I Google: “Where start Walter Benjamin”“DO NOT DARE READ BENJAMIN IF YOU HAVEN’T READ HEGEL FIRST”Gotta love philosophy Reddit. Knowing, inevitably, that I’ll be bored or confused, I also grab a copy of Barbara Johnson’s The Feminist Difference — last week I’d had it recommended (perhaps that’s overselling). The Feminist Difference, on the other hand, has already been read twice cover-to-cover. Newsletter SignupIn perhaps the collection’s best essay, Johnson cites Patricia Williams, writing about style and the often toxic veneer of face neutrality with its violations. Before I had even arrived I was certain that the proceeding events would become the opening salvo of my next phase of writing — I’d even developed some preliminary theses.

May 27, 2024 12:23 UTC

TodayVariable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. TomorrowMainly sunny. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

May 27, 2024 10:02 UTC

The government has instructed classes in coastal areas to be suspended as many educational institutions are used as shelters as Cyclone Remal nears the coast, reports bdnews24.com. Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury has left the final decision on school openings to local government officials. State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Mohibbur Rahman told the media after an inter-ministry coordination meeting on Sunday: "Educational institutions will be open, but classes will be suspended." Following the meeting at Dhaka's International Mother Language Institute, Education Minister Mohibul said, "The district disaster management committees will make decisions on what educational institution infrastructure will be used and whether classes will be suspended." Bangladesh's coastal areas are experiencing gusty winds and rain under the influence of Cyclone Remal.

May 27, 2024 06:02 UTC

General Daily Insight for May 27, 2024 Acknowledging our emotions exist might be necessary to prevent them from spinning out of control. Fortunately, analytical Mercury sextiles pragmatic Saturn at 11:22 pm EDT, encouraging us to deal with reality — no matter how unflattering that is. Taurus April 20 – May 20 You can currently serve as a capable spokesperson for a community or organization you represent. Cancer June 21 – July 22 The ongoing emotional intensity in a relationship of yours could overwhelm you. Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Figuring out what makes you feel secure could be a high priority at this time.

May 27, 2024 05:53 UTC

The severe cyclonic storm weakened into a cyclonic storm as it moved over Khulna and further weakened as it reached JashoreThe severe cyclonic storm Remal has weakened into a deep land depression as it travelled north. The storm moved northwards from Khulna’s Koyra before weakening into a cyclonic storm and then weakening even further over Jashore and the adjoining area, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department said in a special bulletin around 10:30am on Monday. Meteorologists expect it to move further northeast and gradually weaken into a land depression through precipitation. The maritime ports of Payra and Mongla have been advised to lower Great Danger Signal No. 3 while the maritime ports of Cox’s Bazar and Chattogram have been advised to lower Great Danger Signal No.

May 27, 2024 05:35 UTC





Weather Alert...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River At Trinidad affecting Navarro and Henderson Counties. * IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the right bank of the river. - Bankfull stage is 33.0 feet. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 30.5 feet Saturday evening.

May 27, 2024 04:43 UTC

Cyclone Remal : Operations suspended at Chattogram PortShare This News Story:CHITTAGONG : Chattogram Port Authority has issued its own warning Alert-4 suspending all operations due to Cyclone Remal. Md Omar Faruk, secretary at the port, said on Sunday that after the Met Office advised it to raise Great Danger Signal No. According to the port authority’s Cyclone Disaster Preparedness and Post-Rehabilitation Plan, when the Bangladesh Meteorological Department issues a cautionary warning signal of No. 3, the port goes to Alert-1. The port went to Alert-3 on Saturday night and instructions were given to complete all half-finished work at the port jetty immediately.

May 27, 2024 03:01 UTC

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May 27, 2024 01:45 UTC

As Penn State head coach Mike Gambino watched the Big Ten tournament semifinal between Nebraska and Indiana, he sent a text to Travis Luensmann asking one question. 8-seed Nittany Lions fell to the Nebraska Cornhuskers 2-1 in the Big Ten baseball tournament championship. He finished his outing with six strikeouts and just one earned run in seven innings pitched. He started PSU’s first tournament game against Illinois, and pitched four innings, allowed one earned run and struck out seven in an 8-4 win. He finished the season with a 7-2 record in 16 starts and a 4.44 earned run average.

May 27, 2024 01:29 UTC

Those who witnessed it won’t soon forget the 2024 Big Ten baseball tournament — a week that may have changed Nebraska baseball and the Big Ten tourney in Omaha. Bolt, the tough-minded Nebraska baseball coach, reminded that his team celebrated the 2021 Big Ten regular-season title with a dogpile at Indiana. “Josh Caron had some words for the group that helped propel the team,” Bolt said. After losing two games at Schwab to Creighton earlier this season and then the Ohio State game, Nebraska looked lost in this park. And while the other Big Ten coaches may not like it, they understand the images of this week make Big Ten baseball look exciting and appealing.

May 26, 2024 22:26 UTC

DHAKA, May 26, 2024 (BSS) - Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today reiterated her firm determination to execute the court verdict after bringing back convicted Tarique Zia from London. "Now only task is to bring back the black sheep (Tarique Zia). The Prime Minister said this while exchanging greetings with newly elected upazila chairman and vice-chairman of Kotalipara Upazila of Gopalganj district at her official Ganabhaban residence here. "If the punishment of the black sheep (Tarique Zia) is executed, the countrymen will get free from the grips of the militants and arsonists," she said. The Prime Minister said she can work for the prosperity of the country due to help of the people of her constituency comprising Tungipara and Kotalipara.

May 26, 2024 21:07 UTC

Cyclone Remal, packing 120 kph winds, is headed for Bangladesh and is within 200 km off the coast. The rough seas near the storm’s centre have prompted the Bangladesh Meteorological Department to advise Mongla and Payra ports to raise Great Danger Signal No. Wind speeds within 64 km of the storm’s centre have reached 90 kph, rising to 120 kph in gusts or gales, reports bdnews24.com. A regular cyclone has wind speeds between 62-88 kph. On Nov 17, Cyclone Midhili formed in the Bay of Bengal and hit the Bangladesh coast near Khepupara.

May 26, 2024 17:00 UTC

The Sundarbans is expected to shield Bangladesh from another storm by taking the first impact of Cyclone Remal, which is likely to target the coasts with a wind speed of up to 120kph. Meteorologists say the storm will cross the coasts somewhere between Khepupara in Bangladesh’s Patuakhali and India’s Sagardwip island. SUNDARBANS, A SHIELD AGAINWhen Cyclone Sidr lashed the coasts in November 2007 with a wind speed of up to 260kph, around 3,500 people died, but many others were saved because of the Sundarbans, which suffered extensive damage. The mangrove forest shielded Bangladesh again in 2019 and 2021 when cyclones Bulbul and Yaas claimed 24 and seven lives respectively. “If the wind and storm surge hit [human habitats along the coasts] directly, there would be more damage,” Prof Saiful said.

May 26, 2024 16:34 UTC

He sidesteps questions about whether the economy is currently performing well on any indicatorsFinance Minister Abul Hasan Mahmood Ali has launched a broadside at economists who have critiqued the government's financial strategies at various times. However, the minister, who is naturally reticent, sidestepped questions about whether the economy is currently performing well on any indicators. After a long time, on Sunday, following a meeting with a representative from the IMF at the Secretariat, the finance minister faced the press. A journalist asked although the IMF has expressed satisfaction, economists like Debapriya Bhattacharya and Wahiduddin Mahmud are saying that “the economy is in a crisis”. There's nothing left?’"And pressed to say which indicators show the economy is doing well, Mahmood Ali responded by saying: "I won't say now.

May 26, 2024 15:56 UTC

The incident takes place five days after a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore was forced to land in Bangkok due to severe turbulenceTwelve people travelling on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland were injured during a bout of turbulence, Dublin Airport said on Sunday, adding that the plane landed safely and as scheduled. Flight QR017, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, landed shortly before 1 pm Dublin time (1200 GMT), the airport said. Irish broadcaster RTE, citing passengers arriving at the airport, said the incident lasted less than 20 seconds and occurred during food and drinks service. Qatar Airways said in a statement that a "small number" of passengers and crew sustained minor injuries during the flight and were receiving medical attention. The airline did not directly comment on the turbulence, but said the matter is subject to an internal investigation.

May 26, 2024 15:05 UTC