Tag: Waves

Living on an island has never failed to be a novelty to me. The effects of living in a hopelessly land-locked state my whole life has made the everyday comfortable with miles and miles of flat land. Living in England however, I live on a island. Nottingham is still in the middle of the country simil...

Meditation is all the craze these days. It’s taught to school children and businessmen, college students and military veterans, CEOs and stay-at-home moms. Often, meditation is presented as a technique to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and increase performance. And it is all of these things. It&...

Actually, I just made that up based off OG, which I get called a lot because I’m old. (61 in the gay male world can feel more like 161!) OQ is my little joke, but I’m not really kidding. When I joined Queer Nation in 1990, I was among the first people anywhere to start actively reclaimin...

In simple terms, 360 waves (or 180 waves, or 720 waves) are laid down curls. This pattern of hair is most commonly seen among Black men and dates back as far as the beginning of the civilization amongst Egyptians. Waves can be achieved by constant brushing of short hair. Over time, this constant ...

In the laboratory, it can be made to repeatedly occur in a specific period, emitting a burst of light each time it collapses. The frequency at which this occurs is determined by the resonant frequency of the liquid container, the speed of sound of the liquid, and the density of the gaseous bubble. ...

In the heart of Nigeria’s vibrant fashion landscape, a cadre of designers has risen to redefine style, blending tradition with modernity. Here, we present the "Top 10 Fashion Designers Making Waves in Nigeria," with none other than Kpearl Couture reigning supreme at the pinnacle, uni...

The word for giant waves or billows is: 波濤 (bōtāo). Here’s how it breaks down: 波 (Bō): This character means “wave.” It’s made of the water radical (氵) on the left, indicating its relation to water, and the character 皮 (pí) on the right, which mean...