JACKIE TRAVELS: June 2013

Saturday, 29 June 2013

7 Steps to Attract The Person of Your Dreams

There is just something about having a companion, a romantic partner to share your life with that puts you in a happy place. It begins with meeting that person and starting the journey of love. Anyone who is single person can start from where they are in their life at this present moment and follow these steps to find the person who is right for them and have the type of relationship they desire.

Here are the 7 Steps:

1. Involve the Divine Power: We all have different beliefs and faiths. Ultimately the Divine

Power is the mover of events and creator of destinies. You are a co-creator of your life and experiences by what transpires in your mind and what you focus and dwell upon, and the actions you take. You should involve the Divine Power by stating your intentions and asking for help and guidance.

2. Become a Magnet for Love: Maybe you have heard of the Law of Attraction. It is a universal law that states that you attract the circumstances, situations, and happenings in your life by your internal state and what you dwell upon. Be happy now and be in love now. This emits positive energy along the lines of attracting a partner.

The fastest way to attract love is to “be in love”. Feel like you are in love. Imagine doing the things you would do with your romantic partner, create the relationship in your mind and play it out live a movie with sights, sounds, movements, and colour. Let it feel real to you and as you do this you emit the energy of love and this attracts a romantic partner to you quickly and effortlessly.

MAXIMIZING YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO WORK

Life, as I see it, is an opportunity. It is an opportunity to contribute something, to do something meaningful, to do my part; and since I was young I've been determined to live my footprints in the sands of time.

John 9:4 NLT says, "We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work." In other words, since we won't live here on earth twice, this is our only chance to carry out our assignments and fulfil our purposes. Death puts an end to our work and then we will give account to God.

How to Eat a Cupcake the Right Way [WATCH]

It turns out that you have been eating cupcakes the wrong. Watch the video clip below to find out how to eat a cupcake like a gentleman.

10 Anti-Aging Tips to Keep You Looking Young, Fresh and Glorious

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You have heard the phrase “to age gracefully”, as soon as you reach your twenties you should seriously start thinking about anti-aging. It is not reserved for old people. As a matter of fact the earlier you start taking the right steps to stay young and glorious, the better. Here are 10 anti-aging tips to keep you young, fresh and good looking.

1. Eat Right

Do not eat just anything, eating healthy makes you feel and look good outside as well as internally. Excessive meat and full-fat diary increases wrinkles. Eat foods rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids such as fruit, fish, vegetables. Foods like avocado, spinach, and watermelon have anti-aging properties.

2. Wear Bright

In choosing your wardrobe wear bright colours near your face. Drab colours like brown, black, and deep dark colours drains energy from your face and makes you look older.

A GRATEFUL HEART

Gratitude determines your altitude. Don't be surprised by that because gratitude is an attitude. A grateful man will ascend higher and faster than the one who isn't.

Are you grateful? Let's do a simple test: did you thank God for waking up this morning? I used to take it for granted until I read Psalm 3:5, "I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me." It was the Lord that kept you, you didn't wake up because you are still young and strong!

We'll always remember Michael Jackson!

It's been four years since Michael Jackson died, on June 25, 2009, from cardiac arrest caused by a lethal combination of prescription drugs. His death, later ruled a homicide, shocked fans and musicians across the world.

I remember that day like it was yesterday. I was away on a weekend vacation with my Bestie when i got a call from my sister, who was in Los Angeles, saying Mikey had been admitted into the hospital and it was critical.

2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." That's powerful! "He is a bria chadasha (a new being)" Hallelujah! If you are born again, understand that you are very different from those who are not.

The one who is not born again is a dead man, a condemned man, a slave of sin, a captive of death, subject to satan and demons, subject to the elements of this world, a child of wrath, hopeless and far away from God. What a terrible spiritual condition! That's why we must do all we can to reconcile them to God.

Hi lovely friends,

The issue of infidelity in relationships is very contemporary, no matter how much we want to ignore the elephant in the room it's still sitting right there staring at us.

On the other hand, it doesn't mean we should go around chanting the "all men cheat" mantra(which is indeed relative anyway). I personally don't believe that all men cheat(shoot me)

Be that as it may, relationships still suffer infidelity. When a woman cheats, it's a NO NO, relationship over! But when a man cheats forgiveness is supposed to come naturally. *eyesrolling

Well, i'm not sexiest, i'm just here to offer a little help.

If you've recently discovered your spouse was unfaithful, your head is probably spinning. To help you handle the initial shock and avoid an anxiety-induced meltdown, I've put together six survival strategies for dealing with a cheater...

As millions of people in South Africa and across the world feared for the worst, the family of critically ill anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, gathered around his hospital bedside Monday

“Former President Mandela remains in a critical condition in hospital,” Agence France Presse (AFP) quoted South African President Jacob Zuma as saying in an address televised to the world and an anxious nation.

Nigerian authorities on Monday hanged four prisoners, an official said, in what was believed to be the country's first known executions since 2006, drawing outrage from rights activists.

The justice commissioner in Edo state confirmed the hanging of the four prisoners, who had been convicted of either armed robbery or murder, he said.

According to the commissioner, all their appeals had been exhausted and their death warrants were signed.

I can't help but love her.

Rick Ross shoots a bullet ====>>>>"Just landed in the country of Africa"

Rick Ross tweeted this some hours ago. I'm sure you can guess what befell him, LOL.

See some reactions to his tweet after the jump break...

Kimye named their new born girl North and it's been causing quite a buzz on social media worldwide

So Kim Kardashian is from L.A., and Kanye West is from Chicago. So why is their newborn baby girl named North West?

Well, a reliable source says the name is much more than just a cute play on geography. In fact, Kim and 'Ye are telling everyone the real inspiration behind baby Kimye's unique moniker is that, "North means highest power."

Spirit and Life Devotional: Dare To Hope

DARE TO HOPE

A friend said to me not too long ago, "No matter how bad it is, it could have been worse." That's what she tells herself, and knowing that it could have been worse makes her grateful at all times and in every situation.

Looking back, things may not have gone as planned, you may have lost precious things or even lives, things may have fallen apart, you may have lost your peace and maybe your happiness too. Think about it for a moment, and you'll agree with me that it could have been worse. I realised how blessed I was when I got in the midst of people who couldn't raise N15,000. Only one person gave and it was N100. I may not have millions now, but it could have been worse!

Kim Kardashian baby birth filmed

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian allowed the birth of their daughter to be filmed.

The reality television star's boyfriend refused to allow cameras for her series, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, to record any footage in the hospital at the weekend, but gave her mother and manager, Kris Jenner, permission to film the arrival of their baby girl, who was born five weeks premature at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Climate change is a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years.

It may be a change in average weather conditions, or in the distribution of weather around the average conditions (i.e., more or fewer extreme weather events).

The subject of climate change is one dear to my heart. I am saddled with the responsibility of 'saving the planet' in the little way i can and spreading the word on the need to take good care of our environment not just for us but for our children and children's children, right down to many more generations to come.

My friend, Abdul Bala, a plant biologist and environmental activist wrote this article and I thought i should share it with you guys.

Read after the jump break...

Drake had a lot to say about his feud with Chris Brown and his worries about Rihanna in the July issue of GQ Magazine.

Rapper Drake has kept quiet about the fight with singer Chris Brown that transpired last year at a New York City night club — believed to be over his rumored fling with Brown's ex-girlfriend Rihanna - but in the July issue of GQ magazine, the Canadian artist confesses he wishes he could talk to Brown about the incident.

JUST BEFORE YOU MAKE THAT MOVE

It has been said that ideas rule the world. I think so too. Virtually everything you see in the world today began as an idea in someone's mind. People are actually thriving on ideas. But I've seen people with brilliant ideas stuck: they don't know what to do with their ideas. Yet still, there are others who have failed despite having fantastic ideas.

Before you make any move, whether to start a business, get married, choose a school or course, embark on a journey, etc, no matter how inspired or smart you think you are, it's wise to seek advice. Your ideas might be fantastic, but through interactions with others you could discover better ways of achieving excellent results.

BBA Update: Elikem and six others up for possible eviction

Elikem Kumordzi, one of Ghana’s representatives in the ongoing Big Brother Africa The Chase reality show could be exiting the show come Sunday.

The Ghanaian has found his head on the chopping block after Monday’s nominations session, having received four nominations.

Elikem seemed to be on the lips of some of the Rubies housemates including his onetime crush, Tanzanian, Feza, who said Elikem is not being true to himself and the other housemates.

Channing Tatum has announced plans for new sitcom, Nicky, with his producing partner Reid Carolin and their close friend Nick Zano.

The half-hour comedy, which is being developed by Warner Bros TV, is based on Nick Zano childhood as Tatum explained on his Facebook page.

HIS EYE IS ON YOU

While younger, I would stand in front of the house watching birds and lizards feed. Sometimes I would throw food to the ground and watch them feed on them. Whenever I did that I felt being used by God to feed them that day and I was happy. Funny, right? But doing that made me feel useful and a blessing!

Jesus said, "What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows." Matthew 10:29-31.

Spirit and Life Devotional: Talk of the Town

TALK OF THE TOWN

If you work, or are a student, you'll agree with me that there are some things that happen and before you know it, everyone has heard about it; and not only do they hear about it, they also talk about it because it's amazing. That's what it means for something to be the talk of the town. To be the talk of the town is to be the person or subject that everyone is talking about and interested in.

Last week Uganda was officially out of the race for the Big Brother Africa top prize, now Angola have their two representatives Biguesas & Neyll evicted from the Big Brother house.

Biguesas and Neyll became the third pair to be Evicted from Big Brother The Chase. The first to receive the news of his fate in the House was Biguesas whosmiled and had nothing but love for his fellow Housemates as he made his grand exit from the Diamond House. Shortly after, Neyll got the announcement too that he’ll be leaving the house.

Spirit and Life Devotional: He Has Promised

HE HAS PROMISED

Many of us in the world today are unreliable, especially in financial matters. Only a few feel obligated to keep their words, many intentionally say what they are very sure they wouldn't do, and feel no remorse for lying, manipulating and deceiving others. The average human being simply cannot be trusted.

Spirit and Life Devotional: Dare to Fail

DARE TO FAIL

In the parable of the talents, the excuse the servant who buried his talent gave was, "Master, I know you have high standards and hate careless ways, that you demand the best and make no allowances for error. I was afraid I might disappoint you, so I found a good hiding place and secured your money." Matthew 25:24-25 MSG

Some of you reading this message are just like that servant. You know deep within you that by now you should have come out of your boat and be walking on the water. But you've let the fear of failure overcome you and keep you affixed in one spot. No!

Don Jazzy chills like a don with the £1.2million champagne

Wine maker, Alexander Amosu, gave Don Jazzy his recently created world's most expensive champagne called Taste of Diamonds.

Don Jazzy shared the photo of him with the bottle and wrote - 'So I was honored with the 1st bottle to touch Nigeria. #Goûtdediamants cheers to the weekend'

That's how the bigz boyz chill on a Friday night!

Beside Every Great Man...

Hi Ladies!

So the "Beside every Strong Man is an even Stronger Woman" is a saying most people have heard, but have you ever thought about what it really means? I heard this saying the other day and scriptures came to my mind and the meaning behind it kind of hit me.

First off, nothing that I'm saying means that ladies can't be independent, single, successful with a career, happy, and live a fulfilling life. God is love ladies & as long as you have him, you've got it ALL! :) but this is just something to look at when you do find the one God has set aside for you.

The ~~Kardashian~~ Jenner divorce rumor mill is spinning, yet again!!!

Reports are stating Kris Jenner is refusing to have sex with her husband, Bruce Jenner, which is sending them straight to splitsville.

Sources say things are so bad, Bruce is now living in Malibu to take a break from the 57-year-old momager!

Motamma, Botswana representative in the ongoing Big Brother Africa (The Chase reality show was hit with grief after she got news that her grandfather had passed on.

Big Brother called the 26-year-old housemate to diary room Thursday night and informed her that her 90-year-old grandfather has passed away Wednesday in Botswana. It was, however, not made known what might have caused his death.

I'm still finding it hard to believe that this is Craig David!!!!!

The Rendezvous singer shared this photo on Instagram, hmmm, I need my old Craig back :) I'm so not feeling this bod.

Spirit and Life Devotional: The Prosperity of the Righteous

THE POSTERITY OF THE RIGHTEOUS

A friend asked why I write dates and prices on books I buy, and I said it was for the sake of my children. I may not be married, but I've never stopped to think about my future generations. I'm living a life that will secure blessings for them, I'm building a great name for them! I don't live for today alone, I live for the future.

Spirit and Life Devotional: The Life of a Soldier

THE LIFE OF A SOLDIER

Being a soldier is said to be about living the army values which are: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honour, integrity and personal courage. They are referred to as the Seven Core Army Values, and living them is said to be living up to a higher standard. A soldier is either fighting or preparing himself for a fight.

Spirit and Life Devotional: It's A Simple Thing

IT'S A SIMPLE THING!

As it is recorded in 2 Kings 3:15-18, while the harp played, the power of the Lord came upon Elisha, and he prophesied, "This is what the LORD says: This dry valley will be filled with pools of water! You will see neither wind nor rain, says the LORD, but this valley will be filled with water. You will have plenty for yourselves and your cattle and other animals."

How that happened is certainly beyond comprehension. Dry valleys being filled with water without rain? Amazing. And Elisha said, "This is only a simple thing for the Lord." Hallelujah!

Sub or Not?? Karen Igho's tweets.

Karen and her tweets *eyesrolling.

These two look like subs...or don't they?

BBA Update: Annabel, Pokello, Biguesas, Neyll, and Natasha up for possible eviction.

Just when the housemates where getting comfy and cozy...along came Monday! Nominations!!!

Housemates dread this day for several reasons; the fear of landing on the chopping block and the confusion of deciding whom to nominate at the risk of being haunted by the comrades countrymen.

Yesterday was a memorable day for Tonto Dikeh as she released her latest song and also hosted the Kukere concert in London...where she had a great fall...on stage!!!

The night before was her birthday bash, i'm guessing she had a serious hangover while up on that stage cos rumour has it that she was babbling and behaving abnormal before the fall. She had to be carried off stage.

Let's sit back and watch her trend on twitter today...again. She has been trending for the past three days.

Don't we all love her? :)

Watch the video after the cut...

Video: A Nigerian girl killed in Italy

A Nigerian girl, Jessica was found dead few weeks ago in the industrial area between Carinaro and Gricignano, near Morris bicycle factory, Italy.

Her body was found naked by the sreets and two clean knives were found beside the body.

There was no visible trace of violence or injuries from firearms and sharp weapons, it's speculated that she may have been strangled to death.

An employee of a company in the industrial zone called the police when he found the body behind grasses by the street.

Ikechukwu Uche back in La Liga asVillarreal earns promotion to Spain's 1st division

Nigeria international Ike Uche has returned to play in the Spanish top flight with Villarreal.

The club beat Almeria 1-0 on Sunday to record 74 points and finish second behind second division champions Elche to make an instant return to La Liga after they were relegated the previous season.

Uche scored 14 goals to finish as his club’s top scorer in their successful campaign to return to the top flight.

TAKE ACTION NOW

I'm inspired by the story of Madison. At the age of 15, Madison Robinson has made sales of over a million Dollars! She came up with the idea for Fish Flops at the age of 8. At 8! You'll agree with me that many people have fantastic ideas, the difference between them and Madison is that she started at 8.

Statistics have shown that about 95% of people procrastinate occasionally. What it simply means is that many of us have delayed, and are delaying our successes. Listen, you won't spend much time praying and confessing for success and prosperity if you'll take action quickly.

The prince of Uganda, LK4 and South Africa's Koketso left the chase tonight.

Koketso didn't even know she was up for eviction. She was placed on the shopping block by by HOH Selly who preferred saving Biguesas from eviction.

After IK announced his eviction from the show, he held on to his darling Koketso not knowing she would be evicted as well. It came as a surprise that Africa decided to kick the love birds out.

The four evicted Chasers so far are Denzel, Huddah, LK4 and Koketso.

House wife bathes husband's mistress with acid, she now feeds through her nose

A housewife, Mrs Suzanna Fawole (38), has been remanded in Ife prisons in Osun State after she was arraigned in Magistrates’ court, Modakeke on Monday, June 3.

Fawole was accused of bathing one Funmilayo Aderibigbe (35), whom she suspected to be husband’s lover, with a liquid substance suspected to be acid, thereby causing her grievous bodily harm.

The acting Chief Magistrate, Mr O.A. Ayilara ordered that the accused be remanded in Ife prison custody while the case was adjourned till July 1 for further hearing.

Justin Bieber books a flight to outer space

Canadian-born pop star Justin Bieber has booked seats for himself and his manager Scooter Braun on a Virgin Galactic suborbital space flight.

"Great to hear @justinbieber & @scooterbraun are latest @virgingalactic future astronauts. Congrats, see you up there!" Richard Branson said via Twitter.

"I'm going to space momma!" Braun tweeted.

This trip to outer space costs $250,000 a ticket. Who wants to join him? :)

Prayers for Nelson Mandela after second night in hospital

South Africans prayed for Nelson Mandela as he spent a second day in hospital today suffering a lung infection that has sparked worldwide concerns for the ailing peace icon.

Mandela's latest health scare was splashed across the front pages of local newspapers but government officials have released no updates since announcing he was hospitalised in Pretoria early Saturday in a "serious but stable" condition.

The congregation at the Regina Mundi church in Soweto, a flashpoint during the anti-apartheid struggle, prayed for the 94-year-year-old national hero.

PRAYING FOR EACH OTHER

There are several ways to help, care, and manifest love for each other, one of them is by praying for each other. Praying for each other is talking to God on behalf of someone else; asking God to do what you might not be able to do and to be where you might not be able to be.

James 5:16 says, "Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results." We quote the latter part of that verse often, but have often failed to see its connection to praying for each other. When you pray for another, results are guaranteed.

Female students banned from wearing bras to exams in China

More than nine million students packed exam halls across China for the opening day of the country’s university entrance exam on Friday -with attempts to stop cheating even leading to bans on metal bra clasps.

Students in the northeastern province of Jilin were banned from wearing clothing with metal parts and education authorities installed metal detectors in exam centres to clamp down on “wireless cheating devices”, the state-run Global Times reported.

Authorities have become increasingly concerned about the risk of examinees using devices such as smartphones – some of which have become smaller and easier to hide – as an illicit aid during tests.

After a dramatic face off among the diamonds, Melvin has been crowned as the head of house. His reign begins on Monday.

This evening the housemates had to use their brain power for a little guessing game.

In the garden was a cylinder filled with plastic balls and the housemates had to estimate the number of balls inside of the container and the housemate with the number closest to the correct answer would win.

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Drake had a lot to say about his feud with Chris Brown and his worries about Rihanna in the July issue of GQ Magazine.

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