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Drone Delivery Takes Off in Reykjavik, Sushi, Hamburgers and Beer

2018-08-08T16:48:00.001-07:00

Drone Delivery Takes Off in Reykjavik, Sushi, Hamburgers and Beer

Inhabitants of Reykjavik in Iceland are all set to enjoy food supply service at their doorsteps thanks to Israel’s Flytrex drones.

The Israeli technology firm Flytrex, which has been using drones to deliver sushi, hamburgers and beer to hungry Icelanders, declared its expansion plan of supply routes in Reykjavik to 13 in number, from one. This means that the autonomous on-demand urban drone delivery service, will service almost half of the Icelandic city with said the Tel Aviv-based start-up.

Iceland’s largest on-demand supplier of restaurant food Aha.is will continue to partner with the Israeli start-up. The two have been together since the launch of the first delivery route.

Initially, Flytrex’s drone system operated along one route that bridged two parts of the city separated by a large bay. The package delivery was handled by delivery companies on one either side of the bay, reducing delivery time from a half-hour to minutes. As a result of a meticulous regulatory process with the Icelandic Transport Authority and hundreds of flights to pre assigned drop-off points, the system will now reach nearly half the city of Reykjavik, the statement said.

Flytrex said in a statement that it plans to safely lower packages using an advanced “InAir” wire-drop system directly to consumers’ backyards as a part of its upgraded service which will begin with a limited number of addresses and expand depending on approval by property owners. “We’re reaching new heights in Iceland,” said the CEO and co-founder of Flytrex, Yariv Bash, who is also involved in a project to launch Israel’s first spacecraft to the moon.

“The people of Reykjavik can now order sushi or countless other consumer goods straight to their homes via drone,” Yariv said in the statement. “The city’s citizens have come to expect instantaneous, on-demand food delivery, and now, with our direct-to-consumer wire drops, we’re bringing the drone revolution to their doorsteps. Drone-based disruption is flying high, with Iceland as its runway.” he elaborated.

The statement said that each drone has the approval to fly up to 700 meters off its path to make backyard deliveries in select, approved neighbourhoods which Flytrex intends to offer every resident in Reykjavik in the coming months. The customer can command the drones to lower the package to the ground via an app, at the pre designated drop-off point. On touchdown, the package wire will detach from the drone, and return to the drone-port.

“Today’s consumer desires almost instantaneous deliveries, almost as fast as they can click a button to order,” said Maron Kristófersson, CEO of Aha. “Expanding our drone delivery service goes a long way towards meeting those sky-high expectations. We will see tremendous benefits when drone deliveries become main stream,” he added. “They provide faster delivery, are exponentially better for the environment, and each drone can replace at least 3-4 cars, reducing traffic and transport infrastructure requirements. While the service is still undergoing continual improvement, drone delivery will soon be the new normal,” he concluded.

Phillip Smith | August 9, 2018 at 9:43 am | Tags: drone delivery, Featured, Flytrex, Reykjavik | Categories: News | URL: https://wp.me/p9cPbs-27t

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Whatsapp Group video call

2018-07-31T02:32:00.001-07:00

Mobile

WhatsApp launches four-person group video calling

Up to four people can hold face-to-face chats.

WhatsApp teased that its messaging app would add a long-awaited group video calling feature several weeks ago, and it's finally here. Both Android and iOS users can now hold audio and video conversations with up to four people. You'll have to start a one-on-one call before you can add the other two people, but it's otherwise straightforward. WhatsApp reiterated that calls are "end-to-end encrypted" like its other chats, and promised that they should work in less-than-stellar network conditions.

The addition gives WhatsApp an answer to rivals that have had the option for a while, like Skype. And it's arguably overdue. Over 1.5 billion people use WhatsApp every month, with some of them relying on it as their primary means of phone-based communication. This opens the door to group video calls for a significant chunk of that group, many of whom might have trouble convincing friends to switch apps just for the sake of a face-to-face conversation.

CRISTIANO RONALDO MOVES TO JUVENTUS

2018-07-10T13:05:00.001-07:00

WORLD CUP

OFFICIAL: CRISTIANO RONALDO AGREES TO JOIN JUVENTUS

The 33-year-old will end a successful spell at the Santiago Bernabeu to join the Serie A side in a deal that will cost upwards of €100 million

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Real Madrid have confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo will leave the club to join Juventus.

The Serie A champions swooped to sign the Portugal captain after he indicated that he was considering leaving Madrid after their Champions League final win in May.

On Tuesday, Juventus president Andrea Agnelli flew from Pisa to Greece to meet Ronaldo, who is on holiday in Kalamata, and his agent Jorge Mendes arrived from England later on to join them.

TREZEGUET EXCITED BY RONALDO'S POTENTIAL JUVE SWITCH

A TRIO WITH DYBALA AND HIGUAIN? HOW JUVENTUS COULD LINE UP WITH CRISTIANO RONALDO

RONALDO TO MEET JUVENTUS PRESIDENT AGNELLI IN GREECE AS €100M DEAL NEARS COMPLETION

Ronaldo is said to have agreed a four-year contract that will see him pocket €30 million (£26.5m/$35m) per season and Madrid have since confirmed that they have allowed him to make the move to Turin in a transfer that will cost €100m (£88m/$117m) plus €12m (£10.5/$14m) in additional charges.

“Real Madrid CF communicates that, in response to the will and request expressed by the player Cristiano Ronaldo, he has agreed to transfer to Juventus FC.”

The announcement was followed by an open letter from Ronaldo, in which he thanked fans for their "love and affection" during his time there.

Ronaldo, 33, reached global superstar status after becoming the world's most expensive player when he joined Madrid from Manchester United in 2009.

During his nine-year spell at the Santiago Bernabeu, Ronaldo won 15 trophies, including two La Liga titles and two Copa del Rey crowns.

He helped Madrid to La Decima in the Champions League final with Atletico Madrid in 2014 and played a crucial role in Los Blancos winning the competition in each of the last three seasons.

And the Santiago Bernabeu club thanked the star for all he had done during his time there, adding to their statement: "Real Madrid wants to express its gratitude to a player who has proved to be the best in the world and who has marked one of the brightest times in the history of our club and world football.

"Beyond the conquered titles, the trophies achieved and the triumphs achieved in the playing fields during these 9 years, Cristiano Ronaldo has been an example of dedication, work, responsibility, talent and improvement... For Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo will always be one of the great symbols and a unique reference for the next generations.

"Real Madrid will always be your home."

Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, will now have the chance to win a European league title with a third club after completing a shock move to Turin.

Madrid, meanwhile, have already denied making bids for Paris Saint-Germain duo Neymar and Kylian Mbappe as they prepare for the 2018-19 season under new coach Julen Lopetegui.

The former Spain coach takes over from Zinedine Zidane after the Frenchman surprisingly decided to resign after Madrid beat Liverpool in Kiev.

Facts You Dont Know About Sweat

2018-07-08T09:06:00.001-07:00

Left Armpits of Left-Handers Smell Better — and 16 Other Sweaty Facts

There’s more to sweat than “it happens.” There’s types, composition, scents, and even genetic factors that alter how you perspire.

It’s time to break out the deodorant for a seriously sweaty season. If you’ve ever wondered why we don’t just coat our entire body in the stuff, we’ve got the answers!

For how often we experience it, there’s actually a lot of interesting and sometimes weird things a lot of people don’t know about both sweat and BO — like what sweat’s composed of, how genetics affect it, or the effect of the foods we eat. So, before we kick off the sweat season of the year, here are 17 things you should know about sweat and BO.

1. Sweat is your body’s way of cooling you down

When your body starts to sense that it’s overheating, it starts sweating as a way to control its temperature. “By promoting heat loss through evaporation, sweat helps regulate our body temperature,” explains Adele Haimovic, MD, a surgical and cosmetic dermatologist.

2. Your sweat is mostly composed of water

What your sweat is composed of depends on which gland the sweat is coming out of. There are many different types of glands on the human body, but generally, only two main ones are recognized:

Eccrine glands produce most of your sweat, especially the watery kind. But eccrine perspiration doesn’t taste like water, because bits of salt, protein, urea, and ammonia gets mixed into it. These glands are mostly concentrated on the palms, soles, forehead, and armpit, but cover your entire body.

Apocrine glands are larger. They’re mostly located on the armpits, groin, and breast area. They’re the ones most often associated with BO and produce more concentrated secretions after puberty. Since they’re near hair follicles, they typically smell the worst. This is why people often say stress sweat smells worse than other types of sweat.

3. Pure sweat is actually odorless

So why do you smell when you sweat? You may notice the smell mostly comes from our pits (hence why we put deodorant there). This is because the apocrine glands produce the bacteria that break down our sweat into “scented” fatty acids.

“Apocrine sweat by itself does not have an odor, but when the bacteria that lives on our skin mixes with apocrine secretions, it can produce a foul-smelling odor,” Haimovic says.

4. Different factors trigger the two glands to react

Besides just cooling down, there are many reasons why our body starts producing sweat. The nervous system controls sweat related to exercise and body temperature. It triggers the eccrine glands to sweat.

Emotional sweat, which comes from the apocrine glands, is a bit different. “It does not serve a temperature regulatory function, but rather one to combat an impending challenge,” explains Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Think fight-or-flight response. If you sweat when you’re stressed, it’s because your body sends a signal to your sweat glands to start working.

5. Spicy foods can stimulate our sweat glands

“Spicy foods that contain capsaicin trick your brain into thinking that your body temperature is increasing,” Haimovic says. This in turn triggers sweat production. Spicy food isn’t the only thing you eat or drink that can make you sweat, either.

Food allergies and intolerances are often the cause of sweating while eating. Some people also experience “meat sweats.” When they eat too much meat, their metabolism spends so much energy breaking it down that their body temperature goes up.

6. Drinking alcohol may trick your body into thinking you’re working out

Another thing that can increase sweating is consuming large amounts of alcohol. Haimovic explains that alcohol can speed up your heart rate and dilate blood vessels, which also occurs during physical activity. This reaction, in turn, tricks your body into thinking it needs to cool itself down by sweating.

7. Foods like garlic, onions, or cabbage may worsen body odor

On top of stimulating sweat, foods can also affect how you smell when you sweat. “As byproducts of certain foods are secreted, they interact with the bacteria on our skin, causing a foul-smelling odor,” Haimovic says. High levels of sulfur in foods like garlic and onions can cause this.

A diet high in cruciferous vegetables — like cabbage, broccoli, and Brussel sprouts — may also change your body odor thanks to the sulfur they contain as well.

8. Red meat may make your smell less attractive

Veggies might cause a certain smell, but a 2006 study found that a vegetarian’s body odor is more attractive than a carnivore’s. The study included 30 women who sniffed and judged two-week-old armpit pads that were worn by men. They declared that men on a nonmeat diet had a more attractive, pleasant, and less intense smell, compared to those who ate red meat.

9. Men don’t actually sweat more than women

In the past, researchers had pretty much always concluded that men sweat more than women. Take this 2010 study, for example. It concluded that women have to work harder than men to work up a sweat. However, in a more recent study from 2017, researchers found that it actually has nothing to do with sex, but instead has to do with body size.

10. BO can worsen as you approach 50

It’s pretty common knowledge that BO causes more of a stink after puberty. But as hormone levels fluctuate, it can change again. Researchers looked into body odor and aging and detected an unpleasant grassy and greasy odor that was only in people 40 and over.

11. Antiperspirants stop you from sweating, deodorant masks your smell

People often use deodorant as an overarching term when it comes to BO-masking sticks and sprays. However, there’s a key difference between deodorant and antiperspirants. Deodorants simply mask the smell of body odor, while antiperspirants actually block glands from sweating, typically using aluminum to do so.

DO ANTIPERSPIRANTS CAUSE CANCER?There’s been a lot of discussion about whether the aluminum in antiperspirants causes breast cancer. Although scientists have hypothesized a connection, the American Cancer Society says there’s not enough scientific evidence to support this claim.

12. Yellow stains on white shirts are because of a chemical reaction

Just as it is odorless, sweat itself is also colorless. With that being said, you might notice that some people experience yellow stains under the arms of white shirts or on white sheets. This is due to a chemical reaction between your sweat and your antiperspirant or clothes. “Aluminum, an active ingredient in many antiperspirants, mixes with the salt in sweat and leads to yellow stains,” Haimovic says.

13. A rare gene determines if you don’t produce underarm odor

This gene is known as ABCC11. A 2013 study found only 2 percent of British women surveyed carry it. Funny enough, of the people who don’t produce body odor, 78 percent said they still use deodorant almost every day.

ABCC11 is more prevalent in people of East Asian descent, while those of Caucasian and African descent don’t have this gene.

14. Surprisingly, your sweat may be saltier if you eat a low-sodium diet

Some people are saltier sweaters than others. You can tell if you’re a salty sweater if your eyes sting when sweat drips into it, an open cut burns when you sweat, you feel gritty after a sweaty workout, or you even just taste it. This may be tied to your diet and because you drink a lot of water.

Replenish lost sodium after an intense workout with sports drinks, tomato juice, or pickles.

15. Genetics can affect how much we sweat

The amount you sweat is dependent on genetics, both on average and to the extreme. For example, hyperhidrosis is a medical condition that causes someone to sweat more than the average person. “People with hyperhidrosis sweat approximately four times more than what is needed for cooling the body,” Friedman explains. Nearly 5 percent of Americans have this condition, notes a 2016 review. Some cases are due to genetics.

On the totally opposite end of the spectrum, people with hypohidrosis sweat too little. While genetics factor into this, medication to treat nerve damage and dehydration can also be credited as a cause.

The last of a genetic sweating disorder is trimethylaminuria. This is when your sweat smells like fish or rotting eggs.

16. For left-handed men, your dominant armpit may smell more ‘masculine’

A heteronormative 2009 study looked at whether or not smell was identical from both pits. Researchers’ theory was that “increased use of one arm” would change the odor samples. They tested this by having 49 females sniff 24-hour-old cotton pads. The survey rated no different in right-handers. But in left-handers, the left-side odor was considered more masculine and intense.

17. You can emit a scent of happiness through sweat

According to 2015 research, you can produce a certain odor that indicates happiness. This scent is then detectable by others, stimulating a feeling of happiness in them as well.

“This suggests that somebody who is happy will infuse others in their vicinity with happiness,” said the lead researcher, Gün Semin, in a press release. “In a way, happiness sweat is somewhat like smiling — it is infectious.”

Is Penis Pearling Worth It?

2018-06-14T04:51:00.001-07:00

First of all, I would like to tell you how much I enjoy reading your articles. I like your sense of humour, and I think this is definitely an effective way to break the taboo in a sensitive subject of sex.

I hope you don’t mind if I remain anonymous, but I would like to find out more about a very sensitive subject -pearling.

I am 26 years old and someone who is adventurous in sexual practices.

I have been married for two years and our sex life has been great.

I think my wife is satisfied in the bedroom, but I find sex in recent months very mundane. I confess I do not enjoy sex like how it used to be. I genuinely think I can do better to satisfy my wife more!

My friend recommended that I see a practitioner, who promised me one way of improving my sex life is to do the pearling procedure.

My friend told me that with the procedure, it transformed his life completely. I am tempted to try but somewhat apprehensive.

Sorry to put Dr G on the spot, but can you elaborate more about pearling?

Will it really improve my sex life? Is there any danger in the procedure?

Is the procedure reversible?

Cannot wait to hear your opinion.

Regards

Anonymous

Pearling is also known as genital beading. This is a form of body modification that dates back to Chinese text in the 1400s.

Interestingly, the practice was brought to China from South-East Asia, especially from certain parts of Myanmar and the Philippines.

Apparently, the pre-eminent historian, William Henry Scott, documented “there were as many as 30 different kinds of beading to cater to lady’s choice”.

Perhaps the best-known historical use of pearling is by the yakuza in Japan. According to documents, members of the syndicates will have pearls implanted into the penis, symbolising number of years spent in prison.

It makes you wonder the available rooms for pearling in young man serving long sentences. In a medical viewpoint, the beads or implants are inserted in the sub-dermal space, just under the penile skin.

The procedure is relatively straightforward, hence, some men even contemplating doing this themselves. Immediately following the insertion, inflammation around the foreign body is common during healing. Rejection may occur, however, this is exceedingly rare.

Prior to "modern" materials being used as implants, there has been a long history of using natural pearls for genital beadings. These days, various materials have been utilised, including silicone, teflon, titanium or even stainless steel.

The circumferential materials are generally used to create a “rib” effect that is believed to enhance to sexual pleasure for partners.

Technically, the purpose of pearling is to enhance sexual pleasure for partners. The enhanced extra friction to the vagina clitoris or anus is believed to heighten sexual sensation

At the same time, some men also consider the beaded as “pleasing to the eyes” compared with natural unaltered penises. I often wonder why?

With the recent rise in the incidence of pearling, more complications of penile pearling have been reported. These may include infections, bleeding and scarring of the penis, resulting in pain and even erectile dysfunction.

When Dr G is put on the spot for his opinion about penile pearling, his view is that certain things are better left unaltered as nature intended, especially involving the manhood.

When a man is contemplating risking his genitalia for that extra height of pleasure, is he willing to risk losing it all if things go wrong?

> The views expressed are entirely the writer’s own.

Menstrual Cramps; 6 home remedies

2018-06-06T14:25:00.001-07:00

Menstrual Cramps: 6 Home Remedies

Menstrual cramps can be a real pain for any woman. Here are six ways to help ease your belly pains right at home.Photo: Flickr

As women, we all know it, dread it, and are sometimes even thankful that we get it — I'm talking about our monthly period. We all know the constant throbbing and cramping pains that come with it. According to the Mayo Clinic, your uterus contracts to help expel its lining during your period. Hormone-like substances, called prostaglandins, which are involved in pain and inflammation, trigger the uterine muscle contractions. Higher levels of prostaglandins are therefore associated with more severe menstrual cramps. For some women, their cramps might even interfere with their work, school, and daily activities. About three out of four women experience menstrual pains, and every one out of 10 women experiences severe cramps.

To help you get through the monthly visit, here are some home remedies that ease menstrual cramps.

1. Exercise

This might sound a little crazy and you might be thinking to yourself, I can barely move, let alone exercise. However, brisk walking, or any type of physical activity, can help to ease your belly pain. When you're doing any type of aerobic exercise, your body is pumping more blood; this helps to release endorphins to counteract the prostaglandins and reduce your cramps. Exercising three to four times a week is good for the overall health of your body, but it is especially important if you're prone to painful menstrual cramps.

Read: 6 Things Your Period Can Tell You About Your Health

2. Apply heat

Heat helps to relax the contracting muscles in your uterus, which is the cause for your pain. There are many over-the-counter heating patches and pads, such as ThermaCare, Bengay, or electric, reusable ones. Or, even taking a regular plastic bottle with hot water and applying it to your abdomen is an alternative when you don't have access to a heating pad.

3. Drink chamomile tea

A study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Chemistry found that there might be pain-relieving properties in this fragrant tea. "This is one of a growing number of studies that provide evidence that commonly used natural products really do contain chemicals that may be of medicinal value," said Elaine Holmes, Ph.D., a chemist with the Imperial College of London. The research found that when 14 participants were given urine samples, their urinary levels had a significant increase in hippurate, which is a natural anti-inflammatory. Anti-inflammatory drugs help to decrease the prostaglandin production, thus relieving menstrual cramps.

4. Make sure you're getting enough vitamin D

Prevention is always better than the cure, which is why making sure your body has enough vitamin D is important in preventing menstrual cramps. A study found that high doses of vitamin D3 led to a significant decrease in menstrual cramps. As reported by Health.com, "40 Italian women were split into two groups: one receiving a single oral dose of 300,000 IUs of vitamin D3 and the other getting a placebo five days before the expected start of their menstrual periods." Their pain scored dropped by 41 percent, while those in the placebo group saw no change in their pain scale.

Read: Girls Are Getting Their Periods Earlier, And Soda Is A Culprit

5. Have an orgasm

Yes, that's right — orgasms help to relieve all kinds of pain, including menstrual cramps. Before an orgasm, the uterus is more relaxed, and at the moment of climax, blood flow increases, helping to relieve the cramps. Orgams relieve the pain through the release of endorphins, which help you to feel instantly better. They also help to relax your whole body and induce sleep so you won't feel any cramping at all.

6. Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a component of traditional Chinese medicine, which involves sticking the skin with small needles to stimulate the body at certain points. Researchers from the Oriental Hospital at Kyung Hee University Medical Center in South Korea found that acupuncture might have positive effects on menstrual cramps. The study was based on 10 trials with 944 participants. "There was an improvement in pain relief from acupressure compared with a placebo control," according to the study.

But no.6 not really needed in Africa....

White woman tells EFCC to leave yahoo boys alone.

2018-06-02T15:31:00.001-07:00

‘‘EFCC Leave Yahoo Boys Alone We Are Happy Sending Them Our Money’’ – White Woman

In what could be described as a funny twist of event, a middle aged white woman has made a video appealing to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to leave internet fraudsters (Yahoo boy ) alone and stop hunting them.

The lady revealed in the video that they, (White women) do not mind sending their money to Yahoo boys because they make them happy. She added that it is the duty of white women to make Yahoo boys fresh.

She was recorded saying :

EFCC Nigeria, leave Yahoo boys alone. It’s our duty to make them fresh. We are happy sending the boys money because they make us happy.

8 uses of aloe vera

2018-05-29T07:58:00.001-07:00

BEAUTY

The Benefits Of Using Aloe Vera For Skin Care An

Aloe vera has been used for a host of purposes since the ancient Egyptians called it the “plant of immortality.”

Since then, its uses have become more targeted and medicinal, and it's one of the leading therapies for sunburns.

Aloe vera is a cactus plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family. It grows in dry climates such as those found in parts of Africa and India and has been used medicinally for centuries.

Aloe leaves secrete a clear gel that when broken off from the rest of the plant that can be applied topically to heal wounds and soothe skin.

Various studies have been conducted to examine the benefits of the aloe vera plant and it was found out that aloe vera does in fact have several properties that are effective in treating a variety of skin conditions, from flaky or dry skin, cosmetic ailments, hair and scalp problems to many more.

It is also said to be useful in treating wounds and burns, minor skin infections, cysts, diabetes, and elevated blood lipids in humans, and shows some promise in treating more serious and persistent conditions such as eczema, genital herpes, dandruff, psoriasis, canker sores, skin ulcers and others, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Here are 8 benefits of using aloe vera gel:

1. It treats sunburn.

Aloe Vera helps with sunburn through its powerful healing activity at the epithelial level of the skin, a layer of cells that cover the body. It acts as a protective layer on the skin and helps replenish its moisture. Because of its nutritional qualities and antioxidant properties, the skin heals quicker.

2. It acts as a moisturizer.

Aloe moisturizes the skin without giving it a greasy feel, so it`s perfect for anyone with an oily skin complexion. For women who use mineral-based make-up, aloe vera acts as a moisturizer and is great for the face prior to the application to prevents skin drying. For men: Aloe vera gel can be used as an aftershave treatment as its healing properties can treat small cuts caused by shaving.

3. It treats acne.

Aloe vera gel contains two hormones: Auxin and Gibberellins. These two hormones provide wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties that reduce skin inflammation. Giberellin in aloe vera acts as a growth hormone stimulating the growth of new cells. It allows the skin to heal quickly and naturally with minimal scarring.

Aloe is soothing and can reduce skin inflammations, blistering and itchiness, while helping the skin to heal more rapidly. Additionally, in Ayurvedic medicine, Aloe is used to effectively heal chronic skin problems, such as psoriasis, acne and eczema.

4. It fights aging.

As we age, everyone begins to worry about the appearance of fine lines and the loss of elasticity in their skin. Aloe leaves contain a plethora of antioxidants including, beta carotene, vitamin C and E that can help improve the skin's natural firmness and keep the skin hydrated.

5. It lessens the visibility of stretch marks.

The skin is like one big piece of elastic that’ll expand and contract as needed to accommodate growth. But if the skin stretches too far, too fast (due to pregnancy, rapid weight gain or loss) the elasticity of the skin can be damaged. That’s what leaves those unsightly stretch marks. These marks appear due to minor tears in the layers of the skin caused by sudden and excessive stretching. Aloe vera gel can help hide these stretch marks by healing these wounds.

6. It's nutrient rich for good health.

This solid material contains over 75 different nutrients including vitamins, minerals, enzymes, sugars, anthraquinones or phenolic compounds, lignin, saponins, sterols, amino acids and salicylic acid.

7. It soothes in periodontal disease.

According to a study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, it's extremely helpful in the treatment of gum diseases like gingivitis, periodontitis. It reduces bleeding, inflammation and swelling of the gums. It is a powerful antiseptic in pockets where normal cleaning is difficult, and its antifungal properties help greatly in the problem of denture stomatitis, apthous ulcers, cracked and split corners of the mouth.

8. It aids in digestion.

The internal benefits of aloe vera are supposed to be just as amazing. The plant is said to improve the digestionand to relieve ulcers. Some people consider it a laxative, while others attribute that effect to its digestive qualities (which normalize the system and induce regularity). The juice is also prescribed for arthritis and rheumatism. To test any of these claims, steep the cut foliage in water or chew pieces of the fresh leaf.

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7 ways eggs can make you look prettier

2018-05-27T09:24:00.001-07:00

7 Unusual Ways Eggs Can Make You Prettier

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I am a firm believer that you don't need to spend a lot of money on your face to look good. Nearly everything you need for your beauty routine is readily available in your kitchen.

For example, if you run out of a moisturizer, olive oil is excellent for the skin. Eggs are great for deep cleansing treatments and the protein is good for firming up your skin. Whether you have oily, dry, or sensitive skin, there's an egg mask for you. I'm not a great fan of raw eggs, but my outlook changed when I put it on my face!

Here are some great benefits:

1. Tightening pores

Shrink or tighten pores with an egg white face mask. Separate the one egg white from the yolk and apply it white on a clean face. Leave it to dry and then rinse with warm water. Do this weekly to tighten pores thereby preventing the accumulation of dirt on the skin. If you don't like the smell of egg, add a few drops of lemon juice to the mask.

2. Oily skin saver

Beat one egg white until stiff and then add one teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey. The lemon juice absorbs excess oil and lightens skin discoloration, while egg white tightens pores. The honey adds moisture to the skin without adding oil, and has antibacterial properties which benefit oily skin.

Leave the mask on for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water. Lemon juice can sting the skin therefore wash it off immediately if you experience any discomfort.

3. Dry skin nourishing face mask

Combine one egg yolk, one tablespoon of honey, and two drops of almond oil. Egg yolk is rich in vitamin A and proteins which nourish the skin. Apply to the face, and rinse off with warm water after 20 minutes.

4. Oily skin face scrub

Mix a whole egg with oatmeal and apply on a clean face. Scrub gently for a few minutes and wash off. Use this scrub twice a week.

5. Exfoliating body scrub

Grind the shell of four hard boiled eggs and mix with a teaspoon of salt and two teaspoons of honey. This scrub is excellent in getting rid of dry, dull skin. You may use a loofah or your hands to rub the mixture onto your body.

6. Revitalise nails

To strengthen soft brittle nails, dip your fingertips in a mixture of one egg yolk and a little milk, for ten minutes. This mixture helps to prevent nail cracking and peeling, and promotes nail growth.

7. Eye treatment

To get rid of puffiness and dark circles, dip a soft brush in egg white and apply around the eye area. Wait for it to dry and then rinse with cold water.

Remember to always start with a clean face, and use moisturizer after the treatment. Use a face mask once a week, however, you may adjust the frequency according to your skin type. If you have sensitive skin, use a mask anywhere from once a week to once a month. If you have oily skin, you could use a mask from every other day to twice a week. Don't use eggs on your skin if you are allergic.

5 Ways To Build The Kind Of Love That Lasts (And Makes You Truly Happy)

2018-05-26T00:57:00.001-07:00

Love Prob5 Ways To Build The Kind Of Love That Lasts (And Makes You Truly Happy)

2018-03-26 09:00:28

What good is forever if you're not madly in love?

Getting what you need in a relationship can be tricky. Everyone loves differently, this is even true for couples who have been together for a long time.

Communicating what you want and what you need is a skill you can learn and improve on.

Use these tips on how to have a healthy relationship by building that skill:

1. Make your needs and wants known.

Decide what is important to you. Is it time spent together? Doing tasks around the house? Small acts of kindness ? Tell your partner what you would like them to do.

Also, make a list of deal breakers — things that you could not ever learn to live with. Maybe you need help making dinner at least once a week or maybe you need to share bedtime responsibilities with the little ones.

Being upfront and honest about what you want and need (and knowing the difference between the two!) will get you far.

2. Use "I" statements.

When you are talking about your feelings, start sentences with "I" instead of "you" . This is not a natural way of communication, but it is a good habit to create. "I" statements allow couples to work together in a way that encourages them to express their opinions and feelings without assigning blame.

Be careful! Not all every sentence that starts with "I" is acceptable. For example, "I hate it when you ignore me" is far less effective than "I feel sad when I'm ignored." Make sure the blame is on the action, not the person.

3. Be patient.

Being patient in a relationship is very different from being patient in everyday life. Relationship patience can feel significantly harder! If you catch yourself losing your patience with your partner, stop and ask yourself if the fight is worth the pain that will follow.

Patience can be learned and improved upon, there is hope for even the most impatient if you're willing to put in the effort.

4. Learn how to compromise.

Compromise is the only way to make a relationship work. Professional, personal, and even family relationships can benefit from an ability to compromise. Compromising is an effective way to solve problems big and small.

Compromise is a choice . Sometimes you have to agree to see a movie you don't want to see and see your movie next week. Sometimes you have to give up a spacious garage for a home near good schools. Everyone wins with you put the relationship first.

5. Learn to accept some things.

Accept that you do not have control over anything other than yourself. Accept the situation for what it is. Agree to disagree sometimes. You can not control the situation, you can not control how hectic life gets, but you can control how you react to these stressful situations.

Life is not perfect. Let expectations go and deal with life's beautiful messes.

Uniosun Workers Shut Down School

2018-05-25T03:19:00.001-07:00

UNIOSUN Workers Shut Down School

May 25, 2018

The staff of Osun State University shut the gate of the institution on Thursday, disrupting academic activities

The action was to protest the alleged move by the university management to suspend their union executives for exposing alleged fraudulent activities of the Vice Chancellor, Labo Popoola.

The protesting workers under the aegis of Joint Action Committee paralysed academic and commercial activities on the six campuses of the school.

They stopped Mr Popoola and members of Academic Staff Union of Universities from gaining entrance into the campuses.

The protesters include members of Non Academic Staff Union (NASU), Senior Staff Academic Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT). They asked the federal government to dismiss the vice chancellor for allegedly embezzling N100 million and failing to remit pension fund deducted from their salaries.

The school’s Governing Council set up a committee to probe the allegations of fraud levied against Mr. Popoola. The committee reportedly cleared the vice chancellor.

However, the institution’s NASU Chairman, Isiah Fayemi, challenged the report of the probe committee.

“The workers of UNIOSUN, have no personal grouse with the VC. He has been mismanaging the fund he inherited in the university. We can’t fold our arms. He has siphoned over N6 million and mismanaged over N100 million. He connived with the Governing Council Chairman to increase his furniture allowance from N120,000 to N481,000.”

He alleged that the vice chancellor also mismanaged funds left in the office by his predecessor.

“His predecessor handed over N3 billion to him and we also recovered over N2 billion school fees, debts owed by students. Nothing is running in the university. Workers buy working tools with their personal money and yet he is denying us our entitlements. We are not sure if the purported report that they claimed exonerated him emanated from the council.”

“Something is fishy. They should make the report public. Let all of us see it. The VC renovated eight rooms with N70 million. Popoola is perpetrating a lot of administrative fraud.”

Also, the SSANU Chairman, Lekan Adiat, said the union already gave an ultimatum before resorting to a strike that lasted for weeks before it was called off due to intervention of the State House of Assembly and Head of Service.

He threatened that there will be no peace on any of the university campuses until issues relating to poor funding and non-payment of workers allowances are addressed.

The workers resolved to continue the protest at 8:00 a.m. daily until their demands are met.

Efforts to reach the vice chancellor were unsuccessful. His telephone number was not reachable and he did not respond to text messages on the matter.

I am Broken After I Overheard My Wife Tell Her Friends That My Manhood is Small, What Should I Do?

2018-05-24T15:18:00.001-07:00

May. 24, 2018

Dear Coleen,

I’m writing this letter with tears in my eyes. I’m about to celebrate 30 years of marriage and my wife and I have three grown-up kids and the two boys still live with us at home. Last week, my wife and I were at an event with some of her friends and ended up going back to one of their houses for another drink. When it was time to go home, we called a taxi and I waited by the door for it while she carried on talking to her friends in the kitchen.

One of them asked her if she could go back and do one thing in life that she’s missed over the past 30 years, what would it be?

My wife replied: “Another night with John.” I was totally shocked – John was her ex-boyfriend who she lost her virginity with. I wanted the ground to open up and swallow me and had to hold back the tears. None of them saw me standing by the door.

Then one of her friends asked why this was as she has such a good husband and my wife said: “But he lacks in the trouser department and John was a lot bigger and better in bed.” Then she went on to talk about the other four men she’d slept with who were all bigger than me.

I was devastated, not least because she’d always said she’d only slept with one other man before me. At that point, one of her friends saw me and insisted my wife hadn’t meant anything by what she’d said and that she was just drunk. My wife doesn’t know I heard any of this, although she knows something is wrong. I keep replaying it in my head and can’t sleep. How can I handle this? I’m thinking of walking away.

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Coleen says -

First of all, you have tell her what you overheard and explain how much it has hurt you, and that you don’t know how you can come back from it. I’m sure she’ll feel terrible because she probably was drunk and people do say things when they’re drunk that they’d never say sober.

But whatever she’s comparing you to, the fact is that your marriage has lasted 30 years. If these other guys were so wonderful, why did she choose you and stay with you for all this time? They are exes for a reason.

Whatever her reasons were for saying what she did, you can’t move forward unless you talk about it. She needs to know how hurt you are and you need to give her the chance to explain and apologise for hurting and embarrassing you.

This could obviously affect your confidence in bed and if you feel you can’t move on sexually, then it would be worth seeing a psychosexual counsellor. But I think you should work hard at not throwing away 30 good years for a drunken off-the-cuff remark.

Don’t let your ego and pride kick away everything you’ve built up.

Leave your comments below and help this poor man out.

20secs Productive tip

2018-05-23T01:01:00.001-07:00

Hi!

Today, I’d like to talk to you about distractions and how they can derail your productivity and success.

Many years ago, when I was still just a budding entrepreneur, I found that the harder I tried to work - the more distractions I found to stop me!

To help counter this trend, I remember trying to prevent the usual internet-related distractions by switching off Wi-Fi from all of my devices when writing project documents, etc.

This initially worked well for me. However, it wasn’t long before I needed resources from the internet. So, guess what?

I switched Wi-Fi back on. And after finding the information I needed, instead of switching Wi-Fi off again - I was irresistibly drawn to checking my emails and social media feeds. In other words, I allowed distractions to once again disrupt my focus and work output!

Let’s be honest, distractions are everywhere. And unless you take action to stop them, your productivity levels will never match those of high-achievers.

Fortunately, there is a simple technique that can help you remain ‘distraction-free’.

It’s called the 20-second rule, and was developed by positive psychologist Shawn Achor. In his research, Achor found that a person could be encouraged to shun or complete a task based on whether 20 seconds was either added or removed from the time expected to be taken to complete it.

For example, if it took you 3 minutes to make a fruit smoothie in a morning before going to work, you’d be more inclined to adopt this positive action if you found a way to do it in 2 minutes and 40 seconds.

Twenty seconds may not sound like much, but according to Achor, it can make a world of difference when it comes to motivating yourself.

I personally find that the 20-second rule is at its most useful when it comes to distractions.

For instance, if you normally (like most people) interrupt your work dozens of times a day to check your emails, try introducing a 20-second buffer. You can achieve this by configuring your device or simply introducing a mental note to wait 20 seconds before checking your emails.

Try this, and you’ll be amazed at what you find...

You’ll check your emails much less than before.

You’ll increase your focus on the essential work at hand.

You’ll have found a way to break free from all types of distractions!

By adding 20 seconds to a task that you’d like to do - but will distract you from your real work - you’ll be far less likely to do it.

Now, think about the productivity gains you could make by adopting the 20-second rule.

Using the email example above, you could easily reduce the amount of times you check your emails by half. If you’re like most office workers, you currently check your emails about 20 times a day. Cut that number in half and you’ll make some decent time savings.

However, the benefits go way beyond this.

Research carried out at Carnegie Mellon University showed that we’re not equipped to deal with frequently switching tasks (such as moving from creating a PowerPoint to scanning through your Facebook feed). Interestingly, it appears that for every distraction, it can take us up to 25 minutes to settle back into our original task.

Hopefully, now you can see why reducing the amount of distractions in your working day is of vital importance.

Do this - and your productivity will soar to new heights!

Girl, 3, accidentally shoots mum while playing with dad’s gun

2018-04-21T08:19:00.001-07:00

An Indiana man faces charges for leaving a loaded gun in the car with his family as he shopped, after his three-year-old daughter accidentally shot her mother, police said.

Shanique Thomas, the woman who was shot, told police she was unaware that Menzo Brazier, 21, was carrying his weapon when they left their residence in Michigan City, Indiana.

They brought along their children, a three-year-old and a one-year-old, the Merrillville, Indiana, Police Department said.

Brazier asked if Shanique wanted to join him as he went to a nearby store and tried on clothes.

But Shanique is seven weeks pregnant and told police she was feeling ill. So she decided to stay in the car, which was parked in the lot in Merrillville, with the children while Brazier shopped.

Brazier left the loaded Glock19 9mm handgun between the centre armrest and the front passenger seat, police said.

His three-year-old daughter got hold of it, and Shanique told police she heard a “loud pop, like a balloon.” Then she realised the blood she saw was coming from her own body.

The bullet went through the driver’s seat where she was sitting and struck her back.

She got out of the car to make sure her children were safe. That’s when she found the gun, now in the backseat.

Brazier was charged with two counts of criminal recklessness and two counts of neglect of a dependent.

“We just heard screaming,” Hadassah Zirkle, a Plato’s Closet employee, said. “We ran outside with a bunch of other people.”

The children were placed in custody of the Indiana Department of Child Services and remain there.

“The first thought was to get the kids out of there,” Rebecca Todd, another employee, said. “We grabbed them. We brought them inside, and we just tried comforting them as best we could.”

According to police, Shanique had surgery for the injuries and suffered nerve damage.

RIP AVICII

2018-04-20T14:45:00.001-07:00

Swedish DJ Avicii died Friday (April 20) at the age of 28, his publicist has confirmed to Billboard.

"He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th," his publicist Diana Baron said in a statement. "The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given."

How to Stop Worrying About Your Future (and Start Saving Time!)

2018-04-20T14:03:00.001-07:00

PRODUCTIVITY

Have you ever lost sleep worrying about something that has yet to happen?

Has worrying about the future interrupted your productivity? Your flow? Your day? Your mood?

If you answered “yes”, you are not alone.

Worry happens to all of us, particularly when it comes to events, people, and things that are important.

The trouble with worry is it is a complete and total waste of our valuable time and energy. We all know that on a logical level, and yet we still worry.

Here’s the good news; while we may never learn how to stop worrying about the future completely, there are ways to help us better manage that worry so we can save ourselves some time. In this article, we’ll go over exactly how to do just that.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Worrying Wastes Time And Energy

Tried and True Worry Busting Techniques

Do Deep Breathing

Express Extra Gratitude

Worrying Has Nothing On You

Worrying Wastes Time And Energy

“Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.” –Leo F. Buscaglia

Part of managing worry is being aware of the costs. When we create awareness we are better able to create proactive solutions to minimize or eliminate that cost.

Cost #1: Worrying about what has yet to happen uses up valuable mental real estate and time.

“Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere” –Erma Bombeck

Cost #2: While worry may give you something to do, you most likely have better things to do with your time and your energy. For example, you could instead focus on your to-do list or notice the multitude of opportunities waiting for you. Focusing on worry not only makes it difficult to handle your to-do list, it also blocks you from seeing those opportunities or the steps that lead to them.

Cost #3: Worrying about the future is also an energy drain leaving you susceptible to more worry. Did you know that worry takes advantage of the times when your energy is low? That is when worry is at its most powerful.

Cost #4: It is a present moment joy crusher that can lower not just your energy but also your mood.

Cost #5: Speaking of mood; worry never gets you anywhere. Worry does not get you to a place where everything is OK. It does not make sure that everything is taken care of. Actually it does the opposite.

Cost #6: Worrying about the future creates a vicious loop of more worry about the future.

What does worrying about the future cost you?

Tried and True Worry Busting Techniques

When I find myself worrying about the future, I use the following techniques to manage the worry. (Just a little side note: I like to switch it up a bit. I use a different technique each time I find myself worried about the future, or worried about anything for that matter.)

Practice Mindfulness

Since worrying about the future pulls us into the future, nothing busts worry faster than some good old fashion present moment mindfulness.

Take a look around and notice what is surrounding you. What do you see? What do you feel? What do you taste? What do you hear? What do you smell?

Taking note of your surroundings by using your senses is an awesome way to pull yourself into the present moment where future-related worry cannot bother you.

Do Deep Breathing

Have you ever noticed your breathing when you are worrying? If not, the next time you are worried about a future-related event check in with your breathing.

Worrying causes our breathing to become shallow. And, deep breathing can help us to relax and get us out of worry mode.

Here are two techniques to use to engage those deep breathes and cue the relaxation:

The first is the 4,4,and 4 technique. Give it a try right now by taking a deep breath in through your nose to a count of four. Then let the breath out through your nose or mouth to a count of four. Do that four times. (Another side note: Be sure to do this technique slowly so you do not hyperventilate or make yourself dizzy.)

The second technique is called Oxytocin Breathing because it actually releases the powerful hormone oxytocin into your brain. This is the same hormone that is released when you are hugging or kissing someone you love or after making love.

Just a word of caution: you may not want to do this breathing technique in the middle of your busy office or a crowded street. It is best to do it some place private.

Here’s how to do Oxytocin Breathing:

Take a REALLY deep breath so that you are filling up your belly with air. Once you feel your belly expand to the point that you can no longer take in any more air, release it slowly by letting out an audible “Haaaaaaaaaaaahhh”.

Repeat this technique a few times until you feel yourself relaxing.

Check out this video to see the technique in action.

By the way, worry hates deep breathing so this is one of the quickest and the easiest techniques to use.

Express Extra Gratitude

As you are probably already aware, worry creates negative thoughts (and feelings). Gratitude does the exact opposite.

Since your brain can not think positive and negative thoughts at the same time gratitude is an awesome worry buster. Not to mention it’s something you can do any where, any time, especially when you are short on time.

I actually use gratitude when worry wakes me up in the middle of the night. When this happens, I begin listing all the things I am grateful for until I fall back to sleep. It works like a charm.

Similar to the present moment exercise, take a look around.

Really quickly begin listing at least three things (or more) that you are grateful for. It could be the chair you are sitting in or the sleeping pet at your feet. Just start listing and before you know it the feeling of gratitude will replace the negative feeling that worry causes.

Lean Into “What Ifs”

It is all too common to want to shove worry aside or try and stuff it. Especially when you have a tight project deadline or a calendar full of obligations. Doing so, however, is just an invitation for the worry to stick around even longer.

Rather than try to ignore the worry, lean into by asking yourself the following question, “What if what I’m worrying about were to actually happen?”

Once you have your answer then ask yourself this follow-up question, “Then what would happen?” Keep asking the follow-up question until you have run out of “then what’s”.

I always find that doing this exercise takes the bite out of worry. I also walk away with a plan should what I’m worrying about actually happen. (Which, by the way, usually does not happen.)

Take Back Control

“If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it’s not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.” — The Dalai Lama

What do you have control over? What can you fix? What can you do to prevent whatever you are worrying about from happening?

For many us worry creates a feeling of being out of control and not safe. Doing things that are within our control helps us to regain those feelings of control and safety.

Tighten and Release

When you are worried, do you often feel a tightness in your stomach or your neck? Use that tightness to help you relax.

It sounds funny, but go ahead and tighten every muscle in your body. Tighten your legs, suck in your stomach, clench your bottom, tighten your arms, and make fists. Hold your muscles in that tight position for just a moment, and then release all your muscles.

This technique is called Progressive Muscle Relaxation. It combats worry and even stress by creating awareness around what the body feels like when it is in a relaxed state. And when you are in a relaxed state you are not in a state of worry.

Use Worry As A Gauge

Worry serves as a great gauge to let us know what is important and what is not. When you are worrying about something, tune-in to the gauge.

How important is what you are worrying about on a scale of 1-10? If you gave it a 5 or less, ask yourself this question,”Since this thing I’m worried about isn’t super important, what is really driving the worry?”

If you gave it a 5 or higher then it’s time to turn worry into a motivator to start taking action. To help, go back to the Take Back Control technique and ask yourself those questions.

Write or Talk It Out

Getting worry out of your head diminishes it. It is like the old analogy that if you shine a light on bacteria it dies. But if you keep it in the dark it grows.

If you do not feel comfortable talking it out with a friend, family member, coach, or another trusted professional, try writing about it. Get it all out on paper and then throw the paper away.

Writing about your future-related worry takes the charge out of it and creates more clarity and awareness.

Worrying Has Nothing On You

The next time you find yourself worrying about the future:

Create awareness around what the worry is costing you.

Use one or more of the worry busting techniques.

Remember that you are not alone when it comes to worrying (we all do it).

So, there you have it. By following the steps above you’ll be able to have a more worry-free life so that you can reclaim your precious time and get stuff done!

Man get stuck in sex doll

2018-04-17T13:18:00.001-07:00

Man gets stuck inside sex doll and calls police, what happens next will leave you in tears

A man had a really embarrassing moment when he got stuck inside a sex doll and had to make a distress call to 911. When police arrived, they filmed the process of trying to get the man unstuck and it's extremely hilarious to watch.

The man, identified as Andrew, is seen on his motel bed, begging the uniformed officers who responded to his call, not to call for more help, obviously out of embarrassment. But the officers informed him they needed to as they couldn't extricate him from the intimacy gadget on their own.

"I'm in pain," he kept screaming in agony.

"Don't judge me," he also added.

"If you don't want to be judged, don't call the sheriff's department," a male officer replied in exasperation.

The officers had to ask him some uncomfortable questions in order to figure out a way to help him.

"Are you stuck inside or under," a female officer asked.

Andrew replied: "A little bit of all that."

The male officer then said in a cheeky manner: "Can I ask you a question, man to man? And I don't know her very well (referring to the sex doll). Are you going in the front or back cos I honestly can't tell."

Andrew replied: "Right now, I'm doing the front 'cause I already, I sort of messed up the back a little."

It's hard not to laugh at this point as the male officer inhales audibly, then exhales and asks him, "sort of messed up the back?"

To which Andrew replied: "I'm getting judged so completely."

The male officer then faced the camera and said: "Kids at home, in case you're watching, there's a whole lot of predicaments in the world you can get out of with a simple understanding of some physics and some chemistry. So what're you gonna do?"

The officers then warmed up their hands then tried to force the sex doll up. Andrew screamed out in pain at this but it didn't work immediately. After so much effort, they finally succeeded in freeing the man.

John Cena And Nikki Bella Split Just Weeks Before Wedding Date

2018-04-17T06:34:00.001-07:00

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John Cena And Nikki Bella Split Just Weeks Before Wedding Date

They couldn't pin each other down.

They couldn’t pin each other down.

Pro wrestlers John Cena and Nikki Bella on Sunday announced their split after six years as a couple ― so of course their planned May 5 wedding is off.

“While this decision was a difficult one, we continue to have a great deal of love and respect for one another,” the pair said in a statement posted on social media. “We ask that you respect our privacy during this time in our lives.”

Their separation was a bit more private than their engagement, which happened on live TV after a WrestleMania 33 tag-team match in April 2017. The two had just finished victorious when Cena took a knee and popped the question.

And they sealed it with a kiss.

John Cena and Nikki Bella get engaged during WrestleMania 33 on April 2, 2017, in Orlando, Florida. (Orlando Sentinel via Getty Images)

Only recently, “Blockers” star Cena, 40, told People: “I know that we will have a wonderful future together.”

Video: John Cena’s Advice for Success

This article originally appeared on HuffPost.

ProbThe Weird Way Your BODY Can Predict When You've Found 'The One'

2018-04-17T01:47:00.001-07:00

The Weird Way Your BODY Can Predict When You've Found 'The One'

In a way you wouldn't expect, either.

There’s a lot of pressure these days to find “the one.” Will it be the cute guy who made eyes at you in Whole Foods? The sexy lady sitting across from you on the subway? Perhaps it will be your Tinder date next Friday night?

Whoever your fling happens to be, you probably have been trying to do everything in your power not to mess it up. Obsessing over what to say in a text or which event you should invite them to? Calm the hell down for a second.

Instead of freaking out about finding your soulmate , take a deep breath and check out one study that proves your body will take care of your love life for you.

According to a study that was published in Nature , “the one” is actually determined by your genetic coding.

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Hold the phone. Does this mean that all that time spent wondering why you weren’t good enough for your last girlfriend was a waste? Well, it appears to be so, yes.

Taking a look at the study, it states that all humans have their own human leukocyte antigen (HLA) complex in their immune system. This HLA helps the body tell the difference between its natural cells and foreign viruses and bacteria. While this is all well and good, the surprising bit is that the HLA has an effect on attraction .

Researchers took the time to study 254 couples and their attraction patterns. What they discovered is that partners who have a very different HLA complex from one another were more likely to be attracted to each other and have a stronger desire to procreate.

There you have it: opposites really DO attract. (Could this be the body’s natural way of avoiding incest?!) Researchers also found that couples with the most different HLA liked the way their partner smelled much more than people who had more similar HLA.

So, what can you do with all of this info? Well, try not to stress so much about finding the person you’re meant to be with and start trusting in your body to do what it does best.

This is Why an 8MP Camera Sometimes Beats a 16MP Camera

2018-04-13T21:27:00.001-07:00

Most smartphone users believe that a 16MP camera on a device means a high camera quality but unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. A lot of OEMs bank on consumers’ ignorance and slam low quality cameras with high resolutions on their devices in order to unnecessarily hype the price. Have you ever wondered why Apple sticked with a camera resolution of 8MP right till iPhone 6 Plus? Despite this, a lot of reviewers still use the iPhone’s 8MP camera as their benchmark when reviewing cameras on other smartphones.

Huawei Honor 6 Plus dual 8MP camera

There’s one thing a lot of us don’t know: a huge “camera MP” doesn’t really mean the camera is of high quality. An 8MP camera sometimes produce clearer images than a 16MP camera.

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What exactly is camera resolution & image resolution?

We’ll try to explain this in the simplest possible way for everyone to understand. An image is made up of tiny dots called picture element (pixels). PIXEL is derived from PICture ELement. These tiny dots call pixels are arranged horizontally and vertically.

Megapixel rating can then be described as the number of pixels (those tiny dots mentioned earlier) that will make up an image captured by a camera sensor. For instance, lets say a camera captures an image with 3264 pixels horizontally and 2448 pixels vertically, we can then say the image resolution is 3264 x 2448 pixels.

The total pixels in the image then becomes:

3,264 x 2,448 = 7,990,272 pixels.

This means means this is a 7.99MP camera, approximately 8.0MP.

Why this is important

Well, unless you intend to blow your pictures into large prints to be used on billboards, having a 16MP camera on your phone may be useless. The larger the megapixel rating, the more details you have in the picture.

This means when the image is zoomed, it doesn’t quickly get blurry and also, when a tiny part of it is cropped out, the result is still reasonably detailed.

However, this isn’t everything you need in a camera.

When buying your next smartphone and you need a device with the best camera, here are things to consider apart from the camera resolution.

Sensor Size

Generally, the larger the camera sensor, the better the produced image. As we now have cameras packed into smartphones, there has been a significant reduction in sensor size compared to DSLR cameras. The size of the sensor ultimately determines how much light is used in creating the image. The bigger it is, the better the image looks.

Aperture Size (f-stop value)

The aperture size is the hole light through which light travels to reach the sensor mentioned above. You see, these two are somehow related. The larger the aperture, the more the amount of light that’s able to pass through. This means the wider the aperture, the more information the sensor is able to receive.

Ironically, the smaller the f-stop value, the larger the aperture. This means a f/2.0 aperture is larger than a f/3.8 aperture. On most smartphones, this value is often fixed though certain phones allow you to adjust this value through certain software algorithm like we have on Huawei honor 6 Plus. This is one of the values some OEMs will never emphasize on.

Camera Lens

The quality of the lens used on a smartphone camera matters a lot. The technology behind the camera matters and this is why some OEMs emphasize their cameras have Carl Zeiss lens.

Even if your device has a 16MP camera with a f-stop value of f/2.0, if the lens used is of poor quality, the produced image is bound to suffer for it.

Image Stabilization

While it’s impossible to have optical image stabilization on all smartphones for now, a lot of phones come with digital image stabilization but still, a lot of OEMs won’t include this and will only market huge megapixels.

What does this do? When shooting videos with your phone and your hand is a bit shaky, the presence of this image stabilization technology reduces the effect produced by your shaky hand.

Conclusion

As you can now see, the resolution allows the camera to capture as much details as possible but this isn’t everything that makes a camera awesome. When picking up your next smartphone for photography, you should consider the f-stop value and other factors that define a good camera.

45 Year Old Man Caught Sleeping With His Daughters

2018-04-13T05:27:00.001-07:00

45 Year Old Man Caught Sleeping With His Daughters And Nieces Says He Is Preparing Them For Marriage

A 45-year old man of Magoye district chief Mwanachingwala in southern Province of Zambia was yesterday caught having sex with his own biological daughter.

Enock Mweene, a father to seven children was in the habit of sleeping with his own biological daughters and nieces when they went to visit.

And when caught by the wife who called people in the community to come and witness the act, Mr. Mweene admitted having sex with his own biological daughters and relatives charging that he was preparing them for marriage.

According to eye witnesses informed Zambian Watch that Mr. Mweene and his three daughters have been having sexual activities for more than two years since 2015.

“We are shocked with this man, rumors were all over that he is sleeping with his daughters, till today when we witnessed it, he was right on top of his second daughter” a source said.

And when the community started beating him up, Mr. Mweene confirmed that he was sleeping with his three daughters charging that he was preparing them for marriage.

“I am preparing my daughters for marriage; this is my move to prepare them for marriage. Don’t beat me up”pleaded the man.

HOW TO SEE WHAT FACEBOOK KNOWS ABOUT YOU

2018-03-29T00:03:00.001-07:00

How to: Discover everything Facebook knows about you

By Vaughn Highfield
Mar 29, 2018 10:14AM

Facebook stores everything you’ve ever done on its service. Here’s how to find out what it knows.

Just like Google and Apple, Facebook knows almost everything we do online. Facebook never forgets.

And never was this realisation as stark as it is now, following the mess Facebook has found itself in with its Cambridge Analytica dealings. Cambridge Analytica hit the headlines mid-March after it transpired that the British analytics firm allegedly acquired data from millions of Facebook users, without consent, to help target certain voters in the 2016 Presidential election. Facebook is accused of enabling the company and the pairing is now under investigation.

This has led to a spike in searches for how to delete a Facebook account as well as people looking for ways to have greater control of their Facebook data and what the site knows about them. This is possible by downloading your Facebook history, and we've explained how to do that below.

Be warned, though, there really is a worrying amount of information. This isn’t just a Reader’s Digest version of your Facebook profile, this is everything you’ve ever done on the social network. It knows when you’ve logged in, where you’ve logged in, the ads you’ve clicked on, the people you’ve unfriended, the locations of the photos you’ve taken and even every event you’ve ever been invited to – whether you actually went or not.

Some people have even noticed Facebook has been tracking all the calls and texts made using their mobile, many without realising. However, the social network was quick to quash the privacy backlash over this feature. In a statement, the company said: “You may have seen some recent reports that Facebook has been logging people's call and SMS (text) history without their permission. This is not the case. Call and text history logging is part of an opt-in feature for people using Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android. People have to expressly agree to use this feature. If, at any time, they no longer wish to use this feature they can turn it off."

So, if you still want to see everything Facebook knows about you with just a couple of clicks and a bit of patience, here’s how:

Download your Facebook information:

Click the down arrow on your Facebook account and head to “Settings”.

At the bottom of “Settings” you’ll see “Download a copy of your Facebook data” click it.

On the next page click “Download Archive” and enter your Facebook password for security confirmation.

You’ll now be sent an email with your entire archive. The time this takes is very much dependent on how large it actually is. Ours took around 20 minutes to come through.

A time-sensitive link will arrive in your inbox prompting you to download your archive.

The file comes down as a .zip so make sure you have something capable of unpacking them, both OS X and Windows 10 handle this without the need for extra software.

Now you can browse your way through a set of web page-like stores of information. For instance, “index.htm” is an archived version of your Facebook profile including past relationships, jobs and education institutions (my account is in “l33t” so that’s why everything is written weirdly).

You can view every photo you’ve uploaded along with all the EXIF data Facebook has on it – i.e. where and when it was taken, and even where it was uploaded.

You can even see everyone you’ve ever unfriended. Sorry guys…

In fact, Facebook has kept track of every event you’ve ever attended, videos uploaded, locations and devices you've logged in from, the messages you’ve sent, the images it compiles for facial recognition and even what advertising topics it thinks you prefer being served...

MMM founder is dead

2018-03-26T06:31:00.001-07:00

Sergey Mavrodi, the founder of MMM, a Russian company that ran one of the world’s largest Ponzi scheme, is dead.

According to a report by Moskovsky Komsomolets, the founder of the MMM series of financial pyramid schemes, Mavrodi, died in Moscow at the age of 62.

Mavrodi was taken to a city hospital from a bus stop overnight Monday, March 26, after he felt weakness and pain in the chest area.

“The emergency team has failed to save his life. He died this morning,” the report said.

Sergei Mavrodi created the company “MMM” in 1992. It quickly gained popularity and became the largest financial pyramid in the history of Russia.

The income of the members who joined it was paid out of the contributions of new arrivals, and when the flow of customers ceased to grow, non-payments began.

According to various estimates, the number of victims of MMM has reached 10-15 million people.

In 1994, Mavrodi became a member of the Russian parliament. Then he announced that he was giving up his privileges: salaries and cars. Mavrodi stressed that he became a deputy only for the sake of immunity.

Two years later, before the presidential elections in 1996, he was stripped of his mandate.

In 2007, Mavrodi was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for defrauding 10,000 investors out of 110 million rubles ($4.3 million). All this time, he left during the preliminary detention while the investigation was conducted.

Mavrodi claimed he is not the beneficiary of the donations and he is not used to flamboyant lifestyle.

His true charges of which he was later convicted of is tax fraud though he claimed that MMM scheme is not a business, but a mutual donation programme of which there is no law against such.

Stephen Hawking dies aged 76

2018-03-14T00:10:00.001-07:00

Stephen Hawking dies aged 76

14 March 2018 Science & Environment

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Image captionNick Higham looks back at Professor Stephen Hawking's life

World renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76.

He died peacefully at his home in Cambridge in the early hours of Wednesday, his family said.

The Briton was known for his work with black holes and relativity, and wrote several popular science books including A Brief History of Time.

At the age of 22 Prof Hawking was given only a few years to live after being diagnosed with a rare form of motor neurone disease.

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The illness left him in a wheelchair and largely unable to speak except through a voice synthesiser.

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In a statement his children, Lucy, Robert and Tim, said: "We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today.

"He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years."

They praised his "courage and persistence" and said his "brilliance and humour" inspired people across the world.

"He once said, 'It would not be much of a universe if it wasn't home to the people you love.' We will miss him forever."

A book of condolence is due to be opened at Conville and Caius College in Cambridge, where Prof Hawking was a fellow.

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Image captionStephen Hawking was portrayed on TV and film by Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne

Prof Hawking was the first to set out a theory of cosmology as a union of relativity and quantum mechanics.

He also discovered that black holes leak energy and fade to nothing - a phenomenon that would later become known as Hawking radiation.

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Through his work with mathematician Sir Roger Penrose he demonstrated that Einstein's General Theory of Relativity implies space and time would have a beginning in the Big Bang and an end in black holes.

The scientist gained popularity outside the academic world and appeared in several TV shows including The Simpsons, Red Dwarf and The Big Bang Theory.

He was portrayed in both TV and film - recently by Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything, which charted his rise to fame and relationship with his first wife, Jane.

Factfile: Stephen Hawking

Born 8 January 1942 in Oxford, EnglandEarned place at Oxford University to read natural science in 1959, before studying for his PhD at CambridgeBy 1963, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease and given two years to liveOutlined his theory that black holes emit "Hawking radiation" in 1974In 1979, he became the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the Cambridge - a post once held by Sir Isaac NewtonPublished his book A Brief History of Time in 1988, which has sold more than 10 million copiesIn the late 1990s, he was reportedly offered a knighthood, but 10 years later revealed he had turned it down over issues with the government's funding for scienceHis life story was the subject of the 2014 film The Theory of Everything, starring Eddie Redmayne

Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the web, was one of the first people to pay tribute to Prof Hawking.

"We have lost a colossal mind and a wonderful spirit. Rest in peace, Stephen Hawking," he said.

The vice chancellor of the University of Cambridge - where Prof Hawking had studied and worked - Professor Stephen Toope, said he was a "unique individual" who would be remembered with "warmth and affection".

He added: "His exceptional contributions to scientific knowledge and the popularisation of science and mathematics have left an indelible legacy. His character was an inspiration to millions."

Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood said Prof Hawking was "an inspiration to us all, whatever our station in life, to reach for the stars".

He tweeted : "RIP Sir. You epitomised true courage over adversity as you explained the wonders of the universe to the world. Your achievements symbolise the pwr (sic) of the human mind."

Local government minister Sajid Javid said: "One of most inspirational people throughout my life. A brief history on earth, an eternity in the stars."

Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak said: "Stephen Hawking's integrity and scientific dedication placed him above pure brilliance,"

Satya Nadella, Microsoft chief executive, said: "We lost a great one today. Stephen Hawking will be remembered for his incredible contributions to science - making complex theories and concepts more accessible to the masses.

"He'll also be remembered for his spirit and unbounded pursuit to gain a complete understanding of the universe, despite the obstacles he faced."

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Image captionStephen Hawking arrives on the red carpet with former wife Jane Hawking (l) and daughter Lucy Hawking (r).

In his 2013 memoir he described how he felt when first diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

"I felt it was very unfair - why should this happen to me," he wrote.

"At the time, I thought my life was over and that I would never realise the potential I felt I had. But now, 50 years later, I can be quietly satisfied with my life."

Speaking to the BBC in 2002, his mother, Isobelle, described him as a "very normal young man".

She said: "He liked parties. He liked pretty girls - only pretty ones. He liked adventure and he did, to some extent, like work."

The Psychology of Close Relationship

2018-01-22T13:22:00.001-08:00

Romantic relationships, in all of their complexity, are a fundamental component of our lives. And as the poet Rainer Maria Rilke mused, “There is scarcely anything more difficult than to love one another.”

What makes a good relationship? Holly Parker, a clinical psychologist and instructor of the course The Psychology of Close Relationships, offers her advice on how to have healthy and loving romantic relationships.

1. SEE THE BEST IN YOUR PARTNER AND THE RELATIONSHIP

Research on perception and attention shows that we see more of what we look for, so if you’re looking for signs of kindness, that’s more likely to stand out to you. How you think about and interpret your partner’s actions, intentions, and words also affects how you feel and understand a situation with them, which in turn affects how you behave toward them.

Put it into practice: Spend a week looking for anything and everything your partner does “right.” You can even jot down anything you notice for each day if you choose.

2. HAVE FUN

Couples who engage in exciting and enjoyable activities together have greater relationship satisfaction from before to after the shared activity. As several studies have shown, couples who play together stay together.

Put it into practice: Choose an activity with your partner that you’ve never done together before that you would both find engaging and fun, such as taking dancing lessons, staying the night at a new town and exploring it, or indoor skydiving. You can also try something with your partner that he or she enjoys that you’ve never done before.

What else is related to long-term passionate love? Sexual intimacy, shared affection, and happiness in life.

3. HAVE GOOD SEX

Increasing research is pointing to a great sex life as predicting better relationship satisfaction—but not the other way around. One such study published in the Journal of Family Psychologyexamined data from hundreds of couples to determine the relationships among sexual satisfaction, marital quality, and marital instability at midlife.

4. BE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR PARTNER

Studies on appreciation in romantic relationships show that expressing gratitude to your partner predicts an increase in your relationship satisfaction. The gratitude you feel inside also predicts your partner’s level of satisfaction. Feeling appreciated by your partner seems to increase how much you appreciate him or her in return—which positively affects how much you feel committed to the relationship and want to do things to meet your partner’s needs.

Put it into practice: Spend time saying “thank you” and letting your partner know how much you truly value him or her. Also, remember to increase the gratitude you actually feel toward your partner, because this also makes a big difference. Reflect on why you appreciate having your partner in your life or what you would miss most if he or she were not in your life.

5. HAVE A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH YOURSELF

The relationship you have with yourself is arguably the foundation on which your other relationships are built, and studies are supporting this notion. High self-esteem predicts better relationship satisfaction, and high self-esteem of both partners is an even better predictor of strong relationship satisfaction. Moreover, people with high self-esteem appear to respond more constructively and positively during conflict when they think their partner is committed to the relationship, whereas people with low self-esteem don’t do this even when they believe their partner is committed.

Put it into practice: Like most things, increasing the quality of your relationship can take time. Begin from a place that you can believe. It’s okay if right now you have a hard time believing that you’re a worthwhile person. You don’t have to tell yourself that yet if you don’t believe it. Start by identifying at least one thing you like about yourself or one thing you’re good at doing. Then, look for other things from that starting point. Remember, more of what you look for tends to pop out, so look for not only what your partner does right, but what you do right.