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Amid talk of 'rigged' election, experts say fraud is rare

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

[...] House Speaker Paul Ryan and other Republicans are expressing confidence in the voting systems, while state election officials are saying they are committed to conducting fair and impartial elections. In recent weeks, Trump has repeatedly raised questions about the integrity of the nation's voting systems and called for his supporters to monitor polling places in "certain areas" to guard against voter fraud. Recently, Trump sent a series of tweets in which he called Republican leaders "naive"... Читать дальше...

Back to work: Motivation abounds as Vikings return from bye

TheRepublic.com 

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — As welcomed as the bye week is in the NFL for the rare in-season opportunity for healing and rest, that hole in the schedule can be a momentum-halter too. The Minnesota Vikings returned from their brief vacation with the best antidote on the market for post-break complacency: an unbeaten record. “Man,

14 Facts About ‘The Last House on the Left’

Mental Floss 

Master of horror Wes Craven directed more than two dozen films over the course of his 40-year career—and they all trace their roots back to 'The Last House on the Left.'

Notre Dame's Butler pleads guilty to misdemeanor in fracas

Las Vegas Sun (lasvegassun.com) 

Suspended Notre Dame cornerback Devin Butler has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor resisting law enforcement following an altercation with police outside a bar near campus. Butler, a senior, released a public letter of apology to one of the officers, Aaron Knepper. Under a plea agreement made ...



PC accessories maker Razer buys SF theater audio firm THX

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

PC accessories maker Razer buys SF theater audio firm THX Film fans know the distinctive THX “deep note” audio trademark that precedes blockbusters in theaters and home videos. Razer, the Irvine maker of gaming keyboards, mice and other PC accessories, on Monday announced it has bought THX Ltd., which originated in 1983 when “Star Wars” creator George Lucas wanted to ensure better audio in theaters for his films. In an interview, Ty Ahmad-Taylor, who took over as CEO last November, said THX didn’t need the deal to survive... Читать дальше...

Ignoring identity politics, Trudeau makes a Supreme choice

The Globe and Mail 

The Trudeau government likes to tout the achievement of firsts, particularly of the demographic variety. It’s at the heart of its electoral strategy and its brand. And from the moment last spring when Supreme Court Justice Thomas Cromwell announced ...

Back to work: Motivation abounds as Vikings return from bye

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — As welcomed as the bye week is in the NFL for the rare in-season opportunity for healing and rest, that hole in the schedule can be a momentum-halter too.

UN continues to support DiCaprio's work on climate change

«Gazette Times» (gazettetimes.com) 

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A U.N. spokesman has expressed continued support for Leonardo DiCaprio's work as a "Messenger for Peace" for climate change despite an environmental group's demand that he resign over alleged ties to a Malaysian corruption scandal.

UN continues to support DiCaprio's work on climate change

JournalStar.com 

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A U.N. spokesman has expressed continued support for Leonardo DiCaprio's work as a "Messenger for Peace" for climate change despite an environmental group's demand that he resign over alleged ties to a Malaysian corruption scandal.

UN continues to support DiCaprio's work on climate change

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A U.N. spokesman has expressed continued support for Leonardo DiCaprio's work as a "Messenger for Peace" for climate change despite an environmental group's demand that he resign over alleged ties to a Malaysian corruption scandal.

UN continues to support DiCaprio's work on climate change

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A U.N. spokesman has expressed continued support for Leonardo DiCaprio's work as a "Messenger for Peace" for climate change despite an environmental group's demand that he resign over alleged ties to a Malaysian corruption scandal.

UN continues to support DiCaprio's work on climate change

«The Bismarck Tribune» (bismarcktribune.com) 

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A U.N. spokesman has expressed continued support for Leonardo DiCaprio's work as a "Messenger for Peace" for climate change despite an environmental group's demand that he resign over alleged ties to a Malaysian corruption scandal.

EFCC explain Femi Fani-Kayode’s wife, son’s arrest

NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

Femi Fani-Kayode, the former minister of aviation, has accused the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of illegaly detaining his wife Precious Chikwendu and 8-month-old son Aragorn on Monday, October 17. However, Wilson Uwujaren, the commission’s spokesperson, has denied the arrest saying it wasn’t possible as the commision had no officers in Ado-Ekiti. He also explained that the Access Bank […]

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Lucasfilm Sues Jedi School That Offers Lightsaber Lessons

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

The company behind “Star Wars” is ready to duel in court over alleged trademark infringement The company behind the “Star Wars” juggernaut went into Death Star mode on Friday, filing a lawsuit against Oakland, California, man Michael Brown who, according to the suit does business under various names including New York Jedi, Lightsaber Academy, and Thrills and Skills. According to the trademark infringement suit, filed in federal court in California, Brown’s companies offer “unauthorized ‘Lightsaber’ classes... Читать дальше...

Ontario judge dismisses attempt to ban Indians' name, logo

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

TORONTO (AP) — An Ontario judge quashed a last-minute attempt to attempt to bar the Cleveland Indians from using their team name and "Chief Wahoo" logo during Monday's night playoff game in Toronto.

Ontario judge dismisses attempt to ban Indians' name, logo

«The Bismarck Tribune» (bismarcktribune.com) 

TORONTO (AP) — An Ontario judge quashed a last-minute attempt to attempt to bar the Cleveland Indians from using their team name and "Chief Wahoo" logo during Monday's night playoff game in Toronto.

Yoko Ono unveils lotus-petal sculpture in Chicago park

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

CHICAGO (AP) — Artist-singer Yoko Ono has unveiled her first permanent public installation in the U.S. in a Chicago park that will be home to President Barack Obama's library. The idea for the sculpture started when Ono visited the area during a cherry blossom tree installation three years ago.


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