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“Grit” is associated with courage and strength of character as exemplified by the 1969 American western classic “True Grit” starring John Wayne. This personality trait also reflects an individual’s perseverance and consistency for achieving their long-term goals. Therefore, it would stand to reason that the “grittier” an individual the better they will perform on an […]
Mark Ingram played only 61 offensive snaps the final 11 regular-season games last season, falling behind J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards on the Ravens’ depth chart. The Ravens made Ingram inactive for four of the final five regular-season games and the entire postseason. Released by Baltimore in January, Ingram signed a one-year, $3 million deal […]
As Federal Reserve policymakers begin an intense debate over when they should begin to pull back some of the massive support they are delivering to the economy, they are split over what poses the bigger risk: a still-large jobs deficit or a potential inflation shock. On one side are Robert Kaplan and James Bullard, the […]
Chinese smartphone maker Realme launched its Realme Narzo 30 series in India last week including the Realme Narzo 30 and the Realme Narzo 30 5G. The Realme Narzo 30 will go on sale for the first time today, alongside the Realme Smart TV Full HD that was launched alongside the Realme Narzo 30 series last […]
Are you getting enough sleep? Chances are you’re not. As a sleep therapist, I see a never-ending stream of patients coming through my doors, all looking for one thing: a great night’s kip. I’m here to tell you what I tell them, that drifting off is easier than you think. Nobody sleeps perfectly, and that’s […]
NFL players are off duty until training camps open at the end of the month, but several Browns players are working together at a training facility in Florida. Browns defensive linemen including defensive end Myles Garrett and defensive tackles Malik Jackson and Andrew Billings have been working out at House of Athlete in Weston, Florida. […]
Excessive noise, hearing loss, vascular constriction, old age—hearing difficulties can be caused by many factors. To help improve the quality of life of people with hearing impairment, Mannheim start-up Vibrosonic have developed a new, innovative hearing aid with an integrated loudspeaker that sits directly on the eardrum. This hearing contact lens is not an implant, […]
Canadian security software supplier Blackberry Ltd (BB.TO), beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, lifted by a rebound in demand for its QNX operating software and cybersecurity products. U.S.-listed shares of the company were up 1.3% at $12.84 in extended trading. Revenue fell to $174 million in the first quarter ended May 31 […]
Alot of people remember Winamp, the PC MP3 player that almost everyone used in the 1990s or early 2000s for their downloaded music. With technology costantly changing the way we listen to our music, Winamp, the MP3 legend from back in the day also faded out as we picked up new ways to listen to […]
A lightning strike is thought to have sparked a large fire that erupted at a coffin maker and sent flames shooting several feet into the air. About 80 firefighters were battling the inferno which broke out at O’Doherty and Sons Coffin and Casket manufacturers in Strabane in Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland, around 4pm on Sunday. […]