Mark Your Calendars: Join the NAD at the 57th Biennial Conference in Chicago!

Joining the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) for an exciting event at the 57th Biennial Conference in Chicago, Illinois, from July 1-July 6, 2024, is something anyone would look forward to. 

The NAD team is working hard to make this in-person conference a successful one, with plenty of opportunities for professional development, training, networking, governance meetings, receptions, and exciting evening events. 

Attendees are advised to check back in January for the registration link.

Checking for Shadowbans on Twitter/X

If you are an active user of social media platforms like Twitter or X, you might have come across the term 'shadowban.' A shadowban is a type of ban where your posts are no longer visible to your followers, but you have yet to be notified of the ban. It can be frustrating to continue posting content and engaging with your followers without realizing you are shadowbanned.

NO MORE HANDSHAKE!

In recent times, the world has been grappling with a pandemic that has forced us to rethink our daily habits and practices. As we learn more about the transmission of diseases, it has become clear that some of our most common social habits may need to be reconsidered. One of these habits is the handshake.

Discover the World of Statistics and Expand Your Knowledge

Have you ever heard of the World of Statistics? If not, you are missing out on a wealth of knowledge and information about the world around us. The person behind this amazing resource is clearly intelligent and dedicated to providing accurate and informative statistics to those who are curious about the world we live in. 

7 Tips to Prevent Peptic Ulcers

Peptic ulcers can be prevented by following some healthy habits and avoiding certain factors that can increase the risk of developing them. Here are some tips to prevent ulcers:

1. Avoid smoking: Tobacco use can irritate the lining of the stomach and increase the risk of developing ulcers.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT POLITICS: Presidents, Parliaments, and Pop Culture

Politics is a fascinating and complex field, with a rich history and many interesting facts. Did you know that the United States has had 45 different presidents since George Washington took office in 1789? Or that the shortest-serving president was William Henry Harrison, who died just 31 days after taking the oath of office?

The Rise and Fall of Biafra: A History of Nigeria's Short-Lived Secessionist State

The Republic of Biafra was a short-lived secessionist state in southeastern Nigeria that existed from May 1967 to January 1970.

Biafra was declared by the Igbo people, who were the dominant ethnic group in the southeastern region of Nigeria, in response to political, economic, and ethnic tensions with the central Nigerian government.

The name "Biafra" was derived from the Bight of Biafra, a bay on the Atlantic Ocean.

The conflict between Biafra and Nigeria resulted in a devastating civil war that saw massive loss of life and displacement of people.

Despite initial successes, Biafra was ultimately defeated by Nigerian forces in 1970, and the region was reintegrated into Nigeria as part of a peace agreement.

The Biafran War is estimated to have resulted in the deaths of between 1 and 3 million people, mostly from starvation and disease caused by the Nigerian blockade of the region.

The Biafran struggle for secession continues to have a lasting impact on Nigerian politics and society and has influenced other secessionist movements around the world.