A member of Pipeliners Local Union 798, one of four unions whose members will be left without work due to the pipeline’s cancellation, the 46-year-old welder from Arkansas was among the first to be laid off following the order. At the time the cross-border permits for the pipeline were rescinded, he and his team were in Nebraska working on a pump station for Keystone XL. … [Read more...] about Laid-off Keystone XL worker says decision to cancel pipeline ‘is going to hurt a lot of people’
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Floral embroidery on First Lady Jill Biden’s inauguration concert outfit paid tribute to every U.S. state and territory – while her coat featured hidden quote from Benjamin Franklin
The label explained: 'Inside of the coat, representing the lifelong calling and service of Dr. Biden as an educator is a hand embroidery on the lining with a quote from Founding Father Benjamin Franklin. "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."' … [Read more...] about Floral embroidery on First Lady Jill Biden’s inauguration concert outfit paid tribute to every U.S. state and territory – while her coat featured hidden quote from Benjamin Franklin
California’s Alex Padilla brings rare Senate perspective — an immigrant family’s struggle for dignity
“It was while I was taking those weekly bus trips to other schools throughout Los Angeles that I began to see the inequities,” Padilla said. “Why are all these other schools a lot bigger, newer and in better shape than mine? Why do the communities that we were driving through seem to be in much better shape than where I grew up?” … [Read more...] about California’s Alex Padilla brings rare Senate perspective — an immigrant family’s struggle for dignity
Emmanuel Acho: Steve Sarkisian put together ‘miraculous’ Texas staff
Texas made a bold move firing four-year head coach Tom Herman and hiring two-year Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian Jan. 2, but the Longhorns' new leader has hit the ground running through a first month in Austin. Sarkisian's moves — namely, a strong coaching staff announced Friday by the Longhorns — have turned heads. Former Texas star Emmanuel Acho, now a FOX Sports analyst, is chief among the crowd impressed by Sarkisian and explained why Saturday on Twitter. … [Read more...] about Emmanuel Acho: Steve Sarkisian put together ‘miraculous’ Texas staff
Glenn Close Says ‘It Might Be Cool to Never Get’ an Oscar
Yes, regarding Oscars, Close says, “It might be cool to never get one.” We refuse to believe that the person who made Albert Nobbs happens to believe this in her heart, but her commitment to the lie is what makes her such a good actress (but not, you know, an Oscar-winning one). … [Read more...] about Glenn Close Says ‘It Might Be Cool to Never Get’ an Oscar
‘Soul’: Read The Screenplay For Pixar’s Pic With An Existential Twist
Set amid the cosmic realms of souls and the bustling streets of New York City, Soul follows frustrated middle-school jazz teacher and pianist Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx), who finally get his dream performing gig – until a misstep leads him to his ultimate demise. Hesitant to accept his death, Joe (in spirit form) finds himself in The Great Before, where he meets the unenthusiastic, unmotivated 22 (Tina Fey). In an attempt to help 22 find her purpose and passion, Joe rediscovers what makes life worth living for him. … [Read more...] about ‘Soul’: Read The Screenplay For Pixar’s Pic With An Existential Twist
