Over the past few seasons, the relegation battle between some of Spain’s less fashionable clubs (and some esteemed teams too e.g. Villarreal, Racing & Deportivo) has been of greater interest than the fight for the title, and this season the scenario is no different. No teams have yet been relegated from the Primera Division, with four sides in with a remarkable chance of staying up or going down with just one game to play....
Both leagues have been the subject of high-profile transfers since the beginning of 2018. Phillipe Coutinho’s move from Liverpool to Barcelona in January 2018 for €120 million broke the La Liga record transfer fee. Liverpool was once again involved in January as they broke the Premier League record fee for a center-back when capturing Virgil Van Dijk’s signature from Southampton for €84.5 million. We can possibly expect more record-breaking movements before the close of this summer transfer window should Eden Hazard complete his move to Real Madrid....
But some researchers are worried that a form of consciousness might arise in such mini-brains, which are sometimes transplanted into animals. They could at least be sentient to the extent of experiencing pain and suffering from being trapped. If this is true—and before we consider how likely it is—it is absolutely clear in my mind that we must exert a supreme level of caution when considering this issue. Brain organoids are currently very simple compared to human brains and can’t be conscious in the same way....
If you want to see and hear astronauts as you’ve never seen and heard them before, see “In the Shadow of the Moon.” At the 2007 Sundance film festival, it won the World Cinema Audience Award, and also picked up prizes for Best Documentary and Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking at this year’s Sedona International Film Festival, the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Indianapolis International Film Festival, and the Grand Prize at the Boulder International Film Festival....
Sherman the dog may have failed to reach the comfort of the soft seat, but he’s already something of a hero, having helped his new family through a difficult time. In periods of difficulty, a cat or dog can prove an invaluable source of love and friendship. It’s why an increasing number of us lean on emotional support animals. Four-legged or occasionally feathered friends have been shown to be of huge benefit to people suffering with mental health issues, anxiety or depression....
Four-year-old Sterling is a Silver English Labrador and lives in Monroe, Louisiana with owner Haley Byars. When he was just six months old, he was diagnosed as blind. Our canine friends can suffer vision loss for a variety of reasons including as a natural part of aging, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetes. But unlike humans, dogs do not rely on vision as their primary sense and their noses and ears allow them to adapt well to changes in eyesight....
Why the change? Apparently, it’s mainly about weightlifting. MORE: Bridgestone leaderboard | Dustin Johnson on leave, not suspension The old driver has a lighter shaft, and while Woods likes his new driver, he didn’t want to put in a new shaft and tinker with the club. “I figured the lighter shaft should help me out a little bit, get some speed back, because I’m just not quite as explosive as I need to be,” he said....
Lactobacillus acidophilus belongs to the Lactobacillus family of bacteria. It is naturally found in some foods but can also be used in supplement form for various health conditions. It is commonly used as a probiotic. Like other probiotics, L. acidophilus is thought to help balance bacteria in the gut so that potentially harmful strains will not flourish. This article discusses the potential uses of L. acidophilus and the science behind them....
Lake Mead, a reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, is drying up because of the ongoing drought in the western United States, France 24 reported. The water moving through the Hoover Dam provides electricity for hundreds of thousands of people living across the area. However, as the drought continues, the water continues to dry up, hurtling towards dead pool level—which will mean the dam’s turbines will no longer be able to generate power....
The Lakers coach didn’t hold back when discussing the officiating crew’s performance in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Heat narrowly escaped with a 111-108 win Friday night to extend the series, and Jimmy Butler earned plenty of praise following a 35-12-11 triple-double in 47 minutes of play. MORE: Inside the magic of Lakers’ Black Mamba jerseys Vogel told reporters the referees gifted Butler a few points with some generous whistles late in the fourth quarter....
Everywhere the team looked inside and outside Staples Center, there were reminders of the tragedy — and Bryant’s stature. MORE: Kobe’s daughter Gianna brought out the best side of her father Commemorative jerseys displaying 8 or 24, Bryant’s uniform numbers, were draped over every seat in the arena hours before tipoff. There was a tribute to Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna “GiGi” Bryant, on a marquee near the players’ entrance....
The All-Star forward totaled 35 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists and five steals, and he nearly played the full 48 minutes. Butler went toe-to-toe down the stretch with LeBron James, who had 40 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists and three steals in the loss. “Every young player coming into this league should study footage on Jimmy Butler,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “The definition of a two-way player, competing on both ends....
Anthony Davis (32 points, 14 rebounds) and LeBron James (33 points, nine assists, nine rebounds) dominated an injury-plagued Heat team in Game 2, guiding the Lakers to a 124-114 win and a 2-0 series lead. Los Angeles picked apart Miami’s defense Friday night, shooting over 50 percent from the field and scoring 56 points in the paint (44 from Davis and James). Heat star Jimmy Butler totaled 25 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds, but he didn’t have Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic by his side, as both were ruled out with injuries prior to tipoff....
Real Madrid will host Barcelona for the second time in five days as the top two teams square off at the Santiago Bernabeu. Barcelona won 3-0 on Wednesday in the Copa Del Rey, and the Blancos will be eager to exact revenge and cut Barca’s lead at the top of LaLiga to 6 points. Second-placed Atletico Madrid will face a resurgent Real Sociedad side, who are pushing for a European spot themselves....
The 24-year-old made a £35 million switch to Anfield on transfer deadline day, having played for Gunners since 2011, and Lallana claims that the move will be a good one for both club and player. Liverpool 14/1 to beat Man City 1-0 “I think it’s a great signing for Liverpool. Just as much as it’s good for us, I think it will be good for him as well – he wants to develop as a player,” he told the club’s official website....
Jackson didn’t stick his landing, but it was close enough to perfect for Baltimore Ravens fans. His acrobatics vaulted the Ravens to a 36-35 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in a highly-entertaining game between two former MVP quarterbacks—Jackson and Patrick Mahomes. The Ravens improve to 1-1 while the Chiefs uncharacteristically fall to 1-1 on the young season. This game doesn’t mean much right now with 15 games remaining for all teams in the league, but it could become pivotal in January if a tiebreaker is needed....
They are made from the intestinal membrane of a lamb, so these external condoms are truly a natural animal product. Lambskin condoms are the oldest type of all external condoms. There are records of individuals using lambskin condoms during the early part of the Roman Empire. This article discusses the effectiveness, benefits, and disadvantages of lambskin condoms. Lambskin Condom Effectiveness Like latex condoms, lambskin condoms are 98% effective in preventing pregnancy if used correctly every time you have sex....
Arteta will lead Arsenal out at home for the first time against rivals Chelsea on Sunday, having started his tenure with a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth in midweek. The Spaniard, who played for the Gunners between 2011 and 2016, left his role as Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City to replace the sacked Unai Emery earlier this month. Lampard, in the visiting dugout this weekend, enjoyed a warm welcome at Chelsea due to his status as a club great, yet he is learning results must swiftly follow....
On Sunday, the tenant, Mumsnet user Wildrosa, shared their upset after their landlord arranged for the home’s hot water to only be available for four hours of the day. As of 2019, statistics showed that more than 44 million Americans rent their homes. For many it feels like the reality of homeownership is slipping further away as experts recently warned that many first time-buyers should be prepared to wait years to have their own home....
