Saturday, November 19, 2016
Gangs flees cops and motorist gets shot dead in botched hijacking in Johannesburg
Today Saturday, Police spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubela said police were alerted to a hijacking of a minibus in Johannesburg at about 11:00.
Captain Kay reported that "The
hijacked vehicle was spotted and the officers followed it. The men noticed that
police were chasing them and jumped out of the vehicle in Nasrec Road," The gang then went ahead and tried to hijack another car in the vicinity.
"When
they attempted to hijack a Toyota Fortuner, the vehicle owner was shot.
They then left that vehicle and hijacked a Nissan bakkie, in which they
attempted to escape." The motorist was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead.
Car seat safety for newborns
I've just read this important safety tip and feel its worth sharing.
Scientists have advised that parents should not put their babies in car seats for more than 30mins to avoid the risk of suffocation. Doctors warn that very young babies whose neck muscles are not strong enough to stop their heads flopping forward could stop breathing. Manufactures say babies should not be left in the seats for more than two hours...
However, doctors are calling for that information to be updated to reflect expert medical findings with regards to very young babies.
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Marc Anthony and Shannon De Lima (his third wife), split after two years of marriage
Singer, Marc Anthony, 48 and his third wife, model, Shannon De Lima,
28, have separated after two years of marriage. According to E! News,
three sources confirmed that the couple recently split. The couple got
married in a private ceremony in the Dominican Republic in 2014. Anthony and De Lima started dating in early 2012,
about five months after he and ex-wife Jennifer Lopez announced their
separation.
Michelle Obama's designer has refused to dress Melania Trump
Sophie Theallet a New York-based French fashion designer, who is also Michelle Obama's designer has refused to to dress future first lady Melania
Trump because of the political views of her husband, President-elect
Donald Trump.
Theallet wrote:
Theallet wrote:
"As one who celebrates and strives for diversity, individual freedom and respect for all lifestyles, I will not participate in dressing or associating in any way with the next first lady," she wrote in an open letter published Thursday.
"The rhetoric of racism, sexism and xenophobia unleashed by her husband's presidential campaign are incompatible with the shared values we live by."
"I am well aware it is not wise to get involved in politics," Theallet added. "That said, as a family-owned company, our bottom line is not just about money."
UNAIDS has confirmed rapid increase of HIV/AIDs infections in Uganda
UNAIDS country director Ms Amakobe Sunde, recently confirmed the rapid
increase of HIV/AIDs infections in Uganda. According Uganda's parliament's site, she said that Uganda is losing the fight against HIV/AIDS after
the latest report of 227 new infections among adolescents, 570 new
infections among girls between the ages of 15-24 years and 83, 000 new
cases annually.
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Hackers wide scaled cyber attack criples US internet
Many of the world's most popular websites were inaccessible
across several parts of the United States on Friday. This was as a result of the wave of hackers attack on a company that acts as a switchboard for the
internet.
Access to websites such as Paypal,
Spotify, Twitter and other customers of the infrastructure company in New
Hampshire called Dyn, which processes large volumes of internet traffic were affected.
Other websites that were attacked and affected included top names like CNN, New York Times, AirBnB, Reddit, HBO and many more sites.
Scores die in Cameroon after overcrowded passenger train derailed off its tracks and overturned
Up to 55 people were killed and nearly 600 injured when
an overloaded passenger train travelling between Cameroon's two largest
cities derailed and overturned. Cameroon's Transport Minister Edgar Alain Mebe Ngo'o gave an update on the confirmed death toll from Friday's
accident to be 55people. He said the accident took place near the central town of Eseka - 120km west of the
capital Yaounde - as the train travelled to the economic hub of Douala.
"The cause of the accident is not yet clear," said the minister, via state broadcaster CRTV. He added that several of the injured were in very serious condition. The Minister gave as also said a further 575 were injured in the incident - several
in very serious condition.
See more photos from the accident. Warning disturbing photos after the cut. Viewers discretion is advised...
South Africa leaves the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Yesterday Friday the 21st of October 2016, South Africa announced that it will withdraw from the
International Criminal Court, this has sent a troubling wind to the institution set up to the world’s worst crimes.
The decision was a result of a dispute that started last year when Sudanese President
Omar al-Bashir visited South Africa for an African Union summit despite
facing an ICC arrest warrant over alleged war crimes. South Africa refused to arrest him, saying he had immunity as a head of state.
Sunday, October 16, 2016
The Behemoth Vessel a.k.a Sailing Yatch A takes a sail
The yatch above also known as the Sailing Yatch A
is supposed to be the largest sailing vessel to ever take to the seas after it
underwent its first official sailing test. It's worth £330million and belongs
to a Russian billionaire.
It was seen sailing for the first time in
Strande, nearby Kiel, northern Germany, its so massive and you can tell by
comparing it to other nearby sailing boats. At eight-decks and with masts that
are nearly 330ft tall, it eclipses the height of London's Elizabeth Tower,
which houses the Great Bell known as Big Ben, and has its own underwater lounge
surrounded by thick glass.
Russian troops are in Egypt for first ever bilateral military drill in Africa
Egypt for the first time will play host to Russian troops. Both countries will participate in a joint participate in a joint military drill. The drill has been codenamed “Defenders of Friendship 2016”. This drill kicked off
yesterday and will last till October 26.
The aim is for both nations to practice joint anti-terrorist actions and representatives of 30 countries will monitor the war games. According to the Russian Defense Ministry: “International [military] exercises of the Russian and Egyptian Airborne forces on the African continent are being conducted for the first time.
The aim is for both nations to practice joint anti-terrorist actions and representatives of 30 countries will monitor the war games. According to the Russian Defense Ministry: “International [military] exercises of the Russian and Egyptian Airborne forces on the African continent are being conducted for the first time.
Strong words from Godwin Emefiele as shared on Facebook
This post was trending on Facebook. It's been alleged that the Nigerian CBN governor wrote this
post on his Facebook page. It's a long one but makes absolute sense. Please read to the end if you can...
“It is either I do not understand economics and how exchange rates work or a vast majority of us
post on his Facebook page. It's a long one but makes absolute sense. Please read to the end if you can...
“It is either I do not understand economics and how exchange rates work or a vast majority of us
Nigerians still don’t get how we have wrecked our country with our own curious choices.
Just this morning, I was listening to the radio and the lady on air went on and on about how
she thought CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele was incompetent and should be sacked because
the Naira was now exchanging at 309 or so to the USD. “That view pretty much echoes
the sentiments expressed by many people I know and it amazes me that there are Nigerians
who actually think there is some magic POLICY that can make the Naira strong in the near term.
Just this morning, I was listening to the radio and the lady on air went on and on about how
she thought CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele was incompetent and should be sacked because
the Naira was now exchanging at 309 or so to the USD. “That view pretty much echoes
the sentiments expressed by many people I know and it amazes me that there are Nigerians
who actually think there is some magic POLICY that can make the Naira strong in the near term.
If my economics and my understanding of the way the world works are right, then that is as far
from the truth as Jesus Christ is black. “The simple fact of the matter is that apart from oil
that accounts for over 90% of our revenues, we really don’t have much of an economy. We
hardly produce anything, we import even toothpicks, so exactly what policy is going
to be implemented that will turn Nigeria into a top exporting economy in the near term?
from the truth as Jesus Christ is black. “The simple fact of the matter is that apart from oil
that accounts for over 90% of our revenues, we really don’t have much of an economy. We
hardly produce anything, we import even toothpicks, so exactly what policy is going
to be implemented that will turn Nigeria into a top exporting economy in the near term?
Where are our Apples, IBMs, Disneys, GMs, General Electrics, Coca Colas, Empire State
buildings, Statues of Liberties, Lockheeds, Citibanks, JP Morgans, ExxonMobils, NBAs,
Super Bowls etc? Let me bring that closer home. “There was a time long ago when Nigeria had
a truly strong economy and the naira was one to the dollar – even exchanged for higher than
the USD, but that Nigeria is not this Nigeria. Sadly that Nigeria was laid by the British, and
this Nigeria (if you don’t believe in the nonsensical imperialist conspiracies like me) – fueled by
the DAMAGING Indigenization Decree, has been the creation of us Nigerians. Back then we had
a booming economy.
buildings, Statues of Liberties, Lockheeds, Citibanks, JP Morgans, ExxonMobils, NBAs,
Super Bowls etc? Let me bring that closer home. “There was a time long ago when Nigeria had
a truly strong economy and the naira was one to the dollar – even exchanged for higher than
the USD, but that Nigeria is not this Nigeria. Sadly that Nigeria was laid by the British, and
this Nigeria (if you don’t believe in the nonsensical imperialist conspiracies like me) – fueled by
the DAMAGING Indigenization Decree, has been the creation of us Nigerians. Back then we had
a booming economy.
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Use of Hydrofluorocarbons to be limited as a result of the global climate deal
Hydrofluorocarbons also known as HFCs are the world’s fastest-growing climate pollutant and are used in air conditioners and refrigerators. Recently, a worldwide deal has been reached to limit the use of greenhouse
gases in a major effort to fight
climate change.
HFCs were introduced in the 1980s as a substitute for ozone-depleting
gases. But their danger has grown as air conditioner and refrigerator
sales have soared in emerging economies such as China and India. HFCs are also found in inhalers and insulating foams.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Sundayspiration: Don't loose faith miracles still happen
When your faith gets tested, never give up believing. Watch this powerful testimony from the Get back up healing video about Pastor Duane from Texas. When you stop having faith, you start loosing life battles.
Never give up, have faith.
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