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Latest U.S. marijuana votes could bolster Canada's legalization effort: law prof
- November 17, 2016
Nevada brought in new leaders and enacted new laws Tuesday , including legalizing recreational marijuana. If you're counting, that's now 29 states with some form of legal marijuana , giving access to more than 1 in 5 Americans. In the pending administration of President-elect Donald Trump, it is unclear whether the situation could change. Speaking with the Huff Po , Tom Angell, chairman of drug policy reform group Marijuana Majority said election night is a momentous day for ... (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Nevada brought in new leaders and enacted new laws Tuesday , including legalizing recreational marijuana. If you're counting, that's now 29 states with some form of legal marijuana , giving access to more than 1 in 5 Americans. In the pending administration of President-elect Donald Trump, it is unclear whether the situation could change. Speaking with the Huff Po , Tom Angell, chairman of drug policy reform group Marijuana Majority said election night is a momentous day for ... (more...)
The CW Dates 'Riverdale'; Freshmen 'No Tomorrow,' 'Frequency' Not Getting More Episodes
- November 17, 2016
What's Getting Cancelled? What's on the Bubble? Reign is back for season four February 10, The Originals bows March 17, a week after the Vampire Diaries finale, and iZombie kicks things off April 4. Bringing up the rear with a late premiere is the third season of iZombie which is being held until Tuesday, April 4 with back-to-back new episodes before moving to 9 p.m. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
What's Getting Cancelled? What's on the Bubble? Reign is back for season four February 10, The Originals bows March 17, a week after the Vampire Diaries finale, and iZombie kicks things off April 4. Bringing up the rear with a late premiere is the third season of iZombie which is being held until Tuesday, April 4 with back-to-back new episodes before moving to 9 p.m. (more...)
Finally! Jackie Chan Grabs His First Academy Award
- November 17, 2016
Like most red carpet events in Hollywood, the Governors Awards on November 12 were an opportunity for actors to talk up their latest projects. Calling the Hong Kong-born star "Jackie "Chantastic" Chan" and comparing him to John Wayne and Buster Keaton, Hanks said it was gratifying to be able to finally acknowledge Chan's extensive work. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Like most red carpet events in Hollywood, the Governors Awards on November 12 were an opportunity for actors to talk up their latest projects. Calling the Hong Kong-born star "Jackie "Chantastic" Chan" and comparing him to John Wayne and Buster Keaton, Hanks said it was gratifying to be able to finally acknowledge Chan's extensive work. (more...)
Eagles of Death Metal frontman disputes being barred from Bataclan reopening
- November 17, 2016
Singer Jesse Hughes (center) of rock band Eagles of Death Metal arrives near the Bataclan concert hall in Paris for a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the Paris terror attacks. Nine people still remain hospitalized from the attacks, and the government said more than 600 people are still recovering psychologically from the massacres. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Singer Jesse Hughes (center) of rock band Eagles of Death Metal arrives near the Bataclan concert hall in Paris for a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the Paris terror attacks. Nine people still remain hospitalized from the attacks, and the government said more than 600 people are still recovering psychologically from the massacres. (more...)
Shakira canceled concerts to look after his sick son
- November 17, 2016
Everything is under control now, and he returned the adorable little boy and always cheerful it is usual! The "Hips Don't Lie" singer took to Instagram on Tuesday to let fans know that her 21-month-old son , Sasha, is feeling better after dealing with illness. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Everything is under control now, and he returned the adorable little boy and always cheerful it is usual! The "Hips Don't Lie" singer took to Instagram on Tuesday to let fans know that her 21-month-old son , Sasha, is feeling better after dealing with illness. (more...)
United States moviegoers rush to Doctor Strange and Arrival post-election
- November 17, 2016
Arrival has been heavily marketed over the last month and has seen huge critical support, but it still only managed $24 million this weekend for a distant third place. It has a paltry zero percent on Rotten Tomatoes and a C CinemaScore. Alien invasion thriller " Arrival " and "One Piece Film: Gold", a Japanese animated fantasy, rounded out the top five, earning $10 million and $9.9 million respectively. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Arrival has been heavily marketed over the last month and has seen huge critical support, but it still only managed $24 million this weekend for a distant third place. It has a paltry zero percent on Rotten Tomatoes and a C CinemaScore. Alien invasion thriller " Arrival " and "One Piece Film: Gold", a Japanese animated fantasy, rounded out the top five, earning $10 million and $9.9 million respectively. (more...)
Vaughan David Investments Incil buys $28117260 stake in Walt Disney Co (DIS)
- November 17, 2016
The Walt Disney Company (DIS ) failed to extend gains with the stock declining -0.22% or $-0.22 to close the day at $97.7 on light trading volume of 7.18M shares, compared to its three month average trading volume of 7.4M. According to Finviz reported data, the stock now has Earnings per Share (EPS) (ttm) of $-0.99. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 57.48% of the company's stock. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
The Walt Disney Company (DIS ) failed to extend gains with the stock declining -0.22% or $-0.22 to close the day at $97.7 on light trading volume of 7.18M shares, compared to its three month average trading volume of 7.4M. According to Finviz reported data, the stock now has Earnings per Share (EPS) (ttm) of $-0.99. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 57.48% of the company's stock. (more...)
Netanyahu: Trump is 'true friend' of Israel
- November 17, 2016
USA president-elect Donald Trump pledged Friday to work for a "just, lasting peace " between Israel and the Palestinians, in his first public message on the issue since his upset victory. Trump has vowed not to impose any solutions on Israel and promised to veto anti-Israel resolutions at the UN. More than 400,000 Israelis, many of whom are armed, now live in West Bank settlements, despite continuous condemnation from global powers who see settlement building as one of the largest ... (more...)
- November 17, 2016
USA president-elect Donald Trump pledged Friday to work for a "just, lasting peace " between Israel and the Palestinians, in his first public message on the issue since his upset victory. Trump has vowed not to impose any solutions on Israel and promised to veto anti-Israel resolutions at the UN. More than 400,000 Israelis, many of whom are armed, now live in West Bank settlements, despite continuous condemnation from global powers who see settlement building as one of the largest ... (more...)
Grief-Stricken Fans Stage Late-Night Vigil At Leonard Cohen's Montreal Home
- November 17, 2016
One of Cohen's greatest hits was 1967's So Long Marianne , written for former lover and muse Marianne Ihlen, who also inspired his song Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye. The powerful words driving the music will be Cohen's legacy, Einarson added. The ever-dapper Cohen, who favoured black suits, fedoras and tweed caps, was born in Montreal on September 21, 1934, to a middle-class family. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
One of Cohen's greatest hits was 1967's So Long Marianne , written for former lover and muse Marianne Ihlen, who also inspired his song Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye. The powerful words driving the music will be Cohen's legacy, Einarson added. The ever-dapper Cohen, who favoured black suits, fedoras and tweed caps, was born in Montreal on September 21, 1934, to a middle-class family. (more...)
After win over Bengals, McAdoo's mind is already on Bears
- November 16, 2016
The UFC star provided "inspiration" for the Giants receiver making history after he beat Eddie Alvarez in the main event at the first MMA fight in NY state history. We've just got to keep going. We are not finishing these games. As the Bengals continued to sprinkle in pre-snap movement that seemed to confuse the Giants defense, particularly on a 21-yard pass to A.J. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The UFC star provided "inspiration" for the Giants receiver making history after he beat Eddie Alvarez in the main event at the first MMA fight in NY state history. We've just got to keep going. We are not finishing these games. As the Bengals continued to sprinkle in pre-snap movement that seemed to confuse the Giants defense, particularly on a 21-yard pass to A.J. (more...)
Prince Harry condemns media coverage over girlfriend Meghan Markle
- November 16, 2016
Markle's safety and is deeply disappointed that he has not been able to protect her". However, the statement on Monday from his communications secretary, which officially confirmed Harry and Markle's relationship for the first time, contained an unusually strong condemnation of the press. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Markle's safety and is deeply disappointed that he has not been able to protect her". However, the statement on Monday from his communications secretary, which officially confirmed Harry and Markle's relationship for the first time, contained an unusually strong condemnation of the press. (more...)
President Obama calls conversation with Donald Trump 'excellent'
- November 16, 2016
And Trump's team will start creating policy teams that will work out of government-provided offices near the White House. "Working together, we will begin the urgent task of rebuilding our nation and renewing the American dream". We wonder if Trump brought up this moment from Barack Obama? Speaking in Ryan's office, Trump told reporters: "We are going to lower taxes, as you know", and added: "I think we are going to do some absolutely spectacular things for the American people". (more...)
- November 16, 2016
And Trump's team will start creating policy teams that will work out of government-provided offices near the White House. "Working together, we will begin the urgent task of rebuilding our nation and renewing the American dream". We wonder if Trump brought up this moment from Barack Obama? Speaking in Ryan's office, Trump told reporters: "We are going to lower taxes, as you know", and added: "I think we are going to do some absolutely spectacular things for the American people". (more...)
Trump denies press reports of troubles inside his transition
- November 16, 2016
The mayor, a liberal Democrat, and Trump have previously clashed. Financier and private-equity adviser Thomas J. Barrack Jr. will chair the organization that plans the January 20 inauguration. Mr Trump also denied reports that he was seeking a high security clearance for any of his children - though he did not mention his son-in-law, Jared Kushner. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The mayor, a liberal Democrat, and Trump have previously clashed. Financier and private-equity adviser Thomas J. Barrack Jr. will chair the organization that plans the January 20 inauguration. Mr Trump also denied reports that he was seeking a high security clearance for any of his children - though he did not mention his son-in-law, Jared Kushner. (more...)
Obama gets up-close look at the Acropolis
- November 16, 2016
As Obama touched down in Athens , NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said he was confident Trump would "live up to all the commitments of the United States in the alliance - because a strong NATO is important for Europe but it's also important for the United States". (more...)
- November 16, 2016
As Obama touched down in Athens , NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said he was confident Trump would "live up to all the commitments of the United States in the alliance - because a strong NATO is important for Europe but it's also important for the United States". (more...)
Han Solo's Alden Ehrenreich talks Donald Glover & 'young' Chewbacca
- November 16, 2016
Alden Ehrenreich is just as excited for the Han Solo Star Wars movie as we are! Disney purchased Lucasfilm, and their intention comes with expanding " Star Wars " including another Episode of the film series. And as for Han's longtime partner Chewbacca? While that's certainly an oddity, it's not at all surprising considering the enormous popularity of a franchise like Star Wars and the public's love for cinema's most glorified space rogue, Han Solo . (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Alden Ehrenreich is just as excited for the Han Solo Star Wars movie as we are! Disney purchased Lucasfilm, and their intention comes with expanding " Star Wars " including another Episode of the film series. And as for Han's longtime partner Chewbacca? While that's certainly an oddity, it's not at all surprising considering the enormous popularity of a franchise like Star Wars and the public's love for cinema's most glorified space rogue, Han Solo . (more...)
Daisy Lowe off Strictly, Sam Lavery exits The X Factor
- November 16, 2016
The model and Aljaz Skorjanec crashed out after losing the dance off to athlete Greg Rutherford and his professional partner Natalie Lowe . Daisy Lowe has said a tearful goodbye to Strictly Come Dancing 2016. Every one here is unbelievable.' She went on to call Aljaz 'my hero". Even Craig Revel Horwood was lost for words, muttering: 'Three letters darling: O, M G'. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The model and Aljaz Skorjanec crashed out after losing the dance off to athlete Greg Rutherford and his professional partner Natalie Lowe . Daisy Lowe has said a tearful goodbye to Strictly Come Dancing 2016. Every one here is unbelievable.' She went on to call Aljaz 'my hero". Even Craig Revel Horwood was lost for words, muttering: 'Three letters darling: O, M G'. (more...)
Pakistan claims Indian fire kills 7 soldiers in Kashmir
- November 16, 2016
Each has administered part of Kashmir since 1947. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif stated that the Indian Government was "heating the situation up along the borders and working boundary due to internal compulsions". (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Each has administered part of Kashmir since 1947. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif stated that the Indian Government was "heating the situation up along the borders and working boundary due to internal compulsions". (more...)
Students protest Trump in downtown Seattle
- November 16, 2016
Students began leaving Wilson High School at noon, taking the Metro from Tenleytown to Metro Center and marching downtown to Trump's new hotel. The mostly Latino youth walked out of class to protest because they are afraid that their families could be split up through mass deportations of millions of immigrants, as promised by Trump during his campaign. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Students began leaving Wilson High School at noon, taking the Metro from Tenleytown to Metro Center and marching downtown to Trump's new hotel. The mostly Latino youth walked out of class to protest because they are afraid that their families could be split up through mass deportations of millions of immigrants, as promised by Trump during his campaign. (more...)
Kristen Stewart Reveals How Being Shy Leads to Good Things
- November 16, 2016
More seriously, she went on, "I look at those photos and I feel like I'm looking at a college yearbook". "It was something personal that became not the most personal thing, which is awesome because to share that is great, but then at the same time [it isn't]". (more...)
- November 16, 2016
More seriously, she went on, "I look at those photos and I feel like I'm looking at a college yearbook". "It was something personal that became not the most personal thing, which is awesome because to share that is great, but then at the same time [it isn't]". (more...)
Ricky Martin engaged to boyfriend Jwan Yosef
- November 16, 2016
Martin continued, "I had no idea what he looked like, and then I saw what he looked like and I'm like, yeah". Worldwide superstar Ricky Martin revealed Wednesday that he will be headlining the Park Theater at Monte Carlo. "You're all invited, did I just say that?" Ricky Martin is having a pretty good year. Watch Martin talk about his engagement and Vegas residency in the videos below. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Martin continued, "I had no idea what he looked like, and then I saw what he looked like and I'm like, yeah". Worldwide superstar Ricky Martin revealed Wednesday that he will be headlining the Park Theater at Monte Carlo. "You're all invited, did I just say that?" Ricky Martin is having a pretty good year. Watch Martin talk about his engagement and Vegas residency in the videos below. (more...)
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