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The unofficial second half of the season kicks off for the Raptors with a home game where the visitors might have more fans.

On the day of Epiphany, January 6, in a village nearby Thessaloniki, called Profitis (Prophet), the ancient custom of "Arapides" is performed to scare away evil spirits. This Dionysian pagan ritual sees people of the village dressed in black goat's skin, wearing colourful long hats, and hanging large pastoral bells around their waists to scare away evil spirits that come out during the twelve days of Christmas to cause mischief. Arapides means literally "black ones" because the protagonists dominated by black... Читать дальше...

To help modernize its restaurants and provide new ordering experiences to its diners, Taco Bell is bringing new technology into its brick-and-mortar restaurants across the country: The quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain is deploying self-service kiosks. The devices enable customers to peruse the Mexican-inspired chain’s menu and customize its selections to their tastes or dietary needs. […]

The crash happened along Pigeon Lake Road.

A friend of Elvis Presley’s up to the King’s death in 1977, country singer T. G. Sheppard long held off on singing about his buddy. That...

Emily Blunt, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, director Rob Marshall and Lin-Manuel Miranda of “Mary Poppins Returns” sit down for an interview and photo session. Read original story ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Stars and Director Portraits, From Emily Blunt to Lin-Manuel Miranda (Exclusive Photos) At TheWrap

Two people have died and four have gone missing after a Panama-flagged cargo ship sent distress signals en route from Russia to Turkey, reported quoting the coast guard and a local governor's office. Thirteen crew members, including nine Ukrainians, two Azerbaijan nationals, and two Russians, were on board, according to the Samsun's governors' office. The coast guard said they received a distress signal, which concerned a "possible sinking" of the ship. The ship, which was reportedly carrying coal... Читать дальше...

A HORMONE naturally released during exercise may protect the brain against Alzheimer’s, scientists suggest. New evidence shows that irisin, a protein generated by muscle tissue, may help in protecting the mental faculties. Scientists from the US and Brazil have found lower levels of the hormone in the brains of Alzheimer’s sufferers compared to healthy individuals. […]

For many top NBA Draft prospects, this is an important week because it feature tough challenges that will stress their skill sets.

Jon Jones will put his newly acquired light heavyweight title on the line against Anthony Smith at UFC 235 in Las Vegas March 2 as long as his license is granted by the NSAC.

One of the top teams in the West comes East to face our boys.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Nashville Predators: Game 42

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Scotiabank Arena

Broadcast/Streaming: Sportsnet Ontario

Opponent SBNation Site: On The Forecheck

The Leafs kick off the second half of the season tonight, taking on the Nashville Predators. This might be the best forward group against the best defence group in the NHL, though of course Tampa has a claim to both titles. Читать дальше...

At the end of tight games, Kevin Durant chooses isolation shots that rob the offense of spacing and movement.

You’ll want to keep these facts in mind whenever a new Lodeiro transfer rumor pops up.

BottleRock has dropped the lineup for 2019, announcing that "Natural" and "Thunder" rockers Imagine Dragons are...

Make snow removal less of a back-breaking chore with a good shovel. These are the best snow shovels you can buy.

Top 10 Branson Adrenaline-Pumping Rides Branson is not only famous to host many world class live entertainment shows, it’s also...

1. Scientists are hoping to create a hybrid Franken-fruit of tomatoes and CHILLI  Daily Mail
2. Gene editing could create spicy tomatoes, say researchers  The Guardian
3. Scientists could engineer a spicy tomato. Is it worth it?  Popular Science
4. Reawakening chili genes could serve up spicy tomatoes  New Atlas
5. Let's Make Tomatoes Spicy With Genetic Engineering, Scientists Proclaim  Gizmodo
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Exercise wards off Alzheimer's, study finds  Daily Mail

US and Brazilian scientists found lower levels of the exercise hormone irisin in the brains of Alzheimer's patients compared with healthy individuals - and say this ...

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In the way of a Folie, as a reference structure of the Bicentenario Park in Santiago de Chile, the project is a temporary pavilion, the access to a fair located in one of the most prominent parks in Santiago that runs along the Mapocho River.

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Katherine Knutte, a standout from Lemont High School (LHS), recently signed her letter of intent to continue her education and playing career at Olivet Nazarene University. She will join the Tigers in the fall of 2019.

A large box is handily made of what is necessary to replace any substance and yet it still needs to be broken down before going out to recycling.

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Here are some 'dos and don'ts' to keep in mind when stepping into negotiation talks.