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Sweetest win yet for Guardiola as Man City beats United 2-1
- September 11, 2016
Will we see Smalling back for United's next game? United, forced to feed off scraps and the occasional counter-attacking move, saw things get worse before they got better as the Citizens bagged a deserved second through Iheanacho's tap-in from six yards out. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
Will we see Smalling back for United's next game? United, forced to feed off scraps and the occasional counter-attacking move, saw things get worse before they got better as the Citizens bagged a deserved second through Iheanacho's tap-in from six yards out. (more...)
Drake and Rihanna Reenact VMA Kiss
- September 11, 2016
We aren't sure yet what Drake got done, but according to pictures shared by Bang Bang, Rihanna got a small camo-covered shark on her ankle. After presenting Rihanna with the Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs , Drizzy posted a photo of himself and RiRi holding the stuffed animal. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
We aren't sure yet what Drake got done, but according to pictures shared by Bang Bang, Rihanna got a small camo-covered shark on her ankle. After presenting Rihanna with the Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs , Drizzy posted a photo of himself and RiRi holding the stuffed animal. (more...)
Freddie Mercury Becomes a Shooting Star on His 70th Birthday
- September 11, 2016
This move feels nearly overdue: Mercury's voice and stage presence were truly stellar, so it is appropriate that he now shares a name with not one, but two extraterrestrial bodies. 'And so - for its first appearance in public - Asteroid Freddiemercury - happy birthday Freddie!' "It's a dark object - rather like a cinder in space", May said in the video . (more...)
- September 11, 2016
This move feels nearly overdue: Mercury's voice and stage presence were truly stellar, so it is appropriate that he now shares a name with not one, but two extraterrestrial bodies. 'And so - for its first appearance in public - Asteroid Freddiemercury - happy birthday Freddie!' "It's a dark object - rather like a cinder in space", May said in the video . (more...)
Asteroid Gets A Rockstar Name After Queen's Freddie Mercury
- September 11, 2016
The asteroid is far from the British singer's namesake planet and is instead in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. May showed a video of the asteroid's movement on his website, accompanied by Queen's " Don't Stop Me Now ". (more...)
- September 11, 2016
The asteroid is far from the British singer's namesake planet and is instead in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. May showed a video of the asteroid's movement on his website, accompanied by Queen's " Don't Stop Me Now ". (more...)
Asteroid named after rock star Freddie Mercury
- September 11, 2016
He wrote and performed hits including " Bohemian Rhapsody " and " We Are The Champions " with Queen, releasing over a dozen studio albums between 1973 and 1991. "This is to recognize Freddie's outstanding influence in the world", said Dr. May. 'And so - for its first appearance in public - Asteroid Freddiemercury - happy birthday Freddie!' Two miles wide, the asteroid only reflects 30pc of the light that falls on it and can only bee seen with powerful telescopes. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
He wrote and performed hits including " Bohemian Rhapsody " and " We Are The Champions " with Queen, releasing over a dozen studio albums between 1973 and 1991. "This is to recognize Freddie's outstanding influence in the world", said Dr. May. 'And so - for its first appearance in public - Asteroid Freddiemercury - happy birthday Freddie!' Two miles wide, the asteroid only reflects 30pc of the light that falls on it and can only bee seen with powerful telescopes. (more...)
Freddie Mercury Received Asteroid for 70th Birthday
- September 11, 2016
Freddie Mercury was one of the pioneers of rock music. Mercury died in November of 1991, the same time that Belgian astronomer Henri Debehogne discovered the asteroid. The asteroid in question was discovered in 1991 and was given the provisional designation "1991 FM3". It has been observed and its position and orbit measured over 1,100 times, and it was given the number 17473. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
Freddie Mercury was one of the pioneers of rock music. Mercury died in November of 1991, the same time that Belgian astronomer Henri Debehogne discovered the asteroid. The asteroid in question was discovered in 1991 and was given the provisional designation "1991 FM3". It has been observed and its position and orbit measured over 1,100 times, and it was given the number 17473. (more...)
"Rockstar" Asteroid Named After Freddie Mercury
- September 11, 2016
The International Astronomical Union certificate said Mercury was honored for "his distinctive sound and large vocal range were hallmarks of his performance style, and he is regarded as one of the greatest rock singers of all time", said CNN . (more...)
- September 11, 2016
The International Astronomical Union certificate said Mercury was honored for "his distinctive sound and large vocal range were hallmarks of his performance style, and he is regarded as one of the greatest rock singers of all time", said CNN . (more...)
Hillary Clinton calls Donald Trump supporters a 'basket of deplorables'
- September 11, 2016
But, following a firestorm of backlash, Clinton released a statement saying her comments were "grossly generalistic", and that she regretted denigrating "half" of Trump's supporters. Trump added that Clinton was showing "bigotry and hatred for millions of Americans", arguing that she was "incapable to serve as President of the United States". (more...)
- September 11, 2016
But, following a firestorm of backlash, Clinton released a statement saying her comments were "grossly generalistic", and that she regretted denigrating "half" of Trump's supporters. Trump added that Clinton was showing "bigotry and hatred for millions of Americans", arguing that she was "incapable to serve as President of the United States". (more...)
Quiet time over for Garoppolo entering first start
- September 11, 2016
The Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots are set to kick off their respective 2016 seasons with a Sunday Night Football game against each other. MORE WEAPONS: Garoppolo should have a full complement of targets to throw to Sunday. Wide Receiver Chris Hogan: The free agent signee from the Bills has had a relatively quiet but nevertheless impressive spring and summer with the Patriots. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
The Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots are set to kick off their respective 2016 seasons with a Sunday Night Football game against each other. MORE WEAPONS: Garoppolo should have a full complement of targets to throw to Sunday. Wide Receiver Chris Hogan: The free agent signee from the Bills has had a relatively quiet but nevertheless impressive spring and summer with the Patriots. (more...)
There IS a God: Tim Tebow Signs Baseball Deal
- September 11, 2016
But the whole point of this baseball venture is that he's doing whatever it takes, that you will never see someone push as hard as he will push, that you will never see someone play harder than he will . Tebow has not played any competitive baseball for 11 years. Amid the negativity and resistance to Tebow's being handed a uniform and given an opportunity to take his shot, the natural question is: Why? He didn't really have a good answer. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
But the whole point of this baseball venture is that he's doing whatever it takes, that you will never see someone push as hard as he will push, that you will never see someone play harder than he will . Tebow has not played any competitive baseball for 11 years. Amid the negativity and resistance to Tebow's being handed a uniform and given an opportunity to take his shot, the natural question is: Why? He didn't really have a good answer. (more...)
Work starts on two new Iran nuclear reactors
- September 11, 2016
The second unit is expected to take 9 years to complete, while the third unit will begin to be built 18 months after that. In September 2013, Iran officially took over from Russian Federation the first unit of its first 1,000-megawatt nuclear power plant, and in November 2014 the two countries signed an agreement whereby Russian Federation was commissioned to build an additional seven such units. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
The second unit is expected to take 9 years to complete, while the third unit will begin to be built 18 months after that. In September 2013, Iran officially took over from Russian Federation the first unit of its first 1,000-megawatt nuclear power plant, and in November 2014 the two countries signed an agreement whereby Russian Federation was commissioned to build an additional seven such units. (more...)
Jonestown drama from Vince Gilligan, Octavia Spencer set at HBO
- September 11, 2016
For the series, Gilligan will reunite with Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones director Michelle MacLaren, with Gilligan on board to pen the pilot episode. Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul fans celebrate Vince Gilligan's ability to create characters whose otherwise uneventful beginnings eventually devolve into depraved, but highly entertaining odysseys into the darker depths of human evil. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
For the series, Gilligan will reunite with Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones director Michelle MacLaren, with Gilligan on board to pen the pilot episode. Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul fans celebrate Vince Gilligan's ability to create characters whose otherwise uneventful beginnings eventually devolve into depraved, but highly entertaining odysseys into the darker depths of human evil. (more...)
Giant Pandas Downgraded From Endangered To Vulnerable
- September 11, 2016
The news of the improvement in the species' status comes after the birth, in captivity, of a set of panda twins in the USA. Wild panda numbers have slowly rebounded as China cracked down on the skin trade and gradually expanded its protected forest areas to now cover 1400 square kilometres. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
The news of the improvement in the species' status comes after the birth, in captivity, of a set of panda twins in the USA. Wild panda numbers have slowly rebounded as China cracked down on the skin trade and gradually expanded its protected forest areas to now cover 1400 square kilometres. (more...)
Clinton regrets comments about Trump supporters
- September 11, 2016
Obama hit back at Trump on Thursday for criticizing his foreign policy record, saying the Republican nominee for the November 8 election was unfit to follow him into the Oval Office and the public should press him on his "outright wacky ideas". (more...)
- September 11, 2016
Obama hit back at Trump on Thursday for criticizing his foreign policy record, saying the Republican nominee for the November 8 election was unfit to follow him into the Oval Office and the public should press him on his "outright wacky ideas". (more...)
'Isil backs Trump as a president to inspire jihad', says Hillary
- September 11, 2016
The remarks left intelligence professionals scratching their heads and Republicans scrambling to interpret their candidate's remarks - because if they're true, they mark a radical departure from decades of standard practice. Trump was criticized for making the statements before largely white audiences, so he later appeared at an African-American church in Detroit. Trump's outlandish comments and bombastic bravado have gotten him into hot water with moderate voters. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
The remarks left intelligence professionals scratching their heads and Republicans scrambling to interpret their candidate's remarks - because if they're true, they mark a radical departure from decades of standard practice. Trump was criticized for making the statements before largely white audiences, so he later appeared at an African-American church in Detroit. Trump's outlandish comments and bombastic bravado have gotten him into hot water with moderate voters. (more...)
What Really Happened at Trump's Intelligence Briefing
- September 11, 2016
In August, Trump began receiving intelligence briefings, which NBC News described as a description of "how USA intelligence agencies see a variety of global issues". "Our leaders did not follow what they were recommending", he said. Flynn and Christie both accompanied Trump to the August 17 briefing - typically provided to all major party nominees following their nominating conventions. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
In August, Trump began receiving intelligence briefings, which NBC News described as a description of "how USA intelligence agencies see a variety of global issues". "Our leaders did not follow what they were recommending", he said. Flynn and Christie both accompanied Trump to the August 17 briefing - typically provided to all major party nominees following their nominating conventions. (more...)
Rita Maze, abducted Montana woman, able to talk to family before death
- September 11, 2016
They filed the missing person report after she allegedly called them from the trunk of her auto, claiming to have been abducted by "a large man in a black hoodie", reports The Washington Post. The newspaper reported that investigators confirmed they have a person of interest in the Maze's slaying. She was reported missing around 8:30 p.m. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
They filed the missing person report after she allegedly called them from the trunk of her auto, claiming to have been abducted by "a large man in a black hoodie", reports The Washington Post. The newspaper reported that investigators confirmed they have a person of interest in the Maze's slaying. She was reported missing around 8:30 p.m. (more...)
Union: 'Birth of a Nation' can spur conversation on race
- September 11, 2016
Parker, 36, was little known before writing, directing and starring " Birth of a Nation ", which wowed audiences at the Sundance Film Festival in January, and was seen as a strong 2017 Oscar contender. The movie received a standing ovation and a warm reception from the audience despite all of the controversy surrounding the film due to Nate's resurfaced rape trial. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
Parker, 36, was little known before writing, directing and starring " Birth of a Nation ", which wowed audiences at the Sundance Film Festival in January, and was seen as a strong 2017 Oscar contender. The movie received a standing ovation and a warm reception from the audience despite all of the controversy surrounding the film due to Nate's resurfaced rape trial. (more...)
Is Gary Johnson Actually Ready to 'Crush the Party'?
- September 11, 2016
In an interview after the event Johnson seemed even more tangled up in his own words, with predictably excruciating results. Flabbergasted MSNBC contributor Mike Barnicle filled him in: "You're kidding". But just as much as #AleppoGate may have proven Mr. Johnson unfit for office, it revealed, in my opinion, a characteristic I think that makes for a good president: a willingness to admit you're not the smartest person in the room and then attempt to better yourself by learning from ... (more...)
- September 11, 2016
In an interview after the event Johnson seemed even more tangled up in his own words, with predictably excruciating results. Flabbergasted MSNBC contributor Mike Barnicle filled him in: "You're kidding". But just as much as #AleppoGate may have proven Mr. Johnson unfit for office, it revealed, in my opinion, a characteristic I think that makes for a good president: a willingness to admit you're not the smartest person in the room and then attempt to better yourself by learning from ... (more...)
Ryan Reynolds personally paid to keep 'Deadpool' movie writers on set
- September 11, 2016
They have stuck with the film for years, even where it wasn't clear whether or not the project would actually come to pass, according to Den of Geek . Reynolds insisted on their creative input - and so he paid for it himself: "We were on set every day". This is not the first report of Reynolds commitment to the Deadpool movie. (more...)
- September 11, 2016
They have stuck with the film for years, even where it wasn't clear whether or not the project would actually come to pass, according to Den of Geek . Reynolds insisted on their creative input - and so he paid for it himself: "We were on set every day". This is not the first report of Reynolds commitment to the Deadpool movie. (more...)
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