Knicks Bulletin: "I don't give a (expletive) about what Reed said."
In preparation for the playoff series, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau emphasizes commitment and focusing on the present rather than dwelling on past failures. [ more ]
Jamaican footballers, including Manchester City's Khadija Shaw, have expressed their "utmost disappointment" in the "subpar" support from the country's football federation in the lead up to the Women's World Cup.In an open letter, the Reggae Girlz have called for "immediate and systematic change" within the Jamaica Football Federation.
Dodgers @ Phillies June 10, 2023: Miller starts as Dodgers try to not get walked off - Dodgers Digest
The Dodgers are struggling a bit, as last night marked their fifth loss in the last seven games and their third straight loss of the walkoff variety.The Dodgers ended their series with the Nationals with a loss, but were still a half game up in the NL West.Today, they're 2.5 behind the Diamondbacks, who have won three straight and eight of their last 10.
'Attached at the hip.' Dodgers reunion has Mookie Betts, J.D. Martinez back at star heights
As the Dodgers neared their free-agent signing of J.D. Martinez this winter, Andrew Friedman reached out to his superstar right fielder.The Dodgers president of baseball operations didn't exactly need an endorsement for Martinez, a five-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger Award winner who could help bolster an offense going through a marked offseason turnover.
Kenyan Cult Survivors, Still Refusing to Eat, Face Suicide Charges
The emaciated survivors of a doomsday cult in Kenya that the authorities say ordered its followers to starve themselves to death held hands and leaned on each other as they staggered into a courtroom on Thursday to face charges of trying to kill themselves.The 65 cult members have been refusing to eat their meals at a rescue center where they are being cared for prompting the authorities to charge them with attempted suicide, a crime under Kenyan law, and adding a further twist to a case that has shocked the East African nation.
After a tough year for its organizers, rectifying fire damage on the route, the Western States 100 is set for 2023.The iconic point-to-point, net-downhill course takes in 100.2 miles, 18,000 feet of climbing, and 22,000 feet of descending, as it starts at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort in Olympic Valley, California, and finishes at Placer High School in Auburn.
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Farewell, Boris Johnson: Britain will not miss your attempts to play Trump | Simon Jenkins
He's gone.Again.Ducking and swerving, crashing and picking himself up, Boris Johnson is a political wrecker.He smashed David Cameron's leadership with his mendacious Brexit campaign, and then retuned it to smash Theresa May.When he won and reached Downing Street, he made it a music-hall turn.The government was reduced to a shambles over Partygate, and was found to have broken the law during lockdown.
Aussie Farmers Unleash Dinosaur Rush as Fossil Findings Rewrite History
It took a moment to spot the fragment, initially: fist-size and unnaturally smooth, nestled between shrubs teeming with burrs in an endless expanse of arid plains.But after the first, the others were easier to pick out, gleaming dirty white against the red earth and run through with a honeycomb texture.
Dodgers News: David Peralta 'Feeling Really Good' With Hitting
The Los Angeles Dodgers took down the Chicago White Sox in a much-needed win on Tuesday, fueled by power swings from Will Smith and David Peralta in the first inning.Their pair of two-run blasts provided all the run support needed to carry L.A. to a 5-1 win and Peralta's was the Dodgers' 20th first-inning home run of the season, which leads Major League Baseball.
Devin McCourty stopped by Norwood High School to give students a pep talk for finals
Patriots "Put in the hard work and then believe in yourself and go be confident."While the students of Norwood High School might be dealing with stress as final exams begin, a former Patriots player made a timely appearance to provide some reassurance.Devin McCourty, who retired in March after 13 seasons and three Super Bowl wins in New England, gave a quick pep talk during an interview he did with NHS-TV.
7 most interesting storylines at Patriots mandatory minicamp
The New England Patriots ' offseason workout program is almost in the books.Before the team heads off to its vacation, however, there is one more big item on the calendar: mandatory minicamp.The Patriots' 2023 minicamp, which is the only must-attend event for players throughout the spring, will be kicked off on Monday.
Patriots roster breakdown: Kayshon Boutte is a low-risk, high-reward addition to the offense
With the NFL free agency and draft both in the rear-view mirror, and the final phase of voluntary offseason workouts underway, the New England Patriots are officially "on to 2023."At the moment, the Patriots 89 players on their roster.Only 53 of those players will be able to survive roster cutdowns and ultimately make the active team, with others competing for practice squad spots.
Meet the First Woman to Sail the Voyage for Madmen'
The nonstop, round-the-world Golden Globe Race has become a banner of retro sailing, or sailing like it's 1968.Entrants for the competition, which begins and ends in Les Sable d'Olonne, France, are required to sail small boats alone, using only pre-1960s-era technology no satellite communication, autopilot, cellphones or radar.
With Probes of Russian Lines, Ukraine's Counteroffensive Takes Shape
In the south, Ukrainian soldiers are fighting on an unforgiving landscape, table-flat farmland with little cover for troops trying to advance.Sixty miles away, they are attacking across the plains in a coal mining region dotted with slag heaps, pushing toward a strategic railway junction.Farther east, they are targeting Russian positions on the hills outside Bakhmut, a city in ruins that fell to Russian forces last month after the longest and bloodiest battle of the war.
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Scotland have "learned from our mistakes" after last summer's defeats by Ukraine and Republic of Ireland as they prepare for Euro 2024 qualifiers.
England's Treble-winning Manchester City players will join the Three Lions squad on Tuesday in preparation for their upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers.Defenders Kyle Walker and John Stones and midfielders Kalvin Phillips, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish are due to arrive at St George's Park.The City players celebrated their achievement with an open-top bus parade in Manchester on Monday.
I'm aware I've broken dreams - Pauw on squad calls
Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw said informing omitted players of their World Cup fate was "devastating" as she made 75 telephone calls when deciding her 31-strong training squad.Pauw also called the players left out a second time and said the Football Association of Ireland will provide support to those who missed out.
The Knicks are preparing for their second-round matchup in the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Pacers, focusing on understanding their challenges and adjusting defensively. [ more ]
5 ChatGPT Prompts To Improve Your Public Speaking (Wow Your Audience)
Prepare well: Starting confidently, delivering passionately, and closing strongly are crucial for effective public speaking. Utilize ChatGPT and public speaking experts' strategies to enhance your performance. [ more ]
How to fertilise a lawn - experts reveal the best method for perfect grass
Fertilizing a lawn requires proper preparation, including mowing, scarifying, and aeration to maximize nutrient absorption and avoid feeding weeds. [ more ]
Flores delivers Giants comeback win with clutch readiness vs. Marlins
Wilmer Flores delivered a game-winning hit for the San Francisco Giants, showcasing the importance of preparation and consistency in a pinch-hitting role. [ more ]
Eintracht Frankfurt's Dino Toppmoller knows the danger that Bayern Munich presents
Eintracht Frankfurt is preparing for a challenging Bundesliga showdown against Bayern Munich and sees it as an opportunity to prove themselves against the best team in Germany.
The team is determined to show a clear reaction and improve from their recent losses, emphasizing the need for effort and commitment on the pitch. [ more ]
Trendon Watford's effort didn't go unnoticed by Nets
Trendon Watford, though not the youngest player, has been capitalizing on increased playing time with consistent scoring performances.
Despite initially not receiving much playing time, Watford's dedication in practice and readiness attitude have earned him more minutes and praise. [ more ]
Skid Row receivership in danger of financial collapse, leaving 1,500 tenants at risk
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The receivership overseeing the welfare of 1,500 tenants in Skid Row is verging on insolvency, unable to borrow money and piling up $1.7 million in unpaid bills.The financial circumstances have become so dire that Mark Adams, the receiver in charge of 29 properties owned by Skid Row Housing Trust, is asking for emergency action from a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, or else he said he'll have to cancel security contracts, lay off his staff and surrender the effort.
CMC ready for three-week layoff to end, make his 49ers return vs. Pack
Christian McCaffrey's preparation for his return to the field has been praised by his coaches, likening it to that of Hall of Famers like Peyton Manning and Jonathan Ogden.
McCaffrey downplays his methods, stating that it takes whatever it takes to do his job effectively. [ more ]
One year post-Roe, a wave of abortion providers has come to Illinois
The patient narratives were displayed on a screen in the lobby of the new central Illinois abortion clinic on a recent weekend.One abortion seeker traveled hundreds of miles from Florida to end a 22-week pregnancy following a birth control failure."I have infant twins and my previous birth/labor was so traumatic," the patient said.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
How To Tell Someone You Have Feelings For Them Without Awkwardness
Prepare yourself for the potential outcome of the conversation. Be aware that it is possible for the other person to reject your feelings or even for the conversation to become uncomfortable.
Be clear and direct about your feelings. Express how you feel in a straightforward manner so there is no room for misinterpretation.
Respect the other personâs feelings and give them space to process your words. Allow them time to consider your feelings without feeling pressured to respond. [ more ]
White House preparations for state dinner with India's Modi include plant-based chef and violinist Joshua Bell
Preparations are underway at the White House as President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden will welcome India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington for an official state visit on Thursday, rolling out pomp and circumstance at a state dinner in the evening as the two countries reaffirm close ties.
Donald Trump will appear in a federal courthouse in Miami Tuesday afternoon for an unprecedented and historic court appearance as the first former president to face federal charges in US history.Trump is expected to be taken into custody and placed under arrest by US Marshals and arraigned during a 3 p.m. ET court hearing before a magistrate judge.
A Message for Russia as NATO Members Stage Major Air Exercise
The largest military air exercises in Europe since the end of the Cold War began in Germany on Monday, as fighter jets, bombers and cargo planes took to the air in a pointed demonstration to Russia of how NATO would respond if attacked.The war games have been long in the works, but took on added urgency after the invasion of Ukraine, which alarmed NATO members that lie in the shadow of Russia and jolted the military alliance into reinventing itself after years of torpor.
Every cook has at least one hard-to-get ingredient that they know they can find almost anywhere they are, as long as they're persistent.For me, it's the egusi seed.Even after moving from Nigeria to the United States, I've always been able to find these off-white seeds, dried and peeled, harvested from the gourd-like fruit of a climbing vine native to West Africa.
Evacuation of Kyiv icons takes fight for Ukraine's heritage to Louvre in Paris
CULTURE WAR The Louvre in Paris is hosting some of Ukraine's most treasured works of art that were secretly evacuated from Kyiv to shield them from the war.Their exhibition at the world's best-known museum highlights the role played by culture and heritage as Ukraine resists Russian attempts to deny both its past and present.
As the 2023 regular season continues, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Dodgers' prospect to debut: According to Juan Toribio of MLB.com, the Dodgers are set to call up right-hander Emmet Sheehan to make his major league debut today.
CISA advisory on LockBit: $91 million extorted from 1,700 attacks since 2020
Cybercriminals have been using the Lockbit ransomware to target organizations in the United States and around the world.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an advisory warning organizations of the risk of Lockbit ransomware attacks and how to protect against them.
Organizations should ensure their networks are monitored for suspicious activity, back-up and regularly update their systems, and use multi-factor authentication for remote access. [ more ]
Portable washing machine can fit in your suitcase and let you do laundry anywhere - Yanko Design
Traveling might be an exciting and enriching experience, but it can also be stressful when you consider the preparation and maintenance involved.Packing can be a frustrating puzzle game of fitting as many clothes in a suitcase as possible, which can be problematic the longer your spend away from your home base.
Ontario government moves forward with GO train expansion into Durham Region | CBC News
The Ontario government says it's one step closer to extending GO train service further into Durham Region.On Thursday, Premier Doug Ford announced his government has given an early stage planning contract to Bowmanville Construction Partners to extend the Lakeshore East Line almost 20 kilometres east into the town of Bowmanville in Clarington, Ont.
Swedish ultrarunner Ida Nilsson has been a household name in ultra-trail running since her tour de force season of 2016, which saw her win the Transvulcania Ultramarathon, the Mont-Blanc Marathon, the Run the Rut 50k, and The North Face 50 Mile Championships - to name but a few.A lifelong athlete, at that point in her career she had already won two NCAA Division I titles in American collegiate athletics, competed in the European Athletics Championships and the World Athletics Championships in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, and competed at ski mountaineering.
Derek Lunsford and Hany Rambod Discuss 2023 Olympia Prep, Anxiety Battles - Breaking Muscle
Lunsford has had his personal battles but is on a mission for Olympia glory.This coming November in Orlando, FL, Derek Lunsford will chase ultimate greatness in the sport of bodybuilding.After finishing at the 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up, the superstar athlete will plan to unseat defending champion Hadi Choopan from his throne at the 2023 edition of the bodybuilding mega-contest.
Brian Shaw Diagrams His 10,000-Calorie Diet Before Last Strongman Contest - Breaking Muscle
Shaw is pulling out all the stops in the kitchen before his retirement.Brian Shaw has just one strongman competition left in his career - the eponymous 2023 Shaw Classic (SC) on August 19-20, 2023, in Loveland, CO.The sport of strongman will soon officially soldier on without one of the greatest strongmen of all time, at least with him as an active competing participant.
Vietnamese food is often an artful symmetry between five fundamental flavors: salt, sweet, sour, bitter and spice.Each dish typically has a vibrant blend of bright herbs and fresh vegetables, arranged in colorful presentations.And since Vietnamese cuisine aims to balance flavors and leans less spicy than other Asian fare, it goes beautifully with most styles of wine.
University staff read applicants' personal statements for two minutes study
University applicants' personal statements are read for just two minutes on average, a report has suggested.The majority of higher education admissions professionals said decisions about which applicants should be offered a university or college place are primarily made on the basis of grades, a survey found.
The Department of Health has accepted pandemic restrictions caused profound loneliness, pain and anguish as it told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry it would not argue it got everything right in its response.Fiona Scolding KC, a lawyer representing the department, said the Government was often faced with a choice between hugely unpalatable options and decisions were finely balanced.
UK may not have been well prepared at all' for pandemic, Covid inquiry hears
The UK may not have been very well prepared at all to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, the official inquiry's lead lawyer has said as public hearings began.Lead counsel Hugo Keith KC questioned on Tuesday whether the nation was equipped to offer substantial protection to the public as leaders had promised.
Covid inquiry will be the thorough investigation the UK deserves, chair vows
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry will be the thorough investigation into the pandemic that the nation deserves, chairwoman Baroness Heather Hallett has vowed as she opened the hearings.Lady Hallett said she intends to answer three key questions: was the UK properly prepared for the pandemic?Was the response appropriate?
Puberty blockers will not be routinely offered to children at new gender clinics
Puberty blockers will not routinely be offered to children treated at new regional gender identity clinics in England, the NHS has confirmed.New centres are expected to open later this year, in place of the London-based Gender Identity Development Service (Gids) clinic.It was announced last July that the capital's Gids clinic would be shutting down.
Pictures: Man United 2023/24 home kit leak - Old Trafford Faithful
The Man United 2023/24 home kit leak is now here, just a few weeks before pre-season.The 2022/23 season has only just finished, though preparation for the next campaign is already underway behind the scenes.Manchester United Football Club need a big summer transfer window, preferably ahead of the pre-season tour next month.
Nation's first 'drag laureate,' kicks off Pride in San Francisco
D'Arcy Drollinger, the country's first drag laureate, poses with the Pride flag outside San Francisco City Hall on June 2, 2023.Chloe Veltman/NPR Getting D'Arcy Drollinger ready for her fidrst official appearance as San Francisco drag laureate was a production.The artist, night club owner and newly appointed government official stood in the living room of her San Francisco apartment as two helpers grappled with a set of bejeweled, custom-made artificial nails and wedged her into a pair of white patent stilettos and a tight, pink skirt suit.
Summer is a great time for hosting backyard parties.Western, Wet, Luau, Movie Night, and Garden Party themes create fun backyard party ideas.Planning a backyard bash is easy with the proper preparation and help from friends and family.Set up decorations like hay bales, cowboy hats, checked tablecloths, fairy lights, candles, and mason jar drinks.
El Nino Has Begun. What to Know About the Weather Phenomenon
1. El Niño is a naturally-occurring phenomenon in which warming ocean waters in the equatorial Pacific region lead to extreme weather events, including floods, droughts, and tropical storms.
2. El Niño is part of a larger climate pattern called the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which is made up of periodic changes in the atmosphere and ocean temperatures.
3. El Niño can have dramatic impacts on local ecosystems, including changing temperatures, altering [ more ]
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WIPO is seeking a Full-Time Legal Officer in Geneva Office - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is seeking a Legal Officer in the Legislative, Policy and Technology Advice Section of the Patent and Technology Law Division, Patents and Technology Sector.The Division is responsible for the implementation of WIPO's strategic goal concerning the balanced evolution of the international normative framework for intellectual property in the area of patents and related fields such as utility models and the protection of undisclosed information.
The Tony Awards, and a Theater Reporter, Go Off Script
Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together.This Sunday, the 76th Tony Awards, an annual ceremony that celebrates Broadway's best plays and musicals, will take place at the United Palace in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan.