circus drawing "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." Section 1.10.32 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC "Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.As a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, is there anything outside of stock car racing that Joey Logano wants to accomplish? For many drivers, proving themselves in another discipline can be a proving ground of sorts. However, unlike Kyle Larson and drivers like him, Joey Logano has never been a multi-discipline driver. He has been on the stock car pipeline his entire life and reached the heights of his sport multiple times. However, Logano is a Team Penske driver. They have their hands in all kinds of racing. So, the opportunity is theoretically there if he wants it. He just doesn’t want it. “No. I love NASCAR racing. I’m a person, like a creature of habit, you know what I mean?” Logano recently said on the Rubbin is Racing podcast . “I find something I like that’s what I’m going to do. ... My wife, I married her, she’s the first girl that I dated when I was 16, that was the girl I love, I married her. You go to a restaurant, you find something I like, I am going to eat that same thing every time I go there. I don’t need to try anything else. That’s who I am. I love NASCAR racing, that was my dream, that’s what I set on, that’s the only thing I want to do.” Joey Logano is pretty clear. He does not want anything to do with another series. He has perfected his craft in stock car racing and plans to use it to its fullest extent. He already has three championships at 34 years old. How many championships can Joey Logano win? At his age, Joey Logano could have another ten years in NASCAR as a winning driver. During that time, he could win one, two, hell even three more, championships. His three have all come within seven seasons of each other, two in the last three. With the way Team Penske has seemingly mastered the playoffs in the Next Gen car, it wouldn’t be shocking. Logano averages about three wins a year with Penske. Depending on when those races fall, that means a strong playoff run if not a Championship 4 appearance. While Logano doesn’t seem interested, I would like to see Penske and other teams put Cup Series drivers in the Daytona 24 Hours. Imagine if Logano, Ryan Blaney, and Austin Cindric were on the same IMSA team against Ross Chastain, Shane van Gisbergen, and Connor Zilisch from Trackhouse? Joey Logano does seem very content with what he has accomplished. When you have three championships, it is pretty easy to feel sure of yourself, I imagine. He will go down as an all-time great. This article first appeared on 5 GOATs and was syndicated with permission.

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Doechii announced plans for an NPR Tiny Desk performance less than 24 hours before it aired. The TDE breakout had high expectations after her standout appearance at Tyler, The Creator 's Camp Flog Gnaw festival. She crushed it, as was to be expected. If anything, Doechii raised her game, and gave fans one of the best Tiny Desk performances in ages. She ran through most of the standout cuts on her new tape, Alligator Bites Never Heal , but the live setting gave them new life and a new sound. Doechii brought a talented assortment of musicians to back her up. She enlisted an all female, all Black band comprised of DJ Miss Milan, two background vocalists, guitars and horns. The musical breakdowns throughout the Tiny Desk performance was nothing short of astounding. The way in which Doechii was able to flow atop these intricate instrumentals was thoroughly impressive. It helps, of course, that the songs themselves are excellent. Doechii ran through breakout viral hits like "Nissan Altima," as well as "Boom Bap" and "Catfish." Read More: Doechii Thanks MF DOOM & Solange For Inspiring Her Stephen Colbert Performance It was the performance of "Black Girl Diaries," however, that touched the hearts of most viewers. The rapper gave an impassioned backstory for the song prior to her performance, emphasizing its crucial place within the mixtape. "I wrote this song specifically for Black women," Doechii noted. "As a dark-skinned woman, there’s a very unique experience I’m trying to internalize. This is dedicated to all the beautiful Black women in the room." Social media exploded following the NPR performance. Many fans praised her aesthetic choices. The rapper, as well as her backing band, wore braids, while the choreography and musical flexibility of the band were note perfect. "This Doechii tiny desk was a life altering experience," one user tweeted. "And I hate that I can experience this for the first time only once." Another user praised Doechii's presence and ability to alternate between mellow and intense at a moment's notice. "The way she can rap like that and be animated is crazy, Doechii is a STAR & a true visionary all around," they tweeted. The rapper has been posed by TDE as the next big thing, and this performance certainly bolsters the vision.The Centralia Rotary Club and the Centralia School District announced Wednesday that they have named Tom and Karen Alderson as the winners of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. This award, now in its second year, recognizes alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their community and exemplify the values of Centralia High School, the district said in a news release. “Tom Alderson, a graduate of the class of 1975, and Karen Alderson, a graduate of the class of 1976, are well-known in the Centralia community as the owners of Alderson's Awards West Printwares,” the district said in the release. “Through their commitment to excellence and customer service, they have built a thriving business that has become a cornerstone of Lewis County and beyond.” Tom credits the company’s success to their ability to adapt to changing customer needs and their unwavering focus on putting customers first, according to the release. This dedication has earned them widespread recognition, including being named the 2019 Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year. Beyond their professional achievements, Tom and Karen have made an impact on the community through sponsorships of local sports teams and countless donations. “Their ongoing support has earned them admiration from students, families and community members alike,” the district stated, adding, “The Aldersons’ contributions extend to Centralia High School, where their family business has provided valuable support to students and programs.” Tom is actively involved in shaping the future of Centralia through his work on the Sports Commission Development Team and his service on the Centralia Athletics, Activities and Facilities Board. “He also acknowledges the vital role his employees and loyal customers have played in the success of Alderson’s Awards West Printwares,” the district stated. The Centralia community will celebrate Tom and Karen’s achievements at a public reception and special ceremony on Jan. 29. The Aldersons will also speak to the Centralia High School student body and unveil their plaque on the school’s Wall of Honor on Jan. 30. That evening, the Aldersons will formally receive their award during halftime of a basketball game, which begins at 7 p.m. “The Centralia Rotary Club and Centralia School District invite the public to join in honoring the Aldersons’ remarkable contributions to the community and their alma mater,” the news release stated. For more information, contact Centralia School Board Director Tim Browning at 360-269-5830.

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LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jaeden Marshall scored 21 points as Niagara beat Le Moyne 88-69 on Sunday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jaeden Marshall scored 21 points as Niagara beat Le Moyne 88-69 on Sunday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jaeden Marshall scored 21 points as Niagara beat Le Moyne 88-69 on Sunday. Marshall shot 5 for 8 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Purple Eagles (6-7). Justice Smith added 15 points while going 6 of 12 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 2 for 3 from the line and had five rebounds. Zion Russell shot 4 for 7, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points. AJ Dancier finished with 17 points and four steals for the Dolphins (5-10). Le Moyne also got 11 points and 10 rebounds from Ocypher Owens. Dwayne Koroma had nine points and six rebounds. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. AdvertisementBy EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court should overturn Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era practice of removing voting rights from people convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent crimes such as forgery and timber theft, attorneys say in new court papers. Most of the people affected are disenfranchised for life because the state provides few options for restoring ballot access. “Mississippi’s harsh and unforgiving felony disenfranchisement scheme is a national outlier,” attorneys representing some who lost voting rights said in an appeal filed Wednesday. They wrote that states “have consistently moved away from lifetime felony disenfranchisement over the past few decades.” This case is the second in recent years — and the third since the late 19th century — that asks the Supreme Court to overturn Mississippi’s disenfranchisement for some felonies. The cases use different legal arguments, and the court rejected the most recent attempt in 2023. The new appeal asks justices to reverse a July ruling from the conservative 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which said Mississippi legislators, not the courts, must decide whether to change the laws. Stripping away voting rights for some crimes is unconstitutional because it is cruel and unusual punishment, the appeal argues. A majority of justices rejected arguments over cruel and unusual punishment in June when they cleared the way for cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places. Attorneys who sued Mississippi over voting rights say the authors of the state’s 1890 constitution based disenfranchisement on a list of crimes they thought Black people were more likely to commit. A majority of the appeals judges wrote that the Supreme Court in 1974 reaffirmed constitutional law allowing states to disenfranchise felons. About 38% of Mississippi residents are Black. Nearly 50,000 people were disenfranchised under the state’s felony voting ban between 1994 and 2017. More than 29,000 of them have completed their sentences, and about 58% of that group are Black, according to an expert who analyzed data for plaintiffs challenging the voting ban. Related Articles National Politics | Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees? 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In that ruling, justices declined to reconsider a 2022 appeals court decision that said Mississippi remedied the discriminatory intent of the original provisions in the state constitution by later altering the list of disenfranchising crimes. In 1950, Mississippi dropped burglary from the list. Murder and rape were added in 1968. The Mississippi attorney general issued an opinion in 2009 that expanded the list to 22 crimes, including timber larceny, carjacking, felony-level shoplifting and felony-level writing bad checks. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote in a 2023 dissent that Mississippi’s list of disenfranchising crimes was “adopted for an illicit discriminatory purpose.”

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