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Did The Oprah Winfrey Show make O.J. Simpson snap
O.J. Simpson has recently revealed that he had been drinking for the whole day on Sept. 13, 2007, before he robbed two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel. But sources close to the case think that it might be that watching "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that afternoon made Simpson impulsive, the New York Post reported. The family of Ronald Goldman, who was murdered along with Simpson's ...
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Hindu temples Bollywood and a Yemeni citys India ties
A Hindu temple that dates back over 150 years, a market that sports an Indian name and love for Bollywood reflect the India connect of the Yemeni city of Aden. The famous Hindu temples include the Shri Tarichmerga Temple that was built in 1862, the Shri Ram Ji Temple that was built in 1875 and the Hanuman Temple that was built in 1882. It is estimated that Indians in Aden numbered 8,563 in ...
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Study finds explosion in sports betting despite decline in number of gamblers
Australia New research has found a decline in the number of Australians who are gambling, but an explosion in sports betting.The study, conducted by researchers at New South Wales' Southern Cross University, found 64 per cent of adults gambled in the past year, compared with a much higher figure of 82 per cent back in 1999.But Southern Cross University researcher Dr Sally Gainsbury says ...
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Man dies in suspected gas explosion in Nottinghamshire house
A man was killed in a gas explosion which destroyed a terraced house on Sunday, Nottinghamshire police said. One person was believed to be missing as firefighters searched through the rubble. The explosion seriously injured four others, including two children.The blast, which devastated a house on a street in the town of Newark and damaged nearby properties shortly after 5pm, was described by ...
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Whiskey distillery to open in the heart of the Lake District
For William Wordsworth, the Lake District was a "national property" for all to enjoy. But what the poet, a teetotal, would have made of the first whiskey distillery in the area for more than 100 years is hard to ...
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Buddhist site blends recreation education and spiritual tranquility
/enpproperty--> It is a monastery. It is a theme park. It is the biggest tourist attraction in Jiangsu province in terms of revenue, testifying to its immense popularity. Unlike other Buddhist sites throughout China, Lingshan has the best of both old and new. The giant Buddha was unveiled in 1997, but the site comes with a wonderful origin story that dates back 1,300 years. The icons ...
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Privatised service puts patients at risk with lack of out-of-hours GPs
Mid Staffs scandal: NHS managers will be blacklisted for failure and patients will rate hospitals in major shake-up, announces Jeremy ...
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Maids to measure Forget the taffeta and ruffles bridesmaids are going down the aisle in style
Brides are shunning traditional flounces, frills and dubious themes and turning to the high street instead to dress their bridesmaids in style, says Libby ...
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Newport fails to curb retail exodus as big names pack up shop
the city of Newport . Not today.M&S moved from the city centre earlier this year to a retail park on the outskirts. "That's a real shame," says Jones. "I hadn't heard it had gone. Every city centre needs an M&S. That's really depressed me. It was always one of my little treats. I'll have to go to McDonald's instead."Jones feels a loyalty to ...
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Sleep problems warn of Alzheimers
Breathing difficulties during sleep may be an early warning sign of future Alzheimer's disease, researchers believe.Experts are not sure how sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and Alzheimer's are linked.But evidence suggests some people who suffer from the sleep problem may already be starting to develop pre-symptomatic dementia.SDB is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that ...
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Masculinity in crisis There is a battle going on inside us that is never discussed
Masculinity is in crisis, says Diane Abbott. Men have 'lost their way', and in the wake of a succession of shocking sex crimes, are accused of failing to speak out. What's going on? Kunal Dutta canvasses male ...
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Housing market the rule of bad ideas | Editorial
you can't cure a crisis caused by debt with more debt ", has wedged at the heart of his economic strategy a scheme to do just that - except this time it will not be the sovereign state that takes on debt, but thousands of households. The coalition that vowed to rebalance the lopsided economy has apparently given up on all that: the much-castigated (not least by David Cameron), ...
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Kids urged to do sports not violence
Ashrafieh over the weekend aimed at encouraging children to engage in sports and eschew violence offered up military commandos in mock combat, boxers duking it out and one performer losing his nose. The event Saturday, entitled "Sports Against Violence," included a number of open air athletic activities and shows for children to enjoy, as well as a breathtaking performance by Army ...
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Lifestyle Law strips Joint Admissions Board of its mandate
The Universities Act 2012 provides for the establishment of a single placement board that is tasked with this responsibility for both public and private universities. Section 55 of the Act establishes ...
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Krav maga builds fitness for street survival
Dave Crane, a krav maga (hand-to-hand combat) instructor at The Eye of the Storm, demonstrates how to defend against a knife attack by student Matt ...
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RPT-Greying China taps rural elderly to care for those even older
Sun May 19, 2013 4:53pm EDT (Repeats story first published on Sunday. No changes to text) By Li Hui and Maxim Duncan QIANTUN, China May 19 (Reuters) - Two years short of 70, Zhang Guosheng spends his days caring for an 81-year-old fellow villager - washing his clothes, bringing meals to his bed, and keeping him company - a routine he'll keep up until he himself needs the type of care he is ...
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Lifestyle TSC accused of disrupting learning
learning . "The commission's move amounts to sabotage. The on-going transfers which is carried out mid-year when candidates are preparing for mock and final exams is uncalled for and it should be halted," he said yesterday. Sawoinah added: "The transfers, which are being carried out in piece meal is detrimental to good performance. Most schools in rural areas have a big ...
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Lifestyle Knut petitions State to increase funding to education sector
The union decried that Sh15.2 billion the Government set aside for the education sector was insufficient adding that key areas were not factored in. Speaking in Bomet over the weekend, union's national ...
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Lifestyle Mauritius-based hospital seeks to hire Kenyan nurses
Mauritius , situated in the central plateau of the island is seeking dynamic and talented Kenyan healthcare nursing professionals to join its multicultural team. The hospital said the recruitment exercise which goes on until Friday 24, would help it grow and to pursue its vision to become the World's leading healthcare institution. Among the professionals required includes Paediatric Nurse, ...
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Privatised service is failing NHS patients – official
A private company that took over the running of a GP out-of-hours service in north London has been severely criticised by the NHS regulator for failing to provide enough doctors to keep patients ...
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Letters Legal aid cuts will hit the homeless
Report , 16 May). At a time when so many people are struggling financially and are at risk of losing their home, Shelter is deeply concerned that the proposed further cuts to ...
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FSU two-sport star Jameis Winston throws out Clemson baserunner | Video
Jameis Winston, Florida State's two-sport standout, threw out a runner at third base in Saturday's game against Clemson. The highlight was a top-10 play on ESPN's "SportsCenter" Saturday ...
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HM King Hamad Receives GCC Youth and Sport Officials
Manama-May-19(BNA)His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, incumbent President of GCC Supreme Council, received today at Al-Sakhir Palace Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SCYS) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, who introduced to him the GCC youth and sport ministers, heads of Olympic committees and undersecretaries who are attending ...
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Fall TV poll YOUR No. 1 new show
CBS previews are fourth-wall-breaking behind-the-scenes clips for their first round of fall video instead of trailers (so you could argue CBS has a disadvantage in the poll, but that’s The Eye’s promotion strategy). So let us know which fall shows you’re most excited about. New midseason shows ...
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Sports Zarika stops Namugerwa in bantam weight bout
Zarika 's bout was not the main fight. Light weight six-round contest pitting Uganda's Hamza Wandera against Tanzania's Osward Maneno was the most exciting and could have gone either way. The ring judges however, gave victory to ...
Kuala Lumpur Spotlight
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City's major raw water project
It’s been in the pipelines for several years, but finally the Pahang-Selangor raw water transfer project has found its feet with an official groundbreaking ceremony held in April of 2010, the facility, when completed, will enable a massive region of the country, including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya to cope with increasing demand for raw water treatment from industrial, residential and tourism sectors of the economy.
The raw water treatment project is a massive undertaking: a pipeline is to be constructed run from Sungai Semantan in Pahang to the Hulu Langat water treatment facility in Selangor, it will be 44.6 kilometers long, the longest tunnel of its kind in Asia and the sixth largest in the world. When operating at maximum capacity, over 1,800 litres of raw water will be pumped to Selangor and treated for conversion to fresh water, according to Kuala Lumpur news media. Read more
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