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Joan Conrow, Alliance for Science
Though it's too early to tell whether it's imploding or merely suffering growing pains the $50 billion American organic industry is going through some serious soul-searching.While some organic pioneers are bemoaning what they perceive as the ongoing degradation of a brand founded in an ideological movement, others see this as a time to critically reassess what organic really means, and how that ancient model of agriculture fits into the bigger picture of feeding... Читать дальше...

Телеведущая Ксения Собчак сегодня находится в центре повышенного общественного внимания. Это связано с ее планами участвовать в президентских выборах. Своей фигурой знаменитость хочет заменить графу "против всех", которая сейчас не существует в избирательных бюллетенях.

The Rangers are being coached, and have been for a while, as if every game were a playoff game. After an atrocious start to the season, it’s hard to dispute the necessity of that mentality as purveyed by Alain Vigneault. But it’s equally as hard to think that such urgency is sustainable, being that it’s...

Fergie has candidly opened up about her lowest point during her battle with addiction to crystal meth.

Second one this week.

The Royals made their second international signing in a span of three days, inking former Braves OF prospect Juan Carlos Negret. Like Yefri del Rosario, the signing comes after 12 Braves prospect were granted free agency to punish the organization for international wrongdoings.

Royals remain active on international market. According to sources, KC agreed to a deal with former Braves int’l OF prospect Juan Carlos Negret. On Tuesday, the club agreed to a $650K deal with RHP Yefri Del Rosario... Читать дальше...

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Republican-led Legislature was poised to vote on legislation aimed at fixing underfunded municipal retirement plans, after deciding to abandon contentious proposals including state intervention in communities unwilling or unable to solve the problem. New drafts of the bills were being written late Wednesday night after GOP Gov. Rick Snyder and legislative leaders ran into resistance from Democrats and rank-and-file Republicans. Police and firefighter unions had strongly... Читать дальше...

Southern Hockey League (1974-1977) American Hockey League (1977-1978) Born: October 1974: The Fayetteville Arsenal relocates to Hampton, VA Folded: January 31, 1977 Re-Born: 1977 Folded Again: February 10, 1978 Arena: Hampton Coliseum WHA Affiliation: Cincinnati Stingers Team Colors: Owners: 1974: Bill Raue 1975-????: Charles Wornom SHL Championships: None Calder Cup Championships (AHL): None   Virginia’s Hampton Gulls hockey team formed in 1974 as […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – Emergency crews were on scene of an auto-pedestrian accident in northwest Oklahoma City. Officials responded near N.W. 10th and MacArthur Blvd. Wednesday evening. Police say a pedestrian was transported to the hospital in serious condition. The roadway is closed. Drivers are advised to avoid the area for the time being. **TRAFFIC ALERT!** Police are investigating an injury car accident involving a pedestrian near NW 10 St/MacArthur Blvd. The pedestrian has been transported to an area... Читать дальше...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — First-year Washington coach Mike Hopkins saw how Kansas dissected Syracuse's vaunted 2-3 zone defense last week, so he made a couple tweaks to his own version before facing the Jayhawks on Wednesday night. Primarily, Hopkins stretched the zone to take away the 3-pointer. It worked to perfection. The Huskies frustrated the Jayhawks' dangerous lineup of deep threats, Matisse Thybulle hit five-pointers and scored 19 points, and Washington kept its poise down the stretch for a 74-65 victory that knocked No. Читать дальше...

The group said it is quite regrettable that the federal ministry of mines and steel development is issuing coal mining licenses to power generating firms.

No. 2 Kansas and No. 5 Florida both lost on an upset-filled Wednesday in college basketball. Find the rest of the night’s college basketball scores here.

A German teenager died in a Calgary hospital on Wednesday, one day after being seriously injured during a downhill training run in Lake Louise, Canada.

Troy Rogers was "completely taken by surprise" when his students gave him an adorable gift just in time for the holidays: An 8-week-old golden retriever puppy.

Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder are ready for Mexico City's altitude

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Professional athletes playing in Mexico City are always aware of the invisible opponent that is the altitude. But not Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The NBA MVP and the Thunder arrived on Wednesday night South of the Border to face the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA's 25th game in Mexico more concerned about dinner than the altitude. "I don't know nothing about the altitude, to be honest, I just play," Westbrook said at the team's hotel in an upscale part of town. "If... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — A Japanese plastic surgeon known for his extreme political views has purchased at auction for $275,000 a memoir by Japanese Emperor Hirohito offering his recollections of World War II. The 173-page document was sold Wednesday at Bonhams auction house in Manhattan for nearly double its expected top price. "It should have been in Japan, but it ended up overseas," Dr. Katsuya Takasu told The Associated Press in Tokyo. "So it feels like it's finally coming back." Takasu said he wants... Читать дальше...

Hurricanes 4, Rebels 0 First Period 1. Lethbridge, Zudilov 4 (Merezhko, Stafford) 8:29. Penalties — Reichel R.d (high sticking) 1:14; Riddle Let (hooking) 9:20; Sass R.d, Stafford Let (major, major-fighting) 15:06. Second Period 2. Lethbridge, Prefontaine 3 (Bellerive, Estephan) 6:03. Penalties — Riddle Let (slashing) 7:23; Pawlenchuk R.d (slashing) 7:54; Sakowich R.d, Prefontaine Let (major, major-fighting)... Читать дальше...

Полина Белова, которая раньше являлась возлюбленной известного певца Криса Кельми, рассказала неожиданные подробности о его личной жизни. По ее словам, Кельми, который с недавнего времени находится за границей на лечении, закрутил роман с популярной телеведущей Даной Борисовой.

Well, I think it's safe to declare the inauguration of this hopefully annual event a rousing success; everything from Eichel out-dueling Matthews to Modo coming all the way over from Sweden, that night had it all. 

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• Republican Rep. Devin Nunes met with Blackwater founder Erik Prince earlier this year and discussed Nunes' investigation into the unmasking of Americans' identities in US intelligence reports.
• The meeting has raised eyebrows given Nunes' recusal from the Russia investigation and Prince's status as a witness in that probe.

• Nunes stepped aside from the Russia investigation in early April following his decision to brief Trump and the press... Читать дальше...