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US Marine Corps General James Mattis, known to his troops as "Mad Dog," is arguably the most famous living Marine.

Mattis has served from 1969 to 2013 in the Marine Corps, and during his service he built a reputation as a beloved leader, a thoughtful, strategist, and a caring father figure to every young service member he encounters.

But perhaps more than anything, Mattis is known for having a way with words that manage to inspire those under his command... Читать дальше...

Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking warned us about this.

Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking warned us about this.

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SEOUL, March 24 (UPI) -- South Korea is working to develop an automatic alarm system for its naval forces to prevent another North Korean attack at sea, Seoul's navy said.

The winter months can wreak havoc on our physical structure, so follow these guidelines for getting safely back into a routine

A defense contractor in east-central Wisconsin has picked up about $676 million in federal contracts to build and update military vehicles.

It's not uncommon for millennials to work multiple jobs these days. In fact, it's pretty popular to have a full-time job while moonlighting on the side. I've personally had more than one job for the past seven years, all while getting married, moving across the country and having a social life.

I'm not someone who believes in the traditional work-life balance, as I like to think of it as more of a pendulum that swings back and forth with the seasons of our lives. But throughout the past seven years... Читать дальше...

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Paul McCartney has joined the cast of Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Deadline reports! The 73-year-old musician’s part is being kept under wraps. He joins Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, Geoffrey Rush as Barbossa, Javier Bardem as Captain Salazar, and Brenton Thwaites and Kaya Scodelario in new roles. Orlando Bloom [...]

Quants are optimistic on use of artificial intelligence but noise and chaos of markets pose pitfalls

If you have an Instagram account, you probably know that food and its presentation are now popular more than ever – take the emergence of such concept as “food porn” after countless pictures of food on social media. This madness about food has gone out of control, and now people do some really crazy stuff […]

Time Warner, the corporate parent of CNN, is the latest company to publicly oppose a pending bill in Georgia that has been called discriminatory and “anti-LGBT.” “We urge Governor Deal to exercise his veto,” the company said in a statement Thursday. The three divisions of Time Warner — HBO, Turner and Warner Bros. — all […]

One of Ashley Brinkman’s all-time favorite emails arrived in January: it said she was getting an $11,000 raise. For Brinkman, it was a miracle. A timely one, at that. The 28-year-old recently bought a home with her husband in Anchorage, Alaska. The purchase was a “real stretch” financially. The substantial jump in pay this year […]

The Italy coach, who is set to become Chelsea's new manager this summer, admits he would welcome the chance to manage the Chilean again

How one of the most recognizable ad pitchmen of the 1980s got fired for being too popular.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Majestic Realty Co. are publicly airing their plans for a 65,000-seat football stadium for the first time today before a key infrastructure panel. Their presentation to the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee envisions a project that would cost an estimated $1.3 billion and would require some action from the state Legislature. If approved, construction could start in late 2017 and the stadium could open in the second half of 2020, according to Craig Cavileer of Majestic Realty. Читать дальше...

The senator sponsoring a right-to-farm resolution surprised senators Thursday as they got ready to dig into debate again by asking to send the measure back to the Agriculture Committee for more study.

UW’s talent level has changed from the past two seasons but adaptations have bred success.

Plenty of differences between candidates came out at Tuesday’s Onalaska Board of Education forum at Eagle Bluff Elementary.

Candidates vying for a spot on the West Salem School Board spoke on hot-button topics ranging from the future of education and district administration to strategic planning at Monday night’s candidate forum.

WINONA, Minn. — Two people narrowly avoided serious injury Wednesday night when they lost control of their vehicle on icy Interstate 90 and slid into the path of a semi.

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You might think that the best restaurant in America would be a fancy affair filled to bursting with filet mignon — but not according to Yelp.

Yelp recently released its list of the top-rated restaurants in the US, and the top spot was snagged by a Cuban bakery and cafe called Porto’s, located in Burbank, CA. Part of Porto’s charm is that it serves up delicious food at extremely affordable prices.

Origins

The Porto’s tale begins in 1960, when the Porto... Читать дальше...

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You already know about the health benefits of eating dark chocolate, but if you're an athlete or weekend warrior, you might want to listen up: Research finds that the tasty treat may also improve athletic stamina, which may be the sweetest news you hear today.

A study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Medicine found that a small daily dose of dark chocolate could boost cyclists' endurance. 

Researchers... Читать дальше...