“Do we care?” This was the query my highschool American History instructor used to ask on the finish of a lesson. It was not meant to be rhetorical — he wished to spark a dialogue on not solely when these occasions unfolded, but additionally how and why. As we enter an election cycle, it's extra necessary than ever to care. Yet this may be tough with a lot division and chaos in our nation’s politics. Add to that all the occasions taking place on the worldwide stage — a commerce conflict with China, anti-government protests in Hong Kong, navy turmoil in Syria — and it's comprehensible to really feel anger, confusion, frustration, concern
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Preschool and America’s future: Imagine an America the place
Babies, because it seems, study extra, and earlier, than most of us know. Humans, in reality, are born studying, as scientists have found in many years of analysis on toddler mind growth. Before a new child is even a couple of hours outdated, she or he will readily mimic an grownup who pokes out their tongue. EDITORIAL Learning continues at a fast tempo for the primary 5 years of a kid’s life. During that point, a toddler’s mind is busy firing neurons at a quick clip, constructing an important community of connections up till about age 3. The exercise slows down then, and the mind shifts gears to concentrate on strengthening the neural pathways that
Margaret Court Blames America For Tennis World’s Backlash To Anti-LGBT Comments
One of tennis’ four Grand Slams currently is taking place in France, but the main topic in the sport remains the anti-LGBT comments made by Margaret Court. The Australian tennis legend’s list of supporters is dwindling after she made multiple controversial comments about the LGBT community, including that “tennis is full of lesbians,” in an interview with Vision Christian Radio, via The Guardian. Her anti-LGBT comments — which also included her saying “transgender individuals are ‘influenced by the devil,'” according to Yahoo! Sports — along with her stance against gay marriage, have led multiple current and former tennis stars to cri... NESN.com
Lionel Messi Retires From International Soccer Amid Copa America Heartbreak In 2016
Say it ain’t so, Lionel Messi. The soccer superstar seemingly announced his retirement from international duty Sunday in the aftermath of Argentina’s loss to Chile in the 2016 Copa America final. Messi told reporters after the game he no longer wants to play for his country, as the pain of losing has become unbearable. “It’s a very hard moment for me to think about what happened,” Messi said, according to ESPN. “In the locker room after the game I thought the national team is over for me, this is not for me…” Messi played all 120 minutes in the final and missed his chance to score in the penalty-kick shootout. “It’s w...
USA-Colombia Copa America Live: Score, Highlights, Analysis Of Third-Place Game
Like all good things, the United States men’s national soccer team’s journey at Copa America 2016 must come to an end. Team USA’s result and performance against Colombia will determine whether its participation in the summer of soccer ends on a high or low note. The teams meet Saturday at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., in the Copa America Centenario Third Place game. The U.S. and Colombia still are feeling the disappointment which stems from their losses to Argentina and Chile, respectively, in the semifinals. How well each team reacts to defeat and restores its confidence likely will determine whether they end Copa America 201...
How Lionel Messi, Argentina Exceeded Copa America Expectations In Win Over Venezuela
FOXBORO, Mass. — Lionel Messi and Argentina mean business at Copa America 2016, and soccer fans near and far are thankful. Argentina thrashed Venezuela 4-1 in a Copa America 2016 quarterfinal game on Saturday at Gillette Stadium. Gonzalo Higuain scored two goals in the first half, and Messi and Erik Lamela struck in the second period. Venezuela’s hopes of mustering a shocking comeback following Salomon Rondon’s 70th minute goal ended instantly when Lamela notched his goal just one minute later. The result and Argentina’s performance justified the lofty expectations most of the 59,183 in attendance had for the most high-profile Gillette Stadium h...
How Brazil Lost To Peru At Gillette Stadium, Flamed Out Of Copa America 2016
FOXBORO, Mass. — The biggest of controversies cost Brazil its life at Copa America 2016. Peru defeated Brazil 1-0 on Sunday at Gillette Stadium, leap-frogging the soccer giant into second place in Group B at Copa America 2016. The result gave Peru a place in the quarterfinal and sent Brazil out of the tournament in a flash. The result will surpsise most but the circumstances are even more shocking than the outcome. Peru’s Raul Ruidiaz used his hand in the 75th minute to score the winning goal, but referee Andres Cunha and his assistants inexplicable missed the infraction and awarded Peru the most dubious, and important, goal of the tournament to da...