Mother Teresa - Trivia, Family, Bio
Posted on August 2, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
Born Anjeze Bojaxhiu, she was a Catholic nun who made it her life's work to care for the sick and disadvantaged. She spent most of her life doing missionary work in India and in 1950 she established the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, which provides hospices for those suffering from AIDS, leprosy, and other illnesses.
Before Fame She grew up in the Ottoman Empire, where stories of missionaries in Bengal convinced her to devote her life to faith at the age of 12.
[Read More]Pregnant Aspiring Model Posing on Tracks Is Killed by Train
Posted on August 2, 2024
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| Jenniffer Sheldon
March 16, 2017 1:48 PM EDT
A 19-year-old pregnant woman who was struck and killed by a freight train while posing for photos on a set of train tracks in eastern Texas last week was an aspiring model, trying to build up her portfolio, her family and authorities said.
Fredzania “Zanie” Thompson had enlisted a friend to take snapshots of her standing at the intersection of two tracks in Navasota last Friday when an oncoming train barreled into her, The Eagle reported Wednesday, citing her family and local police.
[Read More]Sushi Was Served at the Premiere of The Little Mermaid and People Considered it Improper
Posted on August 2, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
The most anticipated live-action of The Little Mermaid is now in movie theaters worldwide. But before everyone could watch it, premiere parties were given with special guests. But one food decision left everyone surprised.
The live-action of The Little Mermaid follows the same storyline as its original animated movie from 1989. Ariel is a young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. She has a lot of sea friends, like the fish Flounder and Sebastian, a lovely crab.
By displaying many kind and sociable sea creatures, we didn’t expect to eat sushi while watching the movie.
[Read More]The Link Between Ramadan and Activism
Posted on August 2, 2024
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| Jenniffer Sheldon
As the holiest month of the year for Muslims, Ramadan—which begins on the evening of March 10 in 2024—is a time of spirituality, self-discipline, and compassion. For many who observe, that focus on compassion also translates into an increased focus on social justice and activism.
“If Ramadan isn’t a month of activism, I don't know what is,” says Hassan Selim, the Imam of the Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids in Iowa, an extension of the first established mosque in America.
[Read More]This Tech CEO Helps Fellow Afghans Feel Safer Every Day
Posted on August 2, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
Since 2018, Sara Wahedi has made it her business to help keep fellow Afghans safe. Her mobile app, Ehtesab, crowd-sources verified reports of bombings, shootings, roadblocks and city-service issues—giving residents of Kabul clarity in moments of chaos.
That work became even more essential when the Taliban began making rapid advances across Afghanistan, eventually taking control of the capital on Aug. 15. It has also become dramatically more perilous for the 20 Ehtesab employees in Afghanistan, many of whom belong to ethnic minority groups and so face increased threats from the Taliban.
[Read More]Why Did Celine Dion Represent Switzerland in Eurovision?
Posted on August 2, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
Celine Dion Earned a Eurovision Win for Switzerland in 1988, but She's French-CanadianCeline Dion represented Switzerland in Eurovision back in 1988, even though she's French-Canadian. Is that allowed?
By Callie (Carlos) CadornigaMay 13 2024, Published 10:49 a.m. ET
Source: Getty ImagesIn early May 2024, the annual Eurovision Contest was held amid a historic string of controversies. The event was placed under much scrutiny due to several problematic factors. These include but aren't limited to, Israel's participation during the Israel-Gaza war; allegations of sexual harassment; and a ban over the appearance of a non-binary flag used by this year's winner.
[Read More]10 qualities of a good computer professional: Key skills and characteristics
Posted on August 1, 2024
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| Aldo Pusey
Many people in Nigeria and the world want to become brilliant information technologists because this job is one of the most modern, demanded, and well-paid professions. But not everything about being a computer pro is easy – large and prestigious companies want their computer professionals to be a full pack of positive qualities. In this article, you will learn about the qualities of a good computer professional.
What is a computer professional?
[Read More]10 reasons why you are still single
Posted on August 1, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
For the single, you know the struggle ; no one to share great times with, no one to gas you up when you post those fire selfies on Instagram, no one to ask if you've eaten, no one to chat endlessly with on Whatsapp and never run of things to share, no one to cuddle on rainy nights and none to share gist with. There are actually more single people than those with partners and according to Mr.
[Read More]Czech town Tel among the National Geographics list best travel destinations in 2020 - Live & St
Posted on August 1, 2024
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| Larita Shotwell
4. 12. 2019 | News National Geographic has recently released its annual Best Trips list, highlighting 25 most exciting destinations for 2020. Among them, a small town located near city Jihlava in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic – Telč.
Telč is famous for its town square lined by a rainbow of pastel-hue Renaissance and Baroque houses built in the 16th century. The stone walls and a system of man-made fishponds helped made the historic center of Telč a UNESCO World Heritage site.
[Read More]Disney's 'Strange World' Features Their First Openly Gay Character Who Is Behind the Voice?
Posted on August 1, 2024
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| Larita Shotwell
Disney's new animated movie 'Strange World' focuses on a family of explorers, but the real exploration comes in the form of Disney's first openly gay character.
Source: YouTube/Walt Disney Animation Studios (video still)Ethan Clade, voiced by Jaboukie Young-White, in 'Strange World'
When we're introduced to the Clade family in Disney's Strange World, we quickly realize they are heroes many times over. In the small town of Avalonia where they live, this is a family of explorers in more ways than one.
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