“Is it a type of germ? he replies. “A virus?” No. “It sounds religious,” he says, dissecting the Yankee pitcher’s name. “Does it have anything to do with the Sabbath?” No. Can you name a single Yankee player? “Babe Ruth,” he says triumphantly before sheepishly admitting that he didn’t even know he was wearing a Yankees cap. “Actually I thought this was a Knicks cap,” he says. “It was a present.” The Yankees and Red Sox will meet for a two-game London series next Saturday and Sunday at London Stadium but already there are Yankee caps everywhere. Terry Martin, an expat from Marshfield, says that seeing Yankee caps in London doesn’t mean that these are Yankee fans. “I see Sox hats around town but many, many more NY hats. Yes, it is true that the Yankee logo is worn more as a fashion symbol reflecting the city rather than the team.” The first dozen people … [Read more...] about In London, Yankees-Red Sox rivalry not quite so heated
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Buckingham based charity sending a 27 strong team to this year’s London Marathon
A national charity that is based in Buckingham is sending a team of 27 runners to this year's London Marathon. Retina UK, whose national headquarters is based at Wharf House on Stratford Road in the town, was started in 1976 by Lynda Cantor, who lives near Buckingham. Lynda lives with the progressive sight loss condition Retinitis Pigmentosa.Retina UK supports people affected by inherited progressive sight loss and aims to ensure they lead fulfilling lives.The charity has invested almost £16 million in medical research since it was founded and provides support including a telephone helpline staffed by volunteers, numerous information days and an annual conference which will be held in Milton Keynes in September.This year Retina UK has 27 runners taking part in the London Marathon and the charity is hopeful they will raise around £50,000 between them. Retina UK's runners are based all over the UK - for some it is their first marathon while others are seasoned marathon … [Read more...] about Buckingham based charity sending a 27 strong team to this year’s London Marathon
The weekend: Tigers home opener, Bookstock, comic Sebastian Maniscalco
Greg Crawford Detroit Free Press Published 9:00 AM EDT Apr 3, 2019 The forecast for Thursday (temps in the low 40s with a chance of rain or a snow shower) doesn’t exactly suggest a perfect spring day, but it’s far from intimidating enough to keep Tigers fans away from downtown for the team’s home opener against Kansas City. The game starts at 1:10 p.m., but the fun will get under way hours earlier when crowds begin pouring into bars, restaurants and tents on the streets surrounding Comerica Park. One of the bigger celebrations, the DETROIT HOME OPENER FESTIVAL, is an indoor-outdoor affair at the corner of Madison and Brush next to Music Hall. It comes with giant heated tents, beer tents, full bars and food from local vendors, including Motor City Deli, Mike’s Kabob Grill and Pork N’ Bones. DJs will be in the house, and the live music lineup includes Cosmic Groove and the Dan Tillery Band. Opens at 9 a.m. Thursday. 313-800-8727. … [Read more...] about The weekend: Tigers home opener, Bookstock, comic Sebastian Maniscalco
Bombay Beach Biennale focuses artists’ energy in effort to save Salton Sea
By Douglas Zimmerman, SFGATE Updated 1:04 pm CDT, Monday, April 1, 2019 A Biennale participant poses for a picture atop an old slide on the muddy and salt-encrusted shoreline of Bombay Beach. A Biennale participant poses for a picture atop an old slide on the muddy and salt-encrusted shoreline of Bombay Beach. Photo: Scott London Photo: Scott London Image 1 of / 52 Caption Close Image 1 of 52 A Biennale participant poses for a picture atop an old slide on the muddy and salt-encrusted shoreline of Bombay Beach. A Biennale participant poses for a picture atop an old slide on the muddy and salt-encrusted shoreline of Bombay Beach. Photo: Scott London Bombay Beach Biennale focuses artists' energy in effort to save … [Read more...] about Bombay Beach Biennale focuses artists’ energy in effort to save Salton Sea
Bombay Beach Biennale brings a Burning Man energy to effort to save Salton Sea
By Douglas Zimmerman, SFGATE Updated 9:37 am PDT, Friday, March 29, 2019 "The Open House," an installation by Keith Jones and Lee Henderson, features a front door that opens to the expansive Salton Sea. "The Open House," an installation by Keith Jones and Lee Henderson, features a front door that opens to the expansive Salton Sea. Photo: Scott London Photo: Scott London Image 1 of / 52 Caption Close Image 1 of 52 "The Open House," an installation by Keith Jones and Lee Henderson, features a front door that opens to the expansive Salton Sea. "The Open House," an installation by Keith Jones and Lee Henderson, features a front door that opens to the expansive Salton Sea. Photo: Scott London Bombay Beach Biennale … [Read more...] about Bombay Beach Biennale brings a Burning Man energy to effort to save Salton Sea