Metroid: Samus Returns on the 3DS showcased why Metroid and Nintendo’s dual-screened family of handhelds were a match made in heaven. The DS’ display enabled Metroid to cut down on perhaps its most intrusive element, in-turn allowing for a smoother, more seamless gameplay experience. So far, Metroid Dread looks like a great reintroduction to the beloved franchise, but it’s a shame that it will only be limited to one screen....
Messi’s treble came at the end of a week that began with a 3-1 defeat at Levante and was not helped by a goalless draw at home against Slavia Prague in the Champions League. Barcelona were short of their best against struggling Celta at Camp Nou but Messi, who had scored six goals in his previous six games, converted a penalty and two free-kicks to all but carry his side to victory on Saturday....
The idea that reducing visible risk can increase actual risk isn’t my insight—I wish it were. I’ve gleaned it from talking to smart people over the years, and it was crystallized by two little-known business books I happened to read recently: “More Than a Numbers Game: A Brief History of Accounting,” by Thomas King, published last year, and “A Demon of Our Own Design: Markets, Hedge Funds, and the Perils of Financial Innovation,” by Richard Bookstaber, which just came out....
The Steelers’ plan did not work, so those in management made the best of the situation. But the problem is they did not make the 2018 Steelers a better team. That’s at the core of Roethlisberger’s comments last Friday to radio station 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh, which plays host to his weekly radio show each fall. Feel free to dissect Roethlisberger’s snark regarding whether he intends to help mentor third-round draft pick Mason Rudolph, the quarterback from Oklahoma State....
Petraeus and other U.S. military leaders aren’t dumping on Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and his government just yet; it’s far more subtle than that. And Maliki has proven a cooperative partner as the Baghdad Security Plan rolls out; he’s making the right noises, going out to Ramadi in the belly of the Sunni extremist beast, calling for a crackdown on militias and an end to death-squad killings. “That clearly has to include talking with and eventually reconciling differences with some of those who have felt that the new Iraq did not have a place for them, whereas I think, again, Prime Minister Maliki clearly believes that it does, and I think that his actions will demonstrate that,” Petraeus said....
Across much of the country, temperatures are still relatively warm, making it feel far more like summer than fall. But while you wait for the chilly air to arrive, here are some cozy movie, TV and book picks for you to check out. Movies When Harry Met Sally The chemistry between Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) in this OG Nora Ephron rom-com is palpable as they trek to New York from Chicago in a tension-filled car ride....
Since its introduction in the US at the start of 2014, it’s fair to say that PS Now has been a polarizing service. More often than not, Sony’s answer to the rise of platforms like Xbox Game Pass has been forgotten about in comparison to PS Plus. While it’s easy to envision the new combined service taking its concepts to a whole new level, parts of the outgoing model will seemingly be lost forever....
According to reports, the Toronto Raptors are interested in arranging a reunion for Nash to his home country this season itself. If the Lakers franchise goes ahead with the trade, it might not be the most popular decision among the friends and fans of the 2-time regular season MVP but neither was trading Derek Fisher two years back. The Lakers have a win percentage of .500 with a record of 8-8 so far which is respectable considering they are without superstar Kobe Bryant but Nash’s contribution to the Lakers performance and success this season can be considered non-existent as compared to the team’s bench....
Devil’s Third is Tomonobu Itagaki’s first project since leaving Tecmo and Team Ninja and forming Valhalla Game Studios. From the looks of the trailers, the game seems to be a free roaming third person shooter & hack n’ slasher, where you take the role of at least three characters. The game seems to have everything you would expect from Itagaki in terms of violence, over the top ninja-esque action and an abundant amount of gore....
Italy played to a 0-0 draw with Sweden in a World Cup qualifying play-off second leg on Monday, falling 1-0 on aggregate to miss out on Russia 2018. Brazil 11/2 to win sixth World Cup Gian Piero Ventura’s men were beaten 1-0 in Stockholm in the first leg on Friday, and were unable to overcome that deficit at the San Siro in Milan. The shocking setback marks the end of an era for the Azzurri, with the World Cup-winning trio of goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, defender Andrea Barzagli and midfielder Daniele De Rossi announcing their retirement post-game....
If your itch lasts for two or more weeks or goes from a local neck itch to affecting multiple parts of your body, the likelihood of an underlying condition being the cause becomes more likely. You’ll probably want to know what’s causing it so you can take care of it. You treat your itch by applying an anti-itch lotion and avoiding scratching it. While this may work most of the time, it sometimes isn’t enough....
Ivanka Trump on Wednesday morning tweeted, “’…surrounded by enemies and spies catching and perverting every word that falls from my lips or flows from my pen, and inventing where facts fail them,’” quoting Jefferson’s words in a letter to his daughter Martha Jefferson Randolph about serving in Washington, D.C. “Some things never change, dad!” Ivanka Trump commented. Twitter users were quick to respond, with some using other quotes from Jefferson to express their opinions regarding the Trump administration....
In an op-ed published by The Kansas City Star, Ivanka Trump, who is a senior adviser to the president, outlined how the spread of the coronavirus had changed people’s lives in recent weeks and that the Trump administration is “committed to helping you through this uncertain time.” It comes as Politico reported that Trump aides are working hard to rewrite the narrative on the president’s response to the coronavirus crisis and deflect from his early downplaying of the crisis in a bid to boost his re-election effort....
That’s why iVANKY, a professional A/V cabling and adapters brand, decided to take a further step to provide better productivity tools and developed its new USB-C Docking Station Pro. This docking station aims to solve the problem of ports on MacBook models while also allowing dual 4K 60Hz display capability. That means MacBook owners will no longer have to choose between their dual monitor setup or the rest of their peripherals....
Hyderabad FC coach Manolo Marquez acknowledged that it is now a challenge to motivate the team after the loss, where they had plenty of chances. Hyderabad FC next face Chennaiyin FC in Match No. 47 of the ISL, on Monday. Speaking about the club’s opponents, Marquez said that Chennaiyin FC have loads of talent and are a dangerous team when it comes to set-pieces. Aridane Santana is a very important player for Hyderabad FC: Manolo Marquez Speaking about the Hyderabad FC skipper Aridane Santana, Marquez said that he is one of the most important players in the squad because he scores regularly for the side....
Over the years, the ISL has been a feeder system for the Indian national football team. The arrival of players such as Sandesh Jhingan, Rahul Bheke, Ashique Kuruniyan, and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu in the ISL is suitable evidence of what is to come. Needless to say, the country’s position in the FIFA rankings have been impacted. We look at five Indian transfers ahead of the 2020/21 ISL season that could have an impact on the upcoming tournament....
The former midfielder will assist head coach Stephen Constantine in his day-to-day work with the first team. He is expected to land in Kolkata later today. Meanwhile, Bino George, who had previously slotted in as the assistant coach, will continue with the Red and Gold Brigade. He is now the head coach of the reserves team. Ventakesh is no stranger to rubbing shoulders with Constantine. The 43-year-old had earlier served as an assistant to the English coach during the latter’s second spell at the helm of the Indian national team between 2015 and 2019....
Makhachev is the current UFC lightweight champion and the UFC’s No.2-ranked pound-for-pound fighter. On the other hand, Volkanovski is the reigning UFC featherweight champion and the No.1-ranked UFC pound-for-pound fighter. Russia’s Islam Makhachev is scheduled to fight Australia’s Alexander Volkanovski in a lightweight matchup, with Makhachev’s lightweight title and Volkanovski’s pound-for-pound throne at stake. Their super-fight will headline UFC 284, which will take place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on February 12, 2023....
It showed when he was forced to leave the bench late in his team’s playoff win over the Lightning after being hit upside the face by a deflected puck. Capuano spent a portion of the third period in the locker room with the Islanders clinging to a slim lead, but he returned in time to watch them seal the deal. MORE: Top photos from the second round “It’s unfortunate that I got hit there,” Capuano, with a small gash on his nose, told reporters following the 5-3 victory that gave the Isles a 1-0 lead in their Eastern Conference second-round series....
Leave it to Islanders fans and the hashtag #IslesTwitter to remind us just what the trade deadline is all about: a collective group of living, breathing, trade-starved maniacs (in a good way), impatiently waiting to see how the roster is shaped for the stretch run of the season. MORE: Washington wins Shattenkirk sweepstakes Islanders fans took it as far as to track the team plane — which was bound for Dallas as the Isles prep to take on the Stars on Thursday — to see who, if anyone, would be getting off and redirected elsewhere....
