Monthly Archives: April 2019

Ian Buruma, Ex-Editor Says He Stands By Decision To Publish Jian Ghomeshi Essay

A former editor at the New York Review of Books says he stands by his decision to publish a controversial essay written by disgraced former radio host Jian Ghomeshi. Ian Buruma has told Vrij Nederland, a Dutch magazine, that it is ironic that he has lost his job after publishing a theme issue about #MeToo […]

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Astral Chain is a New Switch-Exclusive Platinum Game, Bayonetta 3 Still In Development

A brand new game from Bayonetta developer PlatinumGames was revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct, Astral Chain. It will be launching exclusively on Switch on August 30, 2019. Astral Chain is an action game with a sci-fi setting where you appear to be fighting giant demonic monsters, seemingly with glowing glowing blue chains that you use […]

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Burroughs, Florida State edge Michigan in pitcher’s duel

OKLAHOMA CITY – Jessica Burroughs twirled a three-hit shutout as eighth-seeded Florida State edged second-seeded Michigan, 1-0, in the first elimination game on Sunday and advanced to the semifinals of the Women’s College World Series at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Box Score | Quotes (FSU / Michigan) The Seminoles (55-9) return to action at […]

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Happy 40th Birthday Aaliyah: A Look Back At An R&B Icon Gone Too Soon

Aaliyah Dana Haughton burst onto the music scene in the 1990s with a hit debut album, “Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number.” She was 15 at the time, a fact that soon proved tragically ironic. Her album went on to sell three million copies in the United States, and six million copies worldwide, propelling her […]

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Trudeau Government's Feminist Politics Need To Be Backed With More Money: Oxfam Canada

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government has enacted genuinely feminist policies but needs to back them up with more money if it wants to make a lasting difference, Oxfam Canada says. The charity released its 2019 feminist scorecard before International Women’s Day on Friday, assessing steps the government took between March 2018 and February 2019 to […]

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Stalled US talks ‘not linked’ to Kim’s planned Russian trip – but finding way around sanctions is

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un won’t use his expected Russian visit as leverage in nuclear talks with the US. Boosting economic ties with Moscow while circumventing sanctions is equally important for Pyongyang, analysts told RT. Kim may arrive in Russia “in spring or summer of this year,” Russian Senator Aleksandr Bashkin said Monday, adding that […]

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The Cheapest Place to Buy Anthem on PS4, Xbox One and PC

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Babies Who Hear 2 Languages At Home Develop Better Focus: Study

TORONTO — A study says babies exposed to more than one language develop an attentive advantage compared to infants who hear only a single language. Researchers at Toronto’s York University say this advantage in attention can start as early as six months of age and could set the stage for lifelong cognitive benefits. The research […]

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Putin reveals primary objective of new presidential term

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that raising the standard of living will be a key task in the coming years, but also acknowledged the importance of strengthening the nation’s defenses. ‘Think I’ll sit until I’m 100 years old?’ – Putin on seeking another election bid “The main thing that we will be working on is […]

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UltraViolet Shutting Down July 31

UltraViolet, the service that provided customers who bought movies or shows on Blu-ray or DVD with a digital HD copy of the media, will be shutting down on July 31. The service recently sent out an e-mail to customers who have signed up for an UltraViolet Library in the past, and updated its official website […]

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