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The NBA logo is one of the most iconic designs in sports and can be seen on basketball jerseys all over the world. The man long considered the inspiration for the league’s “logo” passed away Wednesday morning. Jerry West was an NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist both as a player and general manager and arguably the most influential basketball scout in the history of the league. As fans mourn the loss of the legend, we take a look back at the origins of the NBA logo and the meanings of West’s many nicknames. Who is the player on the…
The excitement of the semi-finals will end with Survivor All-Star 2024, which began in January in the Dominican Republic. The Survivor semi-finals, which appeared before an audience on TV8 screens, were broadcast live in Istanbul. A moment when the contestants were reunited with their families before the track and field events were shown on the screen. Afterwards, the contestants shared their thoughts. Having defeated his opponent in an exciting semi-final, Ogedei became the first name to secure a ticket to the finals.In the final stage, Atakan and Seda faced off against each other. The contestant who eliminated their opponent and…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — If you’ve ever traveled down Western Avenue near downtown Knoxville, you’ve probably passed right by a community farm that produces and donates tens of thousands of pounds of food each year while also providing an educational and community space for volunteers. The Community Action Board’s Beardsley Community Garden produces more than 65,000 pounds of food, grown and harvested by more than 1,500 volunteers, to be donated to local residents in need. How to help combat invasive plant species in East Tennessee Community gardens also provide accessible education and resources through a variety of programs, and they…
LINCOLN – Gov. Jim Pillen, who will soon take control of the state historical society, wants to personally select the board president. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen (Paul Hamel/Nebraska Examiner) Pillen on Wednesday called for applications for the Nebraska Historical Society’s president position, with a deadline of July 3. The position carried a salary of $164,800 a year from his predecessor. In doing so, the governor abandoned the selection process by the Nebraska Historical Society Board of Directors, which had identified four finalists by January. New Law Changes the Process The board was ready to begin interviewing finalists when a bill…
Latest sports news…Besiktas’ new Paulista has arrived in Istanbul. The Brazilian last played for Atletico Madrid. BJK Sports News Besiktas, who have appointed Giovanni van Bronckhorst as their new manager and Brad Friedel as a consultant, are continuing their transfer efforts in full force. The black and white teams came to an agreement to bring Brazilian defender Gabriel Paulista to Istanbul. Besiktas have reached an agreement with the 33-year-old Brazilian defender, whose contract with Atletico Madrid expires. It has emerged that coach Van Bronckhorst has come to an agreement with Paulista, who had expressed a desire to move away from…
Turkey’s foreign policy has serious character problems. Turkiye is not treated as a reliable ally either in the East or the West. The reason for this is President Tayyip Erdogan’s habit of using the trends between blocs and between opposing forces to create his own positions. After problems with the West were reduced to a manageable level, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan maintained important contacts with China and Russia. Turkey’s desire to become a member of the BRICS came to the fore in the message. After President Erdogan failed to condemn China for the genocide in East Turkestan and later regretted…
Curriculum backlash: Students barred from high school graduation due to “inappropriate attire” The military police were deployed Ahead of the graduation ceremony this evening, some female students were not allowed to enter the ceremony because they were wearing clothing that violated school regulations. Although the doors were closed to students, some parents and students rebelled against the school’s response. An argument broke out between parents and school administrators. Military police were dispatched to the school following reports of tensions. “Unfortunately, because it’s open, students are not allowed in.” One parent said, “Unfortunately, the school is open and students are not…
Pflugerville City Council on Tuesday continued a long-running discussion about attracting food trucks to its downtown but failed to approve any measures to make it happen.The council agenda included considering approving a licensing agreement with Three Legged Goat Wine Bar to accommodate two food trucks.The debate over the food trucks at 103 N. Railroad St. has been going on for at least 10 months. When the city leased the property in September, the City Council considered whether to allow food trucks at city-sponsored events. Seven area residents lobbied the council, urging the city to instead allow the food trucks to…
DES MOINES, Iowa — This summer is expected to be the busiest travel season ever, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The busy season officially kicked off over Memorial Weekend, with that Friday becoming the busiest day on record, breaking last year’s Thanksgiving record, but the surge in travelers didn’t stop there: Six of the 10 busiest days on record were reported in the last month. The TSA says it expects increased passenger volumes every Friday this summer and the week of the Fourth of July. United Airlines rolls out targeted in-flight advertising: What you need to know Des Moines…
Chattanooga residents who rely on Food City on East 23rd Street for their groceries will have to go elsewhere.The store is closing as another one opens on Broad Street. The East 23rd Street grocery store has served the community for decades: first Red Food Store, then BI-LO, and eventually Food City.The store will close on Monday evening, and area residents will now have to travel to Food City on Broad Street, about a 10-minute drive from the East 23rd Street store.Jesse Mills has shopped at the 23rd Street store for more than 20 years and lives about a mile down…