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Of course, no one needs anything like the Tsar’s Breakfast. Still, at the cost of about eight barrels of oil, it is a commodity that adds greatly to the gaiety of nations. It put me in mind of the Klondike gold rush, when prospectors roared into town to blow their nuggets and gold dust in bars and brothels. They didn’t need that, either. But when it comes to the manner in which fortunes are dissipated, those derived from mineral sources seem to encourage much more flamboyance than those built up in other ways....

However, Beaty is far from the only great men’s pro player who has been unfortunately neglected by the Hall of Fame for years. MORE: Shaq, Iverson lead legendary 2016 class Taking into account their contributions to professional men’s basketball in North America, here are the top, but by no means the only, players who deserve Hall of Fame inclusion. The rankings of the 10 most overlooked players takes into account their on-court play, the apex of their peak, career longevity, playoff/team success, the length of time they’ve been overlooked and influence they’ve had on the game as a whole....

Luckily, there are a huge host of different sites available online that can help you to find a new home that’s right for you. Here are five of the best for you to give a shot. 1. Zillow First up on this list, we have Zillow. Zillow is an online marketplace where you can buy, rent, and sell houses. If you’re on the lookout for a new home, then Zillow is a great service which can help you to do just that....

In a move that overshadowed the ceremony, Smith went onstage and struck Rock across the face after the comedian made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith’s close-cropped haircut. Pinkett Smith has spoken of losing her hair because of alopecia. Amid the ensuing discussions and debates, sports gambling company BetOnline has released a map which shows that while an overwhelming majority of states support Rock, there are nine that are rallying behind Smith....

Researchers looked at thousands of requests made to a non-profit online abortion service in a 10-month period to see where medication was most in demand, and why. Between October 15, 2017 and August 15, 2018, U.S. residents made 6,022 inquiries to Women on the Web (WOW), which is based in The Netherlands. After an online consultation, WOW staff link women up with a licensed doctor, and post them mifepristone and misoprostol abortion pills in return for a donation of between €70 to €90 ($79 to $101), depending on where they live and their economic circumstances....

Last Sunday, screenwriter and film producer Tyler Perry held a holiday giveaway in Atlanta, Georgia, providing non-perishable food items and gift cards to 5,000 local families in need. People began lining up to receive food on Saturday night, and at one point, the line of cars waiting for the giveaway stretched for five miles south of downtown Atlanta, local news outlets said. His studio claimed to have run out of food two hours into the giveaway....

Diego Kersting and Cristina Linares, who are from the Freie Universität Berlin and Spain’s University of Barcelona, respectively, uncovered the first living evidence of this strategy—known as “rejuvenescence”—among corals in the Mediterranean Sea, according to a study published in the journal Science Advances. The findings represent some rare good news for corals around the world, which are facing numerous severe threats—most notably, climate change. As the world warms, so does the average temperature of the planet’s oceans, making damaging events more likely....

The six games in question will be removed on April 30th and any Game Pass members who don’t want to lose access to them will need to buy them, albeit at a 20% discount. First is Endless Legend, a turn-based strategy game published by Sega and set in a fantasy world. Players choose from one of 14 unique factions and set out to form their own empire. Second is Fractured Mind, a puzzle game which aims to provide insight into the experiences of those living with mental illness....

“Pardon Martha: An Image Restoration Analysis of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.” Michaela Hermann, Stetson University" Heavy Metal Sub-Genres: A Content Analysis of Lyrical Themes." Paul Gibson, Stetson University “Re-reading Xena: Lesbian Subtext and the Exploitation of Women in Science Fiction Fantasy Television.” Margaret Twigg, Stetson University “Breaking All The Rules: Queen Latifah’s Representations of the Black Female Body In Film.” Angelica Cooper, Chatham College “Thy Kingdom Cum: Belief and Practice in Christian Sex Toys....

In his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers in the West, James claimed that the likes of the Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers made a concerted effort to reach the NBA Finals now that they no longer have to go through him. The 76ers started by acquiring Tobias Harris from the Los Angeles Clippers and then added Jonathon Simmons and James Ennis to their bench at the deadline after acquiring Jimmy Butler earlier this season....

Copa America champions Brazil took the lead against Senegal through Roberto Firmino after nine minutes in Singapore, but Famara Diedhiou fired home a penalty before half-time following Marquinhos’ foul on Sadio Mane. The Selecao, who drew with Colombia and lost to Peru in the previous international break, were unable to find a winner in the friendly international – Neymar seeing Alfred Gomis deny him a goal to mark his 100th cap in first-half stoppage time....

Thiem took just 63 minutes to account for Monfils, the top seed winning the semi-final 6-2 6-1 at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club. The world number six won his first clay-court event of the season in each of the last two years and that trend could continue after he eased past the enigmatic Frenchman. Thiem won 85 per cent of points on his first serve and did not face a single break point, while Monfils was unable to hold on four occasions....

The Battlefield Premium subscription released in June alongside the first new Battlefield 3 DLC pack: Close Quarters. For those who don’t dig the close range, Call of Duty style fast-paced mayhem, the next DLC is more in line with traditional Battlefield gameplay: Armored Kill. Where the currently available Close Quarters added four small maps, 10 weapons, 10 assignments, five dogtags and two new small-map-focused modes, Armored Kill adds four big maps, five new vehicles, a gunship, a new tank-focused mode, five new assignments and a ton of new unlocks for the added vehicles....

RELATED: Why Fallout 5 Should Have A Renewed Focus On The Vaults Video game adaptations have had a poor track record throughout history. Only a very small few have seen success on the big screen or on television. With shows like The Last of Us coming out soon, Fallout can take a look at it and other video game adaptations for inspiration. Fans are hoping that the producers can learn from previous mistakes and help Fallout break the video game curse....

RELATED: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Sets the Stage For Other LEGO Game Overhauls This trailer came after a series of delays and even released amidst a development crunch scandal. Nevertheless, it has done a great job at getting fans excited about the game’s updated graphics and gameplay direction as well as new (and in some cases returning) features, of which there are plenty to discuss. 8 Mumble Mode Rather than speak a real language, Lego characters would make unintelligible mumbling sounds in the earlier titles....

RELATED: Genshin Impact: Things You Should Know About Inazuma’s History That said, Yoimiya makes for a far more complex character than most players assume from her energetic personality. From gameplay to narrative effects, the community continues to learn more about the complexities of the five-star archer. Naturally, players all around the community have missed a few facts and features about Yoimiya. 10 Yoimiya According To The Website “A talented pyrotechnician....

Thirsty Suitors will be the second game to release from indie developer Outerloop Games, with the studio previously developing and self-publishing adventure game Falcon Age. Thirsty Suitors was first revealed during the 2021 Game Awards with Outerloop partnering with Outer Wilds and Stray publisher Annapurna Interactive. Thirsty Suitors’ initial reveal trailer had only confirmed its eventual release would be coming to Steam with no other platforms officially revealed. Now, a new trailer during the Annapurna showcase has revealed more about the game, as well as its launch platforms....

Blumhouse Productions is a complex studio. Their “throw everything against the wall and see what sticks” method has seen massive success and comical failure in almost equal measure. For every beloved hit that fans know as the studio’s work, half a dozen total misses are forgotten as quickly as they came. RELATED: 4 Blumhouse Movies Coming Out In 2022 At its heart, Sinister is a horror film built around establishing its own rules....