General Daily Insight for November 20, 2024 Big egos are likely to win the day. The emotional Moon enters melodramatic Leo at 8:51 am EST and opposes inflexible Pluto in logical Aquarius shortly thereafter, setting up a tug-of-war between feelings and facts. Both hold important pieces of the puzzle. Even so, as Luna goes on to conjoin bossy Mars, we may push and shove to get … [Read more...] about Daily Horoscope for November 20, 2024
Asking Eric: Supervisor lied about sending letter of recommendation
Dear Eric: Several months ago, I saw a part-time position I wanted to apply for. I would also be able to keep a job I currently have if selected for the new position. As part of the application process, I needed two references. I asked a current supervisor for one. I told her I would be able to keep working for her if chosen for the new position. She agreed to write the … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Supervisor lied about sending letter of recommendation
Chicago Blackhawks’ line experiment with Connor Bedard worked — but they still blew a lead in a 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks
Jason Dickinson was supposed to help unlock Connor Bedard’s offense, not the other way around. But you won’t see Bedard or the Chicago Blackhawks complaining after he set up Dickinson for two goals on Tuesday at the United Center. The problem: no one was in a celebratory mood after the Hawks blew one-goal leads twice in a 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. It’s the Hawks’ fifth … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks’ line experiment with Connor Bedard worked — but they still blew a lead in a 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks
Today in History: Mexican Revolution begins
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 20, the 325th day of 2024. There are 41 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 20, 1910, Francisco Madero led a revolt against Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, marking the beginning of the decade-long Mexican Revolution. Also on this date: In 1945, 22 former Nazi officials went on trial before an international war crimes tribunal in Nuremberg, … [Read more...] about Today in History: Mexican Revolution begins
Review: ‘Swept Away’ on Broadway has songs of the Avett Brothers in a very different kind of musical
The Avett Brothers of Concord, North Carolina, are cool dudes — listen to their eclectic music and you’ll hear the influences of rock, Americana, emo, folk and bluegrass. They have fans all over the place but their so-called “punk grass” sound is especially beloved by Appalachian hipsters who flock to the hundreds of live shows Scott and Seth Avett play out each year. And it’s … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Swept Away’ on Broadway has songs of the Avett Brothers in a very different kind of musical