Everything You Know About Time Management Is Wrong

The Problem

We have all inherited an approach to time management that has its roots in the industrial age. It is a machine/factory logic that associates rest with malfunction. When a machine is down it’s because something is wrong. You need to fix the problem so it can be up again and productive. Indeed, an idle machine means a loss of profits. Down time for maintenance is a necessary evil, a cost to be minimized.

Yahoo to Face Class action Lawsuit over email Spying

A Californian judge ruled that people who sent emails to or received emails from Yahoo Mail users from 2 October 2011 can sue the company as a group, granting it class action status. 

 

There is estimated to be over one million members in the privacy lawsuit.

Yahoo is accused of using the data to boost advertising revenue.

StanChart to boost global retail Business -Exec

Standard Chartered will spend “hundreds of millions of dollars” in the years ahead to raise the share of income from its retail business 10 percentage points by 2020, its group head of retail clients said.

Karen Fawcett said the lender, which focuses on Asia, Africa and the Middle East, would invest the money in areas such as technology to raise the share of retail business income from 30 percent now.

UK Growth hit by services Slowdown

The 0.3% growth figure marked a sharp slowdown from the 0.6% rate seen in the final three months of last year.

The services sector, which represents three-quarters of UK output, grew by 0.4%, the weakest rate since 2012.

In addition, exports fell by 0.3% in the first quarter of the year, while imports increased by 2.3%.

Exclusive Q&A with Arsenal's Olivier Giroud

That, however, was just one of the subjects up for discussion...

 

Max Rushen: How was training today?
Olivier Giroud: “It was nice, with fantastic weather. We could work well.”

Chip manufacturer Avago buys rival Broadcom for $37bn

Avago Technologies, one of the world's biggest manufacturers of semiconductors, is buying its California-based rival Broadcom for $37bn (£24bn).

Between them, the two firms employ more than 20,000 staff worldwide with combined annual sales of £15bn (£10bn).

 

Avago, based in both the US and Singapore, said the deal was a "landmark" transaction.

FIFA President,Sepp Blatter under Pressure

Seven senior Fifa officials were arrested in Zurich on Wednesday at the request of US prosecutors.

 

UK Prime Minister David Cameron is calling for Mr Blatter to resign but Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed Mr Blatter for a fifth term.

Real Madrid Vehemently deny Reports on approach for Juventus' Paul Pogba

There has been speculation that Pogba will leave the Turin giants this summer even though Juve are keen to keep the 22-year-old.

Italian newspaper La Stampa reported that Real were willing to offer Pogba a five-year contract, earning 10million euros net per season.

Text Message Bug can Crash iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac too.

The bug that causes iPhones to crash when they receive a boobytrapped text message also affects the Apple Watch, iPads and Macs. 

The crash is caused by a bug within a core system common to all of Apple’s devices that handles text. When presented with non-Latin characters in a specific sequence - including those from Arabic, Chinese and Marathi - the CoreText system chokes, causing it to fail and bring the entire operating system to a halt. 

Man United and Man City target refuses to commit future to Bundesliga side

Manchester United and Manchester City target Kevin De Bruyne has refused to commit his future to Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.

The former Chelsea midfielder, 28, has become one

New Appointment of Four Executive Directors - Skye Bank

The board of directors of Skye Bank Plc has announced the elevation and appointments of four new executive directors to the board as part of the overall efforts to uphold the very high standards and tradition of professionalism which have become the bank’s driving force for service excellence and leadership.

JONATHAN PRESENTS HANDOVER NOTES TO BUHARI

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday formally presented his hand over notes to the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari.

 

The presentation was done inside the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly after Jonathan conducted Buhari round the seat of power.

Jonathan signs controversial bill for two power regulators

Word leaked last night from the seat of government in Aso Rock, Abuja, that President Goodluck Jonathan has given his assent to the controversial bill creating two parallel regulating bodies for the recently privatised power sector, raising a red flag for investors and others watching the industry.

 

This followed an ambitious plan of the permanent secretary at the ministry of power, Godknows Igali, to break the Transmission Company of Nigeria  (TCN) into two separate entities, while also creating two parallel regulators for the power industry, a move that now threatens to take back the progress of the sector and perhaps one of the president’s legacy achievements.

Children’s Day tragedy: Lightening kills 3 siblings, one other -

ILORIN—This year’s Children Day celebration was marred by tragedy at Gure town in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, as four female children were killed by lightening.

This came on a day a woman went berserk at Otta in Ado-Odo Local Government Area of Ogun State, stabbing her three-year-old son to death.

Woman goes berserk, kills son

FirstBank GMD Onasanya bows out December

 

                                                                                 Bisi Onasanya

Bisi Onasanya, the group managing director/Chief Executive Officer of the First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, is set to retire at a high point of his career after completing his tenure at the end of the current Financial Year on December 31 2015.

Muhammadu Buhari, Don’t single me out for probe, says Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday advised the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, not to single out his administration in any probe he may want to carry out after his inauguration on Friday.

                                  President Goodluck Jonathan

Jennifer Lopez glitter-bombed by a creepy clown at LAX

Jennifer Lopez got a surprise welcoming at LAX that she wasn't expecting on Tuesday.

As the "American Idol" revealed her new short hairstyle, she was hit by a glitter-bomb, thrown by no other than a creepy clown.

EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Cuomo pulling back $100M that would have gone to fix NYCHA roofs is crushing blow to tenants

They are the “worst roofs” in public housing — 123 leaking, decrepit sieves at 18 developments so bad that NYCHA has deemed them “at or past useful life.”

NYCHA planned to repair the soggy problem by using $100 million from the state, but then Gov. Cuomo pulled the rug out from under those plans and redirected the money, leaving thousands of residents suffering until the Housing Authority finds another way to get the job done.

Ciroma resigns as NIWA’s MD

 

The Managing Director of the National inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Inna Ciroma, on Wednesday tendered her resignation letter, with effect from May 28, a statement  has said.

Seyi Shay’s perform at 2015 ‘Tigo Ghana Meets Naija’ concert... (VIDEO)

https://youtu.be/D-a-SLiEFNc

 

Pop star, Seyi Shay was among headliners at the 5th edition of ‘Tigo Ghana Meets Naija’ concert which took place in Ghana on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Some Customers Aren’t Worth Doing Business With

 One of my favorite topics to write and speak about is about what happens when the customer is not right.  I love to say it…

The customer is NOT always right!

But, they are always the customer.  So if they are wrong, let them be wrong with dignity and respect. 

Joey Barton, Rio Ferdinand, Bobby Zamora and Shaun Wright-Phillips all released by QPR

Club captain Joey Barton and Rio Ferdinand are among a list of players who have been released by QPR.

 

Why you must start early to expose your children to money

One of the reasons many of us have financial challenges is because we don’t have an understanding of money. Our parents never taught us about it, and the schools totally overlooked this field of study. Our children therefore deserve better so we must commit to providing financial training for them.

 

Various experts differ regarding when to start training

Everton legend Andy King passes away aged 58

Everton have announced their legendary former midfielder Andy King has died at the age of 58.

King passed away on Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack, a club statement revealed.

A midfielder, King became a hugely popular figure at Goodison Park after arriving from his hometown club Luton in 1976.

He is best remembered for his spectacular strike against Liverpool in October 1978, which earned Everton a first victory over their Merseyside rivals in seven years.

Malaria: Another Deadly Disease That Threatens Africa

Malaria has been a long time tropical disease that has ravaged the African continent before the white explorers landed on the shores of Africa. It took many of them to their untimely grave; hence they referred the continent to ‘The white man’s grave.'

Despite the amazing discovery of technology

Why Otamendi is right for Old Trafford -Manchester United

Man United are set for a busy summer of spending, with defence one position set to be strengthened. Here, WhoScored.com run the rule over transfer target, Nicolas Otamendi.

 

With the domestic seasons drawing to a close in Europe’s top five leagues, speculation over the big transfer this summer is set to go into overdrive.

IFC, Ecobank launch $110m facility for West, Central Africa’s SMEs

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, parent company of the Ecobank Group and leading pan-African full-service banking group, have announced the launch of a $110 million risk-sharing facility that will increase access to finance for small and medium sized enterprises in fragile and conflict-affected states in West and Central Africa.

Fashola, Wife on Last Pose In Office (PHOTOS)

On May 29, Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, will hand over power to a new government led by Akinwunmi Ambode.

 

The governor is ready to vacate his office, but decided to pose one last time there with his wife, Mrs Abimbola Fashola.

Arsenal and Man United favourites to land German Playmaker

Arsenal and Manchester United are favourites to sign Marco Reus after Real Madrid today pulled out of the running for the German playmaker.

 

According to AS, Los Blancos had the option to sign Reus last summer but opted for James Rodriguez instead.

EU-Switzerland sign deal 'to end banking secrecy'

The EU and Switzerland have signed an agreement that is intended to clamp down on tax evasion, the European Commission has said.

From 2018, EU residents will be prevented from hiding undeclared income in Swiss banks.

The EU and Switzerland will exchange information on the bank accounts which their respective citizens hold.

Niger Delta group shuts Agip oil facility over job disputes

A community group in Nigeria’s oil-producing Niger Delta said on Wednesday it had shut down an oil facility operated by Eni’s Agip in Bayelsa state’s Nembe 5 region following a dispute with the company that included the provision of jobs for locals.

 

The company did not respond to a request for comment.

Government plans to cut £10bn of red tape- Queen's Speech

The Queen's Speech has outlined plans for a bill to cut red tape, potentially saving British business at least £10bn.

 

 

For the first time, the plans will be monitored by independent regulators, who are charged with making sure the target is achieved. 

Chelsea transfer news: 22-goal La Liga hotshot wanted, but Blues face defeat in winger chase

It’s a lot harder to retain a Premier League title than it is to win one, as Manchester City have found out.

Chelsea will now attempt to do this and Jose Mourinho is keen on improving his squad with next season’s Champions League trophy also in his sights.

But just who will be winging their way to Stamford Bridge to strengthen the 2014/15 champions?

Click the right arrow above, right, to find out who is being linked with a transfer to Chelsea…

Antonio Rudiger (Stuttgart) – Click right to find out which 22-goal La Liga hotshot is wanted by the Blues…

De La Rue shares dive as Profits Fall

It warned last year that profits would be £20m lower than in the year before.

Operating profits were down 22% at £69.5m, in line with that guidance, but the company also chopped its dividend from 42p to 25p.

When is the 2015 Champions League final?

 What you need to know about Juventus v Barcelona

The Champions League final is upon us, folks. The climax of the European football season. An opportunity for players to claim a place in the pantheon of greatness.

 

Don't leave anything to chance. Check (and double check) all of the details surrounding the game right here to ensure no slip ups are made as you prepare for what promises to be a thrilling encounter.

Aer Lingus shares up as Irish government backs stake sale

Its agreement comes after IAG gave certain pledges to preserve jobs and transport links within the Republic.

Although the Irish government and the board of Aer Lingus now support the €1.36bn (£961m) bid, Ryanair, which owns 29.8%, has yet to commit.

IAG said it was "hopeful" Ryanair would agree to the offer.

The government, a coalition, still needs to formally vote for the deal.

Axact Chief Shoaib Sheikh Detained over 'Fake Degrees'

Axact's CEO Shoaib Sheikh and his deputy, Waqas Atiq, were taken into custody after a raid at their Karachi offices on Tuesday night.

 

Officials said hundreds of thousands of blank degree forms, student cards and authentication documents were found. 

Helen Clark named World's most Powerful Women list for another year

Congratulation as Helen Clark has been named alongside Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton in Forbes' list of the world's 100 most powerful women.

The former New Zealand Prime Minister came in at number 23, just two spots behind Beyonce.

She is currently working as the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has topped the Forbes list for a fifth year, but for the first time Hillary Clinton is snapping at her heels.

FIFA Officials arrested in Zurich on Corruption Charges

FIFA was plunged into crisis on Wednesday morning after Swiss authorities arrested six officials on corruption charges at the US Department of Justice's request.

 

Vice-president Jeffrey Webb from the Cayman Islands was among those led away by officers who carried out a dawn raid on the five star Baur au Lac hotel in Zurich.

Mr. BELOVED fast rising artist releases new musisc "WALAN COLONCO" FT SOULZ.- (MUSIC)

The fast rising artist Mr. BELOVED is a student of Music Department in Nnamdi Azikiwe, University Awka in Anambra State. 

Delivering value through Strategic Partnerships

Recently the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, NEXIM Bank, embarked on a deliberate programme of building partnerships designed to deliver value to its stakeholders and target public as the Nigeria’s sole Government Trade Policy Bank.   This development has been applauded by both players and watchers in the Nigerian SMEs, especially those operating in the manufacturing, agro-processing, solid minerals and services sectors.

The world today has gone past the era of the lone-star performer onto the era of coalition building and strategic partnerships. Today, both open and crowd sourcing are becoming major drivers of global commerce; meaning that business networks are increasingly becoming more cross border and more virtual in nature.

Ethiopian PM commissions Dangote’s $480m Ethiopia cement plant June 5

Dangote Cement plc will next week Thursday commission its 2.5 million mtpa cement plant in Ethiopia as the company inches towards the 40 million mtpa mark and total production capacity globally before the end of 2015, in furtherance of its expansion plan in Africa.

GTB, Etisalat enter into strategic partnership to deepen financial inclusion

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) and Etisalat, an innovative and growing telecommunication company, have entered into a business alliance to deepen financial inclusion in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) policy.

 

Under the partnership, the two companies are introducing GTEasySavers product, a savings account designed to enable the under-banked and unbanked individuals to have easy access to open account and save money and achieve their goals while operating a regular bank account via their mobile phones.

Amaechi, Wike in war of Words

The feud between the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, and the Governor-elect, Chief Nyesom Wike, reached a boiling point on Tuesday when the former accused the latter of being responsible for the deaths recorded in the state during the 2015 general elections.

 

Amaechi had declared during a public lecture in Port Harcourt to mark his 50th birthday that God would not allow a killer to be the governor of Rivers State.

Confab Report still useful, Jonathan tells Buhari

President Goodluck Jonathan has tasked the incoming Muhammadu Buhari led government to appreciate the good contributions of every Nigerian towards nation-building irrespective of political party or creed.

The president spoke shortly after being decorated with the ‘Peace-Loving Global Citizen’ award by the Universal Peace Forum (UPF) led by prominent lawyer, Mike Ozehkome, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday.

Over N30bn pension overhang limits FAAN’s services – Chidoka

The  over N30 billion unfunded pension liability and the high indebtedness by domestic and foreign airlines are adversely impacting on the finances of  the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and its ability to render services and be self-sustaining, said Osita Chidoka, the Aviation Minister on Tuesday.

 

Chidoka said the Authority’s major problem was its finances, which had been depleted by companies that got services from FAAN but refused to pay.

Speaking at an interactive session with stakeholders in Lagos, he said: “Key issues confronting FAAN are financial management where it has over N30 billion in pension liabilities that are unfunded, airlines indebtedness to the agency, which impacted its finances and limited its ability to be self sustaining.”

Charly Boy And Diane Oputa "WIFE", In New Bizarre Photos

Controversial Area Fada of Abuja entertainment, Charly Boy has infested his wife with his weirdness.

The former singer who is known for his bizarre fashion sense and photos, not forgetting his crazy statements is at it again.

He has released a bunch photos with his wife Diane Oputa who is popularly known as Lady D.

Jonathan to Formally Dissolve FEC today

Abuja— In preparation for its final handing over formalities to the incoming administration, the Federal Executive Council, FEC, will be formally dissolved today.

The session which will be presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to witness a formal speech by the President, highlighting his achievements while in office since May 29, 2011.

Diezani era saw explosion of rent seekers, cronyism

Nigeria’s outgoing oil Minister, Diezani Alison–Madueke, oversaw an era during her tenure when rent seekers and opportunists mushroomed in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, resulting in the ballooning of subsidy payments and other shady deals.

Certificate Saga: Court asked to stop CJN from swearing in Buhari as President

ABUJA – ‎A Civil Society Organisation, the Incorporated Trustees of Advocacy for Societal Rights Advancement and Development Initiative, has ‎asked the Federal Court in Abuja to stop the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, from administering oath on the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari on May 29.

‎The group, in an originating summons that was filed by its lawyer, Mr. Philip Ekpo, insisted that Buhari is not legally fit to take over as the President of Nigeria.

The plaintiff argued that Buhari did not meet the qualification enshrined in the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act, and ought not have contested the April 11, 2015, presidential election.

Heat wave: Death toll Claimed over 1,000 Lives; 852 Death -Report

The sizzling heat wave sweeping many parts of the country claimed over 1,000 lives, with 852 death being reported in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Besides Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, sweltering conditions persisted in Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal with temperature hovering around 45 degree celsius in most places in these states.