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Eminem blasts President Trump in BET awards freestyle

October 11, 2017

The rant is getting a lot of attention on social media. "But this is his form of distraction/Plus he gets an enormous reaction/When he attacks the National Football League so we focus on that/Instead of talking about Puerto Rico or gun reform for Nevada/All these awful tragedies and he's bored and he/Would rather cause a Twitter storm at the Packers", Eminem charges.

For investors, could diamonds be the new gold?

October 11, 2017

The credit card-sized package of diamonds, named Diamond Bullion , also seeks to remove some of the main obstacles for trading precious stones - the subjectivity of their value. A mark on the Diamond Bullion developed by the International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (IIDGR), which is part of Anglo American's De Beers Group, provides a further guarantee.

Demi Lovato Reveals 'Simply Complicated' Documentary Trailer

October 11, 2017

We also see Demi and the people around her discuss how quickly she became an worldwide superstar, and how the pressure of being a role model at a young age was just too much. "I had anxiety around this interview" she admits. "One thing I'll never stop doing is being honest". Demi was involved in a short physical altercation on a private jet in Peru in 2010 where she apparently punched her dancer Alex Welch.

Cabinet approves revision of pay scales for teachers in universities

October 11, 2017

Minister for Law and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad said, 119 IITs, IIMs, NITs, and IISERS will also get the benefit. The Centre today announced that Assistant and Associate professors of 329 state universities and 12,912 colleges will get benefit of Seventh Pay Commission .

Will Star Wars Really Let Rey Shift To The Dark Side?

October 11, 2017

It had everything: Skywalker family drama, badass sci-fi action, and some significant intrigue about the futures of some of our favorite characters. But this is frickin' Star Wars we're talking about here, so I'm glad that everybody involved was willing to not even entertain the possibility of showing certain moments.

Taylor Swift Is Finally Debuting Taymojis In The Year 2017

October 11, 2017

Can fans post things or is it just a collection of her feeds? "I think you guys are really going to like this", Swift says in the video announcing the app. What the app costs, if anything, was not revealed in the initial announcement. "We look forward to its worldwide launch later this year", Glu Mobile President and CEO Nick Earl said in a statement.

Alpha Cubed Investments LLC Buys 42320 Shares of Coca-Cola Company (The) (KO)

October 11, 2017

Saybrook Cap Nc reported 0.38% stake. $3.81 million worth of The Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) shares were sold by SMITH BRIAN JOHN . The Adirondack Trust Co holds 23,264 shares with $1.04 million value, down from 30,494 last quarter. CLFD's profit would be $836,101 giving it 57.71 P/E if the $0.06 EPS is correct. Morgan Stanley accumulated 3,659 shares. Finan Irial sold 354,146 shares worth $15.94M.

Ben Affleck angry about Harvey Weinstein allegations

October 11, 2017

It's been six days since The New York Times dropped its explosive report detailing allegations of sexual abuse against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein , and Hollywood is in flames. She said: "His behaviour is without question disgraceful and appalling and very, very wrong". Weinstein has unequivocally denied all allegations of non-consensual sex.

Texas rises to top of Big 12 early with rival Sooners next

October 11, 2017

For more info, picks and a breakdown of this week's top sports betting news check out the new OddsShark podcast with Jon Campbell and Andrew Avery. Beating Kansas State - which scored seven points against a Vanderbilt team that has allowed 142 points in three Southeastern Conference losses - only muddles the narrative.

Aamir Khan and Zaira Wasim promote Secret Superstar in Delhi

October 11, 2017

The makers released a new song from this film starring Zaira Wasim and Aamir Khan and the fans love this strangely catchy song. The actor says that regardless of the prevailing trends, he believes in following his instinct while choosing a film 'I believe in doing films that touch my heart.

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt in Brahmastra, Confirmed

October 11, 2017

Trade Analyst, Taran Adarsh announced the ambitious project on his Twitter handle with the caption, "It's OFFICIAL". Ayan Mukerji's next directorial venture. Well, it's great to see Bollywood being fearless and planning a trilogy way ahead even before the first part is released. Also we finally have a title " BRAHMASTRA ".

Trump Tweets: NFL, ESPN, Immigration, and Healthcare

October 11, 2017

Smith said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL Management Council chair John Mara had assured union leaders last week players' rights to protest would be respected "without retribution". In his latest outburst on the issue on Tuesday morning, the president also took aim an ESPN presenter who was suspended by the network for defending National Football League players.

Miley Cyrus joins James Corden for "Carpool Karaoke"

October 11, 2017

And I should make it something that can change people's lives rather than be a controversial conversation that does nothing but become a fun Halloween costume for people. I'm down to embrace it. "I can't smoke before I go on stage". But she left and didn't tell anyone. Cyrus told Howard Stern during an interview last week that she hasn't smoked weed in eight months.

Disney Pulls Plug On 'Jack And The Beanstalk' Animated Film 'Gigantic'

October 11, 2017

The upcoming adaptation of " Jack and the Beanstalk " called " Gigantic " has been shelved. While it's not unknown for studios to shut down animated films already in production, even though they've been announced (see - or don't, because we can't - Pixar's unmade Newt ), it's more unusual for movies that have been pimped at a couple of D23 events and been handed release dates to suddenly vanish from the schedules.

Maharashtra, Gujarat & Himachal cut Value-Added Tax on fuel

October 11, 2017

Gujarat and Maharashtra have already done the central leadership's bidding while Chhattisgarh has sought exemption on the ground that Value-Added Tax is already low in the state. The state also collects Rs 11 per litre and Rs 2 per litre as surcharge on petrol and diesel, respectively. State finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar termed the cut as a "Diwali gift" to people of the state.

THOR: RAGNAROK New "Hela Good" Featurette

October 11, 2017

Now Hulk is set to appear in Thor: Ragnarok , which will set the character on a three party story arc that will continue over subsequent Marvel films. But as far as solo films go, rights to the Hulk are still something of a tricky issue , and understandably a sensitive subject for Ruffalo, seeing as how Universal technically owns the character.

This Is Us Season 2, Episode 3 Recap: "Deja Vu"

October 11, 2017

Even though her planned date took a disastrous turn when Jack rebuffed her sexual advances, it wasn't a sexual reconnection they were needing. Rebecca gets dressed up and picks Jack up from work. Stallone is gracious, and the two share more about themselves as they wait for filming to start. However, Stallone brings up his father and tells him that all of the good memories are important.

'Professor Marston & The Wonder Women' Gets A New York Comic Con Trailer

October 11, 2017

For more on Professor Marston and the Wonder Women , you can read Adam Chitwood's review here . The movie will no doubt highlight the creation of Wonder Woman , that much is obvious. While Marston's feminist superhero was criticized by censors for her "sexual perversity", he was keeping a secret that could have destroyed him. Written and directed by Angela Robinson ( True Blood , The L Word ), there's no question that Professor Marston and the Wonder Women will initially benefit ...

Trump threat to National Football League over 'massive' tax breaks

October 11, 2017

One member of an National Football League coaching staff said the general manager asked the position coaches (who are often the lowest-ranked coaches but have the most contact with the players) to "feel out" which players might be thinking of taking a knee and to "talk to them".

Lil B says Facebook suspended his account for "talking about white people"

October 11, 2017

A representative for Facebook confirmed the 30-day suspension to Motherboard Tuesday, adding that the offending posts had already been deleted. It's unclear which posts made the site take action, but his last controversial post reads: "Do the white nationalist or the kkk or Neo nazis really hate me? I'm serious I love all humans!" The rapper confirmed in an October 4 tweet that the social networking site barred him.

Match And Segment Announced For Tonight's Episode Of WWE SmackDown Live

October 11, 2017

WWE's Kick-Off shows are often uneventful and can be skipped without missing anything newsworthy but that wasn't the case here as Daniel Bryan actually changed the United States Championship match during the warm-up hour, adding Tye Dillinger into the match; a ideal decision.

Las Vegas gunman shot hotel security guard before targeting concert-goers

October 11, 2017

Paddock shot Jesus Campos in the leg, injuring him at 9.59 p.m. on October 1, CNN quoted Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo as saying on Monday night. In addition, Campos prevented a maintenance worker on the same floor from receiving any injuries, the sheriff said. Police officers found Campos when they arrived on the floor.

Black model says controversial Dove ad was misinterpreted, not racist

October 11, 2017

In an emailed statement Sunday, Dove said the ad, a three-second video clip, "did not represent the diversity of real beauty which is something Dove is passionate about and is core to our beliefs, and it should not have happened ...

Trump asks for change in United States tax laws for NFL

October 11, 2017

We as a team are very much on the page together, players and coaches will "under no circumstances" fail to "stand and recognize and honor the flag ". Goodell said chief executives and club presidents will "continue the unprecedented dialogue with our players".

Matt Damon Denies Squashing 2004 Story On Harvey Weinstein's Sexual Misconduct

October 11, 2017

I never saw this. We vouch for each other, all the time , and it didn't even make her article. After the Times reported that Weinstein had allegedly reached financial settlements with at least eight women after they accused him of harassment and assault, he and several of his company's executives and board members have resigned.

Trump calls for tax law changes for National Football League over protests

October 11, 2017

Members of the 49ers continued to kneel on Sunday. . Why is the National Football League getting massive tax breaks while at the same time disrespecting our Anthem, Flag and Country? Smith's comments came amid continuing clashes between President Donald Trump's administration and NFL players over national anthem protests.

Singer Beyonce Looks Just Like Daughter Blue Ivy In This Throwback Picture

October 11, 2017

And the proud grandmother totally agrees! A source told the website: "After raising Blue Ivy for five years, Beyonce really thought she had the whole parenting thing in the bag - but oh boy was she in for a shock!" Getting her braids done by Toni, ' Knowles captioned the adorable retro photo.

Security guard shot prior Las Vegas massacre, sheriff says

October 11, 2017

Paddock was described as "standoff-ish, disconnected" and unable to maintain "meaningful relationships" during the interviews, a source told ABC News . Paddock had set up a camera in the hallway, apparently to watch for approaching authorities. " Every piece of information we get is one more piece to the puzzle in this case ", Lombardo said.

Domino's share price rises as United Kingdom sales growth holds up

October 11, 2017

Also, it has an estimated price-earnings (P/E) multiple of 19.25 and a trailing 12-month price-earnings (P/E) multiple of 13.58. Moving out to look at the previous month performance , the stock is at 10.39%. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$221.58 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$149.67. Domino's Pizza, Inc . (NYSE: DPZ ) earnings have risen with a quarterly rate of 8.4% over the last 5 years.

Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (2778.HK) Needle Moving 2.95%

October 11, 2017

Therefore 75% are positive. IShares MSCI Target UK Real Estate UCITS ETF (UKPR.L) now has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of -97.94. The stock is performing -42.88% year to date. The dividend was $0.070 per share for the quarter or $0.28 on an annualized basis. Investors sentiment decreased to 1.36 in Q2 2017. Its down 0.43, from 0.87 in 2017Q1.

Insurer AIG predicts $3 billion in losses from catastrophes

October 11, 2017

Breaking down the expected losses, AIG said $1.1bn to $1.2bn in pre-tax losses would stem from Hurricane Harvey. Despite the fact that AIG placed a $1.0bn back-up reinsurance cover around the time of Hurricane. Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) analysts projected a net loss of $2.5 billion. But AIG shares were plummeting already prior to the hurricanes. Bermudian-based Validus Holdings estimates that its net losses in the third quarter due to the hurricanes and earthquakes, net of reinsurance ...

No You Won't Get a Free Kinect Adaptor With Xbox One X

October 11, 2017

Of course, Penello didn't mean Microsoft won't ever bring VR to the Xbox One X. All he meant was that there is still a whole lot of experimenting around VR, and now is not the most appropriate moment for Microsoft to implement it in the Xbox One X.

Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) Quarterly Sales Review

October 11, 2017

The stock rose 0.32% or $0.28 reaching $87.32 per share. It has underperformed by 6.08% the S&P500. Columbus Circle Investors decreased Danaher Corp Del (DHR) stake by 61.47% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. BidaskClub cut shares of Danaher Corporation from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 25th. The firm earned "Hold" rating on Monday, July 10 by RBC Capital Markets.

Gordon Ramsay lashes out at Jamie Oliver over children remark

October 10, 2017

Now Gordon has blasted the comments as "a low blow" and is demanding an apology from his rival. "To judge someone else's family on the amount of kids you have ..." Jamie is reported to have said, "he's got four kids and I've got five kids and I don't want to be slagging off some kids' dad on telly", suggesting that as the pair are both fathers they shouldn't be arguing in public.

NY local bridges need $27B of repairs, comptroller says

October 11, 2017

One in seven bridges have been identified by Thomas Dinapoli as being in need of repairs. It isn't only New York's subway and rail tunnels that need some love, the city's bridges are also in need of fix. The cost to fix local bridges is just a piece of the statewide repairs needed, DiNapoli noted. The total cost of needed repairs to all 17,462 highway bridges in the state was estimated at $75.4 billion in 2016 according to the U.S.

Doctor Who: Tom Baker finishes abandoned 1979 Shada serial

October 10, 2017

Acclaimed writer Douglas Adams had completed the script, Tom Baker's Doctor was at the height of his popularity, and the series had bigger audiences than ever before. This new teaser for the animated version gives you a very short but intriguing look at the finished product, which will combine remastered versions of the original scenes with animated recreations of the unfilmed scenes.

Affordable DIY Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family

October 10, 2017

Sexton said children tend to try on several costumes and masks at party stores, and one person with head lice can spread the annoying bugs to others who try on the costume. Once a costume is purchased, place it in a sealed bag for 48 hours. Another suggestion is to toss the costume in your dryer for 45 minutes, the heat will also kill lice.

NFLPA president DeMaurice Smith blasts owners banning national anthem protest

October 10, 2017

Kneeling during the anthem was initially started by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick , who sought to draw attention to social injustice and police brutality. Player protests in the National Football League have spiked dramatically after Trump verbally attacked players kneeling during the anthem, by saying "wouldn't you love to see one of the National Football League owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say 'get that son of a b**** off the field right ...

'Rick & Morty' Fans Wreaked Havoc on McDonald's All Weekend

October 10, 2017

Holding a single 1-ounce portion of the sauce in his hand, the enterprising young man handed out pre-dipped nuggets amid a mob of onlookers, some of whom can be heard confirming the price with the seller. Customers got their first taste of the condiment in 1998 when it was given as a limited-time release for the promotion of Disney's Mulan . Fans of " Rick and Morty " can celebrate after McDonald's announced it will bring back its special Szechuan sauce this winter.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Sets Amazon Premiere Date - Watch Trailer

October 10, 2017

Then, things take an unexpected turn when she discovers a previously unknown talent for stand-up comedy. On Tuesday, Amazon announced that its new series, The Marvelous Mrs. With Rachel Brosnahan in the lead role of Miriam "Midge" Maisel, the series also stars Tony Shalhoub as Midge's father, Abe, and Alex Borstein as Susie, her agent.

Disney Renews 'That's So Raven' Spinoff for Season 2

October 10, 2017

No premiere date has been slated for Season 2. In the series, the one-time Cosby kid reprises her role as Raven Baxter from the comedy That's So Raven . 1 live-action cable TV series premiere in two years among its target demographics and was the top series premiere among all kid cable TV networks in total viewers since July 2015, when another Disney Channel show, BUNK'D , claimed that spot.

EL James' Christian Grey Sequel Darker Set for Release in November

October 10, 2017

E L James's United Kingdom editor Selina Walker added, "Christian Grey is one of the most conflicted and charismatic heroes of modern fiction, and this new book is full of surprises". The novel will be released on November 28 by Vintage Books, according to a news release from the publisher. The book was savaged by critics, but still sold more than a million copies within days of its release.

Love Island's Chris Hughes reveals bottled water prank

October 10, 2017

The Heart Of The Matter four-piece also retweeted CALM and TOPMAN's #DontBottleItUp video featuring Love Island's Chris Hughes , which parodies male fragrance to convey its powerful message. He said: "I saw a hypnotherapist a few years ago, my mum helped me afford that and it was my mum who was the first person I spoke to about my mental health issues".

Dawn French's youthful appearance on The One Show sends Twitter into meltdown

October 10, 2017

The comedy icon - who turns 60 tomorrow, shed the weight years ago but never fails to wow fans and interviewees alike with her incredible transformation, and Gloria Hunniford couldn't resist asking her about her transformation when she appeared on Loose Women today .

Trump calls for tax changes for NFL following national anthem protests

October 10, 2017

Dozens of players have been kneeling down during the pre-match national anthem, instead of standing, in anger at comments made by the president. Jemele Hill had urged a boycott of Dallas Cowboys advertisers after the club's owner said players would be dropped if they refused to stand during the national anthem.

Why Princess Charlotte's children won't have royal titles

October 10, 2017

It also remains unclear where the royal baby will grow up as Prince George has just started school in London making Kensington Palace the most obvious place to bring up the brood. That doesn't mean Louise and Zara are unencumbered by royal pomp. The Duchess of Cambridge - who is pregnant with her third child - is know for influencing clothing sales with the "Kate effect" following public outings and royal engagements, with her lovely dresses and love for high-street stores.

Trump Falsely Claims Corker Was "Set Up" to Criticize Him During Interview

October 10, 2017

Sen. Bob Corker , the retiring Republican chair of the Senate foreign relations committee, has engaged in a heated back-and-forth with Trump for days now, including in an interview with The New York Times where he said that he feared Trump was steering the nation "on the path to World War III".

The Most Stylish Royal Isn't Kate Middleton

October 10, 2017

Early last month, the Kensington Palace revealed that she and Prince William are having their third child. Good news, because her condition is getting better. All three are mental health advocates. However, in September, Middleton graced the small screen for a short mental health film titled "Talking Mental Health" by Anna Freud NCCF.

Watchdog sets out stall in probe of Fox-Sky takeover

October 10, 2017

With respect to media plurality, the CMA will assess the current level of media plurality in the United Kingdom, the extent to which the deal reduces that level of media plurality, and whether the remaining level of plurality of persons with control of media companies would be sufficient.

Sugar tax expected in Budget 2018

October 10, 2017

There will now be a 30 cent tax on a litre of fizzy drinks with 8g of sugar per 100ml, and there'll be a 20 cent tax on a litre of fizzy drinks with between 5 and 8g per 100ml. -Two free pre-school years per child. The cost of social protection will be over 20 billion and in the last week of March 2018 all weekly welfare rates will increase by 5 euro per week.