Beijing now encourages mainlanders to travel to Hong Kong to shop and dine. Indeed, 12 million of them are expected to make the trip this year–a 42 percent increase over 2003–and they will spend $7.4 billion on retail goods alone. But political tourism is another matter. Last week, on the eve of the July 1 protest, mainland tour groups entering Hong Kong were cut to about 50 a day–down from an average of about 500....
What Is Dementia? Around 50 million people in the world have dementia. The neurological condition is characterized by the loss of cognitive functioning and behavioral abilities that interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. Dementia signs and symptoms can range from mild to severe and can include difficulty with memory, language skills, visual perception, problem-solving, self-management, and the ability to focus and pay attention. Several factors raise a person’s risk of developing dementia:...
Already sickened by the widely broadcast atrocities of Serbian-controlled forces, Secretary of State James Baker was outraged by the massacre in Sarajevo. The carnage was so appalling that Washington, after months of foot-dragging, stiffened its resolve to get tough on Belgrade. Having watched the European Community repeatedly fail to restore order, Baker had come to regard the growing Yugoslav conflict as a test of U.S. leadership in a post-cold-war world....
“They were literally overwhelmed,” Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief Ralph Terrazas said of the firefighters on the scene, while speaking during a press conference. “They had to make some tough decisions on which houses they were able to protect. I saw homes that were adjacent to homes that were totally destroyed, without any damage.” Early Monday morning, a brush fire ignited along the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles, and its proximity to the Getty Center earned it the name Getty Fire....
Nana Akufo-Addo – the president of Ghana – made the decision Thursday after footage emerged from a documentary allegedly uncovering fraud and corruption under the leadership of GFA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi. In the documentary ‘When Greed and Corruption Become the Norm’, Nyantakyi was pictured accepting a cash gift from an undercover reporter who was pretending to be a businessman. The Ghanaian government is set to announce, “provisional measures to govern football activities in the country until a new body is duly formed”....
Sitting next to each other on the league table, the two sides, second and third respectively, will not only battle it out for supremacy at Santiago Bernabeu but also for three points in their chase after leaders Barcelona. “We are not doing anything special for the game," Partey told Citi Sports. “We are just training hard for this match and we hope to have a better game. “We have to do our work well and play a complete game....
Maxwell, 59, is on trial after being charged with assisting late sex offender Jeffery Epstein in harming underage girls. According to federal prosecutors, Maxwell aided Epstein by pushing girls to have sex with him, some as young as 14. Federal prosecutors also say Maxwell lied about knowing of Epstein’s crimes during testimony in an earlier case. Maxwell has been behind bars for 17 months, and the family said they have repeatedly complained about the harsh living conditions she is in....
In an interview published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Saturday, Raffensperger, a Republican, said he’s received threats and angry messages from the president and fellow GOP politicians who disagree with his decision to certify the election. “My job as secretary of state is to make sure we have fair and honest elections, follow the law, follow the process,” Raffensperger said in the interview. “When you lose an election, you should leave quietly....
Absentee ballots for the January 5 runoff election have been sent to nearly 10% of registered voters in Cobb County, Georgia, as of Monday, according to Cobb County Elections & Registration. Of the county’s 538,362 active voters registered as of last week, 51,227 ballots had been sent to voters as of Monday, according to data provided to Newsweek by Janine Eveler, director of Cobb County Elections & Registration. Voters do not register by party in Georgia....
The $11 billion conduit that would transport gas between Russia and Germany has been a bone of contention both in the U.S. and among EU countries, amid concerns that the continent’s energy supply would, to a large extend, depend on the whims of the Kremlin. Indeed, a number of international lawmakers and commentators have decried the venture as handing a geopolitical weapon to Vladimir Putin. With over 100,000 Russian troops estimated to have massed by the Ukrainian border, the fate of the 750-mile pipeline (which is yet to start operation), could act as a significant disincentive for Putin to order an incursion into Ukraine....
ESPN’s Jeff Passan, citing anonymous sources, reported Thursday night that Cole is the Yankees’ top offseason priority and that ownership has approved making a record-setting bid. Sources also told Passan that the free-agent right-hander’s new deal could go way past $250 million as clubs compete for him. FAGAN: Yankees being smartly aggressive in pursuing Cole, Strasburg A contract worth more than a quarter-billion dollars would push well beyond the current largest contract for pitchers, and it would also likely crush the current highest average annual value (AAV), based on a seven-year term that seems to be the standard for such pacts....
Juventus’ dropped points allowed Napoli to cut the gap on the leaders to nine points after a confident 3-0 win over Sampdoria. Massimiliano Allegri’s side had already had their confidence shaken after a 3-0 defeat to Atalanta shattered their hopes of winning a fifth straight Coppa Italia. Saturday’s draw was not the response Allegri had called for ahead of their Champions League last 16 first leg tie against Atletico Madrid on February 20....
In our Good Sam Roadside Assistance review (opens in new tab) we raved about the quality of the service: it is the best in terms of towing limits (unlimited), service calls, and the fact that you can use the service anytime you need it. There is no limit on how many times you can take advantage of Good Sam Roadside Assistance’s services. In our review, we noted that Good Sam Roadside Assistance was one of the pricier services you can opt for....
With the launch of a new phone Apple is basking in the glory of succes. Apple has introduced a new phone Apple iPhone 5S to its lineup. Let’s take a look at Apple iPhon5S accessories. Apple iPhone 5S cover: Apple has added plethora of new covers to its lineup. The case introduced by Apple is made out of leather and will not cover the essential parts of Apple iPhone 5S....
Bush (equal) “Stay the course.” “Stay the course’” “Stay the course.” “Stay the course.” Never mind. Rumsfeld (down) Grumpy grandpa Rummy gets testy with press when asked about Iraq benchmarks. Resign already. J. Webb (equal) Novelist turned Dem Senate candidate attacked for steamy sex scenes. At least his were fictional. Limbaugh (down) Claims Michael J. Fox was acting or off his meds in pro-stem-cell ad. Maybe Rush was off his meds....
However, dwelling solely on hard specs might not help you make the best buying decisions. There are other tips that can help you get the best value for money while also getting a product that meets your needs. 4 Smartphone Buying Tips You’re Likely Missing Below, we’ve put together some less-talked-about buying tips to help you make the best decision when you’re next in the market for a new smartphone....
Bengaluru, Jan 9 (PTI) The journey back to the top won’t be easy, says star player Sania Mirza, who is targetting a return to competitive tennis by the end of 2019 season. Sania recently had her first child with cricketer-husband Shoaib Malik. The winner of six Grand Slams has started training. The 32-year-old Hyderabadi says she has to juggle many a roles and it is a demanding task. “Well, I have been able to play these roles thick and fast....
For instance, some companies have a strict policy against dating among employees. If that’s true at your job, ask yourself if you’d really want to risk getting in trouble with your supervisors by acting on your feelings. Even if your company has a relaxed policy on office romances, think about other potential consequences. Would it create tension with other coworkers? How would you handle the office gossip? For instance, if some of your coworkers are planning a weekend get-together, you might want to skip it if your crush will be there....
For months now, Beijing authorities have been cracking down to stifle such surprises during China’s 50th National Day anniversary this week. They have dispatched at least 100,000 rural migrants back to the provinces and shut down 6,000 saunas and beauty salons offering “illegal erotic services.” Around the country, police are rounding up anyone, from mentally ill beggars to an 81-year-old Roman Catholic bishop, whose voice might dampen the party spirit....
The press, could barely contain its snickers; Hunter has always had a pronounced distaste for reporters. But the glee over Hunter’s predicament was hardly confined to the media. Non-American sports officials were almost in full-celebration mode over the damage done to the American sports program. After all, the United States had been finger-pointing about drug use for years, seizing on fact, rumor and innuendo. The world was sick of America’s sanctimony and saw the Hunter case as the United States finally getting a bit of its own....
