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Brollies at the ready! Wet and windy weather to sweep across Britain
- April 27, 2018
Happy Thursday everyone! It has been another attractive, sunny, and warm day across the South Plains with highs pushing back into the upper 70's and low 80's. Rapid snowmelt can happen when already warm temperatures in the mountains are combined with rain. We will monitor this situation very closely over the next few days and alert you if anything changes. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Happy Thursday everyone! It has been another attractive, sunny, and warm day across the South Plains with highs pushing back into the upper 70's and low 80's. Rapid snowmelt can happen when already warm temperatures in the mountains are combined with rain. We will monitor this situation very closely over the next few days and alert you if anything changes. (more...)
Boston Properties (BXP) Updates Q2 Earnings Guidance
- April 27, 2018
PGGM Investments now owns 2,950,000 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $383,588,000 after purchasing an additional 734,542 shares in the last quarter. The hedge fund held 264,556 shares of the consumer services company at the end of 2017Q4, valued at $34.40 million, down from 414,261 at the end of the previous reported quarter. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
PGGM Investments now owns 2,950,000 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $383,588,000 after purchasing an additional 734,542 shares in the last quarter. The hedge fund held 264,556 shares of the consumer services company at the end of 2017Q4, valued at $34.40 million, down from 414,261 at the end of the previous reported quarter. (more...)
"Up The Vote 901" Aims To Increase Voter Turnout
- April 27, 2018
To receive a ballot, a registered voter must complete an early voting application, which is available at the Hall County website or the election office. All 55 county clerks are offering early voting. Secretary of State Mac Warner released a report with the latest early voting turnout numbers for the state. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
To receive a ballot, a registered voter must complete an early voting application, which is available at the Hall County website or the election office. All 55 county clerks are offering early voting. Secretary of State Mac Warner released a report with the latest early voting turnout numbers for the state. (more...)
Clues sought on severed heads discovered in Texas, Louisiana
- April 27, 2018
Police say the victims appear to be white women with reddish hair and good teeth, according to KTVT . The details of that discovery and the description of the victim match the description of another severed head found near Calcasieu Lake in Cameron Parish on March 1. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Police say the victims appear to be white women with reddish hair and good teeth, according to KTVT . The details of that discovery and the description of the victim match the description of another severed head found near Calcasieu Lake in Cameron Parish on March 1. (more...)
Canada's Freeland extends stay in Washington for NAFTA talks
- April 27, 2018
The minister's decision suggests that NAFTA negotiations may have hit a critical point, with some reports suggesting that there is a push by officials to hammer out a deal by next Tuesday. Earlier this week, Freeland and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer were still at odds over a U.S. proposal to impose a time limit on the new NAFTA deal. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
The minister's decision suggests that NAFTA negotiations may have hit a critical point, with some reports suggesting that there is a push by officials to hammer out a deal by next Tuesday. Earlier this week, Freeland and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer were still at odds over a U.S. proposal to impose a time limit on the new NAFTA deal. (more...)
Central American Asylum-Seekers Reach US Border
- April 27, 2018
Hundreds of Central American migrants from a caravan through Mexico reunited in Tijuana on Wednesday and planned to cross into the United States together this weekend, in defiance of threats by President Donald Trump to repel them. DHS spokesperson Katie Waldman told The Hill that the department would enforce current laws and that the department does not have a policy of separating families. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Hundreds of Central American migrants from a caravan through Mexico reunited in Tijuana on Wednesday and planned to cross into the United States together this weekend, in defiance of threats by President Donald Trump to repel them. DHS spokesperson Katie Waldman told The Hill that the department would enforce current laws and that the department does not have a policy of separating families. (more...)
TT in breach of global refugee law
- April 27, 2018
The Ministry of National Security issued a statement on Saturday in which it revealed that 82 Venezuelan nationals were voluntarily repatriated to Venezuela with the assistance of the Ambassador of Venezuela to Trinidad and Tobago, Coromoto Godoy. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
The Ministry of National Security issued a statement on Saturday in which it revealed that 82 Venezuelan nationals were voluntarily repatriated to Venezuela with the assistance of the Ambassador of Venezuela to Trinidad and Tobago, Coromoto Godoy. (more...)
España: renuncia presidenta regional de Madrid tras escándalos
- April 27, 2018
La hasta ahora presidenta madrileña dijo que su renuncia es meditada y que pensaba hacerla pública el día 2 de mayo , aunque dijo que la adelantó por la aparición del video , del que dijo que refleja un "error involuntario" y que llevó a cabo "sin ser consciente" de ello. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
La hasta ahora presidenta madrileña dijo que su renuncia es meditada y que pensaba hacerla pública el día 2 de mayo , aunque dijo que la adelantó por la aparición del video , del que dijo que refleja un "error involuntario" y que llevó a cabo "sin ser consciente" de ello. (more...)
The Handmaid's Tale: Where did we leave off?
- April 27, 2018
Our government gets overthrown by a militant regime called Gilead that forces a conservative state of affairs. Showrunner Bruce Miller told FanSided, "Everything that happens on the show has happened somewhere in the world at some point in history". (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Our government gets overthrown by a militant regime called Gilead that forces a conservative state of affairs. Showrunner Bruce Miller told FanSided, "Everything that happens on the show has happened somewhere in the world at some point in history". (more...)
Jacinda Ardern back in NZ
- April 27, 2018
This will be Jacinda Ardern's first post-Cabinet press conference since her trip to Europe. "We are seeing cases of post-traumatic stress and many of our young men and women are returning from operational service and do require help", Ms Ardern said. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
This will be Jacinda Ardern's first post-Cabinet press conference since her trip to Europe. "We are seeing cases of post-traumatic stress and many of our young men and women are returning from operational service and do require help", Ms Ardern said. (more...)
Cong spreading 'lies', dividing society: Modi tells Karnataka BJP
- April 27, 2018
The prime minister said the BJP had only one aim and that was development, but the Congress, he said, based its strategy on divisiveness. "Though it is clear that people of Karnataka have made up their mind to effect a change and the Congress is bound to lose the elections, these people have begun a debate on hung Assembly and say that no party would get majority", Mr. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
The prime minister said the BJP had only one aim and that was development, but the Congress, he said, based its strategy on divisiveness. "Though it is clear that people of Karnataka have made up their mind to effect a change and the Congress is bound to lose the elections, these people have begun a debate on hung Assembly and say that no party would get majority", Mr. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation reportedly warned White House about Rob Porter
- April 27, 2018
But given that the White House was specifically asking for Porter's ex-wives and girlfriend to be interviewed in August, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and then received a completed report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation in November, it's very hard to believe that the chief of staff didn't know or shouldn't have known about the repugnant allegations that eventually forced the staff secretary to resign. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
But given that the White House was specifically asking for Porter's ex-wives and girlfriend to be interviewed in August, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and then received a completed report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation in November, it's very hard to believe that the chief of staff didn't know or shouldn't have known about the repugnant allegations that eventually forced the staff secretary to resign. (more...)
LAPD officer arrested in San Diego after alleged immigrant smuggling
- April 27, 2018
Tuesday, according to a federal complaint filed Wednesday by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California. Border Patrol agents said Patara pulled up to the primary inspection area in a black 2006 Toyota Corolla sedan and immediately told agents at the checkpoint he was a USA citizen, an off-duty police officer and showed them his Los Angeles Police Department identification card. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Tuesday, according to a federal complaint filed Wednesday by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California. Border Patrol agents said Patara pulled up to the primary inspection area in a black 2006 Toyota Corolla sedan and immediately told agents at the checkpoint he was a USA citizen, an off-duty police officer and showed them his Los Angeles Police Department identification card. (more...)
OR coach Mario Cristobal releases statement on Fotu Leiato's arrest
- April 27, 2018
A University of OR football player has been released from jail after he was accused of damaging and removing a parking boot from his vehicle. OR senior outside linebacker Fotu Leiato was arrested in Eugene Wednesday and charged with three misdemeanors. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
A University of OR football player has been released from jail after he was accused of damaging and removing a parking boot from his vehicle. OR senior outside linebacker Fotu Leiato was arrested in Eugene Wednesday and charged with three misdemeanors. (more...)
Father Conroy to Step Down as House Chaplain Next Month
- April 27, 2018
While a senior GOP leadership aide maintains that "there was not a specific prayer" that led to Ryan's decision to request Conroy's resignation, Democrats point to his prayer November 6, when he warned members to "be mindful" of economic disparities among social classes, and cautioned legislators not to pick "winners and losers under new tax laws". (more...)
- April 27, 2018
While a senior GOP leadership aide maintains that "there was not a specific prayer" that led to Ryan's decision to request Conroy's resignation, Democrats point to his prayer November 6, when he warned members to "be mindful" of economic disparities among social classes, and cautioned legislators not to pick "winners and losers under new tax laws". (more...)
Aishwarya yes, Diana no
- April 27, 2018
He expressed surprise saying that "constantly 5 times Miss World from a single country like India...can you imagine?" Hayden won the Miss World pageant in 1999. They washed hair with methi water and bathed with mud. Why are there no more beauty queens from India? "We see women as goddess Laxmi, Saraswati. Today, there is a beauty parlour in every corner of the country", he said. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
He expressed surprise saying that "constantly 5 times Miss World from a single country like India...can you imagine?" Hayden won the Miss World pageant in 1999. They washed hair with methi water and bathed with mud. Why are there no more beauty queens from India? "We see women as goddess Laxmi, Saraswati. Today, there is a beauty parlour in every corner of the country", he said. (more...)
Summer Movie Preview: 'Crazy Rich Asians' changes everything
- April 27, 2018
The film, the first in 25 years to feature an entirely Asian lead cast (the last was " The Joy Luck Club "), is based on Kevin Kwan's series global best sellers about the mega-rich land developers of Hong Kong and Singapore and the elite social and familial circles that surround it. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
The film, the first in 25 years to feature an entirely Asian lead cast (the last was " The Joy Luck Club "), is based on Kevin Kwan's series global best sellers about the mega-rich land developers of Hong Kong and Singapore and the elite social and familial circles that surround it. (more...)
Soldiers, 30 Terrorists Killed in Egypt's Sinai: Army
- April 27, 2018
The confrontations also left three military officers dead and two soldiers wounded, said military spokesman Tamer al-Refaay in the statement. Security forces also destroyed 437 shelters and stores of extremists in several areas of the country, while military engineers neutralized 74 improvised explosive devices placed against government forces, El Refae added. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
The confrontations also left three military officers dead and two soldiers wounded, said military spokesman Tamer al-Refaay in the statement. Security forces also destroyed 437 shelters and stores of extremists in several areas of the country, while military engineers neutralized 74 improvised explosive devices placed against government forces, El Refae added. (more...)
Texas executes man for killing 2 at party
- April 27, 2018
Annette Stevenson, 48, and her granddaughter, Queshawn Stevenson, were killed and four others were wounded in the gunfire, the Associated Press reported. In his last appeal, he had asked the high court to overturn his execution based on new claims of drug use during the incident, as well as a conflict of interest with the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, The Texas Tribune reports. (more...)
- April 27, 2018
Annette Stevenson, 48, and her granddaughter, Queshawn Stevenson, were killed and four others were wounded in the gunfire, the Associated Press reported. In his last appeal, he had asked the high court to overturn his execution based on new claims of drug use during the incident, as well as a conflict of interest with the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, The Texas Tribune reports. (more...)
European Union foreign policy chief says Iran nuclear deal should stay
- April 27, 2018
According to a senior advisor to Iran's supreme leader, as quoted by the Fars news agency , the country won't accept any amendments to the JCPOA , also known as the Iran nuclear deal , which do not benefit Tehran. Climate change is real. Acknowledging that the deal was not flawless, the French centrist said: "It is true to say that this agreement may not address all concerns and very important concerns..." In January, Trump ramped up pressure on the European parties to the deal to ... (more...)
- April 27, 2018
According to a senior advisor to Iran's supreme leader, as quoted by the Fars news agency , the country won't accept any amendments to the JCPOA , also known as the Iran nuclear deal , which do not benefit Tehran. Climate change is real. Acknowledging that the deal was not flawless, the French centrist said: "It is true to say that this agreement may not address all concerns and very important concerns..." In January, Trump ramped up pressure on the European parties to the deal to ... (more...)
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