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Western Conference Semi-Finals Game 5: Edmonton Oilers @ Anaheim Ducks Game Preview
- May 07, 2017
It was his 36th playoff goal, moving him past franchise great Teemu Selanne for most playoff goals in Anaheim history. "I've spent too many hours worrying about the rest of the guys and what they're doing". Rickard Rakell also scored for the Ducks and John Gibson made 29 saves for the victory. "It's an absolute joke that especially two really good referees can't make the right call at the right time ". (more...)
- May 07, 2017
It was his 36th playoff goal, moving him past franchise great Teemu Selanne for most playoff goals in Anaheim history. "I've spent too many hours worrying about the rest of the guys and what they're doing". Rickard Rakell also scored for the Ducks and John Gibson made 29 saves for the victory. "It's an absolute joke that especially two really good referees can't make the right call at the right time ". (more...)
LeBron James: Some black athletes 'expect' racial slurs in Boston
- May 07, 2017
One night after Jones spoke out about being called the N-word by a fan in the Fenway stands, rekindling the debate about the city's mixed history of racial tolerance, the ballpark was the site of another racist encounter. On Wednesday, James did not specifically weigh in on whether Jones was telling the truth but he told reporters at a post game press conference that the events in Boston shouldn't dispel the notion that racism continues to exist in America. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
One night after Jones spoke out about being called the N-word by a fan in the Fenway stands, rekindling the debate about the city's mixed history of racial tolerance, the ballpark was the site of another racist encounter. On Wednesday, James did not specifically weigh in on whether Jones was telling the truth but he told reporters at a post game press conference that the events in Boston shouldn't dispel the notion that racism continues to exist in America. (more...)
FBI Director has no regrets over 'Hillary's emails'
- May 07, 2017
In one of her first major remarks since the election, Clinton said on Tuesday that Comey, misogyny, Russian interference and a Wikileaks' dump of Democratic Party communications emails were in part responsible for her defeat in the election. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
In one of her first major remarks since the election, Clinton said on Tuesday that Comey, misogyny, Russian interference and a Wikileaks' dump of Democratic Party communications emails were in part responsible for her defeat in the election. (more...)
Star Wars Day Is Today! May The Fourth Be With You
- May 07, 2017
Send us your pictures using our app, or on Facebook and Twitter , and tell us your Star Wars story. So May the Fourth be with you today, but remember, tomorrow is the Revenge of the Fifth. " Star Wars " (re-titled as "Episode IV - A New Hope") (1977)*: $1.574 billion. One of the earliest known references to the day followed the May 4, 1979, election of Margaret Thatcher as Britain's prime minister, according to a post on the official Star Wars website . (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Send us your pictures using our app, or on Facebook and Twitter , and tell us your Star Wars story. So May the Fourth be with you today, but remember, tomorrow is the Revenge of the Fifth. " Star Wars " (re-titled as "Episode IV - A New Hope") (1977)*: $1.574 billion. One of the earliest known references to the day followed the May 4, 1979, election of Margaret Thatcher as Britain's prime minister, according to a post on the official Star Wars website . (more...)
Arsenal tackle Manchester Utd as Wenger face Mourinho again
- May 07, 2017
Presented with the physical challenge of a midfield containing Ander Herrera, Paul Pogba and Marouane Felaini, Celta were reduced to shots from outside of the United box, with Sergio Romero comfortably saving the only effort on target. Of course we're strong enough, we are Manchester United and we can do this. The first half saw Manchester United close Celta down in the middle of the park so the Spanish outfit were unable to play their usual open football. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Presented with the physical challenge of a midfield containing Ander Herrera, Paul Pogba and Marouane Felaini, Celta were reduced to shots from outside of the United box, with Sergio Romero comfortably saving the only effort on target. Of course we're strong enough, we are Manchester United and we can do this. The first half saw Manchester United close Celta down in the middle of the park so the Spanish outfit were unable to play their usual open football. (more...)
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in Luzerne County
- May 07, 2017
At right, Adalyn Mayer, front, and her friend Mia Deroy, right, pick out comic scenes to turn into bookmarks with Ann Mayer, center back. Zounds! 'Tis Free Comic Book Day, when younglings and olds alike descend upon their local comic book merchants in search of the only nourishment that will slake their savage geek thirst: MOAR COMIC BOOKS. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
At right, Adalyn Mayer, front, and her friend Mia Deroy, right, pick out comic scenes to turn into bookmarks with Ann Mayer, center back. Zounds! 'Tis Free Comic Book Day, when younglings and olds alike descend upon their local comic book merchants in search of the only nourishment that will slake their savage geek thirst: MOAR COMIC BOOKS. (more...)
Mark Hamill hilariously pranks fans asked to re-enact Star Wars moments
- May 07, 2017
From origami to memes, Legos to #StarWarsSongs, May 4th brings out all the creative " Star Wars " streaks in universe. Costume parties, movie marathons and fun runs were among the special events being staged in NY and other cities worldwide on Star Wars Day. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
From origami to memes, Legos to #StarWarsSongs, May 4th brings out all the creative " Star Wars " streaks in universe. Costume parties, movie marathons and fun runs were among the special events being staged in NY and other cities worldwide on Star Wars Day. (more...)
Fox News co-president resigns in latest shake-up at the network
- May 07, 2017
For years, Shine was the right-hand man to Roger Ailes, the Fox chairman forced out in July amid sexual harassment allegations. And most recently, Shine was a staunch defender of former anchor Bill O'Reilly, who parted ways with Fox last month after a series of sexual harassment accusations were leveled against him. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
For years, Shine was the right-hand man to Roger Ailes, the Fox chairman forced out in July amid sexual harassment allegations. And most recently, Shine was a staunch defender of former anchor Bill O'Reilly, who parted ways with Fox last month after a series of sexual harassment accusations were leveled against him. (more...)
Try These Wild Game Tacos for Cinco de Mayo
- May 07, 2017
Graduating with her doctorate, Smith's lovely lady will officially become a family nurse practitioner after earning her final degree on Saturday . One of Trump's key campaign promises was the expansion of a wall on the Mexican/American border, continually claiming that Mexico would pay for it. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Graduating with her doctorate, Smith's lovely lady will officially become a family nurse practitioner after earning her final degree on Saturday . One of Trump's key campaign promises was the expansion of a wall on the Mexican/American border, continually claiming that Mexico would pay for it. (more...)
Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton to launch anti-Trump resistance organisation
- May 07, 2017
Though the FBI was investigating how Weiner and Abedin may have mishandled classified information, the case was dropped after investigators couldn't prove how either of them violated the law, according to CNN. That prompted California Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein to question why Comey revealed the investigation into Clinton's email server while failing to reveal the FBI's investigation into whether Trump officials colluded with Russian Federation to sway the election. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Though the FBI was investigating how Weiner and Abedin may have mishandled classified information, the case was dropped after investigators couldn't prove how either of them violated the law, according to CNN. That prompted California Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein to question why Comey revealed the investigation into Clinton's email server while failing to reveal the FBI's investigation into whether Trump officials colluded with Russian Federation to sway the election. (more...)
House Republicans pass bill to replace and repeal Obamacare
- May 07, 2017
The House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation Thursday to repeal and replace Obamacare with hardly any debate on the matter and with no data on the bill's fiscal impact or how it affects people's health-care coverage. Giving North Carolina's legislative leaders any additional control over healthcare is not a good thing. Under the House bill, that would bump up to five times . (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation Thursday to repeal and replace Obamacare with hardly any debate on the matter and with no data on the bill's fiscal impact or how it affects people's health-care coverage. Giving North Carolina's legislative leaders any additional control over healthcare is not a good thing. Under the House bill, that would bump up to five times . (more...)
President Trump marks 100 days in office, blasts media
- May 07, 2017
The dinner usually features a light-hearted speech in which the president mocks the media and himself, before a comedian takes the stage to do his share of roasting. He also joked about Trump's tweets: "He tweets at 3 AM... sober". In four hours, Donald Trump will be tweeting about how bad Nicki Minaj bombed at this dinner. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The dinner usually features a light-hearted speech in which the president mocks the media and himself, before a comedian takes the stage to do his share of roasting. He also joked about Trump's tweets: "He tweets at 3 AM... sober". In four hours, Donald Trump will be tweeting about how bad Nicki Minaj bombed at this dinner. (more...)
Athens politicians react to House passage of health care bill
- May 07, 2017
Asa Hutchinson said Friday on CNN's "New Day". The bill would halt federal payments for Obamacare's expansion of Medicaid to people living just above the poverty line. "Even if the Affordable Care Act is repealed, many of these state regulations are going to remain". Now, Republicans must try maneuvering the measure through a Senate terrain that is different politically and procedurally from the House. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Asa Hutchinson said Friday on CNN's "New Day". The bill would halt federal payments for Obamacare's expansion of Medicaid to people living just above the poverty line. "Even if the Affordable Care Act is repealed, many of these state regulations are going to remain". Now, Republicans must try maneuvering the measure through a Senate terrain that is different politically and procedurally from the House. (more...)
Johnnie-U says 'Guardians Vol 2' is out of this world
- May 07, 2017
That's why these films are typically jam packed with cameos from characters that you may not have expected to see. It goes without saying that MAJOR SPOILERS for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. That's only one of the many ways in which the movie kicks the curse of the movie sequel in the face. Still, Star Lord is not (my son's) favorite super hero. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
That's why these films are typically jam packed with cameos from characters that you may not have expected to see. It goes without saying that MAJOR SPOILERS for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. That's only one of the many ways in which the movie kicks the curse of the movie sequel in the face. Still, Star Lord is not (my son's) favorite super hero. (more...)
"Happy Days" Cast Reunites To Remember Erin Moran
- May 07, 2017
Ch-ch-check out the sweet pic (below)! Oscar winning director Ron Howard , who played Moran's on-screen brother Richie Cunningham on the popular U.S. Baio shared a letter from Moran's husband last week detailing her struggle with the disease. "Oh Erin... now you will finally have the peace you wanted so badly here on earth", he tweeted. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Ch-ch-check out the sweet pic (below)! Oscar winning director Ron Howard , who played Moran's on-screen brother Richie Cunningham on the popular U.S. Baio shared a letter from Moran's husband last week detailing her struggle with the disease. "Oh Erin... now you will finally have the peace you wanted so badly here on earth", he tweeted. (more...)
'Star Wars: Episode IX' Finally Has a Release Date!
- May 07, 2017
Disney just announced a slew of release dates for their upcoming films, and included in the list is the Star Wars: Episode IX release date. They are for Star Wars Episode IX and Indiana Jone 5 . Lucasfilm are planning more Star Wars spin-off films, its president has announced. Let us know on the comments below. Other confirmed release dates include the fifth Indiana Jones movie which has been delayed by a year to July 10 2020 . (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Disney just announced a slew of release dates for their upcoming films, and included in the list is the Star Wars: Episode IX release date. They are for Star Wars Episode IX and Indiana Jone 5 . Lucasfilm are planning more Star Wars spin-off films, its president has announced. Let us know on the comments below. Other confirmed release dates include the fifth Indiana Jones movie which has been delayed by a year to July 10 2020 . (more...)
Cargo plane goes off runway at West Virginia airport
- May 07, 2017
A corporate pilot said the company contracts for UPS. The two were the only people on board the jet that crashed at Yeager Airport in Charleston. A statement was release by The Federal Aviation Administration, explaining the cause of the crash had been instigated by a blow to the left wing upon touchdown prior to steering off track down a hill. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
A corporate pilot said the company contracts for UPS. The two were the only people on board the jet that crashed at Yeager Airport in Charleston. A statement was release by The Federal Aviation Administration, explaining the cause of the crash had been instigated by a blow to the left wing upon touchdown prior to steering off track down a hill. (more...)
What was behind the American Civil War?
- May 07, 2017
It's obscure, at first glance, why Trump would assert that Jackson, a slaveholder who died 16 years before the start of the Civil War, could have prevented that conflict from occurring. Yet in Trump's mind, he's a better negotiator than Lincoln was, the same Lincoln who was voted the No. 1 president in a 2017 C-Span survey of the best presidents in history. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
It's obscure, at first glance, why Trump would assert that Jackson, a slaveholder who died 16 years before the start of the Civil War, could have prevented that conflict from occurring. Yet in Trump's mind, he's a better negotiator than Lincoln was, the same Lincoln who was voted the No. 1 president in a 2017 C-Span survey of the best presidents in history. (more...)
Mark Hamill Celebrates May the 4th With Hilarious 'Star Wars' Fan Pranks
- May 07, 2017
So, what do you think Luke Skywalker's first words will be in the upcoming " Star Wars: The Last Jedi?". It will also continue to run twice a night at 7.45pm and 8.45pm until Jun 2. Entertainment Weekly reports that an ad in the London Evening News read, " May The Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Thunder Bay, Ont. came out as the top city of Star Wars searches while Cambridge, Ont., Oshawa, Ont. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
So, what do you think Luke Skywalker's first words will be in the upcoming " Star Wars: The Last Jedi?". It will also continue to run twice a night at 7.45pm and 8.45pm until Jun 2. Entertainment Weekly reports that an ad in the London Evening News read, " May The Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Thunder Bay, Ont. came out as the top city of Star Wars searches while Cambridge, Ont., Oshawa, Ont. (more...)
Felt nauseous to think I could have influenced United States election: Federal Bureau of Investigation chief
- May 07, 2017
Comey said it made him feel "mildly nauseous" to think his actions in October might have influenced the race won by Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Hillary Clinton . Comey said he believes WikiLeaks will push out information to damage the United States. USA intelligence agencies in December accused Russian Federation of hacking of Democratic emails in an effort to tilt the election to Trump. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Comey said it made him feel "mildly nauseous" to think his actions in October might have influenced the race won by Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Hillary Clinton . Comey said he believes WikiLeaks will push out information to damage the United States. USA intelligence agencies in December accused Russian Federation of hacking of Democratic emails in an effort to tilt the election to Trump. (more...)
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