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POLITICO
10 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.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Sunak quiet on whether Wallace's Nato job bid is on the agenda during US trip

Rishi Sunak declined to say if a Ben Wallace bid for Nato's top job will be on the agenda when he travels to Washington this week.The Prime Minister, who is set to visit the White House for talks with US President Joe Biden, dodged a question about whether he will use the trip to lobby for the Defence Secretary to takeover as Nato secretary general.
RAIN News
10 months ago
Music

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Seeking Participation We learn from Kristin Charron that Veritonic (where she is VP Marketing) has launched a public survey directed to marketing professionals who have used audio attribution in their ad campaigns.It's short; a one-pager.It'll be up until June 30.One participant will win a $100 Amazon gift card.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Wellness

Why Do We Listen to Sad Songs?

When Joshua Knobe was younger, he knew an indie rock musician who sang sorrowful, heart-rending things that made people feel terrible, he recalled recently.At one point he came across a YouTube video, set to her music, that had a suicidal motif.That was the theme of her music, he said, adding, So I had this sense of puzzlement by it, because I also felt like it had this tremendous value.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Not-for-profit founder hopes to show power of angling for mental health

The founder of a not-for-profit with a focus on fishing hopes to highlight the calming power of the sport as part of a campaign with former goalkeeper David Seaman.David Lyons, the founder of angling organisation Tackling Minds, has teamed up with the Environment Agency and the ex-England player for a new campaign to coincide with mental health awareness week, which falls between May 15 and May 21 this year.
IndieWire
1 year ago
Independent films

Apichatpong Weerasethakul Wants to Teach Filmmakers How Not to Make a Movie

The Thai director explains to IndieWire his plan to return to the Amazon for a unique filmmaking experience.When Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul made the 2021 Colombian Oscar entry "Memoria," his first movie outside of his home country, it was only the start of his new chapter in Latin America.
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development
ProFootballTalk
10 months ago
Chicago Bears

Report: Lions were approached about a Hard Knocks sequel - ProFootballTalk

The Lions aren't one of the four teams that can be compelled to submit to Hard Knocks this year.But they're one of the 28 that can, in theory, be persuaded to volunteer.The Detroit News reports that the Hard Knocks powers-that-be inquired about a sequel to last year's stint by the Lions, via PrideOfDetroit.com.
TechRadar
11 months ago
Privacy professionals

Data security and the mitigation of threat as remote working evolves

Data (opens in new tab) is the most important asset any business has, and they have long been aware of the importance of keeping it safe.Even before everything was connected, diligent employees (opens in new tab) backed up hard drives and filled CD-Rs with crucial data.Rightly so - keeping multiple copies remains a core tenet of data safety.
Editor In Leaf
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs Have No Players at World Juniors

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a short break for the holidays.For some clubs, it meant saying goodbye and wishing their players or prospects luck as they linked up with their national team in Halifax, Nova Scotia or Moncton, New Brunswick.Not so for the Toronto Maple Leafs.For the Leafs, the days off were just that.
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www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Mental health

People who use smart drugs' worse at complex tasks, study finds

Smart drugs are not helpful for complex tasks: A recent study has found that people who take 'smart drugs' are worse at performing complex tasks than those who don't.
Smart drugs can lead to negative side effects: The study found that those who took smart drugs experienced a greater amount of side effects than those who didn't, such as headaches, nausea, and anxiety. [ more ]
Breaking Muscle
10 months ago
Exercise

Brian Shaw Diagrams His 10,000-Calorie Diet Before Last Strongman Contest - Breaking Muscle

Shaw is pulling out all the stops in the kitchen before his retirement.Brian Shaw has just one strongman competition left in his career - the eponymous 2023 Shaw Classic (SC) on August 19-20, 2023, in Loveland, CO.The sport of strongman will soon officially soldier on without one of the greatest strongmen of all time, at least with him as an active competing participant.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

Filed Texas bill would allow Austin Energy customers to file for rate review

AUSTIN, Texas A new bill introduced to the Texas Legislature would give Austin Energy ratepayers the ability to ask the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to review their rates.Austin Energy is the municipally owned utility that serves Austin, including the Capitol.It has its rates set by the Austin City Council.
Marketing Brew
1 year ago
Marketing

More advertisers are using clean rooms, but not to their full potential, research says

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The email newsletter guaranteed to bring you the latest stories shaping the marketing and advertising world, like only the Brew can.Advertisers are increasingly using clean rooms, but there's still plenty of laundry to fold.That's according to the IAB's 2023 State of Data report, based on a survey of "data decision-makers" across brands, publishers, and agencies.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Report shares new details about death possibly linked to experimental Alzheimer's drug

The death of a participant in a clinical trial of an antibody treatment for Alzheimer's disease, which is now under consideration by the US Food and Drug Administration, may be linked to the experimental drug, a new report shows.The research letter, published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, shares details about what happened to the participant in the open-label extension phase of the trial of lecanemab.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Drunk You Isn't As Different As You Might Think

We may not feel like ourselves when we've had one too many beers, but a new study of 156 sloshed participants suggests that our drunken demeanors may not be so different from our sober personas.Although the drunk participants reported major personality changes as they crawled under the table, trained observers noticed far fewer differences.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

In Court, a Tense Trump and a Poker-Faced Smith Finally Cross Paths

A grim Donald J. Trump leaned back from the defendant's table inside a jammed 13th-floor courtroom in Miami on Tuesday, jaw set, arms crossed, his back muscles tensing visibly under his dark suit jacket.About 20 feet away, in the second row of the visitors' gallery, was Jack Smith, the special counsel who had put him there, alert and poker-faced.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

401(k) balances rise, despite economic and market challenges

Despite higher prices, endless talk of a possible recession and falling markets, 401(k) participants managed to keep their savings rates relatively steady in the fourth quarter of last year, helping to stabilize their nest eggs and increase their overall average balances.That's according to new data from Fidelity Investments, one of the largest providers of workplace retirement plans, which combined represent $2.8 trillion in assets on its platform.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Four Australian Shows and Movies for Your Watchlist

The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau.Sign up to get it by email.My media diet is admittedly pretty U.S.-centric.But as much as I love dissecting the ending of Succession or watching one juror participate in an off-the-walls trial while unaware that everyone around him is an actor, there's something unique about watching an Australian show or movie and getting a little jolt of recognition each time I see a recognizable location or hear a familiar slang word.
KQED
10 months ago
California

San Francisco to Implement Newsom's CARE Court Plan to Treat Severe Mental Illness | KQED

Supporters argue a treatment plan developed through CARE Court will be less restrictive than alternatives, such as state hospitalization or conservatorship.To qualify, an individual must be 18 years or older, diagnosed with schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder, deemed likely to benefit from a supervised treatment plan and found to be at risk of harming themselves or others.
Breaking Muscle
10 months ago
Exercise

Daiki Kodama (83KG) Bench Presses 230.5 Kilograms (508.1 Pounds) for IPF Raw World Record - Breaking Muscle

A seminal moment in Kodama's powerlifting career.During the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 IPF World Classic & Equipped Bench Press Championships, powerlifter Daiki Kodama captured a 230.5-kilogram (508-pound) raw bench press en route to a first-place performance in the single-lift contest.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
11 months ago
Mental health

NIMH Data Archive (NDA) Data Submission OH Webinar

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1. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Data Archive (NDA) provides a secure platform for data submission and sharing of mental health research data.
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www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

How scientists are decoding what the past smelled like | CNN

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Smells hover just below our conscious awareness, conjuring up emotions and memories that shape how we perceive and navigate the world.An unexpected whiff of a long-forgotten snack or a dusty book can transport a person to years past enabling a kind of time travel that makes hazy memories more vivid.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

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.
MarTech
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Microsoft unveils AI "copilots" for sales, CRM and customer support | MarTech

Microsoft today unveiled Dynamics 365 Copilot, which it says is "the world's first AI copilot natively built-in to both CRM and ERP applications."The system is being rolled out as part of several of the company's software packages, including CRM, sales and customer service."Copilot brings the power of next-generation AI capabilities and natural language processing to Dynamics 365, working alongside business professionals to help them create ideas and content faster, complete time-consuming tasks, and get insights and next best actions - just by describing what's needed," Emily He, corporate vice president for business applications marketing, wrote in a blog post.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Gymnastics coach who worked in Ottawa, Kingston charged with sexual assault | CBC News

WARNING: This article contains details of abuse.A gymnastics coach who has worked at clubs in Ottawa and Kingston has been charged with numerous counts of sexual assault and other sexual offences involving seven young girls, Ottawa police said.Ben Cooper, 27, was charged for sexual offences that occurred between 2014 and 2022 involving girls between the ages of 14 and 17 in the Ottawa and Kingston area, police said Wednesday.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Mental health

Antidepressants can cause emotional blunting', study shows

Widely used antidepressants cause emotional blunting, according to research that offers new insights into how the drugs may work and their possible side-effects.The study found that healthy volunteers became less responsive to positive and negative feedback after taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) drug for three weeks.
Truthout
10 months ago
Left-wing politics

Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Shielding Elon Musk's SpaceX From Lawsuits

An unmanned SpaceX rocket exploded last month, resulting in catastrophic environmental damage.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaking at the Heritage Foundation's Leadership Summit on April 21, 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland.Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images Newly announced GOP presidential candidate and Florida governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill into state law on Thursday that protects private companies that orchestrate spaceflights from liability lawsuits if a crew member gets injured or dies as a result of an accident.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

ACLU Sues US for Using Military-Grade Helicopters to Quell George Floyd Protests

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the U.S. government over the use of low-flying, military-grade helicopters used to disturb and disperse protesters during the 2020 uprisings following the police murder of George Floyd.The lawsuit was filed on behalf of plaintiff Dzhuliya Dashtamirova, a participant in the protests who said that she suffered personal injuries as a result of the National Guard's use of the helicopters in D.C.
emptywheel
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

DOJ Is Silent that Enrique Tarrio Is a "Friend of Stone" - emptywheel

There's something curious about the Proud Boys trial.Thus far, DOJ has made no mention of the Friends of Stone thread that Enrique Tarrio was part of, along with Alex Jones, Owen Shroyer, Ali Alexander, and Kellye SoRelle, as well as the rat-fucker himself.That's true even though it was mentioned repeatedly at Stewart Rhodes' trial.
emptywheel
10 months ago
Left-wing politics

ABC Reports that Sources Familiar Say 2 + 2 = 5 - emptywheel

In a piece describing that Jack Smith has substantially completed his investigation into stolen documents, WSJ reported Trump's associates believed the former President would be indicted and were already making plans to profit off being charged with one or more federal crimes.Some of Trump's close associates are bracing for his indictment and anticipate being able to fundraise off a prosecution, people in the former president's circle said, as clashes within the Trump legal team have led to the departure of a key lawyer.
www.cnn.com
11 months ago
Health

Let us now praise single moms

Roughly 24 million, or one-third of all American children under age 18, are living with an unmarried parent, according to a 2018 Pew Research Center analysis of US Census Bureau data.And 81% of those single parent homes are headed by a mom.This has been a growing trend since the late 1960s.The number of kids being raised by mostly single moms has more than doubled between 1968 and 2017.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US politics

In Israel, McCarthy Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine

Kevin McCarthy, the California Republican who became House speaker in January, made a public promise on Monday to continue supporting Ukraine's war effort, walking back previous suggestions that the new House majority might curtail U.S. military and financial investments in Kyiv's effort to beat back Russia's invasion.
LGBTQ Nation
11 months ago
Health

Surprising study indicates trans women in gender-affirming care contract HIV less often

New research published in The Lancet HIV indicates that transgender women who receive gender-affirming medical care are less likely to contract and transmit HIV.This surprising finding is probably due to the health education trans women get while recieving such care.The study revealed that about one in 200 trans women in the U.S. contract the immunodeficiency virus each year.
Sun Sentinel
11 months ago
Miami

Final defendant in XXXTentacion murder learns his fate

Robert Allen, the last remaining defendant in the murder of XXXTentacion, was sentenced Wednesday to a seven-year prison term, most of which he has already served awaiting trial.Allen, 27, is one of four men accused of ambushing the rapper, whose real name was Jahseh Onfroy, and gunning him down in a robbery outside Riva Motorsports in Deerfield Beach in June 2018.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Dogs to play lead role in university's project for student wellbeing

Dogs are at the heart of a wellbeing programme at one of Scotland's largest universities to help boost the mental health of its students and promote an understanding of canine welfare.The University of Edinburgh has launched its Paws on Campus programme, which is designed to provide a new style of support for students suffering stress and anxiety, and combines clinical psychology with veterinary science through a series of structured activity sessions.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Cash van driver jailed after faking 920,000 armed heist

A cash-in-transit driver who handcuffed himself to his security van's steering wheel in a faked armed heist of almost 1 million has been jailed for four years and 10 months.Andrew Measor, 51, waited for two hours before using his nose to dial for help after helping mastermind Stefanos Cantaris, 40, steal 920,000 in banknotes.
Cogito, Ergo Sumana
11 months ago
Python

Maintainer Burnout: PyCon US 2023 Followup

Work approaches that can help: As a maintainer, you have choices about how you run your project.And changing some of your project's structures and expectations can help with the availability expectations, toil, and bruised feelings that contribute to burnout.We as an industry ought to normalize that different projects might have different levels of openness to contribution.
Food & Beverage Magazine
11 months ago
Food & drink

THE ASTER MEMBERS' CLUB & HOTEL ANNOUNCES MONTHLY FOOD AS ART SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GLOBAL CULINARY TALENT

The Aster is pleased to unveil their new, invigorating culinary pop-up series, Food as Art.The highly inspired initiative welcomes world-class chefs to the space for immersive dining experiences, where attendees can expect never-before-seen dishes including one course that represents that particular Chef's first memory of the arts.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

Winners Unveiled in National Queso Competition; Chef Cameron Bouldin Named Top Cheese for Smoked BBQ Mojo Pork Shoulder Stack With White Cheese Sauce

With queso oozing in popularity on menus nationwide, this fall Land O'Lakes Foodservice collaborated with the global culinary community, Chef's Roll, for a craveable contest, asking chefs, "How Do You Queso?"The second annual competition called on chefs to share their own creative take on a recipe incorporating Land O Lakes® Extra Melt ® White Cheese Sauce.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Europe news

Flamenco and Fervor: Inside Spain's El Rocio Pilgrimage

You can't wear that flamenco dress for the El Rocio pilgrimage, Bonita, Maria Cardenas, our Airbnb host, said with a laugh.You'll die in the heat.She pinched the thick red fabric between her thumb and held it up to my face like a specimen.You see? Heavy tight dresses like this are made for the festivals at the bullring in Seville city, she explained.
Theregister
1 year ago
Europe news

Ukraine gets closer to NATO with cybersecurity pact

Ukraine has taken another step toward deepening its ties to NATO by signing an agreement to formalize its participation in the security alliance's Joint Center for Advanced Technologies in Cyber Defense (CCDCOE).The CCDCOE functions as a cyber-defense knowledge hub, research institution, and training and exercise facility that assists members with technology, threat-sharing and policy expertise.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Turkey tells Sweden 'not to expect support' for NATO bid after burning of Koran

Issued on: 23/01/2023 - 18:45 A participant stands with a flag of Turkey as the pro-Turkish organization Union of European Turkish Democrats (UETD) demonstrates in support of Turkey and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan outside the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm, on January 21, 2023.Frederik Sandberg, AFP Sweden should not expect Turkey's support for its NATO membership after a protest near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm at the weekend including the burning of a copy of the Koran, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.
www.aljazeera.com
11 months ago
World news

Pakistan set to host trilateral dialogue with China, Afghanistan

The meeting is taking place following the Chinese and Afghan foreign ministers' arrival in Islamabad.. Pakistan is set to host a day-long trilateral dialogue with China and Afghanistan in Islamabad after the arrival of the Chinese and Afghan foreign ministers, Qin Gang and Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, on Friday.
Facebook and Instagram Scatter Your Brain so You'll Buy Stuff
gizmodo.com
11 months ago
Marketing

Social Media Scatters Your Brain, Then You Buy Stuff You Don't Need

Social media can be mentally draining.And when mentally drained, you are more likely to be influenced by a high number of likes on posts even to the point of clicking on ads for products you don't need or want according to our recent experiments on how social media affects behavior.As a professor of advertising, I have studied social media behavior for years.
Brandingmag
1 year ago
Marketing

The Brand Revolution Will Be Experienced

I've lost count of the number of times I've read about the imminent death of the thing we call 'brand'.Every time (with apologies to Mark Twain), those reports have been greatly exaggerated.From the very beginning of the information age, when the digital prophets proclaimed that a Minority Report world of minutely targeted advertising was just around the corner, to the much-heralded advent of the metaverse today, the power of the brand has stayed strong.
Itsnicethat
1 year ago
Marketing

A beautiful report shares what Ramadan means to young Muslims, and equips brands to meaningfully participate

Mojo Supermarket and House of Gül have joined together for The Ramadan Report - a research study surveying 140 Gen Z and millennial Muslims in the US, unpacking their experiences, beliefs and opinions during the holiday.The report traces multiple threads at once.With multi-layered design from House of Gül, it explores insights from those observing Ramadan, covering topics such as routine and community, but it also speaks directly to those outside of the community looking to participate authentically, particularly brands.
Mindful
1 year ago
Mindfulness

Shared Experiences Don't Always Lead to Better Understanding - Mindful

"Me too" are two powerful words that express solidarity with others, but new research finds that sharing a past similar experience might hinder your ability to understand what the other person is really going through."Try walking a mile in someone else's shoes."This age-old advice encourages us to consider and understand another person's perspective and experience.
All U Can Heat
1 year ago
Miami Heat

Miami Heat can't get both sides of ball to click at the same time

Coming off consecutive losses in consecutive games, the Miami Heat have a lot to clean up as they head down the stretch of the regular season and into the postseason.Looking more and more as though they'll be a participant in the NBA Playoff Play-In round this year, the Miami Heat do have things to clean up to ensure that they go beyond just the first couple of tournament games to see whether they can even get in the regular playoff field or not.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

The plan to make getting a French drivers' licence quicker and cheaper

The day of action called by unions is the tenth such mobilisation since protests started in mid-January against the law, which includes raising the retirement age from 62 to 64.The last such day of strikes and protests on Thursday saw the most violent clashes yet between protesters and security forces as tensions erupted into pitched battles on the streets of Paris.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
France politics

France braces for more nationwide strikes and protests as Macron stands firm on pension reform

France Tuesday braced for another day of strikes and protests with President Emmanuel Macron remaining defiant over the controversial pensions reform that has sparked turmoil in the country.The day of action called by unions is the tenth such mobilisation since protests started in mid-January against the law, which includes raising the retirement age from 62 to 64.
Blueshirt Banter
1 year ago
New York Rangers

Game #73: New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers Open Thread

The Rangers and Panthers are set to clash for the third and final time of the 2022-23 campaign tonight.While the puck will drop a bit earlier than usual for a Saturday game, the intensity level will be higher to compensate as the Blueshirts look to knock off a Panthers squad scratching and clawing for every point they can get at this point.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Ex-correctional officer sentenced to 6 years in beating death of an Illinois prison inmate

A contrite Willie Hedden, the last of three ex-correctional officers convicted in the beating death of an Illinois prison inmate, was sentenced Wednesday to six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to civil rights violations and obstruction and testifying against his codefendants.U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough gave Hedden, 44, a sentence nearly one-quarter the length of the 20 years she handed 31-year-old Alex Banta and Todd Sheffler, 54, for a violent attack on Larry Earvin, an inmate at Western Illinois Correctional Center, in 2018.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Clarence Page: Can Black History Month survive Gov. Ron DeSantis' 'anti-woke' politics?

Finally we are beginning to see some pushback against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' infamously cynical "stop WOKE" crusade.Appropriately, part of the push comes from a prominent Black Florida historian, Marvin Dunn, 82, a retired Navy officer, professor emeritus at Florida International University and author of "A History of "Florida through Black Eyes."
"Listen," said the professor in an interview with MSNBC's Joy Reid.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

While Norfolk Southern touts benefits expansion will bring to Englewood; residents and contractors reject railroad promises

Since 2014, Norfolk Southern has hired 50 workers who lived in six ZIP codes in and around the Englewood neighborhood, according to a railroad official at a Tuesday community meeting.Overall, more than a third of Norfolk Southern's workers in the Chicago area are nonwhite, said Herbert Smith, the railroad's vice president for government affairs.
www.thelocal.de
1 year ago
Germany news

Why housing experts are telling people in Germany to move to the countryside

The Expat Insider 2022 study surveyed around 12,000 foreign citizens in 52 countries and asked them to rate their country of residence in the subcategories of dealing with administration, housing, digital life and language.Bahrain topped the list, followed by the United Arab Emerates in second and Singapore in third place.
www.thelocal.de
1 year ago
Germany news

Germany ranked most difficult country' for expats to get started

The Expat Insider 2022 study surveyed around 12,000 expats in 52 countries and asked them to rate their country of residence in the subcategories of dealing with administration, housing, digital life and language.Bahrain topped the list, followed by the United Arab Emerates in second and Singapore in third place.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Austin Barnes & Mookie Betts Enjoy World Baseball Classic

The 2023 World Baseball Classic has reached the final stage, with Team USA advancing to the championship round for a highly-anticipated matchup against Japan on Tuesday night.The fifth installment of the international has been a smashing success, with multiple attendance, viewership and merchandise records being set.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

This Day In Dodgers History: Justin Turner Day Established In Los Angeles

In recognition of the impact Justin Turner and his wife Kourtney have made in the local community, the Los Angeles City Council in 2019 proclaimed January 22 as Justin Turner Day in Los Angeles.Sunday marks the four-year anniversary of the recognition.Turner was honored last year during a special ceremony at City Hall, which was held during the annual Los Angeles Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour week.
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Capitals send Joe Snively back to Hershey Bears

The Washington Capitals announced on Thursday afternoon that they have sent forward Joe Snively back to the Hershey Bears.Snively was originally recalled by the Caps on Tuesday as both Alex Ovechkin and Sonny Milano were dealing with individual ailments at the time.Snively played against the Rangers later that day but did not dress against the Sabres on Wednesday.
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Capitals recall Joe Snively with several forwards ailing

The Washington Capitals, who are still gunning for a playoff spot, have two extremely important games in two nights if that's their goal.The team takes on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night before flying home to DC to take on the Buffalo Sabres, who they're competing with for one of the final two playoff spots in the East.
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Joe Snively recalled by Capitals after Alex Ovechkin steps away from team for personal reasons

The Washington Capitals summoned Joe Snively from the Hershey Bears on Tuesday morning.Snively was recalled after captain Alex Ovechkin was announced to be stepping away from the team for personal reasons.NEWS | The Capitals have recalled forward Joe Snively from the Hershey Bears.#ALLCAPShttps://t.co/Dzkq2294Xl
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Capitals send Joe Snively back to Hershey, recall Dylan McIlrath

The Washington Capitals announced on Sunday that have sent forward Joe Snively back to the Hershey Bears and in his place recalled defenseman Dylan McIlrath.Snively heads back to the AHL after a successful two-game stint that saw him record two points.McIlrath comes back up to the Caps after being sent down on Saturday so that Tom Wilson could be activated off of injured reserve.
Mission Local
1 year ago
Mission District

Community member - singular - shows up to Sheriff Oversight Board community meeting

A community meeting held on Tuesday evening to discuss the hiring of an investigator to lead the nascent Sheriff's Department Oversight Board attracted exactly one participant - a longtime friend of one of seven members of the board.Four of the seven board members were present at the meeting, with a fifth arriving as it was concluding.
Mission Local
1 year ago
Mission District

Five-year memorial for slain Mission teenager Jesus Delgado

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.Read in spanish / Leer en español On Monday evening, a small crowd gathered as the air at Capp and 21st Streets filled with burning sage and the resonant sounds of Azteca drumming.
Mission Local
1 year ago
Mission District

Whole Foods, Kaiser, Benihana; see who pays into SF City Option

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.Around $775 million sits in the San Francisco City Option program, a result of thousands of employers creating health benefit accounts and paying into them for more than 400,000 current and former employees.
HousingWire
1 year ago
Real estate

loanDepot moved $225M out of Signature, maintains credit lines

One day after Signature Bank collapsed, an affiliate of loanDepot moved $225 million of cash balances to a large money center bank, the mortgage company disclosed Wednesday morning.With the transfer, the lender said all cash and cash equivalents are now distributed across large money center banks, according to an 8k filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Make Good Choices!!!

I don't want to live on this planet anymore.I know there are some good people out there in the world.People who genuinely care about the wellbeing of others.People who stay true to their values even when it is difficult or inconvenient for them.People who are able to do good deeds without simulcasting them and farming it for content.
RAIN News
1 year ago
Music

Apple, YouTube bask in Podnews Report Card - RAIN News

Results of the Podnews Report Card survey have been released, following a first view at Podcast Movement Evolutions.In that entertaining keynote session performed by Podnews editor James Cridland (amusingly interrupted by a faux DAI-inserted commercial), we learned how Podnews-reading podcasters rate distribution apps, directories, and monetization platforms.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
OMG science

Lance Bass was kicked off a Russian spaceflight two decades ago-now he's back

At the height of his fame as a member of the internationally famous boy band NSYNC, Lance Bass came within about two weeks of going to space in 2002.Bass had completed four months of rigorous training in Russia's Star City during the spring and summer of that year, learning Russian and passing several challenging pre-launch tests.
Design Milk
1 year ago
Design

F5: Michael Hambouz Feeds Creativity With Creativity

Multidisciplinary artist, multi-instrumentalist musician, illustrator, and independent curator are a few of the biggest hats Brooklyn, NewYork-based Michael Hambouz wears.The first-generation Palestinian-American creates chromaesthesia-influenced works - experiments in dimension and color, created under the guidance of music - to process bouts of loss and self-reflections on cultural identity.
AdExchanger
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Fun Fact About Clean Rooms: Data Security Isn't A Given | AdExchanger

Data clean rooms are magic.All you have to do is put your data inside, press a button, and it comes out matched, privacy safe and secure on the other side.Just kidding.Advertisers need to do their due diligence on potential clean room partners before working together, including (and especially) finding out how secure the platform is.
Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
1 year ago
Marketing tech

The Duopoly is over (because Everything is an Ad Network)

Axios reports that Google and Meta - known in combination as the digital advertising "Duopoly" - are expected to capture less than half of US digital advertising revenue in 2022 for the first time since 2014.According to Axios, Insider Intelligence estimates that Google and Meta will account for 48.4% of all U.S. digital ad revenue this year, which is down from a peak of 54.7% in 2017.
Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
1 year ago
Marketing tech

The Duopoly is over (because Everything is an Ad Network)

Axios reports that Google and Meta - known in combination as the digital advertising "Duopoly" - are expected to capture less than half of US digital advertising revenue in 2022 for the first time since 2014.According to Axios, Insider Intelligence estimates that Google and Meta will account for 48.4% of all U.S. digital ad revenue this year, which is down from a peak of 54.7% in 2017.
Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
1 year ago
Marketing tech

The Duopoly is over (because Everything is an Ad Network)

Axios reports that Google and Meta - known in combination as the digital advertising "Duopoly" - are expected to capture less than half of US digital advertising revenue in 2022 for the first time since 2014.According to Axios, Insider Intelligence estimates that Google and Meta will account for 48.4% of all U.S. digital ad revenue this year, which is down from a peak of 54.7% in 2017.
www.cnn.com
9 years ago
Health

Eating the Mediterranean diet may lead to a longer life | CNN

Study: Women on a Mediterranean diet had a key biological marker for slower aging Mediterranean diets have also been linked to lower cardiovascular problems Next scientists want to see if one particular food had a bigger impact Eating a Mediterranean diet may be your key to living longer.That's according to a new study led by Immaculata De Vivo, associate professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and Harvard Medical School.
Insidehighered
1 year ago
Higher education

Video networking at Grinnell enhances student connections

Connecting students and alumni can be challenging, especially for a school with a widely dispersed population, but Grinnell College is closing the gap between its graduates and current students by hosting short virtual networking events."For many undergraduates, particularly those who have been historically underrepresented in higher education, building one's network can be a formidable challenge," Mark Peltz, dean of careers, life and service at Grinnell College, shares.
www.thelocal.ch
1 year ago
Education

Swiss media stories among targets of digital hitman' company

It is dizzying, Eric Vanoncini acknowledged to the classroom full of anxious teachers as reams of text generated by the ChatGPT bot unfurled on the large screen behind him.It risks upending the world of education as we know it.A high school English and philosophy teacher had gathered dozens of educators for one of several workshops hastily organised in the Swiss canton of Geneva following urgent appeals for guidance on how to deal with the new know-it-all bot.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

Sex Cult's Lieutenant' Gets Over 4 Years in Prison for Abetting Abuse

For years, Lawrence V. Ray manipulated and exploited a group of young people who had lived with his daughter in a dormitory at Sarah Lawrence College.He didn't do it alone, prosecutors say: Among them was an enforcer.Isabella Pollok became Mr. Ray's trusted lieutenant, prosecutors have said, helping abuse her onetime roommates.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

This BBC TV Show Is Looking For London Families To Feature On Its Next Season

BBC One show hosted by Stacy Solomon is looking for families to take part in the new series Sort Your Life Out.(Image: BBC/Optomen TV/James Stack) If you think your home is a bit cluttered and want to start fresh but aren't sure where to begin, then you're in luck as the BBC One show Sort Your Life Out is on the hunt for London families to take part in the new series.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
London

What happened to Trafalgar Square's previous fourth plinth statues?

Most of the sculptures that have appeared on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square are in storage, and only one is currently on display in the UK.Here's what happened next.1999 Ecce Homo by Mark Wallinger Ecce homo by Mark Wallinger.Photograph: Martin Argles/The Guardian Wallinger said: Trafalgar Square and the approaching millennium constituted the context for Ecce Homo; it was where it belonged.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 year ago
Intellectual property law

Terms of Obligation in IP Licenses: Respecting Tradition While Enhancing Clarity

"Although thoroughly deserving of all the trappings of formality, and the associated care put into its creation and execution, a contract should nonetheless describe what the parties have agreed to do in plain English that can be readily understood by diverse audiences."In teaching Intellectual Property (IP) licensing for the Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada), Inc., we often open with the first principle of contracts: the "contract" is the meeting of the minds between the parties.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Curry, Iguodala probable to return vs. Lakers

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and forward Andre Iguodala are probable to make their respective returns from injury Sunday afternoon as the Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.comArena.Curry has missed the Warriors' past 11 games after sustaining a left lower leg injury against the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 4.
Pension Plan Puppets
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

GDT: Maple Leafs @ Devils

Toronto Maple Leafs @ New Jersey Devils7:00 PM at Prudential CenterWatch on: MSGSN, TSN4
Quick reminder that Devils fans hate us because of some goals called back and some other calls boned them during their super important winning streak.The Leafs themselves were barely a participant in the shenanigans, but of course we're getting the blame.
Editor In Leaf
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Knock It off Toronto Maple Leafs Fans: John Tavares Is Not a Robot

Has anyone ever seen Toronto Maple Leafs Captain John Tavares identify which pictures contain images of fire hydrants?I didn't think so.Perhaps that would be all it would take to end the speculation that he isn't human, but actually a robot.For years, Toronto Maple Leafs fans have said, mostly in jest, that Tavares is mechanical in his actions.
www.7x7.com
1 year ago
San Francisco

Bay Area cooking schools are booming: Here are 6 of our favorites.

It may have taken a global pandemic and year-long lockdown, but people are finally putting down their smartphones, picking up whisks, and heeding Child's advice.While the rise in cooking at home was born during early shelter-in-place mandates (we all remember the sourdough baking craze), our appetite to learn new techniques has grown stronger over the past three years.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets 'tempted' but averse to riding TJ Warren in Durant's absence

For TJ Warren, the most frustrating part of it all is the minutes restriction.It's a necessary precaution - a preservation method for a player fresh on the court after two straight seasons sidelined due to a stress fracture in his left foot.The issue is - as it turns out - Warren is still really good at basketball.
ProFootballTalk
1 year ago
Dallas Cowboys

Jason Peters misses practice; Jayron Kearse limited - ProFootballTalk

Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse intercepted Tom Brady in the back of the end zone early in Monday night's game.That's as close as Brady and the Bucs got to competing with the Cowboys.Kearse, though, sprained a knee and played only 42 of 82 snaps.He was limited in Wednesday's practice but guarantees he will play Sunday against the 49ers.
ProFootballTalk
1 year ago
Dallas Cowboys

Tony Pollard remains out of practice, questionable for Thursday night - ProFootballTalk

The Cowboys have a considerably shorter injury report than the Titans for Thursday night's game, but it includes a couple of key players.Running back Tony Pollard was listed as a non-participant in practice for the third straight day because of a thigh injury.He has been listed as questionable to play in Tennessee.
ProFootballTalk
1 year ago
Dallas Cowboys

Report: Tony Pollard is expected to be inactive on Thursday - ProFootballTalk

The Titans are starting a quarterback who just joined the team and the Cowboys will also be without one of their key contributors on Thursday night.Running back Tony Pollard is expected to be inactive for the Week 17 contest, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media.Pollard is officially questionable with a thigh injury for the game.
ProFootballTalk
1 year ago
Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys expect Tony Pollard to practice Tuesday - ProFootballTalk

Running back Tony Pollard wouldn't have practiced for the Cowboys on Monday, but the team expects him to be on the field Tuesday.Pollard was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated practice report because of a thigh injury.Head coach Mike McCarthy said the team won't be holding a full practice session on Tuesday, but they will be doing some work and Pollard will be doing it with his teammates.
ProFootballTalk
1 year ago
Dallas Cowboys

Tony Pollard estimated a non-participant in Monday's practice - ProFootballTalk

The Cowboys released an estimated practice report for Thursday Night Football, and running back Tony Pollard is a new addition.Pollard is listed as a non-participant with a thigh injury.It's the first time Pollard has appeared on the report since Week 5 when he missed a practice with an illness.He played 39 of 73 snaps Saturday and had 15 touches for 80 yards.
ProFootballTalk
1 year ago
Dallas Cowboys

Jalen Hurts estimated as a non-participant Tuesday - ProFootballTalk

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has a sprained throwing shoulder, and backup Gardner Minshew was out Tuesday to attend Mike Leach's funeral service.That left third-string quarterback Ian Book to run the team's walk-through.Coach Nick Sirianni would not say Tuesday morning whether Hurts would participate in the practice session, but the team's injury report estimates Hurts as a non-participant.
Running with Miles
1 year ago
Apple

Deal Alert: The Apple Watch Ultra is Back on Sale - $50 Off - Running with Miles

The Apple Watch Ultra was just released a few months ago and was backordered for a while.Then, it went on sale and it was a very popular sale!Now, just after the new year when people are beginning to be more fitness-focused again, the Apple Watch Ultra is back on sale again!Link: Apple Watch Ultra Sale (this is an affiliate link that supports the site - thanks for the support!)
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

Half of Canadian workers will job hunt in 2023 for better pay and perks, according to poll | CBC News

Half of Canadian workers plan to look for a new job in 2023, a nearly twofold increase from just a year ago, according to a new poll by recruitment firm Robert Half.The survey conducted in the fall found 50 per cent of respondents indicated they planned to search for a new job in the next six months.
Pats Pulpit
1 year ago
New England Patriots

Patriots vs. Dolphins Friday injury report: New England's rookie corners ruled out as veteran Jalen Mills returns

Jalen Mills would be among the reinforcements arriving Friday for the New England Patriots.The veteran cornerback returned from the groin issue that sidelined him for four consecutive starts and since being downgraded during the final practice of Week 15.He now stands among five questionable to face the Miami Dolphins.
Pats Pulpit
1 year ago
New England Patriots

Patriots vs. Bengals Wednesday injury report: Joe Cardona joins DeVante Parker, Jalen Mills on the sidelines

As New England Patriots punter Jake Bailey returned to practice on Wednesday, opening his window to be activated from injured reserve, another specialist joined the sidelined.Long snapper Joe Cardona's ankle injury saw him become a non-participant along with wide receiver DeVante Parker and cornerback Jalen Mills.
Pats Pulpit
1 year ago
New England Patriots

Instant analysis from Patriots' 30-24 loss to Raiders

Four months removed from joint practices and the preseason finale, Bill Belichick, Josh McDaniels and a long line of connections met again at Allegiant Stadium.The Las Vegas Raiders outlasted the New England Patriots there on Sunday, 30-24, after a toe-dragging touchdown gave way to a lateral and a recovery for another as time expired.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

5 Dog Sledding Trips For Adventurous (& Animal-Loving) Families

Dog sledding is an ancient art, first developed by indigenous people in North America and the Arctic as a way to travel and survive in brutal winter conditions.Jack London's tales of the Alaskan frontier put the mushers, and more so the dogs, in the forefront of the American imagination.And The Last Frontier's famed Iditarod, that epic mid-winter trek from Anchorage to Nome, continues the tradition of Alaskan dog sled racing and pits humans and dogs against other teams and the whims of nature.
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