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Giant Huntsman Spider Found Clinging To Broom In Queensland
- November 04, 2016
Barnyard Betty's Rescue , an animal rescue and sanctuary located in the Brisbane Valley, shared the photos of arachnid Charlotte on its Facebook page. There are about 94 species of huntsman spiders in Australia, and their bite is harmless to humans, explains Maggie. Although that's big for an Australian huntsman, it's probably not enough to make her the biggest huntsman ever, though. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Barnyard Betty's Rescue , an animal rescue and sanctuary located in the Brisbane Valley, shared the photos of arachnid Charlotte on its Facebook page. There are about 94 species of huntsman spiders in Australia, and their bite is harmless to humans, explains Maggie. Although that's big for an Australian huntsman, it's probably not enough to make her the biggest huntsman ever, though. (more...)
Obama trolls Trump with 'mean tweets' on late-night TV
- November 04, 2016
I ran against John McCain. With Trump, he's not so sure. Kimmel joked that Mr Obama had to "take time away from helping rig the election" to appear on the show, a dig at Mr Trump, who has repeatedly said the November 8 vote is rigged against him. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
I ran against John McCain. With Trump, he's not so sure. Kimmel joked that Mr Obama had to "take time away from helping rig the election" to appear on the show, a dig at Mr Trump, who has repeatedly said the November 8 vote is rigged against him. (more...)
Trump raises specter of crisis if Clinton wins the White House
- November 04, 2016
On Tuesday, it released a new ad featuring video footage of Trump making sexist and degrading statements about women. "I think it's time you had a new sheriff in town, don't you?" she said. In Las Vegas Wednesday, Clinton took aim at Trump's feud with an American-born judge of Mexican heritage who ruled against the businessman in an ongoing legal matter. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
On Tuesday, it released a new ad featuring video footage of Trump making sexist and degrading statements about women. "I think it's time you had a new sheriff in town, don't you?" she said. In Las Vegas Wednesday, Clinton took aim at Trump's feud with an American-born judge of Mexican heritage who ruled against the businessman in an ongoing legal matter. (more...)
Dave Matthews to hold 'Stand With Standing Rock' concert
- November 04, 2016
Wednesday. CANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) - Hundreds of clergy of various faiths joined protests Thursday against the Dakota Access oil pipeline in southern North Dakota, singing hymns, marching and ceremonially burning a copy of a 600-year-old document. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Wednesday. CANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) - Hundreds of clergy of various faiths joined protests Thursday against the Dakota Access oil pipeline in southern North Dakota, singing hymns, marching and ceremonially burning a copy of a 600-year-old document. (more...)
Hillary loses her cool after heckler calls Bill a 'rapist'
- November 04, 2016
A fired-up Hillary Clinton has raged against a protester who denounced her husband as a sexual predator. Freeh responded, "Actually, I have", and he likened his experiences with the Clintons to his "16 years doing organized crime cases in New York City". (more...)
- November 04, 2016
A fired-up Hillary Clinton has raged against a protester who denounced her husband as a sexual predator. Freeh responded, "Actually, I have", and he likened his experiences with the Clintons to his "16 years doing organized crime cases in New York City". (more...)
West Hartford Town Clerk and Registrars of Voters share Election Day information
- November 04, 2016
All absentee ballots must be received by the office of Voter Services at One Montgomery Plaza, 425 Swede Street, Suite 602, Norristown, Pa.by 8:00 p.m. Dzieduszycka-Suinat said her group was "caught off-guard" by inquiries from voters about changing their ballots. People looking to vote before election day still have time, but the St. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
All absentee ballots must be received by the office of Voter Services at One Montgomery Plaza, 425 Swede Street, Suite 602, Norristown, Pa.by 8:00 p.m. Dzieduszycka-Suinat said her group was "caught off-guard" by inquiries from voters about changing their ballots. People looking to vote before election day still have time, but the St. (more...)
New standoff in protest over Dakota pipeline
- November 04, 2016
Obama's comments late on Tuesday to online news site Now This were his first to directly address the escalating clashes between local authorities and protesters over Energy Transfer Partners' $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline project. Blueprints show construction would stretch from the Bakken Formation - an underground deposit of oil and natural gas where North Dakota and Montana meet Canada - into Iowa, Illinois and South Dakota. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Obama's comments late on Tuesday to online news site Now This were his first to directly address the escalating clashes between local authorities and protesters over Energy Transfer Partners' $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline project. Blueprints show construction would stretch from the Bakken Formation - an underground deposit of oil and natural gas where North Dakota and Montana meet Canada - into Iowa, Illinois and South Dakota. (more...)
29% of Fannin County Has Already Voted in the General Election
- November 04, 2016
The prediction comes from data given to Kander's office by election authorities in each jurisdiction in the state. This includes still cameras and other recording features built into many cell phones. "The Sidney school levy committee will have an observer at the board office and in all the precincts that are appropriate to them". The ban applies to all voters, challengers, poll watchers and election workers. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
The prediction comes from data given to Kander's office by election authorities in each jurisdiction in the state. This includes still cameras and other recording features built into many cell phones. "The Sidney school levy committee will have an observer at the board office and in all the precincts that are appropriate to them". The ban applies to all voters, challengers, poll watchers and election workers. (more...)
Penn State ranked 12th in College Football Playoff
- November 04, 2016
The Tigers are ranked No. 2, behind last year's national champion Alabama. Washington's strength of schedule to this point isn't Baylor-level bad, but it is way behind the other teams on this list. "Penn State has played as tong schedule", CFP chairman Kirby Hocutt said on ESPN Tuesday night. Louisville's most impressive victory is over No. 22 Florida State. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
The Tigers are ranked No. 2, behind last year's national champion Alabama. Washington's strength of schedule to this point isn't Baylor-level bad, but it is way behind the other teams on this list. "Penn State has played as tong schedule", CFP chairman Kirby Hocutt said on ESPN Tuesday night. Louisville's most impressive victory is over No. 22 Florida State. (more...)
Comey's bad call politicizes Federal Bureau of Investigation
- November 04, 2016
Her promises to continue and even expand the Obama "legacy" would not sit well with many Americans who are having difficulty finding jobs and are seeing their health insurance premiums skyrocket. That possibility, along with Hillary Clinton's severe character deficiencies, recommends that voters bet on a fresh start and give Trump a chance. The FBI was looking into Weiner's alleged activities when it reportedly found devices that included the new batch of emails. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Her promises to continue and even expand the Obama "legacy" would not sit well with many Americans who are having difficulty finding jobs and are seeing their health insurance premiums skyrocket. That possibility, along with Hillary Clinton's severe character deficiencies, recommends that voters bet on a fresh start and give Trump a chance. The FBI was looking into Weiner's alleged activities when it reportedly found devices that included the new batch of emails. (more...)
'White House's praise of Federal Bureau of Investigation chief blow to Clinton Campaign'
- November 04, 2016
At an election rally in MI, the Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine said it was "unusual" that something that is all speculation would be released right before an election. The official who spoke to the AP was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by name and spoke on condition of anonymity. It's too soon to say whether this affects the election. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
At an election rally in MI, the Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine said it was "unusual" that something that is all speculation would be released right before an election. The official who spoke to the AP was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by name and spoke on condition of anonymity. It's too soon to say whether this affects the election. (more...)
Media refutes baseless Fox News report
- November 04, 2016
The investigation into the Clinton Foundation, looking into possible pay for play interaction between Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the Foundation, has been going on for more than a year. "Will FBI be posting docs on Trumps" housing discrimination in "70s?" The FBI reportedly also has looked into aides of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, including business ties in Ukraine of Paul Manafort, who resigned in August as Trump's campaign chairman following revelations ... (more...)
- November 04, 2016
The investigation into the Clinton Foundation, looking into possible pay for play interaction between Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the Foundation, has been going on for more than a year. "Will FBI be posting docs on Trumps" housing discrimination in "70s?" The FBI reportedly also has looked into aides of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, including business ties in Ukraine of Paul Manafort, who resigned in August as Trump's campaign chairman following revelations ... (more...)
Nursing Home Murder Investigation Started After Tip From CAMH
- November 04, 2016
A day after news broke this week that police had charged Wettlaufer with eight counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of nursing home residents in Woodstock and London, the Woodstock woman said she's still rattled. "But in the interim, there are processes that the police are leading and they need to be allowed to do their work". James says there are proactive steps that can be taken to prevent something like this from happening again, such as increased training for professionals working ... (more...)
- November 04, 2016
A day after news broke this week that police had charged Wettlaufer with eight counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of nursing home residents in Woodstock and London, the Woodstock woman said she's still rattled. "But in the interim, there are processes that the police are leading and they need to be allowed to do their work". James says there are proactive steps that can be taken to prevent something like this from happening again, such as increased training for professionals working ... (more...)
Arkansas court won't reconsider ruling on medical marijuana
- November 04, 2016
The organization argued the Supreme Court's decision violates both the Arkansas and U.S. Constitutions. The court, which rarely grants requests to rehear cases, did not elaborate on its decision Thursday. Melissa Fults with Arkansans for Compassionate Care says if Issue 6 passes, they will work to amend it to look more like Issue 7 with more conditions where medical marijuana could be prescribed. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
The organization argued the Supreme Court's decision violates both the Arkansas and U.S. Constitutions. The court, which rarely grants requests to rehear cases, did not elaborate on its decision Thursday. Melissa Fults with Arkansans for Compassionate Care says if Issue 6 passes, they will work to amend it to look more like Issue 7 with more conditions where medical marijuana could be prescribed. (more...)
Early voting: Tighter race, but still good signs for Clinton
- November 04, 2016
He said he likes Clinton's positive message compared to what he called a negative message from Trump. But data about the early vote suggest she's not doing as well as President Barack Obama in 2012. Colorado is doing all-mail voting for the first time this year, so the comparison is not ideal. Those examples, Frisby noted, show that when people vote before they are focused on a race, they probably are not making "the most educated" choice possible. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
He said he likes Clinton's positive message compared to what he called a negative message from Trump. But data about the early vote suggest she's not doing as well as President Barack Obama in 2012. Colorado is doing all-mail voting for the first time this year, so the comparison is not ideal. Those examples, Frisby noted, show that when people vote before they are focused on a race, they probably are not making "the most educated" choice possible. (more...)
Allen making big plays for 'Bama, including 'Superman' sack
- November 04, 2016
Prediction: There are a couple places where this game, particularly against the number, will be decided. LSU is a notch behind in the eighth slot, giving up 15 points per outing. Alabama's run defense ranks atop of the FBS in rushing yards per game (70.1) and rushing touchdowns allowed (three). Running between the tackles will be tough for LSU . (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Prediction: There are a couple places where this game, particularly against the number, will be decided. LSU is a notch behind in the eighth slot, giving up 15 points per outing. Alabama's run defense ranks atop of the FBS in rushing yards per game (70.1) and rushing touchdowns allowed (three). Running between the tackles will be tough for LSU . (more...)
Oakland City Council unanimously supports prop 64, marijuana legalization
- November 04, 2016
Several cities have soda taxes on the ballot. The national classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug-considered risky and of no beneficial medical use-constitutes a large portion of the drug-related arrests made in the US, with arrests increasing in recent years . (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Several cities have soda taxes on the ballot. The national classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug-considered risky and of no beneficial medical use-constitutes a large portion of the drug-related arrests made in the US, with arrests increasing in recent years . (more...)
Claw back period ends in for Minnesota early voting do-overs
- November 04, 2016
Oklahoma Election Board spokesman Bryan Dean says almost 70,000 absentee ballots already had been received from voters by Wednesday, compared to about 61,000 in 2012. However, voters who did not mail their applications still have ample time to submit them in person. NY voters who submit absentee ballots can also go to their polling place on Election Day and cast a machine ballot, which will nullify the earlier ballot, according to John Conklin, a spokesman for the state's Board of Elections. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Oklahoma Election Board spokesman Bryan Dean says almost 70,000 absentee ballots already had been received from voters by Wednesday, compared to about 61,000 in 2012. However, voters who did not mail their applications still have ample time to submit them in person. NY voters who submit absentee ballots can also go to their polling place on Election Day and cast a machine ballot, which will nullify the earlier ballot, according to John Conklin, a spokesman for the state's Board of Elections. (more...)
Republicans outpacing Dems in Florida early voting
- November 04, 2016
However, in Cuyahoga County, the state's largest and a longtime Democrat bastion, Democrat early ballots overall are down by more than 25 percent compared with the same point in 2012, while GOP returns have increased by 13 percent. Of course a major caveat to all this is that we don't know how many registered Republicans are "real" Republicans. This is an increase from 2012 , when about 2.5 million voters did not have a party affiliation. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
However, in Cuyahoga County, the state's largest and a longtime Democrat bastion, Democrat early ballots overall are down by more than 25 percent compared with the same point in 2012, while GOP returns have increased by 13 percent. Of course a major caveat to all this is that we don't know how many registered Republicans are "real" Republicans. This is an increase from 2012 , when about 2.5 million voters did not have a party affiliation. (more...)
Heritage College Closes 10 Vocational Sites, Citing Finances
- November 04, 2016
Heritage College was run by Weston Educational Inc., a Denver company. An advertising firm in Lenexa, Kansas, also recently sued Weston Educational over about $444,000 in unpaid invoices, The Kansas City Star reported. A neighboring business called police with complaints that the students were interfering. "That family dissolved when we went under", said Heritage College employee Callie Carreco. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Heritage College was run by Weston Educational Inc., a Denver company. An advertising firm in Lenexa, Kansas, also recently sued Weston Educational over about $444,000 in unpaid invoices, The Kansas City Star reported. A neighboring business called police with complaints that the students were interfering. "That family dissolved when we went under", said Heritage College employee Callie Carreco. (more...)
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