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The Huffington Post 

Ode to Words

ode to words a-z

a. aboulomania

pathological indecisiveness

kid that's us

on the warpath in the way of trust

(this is an ode to your frontal lobe, to the end of lust)

b. baisemain

kiss on the hand

some things just have to do

the knuckles blue, the sweat of my palm, the enamored wristbone

i 've had them all beneath my lips

(this is an ode to the straight cliff drop of your hips)

c. cacaesthesia
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Yahoo Travel 

The Definitive Guide to Safari Packing

No matter your destination, one of the trickiest parts of travel is always the packing. That's why we asked the experts what exactly you need to pack to head on your next safari vacation.

The Huffington Post 

This Drastic Proposal Shows What Dire Straits Chicago Schools Are In




Nearly three years after the single largest school closing in history, the Chicago Public School system is facing another budget crisis so massive, some state lawmakers are suggesting a state takeover and even bankruptcy. 


Backed by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, Illinois state Republicans on Wednesday made an aggressive proposal that would wrest control of Chicago's financially troubled school system from the city and hand it over to the state-selected board of managers. Читать дальше...

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Design for elevated roads over Bais Godam finalised

In a bid to decongest vehicular traffic between Ambedkar Circle and Sodala, the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has finalized the proposed elevated roads' designs over this route.

«Indiewire» 

Johnny Depp Heading To J.C. Chandor's 'Triple Frontier,' Tom Hanks Offered Role, Will Smith Moves On

Sometimes, there is a script so good, that matter the delays or bumps in the road, everyone wants to be a part of it. And that has been the case for "Triple Frontier." A project that was long brewing as a film for Kathryn Bigelow, at one time actors Tom Hanks, Johnny Depp, Sean Penn, Will Smith, Javier Bardem and Christian Bale were all in the mix for various roles. The Bigelow iteration of the movie never came together, and she has since moved on to focus on her developing Bowe Bergdahl movie, but... Читать дальше...

Stars and Stripes 

Lawmaker calls for replacement at top of Navy, Mabus fires back

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., dispatched a letter to the Pentagon suggesting that Navy Secretary Ray Mabus should be replaced because of an apparently abrupt order he issued to the Marine Corps to merge men’s and women’s training.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

People-friendly budget, says Raje

Chief minister Vasundhara Raje on Wednesday presided over a meeting with the core committee of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Barmer party units, separately speaking to the divisional level officials.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Broker held for taking bribe of 2 lakh

A team of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday arrested one person for accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh allegedly on behalf of assistant commercial tax officers.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Court orders FIR against 7 central varsity teachers

A Dalit research scholar, Umesh Kumar Jonwal, has levelled charges of arbitrary termination and harassment against seven faculty members of the Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ), Bandar Sindri in Ajmer district.

JournalStar.com 

Transfer QB plans weekend visit to Lincoln

It's a big recruiting weekend for the Huskers. Apparently the group of visitors will include a quarterback from Tulane looking for his next place to play.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Krishna's lecture on January 24

Noted social activist Aruna Roy's School for Democracy is holding a lecture of noted writer and musician, T M Krishna to share his views on the fundamental connect between cultural expression and democracy as a part of the contemporary discourse.

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

SB 40: Steelers, 'Bus' take the title in Motor City

Steelers, 'Bus' take the title in Motor City In what almost amounted to a home game for the Steelers — and was a homecoming for their star running back, Jerome Bettis, Pittsburgh finally got its "one for the thumb" ring. A record-setting run, game-turning interception and trick play gave the Steelers their record-tying fifth Super Bowl title in Bettis's final NFL game. Pittsburgh's Willie Parker broke free for a Super Bowl-record 75 yards on the second play of the second half to give the Steelers a 14-3 lead. Читать дальше...