Carter’s improbable success abroad only cast a harsher light on the dreary progress of the American presidential campaign at home. Bob Dole duly won the COP nomination; the experts declared his selection “a lock” only three days after the New Hampshire primary. He and Bill Clinton then engaged in a prolonged and peevish sparring match that shrank both of them in the public’s estimation. On Nov. 5, Clinton won narrowly–in a record low turnout....
With both teams having played 120 minutes in their respective conference semifinals just three days earlier, an exhausting battle with little offense was played out on a sloppy pitch in Houston. In a cagey first half, the home side was dealt a blow when midfielder Ricardo Clark limped off with a knee injury, and had to be replaced by Andrew Driver. The switch prompted Dominic Kinnear to rearrange his side in a 4-3-3 formation....
When asked why Rice seemed so snippy, Press Secretary Ari Fleischer said today: “That’s a topic on which we snip.” Not a “demi snip” or a “diplo snip” but a “full-throttle snip,” he said. The administration had made it plain that they didn’t want Bush to have to even be in the same room as Castro. There were plans for the U.S. delegation to protest his dictatorship by leaving their seats when Castro gave his speech Thursday....
Wireless industry giants like Wayport and T-Mobile reserve their Wi-Fi setups for the McDonald’s and Starbucks of the world, but small-business owners can also hire an independent Wi-Fi company like Sip and Surf to install a system. Or they can buy equipment separately to set up a network. But “Hot Spot” seems to offer the cheapest combination of ease and security.
Six months into a job search that I had classified as “failed,” I realized the truth: having “Harvard” on my resume wasn’t convincing potential employers of anything. Meanwhile, I wasn’t getting a chance to convince them of my qualifications in person. The “Harvard Guide to Careers,” published by the university’s Office of Career Services, had made the whole job-search process seem so simple: First, mail a resume and cover letter....
Human composting is part of a growing movement for greener funerals across the U.S., with Washington state the first to allow such burials, followed by Colorado. House Bill 2574 was signed into law by Governor Kate Brown on Tuesday, adding natural organic reduction as an aftercare option. It will come into effect in July 2022. The amendments explains: “‘Natural organic reduction’ means the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil....
For some players, it’s the end of another season that ends without the playoff experience. For some players, it’s the final time they’ll put on any MLB uniform (talking about you two, Matt Cain and Glenn Perkins). And for some, free agency is looming, and players will have new homes next season. MORE: 13 things that had to happen for Bautista to become a superstar The final game is a chance for fans to say goodbye to their favorite players....
It’s also hot. As if to underscore the institution’s marginal powers, it was afflicted again this week by, well, marginal power. An electrical outage forced the suspension of Tuesday’s session and crippled air conditioners, leaving the cavernous convention center built under Saddam Hussein to bake the politicians in their business suits, tribal robes and, for many women, long black capes and head scarves. Workers crisscrossed the marble floors and worn carpets with dollies hauling cartons of bottled water....
The race drama in Stage 20 was about who would join Nibali on the podium after a largely ceremonial ride on Sunday to the Champs-Elysees in Paris. TOUR de FRANCE: Winners list | Images from bicycle racing’s greatest event It will be Frenchmen: Jean-Christophe Peraud in second and Thibaut Pinot in third. Their times were enough to bump Alejandro Valverde of Spain out of the running for the top three....
North Macedonia, who have never previously participated at the World Cup, produced a spirited display and prevailed despite Italy having 34 attempts. Aleksandar Trajkovski scored with a fine finish in the 92nd minute for North Macedonia, who will take on Portugal in the playoff final. Italy tried their utmost to break the deadlock but their play was too laboured at times as they lacked incisiveness. This is the second time in succession that Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup and it surely means that some players, such as veteran defender Giorgio Chiellini, will not take part in the tournament again....
If Nova has the surgery, the estimated recovery time would be 12 to 18 months. ROB DIBBLE: Fear can overwhelm pitchers facing surgery Nova, 27, gave up a career-high four home runs vs. the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday before leaving in the fifth with right elbow soreness. The right-hander allowed eight runs and eight hits in four-plus innings before telling manager Joe Girardi he "felt his elbow." Girardi promptly took him out and he had an MRI....
The White House posted a farewell video message from the president on Tuesday. “To serve as your president has been an honor beyond description,” he said in a video lasting nearly 20 minutes. “Thank you for this extraordinary privilege. “I took on the tough battles, the hardest fights, the most difficult choices, because that’s what you elected me to do. “The movement that we started is only just beginning,” he said, adding: “There’s never been anything like it....
“Congratulations @BorisJohnson on becoming the next Prime Minister of the United Kingston,” Ivanka Trump tweeted after he won the Conservative Party’s leadership race. Twitter users quickly took note of the first daughter and senior White House adviser’s spelling error. “Congratulates indeed to the United ‘Kingston,’” Associated Press Global Media Services reporter Philip Crowther commented. “Saving before it gets deleted: ‘United Kingston,’” MSNBC producer Kyle Griffin tweeted. Greek author Gerry Stergiopoulos noted the similarity in the first daughter and her father’s errors....
Johnson & Johnson, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson had until Friday to determine whether enough cities and counties had chosen to join the settlement plan before moving forward with it. According to Johnson & Johnson, there was a “sufficient level,” the Associated Press reported. The deal is aimed to resolve more than 3,000 lawsuits, mainly by state and local governments, to hold the companies responsible for the opioid epidemic, which has killed thousands....
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt wanted to help, so he started a fundraiser with a goal of $500,000. Three days later, he’s on his way to raising $10 million. MORE: Astros open up about images of Houston flooding that leave them heartbroken Sunday, Watt personally donated $100,000 toward the $500,000 goal. As the donations keep coming in, Watt kept refusing to settle. After meeting his initial goal, he started increasing the targeted number in increments of $1 million....
That question, asked by J.R. Smith in a Twitter DM several years ago, has led to a number of jokes on NBA Twitter. Any time J.R. Smith does something, you can be sure someone is going to send a tweet with a pipe-related wisecrack. MORE: President tells Smith to get a shirt | Cavs celebrate The question is so quintessential J.R. Smith, which is why it’s lasted over time....
It just might be starting to get to him. MORE: Ranking the top 15 shooting guards for the 2016-17 season On Monday, when Cleveland inked point guard Toney Douglas to join its backcourt, the veteran shooting guard appeared to be at a loss for words when he tweeted an ellipsis shortly after the announcement of the signing. One thing that Smith does have in his favor is the endorsement of LeBron James....
Solar generators are especially useful for camping, hiking, boating, off-grid living and emergency preparedness. Until an unexpected winter storm hit Texas a few months ago, I had never considered the need for a generator. After three days of no electricity, freezing temperatures and a dying cell phone battery, I decided a backup generator would be a wise investment. When Jackery sent over their newest Jackery Solar Generator 1500 to review, I was thrilled....
Meyer was fired just 13 games into his rocky Jacksonville tenure and the Jaguars have gone back to the drawing board as a result. Their coaching search will start to heat up in the coming weeks, and after swinging for the fences with Meyer, it seems like Jacksonville is taking a more measured approach. In particular, the Jaguars appear ready to take a long look at coaches with significant NFL experience, something that Meyer didn’t have....
