A British receptionist who was sent home from work for refusing to wear heels has been vindicated after setting up a petition that has mustered enough support to put it on the radar of the U.K. Parliament.
The Paris climate accord, signed by 175 countries in April, was a high point of success for the United Nations. And the U.N. has also managed to focus governments around the world on sustainable development goals. Yet, on the security side of the equation, for which the U.N. was principally founded, the record is largely one of failure.
The international body has been unable to stop the carnage in Syria. North Korea continues to defy every successive U.N. resolution over its nuclear program. Читать дальше...
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Gov. Phil Bryant has signed what may be the largest tax cut in Mississippi history.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Gov. Phil Bryant has signed what may be the largest tax cut in Mississippi history.
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor University officials announced Friday they received a law firm's report on how the school handled incidents of sexual assault on campus, but the school gave no indication whether the document will be made public. Hernandez's lawsuit claims Baylor violated federal Title IX protections against sexual harassment and that football players were recruited without regard to the harm they might cause fellow students. Baylor did not report a single instance of sexual assault from 2008 to 2011... Читать дальше...
NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Penney has always been the go-to place where Americans shopped for affordable clothing for their family.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — After three straight first-round eliminations, Doug Armstrong resisted the temptation to tear it all down.
The world governing body has expanded by two members after the applications were accepted, and both will be eligible to fight for a place in Russia
The Chargers have opened rookie minicamp, and they already like what they see from Joey Bosa, the former Ohio State defensive end who was the third overall pick in the draft. Chargers coach Mike McCoy was asked what he liked on the first day of minicamp, and he said that Bosa looked like the same…
Insider trading, US retailers, VW, Disney, Saudi Aramco, and Three-O2 deal blocked
Scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory on Friday morning detected seismic activity beneath Pavlof Volcano that can signal a low-level eruption. By early afternoon, satellite sensors had not detected heat associated with lava flowing from vents on the mountain, Schneider said. Volcanic ash is sharp and abrasive and can cause jet engines to shut down.
Many in GOP would rather concentrate on economic, security issues
Donald Trump says the issue should be left to the states
Conservatives fear schoolchildren will face trouble
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Parma will hope playing conditions will improve next season after achieving promotion to the third tier following this hilarious mistake from their opponents' groundsman
Afinal de contas, todo mundo sabia desenhar uma casinha e uma árvore.
Elefante de costas
Se te pedirem para desenhar um elefante agora, você diria que é impossível. Mas se puxar da memória vai lembrar que sabia executar perfeitamente um. E de costas!
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A cara do cachorro
E para desenhar essa cara do cachorro?
Quem conhecia a histórinha que havia por trás do desenho sabia que era bem simples... Читать дальше...
Não é que você não goste de sapatos bonitos. Você não gosta é de sofrer!
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ALMELO - Een automobilist is vrijdagavond van de A35 afgeraakt en pardoes de bosjes ingereden. De man verloor de macht over het stuur en kwam net voorbij de afrit Almelo-Zuid naast de snelweg terecht.
A prominent fisheries scientist who has challenged the need for marine conservation is under investigation by his university after the environmental group Greenpeace accused him of failing to reveal seafood industry funding.
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As major U.S. seaports look to expand amid growing trade volume, neighboring communities are increasingly pushing back against efforts by local officials and freight-transportation businesses to increase the ports’ capacity, contending sprawling port infrastructure inhibits their way of life.
Lengthy commutes and childcare responsibilities have pushed many mothers into self-employment.
Rural charm abounds at this getaway that frames views of Sonoma Mountain out its western windows. A restaurant-quality range highlights a country kitchen with a butcher block island, while a vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses covers a living room that has a fireplace. Listing agent: Donald Van De Mark, Sotheby’s International Realty, (707) 337-2227, donald.vande mark@sothebyshomes.com. Читать дальше...
Stylish finishes radiate throughout this two-story condo at the corner of Fillmore and Bush streets. The upper level is almost entirely devoted to a master bedroom with a walk-in closet, southern deck and a spa bathroom. A deep pantry and custom wine cabinet accessorize an open kitchen. Listing agent: Kelly Kang, Sotheby’s International Realty, kelly.kang@ sothebyshomes.com 2185 Bush St.... Читать дальше...
The esteemed firm Schwartz and Architecture coordinated the to-the-studs rebuild of this masterful contemporary. An emphasis on energy efficiency earned the home certification from GreenPoint. Listing agent: Janet Williamson, Pacific Union Real Estate, (415) 309-6223, janet.williamson@ pacunion.com; Sally Williamson, Pacific Union Real Estate, (415) 713-3348, sally.williamson@ pacunion.
“Você pode pensar o que quiser, mas isso não mudará o que eu farei”.
Mariah
"Inicialmente, eu parei de me depilar por preguiça, mas não demorou muito para que eu percebesse que me achava mais sexy e confiante com pelos nas axilas. Não sinto necessariamente o mesmo sobre minhas pernas, mas ainda dá muito trabalho e eu tenho outras coisas para fazer. Eu preferiria muito mais passar mais uma hora na cama, ou fazendo algo que gosto, do que me depilando.
"Há situações... Читать дальше...
Zangeres Trijntje Oosterhuis heeft zaterdagavond vanuit Hilversum de punten uitgedeeld namens Nederland voor het Eurovisie Songfestival. Gehoopt werd dat Trijntje haar beruchte 'scheurjurk', die ze droeg tijdens haar deelname aan het liedjesfestijn vorig jaar, zou aanttrekken, maar ze koos toch voor een andere creatie.