Thursday, 20 August 2015

Strictly Come Dancing 2015: how to get tickets With the 13th series of Strictly about to start, here's how to get tickets to the most dazzling dancefloor of them all

With co-host Tess Daly on Strictly Come DancingThe 13th series of Strictly Come Dancing is almost upon us – have you met this year's contestants? And this year is definitely the year that you will finally get tickets. Definitely.
Well, maybe not. But we can at least tell you how to apply, and what you can expect from the day if you're lucky enough to get in.
From the application process to what to do (or not do) on the day, here's everything you need to know about getting tickets to Strictly Come Dancing

Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Downey Jr are world's best-paid actress and actor

But Forbes’ lists of the film industry's biggest earners shows a chasm between pay for men and women

Robert Downey Jr. and Jennifer Lawrence, who have both topped the Forbes list of highest paid actors and actresses of 2015 respectivelyJennifer Lawrence is the highest-paid female actress in the world today, banking $52 million in the last 12 months,

iPhone 6s and iPhone 7 release date, rumours and specs The latest iPhone 6s features, specs, release date, rumours and leaked pictures - or should that be the iPhone 7?

9to5Mac obtained images of what appears to be the iPhone 6s
Few events work the technology world into a frenzy quite like an iPhone launch, and this year's anticipated event looks set to be no exception. Read on for the latest rumours, features and specs circulating the internet.

When will it be launched?

There is a significant size difference between the iPhone 5s (L), launched September 2013, and iPhone 6 Plus (R), launched September 2014
New iPhone launches have settled into a regular schedule which sees new models each September.

Meet the new breed of celebrity: inside the YouTube convention In London last week, 10,000 teenagers turned out to take selfies with the most popular faces on the internet. Harry Wallop went in search of their appeal

Fans waiting to meet Dan & Phil, the YouTube stars, whose videos are regularly watched by more than 9 million people
Rarely have I felt so out of my depth. Hundreds of teenagers, mostly girls, some of them crying, are queuing to meet Dan and Phil. I have not heard of Dan & Phil, though the one with lank hair looks a bit familiar.
Bafflingly, many of the fans are wearing animal hats, with long dangly ears, which I discover later are llama hats. “Are you a Danosaur or a Philion?” explains Nate Jackson, 16. “Danasaurs wear llama hats, Philions wear lion hats.”

Lightning strike causes Google data centre to lose power Company says only tiny proportion of data stored at Belgium facility affected

. Weather: record 110,000 lightning bolts strike during 'superstorms'
Repeated lightning strikes have caused a Google data centre in Belgium to lose a small amount of data after the company was unable to restore some information.
Four successive strikes on the electricity grid that powers facilities in Saint-Ghislain, near Mons, affected 5 per cent of persistent, or non-virtual disks in the zone that powers Google Compute Engine, its cloud computing platform.

iPad Pro release date: everything we know Apple is expected to unveil its next generation of iPads - including the extra large iPad Pro - in the autumn. Read on for all the reported release dates, specs and features so far

The new iPad: due for autumn release?
Apple has been rumoured to have been working on a larger, business-focused iPad for some time now, with new internal details, alleged specs and features emerging online every few weeks. Here is everything we know so far, including the slated reveal date.

I fancy women and men: The old labels of sexuality failed me As half the young people in Britain say they are neither gay nor straight, married writer Anna Hart explains why being bisexual comes with its own special problems

Anna Hart who has written about being married but still classes herself as bisexualI was 19 when I realised that my sexuality wasn’t as straightforward as I’d thought. It came out of the blue, one of those 'SURPRISE! You thought you knew yourself. Turns out you don’t, HA!’ moments that life throws at you, when I met a beautiful girl at a student party. She had red hair, sang in a band and had an encyclopaedic knowledge of John Waters movies, and we fell hard and fast for each other. My feelings were simple: she was amazing, I was lucky, we were in love. The complicated bit was deciding what to tell people about it.

Tuesday, 18 August 2015

Obasanjo persuaded us to call off strike – doctors

Dr. Lukman Ogunjimi, President,
Association of Resident Doctors,
University College Hospital, IbadanAfter 105 days of strike, resident doctors of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, returned to work on Monday after former President Olusegun Obasanjo had intervened.
The President of the association in the UCH, Dr. Lukman Ogunjimi, who thanked the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes for also intervening in the crisis, said Obasanjo invited all major players in the crisis, including those from other affected teaching hospitals in the South-West, for a meeting on August 12, 2015 in Abeokuta, where it was decided that the strike should be suspended.

Customs chief resigns, says I’ve nothing to fear

Retired Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Abdullahi DikkoPresident Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Dikko Abdullahi.
With the acceptance, Abdullahi is expected to proceed on voluntary retirement from Tuesday (today).
He had earlier written a letter dated August 3 to the President in which he notified Buhari of his desire to proceed on voluntary retirement from Tuesday.

Monday, 3 August 2015

Video game could help improve people with schizophrenia

According to tests conducted on a small number of patients who played the game over four weeks,improvements in memory and learning were found.

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have said a computer-based brain-training game could improve the daily lives of people with schizophrenia.
According to tests conducted on a small number of patients who played the game over four weeks,improvements in memory and learning were found.

How To Flash Nokia Phones Manually

There are two methods I’ll be showing you

                       

First method
Step1: type *#7780# this will restore the factory settings your phone but your files will still be intact.

Saturday, 1 August 2015

Turn your living room into a high-tech paradise


Turn your living room into a high-tech paradise
For typical homes, the living room is the space likely to have the most technology in it, between the TV, DVD/Blu-ray player, gaming console and audio system. Depending on how old your equipment is, though, your living room tech may be ripe for replacement with newer, smarter and more integrated devices.

Wireless Network: Router


Turn your living room into a high-tech paradise
Let’s start with your wireless network, as this is what ties everything together. There’s a good chance you’re still using the same basic Wi-Fi router that you got when you first signed up with your Internet service provider.

How to Find Physical Location of Hidden Wireless Router


I wandered into my work area where I worked as a System Admin and fired up Wi-Fi on my phone. To my surprise, a mystery SSID I knew nothing about appeared in the list of available Wi-Fi networks. The signal on this network was so strong that it had to be in the building. What was this network and where was it coming from?
I did some investigating and scanned each of our routers. What I discovered was that somebody had somehow attached a Linksys wireless router to a network outside our work network. This allowed employees to browse websites unfiltered and exposed.

REVIEW:Windows 10: Reviewing the Latest OS from Microsoft

Windows 10 is launching today, and it’s everything a PC operating system should be: familiar, beautiful, easy to use and helpful in unexpected ways. The best part: it’s a free upgrade for just about everyone currently running Windows 7 and 8.
Microsoft took great pains to get Windows 10 right, opening up a preview version of the software to the public, asking for feedback and making dozens of changes as a result. That’s why Microsoft is confident you’ll love Windows 10. The company expects that 1 billion devices will run the new operating system in the next two or three years.
Here’s why Windows 10 is awesome:

Thursday, 30 July 2015

LATEST TRANSFER: Out-of-favour Yedlin open to loan move from Tottenham

Out-of-favour Yedlin open to loan move from TottenhamKieran Trippier's arrival has pushed the USA international further down the White Hart Lane pecking order but he insists he will be comfortable playing at any club
Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that DeAndre Yedlin could be allowed to go out on loan and the Tottenham defender is open to the prospect of a temporary move away from White Hart Lane.

Yedlin joined Spurs from Seattle Sounders in January and made just one substitute appearance in the top flight, at Aston Villa in April.

LATEST TRANSFER: Besiktas complete Mario Gomez deal

Besiktas complete Mario Gomez dealThe Turkish giants have announced the capture of the former Bayern Munich man on a temporary deal

have confirmed that they have secured the services of Mario Gomez from Fiorentina on a one-year loan deal with an option to make the transfer permanent.

The Istanbul giants had long been linked with a move for the 30-year-old and already announced on Wednesday that they had opened talks with Fiorentina.

LATEST TRANSFER: McClaren: No decision on Coloccini future at Newcastle

McClaren: No decision on Coloccini future at NewcastleThe Argentine has been linked to a reunion with former boss Alan Pardew at Crystal Palace but the new Magpies coach insists he wants to see his captain in training 

Steve McClaren has confirmed he will wait until Fabricio Coloccini is fully fit before making a decision on the Newcastle captain's future amid reported interest from Crystal Palace.

Former Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is reported to be eager to be reunited with centre-back Coloccini at Palace, while Olympiacos have also been linked with the 33-year-old Argentine

LATEST TRANSFER :Napoli never considered selling Higuain - De Laurentiis

Napoli never considered selling Higuain - De LaurentiisThe club's president insists they inserted a large release clause in the striker's contract to ensure he remains at Stadio San Paolo and have no interest in selling him
Aurelio De Laurentiis has insisted Napoli have never considered selling Gonzalo Higuain despite reports linking him with a move away this summer.
Higuain has flourished at San Paolo since arriving from Real Madrid in 2013, scoring 53 goals in all competitions, leading to speculation that the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal want to sign him.

LATEST TRANSFER: Wolfsburg rule out Gotze-De Bruyne exchange deal

Wolfsburg rule out Gotze-De Bruyne exchange dealwolfburg sporting director Klaus Allofs has dismissed suggestions Kevin De Bruyne could be on his way to bayern munich as part of a deal that would see Mario Gotze move in the opposite direction.
The Belgium international, 24, is one of the most sought-after players around following a sublime 2014-15 campaign, in which he was voted Bundesliga Player of the Season.

The Manchester United boss says he does not know where the Argentina international is, while his Paris Saint-Germain counterpart insists a deal is almost done

Van Gaal unsure of Di Maria whereabouts as Blanc says deal is 'close to an end'
Louis van Gaal has admitted he does not know where Manchester United’s record signing Angel Di Maria is, with the Argentine’s transfer to Paris Saint-Germain edging towards a conclusion.

Di Maria failed to report back for pre-season training as planned on July 25, with Van Gaal confirming he had not boarded a plane to meet his team-mates in San Jose as planned.

Megastar Tiwa Savage and husband Tee Billz welcomes son

Tee Billz holding the hand of his new sonNigeria superstar of the Supreme Mavin Dynasty, Tiwa Savage and her husband Tunji Balogun have welcomed their first child together.
The Nigerian singer, song-writer, recording artist, performer and actress gave birth today, 22nd July 2015, at St Mary’s hospital, London.

Under pressure, Rep withdraws suit challenging FG's bailout cash to States

Rep Igariwe Enwo (PDP)Following intense pressure from Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State and subtle blackmail from supporters of President Muhamadu Buhari, the lawmaker representing Afikpo South/North of Ebonyi State, Rep Igariwe Enwo has withdrawn the suit challenging  President Muhammadu Buhari for releasing funds to states and local governments without consulting the National Assembly.
 Igariwe had filed the suit on July 15 at an Abuja High Court, challenging President Buhari's powers to release such bailout money without recourse or appropriation of the National Assembly.

Crystal Meth User Climbs 35- story Building To flee from cops

Crystal Meth User Climbs 35-Story Building to Flee From CopsSt. Louis, MO | A crystal meth lab bust turned into a wild goose chase as Jonathan Gleem, a 26-year old crystal meth dealer and lab operator, fled from St. Louis officers and climbed a 35-story downtown building with his bear hands in a police chase that lasted more than 5 hours.

Microsoft launches Send, An email app that works like Instant Messenger

Microsoft Send AppMicrosoft today is introducing a new application aimed at reducing the time it takes to check and respond to email while on your smart phone.
With Send, as the app is called, the idea is to make email perform more like instant messaging, as it does away with more formal email constructs –  like the subject line, for example – in favor of quicker, shorter messages that you can dash off in seconds.

How To Upgrade To Windows 10

Windows 10 desktopIf you’ve reserved a copy of Windows 10 but haven’t gotten the upgrade prompt yet, here’s a secret: you can skip the line and upgrade right now.
If you’re just looking to upgrade your computer—not do a clean install—you don’t need to wait for your spot in line. Just follow these steps:

5-METER TALL HUMAN SKELETON UNEARTHED IN AUSTRALIA

5-Meter Tall Human Skeleton Unearthed in AustraliaAlice Springs | What could be the largest human skeleton ever discovered has been unearthed by a team of archeologists from the University of Adelaide at the Uluru archeological site near Ayers rock in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, reports the Adelaide Herald this morning.

USA:HUNTERS FIND BULLETS FROM AMERICAN CIVIL WAR IN 185-YEAR OLD ALLIGATOR

USA: Hunters Find Bullets from American Civil War in 185-Year Old Alligator’s HideVicksburg| A group of Mississippi hunters who shot and killed an alligator weighting 910 pounds (413 kilograms) on Sunday, were amazed when they discovered that the animal already bore injuries caused by musket ammunitions from the Civil War era. A total of 9 spherical projectiles was found, and the various tests and analysis realized on them have confirmed that they were indeed fired at the animal in the 19th Century.

AUSTRALIA:600-POUND WOMAN GIVES BIRTH TO 40-POUND BABY

Australia: 600-Pound Woman Gives Birth to 40-Pound BabyPerth | A 600-pound woman has given birth to a 40-pound baby at Perth’s King Edward Memorial Hospital, a record breaking weight that could possibly make the newborn the largest baby ever born, reports the Western Australian Herald this morning.

FAMOUS POACHER HUNTER VOWS TO AVENGE THE DEATH OF CECIL THE LION

Famous Poacher Hunter Vows to Avenge Death of Cecil the LionA well-known American ex-marine turned “poacher hunter” has announced this morning that she would personally “hunt down” the poachers responsible for the death of Cecil the lion.
Kinessa Johnson from Yelm, Washington State, works for the Veterans Empowered to Protect African Wildlife (VEPAW), training park rangers to catch and detain the wildlife killers. The organization was founded by an ex-Marine and is made up of former soldiers who signed up post-9/11.

MOSANTO DEVELOPS REVOLUTIONARY NEW PENIS-ENLARGING CORN CROP

Monsanto Develops Revolutionary New Penis-Enlarging Corn Crop

The multinational agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation, Monsanto, announced this morning, that they had genetically engineered a modified corn crop, designed to help men have larger penises and longer-lasting erections.

CAITLYN JENNER POSES COMPLETELY NUDE FOR PLAYBOY THAILAND

Caitlyn Jenner Poses Completely Nude for Playboy ThailandFormer Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner keeps making the headlines as she is expected to make the centerfold of Playboy Thailand’s August edition, reports the Bangkok Express this week.
The ex-athlete turned transgender this year doesn’t shy away from the cameras and hopes this exposure will have a positive impact on the LGBT community worldwide.

Ooni of Ife 'Oba Sijuwade' dies at 82

Late Ooni of Ife; Oba SijuwadeOba Okunade Sijuwade the Ooni of Ife joins his ancestors at the age of 85. He died after a brief illness in a London hospital.
The death of the Oba has not being officially announced, this is a culture which  which stipulates that the death of a traditional ruler cannot be announced until some rituals are done. Oba Okunade lived from 1st January 1930 – July 28, 2015.

UTAH:INAUGURATION OF SATANIC STATUE ENDS IN WILD ORGY

Utah: Inauguration of Satanic Statue Ends in Wild OrgyMoab, UT | The inauguration of a statue by members of the Temple of Baphomet, a chapter of the Church of Satan, turned into a full out orgy when members denuded themselves in front of local residents and started to frolic with each other to the utter amazement and sheer horror of local citizens.

Toyin Saraki ‘We have nothing to do with EFCC probe,’ APC says Toyin Saraki was recently questioned by the EFCC on funds traced to some companies she has interests in.

Mrs. Toyin Saraki.The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied involvement in the ongoing probe of the wife of Senate President, Bukola Saraki by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC).
Bukola Sarakiplay
Bukola Saraki
 (Punch)

'1.4 million people die of hepatitis every year' - WHO. WHO recommended among other things that people should know their risks, demand safe injections, get vaccinated, get tested and seek treatment.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that hepatitis B and C cause approximately 80% of all liver cancer deaths and kill close to 1.4 million people every year.
The global health body made this known in a statement released to mark the World Hepatitis Day.
The group also highlighted the urgent need for countries to enhance action to prevent viral hepatitis infection and to ensure that people who have been infected are diagnosed and offered treatment.
To this end, WHO recommends among other things that people should know their risks, demand safe injections, get vaccinated, get tested and seek treatment.

Michel Platini Wants To Contest For UEFA President

UEFA president Michel Platini
UEFA President Michel Platini will announce later this week he wants to be the next president of FIFA.
The BBC has learned that Platini – after receiving indications of support from four continental confederations – will be a candidate when polling takes place on February 26, 2016.
The 60-year-old former France and Juventus midfielder could declare as early as Wednesday.
Switzerland’s Sepp Blatter, 79, has been in charge of FIFA since 1998.

Wednesday, 29 July 2015

Learning:How To Improve Your Brain

Picture of Human BrainThe human brain has an amazing capacity to learn and remember, It weighs about 1.4 kilograms and is roughly the size of a grape fruit yet it contains some 100 billion nervous or neuron cells all of which forms an incredible complex network just one neuron may be connected to 100,000 others.

Tuesday, 28 July 2015

We never denied Dame Patience Jonathan access to VIP’s lounge at Airport – FAAN


Dame PatienceLagos – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Tuesday said that it never denied Dame Patience Jonathan, the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, access to the VIP’s lounge at the Port Harcourt International Airport.
FAAN’s denial is contained in a statement issued by Mr Yakubu Dati, its General Manager, Corporate Affairs.

latest news: jamb has created a new link. check out the school you are been transferred to


CHECK THE SCHOOL YOU ARE TRANSFERRED TO HERE

Jamb has created a link where you can check the school you have been transferred to due to the new Jamb policy:

Click the link below and insert your Jamb registration number. Not all candidates have been posted yet, so some will not see their own yet.

http://www.jamb.org.ng/postregistrationefacility/CheckAdmissionRecommendationStatus.aspx?id=F86B985E-C570-4D8E-B8DC-4B63EA3FDA33

Friday, 24 July 2015

Banks extend loan repayment period for states

CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele
BANKS have resolved to extend the repayment period of short-term loans owed by states to a minimum of 20 years.
According to a document released at the end of the National Executive Council meeting in Abuja on Thursday, the Governor of the Central Bank, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, disclosed this while giving an update on the restructuring of states’ loans.

Learn sign language, educationist tells parents

Different sign language
A cleric, Mr. Joel Awele, has enjoined parents and guardians to learn the sign language used by deaf pupils, saying that it will enable them to gain the confidence of their children.
Awele said this on Wednesday at the end of the year programme of the Hope Fountain Schools for the Deaf, Ijaiye-Ojokoro, Lagos.

I didn’t indict US over Boko Haram, says Buhari

President, Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said there was no truth in claims in  the local and international media that he accused or indicted the United States Government of helping the terrorist group, Boko Haram.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President described the reports as widely off mark.

UNILag UTME applicants storm court, tackle JAMB

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Scores of placard-carrying applicants on Friday morning stormed a Federal High Court in Lagos in continuation of their protest

Wednesday, 15 July 2015

[UPDATED] NFF unveils Oliseh as Super Eagles coach

Sunday Oliseh (middle) with the Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick (left) and the NFF First Vice-president, Seyi Akinwunmi, during the presentation of Oliseh as the Super Eagles Coach in Abuja. 
                                                                                                                                                                            
Sunday Oliseh has been unveiled by the Nigeria Football Federation as coach of the Super Eagles.
The 40-year-old was the overwhelming favourite to be handed the role after the ‘Big Boss,’ Stephen Keshi, was shown the exit door by the NFF two weeks ago.

Court releases Lamido, sons on bail

 Former Jigawa State Governor, Mallam Sule Lamido, and  his lawyer, Joe Agi (SAN), at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
At the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday granted bail on self-recognisance to a former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, who is being prosecuted along with his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, as well as others for N1.3bn fraud.
Other accused persons, comprising the two sons of the former governor and the fourth co-accused, Aminu Abubakar, were granted bail in the sum of N25m and two sureties each by Justice Gabriel Kolawole.
The other companies arraigned along with them were companies through which they allegedly perpetrated the fraud.

Thursday, 9 July 2015

The popular actor got the delivery of a 2014 Range Rover Super Charged SUV for his adorable wife as she adds a year older on Mothers’ Day, May 10, 2015.
Investigation showed that the car which is valued at $102,000 (N20, 303,100) was presented to the actor’s wife by himself before taking to his Instagram account to shower praises on her.
    

Monday, 1 June 2015

» Hot Cake: Enjoy Unlimited Free Call MTN From 5am –8am daily

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As part of its efforts to ameliorate the spending costs of Nigerians, with specific regards to telecommunications, Media Perspectives, Nigeria’s leading independent media buying agency in partnership with MTN Nigeria,

“ PDP ’ll bounce back in 2019″

PDPIMMEDIATE past Deputy Governor of Delta State, Prof Amos Utuama SAN, weekend, admitted the vulnerability of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP after its defeat in the last presidential election, expressing optimism that the party would bounce back in 2019.

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Traits that push people away

There are certain horrible habits that some people have that simply drive others away. As the old saying goes, every person has something good to offer. But for some, it’s when they leave the room. Are people happy when you walk in or overjoyed when you walk out?
Here are five horrible traits that push people away, how to recognise if you have them and how to get rid of them for good.
You’re a downer
We’ve all been around these people. They whine, they complain, they talk about how much is going wrong in their lives and they want to tell you every detail of it.
How do you know if it’s you that’s the downer? Pay attention to what you’re talking about the most. Did you complain about traffic as your opening line when you got to your meeting this morning? Did you make sure to tell those around you how little sleep you got last night, how hard you’re working or how busy you are?
If the constant theme of your conversation is whining or negative, you’re probably a bit of a downer to be around. Notice how you are starting conversations with your peers and if the theme is consistently complaining, it’s time to change your tune. Another sign is if your peers take a deep sigh as you approach or consistently respond “uh-huh,” which is a sign they don’t want to engage.
How do you stop it? This is one of the simplest, but hardest to fix. The simple part is all you have to do is stop talking about things that bum you out and make everyone else bummed out, too. Try starting with noticing something nice or good every time you are about to complain. If you’re stuck in traffic, notice something beautiful around and focus on that to talk about with your peers. If you didn’t get much sleep, try not to talk about it. If someone says you look tired, offer a positive response like, “Yeah, I didn’t get a ton of sleep, but wait until I show you how great the project proposal is that I got done!”
You don’t shut up
Have you ever been around a person who won’t stop talking? Maybe it was a boss, a co-worker, a founder or even a passenger on an airplane. It can feel like bobbing helplessly in the ocean, watching a giant wave come at you that you just know is going to pummel you with a wall of words. You want to take a deep breath, hold on for dear life and suffer through the verbal assault of chattiness.
How can you tell if you’re the ocean wave people are dreading? A few good signs to pay attention to are the airspace you take up in conversations and the reactions people have to your approach. Just like being a downer, when you talk too much, people tend to either scatter as you approach for no apparent reason, or respond in quick “uh-huh” responses to not engage you any further than is necessary.
Do people stand a lot when talking to you? That’s another body language clue they’re looking to get away quick, or aren’t willing to sit, knowing that means you’re going to hold them captive in your conversation. If you find you talk at people instead of with people, that you dominate the majority of every meeting and conversation, guess what? You need to learn how to stop talking so much.
The good news is, just like being a downer, the solution is easy — stop talking! That can be hard for someone used to being a chatterbox. Practical advice is to practise holding your tongue longer. In meetings, try to trade off listening and talking in alternating turns. Share airtime around the table for others to voice their opinions, too. Try counting to three in your head before you speak to make sure you aren’t choking out other voices in the room.
You’re distracted
We all have important things to do in our day, but if you’re the guy or gal that’s always on your phone talking, texting and emailing while others are trying to talk to you, have dinner with you or hold a meeting you’re in — guess what? That’s a horrible habit people hate.
How can you tell if you’re the distracted one? Do you find yourself asking, “what was that again?” often throughout the day? That’s a great sign you aren’t paying attention to others. Do you ever look up from a meeting or conversation and see everyone else is off the phone and laptop except you? If you’re constantly digitally distracted, try leaving the phone, tablet or laptop at home for your next dinner appointment or meeting.
It can be hard to disconnect from your digital devices, but you’ll gain important human connections that you need to garner healthy, happy relationships. Ditch the dirty digital distraction habit and reconnect with individuals, giving them the attention they deserve from you.

Al Jazeera journalists’ retrial resumes


Two Al Jazeera journalists are set to appear in a court in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, for their much-delayed retrial, with closing arguments set to begin at 10am local time (08:00 GMT).
Monday’s hearing will be the fifth in the retrial of Baher Mohamed and Mohamed Fahmy.
Prosecutors have accused the two of “spreading false news” and having ties to the former president Mohamed Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood group, charges which the journalists and Al Jazeera vigorously reject.
Another Al Jazeera journalist, Peter Greste, also faces the same charges but was deported back to his native Australia in February this year.
Greste was told by the judge that he must appear for the retrial or he will be formally declared on trial in absentia.
“That means I will automatically get a conviction if I don’t appear, but of course I can’t go back because President Sisi deported me, so I’m stuck in this legal limbo,” Greste told Reuters news agency in an interview published on Friday
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