Anish Neupane | Volunteering Journeys Staff Interview

Anish NeupaneInterviewed in 2016 Anish has more than 14 years of experience working on social development projects, in roles spanning from project management to planning and development to research. Currently, he serves as the Nepal country representative for Volunteering Journeys, where his main role is to coordinate the relationships between the organization and projects/programs in Nepal, alongside volunteers and gap year program participants. How were you first introduced to Volunteering Journeys? [Read More]

D&D 5E - Simic Hybrids Outside of Ravnica

There's 5 races in Guildmasters Guide to Ravnica: Centaurs, Minotaurs, Loxodon, Vedalken and Simic Hybrids. Centaurs and Minotaurs are in the Monster Manual and assumed to be in most worlds. Loxodon might be in Forgotten Realms as the Loxo, and the Loxodon like the Vedalken are in a few other MtG worlds too. I'd argue that Vedalken could be related to the Mercane/Arcane of Spelljammer at least superficially.So the Simic Hybrid having the " [Read More]

Did Amazon Change Logo After Users Compared It to Hitlers Mustache?

Fact Check iPhone and Android users can see the latest icon logo by updating their Amazon app. Published Mar 2, 2021 Image Via Amazon ");}else if(is_tablet()){slot_number++;document.write(" Advertisment: ");} Claim: Amazon issued an update to a logo released in early 2021 after social media users compared the design to Adolf Hitler's mustache. What's True Amazon released a new logo in early 2021 that depicted jagged blue tape positioned above an arrow to represent the company's tell-tale shipping boxes. [Read More]

Did The Weeknd Get Plastic Surgery?

Fact Check The artist's "Save Your Tears" music video got people asking questions. Published Jan 8, 2021 Image Via Screencapture / Instagram (The Weeknd) ");}else if(is_tablet()){slot_number++;document.write(" Advertisment: ");} Claim: The Weeknd altered his face with plastic surgery. On Jan. 5, 2021, recording artist The Weeknd released a music video for the song "Save Your Tears" in which his face appears to be radically transformed by plastic surgery. He also posted a picture of what appears to be his altered face on Instagram: [Read More]

Floyd Schofield Jr. (Boxer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

Boxer Floyd Schofield Jr. was born in Austin, Texas, United States on August 27, 2002. He's 21 years old today. Professional super featherweight boxer best known for his orthodox right-handed boxing style and the moniker"Kid Austin". In his first eight professional fights, he knocked out six opponents. All info about Floyd Schofield Jr. can be found here. This article will clarify all information about Floyd Schofield Jr.: birthday, biography, talent, height, girlfriend, sister and brother. [Read More]

Holy Is Our God by Robin Mark

Verse 1 Lift up His name Within the sanctuary Lift up His name Among the people Who are gathered here To sing His praise Who are gathered here To sing His praise Chorus Holy is our God Holy is Your name Mighty are Your works And deeds and Wondrous are Your ways All that You have made Shall return and give You glory Lord Verse 1 The earth the sky [Read More]

Inside the all-white 'Apartheid town' of Orania, South Africa

When you ask the residents of Orania, South Africa, why they moved there, their answers might seem similar. “We want to build a better place for our children and ourselves,” said Nick Vandershyff. “A healthy environment to raise my children,” Sarel Roets said. “It's just a little haven where we can come and go,” said Ester Leroux. None mention — at least at first — that they wanted to be around only other white people. [Read More]

Jessica Lawrence - Church News

Jessica Anne Lawrence is a writing intern with the Church News. She previously worked as a writing/editing intern with the Liahona magazine and editor-in-chief for a leadership journal at Utah Valley University. Jessica is from Twin Falls, Idaho, and graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in psychology. She is currently working on a second degree in English and creative writing from Utah Valley University. Jessica served a mission in the Oklahoma Tulsa Mission from 2013 to 2014 and spends her free time hanging out with her cute dachshund and watching the Kentucky Derby. [Read More]

Lawmakers to Pentagon: Curtail defense spending 'wish lists'

Influential lawmakers from both parties urged the Defense secretary in a letter Tuesday to curtail the department’s submission to Congress of “unfunded priorities lists” — annual requests for billions of dollars in military spending above White House budget proposals. “The Department of Defense must show taxpayers that it is a responsible steward of its funds,” wrote four senators and two representatives in a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III that was obtained by CQ Roll Call. [Read More]

Never Leave a Candle Burning for Too Long, Experts Warn Best Life

As the weather gets colder and the winter darkness creeps in, there's nothing like lighting a candle to keep things warm and cozy during nature's dreariest season. But if you're someone who enjoys keeping candles going at all times, you should be aware that there are serious consequences to not using candles responsibly—for the candles themselves and for your home. After all, any time there's an open flame, you run the risk of starting a larger and much more serious fire. [Read More]