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Gothic Culture – History and What Is Gothic Culture and Fashion
What is goth? Gothic fashion has nothing to do with dramatic medieval architecture or Germanic tribes that overthrew the Roman Empire. Today, gothic or goth, is a culture itself. It is a way of life, reflected in clothes, jewelry, music, attitude, and all fashion and art. Gothic fashion history Goth originated in England during the …
She hollered her way into TV history on ‘Seinfeld’ : NPR
Estelle Harris, who hollered her way into TV history as George Costanza’s short-fused mother on TV’s “Seinfeld” and voiced Mrs. Potato Head in the “Toy Story” franchise, has died. She was 93. Katy Winn/AP hide caption toggle caption Katy Winn/AP Estelle Harris, who hollered her way into TV history as George Costanza’s short-fused mother on …
New city health commissioner has history of leadership issues in previous role
Now Vasan has returned to the agency with a new role: Commissioner of the entire department, tapped by Mayor Eric Adams to oversee a $1.6 billion budget and a 6,000-person staff at a time when his leadership will be crucial to guiding the city’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Vasan, an epidemiologist and former CEO …
Ovechkin ties Jagr with 766 goals, third in NHL history
CALGARY — Alex Ovechkin tied Jaromir Jagr for third in NHL history with goal No. 766 when the Washington Capitals forward scored twice in a 5-4 win against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday. Ovechkin scored No. 765 at 13:23 of the second period with a wrist shot in the left face-off circle …
Black History Month focuses theme on health, wellness
ORLANDO, Fla. – This year’s theme for Black History Month is a focus on the importance of health and wellness within African American communities. The theme of Black Health and Wellness promotes, “body positivity, physical exercise, nutrition, exploring other dietary options,” according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). …
Younger Latinos confront immigrant parents on race, Black history
MIAMI — After growing up with progressive Cuban American parents who eventually divorced, Natalee Rivero was surprised at the reaction of her mother’s boyfriend, who got up during a July 4 barbecue and went inside after seeing Rivero and her husband’s T-shirt that read “Cuban Americans for Black Lives Matter.” Rivero, 30, tried to have …
2021 PGA Championship leaderboard breakdown, scores: Phil Mickelson eyes history with 54-hole lead
Moving Day at the 2021 PGA Championship lived up to its name, and the drama-filled third round on the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island has set the stage for what should be a tremendous final 18 holes on Sunday. The entire day revolved around Phil Mickelson, who at age 50 is looking to become the …
AT&T ending ‘one of the dumbest mergers in recent history’
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday slammed AT&T as a disgrace after the company announced it will spin-off WarnerMedia to merge the business and create an entertainment giant with Discovery. He also took aim at those hailing the move as a transformational one, railing against AT&T for taking on heavy debt three years ago to purchase …
The Ground Breaking review: indispensable history of the Tulsa Race Massacre | Books
Under the subtitle “An American City and Its Search for Justice”, Scott Ellsworth has produced a much-needed book that acts like a mirror. Though documenting a particular place and time, it helps us understand the race-based and sectarian turmoil that is so pervasive today. Oprah Winfrey has hailed it as one of “20 of the …
Russell Westbrook ties Oscar Robertson for most triple-doubles in NBA history
USATSI Russell Westbrook’s career has paralleled Oscar Robertson’s in several ways. They both had to carry undermanned teams, and were criticized for not winning championships in their primes. They were both among the most athletic players of their era. They remain the only two players in NBA history ever to average a triple-double for a …
