Jerry West (NBA Guard) - On This Day

 Posted on August 7, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  313 words  |  Billy Koelling

Profession: NBA Guard Biography: Played his entire professional NBA career for the Los Angeles Lakers, from 1960-74. West was nicknamed "Mr. Clutch" for his ability to make a big play in a clutch situation, such as his famous buzzer-beating 60-foot shot that tied Game 3 of the 1970 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, which the Lakers would end up winning. His silhouette is used in the league's official logo. [Read More]

John Boehner's Toy Monkey is a Kindred Spirit

 Posted on August 7, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  153 words  |  Billy Koelling

August 26, 2014 12:58 PM EDT The second most photographed object in John Boehner’s office — after the House Speaker himself — is a wind-up monkey that sits on his desk, crashes cymbals on command and, according to his staffers, speaks volumes about his work. Boehner’s staff gave the gift as a “token of appreciation” and a subtle reminder to their boss to avoid comparing himself to a wind-up toy, as he did in 2011 when he was discussing the strains of his hectic work schedule. [Read More]

Kanye Wests 'Jesus Is King' Divides the Christian Community

 Posted on August 7, 2024  |  8 minutes  |  1517 words  |  Martina Birk

On Jesus Is King, Kanye West depicts himself as a lonely martyr barred from the Christian kingdom. “They’ll be the first one to judge me / Make it feel like nobody love me,” he says of Christians in “Hands On.” In another track, “Selah,” he compares himself to a Biblical patriarch: “Before the flood, people judge / They did the same thing to Noah.” West has certainly received a fair amount of backlash for his hard turn toward spiritual music. [Read More]

Letters: Jun. 18, 1965 | TIME

 Posted on August 7, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1367 words  |  Martina Birk

White’s Biography Fulfilled Sir: In the 1952 West Point yearbook, the biography on TIME Cover Subject [June 11] Edward H. White II, states: “He craves excitement and adventure and seldom passes up the chance to do something out of the ordinary.” LOWELL E. TORESON Captain, U.S.A. A.P.O. New York Sir: Robert Vickrey did a terrific job on the cover. He depicts Ed White and Jim McDivitt as the great Americans they are. [Read More]

Liquorose channels Rihanna in sheer outfit, fashion hit or miss?

 Posted on August 7, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  442 words  |  Tandra Barner

The inspiration behind the sheer outfit and scarf was drawn from a similar outfit by Rihanna. Rihanna's outfit was covered in Swarovski crystals. ADVERTISEMENT My first thought was that it was needless nudity and unsexy. The black pants were ill-fitting for the look. For one it looked too big. If you look at her mood board viz-a-viz Rihanna’s picture, Rihanna creates an illusion of nudity or maybe she is actually nude but the black underwear on Liquorose is so strong we feel like our eyes are attacked by it. [Read More]

Man uses drone to catch wife cheating with her boss

 Posted on August 7, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  182 words  |  Martina Birk

One day, while conducting his surveillance, Jing's drone captured his wife leaving her office with an unknown man. The pair drove toa remote mountainous area, where the drone filmed them holding hands and walking to a secluded, dilapidated house. About 20 minutes later, they returned to their workplace. Jing later revealed on social media that the man seen in the footage was his wife's boss, who had recently promoted her. [Read More]

Mario Andretti (Auto Racer) - On This Day

 Posted on August 7, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  277 words  |  Tandra Barner

Profession: Auto Racer Biography: He won the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, the Formula One World Championship and the Pikes Peak Hillclimb. Born: February 28, 1940 Birthplace: Montona, Italy Age: 84 years old Generation: Silent Generation Chinese Zodiac: Dragon Star Sign: Pisces Racing Career 1967-02-26 9th Daytona 500: Mario Andretti wins his first and only NASCAR Grand National event; only time driver born outside the US has ever won the Great American Race 1969-05-30 Indianapolis 500: Mario Andretti leads for 116 laps to win for car owner Andy Granatelli in record time of 3:11:14. [Read More]

Ndume: Southern Borno women to stage naked protest at National Assembly

 Posted on August 7, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  356 words  |  Tandra Barner

This action comes in response to Ndume’s removal as Chief Whip and Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, following his critical remarks about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, which he described as plagued by hunger and insecurity. According to Vanguard, the Coordinators from each of the 101 Wards across the nine Local Government Areas—Biu, Hawul, Bayo, Shani, Gwoza, Chibok, Kwaya Kusar, Askira-Uba, and Damboa—gathered at Ndume’s residence in Maiduguri on Thursday, July 25, to express their solidarity. [Read More]

Paul of P-Square confirms he has parted ways with brother Peter

 Posted on August 7, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  346 words  |  Martina Birk

In a recent interview with City FM, Paul Okoye who is one-half of the legendary duo P-Square revealed that he has parted ways with his twin brother Peter after the latter said he was no longer interested in the group. When asked if "P-Square is good right now", Paul replied in the negative. While expressing his reluctance to go into details of their dispute, Paul Okoye shared that the group had creative differences over how they wanted to make their music. [Read More]