It may be hard for today’s all-too-frequent fliers to remember that once, air travel was an adventure; that airlines once had a soul. Pan Am certainly did. It ushered in cross-Pacific air travel in the mid-’30s with its China Clipper and commercial-jet travel with its Boeing 707–the first jet was christened in grand manner by First Lady Mamie Eisenhower. The carrier came to stand for a questing American spirit–and sound business sense....
You may have heard the term emphysema in relation to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is an umbrella term that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Statistics show that 16.4 million adults in the United States have a diagnosis of any type of COPD, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. Panlobular emphysema affects the whole acinus—which is the end portion of the respiratory bronchioles, including the alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs, and alveoli....
The Panthers linebacker is progressing in the NFL’s concussion protocol program and could return to practice Wednesday, the Charlotte Observer reported Monday. MORE: Top-rated LBs in Madden ‘16 | Brazilian fan creates awesome hype video of Luke Kuechly in Portuguese Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Kuechly is scheduled to meet Tuesday with an independent neurologist to determine if he can be cleared to return to practice and games. Kuechly suffered the concussion while tackling running back T....
We suspect Rivera’s positive demeanor took a dive hours later when he found out Benjamin tore his ACL. There’s a good chance Carolina’s playoff hopes hit the ground simultaneously with its No. 1 wide receiver. MORE: NFL’s Top 20 receivers | Preseason power rankings | Free fantasy draft prep “It’s not going to change the complexion of what we want to do and how we want to do it,” Rivera said....
Davis, a first-round pick by Carolina in 2005, is the unquestioned leader and unsung hero of a Panthers defense that is ninth in total defense and sixth in points allowed in the team’s 6-0 start. MORE: Top photos from Week 7 | Panthers continue to silence doubters “I think Thomas has really played at a very high level for a number of years, and hopefully he’ll start getting the recognition he deserves and the accolades,” Panthers coach Ron Rivera told reporters Monday....
The first game in the Paper Mario series since 2016’s Color Splash on the Wii U is due this summer, following a surprise reveal in May 2020. Here’s what we know about the new Mario RPG. When is the Paper Mario: The Origami King release date? Unsurprisingly, The Origami King will be a Switch exclusive, so you’ll need to own either the Switch or the cheaper Switch Lite console to be able to play it....
Paper Mario recently celebrated its 20-year anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than by dismantling a speedrunning record for the game. The “any percent” category for speedrunning a video game is pretty straightforward as it simply means completing the game as quickly as possible by any means necessary. However, the recent Paper Mario speedrun is so unusual, that it may warrant its own category on official Paper Mario speedrun leaderboards....
Also read: Paralympics 2021: Five Indian Paralympians to watch out for Indian para-athletes have taken part in every Paralympic Games since the 1984 edition. With the nation’s largest-ever contingent of 54 members set to represent India, the country will certainly count on these heroes to bring back a few glittering medals. India’s previous best performance at the Paralympic Games was at the Rio Games in 2016, where the country bagged two gold, one silver and one bronze....
Kahlua broke her spine and hip after falling three stories from a balcony while in the care of her previous owners. However, after several months of recovery and some time spent with a foster family, she bounced back to find a new forever home with her current human companions. They include a toddler by the name of Caleb who, if a video shared to TikTok under the handle Kahlua The Paralyzed Dog is to be believed, has been teaching the young tot how to get around the house....
The parent shared the dilemma to Reddit’s Am I The A**hole forum, under username u/mommabear543, as she claimed the teen, Lily, was left with nowhere to live soon after turning 18. While she didn’t specify where they’re based, in America homelessness is an ongoing issue. The National Alliance to End Homelessness claimed in January 2020, just before the pandemic hit, there were 580,466 people experiencing homelessness across the country....
Cleveland Grover Meredith, originally of Hiawassee, was charged on January 7 with threatening House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice. Federal charging documents seen by Newsweek allege Meredith sent a text message saying he was “thinking about… putting a bullet in [Pelosi’s] noggin on Live TV.” “I predict that within 12 days, many in our country will die,” he allegedly wrote in another....
The 32-year-old French international was available on a free transfer and has signed a deal which ties him to PSG until the end of the 2018-19 season. Diarra has been a free agent since leaving Al Jazira last month and boosts the midfield options of the Ligue 1 leaders, although PSG coach Unai Emery previously indicated he would not be looking to make signings during the January transfer window....
Manuel Oliver, whose son 17-year-old Joaquin was one of the 17 people killed in the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Florida, appeared on CNN on Saturday. Earlier that day, Massie shared a photo on Twitter that showed him and his family members posing with guns in front of a Christmas tree, with the caption: “Merry Christmas. PS. Santa, please bring ammo.” The tweet was shared just days after the November 30 shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan ended with four students dead and seven others injured, reigniting the nation’s long debate over gun control....
Col. Gaurav Karki led the expedition of 10 National Cadet Corps girl cadets – Rigzen Dolker, Tashi Kaskit, Trishala Gurung, Staniz Laskit, Pooja Mehra, Baljeet Kaur, Lalrintluangi, Tsering Angmo, Sulaxchana Tamang and Kumari Nutan. This was the first ever NCC Girl Cadets’ expedition that has successfully scaled the highest peak of the world. The expedition was divided in two teams. The first comprising of expedition leader Col. Gaurav Karki, Maj....
Chasing 274, Pakistan were cruising at 186 for 1 in the 32nd over, with Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam involved in a 177-run stand for the second wicket. However, Pakistan soon slipped to 203 for 5 before eventually winning by three wickets off the final ball. Former cricketer Ramiz Raja, on commentary, saw the humorous side of Pakistan’s all-too-familiar implosion, joking that the team is famous for this entertaining attribute. Even Imam-ul-Haq saw the funny side of things and joked after the match:...
Imploring the media not to “compound the confusion” over Bhutto’s assassination, he said his request for Scotland Yard assistance had been accepted by the British government. “I want to get to the bottom of this,” he said, adding that new evidence and deficiencies in local expertise had informed his decision. Until today Musharraf’s government, including the interim prime minister, had rejected repeated demands from Bhutto’s party and the local and foreign press for such an inquiry....
A severe cash crunch has struck Pakistan hockey team’s preparations for the Asian Games. The record eight-time champions hopes of defending their title is in jeopardy as the team’s Europe tour to prepare for the Incheon Asian Games, Sep 19-Oct, now looks doubtful. Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) had requested the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and other sports authorities for Rs.500 million for the team’s tour to Europe as well as for participation in the upcoming Asian Games....
In an article published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, the authors say that while the global health crisis has clearly had devastating consequences, the fall in human mobility on land and at sea—unparalleled in recent history—provides an invaluable opportunity for scientists to study our impact on the planet’s wildlife. “Reduced human mobility during the pandemic will reveal critical aspects of our impact on animals, providing important guidance on how best to share space on this crowded planet,” the authors wrote in the article....
