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Norman who? Few news organizations covered last week’s Congressional Gold Medal ceremony for Borlaug, which was presided over by President Bush and the leadership of the House and Senate. An elderly agronomist doesn’t make news, even when he is widely credited with saving the lives of 1 billion human beings worldwide, more than one in seven people on the planet. Borlaug’s success in feeding the world testifies to the difference a single person can make....

‘RAW’ thoughts Am I the only who … … wishes WWE would stop being so self-congratulatory about its charitable endeavors and also stop having Stephanie McMahon and Triple H break character to present themselves as good Samaritans? I think the work WWE does with Connor’s Cure and other foundations is terrific, and I don’t have a problem with the company drawing some attention to its philanthropy. But I do think WWE goes too far in patting itself on the back....

Rookie Amandeep Drall carded two-over 74 to retain the lead in the second round of the 12th leg of the Hero Women’s Professional Golf Tour at the Prestige Golfshire here on Thursday. Amandeep, who on Wednesday scored two-under 70, took his total to even-par 144, one shot ahead of second placed Vani Kapoor of Delhi, who scored 71. The third place was shared by Neha Tripathi and amateur Trisha Sunil on three-over 147....

The 34-year-old, who is playing professional basketball in Israel, was asked by Walla Sport whether he would have a problem with a gay teammate. “I’m going to shower across the street, make sure my change of clothes are around the corner,” Stoudemire said. “And I’m going to drive [and] take a different route to the gym.” MORE: Warriors will be without Kevin Durant for at least a month When asked by a reporter whether he really meant what he said, Stoudemire replied, “There’s always a truth within a joke....

The watch is designed for outdoor enthusiasts, built for extreme weather conditions with 15 military certificates – three more than the standard T-Rex – and an IPX8 rating with shock resistance. The watch comes with over 100 exercise modes, more sensors and measurement tools, plus 10 ATM water resistance. The Amazfit T-Rex Pro sports a round HD AMOLED always-on display, measuring 1.3in. The face is surrounded by an angular metal-sprayed bezel and comes with a rugged silicone strap....

There are more than 100 Dash Buttons available in the UK. Each little device will cost you £4.99, but that £4.99 will subsequently be taken off your first order so they’re essentially free. WIthin the app you select exactly which product you want the button to buy from that brand. You can also set order limits and the price difference allowable – prices change all the time. Your order should arrive within 24 hours for Prime members, and any further button presses before your order is delivered will be ignored....

If you don’t know much about the Echo Auto, it’s essentially Alexa for your car. It’s not just an Echo Dot in a different plastic body though: it’s been designed specifically for the extreme temperatures in a car and a microphone array which allows Alexa to head you clearly over road & engine noise, air conditioning and music. Installation 5mm aux input or BluetoothAir vent mount supplied12v adapter with dual USB ports suppliedRequires phone with mobile data...

It’s what Echo fans have wanted for a long time: better sound quality. Rivals have achieved this without resorting to a separate subwoofer, but are larger and more expensive. For example, the Google Home Max sounds great, but costs £399 and takes up more desk or shelf space than an Echo. The Sub will go on sale 11 October but it’s available to pre-order the moment it (re)appears on the website....

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As of this article, it is not known how long the promotion will last. It’s possible that it may extend further than players think given Nintendo’s expansion into unconventional areas of promotion. With new ventures like Mario Kart Live and the Mario Cafe, Nintendo is clearly looking to branch out into reaching people through new methods. MORE: 10 Of the Most Creative Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Tracks

While Scarlet and Violet have weathered criticism since its launch due to a variety of glitches, crashes, and lagging gameplay, even leading to some Pokemon players demanding a refund, this hasn’t detracted from fans getting up close and personal with Gen 9’s new starter trio. Featuring just as much character as Sword and Shield’s own trio, players have long since picked their favorites and raced to evolve their first Pokemon of the new games....

Of course, one of the focal points of the video was to showcase three new Pokemon coming in Gen 9, namely Fidough, Cetitan, and Paldean Wooper. These creatures are all compelling for their own reasons, with Fidough being a Fairy-type puppy pocket monster, Cetitan being the first new whale Pokemon in some time, and Paldean Wooper being the first Ground/Poison hybrid since Gen 1. While the new Pokemon shown in the trailer stop there, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will feature many returning Pokemon that the video included in some capacity....

Ingram’s latest praise for his quarterback came after the Ravens’ win over the Rams. “LJ for MVP, if you got an issue with it, come see me. Run that back from last week,” Ingram said. The running back began his campaign for Jackson back in Week 7 Ingram as a Jackson’s MVP hype man came into the spotlight after the Ravens win against the Houston Texans during week 11. After Jackson threw for four touchdowns and rushed for 79 yards, Ingram took to the post game podium to talk about Jackson’s MVP candidacy....

In a statement Monday posted on Twitter, All Time Low denied the allegations, stating they are “absolutely and unequivocally false.” The group stated it had not responded earlier “because of the glaring inconsistencies in the story, and the apparent reluctance to mention us by name.” “It is with that in mind that we have to state with outright certainty, that what is being said about us is completely and utterly false....

Also Read: All-time African ODI XI With countless legendary names in contention, convening an all-time Test team containing players from Western part of India is not an easy task. The fact that remarkable cricketers like Vijay Merchant, Polly Umrigar, Ajinkya Rahane and Nayan Mongia among others miss out gives an indication of the stellar strength of this star-studded side. Let us assemble a dream Test team comprising of the best cricketers to emerge from sides representing the West Zone in India....

The Pune and Rajkot franchises will be serving as replacements for the two tainted franchises who faced suspension in lieu of the 2013 spot-fixing and corruption scandal which rocked the IPL. Here is a look at all that you require to know about the latest joinees in the Indian Premier League: Owners The ownership of the Pune franchise lies with the New Rising consortium led by Sanjiv Goenka of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group....

This article will answer the above questions and also will give you an insight into the dimensions, surface types, etc. on Tennis Courts. Tennis Court Dimensions These dimensions are set as the standard for lawn tennis by the International Tennis Federation and written down in the ‘Rules of Tennis’ document. The Tennis court is 78 feet (23.77 meters) long. Its width is 27 feet (8.23 meters) for singles matches and 36 feet (10....

Under federal law, it is illegal to possess firearms while also illegally using a controlled substance. Court documents say that Aiden Bruce-Umbaugh, 23, claimed ownership of THC oils and marijuana, both Schedule I controlled substances. Bruce-Umbaugh was riding in a Ford Focus driven by Kaleb Cole, also of Washington State, when sheriff’s deputies signaled the car to pull over in Garza County, Texas, on November 4. During questioning, Cole repeatedly looked to Bruce-Umbaugh to provide answers to the sheriff’s deputies....