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While Western governments continue to supply Ukraine with critical weaponry such as HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems and PATRIOT surface-to-air missile batteries, civil society activists in Ukraine are working to ensure that less sophisticated kit, from trench candles to surveillance drones, continue to reach the front lines in the necessary quantities, and that civilians displaced by the fighting remain well-fed and adequately sheltered. Ukrainian Minister of Defense Oleksiy Reznikov said these volunteer activities have made a vital contribution to Ukraine’s overall war effort....

Even if you’re an HBO subscriber, the name “Borat” might not ring a bell. He’s one of several characters on “Da Ali G Show,” all of whom are played by Baron Cohen, and all of whom get famous squares and average Joes to say really dumb things on camera. It’s an old gag, but Baron Cohen has a genius for it, especially when his target is American xenophobia. The hip-hopping ghetto-wanna-be Ali G is the show’s nominal star, but Borat–an uncouth, anti-Semitic but weirdly lovable horndog–has blown past him in cult fervor....

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) evaluation commission has completed its visit to Beijing, which is bidding to host the 2022 Winter Olympics with Zhangjiakou, and is pleased with what it found. “It was clear that you embraced the spirit and goals of Olympic Agenda 2020. Our visit confirms that Beijing is capable of hosting a successful 2022 Olympic Winter Games,” Alexander Zhukov, the chief of the evaluation commission, was quoted as saying by Xinhua....

Far more controversial is the Creation Museum, the brainchild of an Australian evangelist named Ken Ham. Opening this week in northern Kentucky not far from the Cincinnati airport, the museum is devoted to the idea that the creation story in Genesis is literally true and that the Earth is just 6,000 years old. (Scientists put the age of the Earth at 4.5 billion years.) With the look of a natural-history museum and the feel of a theme park, the Creation Museum has robotic dinosaurs in its lobby and a special-effects theater in which the audience viewing, say, Noah’s flood gets wet....

While Chandler and Freire aren’t as big names throughout the MMA community as fellow Bellator champions Gegard Mousasi and Rory MacDonald, who clashed in the promotion’s first “Champion vs. Champion” bout earlier last September, which Mousasi won handily, they are by far the most decorated and accomplished fighters to ever compete under the Bellator MMA banner and their collision on Saturday has the potential to be something special. The 33-year-old Chandler is as close to a completely homegrown superstar as you’re going to find in a major mixed martial arts promotion these days....

Chicago franchise QB hopeful Justin Fields will be under a fair amount of pressure entering Year 2. With a new regime in place, Fields will have to build on an unsuccessful rookie year. While some teams are missing picks because they traded those first-rounders for proven talent, like the Raiders and the Dolphins, the Bears are without a draft pick after making a pricy trade to select the Ohio State passer last year....

Giamatti may never be on a first-name basis with moviegoers, but his days of being confused with Deuce Bigalow are about to end. Finally blessed with a starring role, he gives the performance of his career in “American Splendor” as Harvey Pekar, the terminally grumpy author of a cult comic-book series (review). The film–which also stars Hope Davis (“About Schmidt”) and took the top prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival–is a blend of live action, animation and documentary footage, featuring narration by the real Pekar....

Their newly acquired mansion, which is a replacement for their sprawling Hertfordshire estate, is four-storey, detached period home in West London, reports dailymail.co.uk. The house will include rooms for hairdressing, manicures and make-up, as well as separate rooms for 39-year-old singer-turned-designer Victoria’s show collection. The couple has already installed a sound system so that music can be played in every room, and which can be controlled by a phone or computer....

But when it looked like Big Time Becks was about to score the pinfall for her team after hitting Morgan with the Manhandle Slam, Doudrop entered the ring and took out Lynch with a splash. She then proceeded to pin Morgan and score the victory. She then laid out Lynch with a second-rope move akin to WWE Hall of Famer Yokozuna’s Banzai Drop. Things seem to be heating up between Lynch and Doudrop, and it remains to be seen what the outcome will be when the two superstars face each other at Royal Rumble on Sunday, January 30....

To further tease fans and provide a glimpse of the world they will step into, Bandai Namco released the official launch trailer a few hours ago. And that has pushed the community into overdrive. Elden Ring is gearing up to be an ode to the Souls lovers, and the surreal trailer just furthered that notion. “Make of thyselves that which ye desire”: Players eagerly wait to step into the world of Elden Ring as the Tarnisheds The official launch trailer of Elden Ring gives the players a peek at the different landscapes of the Lands Between and the awakening and calling of the player’s character, the Tarnished....

It’s widely available in dietary supplement form used for the following health conditions: acne allergies arthritis asthma eczema high cholesterol osteoporosis In addition, bee pollen is said to enhance energy, sharpen memory, slow the aging process, promote weight loss, and improve athletic performance. Bee Pollen Benefits To date, scientific support for the health benefits of bee pollen is fairly limited. However, there’s some evidence that bee pollen may offer potential benefits for people with certain health conditions....

Top-quality video editing software is expensive, so shelling out a couple of pounds on iMovie is a no-brainer. And if you have an iPad Air or iPad mini with Retina display, it’s free! iMovie is quite basic, but it’s easy to use and can produce great results that will wow friends and family. It’s easy to share the finished movie, too, as you can upload to YouTube, iTunes Theater, Facebook, Vimeo and share it via iMessage....

RELATED: The Best Free-to-Play Horror Games on Steam (November 2022) New gamers joining the world of Against the Storm might be feeling a little lost. What does it imply when people refer to “rainpunk”? Is there any way to provide the greatest level of contentment for a Queen and her people while facing the dangers of the deep forest? More importantly, what exactly is a Viceroy? All of these questions regarding Against the Storm will be answered with the help of this article....

RELATED: Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground Fuses Roguelite Elements With Tile-Based Strategy There are some players who will be able to immediately take to Blade Assault and have it feel natural to them. However, there are others who may not be able to mesh as well with it at first, and will therefore need some beginner tips to start themselves off on the right path. 7 Choose a Weapon Carefully When a player first starts up the game, they will soon learn that there are quite a few weapons that they will have to choose from....

Despite the game being more than a decade old, there are still new players to the game almost every day and get to experience it for the very first time. These players may want to have some beginner tips before they delve in, so this way they ensure that they are starting off on the right foot in the game. 7 Play The Tutorial Dungeon When a player first creates a new character, they will be shown a little bit of beginning lore, before being thrown into a dungeon....

RELATED: Best Farming Games Of All Time No one can jump into the game and run a profitable business without at least some guidance. To generalize, farmin’ ain’t easy. The lack of a detailed guide in-game makes learning to farm even more challenging. People new to Farm Simulator will want to read through the following tips before beginning their first venture. Updated May 1st, 2022 by Russ Boswell: Farming Simulator 19 is a fantastic addition to the franchise and although some players are moving onto the newest game in the series, there are still some that are just now starting their adventure through the 2019 version of the in-depth simulation game....

RELATED: FPS Games To Play If You Like GoldenEye 007 One such game is Squad, a first-person shooter that sprouted from a mod from Battlefield 2 and has continued to provide players with MilSim-style gameplay. But, Squad is far more advanced than most modern FPS as it uses unique gameplay elements that transform into an intense tactical shooter that requires lots of practice and patience to master. 6 Communication Is Needed Even though communication is the key to victory for most FPS like Call of Duty: Warzone, most players avoid it since they think it’s unnecessary....

Lukashenko, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, issued a statement on his official website to mark Ukraine’s formal celebration of its independence. “I am convinced that today’s contradictions will not be able to destroy the centuries-old foundation of sincere good-neighborly relations between the peoples of the two countries,” Lukashenko said. Belarus, which shares a border with Ukraine and Russia, has sided with Moscow in the conflict. Throughout the invasion, Lukashenko has allowed Putin’s military to use his country’s territory to wage its war—and as recently as last month, Russian troops fired missiles into Ukraine from Belarus....

The Steelers running back, who is seeking guaranteed money, has forfeited more than $7million during his holdout after being tendered for the second straight year. Bell remains absent despite reports that he was going to rejoin the Steelers during their Week 7 bye. He will have to end his holdout in order to accrue an NFL season, which would make him eligible for unrestricted free agency after the 2018 season....

Gracie, a pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, won the first fight at UFC 1 in 57 seconds; he rematch at UFC 5 ended in a 36-minute draw. But that was 1996. Gracie and Shamrock wanted to settle the score once and for all. While we did see a winner, it didn’t come without controversy. The 49-year-old Gracie defeated the 52-year-old Shamrock by first-round TKO thanks to an inadvertent groin strike....