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By now, you’ve likely seen yesterday’s most important numbers: 58 and 41. The first was Barack Obama’s share of the vote in the crucial Wisconsin primary; the second, Hillary Clinton’s. That 17-point spread immediately transformed Obama, a one-time insurgent candidate, into the presumptive frontrunner for the Democratic nomination. As every pundit pointed out, Obama had beaten Clinton in a state where she had no clear excuse for defeat, setting the stage for showdowns in Texas and Ohio on March 4 and leaving little leeway for further losses....

A quick look back at Emma Raducanu’s run at the 2021 US Open: The reigning champion presented a flawless run to clinch her maiden Grand Slam title in New York. She became the first-ever qualifier in the Open Era to lift a Major title. Not only that, Raducanu achieved this remarkable feat without dropping a single set in her qualifying rounds, as well as the main draw. The Brit defeated Stefanie Vogele, Shuai Zhang, Sara Sorribes Tormo, Shelby Rogers, Belinda Bencic, and Maria Sakkari to set up the ultimate clash with fellow teenager Leylah Fernandez....

Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin condition that results from open lesions, such as popped pimples and cold sores. The infection takes the form of honey-colored crusting on the skin and can be itchy and painful, according to Dr. Eric S. Siegel, a dermatologist in Millburn, N.J. “We see this on a daily basis,” Siegel said. It often appears in children or among people who are in close contact with each other, since impetigo is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact....

Here are the award-winning wellness apps that made Apple’s roll of honor in 2022, and how they can help your well-being. 1. Gentler Streak Workout Tracker Winner of Apple Watch App of the Year, Gentler Streak Workout Tracker is an exercise tracker with a unique approach. It helps you find that tricky balance between hitting fitness targets and our natural need for rest, plus time to care for your mental well-being....

The best thing about bodyweight exercises is that you can do them anywhere and having this type of exercise in your toolkit means you can take your workouts on the road if needed. Grab a water bottle, pull a mat out, pop on some headphones, and start with these five explosive bodyweight exercises. Build Explosive Power with Bodyweight Exercises One of the benefits of bodyweight training is that the wear and tear on your joints caused by lifting heavy weights can be minimized....

The end of the arms embargo is one of the many key international restrictions on Iran scheduled to expire over time—the so-called “sunsets” negotiated alongside the nuclear agreement. Yet it makes little sense to lift an arms embargo on a regime that has steadily increased its violent behavior over the past year, ranging from cruise missile strikes on Saudi oil infrastructure to mine attacks on tankers in the Persian Gulf and rocket attacks on American and British forces in Iraq....

Eto’o, four-time African Player of the Year shared a picture with his former teammates at the Camp Nou where he scored 152 goals in 232 games. While Drogba joined the duo of Ronaldinho and Puyol for a PlayStation game after the Friday’s event which also had Brazil legend Ronaldo in the cut. A post shared by Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (@ronaldinho) on Dec 1, 2017 at 7:30am PST A post shared by Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (@ronaldinho) on Dec 1, 2017 at 11:49am PST

The Senegal international suffered a broken thighbone and jaw after a terrible accident in September 2016 but returned to action in Crystal Palace’s Carabao Cup win over Huddersfield in September this year. Just before the commencement of the Eagles’ Premier League tie against Arsenal on Wednesday, the 27-year-old posed for a picture with his hero, Mills and handed him a replica of his playing shirt at Selhurst Park.

Starting exercise too soon after a tummy tuck can lead to complications such as poor wound healing, scarring, or a need for follow-up surgery. This article offers advice on when you can safely return to physical activity as well as ways to modify your daily activities so that you can heal properly. Immediately After Surgery When you awaken from surgery, your abdomen will be covered with a sterile dressing, and you may have tiny tubes to help drain fluid from the wound....

Likewise, businesses employ a range of techniques to listen to their customers. Regular analysis of fans’ experiences at the ground, on TV, or listening to radio commentary would no doubt enable administrators of the game, make better decisions and choices. Take Sir Richard Branson, also a cricket fan, who commissions mystery shopping as a strategy to monitor the service standards of his massive Virgin Group. Similarly, cricket administrators would get a real feel of things if they were to spend a day at a game sans air-conditioned boxes, catered food, reserved parking and by queuing up like mere mortals....

How important is Pennsylvania now? The stakes are huge. Clinton has to prove that she can continue her streak. Obama has to stop her. The Democrats have an incredible dilemma on their hands. It starts in part from the fact that he can’t win the nomination on pledged delegates alone–and she can’t catch him. Pennsylvania the last of the big states. It has 158 of the remaining 600 delegates to be elected....

What inspired you to write this article? RACHLINSKI: There’s a growing body of research among social psychologists that normal adults who explicitly embrace egalitarian beliefs–that everyone should be treated equally and that gender and race shouldn’t affect their judgments of other people, especially job candidates–nevertheless harbor implicit associations that can hinder their judgment. Something like 80 to 90 percent of adult Americans harbor at least a mild negative implicit bias toward African-Americans, and a good 30 to 40 percent harbor very negative biases....

The committee also finalized the details regarding the structure and format of the I-League 2nd Division putting to rest any worries about the league’s existence. The meeting convened by the top officials of the footballing governing body decided to split the I-League 2nd Division into two phases - the preliminary round and the final round. The preliminary round of the I-League 2nd Division will see 18 teams from across the nation participate in what promises to be the biggest second division league ever conducted in Indian football....

Although it’s meant to be saving Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans some money, the announcement was a little bit confusing in regards to who gets what and how much everything will cost. Luckily, when explained simply, the bundle is easy to understand, even if the announcement during the Animal Crossing Direct gave some mixed messages. RELATED: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Adding New Tool Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise DLC Price There’s plenty of free new content coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons when the 2....

As such, if you experience this disorder, talking about it with loved ones, friends, and family is essential for coping. This means learning about vitiligo, being open about its impact, and actively communicating about it. This article discusses tips on how to explain vitiligo to others, as well as coping strategies. The Impact of Vitiligo Essential to a productive conversation about your condition is a sense of what vitiligo is....

In his first official visit outside the shores of Liberia, the 1995 Fifa World Player of the Year took a trip to the country where he started his European career and was invited to the home of the French president for lunch alongside prominent football leaders. According to Drogba who played for Le Mans, Guingamp and Marseille before departing for English Premier League side Chelsea in 2004, the meeting centered on the educational, social, and economic development of Africa with sports as a common denominator....

The forward continued his brilliant start to life in the English top-flight with a goal in Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against Everton on Sunday that makes him the topscorer in the league with 13 goals. The Egypt international who has 19 goals in 24 appearances for the Reds this season, expressed his admiration for the Mansoura-born actor who starred as Ibrahim in The Citizen movie. A post shared by Mohamed Salah (@mosalah22) on Dec 11, 2017 at 5:29am PST

Legendary Australian opening batsman, Justin Langer, who is known for his passion for the Baggy Green, is currently the assistant and batting coach of the Australian cricket team. His opening partnership with Matthew Hayden is one of the all-time best. He is known for his gritty batting display and also for being an inspiring team-player. His commitment to the team, his team mates and to the game of cricket has been displayed throughout the length of his career....

Q: Which player are you most interested to watch Week 1? Anthony McFarland: Jadeveon Clowney. There is something to be said for being the consensus best player in the country in the preseason and then living up to all the hype. He starts the season with an X on his back. Now the question remains: Can he deliver all season long? POWER RANKINGS: ACC | Big Ten | Big 12 | Pac-12 | SEC...