#appreciation

#appreciation

Happy Father's Day, White Sox fans.I'm aware of how emotionally challenging holidays honoring parents can be (especially for me in the month of May), so I promise that I won't deliver the toxically-positive aren't-all-dads-the-best? fodder.Instead, I'm going to lend you my dad.My dad is funny, and cool, and he'll sit with you through anything, even when he's uncomfortable.

"Ask Anna" is a sex column.Because of the nature of the topic, some columns contain language some readers may find graphic.Dear Anna, I'm a 24-year-old, fit, gym-loving woman who's been dating a caring and generous 26-year-old guy for a few months.He always makes or buys me food and encourages me to eat whatever I want when we go out.

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At the unveiling of a Koreatown mural commissioned by the Lakers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said LeBron James should be the only one in control of his future after hinting at retirement following the Lakers' elimination from the playoffs."At the end of the year, after all that, LeBron and most of the guys looked like they'd been through two seasons, you know?

Relationships are complex and require constant effort to maintain and improve.However, by integrating the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and Gottman principles, couples can cultivate greater self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills to deepen their connection and build a healthier relationship.

Explore the significance of trust as the foundation for a strong and lasting partnership.Discover ways to cultivate trust, nurture emotional and physical intimacy, and deepen your relationship.Reliability: Being reliable and following through on commitments and promises is crucial for building trust.

Canada is often lauded for its universal health care system, but universal doesn't mean equal access.The reality is that seven million Canadians, particularly those in smaller communities, are without a family doctor in Ontario alone the number is two million.The Northern Ontario School of Medicine University (NOSM) is working to change that with a curriculum that challenges how doctors get trained.

One way of getting a more behind-the-scenes experience of any Smashing event is to apply as a volunteer, and Ren did just that!The SmashingConf team organized a conference in good ol' San Francisco this year, and here's pretty much how it went down."Give them sweet memories."It was an unexpected suggestion from one of the Smashing event organizers when I asked for guidance on this article.

Having a good chef's knife is crucial, says Michael Binder, culinary director at Palmaz Vineyards in Napa.Though a good set can be handy, there are few tasks a good chef's knife can't accomplish.You can adapt to cut just about anything with a good sharp chef's knife, says Sheana Davis, owner of The Epicurean Connection in Sonoma and author of Buttermonger.

Sam Allardyce has called on Leeds United's ownership situation to be resolved as the club faces up to life back in the Championship.Three seasons after Marcelo Bielsa gloriously returned the West Yorkshire outfit to the top flight after a 16-year absence, Leeds find themselves once again out of England's elite.

Two New Orleans-area residents wear 3D glasses for a Revenge of the Creature screening in February 1982.AP I saw the Pixar film Elemental this week.It's a story about Element City, where fire people, water people, cloud/air people and earth people all live alongside each other, sometimes uncomfortably.

I'm not a social superhero.I'm friendly, but I'm neither savvy nor successful at small talk.But I love connecting with people in a sincere way, especially when I'm away from home.It's one of the best parts of the human experience.When I went on vacation in England and Scotland recently, I spent the first part of my trip in London, but despite my hope of having conversations with people there, I came up mostly empty.

Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde once wrote that "life imitates art far more often than art imitates life."A perfect illustration of that aphorism is the story of WNBA star Brittney Griner, with its enriching theme about patriotism rediscovered.In 2019, Griner, a seven-time WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, made news when she ventured outside the sports pages and opined that the WNBA should stop playing the national anthem before games.

The buses had just begun to arrive at Union Station that hot and sticky night in August when Ricky Flores heard from an activist friend that a group of asylum-seekers had nowhere to go.Flores sped to the station in his black and red Rammer truck, with speakers blaring music, followed by friends in other trucks, all ready to help transport the migrants to the first shelter that the city had quickly assembled.

Recently I wrote about one of the great missions of the U.S. Air Force called Operation Chowhound.This lifesaving mission during World War II dropped food into the Netherlands to stop a famine.Sixty years later there was a chance meeting between a U.S. Air Force pilot of Operation Chowhound, Robert Smith, and a man from the Netherlands who received this precious food.

Our homes are the epicenter of our lives and determine our emotional and mental well-being.Off late, mindfulness has entered architecture and interior design and aims at creating calm interiors that nurture the body and mind.As we spend more time at home, we must rethink our spaces and create a space that focuses on wellness.

Between Father's Day, Juneteenth, and the upcoming summer solstice, there are plenty of events to keep you busy this weekend.Read on for our worthy-yet-wallet-friendly picks, from to and from to the .JUNETEENTH
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The Downhill Jam: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater CoverbandThe Downhill Jam is a Birdman-approved tribute band that jams your favorite songs from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game series (the band has even appeared on Hawk's podcast Hawk Vs Wolf!) Mosh along to classics from Goldfinger, Lagwagon, Dead Kennedys, Public Enemy, and more.

Good morning, Trash Pandas, and welcome to another Trash Report!It's me, Elinor Jones, ready to either hold your earrings or hold back your hair, depending on how the week goes.Let's not waste another second!And I know I'm always joking about this column being stanky, but I'm putting an actual content warning on this one for extensive toilet talk.

"Teamwork makes the dreamwork" - John C. Maxwell
When I first had children, like so many mothers in this patriarchal society, I tried to do it all.I thought it was a sign of a "good mother" to be with my children all the time or at least as much as humanly possible.I rarely took time for myself and noticed growing resentment and increasing irritability.

In the past year or so, people have developed an all-new appreciation for gatherings at home with family and friends.And builders and new-home buyers are in a unique position to redefine and redesign how home entertaining, relaxation, fitness, and lounging at home look and feel.Let's journey through some new-home design concepts and decor ideas that blend the way builders and buyers value flexible space.

One of the three Britons who died after a diving boat burst into flames in the Red Sea off Egypt has been named as Christina Quinn.The 58-year-old was on a medium-sized scuba diving boat called Hurricane that went up in flames off the resort town of Marsa Alam on Sunday.St Luke's Hospice Plymouth, where Ms Quinn was chief executive, confirmed she was one of the victims.

Strikes by junior doctors are a serious risk to patient safety, the head of the NHS has said.Amanda Pritchard, NHS England's chief executive, said the action creates risk and upheaval.And she said that tens of thousands of appointments would be affected by the action.She also warned of real pressures on emergency systems due to the heat.

The King has met authors, actors and lovers of literature at a private reception at the inaugural Queen's Reading Room Literary Festival at Hampton Court Palace.The event on Sunday featured stars including Gyles Brandreth and Derek Jacobi.The Queen was delayed due to bad weather but the evening got under way in her absence with readings from Dame Joanna Lumley and Richard E Grant.

A collectable 50p celebrating 75 years of the NHS has been released by the Royal Mint.All net proceeds from the sale of the individual collectable 50p will be donated to NHS Charities Together, an organisation that provides support to NHS staff, patients, and communities, the Mint said.The Royal Mint has estimated that this figure could amount up to 225,000.

A sculptor who built a seven-metre high Welsh dragon artwork in honour of the King's coronation and used over 2,000kg of marine grade, reclaimed stainless steel to reinforce a tree that died in 1933 which his dragon sits atop is showcasing his work at the Chelsea Flower Show he believes it to be the largest driftwood sculpture ever displayed at the event.

The sword carried by Penny Mordaunt during the King's coronation has become a surprise star attraction at the Tower of London.A new display opened earlier this week in the Jewel House where crowns and various jewels are kept for visitors.Officials have since revealed the Sword of State has fast become the most popular attraction.

Former footballer David Beckham has designed a pair of sports cars for Italian brand Maserati, which were informed by classic cars and tailoring and are exclusively revealed here.Created as the first edition in Maserati's Fuoriserie Essentials collection, the two cars were designed using the brand's customisation program and will be available for customers to purchase.

It's been a short while since I've returned from the sultry Oaxacan coastline of Puerto Escondido, Mexico, after attending the third annual Mexico Design Fair.Unexpected plumes of volcanic ash blanketing Mexico City delayed arrivals and departures, foiling plans professional and personal alike.In hindsight, the pause offered a opportune moment to reflect upon both the parts and the sum of an event devised to spotlight the best of contemporary Mexican design, one as warmly memorable as the Pacific sunset that played backdrop for the entirety of our stay.

Goran Dragic, who played for the Miami Heat for seven seasons, said he's open to a return and would welcome an opportunity to finish his career in his home city."I live here, my kids are here.So definitely if I'm looking to finish my career, it would be a no-brainer to finish it in Miami," Dragic told WQAM's Tobin & Leroy.

More than 1,000 people gathered Monday at Rosehill Cemetery to honor veterans of the past and present during a Memorial Day parade, ceremony and cookout.The parade route inside the cemetery was marked by the "Avenue of Flags," which consisted of American flags displayed in honor of more than 175 deceased veterans flying in the light breeze on a sunny morning.

Major League Baseball announced that it will commemorate Memorial Day on with several tributes both on and off the field throughout the May 29 holiday.The Los Angeles Dodgers and all teams will observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. local time.Pregame workouts and games will be temporarily paused at this time, and teams that play outside of that window will hold a brief moment of silence prior to the U.S. national anthem.

BarcelonaCheese has a very long, storied past in Catalonia, as we wrote in the previous parts of this series.But what do the present and future of Catalan cheesemaking look like?The 21st century has seen cheesemaking flourish dramatically in Catalonia, thanks to increasing interest in and appreciation of culinary traditions and trends worldwide, not...







TripsMore than five hundred years ago, Portuguese explorers set out by ship, from their desolate shores and forever changed the world by opening up trading channels between otherwise disconnected places - Europe to India, West Africa to Brazil and beyond.

Image Allison Russell: clarinetist, singer and lyricist.Credit...Bethany Mollenkof for The New York Times Consider this a postcard from Wenatchee, a small city nestled in the hills of central Washington.Out here, the blue highway signs that usually serve as mile markers instead display the types of apple trees you're driving by: Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp.

Jacques Rozier, who directed critically acclaimed films like Adieu Philippine and Du Cote d'Orouet and who was considered the last surviving member of the French New Wave, if an underrated one, died on June 2 in the village of Theoule-sur-Mer in southern France.He was 96.His death was announced on social media by his friend and former collaborator Michele Berson.

There is an inherent spectacle to the backyard barbecue.Even if you're just flipping burgers or rotating hot dogs, everyone's watching you make their dinner.And while some might be horrified at the idea of being stared at while grilling a steak, others fully embrace the theatrics.Enter the wild and wonderful world of improvised grills, in which the most innovative among us transform random household objects into cooking surfaces that actually work.

Manchester City may be just 180 minutes from history, and will be thankful the final 90 of their Premier League season passed without incident bar Brentford becoming the only team to do the double over them.Ethan Pinnock's goal was came late, the ball nodded into his path by Bryan Mbeumo after Kevin Schade's cross, and it crowned a fine season for Brentford.

Washington Post publisher and CEO Fred Ryan will leave the publication in August, the paper announced Monday.Ryan will lead an organization at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation dedicated to civility in public life.The center will be nonpartisan, the publication says.Ryan has been publisher for nine years.

The highly anticipated Monarch Condominiums open their doors in June in Tysons, Virginia.But before they do, you are invited to a Preview Opening to experience the exceptional interiors and lavish amenities on Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18. Kindly RSVP to Sales@MonarchTysons.com to schedule your private tour before our Grand Opening.

Wendy and Enrique-both from Bolivia-met through mutual friends at a Memorial Day parade in Maryland, where, they say, sparks immediately flew as the pair bonded over a shared appreciation of Jim Carey's comedy.Ten years later, they married in a September wedding at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, in the company of 300 guests, then celebrated with a reception at Foxchase Manor.

Pete Davidson is a modern style icon.He's the kind of guy that can go to the Met Gala in a bucket hat and graphic t-shirt and make it a talked-about statement piece.He's also the kind of guy who can dress like your uncle - Knicks hat, grizzled beard, white t-shirt, and New Balances - and make us all feel a little better about our style choices.

In 2022, Stacy Batten said, her whole year was on fire.Her husband died of cancer, and her father died after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.Her mother was diagnosed with cancer.And she moved across the country from Seattle to Fairfield County, Conn., after selling the home that she had lived in for 26 years.

Coleman appreciates Lunsford's potential and approach to the sport.As the 212 Olympia champion in 2021 and the 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up, Derek Lunsford doesn't necessarily need endorsements from anyone on the outside looking in.He's a bona fide modern superstar and seems destined for a prolific bodybuilding career.

I'm convinced that web designers are underappreciated.We work in a highly competitive (not to mention stressful) field.Yet it feels like our achievements fly under the radar of clients and the general public.This seems especially true when compared to other professions.After all, some people send gift baskets to their accountants and lawyers.

Good morning.It's Monday.I'm on duty today as my colleague James Barron caps off a well-earned vacation.Today we'll talk to a local filmmaker who uses Hastings-on-Hudson, the New York City suburb, as his muse.Image Credit...Mark Feaster, via Sugar Pond Films In the most isolating days of the pandemic, a walk around the neighborhood became for many a ritual of community, fresh air and mental salvation.

During the pre-Broadway run of Good Night, Oscar at the Goodman Theater in Chicago, the actress Emily Bergl was known to the staff as the lady in the Dress.As June, the wife of the troubled raconteur-pianist Oscar Levant, Bergl wears a floral dress and matching chartreuse coat.The dress radiates the energy of a Jackson Pollock canvas black and daffodil-yellow on shimmering silver brocade, hand-painted to generate the perfect luster for the stage.

Martyna Majok, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, was revising her musical adaptation of The Great Gatsby after a long day in a developmental workshop when she heard the news: The union representing striking screenwriters was not going to grant a waiver for the Tony Awards, imperiling this year's telecast.

The England midfielder was present at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Sunday for a race won comfortably by reigning world champion Max Verstappen, alongside the likes of Ben Chilwell, Joao Felix and Reece James.Mount's future is subject to major speculation ahead of the transfer window officially opening for business next week, with his time at Stamford Bridge potentially coming to an end.

When asked about his appreciation for quarterback Aaron Rodgers' ability, New York Jets wide receiver made sure to give props to Dak Prescott.The New York Jets are the team with the most buzz heading into the 2023 season.That's because they have a quarterback now, and a great one, in Aaron Rodgers.With that, the expectations are high for Rodgers to not only help lead the team back to the playoffs for the first time since 2010 but to also win their second Super Bowl title.

For more than five decades the name of Menahem Pressler, who has died aged 99, was synonymous with that of the Beaux Arts Trio, of which he was a founder member in 1955.Other players came and went, but Pressler alone remained as the linchpin of the ensemble until it was finally dissolved in 2008.Over that period it gave countless performances and recorded the entire standard repertory of the piano trio, many in benchmark renditions.

The New England Patriots invested in their offensive line this offseason even before selecting three players in the draft.Among the earliest moves they made was adding veteran tackle Calvin Anderson on a two-year contract.Anderson joining the Patriots brings him back to his old stomping grounds: he already spent a couple of weeks with the club to start his NFL tenure as a rookie free agent in the spring of 2019.

The New England Patriots invested in their offensive line this offseason even before selecting three players in the draft.Among the earliest moves they made was adding veteran tackle Calvin Anderson on a two-year contract.Anderson joining the Patriots brings him back to his old stomping grounds: he already spent a couple of weeks with the club to start his NFL tenure as a rookie free agent in the spring of 2019.

After signing with the New England Patriots in free agency this offseason, offensive tackle Calvin Anderson has not been with the team long.However, through the early stages of the offseason program, he is enjoying his time within the Patriots' offensive line room, specifically with new O-Line coach Adrian Klemm.

The IIHF World Championship is over, the Western Conference final could end tonight - or else Vegas will get one more shot to prevent an epic choke - and the Memorial Cup is a third of the way through.Hockey is fast approaching its summer, but it's not there just yet.You know, there's no Islanders news, but here's one item:


Stan Fischler shares his appreciation for Brendan Burke.

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Brooklynites celebrated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a joyous musical celebration at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Thursday.

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Breaking ground at a cemetery is not always a joyous occasion, but the Green-Wood Cemetery officials and local pols who gathered Tuesday were all smiles as they began the construction of a new $34 million education and welcome center at Brooklyn's biggest burial ground.

New Relic is proud to recognize and celebrate the contributions Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities have made to society during AAPI Heritage Month.The history of AAPI Heritage Month
AAPI Heritage Month dates back to 1978 when the United States congress acknowledged the historical contributions of these communities.

The Queen's Reading Room charity is giving away 2,500 free tickets to NHS staff, charity workers and members of the Armed Forces for its first ever literary festival.The one-day event at Hampton Court Palace on Sunday June 11 features a line up of stars and authors including Dame Judi Dench, David Harewood, Robert Harris and Kate Mosse.

WWE's Monday Night Raw was in Hershey, Pennsylvania at the Giant Center on Monday which means noted massive fan of professional wrestling, Bruce Boudreau had the opportunity to see some classic sports entertainment live and in person.The veteran bench boss and his wife Crystal had front row seats behind the Raw commentary desk occupied by Corey Graves and Kevin Patrick.

Home/Dodgers Team News/Dodgers Star Freddie Freeman Doesn't Have Umpire Ruin the Moment in Return to AtlantaFreddie Freeman is back home in Atlanta for the second time since signing a 6 year deal with the Dodgers and once again felt the love from the fanbase that rooted for him for his first 12 years as a big leaguer.

Back when everybody still drank light and fizzy lagers, before craft beer became ubiquitous, you couldn't really taste hops.Even if some drinkers understood that they were one of the four critical ingredients in beeralong with water, malt and yeastvery few could pinpoint what this plant actually did.