Messis First Barcelona Contract on Napkin Set For Auction
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Patria Henriques
The paper napkin that secured a deal between international soccer star Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona’s team will be auctioned at a starting price of £300,000 ($381,500).
The artifact was offered to international auction house Bonhams on behalf of Argentine agent Horacio Gaggioli. Fans will be able to participate in the online auction from March 18-27.
At age 13, Messi moved from Argentina to Barcelona to play in FC Barcelona’s under-14 soccer team.
[Read More]Michigans Abortion Ballot Initiative: What to Know
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Martina Birk
Laura Kruger looked skeptical as she opened her door in Wyoming, Mich. on a cold October afternoon. When the canvasser who had knocked asked her how she identified “when it comes to the issue of abortion,” she answered, “pro-life.” But when he asked about Proposal 3, the ballot measure that would enshrine the right to abortion in the state’s constitution, her eyes narrowed and her answer was more nuanced. “Rape, incest, health, are issues that are so important for each individual,” Kruger said.
[Read More]Missing jacket rules Ayuni out of Commonwealth Games
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Tandra Barner
She had been set to compete in the 10m air rifle and 50m rifle prone events in Glasgow, but will now be reduced to the role of spectator after her luggage went missing en route to Glasgow and failed to be returned in time for Monday's registration. The misfortune left team manager Musa Omar with no option than to withdraw Ayuni from competition. "She was a gold medallist last time and now she won't even get a chance to compete.
[Read More]Nat King Cole's Struggle With Racism
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Martina Birk
February 15, 1965 — Nat King Cole, who died on this day, possessed a unique soft baritone voice which, to use the title of one of his most famous songs, was “Unforgettable”. But despite his talent and huge success as a recording artist his short life was plagued by incidents of racial discrimination.
Born in 1919, at the age of four he began learning to play the piano with help from his mother, a church choir director in their home town of Montgomery, Alabama.
[Read More]Neil Gaiman Is on the 2023 TIME 100 List
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Martina Birk
What I admire most about Neil Gaiman is his belief in the necessity of storytelling: it’s something we need on a DNA level. I first read a book by Neil when I was 14 years old. It was Good Omens, his brilliant 1990 collaboration with Terry Pratchett. Two decades later, I got the opportunity to star in the 2013 BBC radio adaptation of Neverwhere. I remember feeling so excited that I was being inducted into his sphere of influence—one that has only grown.
[Read More]Never Too Old Meet world's oldest stripper at 86
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Kelle Repass
The retired high school cook has taken full advantage of the pole dancing lessons offered at her senior’s residence and has started a new career as an erotic stripper. Oliver who has seven children and 24 grand children, said she does not feel old at all as her sex drive is still very strong. "I feel more beautiful than ever. I was married for 54 years, had 7 kids, I’m even 24 times a grandmother.
[Read More]Nigerian Girl Names | Pulse Nigeria
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Billy Koelling
Popular Nigerian Girl Names Each name is a blend of cultural richness and profound meaning, offering a unique identity for your daughter. Dive into our list to find the perfect name that resonates with heritage and beauty. ADVERTISEMENT
Igbo Girl Names Adaeze – "The king’s first daughter" Adamma – "Beautiful first daughter" Adaego – "The first daughter who brings wealth or riches"
[Read More]Nigerian man plays videogame for 75 hours and smashes the Guinness World Record
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Billy Koelling
Oluwole played the mobile game Dream League Soccer 2023 on his iPhone for a staggering 75 hours straight, surpassing the previous record of 50 hours set in 2022 by David Whitefoot. Oluwole undertook this challenge to raise money for a local hospital in his hometown of Ijebu Ode, not just because he loves gaming and he was inspired by Hilda Baci. While all prior record holders used games like FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer, Oluwole chose his favourite mobile game, Dream League Soccer.
[Read More]No birth certificates for persons over 18 years - Oyo NPC
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Martina Birk
The NPC State Director Oyo State, Akin Oyetunde, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ibadan that this is according to Act 1992 Birth and Death. He said “The NPC is guided by an Act propagated in 1992, so, any child born before 1992 will not be issued a birth certificate. “Instead of birth certificate, people born before 1992 and those above 18 years will be given Attestation of Birth.
[Read More]Person Behind Donald Trump's CNN GIF Video Apologizes
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Patria Henriques
July 5, 2017 7:53 AM EDT
The Reddit user who claimed credit for creating the animated GIF showing President Donald Trump body slamming CNN’s logo is apologizing for racist and anti-Semitic comments he reportedly made in the past.
“I would like to apologize to the members of the Reddit community for getting this site and this sub embroiled in a controversy that should never have happened,” wrote the user, who goes by “HanA–holeSolo” on the site.
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