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Trump has recently doubled down on his support for the vaccines, regardless of opposition from a significant portion of his supporters. The former president was booed after revealing that he had received a booster shot at an event with conservative commentator Bill O’Reilly last weekend, while he insisted that the shots were “one of the greatest achievements of mankind” after facing resistance during an interview with anti-vaccine Daily Wire host Candace Owens a short time later....

Just hours after the team announced first-round pick Jahlil Okafor would miss the remainder of the season with a meniscus tear, Robert Covington was taken off the court on a stretcher after being kicked in the face by teammate Jerami Grant during the third quarter of Philadelphia’s 95-89 victory over the Nets. Covington was transported to a local hospital for evaluation of a potential neck injury. Sixers coach Brett Brown said the reaction was “precautionary stuff,” but Covington’s teammates were understandably concerned....

That would be Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, both of whom go into the offseason dogged by obvious deficiencies. For Embiid, it’s simply a matter of health. To be fair, his main problem in the Toronto series was an illness, what the team was calling a respiratory infection. That can happen to anyone. But heading into the playoffs, remember, Embiid was nursing a bad knee that cost him 14 games down the stretch, and he sat out Game 3 of the first-round win over Brooklyn....

Despite missing James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, and James Harden, the short-handed 76ers put their depth to good use with five players scoring in double figures led by Tobias Harris’ 24 points, 18 of which came in the second half. The 76ers brought their hard hats tonight, dominating the glass as they outrebounded the Nets 20-4 on the offensive glass and outscored them 25-7 in second-chance points. Kyrie Irving led the Nets with 23 points, while Kevin Durant added 20....

Here are eight home remedies for thrush that can help you manage the pain of mouth and throat sores or even kill off Candida—the yeast responsible for them. It’s always best to check with your healthcare provider before trying any of these suggestions to make sure a prescription treatment is not needed. Good Oral Hygiene Good oral hygiene isn’t exactly a home remedy for thrush, but it’s mentioned here because it’s something that you can do on your own to both help prevent and treat this oral infection....

Show her you’re interested too by gazing right back at her. Avoid a flirty wink, though, since it’s considered nervous or impolite in Taiwan. Let her reach out to you first. Relationships move slower in Taiwan, and you don’t want to risk pushing her away by moving too fast. Kissing and holding hands are usually just reserved for committed couples. If she wants to do these things with you, it probably means she wants to date you....

It’s common for cherry eye to occur in one or both eyes. Dogs usually develop cherry when they are 2 years old or younger, but it’s also possible for dogs to experience the condition later in life. Lack of tear production Persistent squinting Pus-like discharge Red eyes Cocker spaniels Boston terriers Bloodhounds Bulldogs Shih Tzus Lhasa Apsos Beagles Boxers Veterinarians don’t recommend trying to treat cherry eye at home. Though they may prescribe a topical ointment to soothe your dog’s eye, this will only be a temporary solution to relieve their discomfort....

Food safety practices are difficult to maintain when the daily norm has changed. Usually, we can rely on the ability to heat our food with our oven, cool our food in our freezer, and sanitize our dishes with hot running clean water. It’s not as easy to take these steps in situations when water and electricity might not be available, like natural disasters. When we don’t have proper refrigeration or clean water, the risk of food-borne illness increases....

However, once you find it talk to the manager to make sure it’s within their rules to hold a live event. Your best bet is to use a theatre, as many theatres have the option of holding a seated or standing gig and already have a PA system and stage installed; this cuts costs. There are also an increasing number of pubs dedicated to live music, these are generally around 100-300 capacity and should also have sound engineers on their books and an in-house PA....

If prompted to install updates before shutting down, select the option to do so. If you are not able to shut down your computer with this method, try pressing Alt+F4 and then selecting Shut Down. If prompted to install updates before shutting down, select the option to do so. If you don’t see this option, click the small sideways triangle at the bottom-right corner to expand additional options. If the menu says that Windows needs to install updates, it is recommended to do the installation....

Learn and feel comfortable with the basics of your instruments. Start by covering songs. Have a band manager (someone in the band, normally the most responsible person) who plans practices. Have your band manager find someone to let you play a gig somewhere where lots of people go. While it can seem hard, this is good management and communication skill building for this person. Before you play: it always helps for the singer to take a sip of water to get his/her vocals flowing....

He described the U.S.-led campaign in Afghanistan as following a “blood for blood” principle backed by the United Nations during which over 20 years $1.5 trillion was “buried” in the country in an outlay that was “absolutely pointless.” In an op-ed for Gazyeta.ru, the Russian president from 2008 to 2012, said the U.S. “did not achieve the main goal that President George W. Bush announced after the September 11 attacks—to defeat terrorism in Afghanistan....

A senior White House aide says Kissinger’s stature made him a “no-brainer.” Because Kissinger has been out of government for years, says another official, he has the “distance” to dispassionately review 9-11 without having to pass judgment on policies he played any role in. But the reaction among the 9-11 family groups was mixed. Some raised questions about possible conflicts with his consulting firm Kissinger Associates, whose corporate clients–including foreign firms–have never been publicly disclosed....

You may not need a great deal of recovery sleep to feel better. After acute sleep loss, a single night of 8 hours of sleep may be sufficient. In the setting of chronic sleep deprivation, sleep during the night may need to be lengthened, and additional naps during the day might also help. Younger people may take slightly longer to recover from prolonged sleep deprivation. However, if you are suffering from profound sleep deprivation, you may not find many benefits from being active....

As we saw with the fire of Notre Dame, these buildings of beauty often transcend religion and become emotional symbols of culture and history to local communities, and even the world. From the temples of 15th century Japan to mid-20th century chapels in Arizona, celebrating the spiritual on earth has yielded some truly breathtaking results. With the start of the Jewish high holidays this week, it seems an especially appropriate time to take stock of their inspiration:...

Did ending the relationship happen suddenly, or was it a long time coming? If you saw the breakup coming, it’s probably best to ignore the text. [3] X Research source Is your life better, worse, or unchanged post-breakup? If you feel relieved, free, or happier post-breakup, you might not want to respond to the message. Did your ex treat you well? If the relationship was unhealthy, just don’t respond to the message....

Test the connection before you attach the transformer, to make sure the laser works with the new battery pack. If it doesn’t light, try reversing the battery. Battery reversal will not harm the laser. At this point you should be hearing the radio station coming in loud and clear in the amplifier across the room. Put your hand in front of the laser beam to break the connection, and notice that the music stops....