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In 2011, Sunni Muslims accounted for the greatest number of terrorist attacks and fatalities for the third year in a row. Over 5,700 incidents were committed by Sunni Muslims, responsible for nearly 56 percent of all attacks and about 70 percent of 12,533 fatalities.*

Another 24 percent of the fatalities are on Shi´a Muslims. So in 2011, Muslims were responsible for 94 percent of the fatalities in terrorist attacks. Since 2011, with ISIS on the scene, the number of the fatalities –victims of the Muslim terrorist attacks- sharply grew, together with Muslims´ share in the world terrorism that is steadily closing in on 100%.

In 2013, according to the US Department of State, a total of 9,707 terrorist attacks occurred worldwide, resulting in more than 17,800 deaths and more than 32,500 injuries. In addition, more than 2,990 people were kidnapped or taken hostage. Information about perpetrators was reported in source materials for 32 percent of terrorist attacks in 2013.

And of these 32 percent, or 17,800 deaths, only three Muslim terrorist groups, namely the Taliban, ISIS and Boko Haram, were responsible for 5,655 fatalities, or for 31.76 percent! That means that 31.76 percent out of the 32 percent of terrorist attacks which had reported information about the attackers were perpetrated by only three Muslim terrorist groups, out of a good 50 more that exist in our turbulent world!

Muslim terrorists can be proud: their share in world terrorist attacks is now close to 100%.

Seems there is not a single country where Muslims would not show their true colors… But no! There is such a country. It’s one of the most developed countries on Earth, and its democratic nature is recognized worldwide, a true ally of the USA and a member of NATO. However, with all this, there was not a single terrorist attack perpetrated by Muslims in this country. Moreover, there was not a single, even minor, riot, disturbance or protest, no matter how many citizens of this country support cartoons of the prophet Muhammad published in some Danish newspaper or in a French magazine.

The name of this lucky country is Japan.

Of course, Japan achieved this by some super effective integration policy, through using the most advanced technologies and assigning billions of yen on the building of thousands of mosques and Islamic schools all over Japan, banning pork in all public places, introducing separate hours for boys and girls in swimming pools in all public schools, and Japanese male doctors do not dare touch their female patients, Muslim women get immense social aid each time they have a child, Shari´a courts were introduced in the judicial system of Japan, and the Koran is considered a Holy Book in Japan…

No, nothing of the kind. What Japan did to avoid problems related to Muslims was much simpler and cheaper; Japan is practically closed to Muslims.

Officially, immigration to Japan is not closed to Muslims. But the number of the immigration permits given to the applicants from Islamic countries is very low. Obtaining a working visa is not easy for adepts of Islam, even if they are physicians, engineers and managers sent by foreign companies that are active in the region. As a result, Japan is “a country without Muslims”.

There is no reliable estimate on the Japanese Muslim population. However, claims of thirty thousand made by some researchers are without doubt an exaggeration. Some claim that there are only a few hundred. This probably amounts to the number of Muslims openly practicing Islam. Asked to give an estimate on the actual number of Muslims in Japan, the ex-president of the Japan Islamic Association Abu Bakr Morimoto replied, “To say frankly, only one thousand. In the broadest sense, I mean, if we do not exclude those who became Muslims for the sake of, say marriage, and do not practice then the number would be a few thousand.”

One of the leaders of the Muslim community in Japan, Nur Ad-Din Mori, was asked: “What percentage of Japan’s total population are Muslims?” He responded, “The answer at the moment is: One out of a hundred thousand.”

Japan’s population is 130 million people, so if these Muslim leaders are correct, then there must be around 1300 Muslims. But even those Muslims who obtained immigration permits and lived many years in the country have very poor chances of becoming Japanese citizens.

Japan officially forbids exhorting people to adopt the religion of Islam (Dawah), and any Muslim who actively encourages conversion to Islam is seen as proselytizing to a foreign and undesirable culture. Too active “promoters of Islam” face deportation- and sometimes even a jail sentence.

The Arabic language is taught by very few academic institutes; I could find only one such institute: The Arabic Islamic Institute in Tokyo. But even the International University of Japan in Tokyo does not offer courses on Arabic or Islamic languages.

Importing the Koran in Arabic is practically impossible, and the only one permitted is the “adapted” version in Japanese.

Until recently, there were only two mosques in Japan: Tokyo Jama Masjid and Kobe Mosque. Now, the total number of Muslim praying sites in Japan is counted in some 30 single story mosques and about a hundred apartment rooms set aside for prayers.

And Japanese society expects Muslims to pray at home: no collective “prostrating” in the streets or squares; in Japan, for such “shows” the actors can get pretty high fines, and in those cases Japanese Police consider “serious”, the participants can be deported.

Quite often, Japanese companies seeking foreign workers specifically note that they are not interested in Muslims.

There is not even a trace of a Shari´a Law in Japan, and halal food is extremely difficult to find in there.

The Japanese tend to perceive Islam as a “strange and dangerous religion” that a true Japanese should avoid, and the recent murders of two Japanese nationals, Haruna Yukawa and Kenji Goto, by ISIS have not contributed to any improvement in the opinions of the Japanese on this matter.

And the most interesting thing in the Japanese approach to Muslims is the fact that the Japanese do not feel any guilt for such a “discriminatory” approach to Islam, and they evidently do not think they should apologize to Muslims for the negative way in which they perceive their religion. Arab gas and oil- yes, and Japan maintains good relations with Arab exporters. But Islam – no, and Muslim immigration- neither. Islam is something that is suitable for others, not for Japan, and therefore the Muslims must remain outside.

And Muslims in Japan do not riot, they do not brand the Japanese “racists”, they do not burn cars, smash windows, behead Japanese soldiers for having been in Afghanistan, Iraq or anywhere else on Earth – and not a single Japanese has been victim of a Muslim terrorist attack on Japanese soil in the last 30 years.

Maybe Europe and the USA should look at the Japanese model of dealing with Muslims more closely?

BY: Y.K. Cherson

http://chersonandmolschky.com/2015/04/13/islamic-terrorism-japan/

The application for the 2016 TechWomen program is now open through February 1, 2016.

Selection Process

TechWomen participants are selected based on the eligibility requirements below. Applications are reviewed by independent selection committees composed of industry leaders and regional experts. Semifinalists may be interviewed by United States Embassy personnel in their country of permanent residence.

2016 TechWomen Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must

- Be women with, at minimum, two years full-time professional experience in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math)

- Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four year university degree or equivalent

- Be proficient in written and spoken English

- Be citizens and permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Zimbabwe at the time of application, and while participating in the program

- Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa

- Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States, or participated in a visa lottery in the past five years

- Not hold U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident

Preference will be given to applicants who

- Demonstrate themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional track through their work experience, volunteer experience, community activities, and education

- Are committed to return to their home countries to share what they have learned and mentor women and girls

- Have limited or no prior experience in the United States

- Have a proven record of voluntary or public service in their communities

- Have a demonstrated track record of entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation

- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity

TechWomen encourages people with diverse backgrounds and skills to apply, including individuals with disabilities.

Women committed to addressing concerns of global climate change and environmental issues are particularly encouraged to apply.

Selection Timeline

Semifinalists will be contacted via email in/around April 2016. Final decisions will be made in May 2016. All applicants will be notified of the results of their application.

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2016 TECHWOMEN APPLICATION OPENS

https://www.techwomen.org/participants/eligibility-and-application

The application for the 2016 TechWomen program is now open through February 1, 2016.

Selection Process

TechWomen participants are selected based on the eligibility requirements below. Applications are reviewed by independent selection committees composed of industry leaders and regional experts. Semifinalists may be interviewed by United States Embassy personnel in their country of permanent residence.

2016 TechWomen Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must

- Be women with, at minimum, two years full-time professional experience in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math)

- Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four year university degree or equivalent

- Be proficient in written and spoken English

- Be citizens and permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Zimbabwe at the time of application, and while participating in the program

- Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa

- Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States, or participated in a visa lottery in the past five years

- Not hold U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident

Preference will be given to applicants who

- Demonstrate themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional track through their work experience, volunteer experience, community activities, and education

- Are committed to return to their home countries to share what they have learned and mentor women and girls

- Have limited or no prior experience in the United States

- Have a proven record of voluntary or public service in their communities

- Have a demonstrated track record of entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation

- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity

TechWomen encourages people with diverse backgrounds and skills to apply, including individuals with disabilities.

Women committed to addressing concerns of global climate change and environmental issues are particularly encouraged to apply.

Selection Timeline

Semifinalists will be contacted via email in/around April 2016. Final decisions will be made in May 2016. All applicants will be notified of the results of their application.

https://www.techwomen.org/participants/eligibility-and-application

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Happy Sunday fellow Nigerians we have to be proud of our culture.
See Oyinbo children's choir singing Yoruba and Igbo praise and worship songs!!!
Be blessed!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe33kk0V8yY

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Theyveedo:
Fr Mbaka is too politically inclined for man of God.
As a man of, he should pray more for the country n give hope of better days to come n not to obviously support a group n castigate the other...


Imagine him referring to ex president GEJ as BADLUCK... And he calls himself a "man of God"...
What is he teaching his follows

Please read the Bible Elihja went to Ahab and Jezebel and spoke against their bad Govsrnment. Nathan went to David when he killed Uriah and took his wife. Samuel went to King Saul and told him God has taken the Kingdom from him.
Every ruler needs a Man of God! Men of God and politics and Government cannot be seperated.

This may be useful to you or anyone you know.

US Government is looking for 1000 leaders for 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.

Application is available online at http://youngafricanleaders.state.gov (see attached document for further information)

Date: October 1 - November 11, 2015

ELIGIBILITY:
· Are between the ages of 25 and 35 at the time of application submission, although exceptional applicants younger than 25 will be considered.
· Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. (ensure your passport is valid till at least 2017)
· Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English. Avoid grammatical blunders & typos, avoid big words & if you do, be sure to understand its meaning in the American English
· A proven record of leadership and accomplishment in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
· A demonstrated commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
· The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
· Strong social and communication skills.
· An energetic, positive attitude.
· Demonstrated knowledge, interest and professional experience in the sector/track selected.
· A commitment to return to Africa and apply leadership skills and training to benefit the applicant’s country and/or community after they return home. You would be unable to relocate to the US for 2years, only visits.

The application will collect basic information and will include questions regarding the applicant’s professional and academic experience, including educational background; honors and awards received; extracurricular and volunteer activities; and English language proficiency (no false information please)


https://youngafricanleaders.state.gov/applying-to-be-a-mandela-washington-fellow-answers-from-the-experts/

US Government is looking for 1000 leaders for 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.

Application is available online at http://youngafricanleaders.state.gov (see attached document for further information)

Date: October 1 - November 11, 2015

ELIGIBILITY:
· Are between the ages of 25 and 35 at the time of application submission, although exceptional applicants younger than 25 will be considered.
· Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. (ensure your passport is valid till at least 2017)
· Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English. Avoid grammatical blunders & typos, avoid big words & if you do, be sure to understand its meaning in the American English
· A proven record of leadership and accomplishment in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
· A demonstrated commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
· The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
· Strong social and communication skills.
· An energetic, positive attitude.
· Demonstrated knowledge, interest and professional experience in the sector/track selected.
· A commitment to return to Africa and apply leadership skills and training to benefit the applicant’s country and/or community after they return home. You would be unable to relocate to the US for 2years, only visits.

The application will collect basic information and will include questions regarding the applicant’s professional and academic experience, including educational background; honors and awards received; extracurricular and volunteer activities; and English language proficiency (no false information please)

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8. Biggest Ever!
No list would be complete without this German Model whose life mission it is to have the biggest ever! As you can see she is definitely accomplishing that feat

7. Only the strong survive
Aneta Florczyk is the strongest woman alive.  The Polish native athlete broke the barrier in powerlifting over 595 pounds.  She has won several competitions placing her in the Guinness Book of Records.  Aneta even bent a frying pan in half.

6. Baby got back
Mikel Ruffinelli has a beautiful smile but she is most looked upon because of her curvaceous hips.  Mikel has the widest hips in the world with hips about 8 feet wide with a 4 foot waist and standing 5 feet 4 inches tall.  Her condition is called Lipedema the production of excessive and rapidly growing fat tissue.  Mikel began battling with this disorder after the birth of her first child.

5. Count on me
Abigail and Brittany are dicephalic parapagus twins.  They are conjoined and share the same body but have different heads.  Yes, this is amazing but what is also amazing is that even though they share the same body they do not share all the same organs.  They each have a stomach, heart, spine and spinal cord.  They must count on each other to function as one twin creates all function from the left and the other from the right side.  Another amazing fact is they are also individual when it comes to activities such as eating and writing.

4. Hair it is
Dreadlocks is a hair style that has unlimited growth potential.  Just check out Asha Mandela, a fifty year old female with locks over nineteen feet long.  In 2008 she had the longest locks in the world.  As the Black Rapunzel Asha loves representing the beauty of dreadlocks.  An amazing feat for Asha came when she was diagnosed with cancer.  With all her chemotherapy treatments, Asha kept her hair from falling out.

3. Pint sized
Jyoti Amge is fully grown at 2 feet tall.  An uncommon type of dwarfism called Achondroplasia Jyoti was born with.  One noticeable feature about Jyoti’s size is that she is perfectly proportioned.  All her limbs fit perfectly so she looks like a little person.  Of course Jyoti is in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s smallest woman.

2. Enormous lower body
Mandy Sellars from birth battled with legs that would not stop growing.  Her condition is known as Proteus syndrome.  Doctors discovered a PIK3CA gene mutation in Mandy who is the only woman in the world to have it.  Her legs are three times larger than normal legs with each weighing about 50 pounds.   After a series of complications Mandy had her left leg amputated.  What is more amazing is that the limb grew back.

1. Body Coverage
Julia Gunse developed a skin condition called porphyria.  When medical treatment offered limited help Julia slowly covered her body and face with tattoos.  Today, over 95% of her body is covered in tattoos with a journey of five years to create at the cost of over $80,000.00.  Today she is listed in the Guinness World Records as most tattooed female in the world.



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Every physician has his favourite ailment, as ladies of easy virtue their fondest tricks. A horrid vice endears itself to its patron. Like a terminal disease, Kevin Okyere, proprietor of Springfield Oil and Gas dug his claws into the heart of the Nigerian petroleum sector, leaving monumental loss and tragedy in his wake. 

It was an open secret that Kevin was a favourite contractor with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and that was because he enjoyed a soft spot in the heart of Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former petroleum minister.

It was common knowledge within government circles that Kevin not only ran a ‘kitchen cabinet’ with Diezani, he also secured multiple mouth-watering deals from her.

So pronounced was his influence that the situation soon gave rise to a common joke within NNPC. Each time any deal is brought to Diezani she would subtly chip in: “I think Kevin can do it, I trust him. Let’s give it to him.”

That Diezani Alison-Madueke made a lot of men billionaires is no longer news. The former Nigerian Petroleum Minister is an alluring bulk of beauty, brains and a shining loveliness that attracts the best and most glamorous of the male pack to her, as pollen nectar draws butterflies to its sweetness.

Kevin made a lot of money through Diezani no doubt and by the proceeds, he lived a charmed life. So sensational and pleasurable was his life that he persistently elicited feelings of envy among his peers back home in Ghana. Watching Kevin feed fat on the Nigerian oil industry made many of his friends and business associates in Ghana green with envy.

Nonetheless, Kelvin, a Ghanaian, aided by Diezani fattened his hide and his bank account from several shady deals in the oil sector. While Nigerians groaned under a crushing economic climate accentuated by dwindling oil revenue, Kelvin, according to investigations, was part of the reprehensible oil cartel that plundered the nation’s oil wealth and plunged Nigerians into gritting impoverishment and agony.

There was no respite in sight for millions of impoverished Nigerians on the receiving end of Kelvin and Diezani's unholy alliance and that was because former President Goodluck Jonathan allegedly benefited from their shady deals while he was in power . The former president was allegedly a beneficiary of the illicit but lucrative oil deals brokered Diezani and Kelvin.

A young man with fine epicurean and exquisite sartorial tastes, Kelvin’s relocation to Nigeria from Ghana many years back opened him up to a higher level of social exploration. From Dubai to Miami and everywhere else with sandy beaches, poplar-lined esplanades and beautiful women, Kelvin was there in his full glory. And he was never coy about showing off his life on the fast lane, especially his penchant for champagne on wild boat cruises.  So we heard.

http://www.thecapital.ng/index.php/home/3068-saboteur-how-ghanaian



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Change has come!!!!

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