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BY: WHITNEY TILSON and JOHN HEINS “The only source of knowledge is experience,” said no less an authority than Albert Einstein. This is certainly true of investing, where your ability to learn from both successes and failures is a key determinant of how successful an investor you’ll be. Thomas Gayner, of Markel Gayner Asset Management, puts it this way: “Having invested since I was a kid, I’ve lost money every single way it can be lost. The good thing is that by process of elimination, you can figure out how things work and how they don’t.” While that sounds straightforward,…

Maria Sharapova exacted her revenge on her US Open conqueror Anastasija Sevastova with a thrilling, three-set epic win in their China Open first-round rematch. In her first match back since her fourth-round defeat in Flushing Meadows, Sharapova leveled the score in commanding fashion and scoring a 7-6(3), 5-7, 7-6(7) victory at the National Tennis Stadium in Beijing. The first set set the tone for the three-hour and eight-minute battle as Sharapova found herself having to fight back from a break down three times. No.16 seed Sevastova did well to employ the same tricky, varied game with clean hitting that troubled…

The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals, JOHESU, has suspended its nine-day-old strike. According to a report monitored on TVC News Nigeria, the union made the decision soon after a nine-hour meeting with representatives of the federal government in Abuja on Saturday. National chairman of the Union, Biobelemoye Josiah, said the strike had been suspended only “in principle”, pursuant to a NEC meeting of the Union which will be held on Tuesday to access the situation and reach a conclusive decision. Mr. Josiah further confirmed that the Union had reached an agreement with the Federal government and…

BY: JERMANE COOPER Zingiber officinale, more commonly known as ginger, is a plant known very well for its culinary and medicinal properties. Native to the Southeastern parts of Asia, it has a long and storied history there as an ingredient in many dishes. That fame has now spread worldwide. More often than not, it is sliced, or powdered for ease of use depending on the dish. For example, it might be sliced for tea, and powdered for use in curry; other times, it may be preserved in syrup, or candied as a treat. Regardless of the method of preparation, it…

How long do you sit down each day? Between work, meals, television and computer time, you probably do so longer than you realize. Sitting for long periods of time can cause several health problems, including slowed metabolism, spine problems, low energy and even a risk of developing blood clots in the legs that could break loose and travel to the heart, brain or lungs. Lacing up your walking shoes and stepping outside for at least 30 minutes per day helps to prevent these issues and a number of other problems. Walking Prevents Muscle Atrophy Long periods of inactivity can cause…

In today’s world, it’s easy to get busy. Technology has certainly made our lives easier, but at the same time, that means we can fit more into a day. The result? More work, and more of other things that occupy our time and keep us away from things we would like to do. If you’ve been trying to put together a workout plan, for example, you may look at your planner and realize there just isn’t enough time anywhere. A great workout is beneficial for so many reasons. Here are some ways to grab a workout- even on busy days.…

A 31-year-old man who allegedly stole prepared ‘Indomie’ noodles at a local canteen in Lagos has been arrested by police, charged to court and remanded in prison. Temitope Adeyemi had allegedly ordered for noodles worth N1,000 at the food vendor’s stand at the College of Medicine, Idi-Araba, Lagos, and attempted to flee from there when he had not paid for the food. The owner of the restaurant, Olumbo Labake, was said to have raised an alarm and the suspect was arrested. On interrogation, he was said to have admitted he did not have any money on him, but agreed to…

House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to summon the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Hameed Ali and the Director of State Security Services, Maman Daura to brief it on the comprehensive plan to rid Nigeria of the menace of small arms and light weapons. The House also called on the Nigerian Customs Service and other regulatory agencies to intensify checks at the nation’s ports to control the influx of weapons into the country. The House took the resolution following the recent interception and seizure of a large cache of arms by the Nigerian Customs at Lagos port. Sequel to…

Senate President Bukola Saraki said if Nigeria as a country must see good governance and economic development, there was an urgent need to include the youths in leadership and in the scheme of things. Speaking Wednesday in Abuja  at the African Regional Conference of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) at the National Assembly, Saraki described the theme for the conference, “Empowering Youth: Enhancing Political Participation for more inclusive and Peaceful Societies” as strategic in enhancing the development of nations. Saraki welcomed the Secretary General of the IPU, Mr. Martin Chungong, members of African Parliaments and members of…

Executive Director of Women Advocate Research and Documentation Center, Mrs. Abiola Akiode, says 60 per cent of the Nigerian population is jobless. Akiode lamented  that 60 percent of the country’s population, which is dominated by the youths are unemployed due to inability to create job without relying on the government. Stating this while inaugurating the Odeda Youth Center at the Odeda Local Government Secretariat, Abeokuta-Ogun State, she said, “Women and youths are facing multi-dimensional problems of the cultural inhibition, practice and belief which in turn affect their social, economic and political aspiration and participation in governance and leadership in Nigeria.…