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Venti-Sized Subsidy
Why is Starbucks getting a free upgrade, courtesy of taxpayers? Tennessee taxpayers are about to spend millions on a Starbucks order they didn’t ask for. In April, the world’s largest coffee chain announced it would be opening a Southeast corporate office in Music City. The state has done well in attracting businesses, both large and small, through a low-tax, business-friendly environment.
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No. 28 Men's Tennis Blanks Muhlenberg, 9-0
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The No. 28 nationally ranked Haverford College men's tennis team (12-5, 6-1 CC) won its sixth consecutive match on Tuesday at Muhlenberg (2-9, 0-7 CC), cruising to the win over the short-handed Mules by a 9-0 final at the Kern Field Courts. Haverford did not drop a set to the Mules on the afternoon and allowed just eight total games to the Mules.
Men's Tennis Falls to No. 29 Swarthmore, 7-2
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - The Haverford College men's tennis team (6-4, 1-1 CC), ranked ninth in the Atlantic South region, was unable to take down a second consecutive ranked opponent on Wednesday afternoon, falling by a 7-2 final to No. 29 Swarthmore (12-4, 5-0 CC) at the Faulkner Tennis Courts. The Garnet picked up a Hood Trophy point in the process, pulling ahead 6.5 to 5.5 in the annual rivalry series between athletic departments.
Men's Tennis Knocks Off No. 12 Johns Hopkins, 5-4
HAVERFORD, Pa. - The Haverford College men's tennis team (6-3, 1-0 CC) sent shockwaves through the world of Division III Tennis with its 5-4 victory over No. 12 Johns Hopkins (7-1, 9-1 CC) on Saturday, handing the Blue Jays their first loss in Centennial Conference play in exactly six years, snapping Johns Hopkins' 41-match win streak in CC play with the triumph.
No. 40 Men's Tennis Dispatches Manhattanville, Falls to No. 1 Case Western Reserve
Posted: Mar 11, 2022 ORLANDO, Fla. - The 40th-ranked Haverford College men's tennis (4-3) team split the day of action in Central Florida, grabbing a victory over Manhattanville in the morning match before falling to No. 1 Case Western Reserve in the afternoon battle between ranked squads.
Men's Tennis Halted By North Carolina Wesleyan, 9-0
Posted: Mar 09, 2022 ORLANDO, Fla. - The Haverford College men's tennis team (3-2) was tripped up by a strong North Carolina Wesleyan (10-0) side, the No. 9 team in the 2021 year end rankings, falling by a 9-0 final at the USTA National Campus on Wednesday. No stranger to Centennial Conference foes, the Battling Bishops reached and hosted the NCAA Regional Final a season ago before falling to Johns Hopkins.
Men's Tennis Opens Florida Stint With A Split
Posted: Mar 08, 2022 ORLANDO, Fla. - The Haverford College men's tennis team (3-1) opened its stint in Central Florida with a split, falling to NESAC foe Wesleyan by a 6-3 decision before returning to power past Emerson 8-1, in a match that began Monday night at the USTA National Campus and was completed on Tuesday morning. Against Wesleyan, The Fords went ahead 2-1 with key doubles victories after dropping a decision at the top doubles flight.
Men's Tennis Enters Spring Break With 6-3 Win At Salisbury
Posted: Mar 04, 2022 SALISBURY, Md. - Playing in its first road match of the 2021-22 season, the Haverford College men's tennis team (2-0) handed host Salisbury (3-1) its first loss of the campaign with a 6-3 decision indoors at the Salisbury Indoor Tennis Center.
Men's Tennis Opens Dual Match Season with Emphatic 5-4 Victory over Stevens
Posted: Feb 26, 2022 HAVERFORD, Pa. - Opening the 2021-22 dual match season inside Alumni Field House, the Haverford College men's tennis team (1-0) grinded out a key early season victory over Stevens (0-3) to set the tone for the upcoming spring, handing Head Coach Eric Spangler his first victory at the helm of the Fords.
Rural families need educational choice too
This school year started unlike any other for children across the country, many of whom began the year staring at a computer screen. Yet for the minority of students who were able to start the year at an independent school, their education was minimally impacted, with most continuing with in-person classes.
Rural Families Need Educational Choice Too
(AP Photo/Bryan Woolston) It's unfortunate that some students are being forced to go virtual for their education, with some public school districts refusing to reopen classrooms until the beginning of the next school year. What's even more unfortunate is the reason for these decisions to keep classrooms closed may not be based on safety and science but sheer political influence. Read Full Article » Show comments Hide Comments Related Articles
Rural Families Need Educational Choice Too
(AP Photo/Bryan Woolston) By Jason Edmonds June 09, 2021 (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston) This school year started unlike any other for children across the country, many of whom began the year staring at a computer screen. Yet for the minority of students who were able to start the year at an independent school, their education was minimally impacted, with most continuing with in-person classes.
Rural Families Need Educational Choice Too
(AP Photo/Bryan Woolston) This school year started unlike any other for children across the country, many of whom began the year staring at a computer screen. Yet for the minority of students who were able to start the year at an independent school, their education was minimally impacted, with most continuing with in-person classes.
Op-Ed: Rural families need educational choice too
This school year started unlike any other for children across the country, many of whom began the year staring at a computer screen. Yet for the minority of students who were able to start the year at an independent school, their education was minimally impacted, with most continuing with in-person classes.
Jason Edmonds - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News
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: November 2020 Opinion Opinion: Beacon Center research shows ESAs would benefit Memphis, Nashville school districts ‘The cries that the ESA program will gut classroom funding and leave the most vulnerable students with fewer resources is antithetical to both the purpose and benefits of the ESA program.’ By
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Opinion: Beacon Center research shows ESAs would benefit Memphis, Nashville school districts
Opinion By Jason Edmonds, Guest Columnist
Updated: November 25, 2020 7:27 AM CT | Published: November 25, 2020 4:00 AM CT Guest Columnist Jason Edmonds Jason Edmonds is the research associate at the Beacon Center of Tennessee, a nonprofit think tank based in Nashville whose research addresses education, health care, economic regulation and tax policy and focuses on free market solutions to public policy issues.
How Long Should You Wait to Drink Alcohol After a Workout?
If you think all gym-goers are health fiends who either avoid drinking altogether or only indulge in the occasional tequila and soda or antioxidant-packed red wine, sip on this: According to a study from the University of Miami, frequent exercisers as a whole drink more than non-exercisers.
What Are Electrolytes and Why Exactly Do I Need Them Again?
This article was created in partnership with BODYARMOR as part of Destination Hydration. On the list of workout terms you regularly use without really knowing what they mean, electrolytes is probably somewhere near the top (right up there with macros, drop sets, and clean and jerks). Sure, you might down a sports drink after a tough workout or an epic Saturday night to help with recovery, but you probably haven't stopped to think about what electrolytes are or what it is they do.
What Exactly Is Orangetheory Fitness—and Should I Try It?
If an Orangetheory Fitness hasn’t yet popped up in your neighborhood, chances are, it’s likely not long before it moves in. The boutique fitness franchise has over 860 open studios, with 771 in the United States alone. Compare that number to the (significantly fewer) 82 studios SoulCycle has within the States and Canada, and it seems like a new fitness method has officially overshadowed the cult-like, dance cardio cycling conglomerate.
The Truth About How Much Exercise You Need to Lose Weight
Thirty to 45 minutes of intense exercise. Boom—there’s your answer. If you want to just take that info and (literally) run with it, be our guest. But you strike us as the inquisitive type, so we’ll explain why this length of time and toughness appears to work best for weight loss.
Your Foolproof Guide to Treating and Preventing the Flu
Cover your mouth, disinfect your hands, and hide your children! The flu season has begun. While the ubiquitous (and perhaps dreaded) flu shot is the best way to prevent getting sick, no one is completely immune. So it’s important for everyone to be well-informed and ready to fight off the plague. The sickness we all know by one term—“the flu”— can actually be caused by a number of different virus strains, each with their own specific traits.
Do You Really Need to Stop Drinking While Training for a Race?
The secret’s out: Runners love their booze. Recent research shows a direct correlation between physical activity increase and alcohol consumption, and a 2011 study found that exercising could even motivate individuals to drink more. Do alcohol consumers exercise more? Findings from a national survey. French MT, Popovici I, Maclean JC. American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP, 2009, Oct.;24(1):0890-1171. Daily physical activity and alcohol use across the adult lifespan. Conroy DE, Ram N, Pincus AL.
Uphold Second Amendment in wake of mass shootings
America was united in grief earlier this month when a crazed gunman killed 58 people and injured hundreds more in Las Vegas. But unfortunately, that coming-together didn’t last long. Within hours of the heinous attack, anti-gun politicians rushed to capitalize on the tragedy and push their agenda.
The Least Disgusting Way to Use a Public Toilet, According to Experts
Picture this: You’re in a public restroom. You carefully lay down a strip of toilet paper, forming a protective shield between you and all the germs of the world. You’re a centimeter from sitting down... when the paper slips into the bowl. Blergh, right? Well, there's good and bad news. First, the good: Public toilet seats are actually one of the cleanest places in the entire restroom. The bad news: Everything else can be pretty nasty.
This Is All You Really Need to Know About Staying Hydrated
Not drinking enough water before a morning run, sweating a ton at the gym, forgetting a water bottle to sip during spin class, and steamy temps are surefire ways to put us on a path to dehydration doom. Staying hydrated while exercising is important because of the added sweat loss (compared to day-to-day activities like working at a desk or watching TV). Tossing back some H2O while working out can also help us fight fatigue and prolong endurance.
17 Scientifically Proven Ways to Speed Recovery
Having a day where no matter which way you move, you hurt? Whether you're an occasional runner or gym fanatic, you should consider recovery an essential part of your healthy lifestyle. But instead of just dealing with the fatigue and soreness, try one of these science-backed tips to help your body feel better, faster. When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, your recovery days and easy workout days are just as important as the days you crush it.
Things That Happen When You Actually Drink Enough Water
From the stuff we drink and swim in, to the steam that eases congestion and the ice that reduces swelling, water is all around us (and even in us). Heck, it kind of is us. “Water makes up about two thirds of who we are, and influences 100 percent of the processes in our body,” says CamelBak hydration expert Doug Casa, PhD. That probably explains why we feel better when we’re drinking enough of it.
The Surprising Truth About Working Out Twice a Day
For the spring semester of my junior year, I packed up my yoga mat, P90X DVDs, and as many clothes as I could feasibly squeeze into one suitcase, and flew to Australia. Six months later, I packed it all back up and headed home. But I took something else home with me: Ten pounds of pudge.
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