In “Online,” Brad Paisley sings about the classic loser who lives with his mom, drives a clunker and has never been to second base. But when he goes online (to MySpace, of all places) he becomes a new man. Online, he’s 6 ft. 3in., lives in Hollywood, drives a Maserati, is a black belt in karate and shows off his six-pack abs in GQ and Calvin Klein ads. As Brad sings, “Yeah, I’m cooler online.
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In 1899, 13-year-old John Frost Winchester went to work as an apprentice machinist in Peabody, Mass. Presently Jack Winchester became one of the first students in a Boston Y. M. C. A. automotive school. He worked on the first automobiles to reach the U. S. from abroad, learned to drive a “steamer,” helped devise the first self-starter. In 1913 he landed a job as sales engineer for Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey.
VantageScore vs. FICO: What The Difference?
Checking your credit score can yield dozens of different results depending on the method you use, and that can be confusing if you want to know exactly where you stand on any given day. However, it's crucial to know you have and always will have multiple credit scores due to the way these scores are determined. Not only are there multiple credit bureaus assigning credit scores, but there are many types of credit scores and several credit-scoring models used to create them.
Why the World Is Turning to Younger Leaders to Drive Change
In Hong Kong, protesters called for “five demands, not one less.” School strikers around the world warned, “There is no Planet B.” Chileans proclaimed, “It wasn’t a depression, it was just capitalism.” Sudanese called for the downfall of the regime, while the Lebanese complained of “electile dysfunction.”
Over the past year, citizens in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East took to the streets to raise their voices against inequality, corruption and bad governance.
Why we changed Christians pilgrimage to holy sites in Rome, Greece - NCPC
Reverend Yakubu Pam, the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) has explained that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas necessitated a change in Christian pilgrims’ visits to holy sites in Rome and Greece instead of Israel and Jordan. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7scHLrJxnppdku6bD0mijqJuRoXy4tNhmrp5lk52ur7PEnWScoKKewLW1wKeqZqiZobSztcyanp5lpKR6qbvLsmSsoaSawG61zWapqKWVYrSzscScnGamk6WwcLrNq3Clbp4%3D
#MuteRKelly Co-Founder Reacts to R. Kelly's Guilty Verdict
In the summer of 2017, at a neighborhood Atlanta coffee house, the #MuteRKelly movement was born. There, I met Oronike Odeleye, the woman who would later become my partner-in-mute. She, too, was heartsick over the mountain of disturbing allegations against R. Kelly (now evidence for his conviction) from the recent BuzzFeed article surrounding his predatory behavior in an Atlanta-area house.
The rumors of his despicable conduct toward young, impressionable Black and brown girls, boys and young women had circulated for decades.
11 Holidays the World Celebrates in December
While December may be synonymous with the arrival of Christmas for many, it includes other major cultural and religious holidays around the world as well, such as celebrating Buddha’s enlightenment; commemorating an apparition of the Virgin Mary; and honoring African-American heritage. Here are several important celebrations that occur during December’s holiday season:
St. Nicholas Day (Dec. 5 or 6)Also known as the Feast of Saint Nicholas, Christians honor the birthday of Saint Nicholas—the inspiration behind Santa Claus, given his proclivity towards gift-giving.
13 Best Voice Actor Performances From Animated Movies (Disney)
Voice acting is equally as important as on-screen performances, even though Hollywood doesn’t seem fully aware of it yet. From the envious Lucille La Verne’s jealous Queen from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” (1937) to the whimsical magic of Robin Williams’ Genie in “Aladdin” (1992), there have been countless contributions to the acting form; all conveyed through the passion of a talented performer’s tone. In honor of Walt Disney Co.
2 Chainz, Coolio and 11 Other Unlikely Celebrity Cookbook Authors
Taylor Hill / FilmMagic / Getty Images2 Chainz during Lollapalooza 2013 at Grant Park on Aug. 4, 2013, in Chicago
“Call Fergie, invite her over to watch a movie on Netflix. Once she accepts, start making green beans” is just one of the many highlights of the new 2 Chainz cookbook. Some fans may have been surprised to find that accompanying 2 Chainz’s just-released third album, B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time (Based On a TRUE Story 2), is a 30-page digital cookbook.
2 men arrested for taking advantage of glitch at fintech to steal 613m
PSFU’s Spokesperson, SP Eyitayo Johnson, confirmed their detention in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. “The suspects were arrested for alleged offences bordering on conspiracy, fraudulent conversion/diversion and stealing of ₦613,980,200 belonging to a leading Nigerian Financial Technology (FinTech) company. “The alleged offences, which occurred between Jan. 19, 2022 and Oct. 12, 2023, were due to a system/network glitch that led to some Payment Gateway Web Merchants of the firm getting multiple credits for refunds initiated to cardholders.