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Top Headlines for October 18, 2018

Posted on Thursday October 18, 2018 by Eric Brooks

The Latest: Crimea Hunts Possible School Attack Accomplice

The Latest on the Crimea school attack (all times local):
Indonesia Drops Disinfectant on Quake-Obliterated Villages

Indonesia’s disaster agency says helicopters are dropping disinfectant on neighborhoods in the earthquake- and tsunami-stricken city of Palu to reduce disease risks from the thousands of victims believed buried in obliterated communities.
China ‘Regrets’ US Leaving Postal Union Amid Trade Dispute

China says it regrets Washington’s decision to leave the United Nations treaty that regulates international postage amid a worsening trade dispute between the world’s top two economies.
Malaysia’s Former Deputy PM Detained for Alleged Graft

Malaysia’s anti-graft agency says it has detained former Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in a case linked to misappropriation of funds in his family-run welfare group.
LEADING OFF: Sale on Hold, Astros Under Scrutiny, NLCS Shift

A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
China’s Yuan Sinks Further After US Currency Report

China’s politically sensitive yuan sank to a 22-month low against the dollar on Thursday after the U.S. Treasury declined to label Beijing a currency manipulator amid a mounting tariff battle.
Germany Extradites Suspect in Bulgarian Reporter’s Slaying

German authorities say the suspect arrested in the rape and slaying of a Bulgarian television journalist has been extradited to Bulgaria.
Kip Keino Hands Himself Over to Police in Corruption Case

Running great Kip Keino has handed himself over to police and is under arrest following allegations he and six other Kenyan sports and government officials embezzled and misappropriated more than $545,000 set aside for their team at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Ariya Jutanugarn Takes 1-Shot Lead With 66 at LPGA Shanghai

Ariya Jutanugarn shot a 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Buick LPGA Shanghai tournament on Thursday.
French Finance Minister Cancels Trip to Saudi Conference

France’s finance minister is the latest high-level official or executive to cancelled his attendance at an upcoming investment conference in Saudi Arabia amid doubts over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

[#Money #Success] 15 Lessons Rich Parents Teach Their Kids That The Poor Don’t

Posted on Wednesday October 17, 2018 by Eric Brooks

15 Lessons Rich Parents Teach Their Kids That The Poor Don’t

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[#Design #Trends] Community-Enhancing Neighborhood Saunas – Studio Puisto's Design is Industrial and Open-Space (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Wednesday October 17, 2018 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Design Trends –Community-Enhancing Neighborhood Saunas – Studio Puisto's Design is Industrial and Open-Space (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) Helsinki-based architecture firm Studio Puisto designs a neighborhood sauna in a 540 meter complex in Tampere, Finland. The project is commissioned by Dream Hotel and it actively reinforces…

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Top Headlines for October 17, 2018

Posted on Wednesday October 17, 2018 by Eric Brooks

Tesla Secures Land for Shanghai Factory, First Outside US

Electric auto brand Tesla Inc. says it has secured land in Shanghai for its first factory outside the United States, pushing ahead despite mounting U.S.-Chinese trade tensions.
South Korea Denies Refugee Status to Yemenis

South Korea has denied refugee status for nearly 400 asylum seekers from war-torn Yemen months after their arrival on the island of Jeju sparked an anti-immigrant uproar.
Tornadoes Are Spinning Up Farther East in US, Study Finds

Over the past few decades tornadoes have been shifting — decreasing in Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas but spinning up more in states along the Mississippi River and farther east, a new study shows. Scientists aren’t quite certain why.
South Korean Leader in Rome, Praises Pope’s Peace Message

South Korea’s president is in Italy for a series of meetings that will culminate with an audience with Pope Francis at which he’s expected to extend an invitation from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit.
Newly Published Files Confirm Plan to Move Assange to Russia

Ecuadorean government documents have laid bare an unorthodox attempt to extricate Assange from his embassy hideaway in London by naming him as a diplomat to Moscow.
Key Allies Quit Duterte Cabinet to Run in Midterm Elections

Close allies of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte have resigned from his Cabinet to run in elections next year that will test his popularity and could determine his future political influence.
Major London Rail Hub Suffers Disruption

Rail travel at Paddington — one of London’s busiest stations — is being disrupted after a train damaged overhead electrical wires.
Weeping Relatives Receive Bodies of South Korean Climbers

Relatives dressed in black wept in grief Wednesday as the bodies of five South Korean mountain climbers arrived home from Nepal where they died in a storm last week.
Federal Prosecutor Takes Over Cologne Hostage Taker Case

Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office, which handles terrorism and national security cases in Germany, says it’s taking over the investigation into a bloody hostage taking in the western city of Cologne.
Thai Monk Sentenced for Raping 13-Year-Old He Impregnated

A Thai court on Wednesday sentenced a former Buddhist monk known for his jet-set lifestyle to 16 years in prison for raping a 13-year-old girl who he also impregnated.

[#AfterEffects #Video] After Effects Tutorial: Scarlet Witch Effects

Posted on Tuesday October 16, 2018 by Eric Brooks

After Effects Tutorial: Scarlet Witch Effects

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[#Viral #Humor] Body-Positive Swimsuit Campaigns – Chromat Celebrates Cellulite Through Empowering Humor (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Tuesday October 16, 2018 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Viral Humor and Comedy –Body-Positive Swimsuit Campaigns – Chromat Celebrates Cellulite Through Empowering Humor (TrendHunter.com):

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Top Headlines for October 16, 2018

Posted on Tuesday October 16, 2018 by Eric Brooks

Audi Fined $925 Million in Germany Over Diesel Emissions

German authorities have fined luxury automaker Audi 800 million euros ($925 million) for selling cars with excessive diesel emissions.
Israeli Defense Minister: Now’s the Time to Strike Hamas

Israel’s defense minister says the time has come to deliver a 'heavy blow' to Gaza’s militant Hamas leaders, after weeks of border violence.
UK Wages Rising at Fastest Rate in Nearly a Decade

Official figures show that wages in Britain are rising at their fastest rate in nearly a decade.
Indian Court Gives Life Sentence to Guru, 14 Followers

A court in northern India has sentenced a Hindu guru and 14 followers to life imprisonment in the deaths of four women and a child at his sprawling ashram.
Facebook Requires UK Political Ad Buyers to Reveal Identity

Facebook says that anyone who takes out a British political ad on the social media platform will now be forced to reveal their identity, in a bid to increase transparency and curb misinformation.
Liberia Investigates US-Backed Charity After Alleged Rapes

Liberia’s government says it is investigating a charity founded by a young American woman after allegations that a local staffer raped several girls in its care.
Ethiopia’s New Cabinet 50 Percent Women, Including Defense

Ethiopia’s new Cabinet is now a record 50 percent female, including a woman defense minister, after lawmakers unanimously approved the nominations put forward by reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
N. Carolina Couple Accused of Shooting Neighbors, Killing 1

A couple in North Carolina is accused of shooting two of their neighbors, killing one of them.
How DC Unleashed Fossil-Fuel Exports Despite Climate Worries

Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s keynote speech at the World Gas Conference in June opened with a marching band and ended with an exhibition by the Harlem Globetrotters. It was a spectacle befitting the industry symposium. 'We’re sharing our energy bounty with the world,' Perry gushed from a stage at the Washington Convention Center.
Maryland Officer Accused of Raping Woman During Traffic Stop

A Maryland police officer is accused of raping a woman in her car during a traffic stop.

[#Adobe #Design] How to Create Color Text Transition in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2018)

Posted on Monday October 15, 2018 by Eric Brooks

How to Create Color Text Transition in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2018)

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Published: Oct 15, 2018

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[#Cool #Toys] Upcycled 3D-Printed Food – Elzelinde Van Doleweerd Makes Use of Food Waste for Future Meals (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Monday October 15, 2018 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Cool Gadgets and Gifts –Upcycled 3D-Printed Food – Elzelinde Van Doleweerd Makes Use of Food Waste for Future Meals (TrendHunter.com):

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Top Headlines for October 15, 2018

Posted on Monday October 15, 2018 by Eric Brooks

India’s Opposition Youth Demand Accused Minister Resign

Dozens of members of the Indian National Congress party’s youth wing have demanded the resignation of India’s junior external affairs minister amid a spate of sexual harassment allegations made against him.
Episcopal Church Confronts Past Role in Sexual Exploitation

With striking displays of candor, the Episcopal Church is acknowledging the potency of the #MeToo movement by officially lamenting its past role in sexual exploitation and pledging steps to combat it.
Germany Preparing to Deport Convicted Sept 11 Suspect

Germany is preparing to deport a Moroccan man convicted in Hamburg of helping three of the Sept. 11 attackers as they got ready to strike New York and Washington.
The Latest: Brexit: Irish Say UK Places New Terms on Border

The Latest on Brexit negotiations (all times local):
Merkel’s Regional Ally Bullish Despite Bavaria Election Blow

Smarting from the loss of his party’s absolute majority in Bavaria’s state parliament, a prominent ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel dismissed speculation Monday over his future and insisted he would work to keep supporting the German leader’s national government.
EU, UK See Brexit Deal Soon but Not at This Week’s Summit

European Union and British foreign ministers expressed cautious optimism Monday that a deal on Britain’s departure from the bloc will be found soon but virtually ruled out any Brexit agreement at a crunch summit this week.
Trump to Visit Florida, Georgia; Search Ongoing for Missing

Upon touring the damage in several towns along Florida’s Panhandle, Federal Emergency Management Agency chief Brock Long called the destruction left by Hurricane Michael some of the worst he’s ever seen.
Simona Halep Earns 2nd Straight Year-End No. 1 Ranking

Simona Halep is back as the year-end No. 1 for the second year in a row, despite a back injury that doctors say could lead to a long-term problem.
Ex-‘American Idol’ Competitor Accused of Distributing Heroin

A former contestant on 'American Idol' and 'Fear Factor' is accused of distributing heroin.
The Latest: Syrian FM Says Russia Is to Evaluate Idlib Deal

The Latest on developments in Syria (all times local):

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Author: Eric Brooks

Top Headlines for October 18, 2018

[#Money #Success] 15 Lessons Rich Parents Teach Their Kids That The Poor Don’t

15 Lessons Rich Parents Teach Their Kids That The Poor Don’t

[#Design #Trends] Community-Enhancing Neighborhood Saunas – Studio Puisto's Design is Industrial and Open-Space (TrendHunter.com)

Top Headlines for October 17, 2018

[#AfterEffects #Video] After Effects Tutorial: Scarlet Witch Effects

After Effects Tutorial: Scarlet Witch Effects

[#Viral #Humor] Body-Positive Swimsuit Campaigns – Chromat Celebrates Cellulite Through Empowering Humor (TrendHunter.com)

Top Headlines for October 16, 2018

[#Adobe #Design] How to Create Color Text Transition in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2018)

How to Create Color Text Transition in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2018)

[#Cool #Toys] Upcycled 3D-Printed Food – Elzelinde Van Doleweerd Makes Use of Food Waste for Future Meals (TrendHunter.com)

Top Headlines for October 15, 2018

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