Photo by Clement Eastwood on Pexels.com I have always been Black. I’ve never felt separate from my heritage or cut-off. Even growing up in a rural town where most of the population was white, and my family accounted for half of the population of people of color for the area. I could count on one …
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You can do this. I’m proud of you because you’re still standing. I believe you can do this, even if you don’t. You matter, always.
Our differences shouldn’t divide us, it gives us a way to change the way we do things, gives us unexplored avenues to victory we hadn’t thought of before.
This week's episode is dedicated to the registration process, which can differ from one school to another. I just cover the basic of documentation, and recommend you contact the Registration department or whoever is responsible for assisting student to pick their classes. Questions, comments, and inquiries are welcome, as always. Episode 5 - Registration https://anchor.fm/diane-van-hook/episodes/Episode-5---Registration-e2pql7
In this episode, I cover some of how FAFSA works. I don't, however, go into how to fill out the document. As in the episode, I recommend contacting the financial aid office of whatever school you're attending. As always, if you have questions, comments, or need clarification, let me know. How-to-College 5-minute Tips, Episode 4 …
This episode of my podcast covers international student admissions, which differs from the regular admissions process. Because of that, I wanted to give the topic its own episode rather than trying to tack it onto the previous week's episode. As we approach the upcoming fall semester and beginning of the academic year. How-to-College 5-minute Tips, …
Continue reading Can I Buy A Vowel?: International Student Admissions
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Something that needs to be talked about but is rarely addressed in media is the reality of adolescent depression. I don’t quite know how long I’ve had depression, but I’ve had it for most of my life. I turn 32 this year and I still can’t pinpoint when it started. …
Continue reading Medicated & Mighty: Shining a Light On Adolescent Depression
https://anchor.fm/diane-van-hook/episodes/Episode-1---FERPA-e2fcg2 https://anchor.fm/diane-van-hook/episodes/Episode-1---FERPA-e2fcg2 https://anchor.fm/diane-van-hook/episodes/Episode-1---FERPA-e2fcg2 https://anchor.fm/diane-van-hook/episodes/Episode-1---FERPA-e2fcg2 Now is the time in the summer where those applying to college start to hit the procrastination wall. I started a podcast talking about my experience in working with multiple departments in multiple state colleges. The application process can be in depth and confusing, and I don't claim to know everything. …
Continue reading It’s All Down Here From Here: College Admissions
Photo by Aaron Kittredge on Pexels.com He's taken several meetings with Putin and no one but them and a translator know what happened.He's committing crimes against humanity. There are concentration camps operating on US soil that his immigration plan is responsible for.He's amoral and lies like he breathes.He refuses to hold anyone of his underlings …
Continue reading Top 10 Reasons the (Alleged) President is a Traitor
Brief introduction as I rebuild this blog to introduce/reintroduce you to me.
A few years back, I wrote an article for Black History Month and Star Trek about the show's effect on the U.S. Armed Forces regarding Black women and other service members of color. I'm reposting for BHM. https://blackgirlnerds.com/god-is-a-woman-on-the-enterprise-the-importance-of-nyota-uhura/
Last year, I wrote an op-ed about Star Trek: TOS and Lt. Uhura. I'd meant for it to be published for Black History Month, but it wasn't ready in time. So I'm posting the link from blacknerdgirls.com to reshare. Enjoy! https://blackgirlnerds.com/god-is-a-woman-on-the-enterprise-the-importance-of-nyota-uhura/
It seems fitting to post a link to a reading response I wrote during my undergrad and posted it on Hubpages. Because the conversation on race has never been more important. Check it out. https://hubpages.com/literature/Passing-Reading-Response
Last week, I posted the first episode of a podcast I had started to give students tips for getting through the college process. That episode was dedicated to explaining FERPA and its importance. This episode is for the standard admissions process. Check out the podcast, and if you have an questions or need clarification, comment …
I'm going to do reposts of articles I write in other places. I published this one at the beginning of the week. Check it out here: https://www.tvore.com/?page=news&id=934
Listen to this episode of my podcast, How-to-College 5-minute Tips, Episode 5 - Registration https://anchor.fm/diane-van-hook/episodes/Episode-5---Registration-e2pql7
Listen to this episode of my podcast, How-to-College 5-minute Tips, Episode 4 - FAFSA https://anchor.fm/diane-van-hook/episodes/Episode-4---FAFSA-e2o6eu
Listen to this episode of my podcast, How-to-College 5-minute Tips, Episode 3 : International Student Admissions https://anchor.fm/diane-van-hook/episodes/Episode-3--International-Student-Admissions-e2m8ue
Listen to this episode of my podcast, How-to-College 5-minute Tips, Episode 2 - Episode 2 - Admissions https://anchor.fm/diane-van-hook/episodes/Episode-2----Episode-2---Admissions-e2k9j7
Listen to this episode of my podcast, How-to-College 5-minute Tips, Episode 1 - FERPA https://anchor.fm/diane-van-hook/episodes/Episode-1---FERPA-e2fcg2
I wanted to share the OnlineBookClub.com review I did a few months back, but grad school's taken up most of my time. Check it out here: https://forums.onlinebookclub.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=50957
Among the millions of travelers heading out for the summer holidays, some are choosing an unlikely destination: a rusted bus on the edge of the Alaskan wilderness. Fairbanks Bus 142 (aka the “magic bus”) is where the 24-year old Chris McCandless died in 1992. Well-educated and economically secure, McCandless rejected the materialism he saw in… via …
Continue reading What Happens When Movies Turn Viewers Into Pilgrims — TIME
At The Shooting Star, travel writer Shivya Nath writes on the positive social effects of responsible, sustainable tourism. via How Responsible Tourism Can Challenge Patriarchy in India — Discover
Ok. HBO has created tremendous buzz about a show that has everybody talking, even me. It’s a show called “Confederate,” the South won, time moved on, slavery and abolitionist sentiments and battles over freedom evolved through our own day. To put it in Entertainment Weekly’s words: But wait, isn’t that already the reality we essentially […] …
Continue reading Dear HBO: About that Alt-Reality “Confederate” Show. — Afroculinaria
It’s the mid-noughties. I’m at university, London is blowing my mind, and I’m tapping away on my LiveJournal like my life depends on it. I’m documenting all of my experiences, preserving them through writing, and reading the blog posts of strangers around the world doing the same. I’m reading (and writing) about breakups, sex, mixtapes, […] …
(WASHINGTON) – Special counsel Robert Mueller has convened a grand jury in Washington to investigate allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing two unnamed people familiar with the matter. The grand jury began its work in recent weeks and is a sign that Mueller’s inquiry… via …
Continue reading Special Counsel Robert Mueller Convenes Grand Jury in Russia Probe — TIME
via Daily Prompt: Symphony I coasted through the cacophonous spectacle of the changing leaves. The Pennsylvania portion of Interstate 84 carried me East. The shifting colors brought to mind a conductor's baton, the low waving queuing the bass red foliage to begin the movement. I wondered how the changing season would sound in concert, despite …
MASSACHUSETTS — The Big E is back and it’s bringing another year of entertainment, exhibits, amazing fair foods, rides and shopping. With all of these attractions, the largest fair in the Northeast is ready to offer fair-goers another round of a fun-filled 17 days of the year starting September 15 to October 1. Entertainment Music… via …
For all of the attempts to modernize Shakespeare – hail Trump as Ceasar – some aspects of the Bard’s productions appear set in stone. Such is the case with the mischievous fairies of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.At the age of 15, Mickey Rooney played Puck in a lavish Hollywood production, and a teenage Laurence Olivier… via …
Lollipop The tacky film gives me Spider-Man's grip as I hold the treat aloft. The stick holds no reprieve from the sweet slime, but my grip minimizes surface area touched. Greedy grabbing fingers from the previous owner supplements the words needed to request its return, having finished re-tying her shoelaces. The lollipop is …
This post is in partnership with the History News Network, the website that puts the news into historical perspective. The article below was originally published at HNN. The death of the famously anti-feminist pundit Phyllis Schlafly on September 5th lit up the Twittersphere and prompted Princeton historian Kevin M. Kruse to laud Schlafly’s tactics, if… via …
Continue reading It Wasn’t Just Phyllis Schlafly Who Opposed the Equal Rights Amendment — TIME
Prominent civil rights organizations are readying a campaign to ask for a presidential pardon for Edward Snowden. Amnesty International and the American Civil Liberties Union are planning the “Pardon Snowden” campaign, according to BBC. The groups will ask President Barack Obama to pardon the former NSA contractor before January 2017 when he leaves office. Snowden… via …
Welcome to Jane’s Addiction, a monthly column on the ever-expanding canon of Austen-inspired art. From adaptations to critical works to re-releases of her novels, our Austenmania goes far, far deeper than Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy dove into that fish pond. You know what we’re talking about. Jane Austen had a gift for delivering brutal […] …
All of the deep embarrassment you felt during sex education class is still reddening the faces of kids all over the world. A new study has found that in at least 10 different countries, kids hate the way they’re being taught about sex in school. In the study published in the journal BMJ Open, researchers… via …
Continue reading Sex Ed Is Negative, Sexist and Out of Touch: Study — TIME
https://youtu.be/7Ie6YheaDQY Supergirl Season 2 takes off Monday, October 10 at 8/7c on The CW! via Supergirl Takes Off in this New Trailer — Graphic Policy
via Monkeys write SHAKESPEARE with the help of mind-reading technology (and it could someday help paralysed patients communi… — dailysciencerss
via Former Nasa astronaut says it is ‘arrogant’ to think we are alone in the universe — dailysciencerss
GRANBY — The gloves are coming off over the high school dress code. Students and parents are in an uproar over some revised changes that went into effect this year. Among the usual standards, new entries say girls may not wear shorts or skirts that run higher than six inches above the knee, and no… via …
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink #3 (of 6) Publisher: BOOM! Studios Writers: Brenden Fletcher, Kelly Thompson, Tini Howard Artist: Daniele Di Nicuolo Cover Artists: Main Cover: Elsa Charretier Incentive Cover 1: Emily Hu Incentive Cover 2: Stacey Lee Price: $3.99 Reeling from an unexpected betrayal, Kimberly must work with old and new friends to free […] …
Continue reading Preview: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink #3 (of 6) — Graphic Policy
A pair of pants, a house key, children too young to walk. These are some of things that refugees have hurriedly picked up and carried when they fled their homes because of conflict or persecution. A star-studded cast led by U.N. Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett reads out a poem listing the items — some vital… via …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jred0SxbnK8 …you always answer NO! Luke Cage is the hero of Marvel’s next blockbuster Netflix series, coming September 30! The main villain is a man known as Cottonmouth. Defining the series is its unique approach to music, heavily featuring hip-hop / rap. Marvel posted a featurette on the soundtrack choices for the series. 17 days …
Continue reading When Luke Cage Says “You Want Some?”… — The House of Geekery!
(TORONTO) — The second of two British explorer ships that vanished in the Arctic nearly 170 years ago during a storied expedition to find the fabled Northwest Passage has been found. The Arctic Research Foundation said Monday that the HMS Terror has been located by a research ship. Last seen in the 1840s while under… via …
Blaming the success of America’s 1% for the slow growth of middle- and working-class incomes leads to policies that slow an already slow-growing economy. A shortage of properly trained talent and risk-taking limit the growth of America’s innovation-driven economy. In those circumstances, growth can manifest itself as an increase in employment or an increase in… via …
Continue reading What Liberals Don’t Understand About Income Inequality — TIME
via Archaeologists discover clues about America’s biggest enclave of runaway slaves — dailysciencerss
HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Gov. Dannel Malloy and members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation have announced the state will receive more than $5 million in federal funding to battle opioid addiction. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grants will be used to increase access to treatment for addicts as well as… via …
Continue reading Connecticut Awarded Federal Funding To Battle Opioid Crisis — CBS Connecticut
Profane words have a direct line to our emotions. They are a spontaneous reflection of strong emotional states, like anger, fear or passion. They are also unequaled in their capacity to inflict emotional pain and incite violent disagreement. They’re the words that provoke the most repressive regulatory reactions from the state in the form of… via …
Continue reading What Profanity Teaches Us About Ourselves — TIME
HARTFORD – Country Living has listed their ’15 Small New England Towns You Need to Visit ASAP’ and the list includes five Connecticut communities. They put the list together ‘because this region is known for a lot more than its stunning fall foliage.’ The five Connecticut towns that made the list are Essex, Haddam, Kent,… via …
We’re still two months out from the premiere of Disney’s Moana, but the hype is already building around the debut of the first Polynesian princess— and thanks to The Rock, the public now can view a set a poster for the upcoming animated movie. This week, The Rock — who voices the character of the… via …
Americans finally got a raise last year. The U.S. Census announced that the median American income rose more than 5% to $56,516. It’s the first significant raise in eight years and the biggest median income jump in 17 years. The rising income tide lifted many boats. All ages saw an uptick in median income, which… via …
Continue reading Americans Are Making More Money, Except for the Ones That Aren’t — TIME
In case you judged actor Adrien Grenier because of his decidedly lothario-esque hobbies on Entourage as Vincent Chase, now is the moment for him to speak his mind. In an interview with The Cut, Vinny’s real life alter-ego, actor Adrian Grenier gave a feminist monologue that would bring tears of joy to even Ari Gold’s… via …
Continue reading Adrian Grenier Issued a Charming, Long-Winded Feminist Declaration — TIME
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Big E kicks off its 100th anniversary Friday, but The Big E Bash will be missing its guest DJ. Shaquille O’Neal, also known as DJ Diesel, cancelled his show at The Big E to instead perform at a benefit for flood victims in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. “Eastern States Exposition regrets …
HARTFORD — Railroad cars equipped with bars for serving alcohol are returning to commuter trains running between New York City and Connecticut, restoring a tradition dating back 50 years to the delight of many commuters. Democratic Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy announced Tuesday the state will buy another 60 cars for Metro-North‘s New Haven Line. He… via …
Continue reading Bar cars returning to Metro-North commuter trains — FOX 61
HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – State auditors say the University of Connecticut has been misusing state money that was earmarked for maintenance, diverting it instead to renovation and construction projects on campus. The state auditors’ report released Tuesday covers the fiscal years that ended in July 2014 and July 2015. In it, auditors… via …
Continue reading State Auditors Find UConn Misusing Maintenance Money — CBS Connecticut
DC is inviting fans everywhere to get ready for Batman Day 2016 (September 17) by diving into the Dark Knight’s legendary adventures with special digital comics sales. From September 13-19, 100 digital comics and 15-eBooks will be available for a special price during the giant “Road to Batman Day” sale. Iconic titles spanning Batman’s illustrious […] …
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What is the comic market? via The Comics Are All Right: The Comic Market is More than Diamond, Marvel and DC — Graphic Policy
ATLANTA — How hot is too hot? No, she is not part of the “epidemic” of young teachers having inappropriate relationships with young students — this Atlanta teacher clearly looks as if she can get any grown man she wants — but is her attire “inappropriate” for the young boys who may be swooning over… via …
Continue reading ‘Hot teacher’s’ called out for attire being a distraction to ‘young boys’ — FOX 61
STORRS — He may be 67 years old, but Michael Beattie isn’t slowing down anytime soon. The biker is finally back home in Storrs after five months on the road. Beattie’s epic 12,000 mile bike journey — you read that right, twelve thousand miles — was designed to help feed hungry and homeless veterans. Beattie, …
Continue reading 67-year-old Navy veteran from Storrs bikes 12,000 to help veterans in need — FOX 61
A Muslim woman’s clothing was set on fire on New York’s Fifth Avenue in what police are investigating as a potential hate crime. The hijab-wearing woman told police she noticed a warm spot on her sleeve while standing outside a Valentino store, and when she turned her focus toward it, she saw it was on… via …
Continue reading Muslim Woman’s Clothing Set on Fire on Fifth Avenue — TIME
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — A transgender soldier imprisoned in Kansas for leaking classified information to WikiLeaks says she is ending a hunger strike because the Army has agreed to allow her to get medical treatment for her gender dysphoria. Manning began a hunger strike Friday to protest her treatment at Fort Leavenworth. The American Civil Liberties… via …
Fun fact: Glory singer Britney Spears and comedian Ellen DeGeneres are both natives of the southern state of Louisiana. The catastrophic flooding in their home state over the last few weeks has driven the two to team up and contribute to rebuilding the effected communities. More than 60,000 homes have been impacted, and the Red… via …
To celebrate the life of Tupac Shakur, a one-day pop-up restaurant inspired by the renowned rapper is opening at the Fulton Mall in Fresno, Calif., on Sept. 13 — the 20th anniversary of his 1996 death. According to Rolling Stone, Powamekka Cafe will serve dishes based on several of Shakur’s personal recipes, as well as… via …
(NEAR THE STANDING ROCK SIOUX RESERVATION, N.D.) — The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s attempt to halt construction of the four-state Dakota Access oil pipeline near their North Dakota reservation was denied Friday by a federal judge. The tribe had challenged the Army Corps of Engineers’ decision to grant permits at more than 200 water crossings… via …
Continue reading Judge Denies North Dakota Tribe’s Request to Stop Work on Pipeline — TIME
(CBS Connecticut) — Reading his ruling from the bench after trial in a big school funding lawsuit, Judge Thomas Moukawsher today ordered the state of Connecticut to draw up a rational school spending plan in the next six months. The judge also ordered the state to create mandatory graduation standards for high school students, and… via …
Donald Trump proposed a major expansion in the number of boats, planes and service members in the U.S. military Tuesday, while at the same time suggesting that he would deploy those forces less frequently than his predecessors. Branding his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton as “trigger-happy and very unstable,” Trump blamed much of the current global… via …
Continue reading Donald Trump Proposes Larger Military With Less to Do — TIME
HARTFORD — A 23-year-old Connecticut man has been sentenced for raping and fatally beating a Manchester woman before setting her body on fire in a January 2014 attack. A Superior Court found Steven Durdek guilty in June in connection with the death of 56-year-old Sarah Kelloway. Police said at the time that he entered her …
OMAHA, Neb. — A deaf Nebraska student is speaking out after a heartbreaking photo spread on social media showing the boy’s belongings dumped into a toilet, allegedly by his classmates. The bullying incident has sparked an investigation at the Omaha high school and the story is gaining national attention, according to a local television station. …
Celebrate the home video release of Supernatural Season 11 with this Entertainment Earth Exclusive. This is the only version of the show’s Impala that includes Sam and Dean sitting inside the vehicle! Baby is a must-have collectible for fans of the series, so don’t miss out. Pre-order today, it’s out in October! This […] via Entertainment …
ADELAIDE, Australia – How many cups of coffee does it take to get you going in the morning? If the answer is many, the invention of a turbo-powered superbrew that is so strong it comes with a health warning might put your habit into perspective. A cafe in Adelaide, Australia, is serving the “Asskicker,” a… via …
Continue reading Coffee 80 times stronger than espresso could keep you up for 18 hours — FOX 61
The Rio de Janeiro Paralympics open today and Google has released a new Doodle to celebrate. The games, originally designed as a program to assist injured British WWII veterans, have become the world’s largest competitive sporting event for athletes with physical disabilities, drawing 4,500 athletes from 176 countries worldwide. “Today’s Doodle celebrates the opening of… via …
Continue reading New Google Doodle Celebrates the 2016 Paralympics — TIME
BRONX, N.Y. — Charges were dropped Wednesday against a 61-year-old Bronx man accused of beating to death a man who allegedly attempted to rape his wife, according to the district attorney’s office. PIX 11 reports Mamadou Diallo was facing manslaughter charges in the May death of 43-year-old Earl Nash, who was accused of attacking Diallo’s… via …
via Women are just as pushy as men when asking for a pay rise — dailysciencerss
There’s something fishy happening in the seafood industry. According to a new report from the ocean conservation advocacy group Oceana, one in five of over 25,000 samples of seafood tested globally was mislabeled. That means people may purchase and consume seafood and fish that’s not what they think it is. The group looked at 200… via …
Continue reading Fish Fraud Is Absolutely Rampant: New Report — TIME
A good way for new fans to catch up. Old fans may get bored. via Review: Cyborg: Rebirth #1 — Graphic Policy
https://www.youtube.com/embed/3wj4ncIEDxw?feature=oembed An upcoming original short documentary on Netflix provides an in-depth look into perhaps the most dangerous job in the world: the volunteer first responders of Syria’s brutal war. Titled The White Helmets, after their nickname that stems from their headgear, the film follows three members from the group of about 3,000 who are among the… …
Continue reading Exclusive: Watch the Trailer for ‘The White Helmets’ — TIME
So is meditation just another fad that pops up from time to time like bell-bottom jeans? Nope. Research shows it really helps you be healthier, happier and even improves your relationships. From The Mindful Brain: The MBSR program brought the ancient practice of mindfulness to individuals with a wide range of chronic medical conditions from… via …
Continue reading How Meditation Can Help Make Your Mind Happier — TIME
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(ARLINGTON, Va.) — It took an act of Congress, but World War II pilot Elaine Harmon is finally being laid to rest on Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery. Harmon died last year at age 95. She was one of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), a group of women who flew military aircraft on noncombat… via …
The United Nations top official on human rights harshly criticized Donald Trump and other “populists, demagogues and political fantasists” in a speech this week. At a gala in The Hague Monday, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein argued that Dutch politician Geert Wilders and others were misleading voters with visions of… via …
Continue reading Read U.N. Human Rights Chief’s Speech Criticizing Donald Trump — TIME
First, it was Valeant Pharmaceuticals and its 300% and 700% price hikes on two crucial heart medications. Then, it was Turing Pharmaceuticals and its 5,455% price increase on a lifesaving anti-parasitic medicine. And now, it’s Mylan and its 548% boost in the prices of EpiPens, meaning people with severe allergies may not be able to… via …
Continue reading How to Stop Immoral Drug Price Increases — TIME
(WASHINGTON) — President Barack Obama has nominated a Washington, D.C., attorney for the federal bench. If confirmed, he would be the first Muslim American to serve as a federal judge. Obama nominated Abid Riaz Qureshi of Maryland for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Qureshi’s bio at Latham & Watkins LLP says… via …
Continue reading President Obama Nominates First Muslim as Federal Judge — TIME
When the original Star Trek debuted a half-century ago on Sept. 8, 1966, it was to middling reviews. But, even though that earliest iteration would only last three seasons, there were some who saw that the show was more than just the average sci-fi adventure. And those prescient fans included one very important person in… via …
Continue reading Why Martin Luther King Jr. Loved Star Trek — TIME
Want to clear the air in your home or workplace? Get some greens, says research presented recently at the American Chemical Society’s annual meeting. But not just any greens: The new study looked at five common house plants and found that when it comes to removing harmful chemicals from the air, some are better than… via …
Continue reading 5 Plants That Can Help Purify Indoor Air — TIME
NEW LONDON–A months-long investigation has ended with two arrests and the seizure of drugs from a home near a local school. On Tuesday, New London Police narcotics officers, along with State Police Statewide Narcotics Taskforce troopers and other units, served a search and seizure warrant at two locations: a home on Waller Street and an… via …
A month after 2016 Olympics were held in Rio, the Paralympic Games will kick off Wednesday in the Brazilian city. About 4,350 athletes from more than 160 countries are expected to face off in nearly two dozen sports. The event has grown dramatically from its origins as an archery competition among 16 wheelchair-bound British World… via …
Continue reading The World War II Origins of the Paralympic Games — TIME
WEST HAVEN–Several local police agencies and federal authorities are now investigating after more than $1 million of marijuana was found at a West Haven home daycare Friday. FOX 61 has learned two children under the age of 4 were at the home when the bust happened. The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood licenses daycares, and… via …
(WASHINGTON) — Lawmakers returning to Washington after a seven-week break picked up right where they left off — feuding about legislation to battle the mosquito-borne Zika virus and deadlocked over the defense budget. A tightening presidential race and pitched warfare for control of the Senate this November promise to overshadow whatever Congress accomplishes in an… via …
Continue reading Congress Fails to Pass $1.1 Billion Zika Funding Package — TIME
STORRS — School just started up again a few weeks ago at the University of Connecticut, but for three students, their course work is a bit different this semester. Sophomores Luke Adams and Perry Madison and junior Jade Sharkany dropped the books this summer to hit up the obstacle course. The three UConn students just …
Continue reading (Obstacle) Course work on campus for UConn Team Ninja Warriors — FOX 61
via Climate scientist reveals chilling artwork showing how the planet has warmed since 1850 — dailysciencerss
A Latino surrogate for the Trump campaign warned Thursday that without tighter immigration policies from the Republican presidential nominee, “you’re going to have taco trucks on every corner.” Latinos for Trump founder Marco Gutierrez’s comments came while he was defending Donald Trump’s immigration position to MSNBC’s Joy-Ann Reid. In case you missed the source of… via …
EAST HARTFORD – The first game of the season for the Huskies had fans leaving proud. UConn moved ahead of Maine with 11 seconds left in the game to beat the Black Bears 24-21. Huskies fans don’t stray far from the pack, they’re pretty dedicated to the team. “I haven’t missed a game for 10… via …
Continue reading UConn fans hopeful for a spot in the Big 12 after first game win — FOX 61
APALACHICOLA, Florida — Hurricane Hermine made landfall early Friday in Florida with a furious mix of rain, whistling winds and surging waves — then weakened into a tropical storm as it wobbled toward Georgia. Hermine, which had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, was the first hurricane to come ashore in Florida since Wilma struck… via …
Continue reading ‘Life-threatening’ Hurricane Hermine nears landfall in Florida Panhandle — FOX 61
HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Hartford narcotics detectives have arrested a man suspected dealing heroin from his vehicle and seized 1,000 bags of the drug stamped “great job.” Luis Santos was arrested Wednesday and charged with the possession and sale of narcotics. An arrest warrant was issued for the 45-year-old Santos after investigators… via …
Continue reading Hartford Police Seize 1,000 Bags Of Heroin, Arrest Suspect — CBS Connecticut
As Pope Francis prepares to declare Mother Teresa a saint of the Roman Catholic Church on Sept. 4, a string of top Indian politicians are heading to the Vatican to witness her canonization, underlining her popularity in her adopted home. Born in Skopje in present day Macedonia, the nun will be named a saint less… via …
Continue reading Indian Leaders Head to the Vatican for Mother Teresa’s Canonization — TIME
Ript Apparel has three new designs! Red Sun Alpha Predator, Mallow Titan, and Winchester Magazine, by ddjvigo, Dooomcat, and manospd are on sale today only! Get them before they’re gone! Red Sun Alpha Predator Mallow Titan Winchester Magazine This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on […] via Fashion Spotlight: Red Sun …
CONCORD, N.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss the remainder of the 2016 NASCAR season as he continues to recover from a concussion, Hendrick Motorsports said in a statement Friday morning. Earnhardt has missed the last six Sprint Cup races while undergoing treatment. He has been regularly evaluated at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center …
Continue reading Dale Earnhardt Jr. to miss remainder of the 2016 NASCAR season — FOX 61
Ex-Subway pitchman Jared Fogle blames the parents of a victim for some of her emotional distress in a court filing in a civil suit against him. In a motion filed Thursday, Fogle claims that the victim’s parents fought and abused alcohol in front of her and that their divorce hurt the girl emotionally, ABC reports.”Custody… via …
Continue reading Jared Fogle Blames Child Porn Victim’s Parents In Civil Suit — TIME
If the massive propaganda blitz enveloping China is to be believed, the chance to host a G20 summit is a mandate from the heavens, a seal of international approval that confirms China’s status as global economic savior. “Experts are confident,” proclaimed the state-run China Daily, “that the G20 Hangzhou summit will deliver a desirable cure… via …
Just a little more than three months ago, Google declared it would release its highly customizable Project Ara smartphone to consumers next year. No longer: Google parent company Alphabet appears to be shelving that initiative, which aimed to develop phones with parts that can be swapped out like LEGO blocks. That’s according to reports from… via …
Continue reading Google Reportedly Killing An Ambitious Plan to Reinvent Smartphones — TIME
https://www.youtube.com/embed/WhlKs_3Srj0?feature=oembed On Nov. 20, 1969, a group of Native American activists landed on Alcatraz Island. It wasn’t the first time they had done so, but this time it stuck: they began an occupation of the island that lasted for more than a year. As Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz wrote when she nominated that day as a moment that… …
Continue reading Premiere: New Song Features Icon of 1970s American Indian Activism — TIME
If you only read one thing: Donald Trump is set to step up his outreach to African-American voters this weekend as he travels to Philadelphia Friday and Detroit Saturday. The Detroit stop—an interview with a prominent black pastor—has been carefully scripted, so much so that the campaign has requested the questions in advance and prepared… via …
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Michael Phelps had already revealed the true story behind his viral game face, but it seems people are still interested in the iconic 2016 Olympics moment. During his appearance on Thursday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the host couldn’t resist bringing up the U.S. swimmer’s epic stare, producing a life-size version of… via …
After fending off a primary challenge this week, Sen. John McCain opened his general-election campaign with a frank suggestion: Hillary Clinton, and not Donald Trump, is likely to become the next President. “If Hillary Clinton is elected president, Arizona will need a Senator who will act as a check, not a rubber stamp for the… via …
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Hong Kong-born action star Jackie Chan will receive a lifetime achievement Oscar recognizing his lifetime contribution to film at a gala in Los Angeles in November. Chan, 62, will join documentary maker Frederick Wiseman, British film editor Anne V. Coates and casting director Lynn Stalmaster as recipients of the 2016 Governors Awards, Reuters reports. The… via …
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1. Want to reduce crime? Raise wages. By Rachel West and Rebecca Vallas at Morning Consult 2. How hip-hop can bring Shakespeare to life. By Holly Korbey at KQED’s MindShift 3. ‘Vanity sizing’ has ruined shopping. Here are some ways to fix it. By Eliana Dockterman in Time 4. Need a great source for housing… via …
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One more question about the upcoming presidential and vice-presidential debates has been solved: The identity of the moderators. The presidential debates are to be moderated by NBC’s Lester Holt, ABC’s Martha Raddatz and CNN’s Anderson Cooper (doubling up for the town hall-style debate), and Fox News’s Chris Wallace. The vice-presidential debate, meanwhile, is to be… via …
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HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Flanked by firefighters at Engine Company One in Downtown Hartford Friday, Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal called for a first-of-its-kind national firefighter cancer registry. The database would collect information on firefighter cancer cases to advance and support research into firefighter heath, said Blumenthal. Firefighter participation in the registry would be voluntary,… via …
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Talk about game recognizing game. Beyoncé and Jay Z attended the U.S. Open on Thursday night to watch Bey’s friend Serena Williams play and tie Martina Navratilova for most career Grand Slam match wins with 306 in New York City. The pair was sitting just one row behind Williams’ family. This isn’t the first time… via …
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Vanity sizing has radically changed the meaning of a size 8 over time, as the chart below shows. Studies have shown that shoppers prefer to buy clothing labeled with small sizes because it boosts their confidence. So as the weight of the average American woman rose, from 140 lb. in 1960 to 168.5 lb. in… via …
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WASHINGTON –The federal government Friday banned more than a dozen chemicals long-used in antibacterial soaps, saying manufacturers failed to show they are safe and kill germs. “We have no scientific evidence that they are any better than plain soap and water,” said Dr. Janet Woodcock, the Food and Drug Administration‘s drug center director, in a statement.… …
Betting on which pilots will actually yield good shows is a fools’ errand: On network, quality shows might just disappear in two weeks, while on cable or streaming, they might devolve into something far more average over the length of their respective runs. But it’s hard to shake the back-to-school-season hope that a whole slate… via …
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WASHINGTON — In a rare step, the FBI on Friday published scores of pages about confidential interviews with Hillary Clinton and others from its recently closed investigation into the former secretary of state’s use of a private email server. The FBI’s investigation concluded Clinton never sought or asked permission to use a private server or… via …
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It’s never been easier to find clothes or harder to find clothes that fit. As Americans grow physically larger, brands have raced to flatter us with vanity sizing, assigning smaller numbers to clothing sizes so that we can feel thin. The measurements that made a woman’s size 8 in 1958 has shrunk to a size… via …
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Despite Mark Ruffalo’s attempts to defend the casting of Matt Bomer as a transgender woman in his upcoming movie, “Anything,” he is still facing backlash. Nick Adams, GLAAD’s director of programs, transgender media, has written an op-ed in The Hollywood Reporter titled, “Matt Bomer and Men Who Play Transgender Women Send a ‘Toxic and Dangerous’… via …
NEW YORK — Walmart said Wednesday that it’s cutting 7,000 positions. The retail giant — which employs about 2.3 million workers worldwide — said in a statement that the cuts affect accounting and invoice jobs in its U.S. stores. The company said affected employees will have the option to work in another role at Walmart.… via …
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As the U.S. celebrates Labor Day weekend, the holiday heralds the start of a new season—the return to school, the retiring of summer whites. But its history is rooted in celebrations of the American worker and support for workers’ rights. Here are some of the most important moments in the history of Labor Day: New… via …
FARMINGTON, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – For the first half of 2016, 223 overdose deaths in Connecticut involved fentanyl– already surpassing the 188 fentanyl-related deaths recorded for all of 2015, according to numbers released Friday by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner. Heroin and cocaine deaths have also increased. Some of the increases in the heroin… via …
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HARTFORD — Connecticut officials say they’ve collected more than $1 million in fines from companies that were operating illegally in the state. Secretary of the State Denise Merrill and Attorney General George Jepsen announced Tuesday that penalties were paid out last fiscal year by more than 240 companies that did not obtain a certificate of… via …
AVON–State Republican leaders are calling for a crack down on liquor stores selling below state minimums. Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano called for state Consumer Protection Commissioner Jonathan Harris to punish Total Wine & More, as well as BevMax, for selling liquor at prices that FOX 61 found were as much as $9 lower than …
(ALBANY, N.Y.) — New York’s highest court expanded the definition of parenthood Tuesday by ruling that former same-sex couples may seek visitation and custody of children even when they aren’t the biological or adoptive parent. The Court of Appeals decision resolves two cases of former unmarried same-sex couples in which the biological mothers kept the… via …
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NEW LONDON — There’s a new way to leave New London Harbor and people are defying gravity to do it. Tom Murray, a former Wall Street banker, has brought his love of hovercraft to Connecticut. In May, Murray began Blackbird Hovercraft Charters, running two Vanair Vanguard crafts to stops in Rhode Island, Long Island and …
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(SEOUL, South Korea) — North Korea has executed a vice premier and banished two other top officials to rural areas for re-education, South Korean officials said Wednesday. If confirmed, they would be the latest in a series of killings, purges and dismissals carried out since North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took power in late… via …
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The rare Asiatic cheetah, already severely endangered, may be in greater danger of extinction than ever before, as conservationists say only two females of the species are known to survive in the only country where it exists: Iran. Only 40 Asiatic cheetahs remain in the wild, all of them in Iran, the Guardian reports. Conservationists… via …
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WETHERSFIELD — Students in dozens of communities in Connecticut headed back to school this week. Berlin, East Hartford, Newington, South Windsor and West Hartford are just some of the towns with their first day of school Wednesday. It was also the first day of school in Wethersfield, where Governor Dannel Malloy and the State’s Education… via …
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MIDDLETOWN — During the first few days of school, administrators set the rules with students. Now, more than ever, that includes their bullying policy. In Middletown, students are learning what to do if they witness any mean behavior to stop bullying before it starts. School leaders say their model is a proven success. About six years… …
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MIAMI — JetBlue Flight 387 touched down in Cuba on Wednesday, becoming the first direct commercial flight between the US and the island in over a half-century. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Santa Clara, Cuba, flight that took off around 10 a.m. and landed about an hour later, is the latest symbol of the thawing… via …
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — While visiting Montford Middle School with teammates on Tuesday, Florida State University wide receiver Travis Rudolph spotted an autistic boy sitting by himself at lunch, and asked if he could sit next to him according to the Orlando Sentinel. Later in the day, Bo Paske’s mom posted a photo to Facebook that is… …
Actor and director Mel Brooks on Tuesday mourned the loss of Gene Wilder during an appearance on The Tonight Show, lamenting the fact that he’ll never be able to call his close friend again. Brooks told the show’s host, Jimmy Fallon, that he knew Wilder was “sick” and that he expected his friend would pass… via …
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A dog that fell overboard while boating with its owners in Michigan swam and walked nearly 20 miles before being reunited with its family. Edward Casas, 56, and his 49-year-old wife Kristin Casas, sobbed and held their 10-month-old puppy Rylee after the Belgian Malinois managed to swim more than six miles back to shore and… via …
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During the most recent stop on her world stand-up tour, Amy Schumer performed in Edinburgh, Scotland — the hometown of none other than J.K. Rowling. But it wasn’t until after the Tuesday night appearance that Schumer learned the Harry Potter author had not only been in the audience, but had loved her show. Following the… via …
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The option of dining at Ikea is nothing new, but now the Scandinavian home decor retailer is combining the culinary aspect of one of its stores with its famous do-it-yourself ethos. Ikea announced this week it will open a pop-up restaurant in the company’s Shoreditch, London location where diners will build their own meals in… via …
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After the birth of my first son, I had postpartum depression. I was a mess emotionally, and I was in desperate need of feeling safe. I had no idea what “trigger warnings” or “safe spaces” were, but I had been using them internally for days—avoiding the mommy movies and choosing not to go to the… via …
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/RUl5sPvS5zg?feature=oembed John Oliver is on hiatus, which means Stephen Colbert has stepped up to the challenge of mocking Donald Trump. In advance of the Republican presidential nominee’s speech on immigration—scheduled to take place on Wednesday in Arizona—Colbert took a closer look at Trump’s immigration policy, which has been evolving recently. “I’m quoting his supporters here: ‘Huh?’,”… …
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Donald Trump kicked off his presidential bid more than a year ago with harsh words for Mexico. “They are not our friend, believe me,” he said, before disparaging Mexican immigrants: “They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.” In the months since, he has repeatedly promised to build… via …
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Nerds, rejoice: your favorite science guy is coming back to television, and this time, it’s getting political. Netflix announced on Wednesday that Bill Nye will host his own talk show, Bill Nye Saves the World, slated for a Spring 2017 debut. According to a statement from the streaming service, “each episode will tackle a topic… via …
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If you only read one thing: The 2016 election never ceases to surprise. Last night Donald Trump announced a hastily planned trip to Mexico Wednesday to meet with President Enrique Peña Nieto. The pair are unlikely “partners,” with Trump frequently maligning Mexico in his stump speech and Peña Nieto previously likening him to Hitler and… via …
Dana hadn’t had any prior experiences with mental illness when her son Oliver went away to school at Kenyon College, but just three weeks into his freshman year he suffered from a mental break. The signs were there. As a student athlete, Oliver was still participating in the school’s track program, but after he’d retreat… via …
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HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – The cost of life-saving overdose-reversal drugs has doubled and tripled in recent years. So says Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal, who was among officials who participated in a press conference to mark International Overdose Awareness Day at the Legislative Office Building on Wednesday. The cost of the drugs, which can exceed… via …
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DANIELSON — Connecticut State Police are asking for the public’s help finding a wanted man. Police said Mark Fagon, 25, originally of Hartford, but with a last known address in Brooklyn, Conn., has an active felony arrest warrant issued by the Danielson Superior Court for first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.… via …
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African forest elephants are facing severe population declines because of poaching, and scientists now estimate it will take almost a century for their population to recover. According to a study by the Wildlife Conservation Society published Wednesday in the Journal of Applied Ecology, it will take African forest elephants about 90 years to recover from… via …
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BOSTON – The Big 12 has whittled its list of potential expansions schools to just “six to eight,” according to Sports Illustrated. They cite Mark Blaudschun of TMGsports, who said UConn, Cincinnati, Houston, Memphis, USF, UCF and two other AAC schools are on the list, as well as BYU. The conference had reportedly been considering …
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Scientists have found the oldest physical evidence for life on earth in the fossils of Greenland rocks that are 3.7 billion years old. The newly discovered fossils are 220 million years older than any previously unearthed fossil evidence, researchers wrote in the journal Nature. The fossils in the rocks are stromatolites, layered formations produced by… via …
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Sherlock released a new picture featuring Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and John Watson (Martin Freeman) on Wednesday to tease its fourth season returning to PBS some time in 2017. In the shot, Holmes looks like he’s about to make an important discovery that Watson doesn’t quite follow. Watson’s hair seems to look extra silvery, presumably… via …
https://www.youtube.com/embed/rifMGMPAAHM?feature=oembed Demi Lovato is currently in the middle of her “Future Now” tour with Nick Jonas, but during a recent stop in Denver, she also had time to disguise her appearance and drive unsuspecting fans around as an undercover Lyft driver. In the clip, the 24-year-old pop star poses as an aspiring singer named Sam who… …
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Hot on the heels of reaching agreements with writers Tim Seeley and Joshua Williamson, DC Entertainment continues to expand its roster of top name talent, announcing today that it has reached agreements with international artists Robson Rocha and Otto Schmidt to create comic book content solely for the publisher’s DC and Vertigo imprints. A breakout […] …
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MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Hermine has formed in Gulf of Mexico. As we approach the statistical peak of hurricane season in early September, multiple tropical storm systems are threatening the southeastern United States and the Hawaiian Islands. Several could make landfall, or at least brush the coastline, later this week,… via …
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Uber, the ride-hailing juggernaut valued at some $68 billion, has made headlines lately by promoting pilot plans for driverless vehicles. But at the moment, the San Francisco, Calif. startup is intensely focused on shoring up its relationship with its human drivers. Since it was founded seven years ago, Uber has taken enough investment capital to… via …
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ENFIELD – A Connecticut State Police trooper was involved in an accident in Windsor Locks Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened just after 1:30 p.m. on I-91 Northbound near Exit 40 and involved a Connecticut State Police cruiser. There are no reported injuries. Stay with FOX 61 as this story develops. Click here for the latest …
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As hundreds of photojournalists gathered at the Visa pour l’Image photojournalism festival in the south of France this week, the rumors of a large photo agency’s imminent demise were on everyone’s lips. The victim: Getty Images Reportage. Led by Aidan Sullivan, a former photo editor at the Sunday Times Magazine, Reportage has, for the last… via …
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On the evening of July 15, Major General Ibrahim Aydin was at a bridal party for a friend’s daughter at a hotel in central Ankara when warplanes began roaring low over the capital. The noise was one of the first signs that a faction of the military was attempting to seize power from the elected… via …
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(ATLANTA) — Atlanta police investigating a woman’s report that she was sexually assaulted by an Uber driver say they now believe the suspect posed as a driver to lure her into his car, the most recent of several attacks by phony Uber drivers around the nation. Within the past 12 months, police in Chicago, Washington,… via …
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HARTFORD – A recent University of Hartford graduate is going for the gold, headed to Rio to compete in the Paralympics. Chaz Davis of Grafton, Massachusetts, lost his vision three years ago to a rare disease while he was a freshman at the University of Hartford. With his vision loss came the fear of losing his… …
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Originally posted on Tara Greene,Tarot Reader, Astrology, Psychic and everything you need: Black Hole at Galactic Center Sagittarius A Aug 26 Mars square Neptune in EDT and GMT in the middle of the night/early a.m.. You may experience lucid dreaming tonight. You could be fighting with swashbuckling pirates, flying, being brave and adventurous and definitely… via …
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Donald Trump released a video on Instagram rehashing controversies between Hillary Clinton and black voters in 2008, one day after Clinton gave a speech accusing Trump of stoking white nationalism. The video runs a clip of Clinton appearing on Meet the Press as a presidential candidate in 2008. Tim Russert shows Clinton a headline from… via …
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“Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls… via …
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France’s highest administrative court has stopped mayors from banning the wearing of the burkini. Arguments centred on the seaside town of Villeneuve-Loubet near Nice, although around 30 other municipalities also introduced a ban the full-body swimsuit worn by some Muslim women. The State Council upheld a challenge by human rights groups, which argued that the… via …
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Friday Aug. 26 is Women’s Equality Day in the United States. It commemorates the signing into law of the Women’s Suffrage Amendment in 1920. We don’t mark a date for women’s suffrage in the United Kingdom. Yet there are several possible dates. On June 7, 1866 the long journey to women’s votes began with the… via …
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WEST HARTFORD — As more Connecticut towns strive to become bike-friendly, West Hartford is shutting down town roads for the first ever Center Streets event this weekend. Scott Franklin and Ethan Frankel from the Bike West Hartford organization joined FOX 61 Good Day Connecticut to talk about the event. On Sunday August 28 in West …
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Top Gun and Saving Private Ryan will blast their way onto Netflix in September – along with Jaws, Footloose and Season 2 of Narcos. September is also your last chance to see Crocodile Dundee, as it and many others leave the service. Check out the full list below: Arriving on Netflix September 1 The Amityville Horror… …
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The United States surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has sent a letter to every doctor in the United States asking them to help solve the problem of opioid addiction in the United States. Murthy points out in the letter that overdose deaths from opioids have quadrupled since 1999, and prescriptions for powerful painkillers have risen… via …
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It’s been 53 years since the smiley face—that bright yellow circle with the schematic grin and black-dot eyes—first appeared. Hundreds of millions of “Have a Nice Day” buttons, T-shirts, and coffee mugs later, it’s as iconic as the red, white, and blue. (And why not? After all, the “pursuit of happiness” is front and center… via …
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HARTFORD — Tropical Storm Irene hit Connecticut 5 years ago, late in the evening on August 27. The storm had made its way up the East Coast finally hitting the state around 9 p.m. Saturday and continued through around noon on Sunday. Highways were shut down around the state and Governor Malloy called for people… via …
WASHINGTON — Apple, Facebook and Target, along with 26 other American companies, have signed onto the White House’s Equal Pay Pledge, the Obama administration announced Friday, in an effort to eliminate the gender pay gap. The announcement — which was made on Women’s Equality Day — included a promise by employers to conduct a yearly… via …
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Despite the fact that Chris Evans will be back to star in Avengers: Infinity War, Captain America may not be making an appearance. In a recent interview with The Huffington Post, the film’s directors, Joe and Anthony Russo, revealed that Cap’s decision to leave his shield behind after defeating Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) at… via …
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WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says the widening of Interstate 84 in Waterbury is ahead of schedule. The Democratic governor announced Friday the plan to expand the highway with an additional travel lane in each direction is currently 10 months ahead of schedule. The project started in March 2015 and is scheduled… via …
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Apple will shell out thousands of dollars to researchers who discover and report critical bugs in its software, the company announced Thursday. Hackers participating in the bug bounty program, which launches in September, could earn up to $200,000 depending on the type of vulnerability they find. Apple unveiled the program during the Black Hat cybersecurity… via …
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CHAPLIN, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – State police are investigating a robbery at a Chaplin convenience store Thursday morning and an overnight burglary at a bar next door. Around 6:30 a.m., troopers say a man walked up to the counter at the Stop & Go convenience store on Route 6, implied he had a weapon, and… via …
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Habitually wiping the moisture off her brow, Kunti Rawat deftly rings up a sale while waving in a string of shoppers to Didi’s Food in Lucknow, India, where she is second in command. Her older sisters were child brides, but she holds a Master’s degree in business administration, an unlikely accomplishment for a village girl… via …
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(BUENOS AIRES, Argentina) — A $400 million pallet of cash delivered to the Iranian government at the same time a complicated nuclear deal was settled and four Americans were released was unrelated and not a ransom, Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday. Kerry flatly denied any connection between the cash — and an additional… via …
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Ghost Rider is coming to the fourth season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ABC has released an official synopsis for the show which moves to Tuesdays at 10pm. The series will continue to bring Inhumans to the Marvel live action universe and the new season takes place after Captain America: Civil War. It should be interesting […] …
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RIO DE JANEIRO — Just days ahead of the Olympic Games the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy as ever, contaminated with raw human sewage teeming with dangerous viruses and bacteria, according to a 16-month-long study commissioned by The Associated Press. Not only are some 1,400 athletes at risk of getting violently ill… via …
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OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington State is suing Comcast for $100 million for an alleged “a pattern of deceptive practices.” The office of Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said that its lawsuit “accuses Comcast of engaging in a pattern of deceptive practices constituting more than 1.8 million individual violations of the Washington Consumer Protection Act.” Comcast charged… …
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=36&v=Vo6uR2duj7I On August 1 (today!), in conjunction with the release of Game of Thrones: The Complete Sixth Season on Digital HD, HBO invites viewers across the land to the launch of a brand new political movement: The GoT Party! One party that everyone can get behind, TheGoTParty is an unique, interactive and engaging online campaign …
NEW YORK — Actress Shannen Doherty revealed that her battle with breast cancer has taken a heartbreaking turn. In a sit-down interview with Entertainment Tonight, the 45-year-old said she learned her cancer spread after a recent surgery. “I had breast cancer that spread to the lymph nodes, and from one of my surgeries we discovered that… …
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A less frightening likeness of comedic actress Lucille Ball is headed to her hometown of Celoron, New York, to replace the life-size bronze statue popularly known as “Scary Lucy.” Set to be unveiled Aug. 6, on what would have been Ball’s 105th birthday, the new statue was created by Carolyn Palmer, who was unanimously selected… via …
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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Mike Johnson & Ryan Parrott • Derek Charm (a & c) A bold new chapter for STAR TREK begins here, in an all-new series that shows you what life is like for cadets at the galaxy’s greatest school! Witness the student days of the iconic cast before they joined the Enterprise! […] …
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J.K. Rowling celebrated her birthday Sunday with a cake shaped like King’s Cross, the station in the beloved Harry Potter book series where trains depart to take those in the wizarding world to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The author, who turned 51, shared with fans some of the gifts she was surprised… via …
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J.K. Rowling on Saturday said there would be no more new adventures for Harry Potter, confirming that the eighth installment in the series, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, will be the last story in the saga. The author of the beloved book series shut down speculations from fans that the latest two-part play and… via …
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It shouldn’t be a surprise, but Star Trek: Beyond came in first this past weekend earning an estimated $59.6 million. the previous Star Trek: Into Darkness opened to $70.1 million. The film received positive reviews and got an A- from Cinemascore. It had a reported budget of $185 million. Coming in second was The Secret […] …
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Has CEO pay reflected long-term stock performance? “In a word, no.” That’s the verdict of a fascinating new study from MSCI, a research firm catering to institutional investors. In a study of 429 large-cap U.S. companies, done from 2006 to 2015, the firm found that total shareholder returns for companies with CEO pay that exceeded… via …
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https://youtu.be/Fg0hC94-iY4 This time she’s got backup. Here’s your FIRST LOOK at Vixen season 2, coming this fall to CW Seed. via SDCC 2016: Vixen Season 2 First Look — Graphic Policy
Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann makes his first foray into television with The Get Down. The musical drama series, set in New York in 1977, chronicles the rise of hip-hop in the era of disco. The story is told through the eyes of a group of teenagers living in the South Bronx hoping to become… via …
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/ks6IkERR-zs?feature=oembed Kristen Bell shared pictures of her 2013 wedding to husband Dax Shepard this weekend, giving fans a glimpse at the private ceremony. The 36-year-old actress — who previously won the Internet with her reaction to meeting a sloth and a lip-sync video for Toto’s Africa — revealed the adorable photos during an interview for CBS… …
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Stephen Curry, Justin Timberlake and Alfonso Ribeiro all did the iconic Carlton dance together during a golf event in Lake Tahoe on Saturday. Timberlake, Curry, and Ribeiro—the latter being the actor who actually played Carlton Banks in the ’90s sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel-Air—delighted everyone over the age of 25 at the American Century Championship… via …
One of the worst things about clinical depression is its cruel circularity. Feeling lousy smothers motivation; loss of motivation leads to inactivity; inactivity makes depression worse—and on and on. There are an awful lot of people caught in that terrible spiral: According to research by the World Economic Forum, an estimated 350 million people worldwide… via …
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https://youtu.be/hUrbrdZj-I4 The new team protecting the future landed at Comic-Con. Get a look at season 2 of DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow, premiering October 13 on The CW! via SDCC 2016: DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 2 First Look — Graphic Policy
Rap duo Insane Clown Posse is planning to march in Washington D.C. next year with members of its rabid fanbase, known as Juggalos, as part of an ongoing entanglement with the FBI. Frontman Joe “Violent J” Bruce announced the march this weekend at the Gathering of the Juggalos festival held in Thornville, Ohio, the Detroit… via …
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https://youtu.be/oyoXURn9oK0 Check out the first look at the new STARZ original series American Gods coming in 2017. via SDCC 2016: American Gods First Look — Graphic Policy
A lot has happened in the four fast-paced movies that make up the Bourne franchise. There have been innumerable chases in foreign locations, layers of political and personal intrigue, and lots of brutal fight scenes with blood-thirsty assassins. It’s enough that even a fan of the action films might be a little confused with the… via …
Tom Hanks, who is producing Meg Ryan’s directorial debut movie Ithaca, gave everyone on the set of the film an adorable speech about supporting her. It’s not like Meg Ryan isn’t “getting her life” all by herself directing a movie about a heroic teen boy who shows everyone what he’s made of during WWII, but… via …
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“I was raised by parents who taught me to love and respect people regardless of their race or background, so I am saddened and frustrated by the divisive rhetoric and racial tensions that seem to be getting worse as of late.” via Michael Jordan: “I can no longer stay silent” — Discover
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https://youtu.be/I97pbahiBYM Enter the fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne and discover the powerful and far-reaching consequences of your choices as the Dark Knight. In this gritty and violent new story from the award-winning creators of The Walking Dead – A Telltale Games Series, you’ll make discoveries that will shatter Bruce Wayne’s world, and the already fragile …
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has largely proven a success among fans who have had the opportunity to preview the two-part play already. Now the wait for everybody else is almost over, as the Cursed Child script will be released Sunday, July 31 at midnight. That will give readers everywhere the chance to immerse… via …
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The Palace Theatre in London’s West End has seen many hits over the years, Les Miserables among them. But surely nothing can compare to the hysteria surrounding its latest tenant, the eighth installment of the Harry Potter saga, titled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Nine years after the final novel’s publication, J.K. Rowling’s most… via …
An armed man was shot after he and an accomplice tried to rob a group of people playing Pokémon Go at a Las Vegas park. A group of six people were at Big League Dreams park after 4 a.m. Monday playing the game when the man and a driver came up in an SUV and… via …
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(ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates) — The world’s first round-the-world flight to be powered solely by the sun’s energy made history Tuesday as it landed in Abu Dhabi, where it first took off on an epic 25,000-mile journey that began more than a year ago. Since its March 2015 take off, the Swiss-engineered Solar Impulse… via …
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NEW HAVEN – In a city that prides itself on its approach to community policing, officers took it a step further today. The New Haven Boys and Girls Club invited the police to have a candid conversation with a couple of dozen city kids, ranging in age from 12 to 17. “When I see the …
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IOWA CITY, Iowa — A University of Iowa football player said he was playing Pokemon Go in a public park when he was mistaken for a suspected bank robber, surrounded by police and searched at gunpoint. Faith Ekakitie wrote on Facebook that he feared for his life last Wednesday in Iowa City. He explained that a… …
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren argued that Republican nominee Donald Trump’s campaign was little more than a scam on the American people in a speech at the Democratic national convention Monday night. “Trump’s entire campaign is just one more late-night Trump infomercial. Hand over your money, your jobs, your children’s future, and The Great Trump Hot… via …
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I finished re-reading the "Heroes of Olympus" so I could read the last book of the Percy Jackson portion of Rick Riordan's Greek demigods series. It's been locked up in a garage. Then I'm finishing the Kane Chronicles, Magnus Chase, and Trials of Apollo.
The Republicans were not the only ones to hold a convention in Cleveland this week. On July 16, a rally against racial injustice was held in conjunction with The National Convention of the Oppressed—Black Unity Convention in the Ohio city. About 100 protesters gathered before the Republican National Convention began to call Donald Trump a… via …
Continue reading Go Inside a Protest at the GOP Convention With This 3D 360-Degree Video — TIME
Garry Marshall, who died Tuesday at 81, directed 18 movies that had one thing in common—besides becoming classics in the romantic comedy genre, that is: Actor Héctor Elizondo, 79, was in all of them. He was even nominated for a 1991 supporting actor Golden Globe for his role as hotel manager Barney Thompson, who gives… via …
Continue reading Héctor Elizondo Remembers Garry Marshall: ‘He Was My Best Friend’ — TIME
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Pakistan will move to ban so-called “honor killings” as soon as possible following the murder of a prominent social media celebrity by her brother last week, the daughter of the country’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday. A bill to remove the provision in Pakistani law that allows a victim’s family to pardon his… via …
CLEVELAND (AP) — In the hours after the deadly attack on police officers in Dallas, Donald Trump offered his “thoughts and prayers” for all the victims of the week’s violence — including two black men killed by the police in separate incidents in Minnesota and Louisiana. Less than two weeks later, there are few signs… via …
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Like many movie stars, Zachary Quinto is attached to a blockbuster franchise—on July 22, you’ll see him in Star Trek Beyond, the sci-fi series’ thirteenth film overall and third since rebooting with a fresh cast in 2009. The film is a breezy joyride, as pleasing a summer popcorn flick as you’ll find this season; reprising… via …
With the 2016 national party conventions underway, with fear of unrest rattling politicians on both sides of the aisle, one refrain has come up again and again: things may be bad this year, but let’s hope it doesn’t get as bad as 1968. That was the year that the Democratic National Convention in Chicago might… via …
Continue reading See Unpublished Protest Photos From the 1968 Democratic Convention — TIME
Like one of those primitive planets the Enterprise crew would occasionally stumble upon (and where they would have to make sure, thanks to the Prime Directive, not to use their futuristic knowledge and gear to alter the civilization’s normal course of development), the birth of Star Trek seems now to date from an almost prehistoric… via …
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The ghostwriter credited with writing Donald Trump’s Art of the Deal was served with a cease-and-desist letter by a lawyer for Donald Trump after the author criticized the presumptive Republican nominee for President. “It’s nuts and completely indicative of who he is,” Journalist Tony Schwartz said, confirming the cease-and-desist letter Wednesday on an interview with… via …
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The WBNA fined three teams and their players for wearing black warm-up shirts in the wake of the police shooting deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, as well as the deaths of five Dallas officers, who were killed while patrolling a protest. The WNBA fined the New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever… via …
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The Star Trek Beyond cast honored their late co-star Anton Yelchin before the film’s premiere at San Diego Comic-Con Wednesday night by holding a moment of silence. Yelchin — who played Chekov in the rebooted trilogy — died in June after being crushed by his own car. Producer J.J. Abrams stood on stage with the… via …
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There’s still hope for fans shipping Jessica Jones and Luke Cage after the end of Jessica Jones. Follow-up Marvel superhero series Luke Cage hits Netflix in September, and star Mike Colter told TIME at Comic-Con that series will pick up where Jessica Jones left off and deal with the fallout of Jessica (Krysten Ritter) saying… via …
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/nfhPQJRVE9I?feature=oembed Star Wars: Episode VIII isn’t coming out until December 2017, but with the recent Star Wars Celebration and rumors of a new Rogue One trailer fast approaching, fans are definitely starting to feel the excitement. Luckily, YouTube user Alex Luthor has created a trailer for the saga’s upcoming installment that will hopefully keep you going… …
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Star Trek Beyond hasn’t been released yet, but it has already generated buzz for featuring the franchise’s first gay character — John Cho’s Hikaru Sulu (originally played by George Takei). Now, writer Simon Pegg has weighed in on how the film speaks to other real-world issues. The 46-year-old actor — who reprises his role as… via …
Continue reading Simon Pegg Confirms: Star Trek Beyond Is Just Like Current Political Events — TIME
Cleveland—the site of next week’s Republican Party National Convention—isn’t the only Ohio city playing host this month to a large and significant gathering. Starting Saturday, Cincinnati will be host to the annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). This year’s convention has the theme of “Our Lives Matter. Our… via …
Continue reading A Firsthand View of History at the NAACP Convention — TIME
BOSTON (CBS) – As the clock ticks toward the end of formal sessions this legislative session on Beacon Hill, there is one bill gaining a lot of traction. It would allow first responders, and sometimes civilians, to break into cars where they see an animal in distress during extreme heat or cold. It passed the… via …
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The U.S. government released a once classified section of the report about the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on Friday. The House Intelligence Committee voted to release the pages, which are part of a larger 2002 investigation into the 9/11 attacks. This newly released section questions the Saudi government’s involvement with the hijackers and those who… via …
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The Suicide Squad released brand-new vignette videos that will tell fans more about each villain in the upcoming film. Most of the cast posted videos about their characters, who are all in serious need of some group therapy, on Friday afternoon to promote ticket sales for the film, which opens Aug. 5. The videos are… via …
https://youtu.be/HUb_zpdyDpU Star Wars Celebration is kicking off in London and on the first day the below video was shown that features all sorts of new video from this year’s Star Wars: Rogue One. The film comes to theaters December 16. A new poster for the film was also released. via Star Wars Rogue One – Star …
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Americans believe that racial discontent is at the highest point since the Obama presidency began, with 69 percent of respondents in a new poll saying race relations in the country right now are poor. The New York Times and CBS conducted the poll from Friday through Tuesday, the period directly after the killings of Alton… via …
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LOS ANGELES — LeBron James and fellow NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade opened the ESPY Awards with a plea to address racial profiling and end the nation’s spate of gun violence. They stood on stage at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday night and took turns commenting on what Anthony called “the… via …
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Wolf-whistling in some parts of the U.K. could now be considered a criminal offense after a police force in the English midlands said it was recognizing misogyny as a hate crime in hope of encouraging more women to report incidents including verbal assaults and the sending of unwanted phone messages. A Nottinghamshire Police statement issued… via …
Continue reading A Police Force in Britain Has Just Made Wolf-Whistling a Hate Crime — TIME
I am a nerd. I've come to the point in my life where I no longer apologize or am embarrassed by the fact that I carry emotional attachments to fictional worlds, whether by the page or the screen. I find it aggravating and condescending that others take my enjoyment in my fandoms as either an …
Alicia Keys, Beyoncé and a group of other celebrities describe 23 ways a black person could be killed in the U.S. in a new video that urges Americans to sign a petition that calls on Congress for “radical transformation,” including funding for healthcare, education and criminal justice reform. The nearly two-dozen musicians and actors, including… via …
HARTFORD — State agricultural officials are promising a crackdown on people falsely claiming the produce they sell at farmers’ markets is grown in state. The state Department of Agriculture has announced surprise inspections at farmers’ markets to make sure that produce labeled “Connecticut Grown” is really from Connecticut. The Connecticut Post reports that the inspections come… …
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Although Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams has previously stated that Princess Leia can use the Force and has just chosen not to train in it, there is still some speculation over how much natural ability the female Skywalker possesses. There have been inklings of her Force ability in the movies, like when she knew Luke… via …
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https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F273362802&visual=true&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false If you missed last night’s amazing discussion, catch it on demand and listen to it on the go! via Listen to Regine L. Sawyer & the Blerdgurl Talk Riri Williams, James Rhodes, and Diversity in Comics with Graphic Policy Radio on Demand — Graphic Policy
Two organizers in the New York City division of Black Lives Matter, Autumn Marie and Nakisha Lewis, spoke with TIME and ESSENCE on Facebook Live Tuesday about the recent police killings of black men Delrawn Small, Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. They talked about how to cope during the days after the three deaths, how… via …
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AGAWAM, Mass.–FOX 61’s own Lorenzo Hall had quite a ride Tuesday afternoon. He took part in Six Flag New England’s “Coasters for a Cause” charity, which challenged riders to try all 12 roller coasters the park has to offer. For each trip completed, the rider could donate 12 free tickets to the charity of his… via …
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If you only read one thing: Sometimes the worst times bring out the best in people, and on Wednesday two comforters-in-chief did just that. Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, their terms each marked by moments of public mourning, delivered some of the best speeches of their times in public life at a memorial… via …
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jennifer Aniston says she’s not pregnant and she’s fed up with predatory tabloid culture that defines women by their looks and maternal status. In an essay published Tuesday in the Huffington Post, Aniston says constant paparazzi coverage contributes to a “dehumanizing view of females, focused solely on one’s physical appearance.” She… via …
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Employees at Philadelphia International Airport are planning to go on strike during the Democratic National Convention as part of the fight for a $15 minimum wage. Security workers, baggage handlers and cabin cleaners, who are employed by airline subcontractors, voted Tuesday to strike during the DNC, which begins July 25th in Philadelphia. Workers are organizing… via …
From Gail Simone and Walter Geovani, Red Sonja: Queen Of The Plagues gives the iconic fantasy heroine a fresh new attitude! And now, you can see it all brought to life in this animated comic, starring Misty Lee when Red Sonja: Queen Of The Plagues 2-Disc Blu-ray+ DVD Combo Pack and DVD arrive on home […] …
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Dark Horse has announced the trade publication of the Henchgirl collection from Kristen Gudsnuk. Henchgirl is a unique series that subverts the typical superhero trope by telling the story from the perspective of a villain. Originally published by Scout Comics, Henchgirl depicts the complexities of Mary Posa’s life. The daughter of Crepe City’s most famous […] …
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In states where medical marijuana is legal, prescriptions for drugs for conditions where pot could serve as an alternative have dropped significantly, according to a recent report published in the journal Health Affairs One of the most stunning drops in the report was in prescriptions of painkillers, which are currently in the spotlight due to… via …
Continue reading Legal Marijuana Linked to Fewer Opioid Prescriptions — TIME
Carla Hayden made history on Wednesday as the Senate voted to approve her nomination as Librarian of Congress, making her both the first woman and the first African American to hold the post. Hayden was first nominated by President Obama in February, and the Senate Rules Committee approved her nomination in early June. In recent… via …
Continue reading Carla Hayden Confirmed as First Black Woman to Be Librarian of Congress — TIME
Dark Horse has announced a new original comic series, Spell on Wheels, written by Kate Leth with illustrations by Megan Levens and a beautiful cover created by Ming Doyle. Spell on Wheels: Night of the Wand follows the adventure of three talented witches —Andy, Claire and Jolene — as they embark on a road trip […] …
To call the astringent platform proposed this week by the Republican National Committee obtusely retrograde would be unfair to geocentrics, alchemists and phrenologists. It designates pornography a “public health crisis,” because masturbation is a transcendent threat to American wellness that obviously must be addressed. It supports so-called sexual conversion therapy for minors, even as every… via …
Continue reading As a Gay Republican, I Cannot Defend the GOP Platform — TIME
Another Rant About Veteran Health Care via Another Rant About Veteran Care — It Could Be Worse
No one has to love Paul Feig’s new Ghostbusters, or even like it. But anyone who continues to stand against it on principle—“My childhood has been defiled! I don’t like its stars! The trailer was bad!”—is an unimaginative schmuck. Because Feig’s Ghostbusters is its own definitive creature, an affable, inventive riff on Ivan Reitman’s proton-packing… via …
Continue reading Review: The New Ghostbusters, Modern and Vital, Goes for the Gusto — TIME
In the two years since Michael Brown was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Mo., there have been dozens of Black Lives Matter demonstrations in nearly every city in the country. But for many of the protesters who flooded the streets of downtown Manhattan Saturday night, this protest was their first. “This is the… via …
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Hubpages post I did a while ago, but sometimes everyone needs a reminders: http://hubpages.com/education/Toil-and-Trouble-Navigating-Life-Without-A-Compass
This video from the USA says about itself:
5 People Are Shot At Site Of Black Lives Matter Protest in Minneapolis
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Police were hunting three white suspects early Tuesday after five people were shot near a protest in Minneapolis over the fatal police shooting of an unarmed black man. All five victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries after the incident late Monday, the Minneapolis Police Department said in a statement.
The shooting happened around a block away from the Minneapolis Police Department 4th Precinct, where Black Lives Matter demonstrators and local activists have camped for more than a week after 24-year-old Jamar Clark was shot dead by a police officer during a scuffle on November 15.
That was then. And today …
By Nick Visser, Reporter, The Huffington Post in the USA:
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A former University of Connecticut student who went on a drunken, obscenity-laced tirade about jalapeno-bacon macaroni and cheese has been arrested in Florida after an altercation with a police officer. via Man who went on mac and cheese tirade is arrested in Florida — WTNH Connecticut News
Ranking well for the right search terms can mean the difference between hundreds of visits per month, and relative search-engine obscurity.
If you’re a dedicated blogger, you’ve probably spent hours thinking about future post topics. Even on a casual personal blog, it’s easy to lose yourself in figuring out what to write about next (hint: check out our Daily Prompts!).
Even after you’ve whittled down your ideas into a solid list of potential posts, you still need to think about how readers who share your interests will find you in search engines. While WordPress.com has excellent SEO built in, your content is still the top factor in how readers find you online. Today, let’s talk about a simple, no-frills approach to keyword research that can help boost your blog posts’ visibility.
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Don’t think for the moment that Google is the be-all for writers on the Net. Today I’m sharing a few non-search engine webtools I use regularly. via Web Tools for Writers — Spilling Ink
Do you wear glasses? I do, and so does AddAltModeB. But then of course we do, we’re geeks, right? And it is a truth universally acknowledged that geeks wear glasses. Just how firmly that particular stereotype is grounded in truth is open to debate, but there’s no doubt at all of the extent to which […] …
Continue reading Let’s Talk About… Geeks in Glasses — Addaltmode
I love learning about writing. I love how there’s “theory” for creative processes. Makes me laugh when it all gets winnowed down to a base formula. That said, the TV Trope website is great for looking up things which have been done to death as well as learning new phrases for old ideas. Here, a …
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I hadn’t realized how long it’s been since I’ve lived in the US midwest until I watched an interview on TV last week. A woman in Chicago was talking about the buying power of $2.00 in the late 18th century as opposed to 2016. “Back then, you could feed a family with two dollars,” […] via …
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