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Trade tops agenda as British PM heads to meet Trump
- January 27, 2017
Boyden Gray said Thursday. And striking a bargain would require Mr. Trump to set aside the "America First" ideology he articulated last week. Despite standing by the nuclear agreement, the British PM emphasised the importance of reducing Iran's influence in the Middle East. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Boyden Gray said Thursday. And striking a bargain would require Mr. Trump to set aside the "America First" ideology he articulated last week. Despite standing by the nuclear agreement, the British PM emphasised the importance of reducing Iran's influence in the Middle East. (more...)
From the Web: Skier unharmed after tumble off cliff on Mount Timpanogos
- January 27, 2017
According to an interview with the Washington Post , he rarely wears the camera, but for some reason he flipped it on for this run. While he was unharmed, Stratton says he did break multiple pieces of gear. "But in my head, I was praying". Stratton also stated that it took him and his friend five hours to find his lost ski. Thankfully however, two and a half feet of snow cushions his fall. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
According to an interview with the Washington Post , he rarely wears the camera, but for some reason he flipped it on for this run. While he was unharmed, Stratton says he did break multiple pieces of gear. "But in my head, I was praying". Stratton also stated that it took him and his friend five hours to find his lost ski. Thankfully however, two and a half feet of snow cushions his fall. (more...)
Fans furious over Joss Whedon's Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump tweet
- January 27, 2017
The " Avengers " director also called Trump's son-in-law and Ivanka's husband Jared Kushner "Voldemort in training" after posting a picture of him looking over the shoulder of the divisive new United States president. Social media users didn't hesitate to call the director out for his attacks on President Trump's children. "You used to be better than this", another chipped in. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
The " Avengers " director also called Trump's son-in-law and Ivanka's husband Jared Kushner "Voldemort in training" after posting a picture of him looking over the shoulder of the divisive new United States president. Social media users didn't hesitate to call the director out for his attacks on President Trump's children. "You used to be better than this", another chipped in. (more...)
Posts mocking TV star Katie Price's son investigated
- January 27, 2017
Mark Williams , 30, from Thornaby, Teesside, has lost his job after he was exposed by the media for sending vile messages to the TV star about her 14-year-old boy, who is blind. I don't condole [sic] bullying and I never thought, for one moment, my tasteless comments would cause so much hurt and anger... Anyone know this guy??' An employee at RT Windows, a window manufacturing firm where Williams is believed to have worked, told the Sun: 'He no longer works here. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Mark Williams , 30, from Thornaby, Teesside, has lost his job after he was exposed by the media for sending vile messages to the TV star about her 14-year-old boy, who is blind. I don't condole [sic] bullying and I never thought, for one moment, my tasteless comments would cause so much hurt and anger... Anyone know this guy??' An employee at RT Windows, a window manufacturing firm where Williams is believed to have worked, told the Sun: 'He no longer works here. (more...)
Northwestern alumnus part of Oscar-nominated 'La La Land' production team
- January 27, 2017
The Academy Award nominations will be announced Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. EST. Actress Whoopi Goldberg is the former record holder, with 2 Oscar nominations for "The Color Purple" in 1986 and "Ghosts" in 1991. Meanwhile, " Arrival ", " Hacksaw Ridge ", " Hell or High Water ", " Lion ", and " Manchester by the Sea " each round out the Best Picture nominations. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
The Academy Award nominations will be announced Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. EST. Actress Whoopi Goldberg is the former record holder, with 2 Oscar nominations for "The Color Purple" in 1986 and "Ghosts" in 1991. Meanwhile, " Arrival ", " Hacksaw Ridge ", " Hell or High Water ", " Lion ", and " Manchester by the Sea " each round out the Best Picture nominations. (more...)
Paula Patton Alleges Robin Thicke Physically Abused Her
- January 27, 2017
Thicke admitted to "light spanking", but only rarely, and claimed that Patton's accusations were made because of his decision to block her from attending his father Alan's funeral last month. Thicke was turned away from her home and forced to leave the property after the little boy informed police officers he was afraid of his dad and wanted to stay with his mother. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Thicke admitted to "light spanking", but only rarely, and claimed that Patton's accusations were made because of his decision to block her from attending his father Alan's funeral last month. Thicke was turned away from her home and forced to leave the property after the little boy informed police officers he was afraid of his dad and wanted to stay with his mother. (more...)
Fact check: The controversy over Trump's inauguration crowd size
- January 27, 2017
They voted for him", Kellyanne Conway, counselor to the president, said on Sunday. At the time, Spicer tweeted, "Apology accepted". However, Reuters editor, Jim Bourg wrote on Facebook that he had seen "a lot of inaccurate talk and allegations online about the crowd photos from Friday's Trump inauguration that are simply not borne out by the FACTS". (more...)
- January 27, 2017
They voted for him", Kellyanne Conway, counselor to the president, said on Sunday. At the time, Spicer tweeted, "Apology accepted". However, Reuters editor, Jim Bourg wrote on Facebook that he had seen "a lot of inaccurate talk and allegations online about the crowd photos from Friday's Trump inauguration that are simply not borne out by the FACTS". (more...)
Washington protests turn violent as activists clash with police
- January 27, 2017
The crowd chanted anti-Trump slogans and carried at least one sign reading "Make racists afraid again", a play on the NY businessman-turned-politician's "make America great again" campaign slogan. "Celebs hurt cause badly". But President Trump's was not like most inaugurations . "Even if I don't always agree, I recognize the rights of people to express their views", he tweeted . (more...)
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- January 27, 2017
The crowd chanted anti-Trump slogans and carried at least one sign reading "Make racists afraid again", a play on the NY businessman-turned-politician's "make America great again" campaign slogan. "Celebs hurt cause badly". But President Trump's was not like most inaugurations . "Even if I don't always agree, I recognize the rights of people to express their views", he tweeted . (more...)
Trump announces 'major' voter fraud investigation
- January 27, 2017
US President Donald Trump claims he lost the popular vote because of illegal voters . Trump's fixation with the issue apparently started with a few tweets by Gregg Phillips, a self-described conservative voter fraud specialist, who started making claims even before data on voter history was actually available in most jurisdictions, the Washington Post reported . (more...)
- January 27, 2017
US President Donald Trump claims he lost the popular vote because of illegal voters . Trump's fixation with the issue apparently started with a few tweets by Gregg Phillips, a self-described conservative voter fraud specialist, who started making claims even before data on voter history was actually available in most jurisdictions, the Washington Post reported . (more...)
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) 4Q16 earnings; Misses Street View
- January 27, 2017
According to the SEC, on Jan 4, 2016, George Tanasijevich (Pres & CEO/Marina Bay Sands) sold 6,341 shares at $43.77 per share price. The company's revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter past year. P/E Ratio is for valuing a company that measures its current share price relative to its per-share earnings. Vontobel Asset Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp.by 29.9% in the third quarter. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
According to the SEC, on Jan 4, 2016, George Tanasijevich (Pres & CEO/Marina Bay Sands) sold 6,341 shares at $43.77 per share price. The company's revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter past year. P/E Ratio is for valuing a company that measures its current share price relative to its per-share earnings. Vontobel Asset Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp.by 29.9% in the third quarter. (more...)
Copa Del Rey QuarterFinal
- January 27, 2017
Barcelona is through to the Copa del Rey semifinals after pounding Real Sociedad 5-2 on Thursday in the quarterfinal second leg, advancing 6-2 on aggregate. And within seconds any lasting hope Sociedad had was gone as Neymar accelerated in behind the visitors' defence and was cynically hacked down by Inigo Martinez with the defender lucky to escape with just a yellow card. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Barcelona is through to the Copa del Rey semifinals after pounding Real Sociedad 5-2 on Thursday in the quarterfinal second leg, advancing 6-2 on aggregate. And within seconds any lasting hope Sociedad had was gone as Neymar accelerated in behind the visitors' defence and was cynically hacked down by Inigo Martinez with the defender lucky to escape with just a yellow card. (more...)
Members of Kung Fu Perform Funky "Hot 'Lanta" Tribute To Butch Trucks
- January 27, 2017
Trucks' wife remained on the phone with police until they arrived on the scene, but was reportedly "hysterical", and could not speak in full sentences. Co-founder and drummer of The Allman Brothers Band , Claude Hudson ( Butch) Trucks , reportedly committed suicide in front of his wife of 25 years, Melinda. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Trucks' wife remained on the phone with police until they arrived on the scene, but was reportedly "hysterical", and could not speak in full sentences. Co-founder and drummer of The Allman Brothers Band , Claude Hudson ( Butch) Trucks , reportedly committed suicide in front of his wife of 25 years, Melinda. (more...)
Cyndi Lauper accuses Madonna of whipping up protesters with Women's March speech
- January 27, 2017
One of the speakers was Madonna, who has gotten into trouble since for saying she wants to "blow up the White House", which some have deemed "un-American" and 'unpatriotic. Scarlett recalled how she had used Planned Parenthood when she was younger during her speech, a move Cyndi has labelled fearless. The mother of four went on to note, "I am not a violent person". (more...)
- January 27, 2017
One of the speakers was Madonna, who has gotten into trouble since for saying she wants to "blow up the White House", which some have deemed "un-American" and 'unpatriotic. Scarlett recalled how she had used Planned Parenthood when she was younger during her speech, a move Cyndi has labelled fearless. The mother of four went on to note, "I am not a violent person". (more...)
Sing 2 is coming in 2020
- January 27, 2017
Rilley, and singer Tori Kelly also lend their voices. Sing scored a solid 71% fresh rating on American TV and film review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. You'll have to wait 2 years to see The Secret Life of Pets again on the big screen. "The Secret Life of Pets 2" is sticking with a July release, but now July 3, 2019 instead of July 13, 2018. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Rilley, and singer Tori Kelly also lend their voices. Sing scored a solid 71% fresh rating on American TV and film review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. You'll have to wait 2 years to see The Secret Life of Pets again on the big screen. "The Secret Life of Pets 2" is sticking with a July release, but now July 3, 2019 instead of July 13, 2018. (more...)
Mattel's quarterly report highlights toy industry malaise
- January 27, 2017
Sei Investments Co. increased its stake in Mattel by 3.8% in the third quarter. More About Mattel, Inc . The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $29.66 and a 200 day moving average price of $31.47. The investment firm sold 439 shares of MAT which is valued $13,376. The consensus recommendation by Thomson Reuters Analysts is Outperform for URBN and their mean rating for the stock is 2.41 on scale of 1-5. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Sei Investments Co. increased its stake in Mattel by 3.8% in the third quarter. More About Mattel, Inc . The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $29.66 and a 200 day moving average price of $31.47. The investment firm sold 439 shares of MAT which is valued $13,376. The consensus recommendation by Thomson Reuters Analysts is Outperform for URBN and their mean rating for the stock is 2.41 on scale of 1-5. (more...)
Latest Sneak Preview Shows Rough Sketches For Season 3 Episode
- January 27, 2017
The series last aired in October 2015. The adult swim series " Rick and Morty " Season 3 was indefinitely delayed, making fans wonder if there would be any third season at all. Granted, "patience is a virtue" and "good things come to those who wait", but equally, the wait for more dimension-hopping, burp-filled adventures with Rick and Morty feels never-ending. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
The series last aired in October 2015. The adult swim series " Rick and Morty " Season 3 was indefinitely delayed, making fans wonder if there would be any third season at all. Granted, "patience is a virtue" and "good things come to those who wait", but equally, the wait for more dimension-hopping, burp-filled adventures with Rick and Morty feels never-ending. (more...)
Paul Ryan says Congress will pay billions for wall
- January 27, 2017
Leader McConnell spoke about the Senate's accomplishments and pending legislation to be addressed when the Senate returns from summer break. The comments from House Speaker Paul D. But Congress doesn't need to pass new legislation to at least get started on Trump's idea, leaders say, because the US government never completed 700 miles of "physical barrier" at the border that was required by a 2006 law. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Leader McConnell spoke about the Senate's accomplishments and pending legislation to be addressed when the Senate returns from summer break. The comments from House Speaker Paul D. But Congress doesn't need to pass new legislation to at least get started on Trump's idea, leaders say, because the US government never completed 700 miles of "physical barrier" at the border that was required by a 2006 law. (more...)
Queen with Adam Lambert headed to Pepsi Center
- January 27, 2017
Tickets for the July 2 show go on sale February 3, 10 a.m., through Ticketmaster . Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Queen with frontman Adam Lambert have booked a July 21 concert date at Quicken Loans Arena. If you happen to find yourself in the Phoenix area this summer and want to see one of the most legendary rock bands of all time, you're in luck. After a mini-tour in 2012 and a headlining performance at Las Vegas' iHeartRadio Music Festival the following year, the revamped Queen launched a ... (more...)
- January 27, 2017
Tickets for the July 2 show go on sale February 3, 10 a.m., through Ticketmaster . Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Queen with frontman Adam Lambert have booked a July 21 concert date at Quicken Loans Arena. If you happen to find yourself in the Phoenix area this summer and want to see one of the most legendary rock bands of all time, you're in luck. After a mini-tour in 2012 and a headlining performance at Las Vegas' iHeartRadio Music Festival the following year, the revamped Queen launched a ... (more...)
McConnell: Trump's border wall will cost up to $15B
- January 27, 2017
But neither McConnell nor House Speaker Paul Ryan said precisely how Congress would pay for the wall, or whether they expect Mexico to repay the cost. He wrote: "The U.S. has a $60 billion trade deficit with Mexico". He also argued such a project would not add to the budget deficit, saying "we are fiscal conservatives", and that congressional Republicans will "by the end of 2017 have made good on the goals and policies we ran on". (more...)
- January 27, 2017
But neither McConnell nor House Speaker Paul Ryan said precisely how Congress would pay for the wall, or whether they expect Mexico to repay the cost. He wrote: "The U.S. has a $60 billion trade deficit with Mexico". He also argued such a project would not add to the budget deficit, saying "we are fiscal conservatives", and that congressional Republicans will "by the end of 2017 have made good on the goals and policies we ran on". (more...)
WikiLeaks calls out Trump for not releasing tax returns
- January 27, 2017
But President Trump's special adviser Kellyanne Conway proposed something new on Sunday: "alternative facts". It's truly hilarious that the Trump team, so vocally opposed to political correctness, is now being PC in describing a lie. Maybe we could call these things " wrong Trump facts ", or WTFs. "Because of what the press is doing now to me, I have Secret Service protection", Conway said. (more...)
- January 27, 2017
But President Trump's special adviser Kellyanne Conway proposed something new on Sunday: "alternative facts". It's truly hilarious that the Trump team, so vocally opposed to political correctness, is now being PC in describing a lie. Maybe we could call these things " wrong Trump facts ", or WTFs. "Because of what the press is doing now to me, I have Secret Service protection", Conway said. (more...)
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