Ridoola's blog

The returnees were brought back aboard a Boeing 737-800 aircraft with Registration Number:6A-DMG. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says a total of 1,295 Nigerians voluntarily returned from Libya in November after being stranded in the volatile North African country enroute Europe. The Nigerians returned in various batches between Nov. 6 and Nov. 30 with the assistance of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the European Union (EU). The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Alhaji Mustapha Maihajja , made the disclosure while receiving a fresh batch of 150 Nigerians who arrived the country on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the returnees were brought back aboard a Boeing 737-800 aircraft with Registration Number:6A-DMG. The aircraft landed at the Cargo Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at about 9.15pm. The returnees comprised of 13 female adults and one teenage girl whi

Remi Tinubu urged such restive Nigerians to be patient, saying the country would be great again. Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, on Thursday urged young Nigerians intending to leave the country illegally in search of greener pastures abroad to have a rethink. Tinubu made the call in a message to Nigeria on the celebration of Maulid Nabiyy, the birth of Prophet Mohammed. She urged such restive Nigerians to be patient, saying the country would be great again. ”I celebrate with Muslim faithful in the Lagos Central Senatorial District, Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole on the celebration of the birth of Prophet Mohammed (SAW). ”The birth of the Holy Prophet marks the beginning of the great life of service and teaching which he led. “It is a time that calls for reflection on the purpose of his birth, life, teachings and laid down tenets. ”We must at this time, continue to pray for the peace and prosperity of our country, Nigeria. ”In the light

Bala stated that only personnel on essential duties with valid identification cards would be allowed during this period.  With less than 48 hours to the forthcoming council poll in Akwa Ibom, the Police Command has issued restriction of movement order from 12 midnight on Friday to Saturday 6pm. The order was contained in a press statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Office, DSP Bala Elkana , in Uyo on Thursday.  Bala stated that only personnel on essential duties with valid identification cards would be allowed during this period.  He assured members of the public that the Command has put in place adequate security measures to ensure hitch free local government election.  “Movement of persons and vehicles across the State will be restricted from 12 midnight of Friday December 1, 2017 to 6:00pm of Saturday December 2, 2017 except personnel on essential duties who must carry their valid identification cards. “Akwa Ibom State Police wishes to inform the general public

Joe Boy has promised to beat Egyptian top boxer, Abdulrahim Ahmed to a pulp on boxing day in Nigeria. Nigeria’s reigning boxing champion, Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph has threatened to box Egyptian boxing champion, Abdulrahim Ahmed to a pulp. The millionaire boxer, who is billed to fight Ahmed for the vacant African Boxing Union (ABU) lightweight title, has vowed to demolish his opponent when they clash at GOtv Boxing Night 13 on December 26, 2017 at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. “ I know he is his country’s champion and also holds the Mediterranean title, but I will beat him to pulp. In the Bible, Joseph became big in Egypt. In Lagos, I will become big by winning the ABU title. I will do Nigeria proud. The Egyptian you will see that day, you will see no more after, ” Joe Boy said. Joe Boy's rising feats In the last nine months, Joe Boy had fought and won more bouts than his peers in Nigeria. The fast rising boxer has also earned himself popularity amongst bo

While LASACO was sealed over a tax liability of N278.5 million, MTS got its gates locked for owing N169.6 million. The FIRS task force team sealed off LASACO Assurance Plc headquarters at Acme Road, Ogba Lagos; and MTS Nigeria Limited, situated at 9, Ladipo Oluwole Street, Off Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja on Tuesday, November 27, 2017. According to a statement from the agency, the enforcement exercise led by Anita Erinne , saw the agency sealing off the premises of the top companies over tax debts accruing to over N400million. While LASACO was sealed over a tax liability of N278.5 million, MTS got its gates locked for owing N169.6 million. Equally affected by the exercise in Lagos was Sterling Assurance, situated at 284, Ikorodu Road for having tax liabilities of N44.8 million. Others were Fatmark International Limited, which owes N16 million, and LC Divine Link Limited, which owes N13.6 million. The task force team of the Federal Inland Revenue also shut down tax-defaulting companies

Borffice made this clarification in a statement made available to newsmen in Akure by his media aide, Mr Kayode Fakuyi. Sen. Ajayi Boroffice, representing the Ondo North Senatorial District in the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday, said that he had not joined another political party as being speculated. Borffice made this clarification in a statement made available to newsmen in Akure by his media aide, Mr Kayode Fakuyi. “Few days ago after a successful APC stakeholders’ meeting in Akure, a plot to link Sen. Boroffice to another party in Ondo State was hatched; the plot is diversionary." “The senator remains a chieftain of the APC in Ondo State and has not at anytime resigned his membership of the party nor at any moment joined another party,’’ Fakuyi said. “As a grassroots politician and one of the founding fathers of APC in state, if he has any reason to join another party, it will attract statewide rallies and political carnivals. “The evolution of the APC did

While he fumed and conversed with his associates and legal team, Kalu refused stating the reasons for his outburst in the premises of the Federal High Court. Ex-Governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu has boasted of his media empire while stressing that the Nigerian media has not been fair and upright. Kalu, who was at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi on Thursday, November 30, 2017, made this known while heading out of the premises. "The press are not being fair. I know they are here and that I why I'm saying this loud and clear. I own media houses, I own a newspaper house, radio and TV stations but the press are unfair. The press should be fair and thorough in all its report. It's disappointing," he said. Obviously not happy with a certain report, the ex-governor, who wore a blue suit, was heard telling his associates that he owns several media outfits but is surprised the media is still not fair in its report. ALSO READ : I will be president in 2023 - Orji Kalu

Saraki has said ex-President Goodluck Jonathan was never desperate for power and this was evident in his experience with him. The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, said former President Goodluck Jonathan was never desperate for power. Saraki said this in Abuja on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the unveiling of Mallam Bolaji Abudullahi 's new book,  “On a Platter of Gold: How Jonathan won and lost Nigeria. “ “I think it is us Nigerians, that produce the kind of leaders we get; no matter what you say about Jonathan, I don’t think he was someone who was desperate for power, “ Saraki said. Continuing, Saraki said: “ The second encounter I will recollect was the day I decided I am going to contest to be President. I felt that I didn’t want Jonathan to hear it as news. “I booked an appointment to see him. I went to the Villa and he said ‘come in, come in. how can I help you? I looked at the President of a third world country and said Mr. President I came to tell you that I am g

The seven accounts, according to the EFCC, were used by the NGF to launder the sum of N10bn in four different banks. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has claimed that the Nigerian Governors’ Forum laundered the sum of N10bn from the proceeds of the Paris Club refund. In a report by Punch, this was made known at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 during a court session when the anti-graft agency revealed its findings to the court. The EFCC succeeded in getting an order under Justice Gabriel Kolawole to freeze seven different bank accounts that has been allegedly linked to the Nigerian Governors' Forum . The seven accounts, according to the EFCC, were used by the NGF to launder the sum of N10bn in four different banks that include Jaiz Bank Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank, Access Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc. The frozen accounts are  0002184449 with Jaiz Bank Plc and operated by HAD Properties Limited; 0025600864 with Guaranty Trust Bank Plc an

It was further reported by the US Geological Survey that the rare earthquake was about 6 miles east-northeast of Dover and was registered at a depth of 5 miles. A mild earthquake has rattled residents of Delaware, New York and Baltimore in the last hours of November 30, 2017. According to CNN, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck on Thursday afternoon near Dover, Delaware but was felt from New York to Baltimore. It was further reported by the US Geological Survey that the rare earthquake was about 6 miles east-northeast of Dover and was registered at a depth of 5 miles. Confirming the quake, Master Cpl. Gary Fournier of Delaware State Police said " We definitely felt it here." Continuing, Fournier said: " We have not received any reports of damage at this time. (My) house shook and you could hear thing rattle. It sounded like a train and lasted about a second." A spokesman for the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base, said though he did not feel the eart

One chart shows how the global smartphone market fared in the third quarter of 2017. Global smartphones sales continued to grow in the third quarter of 2017, and increased 3% from the same period last year according to data collected by Gartner. Global market leaders Samsung and Apple were able to defend the two top spots from Chinese competitors despite increased competition. As we can see in this chart from Statista , Samsung saw the most impressive quarter overall, with a whopping 19.3% increase in sales. According to Gartner, the last time Samsung saw this type of growth was the fourth quarter of 2015. The bump in sales can be largely attributed to demand for its new Galaxy S8 and Note 8 devices. In comparison to Samsung, Apple's growth looks meager, but it's important to note that Apple's major product of the year – the iPhone X – wasn't available for sale until October. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

For years, plant-based food startup Hampton Creek couldn't crack the eggless egg. On Thursday, they released "Just Scramble." Here's how it tastes. For the last four years, vegan food startup Hampton Creek had yet to crack the eggless egg. But on Thursday, the company announced it was rolling out its first scrambled "egg" product, "Just Scramble," in several restaurants in San Francisco — starting with Flore, a cafe in the city’s Castro district. It plans to expand to other cities and companies next year. The company’s mission is to transform the way we eat by swapping the animal products in food for vegetable-based alternatives. It made a name for itself in 2013 with its eggless “Just Mayo”. Hampton Creek has long promised a standalone eggless egg product. But the company became mired in controversy after allegations that it had bought its own product to artificially inflate sales. Four years later, the company still wasn

Wireless services could lead to more competition in the home broadband market, potentially leading to lower prices and better performance. Verizon will start offering wireless home broadband service in three to five cities in late 2018. The company will deliver the service using 5G networking technology, the next-generation wireless standard. Home wireless internet service like Verizon's could increase competition, potentially leading to better pricing and performance. You already go online via the cell phone companies' wireless networks when you're on your phone and away from home. Now Verizon wants you to get your house connected to the internet wirelessly too. On Wednesday, the telecommunications giant announced it will start offering wireless home internet service in a handful of markets in late 2018. Verizon will offer the service using so-called 5G networking technology, a wireless standard that's still in development but promises both faster speeds an

Live sports are in trouble. This is a preview of a research report from BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service. To learn more about BI Intelligence, click here. Live sports — traditional TV's flagship bulwark against digital disruption — appears to be in trouble. Viewership across major sports programming like the NFL and English Premier League has underwhelmed in the 2016-17 TV season. Meanwhile, subscriptions for pay-TV and, in turn, for sports networks like ESPN, are in free fall. The causes behind the decline of live sports viewership are varied and complex. In addition to cyclical issues at play, sports programming is falling prey to the wealth of new content produced by the rise of new media platforms. And as more and more TV viewers cut the cord, live sports content itself is moving off the TV screen and onto other devices. Last year's NFL broadcasts on Twitter were just the beginning of digital disruption in the live sports arena. In fact

"I told Jonathan about subsidy scam but he only said: 'Saraki, you know this oil business is very oily.'" Senate President Bukola Saraki has berated former President Goodluck Jonathan’s leadership style. Speaking at the launch of Bolaji Abdullahi ’s book “On a Platter of Gold – How Jonathan Won and Lost Nigeria” , in Abuja on Thursday, November 30, 2017, Saraki said Jonathan was not prepared for leadership either was he desperate for power. Recounting his moments with the former Nigerian president, Saraki noted that Jonathan’s failure to take critical decisions at the right time contributed to his failure as a leader. “I like to share one or two things that will probably summarize the former President Jonathan," Saraki began his semi-scripted speech. “I remember when I was then Senator and I came across this issue of fuel subsidy and the way the country was losing close to about N1.3 trillion. In the history of this country, I don’t think

Earthquakes do happen on the East Coast — but they're typically much weaker than their West Coast counterparts. A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck 6 miles outside of Dover, Delaware. Social media users in Washington D.C. and New York City said they felt the quake. The strongest shaking near the earthquake's epicenter could have caused moderate damage, according to the USGS. Delaware got hit with a 4.4 magnitude earthquake late Thursday afternoon, and shaking was felt as far away as New York City. The quake's epicenter was just over 6 miles (10 km) from Dover, Delaware and hit at a depth of 4.3 miles (7 km). Twitter users in Washington D.C. , Brooklyn , and other locations on the Eastern Seaboard say they felt tremors. The map above show's the quake's reach. The rings around its epicenter — represented by the yellow star on the map — show the varying degrees of intensity of the shaking. The sea-green ring around the epicenter represents level six shaki

Bette Midler took to Twitter to share a video of a 1991 interview, in which she alleges that Geraldo Rivera drugged and "groped" her in the 1970s. Bette Midler took to Twitter to share a video of a 1991 interview, in which she alleges that Geraldo Rivera drugged and "groped" her in the 1970s. In her tweet, Midler asked Rivera to apologize for the alleged incident. Rivera drew controversy for defending Matt Lauer's alleged sexual misconduct on Twitter, which Rivera has since apologized for. On Thursday, Bette Midler shared a video of a 1991 interview she did with Barbara Walters, in which Midler alleges that Fox News correspondent Geraldo Rivera and a producer drugged and "groped" her in a bathroom in the 1970s. "Tomorrow is my birthday. I feel like this video was a gift from the universe to me," Midler tweeted. "Geraldo may have apologized for his tweets supporting Matt Lauer, but he has yet to apologize for this. #MeToo

"It was explicit quid pro quo sexual harassment, which was basically: You sleep with me, and I'll give you a promotion," Megyn Kelly said about Roger Ailes. Speaking at Business Insider's IGNITION conference, the NBC News anchor Megyn Kelly described being sexually harassed at Fox News. Kelly said Roger Ailes, the longtime chairman of Fox News, sexually harassed her at the start of her career there but that she initially did not recognize she was being harassed. Kelly urged women to report any sexual misconduct when it occurs. Speaking at Business Insider's IGNITION conference in New York, the NBC News anchor Megyn Kelly detailed sexual harassment she faced when working at Fox News. Kelly said that at first she didn't recognize she was being harassed. Of Roger Ailes, the longtime Fox News chairman, Kelly said, "He was always bawdy and had an inappropriate sense of humor." Since she didn't easily take offense to those kind

I said I didn't like my iPhone X, and a lot of people online didn't seem to like that. I wrote an article about why I hate my new iPhone X. A lot of people didn't agree with me. That doesn't change my opinion. When I published my article on the iPhone X , I was prepared for a bit of hate mail. After all, I was going against the consensus, and I knew many people didn't think my biggest complaint — that it's difficult to use with one hand — was anything to make a stink about. And if I didn't know that before I published, I certainly would have realized soon after. Both my inbox and my Twitter notifications flooded with reader responses, almost all negative and condescending. Apple fans are a notoriously loyal bunch — the company regularly appears on lists of consumers' most-loved brands — so it's no surprise the article's publication stirred a hornet's nest. Some people seem to have taken personally my wish to have a ph

Following a successful 2nd season, Big Brother Naija reality TV show is set to return for a 3rd season. Big Brother Naija is set to return for a new season. Organizers of the reality show have announced the return of the reality television show, which will kick off with auditions scheduled to hold in six locations across Nigeria. The locations are Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Ibadan, Enugu and Delta State.   “Around the globe, the Big Brother format remains one of the most popular genres of entertainment and this is also the case in Nigeria," Regional Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu said. "The  edition of Big Brother Nigeria was one of the most successful reality shows not just in Nigeria, but around the continent with a record number of votes and many of the housemates going on to pursue careers in entertainment. "We are delighted to have the show return for a third edition and cannot wait for our audiences to once again tune in to experience a

Sani said the move is unacceptable, adding that the assets remain national monuments, which cannot be sold. The Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani , has condemned the Federal Government's plan to sell the Tafawa Balewa Square, National Arts Theatre to finance the 2018 budget. Sani said the move is unacceptable, adding that the assets remain national monuments, which cannot be sold. On Monday, November 30, 2017, the Director General of the Budget Office, Ben Akabueze , disclosed the government's plans to sell key national assets in order to generate sufficient revenue to finance Nigeria’s annual budgets between 2018 and 2020. "The proposal to sell off the National Theatre and Tafawa Balewa Square in order to finance the 2018 budget is unacceptable" , Sani wrote on Twitter.   ALSO READ : Minimum wage should be N150K - Senator Sani says The senator stressed that the assets are priceless edifices of Nigeria's history.   rido

The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was a top-10 hurricane season by most metrics. It set a few all-time records as well. The end of November marks the official end of Atlantic hurricane season — 97% of tropical cyclone activity occurs in the six-month between June and November. That's a relief after an intense few months of destructive storms. The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was a top-10 hurricane season by most metrics. It set a few all-time records as well. The chart below shows how 2017 stacks up to other years, thanks to data collected by meteorologists at Colorado State University's Tropical Meteorology Project . The season was "extremely active" , to use the National Hurricane Center's technical term. In an "extremely active" year, storms have to generate at least 152.5 units of accumulated cyclone energy — a measure of storm intensity, duration, and frequency. 2017 hit 226, mostly due to storms in August and September, when Harvey, Irma, a

"It was explicit quid pro quo sexual harassment, which was basically 'You sleep with me, and I'll give you a promotion,'" Megyn Kelly said of Roger Ailes. Speaking at Business Insider's IGNITION conference on Wednesday, the NBC News anchor Megyn Kelly described being sexually harassed. Kelly said Roger Ailes, the chairman of Fox News, her previous employer, sexually harassed her at the start of her career there but that she initially did not recognize she was being harassed. Kelly urged women to report any sexual misconduct when it occurs. The NBC News anchor Megyn Kelly detailed the sexual harassment she faced when working under deceased Fox News boss Roger Ailes, during an interview at Business Insider's IGNITION conference in New York City. Kelly said that at first she didn't recognize she was being harassed. "He was always bawdy and had an inappropriate sense of humor," Kelly said of Ailes. As someone who

Oyeyemi said his leadership will not tolerate any form of indiscipline among officers of the Corps. The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Mr Boboye Oyeyemi has sacked 25 officials after various corruption allegations were established against them. The Corps Marshal Mr Boboye Oyeyemi , disclosed this on Thursday, November 30, in Ibadan, adding that there is a massive self-cleansing ongoing to rid the corps of corrupt officials. The FRSC boss stated this when he was was fielding questions from reporters at the 2017 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council. He delivered a lecture, entitled, "Road Safety in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects" at the event. Oyeyemi said his leadership will not tolerate any form of indiscipline among officers of the Corps. He pleaded for the cooperation of members of the public in achieving the goal. He said, "Just on Wednesday, I sacked 25 officers over corruption-related offences and  I will still

Following a successful 2nd season, Big Brother Naija reality TV show is set to return for a 3rd season. Big Brother Naija is set to return for a new season. Organizers of the reality show have announced the return of the reality television show, which will kick off with auditions scheduled to hold in six locations across Nigeria. The locations are Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Ibadan, Enugu and Delta State.   “Around the globe, the Big Brother format remains one of the most popular genres of entertainment and this is also the case in Nigeria," Regional Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu said. "The  edition of Big Brother Nigeria was one of the most successful reality shows not just in Nigeria, but around the continent with a record number of votes and many of the housemates going on to pursue careers in entertainment. "We are delighted to have the show return for a third edition and cannot wait for our audiences to once again tune in to experience al

Pinterest's longtime president and top business exec, Tim Kendall, is leaving to "start his own venture." Pinterest's president and top business executive, Tim Kendall, is leaving to create a startup with the goal of curbing tech device addiction. He will be replaced by Pinterest's current SVP of ads and commerce, Jon Alferness, and continue to serve as an advisor. Pinterest raised $150 million in funding at a roughly $12 billion valuation earlier this year and reportedly expects to make $500 million in ad revenue for 2017. Pinterest's longtime president and top business exec, Tim Kendall, is leaving to launch a startup aimed at curbing tech device addition, Pinterest told Business Insider on Thursday. His departure from Pinterest comes as the photo discovery platform reportedly expects to make roughly $500 million in ad revenue this year and mulls an eventual initial public offering. Kendall joined Pinterest six years ago and previous

"It was explicit quid pro quo sexual harassment. Which was basically: 'You sleep with me, and I'll give you a promotion,'" Megyn Kelly said about Roger Ailes. NBC News anchor Megyn Kelly shared her experience with sexual harassment during Business Insider's IGNITION conference. Kelly said her former employer Roger Ailes sexually harassed her at the start of her career at Fox News, but that she initially did not recognize that she was being harassed. Kelly urged women to try and report any sexual misconduct when it occurs. NBC News anchor Megyn Kelly detailed the sexual harassment she faced when working under deceased Fox News boss Roger Ailes, during an interview at Business Insider's IGNITION conference in New York City. Kelly said that at first she didn't recognize she was being harassed. "He was always bawdy and had an inappropriate sense of humor," Kelly said of Ailes. As someone who didn't easily tak

Facing a new allegation from Jenny Lumet, Simmons says he will "commit myself to continuing my personal growth, spiritual learning and above all to listening." Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons has stepped down from his companies after a new sexual assault allegation. In an article for The Hollywood Reporter, screenwriter Jenny Lumet alleged that Simmons sexually assaulted her in 1991. Simmons was accused of sexual assault a week earlier by former model Keri Claussen Khalighi, but he denied the allegations. Simmons said in a statement that Lumet's "feelings of fear and intimidation are real," and that he would step down from his various businesses. HBO announced Thursday that the network will drop Simmons' name from his upcoming HBO comedy program, "All Def Comedy." Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons has stepped down from his various companies after a new sexual assault allegation, Business Insider can confirm. The Hollywood Reporter on T

The Apple Watch has a heart rate sensor, but it doesn't return the kind of data a doctor needs to really assess what's wrong with a patient. AliveCor makes a portable EKG reader — the kind of electric heart monitoring that's standard in hospitals. The Apple Watch has a built-in heart rate reader, but it's not clinical grade and its readings can't be used by doctors. AliveCor's new product is a custom band for the Apple Watch with a built-in EKG sensor, and it and its software has been cleared by the FDA, its CEO says. The Apple Watch has a heart rate sensor that has reportedly been saving lives, but it doesn't return the kind of data a doctor needs to really assess what's wrong with a patient. Doctors looking to diagnose heart issues require what's called an electrocardiogram test, or EKG for short — not readings from an optical heart rate sensor like those found on most wearables. Now AliveCor, a private medical health company h

The alleged death threat comes as the Federal Communications Commission prepares to overturn its net neutrality rules amid a reportedly flawed comment process. A supporter of net neutrality allegedly threatened to kill a New York congressman and his family if he didn't back the rules. The death threat comes as the Federal Communications Commission is preparing to overturn its broadly popular net neutrality rules. The death threat and the FCC's upcoming vote come amid charges that the agency's comment process on its proposal was seriously flawed. The Federal Communications Commission's effort to overturn net neutrality rules is stirring up intense passions, allegedly even criminal ones. Criminal charges were filed against a Syracuse man who allegedly threatened to kill Rep. John Katko and Katko's family, if the Republican congressman from New York didn't support net neutrality, according to a press release from the FCC on Thursday. The individual, whom

During Business Insider's IGNITION conference in New York, Snapchat's VP of Content, Nick Bell, walked through all the changes coming up. During an interview at Business Insider's IGNITION conference in New York, Snapchat's VP of Content, Nick Bell, walked through all the changes coming up in the app's biggest redesign. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Silicon Valley no longer owns the field for hot consumer technology — and that means the next wave of innovation will look much different. Pop quiz: What's the hottest consumer tech startup to come out of Silicon Valley this year? If you struggled to come up with an immediate answer for the next Facebook or Uber, you've identified the current climate in America's longtime capital of innovation. Sure, there's plenty of money and brains in San Francisco. But in a place constantly looking for the next big thing, the lack of a new breakout gadget or app can be deeply unsettling. Some even wonder if Silicon Valley has become ... boring. “Consumer tech has become popular culture, and in the US, popular culture is set in New York and Los Angeles, not in the Bay Area,” says Jeremy Liew, a partner at Snapchat investor Lightspeed Ventures. “So I’d say that we’re seeing a lot more consumer tech companies there than here." So has Silicon Valley — birthplace of the iPhone

Cutting your eating down to just 2 meals a day is the best way to tackle fasting head-on. Intermittent fasting is changing the way people eat. But there are so many different ways to fast these days, is one method better than all the rest? Personal trainer and health coach, Max Lowery says, cutting your eating down to just 2 meals a day is the best way to tackle fasting head-on . He also believes that the popular 16:8 method isn't as perfect as it seems. With just one slight adjustment, he says you can make it far more effective. You can learn more about his lifestyle on Instagram . Lowery also has a book " The 2 Meal Day " about his intermittent fasting technique, on sale in the US Dec. 5. Following is a transcript of the video. Max Lowery: So 16:8 is basically, you break your day up into a period of a 16-hour fast with an 8-hour eating window. And I think it's just, you know, for me, it's just the more natural way of eating. Obviously, most people that sta