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Top Headlines for August 23, 2018

Posted on Thursday August 23, 2018 by Eric Brooks

The Latest: Uganda Pop Star Is Re-Arrested by Police

The Latest on detained Uganda pop star and opposition lawmaker (all times local):
Protester Who Harassed German Reporters Worked for Police

Germany’s justice minister is calling for an investigation into the way authorities in the eastern state of Saxony treated reporters filming a demonstration, after it emerged that a protester who harassed journalists works for state police.
Sweden OKs Largest Nordic Bank to Move HQ to Inside EU Zone

Sweden’s financial supervisory authority has granted permission to the Nordic region’s largest bank to move its administrative headquarters from the Swedish capital to Helsinki in Finland, which is part of the European banking union.
Rights Groups Warn Saudi Female Activist May Face Beheading

Rights groups are warning that a female Shiite activist detained in Saudi Arabia since December 2015 may be beheaded along with other activists.
Indonesia’s Main Muslim Group Criticizes Blasphemy Sentence

Indonesia’s largest Muslim organization has criticized the blasphemy conviction and imprisonment of a Buddhist woman who complained that the call to prayer from her neighborhood mosque was too loud.
Uganda Drops Weapons Charges Against Jailed Pop Star

Ugandan military prosecutors on Thursday withdrew weapons charges against the jailed pop star-turned-lawmaker who opposes the longtime president, but he faced potentially more serious charges of treason in a civilian court.
Plea Hearing Set for Ex-West Virginia Supreme Court Justice

A retired West Virginia Supreme Court justice is due in federal court for a plea hearing on a charge related to his personal use of a state vehicle and gas fuel card.
China Reports 4th Outbreak This Month of African Swine Fever

China on Thursday reported another outbreak of African swine fever that threatens the country’s crucial pork industry, but officials say they have the situation under control.
South Korea, Japan Brace for Winds and Rain From 2 Typhoons

An approaching typhoon has whipped up strong winds, waves and heavy rain in southern South Korea, leaving one person missing and one injured, while another typhoon headed for western Japan on Thursday.
2 Killed, 1 Injured in Train Collision in Bosnia

Police say two freight trains have collided head-on in southern Bosnia, killing two people and seriously injuring one more.

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[#Video #Design] After Effects Kickstart: Learn Adobe After Effects from a Pro

Posted on Wednesday August 22, 2018 by Eric Brooks

After Effects Kickstart: Learn Adobe After Effects from a Pro

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Published: Aug 21, 2018

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[#Marketing #Strategy] Offbeat Meeting Livestreams – Old Spice Livestreamed an Interactive “Board Meeting” on YouTube (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Wednesday August 22, 2018 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Marketing Strategy –Offbeat Meeting Livestreams – Old Spice Livestreamed an Interactive “Board Meeting” on YouTube (TrendHunter.com):

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Top Headlines for August 22, 2018

Posted on Wednesday August 22, 2018 by Eric Brooks

Germany Arrests Russian National Over Alleged Extremist Plot

German authorities say they have arrested a Russian national suspected of plotting an Islamic extremist attack in Germany along with an alleged accomplice detained last year in France.
AP Explains: How Australians Dump Their Prime Ministers

No Australian prime minister in the past decade has lasted a full three-year term before being dumped by his or her own party.
German Farmers Call for Emergency Measures Over Poor Harvest

German farmers want the government to provide emergency assistance following a poor harvest due to extreme drought this year.
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Infant Saved, Stolen Car Found After Doll Mistaken for Baby

Authorities say a man saw a doll inside a parked truck and called police about an unresponsive infant, leading to the recovery of stolen truck and real baby.
‘Top Gun’ Sequel Filming on Norfolk-Based Carrier, Navy Says

The U.S. Navy says a sequel to the 1986 blockbuster 'Top Gun' is filming this week aboard a Norfolk-based aircraft carrier.
China, US in Clash Over El Salvador Dropping Taiwan

China and the U.S. are sparring over El Salvador’s decision to drop Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with Beijing, with a Chinese spokesman on Wednesday accusing Washington of trying to deter other nations from making a similar switch.
Singapore: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Author Skipped Service Duty

Singapore’s government says the author of the book that inspired the hit film 'Crazy Rich Asians' failed to register for national service as required.
Rights Group Urges Libya Not to Carry Out Executions

A human rights group is urging Libyan authorities to maintain a de facto moratorium on executions after 45 people were sentenced to death last week over violence during the 2011 uprising.
Iran: Britain Will Help Redesign Reactor After US Pullout

Iran says Britain has stepped in to help it redesign a reactor following the U.S. withdrawal from Tehran’s nuclear agreement with world powers.

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[#Video #Editing] How I Shoot LOW BUDGET Music Videos

Posted on Tuesday August 21, 2018 by Eric Brooks

How I Shoot LOW BUDGET Music Videos

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[#Marketing #Strategy] 50 S'mores Recipe Ideas – From Delicious S'mores Recipes to Mobile S'mores Vehicles (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Tuesday August 21, 2018 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Marketing Strategy –50 S'mores Recipe Ideas – From Delicious S'mores Recipes to Mobile S'mores Vehicles (TrendHunter.com):

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Top Headlines for August 21, 2018

Posted on Tuesday August 21, 2018 by Eric Brooks

US Deports Former Nazi Camp Guard, 95, to Germany

The White House says a 95-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard has been deported to Germany, 14 years after a judge ordered his expulsion.

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Hoopla Elicits Mixed Feelings in Asia

The craze for 'Crazy Rich Asians' is hitting Asia, with a premiere in Singapore followed by openings in several neighboring countries later this week.

Koch Group Spends $1.8 Million in Ads for Wisconsin’s Walker

A conservative advocacy group funded by the billionaire Koch brothers is launching a $1.8 million ad buy for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.

Iran Inaugurates New, All-Iranian-Made Twin-Seat Fighter Jet

Iran has displayed a new twin-seat fighter jet it says is all Iranian-made and which allegedly has advanced avionics and fire control systems.

Malaysia Sees No Terror Link in Radioactive Item Lost 1 Week

Malaysian police said Tuesday the disappearance of an industrial item containing radioactive material more than a week ago appeared to have no link to terrorism.

Malaysian PM Says China-Financed Projects Canceled

Multibillion-dollar China-financed projects in Malaysia have been canceled because they aren’t needed and will saddle the country with an unsustainable amount of debt, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad told reporters on the final day of a visit to Beijing on Tuesday.

Syria’s Assad Attends Holiday Prayers at Damascus Mosque

Syrian President Bashar Assad has attended prayers for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha in Damascus, the seat of his power.

Indonesian Officials Defend Parade of Veiled Kids With Guns

Indonesian officials have defended a street parade that involved veiled kindergarteners carrying replica weapons and police said they’ll arrest the person who uploaded a viral video of the event to Facebook.

Pick 6: Some Old Geezers to Watch This Season

Anyone who pays attention to the NFL knows that Tom Brady is 41 as he heads into the season. He’s hardly the only geezer, in football terms, still on the field or hoping to be when the season kicks off next month.

WR Trio Will Have to Pick Up Slack at No. 4 Wisconsin

The suspension of Quintez Cephus leaves Wisconsin without one of its top receivers for the foreseeable future.

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[#Design #Trends] Mindful Therapeutic Practice Interiors – Olga Fradina Affordably Arranges an Agreeable Aesthetic (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Monday August 20, 2018 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Design Trends –Mindful Therapeutic Practice Interiors – Olga Fradina Affordably Arranges an Agreeable Aesthetic (TrendHunter.com):

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Top Headlines for August 20, 2018

Posted on Monday August 20, 2018 by Eric Brooks

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China Protests to US Over Stopover by Taiwan’s President

China says it has protested to the United States over a stopover by Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen during which she toured the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Houston.

Firefighters Checking Source of Creaking Noises From Bridge

Firefighters in the Italian city of Genoa have suspended an operation to allow evacuated residents to retrieve their belongings from homes under a bridge that partially collapsed, after workers heard creaking noises coming from the structure.

South Sudan Claims a Civil War Is Over. Skepticism Abounds.

South Sudan’s government claims a shattering five-year civil war is finally over, but skepticism soars. It wasn’t helped by the sight of President Salva Kiir refusing to shake the hand of rival Riek Machar after they signed a power-sharing deal this month, according to video footage seen by The Associated Press.

Russian Military Braces for Massive War Games

Russia’s defense minister says the military forces in the country’s east have been put on high alert in the run-up to massive war games that also involve China and Mongolia.

Egypt Officials: Car Bomb Kills Officer, Wounds 4 in Sinai

Egyptian security officials say a car bomb has targeted members of the security forces in the turbulent north of the Sinai Peninsula, killing a military officer.

The Latest: Afghan Forces Free 149 People Taken by Taliban

The Latest on the situation in Afghanistan (all times local):

Verdict Scheduled for Next Week in Myanmar Reporters’ Trial

A judge in Myanmar said he will issue a verdict next Monday in the trial of two Reuters journalists accused of possessing secret state information, a case that has become a key test of media freedom in the former military dictatorship.

Italy Asks EU to Find Countries for 177 Migrants

Italy is asking the EU to find countries willing to take 177 migrants who have been aboard an Italian coast guard ship for days following another standoff with Malta.

AP Explains: The History of Korean Family Reunions

For the first time in three years, elderly North and South Korean relatives separated during the chaos of the 1950-53 Korean War gathered Monday at the North’s scenic Diamond Mountain, where they’ll embrace their loved ones after decades apart. Here are several things to know about the reunions, which will only last a few days and will likely be the last time these people see each other:

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[#Marketing #Strategy] Shoppable Celebrity AR Filters – Nicki Minaj's Snapchat Filter Promotes Her 'Queen' Album (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Sunday August 19, 2018 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Marketing Strategy –Shoppable Celebrity AR Filters – Nicki Minaj's Snapchat Filter Promotes Her 'Queen' Album (TrendHunter.com):

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