Tuesday 22 September 2015

Chris Brown sued again for alleged assault, new victim shares pic of her injuries

A woman who was removed from Chris Brown’s tour bus on Thursday for refusing to give up her cell phone is now suing him. She claims Chris Brown and his entourage forcibly threw her from his tour bus and says she has proof she was manhandled and has significant bruising.

The emoticon was invented 33 years ago today — here's the professor who created it


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Thirty-three years ago today, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University invented the emoticon.

5 things that Facebook's security guru says every user should do to be safe online


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Facebook has over 1.49 billion monthly active users, with people in the US spending a staggering 27 hours on the social networking site every month.

Monday 21 September 2015

Every model of Apple's iPhone 6S is already sold out

iPhone6SPlusbAckIf you haven't ordered your new iPhone yet, be prepared to wait a few weeks.

QUIZ: Do you know more about the state of the world than Bill Gates?

War, poverty, and despair will always dominate the headlines, but if you look at the statistics, the world is getting better for the vast majority of people.

How rich Warren Buffett was at your age


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Billionaire Warren Buffett is known as one of the richest investors in the world, with a net worth that seems to grow by the day.

Donald Trump says he would refuse a presidential salary if he wins

Republican front-runner Donald Trump said Monday that he would forego a presidential salary if elected next year.

This man bought Stonehenge for a million dollars 100 years ago today

stonehenge hippieThe autumnal equinox is Wednesday.

Throngs of pagans, druids, and tourists will assemble at Stonehenge, the British monument that nature worshippers built around 4,500 years ago.

10 facts reveal the absurdity of Pablo Escobar’s wealth

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The "King of Cocaine" was the son of a poor Colombian farmer. But by the time he was 35, he was one of the world's wealthiest men.

Volkswagen is seriously trapped

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Let's be blunt: Volkswagen's business in the US was already terrible before we learned that it had installed emission-test-defeating software in almost 500,000 cars.

Wednesday 2 September 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo liked his wax statue so much he paid the artist $31,000 to make one the footballer could keep


Cristiano Ronaldo Wax Statue
Javier Barbancho/ReutersCristiano Ronaldo gazes at the wax statue that was unveiled in 2013 at the M
In 2013, Madrid's Museum of Wax unveiled a wax statue of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo who was so impressed he had an exact duplicate made that he can keep at home.

The pricing information for Apple's iPhone 6S has leaked ahead of its launch


zWe're going to know exactly what's in store for Apple's next iPhone on September 9, but a new leak gives us an idea of how much it will probably cost.

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The new iPhone, expected to be called the iPhone 6S, is going to be priced the same way the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were priced, according to the usually accurate Mark Gurman from 9to5Mac.

Here are all the winners from the MTV Video Music Awards


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Taylor Swift beat out Beyoncé, Kanye gave the world's longest acceptance speech, and more.
Check out Sunday's winners at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards (via The Wrap):

Meet the 30 most popular Vine stars in the world

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Forget 15 minutes of fame. Ever since its launch almost two years ago, Vine's stars have used its six-second videos to make a name for themselves.

24 high-paying jobs for people who don't like stress


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Flickr/Cristian BortesYou can bring home a fat paycheck without having to be stressed all the time.
Think there's no such thing as a high-paying, low-stress job?
Think again.

Tuesday 1 September 2015

5 ways to say 'I'm sorry' when you make a mistake at work.

sorry apologyNo matter where you work or what you do, you're eventually going to have to apologize to someone for something.
Flickr/Andrew YeeIn order for an apology to be effective, it needs to be done right.

Friday 28 August 2015

How to pick the perfect pair of shoes for every color suit

There's no special trick to matching shoes and suits. The colors either go together or they don't — there is no middle ground.
Luckily, it's not very hard to figure out what goes with what, when there so many resources available for the suit-wearing guy. Especially with this handy cheat-sheet infographic from our friends at Brazilian menswear site Moda Para Homens. We translated it from their native Portuguese into English.
SuitsAndPantsGuide_EnglishThough their style is a bit Brazil-centric (olive green is probably not as common in America, and whatever you do, don't wear those large-buckled shoes), the basic matching idea still shines brightly through.


This insane device promises to give you perfect vision for the rest of your life


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An optometrist from British Columbia believes he’s invented the holy grail of corrective lenses: A device that lets you see “three times better than 20/20 vision” without wearing any contacts or glasses at all — for an entire lifetime.

Thursday 27 August 2015

15 Great Interview Questions That Measure Emotional Intelligence


Earlier this year, Container Store CEO Kip Tindell said one of the most important things a leader can have is high emotional intelligence.

How 10 successful people spent their first major paycheck


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Your first paycheck is an exciting and motivating thing — it gives you the sense of accomplishment and fuels your drive to succeed. How you spend your paycheck is an entirely different matter.

This $135 million mansion could shatter real estate records in Beverly Hills

1187NorthHillcrest082Courtesy of John Aaroe GroupSlap down $135 million for this house and you can be neighbors with Jane Fonda and Swedish gaming billionaire Markus Persson.

LeBron James just sold his Miami mansion for a $4 million profit

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LeBron James has sold his Miami estate for $13.4 million, ESPN's Darren Rovell reports.

Wednesday 26 August 2015

WHITE SHIRT FOR ALL AGES-WOMEN ONLY

Each week, the weekend fashion team pick a range of outfits that represent a current trend and style them for different age groups. This wee that look is white shirts, which are huge on the high street at the moment, and show how this look can work whatever your age.

Sunday 23 August 2015

13 apps every student should be using

Duolingo will help you learn another language.It's already back-to-school season, which means you may be wondering how on earth you're going to stay on top of all your classes.

Wednesday 19 August 2015

The better Camera,iPhone or Samsung

Overall, the Galaxy Note 5 captured bolder colors, but in many cases the images were too bright. The iPhone 6 Plus captured better images in low light conditions, and the lighting and color accuracy were more true to the actual scene. If you want photos with colors that are more vibrant, you should check out the Note 5, but the iPhone 6 Plus is better when it comes to lighting and color accuracy.
Today we use our smartphones more than ever for photography, so it's important to pick a phone with a great camera.

The US is getting closer to exporting crude oil for the first time in more than 40 years

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The U.S. government just took the largest step yet to erode the ban on crude oil exports.
The Department of Commerce official told Reuters that the federal government is “acting favorably on a number of applications” that are seeking an oil swap with Mexico. In other words, the Obama administration plans on greenlighting the limited export of light oil to Mexico, and in exchange the U.S. will import heavier Mexican oil.

Police used charm to arrest me ─ Suspect

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A robbery suspect, Ahmed Rewanu, akaAlagbara, has said the police arrested him with charm because he was caught unawares which made it difficult for him to escape.

Boko Haram kills 60 in Yobe village


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Over 60 persons have been killed by Boko Haram fighters in Kukuwa – Gari in Gulani Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Speaking to our correspondent on the telephone on Tuesday, the spokesman for the Yobe State Police Command, Mr. Toyin Gbadegesin, confirmed the attack. But he did not give the casualty figure.

APC leaders absent from Fashola’s book launch


Former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola
Several leaders of the All Progressives Congress were absent at the launch of three books written in honour of the immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, in Lagos, on Tuesday

Saturday 15 August 2015

A new design for airplane seats could cause chaos in the skies


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As airlines squeeze more and more seats on every plane, room — especially leg room— is a commodity worth its weight in gold.

Friday 14 August 2015

Kompany: I hope Hazard gets diarrhea


Kompany: I hope Hazard gets diarrhea

Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany has singled out compatriot Eden Hazard as Chelsea's main attacking threat ahead of Sunday's Premier League encounter and has joked he would not mind it if the winger were to sit the game out due to illness.

Fc Barcelona the world champion finally humiliated

Mikel San Jose opened the scoring before the Basques' star striker seemingly ended the visitors' sextuple hopes by almost singlehandedly destroying Luis Enrique's defence
Barcelona's defensive frailties were once again evident as the treble winners were humiliatingly thrashed 4-0 by Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the Supercopa de Espana on Friday, Aritz Aduriz netting a hat-trick.

7 surprising facts you probably don’t know about the US Army

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1. The Army is older than the country it serves.

Americans celebrate the birth of their nation as July 4, 1776, but the Army is actually the country’s “big brother.” Which makes sense, considering the Continental Army of 1775 — led by future

Ghanaian celebrities who have contested in Beauty Pageants


Ghanaian celebrities who have contested in Beauty Pageants
Usually after beauty pageants, either the contestants get back to their normal lives or become famous for a hot minute and that is just about it.

Wednesday 12 August 2015

Two dead men defrauded

Two dead men defrauded

THE ZONGO District police in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, are holding a 30-year-old man for allegedly defrauding two bereaved Muslim families of GH¢9,600 in what the police see as a new modus operandi by criminals to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

The 13 tycoons whose wealth has exploded in the last four years

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Africa is undergoing an explosion of wealth as countries open up to the global economy. Many have seen major economic expansions in recent years.

Tuesday 11 August 2015

NADMO boss arrested for allegedly stealing June 3 disaster relief items



NADMO boss arrested for allegedly stealing June 3 disaster relief items
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) coordinator for Ga East David Dramani has been arrested for allegedly stealing relief items for disaster victims.

AFRICA’S TOP 10 MOST CORRUPT COUNTRIES

10.Uganda

Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni
President Museveni and his government have repeatedly promised to stamp out corruption, but major corruption scandals resurface in government departments and ministries, said the report. The prime

This Is How Much Top Nigerian Banks Pay Their Staffs Monthly

1. ZENITH BANK

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Zenith bank which is regarded as one of the most stable and reliable banks in Nigeria as of today pays its entry level staff about N110,000 (One hundred and ten thousand) monthly,

The 5 biggest mistakes wine drinkers make — and how to avoid them


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We all make mistakes. While drinking wine isn’t difficult – you open a bottle, pour the wine in the glass and take a sip – there are several common mistakes many people make in the process.

Lowe's worker says his manager banned him from making a delivery because he’s black

Marcus Bradley - Lowe'sWSETLowe's employee Marcus Bradley says he was asked not to make a delivery because he is black.
A Lowe's employee is claiming that a manager at a Danville, Virginia store complied with a customer's racist requests, CBS affiliate WSET reports.

Drake now has the first million-selling album in 2015 — here's why that feat is incredible

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Drake's most recent mixtape, "If You're Reading This It's Too Late," finally broke the platinum threshold of selling 1 million copies in the US on Monday since being released in February.

Here's what $1.8 billion worth of cocaine looks like

After a series of interdictions, the U.S. Coast Guard has found itself in possession of over 32 metric tons of cocaine worth an estimated $1 billion or more on the wholesale market. 
On the streets, they would likely have fetched $1.8 billion.

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Wednesday 5 August 2015

Here's how 50 Cent says his entire ~$25 million fortune vanished

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Rapper Curtis Jackson, aka "50 Cent," claims that his assets are worth about $25 million, but that two separate court-ordered payments plus other high expenses have pushed him into bankruptcy.

Tuesday 4 August 2015

These 13 babies will one day rule the world

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg just announced that he and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are expecting their first child together. But they're not the only ones who will be welcoming a new baby this year. 
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Friday 24 July 2015

More photos of the iPhone 6S have reportedly

iPhone 6s Facade 01Apple's next iPhone is going to look a lot like the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, if a new leak turns out to be true.
French blog Nowhereelse.fr posted a batch of photos that it claims came from Apple's iPhone assembly line.
The photos don't tell us too much about the phone, but one image reportedly shows what the front of Apple's next iPhone could look like. It looks identical to that of the iPhone 6 Plus, as shown below.

A notorious Mexican drug cartel forced a US Border Patrol helicopter to make an emergency landing

los zetasA shooting incident last month that forced a US border patrol helicopter to make an emergency landing near Laredo, Texas, was the work of Mexican drug traffickers, and analysts say the attack highlights growing narcotics trafficking across porous US borders.
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According to US

scientists just found a cheaper, easier way to modify DNA

dnaWith a few easy tweaks, scientists can cut-and-paste DNA inside living cells, thanks to a promising new technique that could make possible everything from testing new drugs or curing genetic diseases.
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And researchers just

'El Chapo' heads the largest drug cartel in the world — and practically ran the prisons that held him


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A poster with the face of Mexican drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, reading 'Wanted, Again', is displayed at a newsstand.

Here's how much a mission to Pluto costs

BI_Graphics_Mission to Pluto costLast week, on July 14, NASA's New Horizons mission sent a spacecraft to fly over Pluto for the very first time in history, and they did it on a budget of $720 million.
This mission has already completely changed how we see and understand Pluto, and there are more exciting answers to Pluto's many mysteries yet to come.

See if you can answer this insanely difficult question Goldman Sachs has asked in job interviews

Smoothie in BlenderWhen interviewing on Wall Street, job seekers often come up against questions that could send even the calmest candidate into a tailspin.
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One such question comes from Goldman Sachs and was asked a few years ago of an analyst candidate:

Thursday 23 July 2015

This one map explains the entire worldwide economy

A new map by the folks at HowMuch.net provides a fascinating perspective on the worldwide economy.
The map represents each country relative to the size of its nominal gross domestic product, the type of GDP that is not adjusted for inflation. The larger the area, the larger the size of the economy.
Each area is divided into three sectors — services, industrial, and agricultural — to visualize which industries contribute most to the country's GDP.

US trip: Buhari rejects gay marriage, says Presidency


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The Presidency on Wednesday admitted that the issue of gay marriage came up during President Muhammadu Buhari’s four-day official visit to the United States.
It said the President, however, rejected the idea   “point-blank.”
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, disclosed this on his Twitter handle on Wednesday.
Adesina said the issue of gay marriage was raised in one of the meetings that the President attended in Washington DC on Tuesday.

Wednesday 22 July 2015

Why your favorite video game series is never, ever coming back

Midnight ClubThe popular series "Midnight Club" won't be coming back.
Nostalgia is as important a part of playing video games as the thrill of defeating your foes or the frustration of a level you just can't overcome. Anyone who's ever owned a game console has at least one series they look back on with warm fuzzies, regardless of how rough it looks compared to modern games.