Thursday, April 14, 2016
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Paul Ryan rules out 2016 presidential bid
Paul Ryan rules out 2016 presidential bid
Mr Ryan's name was floated as a late contender if there is a contested convention in July, as doubts persist over the strength of the candidates.
If Donald Trump, John Kasich nor Ted Cruz is able to win 1,237 delegates, the convention will be contested.
The state-by-state primary contests, which come to New York next week, determine the number of delegates pledged to a particular candidate.
In 1886 former civil war general William Sherman set the gold standard for disavowing interest in serving as US president. "I will not accept if nominated and will not serve if elected," he bluntly stated.
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan may not reach Shermanesque levels of certainty with Tuesday's statement, but the move should put the latest round of rampant speculation and rumour-mongering to rest.
The Ryan presidential boomlet was largely a result of growing desperation among Republicans who see a presidential ticket headed by the epically unpopular Donald Trump as an unmitigated disaster and by absolutist Ted Cruz as only a slightly mitigated disaster.
Mr Ryan won't be their establishment-friendly "white knight", however, and there are few others out there with the stature to pull off such an unlikely convention coup.
Former candidate Mitt Romney? Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker? At this point, anyone other than Mr Cruz or Mr Trump - the two men who have slogged through the presidential season and won the votes and delegates - appears to be pure fantasy.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Erdogan, unamused, files complaint against German comedian over joke
Erdogan, unamused, files complaint against German comedian over joke
Perhaps it seemed funny at the time. But just how funny is it to have the President of Turkey lodge a criminal complaint against you? And looking at the possibility of three years in prison might not be all that hilarious.
But that is life these days for a German comedian named Jan Boehmermann.
Boehmermann, host of the show "Neo Magazin Royale" on the German public TV station ZDF, read on the air a sexually crude poem that referred, jokingly, to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The Turkish Embassy, unamused, initiated legal action last week against the comedian, saying he had violated Germany's law prohibiting insulting representatives of foreign countries.
Obama starts 2016 with a fight over gun control
Obama starts 2016 with a fight over gun control
At a meeting with Attorney General Loretta Lynch, FBI Director James Comey and other top law enforcement officials Obama is expected to sign off on a package of proposals aimed at curbing gun violence and cracking down on unregulated gun sales.
At the top of the list is an effort to expand background checks on gun sales by forcing more sellers to register as federally licensed gun dealers. The changes would be aimed at some unregistered sellers who skirt the background check laws by selling at gun shows, online or informal settings. Other moves being considered include improving reporting of lost and stolen weapons and beefing up inspections of licensed dealers, according to a person familiar with the plans who would not be named discussing proposals before they are finalized.
Siria, per la prima volta l'Isis decapita due donne
Siria, per la prima volta l'Isis decapita due donne
È la prima volta che donne sono giustiziate in questo modo dallo Stato Islamico. Lo rende noto l’Osservatorio siriano per i diritti umani, organizzazione con sede a Beirut. L’episodio è avvenuto nella provincia di Deir Ezzor, ha riferito il capo dell’Osservatorio, Rami Abdel Rahman.
Sempre in Siria, i miliziani dello Stato Islamico hanno crocifisso cinque uomini accusati di non aver rispettato il digiuno previsto durante il mese sacro all’Islam del Ramadan. Lo rendono noto gli attivisti dell’Osservatorio siriano per i diritti umani, spiegando che la crocifissione dei cinque è avvenuta nella città siriana di Al-Mayadeen, in provincia di Deir Ezzor, nel nord est del Paese. I jihadisti hanno inoltre appeso un cartello al collo delle cinque vittime con la scritta "per essere crocifissi tutto il giorno e per aver preso settanta frustate per aver mangiato durante il Ramadan". L’Isis ha fatto entrare poi dei bambini nella zona della "crocifissione" invitandoli a prendere in giro le vittime e a molestarle
ISIS Biggest Mass Massacre in Palmyra
ISIS Biggest Mass Massacre in Palmyra
ISIS terrorist have executed at least 400 mostly women and children in Syria's ancient city of Palmyra.
Eye-witnesses have reported the streets are strewn with bodies on the same day photographs of captured Syrian soldiers have emerged.
It follows the killing of nearly 300 pro-government troops two days after they captured the city, now symbolized by a black ISIS flag flying above an ancient citadel.
ISIS has also strengthened its position in neighboring Iraq with terrorist fighters killing more than 500 people when they captured the city of Ramadi, last week, Daily Mail reports.
Syrian state television announced the most recent massacre, quoting residents inside the city, which is known as Tadmur in Arabic.
'The terrorists have killed more than 400 people... and mutilated their bodies, under the pretext that they cooperated with the government and did not follow orders,' Syria's state news agency said.
Governor Talal Barazi of the central province of Homs, which includes Palmyra, said that ISIS members have 'committed mass massacres in the city of Palmyra' since its capture.
He said ISIS fighters took civilians, including women, to unknown destinations.
But he said retaliation was imminent, adding: 'there is planning, God willing, for a military action in the surroundings of Palmyra
The V-Class AMG Line – individual
The V-Class AMG Line – individual, emotional and sporty
Fascinating. At first glance
At this year’s International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz is presenting theV-Class with new appointments. These are designed to create additional, individual highlights and make the MPV attractive to further target groups. From the end of 2015 the model will be available with the AMG Line equipment package
The striking design features of theMercedes-AMG performance and sports car brand include newly styled front and rear aprons, distinctive side sill panels and 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels, as well as an additional spoiler lip. This AMG bodystyling emphasises the unique, progressive design of the V-Classeven more strongly, and immediately conveys a sense of sportiness and dynamism.
At the same time, the already high comfort level in the V-Class can be enhanced with additional new appointments. Options include the panoramic roof, the large centre console with an integral cooler compartment and LED-illuminated thermo-cup holders, two iPad holders in the rear and rear seat air conditioning. With this extended range of features, Mercedes-Benz is offering discerning customers even more scope for configuring their V-Class as a private vehicle or business saloon according to their needs and preferences.
Monday, April 11, 2016
RANGE ROVER DRIFT
Land Rover is a car brand that specialises in four-wheel-drive vehicles, owned by British multinational car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover, which is in turn owned by India's Tata Motors since 2008.[4]
The Land Rover name was originally used by the Rover Company for theLand Rover Series, launched in 1948. It developed into a brand encompassing a range of four-wheel-drive models, including the Defender,Discovery, Freelander, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Evoque. Land Rovers are currently assembled in the company's Halewoodand Solihull plants, with research and development taking place at theGaydon and Whitley engineering centres. Land Rover sold 194,000 vehicles worldwide in 2009.[5]
In September 2013 Jaguar Land Rover announced plans to open a 100 million GBP (160 million USD) research and development centre in theUniversity of Warwick, Coventry to create a next generation of vehicle technologies. The carmaker said around 1,000 academics and engineers would work there and that construction would start in 2014.
INDIVIDUAL-BMW SERIE 7
INDIVIDUAL-BMW SERIE 7
What motivates our craving for everything that is special? Our individual dreams and aspirations, of course. A desire to create an ideal environment that reflects our wishes. This is why we established BMW Individual Manufaktur. Whether you prefer a unique colour scheme, exclusive materials or bespoke equipment – BMW Individual Manufaktur is all about employing peerless craftsmanship to help our customers turn even the most extravagant wishes into reality, thus creating a BMW that reflects your own individual personality.
What makes a person unique? It is their character, their unmistakeable looks. Just like a BMW. This is why the BMW Individual Collection offers a wide range of equipment options for discerning customers: Fine wood trims with perfect grain, selected from all over the world. Immaculate and enticingly soft leather from the world’s best tanneries. Paint finishes which fascinate in terms of brilliance, luminosity and effect. Offered in a range of hues which define the spirit of time rather than following it. Complemented by special equipment options adding the finishing touches – all these elements combine to make your BMW become part of your personality
How do you experience something that doesn’t exist yet? That’s the challenge when you want to drive a BMW that reflects your own personality, rather than one which only offers standard features. The new BMW Individual interactive app lets you use your tablet or smartphone to try out the countless combinations of materials and other options offered by the BMW Individual Collection. Due to the app’s innovative design, you can see your ideas brought to life in realistic detail
Crazy Things You Might See During A Florida Vacation
If you are planning a Florida vacation then be prepared to witness some crazy things during your holiday.We have found some astounding images of some of the natural wonders of America’s favorite state, check them out and feel free to leave your comments or pass on some of your own images if you have them.You don’t have to worry about the sharks, the huge bobcats will take them out for you!f you are planning a Florida vacation then be prepared to witness some crazy things during your holiday.
Alligator snapping turtles are the most fearsome of any of the turtle family. The live for a very long time spanning as much as 150 years and they never stop growing attaining absolutely enormous sizes. They have some of the most powerful jaws in nature and can take off your finger easily in 1 bite. The Everglades covers 1000,s of miles of warm swampland providing the scary reptiles with the perfect environment. astounding images of some of the natural wonders of America’s favorite state, check them out and feel free to leave your comments or pass on some of your own images if you have them.
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Insane Animal Photos Of
Snakes That Ate Too Much
Check out these
insane animal photos of snakes that have bitten off more than they can chew or
rather more than they should swallow!
I Ate A Baby… And It’s Mother At The Same Time
This animal photo is
of a reticulated python from Malaysia which was around 20 feet long and ate
more than it could handle. In 2006 in the Malaysian village of Kampung Jabor
firefighters were asked to come to investigate the dead snake which was in the
middle of the road. It died after consuming the pregnant sheep which was too large
for its digestive system to handle.
A Very Prickly Situation To Get Into
This African rock
python died after attempting to eat a prickly porcupine . The porcupine itself
weighed over 30 pounds and the snake obviously stood no chance of digesting
it`s prey. The snake was found after it fell from a rocky ledge in the heart of
Lake Eland Game Reserve in South Africa. Snakes can digest almost anything but
sometimes even they overstretch themselves.
See You Later Alligator
This animal photo is
of a gigantic 5 meter long Burmese python which was found in the Florida
Everglades and had been split open after trying to eat a 3 meter long
alligator. It was found split in half with the dead alligator still in tact
bursting through its stomach. Burmese pythons are not natural to the everglades
but they are now living there in great numbers and breeding after escaping from
captivity many years ago. Florida wildlife officials are saying that these
snakes will cause an environmental disaster if they are not taken care of soon.
Centipede eats its way out after being eaten alive.
The small but very
poisonous viper took on a giant centipede nearly its own size, the centipede is
also very poisonous and in this instance nobody came out on top as the
centipede ate it`s way through the snakes stomach before it was over come by
the snake`s bite.
Such A Pig
This 4.5 meter long
snake was found dead after it tried to devour a whole adult pig. Local resident
Neil McDougall was out looking for mushrooms when he chanced upon the huge
reptile laying motionless on the grass. The snake was dissected to reveal the
huge adult pig inside weighing in at 150 pounds.
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