When a Twitter user, @doglab posted this picture on his timeline with the caption: “Saudi women receive 90 lashes for being raped. Australian flags are at half mast for King Abdullah. Disgraceful,” it brought back the memories of the girl from Qatif”
This particular incident captions well the saying: “different strokes for different folks.” While in most part of the world, the rapist is the one who is punished for committing the crime, in Saudi Arabia, the reverse is the case as a woman is flogged for getting raped. There, the woman is the offender and not the victim. As a result, she is blamed for making the rape take place.
In 2006, a gang rape victim (the girl from Qatif) was sentenced to 90 lashes by a Saudi court because she was in a car with a man that was not a relative. When she spoke to the press about her ordeal, her sentence was increased to 200 lashes and six months in jail.
At the time the rape incident took place, the girl was 19 and was known by the Saudi media as “the girl from Qatif”.
Who said Pink is only for SUMMER? Look at your local high street store, and you will notice at least a quarter of trends are dominated by the colour pink! Here at AfroCosmopolitan we are completely PRO COLOUR! We love colour and we definitely know how to accumulate that in whatever season that may be. Below, our Fashion Editor has picked out a few items that are already on the high street trend, which will also be part of the Spring/Summer edition. So keep your eyes peeled on the runways and observe how they are incorporated on the high-street and be #ThePinkPrint ready!
The Pink Coat!
We have seen this everywhere! The sassy and classic pink coat has dominated the once ‘black is for Winter’ industry by a storm! The last time we checked you could purchase this beauty for a FIVER! Yes, £5 from your favourite high street store Primark. So hurry up and get Pink!
The Pink Check Highwaisted Trouser
Now we all know how hard or merely impossible it can be to find the perfect high waist fit. Whilst sourcing through the amazing River Island store, not only will these cuties sit perfectly on you, but they are also a cheeky £12! Run to your closest River Island store because these hotties used to be £35. They are doing a massive deduction on most items in the store and we all know that does not happen too often.
The great thing about the pink heel is that it can be worn as a great statement piece if you are trying to have a relaxed day with your outfit without looking too boring. The small heel gives your look just that extra edge without you worrying about thinking if a pair of flats in your bag will be needed. Can be purchased at the high street retail store NewLook for an amazing £17.99
Now that we’ve shown you how not to fall into the mind trap that pink colour is just for Summer – go and redesign your wardrobe space and keep a bright closet this Winter! #ThePinkPrint
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The Pink Coat!
We have seen this everywhere! The sassy and classic pink coat has dominated the once ‘black is for Winter’ industry by a storm! The last time we checked you could purchase this beauty for a FIVER! Yes, £5 from your favourite high street store Primark. So hurry up and get Pink!
The Pink Check Highwaisted Trouser
Now we all know how hard or merely impossible it can be to find the perfect high waist fit. Whilst sourcing through the amazing River Island store, not only will these cuties sit perfectly on you, but they are also a cheeky £12! Run to your closest River Island store because these hotties used to be £35. They are doing a massive deduction on most items in the store and we all know that does not happen too often.
The great thing about the pink heel is that it can be worn as a great statement piece if you are trying to have a relaxed day with your outfit without looking too boring. The small heel gives your look just that extra edge without you worrying about thinking if a pair of flats in your bag will be needed. Can be purchased at the high street retail store NewLook for an amazing £17.99
Now that we’ve shown you how not to fall into the mind trap that pink colour is just for Summer – go and redesign your wardrobe space and keep a bright closet this Winter!
If you are not following us on our social networks, please do so. You can follow Afrocosmopolitan on Instagram and like the AfroCosmopolitan Facebook page here. We are also on Pinterest, Youtube, and Google+. We can’t wait to connect and interact with you in one or more of the listed channels.
Actress and singer, Jennifer Lopez was photographed in New York yesterday while running some errands and the 45-year-old star was seen without a scrap of make-up on her face. This is the first make-up free Jennifer Lopez photos that has been shared with the public as the “Love Don’t Cost A Thing” singer is usually seen well made-up and at her best.
A 28-year-old South African man (pictured above with his wife) has been sentenced to death for drug trafficking. The man, known as Deon Cornelius told his family he was in Durban but was actually out of the country and smuggling drugs.
Cornelius has now been sentenced to death in Kuala Lumpur for trafficking 1.9kg of methamphetamine into Malaysia. The South African Department of International Relations and Co-operation said on Friday it had been informed of the accused’s sentence by its consular services in Malaysia.
“When a person is sentenced to death by the high court in Malaysia, the case will automatically be referred to the court of appeal,” spokesman, Nelson Kgwete, said.
According to Angelique, the wife of Cornelius, a Nigerian is linked to her husband’s arrest and trial.
Speaking with news24.com, Angelique said her jobless husband had met a Nigerian man known as Tony in Durban, and that he was the one that talked his husband into travelling to Malaysia where he was arrested for drug smuggling and now sentenced to death.
After becoming the first player from Africa to compete in the Women’s Super League by winning both the Golden Boot and Golden Ball, Asisat Oshoala is the first African to be signed
In a production line, there are many things you need to keep functional in order to remain productive. When you have moving trays, containers or other components on a track, do you keep in mind the maintenance of the caster wheels? These overlooked components can cause a great deal of trouble if they’re not routinely checked. Over time, these units can accumulate a large amount of grime and particulates that can decrease their functionality. Why should this be a concern for your company?
Downtime Costs
When a caster begins to fail, the mobility of the unit it’s attached to begins to decrease. This can begin to slow productivity down reducing your company’s ability to deliver production goals. By keeping the wheels clear of debris, the unit could continue to operate at peak efficiency reducing the risk of lower production levels. Over time, that single part that costs less than $50 could be costing your company hundreds of dollars in lost time.
Reducing Replacement Costs
Every component breaks down eventually. While nothing can survive the ravages of time forever, you can increase the longevity of items by keeping them maintained. This is especially true when considering the activity that casters experience in any given day. By keeping these components maintained, you could spend less money over time replacing seized and failed equipment.
Personal Safety
Depending on the device the caster is responsible for moving, personal safety could become a concern should a wheel seize at the most inopportune time. This could include everything from protective doors to gurneys that abruptly stop injuring the one pushing the device. It’s plausible that this could affect insurance claims and premiums over time as well.
Time Comparisons
It’s better to spend a few minutes inspecting and cleaning casters as opposed to the few days a unit may be inoperable due to a seized component. By fixing problems now, you can reduce complications later. This plays into reducing downtime costs as mentioned earlier. As the actual maintenance of these units is fairly simple, little time is required to properly inspect the device.
Should a caster fail, the unit it’s attached to could be rendered useless depending on its function. Luckily, most caster wheels are very easy to replace and cost efficient for keeping a mobile unit productive. Get the casters you need for your manufacturing needs and order today. The downtime from devices could be costing you a great deal of money.
With the Golden Globes have come and gone, the red carpet season is upon us, and with it plenty of celebrity intrigue. While the awards show will effectively end after Oscar Night, celebrity fashion showcases never stop, and the coming spring will offer plenty of chances to catch our favorite A-listers in spectacular outfits. Many of those chances will come during the season’s prestigious horse races, both in Europe and in the U.S., where style is as important as the races themselves.
For a look at what to expect in this spring and early summer’s slate of races, here’s a look back at memorable celebrity appearances at racing events in recent years.
The Cheltenham Festival is essentially the first truly prestigious horse race each year, and it brings plenty of celebrities to England’s Cotswolds region in early March. In particular, it’s the royals from Britain and around Europe that often grab the headlines at Cheltenham in this regard. There are more conventional celebrity sightings, too. Last year, singer/songwriter Lily Allen was spotted at the races, though she played down the fashion aspect and opted for relatively simple attire. For a bolder example, Huffpost’s slideshow of the festival’s opening day back in 2013 shows a few images of famed Olympic athlete Denise Lewis sporting an eye-catching lavender overcoat with dark leather gloves. It was a fine example of the warmer garments that often make up the general style of Cheltenham.
The Grand National follows Cheltenham as the U.K.’s (and in some regards the world’s) next big horse racing occasion, and typically it’s somewhat less of a fashion event. In part, this is because the Grand National’s main race tends to take over and make the racing competition the main focus of the event. The race isn’t until April, but the Betfair Betting horse racing section is featuring up-to-date odds well ahead of time, placing the focus squarely on the competing horses. However, while racing and betting take center stage at the Grand National, horse racing fashion is still prevalent to some degree, and celebrities are a part of it. Interestingly, this event seems to attract high-profile English footballers (or soccer players). Daily Mail reveals that former star Michael Owen has even supplied his own betting tips for the Grand National, and in 2012 Wayne Rooney and wife Coleen were among the noteworthy celebrity appearances.
If you’re interested in celebrity fashion and sightings at these events, however, the Kentucky Derby is the occasion to tune into. It’s the first of three Triple Crown races in the United States and America’s first major spring racing event in general. The Derby is as recognised for extravagant yet fashionable styles as any sporting event on the planet and seems to be a magnet for major celebrities from sports, entertainment, and elsewhere. As for specific looks, Pop Sugar has all you need to see in terms of what to expect in similar appearances this year. From Paula Patton’s exquisite oversized hat to Ashton Kutcher’s stylish vest and bow tie combination, there tends to be a huge range of celebrity looks to take in.
Generally, horse racing fashion is fairly easy to define. It’s bright, vibrant, and more than a little eccentric. Accessories are over-the-top, hats are enormous, men wear tailored suits and women, weather permitting, show up in sundresses. But the celebrities at these major events add that same extra intrigue that makes red carpet events so much fun to observe, and that makes the spring’s horse racing events particularly interesting to watch.
•Award-winning author says Algeria was the first victim of extremist Islamic terrorism.
•Argues that Islamic terrorism must be de-linked from Islam.
•Argues for the importance of multiculturalism.
In this week’s episode of Talk To Al Jazeera, award-winning Algerian author and former military officer Yasmina Khadra discusses the Charlie Hebdo attack with Jacky Rowland.
The Kouachi brothers – the gunmen – were born in France to Algerian immigrant parents, but Khadra says discussions of the terrorist’s nationality are irrelevant. “For me, the murder doesn’t have an identity. It doesn’t have a nationality. It is characterised, it is identified by its wrongdoing. So I shouldn’t suddenly have to feel guilty because he’s Algerian. We’ve got to stop making this link that shouldn’t exist between where a murderer comes from and his act. We have to focus on the act, and nothing more.”
Khadra says the Charlie Hebdo attack affected him personally. “I was shocked,” he says. “Even if I’m Algerian, even if I’m from a country where 200,000 people died, where we went through a horribly dark time, we’re still shocked by the attack. Because each organised murder reminds us a little of what we lived through here in Algeria, and it’s natural that no-one can get used to that atrocity.”
Khadra reminds Rowland that Algeria was the first victim of extremist Islamic terrorism, with an armed conflict that began in 1991. “Algeria has lost more journalists than the rest of the world put together, you know?” he says, referring to the assassination of over 70 journalists during The Algerian Civil War. “So I don’t have the right to be Charlie. I can only invite Charlie to join the rest of us. Because we were the first victims, and when Algeria lived through its tragedy, it was completely
isolated from the world; no-one was interested, and our heroes were passed off as assassins, as criminals. In the 2000s, they used to say that Algeria didn’t
have any terrorists, that it was the military that killed people, and I still pay for having defended the truth.”
Khadra criticises the media’s focus on the terrorists’ religion. “The murderers were born in France; they were brought up in France; they are, to a certain extent, the children of France – they are not the children of Islam.”
“The only way we can fight against this plague is by isolating it,” he argues. “We must isolate it completely from what it is doing; stop associating it with a community it pretends to defend, or a religion it pretends to embody. A god doesn’t need to be defended by mortals. It’s God. How could He appoint mortals – venerable, miserable, poor beings – to defend him? We’re a little in the absurd. We’re living in absurdity at its most impure.”
Khadra says we’re living through “a battle of extremes… On one side, in France, for example, freedom of speech is sacred. On the other, for all those who believe, religion is sacred. And of course, both are right to defend their values. But both are wrong to impose their values upon others.”
He says that, contrary to the stereotype of Islamic men in the mainstream media and Hollywood, “Most Muslim men are brave, generous, welcoming, they express love, they are brotherly, and I can’t see how one can allow oneself to limit a Muslim nation to a few thousand people who are misled.”
He argues strongly for the importance of multiculturalism. “We’re always scared of multiculturalism – I think it’s the future of humanity. I’m multicultural. I know about Western culture, Eastern culture, Arabic Berber culture, because I’m Berber too. I’m Algerian – and this is how I try to understand my era… I’ve always said in my books, he who lives his life fully is he who knows how to live, who can love a part of each religion and a song from each folklore. And this is how we are really human beings. If not, we stay French, we stay Algerian, we stay Qatari, and we will never know how to be human.”
Khadra also discusses his work, politics, freedom of speech, and why no one wants to listen to the truth today.
ISIS have released photographic evidence of how they are now using horrible and medieval ways in executing their alleged enemies and people they find guilty of going against their jihadist beliefs.
Their methods of punishments and executions include throwing their victims from the top of a roof, brutally stoning them to death, tying them to metal crosses and shooting them in a firing squad in front of a watching crowd.
Tn the photo above a woman being stoned to death. The incident took place in Raqqa, Northern Syria on Januray 16th 2015.
This photo shows two men being crucified by the cold-blooded group in front of a watching crowd.
Above, another group of their victims were tied to a cross in a medieval manner in front of a large crowd. The men were accused of banditry.
The photo above shows two men being crucified in front of a crowd.
In the photo above, a man is being pushed of the roof from a high building.
