Friday, May 27, 2016

The $100m Rag to Riches Man: Steve Harvey

Comedian, actor, talk show host and best selling author, Steve Harvey has had some ups and downs and now the comedian is opening up about being homeless at the beginning of his career. His rags-to-riches tale is one of integrity, ingenuity and success.

For an interview with People, Harvey revealed that while he's now amassed an empire estimated to be worth $100 million, he was once homeless and living out of his Ford Tempo. The Family Feud hosts says that there were moments when he wasn't sure how he'd make it through.

"It kills me when I hear very successful people say, 'I always knew I would get here,' " he says. "I didn't. I always hoped I would get somewhere, but this is above and beyond. My imagination didn't even go this big."

"Everybody has a moment when they turn back, when you say to yourself, 'This is too much,' I had it on several occasions."

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Greatest Win: Toronto Raptors Beat Miaimi Heats To The Finals For the First Time

AP Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan, right, and Kyle Lowry celebrate during the second half of Game 7
Kyle Lowry scored 35 points, DeMar DeRozan had 28 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 116-89 on Sunday in Game 7 to reach the conference finals for the first time in franchise history.

The 116-89 victory, behind 35 points in a monster game from Kyle Lowry, sends the Raptors to the Eastern Conference final for the first time in the team’s 21-year history, where the terrifying Cleveland Cavaliers await. Bismack Biyombo added 17 points and 16 rebounds for the Raptors. They'll open the Eastern Conference finals in Cleveland against LeBron James and the Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

“I know it’s kind of cliché, but we never doubted Kyle and DeMar (DeRozan),” coach Dwane Casey said after the All-Star guards combined for 63 points, their biggest total of the playoffs. Now the Raptors get ready for the Cavaliers, who swept Detroit in the first round and have been resting since May 8, when they capped a second-round sweep of Atlanta.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Government Minister Blames Tom And Jerry For The Rise of ISIS


The head of Egypt's Information Service, Ambassador Salah Abdel Sadek has placed the blame for the rise of ISIS squarely at the paws of a well-known cat and mouse. It is said that a bad workman blames his tools but how about one who blames cartoon characters?

Speaking at Cairo University, he said that the characters encourage extremism and teach children that you can blow people up. He opined that the cartoon as well as video games and 'violent' movies helped to spark violence and extremism across the Arab world.

Speaking to the academic audience, he said that Tom and Jerry contributed to the notion that violence was a 'natural' part of life.

Sunday, May 8, 2016

NBA Star Dwayne Wade Defends Himself on Disregarding The Canadian National Anthem

NBA star Dwyane Wade disregards the Canadian national anthem and continues to shoot baskets. during Game 3 playoff. Before the beginning of Game 3 of the playoff series between the Dinos and Heat in Miami, the 34-year-old was caught on camera working on his shot instead of standing still with teammates during Saturday's rendition of O Canada. Wade defended his actions.

"I'm not a disrespectful person," Wade said. "So if anybody thinks I'm being disrespectful to a country, then they don't know who Dwyane Wade is."

Wade added he would adjust his pre-game ritual for the next game of the playoff series. see video after cut

Friday, May 6, 2016

Expensive Shit! $38K Flight Penthouse

Etihad Airways ticket for a three bedroom 'penthouse in the sky' is by far the most expensive. The flight from Mumbai to New York costs $38000 and it's not even a round trip, the journey takes up 19-21 hours with an Abu Dhabi stopover. The accommodation has been aptly named The Residence.

The previous record for the most expensive air ticket was also held by Etihad Airways. It's one way ticket for The Residence on the New York-Abu Dhabi route costs $32000.

The Residence is the first three-room suite on a commercial jet and has won Etihad Airways a number of awards for first class travel.

Its living room has a 32in flat-screen LCD TV, leather double sofa and two fold-away dining tables, where a Savoy-trained butler serves bespoke meals prepared by an on-board chef.
A hallway leads to a bedroom that boasts a first-of-its-kind double bed, with designer Italian bed linen. A 27in flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Lol! Nova Scotia Canadian Police Force RCMP Version of Drake Hotline Bling


US Elections 2016: Ted Cruz drops out of the race as Donald Trump wins Indiana


US Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz dropped out of the presidential race after Donald Trump won Indiana state thereby making Donald Trump the presumptive Republican nominee.

But John Kasich, the other remaining Republican presidential candidate, who has only won 1 state since the Primary election started and only had 7.5% votes in Indiana is still in the race, he has refused to drop out.

Ted Cruz fought really hard, refusing to give up on his campaign but Tuesday night, he announced he was dropping out of the race after he lost Indiana to Donald Trump. It was an emotional announcement that left his parents teary eyed (That's his mum sitting in the above photo). He was also emotional as he made his speech. He said he was dropping out because there was no way he could win the GOP Presidential nominee after losing Indiana.

Donald Trump won with 53.3%, Ted Cruz 36.7% and John Kasich had 7.5%.

While Bernie Sanders won Indiana with 52.7% votes and Hilary Clinton-47.3% 

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Bell Buys MTS for In $3.9B Deal

 BCE Inc. has signed a friendly deal valued at $3.9 billion to buy Manitoba Telecom Services Inc.

The agreement will add Manitoba's largest phone, Internet and wireless company to a Montreal-based telecommunication business that stretches across Canada.

"Bell and MTS have a shared legacy of service and innovation that spans more than a century,'' BCE president and CEO George Cope said in a statement.

"We are honoured to join with the MTS team in this all-Canadian transaction to deliver the benefits of new infrastructure investment, technology development and the best of broadband communications to Manitobans."

The acquisition will add 2,700 employees from Manitoba Telecom to BCE's Bell phone business. Bell's western operation will nearly double to 6,900 people as a result and operate as Bell MTS, headquartered in Winnipeg.

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