Bashing Bush for playing fighter pilot gives Democrats a momentary sugar high, but it’s a downer for the party. “We look petty, and we’re way off message,” says the strategist. “We should be roasting them on their tax plan. Instead we’re talking about how much less it would have cost to fly him in a helicopter.” Bush’s Republican defender on TV asserted the cost savings would have been a mere $7....
Gionet, better known as “Baked Alaska,” pleaded guilty in July for his part in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, according to court documents. The online personality had live-streamed himself and other Trump supporters as they broke into the Capitol, and was captured in footage stepping into the office of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. On Thursday, Gionet lamented about his prior dedication to the former president, tweeting, “i can’t believe i’m going to jail for an nft salesman....
Israel has refused demands from Shalit’s kidnappers to release Palestinian prisoners in return for information about the missing soldier. Meanwhile, the Israeli military is continuing its operations in Gaza even as it pounds the militant Lebanese-based Hizbullah group for launching a similar raid that left eight more soldiers dead and two others in captivity last week. As the spotlight shifted away from the missing Shalit, his family waited anxiously for news in their home in Mitzpe Hila, a small village just a few miles from the border with Lebanon....
“Up” hitmaker Cardi B, 29, put in her bid to lead proceedings at Penn’s nuptials after the House star, 44, told his Twitter followers about a dream he had about her. On Wednesday, the actor wrote: “Cardi B was on my flight to LA. I fell asleep and had a dream that she officiated our wedding on the plane and the three of us walked out of LAX holding hands....
Arizona has agreed to terms on a deal with Michael Crabtree, the team announced Wednesday. The two sides made it official Sunday. Crabtree, 31, caught 54 passes for 607 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games for the Ravens last season. He was close to a deal with Arizona earlier this offseason but was unable to agree to terms at that point. The wide receiver was originally selected by the 49ers with the 10th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft....
Freeney passed a team physical Monday and signed for the league minimum of $870,000, according to multiple reports. MORE: Top Week 5 performances | LINEMAKERS: Bad beats from Week 5 Freeney is a familiar face to Cardinals coach Bruce Arians and defensive coordinator James Bettcher, all of whom were part of the Colts organization in 2012. The Cardinals were left looking for pass-rush help after Alex Okafor suffered a calf injury in Sunday’s win over the Lions....
While research shows that providing care for someone with RA can take a toll on the caregiver’s mental health and well-being, proactively arming both parties with knowledge and tools, along with keeping an open mind, can make a big difference in successfully coping with RA. This article provides an overview of the benefits of a built-in support system for RA patients, and offers tips on caretaker involvement, daily management, and encouragement....
"There is nothing I did there that I'm embarrassed about. I'm proud of what we accomplished," Pelini said on KFAB, the Omaha-based flagship station of the network that broadcasts Nebraska football. Pelini was defensive coordinator at Nebraska for his younger brother, Bo Pelini, from 2008-11. Florida Atlantic was his first head coaching job. MORE: Spring game photos | Coach rankings: Big Ten | Pac-12 | MWC Carl Pelini was 5-15 over two seasons with the Owls when athletic director Pat Chun announced on Oct....
Kwan is nominated to serve as an ambassador to Belize while Kennedy is nominated as an ambassador to Australia. The selections still need U.S. Senate approval. Kennedy, an early supporter of Biden’s campaign, served as ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017, during the Obama administration. While ambassador, she mainly worked on military and trade matters. She also helped to organize a 70th anniversary event for the ending of World War II, which brought then-President Barack Obama to Hiroshima....
When these symptoms become persistent or do not respond to conservative therapies (such as wrist splinting, steroid injections, and nonsteroidal pain relievers), your healthcare provider may recommend carpal tunnel surgery. What Is Carpal Tunnel Surgery? In almost all situations, carpal tunnel surgery involves cutting (“releasing”) the transverse carpal ligament on the palm side of the hand in order to relieve pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. Carpal tunnel surgery can be performed as an open surgery (involving a scalpel and large incision) or minimally invasive endoscopic surgery (involving a narrow scope and operating equipment with a single small incision)....
Simon Mignolet was far from convincing during Tuesday’s 4-1 Premier League win over Stoke City, at fault for Jon Walters’ goal at Anfield. Mignolet has only been restored to the starting XI following a number of errors from off-season recruit Loris Karius. With both keepers struggling, Carragher urged Liverpool to target England international and Premier League winner Hart, who is on loan at Serie A outfit Torino from Manchester City, as the Merseyside club fight for the title....
The 36-year-old, who is retiring at the end of the season, has played 34 times for his country. He cites the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as the moment when his love affair with international football ended, revealing he asked the FA to no longer pick him. Carrick told BBC Two’s Premier League Show: “I’d been in the squad a long time and I’ll be honest, I was finding it hard going away with England....
The alleged theft surprised the Tennessee cops, but it shouldn’t have. Though national figures don’t exist, law-enforcement officials from Maine to Southern California report a surge in the past few years of stolen catalytic converters, sometimes called “cats” or “cat cons,” a key antipollution device equipped on every car and truck. In as little as a minute, thieves cruising parking lots and suburban streets can slip under a vehicle, remove the converter and disappear....
On Sunday, Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz expressed his gratitude by handing Trout, also a hunting buddy, a game ball after tossing a 20-yard touchdown pass to Zach Ertz in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys. MORE: Eagles-Cowboys stats, more Though Trout won’t see his beloved Eagles in the playoffs, he’ll have a nice souvenir to put on his mantle next to his two American League MVP awards.
On Tuesday, Pederson announced rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts would start in Week 14 against the New Orleans Saints after replacing Wentz during Sunday’s defeat 30-16 road loss against the Green Bay Packers. The Eagles head coach, however, backed Wentz to overcome the slump he has been mired in for most of the season. “I think Carson Wentz can be an exceptional quarterback in this league. He’s proven that,” Pederson said during a media session on Wednesday, as per The Athletic....
What Is Articular Cartilage? The matrix of cartilage is made up of collagens, proteoglycans, and non-collagenous proteins. While cartilage is a highly-organized structure, about 85% of cartilage is water. This decreases to about 70% of older people. Chondrocytes are the only cells found in cartilage and this produces and maintains the cartilage matrix. Cartilage damage can be caused by several conditions including: Joint injury Avascular necrosis Osteochondritis dissecans Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis...
El Haddadi had made a cameo appearance for Spain’s senior side in their 5-1 thrashing of Macedonia on September 8, 2014, during the Euro 2016 qualifiers, and will not be able to represent the Atlas Lions in Russia. “Such decision is now confirmed and the request to change the sporting nationality of Munir El Haddadi from Spain to Morocco remains denied,” read a statement from CAS. Fifa rules restrict players from switching allegiance once they have made their international competitive bow, whether or not they hold dual nationality....
Having made his debut for Real Madrid in 1999, Casillas stepped out for the 1000th time in his glittering career. It did not go according to plan, however, as Portuguese giants Porto were swept aside 2-0 by Belenenses on Monday. Casillas was helpless to deny Nathan and Maurides as Porto were left a point adrift of leaders Benfica in the Primeira Liga. The 36-year-old — Spain’s most-capped player with 167 international appearances — emerged from Madrid’s youth system 19 years ago, going on to amass 725 appearances for his boyhood club....
The Celebrities JoJo Siwa YouTube personality and actress JoJo Siwa, 18, will make Dancing With the Stars history as the first celebrity to be paired with a professional of the same sex. Suni Lee Olympic gold-winning gymnast Suni Lee, 18, was one of the first contestants to be announced. Lee is taking to the dancefloor hot on the heels of the Tokyo 2020 Games, where she won gold in the women’s artistic individual all-around competition and bronze in the uneven bars final....
