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Pinstripe Alley
9 months ago
New York Yankees

Wandy Peralta and Albert Abreu are toeing the regression line

Despite providing increasing support for an undermanned Yankees ' starting staff, the bullpen has held up quite nicely over these first few months of the season, entering play on Saturday with the top ERA in the majors at 2.89, and the American League in LOB% (77.6).With any strong bullpen, it has been a collective effort with every name called upon, doing its job to very strong success.
Pinstripe Alley
9 months ago
New York Yankees

Tommy Kahnle's special pitch

Having Tommy Kahnle is good for a few reasons.First, purely, it's good to have good pitchers, and with an injured list that already includes so many names, the Yankees will need Kahnle to play a key role.We already touched on that along with his return a few weeks ago, and time since, there hasn't been much reason to believe that's any less true.
Pinstripe Alley
9 months ago
New York Yankees

Jose Trevino's bat has been MIA

Jose Trevino's blistering first half last year was a shot in the arm for the Yankees, and propelled him to his first American League All-Star nod.We all know of his Platinum Glove defensive prowess, but his contributions with the bat upon arriving took the lineup to the next level.Even so, fans knew that his offensive performance was likely unsustainable - the first half of 2022 was his longest stretch as an above-average hitter so far in his career.
Pinstripe Alley
9 months ago
New York Yankees

Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Willie Calhoun (6/10)

Willie Calhoun is a crucial part of the Yankees' offense right now.I can't believe I'm saying that in 2023 (!) but it's not like it isn't true.He hardly strikes out, hits for decent power, and has tagged a few clutch hits when the rest of the team has been nearly silent.Even though I wrote about this earlier in the week, I'm still surprised!
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UK news
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Politicians showing terrible failure of leadership, says Oscar winner

Politicians in Northern Ireland have shown a terrible failure of leadership and are sending voters a dangerous message that democracy does not work, an Oscar-winning actor from the region has said.An Irish Goodbye star Seamus O'Hara, who has also appeared in television sensation Game Of Thrones, said the lack of a functioning executive gives the toxic idea that casting a vote will not matter because the electorate appears redundant.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Northern Irish performer Peter Corry says MBE is testament to the power of music

Entertainer Peter Corry says being made an MBE is a testament to the power of music.Mr Corry is a singer, director and producer who has had an extensive career in the world of musical theatre, as well as presenting a TV show and performing at the funeral of George Best.For his work with production company Peter Corry Productions, he has been made an MBE for his services to music and entertainment in Northern Ireland, as part of the King's Birthday Honours.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Energy bill support took too long to reach consumers most in need, MPs conclude

Energy bill support took too long to reach those most in need and the government must clarify how it will protect consumers from future price rises as a matter of urgency, MPs have said.The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said about 1.7 million people were left waiting months for help due to the government's lack of bandwidth to ensure all groups including those who were vulnerable received support at the same time.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Energy bill support took too long to reach consumers most in need, MPs conclude

Energy bill support took too long to reach those most in need and the Government must clarify how it will protect consumers from future price rises as a matter of urgency, MPs have said.The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said about 1.7 million people were left waiting months for help due to the Government's lack of bandwidth to ensure all groups including those who were vulnerable received support at the same time.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

DHSC accepts restrictions caused profound pain', Covid Inquiry hears

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.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Watch live: Covid inquiry hears evidence on first day of investigation

Watch live as the Covid inquiry hears evidence on the first day of the investigation on Tuesday, 13 June.The first module in the public inquiry chaired by Baroness Hallett will look at the UK's resilience and preparedness to tackle the pandemic, as well as the government's handling of the virus.Evidence on the impact of Brexit on the country's readiness will be examined in the first part of the inquiry, and a film featuring bereaved families will be played.
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www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Canada news

How student loans keep some people trapped in debt | CBC News

When Samuel Bonne received $15,000 in student grants to fund his studies, he wasn't expecting to have to pay it back.But just two years later in the middle of the pandemic those grants were converted to loans.At the end of his sophomore year at the University of Toronto, the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) asked Bonne, originally from Mauritius, for his parents' financial documents, but they couldn't provide them.
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Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

Abortion Rights Data From 2022 Midterms Could Play a Key Role in 2024

Voting booths are set up at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office on the first day of early voting for the 2022 midterm general election in Orlando, Florida.Paul Hennessy / SOPA Images / LightRocket / Getty Images Democrats and abortion rights organizers achieved significant wins in the 2022 midterms - and collected hundreds of millions of data points about voters along the way.
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

Wildfires Will Only Get Worse. We Need Satellite Tracking of Air Pollution

People on the East Coast earlier this month experienced something that occurs with relative frequency in the West: ominous orange skies lit up by dense wildfire smoke.Across the I-95 corridor they responded with many important questions: How bad is the air quality where I live?Can I exercise outside?
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

Extreme Heat Is Deadlier Than Hurricanes, Floods and Tornadoes Combined

On June 25, 2022, Esteban Chavez, Jr., started his day like any other, working his route in Pasadena, Calif., as a driver for UPS.But the city was in the middle of an intense heat wave, and by midafternoon the temperature was higher than 90 degrees Fahrenheit.After completing his last delivery of the day, Chavez collapsed off his seat in the cab of the truck.
Social Media Explorer
9 months ago
Online marketing

4 Creative Ideas for Targeting B2B Clients on Social Media - Social Media Explorer

Social media content marketing is a great way to keep your audiences engaged.You can improve your credibility, build trust and establish yourself as a leader in the industry.Creating consistent creative social media posts can be challenging, especially when you are new to online marketing.You should know that attracting B2B clients takes more than minimum effort.
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

Useful Feedback, More Than Praise, Helps Students Flourish

Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day.Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.This proverb has become a cliche, but it remains a useful shorthand for self-sufficiency.If you want someone to succeed independently, give them the tools to do so.Within the realm of education, this principle can inform the ways that teachers give feedback.
www.cnn.com
9 years ago
Health

Free pregnancy tests to be placed in Alaska bars

In December, the University of Alaska Anchorage will offer free pregnancy tests in bars Alaska has one of the highest rates of fetal alcohol syndrome in the country This state-funded effort will measure the effectiveness of tests Experts are always looking for creative ways to increase awareness about public health problems.
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Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

Let's Accept Climate Science - And Also Reimagine Our Relationship to the Earth

Developing a spiritual connection to the Earth makes climate action feel like a way to reciprocate the environment's generosity.Maskot / Getty Images Last week, the northeastern skyline was overtaken by an orange haze, as winds blew smoke from Canadian wildfires southwards.The impact was palpable as the effects of climate change became apparent to nearly 50 million Americans.
Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

Death of Track Star Tori Bowie Refocuses Nation on Black Maternal Health Crisis

Image Credit: Reuters/Matthew Childs (photo right)
Olympic track star Tori Bowie was eight months pregnant and in labor when she died on May 2, according to an autopsy.She was alone in her home at the time and may have suffered from respiratory distress and eclampsia, a rare but life-threatening pregnancy complication.
Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

Will Trump's Indictment Lead to Changes to the Espionage Act?

The majority of former President Donald Trump's charges for mishandling classified documents stem from the Espionage Act, a World War I-era law that has often been used to silence dissent and go after whistleblowers.We speak with Chip Gibbons of Defending Rights & Dissent, who calls for reforming the Espionage Act.
Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

GOP Claims Docs Safe at Mar-a-Lago Because Bathroom Door Had a Lock

The former president was formally indicted at a courthouse in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday.Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks on June 10, 2023, in Greensboro, North Carolina.Win McNamee / Getty Images Former President Donald Trump baselessly suggested on his Truth Social account on Tuesday that the documents he improperly transferred from the White House were planted at his Palm Beach, Florida, estate as a result of orders to the DOJ from special counsel Jack Smith.
Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

Will Trump's Indictment Spark a Second-Wave Insurrection?

Donald Trump is set to surrender today at the federal courthouse in Miami to face charges for retaining and mishandling classified documents, including top-secret information about U.S. nuclear weapons programs.Trump's supporters, including many prominent members of the Republican Party, have threatened violence and suggested revolt in response to what they see as a politically motivated targeting of the former president, while Trump himself has claimed to reporters that he is innocent of wrongdoing.
Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

Watchdog Says Trump Indictments Can't Bar Him From Presidency, But the 14th Amendment Can

Trump's indictments don't "necessarily disqualify him ... but the Constitution's 14th Amendment does," CREW said.Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks on June 10, 2023, in Greensboro, North Carolina.Win McNamee / Getty Images On Monday morning, a nonprofit government watchdog organization called out former President Donald Trump, implying that his actions in the final weeks of his presidency should disqualify him from serving in any office again.
www.biggerpockets.com
9 months ago
Real estate

Decor Matters: Where to Find Inexpensive, Instagrammable Art for Your Airbnb

Congrats!You just closed on your new STR.Now the race is on to fix everything and prepare it for guests and 5-star reviews.As you contemplate your rental tech stack and how to get beds in bedrooms ASAP, don't ignore your walls!These are the touches that will help cement your vibe, make guests feel like they're entering a cared-for home, and are often the details that get mentioned in guest reviews on sites like Airbnb and VRBO.
time.com
9 months ago
OMG science

There Are Amazing Fathers in the Animal Kingdom

Fathers in the animal kingdom take on various roles, ranging from providing food and protection to incubating eggs and taking care of offspring.
Unlike many human fathers, fathers in the animal kingdom often show a strong level of commitment and investment in their offspring, with some even going as far as to risk their own lives to protect them.
ipwatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
9 months ago
Intellectual property law

Wherein Clauses in Patent Drafting: Pitfalls to AvoidWherein Clauses in Patent Drafting: Pitfalls to Avoid - ipwatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

"The subtle choice of adverbs such as 'whereby,' 'wherein,' and 'to' holds the power to shape the fate of patents, determining their validity, patentability, and scope."Patent drafting relies on the precise and strategic use of language to protect innovative ideas.A subtle misuse of adverbs can render a patent vulnerable to attacks on its validity.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

Harlem City Council Election Tests Limits of Progressive Politics

Two years ago, when a democratic socialist narrowly won a crowded Democratic primary for a City Council seat in Harlem, some saw it as a sign that the historically Black neighborhood was becoming more politically progressive.But roughly a month before this year's primary on June 27, the first-term councilwoman, Kristin Richardson Jordan, unexpectedly dropped out of the race.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

A Police Commissioner's Abrupt Departure

Good morning.It's Wednesday.We'll look at the abrupt departure of the police commissioner.We'll also find out why a judge for the first time appeared open to a federal takeover of the Rikers Island jails.Image Credit...Stephanie Keith for The New York Times The email from Keechant Sewell, the commissioner of the New York Police Department, to her fellow officers was dramatic because it was unexpected: I have made the decision to step down from my position, she wrote.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

Rikers Monitor Expected to Take Aim at City Jails Chief in Hearing

A federal monitor who supervises the jail complex on Rikers Island is expected to deliver a sharp rebuke of New York City's jails chief, Louis A. Molina, in court Tuesday over violent or negligent treatment of incarcerated people by jail staff.In three reports filed in Federal District Court in recent weeks, the monitor, Steve J. Martin, has accused Mr. Molina and his Department of Correction staff of hiding information and shirking responsibility for recent events at Rikers.
Sun Sentinel
9 months ago
Miami

Museum collects bits of Trump indictment history: 'Yes' to the signs. 'No' to the pig head.

You can call them the history patrol troop, these sharp-eyed museum curators.They show up to South Florida's historic events and obtain items, most recently collecting signs and other objects from the Donald Trump supporters and protesters who converged in downtown Miami.These workers with the HistoryMiami Museum set forth on Tuesday amid the Trump crowd, aware it was a historic day for a former president to be arraigned in federal court on criminal charges.
Sun Sentinel
9 months ago
Miami

Watch tonight: 'Swiping America' dating-app reality TV show makes stops in Miami, Weston

Dating apps are the costar of "Swiping America," a reality TV series streaming on Max (formerly HBO Max) where four single millennials and Gen Z'ers sample the dating scene in a new city every episode.The romantic documentary, or rom-doc, debuts Thursday, June 15, with two episodes, the second set in Miami.
Dodger Blue
9 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Roster: Michael Busch Recalled, Max Muncy Placed On Injured List

Along with selecting the contract of Emmet Sheehan and optioning Michael Grove to Triple-A Oklahoma City, the Los Angeles Dodgers also recalled Michael Busch and placed Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.Muncy's IL stint was backdated to June 13, which makes Friday, June 23, the earliest he can be activated.
Dodger Blue
9 months ago
LA Dodgers

Max Muncy Clarifies Hamstring Injury Hopeful For Quick Return To Dodgers Lineup

When Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed the MRI that Max Muncy underwent on his left hamstring, he said it revealed a Grade 2 strain.Despite the nature of that injury typically being accompanied by a recovery period of multiple weeks, Roberts said the Dodgers hoped Muncy would be back in the lineup on Saturday.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Celebrity

South Asian College Students Are Fake Marrying for the Vibes

Bilal Nasir rode into his wedding on a bejeweled white horse, wearing a gleaming golden sherwani.He was surrounded by an entourage of his friends in coordinated outfits, dancing to the beat of a dhol, a two-sided drum.Light streamed out from the venue, Low Library at Columbia University, welcoming the crisp spring air on the evening of March 3.
Pats Pulpit
9 months ago
New England Patriots

Positionless football is becoming a reality in the Patriots secondary

In March 2022, New England Patriots defensive back Jonathan Jones took to social media to share a message with the world."'Positionless' football is the future," he wrote on his Twitter account.What prompted that statement is not known, but it very well might have been an early preview of things to come.
Hogs Haven
9 months ago
Washington Redskins

Hogs Haven 2022 Season Predictions Revisited

With weeks to go until training camp, the fodder for football discussions is thinner than Brian Davis' credibility.Bill has done an admirable job of stoking the conversational fires, but I've struggled to come up with topics I can really dig into during this lull in the NFL calendar.In the meantime, this seems like as good an opportunity as any to revisit last season's predictions by past and current writers at Hogs Haven, which is what follows below.
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

Here's What the Supreme Court's Clean Water Act Ruling Means to You

If you ever drank a glass of clean water, caught a freshwater fish, swam in a lake or even maybe avoided a flood, you have directly benefited from wetlands.But those benefits are drying up, thanks to a Supreme Court decision that has overturned five decades of wetland protections.The 1972 federal Clean Water Act (CWA) protects the physical, chemical and biological health of the nation's surface waters.
Washington Post
9 months ago
Washington Nationals

Analysis | Victor Robles's impending return poses outfield conundrum for the Nationals

Alex Call (left) or Stone Garrett (right) will likely be sent down once Victor Robles returns from his rehab assignment.(Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)HOUSTON - On Tuesday night, far away from the Washington Nationals' 6-1 loss to the Houston Astros, Victor Robles blasted a pair of home runs and added a double in his rehab start with Class AAA Rochester.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Law

4 political questions after Trump's second arraignment for criminal charges

Former President Donald Trump gestures after speaking at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., Tuesday after pleading not guilty in a Miami courtroom earlier in the day to dozens of felony counts that he hoarded classified documents and refused government demands to give them back.Andrew Harnik/AP Former President Trump appeared somber and quiet in a Miami courtroom, hands clasped and leaning back in his chair, at times, speaking aloud only to utter the words, "not guilty" to 37 federal counts stemming from his handling of classified documents.
Hardwood Houdini
9 months ago
Boston Celtics

Eastern Conference foe a threat to pry Grant Williams from Boston Celtics

The majority of the Boston Celtics' nucleus is under contract for a few seasons.The lone player who is not - assuming that Jaylen Brown is extended this summer - is Grant Williams.Williams' rookie-contract expires on July 1, making him a restricted free agent, which means that Boston can match any deal he is offered.
Hardwood Houdini
9 months ago
Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics not interested in trade for 3x All-Star: Report

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Boston Celtics are not interested in trading for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal."My feel from talking to sources is that the Celtics are not necessarily in on this one," Windorst said."Their intention is to get Jaylen Brown done on a contract extension this year."
Hardwood Houdini
9 months ago
Boston Celtics

Bradley Beal does not move the needle for the Boston Celtics

On Wednesday afternoon, reports came out that Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards may work out a trade this offseason.A large portion of Boston Celtics fans immediately jumped for joy as they know Beal is close friends with Jayson Tatum.Most of those fans also probably started punching in players to their NBA trade machines to see how the C's can land Beal.
TechRepublic
9 months ago
Information security

Akamai's new study: Bots, phishing and server attacks making commerce a cybersecurity hotspot

Akamai’s study found that the number of bot attacks on ecommerce websites has increased by 21% over the past two years.
The most common types of bot attacks are credential stuffing, account takeover, and basic authentication.
Businesses can protect themselves from bot attacks by implementing a multi-layered security strategy that includes using authentication, IP reputation, bot detection, and web application firewalls.
Black & White & Read All Over
9 months ago
Juventus

Juventus 2022-23 Season Ratings: The Forwards

Following up with our season-ending Juventus grades, we now take a look at the forwards.And like pretty much every other position group, they had a mixed bag of a season.As I analyze this group, I can only think of two things:


Goddamn, did Juventus struggled to score - 44 goals by players in this position group and only one of them with over 10 scores;
And how many big names but little production they got out of them.
Black & White & Read All Over
9 months ago
Juventus

Reports: Juve, Tottenham agree to fee for Dejan Kulusevski sale

As things originally stood, Tottenham's Champions League standing was going to be the determining factor in whether Spurs' option to buy Dejan Kulusevski kicked in.With their late-season downturn that coincided with Antonio Conte rage quitting and venting about the History of the Tottenhams, it became clear that if Kulu wanted to stay in London, then Spurs would have to figure things out with Juventus.
Black & White & Read All Over
9 months ago
Juventus

Juventus 2022-23 Season Ratings: The Midfielders

The midfield has been a problem for this club for a long time.The unit has basically been on the decline ever since the twin departures of Arturo Vidal and Andrea Pirlo broke up the MVPP midfield in 2015.The unit was never properly shored up after that.Sami Khedira was quite effective for a few years before his body betrayed him.
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

Who will replace Kim Foxx as Cook County state's attorney?

The Cook County Democratic Party met Friday for its second day of pre-slating, a traditional meet-and-greet that gives hopeful candidates the chance to make their pitches - and also often lays bare internal party rifts and past grudges.Aside from judges' seats, two key races are on 2024 ballots countywide: state's attorney and circuit court clerk.
Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

The White House's Strategic Plan on Antisemitism Is Fatally Flawed

President Joe Biden departs a celebration marking Jewish American Heritage Month in the East Room of the White House on May 16, 2023, in Washington, D.C.The event focused on the Biden Administration's efforts to combat rising antisemitism.Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images A recently released White House strategic plan on combatting antisemitism, while including numerous mentions of "cross community solidarity" and the importance of combatting all forms of hate, fails to promote a framework that makes that kind of solidarity possible.
Harvard Business Review
9 months ago
Business

Women in Leadership Face Ageism at Every Age

When a university vice president had an opening for a controller sitting just beneath her in the hierarchy, board members told her to seek an "older man" to complement her.Since she began the vice president role at age 37, board members routinely criticized her age, calling her diminishing pet names, like "kiddo" and "young lady."
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Sports

Miami Heat Prove Value of Patience, Even in Defeat

Jimmy Butler studied a box score.Max Strus pulled on a sweatshirt from Lewis University, the Division II school in Romeoville, Ill., that had offered him a scholarship when high-major programs passed on him.And as fireworks crackled outside, Udonis Haslem a power forward and a staple of the Miami Heat for the past 20 seasons reflected on the final game of his playing career.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Column: Charles Moran is gay and Republican. He makes no apologies

(Mark Z. Barabak / Los Angeles Times)

Charles Moran is proudly gay and proudly Republican.To some that combination is an inherent contradiction, like being a meat-eating vegetarian, a violent pacifist or a Dodger-loving San Francisco Giants fan.In recent months, conservative extremists have declared war on the LGBTQ+ community, waging skirmishes on social media, school campuses and in the aisles of your friendly neighborhood Target store.
Bullets Forever
9 months ago
Washington Wizards

The YODA Guide to the 2023 NBA Draft

When he was a lowly stat guy with the Portland Trail Blazers, former NBA executive (and championship-winning high school coach) Ben Falk had an idea borne from his data analysis.He shared it with the coaching staff, and they liked it enough to make it part of the game plan.Then head coach Terry Stotts, turned to Falk and the conversation went something like this:

Stotts: Are you sure about this?
POLITICO
9 months ago
US Elections

Meet the member of Congress who's trying to save Capitol soles

These days, he still wears sneakers to work as an elected member of the House, believing firmly that the rules of modern fashion allow for a suit to pair with a mix of leather and synthetic textiles around the foot.But his famously staid workplace prohibits such sartorial choices in one very important venue: the ornate speaker's lobby off the House floor, where members and the press often meet.
Bleacher Report
9 months ago
Boston Celtics

Celtics Rumors: Jaylen Brown Contract Remains Priority over Bradley Beal Trade

Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images The Boston Celtics may have fallen short of their championship expectations, but don't expect a major shakeup.ESPN's Brian Windhorst said the Celtics' priority this offseason is re-signing Jaylen Brown to a contract extension and the team has no plans on trading him-even if it means acquiring Bradley Beal.
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

Men Think They Are Strong Workplace Allies. Women Disagree

Headlines about workplace sexism regularly bring us men sharing social media posts and retweets with hashtags like #GenderEquality.Yet, many of their female colleagues read those posts and think, That guy?An ally?Really?The skepticism may be deserved.I study allyshipthe idea of someone from an advantaged group supporting the professional and personal well-being of someone who is typically marginalized in society, such as women or people of color.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Can 'Messi magic' change football in United States?

"I think Miami needs a star," David Beckham said in 2018 when his new Major League Soccer franchise was born."Miami would expect us to bring in a star.That's what we plan on doing."Five years later, with Inter Miami currently playing its fourth season in MLS, Beckham and co-owners, brothers Jorge and Jose Mas, delivered the biggest star of them all.
Fatherly
9 months ago
Fathers

Ibram X. Kendi On Book Bans, How To Use Outrage, And Teaching Antiracism

Ibram X. Kendi's books have become a frequent target for the library book-banning movement.It's been a swift backlash for the author, historian, and director of Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research, whose New York Times No. 1 bestseller, How To Be An Antiracist, popularized the term "antiracism" and became a prominent resource for Americans working to process the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020.
Posting and Toasting
9 months ago
New York Knicks

Should the Knicks pursue Bradley Beal?

Long before we had the current iteration of the Knicks, one with draft picks and young assets, New York often preferred to take the approach of star hunting, even when they were well past their prime or were plagued with injuries, in hopes that it would lead to instant success.That strategy lead to multiple head-scratching contracts, losing picks, and ignoring the development of what young players they did have, and as it so often has for other franchises, it failed the Knicks and set them back multiple years.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles

Metro's new downtown tracks can speed up your travel. Here's what to know

(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

Anyone who rides Metro regularly is used to waiting for a train - just not for three years.That's how much extra time it's taken Metro to finish the 1.9-mile Regional Connector, which opens Friday with three new stations to downtown Los Angeles.The main significance of the new line isn't the extra stations, however; it's the two major holes in the Metro system that the Regional Connector's tracks plug.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Rodgers would have it all to prove in more testing arena'

By Tom English BBC Scotland


Last updated on .From the section Celtic
Whether Celtic folk see it as the return of the prodigal son or the reappointment of the shameless one, Brendan Rodgers seems to be on his way back to Parkhead, bar a late hitch.His dream job, remember."A way of life... the ultimate... a truly great football club... one of the iconic clubs of the world... the greatest in the world."
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Sports

The N.C.A.A. Wants More Money From TV. Maxing That Out Could Prove Tricky.

For more than 20 years, fans of college sports like softball, baseball, women's basketball and more than two dozen others have known just where to find N.C.A.A. championships on ESPN's spectrum of channels.The arrangement has worked well for both parties: The N.C.A.A. ensured that its top athletes would perform on a national stage, and ESPN added hundreds of hours of live programming to a college sports portfolio that is anchored by college football and men's basketball games.
South Side Sox
9 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Gamethread: White Sox at Dodgers

The Chicago White Sox (30-39) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (38-30) in the series finale, and of course Sox fans are hoping that the Good Guys can snag a series win from one of the best organizations in baseball.Would that mark a turning point?Who knows, we probably said the same thing weeks ago after snapping the 10-game losing streak.
Breaking Muscle
9 months ago
Exercise

12 Common Muscle-Building Mistakes - Breaking Muscle

Solve the problems and find the gains
The ability to build muscle in response to training is a part of our physiology.It's deeply encoded in our DNA and persists throughout our lifespan.Meaning, lifters of any age and experience level should be able to add noticeable muscle to their frames.If you're deliberately and dedicatedly hitting the gym in the hopes of adding muscle mass, but still not seeing results, it's time to step back and think.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele tie majors record with first-day 62s at U.S. Open

(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Sunshine and celebrities accompany L.A sports spectacles.Attending the Rose Bowl under blue skies, watching the Dodgers in shirt sleeves on a summer evening, rooting for the Lakers along with actors and entertainers.Those images endure and recur.The first day of the U.S. Open at L.A. Country Club offered neither.
VentureBeat
9 months ago
Data science

Why data management matters: Turning analytics insights into income

Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success.This article is part of a VB special issue.Read the full series here: Building the foundation for customer data quality.In the era of digital technology expansion, companies are accumulating large volumes of data on consumers' activities both online and offline.
New Relic
9 months ago
DevOps

Why Koneksa moved from serverless to host with Kubernetes and Pixie

For our team of three at Koneksa, research and discovery drive our approach to add observability and instrumentation to our overall infrastructure.Our agile approach means we're flexible to support the larger teams we work with.Because our team is small, we need the right tools and services to grow and scale.
New Relic
9 months ago
DevOps

Root Cause Analysis with Infrastructure Monitoring

In today's complex and interconnected technological landscape, maintaining robust and reliable infrastructure is paramount for businesses to deliver seamless digital experiences to their customers.However, as systems grow in size and complexity, issues and incidents can increase, leading to downtime, performance degradation, and frustrated users.
Washington Post
9 months ago
Washington Nationals

Josiah Gray, searching for the right pitch mix, adds a sweeper to his arsenal

Josiah Gray recently added a sweeper to his arsenal.(Bob Levey/Getty Images)HOUSTON - The last pitch of Nationals starter Josiah Gray's outing on Wednesday night wasn't perfect.But it was deceptive enough to get Martin Maldonado to check his swing and strike out to end the seventh inning.The pitch that helped Gray complete seven innings was a sweeper, a new addition his arsenal, which seems to be growing and developing.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
LA food

L.A. loves salad. We ranked the top chains from best to meh

If you, like me, have trouble running more than one errand per day, you understand the relative importance of the few things that you do get done.One of those things is usually lunch.And that lunch is sometimes a salad.We love our salads in Los Angeles.And the salad eaters of the city have a multitude of options to wade through.
Eater LA
9 months ago
LA food

Upscale West Hollywood Restaurant Offers Discounted Dinner to Industry Pros

Inspired by the success of his initiative in New York City, chef John Fraser is bringing the Industry Table to his restaurant Ardor in West Hollywood at the Edition hotel.The program offers industry professionals working in the hospitality industry the opportunity to dine at Ardor (or at a select number of his NYC places) at cost, which amounts to a 70 percent discount.
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
9 months ago
Boston real estate

Seaport Condos: Average Size And Price Of 1, 2, 3, And 4 Bedroom Units Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

© 2023 MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLSPIN).All rights reserved.The property listing data and information, or the Images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third-party sources, including sellers, lessors, landlords, and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Column: Newsom's right on stricter gun laws but he misfired on his proposed constitutional amendment

(Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)

Gov. Gavin Newsom has a good target, but the aim is off in his effort to amend the U.S. Constitution with a gun-control mandate.California's liberal governor has absolutely no chance of getting a gun control amendment adopted.It's beyond the realm of political possibility - at least for the foreseeable future.
FanSided
9 months ago
National Football League

3 Miami Dolphins who have to take the next step this season

The Dolphins were one of the NFL's most entertaining teams in 2022, but these three players need to step up if they're going to become contenders.Head coach Mike McDaniel successfully led the Dolphins to a second-place finish in the crowded AFC East last season, but there's still a lot of ground to cover if Miami is going to catch Buffalo.
Dabearsblog
9 months ago
Chicago Bears

Dannehy: Eberflus Defense Can Be Productive Without Pressure

Andrew Dannehy | June 15th, 2023
Much of the current discussion regarding the 2023 Chicago Bears has been about the need to add another pass rusher.While that certainly would be nice, Eberflus has already shown us he doesn't need a great pass rush to have a productive defense.Do the Bears certainly need to get after the quarterback better than they did in 2022, when they managed an abysmal 20 sacks and pressured quarterbacks on just 15.9 percent of drop backs, ranking 32nd and 31st in the league?
ESPN.com
9 months ago
Chelsea

'Values come first': Why some of Spain's stars will miss Women's World Cup

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJun 15, 2023, 05:00 AM ET


"It will really p--- me off not to go to the World Cup, but my values come first," Barcelona and Spain defender Mapi Leon said in March.This week, she was one of the big absentees, along with club teammate Patri Guijarro, from the 30-player provisional squad announced by coach Jorge Vilda for this summer's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Wine Enthusiast
9 months ago
Wine

Frustrated by Traditional Rules, Modern French Winemakers Are Redefining the Industry

With several prestigious regions, France is iconic in the world of wine.Some might even argue that French wines set the bar for other countries and wine producers.But it's also deeply traditional, with a winemaking culture defined by rules and regulations.Or is it?In this episode, Jacy Topps sits down with Jon Bonné to discuss his new book, The New French Wine, and the sea change afoot in France, one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world.
Wine Enthusiast
9 months ago
Wine

8 Vinho Verde Bottles to Drink Right Now

If there's one thing to know about Vinho Verde-which in Portuguese translates to "green wine"-it's that this wine isn't green.Despite the unappealing thought of an emerald-hued wine, that's a common misconception of Vinho Verde, says João Miguel Maia, producer of Portugal-based Casa de Vilacetinho winery.
Faithandfearinflushing
9 months ago
New York Mets

Every Which Way But Win

The starter can't hold a four-run lead in the fourth inning.Two relievers can't maintain a tie in the sixth inning, and a third reliever is barred from the mound because of sticky hands in the seventh inning.The center fielder can't catch a ball lined essentially in front of his glove.The five-hole hitter strikes out with two on and two out in the sixth, and three on and two out in the eighth, the latter directly after the cleanup hitter strikes out with three on and one out in the eighth.
Pats Pulpit
9 months ago
New England Patriots

Trent Brown back at Patriots practice, but OT position still a question mark

Trent Brown has finally made his minicamp debut.The New England Patriots ' behemoth left tackle, who started 16 games last season, took the field alongside his teammates for the second practice of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday.Brown had missed the previous day's session after his flight into town got canceled due to a hail storm, as reported by Mark Daniels of MassLive.
Portland Mercury
9 months ago
Portland

As Republican Lawmakers Continue to Skip Work, House Democrats Want Oregon's Quorum Rules Changed

With summer fast approaching, Oregon once again does not have a functional state legislature.The Republican Senate caucus has walked out over objections to bills on abortion rights, transgender rights, and gun safety, and while negotiations to bring the Republicans back are ongoing, the legislative session remains imperiled with less than two weeks to go before it's set to end.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
9 months ago
Washington DC

This Fancy DC Bar Is Making Cocktails With Emu Necks and Bee Larvae

Ryan Chetiyawardana-known as Mr Lyan-is world famous for his cutting-edge cocktails.At his DC bar, Silver Lyan in Penn Quarter's Riggs hotel, the London-based barman has served microwaved Manhattans and sophisticated Jell-O shots.But his latest cocktail menu is perhaps the weirdest and most esoteric in DC.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
9 months ago
Washington DC

Some People in DC Spend So Much on Flowers, at Least One Florist Has to Sign NDAs - Washingtonian

When several Supreme Court justices released financial disclosure forms last week, one reported gift drew a lot of attention: a $1,200 floral arrangement Oprah Winfrey sent Ketanji Brown Jackson.We're probably all familiar with an arrangement that costs $50 to $150; and even a $150-to-$350 arrangement doesn't seem shocking anymore.
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

AI Promises Humanity One Last Job. Helping AI Help Humanity

From dethroning chess masters and game show champions to outperforming radiologists, the dazzlingand at times overwhelmingworld of artificial intelligence raises deep questions about the future of human jobs.In the last century, our capacity to store and process data has soared, with electronics marching from the vacuum tube to the transistor to today's semiconductor chips.
Maple Leafs Hotstove
9 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

John Tavares is unlikely to be traded. How can the Maple Leafs optimize his remaining productive years?

When the Maple Leafs moved on from GM Kyle Dubas a few weeks ago, the next question was obvious: Who else of significance might follow him out the door?After all, Dubas stood by his core of players through thick and thin.With Dubas gone, it stood to reason that anything was on the table.Those rumours were quickly squashed when Brendan Shanahan reportedly informed the team's core players that they are unlikely to be moved .
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Law

Slave cases are still cited as good law across the U.S. This team aims to change that

State courts in every state highlighted on this map have cited cases involving enslaved people in the 1980s or later.Citing Slavery Project, Michigan State University This story starts but certainly doesn't end in 19th century Maryland, when John Townshend updated his will.Townshend grew convinced at the end of his life that God would punish him if he did not free the enslaved people he owned and give them all of his property.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Tech industry

3 predictions for the future of space exploration including your own trips

Peggy Whitson says more widely available space tourism is realistic.Axiom Space If you've ever traveled somewhere that left you so enthralled that you wanted to go back over and over, then you get how Peggy Whitson feels about space.She is a seasoned astronaut who has multiple achievements under her belt: She was the first woman to command the International Space Station, and in 2017 broke the record for most cumulative days in space of any American and female astronaut, with a count of 665.
Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

Judge Cannon Won't Preside Over Trump's Arraignment - But She'll Have Influence

Former President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at the Miami International Airport on June 12, 2023, in Miami, Florida.Win McNamee / Getty Images A Florida magistrate judge, not controversial Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon, will preside over the former president's arraignment on Tuesday.Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman will handle Trump's arraignment on 37 counts related to his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago in South Florida, according to The Miami Herald, though Cannon will remain the lead judge in the Mar-a-Lago case.
Sun Sentinel
9 months ago
Miami Dolphins

New Dolphins OL coach Butch Barry has strong early impression of Austin Jackson, Liam Eichenberg

MIAMI GARDENS - New Dolphins offensive line coach Butch Barry is coming off a tumultuous season with the Denver Broncos and has a couple of question marks on his new unit in Miami.Barry will be in charge of developing a line that had a personnel upgrade in 2022 with left tackle Terron Armstead and center Connor Williams, but still has work to do around them and right guard Robert Hunt.
Silver Screen and Roll
9 months ago
LA Lakers

Season Review: Troy Brown Jr.

Last offseason, the Lakers placed a focus on getting younger, quicker and more athletic.Troy Brown Jr. was a symbol of that, a young wing that didn't have things work out for him at his previous stops and was looking for a chance to prove himself in Los Angeles.The Lakers were betting low on Brown with a veteran's minimum contract and he certainly produced well above his worth.
McCovey Chronicles
9 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Good (Giants) triumphs over evil (Paul Goldschmidt)

The San Francisco Giants handed the St. Louis Cardinals their 40th loss of the season on Monday night.The Cardinals are now 7-16 in 1-run games, and no one in the Bay Area or Major League Baseball in general are too concerned about that.The Cardinals have been good for a long, long, long time and even when they're not playing well, they're still scary.
SFGATE
9 months ago
SF real estate

Don't Get Burned! 6 Pitfalls to Avoid When Buying a Beach Home

Johnrob/iStock The sand, the surf, the sound of crashing waves-all available 24/7, right outside your door.Beach homes are the stuff of sun lovers' dreams.Heck, even if you prefer the shade, a beach home can sound quite dreamy.But all too often, people get swept away by the idea of buying oceanside property, then find out that owning one is no walk in the sand.
ESPN.com
9 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain

Baseball fields, playoffs, snow and All-Star Games: What new things await Messi in MLS?

Lionel Messi is making the move to MLS, following a long line of stars who found success in Europe but came stateside to add a new chapter towards the end of their careers.The Argentine legend has announced that he'll be joining Inter Miami and diving headfirst into the top flight of North American soccer.
Raptors HQ
9 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Raptors Draft Watch: Should the Raptors consider drafting this year's mystery box Bilal Coulibaly?

For the first of the series of prospects we will cover for the Raptors' 13th pick, I'm bringing a friend of the site Kenyon from the Youtube channel Basketball Rewind.It's a great channel that's not going to get you nauseous with hot takes, bait-click titles, and empty-calorie graphics or sound effects.
Harvard Business Review
9 months ago
Business

When Small Stresses Lead to Big Problems

ALISON BEARD: Welcome to the HBR IdeaCast from Harvard Business Review.I'm Allison Beard.Do you ever feel like it's not one big thing stressing you out or getting you down, but a bunch of little things piling up, a client complaint, a coworker missing a deadline, a call from the kid's school, an unexpected traffic, even your roommate's dirty dishes in the sink?
ESPN.com
9 months ago
San Francisco 49ers

Who are the next NFL GOATs? Barnwell makes the case for nine active players

Bill Barnwell, ESPN Staff WriterJun 13, 2023, 06:35 AM ET

CloseBill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X's and O's, offseason transactions and so much more.He is the host of theBill Barnwell Show podcast, with episodes released once a week.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Dining

Not Your Dad's Dad Food

Every year, as Father's Day approaches and the gift guides suggesting $300 supercharged charcoal grill lighters and backyard pizza ovens roll in, I'm left wondering if I'm truly dad enough in the kitchen.I do most of the cooking for my family.My wife is a public-school teacher with a relentless schedule who rarely has the will to make dinner.
Creative Bloq
9 months ago
Graphic design

Fed up of Adobe, these designers made their own motion software

(Image credit: Scene Group)
While 3D and CGI animation might get a lot of the focus these days, 2D motion design continues to evolve and can still be hugely powerful and effective.Its simplicity can command attention, simplify complex messages or data and make a memorable impact.Some of the industry-standard tools being used have been around for decades, but a small British team is out to shake things up with procedural, non-destructive software based on their frustrations as creatives.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Girls

Bringing Sexy Back to the Movies, With a 2023 Twist

Critics and audiences have long despaired: Where have all the romantic comedies gone?The freewheeling effervescence of bygone Harrys and Sallys and Bridget Joneses; the bright aspirational gloss of a Nancy Meyers production (her latest was dropped by Netflix in March when its price tag reportedly sailed past the $130-million mark.)
POLITICO
9 months ago
US Elections

Trump drew one of his favorite judges. Here's how she could help his case.

She is not expected to handle Trump's initial court appearance on Tuesday; that will take place in front of a magistrate judge.But Cannon is expected to have control of the case in the weeks and months ahead (unless she heeds the calls of some ethics experts who are already saying she should step aside).
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Bible and Poetry - The Paris Review

Biblical figures, themes, and language have been used in poetry for centuries as a way for poets to explore human experience and emotions.
The Bible can be used to explore the human condition in a way that is both personal and universal.
The Bible can serve as a source of inspiration for poets, offering a way to express our deepest feelings and experiences in a meaningful way.
Wiz of Awes
9 months ago
Washington Wizards

Pass or Pursue: 3 blockbuster trades that lead to a Wizards rebuild

The last few years have been rough for the Washington Wizards, something that has been noted by everyone around the league.This prompted a changing of the guard in the front office.Now, with an actual plan being put in place, the franchise and the fanbase have hope for the future.One of the most noteworthy changes is the fact that newly appointed president of Monumental Basketball Michael Winger has full authority to decide on any direction he wants to.
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