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Suresh Raina	* PAUSE! PONDER! PROCEED!--7 = What do you opine cricket to be? Does it belong to any particular caste? Do you know anything about it? It may startle to know the fact! Yes, may you think whatever it pleases to you; but the sponsors of Chennai Super Kings namely the VGN company avers that the cricket belongs to a particular community I.e.Brahmin. Welcome-oh! Welcome-oh! Welcome-oh! This might be a hackneyed harp ringing in your ears as a watcher of various TV channel s recently in the wake of IPL cricket series 2013. Conjure up in your mental eyes the scenes of an advt.arranged to be telecast by the VGN ! The players of Chennai Super Kings are given the hearty reception with the above harp by a group of Brahmin ladies with sweets and snacks , " maamees" particularly receiving with a savoury called ' murukku' of special fan shape and such other items normally seen in embryonic rite called "seemantham" ceremony celebrated by Brahmin s. It is yet to be verified whether M.S.Dhoni, Mike Hussey , Suresh Raina , Ja ...* Murli Vijay /Suresh Raina looking most attacking at last match and ms dhoni also. :-) Channai is a not complete team by MSD.* Most important Suresh Raina India should ve Orange Cap More importantly the Orange Cap remains with Michael Hussey.* Suresh Raina needs just 2 catches more to complete his 50 IPL catches* Four hit by Suresh Raina off Darren Sammy in over 19.6 Inning 1 SH ...* Suresh Raina, I am waiting. When will you follow me? Please follow me as soon as possible.* Suresh Raina - the engine that drives Super Kings! Nice read!* SURESH RAINA » perfect alrounder becoz of his consistency in batting, commitment in fielding nd his bowling attack !!* SURESH raina is the only player on ipl from 2008 to 2013 to score + 400 runs* It's time for raina's.suresh raina gets 100 and 99! And Ankita raina become india's no:1 tennis player.* Best of luck! Suresh Raina I am sure, CSK will play in final of Pepsi IPL 2013. CSK rocks!* Hello Suresh Raina I hope you will make 100* in next match against Rajasthan Royals.* Suresh Raina is the only player from INDIA to score century in Tests ODIs T20Is IPL
David Beckham	* Victoria Beckham chokes back tears as she watches husband David Beckham play his final football match.* Watch The World Game International Edition on Monday 6 May online at 8:30pm AEST (repeated 11:00pm on SBS ONE, check your local guide). Host Les Murray will be joined David Zdrilic and Zeljko Kalac to dissect the latest football news and action. Tonight we wrap up all the important action in the Premier League as Arsenal seals the final UEFA Champions League spot. Of course David Beckham's retirement will be touched on as he calls time at the age of 38. UEFA Champions League spots were also up for grabs in Serie A and the Bundesliga while La Liga edges towards its conclusion. We look at all the action from Europe's top leagues. There is a preview of the UEFA Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, and a wrap of the UEFA Europa League final that Chelsea won against Benfica. We also go Stateside as Tim Cahill is among the goals again for New York Red Bulls. The World Game International Edition runs first online at 8.30pm AEST until our last episode of the season on 27 May. Watch ...* I may not be as good a soccer/football players as Michael Owen or David Beckham, but I am just as old, and I am still playing the game!* David Beckham was the first reason for me to love Manchester United. I grew up with him. All the people in my childhood are beyond precious.* David Beckham signed with Manchester United as a 14 year old. Yeah, follow your dreams:* David Beckham breaks down in tears after last ever match:* Congratulations to David Beckham. A truly epic career.* David Beckham come back come back come back come back!* David Beckham is moved to tears in his final soccer game before retiring:* No player has ever been as passionate as David Beckham about representing England, idec what anyone says, he is amazing* Teammates throw David Beckham in the air before he leaves the pitch after playing his career's last game* Soccer star David Beckham walks off the pitch in tears after his last home game.
Justin Bieber	* Justin Bieber was booed at the Billboard Music Awards, despite winning two awards and performing twice.* Apparently tens of millions of Beliebers are not enough to make pop star Justin Bieber feel like he's a serious artist. At the 2013 Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, Bieber took the stage to accept his fan-voted Milestone Award award and was met with boos from the audience. After a long pause, an...* Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Reunite & Get Cozy in Las Vegas via* Justin Bieber: bigger than Elton John? It’s true, at least according to the list of the highest-certified singles in history.* Smh you're ignorant RT"If you a *** & you unforcefully bump Diggy Simmons or Justin Bieber *** YOU *** "* The 2013 Billboard Music Awards are on tonight. Set to perform: Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Miguel, Justin Bieber, will.i.am, Pitbull, Christina Aguilera, Selena Gomez, the Band Perry, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Kacey Musgraves and Prince, who is set to receive the Billboard Icon Award and perform at the show. Who are you looking forward most to seeing?* Note that the following story on umbrellas and U.S. presidents was written in what the writer calls an 'exalted state' where details came to him "as if in a trance, like when Justin Bieber gets near Selena Gomez." We cannot, however, vouch for accuracy.* Love it when i walk into a shop and Justin Bieber is playing on the radio💕* for Justin bieber Fave for Cody Simpson* you don't have to LIKE Justin Bieber, but at least RESPECT that i do and think BEFORE you speak because he has FEELINGS too.* No offence to Justin bieber and his fans..* Me: cries when i can't go to a justin bieber's concert. Me: cries when i can go to a justin bieber's concert.* "Justin Bieber is unlike any other pop star in history." - Oprah Winfrey.* pattie what are the reasons, that make u proud of your son Justin Bieber?* TMZ: teen pop star Justin Bieber handing out huge bags of weed to young innocent elementary school students.* "Hi, I'm Justin Bieber. I make you cry, I take your sleep away, i make your grades go down, & i make all boy's look like potatoes"
Marshall Plan	* In sept 1947 Soviets reacted to Truman doctrine and Marshall plan by setting up cominform; strengthened ties between communist countries* Feel like I'm back in GCSE history learning about the Marshall plan again 🙈* A Marshall Plan for Europe, by the German trade union confederation DGB at* how far do you agree that the marshall plan was a blessing to all european. Explain.* "Marshall plan was a blessing to all of Europe." Do you agree? Explain.* April 1948 - Marshall plan aims to rebuild European economies and further prevent the spread of communism.* In times in extreme actio, Marshall Plan is enacted* / We must confront climate change with a new Marshall Plan* EXCEPT FOR THE VIETNAM WAR. Which was largely just a big *** failure and didn't really solve much. Granted, the Marshall Plan-* The Economist finishes every article with a monetarist conclusion. Keynes negotiated the Marshall plan too I think.* An important story about saving diversity for the good of everyone. Strawberries rock! A new Marshall Plan.* 3 pages of notes on why the Marshall Plan was significant for Europe...God knows how long the essay is going to be* My paper where I said the Marshall Plan was "priceless" got an A. Just wanna follow up.* i remember the marshall plan from US history, but irdk what it means* There's stuff i ain't even heard of, wdf is a Marshall plan and a holy inquisition -___-* Marshall Plan built US power by making Japan and Germany strong allies/foundation of US order* The Marshall Plan gave them funds while we got scraps.* The Europeans are spreading their products to Americans. The inverse of American's Marshall Plan.* Nah, the US MARSHALL PLAN propped up Korea and Japan but not us.* Also, what the feck does he think the Marshall Plan was? :D* will be called the Pioneers Fund! Will be a pioneering moment in our country!That will be our very own Marshall Plan!* 4 of 5 stars to The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing by Evan Marshall* should (I am not sure they could) define the Marshall plan and shut up for 10 years ...* we need independent to save the country with an economic Marshall plan ok to pay all politicians and ask them to stay at home
Federal University	* MOJI OLUSOJI’S PROFILEMoji Olusoji, the International award Winner is an Urban Contemporary Gospel Artiste. Although she is a practising Geoscientist, her calling rests on being an artiste. She was born to late Mr Womisan Adefurin & Mrs Christianah Adefurin in Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria. She has a B.TECH degree in Applied Geophysics from Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria (FUTA) and an MSc in Exploration Geophysics from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. Moji is a performing and recording Gospel Artiste with her heart set to touch the whole world through rich and wholesome content, good vibes that will bring glory to the God of Heaven.She is a songwriter, singer and a worship leader. If you are looking for that soft yet strong voice to connect, you’ve got it in Moji Olusoji. Her voice texture is simply unique as described by many.She actually did not consider herself a singer growing up because she felt singing was for the very high soprano voices of which she ...* JAMB 2013 Cut Off Mark For Nigerian Universities; UNILAG Included FEATURED If you want to get the right information before making your final decision on which university that will best serve you or you want to just be sure or re-assured that you can still get admission into the University of your choice with you JAMB score, the information below will be useful for you. Below is the latest Jamb Utme 2013 cut off marks for Nigerian Universities Including Unilag; University of Lagos Unilag: 200 all courses, First Choice only, University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT: 200 and above for Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering (except Civil & Environmental Engineering), Management Sciences, Medicine, Nursing and Social Sciences. 180 and above for others are invited to a Screening Exercise First Choice and Second Choice. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, NAU/UNIZIK: 180 Arts (except Departments of English & History ) and Education 200 for others Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO: 180 First and Second Choice. Universit ...
Dolce Vita	* I found a Dolce Vita here in Miami, as in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, I drink a bottle of Fragolino* Filming my "Tuscany's Dolce Vita" show a few years ago was one of my favorite TV production experiences. We enjoyed the hospitality of a working-farm Agriturismo, explored idyllic hill towns, tramped through a forest with a local farmer and his pair of truffle-hunting dogs, and were treated to hearty meals of classically-Tuscan "slow food" — including the truffles we'd helped to liberate. Since then, these delightfully earthy experiences have worked their way into my Italy tour program, helping to make these our most popular tours. Here’s the good news for May: “most popular” does not mean it’s too late to find seats on a 2013 Italy tour. Prego, there’s still plenty to go around. In this month’s Tour News at we’re celebrating all the ways that traveling to Italy can delight the mind, the body and the spirit. Italy is unpredictable, awe-inspiring, playful, sensual, challenging, rejuvenating, and simply thrilling. Our well-crafted tour itineraries, passionate guides, Italian friends, and the ...* In store now, Vivienne Westwood's beautifully classic red Dolce Vita... Safe to say it's a favourite, who agrees?* Dining: Go Scandinavian at Dolce Vita in till 28 April only.* Silvio Berlusconi and the Dolce Vita phantasma - Above all, austerity policy was...* 👉 unique_you 👈Dolce vita flats for more info Whatsapp me on 55105055 ( many colors available )* New stock arrived from Italy get a touch of La Dolce Vita. Free Uk delivery* Live La Dolce Vita with authentic cucina italiana in Roma thanks to Tastes of the World Contest! -* However I still believe in joie de vivre. La Dolce Vita. koi no yokan. You name it.* lovely Italian at dolce vita with mr bower* Heading out for a sunny weekend of biking/camping in Sonoma. La Dolce Vita, etc.* Dolce Vita shoes are now at Material Girl! Loving these in soft blush... Perfect with your summer shorts and dresses.* I don't think it matters how old I am, I'll still get called a "bambino" in the Dolce Vita.
Iwo Jima	* Is there an estimate of the number of Iwo Jima survivors still alive? If so, please email it to me at wadave2Thank you, Dave Wasdahl* Losing the war on trash: To keep Arlington’s Iwo Jima Memorial trash free, trash cans are removed by the park service* Darn, I got my actors confused. If I remember correctly, he and Lee Marvin were on Iwo Jima in the Marine Corps.* Why didnt I write this Iwo Jima paper?* Hey Gut I remember when you were a bootcamp on the IWO JIMA LPH2. Long time no see shipmate.* He's Iwo Jima, I'm planting a flag straight on his head.* Death toll was 241 servicemen: along w/ 60 Americans injured, representing deadliest single-day death toll for USMC since Battle of Iwo Jima* Every time I watch a DC based TV show/film it reminds me how much I want to own one of those town homes behind the Iwo Jima Memorial.* This is a beautiful shot of the memorial of Iwo Jima in Washington D.C.* dude u know whats unrealistic? A man walking on the moon, 6 Marines raising that flag on Iwo Jima, etc. those were (c)* In real life, if they were in front of the Iwo Jima Memorial from that vantage point, they'd be sitting in the middle of GW Parkway* At the school picnic. It's like Iwo Jima but different.* Makes me think my life isn't so hard. At least I'm not in the jungles of Vietnam or on a Higgins boat charging towards Iwo Jima.* Letters to Iwo Jima is tight. Very well made movie.* I think I might just have to excuse myself in the middle of the day for a stroll up to Iwo Jima...* My twelve year old is watching ww2 documentary on Iwo Jima. Keep glancing over at him. He's enthralled; loves military history. Sad stories.* The Americans still had a long way to go before they took all I've Iwo Jima.* Another youtube video from MsQuintMusician,in memory of those that sacrificed their lives,the Battle for Iwo Jima* The battle has been fought. The outcome decided. Please, don't go down like the Japanese on Iwo Jima. Go out with dignity.* What do the Japanese call the Battle of Iwo Jima? What ever it is it was also a true
Desmond Tutu	* I think Mark Williams, Benni Mccarthy, Desmond Tutu and Johan Stemmet should co-host a talk show - would be great* South Africa's ruling ANC youth wing hit out at former Archbishop Desmond Tutu on Monday, after the Nobel Prize winner said he would not vote for the party at the next elections.* Desmond Tutu is a South African social rights activist and retired Anglican bishop who rose to worldwide fame...* Desmond Tutu has received both the Nobel and Gandhi Peace Prizes. 1=True 2=False* Desmond Tutu: I won’t vote for Mandela’s party: Desmond Tutu will not vote for South Africa’s ruling African N...* South African elder statesman and Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu has said he would no longer vote for the ruling ANC* "As Elders we should oppose Presidents for Life." Desmond Tutu sad to step down as Chair after 6 wonderful years* Kofi Annan takes over from Desmond Tutu as Chair of Gro Harlem Brundtland of Norway becomes Deputy. Tutu remains honorary Elder* PRESS RELEASE: Kofi Annan appointed Chair of The Elders after Desmond Tutu steps down* Desmond Tutu steps down after six years Gro Harlem Brundtland becomes Deputy Chair The Elders celebrate the "compassion, ethical leadership and belief in undying hope" that Desmond Tutu has championed, and look ahead to the growth of the organisation under Kofi Annan's chairmanship.* "If you take a life when a life has been taken, that is revenge, not justice!" ~ Desmond Tutu (Anglican bishop & Legend)* Our Nigerian pastors need a bit of mentoring from Desmond Tutu.* This is Me telling Arch Bishop,Desmond Tutu, to stop being so nosey!! :) Welcome to* “We must not allow ourselves to become like the system we oppose.” - Desmond Tutu* "If we going to see real development in the world then our best investment is WOMEN" - Desmond Tutu* God is not a Christian: Speaking Truth in Times of Crisis by Desmond Tutu* I so love your Desmond Tutu quote. TY* "I'm... hardly religious. I'd rather break bread with Dawkins than Desmond Tutu...tu... be honest."* So, while in the National Press Club in DC, I was looking at a picture of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and I was asked who I think he was. (1/2)
Daniel Padilla	* "Daniel Padilla and Enrique Gil. Watch out for them at I-Vice Ganda Mo Ko concert!* next sunday ito pa ang hastag Daniel Padilla , Enrique Gil and Khalil Ramos Fans let's do this !! :))* Quick chikahan sa parking with Enrique Gil and Daniel Padilla.* Biography  Daniel Padilla is the son of actor Rommel Padilla and actress Carla Ford (Screen name "Karla Estrada"). Because of his strong resemblance to his uncle Robin Padilla who became famous for his "bad boy" image, he is often tagged with the same image.[2] Career  2010-2011: Youth-oriented shows Daniel Padilla's first acting stint was in 2010 when he starred in a minor role in Gimik 2010, a remake of the hit 90's Filipino youth-oriented show.[3] He reportedly replaced Albie Casiño who was originally given the role as Kathryn's leading man in Mara Clara.[4] Where he became more known as Patrick Rivero, the bad boy in the group. 2012-present: Debut as a primetime actor and singer  After two consecutive Sunday youth-oriented shows, Padilla finally landed a role in a primetime television series in Princess And I . He played Gerald Antonio "Gino" dela Rosa or Dasho Yuan Rinpoche, a character whom he describes as "a swaggering rich kid who will change and sacrifice a lot for the sake of lo ...* If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you choose... — ohmgwed. Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo! :D* Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo at the P&G pictorial earlier. Love this shot!* “Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo ...welcome back on ASAP18 05.12.13* “Daniel Padilla, Jon Lucas and Kathryn Bernardo..cute teens at ASAP18* “The cutest thing on ASAP18 ...when Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo come on stage.. cute ni DJ dito* “Daniel Padilla & Kathryn Bernardo will topbill Got To Believe. Find out the new shows of ABS-CBN here:* i'm not looking for someone like Daniel Padilla i'm looking for someone who will treat me like Kathryn Bernardo :""'>* Lucy Torres, Aga Mulach, Erap Estrada leading. Looking forward, would it be Daniel Padilla, JaMich, Kimpoy and Chicsers?
Southern Africa	* Mr Musa Bungudu, the UNAIDS country coordinator, says Uganda is the only country in the Eastern and Southern Africa with rising HIV/Aids infection rates.* Help Mike Michon fight AIDS in Africa On my 35th birthday this year, I'll be riding my bike 300 miles across Zambia. It's certainly an adventure, but I'm not doing this for myself.Zambia, a country in Southern Africa, has an epidemic. 1/7 of the country has HIV/AIDS. Life expectancy is 37 years. 1/6...* I love Southern Africa. Now the world does too!* “A Luta Continua-The Struggle Continues” is a symposium and reception that will explore and celebrate the impact of students from Southern Africa on the UCLA campus and the City of Los Angeles. Beginning in the late 1950’s, many students from Africa and the Diaspora sought intellectual challenges a...* I wonder what Southern Africa watchers think of that Robert Mugabe piece the Guardian published last week.* ‘POLICE SPIES INFILTRATE MEDIA’ Police spies have infiltrated journalism newsrooms in Swaziland, the kingdom’s premier media watchdog has reported. This has led to a heightened climate of fear, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA), Swaziland chapter said. MISA said, ‘Newsrooms in the print media are no longer a safe haven for journalists following their infiltration by spies.’ In its annual report on media freedom in Swaziland called So This is Democracy? MISA said, ‘In August 2012, police interrogated one of the reporters at one of the media houses after common and casual newsroom talk with colleagues. ‘According to a complaint lodged by the Swaziland Diaspora Platform (SDP) with the MISA Swaziland chapter, a journalist who was spying reported him to the police and on others in the newsroom. ‘Journalists have begun to tread cautiously and carefully in the wake of police informants in the media houses. This heightened climate of fear perpetuates the already endemic self-censorship ...* Police forces from Eastern, Southern Africa to combat transnational crime* July 2010 The Department of Political Science, with the assistance of the Division of International Studies & Programs at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), is pleased to introduce its Botswana Program - a unique joint partnership between TAMUK and the University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. The Program is being directed by Dr. Nirmal Goswami, Professor of Political Science, TAMUK, and co-directed by Dr. Leapetswe Malete and Dr. Maitseo Bolaane, University of Botswana. The Program will include twelve students traveling to and staying in Botswana from July 7th through July 23rd, attending classes at the University of Botswana, and visiting multiple sites through field trips within Botswana. Areas of focus include history, politics, economics, culture, health, environmental policies, etc., with reference to both Botswana and Southern Africa. You are all invited to cyber travel with us as we learn about the unique and beautiful country of Botswana! Critical Factors in Cultural Tourism in Botswana C ...
Ahmadu Bello University	* ABU PROVOST CUP: IJMB SUNK ND1, AS HND DAZZLES ND2 As the 2013 edition of the Ahmadu Bello University, College of...* is an advanced level (A level) program in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)* The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has been thrown into mourning following the death of a former Deputy...* Former ABU DVC Slumps And Dies During Juma’at Prayers: The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has been thro...* Never look down or under rate anybody that passed through the four walls of Ahmadu Bello University!...Smart people!!!* Idris Waziri gained a degree at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, then joined the government as an administrative officer.* A veteran Professor in the prestigious Faculty of Arts of Ahmadu Bello University has passed on at the Jumaa't prayers in Zaria.* Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is the largest university in Nigeria and second largest in Africa , second only to Cairo University , Egypt.* it's thrilling knowing u're here in nigeria.I wonder if we'd see u at Ahmadu Bello university,zaria someday..* Nonyelum Crysal Mbanugo is a 28 year old student at the Ahmadu Bello University,Zaria.* I am an Ahmadu Bello University student,final year to Graduate. Pls!* Nonye Mbanugo is student at Ahmadu Bello University diagnosed with a brain tumor. Her family needs your help to raise* Help Save Nonye's Life - Nonyelum is a student of Ahmadu Bello University. She has a brain tumour, her...* Awo was a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chancellor of the University of Ife (his brainchild) & Ahmadu Bello University* Graduate of political science from Ahmadu Bello University zaria,* www.abu das it"What is the Website for Ahmadu Bello University?* He attended Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria from 1972 to 1975,* He attended Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria from 1972 to 1975, obtaining a B.Sc. degree in Education and Chemistry,* A former Vice-Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, who is also a leading...* Ahmadu Bello University 'Naturally Ahead'"Which university do you rep?
Eva Longoria	* Eva Longoria goes commando at Cannes Festival - what could go wrong? -* How can Cheryl Cole be standing on the red carpet in Cannes next to Eva Longoria and Jane Fonda?! What is the world coming to!?* Eva Longoria, Cheryl Cole, Jane Fonda, Doutzen Kroes and Megan Kale are all stunning in Cannes.* 2013: Eva Longoria, Jane Fonda, Gina McKee on the red carpet – in pictures via* The ladies of on the carpet strudding their stuff include: Eva Longoria, Jane Fonda & Cheryl Cole* Eva Longoria and Jane Fonda are both looking fabulous tonight at the Film Festival in Atelier Versace gowns!* I was thinking Shania Twain with Eva Longoria or Nicole Scherzinger :D didn't really see the point in the giant man though :s* The Baytown Outlaws is a must watch. Starring Billy Bob Thornton & Eva Longoria* Eva Longoria: Global Gift Gala Gorgeous: Skipping over to the City of Lights for a fabulous charity event, Ev...* luv this show! (he was great on Desperate Housewives years ago, had a thing with Eva Longoria for a season or two..)* I think the fit RS teacher looks a bit like Eva Longoria* I cant deal with how sexy eva longoria is* We love what Eva Longoria wore on 8th March 2013. Check out a similar black dress at* Good news for all Eva Longoria fans: Eva has arrived in and is staying at the Hotel George V - Four Seasons* Tony Parker going to *** for breaking up with EVA LONGORIA ...dude* Eva Longoria Stars suffer embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions The latest celebrity features, events, photos and videos from around the world* Look as hot and sophisticated as Eva Longoria without breaking your budget!* Eva Longoria: Love rumours are laughable - Belfast Telegraph GGGooo* Eva Longoria: Love rumours are laughable - Belfast Telegraph GGGoo* Coach Jackson should bring Eva Longoria. She might be the only one who can stop Tony Parker... :)* Eva Longoria: Love rumours are laughable - Belfast Telegraph GGGo* Eva Longoria, Megan Fox, Maggie Q, who's the queen of long legs?* Eva Longoria: Love rumours are laughable - Belfast Telegraph GGooo