African attire

Africa remains an exciting source of inspiration for designers as there is such a wealth of print and ornamentation. Their main items of clothing include long skirts and aprons in beautiful printed or embroidered fabrics. Elaborate beaded necklaces are worn around the neck as well as beaded bracelets and anklets. The headscarf is traditionally worn by married women.

This painting is made on the cartridge sheet with acrylic colors.

Dimensions: 20.5 cm × 28.5 cm ( 8 × 12 In)

Thanks and have a blessed day.

Rohini

Remembering Childhood

Childhood is one of the happiest periods in a person’s life. As a kid, we all were carefree, cheerful and had almost no duties, responsibilities and problems.

Everybody has some childhood memories. Whether these memories are filled with joy or with sadness, these little stories are part of our lives. These stories keep coming into our memories and sometimes we write about them and sometimes we draw those faded impressions.

Whichever is the way, all mediums helps to relieve us from depression and improves our psychological health.

Here is my pen sketch I tried to depict one of my childhood memories when we used to have unlimited fun at our village home during our summer vacations. 

It was full of joy whenever electricity was there in the village (only limited hours in a day). We had a small black and white television set that time which we had placed in a room very carefully but the problem was having the good picture in it due to poor signals. So, we used to climb rooftop without losing any moment to adjust the antennae to get a better signal. We didn’t care about anything except our full enjoyment. 

Those were the days. Looking back recollecting those moments looks funny but are evergreen memories. So this is my childhood memory which I put in this sketch. Obviously I felt good after completing my work. Hope you like it too!

Thanks and have a great day ahead.

Renuka

Dimensions: 18cm x 25 cm (without frame)

Helicopter with 9 aboard crashes in central Japan

TOKYO - A rescue helicopter with nine people aboard crashed on Friday (Aug 10) in a mountainous area in central Japan during a training flight, officials said.

Aerial footage broadcast on Japanese TV showed the wreckage of the crashed helicopter surrounded by trees in Gunma prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, and officers in navy uniforms examining the site.

"Eight people were found near the site, but we don't know their condition," a defence ministry official told AFP.

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Say what? Language hurdles plague two Koreas after years of division

SEOUL - When South Korean businessman Kim Yong-tae worked with North Koreans at the Kaesong Industrial Complex before it was closed in 2016, one of the biggest challenges was communicating in what is ostensibly a shared language.

"There were confounding moments because there were terms I never heard of while working and living just in South Korea," he said, describing blank looks from some North Korean workers when he used the word "container," which is pronounced similar to its English term in South Korea.

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Indonesian president Jokowi trumpets nationalism amid queries about VP pick

JAKARTA - Indonesia's president Joko Widodo brandished his nationalist and religious credentials on Friday amid reports the Islamic cleric chosen to be his running mate in next year's election was forced on him.

In a last-minute decision, Widodo announced on Thursday Ma'ruf Amin, who heads the board of advisers of the country's biggest mass Muslim organisation, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), would be his vice presidential candidate for April's poll.

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Nationwide probe after Tokyo med school excludes women

TOKYO - Japan on Friday (Aug 10) launched an unprecedented probe into gender discrimination at all the nation's medical universities after a Tokyo medical school admitted altering the entrance test results of female applicants to exclude them.

The education ministry has asked all 81 private and public medical schools to check their admission procedures for possible discrimination against female applicants.

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Taiwan man rigs bicycle with 11 phones to play Pokemon Go, becomes Internet sensation

While the Pokemon Go craze of 2016 may already be a distant memory for some, one 70-year-old has taken his passion for Pokemon-hunting to hardcore levels.

Taiwanese fengshui master Chen San-yuan gained online fame after a photograph of him riding a bicycle with six mobile phones attached to it - all displaying Pokemon Go on their screens - was uploaded to online forum Reddit in May.

The post, titled "Hardcore Pokemon hunter grandpa" garnered around 75,000 upvotes.

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Former Thai PM Thaksin vows to fight for 'democracy'

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra vowed to keep on his "battle for Thailand's democracy", despite living in self-exile overseas for around a decade, according to the red-shirt media on Thursday.

The Peace News Facebook page reports that the ex-premier, who was overthrown by a military coup in 2006, made a speech during his belated birthday party with his sister, fellow ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra.

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'Jet-set monk' in Thailand given 114-year jail sentence

Wiraphon Sukphon, known as Luang Pu Nenkham while he was a monk, was on Thursday sentenced to 114 years in prison for fraud, money laundering and violating the Computer Crimes Act.

He will, however, serve no more than 20 years, the maximum period allowed under the law.

The judge at Bangkok's Ratchadapisek Criminal Court also ordered Wiraphon, 39, who was already being held at Bangkok Remand Prison, to repay 29 fraud victims a combined Bt28,649,553 (S$1.18 million).

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3 Singapore Red Cross volunteers in Lombok caught in latest 6.2-magnitude earthquake

SINGAPORE - Three Singapore Red Cross volunteers helping out with relief efforts at a village in Lombok were caught in the latest earthquake to rock the island on Thursday (Aug 9).

The group, made up of team leader Lee Siew Yian, Mr Kamaraj Pandian and Ms Sally Low, was buying relief supplies at a market in Ampenan City in West Lombok, when the 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck.

Ms Lee, 43, and Ms Low, 31, are Singaporeans, while Mr Kamaraj, 44, is an Indian national.

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BMW Korea under siege over continued fires, customers seeking criminal charges

BMW Korea, the local importer and distributor of the German luxury car, on Thursday faced escalating criticism from customers, the government and the political circle, as its vehicles continued to catch fire on motorways here, despite its apology earlier this week and nationwide safety checks.

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Strong 5.9-magnitude aftershock rattles survivors of deadly Lombok quake

MATARAM, Indonesia - A strong aftershock struck Indonesia's Lombok Thursday, causing panic among evacuees already traumatised by a devastating earthquake that killed more than 160 on the holiday island four days earlier.

The 5.9-magnitude quake struck at a shallow depth in the northwest of the island, the US Geological Survey said, even as relief agencies raced to find survivors among the wreckage from Sunday's quake.

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Rodeo clown keeps tradition alive in Queensland

Cliff "Hollywood" Harris wants to keep the tradition of rodeo clowning alive – but with a caveat.

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Extra! New schools competition has great prizes

Calling all student storytellers. Entries for prestigious Front Page awards close soon.

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Major crash investigating second early morning fatality in regional WA

Major crash officers are investigating yet another fatal crash in regional WA on Saturday after a man died in a single vehicle crash in Lyndon, north of Coral Bay.

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Body of missing Nimbin man found on Blue Knob Mountain

Emergency services believe they have found the body of Damien Roadley, who has been missing after a camping trip turned to tragedy at the start of August.

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16-year-old killed after car strikes pedestrians in Great Southern

A car has struck a group of pedestrians in the Great Southern early this morning, killing a 16-year-old girl.

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Calls to move Queensland school terms due to lack of air-conditioning

The Queensland Teachers' Union has called for school terms dates to be moved to avoid the depths of winter and heights of summer.

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WA Family court Chief Judge to retire

The head of WA's family court announced his retirement on Saturday after 21 years.

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Man arrested after note alleging family violence handed in to school

A 64-year-old man allegedly threatened his stepson with a knife while also threatening to kill the family bird, a court has heard.

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Gage Roads' sporting domination continues with new stadium contract

Gage Roads Brewing Co has won another major Perth sport stadium contract.

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Accused thief posed as pest controller

Police allege he masqueraded as a pest control worker needing access to homes to check for white ant infestations.

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Man found dead in Forrestdale shed fire

The Arson Squad is investigating the death of a man in a shed fire in Forrestdale.

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'Be strong Alex': Brisbane schoolboy moving to rehab after rugby injury

Nudgee College has recorded an aerial video in support of student Alexander Clarke, injured in a school rugby match last weekend.

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Phone out of reach: Donnybrook farmer's pulse-pounding survival story

The amazing tale of a farmer who lay trapped in a field for eight hours and, as light dimmed, managed a final effort to attract rescuers' attention.

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Ekka Guide 2018: Fun facts, weather, transport options this weekend

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued an Ekka weather warning and the state government has encouraged showgoers to ditch their cars.

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Lost boy found wandering lane in Sydney's south reunited with mum

A young, pyjama-clad boy who was found wandering alone in a suburban laneway has been reunited with his family.

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Dead zone: 'There doesn’t seem to be a vibe around Parramatta Road'

When Bossi Bicycles opened along Parramatta road, the area had four other similar businesses nearby. Within the space of a year, most of them would be closed.

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Supermarket staff fear for safety as security removed despite assaults

Workers at a Woolworths supermarket in Moorabbin say they feel unsafe after a security guard was removed despite a spate of incidents involving both physical and verbal assaults by customers.

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BBC NEWS - Stolen plane closes Seattle airport before crashing into sea

An airline employee makes an unauthorised take-off before crashing into an island.


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BBC NEWS - Monsanto ordered to pay $289m damages in Roundup cancer trial

A US jury finds the company knew its Roundup weedkillers were dangerous, but Monsanto vows to appeal.


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BBC NEWS - German police save man from baby squirrel terror

Officers respond to a call saying the animal was chasing a man down the street in Karlsruhe, Germany.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45150298

BBC NEWS - California wildfires: Thousands evacuated as Lake Elsinore threatened

Evacuation orders for 21,000 residents in Orange County are issued as flames threaten homes.


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BBC NEWS - Romanian police clash with anti-government protesters

Police use tear gas and pepper spray against tens of thousands of anti-corruption protesters.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45152175

BBC NEWS - Trump doubles metal tariffs on Turkey as lira falls by 20%

Turkey's currency falls 20% as the US leader announces a doubling of metal tariffs on the Nato ally.


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BBC NEWS - China Uighurs: One million held in political camps, UN told

A million ethnic Uighurs may be being held in "re-education centres", a UN rights panel has heard.


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BBC NEWS - Yemen war: Saudis to probe air strike child deaths

At least 29 children died in the air strike on a bus in a Houthi rebel stronghold in Yemen.


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BBC NEWS - Zimbabwe election: Inauguration delayed after result challenged

Sunday's ceremony is halted after the opposition files a legal challenge against the election result.


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BBC NEWS - Body of one of Italian Mont Blanc climbing trio found

Rescuers find the remains of Luca Lombardini, 31, but his fiancée and brother are still missing.


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BBC NEWS - Manushi Chhillar is using her fame to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene

Manushi Chhillar is using her fame to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45143427

BBC NEWS - ICYMI: High speed logging and art comes alive

From professional loggers to paragliding grannies, here are some stories you may have missed this week.


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BBC NEWS - South China Sea: 'Leave immediately and keep far off'

A BBC team flew over the disputed South China Sea islands in a US military plane.


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BBC NEWS - Trump, his in-laws and chain migration

The first lady's parents became US citizens through a process the president has vowed to end.


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BBC NEWS - Head teacher busted sitting student's exam

Burundian Benjamin Manirambona wore a blue uniform to try to blend in with the schoolchildren.


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BBC NEWS - Kanye West stumped by Jimmy Kimmel's Donald Trump question

The rapper is lost for words when asked why he thinks the US president cares about black people.


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BBC NEWS - Cows allowed to visit Swedish nudist beaches in heatwave

The Swedish government is allowing farmers in the south to bring their cows to the beaches because of the roasting summer heat.


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Russia Objects to U.S. Proposal to Blacklist Russian Bank at UN

Russian diplomats argued that the proposal is not "adequately substantiated by sufficient information."

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Russia Issued $1M in Fines for Breaking Smoking Laws

Russia has issued fines of $1 million this year against 5,000 smokers and tobacco stores for violating anti-smoking laws.

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French President Macron, Sentsov's Mother Petition Kremlin for Hunger Striker

The Kremlin said on Thursday it had received a letter from the mother of Oleg Sentsov asking Russian President Vladimir Putin to pardon her son.

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FOX NEWS:- Judge OKs $3.5M settlement between IRS, tea party groups

Judge OKs $3.5M settlement between IRS, tea party groups



A judge this week approved a settlement between the IRS and hundreds of tea party groups, in which the federal agency agreed to pay out $3.5 million, reports said.

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FOX NEWS:- Trump praises Kanye West for being 'willing to tell the truth'

Trump praises Kanye West for being 'willing to tell the truth'



President Trump on Friday took to Twitter to praise Kanye West following the rapper’s recent “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” appearance, in which he defended his decision to support Trump during his bid for the White House.

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FOX NEWS:- Ben Shapiro hits Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on 'catcalling' claims: 'She didn't want to look like she was afraid'

Ben Shapiro hits Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on 'catcalling' claims: 'She didn't want to look like she was afraid'



Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro responded Friday to accusations by democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that he catcalled her in his debate challenge, arguing that she didn’t want to come across as being “afraid.”

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FOX NEWS:- Kavanaugh confirmation hearings set to start on Sept. 4

Kavanaugh confirmation hearings set to start on Sept. 4



The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Chuck Grassley announced Friday that a hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is scheduled to begin on Sept. 4. Grassley, R-Iowa, said in a statement that he expects the hearing to go on for three or four days, with opening statements taking up much of Day 1.

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FOX NEWS:- Manafort trial judge delays testimony for hours, without explanation

Manafort trial judge delays testimony for hours, without explanation



Judge T.S. Ellis III mysteriously delayed testimony in the case of ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort for five hours on Friday, pushing off the day's proceedings as prosecutors once again complained about his criticism of them.

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FOX NEWS:- West Virginia lawmakers move to impeach entire Supreme Court

West Virginia lawmakers move to impeach entire Supreme Court



West Virginia’s House Judiciary Committee moved to impeach the state’s entire Supreme Court this week.

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FOX NEWS:- Dem revolt against Pelosi grows, amid fears her shadow could cast pall over midterm hopes

Dem revolt against Pelosi grows, amid fears her shadow could cast pall over midterm hopes



Democratic congressional candidates are revolting against Nancy Pelosi in even bigger numbers, amid fears that her grip on power could hurt the party's chances in the midterms and hold back its next generation of leaders.

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FOX NEWS:- Former Georgia congressional candidate charged with murder

Former Georgia congressional candidate charged with murder



A former Georgia congressional candidate was arrested this week and charged with the murder of her former campaign staffer.

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FOX NEWS:- DOJ slams 'sanctuary' Philadelphia for giving 'free pass' to child rapist

DOJ slams 'sanctuary' Philadelphia for giving 'free pass' to child rapist



The Trump administration is taking aim at Philadelphia’s political leaders for a string of crimes committed by immigrants the city released in defiance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement requests.

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Jerry Seinfeld, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Hart on the Hamptons Charity Circuit

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The Hamptons Cup benefited Robin Hood, and Net-a-Porter hosted a dinner for Good+ Foundation.

A Romance Born on the Beaches of Brooklyn

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Their love of the ocean, in cold weather or warm, brings a couple together at an unexpected time in their lives.

New on Sports Illustrated: Jets QB Sam Darnold Displays Speedy Release in Preseason Debut

Jets rookie QB Sam Darnold posted a strong debut, going 13-of-18 for 96 yards and a touchdown. But there's more behind the numbers and plenty to look forward to this season.
August 11, 2018 at 09:12AM
Jets QB Sam Darnold Displays Speedy Release in Preseason Debut

New on Sports Illustrated: Raiders Running Back Marshawn Lynch Sits During National Anthem

The Raiders running back continued his protest from last season during the national anthem. 
August 11, 2018 at 08:28AM
Raiders Running Back Marshawn Lynch Sits During National Anthem

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Rangers Rookie Ronald Guzman Smacks Three Homers in Win Over Yankees

The Rangers rookie had a field day in a win over the Yankees. 
August 11, 2018 at 08:13AM
Watch: Rangers Rookie Ronald Guzman Smacks Three Homers in Win Over Yankees

New on Sports Illustrated: Former MLB All-Star Esteban Loiza Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges

The two-time All-Star faces a minimum of 10 years in prison. 
August 11, 2018 at 07:54AM
Former MLB All-Star Esteban Loiza Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges

New on Sports Illustrated: Rookie QB Sam Darnold Throws 14-Yard Touchdown Pass in Jets Preseason Debut

The Sam Darnold era has gotten off to a smooth start in New York. 
August 11, 2018 at 07:00AM
Rookie QB Sam Darnold Throws 14-Yard Touchdown Pass in Jets Preseason Debut

New on Sports Illustrated: Steph Curry Finishes Last, Cut From Web.com Tour Event Following Impressive First Round

The Warriors point guard shouldn't quit his main job anytime soon.
August 11, 2018 at 06:25AM
Steph Curry Finishes Last, Cut From Web.com Tour Event Following Impressive First Round

New on Sports Illustrated: Ideal Conditions Highlight Second Round at Bellerive Before Rain Suspends Play

Only 30 of the 78 players who finished their second round Friday scored over par before play was suspended due to rain at the PGA Championship.
August 11, 2018 at 05:27AM
Ideal Conditions Highlight Second Round at Bellerive Before Rain Suspends Play

New on Sports Illustrated: Tiger Woods, Three Under, Has Round Cut Short After Seven Holes

Tiger Woods was playing beautifully when play was stopped due to inclement weather on Friday.
August 11, 2018 at 05:03AM
Tiger Woods, Three Under, Has Round Cut Short After Seven Holes

New on Sports Illustrated: Maryland Staffers Put on Leave as Details of Jordan McNair's Death, Culture Under D.J. Durkin Emerge

McNair died in June after collapsing in an offseason workout on May 29, and a new report sheds light on the atmosphere around Maryland before and after his death.
August 11, 2018 at 04:28AM
Maryland Staffers Put on Leave as Details of Jordan McNair's Death, Culture Under D.J. Durkin Emerge

New on Sports Illustrated: Tsitsipas Saves Two Match Points, Upsets Zverev in Toronto

Tsitsipas has now beaten three-straight top-10 opponents: Dominic Thiem, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev.
August 11, 2018 at 04:12AM
Tsitsipas Saves Two Match Points, Upsets Zverev in Toronto

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Demetris Robertson's Waiver Request Approved By NCAA, Will Play For Georgia In 2018

Demetris Robertson, the former five-star receiver, will be on the field for the Bulldogs this season.
August 11, 2018 at 03:41AM
Report: Demetris Robertson's Waiver Request Approved By NCAA, Will Play For Georgia In 2018

New on Sports Illustrated: Man Utd 2-1 Leicester: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Pogba & Shaw Earn Red Devils the Points

August 11, 2018 at 03:15AM
Man Utd 2-1 Leicester: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Pogba & Shaw Earn Red Devils the Points

New on Sports Illustrated: Complete NBA 2018-19 Schedule Released for All 30 Teams

The NBA has released its full schedule for the 2018-19 season.
August 11, 2018 at 02:48AM
Complete NBA 2018-19 Schedule Released for All 30 Teams

New on Sports Illustrated: Reds Fans Hit Out at Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool Transfer 'Mistake' as Summer Window Ends

August 11, 2018 at 02:45AM
Reds Fans Hit Out at Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool Transfer 'Mistake' as Summer Window Ends

New on Sports Illustrated: Nottingham Forest Complete Signing of West Ham Defender Sam Byram on Season-Long Loan

August 11, 2018 at 02:45AM
Nottingham Forest Complete Signing of West Ham Defender Sam Byram on Season-Long Loan

New on Sports Illustrated: Derrius Guice the Latest Victim of the Preseason (Read: Meaningless) Football Injury

Derrius Guice, a projected started for Washington and one of the league’s brightest young talents, is forced to put everything on hold for a year after suffering a torn ACL in Washington's first preseason game. Is it time to rethink the preseason buildup process?
August 11, 2018 at 02:40AM
Derrius Guice the Latest Victim of the Preseason (Read: Meaningless) Football Injury

New on Sports Illustrated: Rick Pitino's Horse 'Party Dancer' Notches Second Win of Career at Del Mar

Rick Pitino is no longer winning basketball games at Louisville, but he's won at the race track. 
August 11, 2018 at 02:34AM
Rick Pitino's Horse 'Party Dancer' Notches Second Win of Career at Del Mar

New on Sports Illustrated: Highlights, Hole-by-Hole Analysis of Tiger Woods' Second Round at PGA

Follow along as Tiger Woods attempts to move up the leaderboard at the PGA Championship. 
August 11, 2018 at 02:23AM
Highlights, Hole-by-Hole Analysis of Tiger Woods' Second Round at PGA

New on Sports Illustrated: Angels' Mike Trout Hits Disabled List With Wrist Inflammation

Mike Trout last appeared in a game for the Angels on August 1.
August 11, 2018 at 01:58AM
Angels' Mike Trout Hits Disabled List With Wrist Inflammation

New on Sports Illustrated: How Will Washington Transition to Alex Smith Under Center? 10 Thoughts on 2018 Redskins

Washington brought in Alex Smith to replace the departed Kirk Cousins, but is that a step up for the Redskins this season?
August 11, 2018 at 01:50AM
How Will Washington Transition to Alex Smith Under Center? 10 Thoughts on 2018 Redskins

BBC NEWS : M&S in new phase of store closures

Seven more of the retailer's clothing shops will shut their doors for the last time on Saturday.


August 11, 2018 at 05:11AM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45143404

BBC NEWS : Trump doubles metal tariffs on Turkey as lira falls by 20%

Turkey's currency falls 20% as the US leader announces a doubling of metal tariffs on the Nato ally.


August 11, 2018 at 12:41AM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45123607

BBC NEWS : Tesla's Elon Musk in the hot seat, again

Tesla boss Elon Musk's claim that he is considering taking the car company private unleashed a torrent of questions.


August 11, 2018 at 02:31AM

from BBC News - Business
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45134768

BBC NEWS : UK growth boosted by warmer weather

The recent heatwave helped to lift the economy, but analysts say growth remains relatively subdued.


August 10, 2018 at 05:12PM

from BBC News - Business
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45141127

BBC NEWS : Turkey's lira crisis explained

The Turkish currency has nosedived since January and, unsurprisingly, tourists are taking advantage.


August 10, 2018 at 07:25PM

from BBC News - Business
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45142256

BBC NEWS : Butlin's says guest records may have been hacked

Up to 34,000 visitors to Butlin's camps may have had their personal data stolen.


August 10, 2018 at 03:58PM

from BBC News - Business
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45141880

BBC NEWS : Japan's economy rebounds in the second quarter

The economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the second quarter of the year, figures show.


August 10, 2018 at 12:36PM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45139317

BBC NEWS : No USP?

Department store chain House of Fraser has finally lost its battle to stay afloat. So what went wrong?


August 10, 2018 at 02:38PM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45127423

Gab user's anti-Semitic posts removed

The content was posted to social network Gab, which is popular with some far-right users.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45141871

Charlottesville: Why one man is suing Alex Jones for defamation

Brennan Gilmore's life was turned upside down after the Charlottesville attack. Now he's fighting back.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45142881

Butlin's says guest records may have been hacked

Up to 34,000 visitors to Butlin's camps may have had their personal data stolen.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45141880

Germany lifts total ban on Nazi symbols in video games

After decades of German video games censoring Nazi bad guys, the rules have changed.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45142651

Lucy McHugh murder police make Facebook access request

Hampshire police ask the social network to "preserve" information on "relevant accounts".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-45133349

3 Ways Authors Can Sell More Books on Pinterest

• Utilize Pinterest to generate book sales  • How to best use hashtags on Pinterest • Best time to promote your book on Pinterest • BONUS: Don't like Pinterest? Use Instagram to promote your books  Professional Book Editor: Having your novel, short story or nonfiction manuscript proofread or edited before submitting it can prove invaluable. In an economic climate where you face heavy competition, your writing needs a second eye to give you the edge. I can provide that second eye. // <A HREF=“http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?rt=tf_cw&ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fkiersfam-20%2F8010%2F106865e2-a4a3-45dc-80f0-afd69d56aaf0&Operation=NoScript”>Amazon.com Widgets</A> Related articles Five Great Quotations about the Writing Process Writing Inspiration: Seek another's advice Why you should turn your book into a business How to use block quotations in APA style - Inventing Reality Editing Service Editing client releases Battle of Britain novel - Inventing Reality Editing Service

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BBC NEWS - Charlottesville: Why one man is suing Alex Jones for defamation

Brennan Gilmore's life was turned upside down after the Charlottesville attack. Now he's fighting back.


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BBC NEWS - The man who wants to be the new Oprah

He's a rapper, media mogul and presenter. Oh yeah, and he was married to Mariah Carey. But fame at a young age means Nick Cannon wants to catch up on one thing - an education.


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BBC NEWS - South Africa risks 'Zimbabwe-style land chaos'

President Cyril Ramaphosa is backing a plan to allow land to be taken by the state without compensation.


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BBC NEWS - Refugee, activist and champion of Syrian cuisine

A woman in exile discovers that cooking for strangers is a way into their hearts.


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BBC NEWS - Turkey's lira crisis explained

The Turkish currency has nosedived since January and, unsurprisingly, tourists are taking advantage.


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View from my Kitchen Window

Urban sketching is an art of drawing locations in cities, towns, and villages where the artists live. Whether he is traveling, holidaying, or just relaxing at any place, he just sketches anything on the spot.  

Draw anything whether it’s your living room, your dirty piles of dishes, your wet clothes hanging on the line, just anything. Don’t ever get disturbed and think that someone is watching you. This is normal in the initial days. 

There are no rules and techniques for doing urban sketching as such, but in whatever way you start drawing, your sketches becomes your own technique later. Most important thing is enjoying yourself.

Here I sketched a scene out of my kitchen window on one lazy afternoon. It was on the spot. I roughly did my sketch with a pencil first. Then darkened it with pen and filled with water colors.

Opinions and experience sharing welcomed.

Thanks and have a good day ahead

Renuka

Dimensions: 21 cm x 29.7cm( without frame)

Pen and water colors sketch on cartridge sheet

Women

Women play multiple roles of being a good daughter, a good sister, a good wife and a good mother, and now she successfully plays a role of a working woman contributing to national growth. She has the power to manage each and every tough situation easily. 

With her tender love and care, she can heal all the wounds of others from a simple scratch to a deep heart wound. She looks very soft outwardly and has unmatchable strengths. Her tears are her power. She shows her love, pray to God and with these tears, she can remove her loneliness.

This painting is made on cartridge sheet with acrylic colours.

Dimensions: 20.5 cm × 28.5 cm( 8×12 In)

Thanks and have a blessed day.

Rohini

FOX NEWS:- Ben Shapiro, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spar after he offers $10,000 to debate her democratic socialist beliefs

Ben Shapiro, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spar after he offers $10,000 to debate her democratic socialist beliefs



Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro challenged democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to a debate, offering to donate $10,000 to her campaign if she accepted -- but it triggered a sparring match online.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/09/ben-shapiro-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-spar-after-offers-10000-to-debate-her-democratic-socialist-beliefs.html

FOX NEWS:- Stormy Daniels attorney Michael Avenatti: 'I'm exploring a run for the presidency of the United States'

Stormy Daniels attorney Michael Avenatti: 'I'm exploring a run for the presidency of the United States'



Michael Avenatti, the lawyer representing adult film star Stormy Daniels who has openly feuded with President Trump and his attorneys, announced in an interview Thursday he is looking into a run for the presidency -- and, he says, he hopes people take him "seriously."

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/09/stormy-daniels-attorney-michael-avenatti-im-exploring-run-for-presidency-united-states.html

FOX NEWS:- Mother-daughter deportation halted by judge threatening to hold Sessions in contempt

Mother-daughter deportation halted by judge threatening to hold Sessions in contempt



A federal judge in Washington threatened to hold U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in contempt of court Thursday after halting the deportation of a mother and daughter who were sent home in the middle of appealing their removal.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/09/mother-daughter-deportation-halted-by-judge-threatening-to-hold-sessions-in-contempt.html

FOX NEWS:- Former Ohio State wrestler backs off claim Jim Jordan knew of sex abuse

Former Ohio State wrestler backs off claim Jim Jordan knew of sex abuse



A former Ohio State wrestler on Thursday seemingly reversed course on an earlier claim that Republican Rep. Jim Jordan was aware of instances of alleged sexual abuse against students by a team doctor while he was a wrestling coach at Ohio State University.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/09/former-ohio-state-wrestler-backs-off-claim-jim-jordan-knew-sex-abuse.html

FOX NEWS:- Melania Trump's parents become US citizens

Melania Trump's parents become US citizens



First lady Melania Trump’s parents officially became U.S. citizens on Thursday.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/09/melania-trumps-parents-become-us-citizens.html

FOX NEWS:- Trump says Chicago shootings are 'absolute and total disaster'

Trump says Chicago shootings are 'absolute and total disaster'



President Trump weighed in on the recent violence in Chicago on Thursday, labeling the bloodshed that’s left at least 11 people dead and 70 others injured an “absolute and total disaster.”

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/09/trump-says-chicago-shootings-are-absolute-and-total-disaster.html

FOX NEWS:- Judge Ellis calls on Mueller team to 'really sharply focus' inquiries, as prosecutors ask witness about emoji

Judge Ellis calls on Mueller team to 'really sharply focus' inquiries, as prosecutors ask witness about emoji



Just hours after Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team and Judge T.S. Ellis came to something of a cease-fire in their courtroom war of words, Ellis was back to admonishing prosecutors for wasting time in front of jurors.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/09/judge-ellis-calls-on-mueller-team-to-really-sharply-focus-inquiries-as-prosecutors-ask-witness-about-emoji.html

FOX NEWS:- Mueller team files complaint against Manafort trial judge over latest reprimand

Mueller team files complaint against Manafort trial judge over latest reprimand



After days of being dressed down by the judge overseeing the Paul Manafort case, federal prosecutors sought Thursday to put their foot down -- filing a motion complaining that Judge T.S. Ellis III had unfairly admonished them in front of the jury.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/09/mueller-team-files-complaint-against-manafort-trial-judge-over-latest-reprimand.html

New on Sports Illustrated: Seattle Mariners Bump Felix Hernandez From Rotation and into Bullpen

The Mariners' move marks the first time Felix Hernandez will pitch out of the bullpen in his career.
August 10, 2018 at 10:46AM
Seattle Mariners Bump Felix Hernandez From Rotation and into Bullpen

New on Sports Illustrated: Astros Ace Justin Verlander Ejected After Allowing a Season-High Six Runs in Loss

The Astros ace argued with the home-plate umpire about a balk call in the second inning.
August 10, 2018 at 10:25AM
Astros Ace Justin Verlander Ejected After Allowing a Season-High Six Runs in Loss

New on Sports Illustrated: Seahawks Rookie Linebacker Shaquem Griffin Records Four Tackles in First Four Snaps

Seattle’s rookie one-handed linebacker finished with a team-leading six tackles, including a tackle for a loss in the second half of the Seahawks’ first preseason game.
August 10, 2018 at 10:19AM
Seahawks Rookie Linebacker Shaquem Griffin Records Four Tackles in First Four Snaps

New on Sports Illustrated: Oakland A's Bolster Deep Bullpen by Acquiring Minnesota Twins Closer Fernando Rodney

Fernando Rodney (3-2) joins the A's with 25 saves and a 3.09 ERA in 46 relief appearances for Minnesota this season.
August 10, 2018 at 08:46AM
Oakland A's Bolster Deep Bullpen by Acquiring Minnesota Twins Closer Fernando Rodney

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Redskins RB Derrius Guice to Undergo MRI After Leaving Game With Knee Injury

Guice had six carries for 19 yards in his NFL preseason debut.
August 10, 2018 at 07:42AM
Report: Redskins RB Derrius Guice to Undergo MRI After Leaving Game With Knee Injury

New on Sports Illustrated: Indians Place Leonys Martin on 10-Day DL Because of Illness

The Indians CF could be out longer than 10 days, according to president Chris Antonetti.
August 10, 2018 at 07:35AM
Indians Place Leonys Martin on 10-Day DL Because of Illness

New on Sports Illustrated: Red Sox Move Struggling Drew Pomeranz to Bullpen

Red Sox left-hander Drew Pomeranz is winless in his past eight starts. 
August 10, 2018 at 07:21AM
Red Sox Move Struggling Drew Pomeranz to Bullpen

New on Sports Illustrated: EMOTIVAS: Las palabras de Zlatan sobre los casi 500 goles que ha marcado en su carrera

August 10, 2018 at 07:15AM
EMOTIVAS: Las palabras de Zlatan sobre los casi 500 goles que ha marcado en su carrera

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Giancarlo Stanton Crushes Home Run at 121.7 MPH, Hardest-Hit in Statcast Era

What a shot!
August 10, 2018 at 06:47AM
Watch: Giancarlo Stanton Crushes Home Run at 121.7 MPH, Hardest-Hit in Statcast Era

New on Sports Illustrated: Woodland’s Back-Nine Surge Tops Fowler’s Early Lead at Bellerive

Gary Woodland’s five birdies on the back nine pushed him past Rickie Fowler’s early lead in the first round of the PGA Championship.
August 10, 2018 at 06:35AM
Woodland’s Back-Nine Surge Tops Fowler’s Early Lead at Bellerive

New on Sports Illustrated: Dez Bryant to Browns General Manager: 'I'm Coming to the Land to See You'

After Browns general manager John Dorsey called out Dez Bryant, the free-agent wide receiver tweeted he'll be visiting Cleveland next week. 
August 10, 2018 at 06:06AM
Dez Bryant to Browns General Manager: 'I'm Coming to the Land to See You'

New on Sports Illustrated: Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper Out of Thursday's Lineup With Right Knee Soreness

Bryce Harper was scratched from the Nationals' lineup after taking a pitch off the right knee in Wednesday's loss.
August 10, 2018 at 05:53AM
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper Out of Thursday's Lineup With Right Knee Soreness

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Saquon Barkley's Thrilling 39-Yard Rush in NFL Preseason Debut

Welcome to the NFL, Saquon Barkley.
August 10, 2018 at 05:43AM
Watch: Saquon Barkley's Thrilling 39-Yard Rush in NFL Preseason Debut

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Baker Mayfield Throws Two Touchdown Passes in Browns Preseason Debut

Quarterback Baker Mayfield opened his NFL career for the Browns with two touchdowns against the Giants on Thursday. 
August 10, 2018 at 05:37AM
Watch: Baker Mayfield Throws Two Touchdown Passes in Browns Preseason Debut

New on Sports Illustrated: Players Protest Anthem in Preseason, NFL Releases Statement Saying Players 'Expected to Stand'

Find out which players protested the national anthem in the start of the preseason.
August 10, 2018 at 04:57AM
Players Protest Anthem in Preseason, NFL Releases Statement Saying Players 'Expected to Stand'

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Wake Forest Coach Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charge, Apologizes to Dead Tourist's Family

Jones allegedly punched a Florida man, who is now dead, early Sunday morning in New York.
August 10, 2018 at 04:45AM
Report: Wake Forest Coach Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charge, Apologizes to Dead Tourist's Family

New on Sports Illustrated: Teenager Tsitsipas Upsets Djokovic in Toronto

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece beat Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 to reach the quarters of the Rogers Cup. 
August 10, 2018 at 03:37AM
Teenager Tsitsipas Upsets Djokovic in Toronto

New on Sports Illustrated: Kelvin Benjamin, Cam Newton Talk on Field After Benjamin's Comments on Panthers

Kelvin Benjamin and Cam Newton met up publicly and talked ahead of the Bills and Panthers preseason game Thursday.
August 10, 2018 at 03:28AM
Kelvin Benjamin, Cam Newton Talk on Field After Benjamin's Comments on Panthers

New on Sports Illustrated: Massimiliano Allegri Reveals He Turned Down Real Madrid Offer Out of Respect for Juventus

August 10, 2018 at 03:15AM
Massimiliano Allegri Reveals He Turned Down Real Madrid Offer Out of Respect for Juventus

New on Sports Illustrated: Premier League to Inform Everton on Friday Morning if Loan Move for Chelsea's Kurt Zouma Can Proceed

August 10, 2018 at 03:15AM
Premier League to Inform Everton on Friday Morning if Loan Move for Chelsea's Kurt Zouma Can Proceed

BBC NEWS : House of Fraser calls in administrators

The department store chain says talks with investors and creditors have "not concluded in a solvent solution".


August 10, 2018 at 12:20PM

from BBC News - Business
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45140874

BBC NEWS : Immigration: Scrap targets after Brexit, CBI urges

The business group calls for a system that "ensures immigrants add to the economy" instead.


August 10, 2018 at 11:37AM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45136390

BBC NEWS : Smart meter deadline 'should be extended'

The deadline for installing smart meters should be delayed to 2023, Citizens Advice has said.


August 10, 2018 at 11:12AM

from BBC News - Business
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45127426

BBC NEWS : Ryanair strike: One in six flights cancelled in pilot walkout

Strike in five European countries will affect about 400 flights, one in six of the airline's services.


August 10, 2018 at 12:10PM

from BBC News - Business
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45139077

BBC NEWS : Poundworld brand could be resurrected

An Irish retail family has agreed a deal in principle to buy the brand and some of the store leases.


August 09, 2018 at 09:52PM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45135268

BBC NEWS : Apple removes 'wrong apps' in gambling purge

A number of developers complain that their apps were removed - despite not being gambling-themed.


August 09, 2018 at 08:03PM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45133271

BBC NEWS : Samsung Galaxy Note 9 alerts users to bad photos

Samsung's phone warns if a photo's subject is blurry or blinking, while its stylus acts as a remote.


August 09, 2018 at 10:13PM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45128899

BBC NEWS : Skripal case: US sanctions over Novichok hit Russian rouble

Russia is punished for a nerve agent attack on ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the UK.


August 09, 2018 at 06:39PM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45126207

BBC NEWS : Emma's Diary fined £140,000 over data sale to Labour

Emma's Diary is fined £140,000 after illegally collecting and selling information to the Labour Party.


August 09, 2018 at 06:15PM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45128677

BBC NEWS : Is Turkey heading for an economic crisis?

A weak currency, high borrowing, and falling share prices point to long-term economic problems for Turkey.


August 09, 2018 at 12:50PM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45113472

BBC NEWS : What do Indians make of Ikea?

Ikea has opened its first store in India. So what do locals make of it?


August 10, 2018 at 04:36AM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45137205

BBC NEWS : Can you speed-read these news stories?

The BBC is experimenting with a way of delivering the news more quickly.


August 10, 2018 at 04:41AM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45118647

BBC NEWS : How knocking on doors got this kid a job

Reggie Nelson was fed up with being left behind as the world went by so he decided to knock on the doors of the wealthy when his luck changed.


August 09, 2018 at 05:53AM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-45116403

BBC NEWS : Will US maternity leave ever catch up with UK?

The US is the only industrialised nation with no paid leave for parents with a new child. How does it compare?


August 09, 2018 at 03:18AM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45106646

BBC NEWS : Art alive

How augmented reality is giving artworks and exhibitions new dimensions.


August 10, 2018 at 04:50AM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45043859

BBC NEWS - US migrants: Judge orders deportation plane turnaround

He also reportedly said Attorney General Jeff Sessions could be held in contempt of court over the case.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45139071

BBC NEWS - France floods: 1,600 evacuated, German missing at campsite

More than 100 children from a summer camp are among those taken into shelters in southern France.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45134715

BBC NEWS - North Korea lashes out at US diplomats over sanctions

Pyongyang says the US is following an "outdated script" which blocks progress on denuclearisation.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45139801

BBC NEWS - Costa Rica Supreme Court rules against same-sex marriage ban

It has given legislators 18 months to amend the law - but many are opposed to a change.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45138687

BBC NEWS - Melania Trump's Slovenian parents become US citizens

The president's in-laws, Viktor and Amalija Knavs, became citizens in a private New York ceremony.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45137752

BBC NEWS - Yemen war: Saudi-led air strike on bus kills 29 children

The children, all under the age of 15, died in a Saudi-led coalition attack in the rebel-held north.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45128367

BBC NEWS - Ryanair strike: One in six flights cancelled in pilot walkout

Strike in five European countries will affect about 400 flights, one in six of the airline's services.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45139077

BBC NEWS - Australian MPs field sudden requests for Queen portraits

The recent increase in requests is overwhelmingly "tongue-in-cheek", lawmakers say.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-45139047

BBC NEWS - Caruana Galizia murder: Enemies killed Malta journalist's dogs

Anti-corruption blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia's dogs were killed on three occasions, her son says.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45129142

BBC NEWS - Space Force: Trump 2020 asks supporters to vote on logo

The Trump 2020 campaign thinks the Space Force can serve as a re-election fundraiser.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45123606

BBC NEWS - Unite the Right: Permit granted for Washington DC far-right rally

The 12 August protest falls on the first anniversary of last year's deadly Charlottesville rally.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45123605

BBC NEWS - Daddy Yankee: Despacito rapper 'robbed by impersonator'

Daddy Yankee reportedly had jewels worth 2m euros stolen from his hotel room in Spain.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45137748

BBC NEWS - Saudi-led air strike kills 29 children in Yemen

The bus was hit at a market in Dahyan, in the northern province of Saada.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45139157

BBC NEWS - France floods: 1,600 forced to evacuate

The floods caused the evacuation of around 1,600 people, most of them campers.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45139167

BBC NEWS - Secret lives of Kenya's drag queens

Cross-dressers discuss the difficulty of living in a country with strict anti-gay laws.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45133497

BBC NEWS - 'I'm a criminal for wearing a full-face veil'

The first woman to be fined for wearing a niqab in Denmark tells the BBC she will continue to wear it


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45130297

BBC NEWS - Imran Khan: Pakistani women's views on their incoming PM

Imran Khan has made controversial remarks about women. So what do they think of him?


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45133787

BBC NEWS - Kheris Rogers: The 11 year old girl who beat the skin colour bullies

Kheris, 11, was regularly driven to tears by teasing but now she's got a positive message for others.


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BBC NEWS - North Korea heatwave: Kim Jong-un strips to his vest

The Supreme Leader cools off on inspection visit, but other officials have to swelter in uniform.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45132837

BBC NEWS - Taiwan man rigs bike with 11 phones to play Pokemon Go

Chen San-yuan from Taiwan can play for 20 hours straight before his devices run out of battery.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45132817

BBC NEWS - Woman detained in Slovakia for playing Verdi for 16 years

A woman has been detained in Slovakia for playing 'La Traviata' from morning until night for years.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-45127006

BBC NEWS - Why an Italian village began a worldly wedding show

Locals have embraced migrant communities, with an annual wedding dress fashion show.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-45085304

BBC NEWS - China hints at three-child policy with 'happy family' stamps

There is widespread speculation that China’s Year of the Pig stamps hint at a loosening of the two-child policy.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-45124502

BBC NEWS - Living with Australia's drought: 'It's cheaper to shoot the cows'

Farmers explain the devastating effect of a dry spell that has swept swathes of the country.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-45123925

BBC NEWS - 'There are boats floating above my head in Times Square'

How augmented reality is giving artworks and exhibitions new dimensions.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45043859

BBC NEWS - Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 August 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45129049

Medvedev: More U.S. Sanctions are Economic War

Russia would consider it an economic war if the United States imposed a ban on banks or a particular currency.

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Can you speed-read these news stories?

The BBC is experimenting with a way of delivering the news more quickly.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45118647

Warning over satellite security bugs

Vulnerable communications systems can expose military forces or pinpoint ships, researchers warn.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45128757

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 alerts users to bad photos

Samsung's phone warns if a photo's subject is blurry or blinking, while its stylus acts as a remote.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45128899

Chinese 'robocall' scam hits US weather office

The audio message was broadcast inside a National Weather Service office in Maryland.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45128681

Apple removes 'wrong apps' in gambling purge

A number of developers complain that their apps were removed - despite not being gambling-themed.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45133271

PGA Championship servers hacked and files locked

Hackers have locked computer files used by PGA of America, which runs the PGA Championship.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45128685

IGN sacks writer amid YouTuber plagiarism controversy

Gaming news site IGN apologises and 'parts ways' with a writer alleged to have copied a YouTube review.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45128537

Emma's Diary fined £140,000 over data sale to Labour

Emma's Diary is fined £140,000 after illegally collecting and selling information to the Labour Party.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45128677

Movie Review: Vishwaroop II

Anatomy of a Scene | ‘The Meg’

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/video/movies/100000006037824/the-meg-scene.html?partner=IFTTT
Jon Turteltaub narrates a sequence from his film.

Review: In ‘The Swan,’ Ennui Permeates Rural Iceland

By TEO BUGBEE from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/movies/the-swan-review-iceland.html?partner=IFTTT
A young girl moves from the city to the country and gets her first glimpses of birth, death, sex and betrayal, but boredom is the overriding theme.

How Jason Statham Proves to Be a Strong Swimmer in ‘The Meg’

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/movies/the-meg-scene-jason-statham-jon-turteltaub.html?partner=IFTTT
The director Jon Turteltaub narrates a sequence on the water with Statham going up against one very big shark.

Review: The Vietnam War, as Fought by the French, in ‘The 317th Platoon’

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/movies/the-317th-platoon-review-vietnam-war.html?partner=IFTTT
This revelatory French-made film, shot in the 1960s and directed by the former war photographer Pierre Schoendoerffer, gets a New York premiere.

Review: In ‘Slender Man,’ Horror Emerges From the Internet

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/movies/slender-man-review-joey-king.html?partner=IFTTT
A digital urban myth becomes an evil force in Sylvain White’s film.

Review: In ‘Skate Kitchen,’ a Tight-Knit Group of Girls Takes In a Newcomer

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/movies/skate-kitchen-review.html?partner=IFTTT
A fictional feature that is more of a doc-narrative hybrid, the film directed by Crystal Moselle dives deep into a kind of hangout freedom.

Review: In ‘Madeline’s Madeline,’ Hazy Boundaries Between Life and Art

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/movies/madelines-madeline-review-helena-howard.html?partner=IFTTT
Josephine Decker delivers an impressionistic portrait of a young woman’s volatile moods and divided loyalties.

‘How It Ends’ and ‘No Blade of Grass’: Grim Visions of Tomorrow

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/movies/how-it-ends-no-blade-of-grass.html?partner=IFTTT
Two end-of-the-world films worth comparing and contrasting: “How It Ends,” on Netflix, and the 1970 movie “No Blade of Grass,” on Amazon Prime.

3 Film Series to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/movies/film-series-in-nyc-this-week.html?partner=IFTTT
Our guide to film series and special screenings.

Review: In ‘Elizabeth Harvest,’ Forbidden Rooms and Stylized Mystery

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/movies/elizabeth-harvest-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Sebastian Gutierrez’s thriller is filled with surprises, but each one, paradoxically, makes the movie less and less surprising.

Review: In ‘Dog Days,’ Finding Each Other Through Canine Fandom

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/movies/dog-days-review.html?partner=IFTTT
In Ken Marino’s comedy, a love of dogs brings people together.

Review: ‘BuyBust’ Delivers a Thriller in Manila

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/movies/buybust-review.html?partner=IFTTT
An elite narcotics squad has a very bad night in Erik Matti’s violent thriller.

Review: In ‘BlacKkKlansman,’ Spike Lee Journeys Into White America’s Heart of Darkness

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/movies/blackkklansman-review-spike-lee.html?partner=IFTTT
John David Washington and Adam Driver star in a movie based on a crazy true story from the 1970s, pitched to the crazy realities of right now.

Review: ‘A Prayer Before Dawn’ Drops a British Boxer Into a Thai Prison

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/movies/a-prayer-before-dawn-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire’s thrillingly impressionistic drama is based on the true story of Billy Moore.

DR. STRANGE BEARD by Penny Reid

The fifth book in the Winston Brothers series. Ex-lovers Simone Payton and Roscoe Winston have unfinished business.

#13 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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PACHINKO by Min Jin Lee

In the early 20th century, a Korean fisherman's daughter has a wealthy stranger's child, marries a pastor and moves to Japan.

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BORN TO BE WILDE by Eloisa James

While attempting to set her up with a prince, Parth Sterling finds himself attracted to Lavinia Gray.

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WILD LIKE THE WIND by Kristen Ashley

An associate of the Chaos Motorcycle Club and a single mother of two both realize past mistakes.

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PARADOX by Catherine Coulter

In the 22nd book in the F.B.I. Thriller series, agents Sherlock and Savich look for an escaped psychopath.

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Kolkata, Glimpse of the City of Joy

Kolkata is one of the oldest cities of India. It is culturally very rich. Tourists identify Kolkata with the Victoria Memorial, the Howrah Bridge, Bengal sweets, and the hand-pulled rickshaws.

Kalighat painting originated here in the 19^th century. Contemporary artists often depict various aspects of old and modern Kolkata.

It’s the only Indian city to keep up with hand-pulled rickshaws. It’s the first thing which people might notice when they visit Kolkata. Though the rickshaw pullers have gained may flaks from human right activists but they still remain an integral part of Kolkata’s socio-evolution and are the key identifier of Kolkata.

Kolkata’s legacy of hand-pulled rickshaws dates back to Shimla, which was the summer capital for the officials of East India Company of British India. Kolkata is the only city in India where these rickshaws form of public transport.

I depicted one rickshaw puller driving his rickshaw on a rainy day in my pencil drawing. The Victoria Memorial is depicted vaguely in the backdrop.

I used graphites, charcoal pencils and charcoal powder for smudging.

Suggestions welcomed! Thanks and have a nice day ahead.

Renuka

Dimensions: 29.7 cm x 42.0 cm

Graphite and charcoal pencil work