Real Madrid will be hoping to bounce back from their
humiliating 4-1
defeat to Borussia Dortmund last week when both sides meet again in the
second leg of their Champions League semi final clash at the Bernabeu on
Tuesday.
It may seem like a mountain to climb, but such comebacks have
happened before: teams trailing 4-1 after the first leg have emerged
victorious after the second leg 12 times in the history of European
football.
Los Merengues are likely to welcome Alvaro Arbeloa back into the
defence after his suspension for the first leg while former Manchester
United winger Cristiano
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Tuesday 30 April 2013
A MAN BAGS 45YEARS FOR STAELING GOV AREGBESOLA'S PHONE
BY TUNDE ODESOLA, OSOGBO
Ighodalo stole the phone from the pocket of Aregbesola on November 27, 2010, when the governor was being inaugurated at Government Technical College, Osogbo.
Justice Oyejide Falola, who heard the case, found Ighodalo guilty on six counts, which included conspiracy, stealing and fraud.
He was sentenced to 10-year imprisonment for the first three counts and five years for each of the last three which included impersonation, obtaining property by falsehood and collusion.
Falola, who ruled that Ighodalo deserved the jail term, held that the convict used the phone to obtain N500, 000 from the Owa of Ilesa, Oba
Monday 29 April 2013
HOW TO EXPLAIN YOUR WINDING CAREER PATH TO A HIRING MANAGER
By Jenny Foss
I recently counseled a yoga teacher turned real estate
advisor turned HR person—who’d just come to the conclusion that, without question, she didn’t want to be an HR person anymore.
Don’t anybody freak.
This type of epiphany is completely common and totally OK. There’s absolutely no law that says you have to stick to the same gig forever. In fact, sometimes our best career moves come only after these big “aha” moments that make a new path, a fork in the road, or even a U-turn absolutely imperative.
The challenge, however, for this woman and for any other professional who has a winding career path, lies in making your value proposition (or, as I call it, your “so what?”) clear to hiring managers and interviewers. Further, you’ve got to figure out how to present this divergent background in a way that affirms to decision makers that you are not, in fact, going to leave them in a bind by changing your mind again.
So, how, exactly, do you do this? Here’s the advice I offered to the yoga teacher turned real estate advisor turned HR person.
I recently counseled a yoga teacher turned real estate
advisor turned HR person—who’d just come to the conclusion that, without question, she didn’t want to be an HR person anymore.
Don’t anybody freak.
This type of epiphany is completely common and totally OK. There’s absolutely no law that says you have to stick to the same gig forever. In fact, sometimes our best career moves come only after these big “aha” moments that make a new path, a fork in the road, or even a U-turn absolutely imperative.
The challenge, however, for this woman and for any other professional who has a winding career path, lies in making your value proposition (or, as I call it, your “so what?”) clear to hiring managers and interviewers. Further, you’ve got to figure out how to present this divergent background in a way that affirms to decision makers that you are not, in fact, going to leave them in a bind by changing your mind again.
So, how, exactly, do you do this? Here’s the advice I offered to the yoga teacher turned real estate advisor turned HR person.
1. Have a Target Audience, and Speak Directly to It
This is super important for any job seeker. It’s especially critical for those whose career histories involve several jobs or industry sectors. You’re not goingWednesday 24 April 2013
FRANCE FINALLY APPROVES GAY MARRIAGES
French lawmakers voted to legalize same-sex marriage Tuesday, despite
vocal protests from some conservatives opposed to the step.
The nation's lower house
approved a marriage bill, which would also give same-sex couples the
right to adopt, in a 331-to-225 final vote.
They cast their votes after impassioned speeches by lawmakers for and against the legislation.
President Francois
Hollande, who pledged his support for same-sex marriage on the campaign
trail last year, will have to sign the bill before it becomes law.
After Tuesday's lower
house vote, a group of senators filed a legal challenge with the
country's Constitutional Council, according to a statement published on
the UMP conservative opposition party's senate website.
The court has a month to rule on the challenge filed by conservative and centrist senators.
The measure had been
expected to pass Tuesday since the left, which includes Hollande's
governing Socialist Party, dominates the National Assembly, or lower
house.
Monday 22 April 2013
2013 UNIVERSITIES RANKING: UI AND LASU REMAIN BEST FEDERAL AND STATE UNIVERSITIES REPECTIVELY
National University Commission, NUC, has released the list of the Top
50 Universities in Nigeria for 2013 so far. The University of Ibadan
tops the list, they are followed by University of Lagos, Unilag and
University of Benin, Uniben in second and third place respectively.
2013 TOP 50 University In Nigeria, NUC
1. University of Ibadan, UI
2. University of Lagos, Unilag
3. University of Benin, Uniben
4. Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU
5. Ahmadu Bello University, Abu
6. University of Ilorin, Unilorin
7. University of Jos, Unijos
8. University of Port Harcourt,
1. University of Ibadan, UI
2. University of Lagos, Unilag
3. University of Benin, Uniben
4. Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU
5. Ahmadu Bello University, Abu
6. University of Ilorin, Unilorin
7. University of Jos, Unijos
8. University of Port Harcourt,
3 THINGS YOU THINK YOUR BOSS WANTS (BUT HE DOES NOT)
by Katie Douthwaite
All year, you’ve been the picture-perfect employee.
You’ve thoroughly communicated with your boss, provided him with a steady flow of updates, and praised his great ideas. Sounds like you can sit back and relax, because you’ve obviously got an ultra-positive annual review (and maybe a raise to go with it) totally in the bag.
Well, not so fast. Turns out, some of the “great” things you’re doing might actually be hindering your performance—and your boss’s opinion of you. To make sure you’re not unintentionally crossing your boss the wrong way, consider these three common things employees think their bosses want—but they don’t.
All year, you’ve been the picture-perfect employee.
You’ve thoroughly communicated with your boss, provided him with a steady flow of updates, and praised his great ideas. Sounds like you can sit back and relax, because you’ve obviously got an ultra-positive annual review (and maybe a raise to go with it) totally in the bag.
Well, not so fast. Turns out, some of the “great” things you’re doing might actually be hindering your performance—and your boss’s opinion of you. To make sure you’re not unintentionally crossing your boss the wrong way, consider these three common things employees think their bosses want—but they don’t.
1. Thoroughly Explain Why Something Went Wrong
When something goes wrong, it’s not exactly second nature to step up to the plate and whole-heartedly accept the blame. Instead, you want to make sure that your boss understands exactly why you weren’t able to meet your deadline or finish the monthlySunday 21 April 2013
BOSTON SUSPECT 2 HAS A MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION TO ANSWER
Perhaps the only man in the world who can explain why the Boston
Marathon bombings took place is sedated with a tube down his throat,
unable to speak.
Suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev
was in serious but stable condition at a Boston hospital and cannot
talk, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick told reporters.
"I, and I think all of
the law enforcement professionals, are hoping for a host of reasons that
the suspect survives, because we have a million questions, and those
questions need to be answered," the governor said Saturday.
"There are parts of the investigation, in terms of information and evidence, that still needs to be run to ground."
As Tsarnaev remains under heavy guard at
Friday 19 April 2013
HOW ONE OF THE BOSTON KILLERS WAS KILLED THIS MORNING
Two men suspected in the Boston Marathon bombing that killed three
people this week terrorized the area overnight. One is dead, but the
other is on the loose, police say, and he's armed and dangerous.
Police pursued two men
early Friday who shot a police officer to death, stole a vehicle and
threw explosives at law officers pursuing them. Authorities believe they
are the same two men sought in the marathon attacks.
One died of injuries
suffered while battling police early Friday, and the other is on the run
in a nearby suburb, authorities said.
Both men allegedly killed
one police officer late Thursday, wounded another early Friday and used
explosives against police pursuing them.
Police believe the man at
large is "suspect number 2" in Monday's bombing. Federal, state and
local law officers are swarming through the Boston suburb
Wednesday 17 April 2013
10 QUESTIONS YOU MUST NEVER ASK AT YOUR JOB INTERVIEW AND 5 YOU CAN ASK
By Kristine Solomon
“So, do you have any questions for me?”
This common refrain toward the close of a job interview can make even the best of us stammer when the tables are turned. But with the national unemployment rate over 8%, sharp interview skills are more important than ever.
Whether or not you’re currently looking for a job, try your knowledge: Do you have the right questions to ask your interviewer?
The goal, of course, is to ask a few smart questions—thoughtful ones that show you’ve been paying attention and have done your homework when it comes to researching the company and the specific job you’re after. At the very least, you want to ask something.
Most employers agree that, “No, I have no questions,” is the worst possible response. “The most frustrating thing for a recruiter is when you don’t have any questions at all,” says recruiter Abby Kohut of AbsolutelyAbby.com.
We asked professional recruiters to brief us on the top 10 most common interview questions to scratch off our lists immediately—plus five effective ones to ask instead.
“So, do you have any questions for me?”
This common refrain toward the close of a job interview can make even the best of us stammer when the tables are turned. But with the national unemployment rate over 8%, sharp interview skills are more important than ever.
Whether or not you’re currently looking for a job, try your knowledge: Do you have the right questions to ask your interviewer?
The goal, of course, is to ask a few smart questions—thoughtful ones that show you’ve been paying attention and have done your homework when it comes to researching the company and the specific job you’re after. At the very least, you want to ask something.
Most employers agree that, “No, I have no questions,” is the worst possible response. “The most frustrating thing for a recruiter is when you don’t have any questions at all,” says recruiter Abby Kohut of AbsolutelyAbby.com.
We asked professional recruiters to brief us on the top 10 most common interview questions to scratch off our lists immediately—plus five effective ones to ask instead.
1. Anything Related to Salary or Benefits
“Company benefits [and salary negotiations] don’t come into play until an offer has been extended,” says Kohut. The same principle applies to sick time and vacation days. It’s best to avoid any question that sounds like you assume you already have the position—unless, of course, your interviewer brings it up first.2. Questions That Start With “Why?”
Why? It’s a matter of psychology. These kinds of questions put people on the defensive, says Kohut. She advises repositioning a question such as, “Why did the company lay off people last year?” to a less confrontational, “I read about the layoffs you had. What’s your opinion on how the company is positioned for the future?”3. “Who is Your Competition?”
This is a great example of a question that could either make you sound thoughtful—or totally backfire and reveal that you did zero research aboutMonday 15 April 2013
3 WAYS TO IMPRESS WHEN YOU ARE THE YOUNGEST ONE IN THE OFFICE
by Melinda Price
We’d all like to be known in the workplace for our talents. alone—but, as new professionals, we rarely get that opportunity right off the bat. First, we get the fun honor of being the less-experienced newbie with a lot to learn.
At my place of work in particular, most of my co-workers and bosses have been with the organization since it was founded and have contributed to our cause in some way for a whole lot longer. For me, that meant I had to break into a pretty intricate culture, and it took a lot of work to show everyone that I, the rookie, could contribute in a positive, professional way.
While there’s nothing you can do to change your age or level of experience overnight, there are a few ways to move quickly into seasoned professional territory—and even make your age work to your advantage. Here are a few rules for getting off to a great start as the office new kid.
We’d all like to be known in the workplace for our talents. alone—but, as new professionals, we rarely get that opportunity right off the bat. First, we get the fun honor of being the less-experienced newbie with a lot to learn.
At my place of work in particular, most of my co-workers and bosses have been with the organization since it was founded and have contributed to our cause in some way for a whole lot longer. For me, that meant I had to break into a pretty intricate culture, and it took a lot of work to show everyone that I, the rookie, could contribute in a positive, professional way.
While there’s nothing you can do to change your age or level of experience overnight, there are a few ways to move quickly into seasoned professional territory—and even make your age work to your advantage. Here are a few rules for getting off to a great start as the office new kid.
Know Your Role
When you land that first job, it’s easy to immediately want to jump in and prove yourself, but remember that it doesn’t need to happen all at once. In fact, it shouldn’t. While offering ideas, volunteering to take on new responsibilities, and finding ways to showcase your talentsOPINION: BOSTON EXPLOSION: IT CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE
By Granderson
If September 11, 2001, was the day everything changed, then April 15, 2013, serves as another reminder of that change, of our frailties and of a new reality in which "it can't happen here" has been replaced by "it can happen anywhere."
When initial reports came
out of Boston about two explosions occurring near the finish line of
the 116th marathon -- a marathon that began with 26 seconds of silence
in honor of the 26 victims of the Newtown massacre -- we held our
collective breaths and hoped it was a freak infrastructure accident.
Or compromised electrical wiring.
Or a gas leak.
Anything other than ...
President Barack Obama
did not say the word "terrorism" in his brief address, perhaps waiting
until more facts are learned. We don't know how many are responsible,
HOW EXPLOSIONS ROCK THE UNITED STATES
Two bombs struck near the finish line of the Boston
Marathon on Monday, turning a celebration into a bloody scene of destruction.
Marathon on Monday, turning a celebration into a bloody scene of destruction.
The blasts threw people to the ground, killing two and injuring dozens.
The Boston Globe reported that more than 100 people were being treated at area hospitals.
The explosions, near the
marathon's finish line, triggered widespread screaming and chaos,
shattered windows and barricades and sent smoke billowing into the air
at Copley Square.
They were about 50 to 100 yards apart, officials said.
"It felt like a huge cannon," a witness said about one of the blasts.
Photos from the scene
showed people being carried away on stretchers. One man in a wheelchair
had blood all over his face and legs.
Authorities in Boston
found at least one other explosive
VENEZUELA: A CAR DRIVER TURNS PRESIDENT
He began his career as a bus driver in Caracas
, then rose through the ranks to become a member of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's inner circle.
, then rose through the ranks to become a member of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's inner circle.
Now, election authorities say voters have picked Nicolas Maduro to be Chavez's successor.
With more than 99% of
ballots counted, Maduro secured 50.7% of the vote, Venezuelan National
Electoral Council President Tibisay Lucena said Sunday night, calling
the results "irreversible."
Opposition candidate Henrique Capriles Radonski has demanded a recount,
and it's unclear what Venezuela's political future holds. But speaking
to cheering supporters Sunday night, Maduro said he was certain of his
victory and ready to
Saturday 13 April 2013
ON THE WRONG PATH? 6 STEPS TO FINDING YOUR WAY
by Amber Rae
Three years ago this month, I took a major leap of
faith. On what seemed like a whim, I quit my job at a software company in San Francisco, sold my car, furniture, and belongings, gave nearly all my clothes away to charity, and flew one-way to New York with one suitcase and a dream.
This all happened in about 48 hours. As I was carefully putting the puzzle pieces together, I told very few people about what I was doing. It wasn’t until I was en route to the airport that I called my mom, who I’m incredibly close with, to tell her what was going on.
I knew that this was the right thing for me to do, and I didn’t want any other voice to cloud my own better judgment. By the time I got to New York, I had no idea what was next—but I knew that whatever it was had to be better.
This is the day that my journey began. It was the day that I was free to roam, explore, experiment, follow my heart, and make the right things happen for the right reasons. Of course, not everything changed overnight. Three years later, I just now feel like I’ve arrived at living
Three years ago this month, I took a major leap of
faith. On what seemed like a whim, I quit my job at a software company in San Francisco, sold my car, furniture, and belongings, gave nearly all my clothes away to charity, and flew one-way to New York with one suitcase and a dream.
This all happened in about 48 hours. As I was carefully putting the puzzle pieces together, I told very few people about what I was doing. It wasn’t until I was en route to the airport that I called my mom, who I’m incredibly close with, to tell her what was going on.
I knew that this was the right thing for me to do, and I didn’t want any other voice to cloud my own better judgment. By the time I got to New York, I had no idea what was next—but I knew that whatever it was had to be better.
This is the day that my journey began. It was the day that I was free to roam, explore, experiment, follow my heart, and make the right things happen for the right reasons. Of course, not everything changed overnight. Three years later, I just now feel like I’ve arrived at living
Friday 12 April 2013
SOLDIERS KILLED SIX BOKOHARAM IN KANO
It was a complete raid in Kano by the membersof Joint Task Force after an open rejection of the amnesty proposal by the Federal Government yesterday the leader of the terrorist group popularly known as Bokoharam. Not less than six members of the group were killed today in Kano. In the same vain, the security team also lost a soldier as well.
NO MORE MINI SKIRT IN SOUTH KOREA
Will K-Pop girl group Girls Generation have to
ditch their
microshorts? Will police patrol clubs in Gangnam with rulers to measure
miniskirts? Is South Korea returning to its days of over-the-top
censorship?
These questions have
charged social media this week in South Korea ahead of a revised
"overexposure law" that goes into effect on March 22.
Under the decree,
approved by the new government during President Park Geun-hye's first
Cabinet meeting earlier this month, people deemed to be "overexposed" in
public will be subject to a fine of 50,000 KRW (US$45).
When the new legislation
was announced, many residents assumed it meant restrictions on revealing
outfits that are prevalent on the streets of Seoul and other South
Korean cities.
The so-called "no pants"
look has become a fashion
Thursday 11 April 2013
URUGUAY APPROVES SAME SEX MARRIAGE
Uruguayan lawmakers have approved a same-sex marriage measure, leaving just one more key step -- the president's signature -- before such couples can wed in the South American country.
A marriage equality bill
passed the lower house Wednesday, with 71 of 92 lawmakers supporting the
measure. The house approved a different version of the measure in
December. Last week, Uruguay's senate approved the bill in a 23-8 vote.
If signed by President Jose Mujica, who has indicated he supports the measure, the
proposal would make Uruguay the second country in Latin America to
legalize same-sex marriage and the 12th country in the world to do so.
Neighboring Argentina legalized such marriages in 2010.
In Argentina, the push to
legalize same-sex marriage
FG NEEDS AMNESTY NOT US---- BOKOHARAM LEADER
Wonder shall never as it is commonly said.The Leader of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunnah Lid Da’awati wal Jihad popularly called BokoHaram, Ibrahim Shekau, yesterday was said to have released an audio clip in which he discredited the on going amnesty campaign for Bokoharam members.
In the 30-minute recording, Shekau spoke in Hausa, Arabic and English, said it was the government that should be seeking for amnesty of his group, which is also known as Boko Haram, and not the other way round.
But he said even though the sect is the one wronged
“We are surprise that today it is the Federal Government saying it will grant us amnesty. Oh God, is it we who will grant you amnesty or you are the one to grant us amnesty?
“What have we done? If there is room for forgiveness, we are not going to do it until God give us permission to do it. Have you forgotten your sin, have you forgotten what you have done to us in Plateau the state you called Jos,” he said.
Shekau was reacting to the reported setting up of a committee last week by the National Security and Defence Council to consider the possibility of granting amnesty to Boko Haram.
The committee is due to present its report to the council next week.
Government’s moves came in the wake of widespread calls for amnesty to the sect, coming after Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar urged President Jonathan to consider making a declaration to that effect when he visited Maiduguri last month.
“We emerge to avenge killings of our Muslim brothers and the destruction of our religion. Was not in Plateau we saw people cannibalising our brothers?”
and the one that should be asked for amnesty it, it was not ready to grant any pardon to the government.
Culled: Naija Pundit
Edited: LIIPD
FEELING BATTERED BY UNEMPLOYMENT? 5 WAYS TO STAY STRONG
By Susan Mayes Ostrander
You just can’t take it anymore. Several months have passed
by since you lost your last gig. Dragged down by countless hours of searching, a series of fruitless interviews, and troubling news about the stagnant job market, you’re starting to have nightmares about a scarlet letter “U” (for “unemployable”) being branded across your dusty resume. One rejection letter away from throwing in the towel, you bury your face in your pillow and wonder aloud why no one will give you a chance.
Sound familiar? As someone who’s been there, I know how it feels when you’ve given the job hunt your all and employers just don’t seem to care. Don’t be discouraged, though: Here are a few key steps to help you renew your strength and get back on the right track to finding a position you love.
You just can’t take it anymore. Several months have passed
by since you lost your last gig. Dragged down by countless hours of searching, a series of fruitless interviews, and troubling news about the stagnant job market, you’re starting to have nightmares about a scarlet letter “U” (for “unemployable”) being branded across your dusty resume. One rejection letter away from throwing in the towel, you bury your face in your pillow and wonder aloud why no one will give you a chance.
Sound familiar? As someone who’s been there, I know how it feels when you’ve given the job hunt your all and employers just don’t seem to care. Don’t be discouraged, though: Here are a few key steps to help you renew your strength and get back on the right track to finding a position you love.
1. Stick to a Schedule
Just because the 9-to-5 lifestyle isn’t currently your thing, doesn’t mean you can’t pretend that it is. Set your alarm for a reasonable wake-up hour each morning and—as tempting as it is to become one with those comfy PJs—shower and dressTuesday 9 April 2013
"DONT YOU KNOW WHO I AM"? THE QUESTION THAT DENIED A NIGERIAN LEGISLATOR A US VISA ---NAIJA PUNDIT-
HE arrived at the Consular office of the
United
States in Abuja last week in a flowing agbada, bearing his
self-importance on his lapel. By the time he left, however, a member of
the House of Representatives from the South West cut a pitiable sight:
He had been denied visa.
That was after he had banged tables and
engaged consular officers in a hot argument, consular sources confirmed
to the Nigerian Compass. He had also issued several threats against the
consular official who had demanded proof of his claim that he is a
member of the federal legislative body.
The lawmaker, names withheld, flew into a
rage when asked to produce his Certificate of Return, usually issued by
the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to successful
election candidates.
In response, he repeatedly told the
consular officer: "Don't you know I am the lawmaker of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria?" He banged the table several times, and the
official told the Nigerian “Big Man”: "Do you know that I reserve the
right to deny you or to
WE CANNOT GUARANTEE SAFETY. NORTH KOREA WARNS FOREIGNERS
North Korea issued its latest dispatch of ominous rhetoric Tuesday,
telling foreigners in South Korea they should take steps to secure
shelter or evacuation to protect themselves in the event of a conflict
on the Korean Peninsula.
The unnerving message
came as Japan set up missile defenses in Tokyo, and North Korean workers
failed to turn up for work in the industrial complex jointly operated
by North and South Korea.
In the statement
published by state-run media Tuesday, the North's Korea Asia-Pacific
Peace Committee reiterated accusations that Washington and Seoul were
seeking to provoke a war with Pyongyang.
"Once a war is ignited on
the peninsula, it will be an all-out war," the committee said, adding
that North Korea doesn't want foreigners in South Korea to
Monday 8 April 2013
MARGRET THATCHER IS GONE
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, a towering figure in
post-war British and world politics, and the first woman to become
British prime minister, has died at the age of 87, her spokeswoman said
Monday.
Thatcher served from 1979
to 1990 as leader of the Conservative Party. She was called the "Iron
Lady" for her personal and political toughness.
Thatcher retired from public life after a stroke in 2002 and suffered several strokes after that.
She made few public
appearances in her final months, missing a reception marking her 85th
birthday hosted by Prime Minister David Cameron in October 2010. She
also skipped the July 2011 unveiling of a statue honoring her old friend
Ronald Reagan in London.
In December 2012, she was hospitalized after a
3 SIGNS YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY QUIT YOUR JOB
So, you’ve recently realized that you and your current job
just aren’t a great fit. But you’re not quite sure what to do with that realization. Should you quit? Tough it out and try to improve your situation? Coast for now so you can put your energy into finding something better?
These questions aren’t easy, and weighing their endless implications and consequences can be emotionally exhausting.
Well, let me settle your mind a bit.
There are three situations in which you should definitely quit your job. Not necessarily right away—the details of how and when I’ll leave to you. But as for that nagging question of whether or not you should leave, this list will give you some peace of mind about that. If any of the following apply, you can start planning your exit strategy.
just aren’t a great fit. But you’re not quite sure what to do with that realization. Should you quit? Tough it out and try to improve your situation? Coast for now so you can put your energy into finding something better?
These questions aren’t easy, and weighing their endless implications and consequences can be emotionally exhausting.
Well, let me settle your mind a bit.
There are three situations in which you should definitely quit your job. Not necessarily right away—the details of how and when I’ll leave to you. But as for that nagging question of whether or not you should leave, this list will give you some peace of mind about that. If any of the following apply, you can start planning your exit strategy.
1. It Just Isn’t Sustainable
If you find yourself in a situation in which it is emotionally, physically, or mentally draining (or worse) for you even to show up to work, let alone get excited and perform at a high level—you need to leave. It might be due to unsupportive co-workers, an unattentiveFriday 5 April 2013
JON STEWART FACES JAIL FOR CRACK JOKES IN EGYPT
We saw a disturbing
example this week when Egyptian TV host and comedian Bassem Youssef,
frequently described as Egypt's Jon Stewart, was charged with the crimes
of mocking Egypt's President Mohamed Morsy and insulting Islam. If
convicted, Youssef could be fined and sentenced to prison.
Now, before you quickly
categorize this incident under the catch all, "They hate us for our
freedoms" crap, let's not forget our own history.
Comedy legend Lenny Bruce was arrested not once but eight times,
in the early 1960s for telling jokes that were considered obscene.
However, Bruce's lawyer argued that the comedian was not being
prosecuted for his profanity but rather for mocking political leaders
and religion.
In 1964, Bruce was
convicted of violating New York's obscenity laws and sentenced to four
months of hard labor. Being sentenced to hard labor is doubly painful
since comedians go into comedy to avoid hard labor. Bruce tragically
died of a morphine overdose in
4 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE WORKING FOR A FRIEND
By Katie DouthwaiteThere are few things that redeem the soul-crushing
effort of a long, tedious job search. But, they do exist: Getting a job offer (finally)? Awesome. Getting a job offer at a promising young start-up? Really awesome. Getting a job offer at a promising young start-up headed by one of your closest friends? Um, could it get more awesome than that?
I’ve done it—and I can tell you that, in many ways, it is the best. But, I’ll also caution you that working for your friend isn’t going to be all fun and games. Even if your friendship has endured since your frizzy-haired middle school days, the dynamic will change when you merge that into a manager-employee relationship. And before you commit to an extra 40+ hours a week with your pal, there’s a lot to consider.
To help you fully think it through, here are some of the most important pros and cons of working for a friend.
Pro #1: She’ll Already Know Your Strengths and Abilities
When a friend offers you a job, you can be relatively certain that she’s well aware of your career aspirations, your professional goals, the things you do well,Thursday 4 April 2013
WILL NORTH KOREA STRIKE THE SOUTH IN HOURS' TIME?
North Korea kept tensions simmering around its borders.
Thursday, reportedly moving a medium-range missile to its east coast and continuing to put pressure on a joint industrial complex where hundreds of South Koreans work.
Thursday, reportedly moving a medium-range missile to its east coast and continuing to put pressure on a joint industrial complex where hundreds of South Koreans work.
Wednesday, the United
States announced it was sending ballistic missile defenses to Guam, a
Western Pacific territory that's home to U.S. naval and air bases. North
Korea has cited those bases among possible targets for missile attacks.
This comes amid the
disclosure of what one U.S. official
Wednesday 3 April 2013
4 MYTHS WE TELL NEW GRADS. A MUST READ
I’m sure you’ve heard the news: Millennials are the
worst generation in history. We’re “deluded narcissists,” not to mention unprofessional, entitled, and unemployed.
Or are we? I’m here to tell you that—just like the critique of past generations—this isn’t true for the majority of us. In fact, many of us value hard work, getting ahead, commitment, and even philanthropy. This criticism is a myth—and sadly, only one of many we are told as we enter the working world.
As I embarked on my graduation (almost a year ago now—yikes!), I heard a lot of well-intentioned advice and comments that, in all reality, haven’t been true of my experience. Here are a few of the other myths we’re often told as recent or soon-to-be college graduates—and why you should take them with a grain of salt.
Well, guess what? I moved halfway across the
worst generation in history. We’re “deluded narcissists,” not to mention unprofessional, entitled, and unemployed.
Or are we? I’m here to tell you that—just like the critique of past generations—this isn’t true for the majority of us. In fact, many of us value hard work, getting ahead, commitment, and even philanthropy. This criticism is a myth—and sadly, only one of many we are told as we enter the working world.
As I embarked on my graduation (almost a year ago now—yikes!), I heard a lot of well-intentioned advice and comments that, in all reality, haven’t been true of my experience. Here are a few of the other myths we’re often told as recent or soon-to-be college graduates—and why you should take them with a grain of salt.
Myth #1: You’ll Only Get a Job Through Your Connections
I heard this particular myth during every single one of my internship searches in college and the eventual full-time job hunt. Everyone from my relatives to my professors assured me that the only way I would find a job in my field of choice would be to go through companies with which I had existing connections. After all, it’s not what you know, but who.Well, guess what? I moved halfway across the
Tuesday 2 April 2013
NORTH KOREA'S THREATS: 5 THINGS TO KNOW
Video propaganda showing the White House and Congress being blown up. Talk of hitting U.S. bases in the Pacific. The renunciation of a 60-year-old armistice that has kept the tenuous peace on the Korean Peninsula.
It seems barely a day
passes without another North Korean threat, and coming after the
December launch of a long-range rocket and a third nuclear test in
February, the florid declarations from Pyongyang have gotten the
attention of the United States and its allies.
So why now, and how nervous should you be? Here are five things to consider.
It's an inside game ...
Numerous analysts on both
sides of the Pacific attribute the aggressive posture is part of an
attempt by North Korea's young leader Kim Jong Un to consolidate his power in the reclusive communist state founded by his grandfather.
"First and foremost, it's
for his domestic audience,
Monday 1 April 2013
THE US DEPLOYS FIGHTER JETS IN SUPPORT OF SOUTH KOREA AGAINST THE NORTH
The South Korean president on Monday warned North Korea that any
provocative moves will be met with "a strong response" as the United
States deployed stealth fighter jets in the tense region as part of
joint military exercises.
"If there is any
provocation against South Korea and its people, there should be a strong
response in initial combat without any political considerations,"
President Park Geun-hye said at a meeting with senior defense and
security officials, according to her office.
Her comments came after North Korea rattled off fresh volleys of bombastic rhetoric over the weekend, declaring that it had entered a "state of war" with the South and labeling the U.S. mainland a "boiled pumpkin," vulnerable to attack.
The two Koreas are technically still at
WHAT RECRUITERS WANT TO SEE ON YOUR LINKEDIN
I recently suggested to a client that if you’re a
professional and you’re not on LinkedIn, you very nearly don’t exist.
Don’t shoot the messenger. And, please, allow me to clarify:
You very nearly don’t exist through the eyes of recruiters who use LinkedIn as a primary resource for finding outstanding candidates or checking out people who’ve applied to their open positions—every single day.
OK, so you know you’ve got to be on LinkedIn. But now, we’re going to take it one step further. Recruiters don’t just want to see that you’ve thrown up a profile, they want to see some very specific signs that you’re worth their effort in tracking you down.
Here are six things they’re looking for—so you can update your profile accordingly.
It’s also important after the recruiter
professional and you’re not on LinkedIn, you very nearly don’t exist.
Don’t shoot the messenger. And, please, allow me to clarify:
You very nearly don’t exist through the eyes of recruiters who use LinkedIn as a primary resource for finding outstanding candidates or checking out people who’ve applied to their open positions—every single day.
OK, so you know you’ve got to be on LinkedIn. But now, we’re going to take it one step further. Recruiters don’t just want to see that you’ve thrown up a profile, they want to see some very specific signs that you’re worth their effort in tracking you down.
Here are six things they’re looking for—so you can update your profile accordingly.
1. Completeness
Simply put, the more complete your profile, the better the odds that the recruiter will find you in the first place. So completeness is important from that standpoint.It’s also important after the recruiter
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