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Key historic events throughout the ages in relation to business, work, corporate figures and moguls.
20 Quick Facts About Itsekiri
Compiled By A. O. Edema. 1. The Itsekiri call themselves Itsekiri or Iwere, … In English literature they are known as #Warri or Jekri,…. Warri and Itsekiri have been spelt in many different though recognizable ways by European writers e.g. Oere, Ouere, Awerri, Owerri, Jekri and Jakri."
By Hornyleak videos4 years ago in Journal
How to Orchestrate What’s Within Your Control?
Who then is invincible? The one who cannot be upset by anything outside their reasoned choice. -EPICTETUS When Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) came into power at the age of twenty-five, foreign rivals, and even her own ministers, doubted her ability to rule. They pointed to her inexperience and refused to take a female leader seriously. But rather than expecting loyalty from power-hungry men or conditions to bend to her favor, she turned her focus to what was within her control – her intelligence, calm determination, and work ethic.
By Curated for You4 years ago in Journal
Engineer’s Day 2021: Why Is Engineers Day Celebrated? Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya Biography And Quotes
Engineer’s Day History For example, if we look at the smart phone kept in our hand and look back and remember its history, then we get a feel of the changes taking place. About 15 years ago, instead of a telephone, mobile phones had come in the hands of people, in which they became even closer to their loved ones through calls and SMS. At the same time, after some time, this mobile phone turned into a smart phone. Came close to you till yesterday. Today the world is in a fist. From talking to loved ones, paying bills, shopping, bank work, many things are possible through a smartphone. And such changes are taking a better form every few minutes, the credit of such development goes to the engineers.
By Samachar Khabar News4 years ago in Journal
The Parthenon Marbles Debate
In March 2021, prime minister Boris Johnson stated that the Parthenon Marbles (also known as the Elgin Marbles) would remain at the British Museum, despite Greece protesting that the marbles should be returned to their rightful place in Athens.
By Armchair Detective5 years ago in Journal
An Immigrant Nation
To the impoverished immigrant, America must have seemed like a poor man's utopia, and the Statue of Liberty, completed in 1884, was a potent symbol of their hopes and dreams. Inscribed in the base of this distinguished landmark is "The New Colossus," a poem by Emma Lazarus, herself the child of Portuguese immigrants. In this poem, she refers to the statue, and indeed the entire nation, as the "Mother of Exiles." This imagery is appropriate because the first Americans were, in large part, political and religious exiles.
By Mack Devlin5 years ago in Journal
Amazon: Complete Timeline from 1994-2021
Company Overview Amazon, the world's one of the most renowned brands with a 1.6 Trillion USD market cap, is the 5th largest company. Worldwide with 200+ million prime users and with 300+ million active customers in the year 2020 company's e-commerce sales were 400 billion USD. Currently, the company operates in 18 countries. Using its 185 fulfillment centers across the globe it serves 130+ countries' customers.
By Debojeet Saha5 years ago in Journal
Greatest Environmental Disaster in U.S. History
On April 20, 2010 the BP oil spill occurred and is recorded as being the greatest environmental disaster in U.S. history. The initial rig explosion was said to have killed 11 people and injured 17 others. The coastlines of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida were all affected, totaling 16,000 mile stretch of shoreline. Many animals were reported dead, some of which were already on the endangered species list. There were between 17 and 39 million gallons spilled into the Gulf of Mexico. After such a large-scale disaster, how does a company go about recuperating and reconstituting the damage incurred? A company must acknowledge and take responsibility for its personal liability, regard its personal integrity as being its most valuable asset, and provide assurance that its future actions will be governed with a high degree of conscientious ethical standards in order to regain its prestige and public approval.
By Rowan Finley 5 years ago in Journal
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is the latest prodigy of India's familial batting production line. He shot to fame with 418 runs at an average of 104.50 in the 2018 ICC U19 World Cup, where he served as Prithvi Shaw's deputy and batted at No. 3 to play a crucial role in India's record fourth world title. Also the edition's Player of the Tournament, Gill was a favourite in the 2018 IPL auctions and was picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 1.8 crore (USD 280,000).
By rahul kumar5 years ago in Journal
Parliament building
It has been nearly a century since the foundation stone laying ceremony of the old Parliament house, which then housed the Imperial Legislative Council, was conducted on February 12, 1921 by the visiting Duke of Connaught, Prince Arthur. The Duke had then said, “A great Englishman has truly said — Architecture has its political use; public buildings being the ornament of a country; it establishes a nation; and makes a people love their native country, which passion is the original of all great actions in a Commonwealth.”
By abhi rathoor5 years ago in Journal
History lessons in the shadow of Qutub Minar
On February 20,our class went on a heritage walk to the Qutub Minar complex. It was truly a wonderful experience. The ancient buildings contrasted starkly with the modern ones and it was like taking a step back in time. I had thought it would be like an ordinary history class,but I was in for a surprise.
By abhi rathoor5 years ago in Journal
Capitol Hill's Telephonic Revolution
Shortly thereafter, major cities across the United States and Europe began to install the revolutionary telephone system. Service expanded to Washington, D.C., in 1879, and slowly transformed the information system throughout the Nation's Capital.
By abhi rathoor5 years ago in Journal
Remembering Dhirubhai Ambani, the polyester prince who made himself king of India Inc.
New Delhi: There is no Indian conglomerate that can come within touching distance of Reliance today in terms of net worth, even though brothers Mukesh and Anil Ambani have split the business into their own diversified groups. And for that wealth, they have to thank the vision and risk-taking ability of their father, the late Dhirubhai Ambani.
By vishal rathuor 5 years ago in Journal
