TOKYO, 23 OCTOBER 2017 (AP) — Japan’s ruling coalition appeared headed to an impressive win in national elections on Sunday, in what would represent an endorsement for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s nearly five-year leadership. A victory would boost Abe’s chances of winning another three-year term next September as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party. That […]
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North Korea warns threats a ‘big miscalculation’ in letter to Australia lawmakers
SYDNEY, 20 OCTOBER 2017 (REUTERS)– North Korea has sent a letter to Australia’s parliament, warning it is a nuclear power and will not be cowed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to destroy it, according to a copy of the letter published in an Australian newspaper on Friday. “If Trump thinks that he would bring […]
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What did he say?
An elderly couple were driving across the country. The woman was driving when she got pulled over by the highway patrol. The officer said, ?Ma’am did you know you were speeding?? The woman, hard of hearing, turns to her husband and asks, ?What did he say?? The old man yells, ?He says you were speeding!? […]
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Inner Beauty
The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. People reveal themselves completely only when they are thrown out of the customary conditions of their life, for only then do they have to fall back on their reserves. – Leonardo da Vinci I’m slow in comprehensive reading because of dyslexia, […]
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That I got a pre-declined
… That I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail. … I ordered a burger at McDonalds and the kid behind the counter asked, “Can you afford fries with that?” … That CEO’s are now playing miniature golf. [restrict] … If the bank returns your check marked “Insufficient Funds,” you call them and ask […]
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Defense chief Mattis in Asia, will discuss North Korea crisis with allies
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Philippines (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said he would talk with Asian allies about North Korea and the crisis caused by Pyongyang’s “reckless” provocations, as he kicked off a week-long trip to the region on Monday to meet defense chiefs in the Philippines. [restrict] Mattis’ trip to Asia, which will […]