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Losing a Daughter in Combat

Posted on August 20, 2024 | 7 minutes | 1420 words | Billy Koelling

It’s tough for most Americans to learn much about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that the U.S. military has waged since 9/11. So it’s all the more important to pay attention when combat chronicles – and their impact back home – surface. Anna Simon covered the 2004 death in Iraq of Kimberly Hampton for South Carolina’s The Greenville News. She became friendly with Kimberly’s mother, Ann Hampton, after writing a series of articles about Kimberly. [Read More]

Louisa May Alcott | TIME

Posted on August 20, 2024 | 1 minutes | 15 words | Kelle Repass

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Louisa May Alcott (1832 – 1888).

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Man Behind the Pipe | TIME

Posted on August 20, 2024 | 4 minutes | 825 words | Kelle Repass

In the town of Marietta, Ohio, is situated Marietta College. There last week the class of 1884 was holding its 40th reunion. Naturally since a big Convention was going on at Cleveland, there was some listening in by radio. Several members of ’84 were at it. After a hot roll-call, the Republican nominee for Vice President was announced. It was one of those very Marietta ’84s who were listening in. And he exclaimed picturesquely: “Well, I declare! [Read More]

Mercy Johnson calls Yvonne Nelson her sister for life

Posted on August 20, 2024 | 1 minutes | 156 words | Billy Koelling

In a recent Instagram clip shared by Yvonne, Mercy revealed the strong bond they share, referring to Yvonne as her "sister for life." According to the mother of four, their friendship began in 2008 and has grown steadily over the years. She recalled Yvonne's important role as her chief bridesmaid during her wedding to Prince Okojie in 2011 and expressed gratitude for her support and cooperation. ADVERTISEMENT [Read More]

MrBeast (YouTube Star) - On This Day

Posted on August 20, 2024 | 2 minutes | 318 words | Martina Birk

Full Name: Jimmy Donaldson Profession: YouTube Star Biography: MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is an American YouTuber, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is best known for his YouTube videos featuring elaborate stunts, challenges, and large-scale giveaways, which have made him the most-subscribed individual creator on the platform. Donaldson began posting videos on YouTube in 2012 at the age of 13, initially focusing on gaming content. In 2017, his video of himself counting to 100,000 went viral. [Read More]

P-Square Taste The Money (Testimony)

Posted on August 20, 2024 | 1 minutes | 64 words | Billy Koelling

‘Taste The Money’ is a song of gratitude that has the ability to be infectious. It encapsulates all the P-Square brothers achieved last year, with their ‘Personally’ single gaining global acceptance. The rhythm and melody captures that feel-good feeling, as the musical duo delivers the song. Since everyone has experienced success at one level or the other, we can all relate to this.

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Pop star meets top entertainment lawyer Joel Katz

Posted on August 20, 2024 | 1 minutes | 72 words | Patria Henriques

Davido had a meeting with the high-power attorney who Billboard Magazine describes as the world’s top entertainment lawyer.

Davido has been quite busy as of late. Davido will appear in the forthcoming Nollywood film ''.

The upcoming movie also stars Gloria Young, Ikey Ojeogwu, Kanfui Danku, Emma Blaq, Mimi Orjiekwe among others.

Produced by Ojeogwu, the movie is directed by Odiba Alfred.

You can watch the trailer of the video below;

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Respite for Nigerians as NNPC says cause of fuel scarcity has been resolved

Posted on August 20, 2024 | 2 minutes | 219 words | Patria Henriques

The NNPC Ltd. said that the issues were a result of logistics problems. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd. Olufemi Soneye, made the disclosure on Thursday while reacting to the situation. Soneye reiterated that the prices of petroleum products were not changing. ADVERTISEMENT “The NNPC Ltd. wishes to clarify that the tightness in the supply of PMS currently being experienced in some areas across the country is a result of logistics issues and that they have been resolved. [Read More]

Revisiting the Genius of Dumb and Dumber 25 Years Later

Posted on August 20, 2024 | 7 minutes | 1458 words | Billy Koelling

Toilet humor is probably as old as mankind. There could be a cave painting somewhere depicting one of our forebears stepping into a giant pile of dinosaur poo, but at the very least we know that Chaucer was into it in the 14th Century: In the Miller’s Tale, the mischievous scholar Nicholas lets “fly a fart as loud as if it were a thunder-clap.” If it’s good enough for Chaucer, it’s good enough for us. [Read More]

Running While Pregnant Helped Elle Purrier St. Pierre

Posted on August 20, 2024 | 9 minutes | 1746 words | Patria Henriques

Near the end of a 20-minute conversation on Thursday from her home in Vermont, Olympic middle-distance runner Elle Purrier St. Pierre apologized for feeling a bit tired. She didn’t need to do so, given she could go into labor at any moment. The holder of the American record in the indoor mile and indoor two-mile, Purrier St. Pierre, 27, announced that she was pregnant last September. In the past, many female athletes, particularly in track and field, felt like they had to choose between starting a family and pursuing their sporting dreams. [Read More]