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books|game of thrones|George R. R. Martin

George R.R. Martin Announces ‘Fire And Blood’ – A Two-Volume Westerosi History

George R.R. Martin has announced that two new books are in the works. No, neither is the long-awaited sixth installment of his A Song of Ice And Fire series, The Winds of Winter. They are, however, very welcome additions to the Westerosi historical annals. In a LiveJournal post on July 22, Martin reminded his followers […]

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bob marley

Damian Marley’s ‘Stony Hill’ To Be Released In 4 Days

For Damian Marley enthusiasts, the wait will soon be over. Twelve years after the Grammy-award-winning Welcome to Jamrock, Damian Marley, aka Junior Gong, is thrilling fans with an upcoming album release — in just four days. On Friday, July 21, 2017, Stony Hill hits the shelves. This is Marley’s fourth studio album, including Mr. Marley […]

6y ago

Sendak’s ‘Presto And Zesto In Limboland’ To Be Published In 2018

When Maurice Sendak died on May 8, 2012, the world mourned the loss of such great talent. His trove of wonder and whimsy, into which we escaped as children (and sometimes adults), would grow no more. Or so we thought. Nearly two years ago, Lynn Caponera, president of the Maurice Sendak Foundation and long-time manager […]

6y ago

bullying|Twitter

Twitter Helps Users Shut Out Bullies

Twitter is taking steps against the bullying for which it is all too well-known. The social media platform makes news headlines every day and usually not for the noblest reasons (even more so now, thanks to President Trump’s affinity for sharing his thoughts in 140 characters or less – #COVFEFE anyone?). But this time, the […]

6y ago

Stores Using Hidden Cameras To Monitor Customers’ Facial Expressions

Some stores are engaging in customer tracking tactics that have people asking, “Is it 1984 already?” Mannequins that can tell if you like the outfits they’re modelling; shelves that sense if you’re having trouble finding what you’re looking for and how you feel about the items they hold; advertisements that detect if you’re smiling as […]

6y ago

Health

Health Vlogger Poisons Self During Live Stream

A Chinese health vlogger is in stable condition after biting into a poisonous plant during a live stream. According to the Telegraph, the 26-year-old social media personality, known only as Ms. Zhang, set out to demonstrate the health benefits of aloe vera by eating the raw leaves in a live video stream. Though she did […]

6y ago

Amtrak Train Derailed In Washington, Several Injured

Several passengers sustained minor injuries when an Amtrak Cascades train was derailed near Steilacoom, Washington, on Sunday, July 2, at approximately 2:30 p.m. The Seattle Times referred to Amtrak’s statement on the incident, in which it was confirmed that “the locomotive and the baggage car on train 506 on the Amtrak Cascades run between Eugene, […]

6y ago

Alaska

11-Year-Old Shoots A Brown Bear And Saves His Family

The town of Hoonah, Alaska, has a hero in its midst – quick-thinking, sharp-shooting 11-year-old, Elliot Clark. The Juneau Empire reports that on June 18, Elliot, his cousin, his uncle, Craig Stoltzfus, and Stoltzfus’ father, accompanied by three family dogs, were out for a day of fishing in Port Frederick, several miles south of Hoonah. […]

6y ago

john oliver

King Coal Vs. John Oliver: First Amendment On Oliver’s Side Attorneys Say

The defamation lawsuit filed by Murray Energy CEO, Robert (Bob) Murray, and several of his companies, against Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, Partially Important Productions (the show’s production company), Charles Wilson (the show’s senior news producer), HBO and Time Warner, may not hold much weight in court, says First Amendment attorney, Floyd Abrams. Why? Because, […]

6y ago

Teenager Saved By Group Of Strangers After Fall From Six Flags ‘Sky Ride’

Thanks to a group of quick-thinking Six Flags visitors and employees, a 14-year-old girl is safe today. On Saturday, June 24, at approximately 7:45 p.m. the as yet unidentified teenaged girl from Greenwood, Delaware, was seen dangling from the ‘Sky Ride’ at Six Flags Great Escape amusement park in Queensbury, New York, according to reports […]

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