Man celebrated his birthday by giving away free money

Doug Eaton wanted to idea for his birthday on June 11, so he asked for ideas  from his friends on Facebook and ended up marking the day with random acts of kindness, especially handing out free money to people passing by.

According to what Eaton told KFOR-TV, he got a long list of stuff. But one of his friends said, 'Why don't you do 65 random acts of kindness?'"

So that's exactly what he did, spending 65 minutes standing on the corner of NW 39th Street and May Avenue in Oklahoma City, handing out $5 bills to people who passed by. He told his Facebook friends that he handed out more than $375, but the response and the amount of good cheer he shared was priceless.

From a distance, Eaton looked a bit like any other panhandler holding a sign at a street corner. But instead of a plea for money, his sign read: "I have a home… and a car… and a job. Do you need a few bucks for some coffee?"

Some people drove by several times, wondering if they read his sign correctly. Many people murmured "I can't believe this" or "bless you" as he handed them the cash. Others were reluctant to take his money, and he had to tell them "It's OK, it's just a blessing" and explain that this was his way of celebrating his milestone birthday. "One obviously needy truck holding a family came around the second time after misunderstanding the first time, to give ME $2 just to bless ME for what I was doing," he told his friends on Facebook. "I took their money AND gave them a $5. We kind of traded blessings."

"I think this is the craziest guy I have ever seen in my life and it's fantastic!" one driver told KFOR. "I am enjoying the moment out here."

"It's just been fantastic," Eaton told the TV station. "Some people who don't take the money just say, 'Man, I love what you are doing. I won't take it but would you give it to someone who needs it'." 

Eaton's birthday inspiration echoes that of Robyn Bomar, who in 2010 celebrated her 38th birthday with 38 random acts of kindness and asked her family and friends to join in.

"I planned out 38 things ahead of time, just in case, but really was praying for opportunities to present themselves throughout the day," she wrote on her blog, Mix Mingle Glow. "My husband, three daughters, and my husband's parents joined me in the most favorite birthday of my life!"

She was so moved by the outpouring of support that she started "The Birthday Project," an online community of people who celebrate their special days by paying their good fortune forward.

The 65 minutes spent handing out money wasn't Eaton's only random act of kindness for the day. According to his notes, which he posted to Facebook, he also said "keep the change" when he paid $50 for his $12 haircut and $10 for his $1.09 cup of coffee, bought lunch for several diners at a local restaurant, and gave bus fare to a stranger and his daughter, among other things.

"This day has been one of the biggest blessings of my recent life," he told his Facebook friends. "I don't know if I can wait until another birthday to do this again. But what if it became a habit? Or what if everyone or a lot of people did their birthday number of random acts of kindness on their birthday? How good would that be?" 


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Gustav Klimt honoured with Google Doodle

Join Google, Gustav Klimt  and myself as we celebrate the 150th birthday of Gustav Klimt with the rest of the world.

Australian artist, Gustav Klimt's Google Doodle.

The Austrian artist, born in 1862, displayed a fascination with eroticism and led the Secession movement. As a symbolist painter, his work caused a lot of controversy for its celebration of sexuality. Today, Gustav's pieces are counted among the most expensive artworks worldwide.

Klimt was the son of a gold engraver. In his later years, he became known for his gold leaf on his works, which he produced after he was trained at Vienna's School of Applied Art. 

The Secession movement was a group of Viennese artists who challenged the rigidity of traditional Austrian paintings, and he emerged as a master musketeer for this group. His leadership made him the only artist to do an extensive, authorized productions of his own work.

In 1903, he was forced to remove Hope 1, a painting of a naked pregnant woman from the retrospective exhibition of the Secession movement. So far, his most famous painting is The Kiss (1907-08), which reflected his fascination with eroticism.

This father of 14 illegitimate children, died from a stroke after contracting the Spanish flu during the 1918 pandemic.

In 2010, a Vienna art museum invited a sex club to hold orgies and display related paraphernalia in the Secession Building, home to Klimt's Beethoven Frieze, his most ambitious surviving work.

"As for me, I can't wait to get honored with a Google Doodle but I wonder what to do to qualify?"

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Galamsey operators impregnate school girls at Gomoa Ajumako

"They came to mine but now they have decided to exploit the women instead..." 

A Galamsey is a local artisanal gold miner. 

Some galamsey operators have impregnated about seven school girls in the Gomoa Ajumako Township of Ghana and this has led to serious concerns among the teachers in the area. Some of these teachers spoke to Adom TV  but the prefer to remain anonymous and their main worry was with the attitude of most parents who failed to provide the  needs of their wards.  This  is what they believe  has driven these young girls to fend for themselves by depending on the galamsey operators .

According to one of the teachers, some of the parents are aware of the affairs of the daughters and to an extent, these parents have not only expressed their interest but have also  offered to support the girls probably hoping to gain financially.

Another teacher said she had five pupils  who were already pregnant... two in Classes 5 and 6; with five others in the Junior High School. This makes it a total of ten. Together, the teachers believe that this trend is affecting teaching and learning and that even when the bold and courageous ones return to the classroom, they are unable to function as they used to prior to their pregnancy and delivery. 

They have reported this to the authorities to prosecute those galamsey men who impregnate the young girls. A gentleman described the situation as chronic adding that in one instance a man impregnated three young girls.


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Ghanaian musician, Eazzy Goes Nicki Minaj!

Eazzy

Singer and Rapper, Eazzy was spotted being the newest Nicki Minaj look-alike. For the remake of her video for the hit song 'Wengeze,' this was the look she came up with.

This video was initially relesed but there were too many criticism as to the quality as compared to how viral the song had become.

Her decision was probably influenced by her experience in the Big Brother Stargame TV show

"Well, she pulled off the look perfectly but in my opinion, she should be herself and let someone else copy."

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ameyawdebrah

Ghanaian Actress, Jackie Appiah To Star in the First Ever 3D Nollywood Movie

For the first time, there's going to be a 3D Nollywood video and our very own Jackie Appiah will be on the cast. According to insider sources, the Ghanaian star actress, Jackie will be the leading lady and this video will be shot in Nigeria.


Sources say the title of the movie is 'Paranormal' and I guess we should look out for it!

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Forbes List of Highest Paid Celebrities Under 30

Have you seen the Forbes List of highest paid celebrities under 30 years. Well, I though I would find my name but unfortunately, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber beat me to it!

Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber

Taylor Swift, 22, swipes the top spot with a cool $57 million, leaving Justin Bieber and his $55 million. At 18 years old, the “Boyfriend” singer is the youngest of the top 10 earners. Mom-to-be Adele nabs the sixth spot on the list, followed by Kristen Stewart and Lil Wayne, who, at 29, is the oldest celebrity of the bunch. Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson and their matching $26.5 millions, round out the top 10.

Here's the List

Taylor Swift, $57 million
Justin Bieber, $55 million
Rihanna, $53 million
Lady Gaga, $52 million
Katy Perry, $45 million
Adele, $35 million
Kristen Stewart, $34.5 million
Lil Wayne, $27 million
Taylor Lautner, $26.5 million
Robert Pattinson, $26.5 million

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Dzigbordi Dosoo, New TV Host on Africa Magic

Dzigbordi Dosoo

Today's woman calls herself the 'Millennium Woman'. One of such women is the elegant Dzigbordi Dosoo [pronounced Gee-bore-dee). She is a wellness, image and lifestyle coach, entrepreneur and very recently, talk show host amongst many other things. AfricaMagic Entertainment viewers have watched her work as the wellness expert for Pamper Your Mum.

Dzigbordi is currently the CEO and founder of the Allure Group Africa, the first Day Spa in Ghana. Her knowledge of the beauty and skin care has led her to co-create ‘kanshi’, an authentic African skin care range.

Her love to speak and encourage others through motivation served as the footpath towards the start of her TV show – The Dzibordi Show. Style Magazine called her "Africa's Oprah" but this mother and wife hopes to help people find personal success in different spheres of their lives from work related problems to finances, relationships and mental strength through her show.


The Dzigbordi Show is expected to be a thirteen part hour-long show, aired on AfricaMagic Entertainment and has been showing since Monday, 9 July at 17.30 CAT.

"I wish her all the best on her show and can't wait wait to see how it all plays out."

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Ghana's Version of 'The Bachelor'

Multi-TV brought to Ghanaian homes the first ever 24hour reality show in May, 2012, [almost two months ago]. The show, I'm In Love with Bomaye, bearing similarities to the popular show 'The Bachelor', began with twelve young women of varied cultural backgrounds and ethnicity, and one man... The King... also called Bomaye. 


All twelve women were given the task of winning the King's heart while undergoing challenges and series of activities in the house. 


Today with less than seven women in the house, the show continues until that one woman is left standing by the side of the King... Her King, Bomaye after thirteen weeks.


Fascinated, this Ghanaian girl suggests that you check out this show on Multi-TV's Cine Afrik.




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Shinji Kagawa and his Pornstar girlfriend, Ameri Ichinose

"the writings of a Ghanaian girl picked up this story about the hot new Manchester United footballer, Shinji Kagawa. I'm still stunned and wondering how true it is... Well, here it goes..."

Shinji Kagawa

Together with his pornstar girlfriend, Shinji Kagawa was spotted in Manchester United and a lot of heads are expected to be turning.

Ameri Ichinose

Media said the Japanese midfielder arrived at Old Trafford with two things on his hands; a big reputation and 24-year-old girlfriend, Ameri Ichinose. He apparently also had a set of medals from the German double he completed with Borrussia Dortmund last season.

As for the young Miss Ichinose, it would be difficult for her to avoid the cameras ... 

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick, welcome baby girl

Kourtney before Sunday July 8th, 2012
[when she gave birth] rocking the pregnant look

"Scott and I are overjoyed to welcome our precious angel Penelope Scotland Disick into our lives. We are forever blessed..." 


Those were the words of Reality TV Star, Kourtney Kardashian after giving birth early on Sunday, July 8th at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Kourtney and her boyfriend Scott Disick happily welcomed the newest member of their family. 


33-year-old Kourtney gave birth to her second child, Penelope Scotland Disick after her 2-year-old son, Mason Disick. Penelope weighed 7 pounds and 14 ounces according to E! news.


For now, I'm excited for Kourtney... Now there's a new Kardashian to keep up with!

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kourtney kardashian and scott disick welcome a baby girl and her name is...

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kourtney kardashian welcomes daughter