Новости за 28.11.2015

The Cougars committed seven turnovers for the first time since 2009, and watched Sidney Jones, Darren Gardenhire and Azeem Victor take three of them back for touchdowns as Washington rolled to a 45-10 win in the Apple Cup on Friday. The Cougars also missed a chance to keep their rivals home for the postseason, or at least add the asterisk of Washington getting to a bowl game with a losing record. The standout sophomore that had an outside shot at setting a handful of Pac-12 records was a spectator... Читать дальше...

The firm's partner James Healy-Pratt noted in a statement that the passengers don't begrudge British Airways for the incident, saying "the pilots and cabin crew performed heroically in guiding the aircraft to an emergency stop," and evacuating everyone on board. The lawsuit claims the plane was "defective and unreasonably dangerous," the companies knew the parts were prone to "fracture and failure," and that GE Aviation lobbied against more stringent inspections of the engines before the fire. ... Читать дальше...

Richards, a Canberra lawyer and businessman, brought together a team of volunteers including an electrical engineer, structural engineer, welders, carpenters, masons and steel fixers to erect the dazzling display on a 22-meter (72-foot) steel tree. Richards creates such Christmas extravaganzas to raise money for Canberra's Sudden Infant Death Syndrome charity, SIDS and Kids, by drawing large crowds and inviting them to donate. The 120 kilometers (75 miles) of multicolored wire woven in the shape of three interconnected giant... Читать дальше...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Creators of a public art installation damaged by tides and high winds at an Anchorage beach plan to rebuild the statue-filled exhibit by the original opening date. The sculptures represent real people dealing with real emotional vulnerabilities, including trauma and mental illness. Davies said the sculptures will be repositioned beyond the high tide line. Because the placement will differ from the original plan, participants will have to amend various government permits required for the installation... Читать дальше...

Led by Myles Gaskin's 138 yards rushing and two touchdowns, and the trio of Sidney Jones, Darren Gardenhire and Azeem Victor all returning turnovers for touchdowns in the second half, the Huskies pulled away for a 45-10 win over the Cougars on Friday. Washington became bowl eligible by winning the Apple Cup for the sixth time in the last seven meetings with the Cougars. With the Huskies leading 17-3 and Washington State driving, Jones jumped a pass in the flat and immediately thought "touchdown,"... Читать дальше...

Public Service Company of Oklahoma — the state's second largest electric utility — reported early Friday evening they had no outages affecting more than 100 customers in any of its service areas in eastern and southwest Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation reports parts of two state highways in southeast Oklahoma are closed because of heavy flooding and slick and hazardous conditions in northwestern Oklahoma and the Panhandle. O-DOT also says highways are slick hazardous in the northwest and the Panhandle due to sleet... Читать дальше...

Four were taken to Ocean Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries and one person refused medical treatment. Chief Warrant Officer Chris Sparkman said the incident is a reminder to check the weather before boating and to always wear a life jacket while boating.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders calls climate change the greatest threat to national security. Many environmental groups and Democrats fear a potential rollback of the Obama administration's policies on climate change and renewable energy under a Republican president. Business groups and Republicans are eager to boost oil and gas production following years of frustration with Obama. Everywhere you look, from New York's Wall Street to Iowa's Main Street, voters... Читать дальше...

At last. Shon Coleman has some tape on Draft Breakdown. It’s a good one too — his matchup against Texas A&M and Myles Garrett. For those not familiar with Garrett, he will likely be a top-five pick in 2017. He and LSU running back Leonard Fournette are the two outstanding 2017 eligible prospects in college […]

There’s a new threat out there when it comes to your privacy, and you won’t even see it coming. Sound is now reportedly being used to access individual’s electronics devices and track their behavior, all without their knowledge, according to ArsTechnica. The ultrasonic, high-frequency sounds are embedded in things like television commercials, and are inaudible

MARANELLO, Italy (AP) — In the streets of Maranello, the hometown of Ferrari, the roar of the famed sports car is no longer the occasional bragging right of a proud new owner, but a constant backdrop as a number of test-drive businesses give would-be Schumachers the chance to rev up and peel out. The howl of engines is disturbing residents' tranquility — including the afternoon siestas — and the risk of speeding cars is a safety concern, say city officials, who have started cracking down on the businesses. Читать дальше...

Recalls this week: glass jar candles, lawn mowers Glass jar candles with lids that can break upon opening are among this week's recalled consumer products. Others include lawn mowers with leaky fuel tanks. The glass lid can break when the jar is being opened, causing cuts. INCIDENTS: 16 reports of cuts, with some requiring medical attention. The model number and serial number are located on a decal affixed to the frame, under the seat. The recalled model number is QTS452CEM34200 with serial numbers ranging from 315606482 to 315628458. Читать дальше...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A state agency will evaluate a new semi-truck trailer that could carry larger loads of liquefied natural gas from a plant at Point MacKenzie to Fairbanks. Western Cascade Trucking Equipment in Tukwila, Washington, helped design the five-axle trailer that can carry up to 13,000 gallons of LNG, the most allowed by Alaska law, at 265 degrees below zero. The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority will review the trailer's performance for a possible role in the Interior Energy Project.

On Nov. 27, 1945, General George C. Marshall was named special U.S. envoy to China by President Harry S. Truman to try to end hostilities between the Nationalists and the Communists. In 1942, during World War II, the Vichy French navy scuttled its ships and submarines in Toulon (too-LOHN') to keep them out of the hands of German troops. In 1978, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone (mahs-KOH'-nee) and City Supervisor Harvey Milk, a gay-rights activist, were shot to death inside City Hall by former supervisor Dan White. Читать дальше...