“Their leaders argue about the ECOWAS Free Movement law, but the one I am aware of is that anybody from ECOWAS country can go into another ECOWAS country without a visa but you cannot stay there for more than ninety days at a stretch, some of these people have been occupying our land for years and they are not Nigerians.” … [Read more...] about Amotekun: Most ‘Okada’ riders in Oyo spying for bandits, foreign kidnappers — Commandant raises alarm
Reaping havoc or wreaking havoc
Heavy snow hits London as Met Office warns of chilly -7C temperatures and severe flooding
Snow warnings and icy conditions sparked delays to plans to vaccinate over-80s in Newcastle, who were offered the chance to rebook to avoid a freezing wait. … [Read more...] about Heavy snow hits London as Met Office warns of chilly -7C temperatures and severe flooding
Spinning egg yolks hint at how concussions warp the brain
Their lab experiments began with a trip to the grocery store, where they picked up fresh chicken eggs. To observe how force changed the yolk, they discarded the egg shell and placed the whites and yolks into a transparent container; this way they could observe the egg innards directly while still keeping them inside a rigid vessel. To test translational impact, the team dropped a 4pound (1.7 kilograms) hammer onto the container from 3.2 feet (1 meter) above it; for their rotational impact experiments, they spun the container with an electric motor, up to 64 revolutions per second. … [Read more...] about Spinning egg yolks hint at how concussions warp the brain
Majority say Biden’s top priorities should be coronavirus vaccine rollout, stimulus: poll
“Voters gave the virus as the top reason they chose Joe Biden and it’s their top priority for what they think he should do as president — that translates into getting the vaccine out and keeping stimulus going,” said Harvard CAPS-Harris director Mark PennMark PennHere's why Manchin, Romney and Collins are about to wield serious Senate power Don't allow 'vaccine politics' to delay saving lives Poll: Majority say Trump should concede MORE. … [Read more...] about Majority say Biden’s top priorities should be coronavirus vaccine rollout, stimulus: poll
‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Filmmaker Susan Johnson Inks With Verve
Johnson began her career directing music videos before transitioning to be an independent producer, producing eight feature films, including Mean Creek, for which she won the John Cassavetes Awards at the Independent Spirits and the Humanitas Prize. Mean Creek premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and Director’s Fortnight in Cannes before being released by Paramount Pictures and Focus Features. … [Read more...] about ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Filmmaker Susan Johnson Inks With Verve
