Just a few days after a driver hit a 300-pound, 10-foot alligator on Grand Parkway and dragged it at 70 mph for a mile, a tiger got loose and was seen near Highway 6 and Memorial drive. At the end of April, a cow was moseying along faster than the stalled traffic on I-10 East, and it was the same day another alligator made its way upon the tall Fred Hartman Bridge between La Porte and Baytown....
However, the Houston Rockets will be without potential All-Star Christian Wood, who suffered a sprained right ankle in the game against the Memphis Grizzlies. DeMarcus Cousins should continue to feature until Wood returns. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have lost two straight games and would hope to end their losing streak against the Houston Rockets. However, for that to happen, Gordon Hayward will have to lead his young team to playing good basketball....
The Texas Medical Center in Houston, which encompasses over two miles of medical and research facilities, reported 271 COVID-19 positive patients currently occupying ICU beds, an additional 1,334 beds are being used by patients with other illnesses. The Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas reported that ICU beds were at 100 percent capacity, as the novel coronavirus continues to spread throughout the U.S. Among the patients in ICU beds, 20 percent are COVID-19 positive patients....
While video games like God of War, Metal Gear Solid V, Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Last of Us have advanced cinematic storytelling within the medium, action games continue to butt up against story-disrupting tensions between gameplay and narrative. One of the most dramatic inconsistencies is the high body count racked up by video game protagonists, even as the game otherwise portrays the player-character as morally upright. The contradiction is particularly stark in games where ethical choices are presented to the player — how meaningful is the decision of whether or not to spare another character’s life, when the rest of the game involves killing hundreds of people?...
Just like cheese, preserve-laden crackers and cured meats wine goes hand-in-hand with chocolate. The array of notes and flavors embedded in certain wines—reds in particular—have a tendency to expound the silky, nutty, addictive deliciousness of chocolate, making for one potentially explosive pairing. So it’s only natural to enjoy a day dedicated to all things chocolate and wash it all down with a glass or two. But beware: When it comes to chocolate and wine, there are a few pairing notes to keep in mind since....
A recently developed algorithm can predict planetary orbits without having to be told about Newton’s laws, according to a recent paper by Princeton University physicist Hong Qin. Qin’s research shows how the technology of a simulated universe could work in practice, experts say. “If an AI algorithm is able to predict the motion of planets, for example, using discrete field theory, this suggests that the universe, itself, may consist at some level of discrete elements—if you will, that the universe is pixelated,” computer scientist Rizwan Virk, the author of “The Simulation Hypothesis,” who was not involved in the research, said in an email interview....
With its sequel Amnesia: Rebirth launching later next month, it felt like the perfect time to take a closer look at The Dark Descent and see exactly how (and why) the game is considered to be such a great game, starting with its history. RELATED: 5 Reasons Resident Evil Is The Best Horror Game Franchise (& 5 It’s Amnesia) Rebirth of a Dying Genre The horror genre has always been incredibly popular within the world of video games....
While it’s never clear if Amy and Sonic are indeed a couple or if she’s simply his biggest fan, Sonic clearly has a soft spot for her. Multiple trailers for Sonic Frontiers have gone out of their way to show Amy and Sonic interacting, with the latter rescuing the former from some jewel-like trap. Considering that we’ve already seen Sonic rescue Amy at least once during Sonic Frontiers, many players are wondering what kind of role Amy will play for the rest of the game and if Sonic Frontiers will operate as a redemption arc for her....
Adaption is the key to surviving climate change, experts say. Some communities in the United States are leading the charge with the help of universities, think tanks, and startups. “We can’t wait any longer on climate change,” Gabriel Filippelli, PhD, executive director of the Environmental Resilience Institute (ERI) at Indiana University, tells Verywell. “Every year we stall, we’re like three years farther behind. Climate change is now being truly and accurately linked to some of these big disasters and that is waking people up....
While it may not necessarily have been the “golden age” of gaming, the Atari days helped make what the gaming world is today, experts and former Atari diehards say. “I don’t know if I’d say it was the golden age, and I might reserve that for when the Nintendo Entertainment System came out and took gaming to the next level, but I‘d definitely say that the Atari days kicked it off,” said Chris Spear, the host of the podcast, Chefs Without Restaurants, in an email interview with Lifewire....
There is no one test to diagnose autoimmune hepatitis. The diagnostic process usually involves a physical exam, detailed history, lab tests, imaging studies, and a liver biopsy. Self-Checks/At-Home Testing There is no home test to diagnose autoimmune hepatitis, but it is helpful to be aware of the common symptoms of the disease, which can include: Fatigue Abdominal pain or discomfort Achy joints Itching Nausea Loss of appetite Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes) Dark urine Pale (clay-colored) stools Spider-like blood vessels Absence of menstruation Confusion Fluid buildup in the abdomen, known as ascites...
Chicago started the inning well. Its first three batters reached base and an RBI single by Yoan Moncada tied the game 2-2. However, things went south with the next batter, A.J. Pollock. Pollock hit a deep fly ball to right-center field. It came up short of the wall, and Twins center fielder Byron Buxton glided over to make the catch. The play wasn’t a routine one, but Buxton had enough time to get under the ball for the first out of the inning....
With most fans disappointed in Caldera, the current Call of Duty: Warzone map, it is no wonder that many are eager to learn what the sequel’s play space will be like. While it has the chance to be as big of a hit as Verdansk was, it could also disappoint like Caldera did. Fortunately, a leaker has shared an image that shows all the points of interest that Warzone 2 will supposedly offer, and the drawn-up map manages to boast major differences to Verdansk as well as some exciting parallels....
The Blue Jackets (25-5-4) come into the game winners of 14 straight. The Wild (23-8-4) have won 12 straight. MORE: Notable NHL players with a new team for 2016-17 According to the Elias Sports Bureau, it’s the first time in the history of any North American sport (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL) that two teams with winning streaks of at least 12 games have met. Wild coach Bruce Boudreau doesn’t seem to think that’s a big deal....
Kurt Hammer, who posts online as @khammer123, shared his clip four days ago, showing the cereals that customers think they are getting—versus what they are really being offered. The video has already gained over 2 million views and 180,000 likes. He began by filming cereal dispensers in a breakfast room that are labeled with the brand names Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops and Raisin Bran. “Just look at these nice name brand cereals,” Hammer joked....
The subpoenas were issued for former White House official Ross Worthington, who the committee said helped write the speech Trump gave to supporters before the Capitol was stormed, along with Andy Surabian and Arthur Schwartz, advisors to Donald Trump Jr. “We have reason to believe the individuals we’ve subpoenaed today have relevant information and we expect them to join the more than 340 individuals who have spoken with the Select Committee as we push ahead to investigate this attack on our democracy and ensure nothing like this ever happens again,” Mississippi Rep....
Actor Rhys Ifans is best known for funny and villainous roles, including the romantic comedy Notting Hill and Dr. Curt Connors/Lizard in The Amazing Spider-Man. His new role as Otto is clever in the sense that the character is both calm and serious, leaving a lot to be desired about his true intentions in Westeros. RELATED: House Of The Dragon Premiere Becomes HBO’s Highest Viewed Debut Ever As King Viserys’ right-hand man, Otto undoubtedly has one of the most challenging duties out of all the members of the Council....
While regulations vary from sport to sport, the kind of movement some professional teams see in their rosters creates unique housing requirements for players relocating on short notice. In most cases, housing needs to be located within specific distances from sports complexes and practice areas, often in cities or towns with which the players are not personally familiar. Hotel stays have been common in the past, but they can be impersonal in the long-term or unable to accommodate players with partners and families....
The 115th edition of the World Series gets underway on Tuesday in Houston, Texas, and it carries with it enough storylines to fill a book. The two teams were among the favorites to reach the Fall Classic at the beginning of the season, but took very different routes on their way to the World Series. Houston arrived into the postseason as favorite to win a second World Series title in three years after winning an MLB—best 107 games this season....
The Dynamo announced Tuesday that DeLaGarza had undergone an MRI which confirmed the diagnosis and that surgery was expected to be performed in the coming days. DeLaGarza suffered the injury in Sunday’s regular season finale against the Chicago Fire, coming off in the 13th minute of a 3-0 victory which saw the Dynamo move up to fourth in the Western Conference. The defender joined Houston last offseason after spending the entirety of his MLS career with the LA Galaxy....
