Irritating things Ugandans do on social media.

Misuse of hash tags. This is the most common crime. Some have expertise in writing a full sentence complete with spaces which is just unacceptable.To some Ugandans, even a  sentence  with over  15 words  passes as a hash tag.

Lack of creativity. Recycle status updates of others. Some plagiarize with not respect to copyright. Even just indicating a post a stolen is sometimes not done.

Post the unthinkable to seek attention. Obviously some have low esteem issues.  Facebook is fountain of Flossing. For example  ’someone should pick me from the airport right now’, am inside the bank now’ ….blalblah . Recent selfie research suggested a mental problem for those who frequently post selfies of themselves.

They just like anything. Some people just misuse the like function on Facebook out of ignorance. They like death, sickness and other grief related posts.

Share Individual privacy messages publicly

A private message that should be sent as a Facebook message or direct message on Twitter is posted onto someone's wall or sent as tweet for all to see.

What irritates you on social media?  Please feel free to add to this list

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Good reasons to join the PR profession

1.      You are paid relatively well

2.      You are paid to read newspapers.

3.      Event freak. You can organize or attend any event on short notice.

4.      Freebies. As usual the PR person is in charge of production and distribution of branded items.

5.      Perform better under pressure.

6.      You are paid to talk.

7.      You are paid to smile.

8.      You are paid for being a Social media addict.

9.      You  are Paid to take Coffee.

10.  You are paid to travel.

11.   Writing is a hobby.

12.  Work is fun.

13.  PR is relatively a young profession so there are lots of experiments.

 

 

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Ivan's Hot Movies -March 27, 2015

1.   Kingsman

2.   Fast  and  Furious 7

3.   Everly

4.   Home-animation

5.   spongebob

6.   Run all night

7.   Cinderella-Another version from Disney world.

8.   Chappie

9.   Dragon blade ft jackie chan

10.      Still Alice

11.      Blackhat

12.      The insurgent

 

Classic movies of all time

1.   Love and basketball

2.   Shall we dance

3.   America's Sweethearts

4.   On the other side of the line

5.   The nines

6.   The cable guy

7.   Vertical limit

8.   Guess who

9.   Life of pi

10.      Airheads

 

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Inside a man's bag: 13 things a man should carry in their bag

There are lots of designer bags on the market for men from handbags to backpacks. Contents in men bags may vary depending on the occasion because accessories are personal. Some people can never drive a car without a dustbin while it will not be an issue to someone else. This article looks at ‘must –carry’ items.

 

1. Wallet

Wallets no longer carry paper money only. Forget about old school wallets which were overloaded with papers so they appear big in pockets. Today's wallets can carry family photos ,ATM cards, identity cards, and sim cards. These items call for specialized care since they can break. A bag comes in handy. It may be safer to keep your wallet in a bag since it can slide out of your pocket.

2. Disinfectant.

We are increasingly living in a very infectious world. Handshakes with everyone, public facility usage and scarcity of water requires any health conscious man to carry liquid sanitizers or anti-bacterial tissue just in case.

3. Raincoat

These are a must have to prepare for the uncertain climate change. Rain may claim your expensive phone. There are also raincoats designed to cover your laptop bags. Get a raincoat for your body and bag. These raincoats can be folded to a size of your fist.

4. Pocket tissue

This is also for uncertainities.Gone are the days when you had to wipe hands with your hair after eating. Not everyone will clean seats in taxi or meeting area for you. You can never be sure of a steady supply of napkins at a local restaurant or a party.

5. Identification Documents

Increasing security threats worldwide have called for drastic measures. Some buildings will not be accessed without valid identification documents. It is advisable to carry your ID card, Driving License and even Passport everywhere you go. Obviously these should be photocopies. There is mob justice and accidents everywhere today. Most financial transactions require some form of identification.

6. Water bottle

This is also a fashion and health statement.

7. Electronic gadgets.

Men are known to live gadgets. So a camera, tab, charger, power bank,calculator, flash disk, and headphones can pass.

8. Sunglasses

At least this is a must have accessory for any gentleman.

9. Shoe brush

Walking attracts dust which is shameful and need to fight it. Generally dry weather will get dust on your shoes. If you do not want to spend on shoe cleaners then carry your own brush

10. Keys.

Men want to move round swinging keys. There can be keys for the car, house, and TV stand unit. Keys are a sign of authority.

11. Pens, business cards, and Receipts

 Most men are financially conscious since they are caretakers. Men love to keep track of things that make him suffer financially..

12. Gum

These are taken to arrest bad breathe and hunger. Some men credit gum for their three pack on their jaw.

13.Cash

Men always keep cash on them for impulse purchases. Emergencies can also come up. Let us face it, an ATM s are not available or always off due to power.

 

You can never find strange things in a man's bag. At least men bags do not have go-downs like those for ladies to carry pets. A man carrying Perfume, lotion, lip balm, and Deodorants in his bag is weird unless it was a visit to Gym or swimming pool.

 

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Irritating security check points in Ugandan buildings..

Since September 9/11 terror attacks in the US, there have been increased terror attacks   across East Africa which has led to several security measures. Today building owners have put in place security check points for access control in their buildings. Sometimes the access controls have become a nightmare.

Dirty hands    

Have you ever been to building with no metal detectors and the security team resorts to manual methods? Some use bare hands to search you and leave you actually dirty. Imagine wearing your Sunday’s best white cloth and someone helps you make it dirty with your consent.

Bad touches

Sometimes you wonder if there are acceptable levels to touch at these security check points especially by members of the opposite sex when searching.

Security officers turned comedians

 Some intentionally over scan obvious areas like around metallic puff hair holders. Some scan the hair pin for over five minutes as though they were in studio making beats. It is an irritating sound for those in a queue.

Undressing

Have you ever been asked to remove a belt, shoes, hair clips, rings, and bracelets before going through check points?

Privacy taken away.

Have you ever done serious shopping downtown Nakasero and you are supposed to empty your bag or shopping bag to the satisfaction of a security guard at some building? A guy had bought a surprise gift for his girlfriend only to be unveiled to his better half at a building check point. Some have suffered losses and embarrashments.If oranges roll out of the package which is hard to recover. Ladies bags are the most affected especially if they are being checked by male security officers. 

Bad customer care

Some firms have not trained their guards in good customer care. They do not great and explain to you what they are doing   and how they will do it. Other guards do not even bother to close car boots after opening them. Some guards do not even know what they are looking for. Denying access to people with sophisticated gadgets. Someone takes an hour to accept that you are carrying a hard disk.

Traffic Jam.

Some Security officers contribute to traffic jam around buildings. Sometimes they are too slow and understaffed to work on the big volumes of customers accessing the building.

Turning Security checkpoints into charity collection centres.

Some security officers ask you to donate some coins or stuff that you declare before going through the metal scanner.

 

Ivan.N.Baliboola

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Your doctor should know about your health resolutions.

Your doctor should know about your health resolutions.

New year’s health resolutions are easy to make but tough to implement. If you treat health resolutions as wish lists then you will never have results. Your doctor should be involved in making your health resolutions from the start to be successful. You can not plan, start, and measure progress of health resolutions based on what other people want or what society wants. Some health activities may not be safe for you hence the need to check with your doctor first.

It is advisable to decide on your health resolutions after a general body check-up. Resolutions must also be specific. The results from the general body medical check-up are crucial in setting achievable health targets of .The general body check-up comes with the advantage of having an idea of your current health state and discussing with your doctor on how to proceed with your health in the new year.

Have strategies for success. Ensure resources are available to successfully implement the resolutions for example buy jogging shoes and get gym membership. Make your doctor part of the monitoring system by scheduling one or more follow-up appointments along the way. You could ask a loved to help you track your progress. There are many smart phone apps and other digital gadgets available for tracking weight loss and fitness. Ensure that your health resolutions are on daily “to-do list” and make them a priority.

 

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Uganda's buying insight

Uganda’s buying insight

Its surprising that more Ugandans are making purchases based on Quality and brand reputation. This is contrary to what has been always been said that Ugandans base their purchasing decisions on prices. This is more evident in the Ugandan beverage industry. Obviously customer loyalty programmes come handy.

Uganda is not ready for digital migration

Uganda is not ready for digital migration

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) continues to be a threat to universal access and affordability of local TV signals under digital migration in Uganda despite the June 2015 deadline. Many Ugandans may forget about TV if UCC goes ahead to switch off analogue TV signals without readiness.

Set-up boxes are crucial for the move to digital migration but UCC has only about  ten approved vendors according to its Website for the entire country. The set-top boxes are still costly for an average Ugandan. Set-up boxes are between Shs 120,000 and Shs 200,000 depending on features. The average Ugandan may opt for DVD entertainment. If more Ugandans are off TV after final digital migration roll-out, some local TV stations may collapse since they rely on advertising revenue justified by their viewership base. When viewership is low, then advertisers may stop their advertising. What will happen to local TV stations that can not afford the expected high fees for their signal to be carried digitally?

The Communication Authority of Kenya recently shut down analogue signals over a row with NTV, QTV, KTN and Citizen. Many TV viewers in Kenya were affected. The incident gives UCC a number of lessons. There are still unresolved issues surrounding digital signal management between UBC and UCC.The Ugandan Company supposed to handle the signal has been alleged to be operating without a license.The process may end up in court battles.

The coverage of the digital signal is still limited to only about a 70 kilometre radius from Kololo.Retailers of set-up boxes are communicating the same. When will the entire country be covered? This leaves the rest of Uganda with the Pay-TV option which is costly. UCC has failed to push for a ‘must carry all free policy’ to force all Pay-TV firms to air local FTA channels even when subscription expires. The absent digital migration law would help address this. We will continue with Digital migration challenges as long as no law is enacted.

Ignorance about the migration process limits universal access. Gaps in public awareness have worsened the situation.UCC has not helped even with misleading Pay-TV adverts that seem to imply that the only way to receive the new digital channels is to acquire their decoder.

The option to use internet to watch TV after the analogue switch off  is not viable considering the unreliable internet coverage services in the country. It is true that flat screens TVs today have Wi-fi and almost each local Ugandan TV channel has a developed a TV mobile app. But how many can afford internet costs?

The other option to pick the digital signal is to use the integrated digital television sets that come with in-built decoders. Has UCC engaged Ugandan based TV manufacturers to explore the option?

Power is also another bottleneck to universal access of digital signals in Uganda.UCC needs to work with the private sector to develop alternative power sources. There are no battery or solar powered set-up boxes.

Access to information should be a right to the poor and rich. UCC should fully engage all stakeholders.UCC will deliver a lot if it fully engaged radio listeners’ and TV viewers’ clubs across the country. There is need to create a fund to ensure universal access of signals by availing set-up boxes to the poor at a subsidised fee or no cost. There is need for every Ugandan to advocate for removal of taxes on digital migration equipment.UCC must allocate more six months to run two sets of analogue and digital signals simultaneously.

Ivan .N. Baliboola

PR and organisational diagnosis specialist

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Top Movies for the weekend

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1. Unbroken-

2.Aloha

3.Big game-featuring Samuel jackson

4.last knights

5. Whiplash

6.million Dollar Arm

 

Series

Drop dead DIva

The walking dead

Da vinci Demons

stalker

Teen wolf

The Tudors

 

Others please add

 

Top seven Ugandan PR crises that rocked February 2015.

Below is the list of the top seven Ugandan PR crises that rocked February 2015.

1. Franklin dismisses arrest reports by Ethics minister Fr Lukodo

Ethics minister Fr lukodo held a press conference and announced that Nigerian suspect Mr Franklin Emuobor Ebenhron in leaked Desire Luzinda nude pictures case was arrested. With bad news, the best move is to own up and apologise if possible. The sooner the better. This may give you more control of media coverage. Franklin refuted reports as false claims in an online video. He said that the Ethics Minister was high on cheap drugs. This incident portrayed Fr Lukodo as a liar. As a person in priest shoes, some Ugandans felt a lie meant resignation in public interest and taking full responsibility by apologizing repeatedly. It is understandable for a minister to abstain from responding in the same currency like Franklin. The minister would calm media interest in the story by playing blame games.

2. Desire luzinda arrest over alleged obtaining money by false money

Local musician Desire Luzinda was arrested at Entebbe Airport over charges of obtaining money by false pretence and helping her former Nigerian boyfriend to illegally obtain a Ugandan passport. Police acted after she had allegedly not responded to summons. Police say Desire received Shs24m from a lecturer at Cavendish University claiming she was to use it for a concert at Serena Hotel and would refund it. But when she was given the money, she disappeared which prompted the lecturer to report a criminal case of obtaining money by false pretence at police. This was a negative story just as her leaked nude pictures saga is about to be forgotten.

3. NRM MPs allegedly fight over beds at Kyankwanzi

Two MPs, Ms Ann Nankabirwa and Ms Florence Nebanda fought each other over sleeping arrangements at Kyankwanzi. Fracas allegedly got physical after Ms Ann Nankabirwa, the Kyankwanzi District MP, displaced Ms Florence Nebanda (Butaleja Woman) from a bed This was reported by local media and hence a major NRM PR crisis. Public may never get facts to come to conclusions on who was wrong or right but MPs should solve their misunderstandings verbally without getting physical. There was a public outcry because as mothers they are expected to set a good example. It presented many PR opportunities that were not fully exploited. These MPs could still profit from this as a publicity stunt for upcoming elections by finding ways to prolong the crisis in the media.

4. FUFA and AZAM saga over local premiership league

FUFA and AZAM are entangled in a fracas over Uganda premiership league broadcasting rights. FUFA controversially awarded broadcast rights to AZAM. Embracing a new broadcaster yet the old contract Super Sport signed with the Uganda Super League (USL) in 2011 was still running explains the crisis.AZAM PR machinery needs to jump in to direct media coverage to harvest sympathy, support, and goodwill as they clean their brand. AZAM and FUFA brands will continue swimming in the river of negative publicity until this is resolved. Parliament has since picked interest in the saga.

5. MUK graduate marks scandal

Makerere University is embroiled in a scandal of fake degrees. The incident showed weakness in examination processes. This was a top media story that affected image of University and former students. Makerere University’s decision to withhold   some transcripts prolonged the crisis by causing panic though the same move could be used as a public reassuring tactic in relation to academic integrity. The Public needs to see that something is being done about the scandal. Makerere has since instituted a probe which commendable but action on findings of the problem is all that is left for this crisis to stop. This actually reduced coverage. Makerere has not fully explained their examination process to the public despite the scandal. PR machinery needed to unveil more image building strategies to restore academic integrity. Makerere should fully communicate mechanisms in place to check on sex-for-marks and money-for-marks allegations. Parliament has since ordered a Makerere degree probe.

6. KCCA closed Arirang over hygiene concerns

Arirang Hotel and Restaurant was closed on   over unhygienic issues by KCCA. Arirang’s reputation was also affected.Ms Yang Jing Li, a manager at the restaurant, claimed that someone was targeting their business and denied KCCA allegations. At least the restaurant had a word to say.

7. Minister cries during a school event in Mpigi

Local media reported about Minister Kyambadde who cried publicly during a school fundraising ceremony. It was a crisis for government as it was projected as a failure. A serving Minister crying takes away hope from the locals. The Crying incident angered local NRM leaders as reported by local media. Local leaders demanded an apology from her. The Minister of Trade and Industry Hon. Kyambadde cried because she was touched by the plight of the local people. Her tears did not go to waste. They at least created awareness about the plight of the people in that area. She should be credited for the sincere act. She did not highlight the source of her tears well to the media clearly which would have impeccable results. Some sections of social media referred to the incident as shameful.

 

Ivan N. Baliboola 

PR & organizational diagnosis specialist

nbaliboola@gmail.com

 

The author has worked with some of the most well-known and influential East African brands in construction, governance, manufacturing, healthcare, Insurance, fashion, supermarket, Insurance, cosmetics, and banking. He carries a wealth of experience in marketing, Public relations, crisis management, reputation management, organizational diagnosis, content marketing and social media. He is a proud Award winner of a prestigious Public Relations Association of Uganda excellence award. He has volunteered his life to addressing environment and health related causes. He is also a blogger, professional critic, and strategist. He has published over 300 articles through online and traditional media (newspapers and Magazines)

 

 

Disclaimer

This article strictly offers academic insight meant to create awareness about crisis PR management. Therefore it should be used for educational purposes and not viewed as an attack on institutions or individuals.  It offers a professional PR insight into Crisis management in Uganda which is still a young profession. I hope that Lessons shared can better the PR fraternity in Uganda. The writer assumes no responsibility for contrary interpretation of the subject matter herein.

 

PR and competition

PR and competition

PR  is supposed to be creative and always be ahead of competition t. Competition will always copy you. Understand target consumers.

Ivan Baliboola

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Message for March 2015

 

March is a month for advancement. You will do things you have never done before. March is  an act or instance of marching. Other words to mean March: advance, progression, strides, walk, troop, step, and pace. Identify your points of strength and use these aspects to the utmost. March was the originally the first month (beginning) of the year. March is represented with three (3) which is number to mean completeness, multiplication, and fruitfulness. The Bible only mentions the name of three angels (Michael, Gabriel and Lucifer). 3 in the Bible is divine fullness as in the Trinity. Some examples of three being the number of spiritual fullness: Jonah was in the belly of the big fish three days and Jesus was in the grave three days. Three days were enough to prove that Jesus had conquered sin, death, and the grave

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PR & Online engager
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How to check if jogging outfit you have worn is right for you

How to check if jogging outfit you have worn is right for you

1. Hug yourself

If T-shirt flips up or you feel it’s too tight then get another one. It must leave room

2. Do a little march

If clothes feel tight then there are not right. They may get torn.

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Crimes of receptionists

Crimes of receptionists

It is a difficult job to keep everybody happy but sometimes receptionists do unthinkable acts as if they received their jobs through royal appointments. Some serve clients as if it is a favour. Age and gender differences may build negative attitudes among receptionists towards customers. Have you ever been to this office where a youthful receptionist treats all young people like trash? I once met someone who decided to hire only uneducated receptionists in a café instead of degree graduates. He explained that those with less education are a little down to earth.

Least informed people. Imagine a receptionist who knows nothing about the company they claim to represent. They instead refer you to a sales representative who may not even be present. If it’s a call centre, they promise to call you back but they never.

Annoying accents. Some can really speak weird ascents and then speak broken English. A weird accent makes a receptionist not audible enough hence ineffective communication.

Disrespectful. Some really undermine clients by Looking at them from head to toe. Some even have loud private nasty conversations on company telephones in the presence of clients. Imagine how disturbing that is. I hear ‘this tycoon’s son has asked me out’. Some receptionists are rude and abusive. Sometimes receptionists have humiliated the elderly and low class people in my presence. You enter this office and ask to see someone but the receptionist looks at your clothes and says you cannot meet them.

Unprofessionalism. I have met some receptionists eating, chatting on social media sites, and doing general body cleaning at the front desk. This   is unacceptable. Eating and trimming finger nails at the front desk passes off as insensitive.

Receptionists are the face of the companies. Companies should take great steps to ensure that they are the right teams.

Ivan .N.Baliboola

PR and organizational diagnosis specialist

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Boil Irish before frying

Boil Irish before frying

• Get amazing soft fried Irish potatoes results but fast boiling to near ready them before you fry.
• Add salt as it boils
• Chips are not hard or crunchy even when cold. You will use less oil and fry for shortest time.

 

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My 2015 message

 

2015 is the Year of overturn and accomplishment. The number fifteen speaks of addition. Expect an overturn in your finances, career, and family; do not use the usual bricks you used in the past. When you accomplish, you become famous. Drop your cargo and work hard. There are those useless Phone numbers, thoughts, attitudes, friends, associations, texts, and pictures that you need to let go as you go to the next level-2015. Your past should not poison your future.

Cut out the bunch of losers in your life and replace them with productive buddies who will not offer negative energy. With the wrong person, you will never have any worth but with the right person it will be worth. Find an excuse to excel and be famous this year by taking risks because you have a right to fail. Do it again even if you failed last year. Heart and feet always move together.Do a general medical check-up before you make your New Year’s resolutions

The number fifteen speaks of addition

You will be to blame if you are not happy.

Happy 2015 friends.

15 Promises of God. There are at least fifteen promises to Christians listed in the book of Matthew.

There are at least fifteen promises to Christians listed in the book of Matthew.

1.      The Kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:3)

2.      We will be filled with righteousness (5:6)

3.      We shall see God (5:8)

4.      Will be called the children of God (5:9)

5.      Our names confessed before God the Father (10:32)

6.      We will be given rest (11:29)

7.      God will consider us part of his family (12:50)

8.      We shall become fully converted (18:3)

9.      We shall be great in God's Kingdom (18:4)

10.  We will be able to receive Christ (18:5)

11.  Our requests made with others will be granted (18:19)

12.  Christ will be with us (18:20)

13.  We will be saved (24:13)

14.  We serve Jesus by serving others (25:40)

15.  Jesus will always be with us (28:19)

Crimes of receptionists

Crimes of receptionists

It is a difficult job to keep everybody happy but sometimes receptionists do unthinkable acts as if they received their jobs through royal appointments. Some serve clients as if it is a favour. Age and gender differences may build negative attitudes among receptionists towards customers. Have you ever been to this office where a youthful receptionist treats all young people like trash? I once met someone who decided to hire only uneducated receptionists in a café instead of degree graduates. He explained that those with less education are a little down to earth.

Least informed people. Imagine a receptionist who knows nothing about the company they claim to represent. They instead refer you to a sales representative who may not even be present. If it’s a call centre, they promise to call you back but they never.

Annoying accents. Some can really speak weird ascents and then speak broken English. A weird accent makes a receptionist not audible enough hence ineffective communication.

Disrespectful. Some really undermine clients by Looking at them from head to toe. Some even have loud private nasty conversations on company telephones in the presence of clients. Imagine how disturbing that is. I hear ‘this tycoon’s son has asked me out’. Some receptionists are rude and abusive. Sometimes receptionists have humiliated the elderly and low class people in my presence. You enter this office and ask to see someone but the receptionist looks at your clothes and says you cannot meet them.

Unprofessionalism. I have met some receptionists eating, chatting on social media sites, and doing general body cleaning at the front desk. This   is unacceptable. Eating and trimming finger nails at the front desk passes off as insensitive.

Receptionists are the face of the companies. Companies should take great steps to ensure that they are the right teams.

Ivan .N.Baliboola

PR and organizational diagnosis specialist

nbaliboola@gmail.com

Twitter: @mediasurgeon

Wordpress:nbaliboola.wordpress.com/

Blogger:http://mediasurgeon.blogspot.com

 

 

 

Crimes of receptionists

It is a difficult job to keep everybody happy but sometimes receptionists do unthinkable acts as if they received their jobs through royal appointments. Some serve clients as if it is a favour. Age and gender differences may build negative attitudes among receptionists towards customers. Have you ever been to this office where a youthful receptionist treats all young people like trash? I once met someone who decided to hire only uneducated receptionists in a café instead of degree graduates. He explained that those with less education are a little down to earth.

Least informed people. Imagine a receptionist who knows nothing about the company they claim to represent. They instead refer you to a sales representative who may not even be present. If it’s a call centre, they promise to call you back but they never.

Annoying accents. Some can really speak weird ascents and then speak broken English. A weird accent makes a receptionist not audible enough hence ineffective communication.

Disrespectful. Some really undermine clients by Looking at them from head to toe. Some even have loud private nasty conversations on company telephones in the presence of clients. Imagine how disturbing that is. I hear ‘this tycoon’s son has asked me out’. Some receptionists are rude and abusive. Sometimes receptionists have humiliated the elderly and low class people in my presence. You enter this office and ask to see someone but the receptionist looks at your clothes and says you cannot meet them.

Unprofessionalism. I have met some receptionists eating, chatting on social media sites, and doing general body cleaning at the front desk. This   is unacceptable. Eating and trimming finger nails at the front desk passes off as insensitive.

Receptionists are the face of the companies. Companies should take great steps to ensure that they the right teams.

Ivan .N.Baliboola

PR and organizational diagnosis specialist

nbaliboola@gmail.com

Twitter: @mediasurgeon

Wordpress:nbaliboola.wordpress.com/

Blogger:http://mediasurgeon.blogspot.com

 

 

 

How to check if jogging outfit you have worn is right for you

1. Hug yourself

If T-shirt flips up or you feel it’s too tight then get another one. It must leave room

2. Do a little march

If clothes feel tight then there are not right. They may get torn.

Top Movies for the weekend

Top Movies for the weekend

 

1. Unbroken-

2.Aloha

3.Big game-featuring Samuel jackson

4.last knights

5. Whiplash

6.million Dollar Arm

 

Series

Drop dead DIva

The walking dead

Da vinci Demons

stalker

Teen wolf

The Tudors

 

Others please add

 

Message for March 2015

 

March is a month for advancement. You will do things you have never done before. March is act or instance of marching. Other words to mean March: advance, progression, strides, walk, troop, step, and pace. Identify your points of strength and use these aspects to the utmost. March was the originally the first month (beginning) of the year. March is represented with three (3) which is number to mean completeness, multiplication, and fruitfulness. The Bible only mentions the name of three angels (Michael, Gabriel and Lucifer). 3 in the Bible is divine fullness as in the Trinity. Some examples of three being the number of spiritual fullness: Jonah was in the belly of the big fish three days and Jesus was in the grave three days. Three days were enough to prove that Jesus had conquered sin, death, and the grave

How to find out if your cooking gas cylinder leaks

How to find out if your cooking gas cylinder leaks

Have you ever bought gas and later on realize you were cheated? Have you ever bought a cooking gas cylinder that leaks? A Cooking Gas leaking cylinder not only runs out fast but it pauses safety concerns. A gas cylinder may be bought leaking or the faulty old gas appliances may cause leaking. An accumulation of gas in an area can destroy a building with fire. Something as simple as turning on a lighter can cause the explosion.

Below are the tips that you can use to detect leaking gas cylinders.
1. Smell. When you smell gas, it is possible there is a leak.
2. Observation method. Try lifting the cylinder to confirm if it is heavy before you buy. When you reach home, try checking if the regulator is in a good state and can actually perform.
3. Weighing scale. . Some gas suppliers will weight it before they give it to you.
Go the extra mile of asking a supermarket or petrol station attendant to help you measure the refilled cylinder. Cooking gas cylinders are graded in kilograms. Make sure that what you are buying measures up to what is exactly labeled on the cylinder.
4. Seal. Look out for the seal on the cylinder. Most gas cylinders have seals. Do not buy if the seal is broken.
5. Try lighting a fire. Try lighting a fire without turning on the gas. If it catches fire then the cylinder leaks. Contact the supplier for help.
6. Smell. If gas smells even without turning it on then the cylinder may be leaking.
Contact the gas company if you suspect a gas leak. Use an experienced repair person to fix the leak. Getting a receipt for any gas purchase is the most important thing you should never forget. This will be helpful when you experience quality challenges such as gas leaks. If there is any uncertainty about how severe the gas leak is, get all people out of the house and call for help.