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Its true. He was convicted of breaking into a zoo, attempting to steal the monkey, then beating it to death when it bit him.

Idaho man sentenced to seven years for killing zoo monkey
Michael Watkins, 22, pleaded guilty to breaking into a Boise zoo last year and beating a monkey to death. Authorities said Watkins was trying to steal the Patas money when it bit him.


An Idaho man who admitted to breaking into a Boise zoo last year and killing a monkey was sentenced to seven years in prison on Thursday, court records show.

Michael Watkins, 22, of Weiser, Idaho, in March pleaded guilty to attempted grand theft, a felony, and misdemeanor animal cruelty stemming from the break-in and beating death of the monkey at Zoo Boise in November.

The primate was one of the zoo's two Patas monkeys, ground-dwelling animals from Africa that stand more than 2 feet tall and weigh about 35 pounds. They are rare in zoos but not endangered in the wild.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/man-sentenced-years-killing-zoo-monkey-article-1.1346823

Otumfor, Eti sen?

otumfour: Some have pointed out problems in the survey data... a more serious flaw could be the fact that in most Western countries racism is so taboo than many people will hide their intolerant views and lie to the questioners.
Max Fisher of the Washington Post suggested that maybe 'Americans are conditioned by their education and media to keep these sorts of racial preferences private, i.e. to lie about them on surveys, in a way that Indians might not be'.

I think this is spot on and why this poll may not necessarily be accurate.

But overall quite interesting...we already know about parts of Europe and Asia being racist, no suprise there. I am a bit suprised that France scored so poorly, considering how diverse their country is today (unless of course problem #1 cited in the article, that this study is dated and may not reflect current attitudes).

Are you using a gas or electric stove? And what kinds of pots are you using?

These can greatly affect how your food turns out. If the pot is not quality, it will burn the food at the bottom before the top can cook properly. And if the stove is too hot it will also burn the bottom as well.

As for being able to make good tasting dishes, there are plenty of good resources here on NL (start here: https://www.nairaland.com/271804/looking-thread-please-look-here). Follow a recipe from start to finish until you can do it by yourself. It is great that you want to learn to cook better and care for your family. Good luck.

Great point by Isale to de-couple the 'act' from 'black america' - that was a good point we should've done from the get-go. Toshmann, you're so sweet . The world is a better place with people like you that react strongly to such. Me personally, I have long placed no limitations on the length, breadth & height of human depravity. Pessimist Realist me.

However this does provide us an opportunity to discuss the problems facing the black community...the laundry list is loooonnng.

toshmann: There's got to be a way. Who will save the black community?
Who will save them? Now with a black president they have effectively been silenced. No one can complain much about racism when the president is black.

But there has to be a way. This is just 2013, the century just begun. This dirt won't stop here. It will keep expanding.

OMG!

Not entirely. Racism is still very very real, especially rampant in certain parts of the country. But you're right, with a black man in the white house there are fewer excuses as to why we can't succeed. Me I don't know the way forward... so na to manage my own tent. Much of the black leadership also continue to foster a sense of 'victimism' among blacks, therefore perpetuating the cycle - rather than preaching empowerment and taking advantage of so many opportunities in the system, despite the bad cards you may hold.

To fix the problem, the mentality has to be slowly chipped away and replaced with progressive thinking. There is such a dearth of morals in many black communities, despite the fact they're populated with churches. The breakdown of the family unit is to main one of the biggest problems- this is the root problem of symptomatic social ills like drugs, gangs, teenage pregnancies etc...

Black people also tend to stick with other black people (attend 'black' churches, go to 'black' events, eat 'black' food, go to 'black' places etc etc). We've boxed ourselves into all kinds of stereotypes to our detriment. We need to learn to maintain our identity, and simultaneously interact with others - for collective growth. No man or race is an island. It is important to forge meaningful alliances with others, we can all learn from each other.

[quote author=A-40]The most infuriating part if you are a fan is seeing this nigga practice before the game and then not play! He was cleared to play 2 months ago! 2 months! If he had any self-respect he would either suit-up or rule himself out for the season so he would be remembered as a quitter[/quote]Bingo! exactly! I don't understand why he is "day-to-day". Get on the floor or simply say you're out for the season, not the cat and mouse game he's been playing. The thing tire me.

As for Lebron he's not just the Most Valuable Player but the Most Valuable Flopper as well I mean this ninja has moves for days! Check the videos I posted earlier 'floppin on a smaller dude' 'fakin an eye injury' 'flagrant flop' this isn't Ginobili that has just one style of flopping! Lebron has a vast repertoire which is a disgrace for a nigga his size

lol@ vast repertoire lol. Hilerious vids. Lebron will look back one day and wonder why he was embarrasing himself so much. I think it greatly diminishes from his legacy. True legends like Kobe, MJ cannot be caught dead looking for cheap bailouts- they go out and will their team to win, not looking for help from the Refs.

[quote author=skies.oduah]New here and representing New York Knicks[/quote]Welcome aboard! here's a welcome gift As of May 2012
https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/4f9fe6a2eab8ea0c6b00001a/new-york-knicks-nba-playoffs.jpg

Sorry, I'm a Celtics fan so I'm still upset ya'll took us out.

birdman: wow..una dey determined o . Its 3-1 anyways. I have to admit that was funny. I'm no fan of flopping in any case

Lol. Uncle nothing oh lol. I personally am a fan of Lebron, but damn, the flopping is truly a bad mark on his career. One cannot imagine Kobe flopping, the guy has way too much pride & self-respect

^Uncle LB, we're going to have to agree to disagree. I cannot judge what is offensive to atheists (that's why MMW & Seun are here), likewise you cannot judge what is offensive to christians.

Like I said, you may not have intended it to take the turn that it did, but it has taken the turn nonetheless. I did mention I had every intention of leaving ya'll to have your fun until I reopened it today and saw the subsequent comments. There is a forum-wide push to encourage civility & mutual respect as we hash out our discussions.

Thanks.

Logicboy03: I can understand the closing that my thread


but this one on the bible quiz for atheists shouldnt be closed.
https://www.nairaland.com/1289435/bible-quiz-atheists

Even the reason you gave was silly. For being sarcastic! Was the op sarcastic? If it naturally took a sarcastic tone after that, then it is natural and no need for closing. "sarcasm" is not a crime and the thread was never meant to insult....read the op


Also, your excuse that games should be in the games section doesnt fly;

1) There have been 2 bible quiz threads here
https://www.nairaland.com/875149/bible-quiz
https://www.nairaland.com/633995/bible-quiz

2) A bible quiz thread should be in the religion section

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Please reconsider your actions.

I have clearly been avoiding getting banned or opening abusive threads. Thatshould count for something

The difference, sir logicboy, is those threads are not mocking anybody. It is not a bible quiz thread, it is a bible quiz thread to mock & insult christians. You may not have intended it so as you say, but it clearly has become one.

I merely suggested to open the thread in the games section if you wanted to carry on, not that games are not allowed here. Thanks.

The problems of the Black community in America are deep & complex, and will take generations of concerted effort to fix. While more & more Blacks are successful in many fields/industries, more and more the community as a whole continues the vicious cycle of this:

1. the highest unemployment level
2. lowest in terms of socio-economic status
3.highest crime rate
4. broken families / unmarried girls with kids from different men

If it was an easy fix it wouldn't be happening, but the mental fabric is so filthy, I don't even know where to start. Gangs & drugs are also a huge problem.

I was going to leave ya'll to have your fun.

But with the sarcastic tone and obviously blatant intent to offend, per NL new rules, thread closed. If you want to play games, there is a games section and no one will disturb you there. Thanks and sorry.

Logicboy03: Hey, Why was my thread closed?

https://www.nairaland.com/1287418/christianity-vs-islam-vs-atheism...which#15680139

Sorry. It was that or hiding ~3pages worth of abusive/insultive comments.

Yooguyz: Hey mods, i heard that you can now change your username, how true is it?

Yes it is true sir. Submit your request here (current username, proposed username & reason for change) and we will pass it to the admin. It was stressed the reason for requesting a change has to be very strong for the request to be granted.

@truthislight,
very wise adivce. Will take into consideration. Thanks!

haha, gosh I'm laughing so hard LOL these people will not kill pesin with laughter

Vikin: Na garri d guy put for the custard container jor

OP was just gonna dish food for himself..no fire at the stove..the fried meat even look cold from here ...


Carry go!

Lol...chei, this girl lol

lonelydora: A Nairalander cooking food for his wife.

Nice job OP.

glimpse: YOU ARE INVITED. DON'T MIND MY DINNING TABLE.

Is it me or does that egg look huge? lol .

Vikin: I have searched so long for Egusi, I no see...so I use almond!

Taste ok, but the thought that's its not Egusi...but it taste nice...

nice, I love creativity ...wish I could taste, I'm curious...

manny4life: Here is mine

Spaghetti with and mushroom pasta (beef) sauce mixed in with veggies + spicy Italian meatballs..Delicious

Looks great...

Vikin: Which one is whole wheat pasta again ..

Pasta is pasta! I eat every

I can take some pics but trying to reduce the size it's where the problem lies...lets see!

I miss sweet patatoes with pepper sauce! Chai!

Lol...its healthier than regular pasta. Here's a visual of whole wheat vs. regular pasta & rice.

Roland17: Its a very big shame that the league/ referees are doing everything possible to protect the heats, especially with some silly calls and in sane flopping, LBJ had no right to go to ground from that push!!!!!and watching Wade also flop made me almost turn off the TV.

For reals. I just shake my head...I used to always laugh off the conspiracy crowd as nuts but more and more it does seem like the officials do whatever they can to make sure the big teams (LA, Boston, Miami) advance - David Stern, e ku se!

I don't belong to the school of thought that believe Rose should come back, dude is scared of a relapse, every athlete is different, the season is done by far, his coming back would not save them either, its become more of a mental issue..

Me I am in that school of thought oh! Sorry, the guy is a superstar franchise player. He gets paid an insane amount of money to NOT be a human like the rest of us so you cannot subject him to you or my standard. I'm with Forry...there are other lesser athletes coming back from ACL surgeries every day, his continuing to warm the bench because of "lack of muscle memory" is just embarrasing.

Roland17: Arguing the heats are not floppers is impossible , especially with last night's display, its very bad for the game.

Sorry just had to revisit Birdman's claim that the Heat don't flop.... common dude, common...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM7sIEZTFYk

The Heat are arguably the BEST at flopping in the league today, real great team work to pull of some of the Oscar-calibre acting jobs. And I like Lebron oh, but truth must be said.

...meanwhile Congratulations to sir Goshen. Bloomberg has finally hooked you up . A green card opens up all kinds of opportunities so I'm truly happy for you. What part of NY are you at? I am expecting an invitayshun to the parry, I'm only 3 hrs away. I prefer jollof & grilled (not fried) chicken. And please tell your wifey to add as much pepper to the stew as she likes, a lil' extra ata rodo never hurt nobody . And I also prefer Izze brand drinks, no coke or sprite please. And please oh very imporrant, hire some valet parking attendants...we don't want to spend 1hr+ driving around manhattan trying to find a parking spot or spend $50 to park for 1hr. Tank you sir, we appreciate. See you soon .

And uncle Kunle, ejo please sufrey sufrey... Please use small style to make your points without insults. Muchos gracias senor.

My dearest brothers please now, lets try to chastise one another in the spirit of Love & mutual respect ehn. Please. Thanks.

HumbledbYGrace: Sister Jesoul.....I was called a “non nigerian tribalist.” Why wasn't that post hidden? As far as I am concerned rule number two says we shouldn't errrr...abuse or bully others. I was abused verbally.

My dearest sis, please can I have the link to the thread? thanks!

musKeeto: Jezuspoa says hi... He's on my bbm list..

hmmm...so you're a blackberry boy?

ARareGem: This thread was helpful to me, actually. Thanks a lot.

Glad it was useful to you sis . Stay blessed!

Ihedinobi: Why, thank you, sis. I'm much encouraged.

Seems there is still work to be done, however.

Edit: I think I should say though that your last post really went home on the issue. But we'll see if it made things easier for our sis when she comments on it.

My brother no wahala jare. I do have one wish of you though...that you'd be more selective about where you cast your pearls .