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Have you ever noticed anything peculiar about The Rock?

A pose, perhaps, that doesn't seem too off-the-cuff?

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Please tells us you're seeing this, right?

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The good people of the Internet definitely noticed Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's penchant for the cuff pose. They even... Читать дальше...

The visitors surrendered a lead to drop points to Koln on Saturday and lost ground on Bayern Munich heading into the winter break

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Security, United States

Science fiction becomes science fact as a former Marine Corps intelligence office explores the possibilites of bioprinting for U.S. soldiers. 

Next summer’s superhero blockbuster, judging by the jaunty movie trailer recently released, promises to pit the the U.S. supersoldier Captain America against the super-suit clad Iron Man. When these preternaturally strong and speedy heroes first debuted in comics in 1941 and 1963, respectively, it was the cutting edge of science fiction. Читать дальше...

Here are five takeaways from the Clippers' 115-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday at AT&T Center.

Nine Iraqi soldiers were killed when U.S.-led coalition warplanes mistakenly struck the troops near an ISIS-controlled city, Iraq's defense minister said.

ROME - Prosecutors in Italy's south have issued a no-cull order for some of the region's olive trees, saying there's no clear evidence that they are infected with bacteria.

ROME (AP) — Prosecutors in Italy's south have issued a no-cull order for some of the region's olive trees, saying there's no clear evidence that they are infected with bacteria.

ROME (AP) — Prosecutors in Italy's south have issued a no-cull order for some of the region's olive trees, saying there's no clear evidence that they are infected with bacteria.

[...] The Force Awakens" is riding a wave of hype, nostalgia and positive reviews from critics and fans alike. Some $100 million in advance tickets were sold for the movie's Thursday night debut. Since beginning its overseas rollout Wednesday, "The Force Awakens" has made an estimated $129.5 million internationally.

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On March 9, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch. Media sites flooded the internet with coverage of Tim Cook's every utterance. Thousands of words were dedicated to drooling over or hating on the shiny piece of metal that will change this world.

Among those media sites was Gigaom, a pioneering technology blog founded by Om Malik in 2006.

Nine years later, Malik had stepped aside from the day-to-day operations. I was a part of the editorial team carrying on its legacy as a niche... Читать дальше...

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NOW WATCH: The infamous pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli has been arrested

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(Reuters) - Despite early retailer promotions meant to entice shoppers, 17 percent of Americans had not started holiday shopping about a week before Christmas, one percentage point less than last year, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Less than a third had completely finished their shopping, according to the poll, conducted Dec. 14-18.

The pace of sales is crucial to retailers who receive a substantial portion of business during November and December. This year... Читать дальше...

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Here are some of the apps that I use on a daily or near-daily basis.

I can't live without them, and most are free.

Enjoy!

Evernote

My external brain, used for all note-taking, decluttering, research, and more. I normally use it 10+ times per day. So does Adam Savage of Mythbusters.

Find it here >>

F.lux

Prevents laptop-induced insomnia. Dims/reheats your screen at local sundown.

Endonezyalı yetkililer Sulavesi açıklarında 100'den fazla kişinin bulunduğu bir yolcu gemisinin akıntıya kapıldığını duyurdu.Devamı için tıklayınız

KFC lets customers reserve fried chicken as early as October’s end. Those who try buying buckets on Christmas Eve risk having to stand in line up to six hours.

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The International Criminal Court has sent two militia leaders convicted of committing war crimes in Congo to that country to serve the remainder of their prison sentences.

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The International Criminal Court has sent two militia leaders convicted of committing war crimes in Congo to that country to serve the remainder of their prison sentences.

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Within minutes, it was clear that the fifth Republican presidential debate would be perhaps the most contentious yet.

The Tuesday-night CNN debate's first question focused on Donald Trump's plan to temporarily bar Muslims from coming to the US, a proposal for which Trump would face heat all night.

Former Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida, as he did repeatedly throughout the event, promptly went after Trump.

"Donald is great at the one-liners, but he's a chaos... Читать дальше...

Photographic evidence of just how lacking Marc Jacobs’ foundation shade range really is. Photo: @mannymua733 Many women with darker skin can relate to the struggle of trying to find a foundation that actually matches their skin tone. Just as water is wet and the sky is blue sometimes, women of color, wherever they come from, whatever their race or ethnicity, can tell you when they shop for foundations, it can be a challenge as many brands overlook the diverse undertones and shades women with darker skin come in. Читать дальше...

Editor’s note: In this week’s column, Joachim MacEbong writes about one of the main challenges before the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government: following up on its promises to provide jobs for millions of Nigerians, thus solving many concomitant problems along the way. One of the planks of the Buhari campaign was the emphasis on jobs. This emphasis was […]

Stop it, Bollywood.

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's Dilwale was definitely one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year.

Red Chilli's Entertainment

Apart from SRK and Kajol, the film co-stars Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon who fall in love with each other during the course of the film.

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One of the ways Dhawan woos Sanon is through this incredibly romantic scene. Читать дальше...

MUMBAI: A 21-year-old biker, Sakib Momin died, while pillion rider Noman Shaikh was seriously injured when a speeding dumper lost control and rammed into their bike on the Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road on Thursday.

THANE: The bail plea of the four corporators arrested in the builder Suraj Parmar suicide case was rejected by the district sessions court after a three-hour long argument on Saturday.

Clinton says if, "heaven forbid," a Republican is elected, rights will be rolled back for women, gays, workers and others. In his closing statement at the Democratic debate, Martin O'Malley is sounding a hopeful and personal tone. The former governor of Maryland says there's nothing he and his wife wouldn't do to make the futures of their four kids safer and healthier, and more full of opportunity. The Democratic candidates for president are calling for new action to halt the heroin epidemic... Читать дальше...

Point spreads, pigskin, and the pursuit of a profit: weekly football wagers from a wannabe wiseguy