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Assassin's Creed Origin's 'big updates' for January detailed
- January 09, 2018
Over on Assassin's Creed's official website , Ubisoft detailed what players can expect from Origins in January starting with a title update. This will consist of a new quest to mark the release of the game's Hidden Ones DLC (more on that below). (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Over on Assassin's Creed's official website , Ubisoft detailed what players can expect from Origins in January starting with a title update. This will consist of a new quest to mark the release of the game's Hidden Ones DLC (more on that below). (more...)
Mandalay Bay Staff Had Multiple Interactions With Las Vegas Shooter Before Massacre
- January 09, 2018
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino has been accused of failing to check the gunman's room in the three days leading up to the shooting. The staff at the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas interacted with gunman Stephen Paddock more than 10 times in the days before he unleashed the deadliest mass shooting in modern USA history, including twice on the day of the massacre, the luxury resort's company said. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino has been accused of failing to check the gunman's room in the three days leading up to the shooting. The staff at the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas interacted with gunman Stephen Paddock more than 10 times in the days before he unleashed the deadliest mass shooting in modern USA history, including twice on the day of the massacre, the luxury resort's company said. (more...)
Angela Merkel upbeat as she returns to coalition table
- January 09, 2018
However, she is now in discussions with the Social Democrats (SPD), and is "optimistic" she can form a so-called "grand coalition". "We intend to work very swiftly and intensively, always keeping in mind what the people of Germany expect from their politicians: to solve their problems and create the conditions so that people can really get involved in our country". (more...)
- January 09, 2018
However, she is now in discussions with the Social Democrats (SPD), and is "optimistic" she can form a so-called "grand coalition". "We intend to work very swiftly and intensively, always keeping in mind what the people of Germany expect from their politicians: to solve their problems and create the conditions so that people can really get involved in our country". (more...)
Kiernan Shipka Cast as Lead on Netflix's Upcoming Sabrina Adaptation
- January 09, 2018
Now 18 years old, Shipka returned to the spotlight last year to play Bette Davis' daughter, B.D. Hyman, in the FX series Feud: Bette and Joan . Executive producer and Archie Comics CEO Jon Goldwater chimed in, "I am thrilled that Kiernan is playing Sabrina and have no doubt that she will embody the strength, courage, and boldness that has made the character a fan favorite". (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Now 18 years old, Shipka returned to the spotlight last year to play Bette Davis' daughter, B.D. Hyman, in the FX series Feud: Bette and Joan . Executive producer and Archie Comics CEO Jon Goldwater chimed in, "I am thrilled that Kiernan is playing Sabrina and have no doubt that she will embody the strength, courage, and boldness that has made the character a fan favorite". (more...)
See Video of the 2018 No Pants Subway Ride in NYC
- January 09, 2018
The event kicked-off at 3:00 p.m. Sunday in New York City , with commuters meeting at the Union Station. No-pants riders are instructed to strip down to their undies before boarding a subway and act naturally among casual riders. Check out some of the best photos from the day, as shared by the public, below. What makes it even more amusing is the time chosen for the event. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
The event kicked-off at 3:00 p.m. Sunday in New York City , with commuters meeting at the Union Station. No-pants riders are instructed to strip down to their undies before boarding a subway and act naturally among casual riders. Check out some of the best photos from the day, as shared by the public, below. What makes it even more amusing is the time chosen for the event. (more...)
China Wants Bitcoin Miners Out
- January 09, 2018
But, according to Vice , word is leaking that China is making its Bitcoin miners put down their picks, or else. It also cited concerns over energy usage and speculation as in the national-level document. "While the moves are unlikely to have a noticeable effect on bitcoin transaction speeds, they could reshape the cryptocurrency mining industry", Bloomberg said. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
But, according to Vice , word is leaking that China is making its Bitcoin miners put down their picks, or else. It also cited concerns over energy usage and speculation as in the national-level document. "While the moves are unlikely to have a noticeable effect on bitcoin transaction speeds, they could reshape the cryptocurrency mining industry", Bloomberg said. (more...)
No loudspeakers at religious places without permission in UP
- January 09, 2018
UP's Secretary (Home) Bhagwan Swaroop said, "The direction also requires managers of religious and public places to obtain permission for putting up loudspeakers or any public address system before January 15". The loudspeakers installed in public places can not have a sound level more than 10 decibels above the ambient noise level at the periphery of a public place and 5 decibels above the ambient noise level at the periphery of a private place, Kumar said. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
UP's Secretary (Home) Bhagwan Swaroop said, "The direction also requires managers of religious and public places to obtain permission for putting up loudspeakers or any public address system before January 15". The loudspeakers installed in public places can not have a sound level more than 10 decibels above the ambient noise level at the periphery of a public place and 5 decibels above the ambient noise level at the periphery of a private place, Kumar said. (more...)
Sudan bread protests spread, opposition leader detained
- January 09, 2018
In comments to the media, he said: "I do not have information about demonstrations and the expression of anything is allowed; but destruction is forbidden; and we will repress any sabotage operations". One student was reported killed and sex others injured in the West Darfur City of Al-Ganina on Sunday as hundreds of students took to the streets to protest price hikes, which also sparked protests in several states in Sudan."An investigation of the killing of the student is under way, and the ... (more...)
- January 09, 2018
In comments to the media, he said: "I do not have information about demonstrations and the expression of anything is allowed; but destruction is forbidden; and we will repress any sabotage operations". One student was reported killed and sex others injured in the West Darfur City of Al-Ganina on Sunday as hundreds of students took to the streets to protest price hikes, which also sparked protests in several states in Sudan."An investigation of the killing of the student is under way, and the ... (more...)
Pope leads baptism ceremony for babies in Sistine Chapel
- January 09, 2018
He celebrated Mass in the Sistine Chapel, as he does each year on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, during which he baptizes several infants. With Michelangelo's frescoes on the ceiling overhead, the parents - some with other young children in tow - brought 18 girls and 16 boys forward to Francis. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
He celebrated Mass in the Sistine Chapel, as he does each year on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, during which he baptizes several infants. With Michelangelo's frescoes on the ceiling overhead, the parents - some with other young children in tow - brought 18 girls and 16 boys forward to Francis. (more...)
Police chief arrested for soliciting sex with teen online in Pennsylvania
- January 09, 2018
Now Diebold, who became a local celebrity and the object of great sympathy previous year after losing his lower left arm in a fireworks accident , is charged with unlawful contact with a minor and other offenses and was being held on $500,000 bond at the Westmoreland County Prison in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Now Diebold, who became a local celebrity and the object of great sympathy previous year after losing his lower left arm in a fireworks accident , is charged with unlawful contact with a minor and other offenses and was being held on $500,000 bond at the Westmoreland County Prison in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. (more...)
Consumer spending hits lowest level since 2012
- January 09, 2018
Although face-to-face spending declined at the softest rate in four months at 2.7 per cent, online spending growth also slowed to two per cent from 2.4 per cent in November, exposing the recent weaker rate of expansion in that channel. High Street spending was particularly weak, but e-commerce remained on an upward trajectory, up 2% in December. Annabel Fiddes, principal economist at IHS Market, said that even though inflationary pressures caused by the fall in the value of the pound since ... (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Although face-to-face spending declined at the softest rate in four months at 2.7 per cent, online spending growth also slowed to two per cent from 2.4 per cent in November, exposing the recent weaker rate of expansion in that channel. High Street spending was particularly weak, but e-commerce remained on an upward trajectory, up 2% in December. Annabel Fiddes, principal economist at IHS Market, said that even though inflationary pressures caused by the fall in the value of the pound since ... (more...)
Podolski opens kebab restaurant
- January 09, 2018
The footballer, who now plays for Japanese side Vissel Kobe, appeared at the opening of "Mangal Doner" and even carved ceremonial slices of doner meat for some of the 1,000 fans who mobbed the premises on its opening day. The striker, right now, is playing for Vissel Kobe - a Japanese club - and is in Cologne to undergo treatment on a thigh injury. The Frenchman might then balk at Podolski's kebabs, which contain around 2,000 calories and about four times the daily recommendation of salt. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
The footballer, who now plays for Japanese side Vissel Kobe, appeared at the opening of "Mangal Doner" and even carved ceremonial slices of doner meat for some of the 1,000 fans who mobbed the premises on its opening day. The striker, right now, is playing for Vissel Kobe - a Japanese club - and is in Cologne to undergo treatment on a thigh injury. The Frenchman might then balk at Podolski's kebabs, which contain around 2,000 calories and about four times the daily recommendation of salt. (more...)
'Space pioneer' astronaut John Young who walked on the moon dies
- January 09, 2018
Young died on Friday night following complications from pneumonia, Xinhua quoted the U.S. space agency as saying. The American astronaut is also known for having been the chief of NASA astronauts' office for 13 years and Johnson Space Center's leading executive, in Houston. (more...)
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- January 09, 2018
Young died on Friday night following complications from pneumonia, Xinhua quoted the U.S. space agency as saying. The American astronaut is also known for having been the chief of NASA astronauts' office for 13 years and Johnson Space Center's leading executive, in Houston. (more...)
Santa Barbara County Residents Ordered to Evacuate as Rainstorm Approaches
- January 09, 2018
A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for unincorporated parts of Santa Barbara County, Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria including all areas NORTH of Hwy 192, EAST of Cold Springs Road, and WEST of Hwy 150/the County line. The extremely dry conditions and high winds a year ago led to some of the most destructive blazes at both ends of the state. Santa Barbara County Emergency Director Robert Lewin said some schools will be closed Monday and more information is expected later ... (more...)
- January 09, 2018
A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for unincorporated parts of Santa Barbara County, Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria including all areas NORTH of Hwy 192, EAST of Cold Springs Road, and WEST of Hwy 150/the County line. The extremely dry conditions and high winds a year ago led to some of the most destructive blazes at both ends of the state. Santa Barbara County Emergency Director Robert Lewin said some schools will be closed Monday and more information is expected later ... (more...)
Signing of bilateral annual Haj 2018 agreement between India and Saudi Arabia
- January 09, 2018
All these women will be exempted from lottery system and allowed to proceed to Haj, he added. Following government's green signal to allow women going to Haj pilgrimage alone, out of 32-women, 12 are from Lucknow, 12 from Kanpur, 4 from Amethi and Gonda each. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
All these women will be exempted from lottery system and allowed to proceed to Haj, he added. Following government's green signal to allow women going to Haj pilgrimage alone, out of 32-women, 12 are from Lucknow, 12 from Kanpur, 4 from Amethi and Gonda each. (more...)
Another 181 Nigerians Return From Libya
- January 09, 2018
The Federal Government fact finding delegation, headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs was in Libya a week ago, to facilitate the evacuation of Nigerians who are held in Libyan camps as illegal immigrants. The federal government will do its best to return them safely to their various states. "The main objective is to get these Nigerians back home as quickly as possible". (more...)
- January 09, 2018
The Federal Government fact finding delegation, headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs was in Libya a week ago, to facilitate the evacuation of Nigerians who are held in Libyan camps as illegal immigrants. The federal government will do its best to return them safely to their various states. "The main objective is to get these Nigerians back home as quickly as possible". (more...)
VP Pence to travel to Middle East next week following postponement
- January 09, 2018
The statement also said that Pence would discuss the need to "assist persecuted religious minorities" during his trip. The vice president will then spend two days in where he is slated to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visit Jerusalem's Western Wall, and deliver remarks to the nations parliament. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
The statement also said that Pence would discuss the need to "assist persecuted religious minorities" during his trip. The vice president will then spend two days in where he is slated to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visit Jerusalem's Western Wall, and deliver remarks to the nations parliament. (more...)
Happy Birthday David Bowie: 'Let's Dance' Demo
- January 09, 2018
Bowie and Rodgers recorded this stripped-down version of the hit single on December 19th - 20th, 1982 at Montreux, Switzerland's Mountain Studios . Today is also what would have been Elvis Presley's 83rd birthday, and Graceland have been celebrating the event with a public exhibition entitled "Hollywood Backlot". (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Bowie and Rodgers recorded this stripped-down version of the hit single on December 19th - 20th, 1982 at Montreux, Switzerland's Mountain Studios . Today is also what would have been Elvis Presley's 83rd birthday, and Graceland have been celebrating the event with a public exhibition entitled "Hollywood Backlot". (more...)
Republicans call for probe of Trump dossier author
- January 09, 2018
Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Christopher Wray that they said contains information behind their claim. But by alleging that Steele had made false statements to federal investigators, it would appear that the senators were sending information to the Justice Department that it already had in its possession. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Christopher Wray that they said contains information behind their claim. But by alleging that Steele had made false statements to federal investigators, it would appear that the senators were sending information to the Justice Department that it already had in its possession. (more...)
Trump administration drops Obama-era easing of marijuana prosecutions
- January 09, 2018
Justice Department officials declined to say whether they might take legal action against those states, saying further steps were "still under consideration". What supporters have achieved is to pass a 2014 rider to the annual spending bill that has prevented federal funds from being used to prosecute medical marijuana cases in states that allow it. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Justice Department officials declined to say whether they might take legal action against those states, saying further steps were "still under consideration". What supporters have achieved is to pass a 2014 rider to the annual spending bill that has prevented federal funds from being used to prosecute medical marijuana cases in states that allow it. (more...)
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