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Here's how Columbia City Ballet's 'Nutcracker' is celebrating its 50th anniversary
- December 07, 2017
If you'd like to show your appreciation for the free performance of The Nutcracker Act II, here's one way: The ballet company is inviting anyone to bring an unwrapped toy, not exceeding $25 in value, with them to the show. About 1,500 people typically show up for the performance, and it usually sells out. "I think the variety of the characters makes it different", said Ross. (more...)
- December 07, 2017
If you'd like to show your appreciation for the free performance of The Nutcracker Act II, here's one way: The ballet company is inviting anyone to bring an unwrapped toy, not exceeding $25 in value, with them to the show. About 1,500 people typically show up for the performance, and it usually sells out. "I think the variety of the characters makes it different", said Ross. (more...)
Nevada Dem Rep. Accused of Sexual Harassment Says He Won't Resign
- December 07, 2017
Kihuen asserted in an ABC News interview that party leaders knew previous year about the woman's allegations of sexual misconduct, but did not take action against his campaign. "We were presented with these disturbing facts for the first time last week, and the chair immediately called for his resignation". Kihuen claimed otherwise, and said he does not plan to give in to demands to step down. (more...)
- December 07, 2017
Kihuen asserted in an ABC News interview that party leaders knew previous year about the woman's allegations of sexual misconduct, but did not take action against his campaign. "We were presented with these disturbing facts for the first time last week, and the chair immediately called for his resignation". Kihuen claimed otherwise, and said he does not plan to give in to demands to step down. (more...)
San Diego County has the 4th largest homeless population in the nation
- December 07, 2017
The report also states that there was a 70 percent decline in unsheltered or "street" homelessness, and a 94 percent decline in chronic homelessness. In Seattle, the unsheltered population grew by 44 percent over two years, to almost 5,500. The most troubling area is the city and county of Los Angeles. (more...)
- December 07, 2017
The report also states that there was a 70 percent decline in unsheltered or "street" homelessness, and a 94 percent decline in chronic homelessness. In Seattle, the unsheltered population grew by 44 percent over two years, to almost 5,500. The most troubling area is the city and county of Los Angeles. (more...)
Losing Net Neutrality May Also Mean Losing User Freedom
- December 07, 2017
Ajit Pai is a chairman of the FCC and formerly worked as a lawyer for Verizon. The International Institute of Communications operates on a not-for-profit basis "to enable the balanced, open dialogue that shapes the policy agenda". On their side: One vote to ruin our open Internet, one former Verizon lawyer in charge of that vote , and one speech at Verizon to brag about that vote. (more...)
- December 07, 2017
Ajit Pai is a chairman of the FCC and formerly worked as a lawyer for Verizon. The International Institute of Communications operates on a not-for-profit basis "to enable the balanced, open dialogue that shapes the policy agenda". On their side: One vote to ruin our open Internet, one former Verizon lawyer in charge of that vote , and one speech at Verizon to brag about that vote. (more...)
First lady Melania Trump dines at Whataburger during Corpus Christi visit
- December 07, 2017
Karen Pence. The motorcade also stopped at a Whataburger , so the first and second ladies could grab lunch. She leads the visit that will include meeting with first responders, workers at a food pantry, and with a family who lost its home in the storm. (more...)
- December 07, 2017
Karen Pence. The motorcade also stopped at a Whataburger , so the first and second ladies could grab lunch. She leads the visit that will include meeting with first responders, workers at a food pantry, and with a family who lost its home in the storm. (more...)
UCLA cancels basketball game vs. Montana due to fires
- December 07, 2017
With residents scrambling with the threat of encroaching blazes, UCLA officials have made the decision to cancel Wednesday night's home basketball game against Montana . While the first phase of fires struck Ventura County, just northwest of the city, more recent flare-ups have forced evacuations within city limits. (more...)
- December 07, 2017
With residents scrambling with the threat of encroaching blazes, UCLA officials have made the decision to cancel Wednesday night's home basketball game against Montana . While the first phase of fires struck Ventura County, just northwest of the city, more recent flare-ups have forced evacuations within city limits. (more...)
John Conyers' retirement causes family feud over his district seat
- December 07, 2017
News reported that John Conyers III was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in February in Los Angeles. Rep. John Conyers announced his retirement on Tuesday following a series of sexual harassment allegations, and endorsed his son to succeed him. (more...)
- December 07, 2017
News reported that John Conyers III was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in February in Los Angeles. Rep. John Conyers announced his retirement on Tuesday following a series of sexual harassment allegations, and endorsed his son to succeed him. (more...)
CONE Midstream Partners LP (NYSE:CNNX) Ducks Under The Trend Line
- December 07, 2017
Magellan Midstream Partners now has $14.99B valuation. The stock increased 1.44% or $1.52 during the last trading session, reaching $106.98. About 289,634 shares traded. Needham maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Friday, September 15 report. Roth Capital maintained OSI Systems, Inc. The rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus on Thursday, September 7 with "Hold". (more...)
- December 07, 2017
Magellan Midstream Partners now has $14.99B valuation. The stock increased 1.44% or $1.52 during the last trading session, reaching $106.98. About 289,634 shares traded. Needham maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Friday, September 15 report. Roth Capital maintained OSI Systems, Inc. The rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus on Thursday, September 7 with "Hold". (more...)
Fanshawe students withdraw after Ontario colleges strike
- December 07, 2017
The final numbers are in and St. Clair College lost 1,232 students this semester because of the faculty strike. Faculty at Ontario's 24 community colleges went on a five-week strike from October 16 to Nov.19 when the province passed back-to-work legislation. (more...)
- December 07, 2017
The final numbers are in and St. Clair College lost 1,232 students this semester because of the faculty strike. Faculty at Ontario's 24 community colleges went on a five-week strike from October 16 to Nov.19 when the province passed back-to-work legislation. (more...)
Pentagon admits United States has 2000 troops in Syria
- December 07, 2017
The revised number of USA troops in Iraq remained the same as was previously acknowledged, about 5,200, although Manning said the number of US forces was also trending downward. These 400 Marines are not included in the 2,000 troop count. Manning said the delay was in an effort to "get it right". He declined to elaborate, and other defense officials said that planning is just beginning to outline those tasks, which have proven daunting even after more than a decade of USA operations in ... (more...)
- December 07, 2017
The revised number of USA troops in Iraq remained the same as was previously acknowledged, about 5,200, although Manning said the number of US forces was also trending downward. These 400 Marines are not included in the 2,000 troop count. Manning said the delay was in an effort to "get it right". He declined to elaborate, and other defense officials said that planning is just beginning to outline those tasks, which have proven daunting even after more than a decade of USA operations in ... (more...)
Syrian govt still unsure on return to Geneva talks
- December 07, 2017
We have discussed the first basket on political transition, about how relations should be in the institutions. An eighth round of peace talks aimed at ending Syria s almost seven-year war began in Geneva last week. De Mistura said earlier that the biggest obstacle for the ongoing talks is "trust". Syrian officials have not said if Ja'afari will return to the talks but opposition spokesman Yahya al-Aridi said on Monday a government boycott would be "an embarrassment to Russia", which is ... (more...)
- December 07, 2017
We have discussed the first basket on political transition, about how relations should be in the institutions. An eighth round of peace talks aimed at ending Syria s almost seven-year war began in Geneva last week. De Mistura said earlier that the biggest obstacle for the ongoing talks is "trust". Syrian officials have not said if Ja'afari will return to the talks but opposition spokesman Yahya al-Aridi said on Monday a government boycott would be "an embarrassment to Russia", which is ... (more...)
Miss U beauties here for tour
- December 07, 2017
Nel-Peters revealed in her latest Instagram post that she was with Mittenaere and that they will be touring the country. Newly-crowned Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel Peters from South Africa, Miss Universe 2916 Iris Mittenaere of France, and nine candidates in the beauty pageant have arrived in Manila Tuesday and Wednesday to start their four-day tour of the Philippines. (more...)
- December 07, 2017
Nel-Peters revealed in her latest Instagram post that she was with Mittenaere and that they will be touring the country. Newly-crowned Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel Peters from South Africa, Miss Universe 2916 Iris Mittenaere of France, and nine candidates in the beauty pageant have arrived in Manila Tuesday and Wednesday to start their four-day tour of the Philippines. (more...)
Skirball Fire forces closure of the 405 in Los Angeles
- December 06, 2017
Wind gusts of up to 80km/h have grounded water-dropping planes and helicopters. All northbound lanes of the 405 were closed at Bel Air Crest Road. All the fire action Tuesday centered around the northern part of Los Angeles County and to the west in Ventura County, where the blaze still burned out of control Wednesday. (more...)
- December 06, 2017
Wind gusts of up to 80km/h have grounded water-dropping planes and helicopters. All northbound lanes of the 405 were closed at Bel Air Crest Road. All the fire action Tuesday centered around the northern part of Los Angeles County and to the west in Ventura County, where the blaze still burned out of control Wednesday. (more...)
Trump lawyer: Deutsche Bank has not received subpoena for Trump records
- December 06, 2017
A spokesman for Mueller declined to comment. Deutsche Bank, the largest bank in Germany, has lent the Trump organisation hundreds of millions of dollars for real estate deals. On Friday Mueller charged Trump's former national security advisor Michael Flynn with lying to investigators about his contacts with Russian officials. (more...)
- December 06, 2017
A spokesman for Mueller declined to comment. Deutsche Bank, the largest bank in Germany, has lent the Trump organisation hundreds of millions of dollars for real estate deals. On Friday Mueller charged Trump's former national security advisor Michael Flynn with lying to investigators about his contacts with Russian officials. (more...)
British govt should apologise for Jallianwala tragedy: London Mayor Sadiq Khan
- December 06, 2017
The suggestion, coming from a British government functionary, was good and, if implemented, would go a long way in further strengthening ties between India and United Kingdom, and perhaps, to some extent, assuaging the wounds of Indians who suffered the pain of the independence struggle, he added. (more...)
- December 06, 2017
The suggestion, coming from a British government functionary, was good and, if implemented, would go a long way in further strengthening ties between India and United Kingdom, and perhaps, to some extent, assuaging the wounds of Indians who suffered the pain of the independence struggle, he added. (more...)
Little Foot skeleton unveiled in South Africa
- December 06, 2017
The oldest near-complete fossil of a human ancestor ever found in southern Africa was unveiled to the public for the first time today. Its discovery is expected to help researchers better understand the human ancestor's appearance and movement. (more...)
- December 06, 2017
The oldest near-complete fossil of a human ancestor ever found in southern Africa was unveiled to the public for the first time today. Its discovery is expected to help researchers better understand the human ancestor's appearance and movement. (more...)
Democrats Reveal Whistle-Blower's Account of Flynn Business Deal
- December 06, 2017
Elijah Cummings , the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said Wednesday that the whistle-blower described how within minutes of Trump being sworn in, Flynn texted a former business colleague saying they were "good to go" with a plan to work with Russian Federation on building Middle East nuclear reactors. (more...)
- December 06, 2017
Elijah Cummings , the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said Wednesday that the whistle-blower described how within minutes of Trump being sworn in, Flynn texted a former business colleague saying they were "good to go" with a plan to work with Russian Federation on building Middle East nuclear reactors. (more...)
Events in Ottawa to mark anniversary of Montreal Massacre
- December 06, 2017
Industrial engineering student Blanche Mageau-Beland said she believes the anniversary is especially meaningful to the school's female engineering students. Fourteen light beams will be installed at the lookout representing the 14 women and will shine light into the night sky between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. "That day was a senseless act of violence which shocked the country and the world", said Trudeau. (more...)
- December 06, 2017
Industrial engineering student Blanche Mageau-Beland said she believes the anniversary is especially meaningful to the school's female engineering students. Fourteen light beams will be installed at the lookout representing the 14 women and will shine light into the night sky between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. "That day was a senseless act of violence which shocked the country and the world", said Trudeau. (more...)
Carnival Corporation (CCL) Holdings Increased by Virginia Retirement Systems ET AL
- December 06, 2017
Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky now owns 275,480 shares of the company's stock worth $14,101,000 after buying an additional 1,780 shares during the last quarter. The day's high marked a slight increase on the previous day's close which saw CCL finish the day's trading at 65.77. Instinet restated a "buy" rating and issued a $75.00 price target on shares of Carnival in a report on Monday, October 2nd. (more...)
- December 06, 2017
Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky now owns 275,480 shares of the company's stock worth $14,101,000 after buying an additional 1,780 shares during the last quarter. The day's high marked a slight increase on the previous day's close which saw CCL finish the day's trading at 65.77. Instinet restated a "buy" rating and issued a $75.00 price target on shares of Carnival in a report on Monday, October 2nd. (more...)
Gerusalemme capitale di Israele, scelta necessaria per la pace
- December 06, 2017
Mentre a Londra il governo si dice "preoccupato". L'atteso annuncio di Donald Trump alla fine è arrivato, nonostante gli inviti a ripensarci arrivati da più parti. I due leader, riferisce l'ufficio di Erdogan, hanno l'occasione di confrontarsi sui rapporti bilaterali in campo politico, economico, militare e culturale, oltre che sulle principali crisi regionali. (more...)
- December 06, 2017
Mentre a Londra il governo si dice "preoccupato". L'atteso annuncio di Donald Trump alla fine è arrivato, nonostante gli inviti a ripensarci arrivati da più parti. I due leader, riferisce l'ufficio di Erdogan, hanno l'occasione di confrontarsi sui rapporti bilaterali in campo politico, economico, militare e culturale, oltre che sulle principali crisi regionali. (more...)
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