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The Flare Path: Awe Restorer

Rock Paper Shotgun 

Red kites and buzzards were as rare as rocs and phoenixes when I was growing up. To encounter one in southern England in the 1970s was magical. Today, thanks largely to changes in gamekeeping practices and pesticide use, these handsome raptors are everywhere and consequently I no longer automatically stop and stare when I see one. […]

KPMG To Shutter UK Small Business Accounting Unit

PYMNTS.com 

Corporate accounting and auditing firm KPMG is shuttering its small business services unit, reports in The Business Desk said Thursday (Feb. 7). According to the publication, KPMG’s Small Business Accounting (SBA) service, which launched in 2014, will be closed in the U.K. In a statement, a KPMG spokesperson confirmed that the company is “proposing to […]

Democrats to press Whitaker in his 1st testimony to Congress

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are eager to press acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, during his first testimony to Congress, on his interactions with President Donald Trump and his oversight of the special counsel's Russia investigation.

When Passwords Become Corporates’ Own Worst Enemy

PYMNTS.com 

Cyberattacks are a massive problem for organizations today, and the threat is only growing larger. IBM data said the average cost of a data breach is $3.86 million, with U.S. companies experiencing an even higher average of $7.91 million. Rising frustrations with passwords have churned up excitement over sophisticated technologies, like biometrics, to safeguard data. […]

B2B FinTech Firms Brace For Growth With New VC

PYMNTS.com 

Growth of FinTech funding seems unstoppable, with the latest analysis from Hampleton Partners finding enterprise financial services and integration, online financial services, enterprise financial software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) risk management as some of the hottest spots for investors this year. However, venture capitalists are urging caution on the tech startup community. Reports in the Financial […]



How Russia infiltrated the world of American religious-right filmmaking

Think Progress 

On Feb. 7, 2014, Alexey Komov arrived in Los Angeles to speak at the 22nd Annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala — an event The New Yorker called the “Christian Oscars.” As the director of the Russian chapter of Movieguide, Komov had a special task: announcing the foreign guests in attendance. According to a now-deleted photo posted to his […]

US envoy back from North Korea after talks on Trump-Kim summit

Business Standard 

The special US envoy for North Korea returned to Seoul on Friday after talks with North Korean officials in Pyongyang to set up the agenda for the second summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un. Stephen Biegun's three-day trip was expected to have explored a wide range of denuclearisation issues in preparation for the much-anticipated summit in Vietnam on February 27 and 28. Biegun landed at Osan US Air Base Friday evening, foreign ministry spokesman Noh Kyu-duk told AFP. It is not yet known whether Biegun met with Kim... Читать дальше...

Tom Hiddleston, Andrew Garfield, & More Step Out for Pre-BAFTAs Party

«Just Jared» 

Tom Hiddleston and Andrew Garfield look so handsome while arriving for producer Barbara Broccoli’s Pre-BAFTAs Dinner on Thursday (February 7) at Spencer House in London, England. The guys were just some of the major celebs who stepped out for the star-studded dinner party. Rami Malek, Helena Bonham Carter, Florence Welch, Natalie Dormer, Mark Strong, and [...]

“No excuses”: Tottenham, Man City and Man Utd accused of lacking respect

TottenhamBlog 

Tottenham have been accused of lacking respect after opting against attending a VAR meeting held by Uefa. VAR will be introduced for the knockout stages of this season’s Champions League, and all 16 clubs involved were invited to a meeting to outline how the technology will be used. However, Spurs did not send any senior […]

Steven Soderbergh surprised his drunken Oscar speech is considered gold standard

Business Standard 

Steven Soderbergh is surprised that his drunken Oscars speech in 2001 is being presented as the model for this year's nominees. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences wants to keep the broadcast to just three hours and the winners will be given 90 seconds to make their acceptance speeches or risk being escorted off the stage. Soderbergh, who won the best director award for "Traffic", was also nominated for "Erin Brockovich". Instead of thanking people associated with the movie, the director... Читать дальше...

Gurning Phil Jones hilariously trolled by Man Utd fans in disbelief at new long-term deal

TheSun.co.uk 

PHIL Jones has been hilariously trolled by Manchester United fans after the defender signed a new long-term deal this morning. The 26-year-old put pen to paper on a new four-and-a-half year deal to be the latest star to commit his long-term future to United under interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Sir Alex Ferguson splashed out £16.5million to bring […]

Huge influenza outbreak in Japan - NHK NEWSLINE - NHK WORLD

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Huge influenza outbreak in Japan - NHK NEWSLINE - News NHK WORLD Japan is gripped by an influenza outbreak. Japan's health ministry reports that an estimated 1.6 million people were treated for f

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Video: ‘Unacceptable’: Saudi-led coalition slammed for avoiding responsibility over Yemen hospital bombing

RINF 

‘Unacceptable & contradictory’ is how Doctors without Borders has described the findings of a new Saudi report which claims the humanitarian group was partly … Via Youtube ‘Unacceptable & contradictory’ is how Doctors without Borders has described the findings of a new Saudi report which claims the humanitarian group was partly … Via Youtube

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SC refuses to stay 10 pc quota for poor in jobs, admissions

Business Standard 

The Supreme Court Friday refused to stay the Centre's decision to grant 10 per cent quota in jobs and admissions to poor candidates in the general category. The apex court, however, agreed to examine the validity of the law and issued the notice to the Centre on the plea filed by businessman and Congress supporter Tehseen Poonawala. "At this stage, we are not inclined to pass any order," said a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi. Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, appearing for Poonawala, told... Читать дальше...

Where to Find White Pantsuits for Women

Paper Blog 

If you're desiring a white pantsuit after this week's State of the Union you're not the only one. I've received several emails and DMs requesting where to find a white pantsuit and have seen several people find Wardrobe Oxygen with search terms that include white pantsuit for women. Well my fellow women, I have you covered with a variety of white and almost white pantsuits in all sizes and price points.

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Validis Automates Data Collection For Invoice Financiers

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Financial data technology firm Validis is rolling out a new solution designed to automate month-end reconciliation processes for small business lenders and invoice financing firms. In a press release issued Thursday (Feb. 7), Validis said it has rolled out DataShare Reconciliation for small business lenders offering Confidential Invoice Discounting (CID). Validis noted that CID is […]


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