Having to deal with an armed person is one of the most terrifying ideas that pass through anyone’s mind.

However, as hard as it may sound, keeping close eye contact with the gunman is the best thing to do.

Looking at them straight in the eyes will make them feel uncomfortable and even feel bad for what they are doing.

Remember that the person on the other side is still a human being and only feels stronger because they’re holding a weapon.

It’s a question that often pops up in almost everyone’s mind: what do the rich and famous splurge on? After all, there is no such thing as a “budget constraint” for them, so what is it that they are spending the mega bucks on. Here we list out X most crazy things tech billionaires have bought:

​Larry Ellison and his Hawaii island: $300 million

The founder of Oracle in 2012 spent close to $300 billion to buy the Lanai island in Hawaii. The island is home to two Four Seasons resorts and is spread over 90,000 acres.

​Elon Musk and his James Bond submarine car: $ 1 million

Tesla founder and CEO is known for his eccentricities. One of his most bizarre purchase was the Lotus Esprit submarine car that was used in the classic Bond movie, The Spy Who Loved Me. Musk forked up close to $1 million dollar to acquire the car.

​Carlos Slim and his museum of artworks: $800 million

Collecting art is the favourite hobby of the nouveau riche as well as the old timers. But Mexican telecom magnate took it to another level. He spent close $800 million on a museum to showcase over 65,000 of the collection of artworks he owns.

​Mark Zuckerberg and two 700-acre properties: $100 million

While Facebook’s CEO is well-known philanthropist, he did spend close to $100 million on two properties in Kauai’s North Shore area, according to Forbes. The billionaire bought two properties – one 393-acre beach property and another 357-acre sugarcane plantation – in 2014.

​Larry Page and his luxury yacht: $45 million

Google’s co-founder Larry Page shelled out close to $45 million dollars on Senses Luxury Yacht. The yacht has a helipad, 10 luxurious suites, jet skis among other things. Page bought this yacht sometime in 2011.

​Mukesh Ambani and his sprawling home: $1 billion

India’s richest man also lives in one of the most famous addresses in the country. His house, Antilla, was built at an estimated cost of $1 billion. It’s 27-storey structure that is spread over 400,000 square foot and has three helipads, a ballroom, six underground parking levels and nine elevators.

​Bill Gates and the scriptures of Leonardo da Vinci: $30 million

Microsoft’s co-founder Bill Gates spent close to $30 million in 1994 to acquire a 72-page manuscript of Da Vinci. It is said that da Vinci wrote it in the early 16th century and has full of diagrams, writings and sketches.

​Sergei Brin and his superyacht: $80 million

Like the other co-founder of Google, Sergei Brin too spent an extravagant sum on a luxury yacht. Called the Dragonfly, Brin brought this superyacht in 2011 for $80 million. At one point, this was the world’s fastest superyacht and has an open-air cinema among other facilities on board.

​Steve Ballmer’s NBA team: $2 billion

Microsoft’s other co-founder Steve Ballmer spent close to $2 billion on acquiring NBA team Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers were bought by Ballmer in 2014.

​Michael Dell and the ‘most expensive apartment’ in New York: $100 million

In February 2018, Dell founder Michael Dell paid over $100 million for the 10,923-square apartment in New York. At that time, it was reported that no other house in New York had surpassed the cost of $100 million.

A heroic eight-year-old boy manoeuvered his mother's car to safety after she blacked out at the wheel on a highway.

Lauren Smith had a seizure on the A120 near Colchester, in Essex, while she was driving her son Ben Hedger home from school. Little did they know that their lives on this usual trip would be thrown into peril when Lauren suddenly suffered a seizure on the busy dual carriageway. She crashed the Ford Ka into the central reservation, forcing Ben to step in and guide the car, that had been going at 60mph, onto the hard shoulder.

Smith, 27, who is from Colchester, recalled the drama, which took place on December 3rd. She told the BBC: "When I started having the seizure at first I grabbed the wheel and was steering erratically so because of that we moved from the left lane into the central reservation and crashed into that. We were scraping along and that is when Ben realized he needed to do something."

Ben put the hazards on, grabbed the steering wheel and steered them to the hard shoulder where they continued along until the car stalled. Smith praised her son for his fast response to the horrifying incident which could have easily cost them both their lives.

"He said he was not panicking about what was going to happen to us - he was just confused and wondering if I was going to wake up again."

After Ben pulled the car over to safety, the little boy was about to call the emergency services when another motorist stopped to help him and his mother. Smith, who said she had never had a seizure before, came around after 10 minutes later. The pair were then taken by ambulance to Colchester General Hospital. After a series of tests, doctors concluded the seizure was the result of a virus.

Smith is still in shock that her son knew what to do and she understands how terrified he must have been at the same time. She has been telling him over and over again that what he did was absolutely amazing and that he is "a lifesaver". She wants him to realize that what he did was heroic. Ben has only been allowed to sit in the front passenger seat since September - which proved crucial for him to be able to reach the steering wheel.

Headteacher Julie O'Mara of Chase Lane Primary School, which Ben attends and where his mother works as a teacher's assistant, said: ‘I'd like to commend Ben for his bravery - without his actions, it could have been a tragic accident. For someone so young to have displayed such bravery, maturity and quick-thinking is very impressive."

Rextizzle:
Including punching her like a punching bag like seriously.

I didn't mean that, topic title and content has been adjusted already.

pakk:

SAY NO TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Yuceeluv:
If you say quarrel or misunderstanding,I'll agree cos they are probably finding out and correcting their ills...not fighting biko...where aggresive negative physical contact is involved.

thanks.. topic title adjusted

It’s always important to remember that there’s a difference between “good fighting” and “bad fighting” and only the good one can be beneficial for your relationship.

Here are some pieces of advice you should follow to turn your argument into a productive discussion:

Respect each other. You’re both human beings with your own weak points, so don’t hit below the belt and put pressure on the things that might irreversibly hurt your partner.

Apologize. If you were wrong, admit it and say that you’re sorry. This small action won’t make you feel weaker. On the contrary, it will show your partner that you still care about them.

Stick to the point. Never bring up the experience of your previous relationships or your partner’s mistakes that you’ve already let go. You have only one point to talk about, so be precise.

Don’t appeal to third parties. Bringing your friends or relatives into your argument may make your partner feel isolated and disrespected, so do your best to solve the problem on your own before addressing anyone.

According to recent surveys, 44% of married couples believe that fighting more than once a week helps them to keep healthy and productive relationships for a long time. In fact, couples who argue often, but always in a peaceful manner, are more likely to stay together because, despite all the small misunderstandings, they know that their love is true and sincere.

9. Misunderstanding is a sign of a mature relationship.

Constant conflict avoidance is definitely not the best way to build a long-lasting relationship. On the contrary, if you’re able to speak your mind clearly when arguing, it means that you’re ready to take your love to another level.

Mature people don’t resort to personal attacks or yelling either. Instead, they always try to reach a compromise and improve their relationship with the help of a healthy argument.

8. Quarreling means you care.

Of course, it would be much easier to just turn a blind eye to some of your partner’s habits that drive you crazy. But the fact that you’re ready to withstand all the pain and discomfort of fighting to get a better result in the future may be a sign of your true love.

In other words, arguing means that you’re more committed. Just remember — how often do you fight with your parents or your siblings? The same goes for your partner: if you argue a lot and always get over it, this means that you see the bigger picture with your loved one.

7. Misunderstanding makes your communication easier.

In order to create trust in your relationship, you shouldn’t keep quiet. On the contrary, it’s necessary to approach your partner with an open mind, taking responsibility for your actions and listening to each other carefully.

Since arguing is one of the major forms of communication and the most honest one, it really helps to accelerate the feelings of intimacy, trust, and connection and to teach your partner how to communicate with you in a more productive way.

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