Many readers may know that the 2020 Games will be the fourth Olympic Games to be held in Japan, after the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics, and the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. Japan has also won 58 medals at the Winter Olympic Games. Its most successful…
Effective 8:00 a.m. on September 30, 2021, Lewis County will lift the current burn restrictions on outdoor burning for all lands regulated by Lewis County, WA . Restrictions are lifted subject to an open burning application and permit. FILE PHOTO — A DNR wildlands firefighter yells to others as a…
A look at examples of the successful boycott campaigns since 2000, including Mitsubishi, Burma Campaign, De Beers, Fur Trade and The Body Shop. Boycotts have a long and important history of contributing to progressive social change, as well as succeeding in their more immediate goals. Was the boycott by the…
The Kaaba has been destroyed, damaged, and subsequently rebuilt several times since. In 930 the Black Stone itself was carried away by an extreme Shiʿi sect known as the Qarmatians and held almost 20 years for ransom. In 693 CE, ’Abd al-Malik had the remnants of al-Zubayr’s Kaaba razed, and…
Fifty years ago, the United States Congress passed the 1970 Clean Air Act. This act has resulted in improved air quality across the country. But despite the success of the Clean Air Act in controlling common pollutants, air pollution continues to be our single biggest environmental health risk today. The…
What is formal and informal education with example? Formal education is based on a set curriculum. Informal education refers to learning that results from activities related to daily life experiences, work, family, or leisure. Both formal and informal education settings offer different strengths and value to a career path. What…
Hamilton had received an MBE by the Queen in 2008 when he won his maiden world title. During the season, Hamilton signed a two-year contract with Mercedes, reported to be worth up to £40 million per year, making him the best-paid Formula One driver in history. Having signed a contract…
How is charisma learned? Because charisma is a collection of behaviors, you can learn it. Work on developing empathy, self-confidence and assertiveness. Be aware of what your body language is saying, and do your best to give people a genuine smile when you’re around them. Why do people follow charismatic…
May 26, 1964, when a small tornado damaged outbuildings on a ranch near Yerington. It said one man was struck and injured by flying debris. July 16, 1973, when a small tornado touched down 6 miles north of Reno. One person was injured. According to records, the largest tornado in…
From 1895-99 the UK had 4 consecutive years of little/average snowfall, of which the only noteworthy fall was of 1ft in the Eastern spine of the country. 1899-00 saw general snow of 1ft, 2ft in places. The following year wasn’t exceptional either, although 5-7ft of snow was recorded in North…