Ray J -- ARRESTED ... Allegedly Spit on Cops [PHOTO UPDATE]

TMZ

Ray J was busted by Beverly Hills cops tonight after a disturbance at a swanky hotel allegedly turned into a violent confrontation with officers ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us Beverly Hills PD got a call Friday evening from someone claiming Ray J was causing a ruckus inside a bar at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel ... and officers were dispatched.

We're told hotel staff asked Ray J to leave, but he refused. TMZ obtained photos of officers on the scene questioning Ray and an unidentified woman ... shortly before he was taken into custody -- and we're told he did not go quietly.

Once cuffed in the back seat of a patrol unit ... Ray allegedly kicked out a window of the vehicle.

Right now Ray is getting booked by Bev Hills PD for trespassing, vandalism, resisting arrest, and battery ... according to our sources.

We're told the battery is for allegedly spitting on an officer during the arrest.

Reference: tmz.com

NIGERIA ARMY ‘KNOWS WHERE BOKO HARAM ARE HOLDING GIRLS’

The Nigerian military say they know where the girls kidnapped by Boko Haram are but they will not attempt a rescue.

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff said it was “good news for the parents,” although he admitted the military would not risk “going there with force.”

More than 200 girls were abducted by Boko Haram gunmen from their school in northern Nigeria in April.

Earlier, the BBC learned that a deal to release some of the girls was close but was called off by the government.

The BBC’s Will Ross in Abuja says an intermediary met leaders of the Islamist group and visited the place where they were being held.

AMBER ROSE JAILED AFTER WIZ KHALIFA TELLS POLICE WEED IN AIRPORT WAS HERS

EL PASO — “As much weed I smoke the last thing I’d forget is to hide the weed in my a**hole” Said Wiz as he was uncuffed and walked out of a Texas police department. 

Wiz Khalifa was arrested Sunday morning after weed was found on him while in a Texas airport, but he later revealed to police that it was his wife’s stash, not his. “Didn’t take much to get it out of him, threatening with a little jail time, some food and a cig really brought it out of him on some First 48 type sh*t” Said an arresting officer who was also in charge of interrogating Wiz during his time in jail. “Last time I seen a man fold that quick I was playing poker” Amber Rose is currently in jail waiting to make bail where her friends say they are not surprise at Wiz snitching considering he has the street cred of tweety bird.

Reference:creambmp

DINE WITH SHARKS –INSIDE THE WORLD’S FIRST GLASS UNDERWATER RESTAURANT

Boasting unrivalled views, the five-star eatery at the Conrad Maldives Hotel was built so that guests can enjoy the beauty of the ocean without getting their feet wet. Set under the crystal-clear blue water, the restaurant is so bright, diners and staffs are required to wear sunglasses. The unusual building seats 14 people - and will set you back £190 per person for dinner.

KIM KARDASHIAN AND KANYE WEST ARE OFFICIALLY MARRIED

Following the most pomp and circumstance of any celebrity wedding in recent memory, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have finally said 'I do.'

People broke the news we've all been waiting for, confirming reports that the pair tied the knot in Florence, Italy early Saturday evening.

And even though Kim's dress has yet to introduce itself to the internet, the weddings details are finally coming to light.

Rich Wilkerson Jr., a pastor from North Miami, officiated the ceremony attended by 200 guests. Originally thought to happen in Versailles, Kimye jetted out away from the city of light on Saturday morning following their rehearsal dinner and week-long Parisian pre-wedding celebration.

The couple and their wedding party, all of whom were flown privately from France to Italy, were spotted arriving in Florence before heading to their respective hotels, with Kardashian and her close family staying at Villa San Michele and other guests checking in at the Westin Excelsior.

Among the guests were John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Andrea Bocelli, La La Anthony, David Blaine, Robin Antin and Common..

THE RICHEST ACTORS IN THE WORLD ARE NOT WHO YOU EXPECT

Which actor is worth more than Tom Cruise or Tom Hanks?

It's not Tom Selleck. It's Shah Rukh Khan. If you haven't heard of him, it's not surprising, unless you live outside the U.S.

Khan, 48, is one of the biggest stars of India's film industry, which is the global phenomenon called Bollywood.

Not only is he known as the "Tom Cruise of India," according to IMDB, his earnings are on par with the "Mission Impossible" actor. Actually, SRK, as he is sometimes called, is worth $120 million more than Cruise, according to research company Wealth-X.

He started out with television roles in India and then starred in the film hit "Deewana" in 1992.

He's won a slew of awards and most recently was nominated for "Best Actor" in the film "Chennai Express," at the 15th Annual International Indian Film Academy's Weekend & Awards in Tampa last month.

Two years ago, Khan was detained by U.S. authorities for unspecified reasons after arriving on a private plane to an airport in White Plains, New York. The actor said he was stopped because he had a Muslim name, the BBC reported. He was also detained in 2009 for two hours in Newark Airport until the Indian embassy intervened.

4 WAYS TO OVERCOME SHYNESS TO TALK TO THAT HOT CHICK AT THE BAR

Sometimes a thirty second encounter can lead to a lifelong relationship.

We all had it happen to us: a glance, a brush… and then she is gone in an instant, carried off by the C train. What follows is a week-long self whipping and thrashing. With over eight million people, New York can feel like the loneliest city when you are single and looking for love. So why do you still hesitate? Before you set yourself on a long lonely road of solitary, you need to examine the reason WHY you won't grab your opportunity if it's placed in your way.

1. Are you timid / introverted / shy?

If the idea of talking to strangers terrifies you, start by practicing doing just that: talking to strangers. The easiest way to start is at a bar. Talk to the bartender.  A bartender will always answer back. That's what they do. Learn to banter… "How long have you worked here? What skills/education did you need to become a bartender? Who are your favorite clients?", etc. Once you are comfortable talking to the bartender, turn to the people next to you, and rest assured —if they did not want to talk, they would be drinking alone in their apartments.

BIRD TURNS TO OLD WOMAN IN LAGOS

LAGOS — Residents of Ajegunle area of Lagos were, yesterday, thrown into shock, after a bird was said to have transformed into an old woman who confessed to being a witch.

The dark-complexioned nonagenarian with tribal marks, who spoke in Yoruba, told a bewildered crowd that she was on her way back to Ibadan, Oyo State (as a bird) when she missed her track.

She was also said to have told the mammoth crowd that her mystical powers disappointed her because it was dawn.

Eye-witnesses told Vanguard that three black birds were seen at about 7am, flying side‑by‑side along Old Ojo Road.

Then, all of a sudden, one of them landed on a moving pick‑up van owned by Eko Electricity Distribution Company.

12 Most-Respected Nigerian Musicians In Ghana

This article was culled from omgghana, however, credits to the author of the article despite the facts that I do not totally agree with him/her on the selection of the artists especially the inclusion of MI and exclusion of Olamide.

However, it is a good write up for my indispensable LLife readers/followers. Please read and leave your opinions.

12. IYANYA

Thanks to Yvonne Nelson, Iyanya’s career surged. His songs “Kukere” and “Your Waist” became one of Nigerian songs on heavy rotation on radio, TV and pubs in Ghana. Iyanya has since been performing in Ghana. Rumors has it that he will take a cool $25,000 to perform in Ghana (at least). He is one of the popular/respected Nigerian artistes in Ghana (even though that seems to be fading after his not-so-good performance at the VGMA 2014).

YAYA TOURE BACKS CLAIMS HE COULD BE GOD AT LIVERPOOL

Toure's representative Dimitry Seluk stunned Manchester City today by suggesting the midfielder was set to quit the club following a row over his 31st birthday.

Seluk claimed Toure was considering leaving the Etihad this summer and that he would be more valued at a club like Liverpool.

And as rumours spread of the Ivorian's unhappiness, he took to Twitter to try to downplay reports he would be playing for another team next season.

Jokes aside. Please do not take words that do not come out of MY mouth seriously. Judge my commitment to @MCFC by my performances.

FOOTBALL TRANSFER NEWS

Real Madrid are set to demand that Arsenal substantially up their offer for Karim Benzema as the Spanish club continues to eye a move for Liverpool's Luis Suarez or Manchester City's Sergio Aguero this summer.

Manchester United could make a late move for Dutch international Stefan de Vrij, who is closing in on a move to Lazio has also been linked with Liverpool, Arsenal, Everton and Newcastle.

Paul Pogba agent Mino Raiola insists his client is happy at Juventus but says he can't rule out a move to Chelsea, Arsenal or Manchester City this summer.

Yaya Toure has spoken out about his agents claim that he is ready to quit the Manchester City.

Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal will have to promise to play Javier Mascherano in midfield if they are to lure him away from Barcelona, according to the player's agent.

Kanye West-Kim Kardashian Wedding Guest List Revealed

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are reportedly keeping the guest list for their upcoming wedding really small and to strictly their nearest and dearest.

Sources have revealed that the wedding is going to be small and intimate and won't be a "big blowout" like her last wedding to Kris Humphries, which was attended by more than 440 people, People Magazine reported.

The 33-year-old reality TV star will be surrounded by longtime pals, including tennis pro Serena Williams, while Beyonce and Jay Z may make an appearance, as the wedding will not be filmed for television.

The guests from her last wedding, including Demi Lovato, Mark Ballas, Eva Longoria and Lindsay Lohan may not attend this one.

The insider added that the wedding is really about the 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star and West and people who have known and loved them for a long time.

Reference: dnaindia

FACEBOOK BUILDING NEW MESSAGING APP 'SLINGSHOT'

Social networking giant Facebook is reportedly building its own messaging app that is said to give competition to the existing Snapchat.

Rumour suggests that the app, called Slingshot internally, is likely to be released as early as this month.

According to The Verge, details are slim on the video-messaging app, but, like Snapchat, it'd take just a few clicks to share videos and pictures that would disappear after one view.

Slingshot will be a simple, standalone mobile app separate from the main Facebook app, the report adds.

Reference: dnaindia

THE APP THAT DETECTS SKIN CANCER

As the height of summer approaches, doctors are warning people about the risks of skin cancer, urging them to get any unusual looking moles checked out by doctors.

But the process of investigating these lesions can be a long-winded and, in some cases, complicated process.

A Houston professor is hoping to drastically cut the time it takes to identify cancerous cells using a smartphone app and attachment - and he even claims it is more accurate than doctors.

If successful, it could make quick and inexpensive screening a reality for millions of people who lack access to medical specialists.

George Zouridakis, professor of engineering technology at Houston University, has worked on the project since 2005.

The goal is to provide quick screening in rural areas or in the developing world, where specialty medical care generally isn't available, he said.

Early testing found the device to be accurate 85 per cent of the time, based on visual characteristics.

This is slightly lower than the 90 per cent accuracy rate for dermatologists, but more accurate than family doctors, who have an accuracy average of between 50 and 70 per cent, according to official U.S industry figures

DEATH SENTENCE FOR PREGNANT WOMAN

(CNN) -- As outrage grows over a Sudanese woman sentenced to death for refusing to renounce her Christianity, the government defended the verdict, but said it's only preliminary.

A Khartoum court this week convicted Meriam Yehya Ibrahim, 27, of apostasy, or the renunciation of faith. Ibrahim, who is eight months pregnant, is a Christian, her husband said. But the court considers her a Muslim.

"I'm so frustrated. I don't know what to do," said her husband, Daniel Wani. "I'm just praying."

 100 lashes

The court also convicted her of adultery and sentenced her to 100 lashes because her marriage to a Christian man is considered void under Sharia law.

But Sudanese parliament speaker Fatih Izz Al-Deen said the verdict is not final and is in the hands of the judiciary.

The verdict will go through all the judicial stages to reach the constitutional court, Izz Al-Deen told Um Derman radio station. His comments were cited Friday by the official Sudanese News Agency.

Who Drinks More, And Who Dies From It: WHO Report

Some 3.3 million people worldwide died in 2012 from “harmful use of alcohol," the World Health Organization reported Monday. That was 5.9 percent of all deaths worldwide.

(You can search for reports by country here and read the full report here. Read the United States' report here.)

The WHO measured alcohol consumption based on the equivalent of liters of pure alcohol consumed. On average, each of the 38.3 percent of people over 15 years old worldwide who drink consume 17 liters (4.4 gallons) of pure alcohol per year. That’s around 44 ml (1.5 oz) every day.

Of course the question isn’t so much the quantity people drink, but how they do it. According to the WHO, alcohol-related harm is determined by the volume consumed, pattern of drinking and to a lesser extent the quality of alcohol. A glass of wine at dinner isn’t a big deal; it's binge-drinking and chronic alcoholism that are killing people.

“We found that worldwide about 16 percent of drinkers engage in heavy episodic drinking – often referred to as ‘binge-drinking’ – which is the most harmful to health,” said Dr. Shekhar Saxena, director for mental health and substance abuse at WHO.

The report did not find a strong correlation between alcohol consumed per capita (APC) and heavy episodic drinking (HED). This figure shows the levels of APC by country:

KHLOE KARDASHIAN SET UP LAMAR ODOM

Lamar Odom nearly had a run-in with estranged wife Khloé Kardashian and her new beau French Montana on Tuesday, May 13 at West Hollywood hotspot Penthouse, and now, a source tells Us Weekly it wasn't accidental the exes were in the same place, at the same time.

"It was actually Khloé who invited Lamar to the club because she knew the E! cameras were going to be there," a source close to Odom tells Us exclusively.

The reality star and Montana, who was at the club as a special guest, were joined by Kim

"She totally set him up and he is livid," the source says, adding, "she wanted it to look like he was stalking her on camera."

WE ARE NO LONGER SOCIAL DUE TO SOCIAL NETWORK & COMPUTERS

Watch the video below and see how we've gradually eroded the natural interpersonal relationship with others and replaced it with artificial and imaginative interpersonal relationship.

The advert of Technology and computers have brought about the artificial relationship whereby we don’t value for people around us.We spend most of our hours on our computers and phones establishing relationship that are superficial and not deep and natural. 

A must see video below:

Police Officer Buys Bed, TV, Wii For Teen

Cameron and Officer Gaetano Acerra

A few weeks ago, 13-year-old Cameron Simmons called Sumter police because he was upset after fighting with his mom. The teenager told police he didn't want to live in the house with his family anymore.

Officer Gaetano Acerra responded to the call.

"I said, ‘You have it good, you have a roof over your head,'" said Acerra. "I told him I would try to help him out, and here we are now."  

The officer brought Simmons home, and realized the boy didn't have a real bed. In fact, Simmons didn't have nearly anything he needed for a bedroom.

"My heart went out for him," said Acerra. "I thought the little things that he needed I could give him, to make him a happier kid."

A few weeks after the call, Acerra showed up at Simmon's house with a truck full of gifts.

"Bed, TV, desk, chair, a Wii game system that somebody donated to me because of the story I told them," said Acerra.

JAY Z PHYSICALLY ATTACKED BY BEYONCE'S SISTER- THE VIDEO

Jay Z was ferociously assaulted by Beyonce's sister Solange  ... who was wildly kicking and swinging at him inside an elevator ... and the attack was captured on surveillance video ... obtained by TMZ.

According to our sources, it all went down at a Met Gala after party last week at the Standard Hotel in NYC.  In the video ... Jay Z, Beyonce and Solange step into the elevator ... and then Solange goes crazy, screaming at Jay before unleashing a violent attack.

See the attack video below and leave your comment:

JOSE MOURINHO JAGUAR ADVERT.....THE MOST VIEWED ADVERT

Off the pitch, he is a different man with a personality that requires good psychology to understand. People always see the non-fearful side of him on the pitch but there is the fearful side if you really look into his eyes and the movement of this lips and body.

In this advert Mourinho explains the principle of fear.

GIGGS GETS LIFETIME AWARD

"I’m not usually an emotional person," he stated. "But this has touched me. To receive this Lifetime Achievement is something special, one of the most special awards I’ve ever received. This club touches everyone’s heart; it’s not only a club, it’s a family. So many special people have been a part of that, so for me to win this is emotional and it’s a special night for me.

"I’ve played with so many great players who have had a massive impact on me, and of course Sir Alex Ferguson, who has been the single biggest influence on my career. I’m a lucky man."

Giggs is adamant the Reds will respond to a trophyless campaign by showing their true colours in 2014/2015

AMAZING: White Choir Sings Yoruba Song!!!

God is amazingly the same everywhere

You can praise Him in Yoruba, French, Spanish, Zulu, Japanese, Chinese, English or whatever language you speak ‘cos He understands everyone in amazing ways.

WORLD TOUGHEST JOB-TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS (HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY)

The above video was a concept by Cardstore to mothers all over the world

A fake job advert was publicized and several applications were sent in for the job.

A fake job interviews were conducted via the web with job criteria that none of the applicants agreed to, especially the non-remuneration part of the job.

The job involves simply total sacrifice and no pay.

But at the end, the interviewer made the applicants understood that only mothers are presently occupying the position advertised and they possess the qualities that fit the position.

This is MOTHER’s Day

You might just need to send a Card to your mother , buy her flowers or call her to show how grateful you for having her as your mother

I LOVE YOU MOTHER AND NOTHING CAN CHANGE THAT

Signature: D'prince

WHAOOO! CHRIS BROWN GOES TO JAIL

According to TMZ report, the entertainer Chris Brown has just been sentenced to spend another 4-plus months in jail ... for violating his probation in the Rihanna case ... but the reality is, he could be released by week's end.

Brown was in court Friday afternoon ... where he admitted he violated his probation by getting into a fight with a dude in Washington D.C.

That's all the judge needed to hear.  He sentenced Chris to 1 year in jail.  HOWEVER, Chris got credit for 116 days he spent in rehab, and another 59 days behind bars.  That leaves 131 days in the pokey.

A Clueless Government

FOR the past few years President Goodluck Jonathan has publicly shrugged off the deaths of thousands of people, mainly in the north-east of his country, portraying them as the unfortunate but unavoidable result of a fanatical insurgency for which his government cannot be blamed. But in the past few weeks the plight of 200-plus girls abducted from a school by Boko Haram, the extremist group chiefly responsible for the mayhem, has put Mr Jonathan and his government under an international spotlight, exposing them not only as incompetent but callous, too.

Kardashian Debunks Wedding Rumours

Kim Kardashian has taken to Twitter to set the record straight on rumours surrounding her wedding to Kanye West.

The couple are planning a lavish wedding in France and will reportedly tie the knot in a civil ceremony in the US first as marriages are not legally binding in France unless one of the parties has lived in the country for at least 40 days.

But rumours have begun circulating that Kim, 33, and Kanye, 36, are already husband and wife.

The reality TV star tweeted: "Seeing so many different reports - not gonna start disputing them all but a few I want to straighten out...

" 1. We are not married yet!

" 2. We are not filming our wedding for Keeping Up With The Kardashians. You will see everything leading up til and after! As much as we would love to share these memories on camera, we've decided to keep this close to our heart & share thru photos.

D'BANJ AND TONY ELUMELU AT WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ABUJA 2014

D’Banj seen sitting beside one of the business pillars of Africa economy, Tony Elumelu, at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Abuja.

MAN CAUGHT ON CCTV WHILE TEMPTING TO LEAD A TODDLER AWAY FROM MUM.

These chilling images show the moment a man appears to lead a toddler away from its mother in a busy shopping centre.

In shocking CCTV footage, the young family can be seen walking through the shopping centre in Derby, East Midlands.

At one point, the unnamed mother walks very slightly ahead of her child.

Seconds later, a man wearing a dark jacket and a cap appears.

The man then approaches the 22-month-old as he follows his mother into a store in the city's Intu shopping centre.

He walks up to the child and speaks to him before seemingly taking him by the hand and walking off.

However, the boy's mother turns and sees the unidentified man with her child.

She then challenges the man - who seems to apologise and walk away.

Read more: dailymail

APPLE TO BUY Dr. DRE's BEAT AUDIO FOR ABOUT $3.2 BILLION

                                       

Apple will acquire Beats’ streaming music service, which launched this year, and its audio equipment business, which includes its brand of headphones and audio equipment, according to a report in the Financial Times.

The Beats management team will report to Mr Cook, said people familiar with the deal.

Apple and Beats declined to comment.

NIGERIA UNDER JONATHAN, SQUANDERED OIL WEALTH, AND BREEDS CORRUPTION SAYS HILLARY CLINTON

Mrs. Hillary Clinton, the former US Secretary of State in separate events in New York City said the Nigerian government under President Goodluck Jonathan, squandered its oil resources, and indirectly helps corruption to fester in the troubled country.

Clinton spoke with ABC-TV’s Robin Roberts on American national television, and also at a public function organized by the International Crisis Group. Later, the former Senator and First Lady made other critical remarks concerning Nigeria at a philanthropy parley, as she was widely quoted by several American media outlets, including CNN.

Clinton stated the following position in the New York events she attended, challenging the credibility and quality of the country's leadership under President Jonathan's watch.

"The seizure of these young women by this radical, extremist group, Boko Haram, is abominable, it’s criminal, it’s an act of terrorism, and it really merits the fullest response possible, first and foremost from the government of Nigeria,” Clinton told ABC-TV. “The government of Nigeria has been, in my view, somewhat derelict in its responsibility toward protecting boys and girls, men and women in northern Nigeria over the last years,” she said.

Willow Smith & Moises Arias In Bed Picture

According to TMZ,

Will Smith's 13-year-old daughter took a pic in bed that's raising a lot of eyebrows ... because she's laying next to a topless 20-year-old man.

In the photo ... Willow Smith is in bed -- fully clothed and on top of the covers -- and an actor named Moises Arias is sitting next to her sans shirt.

Moises -- best known for his role as Rico on "Hannah Montana" -- and Willow don't appear to be touching each other in the black and white shot he posted on Instagram ... still it's a strange scene.

#BRINGBACKOURGIRLS--MICHELLE OBAMA

Three weeks after 257 girls were snatched from their school in Chibok, a fortnight after #BringBackOurGirls first appeared on Twitter, and a day after Barack Obama described the kidnapping as both heart-breaking and outrageous, the eyes of the world are finally and firmly fixed on events in the remote reaches of north-eastern Nigeria.

Michelle Obama has become the latest high profile name to tweet her support and in cities as far apart as Abuja, Washington, Los Angeles, Dublin and London, demonstrators have put on red T-shirts to draw attention to the girls' plight, demand their release, and to vent a deepening sense of anger.

MANCHESTER UNITED SET TO NAME LOUIS VAN GAAL AS MANAGER

Manchester United have delayed naming Louis van Gaal as their manager but are expected to do so next week. The club wants to wait until the season ends on Sunday before making an official announcement about David Moyes' successor.

Yet the delay comes as a surprise given Wednesday's apparent deadline – imposed by Van Gaal, the Holland coach, and the Dutch Football Association – to have his future sorted out before he begins preparations for the World Cup.

The delay in naming a manager leaves United in an unwanted state of flux and if appointed, Van Gaal will be unable to take over until Holland's campaign in Brazil ends. Indeed he may not be able to start until mid-July if they have a successful World Cup, but he is expected to offer Ryan Giggs the chance to be his No2, with the Welshman minded to accept.

Read more: theguardian

MILEY CYRUS – SMOKE WEED & GET LAID KIDS!!

Miley Cyrus taught her teen audience in London a very important lesson Tuesday night -- 1) quit smoking cigarettes ... and start smoking weed instead ... because weed will keep you young and get you laid.

Cyrus was performing at the O2 arena when she smelled cigarette smoke and went off on a bizarre rant about how she no longer smokes cigarettes because they're bad for her health and her looks ... but WEED is a whole other story ...

You gotta take a listen -- she also says, "I'm cracked out on B vitamins."

She can't stop. She won't stop.

Source: TMZ

10 OF THE WORLD'S MOST LOVED AIRPORTS

Not all airports are exasperating mood-foulers: These 10 make delays enjoyable

Really? A small outpost on a remote island in Tierra del Fuego is the fifth most-loved airport in the world?

Strange and subjective as this may seem, it all starts to make sense when you think about how little love there actually is for any airport in the world.

10. Auckland Airport, Auckland, New Zealand

The Rugby World Cup was the perfect excuse for a face-lift.

Should a first-place Skytrax World Airport Award for the Australia/Pacific region be much reason to gloat when there is not much competition?

When this accolade could likely be extended to most of the Southern Hemisphere -- the answer is yes. Like its rugby team, New Zealand’s mysterious capacity to outperform much bigger places applies to its flagship aviation facility too.

Auckland’s latest renovation has breathed welcome new life into its international terminal, which offers a swift E-gate system and an award-winning commercial property overhaul that includes several new dining options and A-list retailers, including Apple and MAC cosmetics.

Then there’s the “Kiwi geniality factor,” which in an airport that now supports over 20 international carriers, is more than just about free Steinlager beer on long haul Air New Zealand flights.

“When we asked airport staff for directions here,” notes one passenger, “we were actually walked to the location in question.”

9. Montevideo Carrasco, Montevideo, Uruguay

Montevideo Carrasco, An airport worthy of Ryan Bingham.

Finding contentment in virtually any airport in the Americas usually depends mainly on the book and/or beverage in your hand. One of the few exceptions to this rule is now hiding in Uruguay, which garners the kind of air passenger enthusiasm that Buenos Aires, Belize City or Baltimore can’t even fathom.

“This airport is breathtakingly beautiful, spotless clean, and efficient,” writes one recent passenger at airline and airport review site, airlinequality.com.

“Attractive architecture, spacious, clean, lots of light. Smooth check-in, security control and immigration,” gushes another. “Try the small coffee shop next to Gate 8 with an outdoor terrace!”

People passing through Montevideo are digging its airport’s sleek, glassy, curvaceous US$165 million makeover which was completed a couple of years ago and will surely score a cameo in "Up in the Air 2."

In a building this bright and shiny, even things that might bum passengers out in regular airports (What, no fast food court?) just make this one seem even more sophisticated.

Amenities include a full-service restaurant and third-floor observation deck with long, sunny views that thankfully don’t reach Sao Paolo-Garulhos even on a clear day.

8. Victoria International, Victoria, Canada

Victoria airportCanada, we get it, you're good at nature.

Canada’s favorite little regional airport has earned its stripes on a reputation for ease, efficiency and friendliness, along with some value-added quirks that no other airport in the world would ever bother to think about.

Like, for example, hosting a special “chocolatier” exhibit or unveiling a 2.5-kilometer bike path around the perimeter.

Tucked in a scenic peninsula on Vancouver Island about 20 minutes from mercilessly pleasant downtown Victoria and a picturesque ferry ride from mainland British Columbia, Victoria “International” (the moniker derives from connections to SeaTac and San Francisco) handles well over a million annual domestic and U.S. passengers.

THERE IS GOD OH! VIDEO OF FIRST LADY

In a press conference regarding the missing school girls in Borno, the first lady expressed herself with unconventional cry.

There were so many reactions regarding her action in this particular press conference and many unanswered questions by the so called Nigeria Leaders and the President himself.

TEARS ON THE FIELD AS EPL CUP ELOPES LIVERPOOL.

They look fearful, ballistic (in attack) and play brilliantly yet they are so vulnerable at the defense and just in the twinkle of 9 minutes they lost the privilege of turning their dream into reality to a team that was brought from the bottom of the league by a less acknowledge manager (Tony Pulis).

They are Liverpool, they are Brendan Rodgers' boys and they are tipped and favored by Football Analysts and majority of the fans to win the EPL most prestigious cup but on a night that matters most, they wasted the chance of becoming the King of England to Dwight Gayle’s equalizer for Crystal Palace which crystallizes to two London clubs blowing away the ambitious dream of Liverpool.

I was amused that on a night when victory was already knocking at the door of Liverpool team with goals from Joe Allen, Daniel Sturridge and the goal-minded Suarez which gave the team a 3-0 lead, the table could be turned round by Crystal Palace to ensure that the visiting team did not leave with the 3 points.