Kofi Adjorlolo's Wife-to-be Stuns In Bikini Shoot

Actress Victoria Lebene Mekpah is Veteran actor Kofi Adjorlolo wife to be.

Mekpah, was one of Ghana’s representatives at the 2014 Next Movie Star reality show in Nigeria.

Victoria holds a Human Resource Management Degree from Zenith University and claims she developed the passion for acting during her time in school and hopes to take her career to the world stage.

15 Health Benefits Of Eating Apples

Many of us forget that sometimes, the simplest answers are the best.
Better health could be as easy as reaching for the fruit bowl for some apples next time you need a snack.
What makes apples so great? In 2004, USDA scientists investigated over 100 foods to measure their antioxidant concentration per serving size.
Two apples Red Delicious and Granny Smith’s ranked 12th and 13th respectively.

Antioxidants are disease-fighting compounds. Scientists believe these compounds help prevent and repair oxidation damage that happens during normal cell activity.

Apples are also full of a fibre called pectin a medium-sized apple contains about 4 grams of fibre.
Pectin is classed as a soluble, fermentable and viscous fibre, a combination that gives it a huge list of health benefits.

1. Get whiter, healthier teeth An apple won’t replace your toothbrush, but biting and chewing an apple stimulates the production of saliva in your mouth, reducing tooth decay by lowering the levels of bacteria.

2. Avoid Alzheimer’s A new study performed on mice shows that drinking apple juice could keep Alzheimer’s away and fight the effects of aging on the brain.
Mice in the study that were fed an apple-enhanced diet showed higher levels of the neurotransmitter acetyl choline and did better in maze tests than those on a regular diet.

3. Protect against Parkinson’s Research has shown that people who eat fruits and other high-fibre foods gain a certain amount of protection against Parkinson’s, a disease characterized by a breakdown of the brain’s dopamine-producing nerve cells.
Scientists have linked this to the free radical-fighting power of the antioxidants contained therein.

4. Curb all sorts of cancers Scientists from the American Association for Cancer Research, among others, agree that the consumption of flavonols-rich apples could help reduce your risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to 23 per cent.
Researchers at Cornell University have identified several compounds triterpenoids in apple peel that have potent anti-growth activities against cancer cells in the liver, colon and breast.
Their earlier research found that extracts from whole apples can reduce the number and size of mammary tumours in rats. Meanwhile, the National Cancer Institute in the U.S. has recommended a high fibre intake to reduce the risk of Colo recital cancer.

5. Decrease your risk of diabetes Women who eat at least one apple a day are 28 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who don’t eat apples.
Apples are loaded with soluble fibre, the key to blunting blood sugar swings.

6. Reduce cholesterol The soluble fibre found in apples binds with fats in the intestine, which translates into lower cholesterol levels and a healthier you.

7. Get a healthier heart An extensive body of research has linked high soluble fibre intake with a slower buildup of cholesterol-rich plaque in your arteries.
The phenolic compound found in apple skins also prevents the cholesterol that gets into your system from solidifying on your artery walls. When plaque builds inside your arteries, it reduces blood flow to your heart, leading to coronary artery disease.

8. Prevent gallstones Gallstones form when there’s too much cholesterol in your bile for it to remain as a liquid, so it solidifies.
They are particularly prevalent in the obese. To prevent gallstones, doctors recommend a diet high in fibre to help you control your weight and cholesterol levels.

9. Beat diarrhea and constipation Whether you can’t go to the bathroom or you just can’t stop, fibre found in apples can help.
Fibre can either pull water out of your colon to keep things moving along when you’re backed up, or absorb excess water from your stool to slow your bowels down.

10. Neutralize irritable bowel syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain and bloating.
To control these symptoms doctors recommend staying away from dairy and fatty foods while including a high intake of fibre in your diet.

11. Avert hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are a swollen vein in the anal canal and while not life threatening, these veins can be very painful. They are caused by too much pressure in the pelvic and rectal areas. Part and parcel with controlling constipation, fibre can prevent you from straining too much when going to the bathroom and thereby help alleviate hemorrhoids.

12. Control your weight Many health problems are associated with being overweight, among them heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea.
To manage your weight and improve your overall health, doctors recommend a diet rich in fibre. Foods high in fibre will fill you up without costing you too many calories.

13. Detoxify your liver We’re constantly consuming toxins, whether it is from drinks or food, and your liver is responsible for clearing these toxins out of your body.
Many doctors are skeptical of fad detox diets, saying they have the potential to do more harm than good.
Luckily, one of the best and easiest things you can eat to help detoxify your liver is fruits like apples.

14. Boost your immune system Red apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin.
Recent studies have found that quercetin can help boost and fortify your immune system, especially when you’re stressed out.

15. Prevent cataracts Though past studies have been divided on the issue, recent long-term studies suggest that people who have a diet rich in fruits that contain antioxidants – like apples – are 10 to 15 per cent less likely to develop cataracts.  

20 Signs Your Relationship Is Going Nowhere

      1.You never talk about the future  It’s great to live in the moment, but if you don’t make plans for what's next, your relationship could end up being short-term.   “Making future plans is a healthy ingredient for a growing relationship,” says Amy Levine, sex coach and founder of Ignite Your Pleasure. “It’s also an indicator of the commitment you have to each other.”

 2. He’s told you that he’s not the marrying kind   This seem like an obvious barrier to a serious relationship, but many women ignore it when men say this, thinking they can change him. It's time to start taking him at face value.
 “Men repeatedly tell women they are simple beings,” says Levine. “If he shows you or tells you who he is, then believe him.
It will save you a ton of time and energy.

How Fear Can Limit Your Career Potential

I remember coming out of college and thinking how easy my job search would be. I had an “interesting” (read: unfocused) blend of training in communications and science, and it was my belief that I could apply this in a journalism career or any science-centered business that would have me.
But no one appeared interested! After weeks of applying, the entire stack of job search responses I had received could slip into my shirt pocket.

That’s right—back then, resume replies came on postcards. And it was only the rare company that would even take the time to acknowledge the effort of submitting an application. After poring over the research, I sent out over 300 resumes via snail mail, for a return of about five or six postcards over the following weeks.
Fairly depressing! Perhaps you’ve experienced a modern e-version of this and you’re feeling the same way.
In today’s column, I’m going to address the mental side of the job search by focusing on three fears that can get in the way if you let them. 

Fear of failure My thought, after experiencing wasted weeks in the library gathering information on employers, was that it was my fault. I was the oldest child in my family, and I had always felt that I was expected to succeed and provide an example for my younger siblings.

Throughout my early education, I had been told how smart I was and how successful I would be, and that “just wait” factor was constantly being reinforced. And then, quite suddenly, nothing that I did after graduation fit that picture.

The grades and the dean’s list honors didn’t matter, nor did the fact that I was a nice guy who would work hard for an employer. It seemed that I was being branded a loser in a process that I knew little about. For me, that first job search brought the onset of a deep-rooted fear: the fear of failure.
The fear of failure can be debilitating.
The first thing to remember if you are feeling like this, whether in a job search or a new position you’ve been offered, is to keep moving.

Don’t stagnate. Action—almost any type—acts like a balm on your fear. Putting a little piece of yourself into an envelope or onto a web application form can feel like a losing game. That’s why action has such a positive effect: You’re taking the ball and putting it back into your court.
Action—almost any type—acts like a balm on your fear —David Jensen My mistake at the time was to think that people were carefully reading the application materials I was sending out—my resume and intricate and time-consuming cover letters.
Just as with employers of today, I’d be surprised if one of my applications got 30 seconds of attention. It felt as if, in the process of generally applying for jobs, the whole process was somehow rigged—carefully designed to ensure that I would fail. Sure, there’s a chance for failure in everything you do. But in the job search, each method has it’s own success ratio, and there’s no worse odds than what you receive from random company applications and generalized mailings of CVs. So, if you are afraid of failing with your job applications, stop applying! That’s right.
Get off those company websites. Instead, pick up the phone, go to a meeting, buy someone a cup of coffee, and put the personal touch back into the process.
People get hired because they are liked. There’s no way for potential employers to like you if they are simply spending 20 seconds reviewing a PDF you submitted to their database.

Fear of success The flipside of the fear of failure is the fear of success. At its core, the problem is often referred to as “imposter syndrome,” as we've written about previously. It happens when you begin to doubt that you are good enough for the job you have in front of you or feel that you’ve been promoted beyond your capabilities. It’s a fear that you just don’t have the abilities that others see in you.
People who feel they are in over their heads should know that many others feel the same way.
If I asked 10 scientists to honestly share their feelings about this, I’d guess that at least five or six of them have had this feeling at one time or another in their career.
Imposter syndrome can affect people at all levels, including professors and research directors. You’re not a fraud just because you’ve earned a PhD.
You’re not in the wrong place just because you don’t feel you are worthy of the high expectations of others.
You can trounce this fear of success by sharing your concerns with those you are close to. You’ll find out how frequently this happens—and how many of the people you admire have had this same feeling. Most people who overcome this will tell you that it is due, in great part, to unrealistic notions of what it means to be competent. People in this state will finesse a publication for far too long before submitting it, or fine-tune their CV for months before getting into the job market aggressively. So don’t shoot for perfection, and accept good enough.

Fear of change There is no greater way to stagnate in your career than to resist change. “But,” you may ask, “if I’m comfortable where I am, why mess with a good thing?” For one, many scientific trainees who are comfortable in the academic world will later find themselves forced out for other kinds of permanent employment.

This “comfort zone” issue will come up again and again in your career. If you learn now how to deal with it and accept a certain amount of discomfort, you will be far ahead of your job market competition and remain that way any time that change comes into the equation. For example, fear of change could be behind your decision to wait until the last possible moment to develop a Plan B to look for a job outside of academia.
Despite the slim odds of landing a tenure-track position, there will be people who hang in there with the expectation that everything will work out. Sure sometimes it does, but often it doesn’t. That’s the purpose of a Plan B. You don’t have to give up on your life’s passion of working in cancer research, but if you have skills that apply to another kind of career choice, why not drive that Plan B along at the same time to ensure that at least you’ll see these opportunities? That’s a much better approach than not knowing your options until it’s too late. When you get further along in your career, fear of change might once again be the limiting factor for your success. Jobs will be offered to you in regions far-flung from home and family. Will you consider these, or place geographical boundaries around your career that limit your potential? This is, of course, a very personal question. But the best fit for you might lie on the other side of the world.
The person who wanted to go after cancer research in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, may find herself loving her life and career working in a research hospital in Singapore or a small community in Africa.
The gate that limits these options is only your fear of change and your own personal setting on how tightly you restrict that comfort zone.
Move ahead fearlessly For me, writing about fears like these comes right from the heart. I can look back at my career and see how I suffered the related consequences. Action was my elixir. Reading about Steve Jobs recently, I discovered that his approach was to always keep things in perspective.

In a 2005 commencement address, he described his thoughts on fear and decision-making: “Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything—all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure—these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.”

10 Simple Ways To Overcome Depression And Sadness

We’ve all been upset. Sadness is a totally natural emotional response to certain environmental stimuli.
Most of us have support, or systems in place to overcome sadness, reach balance, and go on to be happy as quickly as possible. 
There are two groups of people that have prolonged sadness, or depression. One group consists of those that have a severe chemical imbalance, which requires a doctor, and possibly medication to treat.

This article is not geared for that group. Rather, this is directed to the people in a funk or seem stuck in a rut, those that lack the tools, know-how, and support systems to bounce them back.
In my opinion, and I’m no doctor (BA, Psychology; MS, Biomedical Science), the latter group of people are wise to seek natural treatments instead of simply medicating the symptoms.
That’s why we’re going to look at 10 ways to overcome sadness, without the happy pills.

*Set Goals.
Something special happens the moment the paper meets the pen and we write down our goals. Our brain chemistry changes, neurons fire, hormones are deployed, and we start thinking about how we can achieve those goals.

*Sleep.
Getting the right amount of sleep is healthy for our body and mind. Some argue that sleep deprivation treats depression, but I don’t buy it. I think it’s a cheap distraction that catches up to you within days.

* Get enough rest.
  Exercise If you’re physically capable, try one hour of cardio (or as much as you can). If you’re tee-shirt is soaking wet, you’re standing in a puddle of your own sweat, and you can feel the endorphins pumping through your body, you did it right. Shower up and try not being happy, I dare you. 

*Forgiveness.
Many times we’re making ourselves sad for no good reason at all. People have been known to keep grudges for lifetimes (most religions and nationalities keep them for generations). When you forgive, you remove this weight off your shoulders and put yourself in a position to be happier. 

*Gratitude.
Many times when we complain we can cause ourselves to be sad. Complaining is just a factor of not taking into account what we’re grateful for. Sit down and make a list of 100 things you’re grateful for right now (and I dare you not to feel better). 

*Sunlight.
Certain people have a disorder, in which, due to a lack of sunlight, they experience seasonal sadness. I’m somewhat affected by this in the winter when the days are shorter. That’s why it pays to grab your iPod (or your friend) and go for 30 minute walks each day and embrace the sunlight. 

*Hydration.
This has always been my downfall; I don’t drink enough and chances are you don’t either. Some days I drink only 1 cup of water, and I feel horrible. When I remember, and drink 2-3 liters, I’m happy as a kitten on cat-nip, and productive as a bat out of hell. 

*Friendships.
Your life force, support system, and everything that matters. It’s not hard to make friends if you put the time in. Everyone wants to be heard, appreciated, and loved. Start off by listening, appreciating and loving, and it will come back your way. 

*Reading.
Take a temporary leave from reality and bury yourself in one of your favorite books. A lot of wise people have been through what you’re going through and they made it through to the other side to tell about it. 

*Journal.
This could be an escape but it doesn’t have to be. You can write about fiction, and transport yourself to another world, or you can write about what’s going on, and let your thoughts carry you through to a solution.
Many great books were written by people who were, at least at the time, going through a period of pain and suffering.  So what do you think? Could one or two of these get you through the rough patch you may be in today?

Turning Failure To Your Advantage

For a while our distributor funded us in the form of cash advances on our sales. But eventually, their parent company wanted those advances back. Although we didn’t officially go bankrupt, the distributor essentially foreclosed on us and took over all our assets.
This was a difficult time personally. I was confused, frustrated, and very angry. Initially, I blamed the distributor.

If they had only sold more, as they had promised us, none of this would have happened, I thought. It’s their fault. But eventually I looked in the mirror and had to acknowledge that I could not move on until I learned from this experience. Though incredibly difficult and humbling, I am now thankful for this period in my life.

I learned some critical, life-changing lessons.

10 Troubling Habits of Chronically Unhappy People.

Happiness comes in so many different forms that it can be hard to define.
Unhappiness, on the other hand, is easy to identify; you know it when you see it, and you definitely know when it’s taken ahold of you.
Unhappiness is lethal to everyone around you, just like second-hand smoke.

The famous Terman Study from Stanford followed subjects for eight decades and found that being around unhappy people is linked to poorer health and a shorter life span.
Happiness has much less to do with life circumstances than you might think.
A University of Illinois study found that people who earn the most (more than $10 million annually) are only a smidge happier than the average Joes and Janes who work for them. 

Life circumstances have little to do with happiness because much happiness is under your control—the product of your habits and your out look.
Psychologists from the University of California who study happiness found that genetics and life circumstances only account for about 50% of a person’s happiness.

Melancholic Temperament, Strength and Weakness

The melancholic person is but feebly excited by whatever acts upon him.
The reaction is weak, but this feeble impression remains for a long time and by subsequent similar impressions grows stronger and at last excites the mind so passionately that it is difficult to get rid of it.

Melancholic temperament is by far the richest, most creative, innovative and sensitive of the personality types.
Here some main traits you may use for indication and guidance.

1. Inclination to reflection. The thinking of the melancholic easily turns into reflection.
The thoughts of the melancholic are far reaching. He dwells with pleasure upon the past and is preoccupied by occurrences of the long ago; he is penetrating; is not satisfied with the superficial, searches for the cause and correlation of things; seeks the laws which affect human life, the principles according to which man should act.

A Ghanaian Bride Who Wore Sneakers To Her Wedding Explains Why She did it.

Vera Ewura Obeng said the decision to wear sneakers on the day of her wedding to Festus Attah Isoah Iso was informed by her experience as a wedding photographer.

She said she had noticed in her six years of taking pictures at weddings that brides were always uncomfortable in their heels and eventually had to replace them with something more comfortable during receptions.

Is Money The Only Measure Of Success?

Financial Management and Success As I am updating our personal portfolio and working on the work portfolio I manage, I wondered, “Is Money the Only Measure of Success?” Look, I understand we all espouse a variety of success measures.

These are a few success traits I value: Contributing member of society Good parent, neighbor, and friend Charitable Community volunteer Persistent hard worker Physical fitness Education and learning Design, art, and creativity I’m sure you have your own list.

Is money the only measure of success for you? Consider how you define success.
Do you think those who earn more are more successful? Believing that money=self worth is common in western cultures.

Any Unmarried Lady Who Cuts Her Hair Is Showing Signs Of Frustration-Counselor Lutterodt.

Controversial marriage Counselor, George Lutterodt isn’t ready to back down on his stance on some issues relating to marriage.

He has claimed that any lady of marriage age who has cut her hair is an indication that the lady is suffering from a poverty mentality.

Liberty Professionals Goalie Dies After Crushing Head-On With A Striker

Liberty Professionals’ juvenile goalkeeper, Issaka Mohammed, is reported dead after crashing head-on with a striker during a football match Sunday. According to ghanasoccernet.com, the 18-year-old was playing in a local area game known as ‘Sunday Special’ with a select side at the Aquinas Park in Accra where the incident occurred.

Issaka was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival, the sports website reported, adding, “Details are scanty”.

Complete Profile Of The Ghanaian Actress Yvonne Okoro

There are no qualms about her acting talent. There is no question about her good looks. And so far she has stayed firmly on the shores of trouble, holding herself from falling into the sea of scandals in which some movie stars constantly swim. 

But there is one question that Ghanaians want Yvonne Okoro to answer ‘once and for all’! “Yvonne, are you a Ghanaian or Nigerian?” On behalf of the many Ghanaian movie lovers who have this question on their lips, The Mirror demanded an answer from the fine lady. 

My Ex Husband Sent Thugs To Vandalized My House-Afia Scharzenegger

Early Saturday morning, Afia posted updates on social media that some thugs, led by the brother of her former husband, Dennis Boakye, came to her house Friday night and vandalised the place within the full glare of her two children.
According to her, the thugs were accompanied by a police escort, and all this occurred in her absence.

Does God Condemn Horoscopes And Astrology?

What does the Bible say about a Christian following astrology? Are horoscopes allowed for the believer?
How does God feel about anyone following astrology or horoscopes? Astrology’s roots are tied to the calendar and seasons and have almost always been culturally and politically acceptable.
Ancient Astrological Practices Following astrology is not new. This practice has been around for thousands of years. It has been dated from the 3rd millennium BC and its origins are most certainly not from God…at least the big “G" God. Its roots are tied to the calendar and seasons and have almost always been culturally and politically acceptable.
In the 20th century, the practice and use of astrology has exploded and sadly, even among professing Christians. At the roots of astrology is a deep human desire to know the future and to explain the meaning and purpose of human life. Even the ancient Babylonians practiced astrology as far back as 1800 BC.

80 Ways To Dramatically Improve Your Life And Be More Fulfilled.

Do you want to be more happier, fulfilled and awesome but just don’t know how to go about peeling off the unnecessary layers? You’re lucky, because I’ve put together a list of 80 ways you can improve your life. You don’t have to settle with what you’ve got.
The ones who told you that are liars.
Most people are afraid. They want to stop you from feeling the pain they feel because they never had the courage to do what they wanted in life.
Follow your heart and do what feels right for you, because that’s living. Everything else is dying.

1. Care If you want to be awesome, you have to care. Care about the people around you and even people you’ve never met. This is especially true if you’re blogging or a public figure. Care about your fans and they will care even more about you.

11 Signs You're Hanging Out With A Fake Friend

Okay I think this is a serious issue. Fake friends are always out there and they’re detrimental towards your environment and well-being. Fake friends are not real, meaning they don’t give a fuck about you or their friendship with you.

They’ll make use of you and annoy the hell out of you. Two things will happen when you hang out with fake friends: The first is that you guys will eventually not have a friendship at all because you’re either sick of his shit or he’d disappear with your shit. 

The second is that the fake person grows up and changes for the better, which by then is honestly probably not worth it at all because you’d have suffered years of his bullshit. I’ve had fake friends before and whenever I look back, I wonder why I put up with so much nonsense especially since they were nothing but pathetic losers.

Check the 11 signs, take note and start doing something about it.

Kofi Adjorlolo Is In His 60s And I'm In My 20s But I Don't Care-Wife-to-be Claims

Wife-to-be of actor Kofi Adjorlolo, Victoria Lebene who is in her late 20s says, despite the age difference between her and the former, she is bent on making their union a success.

Kofi Adjorlolo is in his late 60s.

“Age has never been an issue and that is the message we want to send across. We want to let people know and understand that love knows no boundaries and age is just a number,” Victoria said. Narrating how they met, Lebene said; “The first time we met was on a film set. Unfortunately for me, I was very late and Kofi wasted no time in condemning that in front of everyone.

I realised I was the one at fault and from that time, I knew I had to act professionally and comport myself on set. “We met again on the sets of other movies and we began talking. We had respect for each other despite the age difference and the love grew from there,” Victoria said.

Creation Or Evolution?

Do you believe that God created all things? If so, you’re not alone; many young people (and adults) share your view. But others say that life and the universe evolved—without the help of a “Supreme Being.” Did you know? People on both sides of the debate are often quick to state what they believe without really knowing why they believe it. Some people believe in creation simply because that’s what they’ve been taught at church.

If God Loves Us Why Is There Suffering?

“Why is there suffering?” This is a question that has been wrestled with by a great number of people over the centuries. In a way there is no easy answer to this, because anyone who has come across real suffering knows that this is not an intellectual question that just requires an intellectual answer, but it is a crying out from the heart from a desperate situation. And this is not best forum to be answering such a question in a way, because it is hard for me to understand your situation and what you may have been through.

He Loves You:, Melania Trump Gives Awkward Impromptu Speech.

The wife of Donald Trump gave a decent speech at the Republican National Convention. Bad thing was Michelle Obama had already given part of it.
The first day of the Republican National Convention was a bizarre parade of party rancor, F-List celebrities, rightwing politicians, tone deaf officials, and raving Hillary haters. Melania Trump, the wife of presumptive nominee Donald Trump, was one of the last speakers of the night, delivering  a speech heavy on platitudes and short on specifics. While Trump didn't say much of substance, she came across as a competent and positive figure, as opposed to her husband. The only problem is several sentences of her speech are nearly identical to those in a speech given by Michelle Obama at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Top Signs Of Depression

Many people are depressed without realising it. Depression is certainly much more than just feeling sad. It’s not a disease that a person either has or doesn’t have. Like most mental conditions it exists on a continuum — in this case from mild to severe. Depression can last for weeks, months or even years.

10 signs of depression

In general people who are depressed often feel that life is hopeless, that their lives are worthless and they are out of control. Since the mind and body are so intimately connected, many of the symptoms are not purely mental. For a positive diagnosis, a person would be experiencing some of the following signs of depression almost every day.

1. Sadness, low mood and anxiety, or often a combination of these. It could include crying for no reason. In depression some combination of these negative feelings usually persists for at least a couple of weeks.

15 Small Things Most Successful People Do Every Day

There are certain people that come to your mind when you think about success. Perhaps they are people like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, or Larry Page. Yet the frenzy around these people can be so noisy that you start getting bewildered on what it actually takes to achieve success. The truth is that what successful people do daily, the things that define them, are actually discreet and little actions. Here are fifteen small things successful people do every day.

1. They focus on being productive rather than being busy

According to Tim Ferris, the author of the The 4-Hour Workweek, “Slow down and remember this: Most things make no difference. Being busy is often a form of mental laziness – lazy thinking and indiscriminate action.”

2. They wake up early

Sergio Marchionne, the CEO of Fiat and Chrysler, wakes up as early as 3:30am to deal with the European market. Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple Inc., starts his day as early as 4:30am to send emails. Jeffrey Immelt, the CEO of General Electric, says he wakes up by 5:30am for his daily workout routine.