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Analysis-Inflation, budget risks await Polish vote winner
Analysis-Inflation, budget risks await Polish vote winner
By Karl Badohal, Pawel Florkiewicz and Gergely Szakacs WARSAW Less than three weeks ahead of Poland's hotly contested
2023-09-25 23:51
US vying for third straight Women's World Cup title. But is the team vulnerable this time?
US vying for third straight Women's World Cup title. But is the team vulnerable this time?
The United States heads into the Women’s World Cup with a formidable group of wily veterans and eager newcomers
2023-06-28 18:01
White House Tells Debt-Limit Negotiators to Protect Gains on Drug Prices, Climate
White House Tells Debt-Limit Negotiators to Protect Gains on Drug Prices, Climate
White House negotiators meeting with Republicans to hash out a deal to avert a historic US default have
2023-05-19 01:28
World's largest iceberg breaks free, heads toward Southern Ocean
World's largest iceberg breaks free, heads toward Southern Ocean
(Adds additional reporting credit) By Gloria Dickie -The world's largest iceberg is on the move for the first time in
2023-11-24 23:57
Art lovers spot time travelling ’iPhone’ in 1882 artwork
Art lovers spot time travelling ’iPhone’ in 1882 artwork
Art fans have been left convinced of “time travel” after spotting what they're claiming to be an “iPhone” in a piece of art from 1882. The 19th-century image shows the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns holding a rectangular item in a piece of art by the artists R. Josey and James Archer. It is titled The Betrothal of Burns and Highland Mary and depicts the poet and his love, Mary Campbell, as they declare their love for one another. In the engraving, Burns is dressed in outdoor clothing with a hat in one hand and his coat draped over his arm. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter The other hand appears to be holding the object which he is handing to Campbell, who stands barefoot across the River Ayr from him. Josey and Archer’s engraving pre-dates the invention of the iPhone by around 125 years, with London beginning the operation of the world’s first coal-fired public electricity generating station at the time. But, while the device certainly resembles an early-generation iPhone, there is a simpler explanation that does not involve time travel. When Burns and Campbell declared their love for one another, they signified the moment with the tradition of exchanging Bibles across a running stream. Their plans to marry were formed in 1786 over the river in west Scotland with the ancient tradition, suggesting that the object depicted is a religious book, not a time-travelling iPhone. It’s not the first time a modern-day item has been spotted in an early piece of art after a “Nike trainer” was supposedly seen in a painting from the 17th century. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-30 20:31
Ange Postecoglou: Who is he and what can Tottenham fans expect?
Ange Postecoglou: Who is he and what can Tottenham fans expect?
Ange Postecoglou appears set to leave Celtic and take over at Tottenham. Spurs fans appear to be split on the selection with some questioning his pedigree, but that will not faze the single-minded 57-year-old. So what do Tottenham supporters need to know about their prospective new boss? – Who is Ange Postecoglou? The Australian, who emigrated from Greece at the age of four, won two titles as a South Melbourne player, where he worked under Real Madrid great Ferenc Puskas, and won four Australia caps before injury forced him to move into coaching at a young age. – What success has he achieved?Postecoglou led South Melbourne to two titles as manager in his early 30s and then spent seven years coaching Australia’s youth teams. He burst back on to the domestic scene, leading Brisbane Roar from finishing bottom of the A-League to consecutive Grand Final victories in 2011 and 2012, with the help of a record 36-game unbeaten run. He took charge of Australia at the 2014 World Cup, won the Asian Cup the following year and led his country to 2018 World Cup qualification before taking charge of Yokohama F Marinos, guiding them to their first J-League title in 15 years in 2019. – And how about in Scotland? He won five out of six domestic trophies during his two years in charge of Celtic, including a treble in what appears to have been his final campaign. European football was the missing piece of the jigsaw. However, Celtic generally performed well in the Champions League this past season – against Real Madrid, RB Leipzig and Shakhtar Donetsk – while squandering chances that should have got them more than two points on their return to the elite stage. – Does he have the experience for the Premier League? Postecoglou addressed the fact there was a mixed response to his appointment as Celtic manager and was also unfazed by the fact a deal for Eddie Howe had fallen through. “You’re assuming I was second choice, I might have been fifth choice, you never know,” he said at his unveiling. “It doesn’t really bother me. What’s important is that I have been given the responsibility and opportunity.” He also dismissed suggestions he was making a “jump” in standard. “I have coached at a World Cup, I have coached against some of the best teams in the world,” he said. He will not be concerned by the reaction to his Tottenham appointment given his total focus and belief in his process. – What style of football does he employ? Postecoglou has matched success with an attacking style and prides himself on building teams that get people talking and excite the fans. Celtic scored a post-war club record 114 league goals this past season. His goalkeeper will need to pass the ball out, his centre-backs get on the front foot and are aggressive, while he employs inverted full-backs. His team played with two attacking central midfielders and two wingers who have to get in front of goal when balls come in from the other flank, while the centre-forward can expect plenty of chances. His mantra is “we never stop” and even the Celtic ball attendants are in tune with his demand to keep the game moving. – What kind of manager is he? Postecoglou has spoken of his love of a challenge and building something special from scratch. “Just about every job I have had has been an extensive rebuild,” he once said. “Usually you come in when people are needing change. Secondly, the way I get my teams to play is challenging, and requires a major shift, usually both in playing staff and the way we work.” He exerted control over a number of areas of the football department at Celtic and oversaw a massive rebuild while winning the title against a Rangers side who finished 25 points ahead the previous season and reached a European final in his first Scottish campaign. He quickly won respect from Celtic players and fostered a culture of togetherness but also takes a step back from them and lets the dressing room run itself on match days. Australia international Ryan McGowan remarked how he sat next to Postecoglou on a long-haul flight in total silence as his manager does not want to be swayed by personal relationships when making decisions. – What relationship can Tottenham fans expect to have with their manager-in-waiting? Celtic fans bought into their manager’s style of play, how he represented the club and stood up for it in the media, although he very rarely talked about referee decisions. He also understood how important the club is to people’s lives and used that as a motivation. They gave him total backing in return, although success is obviously paramount to that. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Alfie Hewett adapting to his new status as the man to beat in wheelchair tennis Where might Lionel Messi go next after Paris St Germain spell ends? Ange Postecoglou agrees to leave Celtic for Tottenham – reports
2023-06-05 22:34
Bitcoin Nosedive Jolts Crypto Market Out of Its Summer Stupor
Bitcoin Nosedive Jolts Crypto Market Out of Its Summer Stupor
Bitcoin has had a sleepy summer. This week, it was shaken awake. For the past several months, the
2023-08-19 03:45
Inside the Clubhouse: Jose Altuve sheds light on contract rumors, Verlander trade and more
Inside the Clubhouse: Jose Altuve sheds light on contract rumors, Verlander trade and more
Houston Astros superstar Jose Altuve is a free agent after the 2024 season, and he tells FanSided that he has not had any discussions with the team about a new dea
2023-09-13 03:35
Giants offensive line seemingly more unsettled than before camp started
Giants offensive line seemingly more unsettled than before camp started
There seemed to be a few questions about the New York Giants' offensive line when training camp began
2023-08-05 04:08
Kanye West sued by Donda Academy teacher who was allegedly fired for reporting safety issues at school
Kanye West sued by Donda Academy teacher who was allegedly fired for reporting safety issues at school
Kanye West was sued by Isaiah Meadows, a former assistant principal at the Donda Academy
2023-07-07 15:32
Zimbabwe election: Poll monitors arrested amid election
Zimbabwe election: Poll monitors arrested amid election
Police confirm 41 people have been detained for allegedly trying to disrupt the voting process.
2023-08-24 22:15
MLB rumors: Fire sale coming, Mets spend again, Rangers' bad deal, more
MLB rumors: Fire sale coming, Mets spend again, Rangers' bad deal, more
The latest MLB rumors include an inevitable fire sale for the White Sox, the Mets trying to spend their way out of trouble and concern over Aroldis Chapman.MLB rumors: White Sox fire sale comingThe White Sox are kidding themselves if they think they won't be selling at the MLB trade deadlin...
2023-07-09 03:01