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The book “The Black Swan” was written by former Wall Street trader Nassim Nicholas Taleb to describe rare, outlier events that can’t be predicted beforehand, but that have potentially huge consequences. The phrase “black swan” has been used to describe any number of financial events, such as the 1987 stock market crash, and the 2008 financial meltdown in the housing market. The thing to remember about black swans is that by their very nature, you never know when they are going to pop up. Although... Читать дальше...

A mass sacrifice of children and llamas 550 years ago may have been a desperate attempt to appease the gods in the wake of heavy rain and flooding.

Moo-mentous research on using seaweed to fight climate change.

A loss in the first round of qualifying may not be a memorable experience for many players on the ATP Tour, but it was for Andrey Rublev in June 2019. After his lower back stress fracture, and soon after a right wrist injury, the feeling of competing far outweighed his deciding-set tie-break setback at the Noventi Open.

Jan Harnisch, COO Global Products Air & Ocean, Rhenus Asia-Pacific   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 February 2020 – Jan Harnisch, COO Global Products Air & Ocean, at Rhenus Logistics, shares his eight noteworthy trends for the logistics industry in 2020, in the Asia Pacific region: Booming M&A Trend: The aggressive trend of M&A […]

As many as 79% of organisations believe that a positive employee experience has business impact, but only 28% feel equipped to deliver a clear strategy.   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 February 2020 – As the global war for talent continues, creating and delivering a great employee experience in the workplace has become a key area of interest for […]

Get ready to count some birds, because Audubon’s Great Backyard Bird Count starts this Friday, February 14, and runs through Monday the 17th. This is a beginner-friendly event, even easier to join than the Christmas bird count.

Star Trek: Picard is in the midst of its dynamic debut season and fans have noticed a few, well, interesting choices the series has made so far. Showrunner Michael Chabon is breaking down the intent behind the F-bombs, earbuds, and sunglasses, and diving into the history of Star Trek on network television and human…

In addition, there are employee incentives and retention payments amounting up to $50 million on meeting certain performance conditions over three years

This post contains minor plot spoilers and is based on a screening of Zola at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. A24 has not yet set a release date.

Leer en español: Los datos de Ancestry son insuficientes para los del origen oriental Learning about one’s own ancestral traits through DNA testing has become a hobby for millions of people worldwide and a vocation for many in the popular “cheek swab” industry, which helps people trace their genetic heritage. But the home test kits […]

ROME, GA - The Rome Braves, Single-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, have announced four bobblehead giveaway dates during the upcoming 2020 regular-s... - SAL Rome Braves

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Now that it’s February, Spring Training is just around the corner, with pitchers and catchers reporting this week. People’s opinions of ST vary: what matters and what doesn’t? It can be hard to figure out what to look for when you have players like Mike Trout and players who would usually be in Double-A sharing the same field. Over the weeks leading up to ST, we’ll be hosting some conversations on the site between myself and the other... Читать дальше...

KANSAS CITY, MO. – The Sterling College Warriors battled it out against the Avila University Eagles in Kansas City on Saturday with the KCAC regular season coming to a close. The Warriors would start strong in the first half to take a one-point lead into the break, but Avila would pull away for the victory over the Warriors late to defeat Sterling, 87-78. 

A furious and unflinching open letter to her teen self, Dear Young Rocker is Chelsea Ursin’s ode to her weirdo, ugly-duckling, gender-expansive inner child. This podcast exploring the relationship between gender, rage, and the power of music is like an unearthed time capsule containing a forgotten strain of teendom.…

England coach Chris Silverwood wants to add T20 World Cup trophy to last summer's success in the 50-over format.

WIGAN boss Paul Cook is hoping his side drag Middlesbrough back into the Championship relegation battle when they meet at the DW Stadium tomorrow night.

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3. Mesut Ozil and Alexandre Lacazette back Mikel Arteta's tactics to take Arsenal forward  Sky Sports
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It’s excellent news that the Police have referred on the Electoral Commission complaint about NZ First to the Serious Fraud Office. The Police have a woeful record when it comes to electoral law enforcement, while the SFO have shown much more ability to investigate these issues. So what offences may have been committed and who […]

After much hand wringing, the trade initially reported last week is in its final stages and it's a bit different than what we were originally told. Sure, it's not exactly the lopsided transaction we heard about, but it's still an extremely good deal for the Dodgers. Not only do we get Betts and Price, but the "live-arm" reliever thought to be going to Boston is actually going to be a Dodger -- Brusdar Graterol. Below is the rundown, via Do-Hyoung Park at MLB.com:
DODGERS-TWINS TRADE
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The National Hockey League and its Players Association will resume negotiations Tuesday on a new collective bargaining agreement, with NHL talent competing at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics likely at stake. The talks in Toronto will be the first formal session since September, when the league and union each agreed to waive the right to reopen talks after this season, keeping their current deal in place through the 2021-22 campaign. NHL and union representatives met with the International Olympic... Читать дальше...

Two years after the "execution style" murder of David Kuka - an innocent man who was the victim of mistaken identity - the senior detectives leading the investigation remain confident of solving the case ...

PSA dossiers against two former CMs point to overreach

$1 reflects on the global success in film and television of MK1 Studios.