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A bank robber who tried to shoot a teller through a door Tuesday may have worn makeup to disguise himself as a black man. Police say surveillance cameras at the Pinnacle Financial Partners caught quality images of the robber, showing a face that appeared shiny and waxen, as if he were wearing heavy makeup during the heist. In addition, police say the man appeared to have Caucasian features, though they did not elaborate.
“He may have been trying to disguise his race,” said Don Aaron, spokesman for Metro police. A female teller on a lunch break was injured during the robbery,
Friday, 27 July 2012
What The Hell?? White Bank Robber Goes In “Black Face” To Disguise Race During Criminal Act
12 things in 212 words that every 2012 visitor should know
26 July 2012 Last updated at 20:46 ET
By Jon Kelly & Husain Husaini BBC News Magazine
What do people visiting the UK for the Olympics need to know about the nation's quirks, habits and rules?
The British obsession with talking about the weather is much discussed, but there are a host of other oddities and complexities that visitors might do well to acquaint themselves with.
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Accents
In the movies, one might notice British characters have a tendency to talk in one of three stock accents - "English gentleman" (eg Hugh Grant), "Scottish/Irish hero" (eg Mel Gibson) or "Cockney chimney sweep" (eg Dick
Prez Goodluck Jonathan Has Exhausted The Excess Crude Account- Melaye
caption: Former house of reps member Dino Melaye
By SaharaReporters, New York
The Anti-Corruption Network has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to find the strength of character, moral fortitude and dedication to duty that this High Office demands.
In a statement signed by Dino Melaye, its Executive Secretary, identified a “dark and dangerous trend” which can lead Nigeria to the brink of a precipice:
• The Obasanjo regime left the country with over $ 18 billion in the Excess Crude Account and some US$ 34 billion in Foreign Exchange reserves, in addition to paying off our foreign debt of over US$
Gomes seeks return to Brazil
27 July 2012 12:17
Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has admitted he wants to return to Brazil when his contract at the club expires.
Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has admitted he wants to return to Brazil when his contract at the club expires.
The former PSV Eindhoven man was deposed as the club's first-choice last season, with former boss Harry Redknapp choosing to place his faith in the experienced Brad Friedel instead.
"I have two more years under contract at Spurs and I intend to fulfil them. But I'm tired of Europe, I have reached my limit here," Gomes told reporters.
"I'm 31 years old and
New Music: Faze – Follow Your Mind + Akachukwu
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Brand new joints from Chibuzor Oji aka FAZE off his upcoming album Refazed. Faze has been in the music game for a min and his diversity and great art sense has kept him relevant for all this while.
Akachukwu was produced by Spellz while Follow Your Mind was produced by Fliptyce.
Both singles are just the perfect Jamz to get yourself going this morning. Check on it.
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*** Akachukwu
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Amelle Berrabah: I was below a size 0
Amelle Berrabah is a Bikram yoga fan
Sugababe Amelle Berrabah has been flashing her Olympian abs in LA.
At 5ft 2in, she weighs 7st 10lb and wears a size 6-8.
The 28-year-old, who once compared herself to an 'anorexic rat', confessed she works out to improve her self-esteem. Now she enjoys Bikram yoga, cycling, resistance training
Amelle went on a high-calorie diet when she became dangerously thin in 2009, amid talk of problemsin the group.
'I was below a size 0,' reveals the singer. 'Doctors advised a highly calorific diet.'
And Amelle says she loves the gym: 'I really enjoy going - you feel much
Children to form Olympic guard
27 July 2012 Last updated at 04:56 ET
Llangynfelyn and Talybont primary school pupils who will form the guard of honour
More than 50 school children from throughout Wales are to help form a guard of honour for athletes at the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
A total of 2,000 pupils from 250 schools in the UK are taking part.
They will line the route as the competitors make their way through the Olympic Park to the Olympic Stadium.
Seven schools in Wales are sending eight children each to form the guard of honour. The opening ceremony is on 27 July.
Among the schools taking part
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