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Op-Ed: Growing hope in a good enough garden
A garlic bulb, found almost desiccated during a vacuuming, is pushing greenery toward the sky. The cilantro, though, has been wholly devoured by snails.
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Elliott: NHL observations: Other teams hope to emulate St. Louis Blues' remarkable turnaround
The Blues surged in the second half of last season to win the Stanley Cup, but it's tough to say whether another team can replicate their revival.
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Kings hope newly acquired prospect Tyler Madden continues to surpass expectations
Tyler Madden is the newest potential piece of the Kings' future, the biggest prospect they acquired in the trades leading up to the NHL deadline.
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Kings hope full commitment to rebuild leads to another contending team
Eight trades, two negated contracts, and one coaching change later, the first phase of the Kings' rebuilding process is complete.
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Kings hope new initiative will convince people to give blood amid donation shortage
In partnership with Children's Hospital Los Angeles, the Kings hope"Blood and Pucks" initiative will increase blood donations amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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NHL offers hope players could return to ice in small groups by middle or end of May
The NHL and the players' association suggest that players might be able to engage in small-group activities in May "provided that conditions continue to trend favorably."
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Dodgers are hopeful and optimistic as they move on from Astros cheating scandal
The Dodgers are tired of talking about what the Houston Astros did in 2017. They're excited about what lies ahead for the team this season.
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Plaschke: Pull up a chair and listen to Vin Scully give a message of hope and optimism
Legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully says the coronavirus outbreak is unlike anything he's ever seen, but he finds hope in a time of despair.
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The NFL’s 2020 schedule release felt too normal; how far is too far before football sells false hope?
The three-day event was therapeutic for starved sports fans and millions of people confined to their homes.
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L.A.'s beloved native plant garden tour canceled: But there's (virtual) hope
The coronavirus claimed another victim Friday, when the Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants canceled its popular two-day garden tours of 42 landscapes heavy on native plants and water-wise enhancements.
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Andrea Bocelli livestreams coronavirus message of 'Hope' from Italy for Easter
Italian singer Andrea Bocelli celebrated Easter Sunday by livestreaming on Youtube a solo performance from Milan's main cathedral, the Duomo di Milano.
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Elliott: Olympian Mirai Nagasu finds hope in fight to keep parents' restaurant from closing
Olympic figure skater Mirai Nagasu, who grew up in her parents' restaurant in Arcadia, is determined not to let the coronavirus close the family business.
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In a bind, Musk hopes autonomous Tesla taxis will drive a new, positive narrative
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Review: Documentary 'Pahokee' finds heart and hope in a small Florida town
Four high school seniors in the small rural town of Pahokee, Fla., are the subjects of an observational and empathetic new documentary.
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Searching for hope? Kacey Musgraves' 'Rainbow' is a psalm, and balm, for the pandemic era
During the coronavirus crisis, Kacey Musgraves' "Rainbow" has taken its place alongside other classic songs about rainbows to become an anthem of hope and healing.
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Greece: Santorini trials social distancing beach chairs with hopes tourism will follow
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Greece: Santorini trials social distancing beach chairs with hopes tourism will follow
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Letters: November brings 'a chance to hope' in moving country forward
Our leaders need to get back to the roles they were elected to and stop playing politics, a letter to the editor says.
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Letters: Americans straddle line between hope and wishful thinking during COVID-19 crisis
The worst part of the COVID-19 outbreak for the vast majority of healthy Americans is the uncertainty of the situation, a letter to the editor says.
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A month from IndyCar's planned return, Eddie Gossage is 'hopeful,' but the clock is ticking
IndyCar is scheduled to open its 2020 season on June 6, but one month from that date, the Texas Motor Speedway president can't guarantee a race.
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HSE's Mabor Majak hopes to make an impact right away at Cleveland State
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A glimmer of hope as fewer workers in Indiana, U.S. file initial unemployment claims
Nearly 120,000 more Indiana workers filed for unemployment, but the amount is less than the week before, signaling some encouragement.
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How Bargersville hopes to keep its charm amid record growth and I-69 extension
The rural Johnson County town hopes to take advantage of growth while retaining its small-town charm.
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A month from IndyCar's planned return, Eddie Gossage is 'hopeful,' but the clock is ticking
IndyCar is scheduled to open its 2020 season on June 6, but one month from that date, the Texas Motor Speedway president can't guarantee a race.
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Briggs: Holcomb just put us in charge of fighting coronavirus. Let's hope we're up to it.
Gov. Eric Holcomb's plan to reopen Indiana puts the burden on individuals instead of government.
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The newest hope to beat the traffic: a ‘flying’ water taxi that glides across town
The SeaBubble is a new form of urban transportation that could offer Parisians a watery alternative to hailing a taxi, driving a car or hopping on an electric scooter.
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NFL Week 16 ATS picks: Bears win, Texans put an end to Eagles playoff hopes
It hasn't been a great year for road favorites. Those who enjoyed a three-point advantage or more on the road have gone 21-30-2 against the spread.
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Presidential hopefuls swap the campaign trail for the field at Congressional Women’s Softball Game
The Members team ultimately fell 10-4 to the press team, despite valiant efforts from players such as 2020 presidential hopeful and team pitcher Kirsten Gillibrand.
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If even France can’t figure out a climate policy, what hope is there for the U.S.?
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Fin24.com | Blue Label hopeful of Cell C's prospects - despite its stake sitting at R0
Blue Label Telecoms wrote down its entire stake at Cell C in 2019. And after calling in a valuation specialist, its value remained at R0 in the first half of the group's 2020 financial year.
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Channel24.co.za | LISTEN: Miriam Makeba’s joyful Pata Pata re-recorded to spread information and hope in the time of Covid-19
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NATO Hopes to Assure Allies While Saving Refugees
11 March 2016
NATO’s mission in the Aegean Sea seems aimed as much at deterring Russia as saving lives. It could lead to confrontation.Early last month NATO launched a new maritime security mission, ostensibly to prevent people smuggling across the Aegean Sea. This mission, however, was not originally a reaction to the humanitarian catastrophe at sea. Instead, it was a response to growing Russian assertiveness.
A maritime patrol unit was first discussed in the North Atlantic Council in December 2015, when the Alliance agreed to provide a ‘tailored package of assurances’ to Ankara in a period of heightened tensions after Turkey shot down a Russian jet. The package included measures such as early reconnaissance planes (AWACS), air policing, naval presence in the Eastern Mediterranean, provisions for Maritime Patrol Aircrafts (MPA) and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR), and port visits. None of the discussion at the time linked it with protecting refugees. Now framing this decision in that light creates a new mission for NATO’s Maritime Command (MARCOM), a mission that it has never conducted before.
Neither NATO’s founding documents or the most recent 2010 Strategic Concept provide for this type of mission, and NATO units are not trained to carry out an actual rescue mission. Protecting strategic assets and goods, such as oil tankers, escorting naval vessels providing food into conflict zones, deterring piracy and monitoring the Mediterranean for terrorist activity have been the main priorities for MARCOM in the post-Cold War period. These activities and maritime exercises were aimed at defence against non-state actors.
The positioning of NATO’s maritime fleet in the Aegean Sea to save refugees, however, has the potential to be used as a deterrent against Russia’s Anti Access/Anti-Denial capacity in the eastern Mediterranean. Russia, meanwhile, has increased its naval presence at the Tartus naval base in Syria, which it has used to support its air campaigns in Syria. This level of reciprocated military build-up is hard to sustain in the long-run.
NATO−Russia tensions
Over the past few years, Russia’s assertive policies – its multiple military operations, the continuing modernization of its army and ‘simulated attacks’ such as the one in 2013 that tested Sweden’s air defence response mechanisms − have increasingly worried the Alliance and its partners. Clashing interests over Syria’s future and Russia’s attacks against the Western-supported rebel groups have also served to increase tensions between NATO member states and Russia. Recent analysis logged 60 dangerous incidents in the Euro-Atlantic area between Russia and NATO counties in the period between March 2014 and March 2015. NATO’s preparedness has been severely tested by these incidents, and has led the alliance to strengthen its presence on Europe’s southern flank.
Such increased tensions could create a situation whereby accidents and miscalculations lead to escalation. NATO forces and Russia are already engaged in further force posturing − the decision to accelerate Montenegro’s accession to NATO and the increased conduct of wartime exercises, such as NATO’s search for submarines in open waters (Dynamic Manta 2016), reconnaissance operations (Cold Operation 16) or Russia’s simulated exercises, for instance – which could undermine global stability. Three weeks after the Russian jet was shot down, a Russian patrol ship fired warning shots at a Turkish vessel to attract attention and avoid a collision. This event did not escalate but given the heightened tensions, similar events may spiral out of control.
The tentative cease-fire in Syria is a confidence building measure that could normalize and rebuild relations. But further steps should be taken to establish political dialogue, open up the channels for potential meetings at the NATO−Russia Council, and increase transparency and risk mitigation in exercises and activities. The longer both sides wait, the more likely a confrontation will be.
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The politics of hope: privilege, despair and political theology
4 March 2020 , Volume 96, Number 2
Situated within feminist Christian Realism, this article looks at what political theology is and its relevance to International Relations. Hope is a central theme to political theology, underpinning the necessity to be witness to and to work against oppressive structures. Simply put, hope is the desire to make life better. For Christians, this hope stems from a belief in resurrection of Christ and the faith that such redemption is offered to all of humanity. Hope, however, is not limited to Christianity and, therefore, Christian theology. Thus, taking an intersectional approach, the article looks for similarities in how hope is articulated in three personal narratives: theologian Jürgen Moltmann, UK Muslim advocate Asim Qureshi, and Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors. Across all three personal narratives, the need for hope begins in a place of despair, signalling a need to recognize that hope and privilege are in tension with one another. Feminist Christian Realism acknowledges and embraces this tension, recognizing that hope cannot function if the pain, oppression and harm caused by privilege are erased or minimized.
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US$10,000 gofundme launched to support animals at Hope Zoo
A gofundme account has been launched with the hope of keeping animals feed and to preserve endangered wildlife at the Hope Zoo in St Andrew. Curator, Joey Brown, organiser of the fundraiser, indicated that as a non-profit organisation,...
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Businesses hope to get some action for Mother’s Day
Just last year, one could find a variety of deals and promotions for Mother’s Day with ease, but for 2020, the opposite is true. This change could be connected with the coronavirus pandemic and a number of businesses having to close their doors for...
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Germany offers hope to other Euro leagues
Germany’s decision that football can return this month provided encouragement for players and teams across Europe yesterday that the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic could soon be coming to an end. With COVID-19 infections declining,...
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#JamaicaTogether | Mother pulled back from the brink after thieves shatter hope
Latoya Rose used the last $3,000 she had to invest in 26 baby chicks and feed with the hope of turning a profit after they matured. Last Friday, as the Spaldings resident went to her coop to feed the chickens, they were all gone. “When I don’t see...
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Reds hope Roark will bring stability to rotation
When the Reds overhauled their rotation with three offseason trades, the first deal brought right-hander Tanner Roark from the Nationals for reliever Tanner Rainey. Observers saw Roark as a solid middle-of-the rotation hurler who is steady and dependable while able to rack up innings.
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How we can navigate the coronavirus pandemic with courage and hope | Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks offers thoughts on how we can navigate the coronavirus pandemic with courage, hope and empathy. With wisdom and clarity, he speaks on leadership, fear, death, hope and how we could use this moment to build a more just world. Watch for a special, impromptu prayer about halfway through the conversation. (This virtual conversation is part of the TED Connects series, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson and head of curation Helen Walters. Recorded March 30, 2020)
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The Hope and Despair of Being an Oklahoma Teacher
After the midterm elections, Oklahoma teacher Amanda Becker reflects on the future of teacher activism in the state.
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FCS hopes to tackle large FBS schedule
(Stats Perform) - The upset wins tend to be few and far between, but for FCS programs, an FBS game is perhaps the most anticipated of the season.
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Big 12 schools intend to open in fall, giving football hope
All 10 schools in the Big 12 Conference expect their campuses to be open in the fall, a key step toward launching fall sports. The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered sports at all levels, and conference commissioners have stressed to Vice President Mike Pence college athletics cannot resume until campuses reopen. The season is slated to begin Aug. 29, though Big 12 schools don't begin play until the following week.
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