Jennifer Lawrence Dances to Mariah Carey at Paul Arnhold's Birthday Party in NYCJennifer Lawrence is absolutely having a blast. The 29-year-old Hunger Games actress was in attendance to celebrate renowned glassblower artist Paul Arnhold‘s 35th birthday party at Indochine on Saturday night (December 15) in New York City. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Jennifer Lawren....
Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At TechdirtThis week, our first place winner on the insightful side is Anonymous Anonymous Coward with a response to the phrase that got our t-shirt taken down from Teespring — copying is not theft:
Not only not theft, but perfectly legal.
Recording broadcast programs is perfectly legal. Th....
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X'mas misery as malls targetedSophie Hui
"Christmas shopping" protests disrupted malls across the city yesterday, putting paid to early holiday shopping and dampening the festive spirit.
People responded to online calls for rallies at six shopping malls as the unrest enters its seventh month. Police fired pepper spray in Sha.......
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Another quake rocks MindanaoA strong earthquake struck the southern Philippine island of Mindanao yesterday, killing a child, causing injuries and damaging buildings. The magnitude 6.8 quake that hit at 2.11pm was centered 61 kilometers southwest of the city of Davao at a depth of 28.2 km, the US Geological Survey reported.......
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Why the free ride for Spain on independence?While Hong Kong's social fabric has been torn apart by political differences, on the other side of the world, an even more serious political crisis has been unfolding in one of the biggest countries of the European Union. Spain's richest province, Catalonia, which includes the city of Barcelona,......
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Chan fears investors may pull outFinancial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po warned that things could get worse for Hong Kong if the global economy grows faster than expected next year but the city remains blighted by social unrest and an economic downturn.
Writing in his blog, Chan said that international investors may lose their patience....
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Protests in Shiraz, Iran: ";They Killed Our Boy with a Bullet on Our Own Street";Iranian authorities pressured the family of Bahman Jafari, who died from a bullet wound to his heart on November 17, 2019, while state forces were trying to crush a protest in the city of Shiraz, to lie about his cause of death, Jafari's cousin told the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI). Member....
Is Freddie Ljungberg Mad, Like Training Game For Man City – Former Premier League StrikerFollow @insidefutbol Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton thinks Arsenal caretaker manager Freddie Ljungberg is crazy to talk about the Gunners finishing in the top four this season. Manchester City outclassed Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon, running out comfortable 3-0 wi....
Man City crush Arsenal with De Bruyne masterclassManchester City resumed normal service in the Premier League as a masterful display by Kevin De Bruyne fired them to a 3-0 victory over a listless Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday. Belgian De Bruyne produced two sublime finishes and one silky assist for Raheem Sterling as Pep Guardiola’s City....
China hails move to accelerate Colombo Port City projectChina has welcomed Sri Lanka’s move to set up a working committee to review and accelerate the Colombo Port City project under the principles of mutual respect and benefit, a press release from the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka said today, according to the Xinhua news service. The Prime Ministe....
Niall Horan Plays 70s Strip Club Owner In 'Saturday Night Live' SketchNiall Horan wears a plaid outfit while heading to the Saturday Night Live after party late Saturday night (December 14) in New York City. Earlier in the night, the 26-year-old singer hit the stage at the sketch show to make his solo debut as the musical guest. In addition to performing his songs ....
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Bloomberg has reportedly spent $8 billion on Democratic politics and philanthropy over the yearsREUTERS/Brian Snyder
Michael Bloomberg has spent massive portions of his approximately $55 billion net worth on influential groups surrounding the Democratic party, the Washington Post reports.
Some of the key beneficiaries of the millions the 2020 hopeful has spent through his lifetime ar....
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Morocco's BCIJ Arrests ISIS Sympathiser in MeknesRabat – Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested a suspect with links to the self-proclaimed Islmaic State (ISIS) on Saturday, December 14 in Meknes. The BCIJ carried out the arrest in coordination with the judicial police of the city of Meknes, a statement from ....
Same old story for Manchester United as the Red Devils drop even more points against EvertonSame old story for Manchester United as the Red Devils drop even more points against Everton - originally posted on Sportslens.com
It was all too familiar as Manchester United tried to recycle possession against an Everton low block. Of course, the inference is not that United play Everton every we....
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Mumbai City hand Bengaluru first defeat of ISL seasonBengaluru: Mumbai City FC carved out a massive 3-2 victory against reigning champions Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Sunday. An exciting and end to end game was full of incidents. There were goals, an own goal, a penalty saved another missed, everything barring a red card. Sub....
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Chinese TV Drops English Soccer Match Over Player's Political CommentsState broadcaster China Central Television on Sunday dropped its planned live coverage of a soccer match between English teams Arsenal and Manchester City due to the political comments made by one of Arsenal’s players. Mesut Ozil, a German midfield player of Turkish origin, used social media t....
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Same old story for Manchester United as the Red Devils drop even more points against EvertonSame old story for Manchester United as the Red Devils drop even more points against Everton - originally posted on Sportslens.com
It was all too familiar as Manchester United tried to recycle possession against an Everton low block. Of course, the inference is not that United play Everton every we....
Soccer Lens
The best cruises to take in 2020, according to Condé Nast TravelerRegent Seven Seas Cruises
Condé Nast Traveler just released its annual Gold List, which is a collection of editors' favorite travel experiences.
The list included hotels, resorts, and cruises. Below are the top-rated cruise vacations to take next year.
Athens, Greece is the most popular ....
Scarlett Johansson & Fiance Colin Jost Attend 'Saturday Night Live' After-PartyScarlett Johansson and Colin Jost is celebrating. The 35-year-old Marriage Story actress and the 37-year-old Saturday Night Live star attended the SNL after-party on Saturday (December 15) in New York City. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Scarlett Johansson Scarlett flashed her engagement ring ....
Rio's Museum of Tomorrow Celebrates Four Years With Exhibition on its HistoryRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Inaugurated in December 2015, the Museum of Tomorrow celebrates its fourth anniversary this month in the city of Rio de Janeiro with the mark of four million visitors and, to celebrate, will inaugurate a show about its history on December 17th. It will also promote free acti....
Niall Horan Performs 'Nice to Meet Ya' & 'Put a Little Love on Me' on 'SNL' (Video)Niall Horan is heating up the stage! The 26-year-old One Direction member-turned-solo singer-songwriter performed on Saturday Night Live on Saturday (December 15) in New York City. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Niall Horan During the episode, Niall hit the stage to perform both “Nice to....
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Rabat Needs More Transparency on City Planning of Beloved Public SpacesRabat – At first glance, Place Pietri in Rabat seems somewhat barren and dry. But after spending time there, one realizes the beauty of the open and simple space. During the day office workers enjoy breakfast and lunch on its sunny terraces. During the evenings, children play while their par....
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New guest house for Bulawayo openedA new guest lodge has been opened in Bulawayo with a bit cheaper lodging rates than the prevailing prices in many lodges in the city.The....
Calm broken as clashes break out in Hong Kong mallsHONG KONG – Hong Kong police used pepper spray and made multiple arrests on Sunday, December 15, as small groups of black-clad pro-democracy protesters targeted some of the city's malls, ending a rare lull in violence.
Flashmob protests and vandalism broke out in multiple locations, prompting ....
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reaffirms future plans to strengthen Manchester United squadOle Gunnar Solskjaer reaffirms future plans to strengthen Manchester United squad - originally posted on Sportslens.com
Manchester United look to be heading upwards once again, with back-to-back wins over Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City nudging Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side right back into the ....
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WATCH: Simbang Gabi 2019Stay tuned for the 1st anticipated Simbang Gabi at 7:30 pm on Sunday, December 15, courtesy of the Sambuhay TV Mass of the Society of St. Paul in Makati City .
MANILA, Philippines – Do you want to complete the Simbang Gabi?
Of course, it is best to go to .......
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6 dead in protests against India's contentious citizenship lawThe death toll from violent protests in northeast India against a contentious citizenship law has risen to six, officials said on Sunday, as authorities maintained internet bans and curfews to quell unrest.
Tensions remained high at the epicentre of the unrest in Assam state's biggest city, Guwah....
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Italian city evacuates 54,000 people to defuse WW2 bombAround 54,000 people were evacuated from the southern Italian city of Brindisi on Sunday as experts worked to defuse a World War Two bomb, authorities said. Corriere della Sera daily said the operation was the biggest peacetime evacuation in Italy, with more than 60% of the city’s residents fo....
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Win the war against algorithms: Automated Decision Systems are taking over far too much of governmentAll around New York City, invisible tools shape the lives of New Yorkers in profound ways. These tools influence who is stopped by law enforcement, selected for a job, or gets priority treatment in a hospital. City governments refer to these tools broadly as Automated Decision Systems (ADS), but...
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