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Harry Potter’ Actress Helen McCrory Dead At 52

  (Undated) — “Harry Potter” actress Helen McCrory is dead at the age of 52. McCrory is best known for her roles as Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series and as Aunt Polly in the television series Peaky Blinders. Her husband, actor Damian Lewis (who starred in the wildly popular “Homeland”), broke the news on his Twitter page. The actress had been battling cancer.  

Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao score, takeaways: Masterful Messi guides Barca to Copa del Rey glory

Barcelona are the champions of the 2020-21 Copa del Rey after crushing Athletic Bilbao 4-0 on Saturday. Ronald Koeman's team dominated the chances but found it hard to break down the opposing defense until the hour mark where Antoine Griezmann scored the winner. Lionel Messi scored twice for Barca, as the club found the back of the net four times in 13 minutes.  It never felt like Athletic were in it during the second half as Barca dominated the chances and were aggressive and attentive in defense. The underdogs go home deflated once again after losing their second Copa del Rey final this month. The 2019-20 final, which was postponed for about a year thanks to the pandemic, was played earlier in the month with Athletic losing to rival Real Sociedad. For Barca, it's a big win for them as they get their first trophy under Koeman, boosting their morale for the stretch run in La Liga. Here are three takeaways from the match: Griezmann delivers in a big spot  When you think of Griez

El Paso dog receives award after saving his owner’s life

   The El Paso Fire Department first reported the dog’s name as Cosmo. Upon correction, the family notified he is actually named Astro. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Not all heroes wear capes. Some have four legs, a wagging tail and like to bark. Astro, an American Pit Bull Terrier, received all the attention Friday afternoon as the El Paso Fire Department and El Paso Animal Services joined to award the pooch for a heroic act. As KTSM previously reported , The El Paso Fire Department said Astro alerted a Good Samaritan his owner was having a medical emergency. Emergency medical personnel were alerted and responded to the call. Local dog comes to owner’s rescue during medical emergency  Joined by his family, Astro received an award and some special doggie cake on Friday. El Paso Fire Department officials said the call was something unlike what they’d seen. “We know that the dog was even trying to climb into the ambulance with the owner, firefighters had to lure him into a vehicle for family m

3 Reasons why must african are poor

1. NO INNOVATION. ONE of the strongest reasons America has continued to be an envy, admiration of the whole earth is because of her citizens who are being driven by extra-ordinary passion. In this age and dispensation, the economy alone does not guarantee a nation the tag ''superpower''; rather strongest commerce plus military, global cultural influence, technology, sophisticated science, and lastly INNOVATION. I have never think of any great African in history as been really innovative; they might be freedom fighters, liberators but never pace setters. Talk about inventions there is scarcely any genius of an instrument that this continent has ever contributed to the world, and please do not mention Egypt here, because ancient Egypt was more of a middle East Empire, not African. Look at every aspect of our existence starting from our entertainers, scientists, technocrats, politicians, historians, engineers, politicians, etc you will find no trace of INNOVATION. IT I

How to Celebrate the Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year, which typically takes place in late winter or early spring, is one of the most important holidays in many parts of the world, especially throughout East Asia. In 2020, people all over the globe will participate in the celebrations from January 25th to February 8th. And while every culture has its own way of celebrating this festive season, most Lunar New Year festivities have a few key things in common, such as eating amazing food, spending time with your family and friends, cleaning the house, and performing other rituals to welcome good fortune into your home. You can also mark the season by wearing festive clothes and decorating your home with traditional symbols, such as lanterns, flowers, and oranges. Clean your home before the new year to “sweep away” bad luck .  Before the start of the new year, take a few days to thoroughly clean out your home. Attend to cleaning chores you might neglect on a day-to-day basis, like washing the windows, sweepin

How to Make Money Online 3 ways

Nowadays there are lots of opportunities to earn money online. Whether you’re looking to make money online full-time or you just want to supplement your income, you have a variety of options to choose from. Take surveys .  You can earn $50 to $100 per month in cash and products by taking online surveys. Find survey sites by searching for “paid survey sites” online. Sign up for several survey sites to increase your chances of being selected for higher-paying surveys. Register with an email address, and check your email often so you can respond quickly to survey offers. Most surveys pay from $1 to $3, and the surveys generally take up to 45 minutes to complete. You might also get paid in gift cards, free products or by being entered in a sweepstake. Never pay to participate in surveys. Look for a privacy policy displayed prominently on the site so you know that they are not selling your personal information. Test websites.  Remote usability testing means getting paid

How to Look Rich 3 ways

No matter how much money you have, you can still learn to class up your look a little. Learn how to dress like you've got more money than you know what to do with, grooming, and selecting clothes that will help you appear classy and sophisticated. You can also learn how to pull off the act to make the look complete. Buy clothes that fit your body well .  The most obvious sign of wealth isn't bling, specific brands, fabric, or a particular style—it's tailored clothes. If you want to look rich, you need to make sure your clothes fit like they were made for your body. Clothes need to fit your form and flatter your figure, whether you're talking about casual or formal wear. Department store sizes are widely variable because of the way fabric is machine cut. Two pairs of pants that are labeled the same size might be fairly different. Try on at least three pairs at your size to find the best fit. Spend extra time shopping to make sure every item fits your body per