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UNITED KINGDOM: Referendum on abolishing monarchy must be held when Queen dies- Repulicans
The republican movement in Britain has announced it will campaign to make the case for holding a referendum on the future of the British monarchy after the Queen's death.
Republic, a grassroots movement that has over 5,000 members and 35,000 supporters, claims the British monarchy is not the “harmless tourist attraction some people think” – rather, it has a history of abusing public money and meddling in politics.
In a statement posted on the group’s website on the eve of the Queen's birthday, they added the event "reminds us that support for the monarchy is bound up with support for the Queen." A pink banner on the homepage also wishes "Mrs Windsor" a "happy birthday", alongside the subtle hashtag: "Stop the reign".
Speaking to The IndependentGraham Smith, chief executive of Republic, said the organisation’s view is to have a referendum as soon as possible. He believes the period of time in between the Queen’s funeral and Prince Charles’s coronation will provide an opportune moment.
“It will be the first time most people have seen a change in the head of state,” he says. “I think that’s going to be a slightly odd, jarring experience for a lot of people. All of a sudden you’ve got this this other monarch who has been hoisted upon us and no debate about who it is going to be.
“For once, actually seeing hereditary power in practice – you’ll actually see the inheritance of the throne taking place”.
He added: “It [the referendum] is to get rid of it… it needs to be a straight-forward constitutional reform referendum. We may win or we may lose but the succession would change public opinion, it will change the nature of the debate.
“I think most public opinion is indifferent to the whole thing and awful lot of it is tied up with the Queen. Over the next ten years the debate is going to pick up because people will be coming alive to the fact that Charles is looming on the horizon as King.”
During a convention of the Alliance of European Republic Movements in Madrid last week Mr Smith said that while there is “nothing wrong with turning 90,” there is “something wrong with turning 90 when you have been Queen of England for sixty-something years”.
In a recording of the event published on YouTube, Mr Smith added: “When the Queen dies, the moment she is declared dead, Charles is king. So there is no gap. And there is certainly no official plan for a referendum. He is king immediately. The coronation would be about six months later.
“So that will be an opportunity, after the funeral and before the coronation, for us to do some campaigning and say, ‘Hang on a minute, this is the 21st century, if we are going to have a new head of state then perhaps we want to have a vote.’
The group has also condemned the BBC’s coverage of the Queen’s birthday. A statement published by Mr Smith said: "The Queen's birthday does not warrant this kind of coverage, it is inappropriate to celebrate a political figure like this and the public just aren't that excited about the royals."
"The BBC has a duty to report, not to celebrate the royals. That reporting must be fair, balanced and proportionate. So far this week the BBC has failed completely on those measures."
“It’s completely over the top,” Mr Smith told The Independent. “I don’t wish the Queen anything but a happy birthday but it does raise all these questions about the future of the monarchy.”
source: independent
K*K cool with it? Anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman to replace Jackson on the US $20 bill
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew confirmed that Hamilton would remain on the $10 bill after an unexpected public show of support fueled, in part, by the popularity of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway play based on Hamilton's life by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Former US president, George Washington's wife, Martha was featured on a $1 silver certificate over a century ago.
source:lindaikejisblog
MARIJUANA: Canada to introduce legislation to make sale of marijuana legal... M-JAY's here to stay
The Canadian government will soon introduce legislation next year that would make the sale of marijuana legal. If enacted, Canada would become one of the largest Western countries to allow widespread use of the drug which is considered illegal in many parts of the world. Medical use of marijuana is already legal and some have insisted that legal marijuana would reduce stress on Canada's criminal justice system.
Canadian Health Minister Jane Philpott pledged to keep marijuana out of the hands of children and profits out of the hands of criminals. According to her, the Government will work with law enforcement partners to encourage appropriate and proportionate criminal justice measures.
Bill Blair, a former Toronto police chief has been named by Prime Minister - Justin Trudeau as the government's point person on legalisation. According to Blair, the Government would control who it's sold to, when it's sold and also how it's used in order to prevent organised crime from having the opportunity to profit from it.
A FAN INDEED: Messi blocks Miss BumBum Brazil on Instagram for sending him pictures
Cortez claimed that Messi's partner, Antonella Roccuzzo, became jealous when she saw the types of inappropriate photos she was sending to Messi on IG and blocked her..both on her own IG and Messi's IG account.
She said
"I was completely shocked when I spotted it,. "If I could, I would tell her not to be worried about me, I'm just a fan. I'm surprised that she isn't more sure of herself."
"I guess it can only be because she is jealous. It's very silly because I'm just a football fan and a huge fan of Barcelona. This is just an overreaction"
"I only follow about 10 people and he was one of them. So when I saw that I was blocked I thought it could only be jealousy," Cortez told the Sun. "Why would he block me if he has 40 million followers? Then I checked her profile and confirmed she had also blocked me."
source:lindaikejisblog
LIBIDO: Woman who is addicted to sex speaks about her addiction, says she needs it many times a day!
Before she was in a relationship with James, she was traveling all over the country to meet people for sex, then missing work. When Walton explained that she was a sex addict, her boss was understanding at first, but eventually let her go.“Things spiraled out of control completely and I drove my friends away because all I cared about was sex. I had a huge network of people I’d sleep with regularly – I’d call them my friends with benefits – but I’d also sleep with strangers,” she said.
“I was so desperate for some action, I’d do anything for sex. I consider myself straight but I’d sleep with women just to satisfy my cravings.”
James said it was fun at first, but now he wants to slow down a bit. Thank goodness for Sami’s huge collection of sex toys.
“We have had some good times as I’m quite adventurous in bed too. One Bank Holiday weekend we had sex around 40 times. But now I’m getting a bit older I do get tired more easily so I’m glad she has her sex toys as well.”
I know sex addiction is real, and loving an addict is difficult, yet somehow I still don’t feel sorry for the guy.
Spanish Airline withdraws services from Nigeria, cites "financial difficulties' due to CBN forex policy
Spanish national carrier, Iberia Airline has withdrawn its services from Nigeria. The decision which was taken yesterday, was based on the huge financial difficulties the airline is facing due to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) refusal to exempt foreign airlines from its forex policy.
Nairametrics, a Business News, and Financial Analysis Website, reports that other foreign airlines are also contemplating pulling their services from the country.
The CBN policy has prevented it from repatriating its proceeds made in Nigeria in the last few months. Foreign airlines have over $500 million trapped in the various banks.
Before Iberia took this decision, foreign carriers had expressed their displeasure at the CBN policy, with many threatening to withdraw their services from Nigeria if nothing was urgently done to reverse it, The Tribune reports.
Following this development, foreign carriers requested to meet with the Federal Government to work out a solution by exempting foreign airlines from this policy. They are expected to meet with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo in Abuja, today.
4/20: Wiz Khalifa shows off bag of weed as he celebrates 4/20 day
April 20 is celebrated annually by weed lovers who get together socially and light up... Ask Waka!! Get well though @ Waka Flocka Flame...
U.S.A: Five Dead Thus Far As Houston Is Flooded With Record Rainfall
source:bossip
N.KOREA: Kim Jong-un bans jeans, lponytails and piercings in latest crackdown on Western fashion
According to Ishimaru Jiro, a Japanese journalist working with citizen reporters inside North Korea, 'A growing number of North Korean people are infatuated with Western culture. The crackdown will continue until the end of the upcoming gathering (the 7th Congress).'
Kim Jong-un launched the crackdown focusing on areas close to China border where citizens have easier access to information - and cultural trends - from the outside world.
The ban was uncovered by citizen journalists at Rimjin-gang, a North Korean news website supported by AsiaPress.
The regime fiercely opposes Western culture in any form and has been known to send those guilty of what King anti-socialist" behaviour to its notorious labour camps.
"A growing number of North Korean people are infatuated with Western culture," said Ishimaru Jiro, a Japanese reporter who works with citizen journalists inside the regime.
It was also claimed that "inspection units," consisting of teenagers dedicated to leader Kim Jong-un, are prowling the streets for those who dare to break the dress code.
They are also required to have a particular hairstyle.
The North Korean Youth Union (NKYU) who consist of members who sign up once they reach the age of 15, also hunt for unmarried women doing business in marketplaces, as this is also forbidden.
Members of this Union are sworn to prevent "the corruption of public morals."
North Korea has previously told its male citizens to adopt spartan Socialist hairstyles no longer than three of four inches.
The campaign, dubbed "Let's trim our hair in accordance with the socialist lifestyle" which is meant to control grooming and dress standards.
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