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CNN/ORC poll: Most say only turkeys will talk politics at the table

GantDaily.com 

Americans say that this Thanksgiving they are most thankful for their family, but they really hope that Aunt Ann won’t ask about politics as she passes the mashed potatoes. A new CNN/ORC poll finds that 53% of Americans say they dread the thought of talking politics over Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday. Republicans, however, are generally […]

Chattanooga school bus driver tests negative for alcohol, drugs

GantDaily.com 

No traces of alcohol or drugs were found in the blood of the school bus driver involved in a fatal accident that killed five children, Chattanooga, Tennessee, police Sgt. Austin Garrett said Wednesday. The accident in which the bus flipped on its side Monday was actually the second time in two months that driver Johnthony […]

Domino's testing out pizza delivery by reindeer in Japan

United Press International (UPI.com) 

Ben Hooper
ISHIKARI, Japan, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- The Japanese arm of pizza chain Domino's announced it is testing an unusual solution to winter weather difficulties -- delivery by reindeer.



Report: Rockets pull Donatas Motiejunas’ offer

NBCSports.com 

Donatas Motiejunas let his $4,433,683 qualifying offer expire, but the Rockets still left a $7 million-guaranteed deal on the table for him. A key for Houston? Signing Motiejunas by the end of the day, so he’d be trade eligible before the trade deadline, which is three months away. Apparently, Motiejunas waited too long to accept. […]

Fed minutes raise expectations for December hike

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials earlier this month believed it would be appropriate to raise a key interest rate "relatively soon," with some arguing for a hike at the Fed's next meeting in December in order to preserve the Fed's credibility. Some officials argued that if the Fed did not raise rates at its December meeting, it ran the risk of harming the central bank's credibility given the many signals it had sent about an impending hike. Economists believed that the Fed would not... Читать дальше...

Fed minutes raise expectations for December hike

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials earlier this month believed it would be appropriate to raise a key interest rate "relatively soon," with some arguing for a hike at the Fed's next meeting in December in order to preserve the Fed's credibility. Some officials argued that if the Fed did not raise rates at its December meeting, it ran the risk of harming the central bank's credibility given the many signals it had sent about an impending hike. Economists believed that the Fed would not... Читать дальше...

Black Lives Matter demonstrators hit the streets in Seattle

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

For the third year running, a large Black Lives Matter protest is planned for Friday at the downtown commercial district centered on Westlake Park. The march and demonstration coincide with Black Friday, the start of the holiday shopping spree.

It’s Black Lives Matter vs. Black Friday again in Seattle

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

For the third year running, a large Black Lives Matter protest is planned for Friday at the downtown commercial district centered on Westlake Park. The march and demonstration coincide with Black Friday, the start of the holiday shopping spree.

Cambodian court upholds life terms for 2 Khmer Rouge leaders

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — A special Cambodian court on Wednesday upheld the life sentences for the two most senior surviving members of the Khmer Rouge regime, which was responsible for the deaths of 1.7 million people. The Supreme Court Chamber said the 2014 verdict by a United Nations-assisted Khmer Rouge tribunal was “appropriate” given the gravity of the crimes and roles of the two — Khieu Samphan, the 85-year-old Khmer Rouge head of state, and Nuon Chea, the 90-year-old right-hand man to the communist group’s late leader Pol Pot. Читать дальше...

Steve Smith: These young guys just don’t get it

NBCSports.com 

Cowboys rookie cornerback Anthony Brown said after last Sunday’s game that he has “no respect” for Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith because of the way Smith “keeps yapping after every play.” Brown is the second rookie to share his lack of respect for Smith this year. Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey had the same reaction after…

North Dakota leaders urge Obama for pipeline completion

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's governor and congressional delegation are pressuring President Barack Obama to pave the way for completion of the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline, protests over which they say are taxing law enforcement and are costing millions of dollars. Obama raised the possibility of rerouting the pipeline earlier this month, which Kelcy Warren, CEO of pipeline developer Energy Transfer Partners, told The Associated Press is not an option from the company's standpoint. Читать дальше...

Conversation tips for shy networkers during the holidays

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

To those who are shy, building rapport can seem overwhelming once you finish talking with the people you know. Some of the concerns shy networkers have is what to say and how to continue a conversation without appearing nervous. Their desire is to come across in a natural way without stumbling over words, turning red





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