End Time: 3 scary prophecies that must come to pass before Jesus comes back

 Posted on August 5, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  425 words  |  Martina Birk

Wars "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom," Matthew 24:6–7 reads. ADVERTISEMENT As a result of the increase in violence, the Bible also prophesies that people will less loving. "And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold" [Read More]

Father's Day Gift Ideas: Gadgets, Power Tools, Cologne, Grilling apron

 Posted on August 5, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  476 words  |  Billy Koelling

Sunday is Father’s Day, and you’re still searching for a gift. Sure, you could buy him a tie, but does that really say, “Thank you for changing my diapers and helping me with my homework and picking me up when my car broke down?” Here are seven other gifts you should probably avoid. A day to himself A day off from fatherhood may sound nice, but telling dad he can have the day to spend alone or with the guys in front of the TV watching the game is depressing. [Read More]

Gangs of Lagos: Bimbo Ademoye wanted Adesua's gangster role

 Posted on August 5, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  311 words  |  Martina Birk

The Jade Osiberu film started streaming on Prime Video on April 7, 2023 with a star-studded cast including Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Chike Osebuka, Chioma Akpotha and Iyabo Ojo. In the film, Ademoye plays Teni, the daughter of a ganglord, Kazeem (played by Olarotimi Fakunle), who lives a sophisticated and sheltered life. But the actress said during a press junket ahead of the film's release she first wanted to play the gangster character, Gift, who Etomi-Wellington plays. [Read More]

GRRM Interview Part 2: Fantasy and History

 Posted on August 5, 2024  |  10 minutes  |  1930 words  |  Martina Birk

I interviewed George R. R. Martin, author of the A Song of Ice and Fire novels on which HBO’s Game of Thrones is based, in Santa Fe last month. Part one of the interview posted here Friday. Below, GRRM talks about what he loves (and hates) about fantasy and historical fiction, how he sought to combine the two in his books and how he tries to be realistic about the mores and class structure of Westeros, even if it offends modern sensibilities: [Read More]

How to request for money from your boyfriend

 Posted on August 5, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  557 words  |  Billy Koelling

1. The casual conversation starter Ease into the conversation during a relaxed moment. You could start by discussing your financial goals or recent financial challenges and then gently introduce your need. For example, “I’ve been trying to manage my budget better and noticed I might fall short this month because of [specific reason]. Do you think you could help me out?” ADVERTISEMENT 2. Make it a teaching moment If your boyfriend is savvy about finances, ask him for advice on a financial issue you’re facing, and then segue into requesting a loan. [Read More]

Inside the Final Day of Gymnastics at the Paris Olympics

 Posted on August 5, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1427 words  |  Kelle Repass

The last day of gymnastics competition didn’t go quite the way Team USA gymnasts were hoping. With two U.S. women competing in the balance beam and two on the floor exercise finals, they expected at least two medals, if not three or four. But Simone Biles, who has executed clean routines throughout her previous four events in Paris—including a clutch beam program during qualification—had an uncharacteristic fall off the beam. Teammate Sunisa Lee fell as well, and the two finished in fifth and sixth, respectively. [Read More]

Instagram's Body Image Problem May Be Unfixable, Experts Say

 Posted on August 5, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1277 words  |  Martina Birk

The features within Instagram that cause teenage girls to develop negative feelings about their body image may be baked into the very core of the platform, researchers and former employees have said in the wake of new revelations that the company did not disclose what it knew about its impact on young users. Facebook, which owns Instagram, has known for years that the platform is harmful to the mental health of many teenagers—particularly girls—but has kept internal research about the issue private, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Tuesday. [Read More]

Is Microwavable Popcorn Healthy? | TIME

 Posted on August 5, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  783 words  |  Billy Koelling

If you’ve ever wondered exactly what happens when a popcorn kernel pops, well, scientific research has the answer. An un-popped corn kernel is a drop of water surrounding by soft starch and encased in a hull. Heat up that kernel, and the water molecules locked inside will expand until the pressure and heat cause the starch to inflate and explode, bursting the hull and turning the kernel inside-out. What you have left after this popping occurs is a filling, low-calorie, whole-grain food packed with fiber. [Read More]

Jaiye Kuti: 8 things you should know about "Face to Face" actress

 Posted on August 5, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  185 words  |  Billy Koelling

Sunday, July 10 was the actress' birthday. Check out eight things you should know about the talented actress. 1. Jaiye Kuti is a native of Ilaro in Ogun State. 2. Kuti made her acting debut in 2002 with the TV series “Laff Patterns.”  ADVERTISEMENT 3. On Thursday, March 24, 2016, the actress was made an ambassador of the Lagos State Polytechnic, for her contribution to the Nigerian film industry. [Read More]

Jamie Sale and David Pelletier vs. Yelena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze - Top 10 Figure Skating

 Posted on August 5, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  228 words  |  Kelle Repass

At Salt Lake City's 2002 Olympics, Canadians — and reigning world champs — Jamie Sale and David Pelletier performed flawlessly in a free skate set to the theme from Love Story. Despite the crowd's chants of "six! six!" — calls for a perfect score — the pair still took the second spot on the podium. The win went to Russians Yelena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze, who become their nation's eleventh consecutive pairs skating gold medalists — despite a glaring technical error. [Read More]