Новости за 07.04.2018

Don Black is a former Ku Klux Klan member and convicted felon, which makes him uniquely qualified to run a neo-nazi website called Stormfront.

Glass has changed the world like no other substance, but people usually overlook it. An Object Lesson.

The co-chairman of the defense committee in Syrian Kurdistan (Rojava) has signaled his readiness to destroy terrorists based in the east of the Euphrates and in northern Syria as a whole.

Brendan Aquilina and Shaun Parnis produced a major upset in the lawn bowls pairs competition when they came from behind to knock out hosts Australia 15-13 and progress to the semi-finals and remain in contention for a medal in Gold Coast. It was an impressive performance from the Maltese duo who were rated as underdogs against Brett Wilkie and Aaron Wilson especially after having already suffered a comprehensive 22-11 defeat to the Australians in the group stages. It had looked as though the Maltese... Читать дальше...

Hollis Johnson

• I have been an Android user for 13 years.
• In January I decided to switch to the iPhone X.
• It was totally worth it, despite its high price tag and a few small annoyances.

I have been in the Android camp since I bought a Motorola Razr clamshell around 2004.

I stuck with Android faithfully in the 14 years that followed, shuttling through the HTC Desire, the Samsung Galaxy S3, a Moto G and, most recently, a Huawei P9.See the rest... Читать дальше...

The co-chairman of defense committee in Syrian Kurdistan (Rojava) has signaled readiness to destroy terrorists based in the east of the Euphrates and in northern Syria as a whole.

WALLULA, Wash. (AP) — A company that operates a beef cattle feedlot in southeastern Washington has reached a settlement with the state over a charge of failing to manage air pollution. The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin reported Friday that Simplot Feeders LLP agreed to pay a reduced fine and invest in a project that reduces small-particle pollution at their operation in Wallula, according to state Department of Ecology officials. In late 2015, Ecology fined the company $50,000 for allowing small particles into the air... Читать дальше...

Tatjana Schoenmaker completed her ascension as the queen of South African swimming after she smashed the African 200m breaststroke record to claim the Commonwealth title in the Australian Gold Coast.

Kyle Mizokami

Security, Europe

She might be old, but she can do the job. 

Around the same time the U.S. Air Force was looking for a dedicated close air-support aircraft, a requirement that eventually fielded the A-10 Warthog, the Soviet Union was also embarking on a search for a fixed-wing tank killer. The result was the Sukhoi Su-25, known as “Frogfoot” in the West, a plane that flies for Russia and other ex-Soviet states to this day.

In the late 1960s both the... Читать дальше...

The Wales international forward continues to see his future at Santiago Bernabeu called into question, but his manager believes he will be staying put

The Brumbies overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Reds 45-21 in a brutal Australian derby at GIO Stadium, Canberra. This was the Brumbies first derby win in five games, halting a two-game losing streak against the Reds. Isi Naisarani scored his first career double, helping the Brumbies overcome a slow start against the Brisbane side. The […]

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has dissociated itself from a group of Northern clergy who visited President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, April 5, under the aegis of Arewa Pastors Peace Initiative, Nigeria (APPIN)

Warfare History Network

History, Europe

Here is the story. 

Scouts for the U.S. Third Army on foot and in armored vehicles cautiously approached the town of Luneville on the east side of the Moselle River in the rolling hills of north- eastern France on September 15, 1944. As the lead M8 armored car of C Troop, 42nd Cavalry Squadron reached the outskirts of the fog-shrouded town, a shell fired from a German 88mm gun slammed into it. The startled Americans quickly fled the area. Читать дальше...

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has disclosed fresh evidence that a politician attempted to bribe acting Health Minister Ulana Suprun, the latest revelation in a string of high-profile graft scandals involving Ukraine’s chief anti-corruption prosecutor, Nazar Kholodnytsky. A video published by the TSN television channel late on April 6 shows Andriy Bohachyov, an aide to the […]

It’s Gold, Jerry! GOLD! Lads, it’s Stoke. Tottenham Hotspur have won their past four matches against Stoke City by a combined score of 17-1. This season, Tottenham are in fourth place and could jump into third if results go their way. Harry Kane is back, knows he’s five goals behind the injured Mohamed Salah, and wants that Golden Boot. Stoke are languishing in 19th and are looking like strong candidates to join West Bromwich Albion in the Championship next season. On the other hand, this is a road match and road matches are never gimmies. Читать дальше...

Zachary Keck

Security, Europe

India and Russia just might have a hit on their hands. 

At least five countries are interested in purchasing Russia and India’s jointly developed BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.

This week, India’s Financial Express reported that Chile and Peru are now expressing interest in acquiring the BrahMos missile. The report quoted “diplomatic sources” as saying, “The Chilean armed forces are interested in buying the missile. There have been... Читать дальше...

LISBON, Portugal -- Sporting CP have been thrown into chaos as president Bruno de Carvalho suspended 19 first-team players after a public

Tiger Woods struggled but made it to the weekend at Augusta and three former major champions are in the top five heading into Saturday’s third round at the 2018 Masters (3 p.m. ET, CBS, Masters.com).

Warfare History Network

History, Middle East

A tale you may not know. 

How the Nizari Ismailis came to be known as the Assassins is still the subject of much debate. Popular mythology maintains that their ominous name derived from their use of drugs such as opium and hashish to induce a fanatical frenzy in their killers. This myth was first carried back to Europe by the Crusaders, but did not become widely known in the West until it was published in the travelogues of Marco Polo. Читать дальше...

Neymar plays more like former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi than Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Pele. The Paris Saint-Germain forward has been linked with a switch to Madrid in recent months, potentially as a long-term replacement for evergreen 33-year-old Ronaldo - to whom he has been compared. But Brazil great Pele believes his compatriot bears greater resemblance to Messi, the player whose spotlight - according to his father - Neymar sought to escape in Paris. "Neymar has... Читать дальше...

Guest post by Joe Hoft Crooked Cop and Special Counsel Robert Mueller Charged Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former Campaign Manager, for working with Ukrainian’s Leader Viktor Yanukovych in 2013. However, Mueller worked with Yanukovych in 2013 as well. Last week a memo was released showing Assistant AG Rod Rosenstein directing the Mueller investigation to look into […]

Stoke City boss Paul Lambert insists they'll attack Tottenham - despite their recent history.