It Took COVID Closures to Reveal Just How Much Libraries Do Beyond Lending Books
'We understand that libraries have an essential role to play in these challenging times, especially for our most isolated and vulnerable.'
'We understand that libraries have an essential role to play in these challenging times, especially for our most isolated and vulnerable.'
Last night, live across Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a nationally broadcast address to rouse, galvanize and hearten the nation. He said basically nothing. Persuasive oratory, however, doesn’t demand much in the way of concrete meaning — just a tide of credible emotion and a little argumentative panache. His message lacked clarity, depth and, looking it over again, actual information.
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I've talked with Trump voters who, on the one hand, are reluctant to vote by mail and, on the other, are afraid to venture to the polls in person.
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Actor Raima Sen says it’s difficult to make it in Bollywood and one shouldn’t think that he or she will become number one without proving their mettle.
While hunting for a Nova Scotia killer who was masquerading as an RCMP officer, a real Mountie was inside his marked cruiser waiting for a colleague. Then he spotted a police car approaching.
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Female firefighters remain underrepresented as more crews step up to contain one of the worst fire seasons in history.
The Dark Web Boundaries Are Not Always Clear, and Many Sites Fall in a Gray Area
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There has been much attention rightly given to Ed Woodward/Glazer's for the failings in the market. The person negotiating these deals is way more hidden. In Patrice Evra's rant earlier today, it points to Ed Woodward being to trusting of others negotiating these deals. There has been much talk of how poor Man United are seen by other clubs, regarding negotiatings.
So what do people know about him, he seems to avoid scrutiny. I've created this thread to bring awareness, for others to... Читать дальше...
Two years on from the crucial moment for Labour’s Brexit policy - here’s what we got wrong
Mac and iOS calendar app Fantastical has updated its software with 12 new customizable widgets. They look like the perfect use-case for iOS 14’s widget support, giving users access to their calendar, events, and weather forecasts straight from the home screen.
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Japan’s Studio Ghibli has long been protective of their intellectual property, with Hayao Miyazaki and his team overseeing how their characters are merchandized, as well as carefully making sure foreign distribution of their films stay faithful to the original. (Miyazaki famously--although apocryphally--sent Miramax’s Harvey Weinstein a katana sword along with a note reading “No Cuts,” […]
Ten standout rumors we've heard about the upcoming iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max.
Ministers approve new restrictions to try to combat a surging Covid-19 infection rate.
Good Morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, Michael Wacha pitched six innings and allowed four-runs in the Mets’ final home game, before the Rays beat up on their bullpen in an 8-5 loss. The Rays would ultimately take the series and clinch the AL East division crown, while the Mets clinched their third losing record in the […]
Bruce the Bulldog is obsessed with the classic 1994 animated movie – and his emotional reaction to the movie's dramatic climax has earned him millions of fans
Deepika Padukone to join NCB's probe tomorrow
Two videos of the dangerous stunt have already racked up more than 700,000 views and have been met with widespread criticism. TikTok also placed a warning on one clip to warn about the dangers
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