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While we debate, impeach and campaign for office, they build. The contrast between Chinese progress and American paralysis has been growing greater and greater. And it’s a serious problem. As someone who loves the natural world—and has always loved the giant panda—I was delighted to discover that in the middle of our infrastructure babble, the Chinese had opened the huge, ultra-modern Chengdu Tianfu Airport. Chengdu is the headquarters for all activities involving the giant panda in China....

The Australian Reptile Park—on the central coast of New South Wales—has been home to Titan, a gigantic king brown snake. Some king brown snakes have attained up to 8.2 feet in length, but Titan reaches a length of 8 feet 9.5 inches. In footage taken by the park, operations manager, Billy Collett, can be seen handling the gigantic snake during a health check. “We reckon we’ve got one of the biggest venomous snakes in all of Australia,” Collett said in the video....

Wherever you stand on Beckham, there is a moment in time that unequivocally created his star, and it came almost three years ago, during another Sunday Night Football matchup between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys. Beckham’s status for the Giants’ opener against Dallas this Sunday is in doubt; the latest update has him at a 50-50 chance of playing. But on Nov. 23, 2014, in Beckham’s seventh career pro game, Beckham sprinted down the right sideline, his path taking him toward the pylon, and with Brandon Carr pulling him to the ground, Beckham pinched a ball out of the air with one hand, elevating his status from ’notable rookie’ to ‘global phenomenon....

Last week a 3-2 decision by Connecticut’s Supreme Court dealt a blow to advocates of donors’ rights. In a case involving the University of Bridgeport, the court ruled that donors who believe their gifts have not been used as they intended have no right to sue to get their money back. But it was not at all clear how this decision, which applies to 26 other states with similar laws, will affect universities’ fund-raising efforts....

FluMist may be a good option for adults or adolescents who are averse to injections or when there is a shortage of the traditional flu vaccine. As opposed to injectable flu vaccines, which are made with inactivated (killed) viruses, FluMist is a live attenuated vaccine made with weakened live viruses. Because of this, it must not be used by people with compromised immune systems. Uses for FluMist FluMist Quadrivalent is approved by the U....

Several studies have shown community water fluoridation (adjusting the amount of fluoride in drinking water) helps prevent tooth decay by about 25% in children and adults. This article discusses fluoride treatments, their benefits, and their possible side effects. Dental Health With Fluoride To keep your teeth healthy, it’s important to include fluoride in your daily oral hygiene routine. For many people, fluoride is added to their drinking water by their communities....

Manning received a number of threats after his collision that caused McDavid, a rookie sensation, to crash into the boards and break his collarbone four months ago. MORE: McDavid vs. Eichel for first time | World Cup of Hockey rosters The teams meet Thursday for the first time since McDavid’s injury. Game time: 7 p.m. ET in Philadelphia. “There was stuff on Twitter and everything, all kinds of threats,” Manning told Philly....

The deal carries an AAV of $5.5 million, plus bonuses for the 22-year-old winger, who shows plenty of promise for the Flyers. In 82 games with Philadelphia last season, Konecny registered 24 goals and a career-high 49 points, as well as a 13.2 shooting percentage, good for third on the roster.​​​​ The 2015 first-rounder has made significant strides in his game since entering the league in 2016-17; he played 70 games in his rookie campaign, posting 11 goals and 28 points....

The bands will hit the stage on the Bud Light Hotel New York, which will be docked at Pier 88 in Manhattan on the Hudson River. The Super Bowl will be played Feb. 2 at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Roots will perform with Run DMC and Busta Rhymes on Jan. 30, while Grammy-nominated Imagine Dragons will perform a day later. Foo Fighters will headline the main event on Feb....

Learn more about food allergies in children, their causes, symptoms, and how to prevent and treat them. What Is a Food Allergy? When the immune system overreacts to a protein in a certain food, it can result in an immune response that sends out immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies. The IgE antibodies attach to cells within the immune system that release chemicals, called histamines, causing an allergic reaction. When the allergy-causing food is eaten again, the histamines then cause symptoms of an allergic reaction to develop....

Foods High in Saturated Fats Studies have noted that consuming foods high in saturated fat can increase your LDL cholesterol. However, some studies have noted that although foods high in saturated fat may increase your LDL levels, the type of LDL increased is large and buoyant—a type of LDL that does not appear to increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Nonetheless, these foods are also higher in calories—which can cause you to gain weight if you consume these foods regularly....

Although there’s little published research regarding the effects of specific foods on constipation, there are common-sense guidelines to follow if and when constipation strikes. There are plenty of foods you can eat to help ease constipation, but knowing what foods make constipation worse can help, too. This article lists a number of foods to avoid and explains the reasons why. Some of these foods need only be avoided when you are constipated....

“Are you trying to pull the same trick on me again? Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. " “I really want to trust you again, but it’s hard after you lied to me. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. " “You’re asking me to loan you money again? Fool me once, shame on you. . . " For example, say, “You should think before getting back together with the boyfriend who dumped you....

Football Manager 2018 will be the latest edition of Sports Interactive’s incredibly popular simulation series and excitement is growing as the November release date nears. Some details about new features were released at the end of September with more expected to follow throughout October and November. In the meantime, the game’s publishers Sega have actually given an added incentive to eager gamers by making it available to them at an earlier date if they so desire....

Sixty-four time Republic of Ireland international Kevin Doyle announced his retirement last week, having grown concerned during his time with Colorado Rapids about the long-term damage from concussions. Ireland -1 v Moldova 1/3 with dabblebet But Keane believes footballers’ attitudes should reflect those in rugby, with the Ireland assistant coach urging players to accept the dangers of sport. “I suppose there is research ongoing with regard to concussion,” Keane said....

On January 26, Bryant, 41, was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, along with eight other people, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. Since then, there has been huge outpouring of support for honoring the life of the Los Angeles Lakers player, including a petition for the NBA to adopt his silhouette as its new logo. Manning, the legendary former quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos, spoke about Bryant’s death at the 9th Annual NFL Honors awards ceremony....

As a psychologist who researches traumatic stress and works clinically with survivors, I’ve found that one of our best bets to prevent shootings from happening in the future is safe storage practices. It may not come as a surprise, but it’s important to note that these tragedies simply can’t happen without access to a weapon. But how can we ensure that people will take the necessary care with their firearms without making them feel as if their right to bear arms is being infringed?...

At the heart of his tenure as a Chicago Bears left tackle, eight seasons that included a Super Bowl triumph, two All-Pro selections, too many pancaked defensive ends to count and, this Saturday, the occasion of his induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Covert stood 6-4 and weighed 277 pounds. I encountered this intimidating figure as an unemployed, aspiring sports journalist who weighed half as much and was armed only with a Bic pen....

As one of the most successful female athletic endorsers, Patrick has generally been marketed two ways. She was the sex kitten from GoDaddy’s tongue-in-cheek Super Bowl commercials. Or, she was Speed Racer pitching Peak anti-freeze at the racetrack. MORE: Classic Patrick images | NASCAR reacts to Paris attack | Danica’s darker side A new print campaign by Tissot watches shows a different Patrick. It’s an image she wants to cultivate in her future marketing efforts....