Best Advent Calendars 2023 for all kinds of people
Posted on August 4, 2024
| 17 minutes
| 3469 words
| Martina Birk
Nothing heralds the start of the holiday season like Advent calendars arriving in stores and appearing in homes. Used to count the days down until Christmas, Advent calendars may have roots in tradition and religion, but these days, you can find Advent calendars in a glorious range of themes and styles, from nativity scenes to funny socks. While some of the earlier Advent calendars were used in Europe in the 19th century, the first commercial Advent calendars arrived in the U.
[Read More]Best Hair Dryers for Perfect Blowouts 2024
Posted on August 4, 2024
| 16 minutes
| 3258 words
| Patria Henriques
There’s nothing like the look of the perfect blowout, but weekly trips to the salon are just not in my budget. The first step to any DIY blowout is having a hair dryer fit for the task—but with thousands of models to choose from, narrowing down the best option for you and your hair type is no easy feat. The days of simply blowing hot air are long gone—between ionic technology to reduce frizz and powerful motors to cut down on dry time, it’s easy to hit a wall of decision fatigue.
[Read More]Business: Soda Water Split | TIME
Posted on August 4, 2024
| 3 minutes
| 489 words
| Kelle Repass
In Terre Haute, Ind. in the 1870s one Jacob Baur ran a drugstore. When he needed soda water for his fountain, he would put some marble dust in a bottle, add sulphuric acid, capture the escaping carbon dioxide gas and pass it under pressure through water. In spare moments Jacob Baur worked on a machine to make carbonated water commercially. Soon he perfected the “coke” method now in use everywhere.* Raising $75,000, Druggist Baur went to Chicago, started the predecessor of Liquid Carbonic Corp.
[Read More]Chinese Company Cainiao Could Revolutionize Global Logistics
Posted on August 4, 2024
| 9 minutes
| 1746 words
| Billy Koelling
It might not be the slickest thing on four wheels, and it definitely won’t win any time trials, but Chinese logistics firm Cainiao’s new Xiao G delivery cart could be the future.
Every hour, the three-foot by five-foot automated vehicle picks up packages from Cainiao’s depot in Hangzhou—a city of 10 million people in China’s booming east—and tours a nearby neighborhood. Locals in pajamas pop down to meet the driverless cart at their nearest delivery point and type in a reference number.
[Read More]Chipotle Gay Marriage Ruling Post On Twitter Gets Mixed Reaction
Posted on August 4, 2024
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| Kelle Repass
June 26, 2015 4:30 PM EDT
Fast-food chain Chipotle has taken to social media to show its support for Friday’s 5-4 ruling from the Supreme Court in favor of same-sex marriage across the U.S.
The company wrote on Twitter:
The phrase — which Chipotle has used in the past at gay pride events and on its T-shirts — was met with mixed reactions on social media.
Chipotle isn’t the only company to come out in support of gay marriage.
[Read More]Classic TV 20 greatest Nigerian shows of all time
Posted on August 4, 2024
| 8 minutes
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| Martina Birk
They represent a huge part of Nigerian TV culture and history. Without them there wouldn't be anything to watch on our TV screens. Going through time for the timeless gems, here are the 20 greatest Nigerian TV shows of all time, in no particular order. 1) Checkmate (1991-1994) ADVERTISEMENT
For three years Nigerians were held spellbound by the Sunday night soap opera. Created and written by the late Amaka Igwe, Checkmate was the tale of the aristocratic family Haatrope trying to survive attacks from enemies both inside and outside of the family.
[Read More]Daisy Ridley Reveals Graves' Disease Diagnosis
Posted on August 4, 2024
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| 265 words
| Patria Henriques
In a recent feature with Women’s Health, Daisy Ridley revealed that she was diagnosed with Graves’ disease in September of 2023.
Graves’ disease is a disorder of the immune system that causes an overproduction of hormones in the thyroid. Common symptoms include shakiness, sensitivity to heat, weight loss and skin irritation.
After shooting Sam Yates’ 2024 thriller “Magpie,” Ridley began feeling symptoms of increased heart rate, rapid weight loss, exhaustion and trembling hands.
[Read More]Dark Matter Renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+
Posted on August 4, 2024
| 5 minutes
| 905 words
| Billy Koelling
“Dark Matter” has been renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+. News of the renewal comes just over a month after the Season 1 finale of the series, which aired on June 26.
[Read More]Dates benefits sexually | Pulse Nigeria
Posted on August 4, 2024
| 4 minutes
| 718 words
| Tandra Barner
Beyond their delectable taste and versatility in culinary creations, dates offer a myriad of health benefits, including several that can enhance sexual wellness for both men and women. This article explores the fascinating sexual benefits of dates and how incorporating this natural aphrodisiac into your diet can spice up your love life. Benefits of dates sexually for men ADVERTISEMENT
Men can benefit from dates sexually in the following ways; 1.
[Read More]Davido says his hit single 'Dami Duro' was the president's ringtone
Posted on August 4, 2024
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| 290 words
| Patria Henriques
The Grammy nominee shared the familiar story of how he left school in Atlanta and returned to Nigeria to pursue music without his father's blessing which later led to his business mogul dad getting him arrested. "I don't think he didn't want me to do music, he just wanted me to be successful as whatever I did because he got a blueprint for me already," Davido said on his father's early reaction to his decision to make music.
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