arrested. She said the father of James was trying to defend his son, that he could not have defiled the girl since he, the father, was a pastor. 

James was, however, detained and arraigned at a Magistrate’s Court in Ikeja where he was granted bail. 

James, according to Ngozi, confessed to the crime. James, she alleged, wrote a confessional statement at the police station. But James’s father had been maintaining that he made the statement under duress. 

As at this time, Cynthia’s guardians did not know that more than one person was involved in the act. 

“It was two weeks later that we discovered that there were others. I heard my two-year-old son ordering Cynthia to lie down in bed. I wondered how a two-year old boy could talk like that. So I asked Cynthina where Chibuike learnt that. She was just staring at me. I insisted on getting an answer from her. It was then she told me it was one Oluwatobi that said that to her and that Chibuike was present when he did that. 

“I started shouting and asked if Chibuike was watching as Oluwatobi defiled her. She said yes but that he was ordered to look at the dressing mirror in his room. She told me about Oluwatobi and Kassim but that the police were reluctant to arrest them. 

She said Oluwatobi’s parents were alleging that she wanted to extort money from them while Kassim’s wife claimed that her husband was not in Lagos. 

Events after the arraignment of Oluwatobi have, however, made Ngozi to get worried. Ngozi claimed the police were no longer working in their interest as her niece is now being treated as an offender and made to be scared. She claimed that even when Oluwatobi was eventually arrested and arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court presided over by Mrs. E. B Daodu, the police prosecutor, identified as Anthonia, allegedly threatened her niece. 

She said that herself and her husband were surprised that the police prosecutor, who was supposed to be working in her interest, made an application for Cynthia to be remanded in the Child Correctional Centre at Yaba. Anthonia, she said, claimed that the application was necessary because the guardians could not take care of Cynthia and that this was what made her vulnerable to séxual assault. 

Source: The Nation Newspapers