Category: Impromptus
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The Week in Review: Quebec Wildfires, Budget Deal, Labour Party, and More
New York City and other areas have recently been engulfed in smoke from Quebec wildfires, creating a strange experience for residents. This reminded me of a cartoon I once saw in The Spectator, depicting people stepping outside a theater for a smoke break during intermission. One person remarks, “Just popping in for some fresh air.”…
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The Difficulty of Being a Youth Sports Official and the Need for Empathy
This column, like others, has recurring themes. One of them is the difficulty of being a Little League umpire or youth sports official due to the increasing abuse from parents, some of whom can be violent. Last year, a column titled “Punching the Ump, &c.” linked to a news report that said officials were fleeing…
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The Challenges of Youth Sports Officials to Turkish Human Rights Abuses: A Range of Topics
This article covers a range of topics, from the challenges of being a youth sports official to the Turkish government’s human rights abuses and the renaming of military bases. The author begins by discussing the difficulties faced by Little League umpires and other youth sports officials due to the abusive behavior of parents and spectators.…
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Youth Sports Officials, Turkish Abductions, and Military Base Renaming: A Varied Discussion on Current Issues
In this article, the author touches on several topics, including the difficulty of being a youth sports official due to the behavior of parents, the Turkish government’s agency for human abductions and executions, the issue of U.S. membership in UNESCO, the renaming of military bases, and some Chicago landmarks. The author highlights a report on…
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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: Reflections on Wildfires, Politics, and More
New York City and other areas have been engulfed in smoke from Quebec wildfires, creating a strange experience for residents. It reminded me of a cartoon I once saw in The Spectator, depicting people stepping outside a theater during intermission for a smoke break. One person jokes, “Just popping in for some fresh air.” For…
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Smoke from Quebec Wildfires Causes Strange Experience for New York Residents
Smoke from Quebec wildfires has enveloped New York City and other places, causing a strange experience for residents. The situation reminded the author of a cartoon he saw in The Spectator, where people were seen outside a theater taking a smoke break during intermission. One of them heads inside, saying, “Just popping in for some…