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Top Headlines for January 09, 2019

Posted on Wednesday January 9, 2019 by Eric Brooks

Security Tight as Congo Prepares to Release 1st Vote Results

Anti-riot police with water cannon and armored vehicles are outside Congo’s electoral commission ahead of the announcement of the first results of the presidential election.
Iran Supreme Leader Calls US Officials ‘First-Class Idiots’

Iran’s supreme leader has called U.S. officials 'first-class idiots,' mocking American leaders as U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tours the Mideast.
Spanish Police Arrest Suspected Migrant Smugglers

Spanish police say they have broken up a gang that smuggled people and drugs by boat from Morocco into Spain, charging migrants up to 2,000 euros ($2,300) a trip.
Asst. Principal Accused of Harassing Trans Boy May Keep Job

The Harrison, West Virginia, Board of Education has voted to allow the conditional return of a high school assistant principal accused of harassing a transgender student.
Norway: Businessman’s Wife Abducted; Ransom Demanded

Norwegian police say the missing wife of one of Norway’s richest men has been abducted, and that her suspected kidnappers have demanded a ransom of 9-million euro ($10.3-million.)
The Latest: EU Lawmaker Appeals to British ‘Responsibility’

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Kurds’ Ambitions Caught in Power Games

They always anticipated U.S. support would run out, but President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to rapidly pull U.S. forces out of northeast Syria has nevertheless stunned the Kurds there, who for the past three years have been America’s partner in fighting the Islamic State group.
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Asian Shares Rally on Hopes for China-US Trade Breakthrough

Share prices have surged in Europe and Asia on Wednesday on hopes for progress in resolving the tariffs battle between the U.S. and China as talks appeared to have been extended in Beijing.
China Officer Says Island Fortification Driven by Threats

China may further fortify man-made islands in the South China Sea depending on threats faced by the outposts, a Chinese naval officer said Wednesday.

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[#Money #Success] 15 Steps to Plan & Crush Your New Year Resolutions

Posted on Tuesday January 8, 2019 by Eric Brooks

15 Steps to Plan & Crush Your New Year Resolutions

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Published: Jan 06, 2019

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[#Design #Trends] Deceptively Simple Puzzles – The Four-Piece T-PUZZLE is Unassuming Yet Challenging (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Tuesday January 8, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Design Trends –Deceptively Simple Puzzles – The Four-Piece T-PUZZLE is Unassuming Yet Challenging (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) As innocent as the letter ?T? looks, most people take more than half an hour to solve this puzzle, while others go as far as to say the four-piece T-PUZZLE is unsolvable.Studies have shown…

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Top Headlines for January 08, 2019

Posted on Tuesday January 8, 2019 by Eric Brooks

Italy Government Aids Bank Despite 5-Star Bailout Rhetoric

Italy’s populist government has stepped in to help guarantee struggling Banca Carige SpA, bending to pressure despite the ruling 5-Star Movement’s longtime anti-bank bailout rhetoric.
Sheriff: South Carolina Toddler Shoots, Wounds Self

A sheriff’s office in South Carolina says a 3-year-old boy took a gun from inside a car and shot himself, leaving him in critical condition.
Wanted by US, Former Mozambican Official Appears in SA Court

A former Mozambican finance minister has appeared in a South African court following a U.S. extradition request in connection with an alleged $2 billion fraud scheme.
Singapore, Malaysia Move to Cool Airspace and Sea Disputes

Officials from Singapore and Malaysia have met and agreed to resolve disputes over airspace and territorial waters that have driven a wedge between the Southeast Asian neighbors.
EU Withdraws Ban Threat on Thai Fisheries After Reforms

The European Union has withdrawn its threat to ban Thai fisheries exports into the bloc after Bangkok pushed through reforms to contain illegal fishing.
The Latest: UK Lawmakers Express Safety Concerns to Police

The Latest on Britain’s impending departure from the European Union (all times local):
3 Killed in Train Collision in South Africa, Responders Say

Authorities in South Africa say a train collision in the capital has killed three people and injured more than 200.
Afghan Official: Bomb Blast Kills 2 in Eastern Province

An Afghan official says at least 2 civilians were killed when a bomb went off in eastern Khost province.
France’s Macron Faces Tough Challenges at Home and in Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing a mountain of challenges in the new year — starting with yellow vest protesters who are back in the streets to show their anger against high taxes and his pro-business policies that they see as favoring the wealthy rather than the working class.
UK Minister Rules Out Brexit Process Extension

A British government minister working on the process of taking the country out of the European Union says the government will not seek to extend the two-year period in which its departure must happen.

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[#Video #Editing] Why YOU Should Charge $5000+ for Music Videos

Posted on Monday January 7, 2019Monday January 7, 2019 by Eric Brooks

Why YOU Should Charge $5000+ for Music Videos

By Olufemii Tutorials
Published: Dec 31, 2018

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[#Cool #Toys] Active Lifestyle Hard Drives – The Conceptual 'Stripe' Hard Drive Boasts Rubber Cushioning (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Monday January 7, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Cool Gadgets and Gifts –Active Lifestyle Hard Drives – The Conceptual 'Stripe' Hard Drive Boasts Rubber Cushioning (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) External hard drives have become essential but often spend the majority of their time in storage which can leave them open to potential damage, so the conceptual ‘Stripe' hard drive aims…

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Top Headlines for January 07, 2019

Posted on Monday January 7, 2019 by Eric Brooks

Terror Trial Starts in Sweden Against 6 Central Asian Men

A trial has started in Stockholm of three men suspected of preparing an extremist attack in Sweden.
After Further Review, the NBA Needs to Change Its Policy

Imagine this: Kevin Durant is out of bounds by an enormous margin, all three referees somehow miss the obvious infraction and Golden State winds up getting a basket that it didn’t deserve to take the lead with a few seconds remaining.
Snow Disrupts Transport in Alps, Several Dead in Accidents

Authorities in southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland have closed roads and some train lines due to heavy snowfall in the region.
Police: Louisiana Officers Shoot, Kill Armed Man

Police in Louisiana say officers have shot and killed a man who was suicidal and fired at one of them.
Beating Ravens Gets Chargers a Date With Brady and Patriots

The Los Angeles Chargers’ prize for dismantling the toughest defense in the NFL is a road game against a team that has long been a nemesis for Philip Rivers.
Off-Camera at the Globes With Roberts, Ali, Theron

It’s not only who wins or loses at the Golden Globes, but how stars occupy themselves during the three-hour-plus ceremony and manage to navigate a packed ballroom.
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Water Activist Drops Bid to Finish 100 Marathons in 100 Days

Injury has forced an Australian activist to stop her effort to complete 100 marathons in 100 days as a way to highlight the importance of conserving water.
Malaysia Royals to Pick New King Jan. 24 After Abdication

An official says Malaysia’s royal families will meet Jan. 24 to pick a new king after Sultan Muhammad V abdicated unexpectedly just after two years on the throne.
Victims of Poland Escape Room Fire to Be Buried Together

A city mayor in northern Poland says the five teenage girls who died in a fire at an escape room entertainment site will be buried together in a joint ceremony Thursday.

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[#AfterEffects #Video] After Effect Photoshop 3D Parallax

Posted on Sunday January 6, 2019 by Eric Brooks

After Effect Photoshop 3D Parallax

By After Effects Series Tutorials
Published: Jan 03, 2019

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[#Cool #Toys] Wireless Metallic Smart Mugs – The Ember Limited Edition Copper Mug is Stylish and Functional (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Sunday January 6, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Cool Gadgets and Gifts –Wireless Metallic Smart Mugs – The Ember Limited Edition Copper Mug is Stylish and Functional (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) The Ember Limited Edition Copper Mug is the latest iteration of the smart mug that will work to keep your choice of hot beverage piping hot until the last drop. Designed in an all-new copper colorway,…

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Top Headlines for January 06, 2019

Posted on Sunday January 6, 2019 by Eric Brooks

Congo Delays Announcing Results of Presidential Election

Congo’s top electoral official says the announcement of the results of the presidential election has been postponed.
UK Leader May: Brexit Critics Risk Damaging UK Democracy

British Prime Minister Theresa May is warning critics of her Brexit deal that they risk damaging Britain’s democracy and its economy by opposing her plan.
Karolina Pliskova Wins Second Brisbane International Title

Karolina Pliskova has won her second Brisbane International title, beating Lesia Tsurenko 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 after being just two points from defeat.
Africa Is Divided Over Ivory Trade Ahead of Wildlife Meeting

Several African countries with some of the largest elephant populations are calling for looser controls on legal ivory trade, while another group of countries on the continent say tighter controls are the best way to curb the illegal killing of elephants for their tusks.
Reports: 2 British Soldiers Wounded in IS Attack in Syria

A missile attack by the Islamic State group in eastern Syria killed at least one Kurdish fighter and wounded two British soldiers embedded with them, according to reports Sunday, amid fierce fighting in the strategic area near the Iraqi border.
Food Bloggers Bring Africa’s Rich Cuisines to the World

In the quiet hours before lunch, two women worked side by side in an airy kitchen. One, a chef, cleaned fresh red snapper filets with a sharp knife. The other, a filmmaker, pointed her camera into a large pot of simmering vegetables.
Ice Bath for Jesus: Orthodox Worshippers Celebrate Epiphany

Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers have plunged into icy rivers and lakes across Bulgaria to recover crucifixes cast by priests in ceremonies commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ.
Goerges Beats Andreescu to Win ASB Classic

Julia Goerges defended her singles title at the WTA Tour’s ASB Classic, ending the amazing run of Canadian qualifier Bianca Andreescu 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 in Sunday’s final.
Independence Decree Presented to Ukrainian Orthodox Bishop

The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople on Sunday presented a decree of independence to the Metropolitan bishop of the nascent Orthodox Church of Ukraine.
Gaga,’ A Star Is Born’ Poised to Dominate Golden Globes

When the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards get underway Sunday night, who takes home statuettes is only a small part of the intrigue.

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