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I thought The Dog Who Thinks He’s a Cat was funny. I thought that the dog was really clever at the end of the book. The Mummy dog was my favourite. She had so many babies that she couldn’t tell Geronimo what he actually was!
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El Nino strengthens its grip on the globe – Al Jazeera English
As 2016 approaches, the ongoing El Nino shows no sign of relaxing its grip on the global climate. Five countries – Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea – have declared a state of emergency, and the UN is helping another ten countr…
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Boats over books for many of Uganda’s children – Al Jazeera English
Maluba, Uganda – Gracious Omondi invigilates the classroom. With incessant, searching eyes, he zigzags the only quarter filled, unpainted room, looking out for the wandering gaze of a student.
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Spaniards hope elections bring change – Al Jazeera English
Madrid, Spain – It was impossible to avoid a political conversation for more than five minutes on the streets of Madrid on Saturday, a day before the Spanish legislative elections. “This time it is mandatory to vote,” insisted a man in his 30s sitti…
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Dana Milbank and the star of those GOP debates. Various Trump defenders derided Muslims as “Muzzies” and “Mo-slimes.” One reader informed me that “Muslims worship a man who f—– a 9-year-old.
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12 Days of Christmas Songs: ‘Sussex Carol’ Is a Reminder of Music’s Local Roots – The Atlantic
Welcome to The 12 Days of Christmas Songs: an attempt to uncover the forgotten history of some of the most memorable festive tunes. From December 14 through 25, we’ll be tackling one secular song and one holy song each day.
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Delhi gang rape juvenile released – BBC News
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
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David Bowie – Blackout – YouTube
David Bowie – Blackout https://t.co/RIfjf2VSBF https://t.co/GSsH1HH940
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I’ll vote to leave the EU, says former minister Liam Fox – BBC News
Former defence secretary Liam Fox has said he will vote for the UK to leave the European Union. He urged David Cameron “to end the pretence” of EU renegotiation and back an “out” vote at the referendum.
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Australia’s right wing media declares new war on wind and solar (reneweconomy.com.au)submitted 34 minutes ago by loading…
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Australia’s right wing media declares new war on wind and solar : Renew Economy
Australia’s right wing media declares new war on wind and solar https://t.co/xH3qfyokx7 https://t.co/qbsBkL7eLz via /r/environment
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Sunset in Taipei [OC][3936×2952] : SkyPorn
Sunset in Taipei [OC][3936×2952] via /r/SkyPorn https://t.co/KoKCM0JIJ9 https://t.co/KpRL6VzQEk https://t.co/eopXa7XDuh
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Sunset in Taipei [OC][3936×2952] via /r/SkyPorn https://t.co/KoKCM0JIJ9 https://t.co/KpRL6VzQEk https://t.co/eopXa7XDuh
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Hug me Brother via /r/cats https://t.co/EYtWzffaRa https://t.co/Ytd2ASK2EO https://t.co/PCTNt6jiYI
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Hug me Brother via /r/cats https://t.co/EYtWzffaRa https://t.co/Ytd2ASK2EO https://t.co/PCTNt6jiYI
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The physics of Star Wars’ Starkiller Base: could that really happen? | The Verge
Note: Major Star Wars: The Force Awakens spoilers ahead. In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the next generation of the Empire — known as the First Order — has developed a giant weapon called Starkiller.
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Australia’s right wing media declares new war on wind and solar : environment
Australia’s right wing media declares new war on wind and solar https://t.co/xH3qfyokx7 https://t.co/qbsBkL7eLz via /r/environment
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December 20, 1968: John Steinbeck Dies | The Nation
On this day in 1968 the Nobel Prize-winning novelist John Steinbeck died. His groundbreaking book, of course, was The Grapes of Wrath, published in 1939.
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You Have to See These Photos of Mongolian Men Hunting With Eagles | Mother Jones
Golden eagles are the hunters of choice for the burkitshi of western Mongolia. Palani Mohan
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This chubby squirrel came right up to me. : aww
This chubby squirrel came right up to me. via /r/aww https://t.co/VH7NfMqmyI https://t.co/dq677ftDgs https://t.co/U2ednEv6Yy
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This chubby squirrel came right up to me. via /r/aww https://t.co/VH7NfMqmyI https://t.co/dq677ftDgs https://t.co/U2ednEv6Yy
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It should have been Theranos’s moment to shine. Last year, as the deadly and highly contagious Ebola virus threatened to spread around the globe, Theranos, a Silicon Valley start-up, was scrambling to find a test that could quickly detect if a perso…
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Norway Offers Migrants a Lesson in How to Treat Women : worldnews
RefugeesNorway Offers Migrants a Lesson in How to Treat Women (nytimes.com)submitted 3 minutes ago by loading…[–]cshin9[S] [score hidden] 3 minutes ago(0 children)Mirror.
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BBC Sport – Pep Guardiola to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season
Pep Guardiola is to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season and will be replaced by Carlo Ancelotti. Guardiola, 44, has been linked with Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.
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Donald Trump welcomes Putin’s praise: ‘he’s right, I am brilliant’ – video | US news | The Guardian
Donald Trump reacts on Saturday to Vladimir Putin’s praise of him as “a very colourful and talented man”.
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Love Everyone Often Peace Beauty Balance Life Light Magic: Galaxy photo taken from Utah [4096×2731]
Galaxy photo taken from Utah [4096×2731] https://t.co/bveeNdPqQ0 https://t.co/a29YlLHYf9
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On my radar: Steve Silberman’s cultural highlights | Books | The Guardian
Steve Silberman’s book Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently is a bestseller in both the UK and US and was awarded the 2015 Samuel Johnson prize – the first popular science book to win the awar…
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How a Digital Guy Fell in Love with a Vintage Stereo Receiver — Cuepoint — Medium
I’m in love with my Sansui 9090 receiver. It’s big and it is beautiful. And so is the sound. Oh that sweet sound! Get a vintage receiver too: It’ll fit right in with your Hipster Hay interior and you’ll fall in love again with your music; you’ll hea…
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Indonesia ferry accident: Dozens still missing, 39 rescued – BBC News
About 80 people are still missing, three are confirmed dead and 39 have been rescued after a ferry accident off the Indonesian province of Sulawesi. Survivors said the ferry, carrying 110 passengers and 12 crew, had sunk but this has not been offici…
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BBC Sport – Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says Danny Welbeck no nearer to return
Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck’s return following knee surgery has been pushed back again, manager Arsene Wenger says. Welbeck has been out since April and the Gunners boss thinks it will be February before the 25 year old is fit.
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New Sony battery reportedly gets 40% better life : gadgets
“We discovered we could simply increase the battery’s thickness by 40%. People hardly cared about the resulting increased size of the phones. This simple innovation has never been considered by any other tech company, and therefore we will be patent…
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Insurgency on Steam for 87% off (2.26) wasn’t sure until I read the first review. : gaming
Insurgency on Steam for 87% off (2.26) wasn’t sure until I read the first review. (imgur.com)
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India court to hear plea against release of gang-rapist – Al Jazeera English
India’s Supreme Court will hear a plea against the release of a man convicted for his part in a gang-rape and murder of a student in an attack that provoked global outrage.
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Extreme weather: Coincidence or climate change? – Al Jazeera English
Extreme weather and climate events, such as heat waves, storms and droughts, have increased in recent decades, and they are becoming more frequent and more severe across the world. “A lot of the research has shown that [weather is becoming more extr…
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China landslide: 22 buildings collapse in Shenzhen industrial park – BBC News
Some 22 buildings have collapsed in a landslide at an industrial park in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. About 900 people have been evacuated, with four people pulled alive from rubble with minor or no injuries, the local government said. No …
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Ontario Highway 66 – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
King’s Highway 66, commonly referred to as Highway 66, is a provincially maintained highway in the Canadian province of Ontario. Located in the Timiskaming District, the highway begins at Matachewan near a junction with Highway 65. It extends eastwa…
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It is time to protect democracy and tolerance in Europe – Al Jazeera English
The day after the first round of the regional election, with his Socialist Party losing votes and seats in a number of regions, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls went on television to affirm that “he was not there to say sorry”.
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Couples trial low-cost IVF treatment in Ghana – BBC News
Fertility treatments like IVF are a bit of a lottery – giving infertile couples a 30 per cent chance of having a child. But IVF comes at a cost. So although some countries offer the treatment as part of their national healthcare systems, in parts of…
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The climate agreement reached in Paris is provoking a flurry of caveats, criticisms and cautions. Many of those criticisms are warranted and there’s a lot of work ahead to make sure countries live up to their promises. But we should not miss a chanc…
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Sri Lanka lost 10 wickets for 62 runs in their second innings as New Zealand moved within sight of victory in the second Test between the two sides. The tourists were 71-1 in the second innings before they collapsed to 133 all out, with Kiwi bowler …
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There are no words to express this horrendous event.
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Galaxy photo taken from Utah [4096×2731] via /r/spaceporn https://t.co/DKAgosyXD1 https://t.co/8IbpFJgHIb https://t.co/WBfaAj24Do
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Galaxy photo taken from Utah [4096×2731] via /r/spaceporn https://t.co/DKAgosyXD1 https://t.co/8IbpFJgHIb https://t.co/WBfaAj24Do
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Toxic mud reaches Atlantic in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster : environment
Toxic mud reaches Atlantic in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster https://t.co/ymDRaWfYS9 https://t.co/drTBvyq7nD via /r/environment
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BHP-Vale Samarco dam: Mud reaches Atlantic in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
Toxic mud reaches Atlantic in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster https://t.co/ymDRaWfYS9 https://t.co/drTBvyq7nD via /r/environment
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Skulduggery Pleasant: Dying of the Light by Derek Landy – review | Children’s books | The Guardian
This is a book in which so much happens and which I enjoyed reading from the very first page to the very last credit. Straight away Valkyrie Cain (a.k.
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There has been a dead cockroach in the anthropology building’s stairwell for at least two weeks. Some enterprising person has now made her a little shrine. (imgur.com) This roach will have more people at it’s funeral than I will. This is bullshit.
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The joy of children’s Christmas books – in pictures | Children’s books | The Guardian
One of the greatest pleasures in life is to read Christmas books together, ideally by a roaring fire. All of author Jane Ray’s books seem to have a festive feel to them somehow, and she takes us on a tour of why
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Yes, I walk my cats. via /r/cats https://t.co/Puy4H072OG https://t.co/ubfmmxyvRY https://t.co/aaHTjlhh8k
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There are few things in life that are certain.
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Peace Love Beauty Wisdom Balance Imagination Truth Consciousness, Yes, I walk my cats. via /r/cats…
Yes, I walk my cats. via /r/cats https://t.co/Puy4H072OG https://t.co/ubfmmxyvRY https://t.co/aaHTjlhh8k
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Cups of bunnies. via /r/aww https://t.co/u9QmRP3fbD https://t.co/LgeTf26O5W https://t.co/DRZReJ7ikj
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Cups of bunnies. via /r/aww https://t.co/u9QmRP3fbD https://t.co/LgeTf26O5W https://t.co/DRZReJ7ikj
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Amy and Tina. Tina and Amy. Poehler and Fey. Fey and… you get it—it’s good to have Amy Poehler and Tina Fey back on SNL. Sure, they’re there partly to pump up the middling-looking Sisters, but there’s been a palpable sense that they’re back in tow…
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Warm weather creates Alpine resort snow shortage – BBC News
High temperatures in the European Alps have left some resorts lacking in snow. Some resorts in Austria and Switzerland have been left almost completely bare.
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The Platform War Is Over and Android Won : dataisbeautiful
I had no idea that Androids had that much more of a market share than iOS. It seems like way more than half of the people I know use and love their iPhones. That’s because half the people you know do use iPhones.
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I meet Marlon James in Bloomsbury on the morning of his 45th birthday, as he’s in the middle of a whistle-stop trip to Britain in the wake of this year’s Man Booker prize, which saw his third novel, A Brief History of Seven Killings, romp home to a …
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The entire global energy system is undergoing a clean revolution. The old certainties of centralised power and fossil fuels are falling apart before our eyes.
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Love Everyone Often Peace Beauty Balance Life Light Magic: Star Streams and the Whale Galaxy
Star Streams and the Whale Galaxy https://t.co/2xkJL5zCXU https://t.co/v8QBrVqRC1
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Lebanese militant Samir Qantar killed in rocket strike in Syria – BBC News
Key Lebanese militant Samir Qantar has been killed in a rocket strike near Damascus in Syria, the Hezbollah group has said. The Lebanese Shia militant group blamed Israel for the air strike.
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Naloxone, the little-known drug that reverses heroin overdoses, explained – Vox
If there’s a clear sign that America is scaling back its war on drugs, it’s a little-known drug called naloxone. This drug — also known by its brand name, Narcan — is at the center of a new public health approach toward drugs.
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Shook his treat baggy via /r/cats https://t.co/OiZgVTESsJ https://t.co/DJE5wOQvnZ https://t.co/JU3zkvpZNj
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Peace Love Beauty Wisdom Balance Imagination Truth Consciousness, Shook his treat baggy via /r/cats…
Shook his treat baggy via /r/cats https://t.co/OiZgVTESsJ https://t.co/DJE5wOQvnZ https://t.co/JU3zkvpZNj
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Air France flight makes emergency landing in Kenya over bomb scare – BBC News
An Air France flight from Mauritius to Paris has been forced to make an emergency landing in Kenya after a suspect package was found on board. The pilots of the Boeing 777 requested to land at Moi International Airport in Mombasa after the package w…
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Afghan official makes plea to president via Facebook – BBC News
Mohammad Jan Rasoulyar wrote the message to Ashraf Ghani on the social network to say 90 soldiers had been killed in the past two days in Helmand. He warned the president that the province could fall to the Taliban.
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Tales from the Jungle: Two refugees share their stories – Al Jazeera English
I met Naji and Rosui on the same night, and in the same place. It was a bar in the Calais Jungle, a large camp on the outskirts of the northern French port.
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US Democratic debate: Clinton makes ‘Isis recruiter’ jibe at Trump – BBC News
Candidates seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for the US presidency have held their last debate of the year in New Hampshire. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remains a frontrunner.
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The Tennis Church – an original short story for Christmas by Sophie Hannah | Books | The Guardian
“I haven’t disappeared,” said the voice on the other end of the line. No hello, no introduction, nothing. “Pardon?” said Charlie Zailer. She never normally answered the home phone.
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Sophie Hannah is a bestselling crime writer and poet whose poetry is studied at GCSE, A-level and at universities across the UK. She lives in Cambridge, where she is a fellow commoner at Lucy Cavendish College.
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Teflon Trump – words won’t hurt him and lexicons of infamy cannot stick | US news | The Guardian
He’s a racist, a bigot, a fantasist, a modern Mussolini to the right of Marine Le Pen. And that’s only what the Washington Post thinks of Donald Trump. The rest of the American press and the might of national TV stations add a whole new lexicon of i…
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Spain votes in ‘unpredictable election’ – BBC News
Spaniards go to the polls in a landmark election that will see more than two parties compete for power for the first time in decades. Newcomers Podemos, an anti-austerity party, and Citizens, a liberal party, are challenging the ruling Popular Party…
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Air France jet forced to land in Kenya over bomb scare – Al Jazeera English
An Air France flight from Mauritius to Paris was forced to make an emergency landing in Kenya after a suspicious package was found on board, Kenyan police said.
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I’m not sold on Bernie Sanders’s politics, but these have been the best and most productive debates in recent history because of his civility. (self.politics) The moderators in general were just terrible. Constantly saying “We should move on” and le…
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Niger arrests military officers over ‘coup plot’ – Al Jazeera English
Niger has arrested nine military officers on suspicion of planning a coup, government officials said. The arrests, which took place earlier this week, came after a nearly one-month long surveillance operation, Hassoumi Massaoudou, Niger’s interior m…
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This little guy really wants to get adopted. : aww
This little guy really wants to get adopted. via /r/aww https://t.co/0xStAfebUE https://t.co/UFIjf2LLXf https://t.co/dgr5Jdxynt
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This little guy really wants to get adopted. via /r/aww https://t.co/0xStAfebUE https://t.co/UFIjf2LLXf https://t.co/dgr5Jdxynt
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Syria war: Report claims ‘third of rebels share IS aims’ – BBC News
At least 15 rebel forces in Syria are ready to succeed so-called Islamic State (IS) if it is defeated by the US-led coalition, new research suggests.
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Democrats Debate in the Shadows of a Saturday Night Before Christmas | The Nation
That was a good debate. Let’s have some more of them.
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Star Streams and the Whale Galaxy via NASA https://t.co/qcGufC2Afb https://t.co/3tUuAwBj9J https://t.co/Yx1pWQmYqc
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Casual Friday? via /r/pics https://t.co/V1ymPFlXwy https://t.co/6sxuDNSqpT https://t.co/PFm8cb3SHn
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Casual Friday? via /r/pics https://t.co/V1ymPFlXwy https://t.co/6sxuDNSqpT https://t.co/PFm8cb3SHn
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Are baby skunks cute for you? : aww
Are baby skunks cute for you? via /r/aww https://t.co/qgZmIrLqMS https://t.co/5iT9EqlysI https://t.co/I89GsEVhyS
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Are baby skunks cute for you? via /r/aww https://t.co/qgZmIrLqMS https://t.co/5iT9EqlysI https://t.co/I89GsEVhyS
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Tell us about your pop-culture weekend: December 18 – December 20 · AVQ&A · The A.V. Club
We’ve expanded the definition of AVQ&A—our weekly thought-starter—by asking you (and us) a simple question each week: What pop culture did you consume this weekend, and what did you think of it? If you have suggestions for AVQ&A questions, big or sm…
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Our torrid winter Affair in the Homeland comes to an end · What’s On Tonight · The A.V. Club
Here’s what’s up in the world of TV for Sunday, December 20. All times are Eastern. Homeland (Showtime, 9 p.m.) and The Affair (Showtime, 10 p.m.): Christmas is less than a week away, and the last of the scripted programming is scrambling to get its…
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Was Hillary’s ‘May the Force Be With You’ a Nod to Donor J.J. Abrams? | Rolling Stone
Was Hillary’s ‘May the Force Be With You’ a Nod to Donor J.J.
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The eco guide to green universities | Environment | The Guardian
A festive message for prospective students this week. Firstly, most Ucas forms are due in January.
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Meet The Press: Raging Narcissist Donald Trump (R); Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT); Clinton Campaign Chair John Podesta; House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI). Face the Nation: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL); Former Florida Gov.
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Got a pic of my kitten slapping her big sister : cats
Got a pic of my kitten slapping her big sister via /r/cats https://t.co/HVahFKIO19 https://t.co/cnWlUfE1RX https://t.co/EUgFhUTzNO
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Got a pic of my kitten slapping her big sister via /r/cats https://t.co/HVahFKIO19 https://t.co/cnWlUfE1RX https://t.co/EUgFhUTzNO
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APOD: 2015 December 19 – Star Streams and the Whale Galaxy
Explanation: NGC 4631 is a spiral galaxy found only 25 million light-years away, toward the well-trained northern constellation Canes Venatici. Seen ege-on, the galaxy is similar in size to the Milky Way.
Star Streams and the Whale Galaxy via NASA https://t.co/qcGufC2Afb https://t.co/3tUuAwBj9J https://t.co/Yx1pWQmYqc -
Voices from Syria: ‘The safest place is the frontline’ – Al Jazeera English
The UN Security Council this weekend agreed on a draft resolution for peace talks in Syria after five years of war in the country, large parts of which have been seized by fighters with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group.
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Clinton rounds on Trump as ISIL’s ‘best recruiter’ – Al Jazeera English
US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has attacked Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump for his proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States.
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IMO anyone with any technical knowledge at all should be afraid for hillary because she doesn’t seem to think that a backdoor and allowing police/government a free crack to encryption are the same thing…………………….
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Mind Blown: DNC debate rules have Clinton talking first and the reversing the order so she talks last. I’m sure its just a coincidence that “alphabetical order” worked out to benefit her both ways. (self.politics) Is that part of the DNC rules or wa…
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yawning loaf. rawr. via /r/Catloaf https://t.co/MjZHOJGkaN https://t.co/JeUWZPpejt https://t.co/XVobv86MEg
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yawning loaf. rawr. via /r/Catloaf https://t.co/MjZHOJGkaN https://t.co/JeUWZPpejt https://t.co/XVobv86MEg
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Meow_irl via /r/MEOW_IRL https://t.co/qPA33sHwLK https://t.co/M73geXUE7U https://t.co/jtibGnCMnj
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Meow_irl via /r/MEOW_IRL https://t.co/qPA33sHwLK https://t.co/M73geXUE7U https://t.co/jtibGnCMnj
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SANDNES, Norway — When he first arrived in Europe, Abdu Osman Kelifa, a Muslim asylum seeker from the Horn of Africa, was shocked to see women in skimpy clothes drinking alcohol and kissing in public.
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Wow. Your claim must absolutely insane for a democrat to be called a liar from politi-“facts”. It’s the 3rd claim she’s made to get pants on fire. Another was that she landed under sniper fire in Bosnia in the 90s or something. There are photo op pi…
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One of the greatest weaknesses in the American-led fight against the Islamic State is the lack of competent regional forces to join in defeating the militants, especially on the ground.
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meow irl via /r/MEOW_IRL https://t.co/ohsgLFSndo https://t.co/H4TPVGudHE https://t.co/PbPQGr71o9
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Hillary Clinton was asked about flower arrangements at the Democratic debate. Yes, really. – Vox
The Democratic debate on ABC was a substantive exchange of ideas about serious policy issues among the three major Democratic candidates.
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Evolution Still On Trial 10 Years After Dover – Scientific American
Evolutionary biologist Nicholas Matzke talks about the Kitzmiller versus Dover evolution trial on the 10th anniversary of the decision. He advised the plaintiffs while working for the National Center for Science Education.
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Vultures and Zebra Carcass Image, Tanzania – National Geographic Photo of the Day
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Dog = big spoon; cat = little spoon : aww
Dog = big spoon; cat = little spoon via /r/aww https://t.co/csmTtQo3Bc https://t.co/yPth3Z76Pn https://t.co/i9dA5RSAjs
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Third Democratic debate: 11 things we learned | US news | The Guardian
The third Democratic debate is in the bag. Here’s what we learned.
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Dog = big spoon; cat = little spoon via /r/aww https://t.co/csmTtQo3Bc https://t.co/yPth3Z76Pn https://t.co/i9dA5RSAjs
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Mobile Virtual Reality Is The Ghost Of Christmas Past | TechCrunch
The worlds of gaming, sports, live music, commerce and adult entertainment are all primed for a revolutionary consumption shift with the advent of virtual reality (VR). Fantasy shall become reality; a new age of immersive entertainment lies just aro…
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Hillary Clinton sounds like she’s already running in the general election – Vox
During Saturday’s Democratic debate, Hillary Clinton had two nominal opponents: Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley. But her main focus seemed to be elsewhere — on the general election.
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Mourning for Iraq’s coalition air strike victims – BBC News
Funerals have taken place for some of the nine Iraqi service personnel who were accidentally killed in an air strike by the US-led coalition. The US military said it happened “despite co-ordination with Iraqi security forces on the ground”.
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Here’s the video of Sanders & Greenspan that he mentioned in the debate. : politics
Here’s the video of Sanders & Greenspan that he mentioned in the debate. https://t.co/ZrHT64B4Jc https://t.co/0UUj9NHwoY via /r/#politics
Here’s the video of Sanders & Greenspan that he mentioned in the debate. (youtube.com) Guy behind Sanders is having a great time. All by himself. -
Bernie Sanders vs. Alan Greenspan (Best Video Quality) – YouTube
Here’s the video of Sanders & Greenspan that he mentioned in the debate. https://t.co/ZrHT64B4Jc https://t.co/0UUj9NHwoY via /r/#politics
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Open thread: Vulnerable House members, fear and Islamophobia
What’s coming up on Sunday Kos … There’s no such thing as 100 percent safe.
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Air strike in Damascus kills Palestinian Kantar – Al Jazeera English
A high-profile member of the Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah, who had spent years in Israeli prisons, has been killed in Syria in a suspected Israeli air strike, according to pro-Syrian government media. Samir Kantar’s brother confirmed the death o…
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Hillary Clinton Delivers a Strong Performance in the Third Democratic Debate – The Atlantic
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Iran is in the grip of a seven-year drought that many experts believe is the new normal, and even a return to past rainfall levels might not be enough to prevent a national crisis (nytimes.com)submitted 3 hours ago by loading…
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2 winners and 3 losers from the third Democratic debate – Vox
Saturday night’s Democratic debate simply lacked the energy and excitement of a Republican Party affair.
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Martin O’Malley’s Saddest Debate Moments | Vanity Fair
Martin O’Malley, the Democratic presidential candidate who is currently polling at four percent, came out swinging at Saturday night’s primary debate. Instead, he got swatted away like a giant gnat, over and over and over again.
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Hillary Clinton Saves Dull #DemDebate With Last-Second Star Wars Shout | Vanity Fair
At the very, very, very last moment in a debate that started late and ended much later, Hillary Clinton made it worthwhile for sleepy watchers by dropping a well-timed Star Wars reference on the weekend where the mega-film franchise essentially swal…
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It became apparent at the midpoint of season two: With the revenants still in hiding and the living in various states of distress, it was suddenly very, very important to the characters of The Returned that they not be left alone.
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Hillary Got the Debate of Her Dreams | New Republic
If Bernie Sanders or Martin O’Malley could control the circumstances and terms of Saturday’s debate, the second of the Democratic primary, it would have been a very different evening.
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December 19, 2015 DNC Primaries – Post Debate Megathread : politics
Welcome to the /r/politics discussion megathread for the DNC Primaries Debate, hosted by ABC. The debate will start at 8:00pm Eastern Time.
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Hillary Clinton’s closing debate line: “may the force be with you” – Vox
Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiered on Friday (it was, incidentally, really good). To try to milk the hype, Hillary Clinton closed off Saturday night’s democratic debate by saying “may the force be with you.” People kind of loved it: Interestingl…
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Hillary Clinton’s Closing Statements: ‘May the Force Be With You’ Video – ABC News
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Democrats Get Trump Better Than Republicans Do | New Republic
It’s intellectually shallow to pretend Donald Trump is vastly more reactionary than other candidates in the Republican primary. Trump lurks at the right-most edge of the field on the general question of how aggressively we should close American soci…
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Love Everyone Often Peace Beauty Balance Life Light Magic: Mystic Mountain in Carina Nebula
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Love Everyone Often Peace Beauty Balance Life Light Magic: Star Streams and the Whale Galaxy
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I most people agree that the planet is getting warm. Where the agruement come is why. People say the planet has cooled and heated before human where here.
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The development of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 70mm. As one of a few theaters in America that received the 70mm print of Star Wars, our projectionist posted these on Facebook. (imgur.com) Incredible. I just came back home from seeing the 2D IMAX…
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Queen & David Bowie – Under Pressure (Classic Queen Mix) – YouTube
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Highlights from the Third Democratic Debate | New Republic
The three Democratic presidential candidates met in Manchester, New Hampshire, on December 19 for their third primary debate. Like at the most recent Republican debate, the focus was on national security in the wake of the Paris attacks and San Bern…
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‘Super’ weeds: War hits home for farmers in Kansas as herbicide resistance grows (kansasagland.com)submitted 3 hours ago by loading…
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Holiday season Saturday night Democratic debate open thread #7
The third and final Democratic presidential debate of 2015 continues with Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O’Malley doing their best to present their ideas and sell their candidacies to however many people are watching on the Saturday nig…
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Clinton keeps competition waiting at the Democratic debate – video | US news | The Guardian
After the first break during the Democratic debate on Saturday evening, Hillary Clinton was late to return to her podium – and her opponents and moderators found it a bit awkward
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Trump Trademarked ‘Make America Great Again’ Right After Romney Lost – The Daily Beast
Records show that Donald Trump applied to trademark the phrase “Make America Great Again” six days after President Obama was elected to a second term. The timing suggests that Trump was preparing his latest run for president long before most people …
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Holiday season Saturday night Democratic debate open thread #6
The third and final Democratic presidential debate of 2015 continues with Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O’Malley doing their best to present their ideas and sell their candidacies to however many people are watching on the Saturday nig…
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Hillary Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders put aside the hard feelings over his campaign’s breach of her voter data in the third Democratic presidential debate on Saturday night, opting to stick to the civil discourse that has marked the race. Mr.
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Updated, 7:23 p.m. | CONTOOCOOK, N.H. — Jeb Bush was halfway through an early morning town-hall-style event here Saturday when he paused, announcing he had something he wanted to get off his chest. “Donald Trump is a jerk,” Mr. Bush said to applause.
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Spain holds most open election for decades – BBC News
Spaniards are to go to the polls in a landmark election that will see more than two parties compete for power for the first time in decades. Newcomers Podemos, an anti-austerity party, and Citizens, a liberal party, are challenging the ruling Popula…
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Hillary Clinton on encryption: ‘maybe the back door isn’t the right door’ | The Verge
Democrats have strange ideas about the internet, too. At tonight’s ABC News presidential debate, candidates offered a number of vague, borderline-illiterate thoughts about technology, especially Hillary Clinton.
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Coloradans Will Put Single-Payer Health Care To A Vote – Under the plan, Coloradans would still pick their own providers of health care, but the new system would pick up all the bills. There would be no deductibles and fewer and smaller copays. (npr…
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Hillary Clinton’s pledge to avoid middle-class tax hikes is bad news for progressive politics – Vox
Hillary Clinton — like Barack Obama before her — wants voters to know that however much she may favor defending and expanding useful federal programs, she won’t be asking the 97 percent or so of American households that earn less than $250,000 a yea…
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Democratic debate heats up over guns: ‘Calm down a bit, Martin’ – video | US news | The Guardian
Former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley became passionate on the issue of guns and military-grade weapons available in the US, prompting a ‘reality check’ from fellow candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders
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Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders’ argument about college costs, explained – Vox
Bernie Sanders wants to make college tuition free. Hillary Clinton is worried that would subsidize college for Donald Trump’s kids. Both Clinton and Sanders are to the left of Obama on higher education.
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‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’ Recap: Cabin Fever | Rolling Stone
As a general rule, Ash vs. Evil Dead has its tongue buried so far in its cheek it pokes through the side of its own face.
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Hillary Clinton Just Had the Most Dramatic Entrance of This Debate Cyc | Vanity Fair
There was a brief moment during Saturday night’s Democratic debate when ABC News returned from a commercial break to reveal an empty podium between Gov. Martin O’Malley and Sen.
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My Favorite Albums of 2015 – The Daily Beast
In 2015 one New Yorker dominates the national stage by promising to wall America off from Spanish speaking migrants. At the same time, another New Yorker, the son of Spanish speaking migrants, commands the Broadway stage by singing the praises of ou…
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Ted Cruz, You Hot Right Wing Beast You – The Daily Beast
I would not wish food poisoning on anyone, but there is something pitifully amusing about the image of Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz, sweatier and more gray-faced than usual, hugging the toilet after eating a bad oyster.
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This Is How To Deliciously Modernize Egg Nog – The Daily Beast
Eggnog is so old no one is really able to exactly date when it was first invented and served. Cocktail historian David Wondrich tracks it back to at least 1801—and it’s surely no less beloved in America now than it was then.
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Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Gingerbread Cookie Recipe – The Daily Beast
I had been feeling distinctly Grinch-like towards Christmas this year. After all, no one in the whole entire world seems to be getting along or the least big joyful and I am in the phase of life where non-descript “stuff” doesn’t fundamentally add …
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When America’s Media Cozied Up to Hitler – The Daily Beast
“The train arrived punctually,” a Christian Science Monitor report from Germany informed its readers, not long after Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in 1933. “Traffic was well regulated” in the new Germany, and policemen in “smart blue uniforms” kept o…
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What if Trump Tries to Ban Santa? – The Daily Beast
Reporter: Is it true that you have argued for a ban on Santa Claus crossing American borders on Christmas Eve? Trump: Americans are afraid and rightly so. They are even afraid of Santa Claus.
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J.M. Coetzee and the Truth That Lies – The Daily Beast
How do you evaluate a novelist whose works are littered with scathing self-assessments? The Nobel laureate J.M. Coetzee has articulated so many harsh criticisms of himself and his fiction within his own novels that it sometimes seems the only thing …
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Why Is ‘Godfather III’ So Disrespected? – The Daily Beast
I’m not a fan of Hollywood sequels. I have no gripe with big blockbuster movies, but I’m skeptical of the film franchise, the dubious process by which a cinematic concept is turned into a brand—and gets diverted into the endless quest for brand exte…
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Oberlin College Students: Cafeteria Food Is Racist – The Daily Beast
University dining halls aren’t exactly famous for serving gourmet dishes, but Oberlin students say their meals aren’t merely bad—they are racially inauthentic, and thus, a form of microaggression.
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Would You Buy the Buddha’s Tooth? – The Daily Beast
At this stage of his papacy, a Francis photo going viral is almost banal. But there was something different about the “Holy Selfie” of Francis that commandeered our Instagram feeds this past week.
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Holiday season Saturday night Democratic debate open thread #5
Clinton asked about problems with Obamacare. She notes the good it has done, says improvements needed, like Medicare negotiating for drugs/prices, making sure insurance companies are properly regulated. (Note: Republicans will sob about regulations.
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Democratic Debate: Watch Live Stream Online for Free
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The strangest moment of the debate so far: Hillary Clinton was missing – Vox
The strangest moment of the Democratic presidential debate Saturday night happened after a commercial break, when the debate resumed — without front-runner Hillary Clinton: It’s not clear where Clinton was (bathroom?), but her absence wasn’t enough …
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Watch Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders’ fiery exchange about ISIS – Vox
About midway through the Democratic debate, the previously staid affair erupted. Bernie Sanders lit into Hillary Clinton on an issue where there are real differences between the two candidates — launching wars to topple foreign dictators. The flashp…
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Boy, do I hate being right all the time. As we predicted last week, the brave Michigan State Trooper Amanda Fisher is toast, and hot damn does Ash Vs. Evil Dead scorch her off in “Ashes To Ashes.
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Dead Can Dance – Spleen And Ideal (Full Album) – YouTube
01. De Profundis (Out of the Depths of Sorrow) 00:0002. Ascension 04:0003. Circumradiant Dawn 07:0604. The Cardinal Sin 10:2305. Mesmerism 15:5206. Enigma of the Absolute 19:4607. Advent 23:5908. Avatar 29:1809. Indoctrination (A Design for Living) …
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Bryant Gumbel: ESPN, CBS Gave ‘Big Wet Kiss’ to NFL – The Daily Beast
Halfway through breakfast at Café Luxembourg on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Bryant Gumbel unleashes a spot-on imitation of Will Smith in Concussion, specifically the Oscar-desperate earnestness dripping from the line that serves as a closer fo…
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Bernie Sanders Makes Nice On Data Breach – The Daily Beast
The Democratic infighting over access to voter data that was expected to rile up both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton turned into a tempered apology during Saturday’s debate.
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At the Democratic presidential debate on Saturday night, Senator Bernie Sanders said – after prompting from the moderator – that he was sorry for the mishandling of the voter data breach that occurred this week
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Here’s Bernie Sanders’s explanation for Donald Trump’s rise – Vox
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Why has Donald Trump surged to first place in GOP primary polls? Some liberals are quick to simply blame “racism” on the right — but during Saturday’s Democratic debate, Bernie Sanders gave a more subtle answer. -
Ok ok. But I have to talk to my wife. That’s a progressive woman.
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Holocaust Nightmare ‘Son of Saul’ Is the Best Foreign Film of 2015 – The Daily Beast
The Holocaust has been filtered through all manner of cinematic prisms, from the harrowing non-fiction lenses of Marcel Ophüls’ The Sorrow and the Pity and Claude Lanzmann’s Shoah, to the piercing epic fictionalizations of Steven Spielberg’s Schindl…
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Inside Putin’s Cold War with Turkey – The Daily Beast
ISTANBUL—in a favorite Russian corner of old Istanbul, Laleli, the streets and stores are eerily quiet. The little boutiques, stores, stands and outlets selling leather and fur coats are just about empty. The prostitutes from the former Soviet empir…
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Fleetwood Mac – Seven Wonders (Live Video) – YouTube
© 2006 WMG Seven Wonders (Live Video)
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Holiday season Saturday night Democratic debate open thread #4
The third and final Democratic presidential debate of 2015 continues, with Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O’Malley doing their best to present their ideas and sell their candidacies to however many people are watching on the Saturday ni…
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Sanders to Clinton on voter data: “I apologize.” Clinton: No big deal. – Vox
Sanders to Clinton on voter data: “I apologize.” Clinton: No big deal. https://t.co/Hzgv7bo28R https://t.co/97AseEKVQm
Unsurprisingly, one of the first questions ABC moderators asked at the Democratic debate was about the controversy that’s consumed the campaign for the last 48 hours: the allegations that Bernie Sanders campaign staffers improperly accessed data fro… -
David Bowie – Blackout – YouTube
1978 Dallas, Texas
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Hillary Clinton: Donald Trump is “becoming ISIS’s best recruiter” – Vox
At Saturday night’s Democratic debate, Hillary Clinton ripped into Donald Trump’s recent comments about banning Muslim immigration, saying that the Republican frontrunner was “becoming ISIS’s best recruiter.
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US Democratic debate: Sanders apologises to Clinton over data breach – BBC News
Candidates seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for the US presidency have begun their last debate of the year in New Hampshire. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remains a frontrunner.
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Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton Bury the Hatchet | Vanity Fair
In a real-life version of a Christmas miracle, Sen.
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Holiday season Saturday night Democratic debate open thread #3
The third and final Democratic presidential debate of 2015 is now well underway, with Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O’Malley doing their best to present their ideas and sell their candidacies to however many people are watching on the …
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David Bowie – Life On Mars? – YouTube
Music video by David Bowie performing Life On Mars?. Taken from the album ‘Heroes’ Buy the David Bowie back catalogue on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/bowi…
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Scooter had some teef pulled : aww
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Why Did Poland Raid a NATO-Linked Training Center? – The Daily Beast
WARSAW – On Friday morning Poland awoke to reports of a nighttime raid on a NATO-linked training center on Polish soil. Yet the perpetrator was not a hostile foreign power, but rather Poland’s own defense ministry, led by new minister Antoni Maciere…
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GOFFSTOWN, NH—Thrown completely off-balance as he emphatically argued the benefits of a living wage, Vermont senator Bernie Sanders was reportedly sent tumbling off stage midway through Saturday’s Democratic debate by an out-of-control hand gesture.
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Does Darth Vader Actor David Prowse Still Hate ‘Star Wars’? – The Daily Beast
When most Americans think of Darth Vader, one of the first things that comes to mind is the iconic, booming voice of James Earl Jones. But across the pond, the Star Wars supervillain may be equally associated with David Prowse, the now 80-year-old B…
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Queen & David Bowie – Under Pressure (Classic Queen Mix) – YouTube
More Queen on DVD: http://adf.ly/aGNvM”This remix is very close to the final album version. The bass lines seem to be a bit more prominent in the mix and the overall sound is a little less muddy. Freddie singing “that’s okay!” has been removed right…
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I also decided to make a donation after seeing how shabbily the DNC and mainstream media are treating him. Whether he gets the nomination or not he’s been one of the best things to happen to the Democratic Party since the 2008 election.
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Mystic Mountain in Carina Nebula by Joshua Oakley | We Heart It
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Bernie Sanders and guns, explained – Vox
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At the first Democratic presidential debate, Bernie Sanders was forced to answer for one issue he’s not so liberal on: guns. Now, Sanders isn’t — as some people have described him — a “gun nut,” but he does have a mixed voting record on gun policy. -
Don’t Let The Hipster Beard Fool You – Koch Puppet Paul Ryan Wants To Screw The Planet (politicususa.com)submitted 1 hour ago by loading…
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Holiday season Saturday night Democratic debate open thread #2
It is a pre-Christmas Saturday night rager, otherwise known as the third Democratic presidential debate of the cycle. If you are one of the hardy few watching this thing, here are the basic facts.
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Burnt Christmas loaf – D’oh! : Catloaf
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[live] December 19th Democratic Debate
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December 19, 2015 DNC Primaries – During Debate Megathread : politics
Welcome to the /r/politics discussion megathread for the DNC Primaries Debate, hosted by ABC. The debate will start at 8:00pm Eastern Time.
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December 19 DNC Primary Debate Live Thread : politics
Please keep all discussion in the debate megathread. Thanks!
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GOFFSTOWN, NH—Saying he would not accept anything offered by the nation’s corporate elite, presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders reportedly refused to use the podium provided by ABC for Saturday’s Democratic primary debate in favor of his own modest, …
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Will One of These Clowns Destroy the Paris Climate Deal? Nearly 200 countries agreed to save the planet, but these guys have a different idea. (motherjones.com)
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Just finished my White Elephant Gift : pics
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Hunter S. Thompson – The Burning of The Christmas Tree (A gonzo binge) – YouTube
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Brazil dam disaster: judge freezes assets of miners BHP and Vale | World news | The Guardian
A judge has frozen the Brazilian assets of mining giants BHP Billiton and Vale SA after determining their joint venture Samarco was unable to pay for widespread damage caused by the bursting of a dam at its mine last month.
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Be My Wife – David Bowie – YouTube
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Holiday season Saturday night Democratic debate open thread #1
Ah, the holiday season. The perfect time to spend your Saturday evening curled up on the couch watching … the third Democratic presidential debate of the cycle. If you are one of the hardy few watching this thing, here are the basic facts.
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Democratic debate on ABC: News and updates – Vox
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The Democratic Presidential Debate at St. Anselm’s College in New Hampshire – The Atlantic
Hillary Clinton, Martin O’Malley, and Bernie Sanders square off for the third time at 8 p.m. on Saturday night, at St. Anselm College. Their only New Hampshire debate this cycle will focus on national security and foreign policy.
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In pictures: Is Djibouti’s rich cultural mix under threat? – BBC News
Djibouti, on the Horn of Africa, has a vision of becoming the “African Dubai”. But journalist James Jeffrey says the growing modern city centre may destroy its mix of Somali, Ethiopian, French and Arab influences:
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Iranians spontaneously create ‘walls of kindness’ to help the homeless – BBC News
Faced with cold weather and a troubled economic situation, Iranians are organising spontaneous outdoor charity drives. But the “walls of kindness” appearing in major Iranian cities have also generated a debate online about efforts to help the poor.
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The search for a 450-year-old heart – BBC News
The search for a missing 450-year-old heart and its golden box has led researchers to a small town in south-west Hungary. The organ once belonged to an Ottoman sultan.
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South Africa protests, Serena v a horse… and other trends of the week – BBC News
South Africans protest against President Jacob Zuma, Brazilians react to Whatsapp ban and Serena Williams wins Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson Of The Year title – but not everybody is happy with the decision. Those stories and more in BBC Trending…
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ICC transfers war criminals to serve sentences in the DRC – BBC News
Two former Congolese militia leaders have been transferred from the Netherlands to a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Thomas Lubanga and Germain Katanga are the first ICC convicts to be allowed to serve sentences in their home count…
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Getflix: Lifetime Subscription | Digg Store
Watching Netflix, Hulu or other streaming services can unfortunately be difficult while traveling outside the US. Rather than bypass these restrictions with the help of a complex and slow VPN, choose a faster and simpler solution with Getflix.
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A Point of View: Have yourself a very Jewish Christmas – BBC News
Being Jewish is no reason not to celebrate Christmas, says the writer Howard Jacobson – although he draws the line at putting up a tree. “What does Christmas mean to you?” was the title of an essay we were asked to write in our final year of primary…
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Does going into hospital make you sick? – BBC News
Unpublished research suggests that a stay in hospital weakens us so much that, far from restoring us to health, we are more likely to get sick again after discharge. A professor at Yale says enough is enough – it’s time to completely rethink patient…
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Taxpayers to Cover the Majority of the Walter Scott Settlement – The Atlantic
Earlier this year, the city of North Charleston agreed upon a $6.5 million settlement in the civil suit brought forth by the family of Walter Scott, an unarmed black man who was shot to death while running away from a police officer last April.
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FBI snooped on singer Seeger for 20 years | Music | The Guardian
The campaigning singer Pete Seeger, composer of classic American folk tunes including If I Had a Hammer and Where Have All the Flowers Gone?, was spied on by FBI agents for more than two decades because he wrote a protest letter as a young man conce…
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December temperatures in London have been warmer than July’s. Scotland is balmier than Barcelona. Artificial snow covers European ski slopes. Africa faces its worst food crisis in a generation as floods and droughts strike vulnerable countries.
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He may be approaching his 90th birthday, but there is little sign that Sir David Attenborough plans to slow down. “People ask me to do things.
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Why we shouldn’t confuse climate and weather | Environment | The Guardian
We have always been baffled by the weather and have often used strange arguments to explain its unexpected behaviour.
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Next Sunday families across the UK will settle down to watch Sky One’s Christmas highlight, a three-part take on Raymond Briggs’s much-loved comic book Fungus the Bogeyman.
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Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week. iOS: If you have a hard time waking up, join the club. It’s so tempting to hit snooze in the morning and return to …
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Jeb Bush dubs Donald Trump ‘a jerk’ at New Hampshire rally | World news | The Guardian
Jeb Bush has followed his advice to Donald Trump that “you can’t insult your way to the presidency” by calling Trump a jerk. Bush, speaking at a town hall meeting in New Hampshireon Saturday, railed against Trump’s habit of offending demographic gro…
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Live from Manchester, New Hampshire, it’s debate night! Welcome to our live coverage of the third Democratic presidential debate, and thanks for joining us. Tonight’s debate is at St Anselm College, a Catholic liberal arts school where finals just e…
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Avalanche kills man in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago – BBC News
An avalanche has hit the main settlement on Norway’s Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, killing one person and injuring nine others. It sent snow and ice hurtling down Mount Sukkertoppen into Longyearbyen, a town of 2,000 people, at 11:00 (09:00 GMT) a…
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Read This: An interview with Lowell, from Sufjan Stevens’ Carrie & Lowell · Newswire · The A.V. Club
Although it carries the names of two people in its title, Sufjan Stevens’ crushingly beautiful Carrie & Lowell is mostly only about one of them: Stevens’ mother, Carrie, who abandoned him when he was a child, and who died in 2012.
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BBC Sport – Manchester United: Louis Van Gaal ‘worried’ about future
The result handed United a third defeat in a row in all competitions and are now winless in six games. Cameron Jerome and Alex Tettey netted for the visitors, while Anthony Martial replied for the hosts.
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This week in the war on workers: Chicago teachers vote to strike
It was supposed to be impossible for Chicago teachers to legally strike.
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Of course ‘socialism’ was most-searched term of 2015: its ideas fit our times. Since the Occupy movement, the dirty word as far as many millennials are concerned is not socialism, but capitalism. (theguardian.com) Corporatism is the natural result o…
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Intelligence Should Recruit Like Google | TechCrunch
An interesting story made the rounds back in August. While conducting a search for “python lambda function list comprehension,” programmer Max Rosett was suddenly invited to attempt a cryptic coding challenge. After completing it, he was contacted b…
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Is This Homemade Expanding Table Magic? – Digg
4 diggs Design Adding leaves to expand a wooden table can be a pain. It’s much easier (and much cooler) to just rotate the table’s top to expand it.
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The money poured in by the millions, then by the hundreds of millions, and finally by the billions.
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A toothless, 41-year-old bear in the middle of a permit dispute between his owners and the state was euthanized on Friday, after finishing a last meal that included a cream-filled doughnut.
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Piss In Your Socks, Charge Your Phone – The Daily Beast
Basically, you’d urinate into a series of tubes connected to a pump in your socks, which is activated via walking. This then circulates the pee, passing it over the MFC system, which converts the biochemical energy used for microbial growth into vol…
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Battle for ancient forests in B.C: blockades again? : environment
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Battle for ancient forests in B.C: blockades again?
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Battle for ancient forests in B.C: blockades again? (rcinet.ca)
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Tennessee police shoot man who hit them with car after alleged shoplifting | US news | The Guardian
The officers – a deputy and a reserve officer from the Knox County sheriff’s office – were treated for numerous non-life-threatening injuries, said Knoxville police spokesman Darrell DeBusk.
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US Government Piles New Charges on Variety Jones Suspect | Motherboard
Things have just got a lot worse for the man suspected of being a key player behind Silk Road. On Friday, an amended complaint was filed against Roger Thomas Clark, who is allegedly “Variety Jones.
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Kurt Masur, the music director emeritus of the New York Philharmonic, who was credited with transforming the orchestra from a sullen, lackluster ensemble into one of luminous renown, died on Saturday in Greenwich, Conn. He was 88.
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85% of male smallmouth bass tested in or nearby 19 National Wildlife Refuges in the U.S. Northeast had signs of female reproductive parts, according to a new federal study. (environmentalhealthnews.org)
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Open Channel: How Many Times Have You Seen The Force Awakens?
Time to ‘fess up. How many times have you seen the film? I’ve only seen it once so far: a repeat visit is in store this week!
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The Ural Mountains : Image of the Day
The Urals rise like a long and narrow spine across western Russia, forming a natural divide between Europe and Asia. The mountain range spans 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) passing through Arctic tundra to the north and through forested and semi-des…
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Tempers flared late this week after it was discovered that Bernie Sanders’ campaign had accessed proprietary voter information belonging to Hilary Clinton’s bid for the Democratic nomination.
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Italy halts EU-ordered olive tree cull – BBC News
Prosecutors in southern Italy have halted a cull of olive trees in Puglia, ordered by the European Union over fears of a bacterial infection. There is no clear link between infection with Xylella fastidiosa and the dessication symptoms affecting tre…
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This Graphic Shows How Nasty Your Keyboard Can Get (and How to Clean It)
Between all the dust, dead skin, and microbes, computer keyboards can get grimy pretty fast. This handy graphic reveals what might be lurking on your keyboard, as well as some clever ways to get it cleaned up. This infographic, from the folks at Qui…
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GOFFSTOWN, NH—Describing it as a much-needed escape from the hype and pressure surrounding the event, aides from Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign confirmed that the candidate has been taking it easy and kicking back ahead of Saturday’s Democr…
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“It’s going to backfire on them,” said a top Sanders aide on the eve of the forum. “They couldn’t have given us a bigger favor.” (politico.com)submitted 8 hours ago by loading…
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Spotlight on green news & views: More assessment of Paris talks; renewed tax credits for solar,
Spotlight on Green News & Views (previously known as the Green Diary Rescue) appears twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The most recent Spotlight can be seen here. More than 24,101 environmentally oriented stories have been rescued to appear…
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Scion of Canadian Beer Dynasty Wails as He’s Found Guilty of Father’s Murder | VICE News
“Oh god! No, no!” Dennis Oland howled, doubling over as though physically attacked. As 12 jurors each repeated the guilty verdict, those in the gallery at the Saint John Law Courts today could discern disconnected phrases — “going to jail … my child…
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Starring: Alicia Vikander & Anna Wintour DOP: Mattias Rudh Editor: Henrik Hanson Music: Petter Winnberg Color: Sofie Borup Title Design: Albin Holmqvist
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PsBattle: Adolf Hitler wearing a Kimono(Yes, this is real) : photoshopbattles
Funniest thing I’ve read all day. I’m conflicted… This fits so well, and I love that copy pasta, but if it was tweaked for him it’d be amazing.
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Mt. Everest [OC] [4000×5701] : EarthPorn
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‘The Wiz Live!’ Defied The Skeptics, Returns For A Second Round : NPR
When NBC announced The Wiz — the African-American version of The Wizard of Oz, presented as a hit Broadway musical and a movie — would be produced as a live television production, some TV watchers may have groaned.
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The Beatles are finally coming to streaming services · Newswire · The A.V. Club
According to Billboard, sources in the music industry are hinting that this Christmas Eve might bring a pretty hefty musical gift to users of streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal: the entirety of The Beatles’ musical catalogueAlth…
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Turkey ‘to withdraw more troops from Iraq’ – BBC News
Turkey says it will pull more of its troops out of northern Iraq, following a partial withdrawal earlier this week. The foreign ministry said it acknowledged a “miscommunication” with Iraq over the deployment of its forces.
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The UN Agrees to Keep Internet Open and Free For the Next 10 Years | Motherboard
The UN wants the control of the internet to remain safe out of the hands of international governments––at least for the next decade.
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These are the BB-8 ringtones you’re looking for | The Verge
As you’ve probably heard from every possible corner of the known media universe, J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens is finally here — and people like it.
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Conductor Kurt Masur Dies At 88 : NPR
Kurt Masur, the German conductor whose career spanned leading an orchestra in East Germany to more than a decade of reshaping the New York Philharmonic, has died at 88.
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Crackdown Turns Deadly In Ethiopia, As Government Turns Against Protesters : NPR
In Ethiopia, students have been killed while protesting the government’s proposals to take over territory in the Oromia region.
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A Return To Flint, Where The Mayor Has Declared A State Of Emergency : NPR
Residents of Flint, Mich., are still in danger of being poisoned by lead in their drinking water, even though the water supply was changed. Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha speaks with NPR’s Michel Martin.
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Behind The Fight To Get The Marines To Update Their Grooming Standards : NPR
Staff Sgt. Cherie Wright talks about her role in helping convince the Marines to ease restrictions on hair styles, allowing locs and twists.
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Barbershop: ‘Star Wars,’ Worst-Case Scenarios And Holiday Buying : NPR
In this week’s Barbershop, we hear about Star Wars, parents’ emergency plans in the event of a school shooting and when to cut back on gift-giving — featuring Anil Dash, Jenny Davis and Tammy Garnes.
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What To Watch For In The Last Democratic Debate In 2015 : NPR
The third Democratic presidential primary is tonight in Manchester, New Hampshire. NPR White House Correspondent Tamara Keith has a preview.
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Perfect Pumpkin Pie: One Woman’s Quest For Custard, Crust — And Glory : The Salt : NPR
It was the best of pies, it was the worst of pies. I have baked many, many, many pies. And when I first began making pumpkin pies this autumn, my results were at best inconsistent and, at worst, disastrous.
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Italian cardinal makes donation after flat row – BBC News
An Italian cardinal has donated €150,000 (£109,000) to a Catholic charity which allegedly footed the bill for renovations to his luxury flat. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone was donating the money for medical research “to make amends”, said Mariella Enoc,…
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Poor man. Abusing authority, uttering death threats, pointing a firearm, using bad language on the air. And now consequences? Poor man… Tasered during arrest?
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Welcome to the /r/politics discussion megathread for the DNC Primaries Debate, hosted by ABC. The debate will start at 8:00pm Eastern Time.
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My friend just got a new puppy, Reddit, meet Bandit! : aww
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My friend just got a new puppy, Reddit, meet Bandit! via /r/aww https://t.co/byx8d5FJ52 https://t.co/FoBAyQo9GP https://t.co/xjTOwWp0NL
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Thank God I snuck a Fiber One bar in here with me. I spent some time looking over the movie theater snack bar options, and they are something less than ideal when it comes to getting a day’s worth of nutrition.
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Bernie Sanders often boasts of a D-minus rating from the National Rifle Association. And yet, as the candidates take the stage on Saturday for the third Democratic presidential debate, the Vermont senator finds himself on the defensive over gun cont…
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Mercury Redstone 1A Launched Into Space On This Day In 1960
On this day in 1960, the first mission of the Mercury Program successfully launched into space. It’s mission? Test the hardware that would later be used to bring the first Americans into space.
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How to Stream Tonight’s ABC Democratic Debate Online
The Democrats are having their final debate of 2015 tonight, and you’ll be able to stream it online for free. The debate starts at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, and will include Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O’Malley.
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Basketball scoring a point in US-Cuba relations – Al Jazeera English
Havana, Cuba – People in Cuba have been relishing the ease in relations with the US, particularly through a shared passion that is basketball.
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Skip Insane Airline Fees When Traveling with a Bicycle with the “Bananas Box and Chop” Method
Depending on the airline, bringing a bicycle along in an official box can cost up to $200. State Bicycle Co. breaks down the “Bananas Box & Chop Method,” which drops the cost to a normal checked bag fee.
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz must go, and the case Bernie Sanders must make tonight : politics
I’m a Trump supporter and even I think what she has done to Sanders is shameful. She should be fired. Should we tell her?
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Republican majority congress. This is what happens when people “sit out” for the mid-terms. Sit out? I think it’s more like half the people in the US don’t even know the mid-term elections exist.
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Love Everyone Often Peace Beauty Balance Life Light Magic: Looking Over The Limb [952×952]
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La-Z-Boy Lynx Point Loaf on a Caturday afternoon via /r/Catloaf https://t.co/bulOpTEJnU https://t.co/sqwkN1Krdn https://t.co/9p0oRqVkOM
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La-Z-Boy Lynx Point Loaf on a Caturday afternoon via /r/Catloaf https://t.co/bulOpTEJnU https://t.co/sqwkN1Krdn https://t.co/9p0oRqVkOM
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Meow irl via /r/MEOW_IRL https://t.co/AbQRkXJYUI https://t.co/MkzYLK9uXe https://t.co/ZCIJtYil4Y
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A Somali Teen Plummeted to His Death in Seattle — But Police Don’t Suspect Foul Play | VICE News
When 16-year-old Hamza Warsame plummeted 60 feet from the balcony of a Seattle apartment building on December 5, rumors and speculation about what led to the Somali teen’s death started to spread almost instantly.
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To the triumphant sound of the Star Wars theme, Chris Christie drove into a New Hampshire garage on Saturday for the start of a four-day bus tour he hopes will win him the crucial state Republican primary in just six weeks’ time.
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The Kinks’ Ray and Dave Davies reunited on stage last night · Newswire · The A.V. Club
From pretty much the moment they broke up in 1996, rumors have swirled suggesting we might someday see fractious siblings Ray and Dave Davies of The Kinks hop onto stage together once again.
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Syrian refugees in Turkey wait for fighting to end – Al Jazeera English
Mardin, Turkey – Millions of Syrians have been displaced internally and externally by the war that has been going on for almost five years. Almost 80 percent of Syrians are now living in poverty, with two million children out of school because of th…
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Stephen Colbert Explains Star Wars To Non-Fans
Noted geek celebrity Stephen Colbert took to the late show last night, and pointed out a Wall Street Journal article about how Star Wars is relatively unknown in China.
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A roadmap to peace in Syria? – Al Jazeera English
Nearly five years and a quarter of a million lives have been lost over the course of the Syrian war. But now a resolution may, at last, be in view.
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DNC Restores Sanders Access to Voter Data | Al Jazeera America
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Jim Hightower Op-Ed: Exxon uses weapons of mass confusion on climate change : environment
Jim Hightower Op-Ed: Exxon uses weapons of mass confusion on climate change (lubbockonline.com)submitted 4 hours ago by loading…
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Taylor Swift Details All-Star Cameos in ‘1989’ Concert Film Preview | Rolling Stone
Taylor Swift Details All-Star Cameos in ‘1989’ Concert Film Preview “I just wanted us to go all out,” singer says of her surprise performances with Beck, Steven Tyler, Lorde and more
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B.C. Canada – hike in the forest [2000×1500][OC] via /r/EarthPorn https://t.co/S9xCyt2CBo https://t.co/SBYzwLU9OQ https://t.co/zIP5c9fTOZ
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B.C. Canada – hike in the forest [2000×1500][OC] : EarthPorn
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[OC] Cape Flattery by Doug Mason [4000×6000] : EarthPorn
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[OC] Cape Flattery by Doug Mason [4000×6000] via /r/EarthPorn https://t.co/cier6b8Arx https://t.co/2Xmg0BtdaV https://t.co/VyV9pgaqGi
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‘I’m back’: Kyrie Irving to make Cleveland Cavaliers comeback on Sunday | Sport | The Guardian
Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving will make his season debut on Sunday against Philadelphia, his first game since breaking his left kneecap in the NBA Finals.
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Food hacking – opening minds and mouths to a new menu – The Long and Short
Our weekly newsletter features updates on all the latest articles from The Long + Short, and a roundup of the best stories of innovation from around the web, too. Sign up below.
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Han Solo is the ultimate Uber driver | The Verge
Say you’re a moisture farmer from Anchor Head, Mos Eisley, or some other wretched hive of scum and villainy, and you need to get to Alderaan lickety split. You pull out your comlink and see who’s in the neighborhood. Ping.
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“She doesn’t have an unkind word to say about anyone” is almost universally understood as a compliment. It is meant to convey how nice a person is. But to me, what stands out is what this person is not saying.
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Letters to the Editor: The Dangers of Guns, Drones, and Vapes | Motherboard
Hello, happy holidays, and welcome to Motherboard’s weekly letters to the editor section. I’m Emanuel Maiberg, and I’m Motherboard’s weekend and games editor.
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The Announcement Trailer For Storks Is Goofy Fun
The announcement trailer for Storks has hit the web, and it’s a goofy one. The animated film stars Kelsey Grammer, Andy Samberg, Keegan-Michael Key, and Jordan Peele. The movie takes on the image of a stork delivering a baby – apparently, Storks use…
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DNC Restores Sanders Access to Voter Data | Al Jazeera America
The campaign of Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders won back access to crucial voter data hours after it filed suit Friday against the Democratic National Committee for blocking the files from the candidate’s team.
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There Are Twelve Different Kinds of Rainbows
The science of rainbows: it’s something we’re all taught in grade school. Airborne water droplets act like little prisms, bending and splitting light. Mix enough water and sunshine, and you get a brilliant bow of color. The reality is quite a bit mo…
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WASHINGTON — A United States B-52 bomber last week mistakenly flew within two nautical miles of a disputed artificial island built by China in the South China Sea, Pentagon officials said Friday.
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meow_irl via /r/MEOW_IRL https://t.co/tzZ6EJvLTL https://t.co/YMAfkYLQHB https://t.co/i1nvPG7xyq
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Western leaders urge Libyan factions to allow bombing of Isis fighters | World news | The Guardian
Western officials are scrambling to get authorisation for Libya airstrikes in the coming days before Islamic State captures the strategically important town of Ajdabiya, gateway to the country’s oil wealth.
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Inside the weird world of cryonics – FT.com
If you travel to the 15th-century monastery town of Sergiyev Posad on the outskirts of Moscow, drive down a couple of dirt roads and take a sharp left after the pink house with a giant hammer-and-sickle flag out front, you’ll see an unassuming green…
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KeyMe Can Copy Your Key With a Photograph, Make Copies at Local Kiosks
Android/iOS: No one wants to have to call a locksmith. If you get locked out of your house, or just want to order some easy copies, KeyMe allows you to create duplicate keys that are either mailed to you, or cut at local kiosks.
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Joy Division – Atmosphere [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] – YouTube
Joy Division – Atmosphere https://t.co/5rrNM8YPUv https://t.co/NXNzSIG3Z9
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Marbled loaf. via /r/Catloaf https://t.co/c7EiOKseNZ https://t.co/sIhlVU0NJS https://t.co/gcpjXCoinY
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Marbled loaf. via /r/Catloaf https://t.co/c7EiOKseNZ https://t.co/sIhlVU0NJS https://t.co/gcpjXCoinY
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15 thoughts about Star Wars: The Force Awakens
1. There are SPOILERS in this post. If you have not seen the movie, do not continue reading. I’ve only read one other review of the movie, so much of this may be stated elsewhere (and better) by others. 2. Overall, I enjoyed the movie.
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Poles protest against government policy – Al Jazeera English
Protests have taken place across Poland against steps by the new government to neutralise the Constitutional Tribunal as a check on its power, something government opponents are calling a threat to democracy.
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Dead Can Dance – Bylar – YouTube
Dead Can Dancehttp://deadcandance.com/http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/m…
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Cinemax has commissioned a script for season three of The Knick · Newswire · The A.V. Club
NOTE: This article references plot details from last night’s season finale of The Knick. Variety is reporting that Cinemax has ordered a single script (and an outline) for a third season of Steven Soderbergh’s medical horror show series The Knick.
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Former drug executive Martin Shkreli calls fraud allegations ‘baseless’ | Business | The Guardian
The controversial former pharmaceutical company executive Martin Shkreli has said fraud allegations against him are “baseless and without merit”.
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Walter Scott’s family files request for judge to approve $6.5m settlement | US news | The Guardian
The family of a man shot dead by a North Charleston police officer who is now charged with murder has filed legal papers asking a judge to approve a $6.5m wrongful death settlement. The request also provides for the first time a breakdown of how the…
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What to Look For When Choosing a Leather Bag or Carry-All
When you buy a bag, especially a leather one, you want it to be water-resistant, not to leak, and to wear well without seams splitting and tearing, or too much wear.
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Looking Over The Limb [952×952] : spaceporn
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Every morning when I open my eyes : aww
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Tangerine Dream – The Keep – 01 Puer Natus Est Nobis (Gloria) – YouTube
Track taken from The Keep soundtrack by Tangerine Dream. For not to be confused – actually only few tracks were used in the movie.
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FAA Grounds ‘Uber for Planes’ | Motherboard
Sharing economies have been around long before companies like Uber and AirBnB figured out how to take the idea digital and thereby monopolize entire peer-to-peer networks.
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Vox bingo cards for the third Democratic debate – Vox
The third Democratic debate will begin tonight at 8 pm. And to make it a bit more fun, we have created two bingo cards so you can turn it all into a game.
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San Bernardino shooter’s visa approved despite problems, lawmaker says | US news | The Guardian
US immigration officials failed to obtain required proof from the San Bernardino shooter Tashfeen Malik that she had met her US citizen fiance in person, but granted her a spousal visa anyway, a Republican congressman said on Saturday.
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Why Is The ‘Affluenza’ Teen On The Run? – Digg
In December 2013, Texas teen Ethan Couch made the news after a judge sentenced him — then a 16-year-old — to therapy rather than jail time after he killed four people while driving drunk.
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This week at progressive states blogs: No support from SD’s senators for boosting Indian vote
This week in progressive state blogs is designed specifically to focus attention on the writing and analysis of people focused on their home turf. Let me know via comments or Kosmail if you have a favorite state- or city-based blog you think I shoul…
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Syrian war: Russia capable of more, says Putin – BBC News
Vladimir Putin has said Russia is using “far from everything we are capable of” in its military operations in Syria. Mr Putin was speaking a day after the UN Security Council endorsed a peace plan for the war-torn nation, including calls for a cease…
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With Star Wars’ Rey, we’ve reached Peak Strong Female Character | The Verge
Note: This essay contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It’s inevitable: The anti-Rey backlash is coming.
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I had no idea stealing hats was so prevalent in UFC. : videos
If you watch closely its one dude several of the times, bearded low cut white fat guy.. its hilarious He’s making a nest out of them.
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Trent Reznor says new Nine Inch Nails is coming in 2016 · Newswire · The A.V. Club
Trent Reznor has announced that Nine Inch Nails will be releasing new music in 2016.
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African-Inspired Space Opera Yohancé Is Going To Be Our Next Obsession
When it comes to space opera, most people don’t associate the genre with Africa. Not Paul Louise-Julie. He’s creating a space opera comic called Yohancé inspired by African aesthetics, culture and design.
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Be My Wife – David Bowie – YouTube
the video for “Be My Wife”.
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Chocolate and peanut butter?! : aww
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Obama vetoes anti-climate change measures passed by Congress
Obama vetoes anti-climate change measures passed by Congress https://t.co/aMv4vrUae0 https://t.co/jx5d7IOxFX via /r/#politics
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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Woodstock – YouTube
CSNY..”.Woodstock” 1970 – (A Joni Mitchell Cover)Woodstock,by Canadian Singer-Songwriter Joni Mitchell…
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John Boyega Surprised Fans At Star Wars Screenings In New York | Vanity Fair
Imagine: You’re in a Williamsburg movie theater, nestled deep in your seat, a full bag of popcorn in one hand, your heart in the other, tears streaming from your face. You’ve just seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Also, apparently you forgot to eat…
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Starbucks’ Deforestation-Free Pledge Is a Total Joke – Starbucks needs to smell its own coffee and wake up. (alternet.org) Smells burnt to me.
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Obama vetoes anti-climate change measures passed by Congress : politics
Interestingly enough, at his year-end press conference the president noted that our right-wing party was functionally the only one wholly denying climate change.
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David Bowie – Speed of Life – YouTube
David Bowie – Speed of Life https://t.co/ENdXlvaRDh https://t.co/JMg3tAAJoE
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Peace Love Beauty Wisdom Balance Imagination Truth Consciousness, The Force Awakens via /r/pics…
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SpaceX Will Attempt To Launch (And Land) Upgraded Falcon 9 on Sunday | TechCrunch
In SpaceX’s first orbital attempt since its failed June 28 attempt to reach the International Space Station, the Hawthorne, Ca.-based company plans to launch a Falcon 9 v1.1 rocket to the space station tomorrow.
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Kelly Slater’s perfect wave machine
Surfer Kelly Slater has built what I can only guess is the world’s largest wave pool that pumps out perfectly surfable waves. It looks a bit boring actually, faultless waves every time. Like playing against the computer in NHL ’94. (via @mathowie)
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Israel’s Flourishing Fintech Has Many Fathers | TechCrunch
Israeli finance technology has taken giant leaps in the last few years. Hundreds of local startups are developing new technologies for payment and security solutions, and multinational companies and banks are flocking to Israel for a piece of the ac…
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Yemen Peace Talks Continue Despite Reports of Heavy Fighting Near Saudi Border | VICE News
Ongoing fighting near the Saudi border in northern Yemen has killed more than 40 rebels and 35 government troops over the past four days, the Associated Press reported on Saturday, with both sides in the battle violating a ceasefire that was meant t…
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Watch Kelly Slater Surf His Man-Made Wave That Goes On Forever – Digg
1 digg Vimeo Sports Curious Technology Today the Kelly Slater Wave Company rolled out its new pride and joy: a super long, super gnarly, never-ending wave. Then Slater demonstrated how to use it.
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Johnny Cash & Waylon Jennings – Folsom Prison Blues (Live at Farm Aid 1985) – YouTube
Johnny Cash & Waylon Jennings perform “Folsom Prison Blues” at Farm Aid in Champaign, Illinois on September 22, 1985. A performance from the first Farm Aid benefit concert. Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp founded Farm Aid and serve on …
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It’s time for SpaceX to start launching rockets again. After a six-month hiatus from spaceflight, the company plans to launch its Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida at 8:29 PM ET on Sunday, December 20th.
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Clashes leave scores dead in northern Yemen – Al Jazeera English
At least 75 people have been killed in fighting between troops and Houth fighters in northern Yemen, military and tribal sources say, amid concern over the ceasefire violations.
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Politics-LiveWe are part of Bernie’s Iowa campaign team working to make sure he wins the Iowa caucus on February 1st. AUA. (self.IAmA) AMA starts at 1pm CT/2pm ET!
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The “Star Wars” Critics Have Spoken – The New Yorker
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Jason Bonham on Led Zeppelin: ‘I Do Think We Will Play Again’ | Rolling Stone
While any hope of a Led Zeppelin reunion was again put on hold after Jimmy Page announced plans for his own 2016 solo tour, drummer Jason Bonham revealed in a new interview that he still believes that the rock legends will eventually reunite.
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Star Wars Sets Box Office Records – The Atlantic
On Saturday, the first box-office figures from Star Wars: The Force Awakens streamed in, revealing the flick to be the unprecedented sales smash that many expected. “The $120.
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Harvey Weinstein was in motion. It was 9:50 on a Friday morning, and he was agitated, frazzled, moving in two or three directions at once. He arrived at the tearoom of the Peninsula Beverly Hills hotel straight from a breakfast meeting on the hotel …
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Jimmy Kimmel Races Along a Frictionless Course – Scientific American Blog Network
Kinesins and Dyneins Strut Down Microtubules
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This Is How Ken Burns Would Document Star Wars
Ken Burns is known for his Civil War documentary, and it’s been copied countless times. The latest version comes from the Washington Post, who have mashed up Burns’ famous style with the Galactic Civil War from Star Wars.
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View from the left—committing to an ideal, not a candidate
My column last week—“How Rahm’s demise would signal the defeat of Clinton-era centrism”—ignited a bit of a firestorm.
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Here’s How To Stop Those ‘Get Windows 10’ Popups | Motherboard
If you still use an older version of Windows, you’ve probably become accustomed to a popup message that periodically shills a free download of Windows 10, Microsoft’s most recent operating system. The problem, for many users, is that the ad just won…
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Time-lapse footage of Earth as seen from the International Space Station : space
Time-lapse footage of Earth as seen from the International Space Station (i.imgur.com)submitted 12 minutes ago by loading…
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ARLINGTON, Tex. — The offer to watch the Dallas Cowboys play from the owner Jerry Jones’s suite is extended during the summer, but the formal invitation is not sent until a week before the game.
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Peace Love Beauty Wisdom Balance Imagination Truth Consciousness, Scruffles the snowcat. via /r/aww…
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New highway with water overpass in the Netherlands : pics
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New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] – YouTube
Watch the official music video for New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]Get New Order music: iTunes: http://smarturl.it/NewOrderiTunesAmazon: http://smarturl.it/NewOrderAmazonGoogle Play: http://smarturl.it/NewOrderGPOfficial Webs…
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Remembering GLOW Magazine: Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling – Flashbak
The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW), created by Sylvester Stallone’s mom (seen above), hit the boob tube during the 1980s. It didn’t last long – and it case you missed it, just picture the WWF, but without the maniacal intensity. The only lure …
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The TSA Cares Helpline Assists Veterans and Travelers with Disabilities Through Security
Getting through airport security is unpleasant enough without the added hassle that can come from special circumstances like having metal implants, a prosthesis, or a service animal.
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Seven years after the Canadian government formally apologized for its role in running residential schools used to strip indigenous Canadians of their ethnic identities, the Prime Minister has promised “true reconciliation.
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I tried a bunch of coloring apps, and they all miss the point | The Verge
The first time I saw evidence of the fad firsthand, I had to stifle a giggle -— the sight of two grown women in a coffee shop, clutching colored pencils and shading in mandala patterns, struck me as pretty silly.
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Trump: ‘Disloyal’ Hillary threw Sanders under the bus : politics
Trump: ‘Disloyal’ Hillary threw Sanders under the bus (thehill.com)submitted 1 hour ago by loading…
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From Half-Baked To Overcooked — The “Revolutionary” Evolution Of Crowdfunding | TechCrunch
Hi, I’m the founder and CEO of SpongeBath and we are running an exciting Kickstarter campaign: SpongeBath — The Revolutionary SpongeHolder. It’s the first designer sponge holder that will store, clean & sanitize sponges. Its patented technology will…
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The talk in and around Saturday night’s third Democratic presidential debate will, yet again, focus on Hillary Clinton’s electronic data.
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Limiting Global Warming Will be Hard, But Hardly Impossible – Scientific American Blog Network
For decades, researchers have been sounding the alarm on climate change: it’s happening, we’re causing it, it’s bad. The message from IPCC and elsewhere has long been that solving the climate challenge is technically feasible, and what’s missing is …
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Bush seeks to insult his way to the presidency, calling Trump a ‘jerk’ | US news | The Guardian
The war of words between Donald Trump and Jeb Bush continued on Saturday, as the latter followed his assertion that “you can’t insult your way to the presidency” by calling Trump a jerk.
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Get the eduCBA Tech Certification bundle for 97% off in the Boing Boing Store / Boing Boing
If you’re a tech professional—or looking to become one—this is the bundle for you. Earn up to 93 certificates in project management, finance, IT, agile and scrum, data and analytics, quality management, and Microsoft.
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Brazil dam collapse: Judge blocks BHP Billiton and Vale assets – BBC News
A federal judge in Brazil has blocked the assets of mining giants BHP Billiton and Vale in the country over the deadly collapse of a dam. The joint-venture company they own, Samarco, does not have enough resources to cover the potential damages, est…
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Nicki Minaj Reveals The Title and Cast Of Her New Sitcom | Vanity Fair
Back in September, we shared the news that Nicki Minaj had made a deal with ABC Family to produce and appear in a sitcom based on her childhood in Queens, her family’s immigration from Trinidad, and her rise to fame. A lot’s happened since then: ABC…
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Yemen crisis: Deadly clashes in north despite ceasefire – BBC News
At least 68 people are reported to have been killed in fresh clashes between government troops and Houthi rebels in north-west Yemen near the Saudi border. Fighting is said to have erupted near the town of Harad which was captured by government forc…
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Turkey kills 70 Kurdish militants, vowing to prevent ‘chaos’ – BBC News
Turkey will not allow Kurdish militants to create “chaos” in the cities of the country’s south-east, PM Ahmet Davutoglu says.
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Man At Arms Constructs Thorin’s Sword Orcist From The Hobbit
We’ve really liked watching Man At Arms construct some epic replica weapons in the past, and now they’ve gone and created Orcist, from Peter Jackson’s Hobbit Trilogy. What’s pretty amazing about this is how they take it from a slug of metal to a rea…
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Gorgeous Victorian early typewriter / Boing Boing
Martin Howard from Toronto’s Howard Collection writes, “The Salter is one of England’s first typewriters and is a stunning example of a piece of Victorian engineering. It was made by The Geo. Salter & Co.
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Turkey dismisses any Syria plan with Assad in place – Al Jazeera English
Turkey’s prime minister has dismissed any attempt at ending the Syrian war that does not include the removal of the country’s President Bashar al-Assad. Ahmet Davutoglu’s comments come a day after the UN Security Council agreed on a draft text for a…
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Texas: 12-y-o Sikh kid arrested for “terrorism” over solar charger / Boing Boing
Dallas cops put Armaan Singh Sarai in jail for three days because someone mistook the solar panel on his phone-charging backpack for a bomb. Neither the cops nor Sarai’s school notified his parents.
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Two Guys Are Serving Life in Prison for Weed — But Obama Is Letting Them Out Early | VICE News
Twenty-five years ago, Charles Cundiff, a father of three who worked in a garden store, was traveling to Tallahassee, Florida, to buy some pot. He ended up getting busted in a DEA sting operation, and was charged with two counts of conspiracy to imp…
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Fires still blazing in Melbourne after high temperatures – BBC News
Firefighters have been battling bush fires near Melbourne in Australia. With high temperatures and strong winds, the fires have been blazing in the state of Victoria, with two severe warnings still in place in Silvan and in Scotsburn.
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Ben Carson the latest Republican candidate to claim London has Muslim ‘no-go zones’
How the hell does the conservative mind work in order to make a lunatic conspiracy theory like Muslim “no-go zones” campaign trail fodder for multiple Republican candidates for president.
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With only six episodes to play with in its first season, it’s wise that F Is For Family isn’t wasting any time in introducing its characters’ individual problems and issues.
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DES MOINES — Donald J. Trump has dominated much of this political season, excited an often-ignored part of the electorate, filled huge arenas with followers and upended the rules of how modern campaigns are run.
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London — ARCHAEOLOGY has long been exploited as a political tool. Hitler used artifacts and symbols to manufacture a narrative of Aryan racial superiority. The Islamic State proves its zealotry by destroying evidence of ancient history.
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GF wanted to make the bed. Too cute to disturb. : aww
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She was waiting for me to get home : aww
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NASA: “Stunning, Unique Earth Image from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)” https://t.co/2tnmiSsxsa https://t.co/jKFP257kql
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China Launches DAMPE Satellite –“To Search for Evidence of Dark Matter Annihilation” https://t.co/JKDLMe4QUv https://t.co/gtT7RLEK9l
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Gillmor Gang: Enough Already | TechCrunch
The Gillmor Gang — Robert Scoble, John Taschek. Kevin Marks, Keith Teare, and Steve Gillmor. Recorded live Friday, December 18, 2015. The Gang winds things up for 2015 with a quick tour of the near future: VR, AR, Slack, Salesforce, and the politics…
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Recently Discovered Titanosaur Is So Huge, It Barely Fits into a Museum | Motherboard
A full-size cast of one of the largest animals ever to walk the planet will be unveiled at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) next month. Measuring 122 feet long and weighing in at about 70 tons, this giant titanosaur lived about 100 mill…
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‘Just gonna leave this massive Star Wars spoiler here’ / Boing Boing
Rob beat me to the blog this morning with a post about Star Wars Minus Star Wars, a stupendous video in which Kyle Kallgren retells the entire story of the first Star Wars movie with footage that either inspired George Lucas or was inspired by him a…
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Lord Janner has died, his family says – BBC News
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Blazes to Record $120.5M Friday, Crosses $250M Globally. : movies
News’Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Blazes to Record $120.5M Friday, Crosses $250M Globally. (hollywoodreporter.com) Now if we take the average percentage drops for each day we come up with 79.3% for Saturday and 66.6% for Sunday.
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Manchester United stunned at home by Norwich – Al Jazeera English
Manchester United suffered a third consecutive defeat with Norwich City winning 2-1 for their first victory at Old Trafford since 1989. The result meant that United drop out of the top-four on the table headed by Leicester City.
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2015 Was a Big Year for Animals Riding Animals
Remember “weaselpecker?” That viral photo from March of a weasel “riding” on the back of a woodpecker in flight? The dramatic encounter was likely a predatory attack gone awry, scientists said. It was also the start of trend.
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US defense secretary visits French aircraft carrier amid fight against Isis | US news | The Guardian
Defense secretary Ash Carter visited the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Persian Gulf on Saturday, to highlight both countries’ determination to defeat Islamic State militants.
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The time I tried to make System Shock 3 | The Verge
After I graduated from college, I lost all sense of purpose and decided to make System Shock 3. I was in a career-focused program at a school full of ambitious people, and I’d aligned my life along a very specific academic track.
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Indonesia launches rescue bid for stricken ship – BBC News
Rescuers are trying to reach a passenger ship which is adrift in rough seas off of Indonesia with more than 100 people on board. Authorities on Sulawesi island said that the ship was reported to have been hit by high waves and its engine had broken …
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Is this really the end for America’s death penalty? | Nick Cohen | Opinion | The Guardian
Long ago in 1992, the aides of Bill Clinton, the Democratic presidential nominee, knew all about the inability of the governor of Arkansas to keep it in his trousers.
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No one knew who the mystery buyer of the Las Vegas Review-Journal was, just that $140m had changed hands under mysterious circumstances. But every reporter on the paper was ordered to drop everything and try to dig up dirt on three Clark County judg…
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Omnibus budget/spying bill is a corrupt, stupid mess / Boing Boing
The Omnibus Budget Bill passed this week, and Paul Ryan managed to cram the domestic mass surveillance law CISA into it, but that’s just the appetizer in a banquet of corrupt DC horsetrading embodied in 2,000+ pages that indicts the entire US legisl…
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Six GOP Candidates Pledge To Sign Anti-Gay Discrimination Into Law | ThinkProgress
Six of the Republican candidates vying for the presidency have signed a pledge promising to support legislation during their first 100 days in the White House that would use the guise of “religious liberty” to give individuals and businesses the rig…
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Stephen Colbert Recaps Original ‘Stars Wars’ Plot Summary in Less Than 2 Minutes – The Daily Beast
According to a Wall Street Journal article out this week, people in China just don’t know that much about the Star Wars franchise. Their unfamiliarity with the original movie trilogy, which came out when most Western media was still being suppressed…
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Spaceballs: The Search For More Money Is Apparently Happening!
With the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is already demonstrating, Rumors have been swirling of a sequel to 1987’s Spaceballs. Recently, Mel Brooks spoke with Adam Carolla’s ‘Take A Knee’ Podcast and said that he wants to start filming in 20…
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Watch Channing Tatum Crush Eggs and Jimmy Fallon On The Tonight Show | Vanity Fair
Channing Tatum stopped by “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” on Friday night to promote The Hateful Eight, Quentin Tarantino’s new Western in which Tatum plays a man with a scarf covering his face. But Fallon was not content to merely speak about …
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Here’s How Miles Morales Comes to the New Marvel Universe
There are lots of Spider-people in the Marvel Universe right now. But only two of them call themselves Spider-Man. One, of course, is the newly-rich Peter Parker, originator of the wall-crawler identity. The other is an alternate-reality successor t…
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I am not going to knock over Santa : cats
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Peace Love Beauty Wisdom Balance Imagination Truth Consciousness, The golden spiral via /r/pics…
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Off-duty Baltimore officer kills man who tried to rob him with toy gun | US news | The Guardian
The Anne Arundel County police department said in a statement that officers were called early on Saturday to Homewood Road in Linthicum Heights for a reported shooting. An off-duty Baltimore city police officer told police that a man approached him,…
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Cops have way more rights than you do / Boing Boing
When you get arrested, what happens next depends on the law and the Constitution, but when a cop arrests their co-worker, what happens next is determined by a cushy contract between the police union and the city that gives suspected crooked law enfo…
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China’s ‘Monkey King’ Satellite Is Looking for Dark Matter in Space | Motherboard
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BBC Sport – Everton 2-3 Leicester City
Everton will make a late decision on whether to select James McCarthy, who has missed their last three games with a hip problem. Centre-back John Stones is fit despite suffering a heavy fall at Norwich.
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Got drunk at company Christmas party and apparently spent $20 on a PS4 raffle, and actually WON it! (imgur.com)
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7 Ways Congress Is Trying to Destroy the Endangered Species Act – This is a terrifying list. (alternet.org)submitted 2 hours ago by loading…
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If I cant be in it, I will be on it! : Catloaf
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UK police busts karaoke “gang” for sharing songs that aren’t commercially available | Ars Technica
The City of London Police’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) claims to have “dismantled a gang suspected of uploading and distributing tens of thousands of karaoke tracks online.
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The Force Awakens — to the surprise of no one — is a force to be reckoned with at the box office. The latest numbers are in, and the latest Star Wars has set the record for the biggest Friday of all time, raking in an estimated $120.5 million in Nor…
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Björk Is Tired of “Rednecks” Ruining Iceland | Vanity Fair
Björk has been thinking about the end of the world a lot lately. Specifically, she has been thinking about what will happen to the world if a group of politicians doesn’t hurry up and act to save the planet from destruction. “We are overwhelming the…
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Carly Fiorina surrounds self with puppies, still makes it creepy
Is Carly Fiorina really still running for president? The evidence is unclear.
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‘Trump-Putin 2016’ follows Russian president’s praise of GOP frontrunner | US news | The Guardian
A day after a poll showed that nearly a third of Republican respondents would support the bombing of a fictional Arabian kingdom, the GOP presidential race took another turn for the surreal on Saturday with the announcement that frontrunner Donald T…
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In the War on ISIS, Americans Must Know What They’re Fighting For – The Atlantic
The United States has been at war with ISIS for more than a year, and with Islamic extremism for nearly a decade and a half. But beyond defending the homeland against terrorism, U.S. leaders have not offered a compelling answer to this vital questio…
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Here’s Some ICBM Porn to Scrape the Holiday Cheer From Your Soul | Motherboard
If you missed it, this week’s Republican Party debate featured Donald Trump grotesquely squirming his way out of a question about what’s known as the nuclear triad.
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Irrationality blamed for US calligraphy lesson uproar – Al Jazeera English
With the US already on edge after the California attacks, officials have cancelled lessons on Arabic calligraphy – and shut schools early for winter break – after complaints from parents that their children could be indoctrinated with Islamic belief…
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BBC Sport – Manchester United 1-2 Norwich City
Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney is expected to make his comeback from an ankle injury against Norwich. Midfielder Ander Herrera could also return after a hamstring problem but Bastian Schweinsteiger is suspended.
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Awesome, Rottweiler puppy yawn : aww
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How a skateshop and a butcher share a sign : pics
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Left-Wing Parties Expected to Shake Up Spanish Politics in Pivotal National Election | VICE News
Spain faces its most uncertain national election in 40 years on Sunday with newcomer parties poised for big gains against the traditionally dominant conservatives and socialists, complicating efforts to form a stable government.
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Showing off her pretty teeth mid-yawn. : cats
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Popular Off-Line Dating Apps, Rated – The New Yorker
Forget about swiping right or left. If you’re interested in someone, select one of these three tools: Shout Hello Over the Journey Song, Buy Him a Drink, or Send a Friend Over.
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A group of nine San Francisco police officers who exchanged racist and homophobic text messages to one another likely won’t face disciplinary action because the charges against them were filed too late after their alleged misconduct was discovered, …
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Tim Peake to help with space walk, Nasa says – BBC News
UK astronaut Tim Peake is to be involved in assisting two astronauts carry out a space walk outside the International Space Station (ISS) next week. Fellow crew members Tim Kopra and Scott Kelly will go outside the ISS to fix a broken component, pos…
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The perfect free-kick : sports
The greatest: ant size. These are pretty well rehearsed and its always great to see plays like this work.
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Virtual Reality Can Make Working Out Suck Less | Motherboard
I’ve been meeting developers for private game demos for years, but VirZOOM is the first company that suggested I bring a towel and a change of clothes.
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When Hunter College High School announced in March that it had received a $1 million donation — the largest ever in its century-long history— from a member of the Class of 2001, many graduates were stunned to learn who the young d
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Christmas With Asperger’s Syndrome Means Celebrating Without Surprises | Inverse
Erin Clemens doesn’t dislike the holiday season. On her Facebook you can see her smiling next to a horse, its mane braided with bells and bows.
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The 10 best video games of 2015 | The Verge
You can tell 2015 was a great year for new video games by the titles that didn’t make this list. It was a year that saw inventive new mobile games like Prune and Alto’s Adventure, and much-anticipated blockbusters like Star Wars Battlefront and Meta…
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China Launches DAMPE Satellite –“To Search for Evidence of Dark Matter Annihilation”
China’s space science efforts got a boost today with the launch of the first of four planned scientific missions.
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Conductor Kurt Masur dies at 88 – BBC News
Kurt Masur, the German conductor who led the New York Philharmonic orchestra, has died in the US at the age of 88. Philharmonic President Matthew VanBesien said Masur had “left a legacy that lives on today”.
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See Stephen Colbert Summarize ‘Star Wars’ for China | Rolling Stone
See Stephen Colbert Summarize ‘Star Wars’ for China “The farm boy then helps kill the bad guy because the bad guy killed his father even though he actually is his father,” host explains
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Hello reddit. Meet Busya :3 : aww
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At Least 69 Kurdish Fighters Reported Dead After Clashes in Southeast Turkey | VICE News
Four days of clashes in southeast Turkey have reportedly killed at least 69 Kurdish militants and two members of the Turkish security forces. Turkish jets also reportedly bombed several Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) camps in northern Iraq on Friday…
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Bernie Sanders scares the shit out of the establishment. He is the only candidate from either party running his campaign finance in a manner that would have been legal 8 years ago prior to Citizens United, and he is still kicking ass. After yesterda…
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Top 10 Tricks to Boost Your Memory and Remember Anything
Remembering things, like names, dates, and other fine details is a skill—one that you can sharpen and hone. Here are ten memory boosting techniques everyone can learn.
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Poland protests: Tens of thousands march again – BBC News
Tens of thousands of people have protested against Poland’s new conservative government for the second weekend in a row, saying they are defending the constitution. Demonstrations took place in Warsaw and around 20 other Polish cities.
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The DNC and Bernie Sanders Reach a Deal on Access to Voter Files – The Atlantic
The Democratic National Committee and the Bernie Sanders campaign reached a late-night deal on Friday that restores the candidate’s access to crucial voter files, slightly mitigating one crisis ahead of what many already expect to be a more tense De…
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BBC to machine-translate TV news into Japanese and Russian | Ars Technica
The BBC has announced that it’s piloting “virtual voiceover” technology, which will be used to automatically translate TV reports into Japanese. In early 2016, the broadcaster’s Russian service will start using it as well.
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Billionaire Americans give out free turkeys so that poor people will shut up already
Increasingly annoyed that the common masses do not like them and consider their omnipresent involvement in our political process to be a bit sketchy, the Koch brothers are stepping up their public relations efforts.
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Having Success With Code Bootcamps: Where To Work As A Bootcamp Grad | TechCrunch
Hello code bootcamp graduates, and welcome to an exciting and fulfilling career! As you know by now, programming is a highly creative art in which you get to build things that change the world every single day.
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Kurt Masur, great conductor who led New York Philharmonic, dies at 88 | US news | The Guardian
Kurt Masur, the German conductor who led the New York Philharmonic orchestra for 11 years, died on Saturday. He was 88. Related: Leader: In praise of… Kurt Masur
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Obama Vetoes Resolutions Seeking to Block Climate-Change Rules : environment
Obama Vetoes Resolutions Seeking to Block Climate-Change Rules (bloomberg.com)submitted 1 hour ago by loading…
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A new court ruling could get you kicked off the internet for file sharing – Vox
Internet service providers almost never terminate their customers’ connections over illegal file sharing. Why would they? It’s bad for business. But a new court ruling this week could make it a lot more common.
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She thinks we put the tree up just for her : aww
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Mordor, New Zealand [OC][3008×2000] : EarthPorn
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Obama Vetoes Resolutions Seeking to Block Climate-Change Rules https://t.co/e0PrwODYh0 https://t.co/qbezu7fSGc via /r/environment
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NASA: “Stunning, Unique Earth Image from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)”
. “The image is simply stunning,” said Noah Petro, Deputy Project Scientist for LRO at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md.
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Welcome to Ars Cardboard, our weekend look at tabletop games! Check out our complete board gaming coverage right here—and let us know what you think. I knew T.I.M.
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Does Santa Claus believe in climate change? – video | Environment | The Guardian
What does Santa Claus think of climate change? Are the elves and reindeer feeling the effects at the North Pole? We took to the streets during SantaCon NYC to get a colorful cast of Christmas characters to comment on our warming planet.
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Boko Haram crisis: Reprieve for Nigeria troops facing death sentence – BBC News
Nigeria’s military has announced a reprieve for 66 soldiers who had been sentenced to death for refusing to fight Boko Haram. The soldiers, who were to be killed by a firing squad, will each serve 10 years in prison.
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Deadly attack targets Somalia’s capital – Al Jazeera English
Several people have been killed after armed men detonated a car bomb and opened fire on a busy road in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, police say. Reuters news agency said that at least three people were killed and eight others were wounded in Saturday…
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Well that is just dandy! And actually, quite nice to listen to. I could see them do a show to raise money for that home he’s in. According to the article they’ve started rehearsing for a show they’re going to do in the care home next year. I wonder …
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Obama Vetoes Resolutions Seeking to Block Climate-Change Rules – Bloomberg Business
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What Bernie and Hillary Should Say Tonight – The Daily Beast
So it looks like Datagate calmed down overnight.
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FitzGibbon Media sexual assault claims: alleged victims feared retribution | Media | The Guardian
One woman is a very experienced lawyer advising powerful clients around the world. The other is a junior employee trying to make a career for herself and support her family. Despite that disparity in status, both women told a similar story.
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Science Magazine announced its top pick for “breakthrough of the year” this week — and it’s a great choice! CRISPR, the gene-editing technique, definitely dominated the news in 2015. For the uninitiated, scientists use CRISPR to target and alter DNA…
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I’ll be first to bite my pride and admit I didn’t. Caution! Willy is slick.
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My artwork “I drew these while in prison”, pen : Art
ArtworkMy artwork “I drew these while in prison”, pen (imgur.com)submitted 17 minutes ago by loading…
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For every visit, this site will plant a new Fir Tree! : InternetIsBeautiful
For every visit, this site will plant a new Fir Tree! (nortal.com) If this thing goes viral, Nortal could get in a little over their head.
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PONDER for a moment the strange case of Martin Shkreli, the 32-year-old former hedge fund manager who was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation at his Manhattan apartment before dawn on Dec. 17 and charged with securities and wire fraud.
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Swiss probe Muslim group member over Syria videos – BBC News
Swiss authorities are investigating a leading figure in a key Muslim organisation on terror-related charges over videos made in Syria. The unnamed German citizen is a board member of the Islamic Central Council of Switzerland (ICCS).
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Saturday’s Best Deals: Cheap 4K Monitor, Smartphone Camera Lenses, and More
A cheap 4K monitor, smartphone camera lenses, and Bushnell binoculars highlight today’s best deals. Here are the best of today’s deals.
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Trump Spokesperson: Why Have Nuclear Weapons ‘If You’re Afraid To Use’ Them? | ThinkProgress
Appearing on Fox News on Friday, a spokesperson for Republican frontrunner Donald Trump threatened that the business mogul would be willing to use nuclear weapons if he were elected to serve as commander in chief.
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As in the first of the series, this book is full of laughs, hygienic zombies, and cannibals. When he finds out that his room has been rented to provide rooms for a large group of ‘dentists’ (a.k.a vampires), Adam Meltzer is packed off to Nowannakidd…
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An Evening at the Death Cafe | Motherboard
On the second floor of Midtown’s Hunan Manor, death loomed. Panisa Khunprasert and Mike Ma, two strangers who had just met for the first time through Death Café NYC, were talking about the big sleep.
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The Credit Cards That Reimburse You If Your Flight Is Delayed
When your flight is delayed, the airline might compensate you, but certain credit cards also offer travel delay protection, paying you back up to $500 in expenses when you’re delayed. That’s a pretty neat benefit if you were stuck paying for a hotel…
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License Plate Tracking Has Gone Open-Source | Motherboard
Computer vision-assisted license plate reading seems to be a favorite spectre of a certain sort of privacy worrier, at least anecdotally speaking.
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Aziz Ansari Blasts Factory Farming for Cruelty to Chickens (VIDEO) – “If only you knew how long it’s taken for me to find the perfect stand-up bit to showcase my frustrations with the meat industry,” the comedian says. (alternet.org)
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Obama gets ‘in on the action’ with top 10 list in his weekly address
Weekly Address The White House Hi, everybody. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Not just for spreading holiday cheer – but also for list makers. You’ve got wish lists; Santa’s list; and of course, a blizzard of year-in-review lists. So I de…
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Why are Chinese fishermen destroying coral reefs in the South China Sea? : environment
Why are Chinese fishermen destroying coral reefs in the South China Sea? (bbc.co.uk)
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Father and son (1949 vs 2009) : aww
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Hydraulics innovation. (imgur.com) This kid just made me understand hydraulics so much more.
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Congressman Argues Obama’s Immigration Policy Is Based On ‘Skin Pigmentation’ | ThinkProgress
A Republican congressman argued this week that the only thing preventing a complete pause on new immigration to the United States is “a president of the United States who wants to change the way America looks.” “A lot of it has to do with skin pigme…
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I put an $18 silicone smartphone mount on my bike, and it was sweet | Ars Technica
OAKLAND, Calif.—Even though I work at home, I’m on my bike nearly every day—whether it’s picking up groceries at Trader Joe’s, or meeting friends, or picking up my kid from school—most places nearby are within a quick bike ride of my front door.
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Marine reserve habitat of world’s rarest dolphin approved for oil exploration and seismic testing (NZ) (3news.co.nz)submitted 2 hours ago by loading…
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Sanders and O’Malley Accuse DNC of Favoring Clinton Ahead of Third Democratic Debate | VICE News
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will quietly host its last presidential candidates’ debate of the year on Saturday night — at 8pm, the weekend before Christmas, during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
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Europe’s oldest lake faces destruction to make way for tourists: Lake Ohrid in Macedonia is the most biodiverse lake of its size in the world, home to more than 350 species found nowhere else and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site based on its n…
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One of the great things about the American political system is the amount of time it gives us to think about corn. Oh, sure, there’s national security and taxes, but you’d be talking about them even if we were living in a monarchy.
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BBC Sport – Brighton & Hove Albion 0-3 Middlesbrough
Brighton defender Lewis Dunk is suspended after being booked twice in their 2-2 draw with QPR in midweek. Fellow defender Uwe Hunemeier could start alongside captain Gordon Green in defence, while striker Sam Baldock (thigh) has returned to training.
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A Grave-Robbing Witch Is Tearing Tumblr Apart – Digg
What might be the biggest Tumblr meme of 2015 started as a post on a closed Facebook group for witches offering to sell human remains for the purposes of witchcraft.
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Boxy transforms Google’s Inbox into a Mac app | The Verge
Ever since the impending death of Mailbox was announced, I’ve been looking for a new email app to replace it. The one I’ve been spending the most time with is Inbox, Google’s attempt at building a smarter interface for Gmail.
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Democratic debate 2015 live stream: time, TV schedule, and how to watch online – Vox
Tonight’s third Democratic debate will air on ABC at 8 pm Eastern time. But don’t worry, if you don’t have a TV, you’ll still be able to tune in — an online live stream will be free and available to all at ABC’s website.
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Obamas visit San Bernardino victims’ families: ‘Words aren’t enough’ | US news | The Guardian
The girlfriend of one of the 14 people killed in the San Bernadino shooting said President Barack Obama immediately asked her for a hug when he came to talk with her.
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On the Trail of Silk Road Architect Variety Jones, How to Sext Better, and More | Motherboard
It’s Saturday. Thank goodness. Think about all things you could accomplish today. Or not. That’s cool too. You can relax. You earned it. What’s important is that it’s not Monday.
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Watch the Kinks’ Ray and Dave Davies Reunite Onstage | Rolling Stone
Christmas came early for Kinks fans as, for the first time in nearly 20 years, the Kinks’ Ray and Dave Davies performed together onstage.
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IN this age of terror, we struggle to figure out how to protect ourselves — especially, of late, from active shooters. One suggestion, promoted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security, and now widely disseminated, …
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Proposed State Bill Would Make Obtaining Viagra as Difficult as Getting an Abortion : news
Proposed State Bill Would Make Obtaining Viagra as Difficult as Getting an Abortion (people.com)submitted 13 minutes ago by loading…
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Tension and suspense as Spain heads to polls – Al Jazeera English
Madrid, Spain – Sunday’s general election in Spain is predicted to be one of the country’s tightest races in recent history.
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The Force Returns: George Lucas Before the “Star Wars” Prequels – The New Yorker
My main thought on rereading my “Letter from Skywalker Ranch,” from 1997, is how, since writing it, I’ve become a father, and that has changed how I understand Star Wars.
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What to Read Before Tonight’s Democratic Debate on ABC – The New Yorker
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O’Malley assemble this evening at Saint Anselm College, in Manchester, New Hampshire, for the third of the Democratic primary debates, and the final Presidential debate of 2015. The event begins at 8 P.M. …
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How A Proud Gun Owner Running For Congress Became the ‘Enemy #1’ Of The NRA | ThinkProgress
CREDIT: AP Photo/Cathleen Allison LAS VEGAS, NV — Just a few hours after congressional candidate John Oceguera announced he was terminating his lifetime membership with the National Rifle Association, the angry comments began flooding his inbox and …
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A 19th-century glimpse of nature and a changing climate | Grist
It took imagination, ingenuity, and months of meetings, but Matthew Mazzotta’s poop-digester project finally turned dog waste into public lighting.
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‘These Kinds of Things Happen’: A US Airstrike Accidentally Killed Nine Iraqi Soldiers | VICE News
A US aircraft appears to have mistakenly carried out an airstrike that killed Iraqi security forces near the city of Fallujah, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Saturday. The Iraqi Minister of Defence Khaled al-Obeidi said earlier that nine so…
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Hating parts of Star Trek is an essential part of loving Star Trek | Ars Technica
Some other sci-fi movie is stealing most of the thunder this week, but Star Trek fans got some table scraps in the form of a trailer for Star Trek Beyond, the third film set in the revised Trek universe established by J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek (2009).
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This week in science: when protons collide
Here we are, at the end of the year, as leaders from around the world gathered in Paris. You’d think that would make new alliances across the political spectrum. But I guess CNN and the moderators wouldn’t want to actually embarrass conservative pre…
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China’s foreign minister Wang Yi asks non-regional states on Saturday to avoid ‘stoking the tensions’ over the contested region of the South China Sea. Wang Yi says the states in question must also make efforts to ensure the region remains stable.
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Human water use ‘greater than thought’ – New calculations show that our already sizeable water footprint is 18% bigger than we thought. Water that’d normally be in rivers but ends up being in the atmosphere as vapor due to human activity has been la…
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ big spoiler and the history behind it – Vox
Major spoilers regarding Star Wars: The Force Awakens follow. Please don’t read further if you don’t want to have a crucial part of the movie spoiled for you. Han Solo is dead.
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Tim Peake: Thanks for all the good luck messages – BBC News
UK astronaut Tim Peake has thanked the thousands of people around the world who sent him a good luck message, as he spends his first weekend in space. His blog also contains a selection of some of the best messages from social media sites Twitter an…
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Technology And The Deep State | TechCrunch
Donald Trump; Bernie Sanders; Jeremy Corbyn; Marine Le Pen. If you had suggested only a decade ago that any one of those four might become a significant political figure, you would have been laughed out of any room.
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BBC Sport – Jimmy Hill: Match of the Day host who changed football
When Jimmy Hill moved from ITV to the BBC to present Match of the Day in 1973, the Radio Times announced the news by putting him on its cover under the headline ‘Catch of the Year’.
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IDrive Unlimited Mobile Backup: Lifetime Subscription | Digg Store
Your phone holds a ton of valuable personal information and digital assets, and IDrive is here to make sure your digital life is safe, backed up, and secured with 256-bit AES encryption.
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A St Louis city board gave final approval Friday to a $1bn financing package for a new football stadium intended to convince the St Louis Rams to stay in town.
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Bus-Size Asteroid ‘The Flea’ Buzzes Earth
The near-Earth asteroid 2015 YB, which is about 34 feet (10 meters) wide, cruised within a mere 36,800 miles (59,220 kilometers) of the planet at around 7 a.m. EST (1200 GMT) today, just two days after the space rock was first spotted.
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Why Is No One Interested in Vagina Size? — Science of Us
It’s no secret: We are obsessed with penis and testicle size. Lately, we’re especially fond of evolutionary explanations for why penises and testicles are as large as they are, and why they’re shaped the way they’re shaped.
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BBC Sport – Jimmy Hill: Former Match of the Day presenter dies aged 87
Jimmy Hill, one of English football’s most influential figures, has died aged 87. As chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association, he led the campaign for the scrapping of maximum wages for professional footballers.
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In an early scene in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Han Solo and his newest protégé, Rey, prepare to fight a collection of Storm Troopers. Han hands her a blaster. “You might need this,” he says. Rey shoots him an are-you-kidding-me look. “I think I …
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A Virginia school district closed its schools on Friday amid an angry backlash, including a possible “risk of harm to school officials,” over an assignment that asked high school students to copy a Muslim creed in Arabic calligraphy.
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IMF reforms clear last hurdle with US adoption – BBC News
The US Senate has adopted long-awaited reforms to give emerging economies a greater say in how the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is managed. China’s voting rights will rise to 6%, from 3.8% and IMF resources will double to about $660bn (£440bn).
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New Drug Is First to Treat Progressive Multiple Sclerosis – Scientific American
Symptoms come and go in most cases of multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease in which the immune system attacks myelin, the nonconductive sheath that surrounds neurons’ axons. Yet 10 to 15 percent of cases are progressive rather than relapsing.
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Japanese Cat Collecting Game ‘Neko Atsume’ Has Been Cloned for Dog People | Motherboard
Earlier this year, the Japanese app Neko Atsume made waves worldwide.
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What Makes Community Colleges Attractive to Four-Year Professors: Diversity – The Atlantic
After spending nearly 20 years working in corporate America for companies like General Electric and Digital Equipment Corporation (Hewlett Packard), Winston Maddox wanted to make a difference—so he turned his attention to teaching.
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The Commercial Zen of Muji – The New Yorker
Last month, Muji, the Japanese life-style brand that sells household goods and clothing, opened an eleven-thousand-square-foot flagship store on Fifth Avenue, across the street from the New York Public Library.
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‘Star Wars’ and Streaming: The Week in Pop-Culture Writing – The Atlantic
Star Wars Didn’t Invent the Modern Blockbuster, The Empire Strikes Back Did Matt Singer | Screen Crush “It might seem like a small distinction, because The Empire Strikes Back is a sequel to Star Wars and couldn’t exist without it, but it’s a critic…
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Why Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ Is the Ultimate Secular Holiday Song – The Atlantic
Welcome to The 12 Days of Christmas Songs: an attempt to uncover the forgotten history of some of the most memorable festive tunes. From December 14 through 25, we’ll be tackling one secular song and one holy song each day.
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Our Favorite Documentary Photographs of 2015 – The New Yorker
This year, Luca Locatelli travelled to the Italian Riviera to photograph the world’s wealthy clients of haute couture, and Benjamin Lowy went to the highlands of Iceland to document the extraordinary efforts of the country’s emergency-response volun…
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Over one thousand Star Wars fans take part in a mass lightsaber battle in downtown Los Angeles’s Pershing Square on Friday, in an attempt to set a new world record.
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Abbreviated Pundit Round-up: A Democratic mess; the long view on history; the Latino vote
About one in six Republican respondents said they would support Hillary Clinton in the general election matchup between Trump and Clinton and 15 percent said they were undecided. The figure remained consistent before and after the debate.
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Behind the headlines: Was the climate deal a success? – Al Jazeera English
After years of fruitless negotiations, world leaders finally reached an agreement to combat climate change, agreeing to cap greenhouse gases in an effort to slow down global warming.
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What to Expect at the Democratic Debate on Saturday – The Atlantic
The Democratic presidential candidates will face off on the debate stage again on Saturday at a time when national security has renewed importance following the San Bernardino attacks.
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Welcome to The 12 Days of Christmas Songs: an attempt to uncover the forgotten history of some of the most memorable festive tunes. From December 14 through 25, we’ll be tackling one secular song and one holy song each day.
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Christian Songwriter Ed Cash Linked to Scandal-Plagued Wayne Jolley – The Atlantic
Earlier this week, the influential evangelical magazine Christianity Today published a 5,700-word exposé of the Gathering, a cult-like Christian ministry in Tennessee.
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Geronimo: The Dog Who Thinks He’s a Cat by Jessie Wall and Emily Stanbury – review | Children’s books | The Guardian I thought The Dog Who Thinks He’s a Cat was funny. I thought that the dog was really clever at the end of the book. The Mummy dog…
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