Report: Facebook Is Paying Musicians and Celebs Up to $50K to Use Its Clubhouse Clone
Tech giant Facebook (now known as Meta) is reportedly offering musicians and online creators as much as $50,000 to use its live audio feature.
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REVIEW: “A Quest for Wisdom – Inspiring Purpose on the Path of Life”
This is a fascinating and beautiful book, one of those gems you serendipitously discover and shake your head at your good fortune. Although it is new and I received it as a gift, it reminds me of a few books I have discovered over the years while rummaging through used
The Icelandverse: Iceland Parodies Facebook's Metaverse in Tourism Ad
The country of Iceland recently parodied Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse announcement in an ad for the country’s tourism services.
Ukraine War Crimes Arrest a Step Toward Justice
On November 9 Ukrainian authorities arrested Denis Kulikovsky, a senior-level member of the Russia-backed armed group “DNR”.
35 Popular Old Sayings & Their Real Meanings You Had No Idea About
Have you ever wondered where old sayings like ‘turn a blind eye to’ or ‘burning the midnight oil’ come from? Some of the following sayings have a really sinister origin, and others are completely surprising. Means: To do something without delay Real meaning: In the 19th century, a hat was
5 CBD Secrets
Cannabidiol and CBD oil seem to be everywhere these days, despite the confusing legal status of this prolific compound.
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot
“Remember, remember, the fifth of November, the gunpowder treason and plot…” But what was the plot? Who committed the treason? And where did they get the gunpowder?
It’s a very famous story, Guy Fawkes and his band of Catholics planting barrels of gunpowder under the houses of Parliament in
In Serbia, Justice Gets an Early Release
The release of the convicted war criminal Sreten Lukic and his return to Serbia highlights how the Belgrade authorities are still doing nothing to prosecute other high-ranking officials for wartime crimes in Kosovo and the subsequent cover-up. I saw him only once – in court. But I tracked the results of
Thailand: Police Torture Political Activists
(New York) – The Thai authorities should promptly and impartially investigate the alleged police torture of two pro-democracy activists in Bangkok and hold those responsible to account, Human Rights Watch said today. On October 29, 2021, at about 6 p.m., police arrested Attasith Nussa, 35, and Weeraphap Wongsaman, 18, after
White House Sells 'Life of Linda' to Promote Socialist Agenda
The White House released a new series of images to promote the “life of Linda” under President Joe Biden’s proposed Build Back Better agenda, promoting the idea of a government role from the cradle to the grave.
The slides tell the story of “Linda,” a pregnant working mother who
Biden's Husband-less, Father-less 'Life of Linda' Recalls 2012's 'Life of Julia'
President Joe Biden promoted his “Build Back Better” spending proposal on Thursday by releasing a slideshow that shows the life of a pregnant woman named Linda who receives government assistance without any mention of her child’s father. The slideshow is a throwback to the “Life of Julia” slideshow during
Maher: 'I Don't See Good Things Economically on the Horizon' - We Have a Massive Deficit
On Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” host Bill Maher said he doesn’t “see good things economically on the horizon” and this is partially due to the large budget deficit the United States has.
Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan remains vital
The situation of human rights and impunity in South Sudan remains of deep concern.
Turkey: Soldiers Beat, Push Afghan Asylum Seekers Back to Iran
(New York) – Turkish authorities are summarily pushing Afghan asylum seekers crossing into the country from Iran back to Iran, in violation of international law, Human Rights Watch said today.
ICC Should Pursue Higher-Level Seleka from Central African Republic
Today, the International Criminal Court (ICC) begins the pretrial hearing in the case of a former commander of the Seleka rebel group, who is charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Central African Republic.
The case is an important and welcome step to advance justice for atrocities
