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– The recent outbreak of polio is still a major topic around the world – The co-founder of Microsoft Foundation, Bill Gates has given his thoughts on the issue – His foundation has donated $3.5 billion since 2000 to eradicate polio The world’s richest man, Bill Gates have expressed his disappointment over the recent outbreak of polio in Nigeria after no case was recorded in two years. Gates however expressed optimism that Nigeria will be able to defeat polio, despite intense challenges that make it hard to immunize children in the most vulnerable areas. Bill Gates and President Muhammadu Buhari during the billionaire’s visit to Nigeria last year Gates who was speaking to Voice of America yesterday, August 17, said:  “Our main challenge is that we have kids who the vaccinators have a tough time finding.” He continued:  “Reaching those kids in an insecure environment can be very complex…obviously, we’re going to need great partnerships with the gove...

31. Stress is simply a response which you create in the interpretation of an event. Two people might find that a given event results in quite different responses. For example, an after dinner speech might strike fear into the heart of an inexperienced speaker while a strong orator views it as a wonderful opportunity to share his thoughts. Understanding that the perceived negative effects of an event or task may be mentally manipulated and conditioned towards the positive, will allow you to be a peak performer in all instances. 32. Read "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey. It contains a wealth of wisdom and powerful insights into further developing your character and enhancing your personal relationships. 33. Become a committed audio-tape user. Most personal-mastery programs and books are now offered in this format. Listen to these inspirational materials on your way to work, whilst waiting in the line at a bank or while you wash dishes in the e...

Brent oil price edged higher closer to $50 a barrel in early Thursday trading but the rally has been temporarily after Saudi Arabia sent signals it could boost its crude oil supplies in August to a new record. At one point the price scaled the $50 a barrel mark but has now steadied at $49.95. The Saudis are posturing for tough talks at next month’s meeting of the world’s leading oil producers and its sights are on bitter rival Iran which currently pumps 2.1million barrels daily plus another 600,000 barrels of condensate daily. Traders said It’s “hard to say” whether OPEC will reach freeze deal with non-OPEC producers, said Qatar’s former energy minister Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah. Analysts say another failed meeting would cause more damage than good. According to Al Attiyah,  “OPEC and non-OPEC should be very careful on holding a new meeting without proper consent and preparation”. He added that the freeze deal wouldn’t have a huge impact on fundamentals b...

THAT WE MAY BE RICH   Memorise: For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. 2 nd  Corinthians 8:9 Read: John 10:9-11, (KJV) 9  I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 10  The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. 11  I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Bible in one year: Isaiah 34:1-37:13, Psalms 37:1-20 MESSAGE The death of Jesus was for a purpose and that purpose is to ensure that you fulfil your destiny. Jesus sacrificed Himself for your redemption. He took your place and gave you His. It is upon this arrangement that you have access to all that He provided. The death of Jesus was not in vain, it is a substitution for all your hu...

Henry Lloyd-Hughes , actor When people meet me in the flesh, they often seem disappointed that I don’t resemble Mark Donovan, the character I played in  The Inbetweeners , a bit more closely. “Where is the French crop, where is the sportswear?” they think. Instead they find someone with a lifelong enthusiasm for dressing snappily – for men’s tailoring, militaria and exotic vintage . But sports casual not so much. In fact my all-time fashion inspiration goes a bit like this: West Indies cricket teams of the 70s-80s.  David Niven .  David Hockney . Joe Strummer .  Jack Nicholson .  Chet Baker . My clothes mean a lot to me; they have history. The more long-lived the item, the greater its ranking in the wardrobe. I’m thinking of a shabby Italian tweed jacket of my mum’s that I poached when I was 15. I remember being told I was dressed like a “young fogey”; I took it as a compliment, and never looked back. t that I don’t rock shiny new sportswear. I do – but n...

1. Real Madrid Boys: They only go in for expensive ladies (Galacticos). When they set their eyes on you, you will fall for them. Their offers are very tempting and sweet to go by. When you are with them and you easily flop, they will fire you quickly. 2. Barcelona: These kinds of guys will always make you feel at home. As a lady, you count yourself lucky. They will do whatever possible to always make you smile and feel proud. Even if it requires cheating to make you happy, they will do that at all cost. 3. Athletico Madrid: These guys love ladies with an aggressive heart. No loose marking and would try whatever means to defend their relationship. If you are a lady and you fall in love with them, forget about break up, they will defend it till the end. 4. Arsenal: They are kinda of lovely guys Always play a lovely role, but when the relationship is getting excited and you expect them to deliver results, they will easily disappoint you. They are specialists in breaking hearts. 5....

21. No one can insult or hurt you without your permission. One of the golden keys to happiness and great success is the way you interpret events which unfold before you. Highly successful people are master interpreters. People who have attained greatness have an ability which they have developed to interpret negative or disempowering events as positive challenges which will assist them in growing and moving even farther up the ladder of success. There are no negative experiences only experiences which aid in your development and toughen your character so that you may soar to new heights. There are no failures, only lessons. 22. Take a speed reading course. Reading is a powerful way to gain many years of experience from a few hours of study. For example, most biographies reflect the strategies and philosophies of great leaders or courageous individuals. Read them and model them. Speed reading will allow you to digest large quantities of material in relatively small periods of time. ...

China launches quantum-enabled satellite Micius  From the section China The rocket containing the satellite took off from the Gobi Desert China has successfully launched the world's first quantum-enabled satellite, state media said. It was carried on a rocket which blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in China's north west early on Tuesday. The satellite is named after the ancient Chinese scientist and philosopher Micius. The project tests a technology that could one day offer digital communication that is "hack-proof". But even if it succeeds, it is a long way off that goal, and there is some mind-bending physics to get past first. How does it work? The satellite will create pairs of so-called entangled photons - tiny sub-atomic particles of light whose properties are dependent on each other - beaming one half of each pair down to base stations in China and Austria. This special kind of laser has several curious properties, one of which...

​Bayern Munich youngster Kingsley Coman has revealed his desire for Manchester United new boy Paul Pogba to join him at the German club at some point in the future, according to a report in  ​Goal.com. Pogba re-joined United in a world record transfer deal worth around  £89m, and, having played with the former Juventus midfielder on international duty with France, as well as previously with Juve, Coman selected Pogba as the one player who he'd love to have at Bayern. "If I could choose from a player, I'd like Pogba for Bayern. I'd like that good, it's fantastic," Coman confirmed. The two French youngsters spent a season together at Juventus during the 2014-15, before Coman left to join Bayern Munich on a two-year loan deal, which could become permanent if the 20-year-old's development progresses as rapidly as it has been in the past year or so.  The pair also played important roles in helping France reach the final of Euro 2016 in th...