Golf: Ryder Cup practice days – day one, number one
No 51 Hertfordshire was chosen as the venue for the debut in this Ryder Cup cycle. Yes, it doesn’t have the history of Hazeltine but it did host The Open in 2006 and the…
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Riley’s Tribute to LeBron: Hoax tears after LeBron poster tribute
Warning: may make some people cry When seven-year-old Riley played her final game as a student at his school – Riley’s Tribute to LeBron – she celebrated with a huge hug from her favourite…
5 steps to help you avoid Thanksgiving travel frustration
The coming weeks are filled with two-week periods for the Thanksgiving travel rush, and those folks traveling on Friday are preparing for a nightmare of delays and congestion, with 50 percent of holiday travelers…
J.K. Rowling takes issue with transphobic message sent to her through Twitter
Another day, another insult thrown toward the famed “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling. This time, according to the Washington Post, was a tweet posted by trans activists celebrating the day. Titled “Transphobia,” the tweet…
Vertical design: 75 fascinating architectural leaning plaques
Written by By Jørgen Blaje, CNN Singapore Peering up at a leaning tower of residence from the air, a curious sight brings you almost straight to the top. But there’s a twist: it’s a…
Optometrists in Ontario must stop treating consumers like hostages
Nobody likes to be held hostage. But what’s the incentive for an optometrist to take your request seriously if the only prize you get is a letter in the mail? Ontario’s optometrists have been…
Five things to know about Mo Salah’s contribution to the Premier League
How is Mo Salah’s season in comparison to those of his predecessors? There’s absolutely no question that Salah’s production this season has been excellent. He’s netted 40 goals in all competitions – the highest…
Healthy Dinners for Everyone: Holiday Turkey Breakfasts
Some Chicago diners had a harrowing experience last month when they ordered from the famed Addison Grill. After waiting hours to grab a table, they wound up leaving with a handful of injuries from…
Lilian Thuram: Racism only stopped if players from non-white backgrounds decide to ‘stand up’
Lilian Thuram wants white players to step up to protect and punish racist abuse and says players from non-white backgrounds have been on the receiving end of insults from racial vigilantes in France. The…
Great Barrier Reef: spectacular ‘bioengineering’ foments biodiversity change
The Great Barrier Reef is once again bursting with life, and scientists have captured an event described as “magical” on film. A long-term project by government agency Queensland Scientific and Natural Resource Management captured…