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Friday, 29 July 2016

Everyone loves Snapchat for posting photos and video that last 24hrs, to make things more fun they’ve added filters to the mix that have become very popular over the past few months, even makeup artists have been trying to recreate the look in reality now (click here if you missed it). We’ve seen a dog face filter, scary faces, rabbits and the popular Bob Marley one of the late legend’s face.
There have been so many but this flower crown has become very popular recently after being put up for Coachella.

Efya

Basically, it's super basic, but the Coachella flower crown filter is the best thing to ever happen. It makes your skin look flawless. It brightens your eyes. It SUPERIMPOSES A FLOWER CROWN ON YOUR HEAD. Basically, it makes everyone 10x hotter than they really are and who doesn't need that in their life?

Sister Derbie & Jackie Appiah

Over the hours you’ve used trying that flower crown to fit flawlessly on top of your head, you’ve perhaps speculated at least once: How do Snapchat filters work?

Well, you can show gratitude a Ukrainian company called “Looksery” for the never-ending fun that is the Snapchat filter. As per reports, Snapchat got hold of Looksery in 2015 for $150 million.

You’re well-known with the company’s work already: Have you ever deposited a check over a mobile app? Has Facebook ever detected a face to tag in a photo? Same thing!

The technology gathers pixilation data from the contrasting light and dark areas of the photo, which lets it to decide its position. To correctly apply dog ears or makeup via filter, that same function uses a model of an accessible face to place features, although it needs to face head-on.

A computer vision 3D mask later acts as coordinator to outline your movements.

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Kwame Nkrumah

Why Everyone Is Using The Snapchat Coachella Flower Crown filter

Thursday, 28 July 2016

I saw this interesting piece written by Sir Article and I decided to share it with you today. YOLO TV series which gained popularity among the youth has arguably impacted a lot ever since its inception.

YOLO does not only seek to entertain but also to inform, educate and also put to bare some of the negative actions which threatens the youth — our choices have consequences – You Only Live Once! Don’t do anything you will regret!

A chunk of young people in Ghana are literally engrossed in YOLO TV Series, arguably the foremost youth oriented television drama in our nation. In fact, it is my most favourite TV series at the moment, because it has really educated me on pressing youth issues in an absolutely fascinating way. If I had the chance to choose between watching YOLO and UEFA Champions League Final, I would avidly watch YOLO and forget the UEFA match.

Moreover, the Daily Guide once published that, “YOLO [is] a professionally pieced television drama series from the stables of Ivan Quarshiga’s Farmhouse Productions… It is a sequel to ‘Things We Do For Love,’ the popular television drama that held the nation spellbound during the late 90’s and 2000’s.” And as a Ghanaian youth who actually adores YOLO TV Series, I hereby present 5 vital lessons the youths can learn from it.

(1) Promiscuity is completely wrong:

Drogba or Bro. Charles, one of my favourite characters, is depicted as promiscuity personified who also flaunts his sexually immoral abilities. Unfortunately, he got exposed to an STI and other sexually related troubles like unwanted pregnancy etc. Therefore, let us shun promiscuity because it is ungodly.

(2) Peer pressure is real, so tread cautiously:

It is almost impossible to terminate all your friendships all in the name of avoiding bad peer pressure. We all have the Drogba figure among our friends who entice us to be naughty. But we can ignore their corrupt way of life and safeguard our personal integrity.

(3) It is good to be a socialiser:

Some are born introverts and some are born extroverts. However, it is quite good to be a socialiser even if you are an introvert, because it will enable you to appreciate and understand a variety of youthful lifestyles. Ha-ha, Cyril, a very timid boy, learnt more about relationship with the opposite sex by hanging out with his friends such as Drogba, George and the like.

(4) Be enlightened on adolescent reproductive health issues:

I believe that ignorance is the greatest disease on earth since it enslaves a multitude of people on a daily basis. I love Emily, Cyril's sweetheart, because she is enlightened on adolescent reproductive health issues unlike most of her wayward female friends. We are all advised to seek knowledge about adolescent reproductive health issues in order to be safe and secure.

(5) Manage your own relationship smartly:

Cyril and Emily handle their untoward relationship issues in a smart manner, to tell the truth. They both apply intelligence when dealing with each other as romantic partners now. This tells us that we ought to be perceptive in our individual relationships, and treat them cleverly.

Credit: Sir Article

5 VITAL LESSONS THE YOUTHS CAN LEARN FROM YOLO TV SERIES - by Sir Article.

Wednesday, 27 July 2016

The Best Insults In History: Winston Churchill

The extremely witty and much-loved British Prime Minister Winston Churchill tops the list with his verbal spat with Lady Astor. The conservative dame forever admonished Churchill for his cigars and alcohol habits, and Churchill was not one to take the insults lying down. Of their famous squabbles, the most memorable is when Astor commented, “If you were my husband, I’d poison your tea.” Churchill’s riposte? “Madame, if you were my wife, I’d drink it.”

Gandhi

His vocalization of non-violence doesn’t mean Gandhi wasn’t lethal with his wit. One such incident was when Gandhi traveled to London and a reporter asked him what he thought of Western civilization. Gandhi replied with this scathing remark: “I think it would be a good idea.”

Best Insults In History Abraham Lincoln

During a debate, the popular but not so attractive Abraham Lincoln was accused of being two-faced. Lincoln’s rebuttal proved more self-effacing than insulting, but people still felt the sting around the room. He retorted: “If I had two faces, do you think I’d be wearing this one?”

Best Insults In History: Babe Ruth

In the 1920s, the prolific Yankee batsman Babe Ruth was having such a great run that he soon scored a $80,000 salary. But when the financial crisis hit home in the early 1930s, Yankees officials asked Ruth to slash his pay by $5000—a request Ruth declined. At a later press conference an intrepid reporter commented that Ruth had a higher salary than current President Hoover and received a cutting remark: “Maybe so,” Ruth retaliated, “but I had a better year than he did.”
John Wilkes

Histories Funniest Insults John Wilkes

When unconcerned with being diplomatically correct, politicians spew the best insults of all time. Such was the case between the 18th century political rivals, John Montagu and John Wilkes. During one of their verbal sparring matches, Montagu spat at Wilkes and said, “Upon my soul, Wilkes, I don’t know whether you’ll die upon the gallows, or of syphilis.” Wilkes retorted, “That will depend, my Lord, on whether I embrace your principles, or your mistress.”

The Best Insults In History

You’re not a media outlet neither is everyone interesting in all you see. Before I forward a message I often ask myself, “Will you be happy if you’re sent this message?” If not, I abort but if yes I send the message to the interested parties.

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WhatsApp messenger is undoubtedly the new black. The Instant Messaging application with multimedia, contact and location sharing features gives its users a real time feel as though the receiver is an inch away.

Religious sects discriminate information via it, students discuss topics of interest in groups, and virtual meetings seem to be catching up fast. Connecting people over long distances without having to pay foreign call tariff.

We segregate the idea of a communication portal from the face-to-face interaction but it’s the same thing. We forget that just like the usual face-to-face communication this platform should have certain dos and don’ts. Gossiping over lunch or on WhatsApp is the same thing.

If these are adhered to you will have less chances of being blocked or ignored by others.

Overusing the emoji

Smiley, emoticon, emoji or whatever you may call it, are those cute looking facial expression and everyday items /symbols added as a keyboard on your WhatsApp keyboard interface. These help express emotions and gives a more physical feel to conversations. Emoji’s send a message to the receiver about your mood and gives them a clearer picture of what you are referring to –like using a crying face when you’re talking about a fun activity you had some days before.

It is fun to use the right emoticons. It gives the feeling that the person is actually paying attention to the conversation.

Not being clear in words and approach

Beating about the bush and long pleasantries is as annoying on WhatsApp as it is in person. Starting random conversations with no purpose is very awkward. Our relationships with others differ, how you talk to a close friend is different form how you will speak to an acquaintance or a boss. Using jargons, Pidgin, or contracted forms of spelling should be avoided. This helps a lot in checking spelling and how to speak properly with people. Not communicating well in writing is very dangerous because words carry their own emotions and meaning when combined together.

Being part of a rumor chain

“Breaking news X”, “Company Y has done this’ or even “WhatsApp has brought A or B”, these are often hoax. How do you feel about someone who is always spreading rumors? Pissed? Same here. Don’t be that person please!

Be authentic, and forward the right messages to the right people. It positions you as the one who gives reliable information, but this doesn’t mean you should send it all. This leads to the next sin

Forwarding all messages

Not waiting for a reply before sending another message

It is thirst if you do this, seriously. Wait for a reply before sending again, give the receiver room to digest the message and send a reply. It speaks of your patience, esteem and worth.

If it needs an urgent reply, do well to inform the recipient in the initial message. Send messages on time.

Adding people to groups without their consent

Why should this be a problem? But it is, sadly. It is so annoying to be added to a group you have no idea about. You see, doing this shows thirst and attention seeking. You don’t want to be that person whom everyone complains about because of the random groups you create.

Joining each group that you are welcomed to

Never join a group if it has no primary importance to you. Remember also that you don’t have to be everywhere, scarcity is good. Silence is golden!

Using display pictures without prior consent

Display picture theft is as serious as identity theft. Get your own identity stop being the copycat. If you still want to use another’s picture seek prior consent and don’t use it if rejected. You can take random pictures of things around and use if you’re camera shy.

Messaging At Unearthly Hours

What I call Free-night-texting freaks some people out. It is like knocking someone’s door at night. Send the messages at convenient periods.
Sending one word answers

What’s more annoying than sending an entire paragraph and getting “OK” for an answer? Really? Don’t be that person. Take time to read through your chats and give them the needed attention they deserve.

Broadcasting irrelevant content to people

Broadcast was created to literally broadcast, knowing your audience is important. Who to send what to is imperative in getting engagement and not spamming recipients

Leaving notification sounds on in public

No one needs to hear your notification tone! If your phone’s vibration mode is loud just mute the entire thingy and just check the device at regular intervals. Let others be comfortable.

Blocking for trivial reasons

Especially with females, they block like something. Try ignoring random/ annoying users for a reasonable period, but if it persists feel free to block. Keep in mind that you may never know when you may need the person.

Sharing private information

There is a server that stores all you send via the messenger, even though you may delete the conversation. You also cannot confirm the credibility of every user or whoever may set eyes on your messages. Nudes, credentials, house address, current locations, and all in between should be shared when extremely necessary. Calling the receiver to deliver such information is the best.

Not deactivating your account if you’re not using it

There’s nothing more annoying than sending messages to someone who doesn’t use their account anymore. It’s like talking to space.

Staying Silent

Either you are in or out!

Unnessary Use of Some Famous terms

Some chatting terms have been fond be to be used mercifully nowadays. These include "Pasco" meaning seen before , " LOL" ,"OK" ,"K"-very annoying and others.

Credit: www.darteyobeng.com

What You Have Been Doing Wrongly On Whatsapp

Whatsapp has become much more than a messaging app. Among its many accolades, it has also turned out to be something of a joke portal. Some funny messages and pictures find their way to Whatsapp from God knows where, and within minutes they go viral. Dare post a joke you saw an hour ago to a group, and you can be sure someone will cry ‘Pasquo!’

Over the course of last year some particular pictures popped into the Whatsappverse (Whatsapposphere?) and made us laugh and laugh some more. Here we take a trip down memory lane as we look at 31 of the best, funniest and most ludicrous.