Ronaldo made to do washing up after poker loss.Drive Hot News

 Brazilian footballer Ronaldo was made to do the washing up at a casino after losing a game of poker to Rafa Nadal. PHOTO|

Brazilian footballer Ronaldo lost out in a head-to-head poker match against Rafa Nadal, which saw the tennis player earn $50,000 for his charity and the former soccer star left doing the washing up.

The 38-year-old former footballer came unstuck against the Spanish tennis star during a head-to-head match on the PokerStars table in London's Hippodrome Casino last night (18.11.14), which saw Nadal walk away with $50,000 for his charity, the Rafa Nadal Foundation.

A source told BANG Showbiz: "The only thing that came close to being in a room with two of the biggest sporting legends of all time was the food served up at the event.

"The best thing of all according to guests, however, was perhaps Ronaldo's forfeit for losing the game - he was officially given the boot by being tasked with washing up Nadal's Spanish feast."

Nadal organised for his favourite Spanish restaurant, Cambio De Tercio, to cater the event and the eatery treated guests to a selection of tasty treats including eight-hour roasted tomatoes with basil caviar, Iberico ham croquettes with thyme tomato jus and chorizo of Spanish Wagyu beef.

Kenyans in the US illegally expected to benefit from Obama move on immigration.Drive Hot News

 The US-Mexico border wall in Calexico, California, on November 19, 2014. US President Barack Obama plans to announce executive action on immigration reform Thursday evening. As many as five million undocumented immigrants could, on a temporary basis, be granted work permits and exempted from deportation.

Thousands of Kenyans living in the United States illegally are waiting with bated breath as President Barack Obama prepares to deliver a speech on Thursday touching on undocumented immigrants.

On Wednesday, the White House announced that President Obama would deliver a key speech on Thursday on the matter at a high school in the state of Nevada.

In the speech, he is expected to outline the actions he intends to take to allow over five million undocumented immigrants to live in the US.

The move would allow the immigrants to stay in the US, at least temporarily, without the threat of deportation.

The planned move has drawn criticism from his political detractors across the United States and beyond.

For the past two weeks, Republicans in Congress have been looking at ways to stop Obama from carrying out these anticipated actions, arguing that only Congress should initiate such moves through legislation.

RELIEF FROM DEPORTATION
And although the contents of his speech — expected later in the day in Las Vegas — had not been made public by Thursday morning, most people the Nation spoke to were optimistic that Kenyans and other immigrants would benefit from the anticipated executive order.

On Thursday, US mainstream media reported that President Obama was poised to give relief from deportation to millions of undocumented immigrants who are parents of US citizens or of permanent legal residents, quoting sources familiar with White House deliberations.

The controversial executive order is likely to stress that he wants to focus efforts on deportations of illegal residents with serious criminal backgrounds and explain why the president has found it prudent to circumvent Congress.

Mr Obama has repeatedly warned that he would take unilateral steps to fix immigration problems “because Republicans in Congress have refused to pass legislation”.

He also has said that even with his unilateral steps, Congress could still replace his measures with permanent legislation.

When Mr Obama became president in 2008, many Kenyans, and indeed other nationals living in the US illegally, pegged their hopes of becoming legal residents on the Democratic Party’s good will.

However, Republicans and other opponents of comprehensive immigration reforms have consistently opposed Mr Obama’s propositions.

STUDENT VISAS

Many Kenyans living in the US came here on student visas but opted to pursue other opportunities without regularising their immigration status.

They have, for years, failed to travel to Kenya for both social and business purposes because of fears that they would be unable to regain entry to the US.

“When people get the proper documentation, it gives them the ability to release money to invest knowing that they can come back and see what is being done,” said Ihara Kihara, a Kenyan who used to live in the US but has since relocated back to Kenya.

President Obama has been pushing Congress to act on what is referred to as a “broken" immigration system. In a recent speech in Washington, DC, Mr Obama said the time had come for him to act.

“The time has come for common-sense, comprehensive immigration reform. The time is now,” he said.

Talk about comprehensively reforming the US immigration system has stirred hope among Kenyans living illegally in the world’s biggest economy that they could finally be on the path to attaining legal status.

The move would help them travel freely, spurring investments in their motherland and unlocking their potential in their adopted land.

'VERY PRODUCTIVE'

Last year, Kenya’s then ambassador to the US, Elkanah Odembo, said attaining legal status for the thousands of Kenyans in the US would greatly benefit their motherland.

“This can only be good because a significant number of Kenyans do not have their legal papers and many of (them) are very productive,” said Mr Odembo in a telephone interview.

“Many of the Kenyans living in the US and who are out of status went as students from the 1990s and, for a variety of reasons, did not return home when their visas expired,” added the envoy.

Opponents of a blanket amnesty have argued that it is unfair to give legal status to those who have broken the law while those who have “been waiting in line to come to the US legally are denied a chance”.

Negative Vibes Force Andy Mwesigwa to Quit Uganda Cranes.Drive Hot News

A source that was inside the Uganda Cranes hotel has exclusively reveales negative vibes have forced veteran captain Andy Mwesigwa to quit international football bringing an end his disappointing 10 year national career.
Neither the Kamuli man nor Chrispus Muyinda, the Uganda Cranes manager has made any official announcement yet.
The impeachable revelation from inside the team Hotel Casablanca Le Lido Thalasso & Spa in Morocco insists that constant debates surrounding the player’s dismissal performance that blew apart Uganda’s Nations Cup qualification dreams on Wednesday against Guinea.
“He has already taken the decision because there are ongoing unwelcome debates about him. He has made up his mind and it was just a matter of time, when he makes the announcement,” our source reveals.
It was a Mwesigwa rough tackle that resulted in the opening goal before the central defender also dragged down an advancing striker for a penalty.
“Andy is an emotional person. I’m sure the decision he has taken is the right one for his country and him,” he says.
Uganda surrendered the second Group E slot in next year’s finals to Guinea in a match that also had Mwesigwa sent off
Mwesigwa in his 30s is said to be in a bad state apparently. He is so disturbed with a lot going through his mind that he may consider not returning with the team to Kampala.
Former Cranes star Tom Lwanga is among the many voices urging Mwesigwa to throw in the towel because he nolonger has nothing much to offer.
His peers former skipper Ibrahim Sekagya, Nestory Kizito and David Obua retired after Uganda painfully lost to Zambia (2013 Afcon qualification) on penalty shoot outs at Namboole in which he missed a decisive penalty.
Short Bio: Andrew Mwesigwa born 24 April 1984 at Kamuli, Uganda. Andy was born to mother Catherine Rachael Namuwaja a nurse and Father Vincent Muyego a retired Solider. He is a Ugandan international footballer who plays professionally for Kazakh side FC Ordabasy, as a defender. Mwesigwa began his career in 2002 with Ugandan side Villa SC, before moving to Icelandic club ÍBV in 2006. After spending the 2010 season with Chinese side Chongqing Lifan, in February 2011 he signed two-year contract with Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Ordabasy

Pastor Tries To Walk On Water Like Jesus, Drowns In Front Of His Congregation.Drive Hot News

Walking on water is not easy.  Not too many people have the ability. 


Let’s see, there’s Jesus, and well, that’s about it.  Unfortunately for one pastor on the West Coast of Africa, his attempt to become the second man to make this impossible feat a reality cost him his life.
Pastor Franck Kabele, 35, told his congregation that he was capable of reenacting the very miracles of Jesus Christ.  He decided to make it clear through way of demonstration on Gabon’s beach in the capital city of Libreville.
Referencing Matthew 14:22-33, Kabele said that he received a revelation which told him that with enough faith he could achieve what Jesus was able to.
According to an eyewitness, Kabele took his congregation out to the beach.  He told them that he would cross the Kombo estuary by foot, which is normally a 20 minute boat ride.
Sadly by the second step into the water Kabele found himself completely submerged.  He never returned.
This is not the first incident of this nature in Africa.  At Ibadon zoo in south-west Nigeria, a self-proclaimed Prophet claimed to be able to do what the Daniel of the bible did by walking into a den full of lions.
Though he was warned numerous times by zoo keepers, according to NG Newspapers, the Prophet thought of them as nothing more than enemies of progress.  The Prophet, with a crowd of people watching, put on a long red robe and proceeded to enter the cage full of lions.
Within seconds of opening the door, the lions ripped the Prophet from flesh to bone.  The bible should come with a warning label, “Don’t try this at home.

You can turn a bad beginning into a great ending.Drive Hot News

 There is a saying where I come from that, translated to English would read: “The only bad beginning is the tip of a spear.” PHOTO| FILE|.

There is a saying where I come from that, translated to English would read: “The only bad beginning is the tip of a spear.”

Put in familiar language, it means that a beginning can be bad, in fact, very bad, but if it does not kill you (as the tip of a spear would), then you have a chance to progress to a wonderful end.

But this does not just happen; rather, you have to make it happen. So, how can you ensure that the bad beginning in your relationship does not condemn you to the doldrums? Here are a few thoughts.

Let me begin by pointing out the obvious, that a poor beginning is one of the major causes of unhappiness in relationships.

In fact in some cases, people wrap up all the problems they are experiencing in their relationship with statements like “we started badly”, suggesting that a bad beginning is the source of their problems.

But is this really the case?

Jeannette moved in with her boyfriend when she got pregnant, only for her parents to kick her out.

She had no job, and since her boyfriend was willing to take her in, she decided to move in with him. A few months later, she discovered she was not only pregnant, she was also infected with an sexually transmitted disease that led to the loss of her pregnancy.

Soon after this, she found out that her boyfriend was seeing other women, but when she decided to leave, he pleaded with her not to end the relationship, and promised to change.

She agreed to stay on two conditions, that the two would see a counselor, and that he would show his commitment by starting the official process of marriage. Seven years down the line, she has no regrets because change he did, and they are both happy together.

Can we learn some lessons from her story?

The first one is that it is important to acknowledge that relationships sometimes begin on a discouraging note.

This often happens because we make the mistake of rushing into a relationship because of the circumstances we are in, because it is convenient, not because we think the relationship is right for us.

When we do that, what we end up with is regret, helplessness, and feeling trapped in an unhappy relationship. 

Second, if you’re in such a situation, it is important to have a positive attitude. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the best relationships thrive because people believe in themselves, their partners and the relationship, in spite of the circumstances.

Jeannette decided to be positive about the possibility of change in her boyfriend, and by setting certain conditions; she set this change in motion.

Thirdly, act, but do so reasonably. Unfortunately, in many cases, relationships break down because of unreasonable demands by a partner. In cases close to our illustration, I have heard of couples who deliberately withhold intimacy, money or both, to teach their spouses a ‘lesson’ or get back at them for doing something that displeased them.

This might be acceptable if the two of you discuss it and come to an agreement, but there should be a clear understanding of what is expected to happen during that period, otherwise it becomes punitive, rather than rehabilitative. 

There must be many stories with bad beginnings out there, but the moral of this story is this: do not let a bad beginning turn your relationship into the proverbial ‘jela la mapenzi’ (prison of love).

If you are truly in love, you have the capacity to give your story another ending, a much happier ending. Go for it.

This is what you need to know about dental products.Drive Hot News

 Are you using the right toothbrush? What about toothpaste? When it comes to dental care, how, how often, and how long you brush your teeth also matters. PHOTO| FILE

Are you using the right toothbrush? What about toothpaste? When it comes to dental care, how, how often, and how long you brush your teeth also matters.

When choosing a toothbrush, bristles are the main factor you should consider.

Choose a toothbrush with soft or medium-soft bristles, since they spread easily during brushing - stiff or hard bristles can cause abrasions in your gums.

The shape and size of the tooth brush should fit well in your mouth, to allow you to reach every corner of the mouth with ease.

It is also important to replace your tooth brush every six months. This is recommended because with time, the bristles bend, making them less effective at cleaning.

Additionally, a tooth brush gets dirty over time, since it is not being sterilised, and therefore needs to be changed frequently to avoid passing on infection.

Toothpaste

When it comes to toothpaste, buy one that contains fluoride – fluoride gets rid of plaque. Besides, it also strengthens the tooth enamel and protects teeth from decay.

A dentist can recommend suitable toothpaste in case you have sensitive teeth.

Dental floss

Flossing is also important since it helps remove plaque and food particles stuck between the teeth and below the gum line, where a toothbrush cannot reach.

Dental floss is simply a thin, soft thread made of plastic or nylon material. It may come flavoured, unflavoured, waxed, unwaxed, wide or regular in size.

Whichever type you choose, the degree of cleanliness and effectiveness at removing the plaque is the same as long as you use it in the right way. If you have bigger spaces between your teeth, wider floss will work well for you.

However, for those with closely spaced teeth, narrow floss is easier to use. Also, waxed floss is best for closely packed teeth, since it glides in easily.

Mouth washes or rinses

Before you start using a mouthwash or mouth rinse, it is important that you understand what exactly it does.

Some mouth washes contain fluoride, which offers anti-cavity advantage; some have ingredients that kill germs, and therefore prevent formation of plaque; while some freshen breath.

However, according to Dr Johnson Wambugu, a dentist, mouth washes are not really necessary, and are just used as an aid.

If you brush your teeth twice a day, floss daily, and go for regular dental checkups, then you do not need mouth wash, which is often expensive.

A dentist may however recommend mouth wash in some cases; for example after surgery, to remove plaque, or if one has gum disease.

Care should be taken when using mouthwashes because some cause tooth discolouration if used for long. Some also contain alcohol.

Of course, this type of mouth wash may not be right for children if you are buying for family use. For those who want a mouthwash that prevents plaque formation, choose one that contains anti-plaque ingredients.

The bottom line is, you do not have to buy expensive products to look after your teeth – simply go for regular dental checkups, and brush and floss your teeth.

Gossip:Zimbabwe Man Dies Of Too Much Excitement During Sex With Prostitute.Drive Hot News

A postmortem on a disabled man who died in a prostitute’s apartment in Bulawayo revealed the cause of death as ‘excitement,’ a relative of the deceased testified yesterday.

Testifying during the inquest on the death of Mazo Mugura (41), Charles Gonda of Southwold said the pathologist who examined the corpse indicated the cause of death as ‘excitement’ but failed to ascertain what had triggered it.

Mugura, who stayed in Emganwini in the city, died on October 28 last year in Belinda Chikerema’s home at Yolande Flats, between Connaught and Masotsha Ndlovu, along Robert Mugabe Way.

Chikerema told the court that Mugura, who had one of his legs amputated and used crutches to aid him in walking, approached her at a local bar, requesting for her services for the night and they left together at around 2150hrs for her flat in a taxi.

In his testimony yesterday, Gonda claimed that Mugura was drugged. “The pathologist’s report showed that the deceased died due to excitement, but it was not clear where the excitement came from,” he said.

“According to my own assessment, ‘excitement’ means something foreign came into the deceased’s body which resulted in his heart pumping above normal and as a result his veins could not sustain the pressure. It was the duty of the doctors to find out what the substance was. The pathologists withheld that information from us.”

Responding to the prosecutor, Jeremiah Mutsindikwa who asked why a pathologist would withhold such important information, Gondo said he was clueless.

“For reasons best known to them, we were only told it was a sudden death,” he said.

During last week’s session of the inquest, Mugura’s widow, Lizzy Lunga, said she suspected the lady of the night drugged her disabled spouse so she could extract semen.

Gondo yesterday concurred with Lunga, saying he believed there were illicit dealings that were taking place at Chikerema’s apartment.

“While we waited for the body to be collected I noticed a lot of movement at the flat. There were people coming in and going out, driving top of the range vehicles. I have the same belief that semen was extracted from him. I believe there was an ‘operation’ going on there. She did not only offer sexual services, but was probably in the business of extracting semen, maybe for ritual purposes. He was injected and he succumbed to the drug,” he said