Little Richard, rock'n'roll pioneer, dies aged 87 . Little Richard, one of the pioneers of the first wave of rock’n’roll, has died. He was 87. Richard – whose real name was Richard Penniman – had been in poor health for several years, suffering hip problems,...
The picture is of a middle-aged white man, slightly grizzled, not terrible-looking, peering out at the viewer with a quizzical, slightly combative squint. “French Author, 50, Says Women Over 50 Are Too Old to Love.” The subhed continues: “Yann Moix, a...
Why Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg? (BY: Don Vaughan). © Alan Ward/Fotolia . Resplendent in bright pink feathers (the result of a diet rich in larvae, algae, and shrimp), flamingos are among nature’s most beautiful birds—and the strangest. They eat with...
Self-Published authors are poor and can’t sell their books . Anyone with a word processor can write a book and submit it to a myriad of self-publishing avenues. On the digital side of things Kindle Direct Publishing, Kobo Writing Life, Nook Press or Smashwords...
I am a paratrooper “legionnaire”, born in French Guiana. And have Hans Asperger's syndrome. No one had noticed it in my childhood. It would seem that I am one of those Aspi considered as "light", difficult to be sure about. The problem is not to have...
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: NANCY QUILL I’ve learned that you have to be persistent. You have to keep at it. You can’t let yourself down. You can’t let anybody else down, either. You just have to keep going no matter what. - Nancy Quill Words of wisdom from the...
"Get up, Peter, kill and eat." -Acts 10:13 This passage makes it clear that it's now okay to eat anything and everything, right? I used to think so, but a deeper examination of that passage says otherwise. Are you familiar with Peter's vision of the animals...
Are You Being Called? Many wonders if they are being called of God. How can you know? Are feelings sufficient on such a vital matter? What is a calling? What does God’s Word say? You need to know. Most believe that God is trying to save the world now!...
Jerusalem site reveals ancient Judean tax centre . © MENAHEM KAHANA Seal impressions unveiled in Jerusalem this week offer rare insight about the administration of the ancient Kingdom of Judah centred in Jerusalem and the collection of taxes . Seal impressions...
Sean Connery is 89 and his wife Micheline,90, have been married over 40 years . Before some people start to belittle the achievements of Micheline Roquebrune, the wife of Scottish actor Sean Connery, it is important they note that on her own, Roquebrune...
Noah . One man’s example before the great Flood offers instruction and encouragement for teenagers today. Most everyone knows the story of Noah’s ark: a man places animals, two by two, into a giant boat he has constructed. It rains for 40 days and 40...
Musk mocks Trudeau, says 'freedom' truckers protest proves 'small fringe minority' is the government. Protesters say Trudeau makes them 'ashamed to be a Canadian'. Tesla CEO Elon Musk mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government over...
Sharing Your Faith When Someone Wishes You Merry Christmas . When you don't celebrate Christmas, it can be more than a little awkward to get "Merry Christmas" wishes multiple times a day. How can we best handle these sentiments? What are ways we can speak...
Daniel Craig appointed Honorary Royal Navy Commander . It was announced today via the official 007 channels that Daniel Craig has been made an honorary Commander in the Royal Navy. Commander Craig’s appointment as an honorary officer reflects his personal...
What Olivia Newton-John Has Said about Refusing to Take COVID Vaccine. Olivia Newton-John has spoken about her refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccination in an interview with her daughter which has been widely criticized. The Grease actress, 72, revealed...
Why Man Wants to Go Back . It appears man’s footprints will grace the lunar surface once more within the next five years—more than five decades after the first landing. What is motivating us to return? Astronaut John Young, commander of the Apollo 16...
Why I left Facebook . Since 2011, I’ve enjoyed the exchange between followers and their comments and questions for me. My Facebook page was our little community. We didn’t always agree on everything, but it was an additional way to meet and have discussions...
Greta Thunberg: Making the Most of Your Differences . In 2003, a girl named Greta Thunberg was born in Sweden. When that girl was eight years old, she first learned about the very real threat of global warming; a threat humans had caused with their own...
12 Facts About Farting You Probably Didn’t Know! It can be really embarrassing to fart in public, however, if it happens with close friends and family members, then you can usually make a joke about it. Still, there are situations when farts can be super...
Freddy (39) had a severe reaction to the first Mo. vaccine, which he received at a drugstore in late May. Within 15 minutes of receiving it his body went cold and numb, his breathing became rapid & shallow, and he experienced paralysis on the left side...
I Came to Work in Qatar to Pursue My Dreams, But My Life is a Nightmare . Published in: IPS (A Kenyan Migrant Worker). © 2020 John Holmes for Human Rights Watch. The author is one of the 93 migrant workers Human Rights Watch interviewed for a new report...
CORONA-VIRUS FINLAND. Markku Tervahauta, the director general of THL, gave an update on the coronavirus situation in Finland in Helsinki on Friday, 13 March 2020. (Markku Ulander – Lehtikuva). THE FINNISH INSTITUTE for Health and Welfare (THL) has admitted...
Finland to introduce a four-day working week and SIX-HOUR days under plans drawn up by 34-year-old prime minister Sanna Marin . Sanna Marin, 34, said it would allow workers to spend more time with family In Finland currently it is normal to work eight...
Mental health has been a topic of concern with the rising pandemic. Staying home with a lack of social interaction and putting a pause on our daily schedules has impacted us in more ways than one. Keeping this in mind, individuals across the globe are...
Eric Clapton Will Not Play Shows Where Proof of Vaccine Is Required. Musician issued statement after U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said vaccine passes would be required at clubs and venues… (by Jon Blistein). Eric Clapton said he will not perform...
