Blowing Up the System | The Huffington Post

Still trying to make sense of the Trump debacle. This is a bit long, but bear with me.


My father and grandfather before him had an embroidery company in the garment district in New York City. It went by several names over the years, but for most of my life it was called Weidman &...

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Iran conducts first missile test since inauguration

(CNN) – Iran has conducted its first missile test since President Donald Trump took office, giving the nascent administration an early opportunity to show the world how they plan to deal with a key US adversary.
A US defense official told CNN the medium-range missile was launched on...

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Blood red algae formation sparks concern in Lloyd Park, Walthamstow (From This Is Local London)

Water in a pond at an east London park has been turned to ‘blood’, shocking passers-by and raising speculation on what the cause could be.


Suggestions for what might be behind the sudden appearance of the red dye in Lloyd Park, Walthamstow, have ranged from a dead animal...

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What to do if your child misses out, as Mumsnet warn of 'creaky' London system (From This Is Local London)

Hundreds of worried kids and anxious parents across south east London and north Kent will find out which secondary schools they will be attending in the autumn today (March 1).


Whilst many will be excited and pleased with their allocation, tens of thousands of children nationwide are...

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'What have they done?' Retailers hit out at Enfield Council over cycle route (From This Is Local London)

SHOPKEEPERS are hitting out at Enfield Council for “ruining the borough” with the introduction of a cycle route in Winchmore Hill.


The Enfield Council-led cycling scheme, called Cycle Enfield, is being introduced in various locations throughout the borough in a bid to make cycling...

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The future's bright says our AFC Wimbledon writer after watching youth team in action (From This Is Local London)

Our AFC Wimbledon writer Mark Hendrikx says the future is looking very bright after watching the club’s youth team in action.


In 1994 there were three mobile phone operators: Vodafone, BT Cellnet and Orange.


Orange decided to head with a very clever advertising campaign...

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Sutton United and Millwall to discover FA Cup fifth round opponents after historic upsets (From This Is Local London)

Non-League Sutton United and Millwall will discover who they will face in the last 16 of the FA Cup today.


The fifth round draw will take place on BBC’s The One Show at 7.20pm, with newly appointed England manager Gareth Southgate the guest host of the draw.


It is the first time...

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39 of the best curry restaurants and takeaways in south-east London and north Kent

Spice up your life and enjoy a great meal on one of these dark winter nights with a visit to one of 39 top places to get a curry across south-east London and north Kent.


All the restaurants and takeaways featured in the gallery above come highly recommended by an esteemed source –...

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Author Dave Roberts’ new book Home and Away follows Bromley FC’s best-ever season as his previous book The Bromley Boys is made into a film starring Alan Davies (From This Is Local London)

An author whose much-loved books chart his passion for Bromley FC is experiencing success to match his side’s on-pitch exploits.


Dave Roberts’ new book Home and Away: Round Britain in Search of Non-League Football Nirvana follows the Lillywhites’ last season, playing at the highest...

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Horrible Histories cast pose for photos at Crofton Roman Villa in Orpington ahead of Incredible Invaders show at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley (From This Is Local London)

A young Roman couple returned home to their villa in Orpington on Friday…and found it reduced to ruins.


Elliott Fitzpatrick and Holly Morgan are stars of the Horrible Histories show Incredible Invaders and were welcomed by assistant secretary Cathy Horne when they popped in to Crofton...

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VIDEO: You decide - Spurs' Harry Kane and Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois in contention for Fifa 16 front cover spot (From This Is Local London)

Tottenham hot-shot Harry Kane and Chelsea goalie Thibaut Courtois are among four Premier League players in contention to join Lionel Messi on the front cover of the upcoming Fifa 16 video game.


For the first time EA Sports is giving fans the chance to decide who have the honour of...

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Plumstead comedian Spencer Jones to perform at New Acts' showcase (From This Is Local London)

A Plumstead comedian has seen off competition from more than 100 other up-and-comers to book a coveted slot in the New Act of the Year Comedy Showcase.


The annual show at The Bloomsbury is organised by New Variety Lives and is hosted by south east London comedy icon Arthur Smith.


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Pay close attention to your body language (From This Is Local London)

UP TO 30,000 jobs in the learning disability sector could be at risk in the next four years, a charity has warned.
In a report entitled It Doesn’t Add Up: The financial crisis crippling the social care sector, the learning disabilities charity Hft says the rising cost of adult social care...

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Roger Federer savors 'extra special' Australian Open win

(CNN) – No male tennis player in history has won as many grand slam titles as Roger Federer, but the Swiss star has dubbed his record-extending 18th major — won at the Australian Open Sunday — as “extra special.”
Out injured for six months, ranked No. 17 in the...

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Republicans frustrated by Trump's refugee order

WASHINGTON (CNN) – After a weekend of simmering, the frustration on Capitol Hill among Republicans is starting to boil over.
At issue isn’t the intent behind President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending the US refugee program and barring entry for individuals from...

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Third Eye Blind Live at Bayfront Park

Third Eye Blind brings the “Summer Gods” tour to Bayfront Park Amphitheater in Miami on Friday, July 9th. 
Special guests Silversun Pickups will open the concert.
The music is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
For tickets or more information click here. 
Copyright 2017 by WPLG...

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Trump's immigration ban triggers panic at universities

WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) – For U.S. university students from the seven countries in Trump’s immigration ban, horror has set in.
Two days after President Trump signed an executive order restricting their travel, affected students and faculty members find themselves panicked by the...

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Heat extend win streak to 7, top Pistons 116-103

MIAMI – Goran Dragic scored 23 points, Wayne Ellington added 19 and the Miami Heat pushed the NBA’s longest current winning streak to seven games by topping the Detroit Pistons 116-103 on Saturday night.
James Johnson scored 18 and Dion Waiters added 17 for the Heat, who tied a...

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Dolphins hire Frank Bush as new linebackers coach

DAVIE, Fla. – Veteran NFL assistant coach Frank Bush has been hired as assistant head coach and linebackers coach of the Miami Dolphins.
Darren Rizzi was promoted Thursday to associate head coach while remaining special teams coordinator, and Chris Kuper was promoted to assistant...

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Girl, woman die in shooting at home in North Lauderdale

NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives were investigating the death of a girl and a woman on Saturday morning in North Lauderdale.
Joy Oglesby, a spokeswoman for the Broward Sheriff’s Office, said deputies responded to reports of shots fired inside a...

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Suspected drink driver's car gets 'struck by lightning' in Plumstead (From This Is Local London)

A car which was struck by lightning during last night’s storm (July 4) flipped and crashed in a Plumstead street.


Met Police were called at 11.35pm, to reports a car had been struck by lightning as it drove down Burrage Road.


The driver of the silver Renault was hospitalised...

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76% of Bexley kids get place at preferred secondary school, but over 60 not given any offer (From This Is Local London)

Three quarters of Bexley kids have been offered a place at their preferred secondary school, although five per cent missed out on any of their top three choices.


Some 2,769 families across the borough were eagerly awaiting the news of which school their 11-year-olds would be heading...

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'Menace' who admitted serial flytipping in Twickenham, Staines and Redbridge 'likely to face jail' (From This Is Local London)

A “menace” who ran an illegal waste management business by flytipping across the borough and surrounding area has been brought to justice.


Ryan Smith, 36, admitted to three flytipping offences in Twickenham, another five offences in Staines and one offence in Redbridge when he...

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Andy Edwards says Leyton Orient are facing a difficult run in after Mansfield Town defeat sees them fall into League Two relegation zone (From This Is Local London)

Leyton Orient boss Andy Edwards accepts the task facing his side is a tough one after they slipped into the League Two relegation zone.


A 2-0 defeat against Mansfield Town at Field Mill saw the O’s fall into the bottom two for the first time this season.


They were second best...

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Cray Wanderers vs Herne Bay - 29/1/17

Cray Wanderers and Herne Bay meet for the first of two matches in three days as Sunday football returns to Hayes Lane, weather permitting.  Kick off at Hayes Lane is at 3pm.  The two teams meet again at Winch’s Field on Wednesday, 1st February.


It seems a long time ago now since that...

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Lesbian Farmer Chic: Rush Limbaugh's Worst Style Nightmare

In rebuttal to conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh’s recent conspiracy rant accusing the Obama administration of attempting to destroy conservative communities by persuading lesbians to become farmers, Boston-based queer style website Qwear published a lesbian farmer style...

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Is Apocalypse Event's Zombie SWAT Training in north Greenwich the best way to prepare for a zombie apocalypse

Have you got what it takes to survive a zombie apocalypse? Help is on hand in north Greenwich.


With the highly anticipated adaption of Stephen King’s bestseller Cell coming to cinemas on August 26, it’s a timely reminder that you will want to be prepared when the undead do attack.


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Kenneth Branagh directs Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at The Garrick, starring Lily James, Game of Thrones' Richard Madden and Derek Jacobi (From This Is Local London)

Sir Kenneth Branagh reunites the stars of his Disney Cinderella adaptation for a slick and satisfying take on the world’s most famous romance in the West End.


In the sixth of the Branagh’s year-long season of seven plays at The Garrick Theatre by Charing Cross station, Game of...

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9 'innovative' new features you can expect to see in Fifa 16 from EA Sports (From This Is Local London)

Here we are, the dust from last season barely settled, and it’s less than two months until the new one begins.


Even in a summer without a major international tournament, there really isn’t much respite from the beautiful game these days.


But – this means that even...

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Comedy big guns like Al Murray, Stewart Lee and Milton Jones perform in New Cross every fortnight for a fiver

Every fortnight, an unassuming pub in New Cross hosts some of the biggest names in comedy for little more than the price of a pint.


For just a fiver, you can see the likes of Josh Widdicombe, Bridget Christie and Stewart Lee performing to an intimate audience. Regular MC and awesome...

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Keep and attract employees in 2017 (From This Is Local London)

RETAINING employees will be of top concern in 2017.
Here are four ways companies retain their current employees and win talent this year, according to Forbes
Offer better pay
If you don’t pay employees fairly, they will leave – and no perk will change their mind.
A new poll by 60 Minutes...

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Serena Williams beats Venus Williams to win record 23rd major

MELBOURNE (CNN) – Serena Williams rewrote tennis history books once again, this time with sister Venus across the net and her fiance Alexis Ohanian watching from the stands.
When Serena beat her older sibling in the Australian Open final 6-4 6-4, she collected a 23rd grand slam title...

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Iran to ban US citizens in response to Trump's order

(CNN) – Iran says it will ban all US citizens from entering the country in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries, according to an Iranian Foreign Ministry statement published on state media Saturday.
Iran is...

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Legendary British actor John Hurt dead at 77

Actor John Hurt, the gravelly voiced British actor who garnered Oscar nominations for his roles in “Midnight Express” and “The Elephant Man,” has died at the age of 77, publicist Charles McDonald said Friday.
McDonald offered no other details of Hurt’s...

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Girls feel less 'smart' than boys by age 6, research says

(CNN) – By the age of 6, girls already consider boys more likely to show brilliance and more suited to “really, really smart” activities than their own gender, according to a new study.
The US-based researchers found that at the age of 5, girls viewed themselves as being...

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The Miami Heat defeat Dwyane Wade and the struggling Chicago...

CHICAGO – Goran Dragic had 26 points and 11 assists, Willie Reed scored 20 points and Dion Waiters added 19 to lead the Miami Heat to their sixth straight win Friday night, a 100-88 victory over the bickering Chicago Bulls.
Dwyane Wade had 15 points to lead the Bulls, who began the day...

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Dolphins update knee issues for Ryan Tannehill and Ndamukong Suh

MOBILE, AL – The Dolphins provided medical updates Wednesday on two of their biggest stars as the media was informed there’s been no final decision yet on whether quarterback Ryan Tannehill will have knee surgery while defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh previously had a minor knee...

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Trayvon Martin's parents share their story in new book 'Rest...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The parents of slain teen Trayvon Martin have released a new book that highlights the death of their son and the media national attention it got.
It’s called, “Rest In Power.”
Trayvon was 17 when he was shot and killed in 2012 by George...

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Get naked for London Zoo's Streak for Tigers fundraising challenge

If you dare to bare, London Zoo has the ideal fundraising challenge to meet your naked ambition.


The third Streak for Tigers is being planned for August 13 to raise money towards conservation projects protecting the big cats.


There are 300 places available to fearless fundraisers...

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Teachers at John Roan School in Maze Hill vote to strike over academy fears (From This Is Local London)

Teachers at Joan Roan School in Maze Hill have voted in favour of a two-day strike over the threat of academisation.


Members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) were balloted after the school’s governing body set up a working group to consider adopting academy status.


The...

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Horrifying moment speeding BMW driver Farid Reza, 28, mows down and kills Kingston University student Hina Shamim while 'showing off' (From This Is Local London)

This is the horrifying moment Kingston University student Hina Shamim was mowed down and killed by a speeding BMW driver while “showing off” his luxury sports car.


Farid Reza, 36, was today sentenced to five years and three months in prison for causing death by dangerous driving after...

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Barnet joint head coaches Henry Newman and Rossi Eames still don't know their future – but are after the top job full-time (From This Is Local London)

Rossi Eames and Henry Newman are both keen on netting the club’s top job permanently, but are no closer to learning their fate from chairman Tony Kleanthous.


The pair, who have been in charge at The Hive since November 30, have long been odds-on to take over at The Hive on a...

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The club Paul Doswell rebuilt (From This Is Local London)

On Wednesday my editor asked me a question: “Can you write an ‘I was there’ piece about the match?”


“Yeah, no problem” I replied, almost before he finished his sentence. In hindsight, I was a bit too keen. There was a problem.


It was the morning after the night before, my head was...

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Chinese New Year is coming so where are the best Chinese restaurants and takeaways in south-east London and north Kent? (From This Is Local London)

Chinese New Year begins this weekend, ushering in the year of the rooster.


In honour of the occasion, we want to celebrate the restaurants and takeaways serving up the best taste of the country’s cuisine.


And we’d like your recommendations to help us do that – so please tell...

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McAvoy shines in a decent but flawed effort from Shyamalan (From This Is Local London)

It is infuriating to watch a performance like James McAvoy’s in Split and know he will never get award recognition for it. A psychological horror, or any horror for that matter, rarely gets Oscar attention.  


But if only for his performance alone should people should go and see Split....

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Bromley’s West End star Ruthie Henshall is heading home to Bromley in That’s Entertainment (From This Is Local London)

West End star Ruthie Henshall’s glittering career has taken her all over the world – including the US, Canada and Australia – but, as the line from the musical goes, there’s no place like home.


Fresh from her stint as Mrs Wilkinson in Billy Elliot in the West End, Bromley born and...

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Is it worth taking on the dinosaurs in latest brick-based adventure? (From This Is Local London)

Another T-rex sized slab of family-friendly brick-based fun has arrived in the form of Lego Jurassic World.


As its name suggests, this game is a tie-in with the fourth and latest instalment in the dinosaur movie franchise.


But that’s only a quarter of the story – as the game...

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Stars to turn out to celebrate Greenwich comedy legend Malcolm Hardee's life (From This Is Local London)

A comedy showcase will mark 10 years since the passing of one of Greenwich’s comedy legends.


The iconic Malcolm Hardee, described by the Guardian as ‘godfather to a generation of comic talent in the 1980s’, died ten years ago on January 31.


His funeral at St Alfege’s Church in...

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How important are soft skills for engineers? (From This Is Local London)

WHEN you have a wealth of specialised knowledge, it can be easy to dismiss soft skills. After all, your technical talent does the talking, right? Wrong!
Don’t be deceived by the name. Socalled “soft” skills, such as communication and team working, are arguably just as important in your...

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Super Bowl quiz: Should you root for the Patriots or the Falcons?

Even if your team isn't playing on Super Bowl Sunday, we'll help you decide who you should pull for.
Images are copyright Getty.


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Iranian movie star boycotts Oscars over Trump plan for visa ban

DUBAI (CNNMoney) – One of Iran’s leading actors says she’s staying away from the Oscars in protest over President Trump’s plans for a visa ban.
Taraneh Alidoosti announced her decision to boycott the Academy Awards on Thursday. The film she stars in — “The...

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'Dirty Dancing' shimmies back into theaters this weekend

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – “Dirty Dancing” is celebrating its 30th anniversary on the silver screen this weekend.
The 1987 romance starring Jennifer Grey and the late Patrick Swayze will return to select theaters throughout the country, including South Florida, for two showings...

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Science guy joins push for Scientists' March on Washington

MIAMI – Scientists working on tax payer-funded research were worried about the effects of the Trump’s administration policy on “alternative facts.” With the help of social media, some were joining plans for the “Scientists March on Washington.” 
A...

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Heat complete comeback to extend win streak to 5 with win over...

NEW YORK – Dion Waiters scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, including the clinching three-pointer with 6.8 seconds left, and the Miami Heat overcame an 18-point deficit in the final period to beat the beleaguered Brooklyn Nets 109-106 on Wednesday night.
Wayne Ellington...

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Dolphins failed to follow concussion protocol on Moore hit vs....

DAVIE, Fla. – The NFL found the Dolphins and the independent Neuro-Trauma Consultant incorrectly cleared quarterback Matt Moore after he took a vicious hit during Miami’s playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wild Card weekend.
A review of the incident found that the medical...

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‘I would rather go down the mines’: Why you'll see Black Books star Dylan Moran on comedy tour but not TV panel shows

Artists and performers cite many motivations for wanting to head out on tour but few will be as refreshingly honest as comedian Dylan Moran.
The 43-year-old father-of-two told News Shopper: “Partly it’s because I go a bit funny if I haven’t been out of the house doing it for a while.
“I get a b...

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Co-op to create 1,500 jobs

THE Co-operative Group has big plans for 2017, with 100 new stores set to open across the country – creating 1,500 jobs.
Co-op will invest £70million in the new shops, which will be spread throughout the UK in London, South East England, Yorkshire and Scotland.
If they keep to schedule the Co...

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Nike is big winner in Alabama-Clemson rematch

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – There is one guaranteed winner in Monday night’s college football championship rematch between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers: Nike.
Both programs have multi-year apparel deals with Nike. Alabama’s is an eight-year, $30 million deal that...

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How the tables are turning on Affordable Care Act

(CNN) – Republicans warned seven years ago that a health care law passed only by Democrats — with no support from the other party — would struggle to survive. The party-line vote to pass Obamacare, they said, was arrogant and reckless.
Now, the GOP is in charge, and poised to...

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Emma Watson sings in new 'Beauty and the Beast' trailer

(CNN) – On a night where modern musical “La La Land” won big during the Golden Globes, Disney gave moviegoers a new sneak peek of the next movie that could sweep people off their feet: the upcoming live-action “Beauty and the Beast.”
In a trailer that debuted...

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Average college degree pays off by age 34

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – If you’re debating the value of your college degree, rest assured it will likely be worth the cost — eventually.
It takes an average of 12 years to recoup the cost of getting your Bachelor’s degree, according to a new report from The College...

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Clippers cruise past Heat who fall despite return of Hassan Whiteside

LOS ANGELES – J.J. Redick scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Miami Heat 98-86 on Sunday for their fourth straight victory.
Chris Paul had 19 points, 18 assists and one turnover, and DeAndre Jordan added 18 rebounds to help keep the Clippers unbeaten in the new year...

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Report: Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph gets head coaching interview

The Miami Dolphins defense was victimized in the playoffs on wild-card Sunday by the Steelers, but that won’t stop defensive coordinator Vance Joseph from getting interviewed for the Denver Broncos head coaching vacancy.
ESPN reporting that Joseph will interview with the Broncos on...

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4 arrested in beating broadcast on Facebook Live

(CNN) – A young woman who broadcast the beating of a man on Facebook Live has been arrested with three others in connection with the gruesome attack, Chicago Police said Wednesday.
The disturbing 30-minute video shows a man tied up and his mouth covered, cowering in the corner of a room....

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What is number 12? Tube station emoji quiz has got everyone puzzled - can you solve it?

So just what it number 12? That’s the question currently flummoxing Londoners obsessing over a Tube station emoji quiz.
The quiz that contains the names of 13 Underground stations represented as symbols has been widely shared on Twitter and commented on around other social media such as Reddit ...

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Sugar tax is 'courageous', says Greenwich school head from Jamie documentary

The headteacher of Charlton Manor school, which appeared in Jamie Oliver’s hard-hitting childhood obesity documentary, called the sugar tax a “courageous” move by the government today (March 18).
Tim Baker, principal of the school in Indus Road, said it was “an important step in child hea...

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Hillingdon initiative to take joined-up approach to elderly health care

AN INNOVATIVE ‘joined-up’ approach to elderly health care has started in Hillingdon.
The Hillingdon Health Care Partnership brings hospital services, GPs and community care together in Care Connection Teams, designed to help prevent emergency admissions to hospital among older residents, many o...

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Cray get 2017 off to a good start with solid victory against Chatham Town

Cray Wanderers got their 2017 off to a winning start with a fairly comfortable victory against Chatham Town at Hayes Lane.  Two first half goals from Lee Prescott before the half hour taking his tally over Christmas to three gave Cray a two goal lead at the break against their struggling but ...

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Great British Bake Off: Meet south London’s trio of hopefuls

Television’s greatest cooking show, the Great British Bake Off, returns next week and thanks to three south London bakers there is even more reason to watch this series.
Last year, Greenwich firefighter Mat Riley impressed and entertained us in equal measure but for 2016’s seventh series, sta...

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Greenwich Theatre sets itself for bold new era - plus what's on in its new season

Greenwich Theatre’s iconic building is getting a fresh makeover and a new studio while behind the scenes plans are afoot for a bold new era.
The 1855 building in Crooms Hill is currently undergoing repairs to the roof thanks to Greenwich Council funding, with significant work scheduled and a c...

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Recreated ZX Spectrum review: This is what happens when one of the greatest gadgets of all time is rebooted

If you’re old enough to have been playing games in the 80s or have a yearning for something classically retro, this could just be your product of the year.
Back in the early days, award-winning Elite Systems was one of the most renowned names in home computing thanks to its work on titles such ...

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Review: John Ryan headlines Bromley Comedy Club

Bromley Comedy Club was packed out on Saturday for a highly entertaining evening of mirth.
The popular weekly gig in the Churchill Theatre enjoyed three fine acts, all ably compered by northern MC Marian Pashley.
Opening act Stefano Paolini touched on his background as a former bad boy growing ...

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New police officers will have to have degreelevel education from new year

ALL new police officers will have to be educated to degree level in future under changes to recruitment.
A paid three-year “degree apprenticeship” is among three options open to people wanting to join one of the 43 forces in England and Wales under changes unveiled by
the College of Pol...

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Serena Williams laments 'unprofessional' defeat

(CNN) – Serena Williams pulled no punches in analyzing how poorly she played during a shock defeat to fellow American Madison Brengle at the ASB Classic in Auckland.
In her comeback tournament after a four-month struggle with shoulder and knee injuries, the 22-time grand slam winner was...

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Trump picks Wall Street lawyer Jay Clayton to lead SEC

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be the next top cop of Wall Street is Jay Clayton, an elite lawyer who has defended big banks for their financial crisis-era misbehavior.
Trump’s announced his SEC pick on Wednesday and explained that...

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Mariah Carey 'mortified' over NYE performance

(CNN) – Mariah Carey is breaking her silence on her botched New Year’s Eve performance.
The Grammy-winner believes that had Dick Clark, the founder of Dick Clark Productions, been alive this audio mishap would not have happened.
“All I can say is Dick Clark was an incredible...

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Lego's new kit teaches kids to code

LAS VEGAS (CNNMoney) – Lego is making its blocks smarter.
The company is launching a new building and coding set at CES 2017 this week that brings movement to Legos.
The Lego Boost kit lets kids build five different smart toy models, including a cat, robot and guitar, with the help of...

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Depleted Heat fall to Detroit 107-98

MIAMI – Reggie Jackson scored 27 points, Andre Drummond finished with 25 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons wore down the depleted Miami Heat for a 107-98 victory Sunday night.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 23 for Detroit, which improved to 1-17 this season when trailing at...

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Man killed in police-involved shooting, officials say

MIAMI – A man was shot and killed in a police-involved shooting Friday evening, authorities said.
The incident happened in the 10100 block of West Indigo Street.
Two officers from the South District of the Miami-Dade Police Department were patrolling the Perrine area at 6:55 p.m. and saw...

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Dramatic abseil rescue of man clinging to rafters under Lambeth Bridge

Lambeth Bridge was closed as London Fire Brigade performed one of its more unusual rescues, which involved an abseiling firefighter.
The fire brigade along with Met Police and RNLI were called to reports of a man underneath the central London bridge at 5.55pm yesterday.
Emergency services...

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Bromley takeover: College plans merger with Bexley as well as 'inadequate' Greenwich

Bromley could soon be taking over the running of Bexley College, following its merger with the failing Greenwich facility which was blighted by “financial difficulties” and an ‘inadequate’ Ofsted rating.
From August 1, all three establishments would be led by principal Sam Parrett and part of t...

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Further tests to be carried out into cause of George Michael's death

A post-mortem examination into the death of singer George Michael has proved “inconclusive”, with further tests to be carried out, police said.
The 53-year-old star was found dead at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, on Christmas Day.
Michael’s publicist said his...

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Orient v Cambridge preview: Edwards feels Orient cannot get too carried away

Leyton Orient boss Andy Edwards believes performances at Brisbane Road are more positive after gaining their first back-to-back home wins since August 2015.
Orient won twice during December defeating Accrington Stanley 1-0 and Crawley Town 3-2.
It had been a bad few months for O’s fans...

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Cray Wanderers bring curtain down on 2016 with Kent derby with Ramsgate

The curtain is brought down on 2016 at Hayes Lane on Saturday as Cray Wanderers face Ramsgate in what should be an exciting Kent Derby.  Kick off is 1pm for this New Year’s Eve Fixture.  This is the first of a quick fire home double header as Chatham Town visit the Lane on Monday, 2nd Jan...

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15 of south London’s best afternoon teas – as chosen by you

Those finger sandwiches, sweet little cakes and scones make the afternoon tea the epitome of English summertime indulgence.
We asked you to get in touch via our Twitter (@JimNewsquest) or What’s On South London Facebook pages with your favourite restaurants, cafes, hotels and other eateries in ...

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Sydenham's Jason Statham says his failure to represent Britain in Olympics diving is a 'sore point'

Sydenham’s Jason Statham has revealed his failure to compete at the Olympic Games remains a “sore point”.
The action movie star represented England in diving at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in New Zealand, but finished outside the medal positions in three ...

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Churchill's new team unveil season to put theatre 'back on the local and national map'

More big premieres and more food are on the menu for the new season as the Churchill Theatre’s new operators put their stamp on the venue.
Theatre director Chris Glover, who took the helm at the Churchill when HQ Theatres took over the contract to run it in April, introduced the line-up of s...

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Crystal Palace to get new comedy club

Crystal Palace is set to get a new comedy club run by the experienced hands who have hosted the likes of Jack Whitehall and Reginald D Hunter in Bromley.
After a decade of success in Bromley, Fat Jesters comedy club is expanding to Antenna Studios in Haynes Lane on Fridays, with the first gig o...

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Students to get factsheets about career opportunities in Essex

PUPILS across Essex will be given an exclusive careers booklet to help them get on the right track to their dream job.
The Essex Employment and Skills Board (ESB) has created the booklet to give year nine pupils in all schools in Essex, Southend and Thurrock the information they need about...

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6,000 fans turn up to watch Federer practice

(CNN) – Most tennis players are lucky if they get a handful of fans turning up to watch them practice. Roger Federer, on the other hand, could fill a small stadium.
Around 6,000 fans were on hand to watch the tennis star practice at the Perth Arena Thursday as he prepared for his...

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Army warns of new threat: Energy drinks

(CNN) – The US military is warning against the danger of troops over consuming energy drinks, saying it could do “some serious harm to your body.”
A post on the pentagon’s official science blog this week details the health risks involved, citing a report that found...

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Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth visit children's hospital

(CNN) – Miley Cyrus and her fiancé, Liam Hemsworth, spread a little holiday cheer this week.
The two stars stopped by Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego on Thursday to visit with some of the patients. Cyrus even took to Instagram to share a few sweet snaps from the day.
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When unpaid student debt leads to a smaller Social Security check

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – For more than a year, Jamie Chastain had $177 withheld from his Social Security check each month because of an unpaid student loan from three decades ago.
The 68-year-old has been struggling to pay off his debt since 1982 when he borrowed about $12,500 to get a...

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Westbrook gets 15th triple-double, Thunder top Heat 106-94

MIAMI –  Russell Westbrook got his 15th triple-double of the season by the midpoint of the third quarter, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Miami Heat 106-94 on Tuesday night to extend their winning streak to four games.
Westbrook finished with 29 points, 17 rebounds and 11 assists. ...

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Tannehill helps offense while injured

DAVIE, Fla. – Ryan Tannehill continues to help the Dolphins offense, even as he’s sidelined with a knee injury.

Adam Gase said that Tannehill continues to play a role with the Dolphins, “He’s doing a good job as far as using his information that his experience in the o...

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