Stephanie Linus Daily

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  • The Ballot Is Stronger Than The Bullet

    As we inch closer to the time when we’d be heading to cast our votes at the polling booths, I hope these quotes will inspire you and remind you that your vote does count. And if you planned not to vote, I hope these quotes change your mind.

    1. Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter – Martin Luther King
    2. A vote is like a rifle, its usefulness depends upon the character of the user – Theodore Roosevelt
    3. To vote is like a payment of a debt, a duty never to be neglected if its performance is possible – Rutherford B. Hayes
    4. The ballot is stronger than the bullet – Abraham Lincoln
    5. A man without a vote is a man without protection – Lyndon B. Johnson
    6. To make democracy work, we cannot be only observers. He who does not vote has no right to complain – Louis L’Amour
    7. Voting is the Right upon which all other Rights depend – Thomas Paine
    8. The only way to change is to vote. People are responsible – Paul Wellstone
    9. One person can make a difference and everyone should try – John F. Kennedy
    10. We must vote for hope, vote for life, vote for a brighter future for all of our loved ones – Ed Markey

    My favourite quote is “The ballot is stronger than the bullet“. Let’s shun violence and bloodshed.

    Which is your favourite quote? Which one carries the strongest meaning?

  • What I Caught On TV: Highlights From The 2015 Oscars

    Last night was a historical one in Hollywood as some of the world’s finest actors and contributors to the movie industry were celebrated.

    It’s always lovely to see great talents rewarded and I couldn’t help but follow the event keenly.

    A big congratulations to everyone who picked up awards and all the nominees too. They are all winners.

    British actor Eddie Redmayne won the best actor award for The Theory of Everything, while Julianne Moore picked up best actress for Still Alice. Dark comedy Birdman won best film and best director for Mexican film-maker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu.

    Another highlight of the event was when John Legend and Common brought the house to tears with their rendition of best song winner “Glory,” from the film “Selma.” Images from the Selma-to-Montgomery march and of march leader Martin Luther King, Jr. played out behind them, as a growing chorus joined the stage. By the time the powerful performance was over, the audience was out of their seats applauding and “Selma” lead David Oyelowo had tears streaming down his face. It was indeed memorable to watch.

    Watch the video below:

    And let’s not forget the fashion! There were some really stunning outfits on the red carpet. But the interesting thing about fashion is that its not only about wearing a great outfit, its also about how you carry yourself in it.

    It was really hard to choose but here are my top 5 picks from the red carpet:

    Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon
    Rosamund Pike
    Rosamund Pike
    Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez
    Emma Stone
    Emma Stone
    Chrissy Teigen
    Chrissy Teigen

    The good thing about awards such as this is that it reminds us that talent can be celebrated. There were some great winners last year, and this year, awesome winners too. Depending on the movie, the production team, the time and other factors, people shine at their own time so its important to give them a chance to become the best they can be.

    What do you think about the award winners and the ceremony?

  • What I Caught On TV: SELMA, Martin Luther King’s Biopic

    Ever since I heard that a powerful film was being made about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, I’ve been eagerly anticipating its release. I was even more eager when I heard a Nigerian David Oyelowo was playing the role of Dr. King.

    Now, I’m glad I’d finally get a chance to see it soon as I hear it has been released in cinemas.

    In 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. campaigned for equal voting rights, culminating in marches from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama, which ultimately led to President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Now, the story of the civil rights marches that changed America is being told in a powerful new film produced by Oprah Winfrey and Brad Pitt, starring David Oyelowo as Dr. King.

    As a movie director and actress, I am very much aware of the how an audio-visual production with a deep message such as this can inspire change. This is one of the reasons why I focused so much energy on my movie ‘DRY’ which highlights the challenges faced by child brides and the devastating effects of Vesico Vaginal Fistula. DRY would also soon be premiered in Nigeria 🙂

    Selma a story of how one dream can change the world and I can’t wait to see it.

    Here’s the trailer: