Новости за 03.01.2018

NEW YORK (AP) — Fred Bass, who for decades ran the sprawling and beloved Strand bookstore that had the tag line "18 Miles of Books," died Wednesday at age 89. Bass died at his home in Manhattan. Leigh Altshuler, the Strand's director of communications, said the cause of death was heart failure. Thousands of independent bookstores perished over the past 30 years in the face of competition from chains and online commerce, but the Strand remains a meeting ground for literary obsessives seeking old-fashioned sensory overload... Читать дальше...

Khloé Kardashian is more determined than ever to stay healthy now that she’s going to be a mom.

Firefighters responded to a fire at Bill and Hillary Clinton’s house in Chappaqua, New York, on Wednesday afternoon.

The Turkish banker ​on trial for helping Iran get around U.S. economic sanctions has been convicted on five of the six charges he faced in Manhattan federal court. The jury, which deliberated for four days, ​on Wednesday ​found Halkbank exec Mehmet Hakan Atilla, 47, guilty of conspiracy to defraud the U.S., bank fraud, conspiracy to...

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• A state agency in Sao Paulo says that Apple must notify consumers about its iPhone battery replacement program.
• The move relates to Apple's decision to lower the price of iPhone battery replacements following reports that the company reduced the performance of iPhones with older batteries.
• The agency, called Procon-SP, has the power to levy fines or propose legal actions for companies that harm consumers.

A Brazilian state agency... Читать дальше...

NNSA is committed to recruiting, training and retaining a diverse, highly-skilled workforce to accomplish its vital national security missions. The First Year Program at NNSA is a yearlong onboarding effort to bring new employees up to speed on the agency’s fast-paced operations. “NNSA First Year Program and the Building Your Foundation course are great opportunities for employees to learn NNSA’s culture, mission, vision and connect across the enterprise,” said Dr. Beatriz Cuartas, NNSA First Year Program manager. Читать дальше...

On May 22, 1984, the Army asked Joseph McMoneagle -- a "psychic spy" -- to astrally project himself to the planet Mars ... 1 billion years in the past.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Officials with Oklahoma City’s Water Department worked around the clock on Wednesday to repair water main breaks and leaks. Steve Botkin, Unit Operations Supervisor with the Oklahoma City Water Department, told News 4 there were at least 116 pending leaks as of 6 a.m. on Wednesday. That figure includes ones reported Tuesday night throughout Wednesday morning. Crews also responded to a water main break near Downing Street and Waverly Avenue, which was reported just before 9 a.m. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Officials with Oklahoma City’s Water Department worked around the clock on Wednesday to repair water line breaks and leaks. Steve Botkin, Unit Operations Supervisor with the Oklahoma City Water Department, told News 4 there were at least 116 pending leaks as of 6 a.m. Wednesday. That figure includes ones reported Tuesday night throughout Wednesday morning. Crews also responded to a water main break near Downing Street and Waverly Avenue, which was reported just before 9 a.m. “From... Читать дальше...

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• The new Republican tax law limits the amount of state and local taxes a filer can deduct from their federal tax bill.
• The law also allowed people to prepay their 2018 property taxes before the end of 2017 to get the full deduction.
• In Washington, DC, roughly 7,500 people prepaid upward of $50 million in property taxes before the deadline.

A slew of residents in Washington, DC, did not wait until the Republican tax overhaul... Читать дальше...

SB Nation is on scene with the best recruits in the nation.

ORLANDO — Tuesday at the Under Armour All-America Game was cold, but unlike Monday, at least it wasn’t rainy. And the players were glad about that. The 2018 Under Armour All-America Game will be played at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Thursday, Jan. 4, at 6 p.m. ET live on ESPN2.

Several players stood out, but before we get to those, I like to issue the following disclaimer:

I don’t like making judgments about... Читать дальше...

Diego Costa made a goalscoring return to Atletico Madrid with a second-half strike in their comfortable 4-0 Copa de Rey win at Lleida. Spain striker Costa agreed a move back to Atletico from Premier League champions Chelsea in September but was unable to play for Diego Simeone's side until the new year due to the club's transfer ban. The 29-year-old, who spent four years at Stamford Bridge before falling out with Blues boss Antonio Conte last summer, quickly made up for lost time as he grabbed Atletico's...

OTTAWA — Canadian ex-hostage Joshua Boyle will remain in jail following a brief appearance via video link at a preliminary hearing on Wednesday after he was charged with 15 offenses, including sexual assault, following his release from captivity in Afghanistan. Boyle had a beard and wore an orange jumpsuit in Wednesday’s appearance, which lasted a few minutes. Boyle, his wife, Caitlan, and their three children were freed in October in Pakistan, five years after the... Читать дальше...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Sony Pictures plans to release a "Slender Man" movie this spring, featuring the horror character that inspired two Wisconsin girls to nearly kill their classmate. The movie is set for a May 18 release. Slender Man has appeared in video games and online stories, but the Sony production marks the first full-length feature built around the character. The picture is directed by Sylvain White, who also helmed 2007's "Stomp the Yard," and stars Javier Botet as Slender Man. The studio released a trailer Wednesday.

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• Isaiah Thomas received a standing ovation as he checked in for the first time as a Cleveland Cavalier.
• In just 19 minutes, Thomas scored 17 points and helped lead the Cavs second unit on a huge run against the Blazers.
• While his appearance was brief, Thomas gave basketball fans a look at just how valuable he could be to Cleveland's effort to return to the NBA Finals.

Isaiah Thomas made his long-awaited Cleveland Cavaliers... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman is suing special counsel Robert Mueller and the Justice Department. Paul Manafort alleges in the lawsuit that Mueller exceeded his authority by investigating him for conduct that was not related to Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Manafort was indicted in October and has pleaded not guilty. The suit was filed Wednesday in federal court in Washington. Manafort's lawyer did not immediately return a call seeking comment... Читать дальше...

Here's what I think we should try to do in Jan:

This is all based on the assumption we continue with SC's 4-3-3 which seems to suit us.

Out: Jenkinson; Nsue; NDoye; Juke; Morrison

Why? We only need 2 right backs. Jenkinson & Nsue must be on £50K a week between them, JDC is adequate back up. If the Arse won't have Jenkinson back send JDC to league one loan. Nsue tries hard but he's not very good. Get rid.

N'Doye is crap. TBF he's improved from really really shit but he's still crap. Читать дальше...

Paris (dpa) - French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday his government planned to bring forward a law to help limit the impact of fake news on future election campaigns.Macron told journalists gathered for a New Year‘s message in the Elysee Palace that their profession was threatened by "the eruption into the media of false news ... and the media that propagate it."The announcement comes amid widespread concern in Western Europe about the alleged role of Russian-owned media and Russian-backed... Читать дальше...

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• Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch reportedly called President Donald Trump "a f---ing idiot" after a conversation the two had about Silicon Valley during the transition period.
• The revelation came about in columnist Michael Wolff's upcoming book, "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House."

Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch reportedly called President Donald Trump "a f---ing idiot" after a conversation the two men had to... Читать дальше...

OSLO — Norway on Wednesday announced it has suspended arms and ammunition exports to the United Arab Emirates because of the nation’s involvement in the Yemen war. 

The NFL has always been about gambling, so why would forecasting team's head-coaching vacancies be any different.