PLAYERS Conventional Wisdom B. Clinton (+) Old CW: Whistling Dixie. New CW: The South will rise again. A. Gore (+) Old CW: A great future behind you. New CW: “Yes sir, Mr. Vice President!” J. Jackson (-) What if you tried to spoil a party and nobody cared? Chill, my man. J. Brown (-) Spending excess campaign funds on convention blowouts. Dial 1-800-PARTY! TV nets (+/-) Shame on you for cutting back nomination coverage....
While there are no hard figures yet on how many Americans have already voted or will vote by mail, given the fear of COVID-19, the numbers could soar to as much as 40 percent of the total or more. The early indications are that Democrats hold a huge advantage among the mail-in or absentee ballots that have already been cast. That’s especially true in the few key battleground states that will decide the contest in the Electoral College....
And this is despite the fact that we are literally drowning in race these days. In the two years since George Floyd was murdered, we have had the Black Lives Matter movement, the Defund the Police movement, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion movement, and the movement to remove ACT and SAT tests, stripping schools of honors classes and wasting valuable time on white privilege instead of educating our kids upward....
The message from lawmakers came in an amicus brief in the case of June Medical Services L.L.C. v. Gee, which questions the constitutionality of a Louisiana state law requiring doctors performing abortions to have admission privileges at a nearby state-authorized hospital. In the amicus brief, lawmakers wrote that “forty-six years after Roe was decided, it remains a radically unsettled precedent,” with “two of the seven justices who originally joined the majority” subsequently repudiating it “in whole or in part....
The No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act will try and live up to its name if passed by Congress. The subsidies used by teams come in the form of tax-exempt municipal bonds derived from taxpayer money that can be requested by the teams for stadium purposes. Of the 57 stadiums built since 2000, 43 were at least partially funded by these bonds. The bill was authored by Representatives Earl Blumenauer, Don Beyer and Jackie Speier, the latter a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform....
The poll, released Thursday by The Hill/HarrisX, found that although Americans in general are divided on the issue of statehood for Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, a substantial difference of opinion existed depending on political party affiliation. While 51 percent of Democrats supported statehood for D.C., only 24 percent of Republicans agreed. A nearly identical result was seen on the question of Puerto Rico statehood, with 25 percent of Republicans and 50 percent of Democrats agreeing that the island territory should enter the union....
Like other games in the franchise, souls are a vital part of a character’s growth in Demon’s Souls. Typically, most players prefer to spend them as often as possible so as to avoid losing them forever. There are not many things in Souls games worse than dying twice and losing a big stockpile of souls. RELATED: Demon’s Souls Shows Character Creation Is Becoming More Inclusive In order to gain the ability to level up, players must first beat the Phalanx in Demon’s Souls, the game’s first real boss....
RELATED: The 10 Best RPGs of 2020 More central to their success, though, is their faithfulness to the deep RPG elements inherent in the Souls series. The customization options are expansive, with numerous character classes to suit one’s unique playstyle. For those coming into the Souls franchise, the Soldier is a good way to go. However, it’s unwise to rush into things without a few pointers beforehand, especially with a game this hard....
Those worries appear to have now subsided with most supporters of his former rivals having chosen to back him over Donald Trump at the election, according to a new poll. Nearly all those who backed Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, one of his most left-wing rivals, said they would support Biden, with 96 percent intending to do so. None of the Warren supporters polled said they would be behind Trump....
The Filipina is ready to make her ONE Championship debut opposite Malaysian hometown hero, Jihin “Shadow Cat” Radzuan, when the two lock horns at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur. Zamboanga has long dreamed of competing in ONE Championship. Now that she’s here, the 22-year old wants to dedicate her first bout to the men and women behind her current success. “I am truly honored to be an athlete of the biggest organization in the world, ONE Championship,” Zamboanga said....
Aarhus was the sole candidate after the other city having expressed interest, Hammamet in Tunisia, failed to submit a formal bid by the October 15 deadline. The bidding process had opened on March 29, reports Xinhua. In addition to hosting the 2019 edition, Aarhus also committed to support races for 2,000 school children and a mass race expected to attract some 8,000 runners. “I am delighted that Denmark will again be hosting an IAAF World Athletics Series event,” IAAF President Sebastian Coe said....
Rodman told NBC News on Saturday that he has received permission to travel to Russia in order to negotiate a deal for the release of Griner, who was jailed for possessing a vape containing cannabis oil cartridges. “I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl,” Rodman said. “I’m trying to go this week.” Rodman, who has previously acted as an unofficial diplomat in U.S./North Korea relations, is planning on traveling to Russia despite the State Department issuing a “do not travel” warning for the country amid the invasion of Ukraine, and warning all U....
“There is nothing that should keep me from being in that championship four," Hamlin said in a press conference Friday. MORE: Richmond race has big Chase implications | Chase scenarios “I think in the car I am going to drive as fast as the car will let me go,” he explained. “I really don’t feel like this will set us back at all. If anything, it juices you up that extra 10 percent to ensure you do your job 110 percent....
On the left stands a metallic statue with a motorcycle gas tank for a head, rocker arms for limbs, and other vehicle pieces such as transmission cylinders forming parts of the body. On the right, not near as tall but just as telling, rests the 2011 Darlington Southern 500 trophy. Those two items symbolize everything that one needs to know about the mission and atmosphere at Furniture Row Racing. Cool, innovative machinery....
Then there is also the never-ending rumors of whether quarterback Aaron Rodgers would be traded to the Denver Broncos. While that doesn’t seem to be happening any time soon, that cannot be ruled out entirely, though. Denver Broncos 2021 Training Camp Information When: The Denver Broncos will report to their 2021 Training Camp on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Official practices will begin within four days of players reporting to the training camp....
According to The Denver Post, the person playing Rocky attended the rally at Heritage High School on Monday without first notifying his bosses: Professional sports teams, and most public companies in general, tend to stay away from political or religious matters. Wincott told the Post that his management team met Tuesday with the actor who plays Rocky to determine exactly how this happened, and that the matter will continue to be handled internally....
Surprisingly, the New York Knicks enter this game with a better record (5-4) on the season, aiming to stay above .500 at home. On the other hand, the Denver Nuggets (4-5) come in with hopes of reaching .500 with a win in this game. The Denver Nuggets have had a slow start to their campaign and are still finding their feet. After slipping to a 1-4 start, they have since managed to recover by adding a few wins to their kitty....
Having suffered a sensational first career loss when he faced the unheralded Ruiz in June, Joshua reclaimed his WBA (Super), WBO and IBF belts with a degree of comfort in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, keeping his opponent at distance for long periods on his way to a landslide points victory. Join DAZN to watch more than 100 fight nights a year WBC champion Wilder lamented his rival’s lack of aggression....
Such was the comprehensive nature of defeat to rivals Manchester City on Sunday that it remains hard to draw positives from the occasion. The converse is closer to the truth, with the heart of David Moyes’s strategy fundamentally undermined at the Etihad. After all, these are the games that define a season’s narrative. Defeat leaves the Scot facing testing questions of his defence, attack and especially midfield, together with an approach that was altogether, and disastrously, conservative....
Dermatologists can diagnose and treat many different conditions like acne, dandruff, eczema, and cellulitis, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Aside from this, they can offer guidance on caring for and protecting your skin based on its type. You might also see a dermatologist for a cosmetic procedure or treatment, such as to improve skin texture and tone or to minimize the appearance of wrinkles or scars. Concentrations Dermatologists treat a variety of skin diseases and reactions....
