The island of Puerto Rico has been “destroyed” after Hurricane Maria made landfall there as a Category 4 storm Wednesday morning, according to emergency officials. Puerto Rico’s office of emergency management confirmed that 100 percent of the U.S. territory had lost power, noting that anyone with electricity was using a generator. [restrict] Multiple transmission lines […]
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Thousands rally in Philippines to warn of Duterte ‘dictatorship’
MANILA (Reuters) – Left-wing activists and political opponents of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte held rallies on Thursday to warn against what they see as the emergence of a dictatorship under the no-nonsense but hugely popular leader. Politicians, indigenous people, church leaders, businessmen, and leftists marched, staged rallies and attended masses to denounce Duterte, accusing him […]
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Mexico races to save 12-year-old girl as quake toll hits 237
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Rescuers labored against the odds as dawn broke on Thursday to save a 12-year-old schoolgirl and other possible survivors trapped beneath crumpled buildings in central Mexico following the country’s deadliest earthquake in 32 years. [restrict] More than 50 survivors have been plucked from several disaster sites in Mexico City since Tuesday […]
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Some Fishing Terms
Ten common fishing terms explained Catch and Release – A conservation motion that happens most often right before the local Fish and Game officer pulls over a boat that has caught over it’s limit. [restrict] Hook – (1) A curved piece of metal used to catch fish. (2) A clever advertisement to entice a fisherman […]
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Movie Theater Mayhem!
A man was sprawled across three entire seats in a theater. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, “Sorry sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.” The man groaned but didn’t budge. The usher became impatient. “Sir,” the usher said, “if you don’t get up from there, I’m going […]
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horoscope
Aries (Mar.21 – Apr.19) When the thought of going to work makes it hard to get out of bed, know that the time has come to get another job, Aries. Alas, that’s probably not something you can do now. You can be extra kind to yourself. Give yourself a present. Find something you thoroughly enjoy […]