The Press editorial: Is it time to tear up the plans and start again? Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivered a masterclass in political sophistry and dissembling on Wednesday when she claimed, with a straight face, that the KiwiBuild goal of 100,000 homes built over 10 years remains in place. The line was repeated a few more […]
The Pats are in the Super Bowl for the ninth time in the Brady-Belichick era, playing their opponent from 17 years ago
February is here, which means Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Hulu is offering traditional fare (think Kleenex and chocolates) like the Sandra Bullock-led rom-com “While You Were Sleeping,” as well as “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “Moonstruck,” and “Barefoot.” Why stop at romantic relationships though? Celebrate Galentine’s Day, the Feb. 13 “holiday” popularized by […]
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I’M absolutely thrilled Sandown has beaten the cold snap – the ground staff need a pay rise and a slap-up meal. So do I, as it happens. I’m craving a bacon sarnie almost as much as a Saturday choc full of winners. PA:Press Association Lingfield 1.45 Kachy/2.55 Wissahickon double – This looks too good an opportunity […]
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Severe thunderstorms, with possible heavy downpours, hail and localised flooding are expected in places over the Central Karoo, northern interior of the Eastern Cape, south eastern parts of the Northern Cape and western parts of Free State.
Members of the Art Directors Guild assess the creative contributions of a nominated colleague in each of the ADG’s 11 categories. Period Film The Favourite Fiona Crombie, Production Designer What a delicious change of pace to watch an opulent period film in which the setting is not remotely warming and seductive. In Yorgos Lanthimos’ “The Favourite,” […]
Literary events in and around Chicago this week!
Where the grown people? Is it us? — the character Violet Trace in Jazz ¤ I BEGIN THIS ESSAY on Toni Morrison’s 11 novels with a personal confession, if that’s the right word. I find it harder, as I get older, to hear children cry. Usually, perhaps in part to protect ourselves, we dismiss the crying of […]
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SEATTLE (AP) — "Grande ego. Venti mistake": That was the message protesters had for former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz as he returned to his hometown of Seattle after announcing that he's mulling an independent run for president. Several dozen protesters gathered outside a downtown theater before Schultz appeared to promote his new book Thursday night. They included Democrats who fret his candidacy would hand President Donald Trump another term, and green-and-gold-bedecked basketball fans who haven't... Читать дальше...
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has dismissed a complaint by one of the companies that was competing for the job of designing and helping to build the navy’s next generation of warships.
NBA rumors have been flying all over the place this week — right before the NFL’s Super Bowl, no less... Read More »
President Trump said Friday there is a "good chance" he will declare a national emergency to circumvent Congress and build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border."I think there's a good chance we'l...
President Trump said Friday there is a “good chance” he will declare a national emergency to circumvent Congress and build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.“I think there’s a good chance we’ll have to do that,” Trump told reporters in the Oval...
Black History Month 2019 begins with the Google website honoring Sojourner Truth with a doodle. Here is an excerpt from the Biography.com entry about Sojourner Truth: Sojourner Truth (born Isabella Baumfree, c. 1797 to November 26, 1883) was an African-American abolitionist and women’s rights activist best-known for her speech on racial inequalities, “Ain’t I a […]
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Producers seeking a location that blends the traditional with the modern, offers mountains and coastlines, boasts historic structures and contemporary architecture, should consider South Korea, a country with a thriving local film industry, well developed production infrastructure, experienced crews and a wide choice of accommodations and restaurants. In addition, South Korea provides a cash rebate […]
It is that time of month again as you get to vote on your goal of the month for January. All you need to do is to head over to the @36nilTV Twitter channel and place your vote to be in with a chance of winning a prize! This month we have 4 goals for... Read More
This was the hilarious moment a husky held a protest over the use of his tennis balls as a washing aid for a jacket. With intense howling and looks of anger, the husky lets its owner know exactly how it feels. The filmer said: "I was cleaning my down jacket for the first time and put tennis balls as per the instructions to prevent the down from lumping. "These were new tennis balls that my husky saw I brought home and didn't give to her yet and this was her reaction." The footage was captured earlier this year on January 3.
Iran is openly threatening Israel on the country's border
Jalen Hudson, the team's leading scorer a year ago, has been more of an erratic enigma than a valuable veteran this season.
A driver from Newcastle in northeast England lost control of his car while trying to make a turn in snowy conditions on Friday afternoon (February 1). In the dash-cam video, the driver was coming home from work when his car skidded on the last turn before he would have arrived home. The car mounts the curb then collides with the wall of the house on the corner, causing minor damage to the bumper as well as causing the camera to fall off its setup. "Noooooo! B*****d!" the driver can be heard screaming... Читать дальше...