July 2018
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Former presiding officer and Conservative MSP Sir Alex Fergusson has died aged 69. Image: Sir Alex Fergusson (Source: The Telegraph) Ruth Davidson described him as a “proper gentleman” who would be mourned by everyone who knew him. Sir Alex was first elected to the Scottish Parliament in 1999 and stood down before the most recent…
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A beautiful Turkish woman surprisingly added seven kilograms to her body weight after eating 255 shish kebabs in 23 minutes. Ceren Yilmaz, the 21-year-old winner, is a university student from southern Turkey. According to Hurriyet Daily News, the “kebabs-eating competition” took place at a local restaurant in Kepez district. Demirören News Agency noted that Yilmaz…
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Organizations need effective cyber-security management strategies to survive in a ‘lawless’ world of cybercrimes such as identity theft, privacy violation and inter-governmental espionage, among other criminal activities carried out for financial rewards and more. Contrary to what you would expect, the real threat is internal. For instance, a skilled Internet Technology (IT) personnel knows…
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A top Russian government official has admitted to Vladimir Putin’s meddling in security strategies hatched by intelligence agencies around the world, especially in the U.S. and other Western allies. Sergey Lavrov, who holds position as Russia’s Foreign Minister, said his government’s security operatives easily penetrate and manipulate intelligence agencies for good reasons, stressing that…
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…When hanging was the sentence, on conviction, for crimes – in these days termed offences – which are no punished by imprisonment, some judges from meting out the sentence of death almost indiscriminately came to be known as “hanging judges.” Justice Page was one of them. When he was decrepit he perpetrated a joke against…
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Burglary, murder, and identity theft, including all other crimes, have costs for the society, government, and victims. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Justice, crime-related expenses incurred by the federal, state, and local governments totaled more than $280 billion in 2012 only. The money was spent on criminal justice, including police protection,…
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Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has expressed positivism that Cristiano Ronaldo will break more records at Juventus, adding that the former Real Madrid ace will enjoy his time in Italy. Ronaldo, who is currently on holidays following his participation at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, will join his new teammates after missing their pre-season…
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Facebook on Thursday published its earnings report with forecast of decline in revenue. The market development triggered a significant fall of company’s stocks value and investors are reportedly scared of a slow-down in the social network giant’s revenue growth. Facebook shares dropped over 19% in trading on Thursday, a market trend which has been the…
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Adams Oshiomhole, the national chairman of Nigeria’s leading party All Progressives Congress (APC), has encouraged disgruntled lawmakers to leave if they wish to join the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Image: Adams Oshiomhole Oshiomhole expressed his opinion in Abuja on Thursday during a caucus meeting at the House of Representatives. According to a report from Sahara…
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Teaching is unarguably one of the most important professions in human history; it plays crucial roles in shaping the human mind and helps people discover their inner selves. A good teacher is always organised, good-looking, humane, cheerful, time-conscious, and inspiring, among other numerous distinguishing attributes. Yet, discovering the charming sides of this lofty profession…
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Sir Elton John expressed disappointment over what he described as “lies and confusion” spread in the media about Brexit, adding that most British citizens did not understand what they voted for in 2016. Speaking in an interview with Channel 4 News, the British singer said many Brexit-supporters were deceived with phony and ridiculous promises before…
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