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There wasn’t anything wrong with what Russell Wilson said. And while you can question his wisdom in speaking it aloud, it’s hard for me to blame him for talking about his in-flight stretching because I’ve been listening to him say stuff like this for the past 10 years without doing much more than subtly rolling my eyes. “What was it an eight-hour flight here? First two hours I was watching the film.

This past week, social media was set ablaze by the news that Russell Brand converted to Christianity. I’m conflicted about what angle on this story is the most compelling. The options are: That the Russell Brand conversion should be considered important news. The polarizing responses to Brand’s newfound salvation. The appeal of traditional religion in prog… ncG1vNJzZmiimaK9orjMnqmaraSdvLN60q6ZrKyRmLhvr86mZqlnoqrAtLHLpWSbqpGjsW6vzqacrGWkpHqrsdKuqg%3D%3D

But if you would tell me who I am, at least take the trouble to discover what I have been. -Ralph Ellison Somewhere between Fred Astaire and Sun Ra is Ry Cooder. I heard his music long before I ever knew I was hearing him. I was barely a teenager when my oldest brother went off to the Navy, and I dared go into his room. He had a lot of cool stuff in there: a bunch of change on the dresser, a harmonica, some nice Pendleton flannel shirts, and lots of records.

FARADAY FUTURE IS FINALLY delivering its $300,000 electric vehicle to customers. For almost any other car company, that would be the whole story. But with Faraday Future, there’s always more. The startup was supposed to deliver its car, the FF 91, years ago. Then Faraday appeared on the brink of bankruptcy, it laid off a ton of staff, and the stock price plummeted. It felt like the end. But miraculously, the company survived.

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Had some fun looking back on the rookie season of Ryan Gomes, who emerged midway through his first year after some injuries gave him an opportunity at playing time. In these highlights, you’ll see Gomes going up against some of the best players of his generation — Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Dwight Howard, Jermaine O’Neal and others. His second season with the Celtics was even more impressive. It was a year that included a triple double against Charlotte and a 31-point night against the Wizards.

NAPA VALLEY, Calif. — Ryan Klobas, CEO of the Napa County Farm Bureau and a respected figure in the Napa Valley agricultural community, has died at age 45. His death has left a significant void in the region's agricultural leadership, the Farm Bureau said. “The Napa County Farm Bureau is shocked and saddened to learn the news of our friend and CEO, Ryan Klobas," the Bureau wrote in a statement on its website.

1. Class of 2024 Providence commit Ryan Mela is leading one of the top prep teams in the country this season in the Newman School out of Boston. Newman improved to 12-3 on the season this weekend after Mela led them with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists in a win over Redemption Christian Academy on Friday before they put up 104 points Saturday versus Reason Prep. Mela and point guard Luka Toews (a Boston College commit) are the anchors for a team that spreads opponents out and plays an aesthetically pleasing brand of basketball.

This recipe brings all the flavors of s’mores — chocolate, marshmallows, graham crackers — together in a pie dish. A chunky, brown butter graham cracker crust is filled with a rich and silky chocolate ganache — a fudgy mixture of chocolate, cream and a splash of liquor — and topped with toasty, marshmallowy meringue. If turning your oven seems like too much of a task these days, this recipe’s for you.