INVENTOR OF THE COMPUTER MOUSE, DOUGLAS C. ENGELBART DIES

The inventor of computer mouse, Douglas C. Engelbart has passed on. Aged 88, he died on tuesday at his home in Atherton Calif.
Douglas worked at the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) in late 1950s and it was there he developed the idea of the computer mouse. He received a patent for the mouse in 1970. Then it was a wooden device having two wheels and three buttons.

JULIUS AGWU SPEAKS- New entrants into stand-up comedy are lazy

Julius Agwu is one of the best in terms of stand-up comedy in Nigeria and he has contributed to the growth of the industry in many ways. He speaks with ADUNOLA OLADAPO on many issues. Excerpts:

(Source- Tribune)

You started out as an actor, which role will you say gave you the break?
It was “Rattle Snake.” But my major break was my first album because even after “Rattle Snake”, I was still shuttling between school and audition but my first album, “Okombo” became a household name and that was the major break. Also, the NTA sit-com, “Paradise Park” where I played the role of motor park tout alongside some other colleagues, also gave me an edge.

What were some of the challenges you faced as an actor?
You see, we started entertainment in a period when people saw entertainers as never-do-good, dregs of the society, unserious people, dropouts and my parents never liked the idea, so I had to do something drastic to convince them. Also, you can finish playing a role and get stipends, therefore, I had to look for other way.

Yes, those were the challenges, I manage to convince them to let me do what gives me joy, now the question is, how do you put food on the table with that?

NELSON MANDELA, THE GLOBAL CITIZEN

Since the winter of 2011 when he was hospitalized for respiratory infection, South African legend Nelson Mandela has been in and out of the hospital a couple of times. Sadly, his health took a turn for the worse during the first week of June 2013 – prompting the global community to collectively pray for his good health and speedy recovery. For millions of people around the world, Mandela is truly a global citizen. He is loved, idolized and respected by many. From China to Russia, and from Mozambique to Portugal and Chad, he has a better name recognition than anyone I can think of.

The international community has known some pretty remarkable statesmen. And along the way, we have come to know some truly great men. But rarely do we see and or get to know men who are an embodiment of greatness and all that is noble about humanity. It is rare, very rare. Without resorting to hyperbolism, one could say – and one would be correct to say that Nelson Mandela is one such man. Whether you are standing before him or sitting by his side – or watching from afar — you know you are in the company of a rarity. Adding to the sensory and mental satisfaction is the fact that he is an African.Read on after the cut

WORLD'S OLDEST GORILLA TURNS 52

 The oldest known gorilla in the world turned 52. Named Ozzie, it lives at the Atlanta zoo.
 Follow this LINK  for video clip, cutting of cake and others.

THOUSANDS TOOK TO THE STREETS OF BRAZIL IN PROTEST AS CONFEDERATION CUP STARTS

Over 1000,00 people took to the street in Brazil to vent their frustration with the activities of the government in recent times. What started as a peaceful rally later turned bloody.
There has been heavy tax burdens, increased transportation cost, pitiful health conditions amongst others. These plus the fact that government is investing huge amount of money in World Cup are the cause of the uproar.

WOW PHOTO OF THE DAY

Just what are these ladies doing here........I call it madness. What would you call this?

DAVIDO AND CHIDINMA GRACES COVER OF COMPLETE FASHION MAGAZINE, JUNE EDITION

Theses duo graces the cover of Complete Fashion Magazine, June edition. Here Chidinma talks about her perception of the entertainment industry and journey into stardom, while Davido shares his plans for the future.