Orlando Bloom has a stinker in ‘Carnival Row’

If “Carnival Row” is any indication of what we can expect from post-“Game of Thrones” fantasy TV, we are headed to the slough of despond. It’s a grab bag of styles and themes that sit uneasily side-by-side. The central story, a series of murders that take place in a world that looks and sounds like … Continue reading "Orlando Bloom has a stinker in ‘Carnival Row’"

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Background checks for gun-buyers are good policy, good politics for Trump

In the weeks since the tragic mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, President Trump has kept the pundits guessing as to whether he would throw his weight behind new gun-safety measures. Word is, Trump is going to present a series of proposals next month that could break the long-standing partisan stalemate on the issue. … Continue reading "Background checks for gun-buyers are good policy, good politics for Trump"

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Trump needs to make gun-control Priority No. 1

President Trump has said he wants to keep guns away from folks who shouldn’t have them. When lawmakers return to Washington next month, his top priority should be to get Congress to pass legislation to ensure just that. Specifically, Trump should demand that lawmakers pass enhanced background checks and red-flag legislation, both of which would … Continue reading "Trump needs to make gun-control Priority No. 1"

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Dog found on side of road with muzzle taped shut, throat slashed

“We will not tolerate these actions…Not now or ever.” That’s the message cops in Butler County, Ohio, want people to hear after a local resident found a dog on the side of the road with her mouth duct-taped shut and her throat slashed. “This is appalling,” said local sheriff Richard Jones in a statement. “Words … Continue reading "Dog found on side of road with muzzle taped shut, throat slashed"

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Hasbro acquires gangster rap label Death Row Records as part of $4B deal

My Little Pony, meet Tupac Shakur. Toymaker Hasbro has acquired gangster rap label Death Row Records — which counts Shakur and Snoop Dogg among its artists — as part of a bid to grow its stable of family-friendly entertainment. The worldwide toymaker announced the $4 billion deal Thursday to buy British company Entertainment One, which … Continue reading "Hasbro acquires gangster rap label Death Row Records as part of $4B deal"

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Valle d’Aosta e Val Varaita: aggiornamento Bollettino condizioni cascate

24/12/07 aggiornamento condizioni cascate di ghiaccio in Val D’Ayas, Valeille, Val Varaita. Grazie alle notizie pervenute da M. Conti, Laura Frola, Marcello Sanguineti, ecco il nuovo aggiornamento. Valle D’Aosta (Val D’Ayas) :– Cortoz di destra ( perfetta )– Sbregotex ottime condizioni sia sul ramo di destra che su quello più facile di sinistra.NB Bisogna segnalare … Continue reading "Valle d’Aosta e Val Varaita: aggiornamento Bollettino condizioni cascate"

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Arrampicata sportiva a Malham Cove, Inghilterra

Con oltre 150 vie dal 5a al 9a, Malham Cove è una delle falesie di calcare più belle per l’arrampicata sportiva in Inghilterra. Famosa per essere una delle bellezze naturali più spettacolari d’Inghilterra, Malham Cove è anche conosciuta come la culla dell’arrampicata sportiva in Gran Bretagna. Quando negli anni ’80 questo giovane sport era ai … Continue reading "Arrampicata sportiva a Malham Cove, Inghilterra"

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XVII edizione Trofeo Mezzalama – 19 aprile 2009

Domenica 19 Aprile 2009 si disputa la 17a edizione del Trofeo Mezzalama, la classicissima maratona di scialpinismo da Breuil-Cervinia a Gressoney la Trinité attraverso i ghiacciai del Monte Rosa e la vetta del Castore che rinnova ogni due anni un’autentica avventura sportiva nata nel 1933. Sono ore decisive, queste, per la diciassettesima edizione del Trofeo … Continue reading "XVII edizione Trofeo Mezzalama – 19 aprile 2009"

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Adam Ondra vince il 9a+ di Corona in Frankenjura

Il 06/06/2009 Adam Ondra ha effettuato la prima ripetizione di Corona 9a+ nello Frankenjura, Germania. Il punto di vista del suo fotografo Vojtech Vrzba. L’altro giorno Adam Ondra è riuscito a ripete Corona, la via più difficile dello Frankenjura, liberata da Markus Bock nell’ottobre 2006 e gradata UIAA 11+ ovvero 9a+ della scala francese. Ad … Continue reading "Adam Ondra vince il 9a+ di Corona in Frankenjura"

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