A Historian's Take on What the Founding Fathers Got Wrong

 Posted on August 25, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  562 words  |  Tandra Barner

The best-selling historian on what the Founders got wrong, restoring faith in government and the case for national service American Dialogue examines what George Washington, John Adams, James Madison and Thomas Jefferson might think about issues dividing the country today. Why did you address the present in this book? I began work on this book two years before Donald Trump was elected President. But the forces that produced Trump, our deeply divided society unsure of its future and deeply distrustful of government, were already visible. [Read More]

Battery Powered, Cartridge-Eating Super Soaker Will Pwn Your Neighborhood

 Posted on August 25, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  173 words  |  Kelle Repass

Back in the day, whoever had the biggest, most awe-inspiring Super Soaker was automatically crowned King of the Block. One of those summers, I was lucky enough to wield said proverbial conch in the form of a high-powered water rifle that I used to blast other kids in the face. Needless to say, 2010 was a really good year for me. But this Super Soaker, dubbed the Thunderstorm, takes the cake. [Read More]

Biden Says Weve Broken COVID-19s Grip On Us. Is He Right?

 Posted on August 25, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  705 words  |  Patria Henriques

In his second State of the Union speech on Feb. 7, President Joe Biden made it clear that the Administration is moving into the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic—one in which the threats of disease and death are considerably diminished, and therefore no longer require the resources and urgent allocation of funds that the previous two years have. “While the virus is not gone…we have broken COVID’s grip on us,” Biden said. [Read More]

Conor OFarrell - Entertainment Executive

 Posted on August 25, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  383 words  |  Tandra Barner

Conor O’Farrell Director, Marketing & Digital Distribution Crystal Sky Pictures Access contact info, org charts, active projects and more for Conor O’Farrell and 80,000+ other executives and producers. Visit Luminate Film and TV Data Provided By Want to contact Conor O’Farrell directly? Get phone numbers, email addresses, org charts and more from virtually everyone working in entertainment!Visit Luminate Film and TV Most Popular Channing Tatum Says Gambit Accent Was Supposed to Be ‘Unintelligible’ at Times and He Was ‘Too Scared to Ask’ Marvel for the Costume to Bring… Ryan Reynolds Was ‘Mortified’ to Cut Rob McElhenney’s ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Cameo but the ‘Sequence Wasn’t Working’: ‘I Had to Kill a Darling… Box Office: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Returns to No. [Read More]

E3: Fallout 4 on Xbox One Will Support PC Mods

 Posted on August 25, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  181 words  |  Martina Birk

June 15, 2015 2:16 PM EDT Bethesda’s upcoming post-apocalyptic RPG Fallout 4 was the breakout title of the early hours of E3 2015. The studio showed off new footage during its press conference on June 14. The game, which will be available for PC, Xbox One, and Playstation 4, is due to be released on November 10, 2015. The Verge reports one additional piece of major news about the upcoming game: Mods created for the PC edition will be compatible with the Xbox One version. [Read More]

Eduardo Romero (Golfer) - On This Day

 Posted on August 25, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  184 words  |  Kelle Repass

Full Name: Eduardo Alejandro Romero nicknamed "El Gato" (The Cat)
Profession: Golfer

Biography: Won over 80 professional golf tournaments including the Tradition 2006 and the US Senior Open 2008.

Born: July 17, 1954
Birthplace: Córdoba, Argentina

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer

Died: February 13, 2022 (aged 67)

Playing Career

  • 2004-07-25 British Senior Open Men's Golf, Royal Portrush: Pete Oakley wins by 1 stroke from fellow American Tom Kite and Eduardo Romero of Argentina
  • 2006-07-30 British Senior Open Men's Golf, Turnberry: American Loren Roberts wins in a playoff with Eduardo Romero of Argentina
  • 2006-08-27 The Tradition Senior Men's Golf, Reserve Vineyards & GC: Eduardo Romero of Argentina wins first of 2 Champions Tour majors with birdie on 1st playoff hole against Lonnie Nielsen
  • 2007-05-27 Senior PGA Championship, Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Ocean Course: Denis Watson of Zimbabwe wins his lone major title by a 2 stroke margin from Eduardo Romero of Argentina
  • 2008-08-03 US Senior Open Men's Golf, Broadmoor GC: Eduardo Romero of Argentina wins by 4 strokes ahead of Fred Funk for his second Champions Tour major title

Famous Golfers

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Elliott Erwitt on Elliott Erwitt

 Posted on August 25, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  656 words  |  Kelle Repass

At 83 Elliott Erwitt is still busier than ever. He recently completed major ad campaigns for Puerto Rico’s Board of Tourism, San Pellegrino, and Lavazza. He continues to shoot tons of personal work. This year alone, he’s producing three new books. It’s no surprise that the International Center of Photography in New York has chosen to honor Erwitt’s years of work with the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Infinity Award. Past recipients have included the likes of Lee Friedlander, William Eggleston, and former Magnum colleague Cornell Capa. [Read More]

Famous Brothers and Sisters: Photos of Celebrity Siblings From History

 Posted on August 25, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  52 words  |  Tandra Barner

Updated: April 6, 2015 6:13 PM [ET] | Originally published: October 17, 2007 12:01 AM EDT;

From Presidents to Princes, and from actors to athletes, fame often (but not always) runs in the family. Here’s a look at some of our favorite sets of celebrity brothers and sisters.

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Fashion and Style Trends in Nigeria: A cultural melting pot

 Posted on August 25, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  444 words  |  Martina Birk

It's worth noting that Nigeria's fashion industry is growing rapidly, and it is becoming a significant contributor to the country's economy. Many Nigerian designers have gained international recognition for their unique and innovative designs, and Nigerian fashion shows are becoming increasingly popular. One such designer is Lisa Folawiyo, who has gained global recognition for her creative use of the Ankara fabric. She has managed to turn the traditional fabric into a high-end fashion statement by incorporating modern and edgy designs, and her designs have been featured in fashion shows in New York, Paris, and London. [Read More]