DON’T TAKE CHANCES.

Gradually, the Chorister Honourable Alban S.K Bagbin appeared before the vetting committee. Happy did he enter the room, happy did he equivocally put answers to questions and happy did he leave less than 45minutes of inquiry and competence-seeking.
The Vetting Committee was given the mandate to scan the Ministers designate for the various Ministries without fear or favour.The question I still ask myself without any particular answer is “Does the majority leadership have any correlation with the Ministry for Water Resources, Works and Housing?” The Majority leader in Parliament came in, wearing the cloth of the Minister designate for the Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing.
Therefore, it could have been of much significance to ascertain his competent level to handle the Ministry. But he (Alban S.K Bagbin) told a story of “a lizard and a frog in marriage”, sung in no right key on the piano and delivered his doubtful age range according to the Minority leader, Honourable Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, to prove his skilful ways in stifling the Ministry.
I don’t know if it is vital to train choristers in order to boost the performance of the Ministry. In view of the treatment given to him, he was really pampered with an undesirable and unnecessary favour.Why didn’t the committee treat Honourable E.T Mensah,{Minister designate for the Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare} as well as Honourable John Tia Akologo, {Minister designate for the Ministry of Information}, with the same measure of treatment?
Isn’t it a shame to answer a simple question of reciting the National Pledge indirectly in order to avoid exhibiting his incapability of saying the National Pledge? They (Ministers) swore under the Oath that they will be devoted to the service of Ghana and yet, it is hard for them to pledge their allegiance to the country.
Moreover, the Vetting Committee devoid of unfair treatment and indiscriminate favour should have interrogated the Majority leader on the lane of the Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing, to help all concerned citizens of the country in their fair judgement.
Closing the chapter on the Majority leader, opens the homepage of an anonymous honourable member of the Vetting Committee who couldn’t rectify his own slight mistake. Ascribing it to English language barrier, he kept on committing a mistake of improper sentence construction and concord.
If at this stage, a Member of Parliament {MP} or Minister still has a problem with rectifying an English error, then why the need to penalize students for their inability of writing or speaking English language. Some of our Ministers and MPs should be mindful of their speaking of English or better still stick to their comfort zone of speaking in the local dialect they know best.
As if it were not enough, it took to the turn of an Honourable Member of Parliament for Central Tamale Constituency, Mr. Inunsah Abdulai Fuseini, who trooped into the Speaker’s Conference room; looking very dazed only to display his sheer negligence of producing a commendable Curriculum Vitae {CV}.
In his capacity as a Lawyer, no one could assume the position of a lecturer to assist him in his CV.Honourable Abdulai Fuseini, in his nomination as the deputy Minister designate for energy could commit petty mistakes such as interchanging his ‘Key Competences’ to be ‘Key Qualifications’ and therefore attributed them to an omission problem. A problem which was never authenticated to emanate from typing error or printer’s error.
He also blatantly linked the poor compilation of his CV to a minor reason that in his life events, his appearance before the Vetting Committee happens to be his first delivery of an official CV.
I assertively think certain chances should not be taken by the government. Upon observing these unrecognizable lapses during the proceedings of the Vetting Committee, I am compelled to ask this question; how fair is the world when everything is unfair?
What I mean is these men are the same people who head public offices and deprive qualified persons the chances to work within the public sector under the pretense of competence and championing of never-erring approach to work.
When they, themselves, cannot possibly produce proper Curriculum Vitae(s), speak good English language, recite the National Pledge. They therefore capitalize on their inadequacies to judge other people’s qualifications.
Not to lose the steering wheel of my article, my ultimate goal is to encourage our Ministers and other governmental officials to fully understand the dictum which categorically says “Leadership by example”.

TB JOSHUA'S PREDICTION GALORE

The prophetic reputation of Pastor TB Joshua attained new heights with the recent revelation that he foretold the Black Satellites' victory in the World U-20 championship........He predicted the sudden death of the iconic pop legend, Michael Jackson too.....why doubt a prophecy?

Shock and sympathy are still reverberating around the world since the news broke on Thursday 25th June that Michael Jackson, the undisputed ‘King Of Pop’ had died suddenly after collapsing in his L.A apartment. However, his death had been foretold months earlier by a popular Nigerian Prophet, TB Joshua.

Michael Jackson - death prophesied by TB Joshua...

In January this year, Joshua prophesied during one of his famous Sunday services, broadcast live on Emmanuel TV: “I’m seeing a great star whom the world is shouting, “Hey, hey, hey!” In his own area, he’s famous – he’s known everywhere. He is great – too great… I see something will begin to happen to that star and that may likely end in him packing his load and going on the journey of no return…”

A month later, he clarified that the person concerned was not from his local environ and was ‘too young to leave your midst’ – enjoining the congregants and viewers worldwide to pray earnestly for this ‘great star’, believing for the will of God to be done.

Although some may view his words as too generic to be accredited to the legendary entertainer, the revelation of Tee Mac Omatshola Iseli on Sunday 28th June 2009, the famous flautist, business associate of Marlon Jackson and close friend of the Jackson family, put asunder such doubts. Joshua knew clearly who he was referring to.

In a sober atmosphere, Tee Mac spoke in front of a live television audience on Emmanuel TV, testifying that Prophet TB Joshua had told him to warn Michael Jackson of an impending health disaster, and invite him to visit Nigeria for healing.

Tee Mac Omatshola Iseli - 'TB Joshua saw it...'

“The man of God (TB Joshua) called me to his office and said to me, ‘Please, tell your friend Marlon to bring Michael here to Nigeria. Michael needs healing; he needs deliverance.’ I told the man of God that Michael Jackson just went for a medical check up because he is going to have about 50 concerts soon. But the man of God said to me, ‘Send Michael here – he needs healing.’ ”

When the tragic news broke, “what immediately came to my mind was that the man of God told me something’s going to happen,” Tee Mac reminisced. Clearly remorseful, he lamented that if he had taken the message more seriously and acted with more insistence, “maybe Michael Jackson would still be alive today…”

Utilising the occasion to reflect on life, TB Joshua asked the audience in a heartfelt message: “If today were your last day on earth, what would people remember you for? What would generations yet unborn read about you?’ He encouraged the people to live each day as if it were their last, and avoid the burden of unnecessary worry and anxiety. “Let us leave tomorrow’s trouble for the One who bore our troubles on the cross,” he remarked.

Let us leave tomorrow's trouble for the One who bore our troubles on the cross

As well as speaking on major world events, Joshua regularly prophesies to individuals that throng his flourishing church in Lagos, with uncanny accuracy. His recent prophecies include the death of the former South Korean president, the Feb 13 plane crash in New York and the release of Ingrid Betancourt from the Colombian jungle last year.

His ministry is attracting a growing fanatical following, particularly across Africa, and many African leaders such as John Evans Atta Mills of Ghana regularly frequent his church for spiritual support and guidance.

I picked this in order to let all and sundry in Ghana to know that TB Joshua's prophecy about the victory of the Black Satellites happens not to be the first nor the last among his prophecies.

It is better we touch not his anointed and do his prophet no harm, who are we to judge..........If anyone has an entrenched position in TB Joshua's saga, let the person keep it with him or herself cos a man of God is never vilified.Why judge him?Let him solve his alleged sincere or insincere prophecy with God. Ghanaians, we should give praise to God for our victory and therefore,allow sleeping dogs to lie........

source: The TB Joshua Fanclub's Blog.

DEFINITIONS OF KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY

Knowledge society

Knowledge societies have the characteristic that knowledge forms major component of any human activity. Economic, social, cultural, and all other human activities become dependent on a huge volume of knowledge and information. A knowledge society is one in which knowledge becomes major creative force.

source:wikipedia

Knowledge Society is a society that has to do with a society in which the conditions for generating knowledge and processing information have been substantially changed by a technological revolution focused on information processing, knowledge generation, and information technologies.

Manuel Castells


The idea or concept of knowledge societies includes a dimension of social, cultural, economical, political and institutional transformation, and a more pluralistic and developmental perspective. So, the concept of knowledge societies is preferable to that of the information society because it captures the complexity and dynamism of the changes taking place.The knowledge in question is important not only for economic growth but also for empowering and developing all sectors of society.

Abdul Waheed Khan {general sub-director of UNESCO for ¬Communication and Information}

THE BIBLE.

In the developmental bible of Ghana, a very interesting chapter was opened and read.This chapter capitalized on the caption "Decongestion".For that matter, every believer expressed his or her sincere belief in the idea of decongesting every place that was prone to decongestion exercise.
In fact, this is not the first time that the decongestion exercise has been carried out.It seems to resurface in the administration of every government.Retrospectively, the NPP government under the leadership of His Excellency J.A. Kufour adopted this idea in order to keep the country spick and span, and therefore to relieve the country of overcrowding.Inspite of the effort by the government, this could not be handled totally.Now, a verse is read to the incumbent government. Drivers together with their vehicles were given different places to conduct their activities.Hawkers were moved from the pavement of the streets.Kejetia and Circle were delivered from overcrowding and other social hazards.It seems theft almost came to a possible end and people could freely move.
It did not end there but the demolition of a new Sodom and Gomorrah was embedded in the verse of the same chapter.This area was known to be threatening, disgusting and disease-prone.The nature of Sodom and Gomorrah could not suggest any better remedy other than demolition as the best option. However, it did not tickle me a bit since I knew from the onset that the demoliton of the whole area of Sodom and Gomorrah could only be the best alternative if a solution to the problem is given. If the place were to be demolished without the provision of shelter to those affected, it would solely be adding petrol to an already fire set ablaze.It could have therefore been better if Sodom and Gomorrah is rehabilitated at the expense of demolition without any good solution.
Let me just open the forth verse, which says that decongestion exercise has ever been a nice exercise because many benefits are showered upon the country.Some years ago,it was very hard to move freely through huge human and vehicular congestions.This therefore increased the rate fo pickpoketing and thievery of all sorts. People could hardly move without stepping on the toes of others and vehicles were fighting over space with human beings.Such areas were also littered with all kinds of rubbish.Nevertheless, until the idea of decongestion took place within those areas, the country would have been positioned on the ladder of disorderliness.
It therefore seems that this exercise has become a nine-day wonder.The government in office couuld not stand such disorderliness and so adopted the same procedure of relieving the economy.This turned out to be almost vibrant since it never appeared that the driven people would return.But the truth is, the exercise needs to be given improvement and solution.It appears that a certain adage should be revised and I state " Action speaks louder than words".Moreover, tiredness and apathy have gripped the body of our police personnel and soldiers who were deployed to make sure this exercise becomes effective.Now, nobody needs to be told before he or she gets to know that the driven hawkers,drivers and other people who were considered threats are back to their old places of inconvenience.In addition, they cannot be blamed for their reversion since there could not be an efficient solution to make them live and conduct their businesses cordially. Therefore, shall we call the decongestion exercise "An exercise in Futility?"
Indeed, I wanted to stop meditation here but the Spirit of empathy is still directing me to a different chapter in this bible of development.So in chapter five, it says:
Little did the people know that when the umbrella was raised high into the sky in the rainy season for protection, there were holes perforated in it.
Mr. President,please can you just give your comment on the scandalous acts that your so called "innocuous" Ministers have engaged in?
My Brother, you and I know that I left the case in the claws of CHRAJ, which as an independent entity, I believe will handle this scandal with no partiality.Listen, I am a man of transparency, so I will not stomach any malfeasance.
So...........His Excellency, why not the BNI?
I cannot answer this question, Mr. Journalist.I guess the discussion has to end now; I need to attend to some people in the castle.And my convoy is waiting outside.
Okay! Mr. President. Thank you for your cooperation and willingness in answering my questions.
At this juncture, the content of this chapter of the bible has been dealt with but it cannot be closed without possibly saying:
AMEN.

DEFINITIONS OF INFORMATION SOCIETY

An information society is a society in which the creation, distribution, diffusion, use, integration and manipulation of information is a significant economic, political, and cultural activity.
SOURCE: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/information society.

It is also a society where communication and information technologies manipulate or influence the everyday lives of most of its membersBy the help of Internet and a 'wired' culture, the technology is used for a wide range of personal, social, educational and business activities, and to transmit receive and exchange digital data rapidly between places despite great distances. In an information society, information is as powerful a resource as the manufacturing and agricultural industries were in previous eras. Also known as the knowledge economy, digital era or information superhighway.
source:redgoldfish.co.uk

Information society is similar to what is referred as "new information and communication technologies", which is ICT.Since the beginning of the 90s, the new ICT have been booming. The universal use of electronic exchanges of information, convergence towards digital technologies, the exponential growth of the Internet and the opening up of telecommunications markets are all signs of this change.The information society is changing many areas of everyday life, particularly access to training and knowledge, which is therefore, distance learning, e-learning related services, work organisation and mobilisation of skills, that is ,teleworking, virtual companies, practical life (e-health services) and leisure.It is also providing new opportunities in terms of participation of citizens by making it easier to express opinions and points of view.
source:theories of information society by frank webster.

NEWSFLASH.

All progress is precarious, and the solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem. It is therefore not painful to see a very wide ditch ahead of you but it is really piteous and painful to fall right into such a ditch even when you do not hurt yourself in the process. Undeniably, all attention has swayed to the side of government, neglecting the other lanes of the country. Decongesting a crowded place is an effective idea since it allows free movement of people and enhances the progress of such a place. Nobody can dispute such activity, unless the person doesn’t seek the interest of the nation. But the confusion surrounding this activity is that when undertaking this activity, what solution are you suggesting to the situation. Sending people away from their long-lived place of residence is very deplorable to the victims. Therefore, we should not advocate for decongestion when there is no solution.Also, it is very politic to expend an amount of money to renovate the poor facilities of the Armed Forces. So, the question I ask myself is “Why the hateful misunderstanding?” It is no crime for government to refurbish the Armed Forces with good air crafts or jets but it has become a difficult sea for government to swim across since once in opposition, certain protests were being fired at the ruling government which is now at the bench of opposition. Well, I believe the adage; “What goes round comes round” is no mere fallacy. Yes, it is being given a lot of explanation by the Honorable Minister of Information, Zita Okaikoi, in an interview with Peace Fm, referring to it as just a proposal sent to the cabinet. Whether a proposal or not, it is irrefutable that what they once objected to has become very significant. It all boils down to the fact that the Armed Forces is demanding for renovation since the poor facilities are decelerating the smooth administration of the Armed Forces. When the cat is not around, the mice rejoice. So, when His Excellency “Our brothers and Sisters” is silent and speechless over things that the masses expect of him to touch, then those whom power is delegated to, turn to bully the weak whose opinions are not well taken into much consideration. I guess you can sense what I am driving at and is nothing too strange than the School Feeding Programme.If the supply of uniforms as promised can’t be figured out, does this mean people must be deprived of their cooking skills and the chance to feed? Once again, I am not preaching according to the gospel that expelling incompetent cooks from the School Feeding System is execrable but undertaking a dangerous plan which will pierce through the heart of those victimized is really appalling. Those given a one week notice to pack their luggage and baggage, and therefore go home or re-apply to find luck can’t express their discontent in any way than to adhere to the instruction from the so-called above. A whole lot of concerned citizens have contributed their quota to the situation by registering their resentment though, but none of their contributions can wipe off the indelible mark of indiscipline on the part of those given the little freedom to rule (referring to; the Accra Metropolitan Assembly-A.M.A). Indeed, there is nothing that goes up which will never come down. Government should know that the people of Ghana have entrenched their trust in it. So, behaving as if in opposition or making reference to something that everybody considered as bane on the development of the country, will not improve the already worsened situation. Government, grow up! Also, celebrating the centenary or birthday of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah who has been very resilient and instrumental in the attainment of Ghana's independence is a monumental thing to do.But when treading upon the tail of a lion, you should be very cautious of the mouth because it might turn wicked and harm you.Therefore, the organizers of the centenary celebration of Dr.Kwame Nkrumah should play their cards well since if a slight fault is detected,it will call for Dr. Kwame Nkrumah at 100 probe and serious encounter with the Bureau of National Investigation (BNI). Finally, I bet to disagree with His Excellency President J.E.A Mills by ordering his Honorable Vice President John Mahama, to do all the PR (Public Relations) work about the state of the economy whilst he sits in his comfortable couch in the Castle. I think we cast our votes for a humble President and not an anti-sociable President who doesn’t see the need in attending certain events, when his presence is extremely significant. I would like to appeal to the governmental officials to put their long-developed hatred behind them and do what they are expected to do right in order to receive laudable appreciation from those who exercised their power through thumbprint. They should not forget that it is now a top-down game (whereby the masses have to depend on the government for survival), in no time, the nature of the game will change.

THE INDOMITABLE BLACK STARS.

The claws of Ghana's euphoria have arrested the souls of all and sundry in the cage of 2010 South Africa World Cup.In fact, it is true that a toad can never turn into a venomous snake, neither can a snake turn into a humble toad but the inexpressible victory of Black Stars over the Desert Hawks of Sudan in 2010 World Cup Qualifiers debunks this wise dictum.This is because Ghana as a country was then known to be a country with no entry to the FIFA World Cup bus.But with such venomous fervor, the Black Stars have proven to be indomitable."Those who really praised Jesus Christ at the time he was preaching and healing, were the same people who also concluded by saying crucify him", they lampooned him, but his love for Ghana still spreads like the steadfast love of God.Well, no wonder after such indefatigable display by Black Stars' inspirational Captain, Stephen Appiah, Ghanaians seem to commend him.Overcomplacency is the gateway to disappointment, therefore, I will strongly entreat our victorious men to play their hearts out and so, not overbelieve in themselves since it can devastate our chances of climbing to the peak of the FIFA World Cup ladder.

AID IS NOT THE END TO DEVELOPMENT.

Obviously,the intellectual ability of Ghanaians to perceive the imperceptible things can't be undermined.Now, Ghanaians have proven that they can really establish "what is there and not there" by looking through the perceptible spectacles. Recently, the long awaiting visit of the first African-American President of United States of America, Mr.Barack Obama, entered the shores of Ghana.It is an undisputable fact that his visit enhanced the joy which was engraved in every Ghanaian's heart.But could this change the perception of Ghanaians to see darkness even when there is light?Can anybody tell the reactions of our honourable Ex-Presidents Flt.Lt. J.J Rawlings and J.A Kuffour on that special day at the Auditorium of Accra International Conference Center?Did we watch the zeal and passion that our Ministers of State showed to the extent of Mobile coverage?

There is no doubt that the visitation of President Barack Obama has blessed Ghana and Africa as a continent but can this justify and render some of our Ministers blameless of doing what a layman will even find it hard to do.If it is true that our governmental officials are having such zeal and passion and could squeeze for space to shake hands of their co-human being,then, suggestion can only be made to them to show such zealous character in their work. Politicians should know well that the focus of Ghanaians has shifted from only politics to intellectual reasoning.For that matter,the attitude of telling lies, favoritism and nepotism should be the topic of yesterday but not today or future.I believe His Excellency President J.E.A Mills together with the ruling government will take a word from President Obama's speech.They should know that the presence of the US President came to fill a vacancy and his absence will even widen the magnitude of the vacancy and therefore, push the heap of problems upon the government.So, the earlier the problems are ironed out, the better. The perceptible analysis by Ghanaians over what all and sundry thought would go a long way to remove all our problems should not be downgraded.I solemnly suggest that such analysis is treated with much seriousness.

God bless Ghana, God bless Africa but remember "Aid is not the end to development".

ONE BASIC AIM OF PR.

Several aims contribute to the establishment of Public Relations.One basic aim of Public Relations which needs to be vividly addressed is that it aims at preventing conflicts between an organization and its publics.As a way of reducing conflicts among the employees of the organization, it seeks to establish better working relationship which helps to boost the progress of the organization.
Public Relations does not entertain conflicts and for that matter any Public Relations Manager should do well to avoid conflicts. He or she does not wait for disagreements to arise among the employees of the organization before he or she does something about it since by so doing it can send a very bad signal to organization's publics which might collapse the progress of the organization.Therefore, as a Public Relations Manager of an organization, when you notice a conflict signal among the employees due to poor remuneration, bad working condition and so forth, it is therefore his or her duty to advise management board for certain precautionary measures to be taken to better up the situation.
Furthermore, the publics see the organization as trustworthy and then they build their trust in it.Since Public Relations recognizes mutual understanding between an organization and its public, it always aims at reducing conflicts.In the definition by the Institute of Public Relations in Ghana, Public Relations maintains mutual beneficial relationship between an organization and its publics.So, Public Relations helps to solve anything that seems to conflict the ideas of publics about the organization, therefore, encouraging mutual understanding and proper relationship between the organization and its publics.
So, it is very important that Public Relations aims at minimizing conflicts.For instance, subscribers of Mobile Telecommunication Network(MTN) are complaining about the services of MTN and moreover, may switch away to the other networks.Therefore, the PR department is to come out and explain the reasons behind the difficulties with their services such as making of calls and by so doing, the PR department solves the conflicting relationship between MTN and its publics.This stimulates the subscribers who are the publics to fully trust MTN.
In the nutshell, by preventing conflicts between an organization and its publics also aids to project the good image of the organization or company.When the publics develop a clear notion about the organization due to reduction of conflicts, they see the organization as very good and this elevates its image in the minds of its publics.

ME AND MISS COMMUNICATOR.

Matilda Hammond is the "MISS COMMUNICATOR" of Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) after a thorough struggle with other contestants.This event was held at the Kama Conference Center on 29th May,2009.The "Miss Communicator" commenced around 10:00pm.At 8:00pm, people had already trooped into the premises with much happiness and expectation.This event was attended by a lot of dignitaries and other fanatics of the "Miss Communicator" including students of Ghana Institute of Journalism.It was organized by the Women Commissioner of Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) and other assistants.The event was graced with a lot of displays from all the contestants which made the audience very enthused.After all the hard work, one person needed the crown.Living everybody in tenterhooks for awhile, the MC in the person of "Papa Sly',commonly called, declared Miss Matilda Hammond as the Beauty Queen of the night.Miss Matilda Hammond was congratulated by all and sundry.After a brief interview, she said:"I am very glad to be the next Miss Communicator".

HIS WORD IS MY SOURCE OF LIFE

DON'T GIVE THE DEVIL A CHANCE!
To love the service of the most High God is the greatest thing on earth.This is what I always think of since everything that comes my way is as a result of what the most High God has allowed.Sometimes, I consciously and unconsciously sin against my father in heaven and all that I think of is, will my father forgive me.Listen dear one, I read a wonderful portion of the Holy Bible that stipulates "When I sin, he is faithful and just to forgive me and cleanse me from all iniquities".This rhapsodized my heart and made me gain relief.I was so depressed and obsessed but he delivered and made me happy even when I least expected happiness.I always keep telling myself that I am a child and magnificently, an heir to the throne of the Almighty God.I once watched a preaching tape of Prophetess Juanita Bynum dubbed "The Prodigal Daughter".From this, the spirit of the lord told my psyche that consecration is a lifestyle and obedience to the lord.Beloved, as you take time to read this little message I have composed about my odyssey of Christendom,may the Almighty God grant you your life desires.Know that all things work for good to those that believe in God.
My acknowledgement goes to Prophetess Juanita Bynum and Bishop T.D Jakes.

They are magnificent.They are talented.They all started like you and me, therefore, if u think u can't make it.Know that opportunities are flying around as birds.Don't get discouraged and do your own stuff with the assurance that God in his own wisdom will espouse your effort in life.Grab the opportunity now cos tomorrow might be too late and optimize it well.

PHILOSOPHIZING YOUR CULTURE

WHY DO PEOPLE IDENTIFY AT SOME POINT IN TIME WITH CULTURAL OR ETHNIC GROUPS IN MANNERS THAT ARE THREATENING TO THE STATE?
To set the ball rolling, ethnic groups are described as groups of people living together through common goals, ambitions and ancestries.As ethnicity comes from the word "Ethnos" which means a number of people living together.It is therefore vital for ethnic groups to be united.But it is unfortunate that some people who identify themselves with certain ethnic groups act in manners which are threatening to the state.
These threatening manners contribute to the retardation of the development of the state.It can be said that people cherish their ethnic backgrounds and at some point in time threaten the state due to ethnocentrism and the idea of priority on the side of government.In retrospect, our ancestries were exercising superiority over some ethnic groups and this left an indelible mark on the foreheads of their generations since they groomed them(Generations) with this biased notion.So, in recent times, some ethnic groups don't appreciate.Therefore, any jot of disturbance inflames into serious damages such as serial killings which affect the state adversely.
Furthermore, when government concentrates at a particular area in terms of development at the expense of the other areas, it breeds threats to the state which are being meted out by groups of people.The deprived areas or ethnic areas therefore suggest that government is giving priority to others which amounts to superiority or means that those beneficiaries are superior.Some people take undue advantage of such and cause havoc to the state.
Moreover, at some point in time, ethnic groups have become partisan.Due to the partisan nature of certain ethnic groups, some people hide behind it to threaten the state.Also, most people are very much devoted to their ethnic line and so relapse to a certain position when they sense being cheated or a member punished unfairly.But why should these factors labeled lead people or ethnic groups to act in manners that are threatening to the state if ethnicity thrives on togetherness?

SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES OF THE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THEORY AND THE LIBERTARIAN THEORY.

It is obvious to note that the libertarian theory vastly differs from the social responsibility theory,yet there are certain vital similarities that encompass both theories.The idea of progress,democracy and the modern trend of living outlines the rise of the libertarian theory where the media is given some sort of freedom to operates without state restriction.The social responsibility theory spells out freedom but it is much concerned with the duty of shaping to be better.In fact to state categorically the smilarities between the two theories, it can be seen from a perspective that the following exist in both theories.
a)Freedom is prevalent in both theories without any restriction from the state.
b)Furthermore,they both define the same major functions of the media which are transmission of information and the adoption of a forum for disparate views.
c)Both theories also provide an avenue for the establishment of private media due to capitalism.Since both theories operate in the capitalist system,many private media houses are being established.
d)Also in both theories,the media serves as a watchdog and supervises the society from certain abuses.
e)The notion of free press and democracy in the libertarian and social responsibility theories is falsehood since the media is faced with prosecution.
However,amidst the similarities,there are certain differences between the two theories.
i)In as much as the social responsibility theory is expected to be accountable to the society in its performance, the libertarian theory flouts accountability.
ii)Also there is self-censorship in the social responsibility theory.Prior to this,the social responsibility theory is suppressed in the performance of its functions not to abuse the society.Unlike the libertarian theory,there is no such thing as self-censorship,so the media can feed the society with abusive things without any suppression or restriction internally.
iii)Additionally,even though in both theories, there is objectivity,the social responsibility theory is subjective to the media in the interest of the state or state authority.
iv)Last but least, under the social responsibility theory,there is thorough regulation.It is hard to notice that the libertarian theory is taken through such regulation.
v)Finally,the social responsibility is also concerned with the code of ethics governing the various media houses.In contrast,the libertarian theory doesn't respect such code of ethics.

SMILE OR GRIN.

DESCRIPTIVE DISCOURSE.
As she mentioned my nomenclature with her soothing voice.It echoed in my ears and sounded as a shuddering thunder.The words pierced through my heart,filled me with great affection.At once I thought I was an invincible Hercules but her cooing voice which supported the words she uttered,melted my soul and mellowed my heart.
Immediately, I decided to steal a glance at her but her glamorous eyeballs met with mine and she gave a grin.Her sparkling white teeth blinked and shined as the bright star,stupefied I became.Her silky black hair shoved me out of my seat and the ground turned deep as a ditch of luv,dizzy I became.
Her charming eyes beamed like the burning furnace and blindfolded me.I tippled but she decided to support me with her warming touch.Before I could say anything beyond thank you, I heard an intense knocking behind my door and I roused up to realize all was just a fantastic dream.

LUV ME AND HATE ME NOT@aameyaw.

Food For Thought.

PATRIMONIAL SYSTEM OF DEMOCRACY IN GHANA.

I sincerely appeal to government to consider solving patrimonialism in order to become an indeed equitable government.

Significantly, it is an obvious fact that Ghana, our motherland is characterized with patrimonialism which is a profound canker to the development of the economy.A theory was formulated by a staunch political scholar called Raph Milliband,which he states as "....In African countries,the absence of an economically dominant class control of the state.Therefore,the state in African countries must be taken to represent itself in the sense that those people who occupy leading positions in the state will use their friends, families,follows and clients.In fact, the democratic system of Ghana has turned into patron-client relationship which has released a lot of governmental officials inactive and not proficient.According to this theory, it is suitable for government to be occupied by top officials of economic status who are not hungry greedily people to squander the coffers of government.

Unlikely,the economy of Ghana's appointment has turned into patrons or fathers who share favours and other tangible materials to their friends, family relations,and classmates who are their clients.In return,the client offers profuse loyalty and political support.But in the patrimonial state,loyalty is kindly rewarded and disloyalty severely punished.This is a contributing factor to the poor working service of officials.It is high time,we found a solution to this problem than politicising everything.Citizens considered to be very insincere are deprived of their rights fundamentally,and those who are sincere rewarded beyond their competence.Imagine ophanages operating without national license in the name of patron-client relationship.This has made situations to lead to different situations with adverse effects.

There is dread in making a case justifiable to the law when it involves a government official,in other words,client.We tend to attribute all matters in administration to politics but it should be noted that patrimonialism has severe consequences on political and economic development in West Africa,particularly Ghana.And so long as patrimonialism remains the dominant aspect of our socio-economic and political organization in Ghana,economic measures solely can't institute development in the economy.

I, therefore, make an appeal to all Ghanaians and the government of the state to unite and fight against this menace."Unity is Strength".

Little stuff about Gabrielle

Gabrielle Union is a movie actress.She has co-starred with a lot of distinguished actors and actresses.

Union was born in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Theresa and Sylvester Union.She is African American and was raised Catholic. At the age of eight her family moved to Pleasanton, California, where she grew up and attended Foothill High School. In high school, Union was an all-star point guard and a year round athlete participating in soccer, basketball, and track. During this time, Union dated current Dallas Mavericks star point guard Jason Kidd.

Union originally intended to become a physician. She attended the University of Nebraska before moving on to Cuesta College. She eventually transferred to UCLA and earned a degree in Sociology; while studying there, she interned at a modeling agency to earn extra academic credits. She was asked by the agency to sign on with them as a new model. She needed money to pay off some college loans and debts, so she eventually agreed to become a fashion model.

Union started her acting career in minor roles. Most were in teen movies like 10 Things I Hate About You and Love and Basketball. She also appeared in the television show Sister, Sister as Vanessa. In 2000, Union landed the role of Isis in the cheerleading movie Bring it On opposite Kirsten Dunst. Bring It On helped push Union out into the mainstream and she began gaining more exposure. This led to Union being cast in the CBS television drama City of Angels as Dr. Courtney Ellis.

Union was cast in her first leading role in the 2003 film Deliver Us From Eva with rapper L.L. Cool J. This was her second time working with the rapper since making a cameo in his video "Paradise" in 2002. The film received fair reviews from critics and it showed that Union was a leading lady. But first, Union landed the role of Oscar nominee Will Smith's girlfriend Syd in the film Bad Boys II, a box office success grossing over $273 million worldwide. Union then starred with Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx in the film Breakin' All the Rules in 2004.

Union starred in the short-lived 2005 ABC series Night Stalker. She has also starred in the independent drama films Neo Ned and Constellation, the latter of which was released to theaters. She also starred in the 2005 remake of The Honeymooners with comedian Cedric The Entertainer. In 2006, she starred as Busta Rhymes' love interest in the music video for Rhymes' "I Love My Chick". Union starred in the 2007 films Daddy's Little Girls by Tyler Perry (released on Valentine's Day) and the Christmas film The Perfect Holiday which opened on December 12.

In an interview with Art Nouveau Magazine, Union complained about the lack of roles for black actresses and actors in Hollywood: "There used to be [roles] specifically written black, if you knew Denzel was doing a movie you knew his wife, girl or love interest was going to be black [but] that’s not necessarily the case anymore. You’re in that room with every amazingly talented actress of every hue, and it’s a dogfight, it’s hard". In 1996-2007, she appeared as Keesha Hamilton on 7th Heaven.

In 2008, Union appeared on Ugly Betty for three episodes as Renee, Wilhelmina Slater's (Vanessa L. Williams) sister and Daniel Meade's (Eric Mabius) love interest. She also made a cameo appearance in the music video for Ne-Yo's "Miss Independent". In 2009, she joined the cast of the U.S. television series Life on NBC.

In 1992, Union was attacked, beaten and raped at her part-time job in a shoestore. Her attacker later turned himself in and was sentenced to 33 years in prison. She has since become an advocate for victims of sexual assault.

In May 2001, Union married NFL player Chris Howard of the Jacksonville Jaguars; In November 2005, the couple separated; the divorce was finalized in April 2006.

Interview with a famous guy

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Desmond Elliot is easily one of the fastest rising stars in the Nigerian home video sector. He shot into limelight through television soap operas and was soon to become a regular face in Nollywood movies such that tracking him down for an interview became almost impossible.

Elliot has also been to many parts of the globe, as his acting skills have made him a well sought after artiste. Besides, he has become a role model in Nollywood such that he often becomes first choice for every producer in search of artistes for romantic roles.

In a recent chat with Daily Sun, Elliot recalled how a friend lured him into acting. He also spoke about his ambition to become the executive governor of Lagos State in the nearest future and why he married an Akwa–Ibom woman:

Background
I was born to a Yoruba father and an Ibo mother. I grew up in the Northern part of the country and I am married to an Akwa-Ibom woman. I had my primary education at Air Force Primary school in Jos from where I went to St John’s College also in Jos. I studied Economics at the Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos and graduated in 2003.

It was a friend who influenced me to become an actor. My friend wasn’t an actor but he always felt that I was cut out for the entertainment industry. As a Christian, I felt that the best thing for me to do was to pray about it. I prayed and asked God to help me make a choice. It wasn’t easy but I thank God that He intervened and revealed to me that I should join the industry. I first started with soap operas such as Everyday People, One Too Much, Wale Adenuga’s Super Stories and Saints and Sinners. I still feature in Everday People but I moved into the movie industry gradually and today the rest is history.

Between Soaps and Video
Anywhere in the world, film and video have always been quite challenging and rewarding to practitioners. Even in more developed countries most great movie stars move from television to movies. For example, Bruce Willies moved from Moonlighting to movies and Will Smith went from Fresh Prince Of Barley to Men in Black. For me, movies are more demanding and rewarding than soap operas.

Becoming governor of Lagos
I am looking forward to becoming the elected governor of Lagos State in not too distant future, but definitely not in 2007. I want to serve the people of Lagos and I know I can do it. People say that politics is a dirty game, I don’t know exactly how dirty it can get but my intention basically is to serve humanity.

Why I run from women
Women chase me because I am an actor and if they don’t do that it simply means that I am not yet an actor. In fact, being chased is not the issue, what matters is that whenever I perceive that I am about to be chased, I run. I run because I have an ambition, which I don’t want women to ruin for me. I run from them if they want to go beyond the level of being my fans to another level.

Realising a character
When I receive a new script, I usually take my time to study it. Thereafter, I hold a discussion with the director on what is expected of me in the movie. Then I move on to develop a suitable character that will go well with what the entire production is all about.

Turn off
I don’t like people flashing me. I mean if you want to give a call, go ahead and do so, it is of no use flashing me.
I also feel bad when the up-coming artistes are not given the necessary opportunity to come into the industry and fully realise their potentials. Another thing that really puts me off is when some directors want to turn actors to zombies by casting them stereotypically into such roles as lover boy, gentleman, tough guy and all that. Personally, I like to see an actor take up different roles and interpreting them well.

Nollywood
The fact that the Nigerian movie industry is growing is what particularly turns me on, thanks to all those that are making it happen such as the marketers, directors, producers and others
Nollywood contributes to the nation’s economy because quite a number of people are involved and are earning their livelihood from it. The only problem is that our government is yet to fully realise the great economic advantage that lies in tapping into the industry. America and India have tapped into Hollywood and Bollywood respectively and the result is quite rewarding.
Government should come and invest in the industry, the marketers have done great jobs by investing their money to prove that the sector is lucrative.

Popularity
First, I did not pay for this talent, it is a gift from God and whatever comes from God is mine. At the same time, God gave it to me and reserves the right to take it back if you fail to use the gift to make people happy and contribute to the good of humanity. So, there is nothing star in my dictionary. I don’t see myself as a star, rather I see myself as someone who wants to manifest God’s gift to bless people, to bless myself and everything around me. I want people to be happy around me, not just to call me a star.

Relaxation
I basically relax with my wife whenever the opportunity comes, especially if I am in town and not involved in a tedious job. I have a special form of relaxation, I just choose a suitable time and free myself from every form of stress.

REJECTION OR ACCEPTANCE

IS PROSTITUTION A NORMAL PHENOMENON?
The spirit of prostitution is abhorred in the culture of this economy. It is obvious to know that something once discarded, has hence become a normal and accepted practice at the corners of some vicinities.In retrospect, prostitutes were being arrested and penalized.The question is "Has prostitution become an accepted norm?"
I think the earlier we stress on the eradication of this canker, the better.Prostitutes around the Vienna City troop in and out blatantly.It is true that any of the prostitutes will have flimsy excuses to deliver but I strongly suggest that we ignore their excuses which probably,will be framed in the name of financial and socio-economic constraints.In any way,it tanishes the good image of this economy.
It is my sincere appeal to government and the entire society to take drastic measures to terminate this societal menace without harm to those involved.