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Feminism: The word of the year
- December 13, 2017
The general rise in lookups tells us that many people are interested in this word; specific spikes give us insight into some of the reasons why. Surreal was Merriam-Webster's word of the year last year. Many women have come forward to share their stories with journalists and many more women joined in on social media using the #MeToo hashtag to say that they too have been affected by such behavior. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The general rise in lookups tells us that many people are interested in this word; specific spikes give us insight into some of the reasons why. Surreal was Merriam-Webster's word of the year last year. Many women have come forward to share their stories with journalists and many more women joined in on social media using the #MeToo hashtag to say that they too have been affected by such behavior. (more...)
Tillerson to North Korea: 'We're ready' to meet 'without precondition'
- December 13, 2017
But appearing to soften the United States stance to talks, he said: "Let's just meet and let's talk about the weather if you want and talk about whether it's going to be a square table or a round table if that's what you're excited about". North Korea is acting in an unsafe way not only toward Japan, China, and South Korea, but the entire world. We are ready to talk any time they are ready to talk. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
But appearing to soften the United States stance to talks, he said: "Let's just meet and let's talk about the weather if you want and talk about whether it's going to be a square table or a round table if that's what you're excited about". North Korea is acting in an unsafe way not only toward Japan, China, and South Korea, but the entire world. We are ready to talk any time they are ready to talk. (more...)
What Caused California's Skirball Fire In Bel Air?
- December 13, 2017
Canyons and other areas where homeless people set up encampments are surveyed each year by the Los Angeles Fire Department in advance of the fall and winter rainy season so that the information can be shared in times of potential floods and mudslides with law enforcement and other emergency workers. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Canyons and other areas where homeless people set up encampments are surveyed each year by the Los Angeles Fire Department in advance of the fall and winter rainy season so that the information can be shared in times of potential floods and mudslides with law enforcement and other emergency workers. (more...)
Burnley go fourth after last-gasp victor against Stoke
- December 13, 2017
Peter Crouch was inches away from taking rising pressure off Mark Hughes by giving Stoke a victor and becoming the club's leading Premier League goalscorer in the 87th minute, setting himself up after Diouf's knockdown and firing a bicycle kick just over the crossbar. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Peter Crouch was inches away from taking rising pressure off Mark Hughes by giving Stoke a victor and becoming the club's leading Premier League goalscorer in the 87th minute, setting himself up after Diouf's knockdown and firing a bicycle kick just over the crossbar. (more...)
Bills-Colts Blizzard Game Could Cost Colts Kicker Adam Vinatieri $500000 Bonus
- December 13, 2017
Those two misses for Vinatieri could hurt his bank account. Should he miss that bonus, Vinatieri should be fine financially. But you get both of them. After the game, Vinatieri wasn't too hard on himself for the misses, speaking to the difficulty of kicking in such wintry conditions. With a built-in $500,000 bonus in his contract if he finishes the season at 90 per cent, he will need to go five-of-five for the rest of the season to reach the mark. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Those two misses for Vinatieri could hurt his bank account. Should he miss that bonus, Vinatieri should be fine financially. But you get both of them. After the game, Vinatieri wasn't too hard on himself for the misses, speaking to the difficulty of kicking in such wintry conditions. With a built-in $500,000 bonus in his contract if he finishes the season at 90 per cent, he will need to go five-of-five for the rest of the season to reach the mark. (more...)
Scott Frost leads UCF practice Tuesday, reaffirms plans to coach Peach Bowl
- December 13, 2017
The former UCF coach, who earlier this month accepted the head coaching position at his alma mater Nebraska, returned to Orlando this week with the rest of his staff - all of whom followed him to Nebraska - to rejoin the Knights as they begin preparation for the January 1 bowl game against the Tigers in Atlanta. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The former UCF coach, who earlier this month accepted the head coaching position at his alma mater Nebraska, returned to Orlando this week with the rest of his staff - all of whom followed him to Nebraska - to rejoin the Knights as they begin preparation for the January 1 bowl game against the Tigers in Atlanta. (more...)
Trump Campaign Offered WikiLeaks Documents Ahead of Election, Email Suggests
- December 13, 2017
It is not clear that the recipients of the email, who included the president, Donald Trump Jr and others, ever used the key to access hacked documents. I have said before that CNN should abandon all of its television programming, and simply fill the screen with a sign that says, "We hate President Trump ". (more...)
- December 13, 2017
It is not clear that the recipients of the email, who included the president, Donald Trump Jr and others, ever used the key to access hacked documents. I have said before that CNN should abandon all of its television programming, and simply fill the screen with a sign that says, "We hate President Trump ". (more...)
Jallikattu issue to go to Constitution Bench
- December 13, 2017
Following this the central government had passed a notification exempting Jallikattu from the law, which was later stayed by the apex court. The Animal Welfare Board, the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations and the Compassion Unlimited Plus Action have filed the petitions challenging the Tamil Nadu law. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Following this the central government had passed a notification exempting Jallikattu from the law, which was later stayed by the apex court. The Animal Welfare Board, the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations and the Compassion Unlimited Plus Action have filed the petitions challenging the Tamil Nadu law. (more...)
CT among healthiest states in nation
- December 13, 2017
America's Health Rankings , the longest-running assessment of the nation's health on a state-by-state basis, is the product of a partnership between United Health Foundation and the American Public Health Association . The rankings consider an assortment of wellbeing factors, for example, rates of irresistible illnesses, weight, physical latency, smoking and baby mortality, and in addition air contamination levels and the accessibility of social insurance suppliers. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
America's Health Rankings , the longest-running assessment of the nation's health on a state-by-state basis, is the product of a partnership between United Health Foundation and the American Public Health Association . The rankings consider an assortment of wellbeing factors, for example, rates of irresistible illnesses, weight, physical latency, smoking and baby mortality, and in addition air contamination levels and the accessibility of social insurance suppliers. (more...)
Special courts setting up for disposal of cases against legislators: Centre
- December 13, 2017
It has sought more time to collate that information. He, however, contended that it was for the state governments to set up additional courts as the issue comes within their jurisdiction. The government, which has already opposed the life ban as demanded by the petitioner, said the recommendations of the poll panel and the law commission were under "active consideration". (more...)
- December 13, 2017
It has sought more time to collate that information. He, however, contended that it was for the state governments to set up additional courts as the issue comes within their jurisdiction. The government, which has already opposed the life ban as demanded by the petitioner, said the recommendations of the poll panel and the law commission were under "active consideration". (more...)
The Tongan volcano island giving scientists clues to Mars
- December 13, 2017
But what's really exciting about the new island is what studying its evolution it might tell us about Mars. It's the first step to understand erosion rates and processes and to decipher why it has persisted longer than most people expected, "said Jim Garvin , a chief NASA scientist from its Goddard Space Flight Center". (more...)
- December 13, 2017
But what's really exciting about the new island is what studying its evolution it might tell us about Mars. It's the first step to understand erosion rates and processes and to decipher why it has persisted longer than most people expected, "said Jim Garvin , a chief NASA scientist from its Goddard Space Flight Center". (more...)
Due to nuclear weapon tests the crust in North Korea moved
- December 13, 2017
Lassina Zerbo, executive secretary of the Vienna-based Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation, said analysts had confirmed that the activity was "tectonic" in origin. Pyongyang claimed at the time it was testing an H-bomb experts believed to be 10-times more powerful than the bomb the United States dropped on Hiroshima to end the Second World War in 1945. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Lassina Zerbo, executive secretary of the Vienna-based Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation, said analysts had confirmed that the activity was "tectonic" in origin. Pyongyang claimed at the time it was testing an H-bomb experts believed to be 10-times more powerful than the bomb the United States dropped on Hiroshima to end the Second World War in 1945. (more...)
OH woman killed husband, dismembered him, lived with remains for months
- December 13, 2017
The Summit County Medical Examiner has tentatively identified the remains as Howard Eubank. Police say she told everyone her husband had moved to Texas and left home, a story the couple's neighbor confirmed with 4029 News . "She communicated back that you should call police", Barry said. According to the sheriff, Eubank appeared relieved after the arrest, Fox 8 reported. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The Summit County Medical Examiner has tentatively identified the remains as Howard Eubank. Police say she told everyone her husband had moved to Texas and left home, a story the couple's neighbor confirmed with 4029 News . "She communicated back that you should call police", Barry said. According to the sheriff, Eubank appeared relieved after the arrest, Fox 8 reported. (more...)
Arab countries send draft resolution on Trump's Jerusalem decision to UN
- December 13, 2017
Soldiers from the Givati brigade in Hebron had been deployed in the area near HebronÂ's market to deal with any disturbances following President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. More than 130 Jewish Studies scholars have signed a statement expressing "dismay" over US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Malki told reporters in Cairo on Saturday that Abbas would not meet with Pence when he visits the region this ... (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Soldiers from the Givati brigade in Hebron had been deployed in the area near HebronÂ's market to deal with any disturbances following President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. More than 130 Jewish Studies scholars have signed a statement expressing "dismay" over US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Malki told reporters in Cairo on Saturday that Abbas would not meet with Pence when he visits the region this ... (more...)
Ryanair pilots in Germany threaten to strike during holiday season
- December 13, 2017
The action by Dublin pilots comes shortly after plans by an Italian pilots union to stage the first ever pilot strike at the airline on Friday when they walk out for four hours. Ryanair told its Dublin pilots last week it would freeze promotions, cut cash allowances and possibly move pilots to alternative bases if they voted in favour of a strike. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The action by Dublin pilots comes shortly after plans by an Italian pilots union to stage the first ever pilot strike at the airline on Friday when they walk out for four hours. Ryanair told its Dublin pilots last week it would freeze promotions, cut cash allowances and possibly move pilots to alternative bases if they voted in favour of a strike. (more...)
WH: 'No Way' Sen. Gillibrand Tweet Was Sexist
- December 13, 2017
Trump is a "misogynist, compulsive liar, and admitted sexual predator", said Sen. Trump tweeted Tuesday morning. The president's broadside against Gillibrand is among a number of factors putting a spotlight on Trump's alleged sexual groping and harassment of women that was a major campaign controversy. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Trump is a "misogynist, compulsive liar, and admitted sexual predator", said Sen. Trump tweeted Tuesday morning. The president's broadside against Gillibrand is among a number of factors putting a spotlight on Trump's alleged sexual groping and harassment of women that was a major campaign controversy. (more...)
Alabama dad criticizes Roy Moore in memory of his gay daughter
- December 13, 2017
In the last week of his campaign, Moore disappeared and reemerged only on Monday night at a rally. "( Moore is) supposed to uphold the Constitution. "She was exhausted of being ridiculed and made fun of", Mathis wrote. "Stuff like saying my daughter was a pervert, I'm sure that bothered her". "She was exhausted of seeing how a lot of people treat gay people". (more...)
- December 13, 2017
In the last week of his campaign, Moore disappeared and reemerged only on Monday night at a rally. "( Moore is) supposed to uphold the Constitution. "She was exhausted of being ridiculed and made fun of", Mathis wrote. "Stuff like saying my daughter was a pervert, I'm sure that bothered her". "She was exhausted of seeing how a lot of people treat gay people". (more...)
Trump slams 'fake news media', wants some reporters to be fired
- December 12, 2017
According to United States media reports , these pictures instantly went viral on the web thus attracting the President's attention. Weigel quickly deleted the tweet after another journalist pointed out his error, but a screenshot of the original tweet made it to Trump (or a member of his staff) regardless. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
According to United States media reports , these pictures instantly went viral on the web thus attracting the President's attention. Weigel quickly deleted the tweet after another journalist pointed out his error, but a screenshot of the original tweet made it to Trump (or a member of his staff) regardless. (more...)
Memo to Motorcyclists: Beware the Full Moon
- December 12, 2017
According to the researchers , the number of accidents increased by 32 percent when supermoons graced the skies. According to the data found in the study, motorcycle crashes in the United States from 1975 to 2014, motorcyclists were more likely to die in crashes on nights with full moons. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
According to the researchers , the number of accidents increased by 32 percent when supermoons graced the skies. According to the data found in the study, motorcycle crashes in the United States from 1975 to 2014, motorcyclists were more likely to die in crashes on nights with full moons. (more...)
United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) Enters Overbought Range
- December 12, 2017
AK Steel Holding Corporation ( AKS ), a stock from Steel & Iron Industry, has a value of $5.33 per share, noted a price change of 2.90% in recent trade close. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, November 9th. Alimera Sciences, Inc., a pharmaceutical company, engages in the research, development, and commercialization of prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals in the United States and internationally. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
AK Steel Holding Corporation ( AKS ), a stock from Steel & Iron Industry, has a value of $5.33 per share, noted a price change of 2.90% in recent trade close. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, November 9th. Alimera Sciences, Inc., a pharmaceutical company, engages in the research, development, and commercialization of prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals in the United States and internationally. (more...)
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