Новости за 23.12.2017

Does a change in a passport color mean breakthrough for a country seeking to withdraw from the EU? The European Parliament's high-ranking official seems to know the answer.

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Armchair Analyst: Roster build status for all 23 MLS teams ahead of 2018
Teams are now well into the throes of roster reconstruction ahead of the 2018 season.

Whitecaps FC acquire Canadian international centre back Doneil Henry
Vancouver Whitecaps FC reinforced their backline on Friday, acquiring Canadian international and former West Ham United FC centre back Doneil Henry.

Sacha Kljestan Issued Additional Suspension for Role in Tunnel... Читать дальше...

At least 32 people were killed when a bus fell into a river Saturday in western India. The bus, which was carrying passengers in the Indian state of Rajasthan, was speeding to overtake another vehicle when it crashed through a bridge railing, falling into the river below, survivors said. So far, authorities have recovered 32 bodies from the river. At least another 10 passengers were injured. It was not immediately clear whether the driver was among the survivors. India's roads are some of the deadliest in the world... Читать дальше...

Scent is believed to play a major role in guiding romantic and sexual behavior and preferences. This concept is exploited by perfume makers, who push artificial pheromones, aphrodisiacs and other potions on consumers hoping to increase their sexual potency. However, as science journalist Tatyana Pichugina discovered, things aren't really so simple.

IŠKA KRALJICA - "Atmosfera je fenomenalna!", stižu prvi dojmovi s otoka Iža, gdje se danas održava „skijaška utrka“ Iška kraljica, piše Zadarski.hr.

Authorities in the smog-stricken Indian city of Delhi on Tuesday, December 19, carried out a test of an “anti-smog gun,” a form of water cannon, intended to help filter particles from the air. Delhi has suffered months of poor air quality. In early November In a video, Doctor K K Aggarwal, National President of the Indian Medical Association, said readings on the country’s air pollution AQI index has exceeded 1,000, warning that when readings were above 150 strenuous exercise should be avoided, and... Читать дальше...

img style=float: left; margin-right: 10px; src=http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i/?img=/photo/2017/1223/r306060_1296x729_16-9.jpgamp;w=100amp;h=80amp;scale=cropamp;site=espnfc /Real Madrid saw their title challenge destroyed by Barcelona at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid saw their title challenge destroyed by Barcelona at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid saw their title challenge destroyed by Barcelona at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid saw their title challenge destroyed by Barcelona at the Bernabeu. Читать дальше...

Zinedine Zidane and Ernesto Valverde made their concession to festive gluttony by bringing along more central midfielders than anyone could feasibly need for El Clasico. That Barcelona eventually gorged upon a 3-0 win could have wide-reaching ramifications for the Real Madrid boss. Count Sergi Roberto, playing in his less-favoured right-back role for Barca, and there were nine midfielders on show at the Santiago Bernabeu. It made for an absorbing, clattering and crescendoing first half, where the likes of Luka Modric... Читать дальше...

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — At least four Indian soldiers were killed Saturday in Pakistani firing along the highly militarized de facto border that divides the disputed region of Kashmir between the nuclear-armed rivals, Indian officials said. Pakistani soldiers violated the 2003 cease-fire accord by targeting Indian posts in Rajouri sector, the Indian army said in a statement. It called the firing an "unprovoked cease-fire violation." The statement said that the dead include an army officer and that... Читать дальше...

The United Arab Emirates is pulling out all the stops to develop its own modern and professional intelligence service modeled on Western counterparts. Former agents in Western intelligence agencies are finding it hard to turn down the lucrative propositions.

NY Burlington VT Zone Forecast for Saturday, December 23, 2017 _____ 334 FPUS51 KBTV 231446 ZFPBTV Zone Forecast Product for Vermont and Northern New York National Weather Service Burlington VT 944 AM EST Sat Dec 23 2017 NYZ028-232100- Eastern Clinton- Including the city of Plattsburgh 944 AM EST Sat Dec 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY...A chance of freezing rain or rain likely late this morning, then rain or snow or freezing rain or sleet this afternoon. Читать дальше...

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is calling attention to the ongoing rise in auto loan delinquencies, as well as surging household debt levels, which pose potential hazards to the bond market and the broader economy.

Allen led the Ravens’ rushing attack in Week 15. We break down the fantasy implications.

CHICAGO (AP) — Concerns about suicides among teens nationwide and youth mental health issues have prompted officials at a school district in a northwestern suburb of Chicago to start discussing the topic in class. The Daily Herald reports that Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 launched a suicide prevention and depression awareness program this month called Signs of Suicide for its seventh- and eighth-grade students. Assistant director of special education Kristin Schmidt says the program's participants watch a video... Читать дальше...

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A central Missouri sheriff's deputy is being honored for saving the life of a 2-year-old girl. The Boone County Sheriff's Department Deputy Trenton Marshall-Isom received a "Life Saving Award" this week. The Columbia Missourian reports that Marshall-Isom was on patrol on Feb. 19 when a woman ran up to him with the girl in her arms. The girl wasn't breathing, her eyes were rolled back and her lips were blue. The sheriff's department says Marshall-Isom quickly administered several... Читать дальше...

Dear Fellow Iceboaters, In the name of the European Board I would like to wish you Merry Christmas, Prosperous New Year and a safe and successful ice-sailing season with lot of fun.     Frohe Weihnachten und ein Erfolgreiches Neues Jahr! Joyeux Noël et Nouvelle Année Prospère! С Рождеством и Процветающим Новым Годом! God Jul og Velstående Nytt År! God Jul och Välmående Nytt År! Hyvää Joulua ja Vauras Uusi Vuosi! Häid Jõule ja Jõukas Uusaasta! Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus un Labklājošos Jauno Gadu! Linksmų Kalėdų ir Klestinčių Naujųjų Metų! Читать дальше...

PITTSBURGH — It’s just after 6 o’clock in the morning, but Joseph Sabino Mistick is already on his second coffee and is now buying a round for everyone who just walked into La Prima Espresso coffee shop. “Misticks for all of them!” the former deputy mayor of Pittsburgh says to the barista. (The hot creamy...

Parcs Canada a accueilli un nombre record de visiteurs en cette année du 150e anniversaire de la Confédération, alors que l'entrée était gratuite dans les parcs nationaux, les aires marines nationales de conservation et les lieux historiques nationaux.

Burnley are the surprise team of the Premier League this season, but Spurs can make a statement with a win at Turf Moor. After getting pounded by Manchester City at the Etihad last weekend, Tottenham Hotspur now face a trip to the surprise team of the Premier League this season: Burnley. The Clarets are sixth in the table, one ahead of Spurs, and have done so through defensive verve and more than a little bit of luck. Their only home losses are to West Brom in August and to Arsenal. Will Spurs be the next one to win at Turf Moor? Читать дальше...

Prediction for 2018: typing is out, handwriting is in.

OK, how perfect is this menu:

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What about the way this person writes:

Did this teacher print this out:

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These notes, OMG, so organized:

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Perfection doesn't exis—:

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So small... Читать дальше...