It is no news that many Americans took to the streets to protest against the inauguration of now President Trump.
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Friday, January 20, 2017
Dubai sets new green mobility targets
'10% of all new vehicles in Dubai to be hybrid or electric by 2020
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| Solar powered boat on trial Image:RTA |
The Trumps are here to slay!!!
Check out Ivanka Trump's gorgeous outfit by Oscar de la Renta as she is seen making her way to her father's presidential inauguration in Washington DC a day before.
Ivanka was also spotted in the company of her husband Jared Kushner.
Gambia political crisis: What happens next?
A political crisis in The Gambia appears to be coming to a head, with Senegalese and Nigerian troops in the country to ensure long-time leader Yahya Jammeh gives up power after losing elections qqq month.
Kanye West NOT American enough!
It is no secret that many artist declined to perform at the presidential inauguration. One would however thought Kanye West would be the first man to receive an invite at President elect Donald Trump's inauguration after their brief meet up when Mr Trump became president elect.
News from Mr Trump's camp sees Kanye as the wrong fit to perform as he alleged not to be American enough, according to the source.
Melania Trump wows Americans with her first innaguration outfit
Melania Trump's first outfit is getting the attention of many American fashion lovers.
The soon to be first lady has just made her first inauguration day appearance with her husband, Donald Trump as they stepped out for a church service at Saint John's Church, across the street from the White House.
The stock market may be about to enter 'weeks, or even months of struggling'
The stock market may be about to enter 'weeks, or even months of struggling'.The stock market had a rip-roaring start to 2017, but that may be about to come to an end.
John Legend and family verbally assaulted by paparazzi
Ohh dear!!
Chrissy Teigen took to her twitter to address why she sometimes looses it in paparazzi photos and the reason will shock you.
Jennifer Lopez Wins First City Choice Awards
What a way to start the new year. Jennifer Lopez has finally won her first People's choice award after six nominations.
47-year-old singer Jennifer received the award for favorite Crime Drama TV actress for Shades of Blue at the show on Wednesday and also won on the red carpet.
Photo credit: ET
Woman Who Killed Her Girl For Bringing Shame To The Family Sentenced To Death.
A woman in Pakistan has been sentenced to death for burning her daughter alive in a so-called “honor killing” incident.
Parveen Bibi told a court in Lahore, Punjab that she killed her daughter “for bringing shame to her family,” police spokeswoman Nabila Ghazanfar told CNN Tuesday.
Michelle Obama bids final goodbye in style
Taking It In...
USA's soon to be former first lady Michelle Obama took to her Instagram page to share a a video of her final walk through the People's House as she calls it.
Michelle Obama bids final goodbye in style
Taking It In...
USA's soon to be former first lady Michelle Obama took to her Instagram page to share a a video of her final walk through the People's House as she calls it.
Donald Trump’s inauguration's invitation
A glimpse of the invitation card for the presidential inauguration which will be held tommorow January 20, 2017.
Kate Middleton delivers a powerful speech on mental health
The Duchess of Cambridge has delivered a very powerful speech on mental health by calling for an end to stigma on mental health.
Although we're making a lot of gains when it comes to the mainstream discussion surrounding mental illness, there's still a long way to go.
Pop Legend, Paul McCartney sues Sony Music
Pop legend, Paul McCartney filed a lawsuit against Sony/ATV Music Publishing on Wednesday January 18, 2017 in an attempt to regain the rights to a long list of Beatles hits that he either wrote or co-wrote with John Lennon.
Netflix Profit Rises 56 Percent to $67 Million
This report from the New York Times indicates, Netflix Profit Rises 56 Percent to $67 Million.
"A year ago, Netflix boldly declared that it planned to conquer the global market for streaming television, adding more than 130 countries to its service map.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Steve Harvey apologies for mocking Asian men
Steve Harvey has rendered an apology the men in the Asian region after mocking them on his show by questioning whether Asian men are attracted to women outside their race.
Huh??? Michigan girl, 17, charged with raping 19 year old boy at knifepoint
You hear some real life stories and you find it hard to accept that it isn't fiction. This is one of such stories. A 17-year-old girl has been charged to court for raping a 19-year-old boy at knife point.
On the 11th of January, while most people were still being faithful to their new year resolutions, Lestina Marie Smith from Michigan, USA, pulled a knife on an older boy and forced him to perform oral and vaginal sex on her.
Did you know that Ellen DeGeneres has won more People's Choice Awards than anyone else?
Last night, TV host Ellen DeGeneres made history at the show by becoming the most decorated People’s Choice Awards winner ever.
Louis Van Gaal Quits Football After A 26 Year Career
Ex-Manchester United and Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal says he has retired from coaching after a 26-year career.
Iran jails female bodybuilder for posting unIslamic photos
A female Iranian bodybuilder has been jailed for posting photos of her biceps on her Instagram page.
Harambe’s grandmother is DEAD!
Matriarch gorilla Josephine has died after suffering from long-term health problems.
On Wednesday, the Miami zoo which has been the home for 49-year-old Josephine since her birth in 1967 announced her death. She was the grandmother of Harambe, the internet sensational gorilla who also suffered an ill fated death.
Around the coffee table - 4
To borrow an adage from the Ghanaian which says "It's an abormination not to hear any news when the sun arises". This week has been quite short coupled with interesting news and stories around the world. Starting from protest against the US-president elect ahead of his innaguration tommorow, sucide attacks in Mali, Theresa May's Brexit speech, celebrities boycotting performance at Mr Trump’s innaguration and host of others.
On the other hand I was extremely dumbfounded when a colleague drew my attention that yesterday was Wednesday and not Tuesday as I had assumed all throughout the day.
Omg!! sometimes we turn to miss the track of time.
May the weekend be good to us, cheers!
Thursday's Inspiration
Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.”
~Ralph Waldo Emerson~
This Australian 94 year old woman works out ten times a week
Say what!!!
'(She's) an inspiration to us all,' Mayor Drew Jessop said. Shepard said staying fit is a lifestyle choice age can't rob her of.
'I'm always on the go, I don't like sitting around,' she said.
'I'm always on the go, I don't like sitting around,' she said.
Ms Shepherd said she allows herself just one day off from classes at the gym, Thursdays and she even spends the off day ballroom dancing. She says she likes the social aspect of the gym classes as much as the health benefits.
'Well I like hugging the men, oh I'm a naughty girl,' she said. Ms Shepherd's fitness repertoire includes aqua aerobics classes, tai chi, ballroom dancing and one of her favourites, the fast-paced Zumba.
'I like Zumba, oh yeah that's good,' she said.
The 94-year-old said she did not see age as a barrier and had no intention of hanging up her running shoes any time soon.
'I like Zumba, oh yeah that's good,' she said.
The 94-year-old said she did not see age as a barrier and had no intention of hanging up her running shoes any time soon.
Famous Bubba
Bubba was bragging to his boss one day, "You know, I know everyone there is to know. Just name someone, anyone, and I know them."
Tired of his boasting, his boss called his bluff, "OK, Bubba how about Tom Cruise?"
"Sure, yes, Tom and I are old friends, and I can prove it. " So Bubba and his boss fly out to Hollywood and knock on Tom Cruise's door, and sure enough, Tom Cruise shouts, "Bubba! Great to see you! You and your friend come right in and join me for lunch!"
"Sure, yes, Tom and I are old friends, and I can prove it. " So Bubba and his boss fly out to Hollywood and knock on Tom Cruise's door, and sure enough, Tom Cruise shouts, "Bubba! Great to see you! You and your friend come right in and join me for lunch!"
Although impressed, Bubba's boss is still skeptical. After they leave Cruise's house, he tells Bubba that he thinks Bubba's knowing Cruise was just lucky.
"No, no, just name anyone else," Bubba says.
"President Clinton," his boss quickly retorts.
"Yes," Bubba says, "I know him, let's fly out to Washington."
"No, no, just name anyone else," Bubba says.
"President Clinton," his boss quickly retorts.
"Yes," Bubba says, "I know him, let's fly out to Washington."
And off they go. At the White House, Clinton spots Bubba on the tour and motions him and his boss over, saying, "Bubba, what a surprise, I was just on my way to a meeting, but you and your friend come on in and let's have a cup of coffee first and catch up."
Well, the boss is very shaken by now, but still not totally convinced.
After they leave the White house grounds, he expresses his doubts to Bubba, who again implores him to name anyone else.
Well, the boss is very shaken by now, but still not totally convinced.
After they leave the White house grounds, he expresses his doubts to Bubba, who again implores him to name anyone else.
"The Pope," his boss replies. "Sure!" says Bubba. "My folks are from Poland, and I've known the Pope a long time."
So off they fly to Rome. Bubba and his boss are assembled with the masses in Vatican Square when Bubba says, "This will never work. I can't catch the Pope's eye among all these people. Tell you what, I know all the guards so let me just go upstairs and I'll come out on the balcony with the Pope." And he disappears into the crowd headed toward the Vatican.
Sure enough, half an hour later Bubba emerges with the Pope on the balcony. But by the time Bubba returns, he finds that his boss has had a heart attack and is surrounded by paramedics.
Working his way to his boss' side, Bubba asks him, "What happened?"
His boss looks up and says, "I was doing fine until you and the Pope came out on the balcony and the man next to me said, "Who's that on the balcony with Bubba?
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Corporate Lifestyle
Understand the culture of the organization, especially their expectations of what makes a good employee
My past 30 years in corporate life, I was an executive and then thrown off the corporate ladder 7 years ago. And it’s been a slow climb back up since.
What have I learned?
1. Whatever you do, be competent in your current job. It’s the only true currency you have. That being said, no amount of competence will protect you when the next re-organization comes.
2. Never forget that relationships in business should be business relationships. You may have a friend or lover at work, but the relationship will end the moment the opportunity to advance in the business is placed between you and your friend or lover. By the way, I strongly recommend keeping romance outside of the workplace.
3. Understand that politics is a fact of corporate life, and learn to deal with it. That means you take time to understand the views of the people involved in corporate conflicts, as well as the conflicts themselves. There will be times when you have to choose between being in the right or being employed. It’s your choice.
4. Understand the culture of the organization, especially their expectations of what makes a good employee. They all say they believe in teamwork, dedication, hard work, etc. But look at the employees who are successful, who get the recognition, who rise quickly — they represent what the company is looking for. What do they do that you can do?
5. Everything communicates. How you dress, how you stand, how you speak, etc. If you want to succeed in a corporate environment, you have to communicate that you are the kind of employee that represents the corporate success story - Rob Pawlikowski
What have I learned?
1. Whatever you do, be competent in your current job. It’s the only true currency you have. That being said, no amount of competence will protect you when the next re-organization comes.
2. Never forget that relationships in business should be business relationships. You may have a friend or lover at work, but the relationship will end the moment the opportunity to advance in the business is placed between you and your friend or lover. By the way, I strongly recommend keeping romance outside of the workplace.
3. Understand that politics is a fact of corporate life, and learn to deal with it. That means you take time to understand the views of the people involved in corporate conflicts, as well as the conflicts themselves. There will be times when you have to choose between being in the right or being employed. It’s your choice.
4. Understand the culture of the organization, especially their expectations of what makes a good employee. They all say they believe in teamwork, dedication, hard work, etc. But look at the employees who are successful, who get the recognition, who rise quickly — they represent what the company is looking for. What do they do that you can do?
5. Everything communicates. How you dress, how you stand, how you speak, etc. If you want to succeed in a corporate environment, you have to communicate that you are the kind of employee that represents the corporate success story - Rob Pawlikowski
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