Children In Indonesia Forced To Wear Face Mask

Right now, Indonesia and other parts of South East Asia are covered in smog due to an out-of-control fire that's burning so intensely, its toxic smoke and devastation can be seen all the way from outer space. The main cause of this fire? Slash and burn farming techniques by the #PalmOil industry, which is destroying millions of acres of land (and in turn, the homes of humans and endangered animals alike.) You might not know it but you may have eaten palm oil (the root of this problem) today as it's an ingredient in many products we buy, including many brands of candy, pizza crust and most shampoos,  But don't despair, there are ways to produce palm oil without destroying the planet.

The Bad Blood Singer Sued Again

                                             

Taylor Swift just can’t seem to shake ’em off. She’s being sued again, this time for allegedly stealing the lyrics to her 2014 platinum mega-hit “Shake It Off.” R&B singer Jesse Braham, whose stage name is Jesse Graham, filed a $42 million lawsuit against Swift this week after accusing her of plagiarizing her lyrics from his song “Haters Gonna Hate.” Initially, all Braham wanted was a selfie — oh, and a writing credit on “Shake It Off.” But when his humble requests were denied, he filed suit. “At first I was going to let it go,” Braham told the New York Daily News, “but this song is my song all the way.” Braham claims there’s “no way” Swift came up with her song independently. The evidence is all right there.

Swift is no stranger to the courtroom, of course. She was dragged in front of a judge to defend using the phrase “Lucky 13″ on T-shirts and greeting cards after being slapped with an infringement suit by streetwear brand Lucky 13. She’s also been accused of ripping off a popular K-pop group with her “Bad Blood” video. And a Colorado DJ is suing her after he was fired for allegedly “grabbing her bottom” during a photo op. And she’s been on the other side of things, too. Her lawyers recently threatened Esty sellers using any of her dozens of trademarked phrases.

Justin Bieber : Sings About The Down Side Of fame In His New Track

Justin Bieber said his new album “Purpose” would be his most personal and honest yet, and with his new track, “I’ll Show You,” he definitely wasn’t joking. The song is RAW VULNERABLE  and highly EMOTIONAL  as Justin talks about the downsides 📉 of fame and what it’s like to have your every move 🏼 be judged. If you read deep into the lyrics of the track — a slow ballad with an electronic beat — provided by the song’s producer, Skrillex 👽, you can’t help but feel sorry for Justin as he struggles with making the right decisions, while growing up in the 🕳 limelight. This is the third song released off his upcoming album (Nov. 1️⃣⃣3️⃣and follows “What Do You Mean” and “Sorry.” 🤘

Celebrity Girlfriend:ft Reekado Banks

Falz has just released a playful video for his single ‘Celebrity Girlfriend’ featuring Mavins signee, Reekado Banks.

The comic video shot by Clarence Peters, shows Falz flirting with a number of celebrity women.

Falz is also set to release his sophomore album this month, and this video is part of the project.

Nasarawa State To Publish Monthly Allocation To LGs

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Following the dissolution of the local government councils Joint Account Committee (JAC) by the Nasarawa state government towards ensuring that each council gets exactly what accrues to it from the federation account, Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura has sactioned the monthly publication of federal allocation to the 13 local governments in the state.

Governor Al-Makura had last week stated that the dissolution of the JAC was to ensure proper distribution and allocation of revenue accruals in accordance with the distribution of the Federal Allocation Committee (FAC).

Financial statement released by the Nasarawa state government indicated that the 13 local government areas of the state got a total of N1,279,442,957.88.

The highest net allocation of N139, 658, 588.34 went to Lafia local council which is also the state capital, while the least allocation of N78, 648, 756.76 went to Keffi local government.

LEADERSHIP checks, however, revealed that what is worrisome remains the fact that only three local government areas of Keffi, Awe and Keana can pay their workers salaries as a little above N2 billion is needed to settle monthly salaries of local government workers in the state.

‘ he said.He, however, explained that the joint account operated by local governments had become problematic, hence the decision to abolish the JAC.This, the governor stated, was to find a lasting solution to reoccurring delay and shortfall in the salaries of local government workers.Al-makura added that the decision would also clear the air that the state government was using local government funds for other purposes.

Al-Makura who lamented that there has been so much ignorance and speculations aimed at stigmatising the state government, stressed that “Nasarawa state has never operated any joint account where money of local government councils were used to do any other thing”.

He said that the independence of each local government with regards to allocation will prove a turning point as each local government will get exactly what is accrued to it directly from the Federation Account.

“This is in line with the constitution and the councils would account as to how the money was spent. Every local government will have to fend for itself. If a local government over employs, it will be left to carry its burden on its own,” he maintained.

“The kind of collaboration they were doing as a group will have to terminate from now,” he said

Earthquake at The South Western of United States, Arizona, Phoenix

A series of minor earthquakes jolted the Phoenix area Sunday night, sending shock waves through several cities.

All three took place near Black Canyon City, Arizona, about 45 miles north of Phoenix.

The first, a magnitude 3.2 quake, struck at 8:59 p.m. (10:59 p.m. ET), the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The second, a magnitude 4.1 tremor, happened at 11:29 p.m.

The third, a magnitude 4.0 quake, took place at 11:49 p.m.

Several cities in the area felt shaking. "Ground, walls and bed shook here in South Scottsdale...twice!" Deborah Groseclose tweeted.

Another woman replied, "we are in Gilbert and we felt it too!" No injuries were immediately reported.

13 year old Entrepreneur Makes Time Magazine's Most Influential List

It is always a joy to shine light on those who are doing something positive to make an impact on the world. You may
know him from the Steve Harvey Show or ABC's "Shark Tank".  shining light on 13-year-old Memphis
native, Moziah Bridges. At the tender age of 9, Bridges decided to turn one of his favorable fashion trends into a
business of his own, Mo's Bows. Mo's Bows is a collection of handmade bows and men accessories.
This kid is not only killing the fashion game, he is also
becoming one of the 'most influential teens of 2015'--
according to TIME Magazine. The young entrepreneur have
been making a name for himself for a while now, and to see
him featured on TIME Magazine's "30 Most Influential List"
truly shows the impact he is making throughout the world
today.
Grossing nearly 200,000 a year, this young fella is taking the
world of entrepreneurship by storm. Bridges now
have licensing deals with Cole Haan and Neiman Marcus.
Just recently he supplied bow ties to the basketball players
at the 2015 NBA draft.
"I believe that I can make more happiness by making more
bow ties," Bridges stated.
I am truly amazed by Moziah Bridges. His work ethic is
commendable and highly respected. If this isn't inspiring,
then I don't know what is. This young man is the definition
of true success as its finest.
We wish you the best with your future endeavors, Moziah!
Mo's Bows Official Website: http://
www.mosbowsmemphis.com
Mo's Bows Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/
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