Новости за 26.02.2018

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — County education leaders across West Virginia are heeding a union call to keep schools closed during the third day of a teacher strike. On Friday, West Virginia Education Association President Dale Lee said thousands of teachers were expected to return to the state Capitol in Charleston on Monday to seek help from the Legislature and Gov. Jim Justice. According to the state Department of Education's website Sunday afternoon, schools will be closed in at least 40 of West Virginia's 55 counties Monday. Читать дальше...

Well, some people on here don’t, because they already know everything there is to know, but I’m still on a learning curve even at my advanced age.

I heard the 5 Live commentator on the Palace v Spurs game describe Victor Wanyama as “the Kenyan”, at which I guffawed slightly. Kenyan indeed!

Turns out however that he is!

Who knew there was a Kenyan playing in the Premiership? (/sets stopwatch)

Now, Zimbabwe have had a couple of professional footballers in England... Читать дальше...

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The downfall of US brick-and-mortar commerce is overblown — despite sharp gains in e-commerce, which will nearly double between now and 2021, the lion’s share of purchasing continues to take place in-store. And that’s unlikely to change anytime soon, since the online environment can’t yet compensate for the reasons customers like brick-and-mortar shopping. Читать дальше...

A lot comes down to not having a settled back four, the constant changes will mean players constantly both going for the same ball or both leaving it - also effects the keeper too as he doesn't know exactly what the defence will deal with and whether he needs to come or stay. Key to last season;s defensive record was the settled defence.

Hodmezövasarhely (dpa) - Sechs Wochen vor der Parlamentswahl in Ungarn hat die Opposition am Sonntag eine Bürgermeisterwahl in der Kleinstadt Hodmezövasarhely überraschend deutlich gewonnen. Der parteilose Peter Maki-Zay kam auf 57 Prozent der Stimmen, der Kandidat der regierenden Fidesz-Partei, Zoltan Hegedüs, nur auf 42 Prozent. Das teilte die Wahlkommission am Sonntag mit. Der Urnengang in der 47 000-Einwohner-Stadt im Südosten des Landes wurde von Parteien und Wahlforschern als «Testwahl» angesehen... Читать дальше...

First post in this forum since "Bees United AGM 2016"! The Bees United Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday 17 March 2018 at midday prior to our home league fixture against Middlesbrough. Once again, the venue for the AGM of the supporters' trust will be the Musical Museum, 399 High Street, Brentford, TW8 0DU. Members may submit motions for the Trust Board to consider including on the agenda for the AGM. If you wish to do so then they must be received by 5.30pm on Wednesday 14 March 2018. Читать дальше...

A much-awaited memoir by former first lady Michelle Obama will be published in North America on November 13 and will appear simultaneously in 24 languages worldwide.

In the tug-of-war between a strong market outlook and concerns that inflation could stage a comeback, what are the prospects for further gains in gold funds?

Heinz Christian Strache’s pro-Serbian political interest, subjectivism, inclination and the absurd love of Austria’s Vice-Chancellor proves his scandalous and unbalanced unpolitical and undiplomatic statement. which he was given in an interview to Belgrade daily “Politics” on February 10, 2018, in the eve of his official visit to Serbia, the day later (February 11). Here is […]

Colby Convington sends out a scathing tweet to Mike Perry following his loss to Max Griffin at UFC on FOX 28.

Zero has been occasionally described as the “Tesla of motorcycles,” and last year’s model DS ZF6.5 as the “Model 3 of motorcycles.” When you’re one of the only electric motorcycle manufacturers in the game, it’s frankly hard to avoid these comparisons. But after climbing aboard a DS ZF6.5 late last year, I got the sense that it wasn’t all just hot air.

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• With a lack of leadership from the federal government, New York is one of the first states to implement new cyber regulations.
• The state is quietly working to prevent a major cyber attack that could bring down Wall Street's financial system.
• But even with the strictest cybersecurity regulations in the country, experts warn New York's efforts may still not be enough.

NEW YORK — Five months before the 9/11 attacks, US Secretary... Читать дальше...

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• Billy Graham is best known for the spiritual counsel he provided to American presidents for over a half-century.
• The prevalence of religious language in US politics that Graham helped inspire continues to this day.

On Feb. 21, Billy Graham, the evangelical Christian minister who was widely regarded as "America's pastor," died at the age of 99.

Graham is best known for his global "crusades" — rallies that attracted crowds in the millions ... Читать дальше...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes it was important for two coaches of his and Chelsea’s Antonio Conte’s stature to put their public dispute behind them by shaking hands before and after United’s 2-1 victory on Sunday.