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There were no concessions on either side‚ yet the debate showed how conservatives with starkly different views could compare them productively. It also showed a college campus can still hold a mature debate‚ not just another protest.

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While popular culture has had its share of incredibly talented female vocalists‚ there has always been only one Queen of Soul. Aretha Franklin’s musical career set the bar so high that very few have ever come close to matching the singer’s brilliance. For years‚ Aretha Franklin’s musical performances and studio recordings have brought joy to millions of music fans around the world. One does not have to be a music fan to be touched by her incredible musical spirit. Her passing was a significant loss to us all. From her first single released in 1956‚ entitled “Never Grow Old‚” until The post 10 Essential Aretha Franklin Songs appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

The Baltimore Harbor’s most beloved resident is celebrating his decennial‚ and what better way to look back on his years of service than listing a few of his achievements&;#63; Mr. Trash Wheel is a national icon. Since his installment in the Inner Harbor in 2014‚ his popularity led to the installment of other trash-collecting wheels‚ […] The post Baltimore’s Mr. Trash Wheel: a Decade of Garbage Gobbling Equates to 5.2 Million Pounds appeared first on Good News Network.

News The Ritual Al Pacino and Dan Stevens to Exorcise Each Other (and Demons‚ I Guess) in The Ritual Pretty much the opposite of The Devil’s Advocate&;#63; By Vanessa Armstrong | Published on April 23‚ 2024 Comment 0 Share New Share Exorcism movies are so hot right now. There was the much-maligned The Exorcist: Believer‚ the first in a promised trilogy set to take place in the world of The Exorcist. There was also the Russell Crowe-starring feature The Pope’s Exorcist in 2023 and the exorcism-adjacent The First Omen‚ which came out earlier this month.   A-list actors Al Pacino and Dan Stevens (the latter of whom is pictured above getting up close and personal with the Shadow King in Legion) want to get in on the exorcist action‚ it seems‚ and Variety reports that the two are set to star in an exorcism horror film called The Ritual. The movie comes from director David Midell‚ who co-wrote it with Enrico Natale. Here’s Variety’s description of the film: Based on a true story‚ The Ritual follows two priests—one questioning his faith (Stevens) and one reckoning with a troubled past (Pacino)—who must put aside their differences to save a possessed young woman through a difficult and dangerous series of exorcisms. That young woman mentioned in the synopsis is Emma Schmidt‚ and Variety reports that the film is “an authentic portrayal” of her demonic possession and subsequent exorcisms. Schmidt’s case is also apparently the most documented exorcism in U.S. history. Take that‚ The Conjuring franchise&;#33; The project is still in its early days‚ so no news yet on when the film will scare its way into theaters. [end-mark] The post Al Pacino and Dan Stevens to Exorcise Each Other (and Demons‚ I Guess) in &;lt;i&;gt;The Ritual&;lt;/i&;gt; appeared first on Reactor.

Book Recommendations Horror Read an Excerpt From Nick Medina’s Indian Burial Ground On this reservation‚ not all is what it seems… By Nick Medina | Published on April 23‚ 2024 Comment 0 Share New Share We’re thrilled to share an excerpt from Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina‚ a mythological horror novel available now from Berkley. All Noemi Broussard wanted was a fresh start. With a new boyfriend who actually treats her right and a plan to move from the reservation she grew up on—just like her beloved Uncle Louie before her—things are finally looking up for Noemi. Until the news of her boyfriend’s apparent suicide brings her world crumbling down.But the facts about Roddy’s death just don’t add up‚ and Noemi isn’t the only one who suspects that something menacing might be lurking within their tribal lands.After over a decade away‚ Uncle Louie has returned to the reservation‚ bringing with him a past full of secrets‚ horror‚ and what might be the key to determining Roddy’s true cause of death. Together‚ Noemi and Louie set out to find answers… but as they get closer to the truth‚ Noemi begins to wonder whether it might be best for some secrets to remain buried. Prologue She couldn’t feel her feet. Not her knees or her hips either. Running like a Thoroughbred in a race‚ no one would know that she’d been limping just thirty minutes earlier‚ from her front door to her Jeep‚ favoring her left ankle‚ swollen and plum purple. Maximus bore the blame for her sprain. If the damn dog hadn’t snatched her phone from her hand‚ she wouldn’t have chased him yesterday in the yard‚ and she wouldn’t have rolled her ankle on the knot of wood—probably chewed up by old Maximus himself—hidden in the grass. Pain had made her grimace with each tender step thereafter‚ but now‚ despite the force of her wide‚ rapid strides driving her feet hard against the asphalt‚ she didn’t feel any pain at all. Just worry and dread. He might still be alive‚ she thought. Please‚ let him be alive. It couldn’t have taken her more than a minute to run down the road to the Grand Nacre Casino and Resort‚ which was glittering in the light of the descending sun. She would have called for help from the Jeep if she could have found her phone. It’d been in the cupholder beside her when she’d set off for work‚ earlier than usual because the bum ankle would slow her down—thanks again‚ Maximus—but after she’d swerved the Jeep to the left in a desperate Hail‑Mary‑hold‑tight at‑ tempt to avoid the inevitable‚ the cupholder was empty‚ the Jeep was on its side‚ and the man she’d tried not to hit was partially wrapped around the base of the tree trunk that’d prevented him from flying into the woods that bordered the road. Sounds from the impact remained within her. Taylor Swift singing “Anti‑Hero‚” silent now. The deafening crash of the Jeep. The report of the man’s ribs meeting metal. The sickening crack of his skull against glass. Its top down‚ she’d clung to the Jeep’s steering wheel as the vehicle‚ toppling in slow motion‚ rolled onto its side like her ankle on that knot of wood. Call an ambulance‚ she’d shrieked at Caleb Guidry‚ ragged nails between his teeth‚ at the security station just beyond the casino’s sliding glass doors. What’s wrong‚ Lena&;#63; A piece of nail shot from his mouth. Used to her flirty smiles as she enticed high rollers to her blackjack table through the swing shift hours‚ he’d never seen her so worked up before. She’d shouted other things at him in response … Man… … Hit him… … Up the road… HURRY&;#33; before turning right around and pounding the pavement again. Buy the Book Indian Burial Ground Nick Medina Buy Book Indian Burial Ground Nick Medina Buy this book from: AmazonBarnes and NobleiBooksIndieBoundTarget Please don’t be dead. She wondered if Caleb had summoned the ambulance yet. The resort had medics on‑site. It wouldn’t take them long to arrive. I’m alive‚ had been her first thought after the toppled Jeep touched down‚ relief and disbelief swelling within her. Her fingers made quick work of disengaging the seat belt that had kept her head from cracking against the ground‚ an old commercial surfacing in her mind. This is your brain on drugs. But it was only half an oxy she’d taken‚ for the pain in her ankle‚ and it’d worn off by the time she’d left for work. Having retched on the road’s shoulder upon spying the unmoving man‚ she’d been too terrified to scurry toward the trees to see if he still had a pulse. The blood was what kept her at bay‚ spreading through his clothes‚ his hair. His heart must have been beating‚ she thought hopefully as she returned to the Jeep‚ lying like a murdered elephant in the road. He wouldn’t be bleeding if his heart wasn’t beating. Feeling the sprint’s toll on her neglected cardiovascular system‚ she slowed to a brisk walk‚ wheezing all the way. Even when she took Maximus to the park‚ he did all the running while she stood station‑ ary‚ throwing sticks and balls for him to fetch. “Please‚” she gasped‚ then‚ “Why&;#63; WHY&;#63;” as she tried to make sense of what the man had done‚ her ears searching for sirens. Still‚ they didn’t come. Feeling wavy inside‚ as if her skin were a sack filled with water‚ she wanted to collapse like the Jeep. Maybe then someone would come along and do the things she couldn’t‚ like put pressure on an open wound or start mouth‑to‑mouth resuscitation. His back was broken‚ his spine curved the wrong way around the tree trunk. Just seeing it again in her mind’s eye made her stomach judder. She spat on the road‚ which was littered with shattered glass‚ amber bits of a broken side marker‚ her handbag‚ empty and half‑full water bottles that she’d habitually tossed into the passenger side foot‑ well‚ the Starbucks cup that had held her Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew—ordered only minutes earlier—and the cherry‑blast‑scented Little Trees air freshener that had somehow come loose from the rear‑ view mirror. Still‚ there was no sign of her phone. And still‚ she saw no ambulance on the horizon. Dizzy and defeated‚ she staggered to the shoulder‚ then screamed and leaped back toward the middle of the road—much the way the man had seemingly leaped in front of the Jeep—at the sigh of a coyote‚ half the size of Maximus yet far more fearsome‚ standing over the man’s body. Head low‚ ears up‚ mouth open‚ glistening red teeth on display‚ the canine growled. Its muzzle was matted with blood. Excerpted from Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina Copyright © 2024 by Nick Medina. Excerpted by permission of Berkley. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. The post Read an Excerpt From Nick Medina’s &;lt;i&;gt;Indian Burial Ground&;lt;/i&;gt; appeared first on Reactor.

Antique Bronze Bullion is a new currency in World of Warcraft used to purchase exciting rewards in Dragonflight Season Four‚ including the incredible Jigglesworth Sr. This guide covers how to earn Bullion in WoW‚ the location of the Bullion vendors‚ and everything you can purchase. Table of ContentsHow to earn Antique Bronze Bullion in WoWWhat are Awakened raids&;#63;Antique Bronze Bullion vendor locationsAll Bullion rewards in Dragonflight Season 4 How to earn Antique Bronze Bullion in WoW In Dragonflight Season Four‚ players can earn one Antique Bronze Bullion weekly per character by defeating bosses in the current Awakened raid. The Bullion cap will rise by one every week during the Season‚ meaning you can catch up on any Bullion you missed in previous weeks. What are Awakened raids&;#63; Throughout Season Four‚ one Dragonflight raid will become “Awakened” every two weeks. These Awakened raids offer tougher fights than usual in exch...

Here is the fastest way to complete the Bring Down the Hammer quest in Destiny 2: Into the Light. Destiny 2: Fastest way to complete the Bring Down the Hammer quest Machine Guns are my favorite type of heavy weapon in the game. Not only do they pack a punch‚ but they also have a bigger mag size‚ allowing you to spray your bullets for a considerable amount of time. That is why Bring Down the Hammer will be a fun quest to make since it will require us‚ Guardians‚ to use our Machine Guns to bring down combatants all across the galaxy to get the Hammerhead‚ a Forsaken weapon – now a Brave weapon – that is now available for us to pick if you complete one of the objectives below: Rapidly defeat combatants using Machine Guns anywhere in the system. Bonus progress for rapid final blows in Onslaught. Defeat combatants in Vanguard Ops activities using Machine Guns. Bonus progress for higher difficulty Nightfalls. Screenshot: PC Invasion In the case of the Bring Do...

Resource hunting and upgrading your gear is paramount in Fallout 76. However‚ not all are easy to find and some require more leg work. Ballistic Fibers are one of those sought-after resources. The issue is that it is increasingly hard to find as you progress Fallout 76. Don’t fret though‚ we can show you where to farm Ballistic Fiber in Fallout 76. Fallout 76: Where to farm Ballistic Fiber Knowing the best ways to get the fiber can change Fallout 76 as a whole. The harder Mole Miners can be easily taken if you have the fiber to upgrade your gear. So let’s figure out the best ways to get Ballistic Fiber. First‚ you have to try searching in areas with a heavy concentration of resources‚ I suggest looking in Camp McClintok‚ Fort Defiance‚ and The Thorne.  By starting the search in Camp McClintok‚ you can find six Military Ammo Bags and two Military Duck Tape. Each will yield about two Ballistic Fibers.  Screenshot: PC Invasion Next‚ I recommend ...