After being docked a first serve for repeatedly violating the time limit between points during a Round of 16 victory at the 2017 French Open, Rafael Nadal voiced frustration over what he viewed as a capricious application of the rule.
“Theoretically, the umpires are here to analyze the match,” groused Nadal, who went to claim his record 10th French Open title. “They are not here to use the stopwatch, otherwise we should have a stopwatch on the court. Read More...
The white ribbon is an awareness ribbon sometimes used by political movements to signify or spread their beliefs. One of the most notable usages of the white ribbon in recent times is as the symbol of anti-violence against women, safe motherhood, and other related causes.Click to see full answer. Then, what does the White Ribbon mean for cancer?Skin cancer is represented by a black ribbon, lung cancer by a white ribbon and prostate cancer is light blue. Read More...
Interview with Cesar Chavez. 1979. Photo by Marion S. Trikosko via Library of Congress Interview with Cesar Chavez. 1979. Photo by Marion S. Trikosko via Library of Congress Subject(s) Social Studies, Civics, English Estimated Time: Flexible: 20-minutes for Cesar Chavez activity; for full lesson, two to three class periods, plus extended activities Grade Level 9 - 12 Objective Through this lesson, you will come to understand the practice of civil disobedience in view of Cesar Chavez's birthday on March 31 (he would have been 93) and celebration of Rosa Parks life and the landmark act that she played a significant in passing. Read More...
