Bill Gates made these 15 predictions back in 1999 and it's scary how accurate he was by pulse In the book, Gates made 15 bold predictions that at the time might have sounded outrageous. But as Markus Kirjonen, a business student, once noted on his blog , Gates' forecasts turned out to be eerily prescient. Here are the 15 predictions Gates made just about 20 years ago and how close they've come to being true. 1: Price-comparison sites. Gates' prediction: "Automated price comparison services will be developed, allowing people to see prices across multiple websites, making it effortless to find the cheapest product for all industries." What we see now: You can easily search for a product on Google or Amazon and get different prices. Sites like Kayak and Expedia help people find the cheapest price for a flight, while Google Shopping and Microsoft's own Bing Shopping help find bargains for everything else. 2: Mobile devices. Gates' p...

Collison brothers’ Stripe now valued at more than $22bn by Silicon Republic Unicorn payments company founded by two Irish brothers in Silicon Valley nine years ago continues to gain value. Limerick brothers Patrick and John Collison’s Stripe is now believed to be worth more than $22bn after the company raised an additional $100m in funding. This represents a $2bn increase in valuation in just a few months. The new investment came from Tiger Global, which previously led a $245m funding round that valued Stripe at $20bn in September. Stripe is currently deploying a new engineering hub in Singapore to join its existing network of hubs, which includes Dublin, Seattle and San Francisco. The Dublin engineering currently employs more than 100 people. Build it and they will dot-com Stripe’s technology allows websites and apps to quickly and smartly deploy payment options, negating the need for the sea of gateway providers, credit card processors, merchant acquirers, and spe...

What to Do if You Have an Earwax Blockage by Self What to Do if You Have an Earwax Blockage If you try to fix an earwax blockage by digging around in your ear with a cotton swab, we understand the urge. But also, you should stop. According to ear doctors, it’s really not safe to stick cotton swabs (or anything smaller than an elbow) into those precious auditory passageways of yours. Not only could you scratch your delicate ear canal or eardrum, you risk pushing earwax farther into your ear, which could lead to even more wax buildup. “You really don’t want to do this,” Brad DeSilva, M.D., an otolaryngologist (an ear, nose, and throat doctor) at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, tells SELF. But earwax blockages can happen to the best of us, so what are you supposed to do if you have one? Ear doctors have a few other treatment options for you. Hear them out. You don’t usually need to remove earwax, but sometimes it can build up and create a blockage. Earwax ...

10 Weight Loss Strategies That Actually Worked for Real People by Yahoo! It goes without saying that losing weight is hard. Sometimes, particularly on days when you want to down an entire pizza, getting advice from other dieters can keep you on track to achieving your weight loss goals. Dieting is a popular Reddit topic and many turn to the message boards asking for weight loss and workout tips/tricks that actually work. On multiple threads, people share which habits made a meaningful impact in their weight loss efforts. Although respondents are from everyday users, many of the tips have a strong backing in science. We looked to Reddit for the best weight loss strategies that helped real people shed pounds. Try them out and see if they work for you, too. “Drink water instead of soda.” It’s a simple, but effective, swap. Nixing empty, liquid calories-like soda, booze, and sugary coffee drinks-will make a big impact. Soda is loaded with sugar and potentially sketchy ingr...

7 Ways to Tell You're Eating Too Much Sugar By yahoo!  It's no secret that sugar is in almost everything you eat, even the foods you'd never expect. It's also not a secret that sugar intake is becoming a huge problem that can lead to major health issues like diabetes and heart disease. That said, even though these issues fall on the more serious end, there are still some signs to look out for when trying to determine how much sugar is too much. We talked to Brooke Alpert, MS, RD, CDN, the founder of B-Nutritious and a member of the American Dietetic Association to learn about how to know when it's time to cut back on the sugar. List of low sugar healthy food 1. You crave sugar - a lot Believe it or not, it's actually possible to be addicted to sugar. And, according to Alpert, you'll develop an insatiable appetite for sugar the more you eat it. "By eating a high-sugar diet, you cause a hormonal response in your body that's like a wa...

US Reveals What Will Happen if Nigeria Fails to Get Election Right United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington has said that Nigeria should get the 2019 elections right. He said failure to do so, the country would be disappointing those that looked up to it after the feat recorded in 2015. The envoy stated this when he paid a visit to the Police Command in Kaduna. “The State of Kaduna is an important place during this election. I am here to underscore a couple of key ideas,” he stated. “The first being that these elections are really about Nigerians, decided by Nigerians under it’s laws which will define the future of Nigeria. “The election is also for others who have looked up to Nigeria’s example of democracy in the past especially if it would be as good as that of the elections of 2015,” he said. According to him, it was important for Nigerians to decide on the election’s credibility like they did in 2015, “so that it’s credit will be invested in democracy a...

CBN Issues New Directive on Payment of Salaries, Pension Taxes The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive for the commencement of the end-to-end electronic payment of salaries, pensions, suppliers and taxes in the country. The CBN issued the directive in a circular posted on its website on Tuesday and signed by Mr Sam Okojere, Director of Payments System Management Department. The apex bank said the directive would help to enhance the adoption of electronic payment while ensuring stability in the payment system. The regulator said further to the implementation of the guideline, commercial banks were to dishonor payment instructions not transmitted through a bank’s approved electronic payment and collection platform. It said that the new system meant payment instructions and associated schedules would no longer to be transmitted to banks through unsecured channels by qualifying public and private sector organisations. The apex bank added that enforcement o...

7 Zinc Benefits Every Woman Should Know About by Women's Health You've heard about zinc before, but do you know what it does for your health? Yeah, thought so. For starters, zinc is a trace mineral, meaning you only need to consume very small quantities in order to be healthy. "Women 19 years and older need eight milligrams of zinc daily, a pregnant woman needs 11 milligrams, and a breastfeeding woman needs 12 milligrams," says Amy Gorin, R.D.N., owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition in the New York City area. "Zinc is so often overlooked because it occurs in really small quantities," says Amanda Bontempo, M.S., R.D. You don't need to consume much daily, even though it has so many benefits and profoundly affects how your body works, she adds. "But because you need so little of it, it doesn't take more than a mild zinc deficiency to affect you." 1. Zinc helps you maintain a healthy immune system. "Zinc helps defend against toxins an...

What Happens To Earth When The Sun Dies? by International Business Times Stars are born and die all the time, but what happens if the Sun in our solar system is the one that dies? Apparently, it will expand into a red giant and vaporize the Earth. The Sun won't die anytime soon as it is estimated to go out in around 7 to 8 billion years from now. However, the topic of such an essential part of life dying has always fascinated humans and will probably continue to do so in the future, mainly due to the fact that we know we will all disappear the moment the Sun isn't there anymore. So what exactly happens when the Sun dies? First, we need to look at how stars are born. These celestial bodies are created out of a collection of gas, mostly hydrogen with some helium and other elements, according to Live Science. The massive amounts of gas eventually collapses in on itself under its weight, creating enough pressure to heat up the gas within the interior of the proto-star...

Nutmeg: Healthy Holiday Spice or Toxic Hallucinogen Nutmeg is a rich and fragrant spice that can crank up the flavor of just about any dish or dessert. Not only is this spectacular spice versatile and delicious like other healing herbs and spices, but it has also been well-studied for its impressive benefits, including its effects on brain and heart health, digestion, inflammation and more. So is nutmeg good for you? Is nutmeg a nut? And what is nutmeg used for? Keep reading for the answers to all of your burning questions about this incredible ingredient. What Is Nutmeg? Nutmeg Nutrition Facts Nutmeg spice is derived from the seed of Myristica fragrans, a type of evergreen nutmeg tree that is native to certain parts of Indonesia. The nutmeg plant itself can grow up to 50 feet tall and produces dark green leaves and waxy yellow flowers. It also produces the nutmeg fruit, which is a pear-shaped fruit with a brown seed that is ground into the spice. This warm, rich spice ca...

How to Determine If You're Suffering From Vertigo by besthealthmag A doctor and a physiotherapist explain what causes this common condition. “I keep having episodes of severe dizziness where I feel like I’m spinning. What’s wrong with me?” You’re likely experiencing vertigo. We asked two experts to weigh in for a 360 degree health solution. What causes vertigo? The doctor says… The feeling of spinning is called vertigo; and it’s a distinct feeling that’s different from feeling off balance or a little unstable. Vertigo is not a diagnosis but a symptom that can arise from a number of conditions. If vertigo is experienced without other symptoms, it’s likely that it’s resulting from an issue in the ear, where your balance is controlled. Some people experience intense vertigo for several seconds only when they move their head a certain way, like rolling to one side in bed or looking up — this can be a sign of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Others experienc...

Minimum Wage: N30,000 Can Barely Feed A Small Family, Says Dogara The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said that the N30,000 minimum wage was proposed by the tripartite committee of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) can barely feed a small family unit. Read Full Statement Below: The 30, 000 naira minimum wage being canvassed can barely feed a small family unit, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara has disclosed, adding that it is only when workers are dignified with wages that can provide them minimum comfort that their productivity level will increase. Speaking at the National Assembly during a public hearing on the New Minimum Wage organised by the House Ad-Hoc Committee on New Minimum Wage, 2019, the speaker noted that the two focal points that must be given priority by government are poverty and corruption because while the former, caused mainly by underemployment and unemployment, is a threat to democracy, the latter fun...

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The Shocking Reason Why Some People Sweat More Than Others Raise your hand if you almost always happen to be the sole person who leaves a workout class completely drenched in sweat. Or it may even happen that reverse is the case and while everyone is sweating excessively, you walk away with a little forehead shimmer. No matter what the case may be, it’s not just your imagination and there happens to be a scientific explanation behind why some people sweat more than others. The fact is your body has between two to four million sweat glands, and their purpose is to maintain a normal body temperature—and cool you down when it’s above average—by producing sweat. With that being said, there are a number of factors that could determine how much you perspire, including your gender, the number of sweat glands you have, the intensity of your exercise, and even your weight. First of all, while women have just as many sweat glands than men, their glands do not produce as much sweat. Tha...

Liverpool Make First Signing of January Transfer Window as Club 'Complete Deal' for French Teenager  | 01/26/2019 | 11:14 AM ​Liverpool have reportedly made their first signing of the Januawill ry transfer window after 'completing a deal' for teenage defender Billy Koumetio. The 16-year-old Frenchman had been on trail with the Reds in November, with the left-sided defender travelling with the club's Under-17 side to play a number of friendlies in Berlin. According to ​ESPN, the US Orleans man made an impression during his time on trial, as the Premier League side have decided to sign the defender, who was at Olympique Lyonnais earlier in his career, for a nominal fee. Koumetio will become part of Barry Lewtas' Under-16 side at ​Liverpool, with the French defender the latest addition to the club's academy setup with a view to the future. Liverpool signed Ki-Jana Hoever from Ajax during the summer, with the 17-year-old already making his first-t...

Dentists Explain 9 Things to Never Do to Your Teeth by Power of Positivity Keeping our teeth healthy is crucial to the health of the rest of the body. You likely follow all the rules you know about to keep your dental hygiene up to par. But some people have habits that, without them realizing, have pretty awful effects on teeth. So how can you ensure that you never treat your teeth so badly? Have you already been ruining your teeth? Luckily, it’s not too late to make a change! Get your positive thinking in gear, because we’re here to help. Here’s how dentists explain some things to never do to your teeth, and why these behaviors are so bad for those pearly whites. 9 Things To Never Do To Your Teeth, According To Dentists 1. Drinking too many dark drinks Drinks that are dark in color tend to have lower pH levels. This means they are more acidic and have the potential to badly stain teeth. Drinks with higher pH values, while they do have their problems, are likely to be ...

Say Goodbye to Hair Dye: How to Get Rid of Gray Hair Naturally by RedOrbit Once you reach a certain age, your follicles start producing less melanin, the pigment that gives your hair its natural color. As a result, your hair starts turning white, gray, or silver. While this process usually doesn’t begin before the age of 35, many people notice the first signs of graying in their early twenties. This is typically determined by genetics, but some health conditions can also lead to premature graying. Even though gray hair is completely normal, many women and men find that it ages them. To achieve a more youthful look, they search for ways how to get rid of gray hair and restore their natural hair color. The Risks of Dyeing Your Hair As soon as they spot their first grays, many decide to cover them up with hair dyes. However, dyeing your hair isn’t as safe as you may think. For one, the combination of ammonia and peroxide lifts the cuticles that protect your hair from damage and...