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Sal Lavallo, a 27-year-old New York University alum, is all set for small talk with New York City taxi drivers. “I’ve been to the countries where they’re from,” Lavallo tells The Post. “I can tell them my experiences and that forms relationships really quickly.” In mid-November, following a trip to the Mediterranean nation of Malta,...

The law firm now says the products have caused "physical harm to clients" and has amended that claim.

Tanner Thorson (#91) inside of Tanner Thorson (#91) Friday during the POWRi midget car series event at Jacksonville Speedway. (Mark Funderburk Photo) By T.J. Buffenbarger Tuesday was an extremely busy news day that was unexpected considering the Performance Racing Industry trade show doesn’t start until Thursday. Several topics generated a lot of attention and will be among the first things people are buzzing about at the trade show this week. The hot news items from Tuesday Justin Grant driving... Читать дальше...

US President Donald Trump’s decision to move the US embassy to Jerusalem has sparked protests in Gaza and Istanbul. Turkish groups say this is only the beginning.

Scrivener Stables’ Trust Factor appears to be the standout in a field of nine Louisiana-breds in the 27th running of the $100,000 Louisiana Champions Day Turf, which will be run on Saturday Dec. 9 at a distance of 1 1/16 miles on the Stall-Wilson Turf Course.

The City of Calgary is expanding its hours of operation at the East Calgary and Spyhill landfills to six days a week.

Two days before U.S. government funding expires, lawmakers appeared no closer to resolving a potential sticking point on a spending bill to avert a shutdown: the plight of hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants who were brought to America as children. Many Democrats remained firm in linking an extension of federal funds to congressional action allowing nearly 800,000 young immigrants to continue to work and study in the United States after President Donald Trump rescinded a program that had shielded them from deportation. Читать дальше...

RSL’s in need of a right back — but what comes next?

With Tony Beltran, RSL’s starting right back, out of contention for an anticipated nine-month period, Real Salt Lake is in a bit of a bind.

For obvious reasons, the team will need a right back that can start 10-15 matches before Beltran is back — but the solution they look for could have wider repercussions on the roster.

What’s RSL’s best option? Well, let’s go through a few.

Do nothing (or, don’t change plans)

Pendant qu'Israël se réjouit de la décision du président américain Donald Trump de reconnaître Jérusalem comme la capitale de l'État hébreu et d'y déménager son ambassade, le reste du monde s'inquiète ou fulmine.

Pendant qu'Israël se réjouit de la décision du président américain Donald Trump de reconnaître Jérusalem comme la capitale de l'État hébreu et d'y déménager son ambassade, le reste du monde s'inquiète ou fulmine.

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Welltower Inc (NYSE:HCN) is a member of the 180 company Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) GICS industry group, which is part of the 221 company GICS Real Estate sector. The market value of HCN is $25.2 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for HCN puts it 74 among the 180 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position; in the... Читать дальше...

• Lululemon beat on both the top and bottom lines.
• The company raised its full-year 2017 adjusted earnings per share guidance.
• Shares climbed more than 7% on the results.

Lululemon shares climbed more than 7% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the company reported better than expected top and bottom line results and raised its guidance.

Arkansas has hired SMU's Chad Morris as the new football coach

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas had its best back-to-back seasons in the Southeastern Conference when Bobby Petrino was leading a high-powered offensive attack during the 2010-11 seasons. The Razorbacks have turned to an up-tempo, offensive-minded coach — albeit one without the Petrino's scandalous baggage — to try and rekindle that level of success. Arkansas hired SMU's Chad Morris on Wednesday, ending nearly two weeks of uncertainty following Bret Bielema's firing moments after the season ended. Читать дальше...

GOP strategist: Mueller’s Quest for Collusion Is Over Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation hasn’t found any Trump-Russia election collusion, maintains Ed Rogers at The Washington Post, “and Democrats and their allies in the liberal mainstream media know that it never will.” Which is why the president’s “clearer-thinking foes” are “transitioning to an obstruction of justice...

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that if free & fair elections are held in 2019, he is assured of receiving majority of the votes cast by Kano residents.

One of the most bizarre buildings you'll ever see is in Shanghai. It's a type of kinetic building, meaning the building changes shape over time. Following is a transcript of the video.

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• An airline's paint scheme offers onlookers a taste of a carrier's values or its culture's ethos.
• Some airlines update paint schemes once every few years while others remain unchanged for decades.
• A successful design can make an airline instantly recognizable. Think Pan Am.

As airlines and airplanes have evolved, so have their "liveries" — the exterior designs, including paint colors and logos, on the aircraft.

As planes crisscross the globe... Читать дальше...

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Venture capitalist Shervin Pishevar, who has been accused by multiple unnamed women of sexual misconduct in a recent news report, is now being accused by a Republican-affiliated opposition research firm of spreading false information about it in an attempt to cover up his alleged wrongdoings.

In a bizarre twist on Wednesday, Definers Public Affairs — which Pishevar is suing for allegedly helping to spread a false police report that accuses him of rape — filed a motion to dismiss the investor’s suit in full. Читать дальше...

Will the NL MVP go to the Bay Area or will he hold out for another team?

A horned beast marches through an Austrian street as crowds gather to celebrate Krampusnacht. The Krampus is the evil counterpart to Santa Claus, who visits the girls on Saint Nick’s naughty list. Last night was Krampusnacht, the annual festival where they celebrate the demon in Germany and Austria. Folklore says that the satanic creature carries...

SAVE THE DATE!!

WHEN:

• SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24th
• doors open @ 5:00 pm
• curling starts @ 6:00 pm

WHERE:

• ESQUIMALT CURLING CLUB
• 1151 Esquimalt Road at the Archie Browning Recreation Centre

THE VENUE:

The curling club has 6 sheets of ice so the hope is that we can fill them with 24 teams of 4 curlers in two flights. We are playing two enders ( Up and Back, Drink, Socialize, then go back down for a second and... Читать дальше...

Walt Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger will likely extend his tenure past 2019 to facilitate integration of Twenty-First Century Fox’s assets with the company, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (paywall). Disney is in the lead to acquire much of Fox’s media empire, though rival suitor Comcast remains in contention, Reuters reported on Tuesday....

Suspended USC player Osa Masina pleaded guilty to misdemeanor sexual assault.