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But “the window is closing”: Obamacare advocates scramble in final sign-up days.

Fox News’ Harris Faulkner and Katie Pavlich were visions of hypocrisy as they sat on their high horses condemning Sen. Al Franken (with a jab at Bill Clinton and Ted Kennedy) while giving passes to the sexual misconduct of Donald Trump and likely Republican Senator-to-be Roy Moore. There wasn’t much talk about Republican Blake Farenthold’s misconduct, either.

Crooks and Liars, we are celebrating Zappadan! Expect miracles!

Today's Frank Zappa quote: "It isn't necessary to imagine the world ending in fire or ice. There are two other possibilities: one is paperwork, and the other is nostalgia.

We hope Zappa is right on that one.

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Addicting Info spots what Preznint Stupid's supporters see in Jerusalem.

Rubber Hose wonders if the Saudi's will give Preznint Stupid another sword dance.

First Draft relishes the headlines. Читать дальше...

Trump Announces U.S. Recognizes Jerusalem as Capital of Israel, Sparking Protests, House Further Deregulates Concealed-Carry Legislation, Despite Mass Shootings, House Votes Not to Impeach President Trump, Growing Chorus of Senate Democrats Call on Sen. Franken to Resign, John Conyers III Faces Questions About Domestic Violence Arrest, Report: Flynn Told Associate Sanctions on Russia Would Be "Ripped Off" After Trump's Election, Trump Calls for End to Saudi Blockade in Yemen But Continues to Back for War... Читать дальше...

The HP Envy x2 joins a growing cohort of Surface Pro clones, but with one big difference: Inside it is a Snapdragon 835, offering battery life of up to 20 hours. We spent a little time with it at the Qualcomm Technology Forum to see what a new chip would do in an established category.

Dear Husband,

I will be signing my name first on our holiday cards this year. They will read as follows: “Sending love and light this holiday season. From, MY NAME, your name, our first child’s name, our second child’s name, our dog’s name.”

This order of names is not up for discussion because you have invested zero emotional labor into the production of said holiday cards.

And, no, taking a stroll on the beach with your family one Saturday morning while a photographer snaps a few photos is not emotional labor. Читать дальше...

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With a $650.5 billion market value, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Software, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Information Technology, in market value. From the vantage point of investment attractiveness, the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 15 among the 142 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; in the top quartile of the sector... Читать дальше...

Why do some memes last longer than others? Are they just funnier? Better? And if so, what makes a meme better?

The pro-British party in Northern Ireland has objected to a clause about future arrangements for the Irish border, undermining the Brexit deal efforts by UK PM Theresa May. However "bringing down the British government may be a step too far for them," as they are wary of the Labour-led alternative, an academic suggested to Sputnik.

The Weinstein effect has hit Washington hard—and probably just beginning—but has had a disparate effect on the two parties. Until recently, neither the Democrats nor the Republicans had the high moral ground on sexual harassment. Both parties had prominent sexual harassers who were defended by partisans and shielded by a power structure that discouraged victims from voicing their complaints, let alone seeking justice. The Democrats had Ted Kennedy and Bill Clinton; the Republicans had Strom Thurmond and Bob Packwood. Читать дальше...

Brüssel (dpa) - Als Konsequenz aus dem Diesel-Skandal führt die Europäische Union neue Regeln für die Zulassung von Fahrzeugen und hohe Bußgelder bei Verstößen ein. Darauf haben sich die Mitgliedstaaten und Vertreter des Europaparlaments am Donnerstag nach monatelangen Verhandlungen geeinigt. Die EU-Kommission, die die Neuerungen Anfang 2016 vorgeschlagen hatte, begrüßte die Vereinbarung.««Dieselgate» hat die Schwächen unserer Regel- und Marktüberwachungssysteme offen gelegt», erklärte Industriekommissarin Elzbieta Bienkowska. Читать дальше...

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Walmart said Wednesday that it is changing its legal name from Wal-Mart Stores to simply Walmart to better reflect its increasing focus on e-commerce. "While our legal name is used in a limited number of places, we felt it was best to have a name that was consistent with the idea that you can shop us however you like as a customer," Doug McMillon, Walmart's president and CEO, said in a statement. "As time goes on, customers will increasingly just think of and see one Walmart." The company's... Читать дальше...

A Pickering, Ont., man always pays for the person behind him in the drive-thru at his local Tim Hortons. It was one of those gifts that was just what one person needed during a desperate time.

Business Insider

• Whole Foods shoppers complained about finding bruised, discolored, tasteless, and rotten produce in stores across the US. Shoppers also cited persistent out-of-stock issues.
• Many customers are blaming the problems on Amazon, which acquired Whole Foods in a $13.7 billion deal in August.
• "Price reductions are appreciated but not at the expense of reliable quality," one customer said.
• Whole Foods told Business Insider that it has made no recent... Читать дальше...

Same-sex marriage will become legal in Australia after a historic bill was passed in the House of Representatives.

BOSTON (AP) — General Electric Co. will cut 12,000 jobs in its power division as alternative energy supplants demand for coal and other fossil fuels. The company said Thursday that the cuts to both office and production jobs, will help "right-size" GE Power, as traditional power markets, and the volume of the fuels that power them, decline. The job cuts will mostly be outside the U.S. and will comprise approximately 18 percent of the power unit's workforce. GE would not say where workers would be effected... Читать дальше...

Discover the Edinburgh bar-restaurant that promises to warm you up this winter – and become your next favourite place

The Manchester derby can rarely have been grander and more globally appealing than when United and City meet at Old Trafford on Sunday

Philippe Coutinho and Liverpool scored early and never looked back, putting seven past Spartak Moscow on their way to winning Group E. Philippe Coutinho and Liverpool scored early and never looked back, putting seven past Spartak Moscow on their way to winning Group E. Steve Nicol can't decide whether he's more likely to remember Liverpool's attack or Spartak's 'shambolic' defending in their 7-goal rout. Jurgen Klopp remarks on the strength of competition in the round of... Читать дальше...

Boston (dpa) - Wegen mauer Geschäfte mit Gas- und Kohlekraftwerken baut der US-Industriekonzern General Electric (GE) weltweit rund 12 000 Jobs ab. Auch Deutschland ist mit 1600 Streichungen betroffen. Zuvor hatte bereits Erzrivale Siemens im klassischen Kraftwerksgeschäft Einschnitte bekanntgegeben.«Die Entscheidung war schmerzhaft, aber notwendig», erklärte GE-Kraftwerks-Chef Russell Stokes, in dessen Bereich die Stellen wegfallen, am Donnerstag. General Electric stellt wie Siemens Gasturbinen und andere Kraftwerkstechnik her. Читать дальше...

James Milner came on just before half-time last night and registered three assists! The 31-year-old now has two more in the Champions League than any other player Milner could keep the spot at left-back for Merseyside Derby SEE MORE: (Video) Reds compete in hilarious challenge to make James Milner laugh… James Milner has played just 252 minutes of the Champions League so far this season – yet he’s the outright leader in terms of assists on five – two more than anybody... Читать дальше...

Offenbach (dpa) - Autofahrer müssen sich am Freitag fast überall in Deutschland auf rutschige Straßen einstellen. Vor allem im Bergland erwartet der Deutsche Wetterdienst (DWD) gefährlichen Frost und Schneefälle. «Wer zu Hause bleiben kann, sollte zu Hause bleiben - oder sich für seine Fahrt zur Arbeit viel Zeit nehmen», warnte ein DWD-Meteorologe am Donnerstag in Offenbach. Die Schneefallgrenze liegt den Angaben zufolge örtlich bei nur 200 Metern.Während am Freitag in den tiefen Lagen nur rund zwei bis drei Zentimeter Neuschnee fallen... Читать дальше...

In the video, an officer asks Garnier if Campbell was alive when she was put in the green bin. Garnier replies “no” and that “she wasn’t moving. She wasn’t breathing."

Orlando Salido and Mickey Roman headline a three-fight night of action on HBO.