While the matchup certainly loses some steam with Kevin Durant (MCL sprain) out for a month, the Nets are still the hottest team in the NBA, winning 18 of their last 20 games. MORE: How does Kevin Durant’s injury impact the rest of the NBA? Brooklyn has skyrocketed up the Eastern Conference standings, trailing Boston by 1.5 games for first place. It will have its hands full trying to contain the All-Star tandem of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who are averaging a combined 57....

One of the blessings of people being resigned to their homes for Easter services is the plethora of live-stream options to choose from. People are able to watch masses at churches they wouldn’t imagine attending for a service, for instance. Maybe it’s a church in a hometown they’ve moved away from, a local cathedral where it would normally be too crowded to get a seat on a holiday or, hey, it could even be the Vatican itself....

In his past three contests, the Bucks star has averaged 34.3 points, 12.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 55.9 percent from the field. Milwaukee has won each of those games, moving to 32-17 overall this season. The Bucks will attempt to keep their momentum rolling when they begin a four-game homestand on Sunday. They will face a Pelicans squad that has struggled without All-Star forward Zion Williamson, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury....

Not one, but two news specials on the so-called “Megxit” will air on U.S. television screens. First, Fox will air Harry & Meghan: The Royals in Crisis, followed by ABC News special Royal Divide: Harry, Meghan, and the Crown on ABC. Here’s how to watch both programs tonight: How to watch Harry & Meghan: The Royals in Crisis on Fox Fox’s documentary special Harry & Meghan: The Royals in Crisis airs on Fox at 8 p....

The Americans make their long-awaited return to soccer’s biggest stage as they begin their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign on Monday. The opponents? Gareth Bale and the Dragons of Wales. The USA has a young squad led by star players Christian Pulisic (Chelsea), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund) and Weston McKinnie (Juventus). There is no shortage of talent on head coach Gregg Berhalter’s roster, but a lack of experience could prove to be a major hurdle....

The average amount of time a tattoo takes to heal is a month, but can be as short as 2 weeks or as long as 3 months. It’s best to listen to your tattoo provider on the approximate time it’s safe to swim again. Showering with a new tattoo is okay. Just don’t stay in the shower for too long and avoid using loofahs or sponges until your skin has healed....

Another way to achieve this is to bring the measuring tape around the back and up under the armpits across the top of the bust. For either of these measurements, if you get an odd number, make sure to round up to the nearest even number. Subtract the bust measurement from the band measurement. Each inch will determine a cup size. For example, 1 inch is an A, 2 inch is a B, and so on....

Use informal and engaging words to target the general public Use formal and theme-specific language for professionals such as academics or book and film critics Choose simple and fun words if you’re targeting children and young adults belligerent crusader Winston Churchill sassy beauty Scarlett O’Hara intrepid professor Robert Langdon Belligerent crusader Winston Churchill takes on his arch-nemesis Adolf Hitler in a battle for the hearts, minds, and lands of Europe. Sassy beauty Scarlett O’Hara navigates the troubled waters of the post-Civil war south in a tale of courage, heartbreak, and love....

For instance, if you’re including a picture of a field in a paper about biology, your caption should tell why the field is important to your discussion. Note: The caption goes before the “from. ” Note: In this one, the source goes after the caption.

You may be asked to stand affirmative or negative. In LD (Lincoln-Douglas debate), the first affirmative speech will be at most 7 minutes long, and the first negative speech will be at most 6 minutes. [1] X Research source The speakers then present arguments against the earlier affirmative or negative speech that was just read. Speakers must listen carefully and be able to counter arguments. There are two segments involving cross-examination (CX), in which the debaters are allowed to ask questions and openly debate the topic....

A good place to find nature poetry is the Academy of American Poets website. You can search for poets, or use the website’s filter to find all works categorized as nature poems. [2] X Research source Search for poems by poets known for their nature-based works. Gary Snyder, for example, is an American poet who’s been writing about nature for much of his life. [3] X Research source Romantic poets such as Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron, and John Keats are also known to include nature in their poetry....

You’ll likely need to read the text several times. You might read a novel twice, but you could read a shorter work 3-5 times. Skim over the text before you read it, mentally dividing it into sections. If the text has headings and/or subheadings, use these as a guide. Otherwise, you can divide it by paragraph. If you notice any unfamiliar words, look them up. If you learn well visually, use different colored highlighters to highlight the thesis, supporting arguments, and important details....

If you want to add photos or videos from your phone, tap Add photos & videos below the text box. If you want to read your review, you’ll find it by opening Google Maps, then go to Contribute > View your profile. To delete a review in Google Maps, go to Contribute > View your profile > See all reviews > ⋮ (Android) or … (iPhone/iPad) > Delete review. [1] X Research source...

You may have performed supplemental experiments/simulations or repeated your initial experience after receiving your first round of feedback. Feedback should go through the following stages ideally: (a) Self-review and revision (b) Peer review and constructive feedback (c) Advisor/instructor review and feedback It can help remind yourself of this goal at the beginning of every section before starting writing. When you finish a section of your report, read it through carefully, and at the end of it, ask yourself: was that easy to read and understand?...

Think about your main ideas as you are writing notes for your introduction. Sketch out the overall themes of your book, so you have them ready. For instance, if you are writing a book on birds, you could begin by telling a childhood story about how you tried to save a stuffed animal bird once by using office tape. Or you could talk about how many birds are in the world as a way of introducing them....

The area has 45,000 residents and lies in Southeastern Louisiana, between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Compared to the rest of the state, Cancer Alley has a higher percentage of Black and poor, illiterate residents. Once the site of cornfields and sugar cane plantations, it is now home to more than 140 petrochemical plants, rampant air pollution, and—some say as a result—an above-average number of cancer cases. This greater-than-expected number of cancer cases within a geographic region over a period of time is called a cancer cluster....

From cancel culture and the first moon landing to “whataboutism” and Black Lives Matter, conservative lawmakers made wide-ranging—and at times, off-topic—arguments that had little to do with the “incitement of insurrection.” They described the impeachment article as a dangerous continuation of an endless endeavor by Democrats to remove the president, one that Republicans say began the moment he stepped into the Oval Office. There was scant evidence of a defense strategy....

Tunisia, who last featured in the competition in 2006, secured their place in this year’s tournament by finishing a point ahead of DR Congo in a thrilling end to the African qualifiers and were drawn in Group G, alongside Belgium and Panama. Maaloul took over the job for a second time in 2017 and was crucial to the nation’s feat, but he is hoping his side can take another step forward as he has Gareth Southgate’s England in his sights....

So much for the news. Now for what really matters: our money. How can we cowardly wage slaves–who don’t have a national reputation from being surgeon general or a TV anchor–peddle ourselves on the Internet? Listen up. Here’s the answer. We can use the Internet to sell the right to do business with us. Companies pay big bucks to buy other companies to get their customers. We can bypass that middleman and auction off our customer rights ourselves....

This article discusses the reasons why weight management is difficult for people with PCOS. Insulin Resistance Women with PCOS frequently have insulin resistance, meaning their body does not respond as quickly to high amounts of glucose. The sluggish body response results in larger amounts of insulin being required to metabolize a given amount of sugar. Insulin is a growth hormone. Its role in the body is to promote fat storage or weight gain....