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How Nick Saban got "Rat Poison" into the football lexicon
- October 10, 2017
Now, here is the obvious followup question to Saban blaming the media for writing too positive about Alabama: "Would you prefer we randomly trash your kids in an effort to bring them back down to Earth?" This is a different A&M team. "They play eight-man fronts all the time and make it hard for you to run the ball", Saban said. When Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond spun out of trouble and added a couple of twists along the way in escaping an Alabama pass rush en route to a highlight-reel ... (more...)
- October 10, 2017
Now, here is the obvious followup question to Saban blaming the media for writing too positive about Alabama: "Would you prefer we randomly trash your kids in an effort to bring them back down to Earth?" This is a different A&M team. "They play eight-man fronts all the time and make it hard for you to run the ball", Saban said. When Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond spun out of trouble and added a couple of twists along the way in escaping an Alabama pass rush en route to a highlight-reel ... (more...)
Sigurdsson helps Iceland to first World Cup Finals
- October 10, 2017
Iceland were a revelation at the Euros in 2016, downing England in the last 16 before going out to eventual runners-up France. BC-SOC-WCup-European Qualifying Roundup, 628 The thunderclap heads to Russia: Iceland gets World Cup spotAP Photo LON133, SPANLON128, XDMV132, XDMV126, LON835, LON819, LON836, DV110, XTS118Eds: With AP Photos. (more...)
- October 10, 2017
Iceland were a revelation at the Euros in 2016, downing England in the last 16 before going out to eventual runners-up France. BC-SOC-WCup-European Qualifying Roundup, 628 The thunderclap heads to Russia: Iceland gets World Cup spotAP Photo LON133, SPANLON128, XDMV132, XDMV126, LON835, LON819, LON836, DV110, XTS118Eds: With AP Photos. (more...)
Philippine presidential spokesman shrugs off survey decline in Duterte's satisfaction rating
- October 10, 2017
Duterte's net satisfaction rating among Classes A, B, and C last June 2017 is 59 points, while he got 66 points among the Filipino masses. Mr. Duterte's net trust rating fell 15 points to 60, . "It's very encouraging to know that the Filipino people are beginning to see the light", Trillanes said. Mindanao, Duterte's home region, was steady in its support for the president at 76 percent. (more...)
- October 10, 2017
Duterte's net satisfaction rating among Classes A, B, and C last June 2017 is 59 points, while he got 66 points among the Filipino masses. Mr. Duterte's net trust rating fell 15 points to 60, . "It's very encouraging to know that the Filipino people are beginning to see the light", Trillanes said. Mindanao, Duterte's home region, was steady in its support for the president at 76 percent. (more...)
Average US Gas Prices Fall 7 Cents Thanks to Crude Costs
- October 10, 2017
The Detroit-area's average fell about 6 cents to $2.42 per gallon. Michigan's current daily statewide average is about $2.40 per gallon, about 10 cents less than last week's average and about 5 cents more than this same time past year. A spokesperson for AAA said if refineries and oil rigs can't resume operations, the local gas price plunge will stall, possibly leaving prices where they are for some time. (more...)
- October 10, 2017
The Detroit-area's average fell about 6 cents to $2.42 per gallon. Michigan's current daily statewide average is about $2.40 per gallon, about 10 cents less than last week's average and about 5 cents more than this same time past year. A spokesperson for AAA said if refineries and oil rigs can't resume operations, the local gas price plunge will stall, possibly leaving prices where they are for some time. (more...)
Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-60s — Sunday weather
- October 10, 2017
Thursday's forecast also carries a 40 percent chance of rain, with high temperatures near 69 degrees. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 6 miles per hour becoming light and variable in the morning. Weather in the Tulsa area is expected to be all over the map this week, with high temperatures ranging from near 90 to the low 60s and a chance of storms on Monday night . (more...)
- October 10, 2017
Thursday's forecast also carries a 40 percent chance of rain, with high temperatures near 69 degrees. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 6 miles per hour becoming light and variable in the morning. Weather in the Tulsa area is expected to be all over the map this week, with high temperatures ranging from near 90 to the low 60s and a chance of storms on Monday night . (more...)
Body of Newborn Found in Wooded Area in Georgia
- October 10, 2017
The child's father, Christopher McNabb, fled shortly before being named a person of interest in her death Sunday, according to the reports, which cited the Newton County Sheriff's Office. "It started out as a missing child, but we treat it as a potential homicide, kidnapping", Crum said. "It hurts like I have never hurt before". The discovery of the body at 3 p.m. (more...)
- October 10, 2017
The child's father, Christopher McNabb, fled shortly before being named a person of interest in her death Sunday, according to the reports, which cited the Newton County Sheriff's Office. "It started out as a missing child, but we treat it as a potential homicide, kidnapping", Crum said. "It hurts like I have never hurt before". The discovery of the body at 3 p.m. (more...)
Thousands protest as Kenya opposition demands poll reform
- October 09, 2017
Among the dead was a six-month-old baby girl who was "clobbered by armed security agents whilst under the care of its mother in Kisumu County", the report said. "If he (Mr Odinga) does not want elections he should keep off and let the country move forward", President Kenyatta who is on a three-day tour of the Coast region that started on Sunday said. (more...)
- October 09, 2017
Among the dead was a six-month-old baby girl who was "clobbered by armed security agents whilst under the care of its mother in Kisumu County", the report said. "If he (Mr Odinga) does not want elections he should keep off and let the country move forward", President Kenyatta who is on a three-day tour of the Coast region that started on Sunday said. (more...)
United States kidnapping: Man gives $9000 reward money to victim
- October 09, 2017
She escaped her alleged kidnappers and swam across a lake to find help. "I could make out her face, and I went, 'Oh my gosh, this is the gal from Alexandria that's been gone for 29 days, '" Melchert said . Earl, who retired this past month, firmly refused the cash. He told her he needed help with a family situation, Richard Wyffels, the Alexandria police chief, said at a news conference . (more...)
- October 09, 2017
She escaped her alleged kidnappers and swam across a lake to find help. "I could make out her face, and I went, 'Oh my gosh, this is the gal from Alexandria that's been gone for 29 days, '" Melchert said . Earl, who retired this past month, firmly refused the cash. He told her he needed help with a family situation, Richard Wyffels, the Alexandria police chief, said at a news conference . (more...)
Trump administration to end key part of Obama's climate plan
- October 09, 2017
Obama enacted the plan to cap pollution from power plants. Pruitt said the rule, enacted in 2015, "was about picking winners and losers". Trump called for a review of the Clean Power Plan in an executive order signed in March to reverse what he has called government overreach that hurt the economy. (more...)
- October 09, 2017
Obama enacted the plan to cap pollution from power plants. Pruitt said the rule, enacted in 2015, "was about picking winners and losers". Trump called for a review of the Clean Power Plan in an executive order signed in March to reverse what he has called government overreach that hurt the economy. (more...)
North Korea should have been handled 25 years ago
- October 09, 2017
Or it's total horse shit and Trump was just remarking that his McDonald's-wracked intestines had finally relaxed before he bludgeons them with well-done steaks, ketchup and KFC buckets. The US president showed off the State Dining Room to journalists, asking, "You guys know what this represents?" "What storm, Mr. President?" an NBC News reporter called out. (more...)
- October 09, 2017
Or it's total horse shit and Trump was just remarking that his McDonald's-wracked intestines had finally relaxed before he bludgeons them with well-done steaks, ketchup and KFC buckets. The US president showed off the State Dining Room to journalists, asking, "You guys know what this represents?" "What storm, Mr. President?" an NBC News reporter called out. (more...)
Feinstein Announces Reelection Bid, Likely to Face Primary
- October 09, 2017
Following last week's tragic shooting in Las Vegas, guests on the Sunday political talk circuit focused squarely on the push for harsher gun control legislation. She said if I could go door to door and pick them up I would. "Regulations aren't going to do it. It can't be changed by another president". He also said the federal Government should enforce, in the first instance, the existing laws in this regard. (more...)
- October 09, 2017
Following last week's tragic shooting in Las Vegas, guests on the Sunday political talk circuit focused squarely on the push for harsher gun control legislation. She said if I could go door to door and pick them up I would. "Regulations aren't going to do it. It can't be changed by another president". He also said the federal Government should enforce, in the first instance, the existing laws in this regard. (more...)
Unarmed Security Guard Helped Stop Vegas Massacre
- October 09, 2017
Campos approached the room on his own, radioing his location to the casino dispatch, which then relayed the message to the police. In a statement to ABC News , he shared, "I'm fine". "Most importantly we are a home away from home and at the end of the day we are a team and we should all go home together". Sheriff Joseph Lombardo of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said on Wednesday. (more...)
- October 09, 2017
Campos approached the room on his own, radioing his location to the casino dispatch, which then relayed the message to the police. In a statement to ABC News , he shared, "I'm fine". "Most importantly we are a home away from home and at the end of the day we are a team and we should all go home together". Sheriff Joseph Lombardo of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said on Wednesday. (more...)
Israeli Tanks Hit Gaza Strip Following Alleged Hamas Attack
- October 09, 2017
The IDF Spokesperson Unit said the launch constitutes a threat to the security of Israeli citizens and Hamas was being held accountable. The West Bank and the Gaza Strip have remained politically and administratively divided since 2007, when Hamas wrested control of the strip from Fatah following several days of street fighting. (more...)
- October 09, 2017
The IDF Spokesperson Unit said the launch constitutes a threat to the security of Israeli citizens and Hamas was being held accountable. The West Bank and the Gaza Strip have remained politically and administratively divided since 2007, when Hamas wrested control of the strip from Fatah following several days of street fighting. (more...)
Tropical Storm Ophelia forms in Atlantic
- October 09, 2017
The system is no threat to the U.S., WINK meteorologist Matt Devitt said. The National Hurricane Center's forecast says the storm has the potential to become a hurricane by Friday morning. In recent weeks Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Katia have killed hundreds of people in the US, Mexico and the Caribbean. Nate made landfall twice over the weekend, first at the mouth of the Mississippi River and then near Biloxi, Mississippi. (more...)
- October 09, 2017
The system is no threat to the U.S., WINK meteorologist Matt Devitt said. The National Hurricane Center's forecast says the storm has the potential to become a hurricane by Friday morning. In recent weeks Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Katia have killed hundreds of people in the US, Mexico and the Caribbean. Nate made landfall twice over the weekend, first at the mouth of the Mississippi River and then near Biloxi, Mississippi. (more...)
Jaish Chief Khalid killed in brief encounter at Kashmir's Baramulla
- October 09, 2017
According to police Khalid was involved in many killing and attack on security forces in Kashmir Valley. Police said the three slain militants were from the JeM's "Afzal Guru squad", raised by the outfit to avenge the hanging of the 2001 Parliament attack convict. (more...)
- October 09, 2017
According to police Khalid was involved in many killing and attack on security forces in Kashmir Valley. Police said the three slain militants were from the JeM's "Afzal Guru squad", raised by the outfit to avenge the hanging of the 2001 Parliament attack convict. (more...)
Cubs Bringing Out Big Stars for Game 3 Ceremonies
- October 09, 2017
Eight days after he tweaked his hamstring in the second-t0-last game of the regular season, Washington Nationals' ace Max Scherzer finally pitched on Sunday without hesitation. There goes that pep talk. Suffice it to say, there will be many eyes on Scherzer to make sure he doesn't hurt himself or his team. "I'm going to be looking for any difference of change of arm angles or if he winces". (more...)
- October 09, 2017
Eight days after he tweaked his hamstring in the second-t0-last game of the regular season, Washington Nationals' ace Max Scherzer finally pitched on Sunday without hesitation. There goes that pep talk. Suffice it to say, there will be many eyes on Scherzer to make sure he doesn't hurt himself or his team. "I'm going to be looking for any difference of change of arm angles or if he winces". (more...)
Police guard Christopher Columbus statues as vandalism strikes, protests planned
- October 09, 2017
Columbus connected the eastern and western hemisphere, essentially changing every aspect of human connectivity; from how we travel, to how we trade, to what we eat, and how we think. and Columbus are the individuals with national holidays honoring them. Indigenous people will finally get their day - and Christopher Columbus will lose his - in Los Angeles County, which approved a new holiday to honor the people dishonored by the old holiday. (more...)
- October 09, 2017
Columbus connected the eastern and western hemisphere, essentially changing every aspect of human connectivity; from how we travel, to how we trade, to what we eat, and how we think. and Columbus are the individuals with national holidays honoring them. Indigenous people will finally get their day - and Christopher Columbus will lose his - in Los Angeles County, which approved a new holiday to honor the people dishonored by the old holiday. (more...)
China Open: Nadal Beats Kyrgios To Take Sixth Title Of The Season
- October 09, 2017
The 22-year-old received a point penalty at 2-5 after he engaged in a series of lengthy discussions with the chair umpire during the change of ends. Unseeded French player Garcia continued her superb run of form of late as she comfortably overcame Halep, the Romanian who will be confirmed as the world number one for the first time tomorrow, in straight sets at the Olympic Green Tennis Center. (more...)
- October 09, 2017
The 22-year-old received a point penalty at 2-5 after he engaged in a series of lengthy discussions with the chair umpire during the change of ends. Unseeded French player Garcia continued her superb run of form of late as she comfortably overcame Halep, the Romanian who will be confirmed as the world number one for the first time tomorrow, in straight sets at the Olympic Green Tennis Center. (more...)
Man Who Jumped onto a Baltimore County School Bus Facing Charges
- October 09, 2017
Within minutes, police arrived on scene and 68-year-old LeVerne Doran was taken into custody on several charges, including disorderly conduct and obstructing a school bus driver. He can be heard yelling at the driver to open the door. The driver repeatedly told the man to get off while driving slowly to a nearby police precinct. (more...)
- October 09, 2017
Within minutes, police arrived on scene and 68-year-old LeVerne Doran was taken into custody on several charges, including disorderly conduct and obstructing a school bus driver. He can be heard yelling at the driver to open the door. The driver repeatedly told the man to get off while driving slowly to a nearby police precinct. (more...)
SpaceX Rocket Loudly Departs Vandenberg AFB for Third Iridium Next Mission
- October 09, 2017
Once the satellites are launched, SpaceX will attempt a return landing of the rocket's reusable first stage booster at its "Just Read The Instructions" landing pad (autonomous spaceport drone ship) floating in the Pacific. SpaceX has always been obsessed with reducing the cost of spaceflight by employing reusable rockets that can launch multiple missions. On Monday, the SpaceX will attempt to launch 10 satellites into the orbit about 700km above the Earth for Iridium, reported ... (more...)
- October 09, 2017
Once the satellites are launched, SpaceX will attempt a return landing of the rocket's reusable first stage booster at its "Just Read The Instructions" landing pad (autonomous spaceport drone ship) floating in the Pacific. SpaceX has always been obsessed with reducing the cost of spaceflight by employing reusable rockets that can launch multiple missions. On Monday, the SpaceX will attempt to launch 10 satellites into the orbit about 700km above the Earth for Iridium, reported ... (more...)
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