On July 15 Russia and China signed a “friendship treaty,” their first accord since 1949, and declared their joint opposition to America’s plans for a missile defense. A few days later 178 countries voted for a global-warming treaty with the United States alone in dissent. Next, 148 countries pushed to move forward with enforcement measures to ban germ warfare despite American objections. Now, these actions hardly constitute an anti-American alliance....
Stunning, indeed. Could action videogames like the larcenous “Grand Theft Auto 3,” the Nazi-killing “Medal of Honor” and the Gothic “Half-Life”–games which parent groups, legislative groups and even Nazi-killing groups have been telling us for years would bring about the end of civilization as we know it–actually have any mental health benefit? And the answer is: Yes. According to research done at the University of Rochester, videogame players have better focus and are more aware of their surroundings, thanks to years of having to watch for every ax, every man-eating-frog and every half-decomposed zombie coming at them on their video screens....
Apparently, writing a song about African debt relief wasn’t good enough for Bono (although “African debt relief” does rhyme perfectly with “giving Helms grief”). At the time, I was willing to tolerate Bono’s shameless brown-nosing of Helms. After all, Helms was running the committee and, by all reports, Bono had done his homework on the subject, speaking both eloquently and intelligently about the issue (and I even forgave him that he didn’t take off his wrap-around sunglasses, didn’t bother to shave and didn’t even tuck in his shirt)....
Only one disease, scholars have long suspected, might have made the trip east to Europe: syphilis. Circumstantial evidence supported an America-to-Europe trajectory: the first recorded epidemic of syphilis occurred in Europe in 1495, upon Columbus’s return. Although some medical historians have argued that To trace the origins of syphilis, scientists have mostly studied old bones, which preserve evidence of late-stage syphilis. But because it is tough to pinpoint the exact age of the bones, these studies have been inconclusive....
“I don’t think he is a person who wants to act,” Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said ahead of Tuesday’s game against Paris Saint-Germain, “because if you are like that you cannot play the football he plays.” Given how the Brazil forward can be targeted by opponents, Klopp understands why he might go down too easily. “When I saw a few games at the World Cup I know people were talking about that when it looked like he made more of a situation than it was,” Klopp said on Monday....
“For big events, they go one way, they slide over digitally,” France said in a press conference Sunday. “We’re no different from that. There’s no surprise on that. Attendance has been fine. We’ve come off weather issues like at Phoenix a year ago. We don’t have Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt so needless to say, there will be a little impact there. But Phoenix had a huge crowd.” MORE: Stage is finally set for an incredible NASCAR season finale...
The Slavic Brotherhood exercises were scheduled to begin Thursday and run through the following Tuesday at the Brestsky training range near the city of Brest, situated at the country’s western border with Poland. The yearly trilateral training between Belarus, Russia and Serbia has alternated between the three participating countries, though the Serbian Defense Ministry dropped out at the last minute Wednesday, citing “terrible and undeserved pressure from the European Union” that has pushed Belgrade to suspend all military drills for the next six months....
Due to this, the social giant decided to roll out live streaming for non-Facebook users. How will this feature be of help? Once the feature is out users without having a Facebook account will be able to live stream videos on their mobile devices. This feature is not new, as it was previously available on desktop. However, once mobile users have it, they will be able to live stream videos easily on their mobile devices....
“Canadian authorities intend to reopen the Ambassador Bridge today after completing necessary safety checks,” The White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall said in a statement. “We stand ready to support our Canadian partners wherever useful in order to ensure the restoration of the normal free flow of commerce.” Sherwood-Randall noted that most protesters have been removed from the bridge, which links the cities of Detroit and Windsor, adding that barriers are being removed, and the corridor is being secured....
After Cuomo announced plans to re-open theaters, AMC declared its intentions to have as many locations as possible open up again. The only exception was New York City itself, which remains under strict quarantine rules. By the end of the month AMC hopes to have 530 of its 600 locations up and running in at least some capacity. The surge in value comes after the company has been steadily increasing its ability to operate normally across the country....
That doesn’t mean AMC has any big plans however, the corporation suggests that the money will be used for far more mundane purposes. This infusion will be used for important but boring bookkeeping work. AMC states the new cash will be used for “the repayment, refinancing, redemption or repurchase of existing indebtedness or capital stock, working capital, capital expenditures and other investments.” In layman’s terms: they have bills to pay and not enough money to pay them....
The answer is simple: Amen Corner is a 12-stroke, 1,170-yard death trap. The 12th hole in particular is littered with hazards that, on a par 3, can obliterate the scores of even the most seasoned golfers. This infamous stretch can be where events are won or lost. Here’s what you need to know about Amen Corner before the Masters begins on Thursday. Where does the name Amen Corner originate? Sports Illustrated’s Herbert Warren Wind coined the name Amen Corner in 1958....
Sure, all 30 teams will be playing at the same time, 3 p.m. Eastern, and there could be playoff spots still on the line. That’s a possibility every year, though. What we have on the final day of the 2016 season is a certainty: it is the last time Vin Scully will call a baseball game, and the network of the sport needs to pick up the final broadcast of the longtime voice of baseball....
The elite media would have Americans believe that President Joe Biden is doing really well with a narrow majority approval rating of 52 percent, according to a poll by ABC News and The Washington Post. But compare President Biden and his 52 percent approval with President John Kennedy, who received 83 percent approval after 100 days, or President Barack Obama’s 69 percent approval. The fact is, Biden has the third-lowest 100-day approval rating of any American president since World War II....
This is accomplished by recycling an offhand comment that then-candidate Bloomberg made on the campaign trail last year. When asked by New York Magazine whether he’d ever smoked pot-a question which, by the way, seems hoary and desperate nowadays, like asking a candidate if he’s ever had an affair (puh leeze)-Bloomberg answered honestly, “You bet I did. And I enjoyed it.” At the time, the remark didn’t hurt Bloomberg’s campaign....
Very shortly, O’Keefe will be summoned to Capitol Hill to answer bigger (and, in some ways, even more painful) questions than what caused the explosion that killed our seven astronauts and destroyed a multi-billion-dollar piece of government equipment. It does no disservice to the astronauts’ bravery, their dedication or their patriotism to hope that our elected officials have the guts to ask O’Keefe the tough questions: Why do we even have space shuttles?...
Below is a round-up of some of the best craft breweries across the U.S. and some suggested beers to buy. This craft beer gift guide is perfect for the beer lover in your life, and it’s a great idea to begin shopping around now as the holidays approach. Try these beers at a Halloween party, with a Thanksgiving dinner or on Christmas Day. Unknown Brewing Unknown Brewing, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, says: “We want to push the limits of what can be done and also do it with a smirk on our face....
Research suggests it may boost energy, stimulate the immune system, and lower blood sugars. This article will look at the evidence for possible health benefits, side effects, and how to buy, prepare, and store American ginseng. What Is American Ginseng Used For? The overall evidence for American ginseng’s potential health benefits is limited. However, the available pool of research is growing. Some research suggests this root could help treat:...
The submarine, the USS Connecticut, is returning to port following the collision, USNI News reported on Thursday. The news outlet reported that about 11 sailors experienced minor or moderate injuries. “The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN-22) struck an object while submerged on the afternoon of Oct. 2, while operating in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region. The safety of the crew remains the Navy’s top priority. There are no life-threatening injuries,” Captain Bill Clinton told USNI News....
Having made himself into a fixture in Miguel Herrera’s lineup each week, Corona’s strong season continued Sunday night in the Liga MX playoffs. After Corona and Tijuana fell in the first leg 1-0 to Morelia, a victory in the home leg was required to advance. In the 42nd minute, Corona got his head to a Tijuana corner. His attempt was redirected into the back of the net by Henry Martin to put the hosts up 1-0, and level 1-1 on aggregate in the tie....
