Google's plan to revolutionize smartphones will start shipping next year

Google wants to revolutionize how you use and buy smartphones by creating a device where you can swap out different parts of its hardware on the go, like the battery, camera, speakers, or screen.

A base frame contains the phone's core components, but each additional part will be bought separately so your phone specializes in whatever you want it to, whether that means having great speakers or a fish-eye camera lens.

Also, Ara's concept means that you won't have to head to the repair shop or get a completely new device if your battery stops holding a charge or the screen shatters.

Son shares photos of his mum & dad on life support holding hands and saying goodbye

This incredible photos indicate what true love really is. Chris Minnini, 21, shared this heartbreaking photo on Reddit showing the moment his parents, both on life support, said goodbye to each other.

The incredible moment was captured by Chris’s brother at Kingston General Hospital in Ontario, Canada, only hours before their dad, Jim, passed away last weekend.

His mum, Cindy is now home and recovering after having a heart attack and their son decided to share the images to show how much his parents loved each other, even on their sick bed after 23 years of marriage.

The Egyptian Army has shared the first photos of wreckage from the crashed EgyptAir flight

Egyptian ArmyA photo of wreckage from the EgyptAir flight showing the airliner's branding.

The Egyptian military has shared some of the first photos of the wreckage from EgyptAir flight 804. The images, which show a life jacket, part of a chair, and what appears to be a ruined section of fuselage, come after French investigators confirmed on Saturday that smoke was detected in multiple places onboard the aircraft moments before it plummeted into the Mediterranean. 

Despite this development, the cause of the crash that killed all 66 on board remains unclear.

Agency spokesman Sebastien Barthe told The Associated Press in Paris that the plane's automatic-detection system sent messages indicating smoke a few minutes before the plane disappeared from radar while flying over the east Mediterranean early on Thursday morning.

Two Colored Diamonds Shatter Auction Records in Geneva

History was made in Geneva this week as Christie’s and Sotheby’s auctioned off two important diamonds—the Oppenheimer Blue and the Unique Pink. The resulting price of each shattered auction records for colored diamonds.



After 25 minutes of bidding today, Christie’s Geneva sold the 14.62-carat Oppenheimer Blue, the largest and arguably the highest-quality fancy blue diamond ever to come to auction. It sold for $57.5 million, surpassing its $45 million estimated price and eclipsing the previous auction record ($48.5 million) set by another blue diamond, the Blue Moon of Josephine, last November.

The 427-foot Epiphany Concept Could Become One of the World’s Largest Yachts

If launched today, Andy Waugh’s 426.5-foot Epiphany superyacht concept would be one of the largest yachts in the world. The sleek black-and-white boat sports giant glass windows and an eye-catching, curvaceous exterior. Multiple decks and lounges provide plenty of space to soak up the sunshine.


Comprising an entire deck, the massive owner’s deck features a stateroom with skylights, a private cinema, an office with space for personal assistants or staff members, and a Jacuzzi. A VIP deck with four separate cabins (each equipped with private balconies) is stationed below the owner’s deck. The deck also showcases a cinema, lounge, and a fully equipped gym and spa. The main bar opens to the aft deck to allow alfresco dining.

A day in the life of Jacob the Jeweler, the man behind the world's wildest jewels and watches

Courtney VerrillThe Astronomia Clarity watch is a mechanical wonder — and it's worth $600,000.

For the biggest, boldest bling, A-listers and billionaires have turned to one man for the last 30 years. And for the most complicated watches in the game? Still the same man.

His name is Jacob Arabo, although you may have heard him referred to as "Jacob the Jeweler" in rap songs by Kanye West or 50 Cent. His clientele is a who's-who of the international elite and Hollywood stars, from Cristiano Ronaldo to Jay Z and Beyoncé. The story of his rise through the luxury jewelry industry is, like his designs, larger than life.

Business Insider spent an afternoon with Arabo to learn just how this entrepreneurial Soviet émigré scaled the heights of the over-the-top jewelry and watchmaking business. It's the story of a bold outsider becoming the ultimate insider — and it's filled with diamonds. 

Nigerian Senate withdraws anti-social media bill

The Senate has withdrawn the frivolous petition bill otherwise known as the Antisocial media bill sponsored by Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah. At the plenary today May 17th, the senate received the Report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters that examined the legality of the bill.

During the deliberation of the committees report, Dino Melaye said the bill, if passed, will work against Whistleblowers who provide information to the police and other security agents.

Senator Shehu Sani while contributing to the debate, said the bill if passed will stifle the press and also silence social media. He commended the senate committee on Judiciary for standing against the passage of the bill.

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu posed a question to the senators who unanimously asked that the bill be stepped down.

Is YOUR marriage in trouble? Contempt, addiction and no sex are some of the signs your relationship is headed for divorce

For some people divorce comes out of nowhere. For others it builds up over a long period of time. 

So how do you know when issues with your spouse might lead to separation?

Clinical psychologist Dr Melissa Keogh has written an article for Kidspot indicating the seven signs your marriage is on the rocks and might be headed for divorce.

Whilst there are some that might seem obvious, other indicators are more subtle and worth paying attention to.

On the rocks: Clinical psychologist Dr Melissa Keogh has shared the seven signs that a marriage is heading for divorce

No nookie: A lack of sex is a big sign that a marriage isn't going well, and Dr Keogh suggests going to a sex therapist if you and your partner are having problems

ARE YOU HEADED FOR DIVORCE?

• You're not having sex 
• Abuse from a partner
• Untreated personality disorder in a partner
• Serial infidelity
• Addiction issues
• Feelings of contempt
• Not being able to recall fond memories of the relationship 

One of the biggest warning signs - no nookie. A lack of sex in a relationship can be a sign of major problems according to Dr Keogh.

And whilst some people have fulfilling relationships with no sex, it's worth seeing a relationship counselor or sex therapist if you're having this issue.

Another warning sign is abuse, either physical, emotional or verbal, and controlling behaviors. If a partner is abusive, and won't change their behavior, then this can lead to the end of the relationship. 

Something which can be linked to abusive behavior, is an untreated personality disorder which is another warning sign of a toxic relationship.

Police hunt supercar fans who took selfies with £160,000 McLaren just minutes before bag containing tens of thousands of pounds was snatched from the seat

A bag containing tens of thousands of pounds was stolen from a £160,000 McLaren supercar after by-standers took selfies near the vehicle, police have said.
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses to the 'unusual' robbery, in which winnings from a bet were snatched during a struggle in Birmingham city centre.
The victim, a 52-year-old man, was sitting in the distinctive orange McLaren on New Meeting Street on April 22, and had left the cash on the passenger seat
The West Midlands force said in a statement: 'At around 3.30pm two men forced open the car door.
'There was a struggle and they managed to wrench the bag of cash from the man's grip.
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'Prior to the robbery, a group of young men took selfies next to the car. They may have uploaded these to social media sites such as Snapchat, Twitter and Facebook.
'We believe they witnessed the robbery and may have even pocketed some of the stolen cash.'
One of the suspects is described as a light-skinned black man, aged between 20 and 22 years old, about 6ft, with an athletic build and short black hair. He was wearing black jeans and a dark top.
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses to the 'unusual' robbery, which saw the money snatched from the 52-year-old victim while he was sitting in the car (pictured in the show room before it was purchased

Comrade Bimbo Daramola speaking to students of Nigerian universities at an interactive session with the speaker of the house of representatives

Photos of #Comrade bimbo Daramola speaking to students of Nigerian universities at an interactive session with the speaker of the house of representatives #Hon yakubu Dogara www.naijagreencard.com.ng #naija_green_card

COMRADE BIMBO DARAMOLA CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO #NYSC CORP MEMBERS::::::::::

  MESSAGE TO MY DEAR YOUNG YOUTH CORP MEMBERS POPULARLY CALLED CORPERS".

I want to thank God on your behalf for the successful completion of your 21 days orientation camp. Congratulations.  Let me by  the same token thank the entire leadership and management and staff of the NYSC under the new leadership.  Congratulations on the successful organisation of another orientation camp. Kudos to all that made that happen particularly the state coordinator and his team in FCT, Lagos, Delta, Ekiti Akwa Ibom and Cross River.  Weldone and thanks for the warm reception.

Well folks as you leave the orientation camp this morning, I welcome you the real www ( wide wild world )

The protective corporate cover of being in  orientation camp is gone and no "groupies " now you are on your own.

Starting from where you will sleep tonight, finding the offices of your place of primary assignments, how to settle into the cities or travel to the locations outside the capitals and so many others.

Now your CHOICE MAKING  moments starts from the  time you step outside of the camp. I hope you also realise that life is a coin. There are minimum of  two sides to everything . That is for all your choices my friends be ready to live with the consequences. 

One of the most critical decisions you will be making for the next on year is ensuring the your ALLAWY remains sufficient and you can fit your lifestyle within that modest income.

As you may know there is a chance of a ripple effect of the recent fuel hike on everything.  So be prepared.  Be thrifty as now every kobo counts.  Do not let the wrong meaning of NYSC be your story .that s now your suffering continues God forbid!

To help you in coping well the NIGERIAN STUDENTS AND YOUTH CORP DISCOUNT CARD  is here to make life a little easier for you as over 1000 corporate partners nationwide from a broad spectrum of businesses are within your reach on the NAIJA GREEN CARD platform to give you between 5- 50 PERCENT DISCOUNT on your purchases. Please my HUMBLE BROTHERLY ADVICE   DON'T LEAVE CAMP WITHOUT SIGNING ON AND GETTING ONE. IT SURELY WILL COME IN HANDY .

I ASSURE YOU. PLEASE FIND EXAMPLES OF PARTNERS  WHO ARE ON THE NAIJA GREEN CARD PLATFORM.  BARCELONA HOTEL AND SILVERBIRD GROUP. YOU HAVE OVER 1000 OTHERS. 

THE CHOICE IS NOW YOURS.  WISHING YOU A NICE SERVICE YEAR.

ALL THE BEST.

BREAKING NEWS :1000 CORPORATE PARTNERS SIGN ON FOR NIGERIAN STUDENTS AND YOUTH CORPERS #NAIJA GREEN CARD-A.K.A NIGERIAN STUDENTS AND YOUTH CORPS DISCOUNT CARD @nsycdc

To God be the Glory.
This morning i had to stay awake to write this post to acknowledge and commend the team of young men and ladies driving the NIGERIAN STUDENTS AND YOUTH CORPS DISCOUNT CARD. Above is representative picture of some of the teammates in the engine room . Kudos to Tosan, Emmanuel and Steve.
Other unseen yet visible hands who toil night and day to keep the vision across the length and breadth of the country deserves all the commendation .
For instance the team of these young men and young ladies just left the office about 2.15am this morning .
I bet a lot of people won't ever know what goes into this idea to make life easier for this vulnerable catchment.
Still too early to say it's all sorted but we shall not relent until this becomes a veritable national brand and a point of reference in initiatives to make life easier for Nigerian Students and youth Corp members by extension their Parents and Sponsors.

BREAKING NEWS!!! THE GREAT IFE WORLDWIDE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WORLDWIDE ENDORSEMENT AND CONFIRMED THE NAIJA GREEN CARD (read more....) @nsycdc

BREAKING NEWS!!! 
Just as the curtains fall on this day and week this letter of CORPORATE ENDORSEMENT came in from the GREAT IFE WORLDWIDE! 

THE GREAT IFE WORLDWIDE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WORLDWIDE Sent in this CORPORATE ENDORSEMENT AND CONFIRMATION OF THE IMPACT , PLACE , RELEVANCE AND CAPACITY OF THIS PROJECT TO ADD VALUE TO STUDENTS. 

We are GRATEFUL AND GRATIFIED TO HAVE THIS GREAT CORPORATE ENDORSEMENT AND CONFIRMATION OF THE ASSOCIATION TO WORK WITH THE BRIDGE CONCEPTS TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR NIGERIAN STUDENTS PARTICULARLY STUDENTS OF OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY.

FOR THIS WE SAY A BIG THANK YOU .

HISTORY WILL MARK THE LEADERSHIP OF THIS PRESENT EXECUTIVE OUT AS ONE THAT IS SINCERELY CONCERNED ABOUT THE WELFARE AND WELLBEING OF THESE YOUNG NIGERIANS.

THANK YOU TO MR PRESIDENT AND THE ENTIRE EXECUTIVE . 

KICK STARTING CAMPUS AWARENESS AND ENROLLMENT OF NAIJA GREEN CARD @nsycdc

              
We have come to realise that it is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can take up chances and opportunity as NS&YC scheme has come to improve the standard of living of Nigerian youths.
Having diagnosed the important and unlimited benefit labelled with Nigerian Students and Youth Corp Discount Card by Management and Students representative of University of Ilorin Kwara State, the campus awareness and sensitization that will usher Unilorites to enroll for Naija Green Card holds on 25th April 2016 at UNILORIN Main Auditorium.

TAKING NIAJA GREEN CARD TO NIGERIA HIGHER INSTITUTIONS @nsycdc

The Nigerian Students and Youth Corp Discount Card has been unveiled and issuance of participants card commence from 27th April 2016 as the unlimited benefits from product and services of our corporate partners is opened for all participants with immediate alacrity.
Having appraised the inestimable opportunities which NS&YC Discount scheme has valued for Nigerian youths, it is therefore imperative to ensure that Nigerian Students from each campuses are informed adequately on how to be partaker of this, so has to drive us to a comfort zone in meeting our daily needs.
The implementation of Naija Green Card in Nigerian Higher Institutions brought us to Ekiti State where we already have over 50 (still counting) corporate partners who have partnered to offer students and corp members discount within the state such as; Hope and Faith Bookshop, Christloe Bookshops, Prosperous Hotel, Speechless couture, Dave Hotel, Maternal child hospital, Eden hospital, Mai-Pixel Ventures, Payless supermarket, Olive hospital, Chino supermarket, shoplink hotel, Delight hotel, Amicable phones, Our phones and many more.
It is an incontestable fact that Nigerian Students Leaders have displayed passion for youth growth and we must acknowledge the embracement of Naija Green Card implementation at EKSU, Fedpoado, College of Education Ikere, FUOYE, ABUAD and the endorsement of the scheme by Rector of Crown Polytechnic Ado Ekiti and Students Affairs Dean of the institutions.
The activation of corporate partners of NS&YC Discount Card is of the rapid at different states across the country, we therefore state our commitment towards bringing our enrollment to each campuses so that Nigerian students can access the unlimited benefits. More4Less, XX4L