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Ukraine updates: Russia replaces 'Butcher of Mariupol' DW 04/30/2023

Russia's Defense Ministry announced on Sunday that it has replaced one of its deputy ministers.Colonel General Alexei Kuzmenkov is taking over from Mikhail Mizintsev and will oversee logistical support for the armed forces, according to the ministry.Mizintsev had been in the office since September 2022.

Exclusive: Bayern Munich would consider selling ex-PL ace to Chelsea if asked

Sadio Mane could be due a return to the site of his greatest success the English Premier League in the near future should Bayern Munich seriously entertain the prospect of a bid from Chelsea.It's worth emphasising that such an offer has yet to arise from the Blues, though Christian Falk did exclusively inform CaughtOffside that the Bavarian giants would be willing to negotiate if asked'.
from Medium
1 year ago

Users are smarter than you think

Anyone who has remotely worked in the digital product landscape must have heard some version of the phrase "design for stupid users."On calls, in meetings and in our daily conversations - the idea of simplicity is propagated using dumbed-down phrases like these.But what does it mean to design for 'dumb' users and is it worth following this flavour of product design?
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1 year ago

Taking drugs with your children? Gen Z won't even want to share a beer with us | Zoe Williams

Say nothing, she's going to use it, my 13-year-old daughter said to my 15-year-old son, like a Miranda warning.It was the week after the novelist Hanif Kureishi had tweeted: I've had some great cocaine nights with my children, and I know friends who take MDMA with their kids, though this isn't something I would do, out of the fear of talking too much.

The leaders of China and Russia have finished talks. Here are some takeaways

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands after speaking to the media during a signing ceremony following their talks in Moscow on Tuesday.Mikhail Tereshchenko/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP TAIPEI and MOSCOW China's top leader Xi Jinping has wrapped up a state visit to Moscow, where he held nearly three full days of talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin.

$200 a box? Why it got so hard to find Raspberry Rally Girl Scout cookies

Did you hear about the elusive new Girl Scouts cookie, the Raspberry Rally?This year was my daughter's first as a Girl Scout, and her first time peddling cookies to neighbors, friends and complete strangers.Initially, Cora, 8, was stoked to put on her Brownie vest and pull her red wagon, stacked precariously high with $6 boxes of treats, around our Santa Ana neighborhood.
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1 year ago

Ukraine updates: Russia replaces 'Butcher of Mariupol' DW 04/30/2023

Russia's Defense Ministry announced on Sunday that it has replaced one of its deputy ministers.Colonel General Alexei Kuzmenkov is taking over from Mikhail Mizintsev and will oversee logistical support for the armed forces, according to the ministry.Mizintsev had been in the office since September 2022.

Exclusive: Bayern Munich would consider selling ex-PL ace to Chelsea if asked

Sadio Mane could be due a return to the site of his greatest success the English Premier League in the near future should Bayern Munich seriously entertain the prospect of a bid from Chelsea.It's worth emphasising that such an offer has yet to arise from the Blues, though Christian Falk did exclusively inform CaughtOffside that the Bavarian giants would be willing to negotiate if asked'.

Users are smarter than you think

Anyone who has remotely worked in the digital product landscape must have heard some version of the phrase "design for stupid users."On calls, in meetings and in our daily conversations - the idea of simplicity is propagated using dumbed-down phrases like these.But what does it mean to design for 'dumb' users and is it worth following this flavour of product design?

Taking drugs with your children? Gen Z won't even want to share a beer with us | Zoe Williams

Say nothing, she's going to use it, my 13-year-old daughter said to my 15-year-old son, like a Miranda warning.It was the week after the novelist Hanif Kureishi had tweeted: I've had some great cocaine nights with my children, and I know friends who take MDMA with their kids, though this isn't something I would do, out of the fear of talking too much.

The leaders of China and Russia have finished talks. Here are some takeaways

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands after speaking to the media during a signing ceremony following their talks in Moscow on Tuesday.Mikhail Tereshchenko/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP TAIPEI and MOSCOW China's top leader Xi Jinping has wrapped up a state visit to Moscow, where he held nearly three full days of talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin.

$200 a box? Why it got so hard to find Raspberry Rally Girl Scout cookies

Did you hear about the elusive new Girl Scouts cookie, the Raspberry Rally?This year was my daughter's first as a Girl Scout, and her first time peddling cookies to neighbors, friends and complete strangers.Initially, Cora, 8, was stoked to put on her Brownie vest and pull her red wagon, stacked precariously high with $6 boxes of treats, around our Santa Ana neighborhood.
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Y10s Have Never Been More Outraged, By Scarlett Brock Newstead Wood

Y10s Have Never Been More Outraged, By Scarlett Brock Newstead Wood (Image: Scarlett Brock) As a year 10, you find teachers talking every single lesson all year about end of year examinations, mocks and GCSEs, but what they do not tell you is the shocking arrangements of such exams in some schools.The GCSE exam period is around five weeks (including half term), however, for Year 10s at certain schools in Bromley it is only as little as a measly three days to complete as many as nine exam papers.
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1 year ago
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Which teams will reach the NBA conference finals? Our experts predict every series

The NBA is nearly down to its elite eight of teams that will be competing for this year's championship, and every team still alive now has a somewhat realistic path to the Finals.The first round was eventful in both the predictable outcomes and a splash of upsets thought to be unrealistic at the end of the regular season, most notably the eighth-seeded Miami Heat knocking out the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference.

Beal re-injures hamstring in Wizards' loss to Bucks

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal returned for the first time yesterday since injuring his left hamstring in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers.Unfortunately, he played just 13 minutes in a 123-113 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks after aggravating that injury.Beal previously injured his right hamstring in November but has recovered from that injury.

Which teams will reach the NBA conference finals? Our experts predict every series

The NBA is nearly down to its elite eight of teams that will be competing for this year's championship, and every team still alive now has a somewhat realistic path to the Finals.The first round was eventful in both the predictable outcomes and a splash of upsets thought to be unrealistic at the end of the regular season, most notably the eighth-seeded Miami Heat knocking out the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference.

Beal re-injures hamstring in Wizards' loss to Bucks

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal returned for the first time yesterday since injuring his left hamstring in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers.Unfortunately, he played just 13 minutes in a 123-113 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks after aggravating that injury.Beal previously injured his right hamstring in November but has recovered from that injury.
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Resetting the Patriots' cornerback group with Christian Gonzalez in the mix

The New England Patriots entered the NFL Draft with a need at cornerback, and they did not wait long to address it.With the 17th selection in the first round, they added Oregon's Christian Gonzalez to the mix - giving them one of the most intriguing prospects that the position had to offer this year.

Gaming Is A Goldmine For Advertisers, But Only If They Put Gamers First | AdExchanger

Like Mario or Toad revving their karts before a race, advertisers are jostling for pole position in the lucrative gaming market, which is projected to be worth $320 billion by 2026.With over three billion gamers worldwide and record , gaming giants are keen to capitalize, too: PlayStation and Xbox are both in the running with free-to-play gaming ads.

3 galaxy brain trades the Cowboys would love to make this offseason

Despite a talented roster, the Dallas Cowboys, once again, failed to reach the Super Bowl.Here are three galaxy brain trades the Cowboys could make to shake up their core.Last season, the Dallas Cowboys failed to reach the Super Bowl.Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy led the San Francisco 49ers to a 19-12 victory over Dallas in the Divisional Round.

'Star Trek: Picard' soars by embracing the legacy of 'The Next Generation'

Jonathan Frakes as Will Riker and Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard.Trae Patton/Trae Patton/Paramount+ One of the central themes in Star Trek: Picard has been the importance of accepting every bit of your past, so you can move forward to a new future.Which is why it's surprising that Paramount+'s new series centered on Patrick Stewart's beloved, aging starship captain Jean-Luc Picard has taken so long to learn that lesson for itself.

USC football: Players to watch during spring football

The honeymoon for Lincoln Riley and USC is over, the adoration and goodwill earned from a stunning 11-win season squandered suddenly in a Dallas debacle two months ago.The concerns that arose out of that Cotton Bowl defeat still remain.But as USC opens spring practice Sunday, so do many of the players who kept USC in contention for the College Football Playoff, chief among them a Heisman Trophy winner at quarterback.

Are the Patriots a playoff contender with OC Bill O'Brien?

The New England Patriots recently hired Bill O'Brien has their offensive coordinator.Does this put them back in the playoff mix?The 2021 Patriots had a top 10 scoring offense and scoring defense.They won 10 games and clinched a Wild Card spot.It was an encouraging year for them, especially considering how 2020 went and the success they had with then rookie Mac Jones.

Resetting the Patriots' cornerback group with Christian Gonzalez in the mix

The New England Patriots entered the NFL Draft with a need at cornerback, and they did not wait long to address it.With the 17th selection in the first round, they added Oregon's Christian Gonzalez to the mix - giving them one of the most intriguing prospects that the position had to offer this year.

Gaming Is A Goldmine For Advertisers, But Only If They Put Gamers First | AdExchanger

Like Mario or Toad revving their karts before a race, advertisers are jostling for pole position in the lucrative gaming market, which is projected to be worth $320 billion by 2026.With over three billion gamers worldwide and record , gaming giants are keen to capitalize, too: PlayStation and Xbox are both in the running with free-to-play gaming ads.

3 galaxy brain trades the Cowboys would love to make this offseason

Despite a talented roster, the Dallas Cowboys, once again, failed to reach the Super Bowl.Here are three galaxy brain trades the Cowboys could make to shake up their core.Last season, the Dallas Cowboys failed to reach the Super Bowl.Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy led the San Francisco 49ers to a 19-12 victory over Dallas in the Divisional Round.

'Star Trek: Picard' soars by embracing the legacy of 'The Next Generation'

Jonathan Frakes as Will Riker and Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard.Trae Patton/Trae Patton/Paramount+ One of the central themes in Star Trek: Picard has been the importance of accepting every bit of your past, so you can move forward to a new future.Which is why it's surprising that Paramount+'s new series centered on Patrick Stewart's beloved, aging starship captain Jean-Luc Picard has taken so long to learn that lesson for itself.

USC football: Players to watch during spring football

The honeymoon for Lincoln Riley and USC is over, the adoration and goodwill earned from a stunning 11-win season squandered suddenly in a Dallas debacle two months ago.The concerns that arose out of that Cotton Bowl defeat still remain.But as USC opens spring practice Sunday, so do many of the players who kept USC in contention for the College Football Playoff, chief among them a Heisman Trophy winner at quarterback.

Are the Patriots a playoff contender with OC Bill O'Brien?

The New England Patriots recently hired Bill O'Brien has their offensive coordinator.Does this put them back in the playoff mix?The 2021 Patriots had a top 10 scoring offense and scoring defense.They won 10 games and clinched a Wild Card spot.It was an encouraging year for them, especially considering how 2020 went and the success they had with then rookie Mac Jones.
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NFL rumors: Brandin Cooks trade has obvious ripple effect for Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys made the huge move to acquire Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks, but it effectively took them out of the running for one player.The Dallas Cowboys learned just how much of an impact Amari Cooper had on their offense after they traded him to the Cleveland Browns ahead of the 2022 season.

Can Bulls still make the Playoffs? NBA Standings, odds, and predictions

As the Chicago Bulls march toward the end of February with a 27-33 record in tow, it would be no understatement to say this year's team has massively disappointed when compared to last season's rendition.Still, as long as there are games to be played, there's hope the Bulls' big three of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic can drag this franchise to the promised land of the NBA Playoffs.

NFL rumors: Brandin Cooks trade has obvious ripple effect for Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys made the huge move to acquire Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks, but it effectively took them out of the running for one player.The Dallas Cowboys learned just how much of an impact Amari Cooper had on their offense after they traded him to the Cleveland Browns ahead of the 2022 season.

Can Bulls still make the Playoffs? NBA Standings, odds, and predictions

As the Chicago Bulls march toward the end of February with a 27-33 record in tow, it would be no understatement to say this year's team has massively disappointed when compared to last season's rendition.Still, as long as there are games to be played, there's hope the Bulls' big three of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic can drag this franchise to the promised land of the NBA Playoffs.
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Daniel DePetris: The first year of war in Ukraine has defied predictions

If you told me a year ago that the Russian army would be performing as incompetently in Ukraine as it is today, I would have responded with a sarcastic chuckle.And yet, 12 months into Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II, this is precisely what has occurred.The Ukrainians have made mincemeat of the Russians, evident in last year's successful counteroffensives south of Kharkiv and in Kherson.
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Reacts: Are the Lakers realistic contenders now in Western Conference?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA.Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Los Angeles Lakers fans and fans across the country.Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.The Lakers have had quite the comeuppance in recent weeks, especially considering that span includes a week off for the All-Star break.

Bryan Reynolds Trade Rumors: Pirates Seeking Juan Soto-Like Return

As the Los Angeles Dodgers continue their search for a center fielder, one potential option emerged when Bryan Reynolds requested a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates due to contract extension negotiations seemingly reaching an impasse.The 27-year-old remains under team control through the 2025 season by way of salary arbitration, and the Pirates have shown little-to-no interest in making a trade thus far.

Reacts: Are the Lakers realistic contenders now in Western Conference?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA.Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Los Angeles Lakers fans and fans across the country.Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.The Lakers have had quite the comeuppance in recent weeks, especially considering that span includes a week off for the All-Star break.

Bryan Reynolds Trade Rumors: Pirates Seeking Juan Soto-Like Return

As the Los Angeles Dodgers continue their search for a center fielder, one potential option emerged when Bryan Reynolds requested a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates due to contract extension negotiations seemingly reaching an impasse.The 27-year-old remains under team control through the 2025 season by way of salary arbitration, and the Pirates have shown little-to-no interest in making a trade thus far.
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Grammar Schools - Going Extinct? Sukhjit Kaur - Townley Grammar School

Grammar Schools - Going Extinct?Sukhjit Kaur - Townley Grammar School (Image: Newsquest) In the UK, there are currently 163 grammar schools - schools which have been in long decline in the UK in recent years.Most of them can be found in South-East England, and are well-known for the outstanding academic results each cohort brings.

The Curious Rise of a Supreme Court Doctrine That Threatens Biden's Agenda

WASHINGTON It has been only eight months since the Supreme Court first invoked the major questions doctrine by name in a majority opinion, using it to limit the Environmental Protection Agency's power to address climate change.Last week, the court seemed poised to use it again, to kill the Biden administration's plan to cancel more than $400 billion in student loans.

Grammar Schools - Going Extinct? Sukhjit Kaur - Townley Grammar School

Grammar Schools - Going Extinct?Sukhjit Kaur - Townley Grammar School (Image: Newsquest) In the UK, there are currently 163 grammar schools - schools which have been in long decline in the UK in recent years.Most of them can be found in South-East England, and are well-known for the outstanding academic results each cohort brings.

The Curious Rise of a Supreme Court Doctrine That Threatens Biden's Agenda

WASHINGTON It has been only eight months since the Supreme Court first invoked the major questions doctrine by name in a majority opinion, using it to limit the Environmental Protection Agency's power to address climate change.Last week, the court seemed poised to use it again, to kill the Biden administration's plan to cancel more than $400 billion in student loans.
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What would you change about pytest?

Anthony Sottile and Brian discuss changes that would be cool for pytest, even unrealistic changes.These are changes we'd make to pytest if we didn't ahve to care about backwards compatibilty.Anthony's list:


The import system
Multi-process support out of the box
Async support
Changes to the fixture system
Extend the assert rewriting to make it modular
Add matchers to assert mechanism
Ban test class inheritance


Brian's list:


Extend assert rewriting for custom rewriting, like check
pytester matchers available for all tests
Throw out nose and unittest compatibility plugins
Throw out setup_module, teardown_module and other xunit style functions
Remove a bunch of the hook functions
Documentation improvement of remaining hook functions which include examples of how to use it
Start running tests before collection is done
Split collection and running into two processes
Have the fixtures be able to know the result of the test during teardown
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4 ambitious free-agent signings the Commanders could make in 2023

What ambitious free-agent signings could the Washington Commanders make in pursuit of an instant postseason return in 2023?Go big or go home is a phrase that's been used to describe previous free-agent dealings for the Washington Commanders.Some have gone better than others, but it should not detract those in power from being bold once again with lots at stake in 2023.

Odell Beckham Jr.'s best move would be to play in 2022, forget about 2023 - ProFootballTalk

Free-agent receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been trying to use the vague promise of helping a team win in 2022 to secure a significant payday that extends into 2023.That's fine, but it doesn't seem to be working.Who is going to commit major dollars to Beckham without knowing that he can play?The fact that OBJ wasn't willing to work out for teams during his recent visits to the Bills, Giants, and Cowboys does nothing to create confidence that he's ready or able to play.

MLB Insider Thinks Xander Bogaerts May Become 'No. 1 Target' For Yankees

There were plenty of rumors swirling around Xander Bogaerts and his free agency on Wednesday.The San Diego Padres have seemingly jumped into the sweepstakes for the four-time All-Star while Scott Boras, Bogaerts' agent, shot down another report that the shortstop severed ties with the Boston Red Sox.

Ukraine confronts tougher fight in push to extend battlefield wins

KIVSHARIVKA, Ukraine - Not far from this village on the east bank of the Oskil River, Ukrainian forces have hit a wall of Russian resistance as they try to extend a counteroffensive that just two months ago was sweeping across nearby lands at a stunning clip.Andriy, a soldier with Ukraine's 92nd Mechanized Brigade, was not sure what to say on a recent day, when a group of Ukrainian intelligence officers showed up and asked about his unit's push toward Svatove, a small city in Luhansk region occupied since March.

4 ambitious free-agent signings the Commanders could make in 2023

What ambitious free-agent signings could the Washington Commanders make in pursuit of an instant postseason return in 2023?Go big or go home is a phrase that's been used to describe previous free-agent dealings for the Washington Commanders.Some have gone better than others, but it should not detract those in power from being bold once again with lots at stake in 2023.

Odell Beckham Jr.'s best move would be to play in 2022, forget about 2023 - ProFootballTalk

Free-agent receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been trying to use the vague promise of helping a team win in 2022 to secure a significant payday that extends into 2023.That's fine, but it doesn't seem to be working.Who is going to commit major dollars to Beckham without knowing that he can play?The fact that OBJ wasn't willing to work out for teams during his recent visits to the Bills, Giants, and Cowboys does nothing to create confidence that he's ready or able to play.

MLB Insider Thinks Xander Bogaerts May Become 'No. 1 Target' For Yankees

There were plenty of rumors swirling around Xander Bogaerts and his free agency on Wednesday.The San Diego Padres have seemingly jumped into the sweepstakes for the four-time All-Star while Scott Boras, Bogaerts' agent, shot down another report that the shortstop severed ties with the Boston Red Sox.

Ukraine confronts tougher fight in push to extend battlefield wins

KIVSHARIVKA, Ukraine - Not far from this village on the east bank of the Oskil River, Ukrainian forces have hit a wall of Russian resistance as they try to extend a counteroffensive that just two months ago was sweeping across nearby lands at a stunning clip.Andriy, a soldier with Ukraine's 92nd Mechanized Brigade, was not sure what to say on a recent day, when a group of Ukrainian intelligence officers showed up and asked about his unit's push toward Svatove, a small city in Luhansk region occupied since March.
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3 Questions facing Yankees heading into spring training | amNewYork

Baseball is right around the corner and that means spring training is nearly here.For the Yankees, there are plenty of questions facing the club as they prepare to try and compete for that elusive 28th World Series title after falling in the American League Championship Series to the Houston Astros.

Bryan Reynolds Rumors: Dodgers Trade Target Unlikely to be Moved This Offseason

The Dodgers' need for an outfielder is well known by now.Ideally, LA ends up acquiring a star-level centerfielder capable of matching or improving upon the production Cody Bellinger has generated over the last few seasons.A top target for the Dodgers is Pirates All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds.The 27 year old outfielder has spent his entire career with Pittsburgh, earning one All-Star berth along the way.

3 Questions facing Yankees heading into spring training | amNewYork

Baseball is right around the corner and that means spring training is nearly here.For the Yankees, there are plenty of questions facing the club as they prepare to try and compete for that elusive 28th World Series title after falling in the American League Championship Series to the Houston Astros.

Bryan Reynolds Rumors: Dodgers Trade Target Unlikely to be Moved This Offseason

The Dodgers' need for an outfielder is well known by now.Ideally, LA ends up acquiring a star-level centerfielder capable of matching or improving upon the production Cody Bellinger has generated over the last few seasons.A top target for the Dodgers is Pirates All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds.The 27 year old outfielder has spent his entire career with Pittsburgh, earning one All-Star berth along the way.
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House Coalition of Conservative Democrats Falls to Half Its Size

The dwindling Blue Dog Coalition includes the remaining Democrats who oppose abortion rights and marriage equality.Blue Dog Coalition members from left, Representatives Henry Cuellar, Mike Thompson, Jim Costa, Stephanie Murphy and Brad Schneider hold a news conference on tax reform on October 4, 2017.Bill Clark / CQ Roll Call The Democratic Party's conservative Blue Dog Coalition has been slashed in half due partially to a disagreement within its ranks over efforts to attract more members, Politico reported on Tuesday, with a number of corporate lawmakers insisting on preserving the Blue Dogs' "longstanding legacy" and name despite its reputation as a "Southern 'boys' club'."

Wednesday vote will determine how Berkeley plans for 9,000 new homes

Berkeley is required to plan for nearly 9,000 new homes by 2031.Credit: Kelly Sullivan Update, Jan. 18: Councilmember Rashi Kesarwani has introduced a set of amendments to the Housing Element that would address some of the concerns pro-density groups have raised about Berkeley's plan.The proposed changes were posted online Tuesday afternoon.

The Guardian view on problems in the western Balkans: Europe should do more | Editorial

In early December, European Union officials headed to Albania to make a symbolic point.The latest EU-Western Balkans summit, held in Tirana, was the first to be actually held in a region whose populations mostly long to belong to the Brussels club, but have begun to doubt they ever will.The gesture along with concrete measures such as inclusion in the EU's Erasmus programme went down well.

Toronto Maple Leafs: 3 Potential Christmas Miracle Trades

A christmas miracle for the Toronto Maple Leafs this year would be a Stanley Cup, but even in our wildest dreams that seems unrealistic.As much it feels like the Toronto Maple Leafs will never win a Stanley Cup in your lifetime, it'll happen, eventually.One of these years, a miracle is going to happen and Bay Street is going to be filled with a blue-and-white parade, but I can't make that type of bold prediction, yet.

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Matt Carpenter

There is one free agent looking to re-sign with his old team, that everyone hasn't been able to keep their eyes off.That being, of course, a potential Matt Carpenter return to the Yankees.How likely is it that the veteran lefty follows in the footsteps of a few of his old pals from this season in a return to the Bronx?

Cody Bellinger Has A Lot Riding On This | Defector

Not too long ago, it was easy to imagine Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger commanding a Judgian contract when he hit baseball's free agent market.As a lanky, easygoing kid from Arizona, Bellinger entered the L.A. system as a fourth-round teen in 2013 and started showing off prodigious power pretty much as soon as he got his feet wet.

House Coalition of Conservative Democrats Falls to Half Its Size

The dwindling Blue Dog Coalition includes the remaining Democrats who oppose abortion rights and marriage equality.Blue Dog Coalition members from left, Representatives Henry Cuellar, Mike Thompson, Jim Costa, Stephanie Murphy and Brad Schneider hold a news conference on tax reform on October 4, 2017.Bill Clark / CQ Roll Call The Democratic Party's conservative Blue Dog Coalition has been slashed in half due partially to a disagreement within its ranks over efforts to attract more members, Politico reported on Tuesday, with a number of corporate lawmakers insisting on preserving the Blue Dogs' "longstanding legacy" and name despite its reputation as a "Southern 'boys' club'."

Wednesday vote will determine how Berkeley plans for 9,000 new homes

Berkeley is required to plan for nearly 9,000 new homes by 2031.Credit: Kelly Sullivan Update, Jan. 18: Councilmember Rashi Kesarwani has introduced a set of amendments to the Housing Element that would address some of the concerns pro-density groups have raised about Berkeley's plan.The proposed changes were posted online Tuesday afternoon.

The Guardian view on problems in the western Balkans: Europe should do more | Editorial

In early December, European Union officials headed to Albania to make a symbolic point.The latest EU-Western Balkans summit, held in Tirana, was the first to be actually held in a region whose populations mostly long to belong to the Brussels club, but have begun to doubt they ever will.The gesture along with concrete measures such as inclusion in the EU's Erasmus programme went down well.

Toronto Maple Leafs: 3 Potential Christmas Miracle Trades

A christmas miracle for the Toronto Maple Leafs this year would be a Stanley Cup, but even in our wildest dreams that seems unrealistic.As much it feels like the Toronto Maple Leafs will never win a Stanley Cup in your lifetime, it'll happen, eventually.One of these years, a miracle is going to happen and Bay Street is going to be filled with a blue-and-white parade, but I can't make that type of bold prediction, yet.

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Matt Carpenter

There is one free agent looking to re-sign with his old team, that everyone hasn't been able to keep their eyes off.That being, of course, a potential Matt Carpenter return to the Yankees.How likely is it that the veteran lefty follows in the footsteps of a few of his old pals from this season in a return to the Bronx?

Cody Bellinger Has A Lot Riding On This | Defector

Not too long ago, it was easy to imagine Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger commanding a Judgian contract when he hit baseball's free agent market.As a lanky, easygoing kid from Arizona, Bellinger entered the L.A. system as a fourth-round teen in 2013 and started showing off prodigious power pretty much as soon as he got his feet wet.
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Eyes on the Station: BART Celebrates 19th Street Modernization

If you're wondering where the money goes when you vote for a BART measure, as you did in 2016, here's an example



New lights, fresh paint, new art at 19th Street BART.And a BART janitor keeping it all sparkly.Photos: Streetsblog/Rudick
Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.

Bayern Munich out on Roberto Firmino and Axel Disasi, shifts focus to Konrad Laimer and Lucas Hernandez

Bayern Munich have been active behind the scenes, targeting players and finalizing a deal for some.The Rekordmeister have recently started to look at center backs and have been linked to AS Monaco's Axel Disasi, in addition to Liverpool 's Roberto Firmino.BILD journos Tobi Altschäffl and Christian Falk ( as captured by Twitter account @iMiaSanMia) reported that Bayern are no longer in the running for those two players and have not been a topic of discussion within the Bayern office.

Nurses' union could accept 10% pay rise'

The Royal College of Nursing could be willing to accept a 10% pay rise, with the union's leader calling on the government to meet it halfway.Pat Cullen, the union's general secretary, said the RCN's demand for a 19% rise branded unaffordable by the government is just a starting point.She committed to putting any new offer to her members for a vote, as reported by the Times.

Repeated string concatenation is quadratic in PyPy (and CPython)

This is a super brief blog post responding to an issue that we got on the PyPy issue tracker.I am moving my response to the blog (with permission of the submitter) to have a post to point to, since it's a problem that comes up with some regularity.It's also documented on our page of differences between PyPy and CPython but I thought an additional blog post might be good.

Microsoft set to battle FTC over $68.7 billion Activision Blizzard deal

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, the gaming company famous for franchises like Call of Duty, Candy Crush, Diablo and StarCraft, refuted the Federal Trade Commission's challenge to their merger.(Dado Ruvic/Reuters)Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, a gaming company famous for hits like Call of Duty, disputed the Federal Trade Commission's challenge to their proposed $68.7 billion merger on Thursday, writing in a court filing that the U.S.regulator's concerns that the deal would undermine fair competition in the gaming industry are "unfounded" and "absurd."

Man United could turn to Goncalo Ramos in the January transfer window

Man United could make their move to sign Goncalo Ramos in the January transfer window.Manchester United Football Club return in a little over a week, with a Carabao Cup game against Burnley in the offing.Shortly after that match, the January transfer window opens.Erik ten Hag is no doubt plotting moves for potential Cristiano Ronaldo replacements, though that's easier said than done, particularly in the mid-season window.
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