Anxiety and fear are the emotions at the forefront lately for most doctors. Speaking to Paediatrician Dr. Nellie Balfour over a Zoom meeting was refreshing and saddening at the same time. “I feel as though we are waiting for ‘something’ to happen. This is a general feeling among all of us at work,” she says. […]
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LeBron James: ‘I Ain’t Playing’ If Fans Are Banned Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Los Angeles Laker LeBron James isn’t down for playing basketball behind closed doors. The NBA on Friday reportedly told its teams to prepare to play games without fans (following the lead of Italy’s Serie A soccer league and other sports organizations) in a bid to stem the spread of the coronavirus, which as of Saturday morning […]
The Bizarre Rules Behind Playing the Role of Ronald McDonald
Greg Allen/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock It’s not as easy as being a regular party clown! Remember Ronal McDonald, the iconic—somewhat creepy—mascot that you always saw in McDonald’s commercials? The bright red hair and yellow jumpsuit mean a delicious meal and PlayPlace fun to most kids. But the role isn’t as simple as slapping on some makeup and learning […]
For Jessica McDonald, Playing on the Women’s World Cup Team Is More Than Just an Athletic Achievement
In the past couple of months, Jessica McDonald has been rocked by two separate is-this-really-happening-right-now moments. The first came earlier this spring, as the 31-year-old mother and professional American soccer player sat in her North Carolina doctor’s office for a routine check-up. A phone call interrupted the appointment. On the line? Jill Ellis, head coach […]