Fancy names are those elegant, sophisticated choices that have a posh, upscale feel. Fancy baby names are those that go beyond the merely long and elaborate. These names are rare, precious, almost too dressed-up for everyday use.
And true, the modern Calliope might be better known as Cali while Ozymandias would inevitably be called Oz. But perhaps you love the idea of giving your baby an elaborate fancy name on the birth certificate, to keep in reserve in case one ever finds oneself meeting royalty.
Guinea asked public offices and companies to remain shut on Monday in the nation’s capital after the main fuel depot exploded late Sunday, killing at least 14 people.
The blast in Conakry’s business district of Kaloum also injured about 190 people, of whom 113 have returned home, the government said in an emailed statement. It said the fire is contained and under control.
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As a congressman of faith, Mike Johnson is hardly alone. Like the new Republican speaker, 88 percent of House members called themselves Christian at the start of the 118th Congress. Like him, a majority are Protestants. Breaking it down further, Johnson is one of 57 Baptists, making it the second largest denomination in the House, behind the 122 Catholics.
Despite Christianity’s numerical advantage in Congress, Johnson has argued repeatedly that his religion is under nationwide attack by, as he put it in one 2006 op-ed, a “sprawling alliance of anti-God enthusiasts [that] has proven frighteningly efficient at remaking America in their own brutal, dehumanizing image.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia officials say the city’s water system will not be affected by a chemical spill into the Delaware River upstream last week.
“We can all confidentially say the threat has passed — I repeat: All the city’s drinking water is safe to drink and will not be impacted by the spill,” Mayor Jim Kenney said Tuesday night. Sampling hasn’t detected any substance from the spill, and “models tracking the flow and tide of the Delaware River show the potential threat is passing us,” he said.
— -- Newly discovered remains found in the search for Natalie Holloway belong to a caucasian person of European descent, according to preliminary DNA tests, and experts say the profile is a match for the missing teenager who was declared dead in 2012.
Natalee Holloway, originally from Alabama, disappeared in Aruba on May 30, 2005. The 18-year-old was on the last day of a graduation trip on the Caribbean island with her high school senior class when she didn't return to her hotel.
Are you curious about the most attractive zodiac sign women who effortlessly draw others towards them? Astrology reveals fascinating insights into the personalities of women born under certain signs, making them naturally alluring. Whether it’s their magnetic charisma, charming personality, or irresistible presence, these women have a unique aura that captivates everyone they meet.
1. Aries Aries women are known for their fiery and dynamic nature. They exude confidence and independence, making them stand out in any crowd.
If you can believe it, Motive Studios’ truly exceptional Dead Space remake is available at a staggering discount on the Xbox Store right now; this new Dead Space Xbox sale knocks 90% off the horror game’s full price. Strangely, however, this deal is only actually available if you have an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. If you don’t have one of those, though, but you still want to save big on Dead Space, there’s technically nothing that says you actually need to keep an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription once you’ve taken advantage of this offer.
Fact Check Legend holds that singer Lauryn Hill said she'd rather die than have white people buy her albums. Published Nov 2, 2000 ");}else if(is_tablet()){slot_number++;document.write(" Advertisment:
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In 1996 a caller to the Howard Stern show claimed Lauryn Hill of The Fugees made anti-white statements during an MTV interview, to the effect of proclaiming she'd rather see her child starve than have a white kid buy her album.
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A 45-year-old man shot dead a long-time waitress at a restaurant in the US state of Mississippi for asking him not to smoke.
Johnny Max Mount shot Julia Brightwell, 52, in the head for doing her job by enforcing the no-smoking policy at a Waffle House on Friday.
Julia, who had worked for eight years as one of the restaurant's beloved servers, spent some of her final moments asking patrons how they enjoyed their Thanksgiving holiday.
Recommended VideosIn Rainbow Six Extraction, DBNO stands for “Down But Not Out” and refers to the state of an Operator whose HP has been reduced to 0 but who has not been KOed. So, when the New York City region’s Safety First Study objective tasks you with completing an Objective without a DNBO state, it basically means you have to complete an Objective without your HP being reduced to 0. You have to do it without a KO state too, but that’s obvious because it’s impossible to complete an Objective in a KO state.