18 common gestures around the world

 Posted on September 25, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  954 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Have you ever thought about how much communication is non-verbal? From body language to tone of voice, the way we express ourselves goes way beyond the words we use. A huge part of that non-verbal communication across cultures and countries is hand gestures—those movements and symbols we make to emphasize or clarify our statements and emotions, or sometimes to words altogether. If you’ve ever traveled or have spent time with people from a different culture, you may have noticed that hand gestures vary. [Read More]

Desmond Doss (Soldier and Conscientious Objector)

 Posted on September 25, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  200 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Profession: Soldier and Conscientious Objector Biography: Desmond Doss was a United States Army corporal who served as a combat medic during World War II. He earned the Bronze Star twice for his actions in Guam and the Philippines, then at the Battle of Okinawa saved 75 men. His actions at Okinawa made him the only conscientious objector ever to receive the Medal of Honor. Doss was a Seventh-day Adventist and because of these beliefs refused to kill or even carry a weapon. [Read More]

EFCC Arrests Osondu Igwilo, Others For $100m Fraud

 Posted on September 25, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  218 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Osondu Victor Igwilo, a suspect wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) since 2018 has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The development was confirmed by the spokesman of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, adding that Igwilo was the alleged leader of a criminal network of “catchers”. Uwujaren noted that Igwilo was arrested alongside Okafor Nnamdi Chris, Nwodu Uchenna Emmanuel and John Anazo Achukwu at a studio in the Sangotedo area of Lagos. [Read More]

Israel Adesanya's parents celebrate as 'Stylebender' becomes UFC undisputed middleweight champion

 Posted on September 25, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  389 words  |  Larita Shotwell

- Israel Adesanya became the UFC undisputed middleweight champion after beating Robert Whittaker in the second round - The 30-year-old after the fight remains unbeaten in his career in the sport - Stylebender's parents were on ground to celebrate the feat their son just achieved in the eyes of the world Nigerian born Israel Adesanya knocked out Robert Whittaker in round two to become the undisputed middleweight champion at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. [Read More]

January 26 Horoscope and Zodiac

 Posted on September 25, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  117 words  |  Martina Birk

Although finding the "right" career is one of life's most daunting challenges, your natural abilities will give you a variety of career paths to choose from. With an original outlook and strong understanding of others, you may find success in business, sales, advertising or publication. Similarly, your intellectual interests may take you down a more academic path, such as education, teaching, science or research. You may find that your unique charisma may be best suited for entertaining others, which was the case for Ellen Degeneres, who was also born on January 26th. [Read More]

Kim Kardashian West is apprenticing at a San Francisco law firm in hopes of taking the bar in 2022

 Posted on September 25, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  363 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Kim Kardashian West said she started a four-year apprenticeship at a law firm in San Francisco last year in hopes of taking the bar in 2022. ADVERTISEMENT "It's never one person who gets things done; it's always a collective of people, and I've always known my role, but I just felt like I wanted to be able to fight for people who have paid their dues to society. I just felt like the system could be so different, and I wanted to fight to fix it, and if I knew more, I could do more," [Read More]

Martin Lundstrom - Trivia, Family, Bio

 Posted on September 25, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  91 words  |  Martina Birk

Swedish cross-country skier and two-time Olympic gold medalist, winning gold in the 18 km and 4 x 10 km races in St. Moritz in 1948. Before Fame He was born in Northern Sweden and began skiing at the age of 7. Trivia He won gold in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. Family Life He was the son of Agnala and Edvard Lundstrom. [Read More]

Mwanamuziki wa aina ya Afro-soul Cece Sagini kufanya harusi kwa siri

 Posted on September 25, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  274 words  |  Larita Shotwell

-Mwanamuziki wa nyimbo aina ya Afro - Soul, Cece Sagini, anapanga harusi ya siri licha ya kuwaahidi picha mashabiki wake -Mwanamuziki huyo alichumbiwa na mpenziwe wakati wa mahojiano ya moja kwa moja katika runinga -Sagini alitangaza kubadilisha nyimbo zake kuwa za injili Jumapili Oktoba 22 baada ya kunyamaza kwa muda mrefu Mwanamuziki mrembo wa nyimbo aina za Afro-soul, Cecelia Sagini Kemunto, anayefahamika kama Cece Sagini, alitangaza kuwa atafanya harusi lakini kwa siri. [Read More]

Nigerians Tired Of APC Makinde

 Posted on September 25, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  255 words  |  Martina Birk

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday said the administration of the ruling All Progressives Congress will not extend beyond 2023. Makinde in his statement said Nigerians are already tired of APC and would kick it out of power at the general elections. The Oyo State Governor stated this at the inauguration of the South-West PDP Zonal Executives, held at the Government House in Agodi, Ibadan. According to Makinde, there is an urgent need to address the challenges of insecurity and economic recession. [Read More]

NOWHERE TO RUN | TIME

 Posted on September 25, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  944 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Sometimes even knowledge is useless. People in Texas know what to do in case of a tornado. Texans have in the past four decades endured more tornadoes and lost more lives and property to the storms than any other state. And May is the cruelest month for tornadoes. Of all the twisters recorded in the past 44 years, more than 21% hit in May. People in central Texas are used to spring tempests, when cold fronts from the north clash with warm, wet Gulf weather. [Read More]