Were you ever a fan of Choose Your Own Adventure books? I could not get enough of them when I was younger. One of the best parts about them was that there were so many alternate endings, some of them even resulting in death. The books did not hold your […]
Daily Archives: December 19, 2018
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Nowadays, cellular phones are not just about function anymore. They are about fashion and getting the latest technology, as well. As the world modernizes everyday, technology and electronic gadgets become like pieces of clothing that need to be changed and modified regularly. Mobile phones are a necessity because people require […]
That is the verdict of Richard Jefferson. LeBron signed with the Lakers in the offseason with the view to helping LA’s roster of high-ceiling young talents reach their potential. The Lakers were a losing team before the four-time MVP but are currently 18-13 and likely to end their five-year playoff […]
The industry behemoths are both working behind the scenes to develop tokens that could easily overpower bitcoin. Rumours that the online giants were working on separate crypto projects began at the start of the year, but it is now understood from insiders at both companies that they are step closer […]
The pipeline is a major gas pipeline project to supply Russian natural gas to Europe. When complete it will run across the Baltic Sea to the European Union. However, US lawmakers fear it will be used to make European nations a slave to Moscow. The resolution called “for the pipeline’s […]
FILE PHOTO: A pump jack operates in the Permian Basin oil production area near Wink, Texas U.S. August 22, 2018. Picture taken August 22, 2018. REUTERS/Nick Oxford More BEIJING/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Thursday to erase most of their gains from the day before, resuming declines seen earlier […]
Having too much debt seems to be a problem that a lot of people today are facing. Debt can be crippling because, the deeper you get into it, the harder it is to get out. The problem is compounded by the fact that having a lot of debt, especially unsecured […]
Image copyright AFP Image caption Ali Hassan has been at his son’s bedside The Yemeni mother of a toddler dying in the US has arrived in California to visit him after the Trump administration relaxed its travel ban. Shaima Swileh, who currently lives in Egypt, was initially prevented from entering […]
(Reuters) – A North Carolina political consultant at the center of a probe into possible election fraud in a Congressional contest last month appeared to have paid for the collection of absentee ballots in a 2016 contest, which would be a violation of state election laws, according to documents released […]
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Cryptocurrency exchanges and traders in Asia are struggling to insure themselves against the risk of hacks and theft, a factor they claim is deterring large fund managers from investing in a nascent market yet to be embraced by regulators. FILE PHOTO: Broken representations of the Bitcoin […]
SEOUL/PARIS/TOKYO (Reuters) – From an eye shadow that opens with the flick of a thumb, Zippo-style, to a barely-there foundation in subtle blue-gray packaging: men’s make-up is getting a makeover as manufacturers bid to take it more mainstream. France’s Chanel and Japan’s Pola Orbis are among firms launching new ranges […]
NHLI via Getty Images It’s the sixth day of my 12 Days of Charitable Giving for 2018. Readers have suggested deserving charities over the past few weeks, and I’ll be posting one a day for – well, 12 days (I’m clever that way). Today’s charity is Rise Against Hunger. Rise […]
The shooting guard was reportedly set to be used as a trade piece in a move for Trevor Ariza. After multiple reports of offers, Ariza eventually ended up being traded to the Washington Wizards. This left the star in an uncomfortable position of having to stay with the franchise, having […]
Job title: Asset Management and Facilities Engineer Company: Orange Water & Sewer Authority (OWASA) Job description: a highly responsible, results-oriented Asset Management and Facilities Engineer to join our Engineering and Planning Department…. Position leads all aspects of OWASA’s comprehensive asset management program to ensure the sustainable operation, maintenance… Expected salary: […]
(Reuters Health) – – The odds of a child dying before age 18 are far higher in the U.S. than in other high-income countries, with firearms and motor vehicle accidents accounting for much of the exceptionally high mortality, a new analysis shows. FILE PHOTO: A boy plays at a fountain […]
Facebook on Wednesday said it was necessary to grant Spotify and Netflix special access to users’ private messages to enable integration of messaging features. The social media giant said in a blog post that experimental features no longer offered required granting read/write access to the companies. The blog post comes […]
Price: (as of – Details) Control lighting and other appliances from anywhere with the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug. Schedule connected devices turn on when you get home, then power down when you go to sleep. Control each outlet individually or as one, set schedules or scenes, even use voice commands […]
The Carolina Panthers are holding out quarterback Cam Newton from their Sunday game against the Atlanta Falcons due to his ailing right shoulder, coach Ron Rivera told reporters on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Dec 17, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) carries the ball in the second […]
Image copyright AFP Image caption US troops have largely been stationed in the Kurdish region in northern Syria President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw all US troops from Syria has been met with heavy criticism. Mr Trump made the announcement on Wednesday, asserting that the Islamic State (IS) group had […]
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged caution on Wednesday and said he would not be “stomping on a table” after China detained a third Canadian amid a diplomatic dispute over the arrest of a Chinese technology executive. The detentions of the Canadians – including one disclosed on […]