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US may screen foreign traveller's Facebook and Twitter accounts to know what you are saying, USA Today reports. The US government's new proposal to curb terrorism involves snooping around social media accounts of foreign travelers. The new proposal to ask visitors and non-citizens for their “social media identifier”could help border agents “investigate” your background without having to go to the NSA, Customs and Border Protection, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), believes having this “identifier” could help it find “possible nefarious activity and connections.”

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPECGH) has predicted a three per cent reduction in fuel prices at the pumps for the first pricing window of the month of July, 2016. A press release signed by the Executive Secretary of the chamber, Duncan Amoah, indicated that the reduction is due to expectations that world oil prices would fluctuate and subsequently fall and in the next few days.

Do you think you are obsessive about your relationship? Some people struggle to tell the difference between a healthy relationship and an obsessive one. Without realizing they obsess over their partner, they find themselves wanting to constantly be with them, always wanting to know where they are, and trying to control their behaviour. This behaviour is damaging to both partners and it often ruins relationships. If you want to overcome your relationship obsession and find genuine love, follow these 10 steps.

SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook’s next News Feed update could mean bad news for online publishers. Facebook announced Wednesday it is limiting the amount of content from Pages, or the public profile created for brands, celebrities or media publishers a user follows. The News Feed will feature more posts from friends and family in way of posts from news companies. Maintaining a relevant and interesting News Feed is important to satisfying users, said Adam Mosseri, vice president for product management at Facebook. Many users, especially those with many connections, told the service important posts from close friends often do not appear on their News Feed, which prompted the company to introduce this new upgrade.

Police in Accra have arrested three persons for allegedly engaging in the production of counterfeit visas. The police retrieved 150 fake Ghanaian passports and other counterfeit documents from the hideout of the suspects at Adabraka in Accra. Speaking at a press conference today [Monday], the Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, ACP Timothy Yosa Bonga, confirmed that the police had “arrested three suspected visa fraudsters” who claimed to be “travel and tour consultants.”

The Minister of Gender and Social Protection, Oye Lithur has called on the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong to apologise for what she describes as insulting comments against the Chairperson of Electoral Commission, Charlotte Osei. The NPP MP launched a scathing attack on Charlotte Osei, alleging that she was appointed after having sex with some bigwigs in government.

Quitting? Not an Option for me. Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Many times in life we are faced with so many challenges and at times the going gets so tough that you just want to quit. I have been there and still go through stuffs till date but one thing I have told myself is that No matter the situation I find myself in at every point in time I will never take my eyes off the prize I have set for myself, that is to become the best in what so ever I set my mind to do. Once you live on this planet Earth you can never be free from Life’s lessons but one thing you must bear in mind is don’t let your immediate environs & words of discouragement from others suppress you. Just stay focused, be committed to whatever you're doing, and be willing to learn new things every day. I assure you that you shall definitely succeed in the long run .

Amidst the stinging hardship occasioned by the present economic recession in the country, the spate of insecurity is rising and taking a tinge of the ridiculous by the day. In Kwara State, cooking a pot of soup is now an invitation to robbers, as cases of eagle-eyed hungry men absconding with cooked food still on the fire is now a daily occurrence. The incident is widespread in areas without perimeter fencing and among women who cook or have opted to cook with coal pots. At each of such areas such as Tanke, Basin, Sango, Offa Garage, and Kilanko, the incident according to The Guardian investigations occurred over five times in just a week.

According to psychologist Professor Clarry Lay, procrastination occurs when there’s “ a temporal gap between intended behavior and enacted behavior.” That is, when there’s a significant time period between when people intend to do a job, and when they actually do it.

Accra could soon witness a bloody clash between land guards and developers at Millennium City, at Kasoa near Accra, following alleged feet dragging by the Police Service to deal with the tension brewing in the area. Reports say land guard who have been terrorizing residents now have a field day creating fear among residents already settled there. Some of the aggrieved residents suspect the District Police Commander has been compromised because several complaints have been shelved with no concrete action to flush them from the area.

What a nice gesture.Despite a lot of the bad news we see and hear going on around the world,it's so soothing to find out that there are still a few good people out there.

US PRESIDENT Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in West Virginia as devastating floods killed at least 26 people including two young boys.The body of four-year-old Edward McMillon was found on Friday after he was swept away outside his home in Ravenswood after heavy rain on Thursday led to rivers and streams overflowing. Emanuel Williams, eight, also slipped into Wheeling Creek river in Elm Grove and tragically drowned.

Proverbs 24:13-14 13 My son, eat honey because it is good, And the honeycomb which is sweet to your taste; 14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul; If you have found it, there is a prospect, And your hope will not be cut off. Honey is one of the oldest sweeteners on earth. Fortunately for us, it also has many health benefits and uses.The healthy natural sweetener offers many nutritional benefits depending on its variety.A tablespoon of raw honey contains 64 calories , is fat-free , cholesterol-free , and sodium-free , says the National Honey Board. Its composition is roughly 80 percent carbohydrates, 18 percent water, and two percent vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Never has it been a better time to be a Laptop buyer on a budget. We like a bargain, especially when we're spending our own money and while a laptop might be an essential device to have around, you probably don't want to be eating into any savings on it and risk not being able to afford that holiday you've been dreaming of. Find below very good Laptops that you can buy without spending too much.

If you've ever noticed your pants feeling a little bit tighter, or your shirt becoming more snug around your stomach, chances are you're gaining weight. Although minor fluctuations of 1 to 2 pounds per day are normal in most people, a consistent rise in weight for an extended period of time is a cause for concern.The most common cause of weight gain is consuming too much fat and not doing enough exercise to burn off the excess calories. What typically leads us to gain weight and become obese are imbalances in the mind and body:

Never has it been a better time to be a smartphone buyer on a budget. Thanks to the growing availability of more impressive hardware for a pretty price, today it's possible to grab yourself a half-decent handset without having to pay hundreds of pounds for the privilege. You won't be getting the same market-leading specs as a high-end phone, sure, but provided you don't care about things like quad HD displays, waterproofing or the fact it doesn't have an Apple logo, you can easily bag yourself a smartphone that does everything you need. Here, and in no particular order, we've selected 10 of the best affordable handsets money can buy. 1. Huawei Honor 5C 2. Motorola Moto G4 3. OnePlus X 4. Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 5. Microsoft Lumia 650 6. Sony Xperia M4 Aqua 7. Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 8. EE Harrier 9. Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) 10. Wileyfox Swift

Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp is planning to develop driver assistance that will be based on artificial intelligence (AI) within the next five years to improve the current state of vehicle safety. The company said it will shell out $1bn (£683m) for this venture as competition for developing self-driving cars intensifies.

No one really knows what happens now. The collective imagination leads to dark places. The world map has been redrawn with the rules of commerce across Europe, the largest marketplace on earth. Britain’s vote on Thursday to leave the European Union has set in motion an unprecedented and unpredictable process that threatens turbulence and potential crisis — for Britain, for Europe and for the global economy.

David Cameron has resigned as Prime Minister after Britain voted to leave the European Union. With the Leave campaign securing 52 per cent of the vote, Mr Cameron addressed the nation in an emotional speech outside 10 Downing Street to announce that he would be stepping down. While England voted overwhelmingly for Brexit, Scotland and Northern Ireland backed Remain. Statements are expected to be made by Sinn Fein and the SNP later today calling for a breakaway from the Union. London backed Remain but the turnout was lower than expected because of bad weather.

Deciding whether you need a lifesaving insurance can be a complicated process and the decision can be harder when you are younger. Various researches conducted by life insurance experts have all come to prove that persons who bought lifesaving insurance when they were young made an educated decision. Making your mind on what type of and how much insurance to buy depends on your financial needs for the future. You can use life insurance to help protect your family, hard earned estate, to enhance your retirement income and many more.

To me waking up before anyone else in the house, lacing up my running shoes, popping in my earphones, and taking off running. It’s my “me time”. It’s my time to separate myself from distractions and be alone with my thoughts. Of course, the benefits of running certainly don’t stop there. Some of the below benefits are what you get from running.

How we eat is how we live is an interesting concept .Thinking about how we eat is just as important as what we eat. Being kind to yourself is key and this really counts when it comes to your relationship with food. Eating when you are hungry is a huge one that I hear lots of people struggle with. Do you eat when you are bored, tired, and emotional? Do you eat when you are full up already?

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has been fined by Koh Kong province’s police for not wearing a helmet during his motorbike ride last week and after he apologised to the public for his mistake. According to a receipt for acts of violating the road traffic law issued by Sre Ambel district traffic policeman Sun Nem, dated June 18, he monitored a motorcycle rider named Hun Sen who violated article 6 of the traffic law and was fined 15,000 riel (130 baht), the Khmer Times reported on Thursday.

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu has warned chiefs under his jurisdiction to desist from endorsing political parties and candidates as Ghana readies for the 2016 elections. According to the Ashanti monarch, although the law does not bar chiefs from voting, they must not compromise their neutrality in the eyes of their subjects.

President John Mahama has further clarified claims that he accepted a Ford Expedition gift from a Burkinabe contractor, saying he dislikes American cars. “I don’t use Fords. I don’t like American cars. I use Japanese cars. Toyota is my car,” the President said during a breakfast meeting with the clergy at the Flagstaff House, Thursday.

Cabbage is a leafy vegetable of Brassica family, and is round or oval in shape. It consists of soft, light green or whitish inner leaves covered with harder and dark green outer leaves. It is widely used throughout the world, and can be prepared in a number of ways, but most commonly, it is included as either a cooked or raw part of many salads. Cabbage is beneficial in curing various health ailments and a short list of those researched attributes are listed below:

Beans are a super healthy, super versatile and super affordable food. Beans are high in antioxidants, fiber, protein, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper and zinc. Eating beans regularly may decrease the risk of diabetes, heart disease, colorectal cancer, and helps with weight management. Beans are hearty, helping you feel full so you will tend to eat less.As we get older, we need fewer calories and beans are a great way to boost the nutrition power of your meal without boosting the calories. A half-cup of beans has only about 100 calories. Some Health Benefits of Beans(CowPeas)

                                 You finish work at 6pm, and go to bed at 12 midnight. How do you spend these six hours? Watching TV?

Brown rice is a super whole grain which is packed with high degree of healthy components. It extends its beneficial effects to most of the organs including healthy heart, digestion, brain, bones, muscles, cholesterol and blood pressure. Brown rice is also beneficial for treating skin ailments like psoriasis, promotes healthy skin and restores hair loss.Brown rice is rich in folate which is extremely essential during pregnancy for healthy growth of the fetus. Small portions of brown rice are also recommended for the patients suffering from candida infections attributing to its richness in digestive enzymes which is apt for a weakened digestive system. Brown rice tones up the body and mind and helps combat general weakness and deficits in the body. Why eat brown rice? The reason that makes the brown rice stand out is the super quality and quantity of nutrients which the brown rice offers. Unlike white rice, brown rice does not go through the process of milling and polishing a...

Sesame seeds are extremely beneficial for health, but are often overlooked, and they include the ability to prevent diabetes, lower blood pressure, prevent a wide variety of cancers, build strong bones, protect against radiation, increase heart health, help cure sleep disorders, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, boost respiratory health, strengthen your oral health, aid in healthy growth, improve circulation, detoxify the body, and eliminate depression and chronic stress.

It’s no secret that the longer you work, the more likely it is that you’ll eventually report to someone who’s younger than you are. And as more boomers push off retirement in response to a challenging economy or simply because they prefer to work, the younger boss-older subordinate phenomenon is becoming more common.

                         Lane Graves, toddler killed by Alligator at Disney World Two-year-old Lane Graves, whose life was tragically cut short last week following an alligator attack at a resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, will be laid to rest on Tuesday, his family's church announced. St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Elkhorn, Nebraska, will hold a rosary prayer service for the Graves family on Sunday night, with a wake on Monday and the funeral mass and burial on Tuesday, according to the church website. Lane will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery.

                                           Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged Ghanaians to stop twisting rulings by the Supreme Court and the 1992 Constitution to suit their parochial interests. He wondered how Ghana could strive to achieve growth in the democracy if Ghanaians were not truthful and honest with themselves.

The United Nations (UN) says it is opposed to any idea to restrict social media access in Ghana ahead of the November polls. The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas said such an attempt is aimed at restricting the democratic space which the UN is strongly against. Dr Chambas disclosed this at a media briefing Accra, Friday.

Coffee never knew it will taste nice and sweet, before it met sugar and milk. We are good as individuals but become better when we blend with the right people. The world is full of nice people, if you can't find one, be one. The richest wealth is wisdom. The strongest weapon is patience. The best security is faith. The greatest tonic is laughter, and the greatest force is love. The surest assurance is hope in God. And the source of our strength is the joy of the Lord. Surprisingly all are free.

“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others”.— Jack Welch A good leader wants his people to be successful and provides them with the necessary tools to succeed. There is no question about that. However, A Great leader is not only wants his team to be successful and provides them with the necessary tools to succeed, he takes a genuine interest in their goals and he inspires and motivates them to strive for excellence. He leads by example and pushes you to achieve the unattainable. He sees your full potential and utilizes your talents to the fullest. What type of leader do you your employees to see you as? An even deeper thought is, do you care? If so, are you willing to change?

Every entrepreneur is driven by strong passion, focus and a desire for great achievement throughout every stage of the business. It’s also easy for them to forget about their health whilst pursuing their dreams. Some of these health risks are listed below:

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all who are real daddies....it’s a fact that, any male (13yrs upwards) could father a child. But it takes a real man to raise his kids and be a real daddy to them! God bless you if you are such a man.

The health benefits of apples include improved digestion, prevention of stomach disorders, gallstones, constipation, liver disorders, anemia, diabetes, heart disease, rheumatism, eye disorders, a variety of cancers, and gout. It also helps in improving weakness and provides relief from dysentery. Apples are some of the most popular and delicious fruits on the planet, and there is nothing like biting into a bright, red, juicy apple to quench your thirst and satisfy your sweet tooth, all while boosting your health in a major way.

The heart has an internal electrical system that controls the rhythm of the heartbeat. Problems can cause abnormal heart rhythms, called arrhythmias. There are many types of arrhythmia. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or it can stop beating. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart develops an arrhythmia that causes it to stop beating. This is different than a heart attack, where the heart usually continues to beat but blood flow to the heart is blocked.

                                                           3 Year Old Evan Trapolino A 3-year-old boy who wandered into a car while looking for his toy died after being unable to get out of the vehicle, according to authorities. On Thursday, the boy entered the car parked near a house to retrieve his toy from the back seat, said Kese Smith, spokesperson of the Houston Police Department. He entered through the unlocked front door and climbed into the back seat.

Most people know that having a fast metabolism is good for overall health, but they aren’t sure how to do it. Fortunately, there are a number of effective ways to boost your metabolism, including proper diet, early exercise, increasing omega-3s, working out, adding protein, boosting activity levels, varying caloric intake and many more!

                                               Front view of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has suspended admissions at its surgical emergency unit. This was contained in a notice issued by the Medical Directorate and posted at the entrance of the unit two days ago. Authorities at the unit explained that they had to put admissions on hold because the unit was full beyond its capacity.

                                                 Ivor Kobina Greenstreet, CPP's flagbearer Contrary to a statement made by Ivor Greenstreet, the Presidential Candidate for the Convention Peoples’ Party that he sees nothing wrong with President Mahama receiving a Ford Expedition as gift from a Burkinabe, the executive members of the Convention Peoples’ Party have revealed to Ghanapoliticsonline.com that they are in disagreement with their Presidential Candidate over the statements made in connection with President Mahama’s Ford Expedition gift.

              The suspects, Nikolay Petev Nedyalkov, 24, and Petar Petrov Yardanov, 33 Two Bulgarians who allegedly cloned ATM cards and succeeded in withdrawing money from the accounts of customers of some banks have been arrested by the police. The suspects — Nikolay Petev Nedyalkov, 24, and Petar Petrov Yardanov, 33 — are suspected to have been living in Ghana for some years. They are said to have withdrawn cash from the bank accounts of the victims with the cloned ATM cards using the ‘Gh-link platform’.