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Now that that abusive relationship is over—Donald Trump ensconced far away from the perch of power from which he did so much damage over the last four years—we have before us a different set of challenges. President Joe Biden must “build back better” in a way that doesn’t just put us back on the same trajectory that led to the election of Trump in the first place. Democrats do not have a lot of time to prove to the American people that they offer a future more compelling than one even dreamed of by the Republican Party....

But look deeper, and you see something quite different: this is probably the first big takeover battle ever decided by how many people Wall Street thought each bidder could fire. The players here were Wells and First Bank System of Minneapolis, both of which lusted to buy Interstate, which has banks in 13 Western states. Interstate made a deal to sell out to First Bank in November. Interstate was seeking protection from Wells, which launched a hostile bid in October....

In their new book, “The Learning Gap” (Summit Books. $22), Stevenson and his coauthor, James W. Stigler of UCLA, say the cube incident highlights a major difference between American and Asian schools. Americans believe academic success is largely the result of nurturing innate ability; displaying mistakes is anathema because error is considered a “precursor of ultimate failure.” Asian teachers think of mistakes as “an index of what still needs to be learned,” Stevenson and Stigler say, and they expect that with effort, all students will eventually succeed....

The Australian shepherd dog Secret sadly passed away this May from complications from leukemia, but owner Mary keeps her memory alive by posting videos showcasing Secret’s many talents on the TikTok page @my_aussie_gal. In this video, which has more than 800,000 likes and been viewed 4.6 million times, Secret can be seen painting a sunset scene on a blank canvas. Secret apparently turns the camera on with her nose in her homemade artist’s studio, and the video caption reads: “Welcome to Dog Ross....

RELATED: Tales of Arise: Every Sub-Quest in Cyslodia (& How To Complete Them) As well as an awful lot of Gald and SP, players can get their hands on new titles, artifacts, and armor sets, not to mention the Devil’s Arms weapons for each of the six party members. Sadly, the latter won’t arrive until players have already completed Tales of Arise’s main story, but that’s not to say that they aren’t still useful for some of the game’s other post-game content....

For those that don’t know, Tales of Vesperia released back in 2008, and the definitive edition released a little over 10 years later as a celebration of its success. Though things started off a little slow at first, the title has now sold over a million units, with more likely coming in soon. RELATED: Tales of 25th Anniversary Stream Date Announced For those interested in the sale, it is unfortunately only available in Japanese markets....

Once Jio changed the market, every other telecom operator followed suit. Companies like Airtel, Vodafone, BSNL, etc. all had to change their pricing strategy. All of a sudden, telecom and internet services became highly affordable. Now people can make as many calls as they want and surf the internet for quite a long period of time without having to worry about really high bills. But, there are still some restrictions....

With seven points in the bag from four games, the Taifa Stars are currently leading Group J, although Benin are breathing down their necks. They’re only behind by virtue of fewer goals scored, although a victory here coupled with a defeat for Benin against Madagascar would officially confirm Tanzania’s place in the final qualifying round. Meanwhile, despite Congo possessing a relatively good squad, they are in third place with five points and cannot afford to drop any more....

Approaches for coping with tardive dyskinesia often involve an integrated care strategy that combines medical management, psychological counseling, family support, and sometimes professional assistance with activities of daily living. Emotional Tardive dyskinesia is associated with varying degrees of emotional distress. Some people who experience this side effect are aware of the involuntary movements and can be self-conscious about it. On the other hand, some people do not have insight into the reality of the symptoms and might not be bothered by the physical effects....

The original introduced tactical shooting in a cyberpunk setting and was very popular in its time. Starbreeze Studios has taken the helm of developing a brand new game in the series that serves to reboot the franchise and re-imagine it as a first person shooter. To help players catch up, a convenient trailer that talks about the origins of the game has been released for your enjoyment. Syndicate will be bringing back Starbreeze Studios to the public eye after a three year hiatus, their last game entries being the Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena and remake of Escape From Butcher Bay....

[HTML1] It may have proven divisive among the larger gaming community, but last year’s indie hit Gone Home was nothing if not a critical darling. And now, the studio behind the experimental, narrative-driven experience is back with its next release, unveiled during The Game Awards. We don’t know what it is, but it’s called Tacoma - and it’s set in space. Before we start assuming that the game will be a direct adaptation of the previous game taken into orbit the influences behind The Fullbright Company’s new title seem clear enough....

Because syphilis mimics symptoms of other conditions, such as canker sores, herpes, and Lyme disease, it is often referred to as the “great imitator.” This accounts for why many cases are missed until the disease is advanced and symptoms turn severe. This article lists the symptoms of each stage of this sexually transmitted infection (STI) as well as the signs and complications in children born with syphilis. Primary Syphilis Primary syphilis is the first stage that occurs soon after exposure to Treponema pallidum, the bacteria that cause the condition....

During a phone call Monday, the Syrian leader discussed with the Russian president “bilateral relations between the Syrian Arab Republic and the Russian Federation, especially on the economic and commercial levels, in addition to joint cooperation in facing the coronavirus pandemic, and Russia’s determination to supply additional vaccines to help the Syrian people face this pandemic,” according to a readout published by Assad’s office. Syria has sought vaccine support from Russia, China and the United Nations’ COVAX global vaccination initiative as the country’s overlapping crises are compounded by COVID-19....

While SHODAN is a memorable character, she is certainly not the only evil AI to capture the imagination of video gamers over the years. It is perhaps unsurprising that a medium that exists thanks to computer technology would frequently feature artificial intelligences as major antagonists in its most famous stories. RELATED: Could the System Shock Series Be Great? The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of SHODAN System Shock was released in 1994 for PC and Mac, developed by LookingGlass Technologies....

It was Hirsch, naturally, who was in net for Forsberg's legendary shootout goal at the 1994 Olympics. The tweet was more proof that Hirsch has a good sense of humor about the whole situation. Initially, he'd threatened to sue Sweden for using his likeness on a stamp depicting the goal. “I should have just let him have the stamp,” Hirsch told the Vancouver Province before the Olympics. “I was young....

In a tweet, ECB wrote: Roy had sustained the calf injury while batting against South Africa in England’s final Super 12 match. Roy had started running for a single when he suffered the injury, hopping on his right leg to complete the run before retiring hurt. Roy was seen in tears as he hobbled off the ground, giving an indication of the seriousness of the injury. James Vince, who has represented England in 12 T20 Internationals (T20Is) so far, has been named as Roy’s replacement....

Last week, Taco Bell announced that its menu would see some major changes: “And while change is hard, a simplified menu and innovation process will leave room for new fan favorites, continued progress in categories such as plant-based diets, and even opportunities for the return of some classics on a limited-time basis.” Taco Bell Removing Items from its Menu From August 13, Taco Bell will remove the following items from its menu:...

Waititi has paired with Coca-Cola to bring to life the company’s latest ad, with true on-brand style and a bit of Waititi’s humor added to it. Bear in mind this is not Waititi’s first commercial, as the New Zealander has previously done similar work for brands like Old Spice and Australian beer brand Carlton Dry. RELATED: God of War Ragnarok Sequel: Thor’s Vengeance Will Likely Be His Downfall As if the ad wasn’t touching enough, Coca-Cola’s marketing team made sure to remind everyone what a year 2020 has been with the video description noting that “Be it in person, over an awkward video call, or just a quick message, making time for the ones you love is what makes Christmas truly the most special time of year, no matter how you do it....

Taiwan’s air force said it scrambled fighter aircraft and trained air defense missiles on at least 29 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) warplanes as they operated inside the island’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) throughout June 21, in what has become a near-daily occurrence and a mark of increased tensions across the Taiwan Strait. The latest PLA air exercise featured 12 Chinese fighter jets and six nuclear-capable heavy bombers, accompanied by a complement of support aircraft performing roles such as electronic and anti-submarine warfare; intelligence-gathering; airborne early warning and control and long-range refueling....

[HTML1] As fans await the arrival of Mewtwo in Super Smash Bros., it’s not hard to imagine that consumers would be equally as amped up by the potential for more characters to join the fray. While the return of the psychic Pokemon has been a long time coming in the eyes of veteran Smash players, there are a number of other Nintendo favorites that have yet to make a debut – with one of them being none other than Takamaru....