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Seems like comic books (and the pop culture they inspire) are all the rage these days–but if you're anything like me, the world of comic books is kind of an impenetrable one, and it's difficult to know where to start. What books should you read first? Which comics are important in the comic book canon? Why are the hero... |
Well, all throughout this Saturday, May 5, you can dip your toe into the proverbial comic book waters by participating in Free Comic Book Day. The day is an annual event meant to draw in new readers to the wonderful world of comic books. Participating comic book stores will give away specially printed copies of free co... |
For comic book retailers near you, use the site's handy locater. And happy superhero reading! |
Aamir Khan with Katrina Kaif: After romancing Salman and SRK, Katrina Kaif is ready to take on the third Khan of B-Town. Post Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Katrina has proved herself as a performer. Her chemistry with Aamir Khan is going to be a surprise element of Dhoom:3. |
Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. |
Ranbir Kapoor-Nargis Fakhri pairing is touted to be quite hot in Rockstar. |
Katrina Kaif and Imran Khan make a very cute couple in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. |
John Abraham is paired opposite Genelia D'Souza in Force. |
Shahid Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor in Mausam is a breath of fresh air for the audience. |
Imran Khan will be seen romancing Kareena Kapoor for the first time in Karan Johar's Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu. Here's a look at other fresh pairings in upcoming films. |
Adobe Systems Inc on Thursday agreed to buy Marketo Inc for US$4.75 billion from private equity firm Vista Equity Partners Management, adding heft to its cloud-based digital marketing business. |
REUTERS: Adobe Systems Inc on Thursday agreed to buy Marketo Inc for US$4.75 billion from private equity firm Vista Equity Partners Management, adding heft to its cloud-based digital marketing business. |
The acquisition comes as the Photoshop maker sharpens its focus on the fast-growing cloud business, a fiercely competitive market dominated by Microsoft Corp, Oracle Corp and Salesforce. |
Marketo's business-to-business marketing applications offering complements Adobe's digital marketing business, which provides cloud-based tools to help create, manage and analyze advertising and marketing campaigns. |
Marketo, started in 2006 as an email marketing service, was taken private by Vista Equity Partners for US$1.8 billion in 2016. |
The San Mateo, California-based company generated revenue of about US$321 million in 2017, according to credit ratings agency Moody's Investors Service Inc. |
The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of Adobe's fiscal 2018 and that Marketo Chief Executive Officer Steve Lucas will join the company's senior leadership team and continue to lead the Marketo team, Adobe said in a statement. |
Adobe in May agreed to buy cloud-based e-commerce services provider Magento Commerce from private equity firm Permira for US$1.68 billion. |
JP Morgan advised Adobe, while its legal adviser was Hogan Lovells. Morgan Stanley advised Marketo, while Kirkland & Ellis advised Vista Equity Partners. |
BLUEBIRD MANOR-A NEW SUBDIVISION! EDGE PF TOWN LOCATION. 7 LOTS STILL AVAILABLE. JUST A STONE THROW TO TOWN & SCHOOLS, BUT IN THE COUNTRY. STICK BUILT OR BOCA MODULARS ONLY. NO TITLED (HUD) HOMES. ASK FOR THE COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS. The owner of the subdivision is a licensed real estate broker. |
BLUEBIRD MANOR- A NEW SUBDIVISION! EDGE OF TOWN LOCATION. JUST A STONE THROW FROM TOWN & SCHOOLS, BUT IN THE COUNTRY. STICK BUILT OR BOCA MODULARS ONLY. NO TITLED (HUD) HOMES. ASK FOR THE COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS. The owner of the subdivision is a licensed real estate broker. |
BLUEBIRD MANOR- A NEW SUBDIVISION! 7 LOTS STILL AVAILABLE. STONE THROW TO TOWN & SCHOOLS, BUT IN THE COUNTRY. STICK BUILT OR BOCA MODULARS ONLY. NO TITLED (HUD) HOMES. ASK FOR THE COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS. The owner is a licensed real estate broker. |
BLUEBIRD MANOR-A NEW SUBDIVISION! EDGE OF TOWN LOCATION. 7 LOTS STILL AVAILABLE. JUST A STONE THROW TO TOWN & SCHOOLS, BUT IN THE COUNTRY. STICK BUILT OR BOCA MODULARS ONLY. NO TITLED (HUD) HOMES. ASK FOR THE COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS. The owner is a licensed real estate broker. |
SpaceX’s plan to provide global broadband internet access using thousands of satellites in low-earth orbit has come under fire from competitors, including Boeing and OneWeb, according to Space Intel Report. |
The argument is playing out in a series of filings with the Federal Communications Commission, focusing on SpaceX’s request for a temporary waiver from the FCC’s time limits for putting the satellite system into full operation. |
The FCC would typically require the system to provide full coverage of U.S. territory within six years of a license being issued, but SpaceX says that’s not enough time to deploy the full 4,425-satellite constellation. |
Instead, the company proposes launching the first 1,600 satellites in six years, which would leave the northernmost part of Alaska without coverage when the deadline hits. Full U.S. coverage would be provided after the six-year deadline, SpaceX says. |
In their own filings, competitors including OneWeb, SES/O3b and Intelsat are urging the FCC not to waive the six-year requirement, Space Intel Report said. |
The competitors are also calling for further study to make sure SpaceX’s satellites won’t interfere with their own. If multiple satellite constellations are deployed in low Earth orbit, that has the potential of creating a data traffic jam for satellites orbiting at altitudes as high as 22,000 miles. |
Last month, the FCC granted OneWeb regulatory approval to operate in the United States – and said that 11 other applicants were planning low-Earth-orbit constellations to provide broadband internet service. In addition to SpaceX, SES/O3b and Intelsat, the applicants are said to include Boeing, ViaSat, Telesat, Audacy, ... |
OneWeb still faces regulatory hurdles, but it has already begun building satellites in partnership with Airbus Defense and Space. |
Both SpaceX and OneWeb have said they intend to start getting their satellites launched within the next year or so, with the first phase of operations due to begin in 2019. |
SpaceX’s satellite research and development effort is headquartered in Redmond, Wash., and the company is expanding its footprint there to accommodate the expected ramp-up of operations. |
Africa’s fifty four countries joined South America “in recognizing the legitimate sovereignty rights of Argentina over the Malvinas, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and the adjoining maritime spaces”, announced the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a communiqué in reference to the so called Declaration ... |
The African countries position reflected in the Malabo declaration was born out of the III Summit of South American and African countries which was held during two days precisely in Malabo. |
The declaration also includes Argentina’s claim condemning hedge funds (‘vulture funds’) and measures to promote cooperation South to South programs and projects among the two regions. |
The Argentine ministry in the release underlines that the “document is a diplomatic victory for our country since it is the first time that the whole of Africa joins our continent in declaring legitimate the rights of the Argentine Republic in the sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands”. |
Foreign minister Hector Timerman thanked at Equatorial Guinea the solidarity from the leaders and Foreign ministers whom participated at the III summit of South America-Africa (ASA) and pointed out that “Africa is currently a priority for Argentina’s foreign policy”. |
The statement is supported by the fact that the administration of President Cristina Fernandez had decided to re-open and open several diplomatic legations in Africa and specifically mentioned Ethiopia and Mozambique. |
The first ASA Summit was held in Abuja, Nigeria, November 30, 2006, while the second, on Isla Margarita, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, September 27, 2009. |
26. We recognize the legitimate rights of the Argentine Republic in the sovereignty dispute over the Malvinas Islands, South Georgias and South Sandwich Islands, and the surrounding maritime areas, and urge the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to resume negotiations with the Argentine Republic in or... |
Tags: Africa, Argentina, Declaration of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, Falkland Islands, Falklands / Malvinas, III summit of South America-Africa (ASA). |
We will reopen the sovereignty debate of the Falklands, SG and the SSI (land which Argentinas predecessor the UP had for less than 60 days with fewer than 60 people) when Argentina unilaterally withdraws from Patagonia (land which is stole from an indigenous population through genocide in a repugnant act of 19th centur... |
When Argentina sets up Patagonia as an independent Amerindian State with full reimbursement of oil and mineral rights stolen from them by the Argentine pirates and usurpers, the Government of the United Kingdom of GB and NI will agree to take the case of the aforementioned islands to the ICJ for a final and definitive ... |
RG's are nothing more than thieving monkeys! |
And FYI (u dumbf#$%) the british made a claim which is considered official in 1908 to a portion on Antarctica. some 40 years before teh RG's did!! |
You really are an idiot!!!! |
URBAN Decay discontinued their original Naked Palette in the summer of 2018. |
Urban Decay fans were devastated when the makeup giant announced they had discontinued their original Naked palette. |
The iconic palette, which is said to be a favourite of Kate Middleton’s, was such a hit there was even a funeral held for it. |
When the news was announced it would be discontinued, customers feared they would never get their hands on the palette ever again, even though the Naked range lives on in Naked Heat, Naked Ultimate Basics and Naked3. |
The famous £39.50 product is still currently available to buy from Urban Decay’s website, but it’s a matter of time until stocks run out and everyone’s favourite shades, from Sin to Sidecar and Smog to Toasted, will be gone forever. |
Posting to their 10.2 million Instagram followers at the time, Urban Decay wrote: "Today, we mourn the loss of our beloved original Naked palette. Though this parting is bittersweet, you’ll still be able to get your hands on the palette anywhere Urban Decay is sold, while supplies last." |
Despite this, in a panic, many people have taken to eBay in a bid to get their hands on the palette. |
Ebay has seen an unprecedented surge in demand for the Urban Decay favourite, despite the brand recently releasing a brand new palette, Cherry. |
Between 21 – 26 August when the news was announced, eBay saw an 83 per cent increase in searches for ‘Naked palette’. |
Additionally, searches for ‘Urban Decay’ also rose by 37 per cent. |
There have also been an average of 16 searches an hour as customers rush to stock up on their favourite palette. |
For those not too familiar with using eBay, the online marketplace has issued some advice to customers wishing to get their hands on their favourite beauty products. |
They advise shoppers always select the ‘buy now’ option, as well as purchasing from UK sellers only. |
Ebay also warns consumers check the seller has a rating of over 98 per cent and that they buy from a ‘business seller’ if makeup and beauty products are what you’re searching for. |
It’s also important shoppers select ‘brand new with tags’ to ensure what they receive is of the best quality and new. |
Mr Cockman is a survivor of a human tragedy that has wiped out his immediate family. |
Aaron Cockman’s four kids were murdered in Margaret River. This is an edited transcript of the press conference he gave yesterday. |
I went out to the farm for the first time and just parked at the front. I’ve never been in there. I wouldn’t have gone in there even if they asked me. I’ve been talking with my family and the (Police) Commissioner. |
I have had so much anger ever since I was cut off from my kids, so much anger. That was due to Peter and Cynda making sure I was cut off from my kids. They weren’t schooled, they were home-schooled so I never knew where they were or how they were going. I would just drive around town hoping to see them somewhere. And I... |
(I had) supervised visits and it was amazing. They were beautiful kids. But as I said the anger was starting to build up to the point where I thought they’ll keep and I’ll get them back some day — Peter and Cynda, that is. I’ll get them back. And I didn’t ever want to be that sort of person because that’s a crap person... |
But this is not how I’d want to get back them. This is a whole new level. |
But the anger towards them now is completely gone. I don’t feel angry. I feel tremendous sadness for my kids. I don’t want anyone to feel angry. I know the situation Pete and Cynda are in. |
I hadn’t talked to them since they cut me off from the kids, but anger will destroy you. |
Journalist: You said you knew what Peter was going through. What did you mean by that? |
Peter is an awesome man. Before all this blew up I’d get on so well with him. We’d go to the high school farm and cut up sheep together. Enjoy the kids together. He was like my best friend and I still love who he was, but his mental attitude — if you get on the wrong side of someone — there’s just some people you don’t... |
The kids were beautiful kids. Kayden was still at the age where he’d come up and give me a hug after I was cut off from the kids. |
What came out and was the only way I ended up winning in the end, was an independent psychologist’s report. |
One of the best things was the supervised visit because at the end of each visit you’d have a report done and the reports showed I was an awesome dad. |
I looked after my kids. I knew how to feed them, how to be there for them. I did everything right. I just wished it could have been done without lawyers. |
A lot of things Katrina did I’m pretty sure wasn’t her. Kat’s mum said to me once, “You’ll see, Kat will make sure you and your parents never see those kids again”. |
I’m thinking, how the hell did I get on the wrong side of these people? |
Cynda is awesome. She was my friend. I still love who Peter was and if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t have Katrina, I wouldn’t have the kids. |
It’s not some random guy off the street that’s taken them away from me. He gave them to me. If it had to happen there is no better person than that. |
I wouldn’t want some random guy off the street doing what happened. The reason I’m standing up here is so that people everywhere, not just those who knew Katrina and myself, Peter and Cynda, don’t feel hatred. |
Peter didn’t snap. He’s thought this through. I think he’s been thinking this through for a long time. All the kids died peacefully in their beds. I had one question this morning. Was Kayden with Kat or in his own bed because he’s still at the age that he sleeps with Kat and I was told yes he was in Kat’s bed. |
All the kids, the guy (policeman) who went through and saw all the kids said they looked all peaceful. How the hell Peter did that I still can’t figure out. He did a good job, did a really good job. |
If I hadn’t got cut off from those kids for six months I wouldn’t have the strength to stand here and talk to people. I think I grew that strength over six months and became a stronger person. I’m worried if I can continue to keep getting stronger to — not get through this — to cope with life as myself, as things get h... |
I could talk about my kids all day. |
Taye’s a beautiful girl. The last thing Taye said to me was when she came up and asked if I could get her some new Rossi boots. |
I think if it wasn’t for Kat’s parents, and the whole thing turning around, I would still be with her because I miss her so much, let alone my kids. |
Rylan has got a few issues, nothing terminal, but I am guessing he would have lived to about 40 years old. |
But he was getting his organs checked and things like that and it was all going good. |
Ayre, just an amazing, amazing kid and I thought some day I’m going to get him to do an apprenticeship with me doing carpentry and building. He’ll be awesome because of his hands. I bought him a drill kit, he was making stuff and carving stuff out with the drill kit. He loves the attachments. |
Kayden, yeah, he’s the only one I really got a hug from the last couple of years. Amazing kid. |
There is one other thing I need to say and I am only saying this so people can, it probably doesn’t matter what I say but just maybe people seeing my face and hearing my voice might just feel that little bit better because I know they would be feeling pretty down about it. |
All my family has stayed strong and I know they will. We were all sitting around last night and it was not all tears and crying and that it was all laughing and happy and joking around and so much joking around. |
I had nearly tears in my eyes from laughing so much. |
I’ve got an awesome, powerful, strong family. That get their strength from Jehovah, and so do I. You might think that is a load of crap but a lot of my strength is from him, too. |
To me, it might sound weird, but the kids went to sleep and now they are nothing. But to them they are already in a new system. We are just lagging a bit behind here, they are already there. By the time we get there it will all be the same, it is like a time-period difference. |
The last movie we watched together… Avengers, the kids loved it. It is not good time watching a movie with kids. I get to be with them and see their reactions but it is not talking conversations to them. Because Rylan was sitting down for two and a half hours, we had to go to the park so he could get up and walk around... |
Kat has got disabled (parking) so she can park very close all the time and doesn’t have to walk too far. |
Rylan and Kat walk off while two kids are on the little roundabout swing in Busselton, that’s the last time I saw them, we had a good time, a great time. |
I saw Taye walking along and she asked for money for shoes. Kat said she used all the little bit of money they had in their wallets. I said “look” and gave them all $10 each and gave Taye $20 and said “Keep this in your wallet”. I know they never spend it but it is just them knowing they had $10 in their wallet. I thin... |
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