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In recent years, the word apology has reverted in politics to its original meaning in Greek, which is “defense.” (Plato’s “Apologia” is an account of Socrates’ unsuccessful defense of himself in his trial.) Exhibit A is McCain, whose career-enhancing apologies are legion. A partial list includes apologizing for making a “confession” tape during his captivity by the North Vietnamese; for committing adultery during his first marriage; for his role in the Keating Five savings-and-loan scandal; for a nasty joke about Chelsea Clinton; for comparing Newt Gingrich’s popularity to Jeffrey Dahmer’s, and, during the 2000 campaign, for calling Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell “agents of intolerance....

Arsenal after many seasons are at a point where they could seriously challenge for that 14th title. It’s been almost a decade since they last won it. The memories of the Invincibles are still fresh. Since then the club have undergone a torrid time , considering their previous years. Finally Arsene Wenger is at a point where he can add to his collection of titles. Granted winning the PL is still a longshot for the team, especially considering the squad Manchester City and even Chelsea possess....

At a Golden State practice, Gentry botched his first attempt, but quickly recovered for a clean slam thanks to a Spiderman-like push off the wall. MORE: Anthony Davis ready to flourish under Gentry | Must-see Finals photos The 60-year-old coach can dunk and is one win away from a championship. He will also be leading Anthony Davis and the Pelicans next season. A video posted by jarron collins (@jarronctwin) on Jun 15, 2015 at 4:25pm PDT...

Teenage winger Amad Diallo was almost the hero that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side so desperately needed after an insipid first half, as he became the youngest non-British player to score for United in European competition. He came off the bench at the halftime break to head United into the lead. But old habits die hard. Solskjaer’s side was yet again caught out from a set piece as Simon Kjaer grabbed the visitors a deserved leveler deep into stoppage time....

Ever since Conor McGregor made a career-high payday by entering the squared circle with Floyd Mayweather Jr., many MMA fighters have sought to secure the proverbial bag by calling out some of the biggest names in boxing. Jorge Masvidal and Tyron Woodley have taken aim at Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou have taken a shot at Tyson Fury, Cris “Cyborg” Justino has challenged Claressa Shields and numerous other fighters have called out Mayweather....

This particular model comes with a 5.5-inch display that offers a 960x480 resolution. It works as a picture frame with automatically changing pictures, and thanks to an integrated camera it can double as a family video call device. It also offers better quality than the previous generation with a 2-megapixel camera capable of high-definition video recording. For more privacy and personal security, Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) comes with a physical camera lens cover and a button to shut off the camera and microphone....

The service will be available for free for a trial period of 30 days. In case, the service is used beyond its trial version, the company will charge for the same as per the card being used by the customer. Also:

Is the Service Free? However, you can test-drive the streaming music service for free with a 30-day trial. This way, you can see if you think the subscription price would be worth it to you before financially committing. Can I Listen to Songs Offline?

Spider-Man is one of the top games of 2018, and for those who have been waiting on a chance to get a PS4 cheap with Spider-Man, this may be the best chance to fight crime on the streets of New York City against the various baddie in Spider-Man’s rogue gallery. Spider-Man has been bundled with a PS4 in past sales, but this deal is one of a kind. Joining Spider-Man in this bundle is Horizon: Zero Dawn, another massively popular PS4....

Barca expect imminent Messi renewal The England international has scored 21 goals in all competitions this season and his performances have drawn comparisons to the best midfielders of the Premier League era. He has played an integral role in Spurs being the only team to push Chelsea in recent weeks and he has a big admirer in Anderton. “I’ve got to say that I loved Stevie G as a player and Scholesy but Dele Alli for his age is just a freak of a talent,” Anderton, speaking exclusively to 888sport said....

The birds, including 500 chicks, were seized in Kabutar Market in Delhi, by the Police and the Forest Department after they were discovered crammed into cages and kept in rooms with no ventilation. The raid came following a complaint filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India. Parakeet chicks were found stacked on top of each other in cardboard boxes, and several were found dead, animal welfare organization Wildlife SOS said....

After finally releasing data differentiating those being treated for COVID-related illness from other health issues, the province said 3,220 people—46 percent of COVID patients in hospitals—were incidental admissions. Roughly 54 percent of COVID hospitalizations were admitted due to illness stemming from the virus. “We are updating Ontario’s public reporting to distinguish patients hospitalized due to #COVID19 from those admitted for other reasons with COVID-19,” Health Minister Christine Elliott tweeted on Tuesday morning....

The league release a statement on the attack Tuesday morning. “On Monday, the NFL Cybersecurity department became aware of a breach of a league-related social media account. Targeted breaches and additional failed attempts were discovered across the league and team accounts. The NFL took immediate action and directed the teams to secure their social media accounts and prevent further unauthorized access. Simultaneously, the league alerted the social media platform providers and, with their assistance, secured all league and club accounts....

The Spanish driver said on Thursday he can score the last points of his 17-year career at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. The 37-year-old believes the Interlagos circuit is more suited to his McLaren than Abu Dhabi, where the season ends on Nov. 25. Occupying 10th position in the drivers’ championship with 50 points, Alonso said the expectation of rain on Saturday and Sunday could help him pick up points at the track where he won his titles in 2005 and 2006....

Bayern led by a single goal in the 11th minute, when Davies went surging along the left side into a field of open space that beckoned with promise. Messi, perhaps the greatest player of all time but perpetually more focused on attack, saw no choice. He had to bring down Davies with a tactical but ruthless foul. It was as clear a sign of Bayern Munich’s superiority in this Champions League quarterfinal as the three-goal margin at halftime or the 8-2 final score....

It’s easy to forget that until recently, dementia was accepted as a normal consequence of old age. Poets, playwrights and philosophers have brooded for centuries over the humiliating mental deterioration the elderly are prone to suffer. Xenophon lamented during the fourth century B.C. that he would someday grow “dull of wit, slower to learn, quicker to forget.” And Ecclesiastes implores sons of an aged father to show forbearance “even if he is lacking in understanding....

This article will explain what you need to know about COBRA eligibility, electing COBRA, and other alternatives that are available to you as well. If you get a divorce, become a widow or widower, lose your job, or have a reduction in work hours, losing your health insurance can add even more stress when your coping mechanisms are already maxed-out. If you’re scrambling to find a new job, move, learn how to live without a partner, or all of those things at once, choosing a new health plan in the individual market can be overwhelming....

‘RAW’ thoughts Am I the only who … … thought Ronda Rousey should not have wrestled the night after suffering such a brutal beatdown from Charlotte Flair? Rousey was beaten and bloodied with a kendo stick and had her neck “Pillmanized” at Survivor Series. A strong argument could be made that she shouldn’t have been on “RAW” at all, but she definitely shouldn’t have been in a match. Clearly, WWE is trying to show how tough and resolute Rousey is, and I agree that she should be booked in a manner that plays up those qualities....

The six-legged bot, which is kitted out with a pair of skis and a pair of ski poles, can be seen navigating a ski slope in Shenyang, in northeast China. It was developed by a team of researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, who have said that the robot passed all of the tests that they put it through. A video released by the university shows the robot meandering down a slope, bending its legs to adjust its balance and change direction as it winds its way around several human obstacles that congregate around it....