FILE - In this May 2, 2016, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, arrives for Game 2 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. The five-time All-Star passes his…
FILE - In this June 27, 2015, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder NBA player Russell Westbrook arrives for the presentation of Dior Homme men's Spring-Summer 2016 fashion collection in Paris, France. When you're Westbrook, the undisputed king of NBA fashion,…
Data is a more pressing human need than oxygen as Parliament now stars a radio personality-turned-activist writes Victor Kgomoeswana.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared his thoughts on a number of themes and issues in his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme. Here is everything he said in the programme:-
Jake Browning hit Dante Pettis on a 4-yard touchdown in overtime and No. 9 Washington overcame a slew of missed opportunities to hold off Arizona 35-28 Saturday night in both teams' Pac-12 opener. The Huskies (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) dominated their first three games behind Browning's prolific passing and a first-team defense that did not allow a touchdown. Despite the Wildcats (2-2, 0-1) being down to their fourth-string running back, Washington had a hard time shaking them, plagued by missed chances on Arizona's side of the field. Читать дальше...
"I`m very proud to win the tournament," Wozniacki told reporters.
WikiLeaks has released a memo proving that Hillary Clinton sponsored the Arab Spring whilst serving as Secretary of State in order to destabilize the Middle East. Hillary secretly pursued a controversial program that encouraged activists to violently protest for regime change in various countries across the Middle East, according to a memo that Clinton aide Huma Abedin sent to her boss. “I’m giving you credit for inspiring the ‘peaceful’ protests,” Abedin told Hillary via email. Breitbart.com reports... Читать дальше...
OLDENZAAL - Alleen de burgemeesters van Oldenzaal, Dinkelland, Losser en Tubbergen en een aantal ‘mensen uit het veld’ schuiven op 27 oktober aan in Oldenzaal voor het rondetafelgesprek als afsluiting van het bezoek van koning Willem-Alexander en koningin Maxima aan Noordoost-Twente. De wethouders daarentegen zijn er niet bij, ook al hebben zij het onderwerp van gesprek - de gebiedsontwikkeling - in hun portefeuille.
The Spaniard's side are yet to taste defeat in the Premier League this season, but Mauricio Pochettino's men are also unbeaten, and Pep is excited by the upcoming fixture
Police registered a second complaint in the alleged case of harassment of a woman employee of Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) by her colleagues here on Saturday.
On June 21, the county adopted its 20-year Comprehensive Growth Management Plan update, finishing three years of work and expanding some small cities' growth boundaries. To grow the city while keeping its charm, Stuart said, Ridgefield has created design standards so new buildings fit the character of the city. A $3.1 million grant through the Federal Lands Access Program will make pedestrian and bicyclist access to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge easier and safer by adding a multi-use... Читать дальше...
(AP) — Standing on top of a sandy white bluff on an island surrounded by glittering blue waters and windsurfers soaring in the distance, it was easy to forget I was camped in the middle of the Columbia River. Despite the close distance, though, dodging freighters in the river's shipping lanes and coping with the river's powerful tides and currents makes it no beginner's paddle. To avoid shipping lanes, you could launch from the Beaver Boat Launch and paddle down the Clatskanie River, which empties... Читать дальше...
WARRENTON, Ore. (AP) — A large American flag is again waving high above the Civil War-era earthen fort at Fort Stevens State Park.
Largest national flag used by Army flies again at state park (AP) — A large American flag is again waving high above the Civil War-era earthen fort at Fort Stevens State Park. The Northwest Civil War Council, which uses the fort for its annual re-enactment over Labor Day weekend, has already pledged $1,000 toward the flagpole replacement. The new flagpole, the third to be built at the Civil War-era earthen fort, stands straight up with no wires sticking out on the top. Park ranger Roger Stone ... Читать дальше...
Unprecedented dying with dignity laws could pass the Victorian Parliament with support growing across all sides of politics for assisted dying legislation.
(AP) — Conor McBride, a tall young man with sandy hair, wire-rimmed glasses and impeccable manners, is waiting in the visitation room at Wakulla Correctional Institution. Seated in a chair, its hard metal feet wrapped in foam, McBride stands politely when visitors enter. A former honor student in high school who should now be finished with college, McBride is cheerful and engaging. The story made national news when Ann's parents, Kate and Andy Grosmaire, devout Catholics, forgave McBride and advocated... Читать дальше...
Tampa man shoots a father, calls 'stand your ground' hotline Before Garcia, a 37-year-old father of three, had even been declared dead, the man who shot him was already on the phone with the U.S. Concealed Carry Association. The association offers a 24-hour hotline, an attorney on retainer, bail money and a wallet-sized card instructing members on what to say after a shooting — starting at just $13 a month. For centuries, the right to take a life to defend one's own life has been recognized across different legal systems and traditions. Читать дальше...
Before fixing a new date for the presentation of Union Budget 2017-18, the government is likely to hold discussions with the Election Commission to avoid any clash with the schedule of five states headed for polls.
Dear Abby: I lost my longtime job but have remained in contact with a few former co-workers, meeting for an occasional lunch or dinner. [...] I have sidestepped by saying that I prefer to get out of the house, but I’m worried that one day she will announce that she’s “in my neighborhood” and ask to drop by. There are various excuses you can use if she wants to drop by. If you rotate the deflections as needed, your friend may eventually get the idea without your having to say it directly. Dear Abby: “Breaking With the Past” (Feb. Читать дальше...
First the sun and Jupiter’s high-five on Monday, an amazing luck and power salute. Next, mysterious Pluto comes our of his cave (a five-month retrograde), making it much easier for us to confront demands. Capping it all is Friday’s new moon in Libra signaling peace, balance and harmony. Aries (March 19-April 18) New moons are always fateful, a time for important decisions, but Friday’s lunar beams have special power to bring a positive closure to 2016. Gemini (May 20-June 19) As the year winds down... Читать дальше...
Social media in the Diamond City was abuzz over fiasco of chief minister Vijay Rupani's maiden outing on Twitter on Friday.
Ahmad Salkida, a Nigerian journalist, who was declared wanted and arrested by the Nigerian Army has said Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has released a new video. Salkida in a Tweet on Sunday, September 25, said he would not release the video following his arrest by the army for releasing a previous clip. READ ALSO: Wives of terrorists reveal […]
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Best known for its role as a Shakespearean location, there's much more to the Italian city, writes Mary Lussiana.