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• Toyota announces new executive to lead Brazil operations

  24-12-2016 23:59 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T>said on Saturday that a new chief executive officer will lead its Brazil operations beginning Jan. 2. 
  
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• Kelly Doty Mourns Death Of Clint Cummings, Fellow ‘Ink Master’ Star, On Instagram

  24-12-2016 22:13 via ibtimes.com
  
  Kelly Doty, the Season 8 finalist of “Ink Master,” mourned the death of fellow tattoo artist Clint Cummings Saturday, Christmas Eve. Cummings died the day before after a battle with Stage 4 colorectal cancer. He was 35 years old.
  Doty, who competed 6 seasons after Cummings, knew him through tattoo conventions. She penned a special post for the late reality star.
  
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• ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas’ Story Full Text And Poem By Clement Clarke Moore

  24-12-2016 18:20 via ibtimes.com
  
  What better story to read the night before Saint Nicholas arrives than “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”? The classic tale, which originated as a poem by Clement Clarke Moore under “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” is a longtime holiday favorite. Luckily for those who don’t have the story on-hand, we’ve got the complete text of the 1983 version.
  Enjoy the full story below and Happy Holidays!
  
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• What Times Does ‘A Christmas Story’ Air On TV? Marathon Schedule For 2016 Holiday

  24-12-2016 18:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  With Christmas just a few hours away, it’s that time of the year again for TBS to air its annual 24-hour “Christmas Story” marathon.
  Beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST on Dec. 24, the holiday classic will air until 8:00 p.m. ET on Dec. 25, which means it is going to play all throughout Christmas day.
  
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• Pope Francis Christmas Message 2016: Watch Live Stream Of Midnight Mass And ‘Urbi et Orbi’ Blessing From The Vatican

  24-12-2016 18:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  Children may go to sleep Christmas Eve dreaming of Santa Claus, but it is the pope who takes the spotlight for the 1.2 billion Catholics across the globe as the birth of Jesus Christ is commemorated. Pope Francis, who will be experiencing his third Christmas as the head of the Catholic Church, will have a busy few hours on a holiday that is second only to Easter in its importance.
  
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• Platinum Partners arrests are scant consolation for alleged victims

  24-12-2016 17:30 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Lawrence Delevingne NEW YORK (Reuters) - When six executives of Platinum Partners, including founder Mark Nordlicht, were arrested on Monday on federal charges of running a more than $1 billion hedge fund fraud, people who had long alleged they were harmed by the New York-based firm felt some vindication. One such person is Houston-based energy entrepreneur John Hoffman. In the charges, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission alleged what Hoffman had lon
  
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• Harrison Ford Responds To Carrie Fisher’s Heart Attack: ‘Star Wars’ Actress Remains In Intensive Care

  24-12-2016 17:30 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Star Wars” actor Harrison Ford responded to Carrie Fisher’s hospitalization after his former co-star had a heart attack during a flight from London to Los Angeles Friday. Fisher remained in stable but critical condition.
  “I’m shocked and saddened to hear the news about my dear friend,” Ford said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter Saturday. “Our thoughts are with Carrie, her family and friends.”
  
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• What Is Joey Boots’ Cause Of Death? ‘Howard Stern Show’ Personality Is Dead At 49

  24-12-2016 16:35 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Howard Stern Show” star Joey Boots died in New York City Friday, TMZ reported. He was 49 years old.
  Boots was best known as one of Stern’s “Wack Packers.” He was famous for his “Baba Booey” line.
  Boots, whose birth name was, Joseph Bassolino, was found in Bronx apartment around 9:45 p.m. Friday night after police received a call for a male in need of medical attention. Boots was pronounced dead on arrival.
  He was found “sitting in a chair, cold to
  
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• Who Is Luca Scata, Milan Police Officer Who Killed Berlin Terror Attack Suspect?

  24-12-2016 16:15 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Italian policeman who shot and killed the Berlin terror suspect in Milan on Friday, had been known to frequently post inspirational messages on his Facebook page. But Luca Scata probably didn't expect those comments to be joined by thousands of others on his wall from users around the world praising him for capturing the most wanted man in Europe and ending a ferocious five-day-long manhunt that had spanned the entire continent.
  
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• NYC Gold Heist Update: Career Thief Julio Nivelo Has Stolen Jewels And More Multiple Times, NYPD Says

  24-12-2016 15:58 via ibtimes.com
  
  The man suspected of casually walking off with $1.6 million worth of gold in a bucket he took from the back of an armored truck in New York City earlier this year is apparently more than just a lucky guy who happened upon an unattended fortune.
  
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• Kwanzaa 2016: When Does The African-American Holiday Start And 5 Facts To Know

  24-12-2016 15:49 via ibtimes.com
  
  While much of the country readies for Christmas and Hanukkah, a less heralded winter holiday tradition is also approaching: Kwanzaa. The week-long African-American celebration that was created 50 years ago is set to begin this year on Dec. 26.
  
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• Clint Cummings' Girlfriend, Kate, Responds To His Untimely Death: Read ‘Ink Master’ Star’s Last Instagram Post

  24-12-2016 15:41 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Ink Master” contestant Clint Cummings died in Texas Friday after a battle with Stage 4 colorectal cancer. He was 35 years old.
  “Ink Master” host and judge Dave Navarro confirmed Cummings’ untimely death via Twitter. “We have lost a member of the #inkmaster family Friend and cast member Clint Cummings has passed @ArtofClint our prayers are with his family,” he tweeted Friday.
  
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• Chinese firms face competition to maintain role in developing Iranian oilfields

  24-12-2016 15:41 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Iran plans to ask international oil companies to bid for the second phase of development of its Yadavaran and North Azadegan oilfields, a senior official said on Saturday. "CNPC would like to extend its North Azadegan contract, but we have announced that ...they should take part in the bidding for a new contract," Gholamreza Manouchehri, deputy head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), was quoted as saying by state news agency IRNA.
  
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• ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special 2016: When And Where To Watch The Holiday Episode

  24-12-2016 15:30 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Doctor Who” is coming back! Whovians know that every year, the TARDIS makes a stop on Christmas night. This year is no different, despite the show not airing any other new episodes in 2016. The Christmas special will show what adventures the Doctor has been up to since viewers last saw him, and luckily, even American viewers don’t have to wait long for the new installment.
  
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• Santa Tracker 2016: How To Find Where Santa Is Right Now With NORAD, Google [LIVE STREAM]

  24-12-2016 15:18 via ibtimes.com
  
  Amid baking cookies, pouring a glass of milk and leaving them both as thanks in advance for Santa Claus sliding down the chimney and bringing children around the world gifts and presents, many kids have asked the same question of their parents: "Where is Santa Claus and when will he be here?"
  
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• How To Cook A Christmas Ham 2016: Easy 5-Step Recipe To Make The Perfect Holiday Dinner

  24-12-2016 15:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  If you’re in charge of cooking the main dish this holiday, chances are you’re planning to make ham. But how do you make sure your holiday meal is perfect? Simple! Just follow this easy 5-step recipe. We’ll tell you what ingredients you’ll need, how to cook the ham appropriately and more tips for every step of the way!
  
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• Yule Log Live Stream 2016: TV Info, Netflix And Online Options For The Holiday Tradition

  24-12-2016 14:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  There are countless traditions that come along with Christmas, but few are associated with the holiday season in New York City more than the Yule Log. It was first introduced on New York’s WPIX-TV in 1966, and the broadcast can be seen in multiple forms in 2016.
  Many New Yorkers that don’t have a fireplace tune into PIX11, viewing the famous loop of the burning Yule Log with Christmas standards playing in the background. This year, the station will air a version of the Yule Log that
  
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• 13 Pictures Of Dogs In Christmas Outfits: Bulldogs, Mastiffs, Golden Retrievers And Others Getting In The Sprit

  24-12-2016 13:40 via ibtimes.com
  
  It's Christmas time, a portion of the year based around the nebulous idea of hope. It's also the time of year when heading to the woods, pulling out a dull axe, chopping down a tree, dragging that son-of-a-gun into your living room, and then adorning it with garish objects is an act that is actively encouraged.
  
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• Terror Threat In France High After Berlin Attack, Police Chief Says

  24-12-2016 13:36 via ibtimes.com
  
  Terror threat in France remains high following Monday’s truck attack on a Christmas market in Berlin, French national police chief said Friday. Jean-Marc Falcone stressed that security measures in public areas need to be stepped up.
  
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• Best Christmas Side Dishes 2016: Green Bean Casserole And 3 More Holiday Recipes To Make

  24-12-2016 13:28 via ibtimes.com
  
  Many people will start making plans to hit the gym and shed some weight once the New Year is here. But before folks go making healthy resolutions for 2017, they’ll probably want to indulge in a big hearty meal on Christmas Day. What better way to fill up on food during the holidays than with a good old casserole?
  Below is a list of a few prize-worthy casserole dishes that are sure to be a big hit at Christmas dinner:
  
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• Cyanogen Shuts Down Services, Citing 'Consolidation'

  24-12-2016 13:25 via ibtimes.com
  
  Cyanogen Inc., known for its Android mods and more recently for the Cyanogen OS, announced Thursday that it will shut down its services.
  
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• US-Israel Relations 2016: UN Settlement Resolution Is Latest Obama-Netanyahu Rift

  24-12-2016 13:17 via ibtimes.com
  
  In the days leading up to Friday's United Nations vote over Israel ceasing "all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem," President Barack Obama faced significant pressure. His soon-to-be successor, President-elect Donald Trump, as well as a number of U.S. and Israeli politicians from various political backgrounds, especially conservatives, lobbied for a pro-Israel vote.
  
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• Iran Shoots Down Drone Belonging To Film Crew

  24-12-2016 13:13 via ibtimes.com
  
  A drone belonging to a film crew was reportedly shot down Friday in the Iranian capital Tehran by the country’s anti-aircraft forces after it approached the president and the supreme leader’s offices. 
  
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• Christmas Eve Quotes: 17 Inspirational Sayings To Share During The Holidays

  24-12-2016 13:05 via ibtimes.com
  
  Christmas Eve for some means food and family, for others, a quiet night before the festivities began. But whatever your plans for the night before Christmas, there are words of wisdom to bring a smile to your face and spread holiday cheer.
  
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• Nokia Android Phone Releasing At MWC 2017: 6 Expected Features Of Company's Flagship Device

  24-12-2016 12:48 via ibtimes.com
  
  Nokia’s Android phones are among the most anticipated phones of 2017. The company’s ill-fated deal with Microsoft and its decision to stay with Windows Phone OS took the Nokia brand out of the smartphone market from 2014 to 2016. Now, Nokia finally plans to do what it should have probably done earlier — come out with a full-featured Android phone (unlike its Nokia X brand.) 
  
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• Will ISIS Attack US Churches During Holiday Season? FBI Issues Warning After Islamic State Group Publishes List Of Potential Targets

  24-12-2016 12:21 via ibtimes.com
  
  Federal officials warned law enforcement authorities across the U.S. on Friday that supporters of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, "continue aspirational calls for attacks on holiday gatherings, including targeting churches."
  
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• Russia's Rosneft says has flexibility on oil output levels

  24-12-2016 11:25 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Rosneft's plans for next year allow it to be flexible with production volumes, Russia's top oil producer said on Saturday, after Moscow clinched a deal with OPEC to cut production to bolster weak oil prices. State-controlled Rosneft, which accounts for over 40 percent of Russian oil production, said its board has looked into plans for 2017-2018. "The plan is formed on the basis of actual long-term development program and takes into account changes in Russia's fiscal law and a possibility of carr
  
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• Why it's a good idea to review your financial plan at least once a year

  24-12-2016 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  January is often a good time to conduct a budget review because you'll have the benefit of the full year's receipts and expenses, financial planner says
  
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• Shoppers go retro this Christmas with 'tangible things' like cassettes and Polaroids

  24-12-2016 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Sarvár Abdullaev and other young people scan the old-school shops in Analog Alley for "something tangible" to buy this holiday season. CBC's Kim Brunhuber reports on how this block in an unfashionable area of west L.A. proves Toronto author David Sax's Revenge of Analog theory — that people are rediscovering museum-grade technology because digital is so easy.
  
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• Millennials go retro this Christmas with 'tangible things' like cassettes and Polaroids

  24-12-2016 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Sarvár Abdullaev and other millennials scan the old-school shops in Analog Alley, looking for "something tangible" to buy this holiday season. CBC's Kim Brunhuber reports on how this block in an unfashionable area of west L.A. proves Toronto author David Sax's Revenge of Analog theory - that people are rediscovering museum-grade technology because digital is so easy.
  
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• Lockheed CEO tells Trump she will work to drive down cost of F-35

  24-12-2016 03:41 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Reuters) - The chief executive of Lockheed Martin Corp told President-elect Donald Trump on Friday that she was committed to driving down the cost of the company's F-35 fighter jet, a day after Trump took aim at the cost of the F-35 in a Twitter post. CEO Marillyn Hewson said she spoke with Trump on Friday afternoon and assured him that she had heard his message "loud and clear" about reducing the cost of the F-35. Trump, in a tweet posted late on Thursday, suggested that an older aircraft made
  
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• 6 big data trends to watch in 2017

  24-12-2016 03:06 via techrepublic.com
  
  As more analytics systems become mission critical in 2017, big data leaders and CIOs should keep a close eye on these six trends, which include increases in cloud migrations and dark data usage.
  
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• How to write a more effective project charter

  24-12-2016 01:45 via techrepublic.com
  
  Project charters are documents intended to identify an assigned PM, signify the start of a project, and define key parameters surrounding the project. Get expert tips on writing a project charter.
  
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• Halliburton shareholder class action to settle for $100 million

  24-12-2016 01:22 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Halliburton Co on Friday said it had reached a $100 million settlement to resolve a long-running securities fraud class action lawsuit against the oilfield services provider that twice reached the U.S. Supreme Court. The deal resolves a lawsuit in federal court in Dallas accusing Halliburton of misrepresenting its potential liability in asbestos litigation, its expected revenue from certain construction contracts and the benefits of a merger in 1998. Halliburton said the company itself would pay
  
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• Caesars unit resolves lender dispute, eyes bankruptcy exit

  24-12-2016 00:00 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Caesars Entertainment Corp's bankrupt operating unit resolved a dispute with its lenders on Friday, paving the way for a consensual plan to push the casino group out of its $18 billion Chapter 11. In filings with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chicago, bank lenders said they had reached an agreement over their recovery terms and were withdrawing a threat to abandon a plan to end Caesars Entertainment Operating Co Inc's two-year bankruptcy. The lenders, which include Blackstone Group LP's GSO Capit
  
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