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Lookout Landing 

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13 is unlucky anyway

Guardians 8, Mariners 0

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Josh Rojas, .035 WPA

Eunice Meacham’s House of Haunted Dolls and Taffy Factory: Bryan Woo, -.158 WPA; J.P. Crawford, -.058 WPA

Game thread comment of the day:

Taiwan’s New President Lai Must Unify A Divided Population – Analysis

Eurasia Review 

By James Wu and Dennis LC Weng

As Taiwan welcomed its new president Lai Ching-te on 20 May 2024, the political atmosphere was charged with both;anticipation and apprehension. Taiwan stands at a crucial juncture, with its future hinging on how the relationship evolves between the newly elected administration and the Legislative Yuan — Taiwan’s highest legislative organ.

Recent;brawls among lawmakers;over parliamentary reform underscore the role this executive–legislative dynamic... Читать дальше...

Hala: SUPing the Poudre River

Playak 

Wow, the runoff in Colorado this year has been long and strong! When we arrived in northern Colorado at the end of May, the rivers were already flowing abundantly.

16 Things Individuals Can Do To Help Bring America Together – OpEd

Eurasia Review 

By Lawrence W. Reed

Americans are angry and divided—perhaps more than at any time since the Civil War. Holding strong opinions, especially in defense of truth, is no vice. But failing to bridge our differences and resolve them peacefully is no virtue either. Here’s my “to do” list if you want to be part of the solution instead of the problem.

1. Choose someone you disagree with and start a dialogue. Make friends even if neither of you changes your mind.

2. Find common ground... Читать дальше...

Price regulation, solution to economic challenges, says NGO

The Punch 

A non-governmental organisation, Safe and Better Nigeria, has said that regulation of prices of goods and services and not minimum wage is the solution to the economic challenges confronting the nation. The group in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Solomon Charles Ikpaka, urged organised labour and the Federal Government to sit down and

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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte resigning from posts in Marcos' Cabinet as alliance flounders

«Star Tribune» (startribune.com) 

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is resigning from her posts of education secretary and head of an anti-insurgency body, as her whirlwind alliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. unraveled over key differences, including efforts to arrest a religious leader accused of child abuses and Manila's handling of escalating territorial disputes with Beijing.

Jubilant N’Delta community youths laud Rep for constructing mini-stadium

The Punch 

Youths in Torugbene community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State are in a jubilant mood as the lawmaker representing Burutu federal constituency in the National Assembly, Mr Julius Pondi, has completed the construction of a new mini-pitch initiated in the riverine community. The mini-pitch, equipped with modern facilities, including a well-maintained playing surface

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Garrett Crochet's intangibles second to none, Grifol says

Chicago Sun-Times 

 The performances speak for themselves.

The makeup and intangibles are something else.

Just ask manager Pedro Grifol about left-hander Garrett Crochet (3.25 ERA), whose three runs allowed over six innings against the Astros Wednesday rated as subpar by his high standards.

"Strong-minded, winner, team-first mentality, talent, work ethic, character, integrity," Grifol said Wednesday. "This guy’s not only a great baseball player, great pitcher, but a great person and a great teammate. Читать дальше...