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Stoltenberg points to increase in defense spending among European allies, Canada
- February 16, 2017
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the new defense hub, which was expected to employ 100 people, will be tasked with "increasing the capacity to identify threats and improve situational awareness". "I will not comment on intelligence issues", Stoltenberg told reporters in response to a question about the alleged Russian breach. An MoD spokesperson said the figures were wrong, and that NATO's own figures show that the United Kingdom spends over 2% of GDP on defence . (more...)
- February 16, 2017
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the new defense hub, which was expected to employ 100 people, will be tasked with "increasing the capacity to identify threats and improve situational awareness". "I will not comment on intelligence issues", Stoltenberg told reporters in response to a question about the alleged Russian breach. An MoD spokesperson said the figures were wrong, and that NATO's own figures show that the United Kingdom spends over 2% of GDP on defence . (more...)
Bill Maher to Interview Milo Yiannopoulos on Real Time
- February 16, 2017
Appearing on Real Time will provide Yiannopoulos with a large, important platform to openly advocate his racist, anti-immigrant campaign. "He is a prominent voice in the alt-right, a movement that embraces 'implicit or explicit racism or white supremacy, ' as the Anti-Defamation League labeled it, [but now, ] Milo Yiannopoulos is getting even more media exposure", Hayden wrote. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Appearing on Real Time will provide Yiannopoulos with a large, important platform to openly advocate his racist, anti-immigrant campaign. "He is a prominent voice in the alt-right, a movement that embraces 'implicit or explicit racism or white supremacy, ' as the Anti-Defamation League labeled it, [but now, ] Milo Yiannopoulos is getting even more media exposure", Hayden wrote. (more...)
Rumor: Details On New Planet From 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'
- February 16, 2017
But since Star Wars is such an old franchise, the harsh reality is that we are not immortal. News today from THR has revealed that actor Jimmy Vee will be the new man under the dome for R2-D2 in Rian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Disney has officially announced that actor Jimmy Vee will perform the role of R2-D2 in the upcoming Star Wars movie, titled The Last Jedi, after the death of original actor Kenny Baker a year ago. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
But since Star Wars is such an old franchise, the harsh reality is that we are not immortal. News today from THR has revealed that actor Jimmy Vee will be the new man under the dome for R2-D2 in Rian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Disney has officially announced that actor Jimmy Vee will perform the role of R2-D2 in the upcoming Star Wars movie, titled The Last Jedi, after the death of original actor Kenny Baker a year ago. (more...)
Kanye West impresses with low-key Yeezy Season 5 show
- February 16, 2017
She will make her runway debut this week for Kanye West's Yeezy show, catapulting her into the spotlight. West has been photographed here and there, including yesterday as he prepared for his show, but he's kept a low profile since late a year ago. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
She will make her runway debut this week for Kanye West's Yeezy show, catapulting her into the spotlight. West has been photographed here and there, including yesterday as he prepared for his show, but he's kept a low profile since late a year ago. (more...)
Murphy: LeBron is King James, but Andrew Wiggins shows his princely side
- February 16, 2017
Minnesota's loss at Cleveland on February 1 was the first in a stretch of four straight setbacks but it since took two of three and is coming off a 117-89 drubbing of the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. In early January the Cavs acquired Kyle Korver, who ranks eighth all time in three-pointers. Yet for all of his scoring, Wiggins has never beaten them. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Minnesota's loss at Cleveland on February 1 was the first in a stretch of four straight setbacks but it since took two of three and is coming off a 117-89 drubbing of the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. In early January the Cavs acquired Kyle Korver, who ranks eighth all time in three-pointers. Yet for all of his scoring, Wiggins has never beaten them. (more...)
Things You Didn't Know About 'Bachelorette' 2017 Star Rachel Lindsay
- February 16, 2017
I'm surprised. I like him.' I could feel the energy between us. But, she continues, "I never understood what was going on". Sadly for Rachel, she reveals that Nick was ultimately "looking for something else", and she was eliminated. Lindsay is also close to her Atlanta-based younger sister (who she called her "twin") as well as her 95-year-old grandmother, and recently shared a photo with her adorable nephew, Allistair. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
I'm surprised. I like him.' I could feel the energy between us. But, she continues, "I never understood what was going on". Sadly for Rachel, she reveals that Nick was ultimately "looking for something else", and she was eliminated. Lindsay is also close to her Atlanta-based younger sister (who she called her "twin") as well as her 95-year-old grandmother, and recently shared a photo with her adorable nephew, Allistair. (more...)
Mattel, Alibaba Team Up To Tackle China Toy Market
- February 16, 2017
The country's longstanding one-child policy, although eased past year, means the majority of parents have no prior parenting experience. Mattel will also team with Alibaba's A.I. "By combining Mattel's unmatched expertise in childhood learning and development, with Alibaba's enormous reach and unique consumer insights, our goal is to help parents in China raise children to be their personal best", said Margo Georgiadis, CEO of Mattel, who joined the company this January. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
The country's longstanding one-child policy, although eased past year, means the majority of parents have no prior parenting experience. Mattel will also team with Alibaba's A.I. "By combining Mattel's unmatched expertise in childhood learning and development, with Alibaba's enormous reach and unique consumer insights, our goal is to help parents in China raise children to be their personal best", said Margo Georgiadis, CEO of Mattel, who joined the company this January. (more...)
Beyoncé's Lemonade: 'Too black' to win top Grammy?
- February 16, 2017
Adele's tribute to George Michael on Sunday (Feb. 12) at the GRAMMY Awards was a memorable one despite an early glitch that caused her to start the song over. The trophy also appears to be intact in this picture of post-Grammy Adele clutching her awards. "All us artists here, we f****** adore you". As a fellow Brit who was enamored with his music, Adele explained backstage following her awards sweep that she was "about 10" years old when she first discovered "Fastlove" and "heard the ... (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Adele's tribute to George Michael on Sunday (Feb. 12) at the GRAMMY Awards was a memorable one despite an early glitch that caused her to start the song over. The trophy also appears to be intact in this picture of post-Grammy Adele clutching her awards. "All us artists here, we f****** adore you". As a fellow Brit who was enamored with his music, Adele explained backstage following her awards sweep that she was "about 10" years old when she first discovered "Fastlove" and "heard the ... (more...)
Red Wings host Blues, Nyquist to get hearing
- February 16, 2017
That would be great. Vanek reiterated his preference to stay, but also understands the situation general manager Ken Holland is in. I'm trying to get body position. Nyquist was assessed a double-minor for high sticking. Nyquist appeared to retaliate after Spurgeon cross-checked him from behind and into the boards. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
That would be great. Vanek reiterated his preference to stay, but also understands the situation general manager Ken Holland is in. I'm trying to get body position. Nyquist was assessed a double-minor for high sticking. Nyquist appeared to retaliate after Spurgeon cross-checked him from behind and into the boards. (more...)
Jewish American leaders rally to oppose Trump's envoy to Israel pick
- February 16, 2017
In a Trump transition team statement in December announcing his appointment, Friedman said he wanted to work for peace and looked forward to "doing this from the United States embassy in Israel's eternal capital, Jerusalem". J Street is also calling upon its supporters to write letters to their local senators in order to sway them from supporting the nomination. The two-state solution has been considered by the worldwide community as the only way of settlement of the bilateral conflict for ... (more...)
- February 16, 2017
In a Trump transition team statement in December announcing his appointment, Friedman said he wanted to work for peace and looked forward to "doing this from the United States embassy in Israel's eternal capital, Jerusalem". J Street is also calling upon its supporters to write letters to their local senators in order to sway them from supporting the nomination. The two-state solution has been considered by the worldwide community as the only way of settlement of the bilateral conflict for ... (more...)
Funeral arrangements set for USM student
- February 16, 2017
The witness accounts of the death of 20-year-old Cole D. Whaley are in a police report detailed by New Orleans news outlets Wednesday. A fraternity member told Seven On Your Side that the incident was a " freak accident , the window shattered, it was a real bad accident". (more...)
- February 16, 2017
The witness accounts of the death of 20-year-old Cole D. Whaley are in a police report detailed by New Orleans news outlets Wednesday. A fraternity member told Seven On Your Side that the incident was a " freak accident , the window shattered, it was a real bad accident". (more...)
Singer wears 'Make America Great Again' dress to the Grammys
- February 16, 2017
The dress's train clearly reads, "Trump". In the aftermath, sales of Villa's album " I Make the Static " rocketed up the top sellers list on Amazon and iTunes . And judging by the reactions the frock received, perhaps she should have kept it on... "Let this be a chance to #UNIFY instead of #DIVIDE I love you, be bold!" In June, Villa retweeted a Twitter post arguing that Bernie Sanders would be "the strongest candidate to beat Trump". (more...)
- February 16, 2017
The dress's train clearly reads, "Trump". In the aftermath, sales of Villa's album " I Make the Static " rocketed up the top sellers list on Amazon and iTunes . And judging by the reactions the frock received, perhaps she should have kept it on... "Let this be a chance to #UNIFY instead of #DIVIDE I love you, be bold!" In June, Villa retweeted a Twitter post arguing that Bernie Sanders would be "the strongest candidate to beat Trump". (more...)
Some Oroville residents refuse to return home after evacuation order lifted
- February 16, 2017
The sheriff of Butte County, Kory Honea, reminded residents that while the risk level was reduced to let people back into the area, "this is still an emergency situation". The hillside was created to handle the "probable maximum flood", and annual dam inspections include a review of the spillway's structural integrity, according to a May 2006 filing by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
The sheriff of Butte County, Kory Honea, reminded residents that while the risk level was reduced to let people back into the area, "this is still an emergency situation". The hillside was created to handle the "probable maximum flood", and annual dam inspections include a review of the spillway's structural integrity, according to a May 2006 filing by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. (more...)
Kanye West puts out comfy Yeezy clothes _ without delays
- February 16, 2017
He was nowhere to be seen at the presentation of Season 5 of his Yeezy Collection on Wednesday, adding to the mystery of what's going on with the musician and designer. "I find this incredibly inspiring, and I know she will be an icon". A projection showed the models on a big screen before they took to the runway. By the end, models were fainting and fashion editors were fuming. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
He was nowhere to be seen at the presentation of Season 5 of his Yeezy Collection on Wednesday, adding to the mystery of what's going on with the musician and designer. "I find this incredibly inspiring, and I know she will be an icon". A projection showed the models on a big screen before they took to the runway. By the end, models were fainting and fashion editors were fuming. (more...)
Maple Leafs hand Islanders a 'humbling loss' in wild card race
- February 16, 2017
Toronto improved to 63 points and remains in the second wild-card spot, but it's now two up on the idle Philadelphia Flyers and three ahead of the Islanders. Kadri added to the lead with 32 seconds left in the period, the 26-year-old inadvertently deflecting a Nikita Zaitsev point shot into the empty cage behind Greiss. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Toronto improved to 63 points and remains in the second wild-card spot, but it's now two up on the idle Philadelphia Flyers and three ahead of the Islanders. Kadri added to the lead with 32 seconds left in the period, the 26-year-old inadvertently deflecting a Nikita Zaitsev point shot into the empty cage behind Greiss. (more...)
Man files police report claiming Justin Bieber punched him in June
- February 16, 2017
The unnamed man claims that the fight kicked off after Bieber took his sunglasses. Cannon referred questions Wednesday about the encounter - and why he waited to file the report - to an attorney who also didn't immediately return a message. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
The unnamed man claims that the fight kicked off after Bieber took his sunglasses. Cannon referred questions Wednesday about the encounter - and why he waited to file the report - to an attorney who also didn't immediately return a message. (more...)
Kesha releases emails from Dr Luke in ongoing legal battle
- February 16, 2017
The case against Dr. Luke grows stronger . An email Dr. Luke reportedly sent in 2012 reads, "We were having a discussion on how [Kesha] can be more disciplined with her diet. "He refused to come downstairs ('she wears the trousers in MY house?') so we left". Dr. Luke has denied the claims. Kesha has been battling since 2014 to sever her contract with producer Dr Luke, and she's now released a series of emails between him and her manager that appear to show him making disparaging ... (more...)
- February 16, 2017
The case against Dr. Luke grows stronger . An email Dr. Luke reportedly sent in 2012 reads, "We were having a discussion on how [Kesha] can be more disciplined with her diet. "He refused to come downstairs ('she wears the trousers in MY house?') so we left". Dr. Luke has denied the claims. Kesha has been battling since 2014 to sever her contract with producer Dr Luke, and she's now released a series of emails between him and her manager that appear to show him making disparaging ... (more...)
Ed Sheeran doesn't have a phone
- February 16, 2017
Following his singles, " Castle On The Hill " and his hit " Shape Of You ", we can expect the new song to make Sheeran 3 for 3 in the new year. "I don't wake up and have 150 messages from people asking for stuff". Ed Sheeran's Divide , comes after the "Thinking Out Loud" singer was on a much-needed break form the music world. DeGeneres was talking to Scooter Braun who told her about Sheeran doing away with his phone. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Following his singles, " Castle On The Hill " and his hit " Shape Of You ", we can expect the new song to make Sheeran 3 for 3 in the new year. "I don't wake up and have 150 messages from people asking for stuff". Ed Sheeran's Divide , comes after the "Thinking Out Loud" singer was on a much-needed break form the music world. DeGeneres was talking to Scooter Braun who told her about Sheeran doing away with his phone. (more...)
Kareena Kapoor Khan says if needed she will take Taimur on shoots
- February 16, 2017
The lady also made many revelations about her pregnancy period, Taimur Ali Khan and hubby Saif Ali Khan. There are exciting times ahead for Taimur, who can look forward to accompanying mommy on shoots. I had this wonderful child and I had an fantastic support system from family and friends. "He has Pathan genes". It seems like nothing can stop Kareena to get back in shape or her even her career. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
The lady also made many revelations about her pregnancy period, Taimur Ali Khan and hubby Saif Ali Khan. There are exciting times ahead for Taimur, who can look forward to accompanying mommy on shoots. I had this wonderful child and I had an fantastic support system from family and friends. "He has Pathan genes". It seems like nothing can stop Kareena to get back in shape or her even her career. (more...)
Solange leads Grammys backlash following Beyonce's shock Album of the Year loss
- February 16, 2017
From paying tribute to late singer George Michael and taking home major trophies, Adele stole the limelight, but what caught everyone's attention is when she referred Simon Konecki as her husband. Drake's famous Hotline Bling received the Best Rap Song award. "Would hold you up forever". Also, to beat out the likes of heavyweights Drake , Kanye West, De La Soul , ScHoolboy Q and DJ Khaled is no mean feat. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
From paying tribute to late singer George Michael and taking home major trophies, Adele stole the limelight, but what caught everyone's attention is when she referred Simon Konecki as her husband. Drake's famous Hotline Bling received the Best Rap Song award. "Would hold you up forever". Also, to beat out the likes of heavyweights Drake , Kanye West, De La Soul , ScHoolboy Q and DJ Khaled is no mean feat. (more...)
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