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List of the highest paid actors in 2017

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2017 was an excellent year for Vin Diesel, a very good year, just how good was it? Somewhat surprisingly, Vin Diesel is the highest-grossing actor at the box office in 2017. He comes in first having beat other stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Wonder Woman Star Gal Gadot. The movie that earned him the most, of course, was The Fate of the Furious , the eighth movie in the Fast and the Furious franchise and the first without Paul Walker which brought in a total of $1.23 billion worldwide, which was the second highest grossing movie this year. The only film that brought in more was Beauty and The Beast with $1.263 billion and since The Last Jedi is still only sitting at 745 million at the time of writing it looks like there were no other significant contenders this year. With the combined total of Fate of the Furious with the box office from XXX: The Return of Xander Cage, which brought in $346.1 million worldwide Vin Diesel was able to become the highest paid actor of the y

WhatsApp will stop working on some phones after New year's Eve

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With the New Year just around the corner, WhatsApp is reminding users that the messenger service will soon stop working on certain smartphones and mobile platforms in 2018. In an update to a blog post first published in February 2016, the company said WhatsApp will end support for handsets running Windows 8.0 or older versions of the operating system, BlackBerry OS or BlackBerry 10 from 1 January 2018. Although the end of support does not mean the Facebook-owned app will cease to function on these platforms immediately. However, the company warned that since it will no longer "actively develop for these platforms", some features may stop functioning "at any time". Users will no longer be able to create new accounts or re-verify existing accounts on these platforms either. WhatsApp stopped supporting Nokia Symbian S60 after June 30. The app is also looking to cut support for Nokia S40 devices on 31 December 2018, and devices running Android versions 2.3.7

Foods for weight loss

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Credit:Alivebynature When looking for the best weight loss program, you will need to ensure that it has the best combinations as far as diet and workouts are concerned. The truth is that workout alone or diet alone will not fetch you the results that you desire, especially if you are looking for a quick weight loss plan. Your diet is of utmost importance because you want it to be made up of foods that burn fats, build muscle or even use energy so you will be burning the calories day and night. What enters your mouth matters and should be careful selected to enjoy the positive results. Below are some of the best fat burning foods you should consider including in your weight loss diet for quick results with your efforts. Almonds - Almonds are other nuts are very good in reducing cravings and building muscle hence making them good for your weight loss diet. It is best that you consume the nuts with skins intact to get the most from them. Eggs - Most people will keep off eggs wh

Various events happening around nigeria in conversation

SARS’ restructuring, Imo and other Stories Afeez Odunoye “Social media outcries have instigated the reorganization of a strategic unit of the Nigeria Police Force.’’ “Which unit is that? Is it the Anti-Bomb Squad?’’ “You’ve not been following trends lately…E be like your inquisitive mind don exit our shores.” “Leave story, give me gist jor.” “Ok. Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has ordered the reorganization of the Special-Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) in response to campaigns on the unit’s malfeasances and unprofessional conduct.” “Do you think that will cause a significant reduction in the ills of the unit?” “Yes, it will. The bad hens in the unit should be stopped from laying bad eggs.” “Then, they should commence with the probe of the SARS personnel that shot a young man in the Yaba area of Lagos last week. The move should be holistic, from top to the bottom of the unit’s hierarchy.” “Exactly, that’s what the Nigeria Police Force is trying to do with the reo

Healthy reasons to drink a cup of coffee

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There are good reasons to drink coffee and this post is for those that are looking for reasons to keep drinking it. Here's a list of some good reasons to drink coffee. 1. Ease the pain Two cups of coffee can cut post-workout muscle pain. Make your cup of joe with little or no cream at all. 2. Coffee Can Improve Energy Levels and Make You Smarter  Coffee can help people feel less tired and increase energy levels. This is because it contains a stimulant called caffeine, which is actually the most commonly consumed psychoactive substance in the world. After you drink coffee, the caffeine is absorbed into the bloodstream. From there, it travels into the brain. 3. Helps Burning Fat caffeine is found in almost every commercial fat burning supplement. There's a good reason for that... caffeine is one of the very few natural substances that have actually been proven to aid fat burning. Unless you are not making your coffee sugary. 4. Improve Physical Performance  Caff

How to use Google maps offline

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Google Maps is one of the most popular and Best navigation apps services, but it's not without its faults. One of the main complaints is that it works best with a reliable data connection, something we don't always have outside the city. Thankfully, Google Maps can be used offline, but this great feature is rendered useless without some proactive procedures. The moment your phone reads "No service," Google Maps suddenly drops out. That is unless you've saved your maps for offline access. However after reading today's article "How to use Google map offline," you can store large map areas for guidance, even when you're stuck without the reception. The process is identical on both iOS and Android. Before we dive into the process, take a moment to visit the App Store on your iOS device, or the Play store on your Android device and check for any available updates for Google Maps. The methods mentioned in this article works on the updated versions

How to buy the right football boot

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As far as your playing performance is concerned, buying a good quality pair is highly recommended. Ideally, a good pair should provide comfort, support and lockdown traction. In this article, you will read about cleat materials, construction and styles so that you could make the right choice. Read on. Styles First of all, you should know that boots come in low-cut and mid-cut designs. Before you finalize your order, make sure you consider the ankle support. The good thing about mid-cut boots is that they support your ankle and don't restrict your movements. You can find them in different heights. Therefore, you should check the product information for details. On the other hand, low-cut types are lightweight. Usually, skill position players go for them. Actually, these boots offer maximum maneuverability. Types You can go for a detachable or molded boot. It's important that you consider your preference, league regulations and field conditions. They are a good cho

Benefits of playing video games

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Today's games are ambitious, challenging, and complex. The games are getting better with the passage of time. As a matter of fact, the benefits go beyond the entertainment. Given below are a few surprising benefits of playing video games. 1. They are good for surgeons Reading latest research is a must for surgeons. According to a study of laparoscopic, it was discovered that surgeons who have a habit of playing video games for over three hours in 7 days are more likely to perform better during the procedures they perform. 2. They Help You Overcome Dyslexia According to some research studies, attention difficulties is one of the main causes of dyslexia. As a matter of fact, a study found that patients shown better reading comprehension once they have played a video game. Actually, what happens is that video games change the environment on a constant basis in order to make the player focus more. 3. They Improve Your eyesight You may have heard that sitting too close to

How well do you know about nails?

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First things first, do you even know what your fingernails are made of? Our fingernails and toenails are made up of a protein called keratin, which is essentially just a bunch of dead cells. Keratin is also found in our hair, scientifically speaking, our nails are actually just modified hair which is quite strange if you stop to think about it. The reason cutting our nails and hair doesn't hurt is because the cells are dead, bird feathers and horse hooves are also made up of keratin. I'm sure you've heard the myth about how our nails keep growing even after death? Yeah, that isn't true. They can't keep growing because they're dead, and dead cells on a dead body aren't going to keep them growing! The reason this myth became so popular is that when we die, the skin around our nails shrinks, which gives the illusion of growing nails. If you observe very well, you will see that, fingernails grow more quickly than toenails AND men's nails grow faster t

How to know pure honey

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Want to know how to check if honey is pure? By examining the physical qualities of honey, it is very easy to know whether it is pure or impure. Look out for these signs: - Pure honey has a sweet aroma whereas fake honey smells sour or most of the times has no aroma - One feels a mild burning sensation in the throat while consuming pure honey. But in case of fake honey no such thing happens - Pure or raw honey never separates into layers. However, same is not the case with fake honey and one can always see formation of layers in it - Raw honey might come packed with natural impurities like pollen, bee bread and micro-particles of wax, but they are edible and causes no harm. Fake honey on the other hand has no such impurities in it. - Raw honey has a smoother texture as compared to fake hone that usually is on the rough side - The consistency of raw honey is usually thick and it trickles down in a thin stream. Fake honey on the other hand is quite runny and immediately spreads a

Benefit of plastic bottles

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Plastic bottles are the preferred material for a wide range of packaging materials, such as detergent, beverages, and many more. A useful type of plastic is polyethylene terephthalate because it is highly flexible for greater ease in production, as well as its toughness and energy-saving qualities. Here are a few of the most appealing benefits of plastic bottles: Safe and Rugged Plastic bottles are often favored over the glass containers because they are more resilient to damage. In the event of dropping on the floor, they are less likely to smash or shatter into hundreds of little pieces, which make the packaging a lot safer to handle. The hard-wearing build helps to lower the risk of the bottle bursting or leaking, which is especially useful when items are being shipped or transported in cartons. Also, the most popular plastics used are naturally resistant to chemicals. Unique shapes The plastic material is easily molded into a preferred shape or size. This has the benefit

Facts to know about computer repairs and its importance

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Computers have become the part and parcel of every business unit, and as these are sensitive gadgets that often need repair, upgrade, and periodic maintenance. Your business is no exception for sure but do you know how you can find the best computer maintenance and repair support? If you are not fully aware of it, know the essential details of repair and maintenance before you hire a service and verify the needs with your available resources. Check if service provider is endorsed by manufacturers' certification Some computer repairs facilities enjoys their manufacturers' endorsement as preferred service providers. Check if the service provider you have selected is an authorized and preferred counter for computer repairs. Also check if the technicians working there have done their course on computer repairing. As computers are getting complex every day, only trained technicians can manage repairing job with professional proficiency. Specifically you should ask if the repa

2017 highest paid musicians in the world

According to Forbes, the following are the annual rating of the world's highest paid musicians 20. Muse The last 20th place was taken by the British rock band Muse (49 million dollars).Muse is a British rock band formed in 1994. In total, Muse released seven studio albums and four live albums. Their sales exceeded 15 million. Muse also received a lot of awards mostly for live performances. 19. Luke Brian The 19th line is occupied by the American country singer Luke Brian (53 million dollars).At first, he worked as a songwriter. His debut single "All My Friends Say" achieved the fifth line in the Billboard country chart. Some of his singles received gold and platinum certification from the American Association of Record Companies. His third album Tailgates & Tanlines, released in 2011, was certified platinum. 18. Jay Z The 18th place was taken Jay Z, the singer from the US (53.5 million dollars).Shawn Corey Carter is a rapper and producer. Jay Z is one of th

New Firefox Quantum

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Firefox have release a new browser that is more faster. Their message below: Today we’re thrilled to introduce you to our brand new browser — Firefox Quantum. What you’ll notice first is that the new Firefox is blazing fast. In fact, you’ll enjoy speeds up to twice as fast as a year ago. It’s also more powerful. We’ve rebuilt Firefox from the ground up to focus on how you use the Web today to watch, listen, create and play without limits. We’re excited to deliver a browser that feels completely different — modern, quick and efficient. We think you’ll agree: It’s a quantum leap forward in how you’ll experience the internet. When you use Firefox, you’re also contributing to a movement to ensure the internet remains a global public resource, open and accessible to all. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, we’ve been committed since 2003 to building products that put you in control of your online life and advancing open technology and public policy that promote a healthi

Alicia keys celebrate the vault album

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Dear Fam, Where were you 10 years ago? Who were you and where did you live? What did you dream about? Wish for? Hope for? What relationship were you in and how did you dress? 😉 Were you totally different? That’s what I’d like to do today, stop and reflect about the fact that As I Am was released to the world 10 years ago! Crazy, right??? It feels like yesterday to me! These songs are still some of my favorites to perform live and hear that y’all are still vibin’ to. Some say this is my best album……I love it just as much as you do! I’m thinking about how different my life was then. I had already been in the music game since I was 18, so I remember this being a really transitional time for me. I was looking for more and looking for more of a way to connect to myself. This was the time in my life that I would say I’d learned how to become “a machine” and I really needed to unlearn that mentality. I remember feeling extremely overwhelmed and needing to get away and I took that first

Healthy packaged food that saves you time and money

When choosing packaged foods, it's important to read the labels. This can be time consuming but worth it. To save time, try focusing specifically on foods low in sugar, low in salt and high in protein. Stay away from anything containing high fructose corn syrup which is an unnecessary sugar additive. Why do we even need sugar in bread? Foods with the fewest ingredients are best. If you don't know what an ingredient is, chances are it's not good for you. Marketing techniques labeling foods as Lite, gluten free, healthy or wheat may not always be the healthiest choice. As an educated consumer you should know the difference. Many so called "wheat" products may not be whole grain or made from whole wheat. The first ingredient should be whole wheat flour. Wheat flour, unbleached wheat flour, multigrain, enriched, and stone-ground wheat flour are alternative ways of saying "refined white flour." To save you some time in the grocery store, I've compiled

How to safeguard your immune system

The immune system of a human body is a network of cells, tissues and organs that work together to defend the body against the attacks by the 'foreign' invaders. The term 'foreign invader' is used for the bacteria, parasites, fungi and other viruses that can lead to illness through infections. It is the job of an immune system to keep these infectious organisms out and destroy them. Though unseen, the immune system cells are constantly gobbling up with the bacteria and blocking viruses from invading your cells. Similar to your heartbeat and indigestion, the immune response is a system that functions on its own and you don't control them. But, there are a lot of practices that can work as your helping hand. Some of such practices are: Good hygiene - The first step to begin with the defence is to keep all prospective germs at bay. How can it be done? By following good personal hygiene habits. Stop infection as it begins and before it begins. Make sure you avoid spr

Protect your Android device from malware

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The adoption rate of mobile devices continues to soar, with Android leading the way. The open-source operating system that is led by Google is now found on more than half of all smartphones. This massive user base has caught the attention of cybercriminals, who have begun to double down on their efforts to illegally obtain personal information from Android owners. While most mobile malware is found in countries like Russia and China, users from Europe and the United States aren't completely immune. There are a few simple steps you can take to avoid getting your data locked up in an encrypted jail. App source Only download apps from trustworthy sources like the Google Play Store. Be wary of any site that allows you to download paid apps for free. App permissions Even when downloading from the Google Play Store you need to be careful. Check the permissions the app asks for. Often, apps that include malware will ask for a lot of permissions so that they can quickly gain con

Technology: what a child know that you don't

How do you feel about your kids? Ever felt they are smarter than you about Technology? How could you tell? Do you have living proof? This article demonstrates this fact. Read on to find out. Here are a few examples: 1) Your kid is faster than you at figuring out and playing computer games. They know better when to hit enter, spacebar, ESC key and arrow keys. In fact, they are better than you at playing these games. 2) Your kid is better at discovering new stuff about your cell phone, which you never knew existed. Take all the help you need from your kid. 3) Your kid knows the easiest way to find information by giving a search on Google bar. They will use simple non-connecting words and yet they will find the required information. 4) They will find a way with other digital gadgets before you and work on them intelligently. In fact they can pace up with technology faster than you. So be sure to interact with them. 5) How about a toy car, train or Lego set? After you have show

Tips of being more environmental

Create an Environmental Committee You should plan on creating an environmental committee within your organization. This should consist of at least one person from every department. Together, the team can brainstorm about how to be more environmental throughout your operations. Someone from HR might figure out a way to go paperless, thus reducing the amount of paper that is used throughout your organization. Someone from operations might figure out a way to use less energy on the equipment that is needed to get the job done from day today. The environmental committee should plan on meeting once a month. They will be the ones responsible for creating new ideas and implementing them within the necessary departments. It allows you to be more eco-friendly while being able to delegate to your team so that they can feel as though they are contributing more to the organization. Recycle There are all sorts of different things that can be recycled. Paper, cans, bottled water, and even scra

Guide to build a basic website

Whenever you start your new business, you need to make some kind of online presence of your business. If you have a business or great selling products but you don't have a website then you can lose better opportunities for your business because nowadays most of the people prefer an internet to search for the product or services so that they can check the credibility through websites, product catalogs, testimonials, and reviews. Why is Website Important for Any Business? In today's internet world, a professional website is essential for any size of businesses. In fact, if potential customers have heard good things about your company or services but still they will do online research first before coming to you. As you know that a website is accessible worldwide and any potential customer can reach you in a second through your website. Therefore, a professional, credible and quality website is always noted and professional websites always help to increase the online visibility

10 types of men you should never marry

Getting married to the wrong person can wreck your life. It’s fine to date bad boys and irresponsible boys for the thrill of it, but marrying them is the worst mistake you can make. Marrying the right person is essential, and because we really care about you, we’ve decided to share the types of men you should never ever marry. We don’t care how much you love him, how handsome he is or how rich he is, don’t marry him. 1. The liar Does he lie about little things? These little things are going to become big things as time goes on. If you can’t believe every word he says, then don’t marry him. 2. The poser This guy dresses well and has a good car. But every time you guys go out together, he claims he forgot his wallet and asks you to pay the bill. He also constantly borrows little sums from you promising to pay back. Run for your life sis. 3. The flirt If you’re dating a man that has no respect for you and constantly flirts with everything in a skirt, he’s definitely going to c

7 tips for maintaining your kitchen

Below are some tips that can help you keep your kitchen clean on a daily basis with less effort, and likely make you somewhat happier in the process! 1. Get organized. Create a proper space for storing your items. A cluttered, disorganized pantry or cabinet can be overpowering, even though a space that's clean and simple to navigate will motivate you to create nutrient dense meals. Store like items with like items, label everything and plan your own daily and weekly meals around utilizing these things in a timely manner. Make a commitment to gradually acquiring mason jars, storage bins, shelving units, labels, or any other items that can help you to create an area that lets you cook meals easily and economically. 2. Do a little maintenance work once a month on your cookware and knives. Need to wash burnt-on stains and remove rust stains from your stainless steel pots and pans? Perhaps your knives are becoming a little rusty or spotty, and you wish to receive them shiny and ne

Type of soccer cleats

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Soccer cleats have a variety of characteristics that should be matched to the playing style and the type of field. The cleats with removable stubs are a versatile option, but the players that only play on one type of field it is worth buying the footwear to match. Here are a few of the soccer cleats available: Firm ground (FG) The firm ground is the most popular option and a practical choice for wearing on an outdoor soccer field. The field should be firm earth and natural grass. The studs give great stability, which is appreciated for giving fast and multi-directional performance. But, the studs can vary. Most of the firm ground cleats have molded studs and either conical or bladed in shape. Firm Ground/Artificial Grass (FG/AG) The firm ground/artificial glass is a type of hybrid cleat that gives great versatility. The artificial grass fields are becoming more common, so it is important to invest in the footwear to match. However, there are still plenty of natural earth fie