Still, in some respects, the cases are similar. Like Simpson, the cops who killed Diallo got some lucky breaks. They were lucky in the judge; they were lucky in the jury. And, most crucial of all, they were lucky that the defense version of events was ultimately the only one that mattered. As with Simpson, there is the widespread sense that the four cops may have gotten away with murder....
Albatrosses, like this blur before the sun, have animated my imagination– and sometimes my dreams– for as long as I can remember. The albatross by itself alone has the power to conjure up for me all beautiful mysteries of nature. It must be truth of others, too, who have poured myth and superstition into the void of knowledge about these glorious birds, making them into far more than even what they are....
Fans are waiting for the Madden NFL 22 reveal for a number of reasons. One big reason is that they want to see if EA Sports keeps its promise of improving Madden’s Franchise mode in the new game. But another reason is that fans are anxious to learn Madden NFL 22’s cover athlete. RELATED: Madden 21 Glitch Makes Patrick Mahomes Look Like a Terrible QB EA Sports has teased that it is doing “something different” with Madden NFL 22’s cover athlete....
Frank’s style of self-effacement has been imitated by younger artists – sometimes, as in Nan Goldin’s 1986 photographic book “The Ballad of Sexual Dependency,” with more shock value than in his originals. But Frank, who at 69 looks like a TV weather-man who lost his job for being a bit too gnarly, is immodestly, well, frank. “I know more and I know better,” he said in his New York studio near the Bowery....
Yet, for all its improvement’s and impact on American journalism, the colorful McPaper is still in the red, largely because many advertisers haven’t warmed to it. Analysts estimate USA Today has lost a staggering $800 million since 1982; the 1991 figure is reportedly about $20 million. Although USA Today publisher Thomas Curley says “We have to do better - and will” in 1992, some industry experts say the paper’s huge production costs and inability to compete for local advertising could doom the paper to, at best, marginal profitability for years....
For evidence of this, look no further than the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While many early MCU films struggled to create engaging villains, later movies received acclaim for their humanized and tragic antagonists. Here are just a few of the greatest Marvel villains who prove that some of the coolest bad guys aren’t always as bad as they seem. RELATED: X-Men: The 5 Best Storylines From The Original Animated Series...
WWE is once again celebrating the Armed Forces this year with the 16th annual “Tribute to the Troops” show. The yearly tradition began in 2003 with WWE using the event to honor our servicemen and women as a way to give back and lift the spirits of the soldiers and their families. This year’s event, which was recorded earlier this month in Fort Hood, Texas, will air Thursday night at 9 p....
The Miz took to Twitter to make his case as the next Johnny Cage for the sequel to the recently released blockbuster film. He included a picture of himself that had been photoshopped to look like the video game character. Mortal Kombat is a video game that has been synonymous with the fighting genre for decades now. The game is so popular that a movie rendition was recently released. However, one character who did not feature in the movie was Johnny Cage....
STIs are some of the most difficult diseases to catch. You have to be up close and personal to spread them. So why are STIs so common? The answer may be that people don’t know how to recognize, treat, or prevent them. Or when they do, they often don’t do so effectively. This article explores some of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the United States. It also discusses their causes and symptoms....
Even for those who aren’t anime fans, it’s clear for everyone to see that most anime characters sport some of the most over-the-top hairdos of all time. In fact, some of these hairstyles have become so well-known that most anime fans can recognize a character simply from the color and style of their hair. Keeping this in mind, here are some of the most iconic hairstyles in anime history....
Here are the moments that come to mind when thinking about them. MORE: The most memorable Royal Rumble moments of decades past Royal Rumble 2000: Dance party! The 2000 Royal Rumble was a heck of a show overall, featuring the debut of Tazz and the street fight between Cactus Jack and Triple H, but it was the Rumble match itself that gave us some of the biggest moments of the evening....
Whereas the contrasting Mercenaries (who are the game’s main characters) are treated as expendable soldiers who must fight to protect what they hold dear on a constant basis, including family and their villages. The Mercenaries are on a quest for power to prevent themselves from losing what they have. Knights have not known the loss Mercenaries have and serve as the antagonist in the game. The game director, Hironobu Sakaguchi, had this to say about the Mercenary characters:...
On this list, we’re looking back at both games and choosing our picks of five times when Joel went too far and five times when Ellie did. If you have not played the original Last of Us or Part II, you will be free to back off because there will be many massive spoilers ahead. 10 When Ellie Reads Bill’s X-Rated Magazines Remember when The Last of Us was just a “fun” ride of Joel and his “cargo” throughout the country to find the Fireflies?...
Even with this praise aside, there is an elephant in the room concerning one of Sony’s hottest properties, being the long anticipated multiplayer mode for The Last of Us 2. Interest in this new gameplay mode reached a fever pitch when The Last of Us 2 multiplayer gameplay leaked online, only to be swiftly removed, adding some credibility to the fact that the footage was indeed the real deal....
Even if this year has been unusual to say the least, 2020 has been an incredible year for gaming in particular. Heavy hitters like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Ghost of Tsushima, Hades, Doom Eternal, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, all of these were nominated in multiple categories shared by The Last of Us 2. However, in the face of all of these games from new and established franchises, many of which sold millions of copies as well, The Last of Us 2 still made a statement at this year’s show....
God of War and The Last of Us 2 are two of the best-looking video games of the PS4 generation that are brimming with tremendous tiny details that make them more life-like and immersive. Whichever is an overall better video game experience is a matter of opinion though there’s no denying that as far as the sheer missable details are concerned, The Last of Us 2 takes the crown for plenty of reasons....
The viral clip has not only thrust that moment of The Last of Us 2 into the spotlight, but also Tommy’s character as a whole. In a story full of tragic endings, Tommy’s ending is among the bleakest, so fans have been speculating where the character might end up in the potential Last of Us 3. This article contains major plot spoilers for The Last of Us and The Last of Us 2....
Throughout the relatively relaxed chapter, Ellie and Joel can have a number of conversations relating to their search and about life before Outbreak Day, providing further insight into the character’s state of mind. Also to be found are a variety of optional conversations between the pair, which will reward the player with unlockable extras and progress towards the “Getting to Know You” trophy. This guide will show players where to find all three optional conversations available in this chapter....
It’s the stuff of movie legend that Evans (born Robert J. Shapera in 1930 in New York) was spotted poolside by Norma Shearer, who tapped him to play her late husband, boy-wonder producer Irving Thalberg, in “Man of a Thousand Faces” (1957). Director Henry King wanted to drop him from his next movie, “The Sun Also Rises,” but Twentieth Century Fox boss Darryl F. Zanuck – who thought Evans was a new Valentino – strode onto the set and proclaimed through his bullhorn: “The kid stays in the picture....
CARVILLE: I think the Democrats are going to have a good year. The question is by how much. [Conservative columnist] George Will said, “If the Democrats can’t win in this environment, they’ll have to find a new line of work.” I don’t disagree with that. Because the Democrats have a predictable litany: “I believe in a woman’s right to choose. I believe a good school system is essential to what we are....
