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How online review can help market your book

To know for sure how book reviews influence sales is hard to gauge. There are many factors that may lead people to purchase a book: boredom, amount of free time to fill, how long it’s been since their last pay day, an impending long train journey… However, there’s one thing that’s universal – both you … Continue reading How online review can help market your book

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How to boost motivation when depressed

Lack of motivation is a symptom of depression, though it can have other causes. Treatment, along with some practices, may help improve your motivation. Depression can cause a lack of motivation, but medications and other health conditions, such as ADHD, can also contribute. For example, you may lack motivation if you’re having difficulty coping with an … Continue reading How to boost motivation when depressed

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Unleashing Inner Courage

In times of doubt and fear's embrace,We discover courage, our saving grace.With bravery as our armor, we forge ahead,Facing challenges, no longer filled with dread. Struggles are not meant to break us apart,But to shape us, transforming our heart.Through adversity, we learn and grow,Becoming stronger with each blow. So, let's embrace the endless struggles we … Continue reading Unleashing Inner Courage

R Kelly convicted of multiple child pornography, gets a 30-year jail sentence

A Chicago jury has convicted the Famous American multiple Grammy Award Winner, Robert Sylvester Kelly, popularly known as R. Kelly of multiple child pornography and child sex abuse charges in the second federal trial. The 55-year-old former R&B singer was found guilty on six out of 13 counts. R.Kelly was found guilty of three child … Continue reading R Kelly convicted of multiple child pornography, gets a 30-year jail sentence

WHO approves China as Executive Board Member despite complicity in COVID-19 outbreak

Despite evidence that China's the country of origin of the COVID-19 outbreak, and thatr it may have even covered up its own role in the pandemic, the nation was elected to the World Health Organization's executive board Friday. The move raised eyebrows among critics, if not world leaders. U.N. Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer denounced the move over China's … Continue reading WHO approves China as Executive Board Member despite complicity in COVID-19 outbreak

Free content ideas for social media marketers

Planning ahead is an important part of social media marketing, but it can be challenging to find fresh ideas for your calendar. So, Meziesblog has decided to help. Here are three ways to potentially engage your audience in June: Create a tutorial. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter lend themselves perfectly to quickfire how-tos. Show viewers … Continue reading Free content ideas for social media marketers

Pope Francis ‘traumatized’ by Texas school shooting, calls for gun control

Pope Francis on Wednesday said he was "heartbroken" by the shooting at a school in Texas that killed at least 19 children and two teachers, calling for greater controls on weapons. The crowd in St. Peter's Square for his weekly general audience applauded his appeal, made a day after worst school shooting in the United … Continue reading Pope Francis ‘traumatized’ by Texas school shooting, calls for gun control

Finnish president grateful to Biden’s administration for support over NATO membership bid

Finnish President Sauli Niinisto on Monday thanked the U.S. for supporting Finland's NATO membership after meeting with a group of visiting U.S. senators, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Niinisto officially announced Finland's application for NATO membership on Sunday.  Apart from McConnell, the U.S. delegation also included senators Susan Collins, John Barrasso and John Cornyn. China says … Continue reading Finnish president grateful to Biden’s administration for support over NATO membership bid

Does growing up poor increase your chance of becoming rich?

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com According to research and individuals including Oprah Winfrey, Howard Schultz, and others, Growing up poor can make you rich and successful. When I was a kid, I was told many life stories of how a person became successful even if they came from a poor background. Some of these stories … Continue reading Does growing up poor increase your chance of becoming rich?

Climate Change: Germany and India sign agreement worth billions

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a news conference during the German-Indian government consultations at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, May 2, 2022. /Reuters Germany will make 10 billion euros ($10.5 billion) available for bilateral cooperation with India in the coming years, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on Monday … Continue reading Climate Change: Germany and India sign agreement worth billions

KIDS CORNER: I want to be a lawyer when I grow up

Photo by Pavel Danilyuk on Pexels.com A lawyer (also called an "advocate", "attorney", "barrister", "counsel", "counsellor", or "solicitor") is someone who practices law. A lawyer has earned a degree in law, and has a license to practice law in a particular area. If people have any problem regarding the law, they can contact a lawyer for advice. A … Continue reading KIDS CORNER: I want to be a lawyer when I grow up

PSG’s Kylian Mbappe sustains serious injury ahead of clash with Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe faces a late fitness test after suffering an injury in training ahead of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday. With a slender 1-0 lead from the first game, PSG will look to eliminate Carlo Ancelotti's side to reach the quarter-finals. However, their preparations have taken a hit with the … Continue reading PSG’s Kylian Mbappe sustains serious injury ahead of clash with Real Madrid

One thing you should never worry about

Some weeks ago, I was discussing with a friend how busier modern life seems, even though we still have the same 24 hours as past generations. We have to work long hours every day, manage our side businesses, study foe career growth, take care of our children and pets, do housework, read books/articles or take … Continue reading One thing you should never worry about

NATO allies snub Ukraine’s appeal for no-fly zones

NATO allies on Friday evening rejected Ukraine's appeal for no-fly zones, saying they were increasing support to Kyiv but that intervening directly could escalate tensions. "We have a responsibility ... to prevent this war from escalating beyond Ukraine because that would be even more dangerous, more devastating and would cause even more human suffering," said … Continue reading NATO allies snub Ukraine’s appeal for no-fly zones

PSG trying to stop Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain are doing all they can to tie down star player Kylian Mbappe to a new deal. His current terms expire in June but the club are doing all they can to convince him to remain part of the project beyond then. According to Le Parisien, PSG have made the France forward a new … Continue reading PSG trying to stop Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid