In an exclusive interview, the former president identifies the greatest threats to the American experiment, explains why he’s still hopeful, and opens up about his new book. A painting of Barack Obama Jordan Casteel. Photo of painting: David Schulze Story by Jeffrey Goldberg Painting: JORDAN CASTEEL, BARACK, 2020. OIL ON CANVAS, 30 x 45”. COURTESY THE ARTIST AND CASEY KAPLAN, …
Year: 2020
Did You Know Albert Einstein Invented A Refrigerator But It Was an Atomic Bomb “Failure” :)
That Time Albert Einstein Invented a New Refrigerator The name Albert Einstein has become a byword for genius – and rightly so. The German physicist’s theories of Special and General Relativity fundamentally reshaped our understanding of the uni-verse to a degree not seen since Isaac Newton, while his groundbreaking 1905 papers on Brownian Motion and the Photoelectric Effect laid the …
These Japanese Cars Are Faster Than Ferraris !
These Japanese Cars Are Faster Than Any Muscle Car Japanese carmakers might be better known for their econo-cars, but they have some machines that will smoke anything found on the roads today! Here in America, we love our muscle cars. In the late 60s’ manufacturers really started to overpower their cars with the intention of capturing the hearts and minds …
TIME’s “100 Most Influential People in the World – Nigerian Rotarian Dr Tunji Funsho
Dear Rotarians/ International PolioPlus Committee members/ Directors and Trustees,Nigerians Everywhere It is with great pride that we inform you that one of our own has been named one of TIME’s “100 Most Influential People in the World.” Just a few moments ago, Dr. Tunji Funsho, Rotary’s Nigeria National PolioPlus Chair was named to the TIME 100 list for his …
What Nigeria Is Doing To Stay Polio-Free – Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Tuesday, said strategies are already in place to ensure the country stays polio-free. Nigeria, along with the rest of Africa, was declared polio-free by the World Health Organisation on Tuesday, marking the eradication of a second virus from the continent, since smallpox 40 years ago. “The chances of a resurgence are …
‘A Glorious Day For Nigeria’, FG Lauds Polio Eradication Certification
A file photo of the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, at a press conference in Abuja. Channels TV/ Sodiq Adelakun. The Federal Government has lauded the historic certification of Nigeria and Africa as a polio-free country and continent, respectively. In a statement on Tuesday, the government welcomed the development as “a glorious day for Nigeria” and fulfilment of …
Africa To Be Declared Polio-Free
The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to certify on Tuesday that the African continent is free from wild polio, four years after the last cases appeared in northeastern Nigeria. “Thanks to the relentless efforts by governments, donors, frontline health workers and communities, up to 1.8 million children have been saved from the crippling life-long paralysis,” the WHO said …
We’ll end Hepatitis in Nigeria like Polio – Rotary International … reposted by rotaryvieast.org
Rotary will join forces with the government and other health organisations to end Hepatitis in Nigeria like it did poliomyelitis, the District 9125 Governor for Rotary International, Rotn. Jumoke Bamigboye, has said. Speaking at the launch of World Hepatitis Day by the Rotary Club of Abuja Metro in Jabi District of Abuja yesterday, she described the virus as a silent …
ROTARY CLUB OF V.I EAST is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting Every Tuesday @7pm
ROTARY CLUB OF V.I EAST is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting Every Tuesday ! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89857384109 Meeting ID: 898 5738 4109 Zelda Obuseh Club Assistant Secretary Abi John Balogun Publicity Commitee
History of Women in Rotary Until 1989, the Constitution and Bylaws of Rotary International stated that Rotary club membership was for males only. www.rotaryvieast.org
In 1978, the Rotary Club of Duarte, California, USA, invited three women to become members. The RI Board withdrew the charter of that club for violation of the RI constitution. The club brought suit against RI claiming a violation of a state civil rights law that prevents discrimination of any form in business establishments or public accommodations. The appeals court …