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Some prison inmates have gotten themselves into more trouble than they saw coming after they broke out of jail to steal and then sneaked back inside. Four prison inmates reportedly broke out of the Holmes-Humphreys County Correctional Facility, broke into a business, and then returned to jail. According to New York Post, the group of Mississippi inmates busted out of jail this week, burglarized a bargain store — and then broke back in and returned to their cells. The jailbirds, identified as Levontaye Ellington, Travis Baker, Maurice Robertson and Jacquiez Williams broke out of the Holmes-Humphreys County Correctional Facility in Lexington Tuesdayby hopping a fence, Mississippi News Now reported. Once in the clear, the men walked less than a mile to a Dollar General chain store after closing and swiped anything they could grab. “They stole cigarettes, cigarette lighters, phones and just items they felt they could sell in jail,” Lexington Police Chief Robert Kirklin said ac

Isn’t it strange how mundane things can bring back really vivid memories? As the burnt toast hit the trash, I remembered how burn out meant my first online business ended up on the scrapheap (nearly taking me with it).  Juggling a full-time job, family, volunteering and running an online business left me physically, emotionally and psychologically exhausted.  Just like toast, the burn creeps in slowly and when complete, you’re left unable to nourish yourself or anything else. You may have already heard run-of-the-mill advice like taking regular breaks to prevent burn out. But what’s the point of stepping away from work only to be stressed that things will fall apart? 1 .  Create the right systems Having no systems (or the wrong systems) is a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately, systems get a bad rap because they can be seen as snooze fests.   Who’s ever heard of a sexy system? I sure haven’t! To make matters worse, traditional systems have a sterile and stuffy image that

I love social media. It can help you make friends, share your life, build a network, and even build a business. In the same token, social media can easily become an enemy of success as a hindrance and consumer of attention. On countless occasions I’ve found myself lost on YouTube, scrolling Facebook, clicking on tweets, watching funny snaps…and realized it’s hurting my success. As someone who is ambitious, you don’t want social media to kill your time, rob you of precious hours, and steal your success. If you want social media to work for you, here are three ways to assure that you’re the one in control : 1 .  Limit your time on social media channels If you want social media to work for you, and not against you,  limiting your time on it will help you immensely . One great tool that helps me limit my time on social media is a simple Chrome extension: StayFocused. It’s a free, no hassle chrome extension that allows you to limit your time on different websites. Just simply

We grow up listening to stories of the great men who made a difference and dream of becoming like them someday. That dream begins to fade when we are faced with the actual hardships of life. The bottom line is, there is no easy road to success. Even the heroes we grew up reading about did not receive it on a platter. You could be wondering then why not anyone who works hard become successful? There is not one but many reasons to why only a few out of millions get to know what success is. It appears that qualities of successful people have some characteristic traits in common, like they are all hard working, focused, competent, determined and try to achieve a workable goal. There could be more qualities that they have in common and it is probably the combination of these qualities that set them apart from the rest. Although there are no set rules or definite patterns of behaviors for achieving success, there are a few simple practices that may help you get farther in life. H

It’s easy to get stuck in a routine. Wake up, head to work (or school), remain in work or school all day, eat dinner, sneak in an hour of Netflix, go to bed, repeat. Maybe our day to day varies slightly with an occasional weekday plan, but all-in-all does this routine sound familiar? Conducting the same routine week in and week out won’t move you ahead in your life goals. We are challenging you to a 30-day plan. Can you shake up your routine by adding something new to your day, every day, for 30 days? Day 1: Start the 30-day plan with a nice workout. If you don’t already, add a quick run into your day today. Day 2: When is the last time you picked up a good book? Here’s a good one for you to try. Day 3: Try your hand at some creative writing. Pick up a notepad and write something to fit this prompt. Fill in the blanks, “I’d love to _____ but my _____ just _____!” Now write a story that follows it. Day 4: Have you ever developed an idea for a business or app? Take the time

Are you a competitive person? Even with yourself? Putting pressure on you can be inspiring — you have the internal flame to progress and get better in all you touch. But, how much is too much pressure? If you are too hard on yourself you may be doing more harm than good. Do any of these signs sound familiar? 1. Setting unrealistic expectations Setting the bar high is one thing, but too high? It can actually be a motivation killer. Goals are a product of optimism and confidence.  Constantly seeking to achieve milestones only possibly by a superhuman will inevitably set you up for disappointment and a lack of confidence— it’s OK to aim high, but keep it within reasonable expectations. 2. Constantly comparing yourself We all like to feel like we’re the best at something. When our peers ask us for advice, it’s rewarding. But no one is the most elite at everything they do.  Get to know your strengths, and leave room for being inferior in certain situations. If you have the ment

Everywhere you look there is a new startup business popping up. Some startups are successful, some are not: the key to starting your own business is preparation and passion. Here is a quick look into some factors that can turn you into one of the successful entrepreneurs. Get a successful mentor By definition an entrepreneur is inclined to take on many risks alone. Just because the project you are working on is a goal of yours, personally, doesn’t mean you can’t seek outside help, in fact seeking help from someone more experienced is in your favor. Along the road to entrepreneurship you will make many mistakes, and you will make some brilliant decisions. As a way to help eliminate as many mistakes as possible take on a trusted mentor that can guide you alone the way. Pinpoint what it is that you want to do If you don’t have a strong passion about the industry or product that you create your business around then odds are you will find it exceedingly difficult to give your full

Social media influencers have cemented their place in brand advertising because consumers are increasingly likely to trust the right influencers. A joint study by analytics firm Annalect and Twitter found that social media users on average trust influencers’ opinions as much as their own friends’.  Nearly 40 percent of those surveyed reported purchasing an item after seeing an influencer promoting it. Some brands, however, try to avoid the price tag associated with better-known influencers by engaging with “micro-influencers” -- though those people aren’t always the perfect answer, either. That’s where brand ambassadors come in. Brand ambassadors aren’t people who started their accounts with a specific theme in mind, then gained followers using hashtags and following like-minded accounts. Instead, they’re natural consumers with followings of real-life friends and people who trust their opinions.  So, if you're a brand looking for an endorsement, choosing a brand a

The guidelines for the 2017/2018 academic session Obafemi Awolowo University Aptitude Test Screening Exercise have been released. Below are the outlined guidelines as made available on  the university’s website .  The examinations will have multiple sessions per day. Each examination session will have a stipulated and advertised start and stop time. Each candidate will be placed in a particular session on a particular day. Candidates should arrive at the examination venue at least TWO (2) HOURS before the start time of the examination. Candidates will be physically and digitally screened before being allowed to write the examination. Once a candidate has been screened S/He must remain within the specified HOLDING AREA awaiting entry into the examination hall. Candidates will be required to observe approved CBT examination restroom guidelines. Candidates are advised to read and understand all instructions displayed by the Computer System for each subject on which they will

Yea! iOS 11 is here and I’ve successfully updated my iPad to iOS 11. Should in case you haven’t done yours, here is a pretty simple steps on how to get iOS 11 on-board your iPhone or iPad. iOS 11 comes with lots of amazing features like editing Live Photos, customizing the new Control Center, Emergency Mode, the hard G GIF — Do not disturbed while driving and lot more. Meanwhile, iOS 11 will supercharge the iPad with a new Dock, an honest-to-goodness file-management system and drag-and-drop multitasking. How Can I Upgrade my device to iOS 11? There are two ways to update your iOS device but before you begin, make sure you prepare your device for iOS 11, namely backing up your device and creating enough space to download the update. You’ll need about 2GB of space. Method 1 OTA Update:- If you are on a Wi-Fi network, you can upgrade to iOS 11 right from your device itself — no need for a computer or iTunes. Just connect your device to a power source and go to Settings

A medical doctor has made a truly revealing statement about how mango leaves help in the treatment of kidney diseases. Dr Bamidele Joshua, an Abuja based herbal doctor, said the consumption of mango leaves helps in the treatment of kidney and gall stones among others. According to Vanguard, he told newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja that consumption of mango leaves also helps in the treatment of many health conditions. According to him, Mango leaves contain vitamins C, A and B as well as vital minerals such as Copper, Potassium and Magnesium. He explained that the leaves could be boiled to be taken as water or dried into powder form to be used in any food or drink. Joshua added that for medicinal purposes, the use of young and tender leaves was best for optimal benefits. The expert noted that the consumption of the leaves helps prevent and regulate diabetes, lowers blood pressure, fights restlessness and stops hiccups. “Mango leaves are very useful for managing diabetes. The