How Necessary Is PBS? | TIME

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  732 words  |  Billy Koelling

Because public television is blandly virtuous and soaks up smallish sums of tax money, almost no one but right-wing ideologues has ventured full-bore critiques. A 25th-anniversary report, put out last week by a task force of the usual Establishment suspects (Vartan Gregorian, Joe Califano, Tim Wirth and so on), provoked intriguing newspaper headlines (OVERHAUL PROPOSED, teased the Washington Post), but its reformist manifesto — the 351 local PBS stations should get less federal money, the central programming apparatus should get more — turned out to be tepid and intramural, a birthday wish list posing as tough-minded scrutiny. [Read More]

It's actress' birthday - watch her in classic "Sikiratu Sindodo"

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  328 words  |  Kelle Repass

chibumga izuzu February 21, 2017 3:54 PM Tayo Odueke is a year older today, and what better way to celebrate her special day than by looking back at the classic indigenous movie "Sikiratu Sindodo." Recommended articles chibumga izuzu JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY! Our newsletter gives you access to a curated selection of the most important stories daily. Welcome to the Pulse Community! [Read More]

JAMB releases 2024 UTME results heres how to check

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  252 words  |  Tandra Barner

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB) has released the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede announced the release of the UTME results on Monday, April 29, 2024, at a press conference held at the board’s headquarters, Bwari, in Abuja. According to Examcollection, over 1.94 million candidates registered and sat the examination which began on Friday, April 19 and ended on Monday, April 19, 2024. [Read More]

Japans Mount Fuji Introduces Paid Reservations for Climbers

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  554 words  |  Tandra Barner

As the summer climbing season approaches, local authorities in Japan have announced a new entry fee and daily visitor cap for their popular trail up Mount Fuji in an attempt to reduce congestion around the iconic mountain and curb the damaging effects of overtourism. The paid reservation system, officially unveiled on Monday, kicks in for those wishing to ascend Mount Fuji between July 1 and September 10, and slots can be booked online starting May 20. [Read More]

Jay Jay Okocha and wife renew vows for their 25th anniversary

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  201 words  |  Patria Henriques

The couple celebrated three milestones in the Maldives; their anniversary and their birthdays. Though their anniversary was initially in January, the pair decided to mark it by renewing their vows in an intimate wedding ceremony on the shores of the beach. In the viral videos, Okocha and his wife were seen dancing in front of a beautiful floral arrangement set on a stage on the sand, surrounded by loved ones. [Read More]

Josephine Chaplin Dead: Charlie Chaplin's Daughter was 74

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  279 words  |  Kelle Repass

Josephine Chaplin, actor and daughter of Charlie Chaplin, has died. She was 74. Chaplin died on July 13 in Paris, according to an announcement from her family. During her career, she starred in a number of foreign films. In 1972 she was featured in Pier Paolo Pasolini’s award-winning film “The Canterbury Tales” and Richard Balducci’s “L’odeur des fauves.” The same year, she also starred alongside Laurence Harvey in Menahem Golan’s 1972 drama “Escape to the Sun” about a group of people attempting to flee the Soviet Union. [Read More]

Killaboi confessed he killed Augusta, he has remained free since July

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  42 words  |  Tandra Barner

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Kohl's Charge Card Review | TIME Stamped

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1122 words  |  Billy Koelling

If you’ve ever shopped at a retail clothing store, chances are an employee has encouraged you to sign up for the store credit card or charge card. While these cards usually have several benefits, they sometimes have high fees or other limitations. The Kohl’s Charge Card is offered to Kohl’s customers, and it includes cash back, monthly free shipping, and other discounts. In this Kohl’s Charge Card review, we’ll see how this card stacks up and whether it’s worth adding to your wallet. [Read More]

Lady Gaga debuted powder-blue hair at the Golden Globes and it perfectly matches her dress

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  148 words  |  Patria Henriques

The award show takes place on Sunday at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California and is hosted by Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg. Gaga is nominated for her debut film role in "A Star Is Born." The 32-year-old singer stunned in an off-the-shoulder Valentino Couture gown and accessorized with jewels from Tiffany & Co. The Bradley Cooper-directed movie is nominated for five Golden Globes : best original song in a motion picture (for " [Read More]

Maastricht Treaty (Famous Map) - On This Day

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  63 words  |  Kelle Repass

Map Info

Location: Maastricht, Netherlands
Source: Wikipedia Commons

Related Events

  • 1992-02-07 The Maastricht Treaty is signed by 12 countries from the European Community (EC) to create the European Union (EU)
  • 1992-09-20 France votes in favor of Maastricht treaty
  • 1993-05-18 Danish people vote in favor of ratifying the Maastricht Treaty
  • 1993-11-01 The Maastricht Treaty, the Treaty on European Union comes into effect

Historical Maps

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