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Heat Disclose Goran Dragic’s Game 5 Status
Goran Dragic was a key piece to the Miami Heat puzzle for much of the NBA playoffs. As their starting point guard, Dragic proved himself to be a more than capable scorer who could be relied upon to also play defense. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Dragic was believed to be the player who could be a solid difference against the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately for Dragic and the Heat, he suffered a torn Plantar Fascia in the first game, which took him out of the lineup for an extended period.
Over the past few days, Dragic has been attempting to get himself back in the lineup, although nothin really seems to be working for him. Prior to Game 4, Dragic even took to the pre-game warm-up, although it simply wasn’t meant to be. Today, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that Dragic is officially out for Game 5 as well, which means the team will be missing their point guard for an elimination game.
The Lakers are up 3-1 in the series and have a chance to close out the series tonight. If they do, the franchise will win its 17th NBA title. This is reason enough to be motivated and without Dragic, the Heat will be at a clear disadvantage.
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Snoop Dogg Wants To Pay Someone $10,000 A Month To Eat Ice Cream
Snoop Dogg has had a lot of job titles over the years, but “official ice cream taster” wasn’t one of them until now — and he’s hiring someone else to fill it. His company Dr. Bombay just opened applications for the role, and it pays $10,000 a month.
The gig is fully remote and open to anyone on the planet, which Snoop announced himself in a video that’s exactly as laid-back as you’d expect. “I love the paper, but not the paperwork,” he said, explaining that HR firm Deel is handling the logistics while he handles, presumably, the ice cream.
The actual job is less “sit around and eat pints all day” and more part-time cultural scout. Whoever gets it will track flavor and food trends around the world, report back on what people are eating and talking about, and work directly with Dr. Bombay’s in-house flavor lead to help shape what the brand does next. It’s a three-month contractor role, and Snoop’s team says they’re actively looking outside the usual resume pile — creators and non-traditional applicants welcome.
Dr. Bombay itself leans nostalgic, with flavors like Long Beach Fruit Cart, Sticky Caramel Apple Pie, and Peanut Butter Jelly Time already sitting on shelves at Walmart and moving through DoorDash and Instacart. Somewhere out there is one very lucky applicant about to get paid five figures a month to have opinions about ice cream, and honestly, good for them.
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Ronan Furlong finds renewal in the sea with latest release “Splitting The Ash”
“Splitting The Ash” opens with a distinctly Celtic riff before Ronan Furlong moves into an energetic song influenced by ideas of healing, rebirth, and spiritual renewal. The title and subject of the song are based on an ancient Irish ritual in which an ash tree is split open, giving the song a strong link to tradition, while its message is firmly rooted in the present: finding strength, renewal, and inspiration when life puts barriers in your way.
The sea is central to the track’s feeling, a symbol of challenge and regeneration. Furlong links his power to the resilience that can develop from exceeding physical boundaries. The song’s backstory lends that notion further weight, penned during a swim in the Irish Sea in January. The music’s context of creation gives it a particularly direct relationship with endurance and the willingness to push beyond discomfort.
“Splitting The Ash” ultimately feels life-affirming but never loses sight of struggle. The Celtic opening of the song gives an immediate sense of place, while its focus on renewal keeps the message open and universal. Ronan Furlong uses an old image of healing to remind us that difficult experiences can also be a source of strength, inspiration, and a renewed connection to life.
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