Star Trek? When examined under apposite practical context, the conclusion may validate the argument that
Star Trek filmography cannot be separated from the business enterprise that created it. Consequently, it is no-brainer to deduce that special interests control the content, direction, and purpose of such films.
Star Trek (ST) sagas are fascinating even addictive. One explanation could be that the modifier Star makes us feel good about a Trek that would take us far from problems afflicting our planet. Another may suggest that imagination, storylines, characters, costumes, etc. are put together in such a way that earned them enduring allure and a place in the cultural landscape. Those among us who, as if under “cultic” influence, enjoy watching the various
The untold story of James Gibson: My uncle saved Manchester United - he d have hated a Super League
The great-nephew of man who rebuilt United in 1930s explains how he rescued club and why he would have fought against European Super League
22 April 2021 • 3:44pm
The name of James William Gibson is unfamiliar to most Manchester United supporters despite his instrumental role in the club s history
Who is the most important figure in the 143-year history of Manchester United? A question worth asking in this tumultuous week – one in which the club’s American owners, the Glazers, and their executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, have been at the forefront of the failed attempt to make the biggest, most divisive changes that the game has known.
Skip to main content So tragic : Hiker may have been the last person to see Alice Yu Xie alive in Yosemite
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A photo of Yosemite Falls on Jan. 14, the day Alice Yu Xie hiked to the top and fell from a cliff.Courtesy of Anna Horn
On Jan. 14, an unseasonably warm and clear Thursday in Yosemite National Park, Anna Horn went for a solo hike up Yosemite Falls. Horn lives close to the park and works as a bartender in the gateway town of Mariposa, allowing her to visit frequently.
Partway up the steep climb to the top of the tallest waterfall in North America, she encountered another solo hiker, a middle-aged Asian woman with a green backpack.
Find the Place You Love. Then Move There. Arthur C. Brooks
” is a biweekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness.
Several years ago, I was sitting on a flight to San Francisco, when my seatmate, a man a little older than me, struck up a conversation. Perhaps you hate it when that happens; I love it. In addition to being an extrovert, I’m a social scientist, so I’m always fascinated by what I can learn about people through conversations. Have you ever wanted to know how I come up with column topics? Now you know.