How Triston Casas Feels About Potential Red Sox Contract Extension
Triston Casas over the weekend watched one of his peers receive a life-changing payday after essentially a cup of coffee at the big league level.One has to imagine Casas has aspirations to break the bank at a similar level, but at this juncture, it's not something the Red Sox first baseman is focusing on.
MLB Insiders Suggest Landing Spots For Ex-Red Sox Michael Wacha
The Boston Red Sox could see one of their more reliable starters from last season on the move.Despite a bounce back year with the Red Sox in 2022, Michael Wacha has remained up for grabs on the Major League Baseball free agency market through mid-January.He made 23 starts, posting an 11-2 record and pitched 127.1 innings - Wacha's highest total since 2017 and the second most in Boston's rotation.
The Uncanny & Interesting Films of Belgian writer, Amelie Nothomb - Frenchly
The Baroness Fabienne Claire Nothomb, aka Belgian author Amélie Nothomb, isn't quite Stephen King or Joyce Carol Oates-level prolific, but she comes pretty close.Since the Francophone Belgian writer published her first novel in 1992, at the age of twenty-six, she has published about a book a year, including her new book, First Blood, which Frenchly review this week.
Resistance fighter, novelist - and Sartre's favourite agony aunt: rediscovering Alba Cespedes
Postwar Italian neorealism was one of the most exciting literary movements of the 20th century, but it's only recently that the female neorealists have had the attention they deserve.In 2018, the publisher Daunt began its vital championing of Natalia Ginzburg, and now Pushkin brings us Alba de Cespedes.
Brooklyn remembers beloved community leader Arthur Miller 45 years after police killing * Brooklyn Paper
Photo by Isabel Song Beer Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Arthur Miller, a beloved father and local business owner, who was known as a staple in his community, was choked to death by several NYPD officers on June 14, 1978.His death 45 years ago sparked protests and social movements around New York City, similar to those that followed other police killings, such as the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis officers in 2020.
Gilberto Cetina's Holbox is The Times' 2023 Restaurant of the Year
Even in the throes of June gloom, the sunny disposition of Southern California is an ideal climate for mariscos - for the precise uplift of citrus-doused, chile-ignited seafood.As with so much of our Mexican culinary greatness, the span of options equates to a map of the country's regional specialties.
They Marriedfor a Life Abroad. But They Never Saw Their Husbands Again.
Like many other women in the state of Punjab, long a hub of emigration from India, Sharndeep Kaur aspired to marry an Indian working abroad and follow him to a more prosperous life overseas.On Jan. 13, 2014, she thought her dream had come true.That day in a Sikh temple, she married Harjinder Singh, who had just returned from Italy, and moved in with his family.
Tyreek Hill says Dolphins will go as far as Tua takes them
MIAMI GARDENS - It's a common opinion that's stated outside of Miami Dolphins facilities, by fans and NFL analysts on national television filling the offseason months with content and narratives.But rarely do you hear it from within the team.Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, speaking after the team's final practice of mandatory minicamp Thursday, said, "We're only going to go as far as our quarterback is going to take us."
How 'Andor' Built Backwards and Made 'Star Wars' Better
Curated by the IndieWire Crafts team, Craft Considerations is a platform for filmmakers to talk about recent work we believe is worthy of awards consideration.In partnership with Disney, for this edition, we look at how costume desi gn and acting reverse-engineered a thrillingly fresh story from what we already knew about "Andor."
Undefeated still!Say what you will about Juventus this season, but there is one competition in which they haven't been defeated just yet, and they managed to do just enough to keep avoiding taking an L in Europa League play against Sevilla on Thursday.It was looking bad for most of the game, but after a shaky start, Juventus took control of the match in the second half and, despite still struggling to generate clear cut chances, they did just enough and got a last-second Federico Gatti goal to earn a hard-fought 1-1 result in their first leg of the semifinal matchup.
School children design and build performance space in London theatre
Primary school children in London have created temporary performance structures as part of the Let's Build community project, organised by architecture educator Matt+Fiona to engage the local community.Children aged eight to 11 from four London schools - Christ Church Streatham, Hillmead, Richard Atkins and St John's Angell Town - came together to build plywood stages decorated with red netting for a performance space in Brixton House theatre.
Coaching Your Team as a Collective Makes It Stronger
Teams are the engine of the corporate machine.They bring together diverse sets of skills to solve problems, innovate, and execute strategy.They're also where the work experience is shaped, and where culture is experienced real time.Teams generate opportunities for newer employees to learn and help solve problems, and for more senior employees to share their knowledge and leverage their experience.
Julian Nagelsmann feels Bayern Munich set benchmark in 3-0 win over Union Berlin
Bayern Munich reclaimed the top spot in the Bundesliga table with their impressive 3-0 win over Union Berlin after Borussia Dortmund had provisionally gone top earlier in the weekend by virtue of their 1-0 win over TSG Hoffenheim.Goals from Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Kingsley Coman and Jamal Musiala, all in the first half, did the damage for Bayern in what was well and truly a deserved three points in front of a snowy Allianz Arena.
Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay Will Compete at 2023 Arnold Classic - Breaking Muscle
Elssbiay wants a stellar rebound after a disappointing Mr. Olympia result.Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay entered the 2022 Mr. Olympia with aspirations of becoming only the eighth athlete to win the contest on three consecutive occasions.He had the hype behind him, endorsements from living legends, and appeared "destined" to enter exclusive bodybuilding lore.
It feels cynical': how would Labour's VAT policy affect private schools?
Parents and children say they love the London Welsh school, the only bilingual Welsh language nursery and primary school in England.The only problem, according to the school's chair of governors, is there aren't enough of them.For 65 years Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain has been teaching Welsh language and culture to children of the Welsh diaspora.
The Guardian view on a death of consensus: politicians are having different nightmares | Editorial
Do political parties concur because they agree about their goals or their fears?Phil Tinline argues in his book The Death of Consensus that it is shared nightmares, not aspirations, that create unanimity in politics.This might explain why a new consensus seemed to form earlier this year personified in the Economist by the character of Ms Heeves, a portmanteau of the Conservative chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, and his Labour shadow, Rachel Reeves.
Labour government would invest more in NHS England, says Starmer
Keir Starmer has signalled that a Labour government would pump more funding into the NHS in England as he outlined his plans to make the health service fit for the future.The Labour leader agreed that he was prepared to put his money where [his] mouth is on investing in the future of the health service.
UK rail strikes: what would a deal mean for passengers, unions and operators?
After 23 days of national strikes, two years of talking and hundreds of thousands of cancelled trains, rail workers are contemplating a pay rise that barely catches the coat tails of inflation.The rail industry's biggest industrial dispute in decades may be approaching its final chapter but with little chance of a happy ending for anyone involved.
WATCH: Key moments from PM's NI Brexit deal speech
Rishi Sunak said today's agreement on new post-Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland marks a "new chapter" in the UK's relationship with the EU.The deal will preserve the "delicate balance" in the 1998 Good Friday Agreement that protects the "aspirations and identity" of all people in Northern Ireland, the prime minister said in a press conference.
Jeremy Hunt among Tories at risk as rural support for Labour soars poll
A surge in support for Labour among rural voters could jeopardise several Cabinet ministers' chances of re-election, including Jeremy Hunt, polling suggests.A poll published on Sunday found support for the opposition had soared by 16 points since 2019 in the 100 most rural constituencies, putting Labour only five points behind the Conservatives.
One in three young people say families relied on food support study
One in three young people say their family have relied on food banks or other community outlets for supplies in recent months, new research suggests.The Co-op and children's charity Barnardo's said their study of 5,000 10 to 25-year-olds found the stark impact the cost-of-living crisis was having on their access to food and mental well-being.
Touted as digital advertising's "third wave", retail media has emerged as one of the hottest topics in ad tech.Although the Covid-19 pandemic initially forced retailers to shift their focus onto the medium, retail media's exponential growth can be attributed to a couple of key factors.The first is how the medium fits in with evolving privacy regulations: retail media is a goldmine for detailed first-party data, allowing advertisers to sidestep privacy concerns associated with third-party data cookies entirely.
Government announces almost 60m in cultural funding for regions outside London
The Government has announced almost 60 million of cultural funding for regions outside London.Seventy museums, public libraries and other venues will receive investment in places including so-called Red Wall areas like Walsall and Stoke-on-Trent.They will share a pot of 58.8 million as part of what the Government has billed as plans to make sure everyone, no matter where they live, can access the UK's world-renowned culture.
Explicitly teaching character in college?It's not a new idea, but it's not widespread.For that reason (among others), Wake Forest University's Program for Leadership and Character has attracted interest from other institutions since its founding in 2017.Building a Network Now the Lilly Endowment is giving the program $31 million over five years to expand-including by helping build a network of character education programs across academe.
London hospital takes down artwork by Gaza children after complaint
A display of artwork by Palestinian children at Chelsea and Westminster hospital in London has been removed after a complaint by a pro-Israel organisation, which said it made Jewish patients feel vulnerable, harassed and victimised.The display of decorated plates, designed by children at two United Nations schools in Gaza and accompanied by brief explanations, was on show at the entrance to the children's outpatients department.
The Observer view on Moldova: Rishi Sunak has a chance to show Britain's relevance | Observer editorial
1. The EU must take a strong stance against Russia in Moldova to protect the sovereignty of the country and its people. 2. Britain should join the EU in taking action against Russian aggression, as it has a moral responsibility to support Moldova. 3. The current crisis in Moldova
Protesters and police clash in Georgia for second day over foreign agents' law
Police in the Georgian capital Tbilisi used tear gas, water cannon and stun grenades late on Wednesday as they moved to break up the second straight day of protests against a foreign agents law which critics say would limit press freedom and undercut the country's efforts to become a candidate for EU membership.
Professor Green introduces Kate to his Nanny Pat at kinship carer celebration
Rapper Professor Green introduced the Princess of Wales to his Nanny Pat and she had even bought a new blouse for the occasion.The songwriter's grandmother got up extra early to have her hair done on Thursday before being introduced to Kate at a support group session for kinship carers in London.The princess also played with children on the floor as she met a group of carers at Saint Pancras Community Association in Camden who have been supported by charity Kinship.
Op-ed: When will the great pandemic novel be published?
The pandemic is officially over.By federal declaration, the public health emergency expired on May 11, capping a general sense that has been in the air for months.Yet COVID-19â²s devastating effects are going nowhere.I recently attended a wedding where only one of the bride's parents was there to see her take her vows because the coronavirus had claimed the other.
Self-expression through creative avenues is powerful, with art therapy becoming a popular treatment for healing and connecting people to themselves.Among the many different forms of art, one of the most popular choices for both men and women today is the art of tattoos.According to a 2021 Statista report, 26 percent of 1,016 American respondents have a tattoo, and 19 percent stated they are considering getting one.
Filipino American Fast Food Cart Makulit Is Slinging Longganisa-Beef Burgers in Southeast
In the kitchen at North Portland Chinese restaurant XLB, former sous chef Mike Bautista and former line cook Xrysto Castillo used to stir fry ho fun, toss wontons in chile oil, and pleat the restaurant's namesake soup dumplings.It was here that owners Jasper Shen and Linh Tran asked them what their goals and aspirations were.
This book from 1936 has essential lessons for UX writers to thrive
In 2018, I decided to pursue a career as a user experience writer.Coming from a copywriter in an advertising agency, I know nothing about UX and need to learn more.Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug was the first UX book I read.Along the way, I read books recommended by the UX writing community, such as Kinneret Yifrah's Microcopy, Torrey Podmajersky's Strategic Writing for UX, and Nicole Fenton and Kate Kiefer Lee's Nicely Said.
Winning a BAFTA? Just One of Joanna Scanlan's Career Surprises.
Joanna Scanlan had been a full-time acting teacher at a university for six years when she had a mental breakdown.She was 31.Her doctor blamed a lack of professional fulfillment for the collapse and warned her about the long-term consequences of hindered aspirations.Dr. Bloodworth said, Are you living the wrong life?
Realme ropes in Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador for smartphones
Realme's Indian branch today announced it has roped in Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) as its brand ambassador for the smartphone category.The company said it signed SRK - also referred to as "King Khan" - because he "truly embodies the spirit of Realme with his remarkable journey and charismatic persona" and "represents Realme's commitment to providing users with a leap-forward experience."
Austin light rail gets first approval amid looming Texas legislative threat - Austin Monitor
Photo by Nathan Bernier/KUT.The recommended light-rail plan approved Wednesday by the Austin Transit Partnership board would travel at ground level down Third Street from Guadalupe Street to Trinity Street.Thursday, May 25, 2023 by Nathan Bernier, KUT Austin's newest light-rail vision - a $5 billion map set to redefine 10 miles of streets - is traveling two parallel tracks this week.
With electronics in his brain and spine, a paralyzed man takes a stride
Gert-Jan takes steps with the aid of implants in his brain and spinal cord, the subject of a study published Wednesday in Nature.(Courtesy of Lausanne University Hospital) Comment Gift Article Scientists and neurosurgeons have implanted electronic devices into the brain and spinal cord of a paralyzed man that communicate wirelessly, enhancing his ability to walk and enabling him to climb stairs, according to a study published Wednesday in Nature.
On May 6, at the age of 74, Charles III was crowned king of England.A few weeks later, at 73, Martin Amis died at his home in Florida.One event seemed almost comically belated, the other tragically premature.Charles took over the family business well past normal retirement age, while Amis was denied the illustrious dotage that great writers deserve.
Compare Iraq with Ukraine. It's clear the era of US global supremacy is over | Jonathan Steele
It's a useful coincidence that the 20th anniversary of George W Bush and Tony Blair's illegal attack on Iraq falls only a matter of weeks after the anniversary of Vladimir Putin's illegal attack on Ukraine.Neither war was authorised by the UN.Both are marked by massive destruction and huge loss of life.
The prime minister of Moldova, a Ukrainian neighbor rattled by the war, steps down.
The pro-Western prime minister of Moldova, a troubled Eastern European nation that borders Ukraine, resigned on Friday, buffeted by a severe energy crisis, soaring inflation and errant missiles as a result of the war raging next door.Natalia Gavrilita, an economist, had been prime minister since 2021, when she took charge of the government after elections gave a strong majority in Parliament to pro-Western politicians.
Leader says Russia plans to topple Moldovan government
By Stephen McGrath and Cristian Jardan | Associated Press CHISINAU, Moldova Moldova's president outlined Monday what she described as a plot by Moscow to overthrow her country's government using external saboteurs, put the nation at the disposal of Russia and derail its aspirations to one day join the European Union.
Zelenskiy backs Georgia protesters in fight for democratic success' amid further clashes
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for democratic success in Georgia, as thousands of protesters rallied against legislation that could undercut Tbilisi's efforts to join the EU, and which critics have compared to a law in Russia that has been used to stifle dissent.There is no Ukrainian who would not wish success to our friendly Georgia.
Thousands protest in Tbilisi against controversial Georgian 'foreign agents' law
01:50 A protester draped in a Georgian flag looks on during a demonstration in Tbilisi on March 7, 2023.AFP Police in the ex-Soviet state of Georgia used tear gas and stun grenades early on Wednesday to break up a protest outside Parliament against a draft law on "foreign agents".Reuters eyewitnesses in the capital Tbilisi saw police with riot shields making arrests along Rustaveli Avenue, the main thoroughfare running through the centre of the city.
A South Asian Bar Serving Momos and Scotch Will Replace Wazwan in Wicker Park
A trio of experienced Chicago restaurant industry members is opening a bar along Division Street in Wicker Park.Wazwan, chef Zubair Mohajir's casual Indian restaurant, will yield over the summer to Lilac Tiger, a collaboration between Mohajir, Arami's Ty Fujimura, and Kimski chef Won Kim.Lilac Tiger will serve Wazwan's trademarks like the tandoori honey fried chicken sandwich, momos, and a vada-style burger.
Now is not my time' - Nick Rogers exits London Tory mayoral race, endorsing Paul Scully
A London Tory mayoral hopeful at City Hall has stood aside for a Government minister in the race to be the party's candidate.Nick Rogers, a Conservative on the London Assembly, declared in April that he would be running to be Sadiq Khan's opponent in next year's election.But on Friday, he revealed he is withdrawing his bid and backing Paul Scully MP, the Minister for London.
College principal hails 'lifesaving' staff for response to student stabbing
New City College staff have been praised after one of its students was stabbed near the Ardleigh Green campus (Image: Submitted/Google) A college principal has praised the actions of its staff after a student was stabbed in broad daylight.On the morning of February 21, an 18-year-old man was stabbed as he walked near New City College's Ardleigh Green campus.
Pablo Olivares, Younger Brother of World-Record Holder Jesus Olivares, Squats 400-Kilogram (881.8-Pound) PR - Breaking Muscle
Strength clearly runs in this powerlifting family.Pablo Olivares is the younger sibling of Jesus Olivares, the current owner of the all-time heaviest raw World Record total (1,152.5 kilograms/2,540.8pounds) in powerlifting history.That means the athlete has a lot to live up to from an ambitious strength perspective.
Shaun Clarida Wants To Break Flex Lewis' 212 Olympia Title Record - Breaking Muscle
Clarida will stick with the 212 as he begins the ascent of one of bodybuilding's tallest mountains.Reigning 212 Olympia champ Shaun Clarida usually wears his heart on his oversized sleeve.The athlete hasn't been shy about sharing his bodybuilding goals and his next mission might be the superstar's loftiest yet.
Blur: The Narcissist review a band finally at ease with themselves
There are two sides to Blur's sporadic reunions.There are the live shows Glastonbury in 2009, a trawl around the world's festivals in 2012, a global arena tour in 2015, an unexpected one-off performance at one of Damon Albarn's Africa Express events in 2019 which are reliably rapturously received: a chance, as Graham Coxon recently put it to revisit all those great songs, complete with a distinct emotional charge driven by nostalgia and the evidence that the once-fractured relationships within the band have been mended.
How Fred Guttenberg Is Still Parenting His Murdered Child
Fred Guttenberg has two children: his son Jesse, who is 22 and works in building operations for the Florida Panthers, and his daughter Jaime, who was murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School along with 16 other people on Feb. 14th, 2018.Since the shooting, Guttenberg has dedicated his life to fighting gun violence, founding Orange Ribbons for Gun Safety to fight for gun reforms like Jaime's Law, which would require universal background checks for the sale of ammunition.
Lives of the Wives by Carmela Ciuraru review literary couples a breed apart
Literary wives are a unique breed, writes Carmela Ciuraru in the introduction to her strange new book at which point the reader pictures Vera Nabokov either licking Vladimir's stamps, or pulling the pages of an early draft of Lolita from the fire in which he was attempting to burn it.(We are keeping this, she is supposed to have said.)
Patrick Mahomes baseball career: Everything to know about Chiefs QB in MLB
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was once a three-sport high school athlete.MLB organizations wish he chose baseball.Patrick Mahomes eventually went to Texas Tech, where he starred as the team's starting quarterback and played on the baseball team - at least for a few years.Yet, this came after he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 37th round of the 2014 MLB Draft.
Putin suspends Russia's participation in remaining major nuclear treaty with US
Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia is suspending its participation in the New Start treaty - the last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the US - sharply upping the ante amid tensions with Washington over the fighting in Ukraine.peaking in his state-of-the-nation address, he also said Russia should be ready to resume nuclear weapons tests if the US does so, a move that would end a global ban on nuclear weapons tests in place since the end of the Cold War.
French philosopher urges people to rebel by making friends
Building your life around close friendships rather than family or romance is a joyous and necessary act of rebellion, and governments should put in place friendship ministries to radically rethink the way society is organised, a key French philosopher has argued.Geoffroy de Lagasnerie this week publishes a manifesto for friendship, 3 Une Aspiration au Dehors, detailing his close friendship with two other writers, Didier Eribon and Edouard Louis.
New Tool Shows if Your Car Might Be Tracking You, Selling Your Data
Hacking.Disinformation.Surveillance.CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet.A new tool that is free to use for consumers aims to better inform people about the types of data their particular car manufacturer might be collecting and sharing about their identity and driving patterns.
I'm a teacher. We're always just waiting for our school to be next
Last year, the day after the shooting in Uvalde, one of my students tearfully asked me what would happen if we had a school shooting.He asked how he would protect his sister, who was in a separate part of our campus.I began reviewing our ALICE protocol for active shooters (it stands for alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate), talking about each letter in the acronym and how we would implement it, based on the shooter's location, etc.
Customers are not there to drive decisions about your product, but to validate yours
This happens every day: there is uncertainty about a feature (what it should cover, how it should be implemented, and whether it brings value at all).To move forward, someone wholeheartedly suggests, "Let's do some research and ask our customers about what they want to make the decision".Good idea?
Tom Brady's son showing signs of following in father's footsteps
Seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady recently retired from the NFL after 23 years, and his son looks to be following in his footsteps.Tom Brady briefly retired only to return for the 2022 season to make another run at a Super Bowl title with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.After their Wild Card Round elimination, Brady opted against testing out free agency and announced his retirement from the NFL "for good."
Patrick Mahomes isn't ready to call the Chiefs a dynasty yet, but he's close
Are the Kansas City Chiefs a dynasty?Quarterback Patrick Mahomes isn't ready to crown them with that terminology just yet.Patrick Mahomes has two Super Bowls to his name after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.He did so on one leg, depending on who's medical advice you choose to believe.
Head coach Gareth Murray sees bright future for Caledonia Gladiators
Head coach Gareth Murray is determined to secure a tangible step in his ambition to make Caledonia Gladiators Britain's biggest basketball club when they compete in Sunday's BBL Trophy final.The final against Cheshire Phoenix at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow offers the chance to bring major silverware to Scotland for the first time since the Scottish Rocks won the BBL play-offs 20 years ago.
More than 200 looks to feature in V&A exhibition on Gabrielle Coco' Chanel
More than 200 Chanel looks will be seen together for the first time in the Victoria and Albert Museum's (V&A) forthcoming exhibition on the work of French fashion designer Gabrielle Coco Chanel.Gabrielle Chanel.Fashion Manifesto will unfold over 10 sections, charting the evolution of her design style and the establishment of the House of Chanel, from the opening of her first millinery boutique in Paris in 1910 to the showing of her final collection in 1971.
Kings Acquire Gavrikov & Korpisalo from Blue Jackets
The Los Angeles Kings have acquired defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov and Joonas Korpisalo from the Columbus Blue Jackets for Jonathan Quick, a conditional 2023 first-round pick, and a 2024 third-round pick.The Blue Jackets have acquired G Jonathan Quick, a conditional first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft from the LA Kings in exchange for D Vladislav Gavrikov and G Joonas Korpisalo.@RuoffMortgage
Watch: Jonathan Majors on his meteoric rise through Hollywood
Actor Jonathan Majors has arrived.He's in not one, but three movies released this year so far.He plays Kang in Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the new villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.He stars as Damian Anderson opposite of Michael B. Jordan in the third installment in the Creed franchise, and portrays the awkward bodybuilder named Killian Maddox in Magazine Dreams a drama that premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and received rave reviews.
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A Whole New Perspective on Well-Being - Washingtonian
It's easy to spot the tall cranes and distinctive high rises of The Mather in Tysons, as construction crews build out the interior floors of the Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better, which will open in 2024.What is not apparent to the naked eye is The Mather's unique wellness philosophy, which is literally being built into the community.
Ontario Liberals choose new voting process for leadership race | CBC News
Ontario Liberals voted Saturday to forge ahead with a new system for selecting their next leader, shedding the delegated conventions of old as the party seeks renewal and recovery from two consecutive electoral disasters.Members attending the party's annual general meeting (AGM) in Hamilton this weekend overwhelmingly voted for a one-member-one-vote system.
Introduction And Index To Series On The Second Founding - emptywheel
Index to posts in this series (to be added).The term "second founding" refers to the fundamental changes made to the US Constitution and in our society by the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.I had not heard this term before did some reading for this this post praising Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's questions at oral argument on the recent Alabama redistricting case.
UK's Cleverly tells struggling Moldova: 'You are not alone'
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly visited Moldova's capital Thursday, where he is set to pledge 10 million pounds ($12.5 million) in financial aid to help the small, embattled country tackle what his office called malign interference from Russia.
Universal credit sanctions scheme to be tightened in Hunt's back-to-work' Budget
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email The universal credit sanctions scheme is to be tightened in a new push by Jeremy Hunt to get hundreds of thousands of people into work, prompting concern among campaigners.
Scotland's largest teaching union accepts pay deal to end strikes
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Members of Scotland's largest teaching union have voted to accept a pay deal, ending its long-running campaign of school strikes.Teachers with the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) backed the sixth deal put to them, which will see a 7% pay rise backdated to April 2022, a further 5% next month, and another 2% in January.
Matt Hancock hoped Covid could propel his career into next league'
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Matt Hancock passed his aide a message on how Covid could propel his career into the next league before the spread of the disease was even declared a pandemic, it has been reported.
Two teens stabbed boy 15 times in cold-blooded' mistaken identity murder
Two teenagers who murdered a 16-year-old in cold blood in a case of mistaken identity in west London stabbed him 15 times while he was defenceless on the floor, police have said.Vanushan Balakrishnan and Ilyas Suleiman, who are both aged 18 and are from Waylands and St Jeromes Grove in Hillington respectively, were found guilty on Monday of murdering 16-year-old Rishmeet Singh.
Northern Ireland political leaders pay tribute to Nicola Sturgeon
Political leaders in Northern Ireland have paid tribute to outgoing Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill said she very much regrets Wednesday's shock announcement by Ms Sturgeon that she intends to step down.She described the Scottish First Minister as a colleague and a friend with whom she shared a very close working relationship over many, many years.
California's First Asian American Poet Laureate Wants to Bridge Social Justice and Poetry | KQED
I would try to find poetry that is fun and speaks to the child's sense of the world.There are poems about sports or superheroes or science.Let the young person explore on their own terms, (and) discover the music and the language.Poetry can be about anything that the child might be interested in or might discover a love for.
Dylan Strome credits Alex Ovechkin, Capitals for believing in him after signing five-year extension
Dylan Strome signed a five-year extension with the Washington Capitals last week.The deal pays him $5 million annually and will keep him in DC through the 2027-28 season.The 25-year-old forward met with the media for the first time on Thursday since putting pen to paper."I think the team saw something in me and believes, like myself, that I'm only gonna get better over the next 5 years," Strome started.
Watford saw off a spirited West Bromwich Albion side in an entertaining contest at Vicarage Road to move back into the Championship play-off places.Albion twice levelled after falling behind but were eventually beaten by a Ken Sema shot that deflected in off Erik Pieters, which keeps them 10th in the table and four points from a top-six place.
Tech job vacancies hamper England's digital health plans
The NHS in England has more than 3,000 vacant tech roles, according to a Parliamentary report that describes its progress against government-set digital targets as "inadequate."A survey of NHS trust leaders, carried out by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), found that there are 3,500 full-time tech pro roles vacant, which it puts down to poor pay and career opportunities, and competition with the wider industry.
How Catherine Breillat Challenges Expectations of Sex in Modern Cinema | Features | Roger Ebert
"Romance"
Depending on your perspective, "Romance" charts Marie's downfall or her liberation.Trapped in a white-clad prison with a man who won't touch her, she journeys into the erotic imagination in increasingly risky sexual encounters.Breillat directs the film with typical coldness; the performances are monotone and infused with longing.
Ebertfest Announces First Slate of Films, Guest Frank Oz and Theme of Empathy at the Movies | Festivals & Awards
Festivals & Awards The Editors March 09, 2023 A diverse selection of films that generate empathy have been curated for the 23rd Annual Roger Ebert's Film Festival, running Wednesday, April 19th, through Saturday, April 22nd, at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign, Illinois.Ebertfest, co-founded and hosted by Chaz Ebert, will honor the 10th anniversary of her husband Roger Ebert's death by screening films and bringing filmmaker guests who exemplify the theme of Empathy at the Movies.
Discovering Creativity: On Your Unique Blob and the Threat of Normalcy
"You don't look like a designer," someone told me at the conference.I clearly remember myself that day.I was wearing a boring striped cardigan and jeans and had an ordinary look.I remember being surprised to hear that observation; it never occurred to me that I should look like someone to be someone.
Samphire, Lymington, Hampshire: An eruption in a Cath Kidston outlet' | Grace Dent on restaurants
Samphire is a cacophony of bold, floral wallpapers, Kia-Ora-orange chairs, sage banquettes, fuchsia scatter cushions and accent lamps.The interior designers of the newly renovated Stanwell House boutique hotel in Lymington, Hampshire, were very brave, and have come up with a sort of eruption in a Cath Kidston outlet vibe, which I rather loved, not least because I often bemoan restaurants that are decked out in risk-free shades of beige, tapioca and silt, as if the management were neither committing to a theme, nor confident of staying open for very long at all.
Accessing Payton Pritchard's future: 3 potential landing spots for the Boston Celtics PG
Since being drafted in 2020, Oregon guard Payton Pritchard has become a Boston Celtics fan favorite - but his time in Boston is without question coming to an end.How can anyone not root for a player like Pritchard?As the Celtics continue to get healthy, it becomes more apparent that Pritchard is on the way out the door soon.
Dodgers Superstars Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts Connected by More Than Baseball
Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman have a lot in common.Both won MVP Awards, won World Series titles, made All-Star teams, and won Gold Gloves and Silver Sluggers with the teams that drafted them, and both eventually ended up with the Dodgers.Mookie came over in an early-2000 trade from the Red Sox, and Freddie signed two years later after the Braves decided to trade for Matt Olson instead of re-signing him.
DMAC creates Michigan Lake House with cantilevered ash-clad volumes
An elevator is found within a multi-level house in Michigan by DMAC Architecture & Interiors, which was designed to accommodate "people of all ages and mobilities".Located in the small beach town of Union Pier, the Lake House sits on a dune overlooking Lake Michigan.The holiday house was designed by DMAC Architecture & Interiors - which is based in Evanston, Illinois - to serve as a nature retreat for a multi-generational family.
So, Mae Muller has been officially revealed as the UK's entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.The 25-year-old heads to Liverpool in May to perform I Wrote A Song - a daft-but-catchy revenge song, written about her ex-boyfriend and teased heavily on her social media channels.Muller follows hot on the heels of Sam Ryder, who came second in Turin last year - giving the UK its best result in more than two decades.
Musk unveils plans for low production cost while skirting affordable car option
Tesla will cut assembly costs by half in future generations of cars, engineers told investors on Wednesday, but Elon Musk did not unveil a much-awaited small, affordable electric vehicle.Shares fell more than 5% in after hours trade following presentations at the company's investor day from its Texas headquarters.
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Johnny's All-American Is a Fancy Dive Bar With Ohio Vibes
Branden Givand's favorite kind of bar is what he calls a "fancy dive."It's a place where you can get a solid old-fashioned or dirty martini-but also watch sports and get a really good burger.A fancy dive may sound like an oxymoron, but that's exactly what the native Ohioan is bringing to Columbia Heights with the opening of Johnny's All-American.
Jesse Trevino, Chicano Artist Whose Muse Was San Antonio, Dies at 76
Jesse Trevino, a lauded Mexican American artist who lost the use of his dominant right arm in a land mine explosion as a soldier in the Vietnam War, but who went on to conjure vast murals and dramatic paintings with his left arm that were displayed in three presidential libraries and the Smithsonian Institution, died on Feb. 13 in San Antonio.
My mum and dad are wonderful parents but I've stopped yearning to be just like them | Samuel Sims
In the summer of 2020 I left London, where I'd lived for 14 years, and moved back to my hometown of Hull.My family is there, and my husband and I want to become parents the only way we'll have even the slimmest of chances is to live somewhere with cheaper rents and start saving money in a serious way.
Fallen out of love with your job? Here's a seven-point plan to regain career happiness
F alling out of love with your job can happen to anyone, and for a number of reasons.A challenging project or a manager you're struggling to connect with are two primary examples, while hybrid working or hotdesking can leave you feeling unsettled.And then there are personal challenges, which might easily creep into your professional life.
4 Signs Your Relationship Is Strong, According To A Divorce Lawyer
At first mention, a divorce lawyer may seem like the last person you'd ever go for marriage advice.Comes with the territory.Of course, as their days are spent dealing with the intimate details of failed relationships, divorce lawyers have keen insight into what defeats a marriage.This also provides them with a unique vantage point to see what makes one thrive.
45% of young people fear they will never earn enough to start family survey
Nearly half of all 16 to 25-year-olds in the UK fear they will never earn enough to support a family amid the cost-of-living crisis and looming recession, a youth charity's report reveals.The Prince's Trust said the age group's happiness and confidence is at its lowest level since it started the research 14 years ago.
These Artists Are Reimagining Black History Month To Create A Better Future
Most folks know that February is Black History Month in the United States.Black History Month began in 1926 and later became a month-long celebration in 1976.As anyone who has attended a public school in the United States knows, Black History Month often celebrates famous Black Americans like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, and Madame CJ Walker - people from the past who have made major contributions to our present-day culture.
Ray Herbert, Detroit sandlot ace and 1962 AL All-Star, dies
Ray Herbert, a 1962 All-Star Game winning pitcher who threw batting practice for his hometown Detroit Tigers for decades after retiring, died peacefully in Plymouth, Michigan, five days after his 93rd birthday.Herbert started his big league career with Detroit in 1950 and pitched for four teams over 14 seasons.
Ray Herbert, White Sox ace and 1962 AL All-Star, dies
Ray Herbert, White Sox ace and 1962 AL All-Star, dies originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Ray Herbert, a 1962 All-Star Game winning pitcher who threw batting practice for his hometown Detroit Tigers for decades after retiring, died peacefully in Plymouth, Michigan, five days after his 93rd birthday.
The Knicks must continue the hot foul shooting that helped them beat the Celtics
19-23!The Knicks were 19-23 from the foul line in Thursday night's win over the Boston Celtics.Good for 83%, this was uncharacteristic as they haven't been good from the line to start the new year.In January, they shot 74.9% as a team, the fifth-worst in the NBA.This metric sounds even worse when you find out they are taking the ninth most free throws per game this month.
Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers Matchup: Lineup updates, injuries, and more
In the Toronto Raptors ' last three games - all wins - their bench has outscored their opponents by 4.7 points per game.While that may not sound like that much, consider that in the first 39 games of the season, their bench was outscored by 0.6 points per game.That's more than 5 points per game!And since the Raptors overall had a point differential of -0.3, well, you can see where the three wins have come from.
The stunning fall of Jose Huizar and how it exposed 'rampant corruption' at L.A. City Hall
Former Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar's agreement to plead guilty announced Thursday marks a stunning fall for a politician who once had aspirations of higher office but ultimately became a symbol of City Hall corruption.Huizar rose from working-class roots in Boyle Heights and for years was at the center of downtown L.A.'s building boom.
Parents of teenager killed by drunk driver claim they were not supported'
The parents of a teenage girl killed by a drunk driver have said they were never contacted by a court or victim support service during their 15-month wait for justice, instead having to ask for updates on the case from local news reporters and the police.Paul and Nicky Johnson's 17-year-old daughter Phoebe was killed when a car being driven by her friend, Melissa Keilloh, crashed on the A514 near Derby in October 2021.