Cultural questions, packaged as a club sandwich
Larry LittleColumnistI heard a sermon recently in which the minister used the analogy of a club sandwich to describe the various interrelated layers in a particular bible passage. As I am literally hungry while I am writing this column, the thought of a well-prepared club sandwich is more than a mere metaphor — it’s slightly distracting and totally tempting. As you may remember, it depicts a pre-biblical scene where a cave man tries to send what appears to be a bone or long stick. Mixing our cave man and sandwich metaphors, while it has been “invented” long ago, many of us — me included — have not recognized the reality that we need to eat enough vegetables. His naïve insistence that he could end the Ukraine war in a day also borders on dangerous.
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February 10, 2024 07:13 UTC
Gallery: The calm after the storms, as three feet of snow hits Flagstaff
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February 10, 2024 07:06 UTC
Bullet from across the border pierces through house roof in Cox’s Bazar
The border areas in Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhiya and Bandarban’s Naikhongchhari were relatively peaceful on Saturday morning, but village residents in Teknaf’s Whykong Union report sounds of heavy gunfire from Myanmar. A bullet from across the border struck a house in a Bangladeshi village. Senuara Begum, the woman representative for a reserved seat on the Whykong Union council, said the bullet struck the tin roof of Abdul Alim’s house just behind her own home in the early hours of the day. It pierced the tin and then struck the floor of the veranda.
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February 10, 2024 07:04 UTC
Pakistan's ex-PM Sharif says he will seek a coalition government after trailing jailed rival Khan
Thunder possible. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%..TonightCloudy skies this evening followed by thunderstorms late. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
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February 10, 2024 06:20 UTC
2nd phase of Biswa Ijtema begins --
Tens of thousands of Muslims gather on the banks of Turag River in Tongi after Friday prayers to participate in the second phase of the Bishwa Ijtema, a major Islamic gathering. — bdnews24.comGAZIPUR, Feb 9 (UNB): The second phase of the 57th Biswa Ijtema has begun on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi, Gazipur. The second phase of this year's Biswa Ijtema began on Friday after Fazr with Aam Bayan (general sermon) by Maulana Ilyas Bin Saad of India. Meanwhile, more than 6,000 members of the law enforcement have been deployed to perform duties in the Ijtema area. Gazipur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Mahbub Alam said there is a strong security system in place for this phase, as was the case in the first phase.
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February 10, 2024 06:04 UTC
IMO greets Sheikh Hasina on her re-election as PM
DHAKA, Feb 10, 2024 (BSS) - International Maritime Organization (IMO) has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her re-election as Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In a greeting letter sent to Sheikh Hasina, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Domínguez extended his best wishes on the occasion of Sheikh Hasina’s reappointment as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Mentioning that Bangladesh has always played a vital role in IMO, he said, “I am confident that under your astute leadership, the country will continue to contribute significantly to our shared goals”. He continued, Bangladesh's actions serve as a beacon for other countries, encouraging them to join the global efforts for creating a more sustainable maritime future. The IMO Secretary-General ended, saying “We look forward to Bangladesh's continued engagement and leadership in IMO's endeavours.”
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 10, 2024 05:56 UTC
Fast food is too expensive and consumers are pushing back; how people are earning and spending in Nebraska
Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut’s parent company is facing the same problem as its rivals: Fast food is getting too expensive and consumers are pushing back. Yum Brands, which owns all three chains, reported Wednesday weaker-than-expected sales in the fourth quarter. Despite the miss, shares rebounded in midday trading after initially falling, and are now up more than 3%. That’s putting pressure on lower-income consumers, a vital base for fast food chains. Here's what people are earning and spending in Nebraska.
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February 10, 2024 04:42 UTC
Libyan premier greets Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as PM
DHAKA, Feb 9, 2024 (BSS) - Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Moahmed Al-Dabaiba has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In a greeting letter sent to Sheikh Hasina, the Libyan premier wrote, "We were delighted to learn of your well-deserved confidence and appointment as the Prime Minister for a fifth term in the friendly Republic of Bangladesh." He added, "On this occasion, I am pleased to extend my sincerest congratulations to you, wishing you success, prosperity, and progress for your esteemed people under your leadership of the government of your country." Abdul Hamid Moahmed Al-Dabaiba Continued, "I would like to take this opportunity to express our immense pride in the strong bonds of brotherhood that exist between our two friendly nations." He ended, saying "We are steadfast in our commitment to strengthen these ties and enhance future cooperation in various fields to serve our common interests."
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 10, 2024 04:34 UTC
Nebraska softball splits doubleheader in Mexico as Bahl sits with injury
For the first 14 innings of its season, the Nebraska softball team waited for its bats to wake up. 13 Nebraska defeated Long Beach State 7-2 in the second game of a Friday doubleheader following a 6-1 loss to No. The Huskers were also without pitcher Jordy Bahl on Friday after the junior suffered an injury in the team’s season opener. Nebraska is treating Bahl’s injury “very conservatively” and will further evaluate her status when the team returns to Lincoln, Revelle said. Nebraska (1-2) narrowly avoided back-to-back shutout losses against top-10 opponents by scoring its lone run in the seventh inning against Duke (2-1).
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February 09, 2024 23:42 UTC
Bangladeshis fret over unconfirmed return of Rohingya militant Nabi Hossain amid Myanmar conflict
Locals suspect the 23 armed Rohingya men captured and handed to Ukhiya police by the BGB belong to Nabi’s group. Speaking to bdnews24.com Ukhiya Police Station chief Shamim Hossain could not confirm which group the Rohingya militants belong to. They believe more members of Nabi’s group ARA crossed the border than those caught. Rahmater Beel, the village through which the Rohingya men entered Bangladesh, is a kilometre away from Balukhali, which houses a large refugee camp. Danu Mia, a bus supervisor residing in Dakkhinpara, said locals were afraid of fishing in the Naff river because of Nabi’s men.
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February 09, 2024 23:07 UTC
Slow Walkers - The Cornell Daily Sun
Newsletter SignupBefore we begin hating, I would like to send some love to the fast walkers of Cornell’s campus. Fast walkers, this article is not for you; I have nothing but the utmost respect for you. However, if you are a completely capable but voluntarily slow walker, keep reading, because you and I have a problem. You do not have to be like me and walk at such a fast pace that your friends have to jog to keep up, but please find a happy medium. Just keep in mind, no matter how fast you start walking, I promise: You will never beat me.
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February 09, 2024 21:34 UTC
Choosing to Love in a Loveless Society - The Cornell Daily Sun
These harmattan winds carry the scratchy scent of the Sahara, swirling dust that coats everything brown. Choose Love. When we choose to love, we center people’s experiences and feelings in our political visioning because it is human to feel things. When we choose love, sooner or later, we realize that our current systems only reinforce lovelessness in our lives. TThe Cornell Daily Sun is interested in publishing a broad and diverse set of content from the Cornell and greater Ithaca community.
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February 09, 2024 21:24 UTC