Spain Swears In New King

Felipe VI has been officially sworn in as the new king of Spain at the country's parliament.

His accession to the throne follows the abdication of his father Juan Carlos.

The retiring monarch handed over to his son at midnight, in the first royal transition in the country since the introduction of democracy with the death of dictator General Franco in 1975.

Felipe VI was formally sworn in at a low-key ceremony in parliament on Thursday, without the usual pomp and ceremony associated with a royal coronation, in recognition of the hardship still being endured by many Spaniards.

The 46-year-old was wearing military uniform with a sash, and took an oath of loyalty to Spain's constitution before giving an address.

He was then honoured with a military parade before being driven through the sunny streets of central Madrid with his wife, Queen Letizia, a former journalist, along a route decorated with red and yellow flowers - the colours of Spain's flag.

Incredible! Man Walks Backward For 25 Years

This story may sound a bit unbelievable to you, but it’s true. A man in India has been promoting world peace for 25 years by walking everywhere backwards.

Well, Mani Manithan has been walking in reverse around the town of Tirupattur, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu for more than a quarter of a century. He really does walk backwards everywhere, at home, on the streets and even while climbing stairs or using public transport.

He started his strange style of walking in 19-89, after a string of violent incidents in his home country shocked him. He says that it doesn’t affect his normal routine in any way. And in fact he has completely forgotten how to walk forwards. Mani says he'll continue to walk this way until world peace is achieved. I wonder how long that would take!s

Welcome To Spyglass Blog : South Korean Woman Gets Surgery To Look Like Her I...

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South Korean Woman Gets Surgery To Look Like Her Idol Miranda Kerr

Miranda Kerr, South Korea, Plastic SurgerySouth Korean woman goes under knife to look like Miranda Kerr

Hong Yuh Reum says her new look has done wonders for her career as an international model.

Her fame really started to take off after she was featured on a Japanese TV special about plastic surgery, admitting the Australian supermodel was the inspiration for her dramatic make-over.

Ms Hong said: "I saw a picture of her in a magazine and I knew that it was the look I wanted. She has a baby face but she's very sexy. I knew I wanted to be like her."

The show that brought Ms Hong her fame primarily focussed on the dangers of cosmetic surgery, up to and including death from potential surgical complications.

But Ms Hong had nothing but praise for the operation, stressing that going under the knife had led to her career success.

Ms Hong went under multiple cosmetic surgery procedures to look like her idol, including alterations to her eyes and nose.

The change does not stop there, however, as she also wears blue contact lenses, dyes her hair honey-brown, adds contouring make-up, and also studies videos of Kerr to copy her style.

Welcome To Spyglass Blog : Kim Kardashian Shows Off Her Boobs To Fans

Welcome To Spyglass Blog : Kim Kardashian Shows Off Her Boobs To Fans: The reality TV star supported husband Kanye West at his Bonnaroo performance on Friday night in Tennessee -- and sported a completely see-th...

Kim Kardashian Shows Off Her Boobs To Fans

The reality TV star supported husband Kanye West at his Bonnaroo performance on Friday night in Tennessee -- and sported a completely see-through top while doing it.

With a skimpy nude bra on under the sheer shirt, Kimmy put a whole lotta cleavage on display as she rocked out on the side of the stage for Kanye's set. She paired the look with an olive jacket, white pants and heels, all while flaunting her tight tummy.

"Oh hey 100,000 people! #Bonnaroo," she captioned the photo above -- which shows her standing in front of a huge crowd of people, many of them holding up cameras to take her (and presumably Kanye's) photo.

The sighting comes after Kim was spotted in Mexico, where she posted a few more revealing photos in a white bikini.

Her mom, Kris Jenner, later followed those pics up with a swimsuit pic of her own.

Do you think Kris will try this top on next to try and one-up Kim? Stay tuned ...

Deeper Life Pastor Sentenced To Six Years Imprisonment For Defrauding Banks

A former Brooklyn-based civil attorney, and Pastor of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Ifeanyichukwu Eric Abakporo, was today in federal court in New York sentenced to six years in a United States prison in a case of defrauding banks, mortgage lenders, property owners, and property buyers.

Mr. Abakporo was immediately remanded into custody by presiding U.S. District Court Judge, Shira A. Scheindlin. His wife and two children wept openly in the courtroom.  He was led away in handcuffs.  In addition to the six-year mandatory sentence, Abakporo will more than likely face deportation to Nigeria after serving his sentence, with the likelihood of a three-year supervisory probation release waved.

His co-defendant, Latanya Pierce, received a lighter, 30-month sentence.  In her closing statement, Pierce said she felt like the “biggest fool in the world.”  The legal fate of Abakporo and Pierce was never in doubt.  They were convicted in a wide-ranging series of illegal transactions in New York City over a nine-year stretch, dating back to 2003.
As Abakporo was away in handcuffs, his wife and two children wept openly in the courtroom.