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Friday, 13 May 2016

Trump: I Will Release my Tax Returns when Audit is Complete, Not after Election.

Donald Trump said Wednesday he will release his tax returns after an audit is complete. In an Associated Press interview, Trump said “there’s nothing to learn” from his tax returns and dismissed the idea that voters had a right to see them before going to the polls.

But in a tweet late Wednesday afternoon, he said he told the news agency he would release his returns when the audit is finished, “not after the election.”

In interview I told that my taxes are under routine audit and I would release my tax returns when audit is complete, not after election!

In America however, there is no legal requirement for a presidential candidate to make his or her tax returns public, but every major party nominee since 1976 has done so.

But people took to social media, and pointed out that the tax returns could contain valuable information about Trump’s background.

Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney also joined those critics in a post on Facebook, calling it “disqualifying” for a nominee to a major party not to release returns. “Tax returns provide the public with its sole confirmation of the veracity of a candidate’s representations regarding charities, priorities, wealth, tax conformance and conflicts of interest.”

It is disqualifying for a modern-day presidential nominee to refuse to release tax returns to the voters, especially one who has not been subject to public scrutiny in either military or public service. Tax returns provide the public with its sole confirmation of the veracity of a candidate's representations regarding charities, priorities, wealth, tax conformance, and conflicts of interest. Further, while not a likely circumstance, the potential for hidden inappropriate associations with foreign entities, criminal organizations, or other unsavory groups is simply too great a risk to ignore for someone who is seeking to become commander-in-chief.
Mr. Trump says he is being audited. So? There is nothing that prevents releasing tax returns that are being audited. Further, he could release returns for the years immediately prior to the years under audit. There is only one logical explanation for Mr. Trump's refusal to release his returns: there is a bombshell in them. Given Mr. Trump's equanimity with other flaws in his history, we can only assume it's a bombshell of unusual size.
(Anticipating inquiries regarding my own tax release history, I released my 2010 tax returns in January of 2012 and I released my 2011 tax returns as soon as they were completed, in September of 2012.)

Thursday, 12 May 2016

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE…LIVE IT!! (An excerpt from Cracking the Millionaire Code)

How many times have you seen the movie It’s a Wonderful Life? Of all the movies that Jimmy Stewart starred in – and of all the movies that Frank Capra directed – this was, by far, their favorite. It was a movie that was aired in 1946, just after World War II. It might surprise you to hear that it was not a successful movie and disappeared quickly from the movie theaters that year. It was only several years later that this “gem” was discovered and became perhaps the most beloved movie of all time. You probably should see the movie again.

Remember how George, played by Jimmy Stewart, was getting ready to jump off a bridge after the collapse of his small savings and Loan Company? His suicide attempt was thwarted by Clarence, a bumbling angel trying to “earn his wings.” Clarence lets George see what life would have been like had George never been born. George is stunned to realize that even though his finances were in chaos, his Wealth Statement was priceless. Then we watch what happens when George “comes to himself” and enlists the angel in his life. Miracles happen.

Some people might say it’s just a movie. It’s just someone’s interpretation of a fictional story. It’s not reality. But let me ask you, What is reality? Look around at the actors in the movie of your professional life. Isn’t what you see just the manifestation of someone’s idea of the way things should be? Someone (an entrepreneur) wrote a screenplay (business plan) and sold it to a producer (a banker or partner), then hired some actors (employees) and rented some sets (office space) and hired some set designers (interior decorators) and then hired a director (manager) to direct these actors to act in a certain way.

Is reality real? Is this just a movie you’re acting in? Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” Are you playing a bit part in someone else’s movie? How would you like to play the lead?

You are the screenwriter, the producer, the director, and the lead actor in the movie of your life. Someday, someone will see your movie. Will you be the Jimmy Stewart who struggles at first and then triumphs? It’s up to you.

The next scene is ready to shoot. You’ve got 24 hours to get some great footage, and I wish you the best of everything. Now...

                                                                     

Empire's Jussie Smollet confirms his exit from the movie series (tweets)

In the episode which aired on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, Jamal took the bullet for his homophobic father, Lucious Lyon, who had earlier told him he would be happy if he died from AIDS.

Jamal stepped in to stop Freda Gats from shooting Lucious after she found out Lucious killed her father in the prison.
The episode concluded in a cliffhanger with Jamal Lyon in surgery.

Do you think Jamal is out of Empire for real? See tweet below...

Wednesday, 11 May 2016

President Buhari: I'm more interested in the return of stolen assets held in British banks.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says he is not demanding "any apology from anybody" after UK Prime Minister David Cameron labelled his country "fantastically corrupt".

Speaking at an anti-corruption event in London, Mr Buhari said he was more interested in the return of stolen assets held in British banks. Mr Cameron made the unguarded comments in a conversation with the Queen. He is hosting an international anti-corruption summit on Thursday.

Nigeria's billions
  • Missing money ($bn)
  • Government spending ($bn)




President Buhari also commented on how the corrupt practices under the previous government had crippled the Nigerian economy. He said; "Nigerian crude oil is being stolen on an industrial scale and exported, with the proceeds laundered through world financial centres by transnational organised criminals,"

Irish women fight to legalise contraception led by Nell McCafferty

In May 1971, a group of Irish feminists staged a protest to legalise contraception. They travelled from the Republic of Ireland by train over the border to Belfast in Northern Ireland, where it was legal.

There they bought whatever contraceptives they could get over the counter. When challenged by border guards on their return to Dublin, they refused to hand over their contraband and were cheered by crowds.

Nell McCafferty led the protest and spoke to Witness about the struggle to win the right to family planning in Ireland.
                                                 

Italy's parliament has backed same-sex civil unions in a vote of confidence for centre-left Prime Minister Matteo Renzi

Until Wednesday's vote Italy had been the last major Western democracy not to legally recognise gay partnerships. The issue has been highly controversial in Italy, amid staunch opposition from Catholic conservatives.

According to BBC news, MPs in the lower house voted 369-193 for the government, ensuring that the civil unions bill will become law.

Ahead of the vote, Mr Renzi wrote on Facebook that "today is a day of celebration for so many"

It is a day of celebration for many today.
For anyone who feels finally recognised.
For who sees after years that they are being returned by civil rights so that we don't need any other adjectives
For anyone who has had a hard time tonight and get some sleep for who for days he writes us wondering where celebrate, for those who simply is no longer in the skin.
It is a day of celebration for many today.
In these crucial hours I keep close in my heart the thought and the memory of Alessia. And that's enough for me. Because the laws are made for people, not for ideologies. For those who love, not for who proclaims
Let's write another page important of Italy that we want.
We do this by putting the trust because they were not possible further delays after years of failed attempts.
We do it with humility and courage. But we do it now because in Italy it is no longer possible to continue postponing everything.

Final approval of civil unions is expected later on Wednesday, but that vote by MPs is seen as a formality, as the confidence vote was the crucial hurdle. After many delays the civil unions bill was watered down in order to secure the necessary support.

FG removes subsidy from petrol, now to sell for N145 per litre

                  

The Federal Government has finally removed subsidy from sale of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol with immediate effect. Attached is the Minister of State for petroleum's press statement.

                           

                         

The Path to Great Ideas is through Great Questions

How do you recognize your great idea, the one that will stand out and lead you to your prosperity? That one idea that will create a tree of riches and a billion dollar business, the key is by asking specific, reasonable, targeted questions.

Realize that your brain and your mind is your greatest asset and whatever you send in or ask them is what they will reproduce. The most repeated questions and actions you ask and do on daily basis, becomes the engine on which your brain and mind operates up on. They’ll master it.



“The primary purpose of your brain is to do exactly what you tell it to do”, said Jean Houston, co-director of the Foundation for Mind Research. Whatever you send to the brain is what it reproduces for you. Therefore, the goal is to always ask yourself reasonable, mind blowing questions. 

Remember Archimedes? Sir Isaac Newton? Thomas Eddison? All the great scientists and philosophers that you read about and how they came up with their scientific theories and philosophies? They all were a result of great question and inquisitiveness.

How did an overflowing bathtub cause Archimedes to shout “Eureka! I have found it”? How did a falling apple shake the concept of gravity from the brain of Sir Isaac Newton? And what is it going to take to bring out that million-dollar idea that you have been stomaching? Ask yourself and do well to make an honest answer from within. That will be a step towards releasing your great idea. It is very simple if only you could be honest with yourself from now on…

Tuesday, 10 May 2016

EFCC puts Femi Fani-Kayode in custody


The Economic and Financial crimes Commission, EFCC, have reportedly detained Femi Fani-Kayode, on Monday, 9th May. According to Vanguard, the warrant to put him in custody was secured today and will enable EFCC to keep the former minister/spokesman for the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation, beyond the stipulated time allowed by law. They say this is to enable their operatives to conduct proper investigation into how he got the money, what it was used for and who the beneficiaries were. 
Time for corrupt practices to end in Nigeria.

Cool FM Nigeria holds Kanye West vs Drake vote on twitter



Cool FM Nigeria holds Kanye West vs Drake vote on twitter. As at the time of this report, 40 votes has been cast between the duo by their fans. However, there seems to be more Kanye fans than Drake.

Who is your favourite rapper between the two of them?