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This question originally appeared on Quora : The best answer to any question. Ask a question, get a great answer. Learn from experts and access insider knowledge. You can follow Quora on Twitter , Facebook , and Google+ . Answer by Carl Burnett , 3-time Paralympian in alpine skiing I can tell you how it works in my sport, alpine ski racing, where it’s actually somewhat common for an unexpected obstacle such as a fallen skier to end up in the middle of a race course....

You’re practicing a skill she wants to learn or finds fascinating, like beating a level in a video game or sketching in a notebook. You’re telling a compelling story and gesturing with your hands for dramatic effect. You’re talking, and it’s difficult to hear, so she’s staring at your lips to get a sense of what you say. If she compliments you, say “thanks” and have a friendly chat with her (if you want to)....

While poor reception seems to be the default for live-action anime adaptations, there are several examples of live-action adaptations that have managed to do very well, even among their respective fanbases. The negative stigma surrounding such projects can make that hard to imagine, but that success depends on how the production company approaches it. The question here is, what do these successful adaptations do that unsuccessful adaptations don’t? RELATED:Live-Action Movies Based On Anime That Are Actually Great...

Trump maintains that he won the 2020 election despite failing to provide evidence of widespread voter fraud that could have changed the outcome. While some still incorrectly believe that he’ll be reinstated, the only way Trump would return to the Oval Office would be to win in a future presidential election, and signs point to him being able to garner Republican support. On Friday, Trump told The Water Cooler’s David Brody that the reason he wouldn’t run would be because of a “bad call from a doctor or something....

More than just a legal obligation, many developers feel a responsibility to improve accessibility. This led Electronic Arts to announce they wouldn’t enforce their accessibility patents so that other developers could leverage them to make more inclusive games. The trend towards accessibility is clear. Knowing how to integrate accessibility into development will soon be a core competency for programmers of all types. What Is Digital Accessibility? Digital accessibility is the process of ensuring that disabled people can access digital products like apps and websites....

Aleister Black is already a ghost, as revealed in his tweet after the match. Rey Mysterio, however, is nowhere to be seen. Let’s keep kayfabe aside and be real for a moment. What happened after Aleister Black and Rey Mysterio went flying off the roof? Well, they comfortably landed on a well-padded surface that was on the lower part of the roof. As noted on Twitter, ariel images of the WWE HQ clearly show that WWE had set up a padded area for Mysterio and Black to land on, and while watching the match live, the fans even heard the sound of the landing....

West, who played in the NBA from 2004-2012, was reportedly banging on the glass doors of the police department building and screaming profanities around 9 p.m. ET, per a case report obtained by Sutton. The report stated that West “smelled of alcohol and his speech was slowed and slurred.” The 38-year-old faces charges of resisting an officer without violence, disorderly intoxication and having an open container. He was released on bail Wednesday morning....

Matt Ryan is the greatest quarterback in Falcons history by most measures. Whether that’s by touchdowns, passing yards, wins — you name it, Ryan’s name is at the top of the list. But as is the case with most players (let alone quarterbacks) in the NFL, “Matty Ice” reached his expiration date with the only franchise he ever knew, with the Falcons opting to move on from him prior to the start of the 2022 season....

The Republican Rep. was taken off her most-used platform over claims the virus only affects people under 65. Adding to a series of controversial comments about the pandemic, she tweeted Monday that vaccines should not be mandated and that COVID-19 “is not dangerous” for people aged under 65 who are not obese. Two of her tweets were labelled “misleading” by Twitter shortly before she was taken offline. It follows Greene’s furious reaction at the cancelation of an “American First” rally in Riverside, California after city officials claimed it was “widely condemned” by the public....

With Coinbase shares plummeting by more than 27% after the filing, the company has since released a statement to clarify its position. But, the big question is whether Coinbase is going bankrupt, and what happens to your crypto if it does? Is Coinbase Going Bankrupt? The recent statement made by Coinbase [PDF] was part of a quarterly report filing, but the company did not say that it is getting close to insolvency....

“Ladies & Gentlemen, I present to you, Delonte West,” Cuban tweeted. “A long, long, long way to go, but he has taken the first steps and shared these with all of us as a thank you for the love and support.” Cuban’s direct intervention to put West on the right path can make a huge impact on his life. Cuban recently picked up West in late September after a photograph of West begging on the streets of Dallas went viral, Cavaliers Nation reported....

Follow Sportskeeda for the latest WWE news, rumors and all other wrestling news. Building off the Bullet Club name and stars from New Japan, Ring of Honor, and top independents, the event captured the imagination in a rush of entrepreneurship, do it yourself spirit, and wrestling traditionalism, all coordinated by Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks. One of the featured matches on the show saw Cody himself step between the ropes to challenge Nick Aldis for the National Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight Championship....

What will happen if I only make a portion (half) of my monthly payment to the bank during this time of economic crisis? Will the bank foreclose my home? After all, I’m paying not the full amount, but it’s the only amount that I can send. —Simon, Cape Coral, Fla. Most lenders won’t take partial payment — so you’ll likely get the check back in the mail. But you don’t go straight to foreclosure by missing one payment....

Benchmark plan refers to: The second-lowest-cost silver plan in the exchange (marketplace) in each area, in the individual/family insurance market, OR The plan that each state uses to define essential health benefits within that state for individual/family and small group plans. These are two very different concepts, but they both have the same name, which can certainly lead to confusion. This article will explain how each type of benchmark plan works....

Pokimane, whose real name is Imane Anys, is a household name on Twitch, where she is widely regarded as one of the most successful female streamers. Getting her start as a League of Legends streamer, Pokimane dropped out of college where she was studying for a Chemical Engineering degree to pursue streaming professionally. Like other streamers who are huge on the Twitch platform, Pokimane also runs accounts on TikTok and YouTube, taking full advantage of the content creation buzz in the market....

One such tattoo on The Phenom’s abdomen that reads ‘B.S.K Pride’ always catches the eyes of his fanbase. So what does it mean? As revealed by William Moody a.k.a. Paul Bearer, the B.S.K Pride tattoo stands for “Bone Street Krew.” It was a backstage group consisting of various wrestlers like The Undertaker, The Godfather (also known as Papa Shango), Rikishi, Yokozuna, Savio Vega, and The Godwinns. What are The Undertaker’s other tattoos?...

In the 1990s, aside from the U.S., Turkey was Israel’s closest strategic ally. The alliance between the two countries was felt in everything from tourism to weapons sales, from business ties to joint training exercises. Following Erdogan’s initial rise to power in 2002, things began gradually shifting. Fashioning himself a new Ottoman sultan on a mission to rebuild the lost Ottoman Empire, Erdogan began warming up to the Muslim Brotherhood, and particularly to its Palestinian branch—the Hamas terror organization....

Right now, there’s one big thing that could potentially save Halo Infinite and bring in the crowd it’s lost since release day. Though it isn’t always the answer, some big DLC expansion could really rejuvenate Halo Infinite, and if recent rumors are to be believed, 343 Industries is currently hard at work on exactly that. While this Halo Infinite campaign DLC could revolve just about anything, there are a few hints that it might see the Master Chief face-off against The Endless, a new enemy faction teased at the end of Halo Infinite’s campaign....

My Nintendo Loyalty Program Much like its predecessor, My Nintendo encourages interaction with rewards and discounts on digital games, but a Nintendo Account is required to participate at My Nintendo. Anyone with a Nintendo Account can use My Nintendo for free. Creating a Nintendo Account If you already have a Nintendo Network ID (NNID), use it when you sign up for a Nintendo Account. You can create a Nintendo Account through the web, and you can use a Facebook, Google, or Twitter account to streamline sign up....

Emmri sadly passed away on February 20 after suffering from the CMV virus that caused her multiple disabilities and had shortened her life expectancy. Catherine and Austin McBroom shared a video with their 18.9 million subscribers detailing their experience with Emmri during her final days. The ACE Family’s latest video explained In their latest video titled WE LOST AN ACE FAMILY MEMBER… THIS WAS HARD TO FILM, Austin and Catherine McBroom admitted to reaching out to Emmri and her family....