Washington is clinging to the carcass of a policy that has lost all effectiveness. The economic sanctions have impoverished Iraq while doing nothing to dislodge Saddam Hussein. We have lost support for our policies in Europe, in the United Nations Security Council and in the Arab world. Even Syria–a foe for decades–has begun a rapprochement with Baghdad. Every report out of Iraq suggests that people there blame America and not Saddam for their plight....
I propose we look at Omicron a bit differently than Democrats want us to. You needn’t be a virologist to understand that COVID will not go away. Viruses seldom do. Indeed, the World Health Organization has only classified two viruses as having been eradicated: smallpox and rinderpest. COVID will continue to mutate and spread. You can only mitigate its effects where you can and hope newer strains weaken. The good news is, so far, Omicron is a weak variant....
But in the New Jersey suburb where I live, nobody batted an eye. We live in a family-friendly town, where crossing guards watch over kids on their way to and from the excellent public schools. Our house, a rambling Victorian, had a spare bedroom, and we already owned a minivan. Even the swing set in the backyard had space for three swings. So why not fill them all? Out in the leafy land of the Ford Expedition and the McMansion, it seems like hardly anyone has just two kids anymore....
It was never easy, taxi-ing about the Big Apple. Ten years ago when I lived in New York, I was constantly astonished by the fact that those huge taxis (by my own puny Australian standards), devoted most of the living space, so to speak, to the driver, who sat alone in armored splendor in the front. If he got two thirds of the space, the three passengers in the back got a third, and the floor space even then would have been comfortable only for a Chinese woman with bound feet wearing size 2 shoes....
There is a very misleading statement in your report on Camp David, “Blowing the Best Chance” (April 1), in which you say that “the most enduring indictment against Arafat” is that he shrank before hard decisions. That is only partially true. He could not or would not make the hard decision to accept a truly generous peace offer from Israel, but he clearly made the hard decision to unleash the intifada, to give free rein to the militants, to condemn suicide bombings while permitting them to occur on a daily basis and to call for “the peace of the brave,” while permitting Palestinians to wage the war of the cowardly by targeting civilians....
Richards, who is also an executive producer of Jeopardy! was lined up to take on the highly coveted job but had a swift fall from grace this week after comments he made on a podcast eight years ago resurfaced. The Anti-Defamation League called for an investigation following a story in The Ringer that reported Richards’ disparaging comments mocking women’s weight, Jewish people and Asians on episodes of his podcast “The Randumb Show” from 2013-2014....
He has never finished below fifth (2011) in the overall drivers’ standing in any of his 12 seasons. Hamilton has won Grands Prix every season and been on pole at least once in every single year of competing. “He was able to win with a dominant car, with a good car like 2010 or 2012, or with bad cars like 2009 and 2011. Not all the champions can say that” — Fernando Alonso...
With just six races left and a sprint in Interlagos (eight points), 164 points (26 points for the win and fastest lap) are up for grabs. Even if Hamilton takes all these points and leader Max Verstappen doesn’t take any, the Briton will still not overtake Verstappen. This is an unprecedented occurrence. The last time Hamilton was out of championship contention this early in the season was in 2013. At that time, it was Sebastian Vettel in his Red Bull who was in the midst of his legendary nine-race win streak....
World championship leader Hamilton overtook his team mate Nico Rosberg, who was in pole position, at the start and crossed the finish line well ahead of the Red Bulls of Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen. German Rosberg finished fourth with the Ferraris of Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen fifth and sixth. (Editing by Ed Osmond) 0 votes
In the past months, we have seen several companies experimenting and innovating to make the best face masks for protection against COVID-19. Latest on the list is the South Korean conglomerate, LG Electronics. LG has also announced a new LG PuriCare Wearable air purifier face masks this week. Dan Song, President, LG Electronics Home Appliance and Air Solution Company said, “At a time when consumers are seeking ways to make life safer and more convenient, it’s important that we’re able to offer solutions that add measurable value....
The U.S. release this week marks an attempt at reinvention for the South Korean brand, which pitches the new device as an ultra-stylish and future-proofed handset which, at $599, won’t break the bank. But does it compromise substance for beauty? There’s no doubt that it looks stunning, largely thanks to its sleek body and a minimalist design aesthetic. The front of the Velvet is dominated by a 6.8-inch curved OLED screen that spills into small bezels, while the back is consumed by a glossy glass....
However, Verizon has announced a new update for the phone on Verizon.com that improves the innovative dual-screen design in a big way. What Does the LG Wing Update Do? In case you haven’t seen it, the LG Wing is a very innovative smartphone with two screens. But unlike most dual-screen phones, the Wing’s screens rotate, with a larger display covering a smaller one. It’s not like any smartphone ever released, that’s for sure....
The study, from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), found that LGBT people were 29 percent more likely to report memory loss, confusion and other symptoms than their straight, cisgender counterparts. More than 44,000 adults between the ages of 45 and 80 were interviewed across nine different states. Only 3 percent of those polled identified as LGBT, but researchers found about one in seven of them reported cognitive issues....
Pisces hopes to elevate the everyday. For example, they may take Libra to a hole-in-the-wall bookstore and choose chapbooks of poetry that remind them of the air sign. Libra wants to show off how fun sophistication can be. They might end up dragging Pisces to an upscale gala and giggle over champagne. Since Pisces is ruled by Neptune, they’re extremely dreamy and imaginative. Libra will never be bored at their place because Pisces will always make it feel like a fun getaway....
For fans of FromSoftware and Bloodborne in particular, Lies of P caught the eye almost immediately. Footage of the game shows that everything from the fighting mechanics to enemy health bars looks reminiscent of the PS4 exclusive. Considering that many consider Bloodborne to be one of the finest games of all time though, this is by no means a bad thing. With the IP remaining disappointingly dormant at this stage, fans are craving something else to fill the void....
NEWSWEEK: Did you have any idea “The Simpsons” would become an international phenomenon? Matt Groening: I was just watching the very first episode of “The Simpsons” yesterday for a DVD release we’re putting together. I remember back in the early days, thinking that if we could only get this thing on the air, it was going to be a hit. America was ready for an animated prime time TV show that was subversive....
Consequences of Blaming Chloe in Life is Strange If players choose to blame Chloe for the weed in Life is Strange, David will hit her and Chloe will be very upset with Max. Blaming her also makes it impossible for the pair to fall in love with each other during the story. However, it does mean that it is impossible to get into trouble while making an important decision at the end of Episode 2, regardless of what decision Max made about reporting Nathan....
After choosing Steph or Ryan and meeting one of them on the apartment’s roof, Officer Pike finally shows up at the festival, but he ends up taking Alex into the station and tries to get her to sign an affidavit. Should Alex sign Typhon’s document or take Pike’s fear away? RELATED: Dontnod Wants to Create New IP That It Can Own Instead of Making Life is Strange Sequels What Happens if Alex Signs the Affidavit?...
Paris started the game with a makeshift backline and a change in formation and personnel from the draw against Napoli, as Thiago Silva and Presnel Kimpembe were injured and not selected respectively for today’s big game. This resulted in the Parisiens lining up with Marquinhos, Thilo Kehrer and Stanley N’soki in a back three with Juan Bernat and Thomas playing as wingbacks. Julian Draxler was selected in midfield ahead of Adrien Rabiot, but it was in attack where we got the real surprise as Mbappe was dropped in place of Eric Chuopo-Moting, the summer signing from Stoke City, who was mediocre at best in his first league start since 7-March....
Ronaldo’s six-year-old son has already been earmarked as a future footballer by his famous father, who believes Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has the same athletic characteristics. While he is keen to avoid being a pushy parent by allowing his son to follow his own destiny, the 2016 Ballon d’Or victor and Madrid’s all-time leading goalscorer wants Ronaldo Jr to play as a striker, not a goalkeeper, should he take up the sport....
