BOL News: September 2016

Friday, 30 September 2016

A Streetcar Named Marge

The Wikipedia article of the day for October 1, 2016 is A Streetcar Named Marge.
"A Streetcar Named Marge" is the second episode of The Simpsons' fourth season. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on October 1, 1992. In the episode, Marge wins the role of Blanche DuBois in a musical version of Tennessee Williams' play A Streetcar Named Desire. Homer offers little support for his wife's acting pursuits, and Marge begins to see parallels between him and Stanley Kowalski, the play's boorish lead male character. The episode contains a subplot in which Maggie attempts to retrieve her pacifier from a strict daycare owner. Jeff Martin wrote the episode, and Rich Moore served as director. Jon Lovitz made his fourth guest appearance on The Simpsons, this time as musical director Llewellyn Sinclair, as well as Llewellyn's sister, who runs the daycare. The episode generated controversy with an unflattering original song about New Orleans; one newspaper published the lyrics before the episode aired, and the president of Fox Broadcasting issued a public apology. The episode was well received by many fans, and show creator Matt Groening has named it one of his favorite episodes.

mosquito bite: Word of the day for October 1, 2016

mosquito bite , n :
(chiefly in the plural, slang, potentially offensive) A small breast of a woman. […] October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States.

Newsfeed: Solange Knowles Says Her New Album Pays Tribute to Her Parents

New story from TIME in Newsfeed : "A huge part of the record is just honoring and giving a tribute to my parents."

Newsfeed: Alec Baldwin’s 10 Best Saturday Night Live Moments

New story from TIME in Newsfeed : The comedy veteran has had some iconic moments through the years

Newsfeed: A Comprehensive Timeline of Shia LaBeouf’s Weirdest Behavior

New story from TIME in Newsfeed : The quirky 'American Honey' actor has been up to all kinds of bizarre hijinks.

Politics: Hillary Clinton: ‘Who Gets Up at 3 in the Morning to Engage in a Twitter Attack?’

New story from TIME in Politics : She criticized Donald Trump at a Florida rally.

Politics: Donald Trump’s Long Pattern of Attacking Women’s Sex Lives

New story from TIME in Politics : Those who have too much sex, and those who don't have enough.

Health: When You Cry At Work, This Is What Happens

New story from TIME in Health : The office isn't the best place for a good cry

Entertainment: This Unexpected Marriage May Be Game of Thrones‘ Next Big Twist

New story from TIME in Entertainment : Based on a detail from George R.R. Martin's books

Ideas: How to Teach Islam and Christianity in Schools

New story from TIME in Ideas : Ten tips for explaining today's most controversial subject

World: Video Shows Syrian Rescuer Weeping After Saving Baby From Airstrike Rubble

New story from TIME in World : The baby has been taken to a nearby hospital

Newsfeed: Now You Can Fend Off Vampires with Black Garlic Doritos in Japan

New story from TIME in Newsfeed : The limited-edition chips are available in Japan just in time for Halloween

FARC soldiers worry about life after peace in Colombia

Colombia's 52-year-old conflict with armed guerrilla rebels is finally waning, and the way is being paved for peace. But what will that mean for the fighters?

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Guerrillas wonder what's next

As 52 years of war between Colombia and guerrilla rebels comes to an end, FARC soldiers tell CNN en Español their biggest fears.

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Hurricane threatens Jamaica, Cuba

Tropical Storm Matthew became a major hurricane Friday and threatens Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the Bahamas as it begins its slow romp across the Caribbean.

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U.S.: Tulsa Police Officer Charged in Death of Terence Crutcher Pleads Not Guilty

New story from TIME in U.S. : Her next court appearance is set for set for Nov. 29

World: Families of U.S. Personnel in Democratic Republic of Congo Ordered to Leave Amid Unrest

New story from TIME in World : Violent clashes have erupted between protesters and security forces

U.S.: The Pentagon Plans to Sharpen U.S. ‘Military Edge’ in Asia and the Pacific

New story from TIME in U.S. : In order to remain a dominant power in the region

Newsfeed: Historic Space Mission Comes to an End as Rosetta Spacecraft Crash-Lands into Comet

New story from TIME in Newsfeed : Ending a 12-year mission that captured hearts the world over

World: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Invokes the Holocaust to Defend ‘War on Drugs’

New story from TIME in World : Philippine leader’s antics is pushing the historic U.S. ally closer to Beijing.

World: Tensions Rise as India Claims ‘Surgical Strikes’ in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir

New story from TIME in World : India says it struck "terrorist teams" across its de facto border with Pakistan

Matthew becomes fifth Atlantic hurricane

Matthew has become the fifth hurricane and 13th named storm of the 2016 Atlantic season after strengthening today, the National Hurricane Center said.

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The Americans are free of measles: WHO

An effort spanning two decades has resulted in a global first: The Americas have eliminated measles, the World Health Organization said this week. The battle was won through mass vaccination to prevent the viral disease, which can cause severe health problems including pneumonia, blindness, brain swelling and even death.

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Pesticide chemical detected in dolphins

A chemical formerly used in pesticides and most recently in carpet-cleaning products has been ingested by wildlife throughout North America, according to a study appearing today in the journal Environmental Science & Technology.

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Sudan used chemical weapons: Amnesty

It has been raging for more than a decade and the United Nations has called it one of the world's worst humanitarian conflicts.

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A bad diet is worse than drugs

Whether it's too much junk food or a lack of nutritious food, malnutrition caused by bad eating habits is rapidly increasing.

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Stolen African penguin released into wild

A search is underway for an endangered penguin named Buddy who was stolen from the South African marine park, Bayworld, last Wednesday.

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World: Serial Killer Suspected at a Japanese Hospital as Two Men Poisoned From Hospital Drips

New story from TIME in World : Police say suspect injected toxic disinfectants into intravenous drip bags

Thursday, 29 September 2016

World: World Leaders Gather in Jerusalem for the Funeral of Shimon Peres

New story from TIME in World : President Obama is one of the speakers at the ceremony

World: Streetlights Go Out in Iceland to Let The Northern Lights Shine Bright

New story from TIME in World : People posted stunning images of the northern lights on social media

World: Pregnant Women Advised Not to Travel to 11 Southeast Asian Countries Over Zika Risk

New story from TIME in World : 11 countries are on the list, including Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia

World: Somali Officials Claim U.S. Airstrike Killed Civilians, Not Al-Shabab Militants

New story from TIME in World : The U.S. Africa Command denies the claims

World: Besieged Aleppo Has Descended Into a ‘Merciless Abyss,’ U.N. Warns

New story from TIME in World : Government shelling by a bread distribution center killed six people Wednesday

U.S.: Veteran Engineer in New Jersey Train Crash ‘Loves His Work’

New story from TIME in U.S. : The 48-year-old engineer was seen slumped at the controls after the crash

Entertainment: Lady Gaga Will Headline the 2017 Super Bowl Halftime Show

New story from TIME in Entertainment : She confirmed the news on Twitter

samizdat: Word of the day for September 30, 2016

samizdat , n :
(uncountable, often attributive) The secret copying and sharing of illegal publications, chiefly in the Soviet Union; underground publishing and its publications. (countable) A samizdat publication. Banned Books Week, organized by the American Library Association to celebrate the freedom to read and to draw attention to banned and challenged books, is held in 2016 from September 25 to October 1.

FC Porto in international club football

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 30, 2016 is FC Porto in international club football.
FC Porto's record in international club competitions is the best among Portuguese association football teams. They have won two UEFA Champions League (1987, 2004) and two UEFA Europa League (2003, 2011) titles, one UEFA Super Cup (1987), and two Intercontinental Cups (1987, 2004). They were also the runners-up in the Cup Winners' Cup in 1984 – their first European final – and in the UEFA Super Cup in 2003, 2004, and 2011. They played their first international competition match against Athletic Bilbao for the 1956–57 European Cup, and have qualified every season for UEFA competitions since 1974–75. After their 1986–87 European Cup success, Porto won the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup in their first appearances, and they remain the only Portuguese team to have won either of these trophies. Tomislav Ivić and José Mourinho, former head coaches, each won a record two international titles. Former Portuguese goalkeeper and captain Vítor Baía holds the club record for most international appearances (99), while Colombian striker Radamel Falcao holds the record for goals, with 22.