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Feinstein Urges Trump Not to Move U. S. Embassy to Jerusalem, Despite Voting to Move Embassy to Jerusalem

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Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein (Calif.) on Tuesday castigated the idea of moving the U. S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, saying it would be a “terrible decision” despite previously voting for the embassy move to take place.
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Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein (Calif.) on Tuesday castigated the idea of moving the U. S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, saying it would be a “terrible decision” despite previously voting for the embassy move to take place.
“Reports indicate the president will move the U. S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem,” the California senator tweeted. “I wrote him last week to explain why that would be a terrible decision.”
In an attached letter to Trump dated Dec. 1, Feinstein wrote that moving the embassy would “spark violence and embolden extremists on both sides of this debate.”
The California Democrat stressed that the U. S. must remain neutral in the debate over Jerusalem’s status, and that moving the U. S. embassy there or recognizing the city as the capital of Israel would “undermine any remaining hope for a two-state solution.”
Reports indicate the president will move the U. S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. I wrote him last week to explain why that would be a terrible decision. pic.twitter.com/MV1o73nyDk
— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) December 5,2017
Feinstein’s tweet came on the same day that President Donald Trump told Israeli and Arab leaders that he plans to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and move the embassy there. Trump is expected to announce his decision on Wednesday.
Moving the U. S. embassy to Jerusalem would be in line with a law that Congress passed in 1995 requiring “the relocation of the United States embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.” The measure, which also called for the U. S. to recognize the city as the undivided capital of Israel, passed the Senate by an overwhelming 93-5 margin.
Among the senators who voted for the initial Jerusalem Embassy Act was one Dianne Feinstein .
Feinstein actually played a key role in getting the bill passed by inserting a provision that would allow the president to issue a waiver to delay the embassy move six months at a time, if the president determined it was in the U. S. national security interest.
Feinstein’s move led 10 additional Democratic members to support the bill, giving it a veto-proof majority.
Every president since then has consistently used the waiver authority to hold off moving the embassy. After Trump signed one such waiver in June, the Senate voted 90-0 on a resolution marking the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem’s reunification and calling for the embassy to move.
One of the senators who voted for the resolution, which reaffirmed the Jerusalem Embassy Act and “call[ed] upon the president and all United States officials to abide by its provisions,” was Dianne Feinstein .
Alex Griswold Email Alex| Full Bio| RSS Alex is a staff writer at the Washington Free Beacon. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2012. Before joining the Free Beacon, he was a writer for Mediaite and The Daily Caller. He is originally from Buffalo, New York, but regrettably now lives in Washington, D. C. He can be reached at griswold@freebeacon.com

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Qualcomm teases the Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform

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Today at its Snapdragon Technology Summit, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform, although it provided very few details about the chipset besides that it will be 10nm.
Today, Qualcomm held its Snapdragon Technology Summit in Hawaii. There were announcements of new Windows on ARM PCs from HP and ASUS, along with promises of Always Connected PCs from AMD. Qualcomm wrapped up the keynote by showing off its next flagship Mobile Platform, the Snapdragon 845.
While it brought on stage partners like Samsung, who the company partnered with the develop the chip, details are scarce. As with the Snapdragon 835, it will be 10nm; in fact, Qualcomm boasted today that it got to 10nm before Intel did.
It should also include the new Snapdragon X20 modem, which can achieve downlink speeds of up to 1.2Gbps, along with uplink speeds of up to 150Mbps. Qualcomm also said that 5G devices will be arriving in early 2019, so next year’s flagship chip may have the Snapdragon X50 modem.
The Snapdragon Technology Summit isn’t over yet though, and Qualcomm will be holding another keynote tomorrow, where it will reveal the full specs of the new chipset.

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'The Force Awakens' Recap You Need To Read Before Seeing 'The Last Jedi'

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Did you hear that? The sound of blaring trumpets? It’s the Star Wars theme song, and it’s going to be the soundtrack to this Christmas, as Episode VIII, The Last Jedi steamrolls into theaters like the movie empire it is. While the holiday season has…
Did you hear that? The sound of blaring trumpets? It’s the Star Wars theme song, and it’s going to be the soundtrack to this Christmas, as Episode VIII, The Last Jedi steamrolls into theaters like the movie empire it is. While the holiday season has now bowed down to Disney’s Lucasfilm as the Supreme Leader in entertainment for three years running, it’s been a while since their opening salvo, Episode VII, The Force Awakens was on the big screen. So before you head to see The Last Jedi, let’s review with our Star Wars: The Force Awakens recap.
But first: Once upon a time….
There was a young boy named Anakin, son of Shmi Skywalker. Born into slavery, he was freed by two Jedi, Qui-Gon Jinn and Ben “Obi-Wan” Kenobi, who declared the boy “the chosen one.” The latter attempted to train Anakin himself, but failed miserably. The young man did everything he shouldn’t, including secretly marrying Senator Padmé Amidala of Naboo. Anakin then joined with the Dark Side and Emperor Palpatine, and slaughtered all the Jedi. His fight with Obi-Wan left him injured to the point that he had to wear a life support suit, and became known as Darth Vader.
Meanwhile, despite it being far in the future with amazing technology, Padmé died in childbirth. Her twins, Luke and Leia, were hidden away from their father, one raised the daughter of a senator, the other the son of a farmer. They found each other anyway, via some plans in an R2 Unit, that were stolen by the cast of a completely different movie, an aging Obi-Wan and a smuggler named Han Solo (who Leia later married.) Together, they joined the rebellion, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and brought down the Death Star and the empire.
When we rejoin the story, it is thirty years later, and once again, there is a rebellion (now a “Resistance”), smuggling plans, now in a BB-8 unit (the R2 Unit being currently non functional), and a pilot named Poe Dameron who has just been captured. But one Storm Trooper, Finn, seems really not ok with his whole “evil peon” lifestyle. In order to escape, he frees Poe and together they flee.
Down on Jakku, there’s a young woman named Rey NoLastName who makes her living as a junk peddler, harvesting parts from old star cruisers and living in other random space props left lying around after the first six movies ended. And she’s just made friends with an odd little unit that calls itself BB-8.
Finn wakes up to see Poe is gone from their crashed capsule, and assumes him dead. He stumbles into town, only to find the BB-8 unit and Rey. They get chased by Storm Troopers, and in their rush to get away, they wind up jumping in a pile of space junk that just so happens to be the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo’s old ship.
Rey and Finn don’t get to be escaped long before Solo and his old pal Chewie come grab their ship. (And then have to run for it when several people they owe money to turn up as well.) With Solo’s arrival, BB-8 reveals his stolen data: it’s a map to find Luke Skywalker.
Meanwhile, under a new Dark Lord emperor named Snoke, we meet Kylo Ren, the son of Han Solo and Leia, and all around wannabe Darth Vader. He and his pal Hex are rebuilding the empire as “the First Order.” And they’re plenty mad about losing that BB-8 unit.
Han takes Finn and Rey to meet Maz Kanata, with the plan to get a new ship, and offload Finn, who has decided to make like Southwest Airlines and get away. These plans fail completely, since spies report their arrival. But before the First Order lands on their heads and destroys Maz’s abode, Rey accidentally finds Luke’s lightsaber, and sees visions of their pasts.
Kylo Ren, it turns out is having a good day. First he takes the Starkiller base on a test run and randomly destroys a few planets full of extras, and Doctor Who ‘s companion Martha Jones. Then, though he fails to get the BB-8 unit, he does capture Rey, who it turns out is the more valuable target.
Everyone else gets rescued by the Resistance team, which flies in and takes them home. We finally get a Han and Leia reunion, and learn Poe survived, before everyone heads back out to rescue Rey, take down the Starkiller Base and have a nice movie climax.
While Rey is doing the self-rescuing princess routine, Finn and Han and Chewie wander around the station cracking wise and putting Gwen Christie’s shiny Chrome Trooper in a garbage chute. When they finally all meet up, it’s Han vs Kylo time, and we learn Kylo’s real name is Ben (after Owi-Wan, awww.) The Aww is short lived though, since Kylo then murders his father.
The movie major moment comes as Poe leads the team to take down the Starkiller base while Rey and Kylo Ren have it out lightsaber-a-lightsaber, with Finn lying knocked out cold in the snow. Rey bests Ren, leaving him with a scar across his face to remember her by, and all our heroes fly away home.
The movie ends with Rey and company putting the two halves of the map together. (The first half was in that damned R2 Unit, go fig.) She flies out with Chewie, who is now *her* copilot in the Falcon, to find the mystery man, and learn more about these force sensitive feelings she’s been having. The movie ends as she walks up to him on his abandoned planet, and hands him his long missing lightsaber.
What happens now? We’ll find out when Star Wars: The Last Jedi arrives in theaters on Friday, Dec. 15,2017.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 release date and specs rumours

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A new Snapdragon 845 is on the way, tipped for 7nm and might be exclusive to the Galaxy S9 at first. Get all the news here.
The end of the year is in sight and that means were thinking about what 2018 will bring in terms of tech. For smartphones, next-generation processors will bring improvements and many eyes are on Qualcomm for its upcoming Snapdragon 845. Here’s what we know about the Mobile Platform’s release date and specs.
Although the Snapdragon 835 is still a perfectly good SoC (system on a chip), consumers always want more. Its successor is on the way and some details have been leaked so can it beat the likes of the Apple A11 Bionic and Huawei’s Kirin 970?
Although the 835 was announced at CES in January 2017, it looks like the Snapdragon 845 will ‘arrive’ earlier. We say ‘arrive’ as although the new processor might be announced, it won’t actually be available in any devices until at least early 2018. Xiaomi was one company on stage confirming it will use the 845.
As expected, Qualcomm has confirmed the new generation of processor, or Mobile Platform, at its Snapdragon Summit. Although the chip was announced during the opening keynote along with some vague highlights, full details will be made available tomorrow 6 December.
Also find out about Window 10 running on Snapdragon including the first devices.
There’s some debate about the Snapdragon 845 specs with initial reports stating it will still use a 10nm FinFET manufacturing process like the 835. However, Android Headlines now reports that it will actually use a 7nm like other future chips are tipped to use.
The cited report states that moving to 7nm will mean performance gains of 25-35 percent. It also means a smaller size which could help devices like smartphones be smaller, or at least make room for things like a bigger battery.
Qualcomm has confirmed that Samsung will be the foundry for Snapdragon 845 as the “companies continue to work together to advance the silicon manufacturing process”.
Non-spec related news is that Samsung will supposedly have first dibs on the Snapdragon 845. Rumours suggest that all the initial 845 stock will be earmarked for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus.
This could mean other handsets will have to wait longer to launch a phone with the Snapdragon 845 or go with an older chip, likely the 835.
Samsung did the same thing with the 835 earlier this year for the Galaxy S8 and it meant LG had to go with the Snapdragon 821 for the LG G6. Some reports suggest that LG will get the early stock next year though, so it’s all up in the air.
As usual, when more news or official details are available we’ll update this article.

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Olympic ban sparks outrage in Russia

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The head of Russia’s Olympic Committee, Alexander Zhukov, told the IOC on Tuesday that punishing clean athletes was “unjust and immoral”, with the move to ban Russia from the Winter Games sparking outrage in the country”Punishing the innocent is unjust…
The head of Russia’s Olympic Committee, Alexander Zhukov, told the IOC on Tuesday that punishing clean athletes was “unjust and immoral”, with the move to ban Russia from the Winter Games sparking outrage in the country
“Punishing the innocent is unjust and immoral. This completely contradicts the basic Olympic principles,” he told the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne before the decision to ban Russia from the 2018 Olympic Games was announced.
“Everyone should answer for his sins.”
The IOC banned Russia from the 2018 Games over state-sponsored doping, but said some Russian athletes will be allowed to compete under strict conditions.
Speaking to reporters afterwards, Zhukov did not immediately say whether Russia would take part in the games.
“We will have to discuss this decision,” he said.
Officials are expected to address the issue on December 12.
Figure skating coach Tatiana Tarasova speaks to the media on December 5,2017 in Moscow, after the International Olympic Committee announced the decision to ban Russia from 2018 Winter Olympics
Maxim ZMEYEV, AFP
The Kremlin did not release an immediate reaction.
But all eyes will be on President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday when he is scheduled to speak to his supporters during a planned event.
Putin said in October that both a blanket ban and allowing Russia to compete under a neutral flag would be “humiliation for the country.”
The IOC decision sparked outrage in Russia, with many saying the country was humiliated and others suggesting to boycott the games.
Deputy speaker of Russian parliament’s lower house, the State Duma, Pyotr Tolstoy said that Russia should boycott the Games altogether.
“They are humiliating the whole of Russia through the absence of its flag and anthem,” he said in televised remarks.
Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said she was with the country’s athletes in spirit.
“Does it hurt? Very much,” she said on Facebook.
“Will we survive? Yes.”
President of the Russian Bobsleigh Federation Alexander Zubkov described the decision to ban Russia as “a punch in the stomach.”
Lawmaker Irina Rodnina, who is a Soviet figure skating legend, apologised for not being able to protect Russian athletes. “How they are afraid of us,” Rodnina tweeted. “Sorry guys.”
Tatyana Tarasova, a prominent Russian figure skating coach, said the IOC decision was “absolutely unjust.”
Winter jackets with an inscription reading “Russia” are displayed at BOSCO store in central Moscow on December 4,2017
Mladen ANTONOV, AFP/File
“This is simply the murder of our national sport,” Tarasova told AFP in an interview.
The IOC announced the decision after examining evidence of state-sponsored doping over several years that reached a high-point at the Winter Olympics hosted in Sochi, Russia, in 2014.
Nations have in the past been barred from taking part in the Olympics, notably South Africa during the apartheid years, but none has ever been handed a ban over doping.

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Duke University student arrested protesting GOP tax rewrite

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A Duke graduate student got arrested while protesting tax legislation outside U. S. House Speaker Paul Ryan’s office on Tuesday.
A Duke University Ph. D. student was among nine people arrested Tuesday outside U. S. House Speaker Paul Ryan’s Capitol Hill office suite in Washington, D. C., as they protested a tax-rewrite that could hit graduate students in the pocketbook.
Laura Jaramillo was detained by police after she and other protesters organized by the Service Employees International Union unsuccessfully demanded to meet with the Wisconsin Republican to discuss a bill that could, if the House gets its way, sharply raise the tax liability of many master’s- and Ph. D.-level students.
“They shut us down pretty quickly,” said Jess Issacharoff, who like Jaramillo is a Ph. D. student in Duke’s literature program. “It does seem Paul Ryan was not interested in hearing from the people this bill would affect.”
Jaramillo and Issacharoff made up the Duke contingent in a protest that also included students and supporters from universities in Missouri, Illinois, New York, Georgia, California and the District of Columbia.
It targeted a provision in the House bill that would repeal the present deductability of the tuition remissions that have long figured in the financial aid Duke and other universities offer graduate students who take on teaching or research duties.
A slot in a graduate program in such schools typically comes with a cost-of-living stipend, which is taxable income, and a tuition remission or waiver, which isn’t. At private universities like Duke the tuition waiver can approach $60,000 in value.
If both are taxable, a student’s annual liability to the U. S. Internal Revenue Service would jump sharply.
But as UNC system President Margaret Spellings pointed out in last week in a Chronicle of Higher Education article, “you can’t pay taxes with a waiver.” That takes cash, and the stipend could well be a student’s only source of it.
A tuition remission is “certainly not income because we never see it,” Issacharoff said.
Opponents of the House tax-bill provision fear that many graduate students could be forced to abandon their studies if it becomes law. That has implications not just for the accessibility of an advanced education, but for “the kind of people who are going to be teaching future generations,” she said, adding that graduate school could become a province “restricted to people who are already wealthy.”
The U. S. Senate’s competing tax rewrite would preserve the tax-exempt status of tuition remissions, but it’s not clear the Senate will prevail in negotiations with the House on a compromise bill. Republicans in both chambers and President Donald Trump all see a tax rewrite as a key legislative priority.
Tuesday’s protest in a hallway of the Longworth House Office Building in Washington resembled the “Moral Monday” civil disobedience sit-ins that have been a regular feature of N. C. General Assembly sessions this decade.
But it appears from media reports that Ryan’s Congressional office has become a frequent protest target in its own right, with encounters occurring the last few months over causes ranging from immigration to healthcare .
Duke’s chief spokesman, Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations Michael Schoenfeld, said university leaders had no comment on Jaramillo’s arrest.
The university is approaching the end of the fall semester. Graduate students wrapped up their semester’s classes on Friday and are now in a “reading period” that will last until exams start on Dec. 13.
As of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday Jaramillo and her fellow arrestees had been released, officials said. The Duke Grad Union’s Twitter feed said both Jaramillo and Issacharoff were “safe and sound” and “happy to have been part of the fight.
The SEIU has been trying to convince Duke’s graduate students to join the union, though an organizing vote in the spring didn’t go its way. The union’s Duke members generally oppose the bill’s higher-education-related provisions and in that are joined by the university administration.

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Top 15 Best Inspirational Gifts for Christmas

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Whether you’re looking for a journal or jewelry, candle or key chain, check out these best inspirational gifts for Christmas.
Christmas is a time of hope, joy, peace, and love. However, even amidst all of the holiday cheer, some people can use a little pick me up. Whether you know someone who is going through a hard time, or you just want to pass on a little encouragement, an inspirational gift at Christmas time can go a long way.
Inspirational gifts come in all forms, ranging from journals to jewelry. One commonality in all inspirational gifts is that they often provide a quote or phrase that will provide encouragement to the gift recipient every time they look at the gift.
One of the best things about giving an inspirational gift at Christmas time is that it’s really personal. Not only will the gift recipient know that you took time to pick out the gift and will really appreciate the extra thought, you’ll feel good knowing that you provided the person you care about with a memorable, meaningful gift.
Read on for the best inspirational gifts for Christmas .
Kendasun Jewelry
This cool bracelet has this uplifting quote printed on it: “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” The bracelet is a thin cuff style so you can slide it over your wrist – which means no messing with a flimsy clasp. Whether you are a jewelry minimalist or you love to rock multiple pieces, this bracelet is simple in design and can be dressed up with other bangles, or left on its own. The metal background and black scripted text add a pretty touch that’s not over the top, so it’s easy to match with any outfit. There are also a few different color options, as you can choose between gold tone, rose gold, silver tone, and white. This inspirational gift would make a great stocking stuffer or small present for a friend.
Price: $15.97
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Christian Art Gifts
This is an inspirational gift that keeps on giving, as its interactive and can be shared. The box contains 44 cards with colorless drawings and inspirational messages. You can then color in the drawings, as well as write your own personal message on the blank side on the back. Whether the gift recipient wants to keep the cards for themselves or pass them on to others who could also use a little inspiration, this is a fun interactive gift. Coloring also provides a lot of stress relief, so it’s a good gift to relax with during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. And at less than five bucks, this is an inexpensive choice. Don’t forget to pair it with colored pencils so that your friend or family member can get right to work when they open the gift.
Price: $4.11
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Aquaneu
This 30 ounce water bottle is full of inspiration, as it has 11 different phrases like “Think Positive” and “Love Always” printed down the side of the bottle. Whether you like to track your fitness activity or you need a little extra help remembering to drink water, there is a marker down the side that helps with that as well. There are time tick marks so you can make sure your hydration is staying on track throughout the day, or you can use the ounce markers. The water bottle is narrow enough that it will fit in most cup holders, but wide enough that it’s easy to fill up with ice and clean. The lid screws on and has a flip straw, which keeps leaks and spills to a minimum. There are six fun color choices available: aqua, green apple, orange tangerine, pink fuschia, and purple.
Price: $18.99
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Journaling can be a great way to relax, get creative, and discover your inner self. This journal has the perfect mix of inspirational quotes and interactive prompts designed to nurture your mind and soul. The self-reflective prompts encourage you to write, draw, make charts and more, which can help organize your thoughts and discover new things about yourself. The journal is also full of hand-drawn, colorful images that leave you feeling cheery and empowered. This inspirational gift is ideal for someone who loves to write, or someone who is just struggling to find their place in the world.
Price: $9.60
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Signals
Some days you need a little hope, some days you need a little luck. With this inspirational gift, you can take what you need out of the box, and keep the rest in. The round wooden box comes with small coins on the inside that have different words printed on them like strength, love, luck, and hope. You can take out however many words you need for that day, and save the rest for a different day. Because of the size of the box and the coins, this is great for sitting on a desk or a small nightstand. This is a unique gift for the person who has everything, and you can also add replacement coins.
Price: $23.99
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Wall Decor Plus More
Wall decals not only add a cool decor touch to your home, they also can provide some extra inspiration to your day. This wall decal has the quote, “We can’t control the winds but we can adjust our sails,” which leaves you feeling empowered to take control of your day and any tough situations that come with it. The decal is 36 inches wide and seven inches tall, so it’s a good size for an entryway, hallway, or office space. The matte black, curly text looks really beautiful and pairs well with any home decor. The decal isn’t hard to apply, but you do want to take your time to ensure the text is smooth and not bubbly. You can apply this decal on textured walls as well, but it does take a little extra patience. This wall decal is the perfect inspirational gift for someone who loves to add new decorations to their home.
Price: $13.75
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Go For A Run
Be filled with inspiration all the way down to your toes with these cool inspirational socks. The socks have encouraging sayings printed across the top of the foot as well as underneath, so it’s a fun, somewhat secretive way to get some inspiration. There are more than a dozen different sayings and color choices, so you can select whatever phrase you think will have the most impact. Made with 80% acrylic, 15% nylon, and 5% spandex, the socks are designed to wick away moisture so your feet will stay dry throughout the day, even during an intense run or workout. And even though they are a low-cut ankle sock, they stay up really well and won’t slide down into your shoe. Sizing is one size fits most, but they are recommended for women shoe sizes 6-12 and men shoe sizes 5-11. These make a great, inspirational stocking stuffer.
Price: $9.99
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Jessie Girl Jewelry
This ring is not only super cute and unique, it has a cool message, too. “Refuse to sink” is hand stamped onto the ring along with a little anchor, and there is also a teeny tiny heart hidden on the inside of the ring. The wrap ring has a coil design that can be adjusted between sizes five through eight, so it’s perfect if you’re not sure about your gift recipient’s ring size. This ring comes from the Handmade section of Amazon, so it’s a custom piece that you won’t find anywhere else.
Price: $15.99
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Twerp
If you like your inspiration with a twist of humor, this coffee mug is perfect. The black mug has “Punch today in the face.” written in bold white text, so it’s a fun, strong message that’s sure to get a laugh as well as provide some inspiration to get through the day. There is also a fist printed on the bottom of the mug, so the mug comes with double the encouragement. The coffee mug is both dishwasher and microwave safe, so it’s perfect for the friend or family member in your life who prefers to keep things low-maintenance. Pair the mug with a bag of Lavazza coffee beans to fully complete your gift.
Price: $10.95
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Dayspring
Looking for an inspirational gift for the man in your life? Look no further than this flip calendar that is perfect for a desk or nightstand. The spiral book has 365 inspirational messages – one for each day of the year. And even though each page/message is marked with a certain date (i.e. December 25), it’s not specific to the year so you can flip it over and start again at the beginning of the new year. Black and blue with sleek gold text, this is a cool masculine gift for your husband, dad, son, nephew, or grandpa. If you’re looking for something similar that has more of a feminine touch, this flip calendar is a good option.
Price: $11.99
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Elanze Designs
This beautiful candle warmer is made from ceramic stoneware and has the encouraging message “Believe in all the possibilities of each new day” printed on the outside. The text is a soft gold color and is framed by birds sitting on a branch, and the background is a pretty off-white that will complement most home decor. The jar is a candle warmer, and it’s designed to fit large, narrow 22 ounce jar candles. One benefit to having a candle warmer is that it melts the wax clean and even, and you never have to worry about keeping the wick trimmed or dealing with smoke when you blow the candle out. Pair it with a Yankee Candle jar candle for a gift that’s just as soothing as it is inspirational.
Price: $24.95
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Nothing provides more inspiration than reading words that provide support, encouragement, and understanding. This book from New York Times best-selling author Max Lucado does just that, as it talks about moving through the pain and trials that come with life. Drawing from scripture, Lucado provides many examples of how we can move through hard times in a positive way. For Christians, this book will help you apply the truths of the Bible into your every day life. For non-Christians, this book will still have a meaningful impact on the way you navigate the ups and downs of life, while also introducing you to God and the Bible. This book makes a great inspirational gift for the reader in your life.
Price: $9.99 for Kindle, $11.49 for paperback
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This inspirational necklace is really unique as it has a twisted pendant with an engraved message. The message says “the journey is the reward,” so it’s a constant reminder to keep pushing towards your end goals. Crafted with.925 sterling silver, the necklace is durable and will hold up to everyday wear. If you prefer more of a gold tone, the necklace is also available in yellow gold (still sterling silver material). The necklace is less than $25, so it’s an inexpensive inspirational gift that still packs a “wow” factor.
Price: $19 for silver, $24 for yellow gold
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This cute box sign is a fun inspirational gift idea for someone who loves home decor. The sign reads “one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day,” so it’s a daily reminder to always think positively. Measuring at six inches by eight inches, the sign is the perfect size for an entry way table, mantle, or even hung up on a gallery wall. It’s made with wood and painted black and white, so it has a cool, rustic vibe.
Price: $8.50
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YeeQin
Key chains make great inspirational gifts, as they give a daily dose of encouragement every time you go to grab your keys. This key chain has a dog tag style, and is printed with the following inspirational phrase: “Always remember you were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.” Made with stainless steel, the key chain is really durable, rust resistant, and also hypoallergenic. Because of the simple design of the key chain, it’s a good gift for both men and women who could use a little extra inspiration.
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Pentagon inspector general uncovers ‘deficiencies’ in submitting criminal data to FBI

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Between 2015 and 2016,31 percent of court-martial convictions were not submitted to the FBI
The Pentagon inspector general uncovered “serious deficiencies” when it comes to military officials and law enforcement organizations reporting criminal data to the FBI.
Investigators for the Inspector General found that between 2015 and 2016, nearly 31% of court-martials that would have prevented an individual from owning a firearm were not submitted to the FBI, according to a report published by the Pentagon watchdog group.
The same issue grabbed national attention in November after the Air Force admitted it did not provide the FBI with information that would have barred former airmen Devin P. Kelley from purchasing the firearm he used to kill 26 people inside First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs in Texas.
The Defense Department Inspector General is separately investigating why the FBI was unaware of Kelley’s domestic violence conviction.
Kelley in 2014 was sentenced to a year in prison and handed a bad conduct discharge following a court-martial conviction, which should have prevented him from buying a weapon.
In reviewing the 2,502 convictions handled during the same time period, the Defense Department Inspector General additionally found the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps did not submit fingerprint cards to the FBI in 24 percent of the cases. Officials in all branches also failed to turn over final reports for 780 convictions in felony-level cases.
The Army topped the others, with 262 missing fingerprint cards and 385 missing reports. It’s followed by the Navy and then the Marine Corps, with the Air Force rounding out the list.
There is nothing in the report to suggest why the information was mishandled by military officials and law enforcement organizations.
“Our report again identified serious deficiencies throughout the DoD in reporting criminal history information to the FBI,” Principal Deputy Inspector General Glen Fine said in a statement to The Hill .
“It is critical that the DoD fully implement our recommendations to correct pass deficiencies and prevent future lapses in reporting.”

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Boxen: Vitali Klitschko und Promoter Kohl in "Hall of Fame"

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Der ehemalige Schwergewichts-Weltmeister Vitali Klitschko ist in die ‘Hall of Fame’ des internationalen Boxens gewählt worden.
Canastota (dpa) – Der ehemalige Schwergewichts-Weltmeister Vitali Klitschko ist in die “Hall of Fame” des internationalen Boxens gewählt worden. Auch sein früherer Promoter Klaus-Peter Kohl wurde als Nicht-Boxer ausgezeichnet.
Die offizielle Aufnahme in die Ruhmeshalle findet am 10. Juni 2018 in Canastota im Bundesstaat New York statt. Die Abstimmung führten die Mitglieder der Boxing Writers Association und eine Gruppe internationaler Boxhistoriker durch.
Der heute 46 Jahre alte Klitschko war von 1996 bis 2012 Profi. In 47 Kämpfen siegte er 45 Mal, 41 Mal durch K.o. Lediglich zwei Niederlagen musste er einstecken. Klitschko und sein in diesem Jahr zurückgetretener jüngerer Bruder Wladimir beherrschten jahrelang die Schwergewichtsszene. Vitali Klitschko ist heute Politiker.
Der 73-jährige Kohl war seit den 90er-Jahren maßgeblich für den Aufschwung des Profi-Boxens in Deutschland mitverantwortlich. Unter anderen boxten beide Klitschko-Brüder und zahlreiche weitere Weltmeister für ihn.

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Columbia to sell limited-edition Star Wars jackets

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Columbia will soon sell jackets inspired by those worn by the cast of Star Wars in ‘The Empire Strikes Back.’
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Columbia will soon sell jackets inspired by those worn by the cast of Star Wars in ‘The Empire Strikes Back.’
The Echo Base Collection is a limited-edition series of three jackets made to look like those worn by Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Leia Organa on the ice planet Hoth.
Only 1,980 of each style will be available, celebrating the 1980 release of ‘Empire Strikes Back.’ They will be r eleased on December 8 at a cost of $400 per jacket.
The Luke Skywalker Echo Base Jacket is a jacket and vest combination with a stowable hood.
“You’ll stay warm and dry whether you’re patrolling an ice planet or getting ready for a duel with your father,” the company says in a product description.
Columbia promises the Han Solo Echo Base Parka will “keep you warmer than a hug from your favorite wookiee.”
The Leia Organa Echo Base Jacket is a jacket and vest combo inspired by Leia’s costume.
“This rugged yet regal combo will help you lead with confidence whether you’re battling the elements or staring down a Star Destroyer,” the product description reads.
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