Year 336 (CCCXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Nepotianus and Facundus (or, less frequently, year 1089 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 336 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Dominicalendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.
A report from South Korea's Yonhap news agency stated that a ranking North Korean embassy official in Beijing has defected and could be seeking asylum in the Japanese mission in the Chinese city, according to The Washington Post. Yonhap quoted an anonymous source that was "familiar with Pyongyang affairs," explained the official stationed in the Beijing embassy and North Korean health ministry had disappeared mid-September....
Four mysterious golden rings found in a Bronze Age tomb appear to offer insights into the origins of Ancient Greek civilization, IFLScience reports ... Stretched out on his back, he was adorned with golden daggers with ivory hilts, gilded cups, and thousands of beads of precious gems ... Just recently, an archaeologist claimed to have found the throne of the legendary Mycenaean ruler Agamemnon, but this remains debatable ... WN.com, Jim Berrie....
The “October surprise” WikiLeaks promised to deliver failed to materialize yesterday because of ongoing security concerns at the Ecuadorian embassy where founder Julian Assange is holed up, a published report Wednesday said. A confidante of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told the Boston HeraldRadio’s “HeraldDrive” show yesterday the damning data dump against Hillary is still on the way ... ....
Hurricane Matthew spent the early portion of this week causing destruction and flooding across Haiti, Cuba, and The Bahamas with 16 dead but now many southeastern states in the United States are being urged to evacuate due to the impending storm as of Wednesday, according to The Associated Press... -WN.com, Maureen Foody....
(Source. San Diego Padres). Lamet was named the Padres' pitching prospect of the year, after impressing at all three levels of the system in 2016. Renfroe, ranked as the Padres' No. 3 prospectby MLBPipeline.com, took home the Pacific Coast League MVPAward this season after batting .306/.336/.557 for El Paso, with 30 homers -- the second most in Triple-A ... 'He has to stay in the strike zone ... Lamet, ranked No ... (noodl. 35691433) ....
SAN DIEGO -- In case his first full week in the big leagues wasn't enough to remind Padres fans of his bright future, right fielder Hunter Renfroe took home yet another Minor League honor, named as the club's hitting prospect of the year by MLB.com ... 3 prospect by MLBPipeline.com, took home the Pacific Coast League MVPAward this season after batting .306/.336/.557 for El Paso, with 30 homers -- the second most in Triple-A ... ....
Minneapolis (AP) — The Associated Press state high school football polls for the week of October 5, first-place votes in parentheses, record and total points as voted upon by a statewide panel of prep sports writers..Class AAAAAA. SchoolTotalPointsPrv. 1. Totino-Grace (4)(5-0)491. 2. Lakeville North (1)(5-0)452. 3. Eden Prairie(4-1)393. 4. Rosemount(5-0)354. 5. East Ridge(4-1)327. 6. Champlin Park(4-1)208. 7. Burnsville(4-1)15T9 ... 9 ... 10 ... 1 ... Ely(5-0)336....
(Source. The University of Queensland). New research from The University of Queensland could help elephants in captivity enjoy longer, more comfortable lives by detecting foot disease earlier ... Dr Panagiotopoulou anticipates that prevention of foot diseases is an essential prerequisite to ensure animal welfare ... Dr Olga Panagiotopoulou, o.panagiotopoulou@uq.edu.au, +61 7 336 54443; Kim Lyell, k.lyell@uq.edu.au, +61 7 33465214, 0427 530647....
Medalist Marissa Wenzler shot a 70 and runner-up KaylaRamsey had a 71 to lead Centerville to a win Wednesday at the Division I sectional tournament at YankeeTrace. HallieMurph paced second-place Miamisburg with a 78, Amara Tipple shot an 89 for third-place Northmont and EmmyCobb had a 76 for the final qualifying team Oakwood... Division I Sectional at Walden Ponds ... Grace Honigford led LakotaEast with an 83 ... 1 ... Miamisburg 336; 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1....
(Source. University of San Diego) The women's volleyball team, now ranked fifth in the nation, has won 12 matches in a row. The women's volleyball team, now ranked fifth in the nation, ran its season win streak to 12 with compelling West Coast Conference victories at Loyola Marymount, a five-set match, on Sept ... 30 ... 1 ... In the men's 8K race, Liam Burke was the top USD runner, finishing in 25.34, good for 183 place out of 336 runners ... (noodl....
5, 2016) - Auditor GeneralEugene DePasquale today said he has released $336.5 million in municipal pension and volunteer firefighter relief association funds, which will help support emergency services and retirement plans for those who dedicated their careers to public service....
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calpine Corporation (NYSE.CPN) announced today that it plans to release third quarter 2016 financial results on Friday, October 28, 2016, before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange...Eastern Time / 9 a.m. Central Time. A listen-only webcast of the call may be accessed through the Company’s website at www.calpine.com, or by dialing (800) 446-1671 in the United States or (847) 413-336 ... ....