Day: May 10, 2024

BATBOY… People let me tell you about my best friend!

BATBOY… People let me tell you about my best friend!

The headline was the title to a television series called The Courtship of Eddie’s father back in the 60s. It starred Bill Bixby a big-time friend of Elvis Presley. It was also a great movie with a giant actor of that time named Glen Ford. The storyline is about the relationship between father and son. […]

Even though Esports and Virtual reality are growing in popularity, it will never replace traditional sports (Op-Ed)

Even though Esports and Virtual reality are growing in popularity, it will never replace traditional sports (Op-Ed)

The rise of electronic sports (esports) in the information era has changed the face of competitive entertainment forever. But with all the hype around video games, one must wonder: Will old-school athletics be able to survive the invasion of technological advancements? Even if esports are growing in popularity, conventional sports are still very much alive […]

The Importance of Political Civility (Op-Ed)

The Importance of Political Civility (Op-Ed)

The idea of political civility is both an aspiration and a requirement in the current political climate, which is characterized by widespread polarization and conflict. The significance of political civility goes beyond superficial considerations of respect and kindness, notwithstanding how trivial they may seem. It is essential to any healthy democracy and must be in […]

Israel Escalates Offensive on Rafah, Braces for Ground Invasion as Ceasefire Hopes Fade

Israel Escalates Offensive on Rafah, Braces for Ground Invasion as Ceasefire Hopes Fade

With the ceasefire talks breaking down, Israel has started a missile assault on Rafah, the final bastion of Hamas in Gaza, dramatically escalating the Israel-Hamas confrontation. In Cairo, Egypt, talks broke down when Hamas called for a 12-week truce—double the length that the Israeli Defense Force had suggested—sparking a return to hostilities. The Israeli Defense […]

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