NEWSWEEK: How important is image to a political campaign? Tim Gunn: I can’t imagine marginalizing image; it’s critical. The clothes we wear send a message about how we want to be perceived, and about how we want to present ourselves to the world. I would think that there should be just as many image consultants involved in these campaigns as there are speechwriters. What is it about politicians in particular—do you have to have bad taste to be one?...
The BenQ X3000i, is an LED-based 4K HDR gaming projector, specifically designed with low latency input in mind. It’s as low as 16ms while still maintaining gorgeous 4K 60FPS visuals. The 3000 in the name comes from the maximum brightness: 3000 ANSI lumens, which is above average by any home cinema standards. Of course, it’s not just for gaming—movies look fantastic on the X3000i too. It retails for a very reasonable $2000, but it’s not without some misgivings....
Sanders, a self-professed socialist and significant figure head for a movement toward socialism in America, is the most-prominent progressive lawmaker to react to the protests in Cuba. The former presidential candidate is also the highest-profile American politician to publicly say the decades-long embargo should be done with. “All people have the right to protest and to live in a democratic society. I call on the Cuban government to respect opposition rights and refrain from violence....
The Vermont senator told reporters after an Iowa event over the weekend that both he and Warren had campaign teams with “hundreds of employees” who sometimes “say things that they shouldn’t,” according to The New York Times. Sanders also said that Warren is a “very good friend” of his, while noting that the pair have “worked together in the Senate for years” prior to the 2020 primary race. Sanders’ attempt to calm tensions between the two campaigns comes after Politico obtained a purported script sent to his volunteers with talking points for organizers looking to sway party voters away from Warren....
The resolution is a key procedural step to allowing Democrats to pass President Biden’s COVID-19 relief package without fear of filibuster from Republicans. “The agenda of the budget resolution passed today is not the agenda of wealthy campaign contributors,” Sanders tweeted. “It is not the agenda of the billionaire class. It is the agenda of the working people of America and with its passage we are closer to restoring their faith in our government....
Here’s a look at some records and all-time leaders for the third leg of the Triple Crown. MORE: Past Triple Crown hopefuls | Vegas wants your action on American Pharoah | Belmont time, TV info Belmont records, all-time leaders Fastest time: 2:24.00 (Secretariat, 1973) Biggest long shot: 70-1 (Sarava, 2002). He paid out $142.50 on a $2 bet and spoiled a Triple Crown bid for War Emblem, a horse also saddled by American Pharoah trainer Bob Baffert....
The Fed’s surprise move didn’t win Bernanke many fans during Wall Street’s early hours of trading. At its worst, the Dow was down 3.8 percent today. The market rebounded, but the Dow ended the day at a 14-month low, the S&P at a 16-month low and the NASDAQ at its lowest level in 15 months. Today’s turmoil comes on the heels of a massive sell-off in world stock markets on Monday....
The increased collagen production and remodeling of existing collagen results in improved skin contracture and this tighter skin. Overview Both Thermage and Titan treatments have been used with success on the face and areas of the body. Some of the most dramatic results have been seen in the area of the neck and jawline. However, these treatments have also shown promise in reducing the appearance of cellulite and tightening sagging skin on the abdomen, upper arms, butt, and thighs....
What Is Joint Replacement Surgery? Joint replacement involves these steps: Cartilage is removed from both sides of a joint. The affected joint is resurfaced with a prosthesis, which is a new joint made of metal and plastic components. In other words, an orthopedic surgeon takes out the damaged joint and puts in a new, artificial one. Theoretically, any joint in the body can be replaced, but most joint replacement surgeries involve the knee and hip....
What Is Pilates? The Pilates exercise system is named after its creator, Joseph Pilates. It focuses on the core postural muscles that keep the body balanced and the spine in healthy alignment. Pilates was first developed in the early 1900s to improve Joseph Pilate’s health and that of fellow World War I prisoners of war. In the 1980s, Pilates regained popularity among dancers and others who were interested in its health benefits....
The Portuguese champions and league leaders were beaten 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final last week, a narrow enough margin to give them a chance of producing a major upset at the Stadium of Light. But with Brazilian marksman Jonas suspended following three yellow cards, the likelihood of beating Bayern for the first time after seven failed attempts and ending a 26-year wait since Benfica’s last semi-finals appearance looks more remote....
What do we know about the Bills? They’re a high-flying offense with perennial MVP candidate Josh Allen under center, and they went 7-1 straight up at home this season (but just 3-5 against the spread at Highmark). The Bengals, meanwhile, have been ATS studs, with Joe Burrow helping Cincy cover the spread in 19 of his past 24 starts. We would much rather pour our money into DFS tournaments than mess around with the spread....
Cincinnati did its part Sunday with a 37-3 rout of the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. The Bengals needed to win Sunday, have the Texans lose to the Bills and the Giants beat the Jets in Sunday’s early games to clinch a playoff berth. The Texans lost 30-21 at Buffalo but the Jets pulled out a 23-20 overtime win over the Giants. MORE: Best photos from Week 13 | 23 gifts for Johnny Football on his 23rd birthday...
Cameron Wake sacked Andy Dalton for a safety with 6:38 left in overtime, and Miami beat the Cincinnati Bengals 22-20 on Thursday night. MARTIN’S BREAKDOWN: Ross Tucker isn’t surprised pressure got to Miami OT On third-and-10 from the 8, Dalton retreated to the goal line and was tackled by Wake coming up the middle for the third overtime safety in NFL history. The officials immediately signaled the score, which was upheld following a replay review....
The NFL proposed a solution to handle AFC seeding Thursday that the Bengals, however, may particularly take issue with. MORE: Updated NFL playoff picture for Week 18 With Bills vs. Bengals officially canceled after being called in the first quarter following the terrible collapse of Damar Hamlin, the league is now left with a game-sized hole in two of its top three seeds in the AFC. The Bengals are 11-4 on the year, whereas the Bills are 12-3....
As the Southern Derby between Vizag and Bengaluru began, the crowd erupted to cheer its team to a win, powering them to the Semi Finals in Mumbai. The last times that these two teams met, it ended in a draw, but for the sake of both the teams, today had to have a clear winner. Primed to decide the fate of the Bengaluru and Vizag, the match was a showdown of epic proportions, illustrated most cogently by the final score of Bengaluru 27, Vizag 26....
Following the stirring 1-1 draw with Kolkata’s Mohun Bagan in the inaugural I-League fixture, Bengaluru are obviously riding the wave of confidence. The Shillong team won the Division Two last year to gain a promotion, and cannot be dismissed lightly. Rangdajied, however, have not had a good start this season, with a 0-2 loss to United SC in Kolkata last weekend. Coached by Santosh Kashyap, Rangdajied present a re-jigged team despite a severe cash crunch....
Benzema, Vinicius and Gareth Bale started together for the first time and two thirds of the newly-dubbed ‘BBV’ delivered as Madrid capitalised on Barca being held by Valencia and Atletico losing at Real Betis. Mariano Diaz, on as a substitute, added a third late on. After 22 rounds, this is the first in which Madrid have been the only winners from the established three clubs, which is as much an indication of their own inconsistency as the sturdiness of Atleti and, particularly, Barca....
