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Air pollution blamed for 7m deaths every year worldwide
- May 02, 2018
Only eight of the 47 countries in Africa have provided air quality information about one or more of their cities. World Health Organization figures show that the highest ambient air pollution levels are in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and in Southeast Asia, with annual mean levels often exceeding more than five times World Health Organization limits, followed by low and middle-income cities in Africa and the Western Pacific. (more...)
- May 02, 2018
Only eight of the 47 countries in Africa have provided air quality information about one or more of their cities. World Health Organization figures show that the highest ambient air pollution levels are in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and in Southeast Asia, with annual mean levels often exceeding more than five times World Health Organization limits, followed by low and middle-income cities in Africa and the Western Pacific. (more...)
What Are Analysts Report About CSX Corp. (CSX)
- May 02, 2018
They set a hold rating for the company. Deutsche Bank AG assumed coverage on shares of CSX Corp.in a report on Wednesday, November 2nd. Cowen reaffirmed a "market perform" rating and issued a $61.00 target price (up from $54.00) on shares of CSX in a report on Wednesday, January 17th. (more...)
- May 02, 2018
They set a hold rating for the company. Deutsche Bank AG assumed coverage on shares of CSX Corp.in a report on Wednesday, November 2nd. Cowen reaffirmed a "market perform" rating and issued a $61.00 target price (up from $54.00) on shares of CSX in a report on Wednesday, January 17th. (more...)
Coalition Forces in Syria Renew Fight Against Islamic State
- May 02, 2018
The SDF's focus on ISIS is critical to achieving the lasting defeat of the criminal terrorist organization that continues to pose a threat to all nations, coalition officials said in the statement. "The fight will be hard, but we and our partners will prevail", - said in a statement. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' monthly report to the council on implementation of resolutions calling for a cease-fire in Syria also says military escalation continued across Syria, including in ... (more...)
- May 02, 2018
The SDF's focus on ISIS is critical to achieving the lasting defeat of the criminal terrorist organization that continues to pose a threat to all nations, coalition officials said in the statement. "The fight will be hard, but we and our partners will prevail", - said in a statement. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' monthly report to the council on implementation of resolutions calling for a cease-fire in Syria also says military escalation continued across Syria, including in ... (more...)
Temperatures to reach 80s Wednesday in MA
- May 02, 2018
Hartford was even colder with the temperature plummeting to 21 degrees. Paddlers should always wear a life jacket, but they should also be aware that a life jacket will not protect you from cold water. Warmer weather is ahead for MA residents. "Identify where the nearest shelter is located, and if the skies turn threatening, seek shelter immediately". (more...)
- May 02, 2018
Hartford was even colder with the temperature plummeting to 21 degrees. Paddlers should always wear a life jacket, but they should also be aware that a life jacket will not protect you from cold water. Warmer weather is ahead for MA residents. "Identify where the nearest shelter is located, and if the skies turn threatening, seek shelter immediately". (more...)
Want to learn a foreign language fluently? Start before 10, study finds
- May 02, 2018
The researchers said that while it's typical for children to pick up languages more easily than adults - a phenomenon often seen in families that migrate to a new country - the trend has been hard to study in a laboratory setting. "This has upended standard theoretical accounts of language learning", said Hartshorne. The researchers worked with MIT undergraduates to develop an entertaining grammar quiz identifying some of the most problematic grammar rules of the English language. (more...)
- May 02, 2018
The researchers said that while it's typical for children to pick up languages more easily than adults - a phenomenon often seen in families that migrate to a new country - the trend has been hard to study in a laboratory setting. "This has upended standard theoretical accounts of language learning", said Hartshorne. The researchers worked with MIT undergraduates to develop an entertaining grammar quiz identifying some of the most problematic grammar rules of the English language. (more...)
Alsip brush fire knocks out power for some in Mt. Greenwood
- May 02, 2018
The fire occurred near a railroad line, officials said, and extended from 127th Street near Cicero Avenue to Bridgeview. It was not clear whether the fires damaged any properties. Firefighters have been trying to prevent the flames from reaching nearby homes. Homes along Joalyce Drive from 115th Street to 119th Street Street were being evacuated Tuesday afternoon. (more...)
- May 02, 2018
The fire occurred near a railroad line, officials said, and extended from 127th Street near Cicero Avenue to Bridgeview. It was not clear whether the fires damaged any properties. Firefighters have been trying to prevent the flames from reaching nearby homes. Homes along Joalyce Drive from 115th Street to 119th Street Street were being evacuated Tuesday afternoon. (more...)
Vatican confirms Pell can retain senior role in church hierarchy
- May 02, 2018
Corrects Pell was seated, not standing, when he entered his plea. Wearing a cleric's collar, Pell earlier arrived by auto in front of the downtown court where police officers were waiting to maintain order. Cardinal Pell was granted bail to appear before the County Court for a directions hearing on May 2. He served as Archbishop of Sydney from 2001-2014, and Archbishop of Melbourne from 1996-2001. (more...)
- May 02, 2018
Corrects Pell was seated, not standing, when he entered his plea. Wearing a cleric's collar, Pell earlier arrived by auto in front of the downtown court where police officers were waiting to maintain order. Cardinal Pell was granted bail to appear before the County Court for a directions hearing on May 2. He served as Archbishop of Sydney from 2001-2014, and Archbishop of Melbourne from 1996-2001. (more...)
Search continues for teen believed to be with former teacher
- May 02, 2018
Police said the teen was last seen at his home in Hattiesburg around 1 a.m. Monday. Pictured Hattiesburg , Mississippi teacher Nicole Jackson and Oscar O'Neal the missing student the woman is thought to have run off with. Authorities believe that the pair would be at a dark blue Chevy Impala together with all the MS permit plate FRA-4454. Hattiesburg police had been investigating Jackson considering that mid-March once they acquired a hint alleging she had been having an improper ... (more...)
- May 02, 2018
Police said the teen was last seen at his home in Hattiesburg around 1 a.m. Monday. Pictured Hattiesburg , Mississippi teacher Nicole Jackson and Oscar O'Neal the missing student the woman is thought to have run off with. Authorities believe that the pair would be at a dark blue Chevy Impala together with all the MS permit plate FRA-4454. Hattiesburg police had been investigating Jackson considering that mid-March once they acquired a hint alleging she had been having an improper ... (more...)
Xact Kapitalforvaltning AB Grows Position in Mastercard (MA)
- May 02, 2018
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) has declined 8.47% since May 1, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 20.02% the S&P500. Monetary Mgmt Group Inc reported 3,500 shs stake. Highbridge Capital Mgmt Limited Liability Corporation accumulated 0.01% or 4,243 shares. Wellington Shields Mngmt Ltd Limited Liability Company has invested 0.98% in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA). (more...)
- May 02, 2018
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) has declined 8.47% since May 1, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 20.02% the S&P500. Monetary Mgmt Group Inc reported 3,500 shs stake. Highbridge Capital Mgmt Limited Liability Corporation accumulated 0.01% or 4,243 shares. Wellington Shields Mngmt Ltd Limited Liability Company has invested 0.98% in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA). (more...)
United Kingdom to back more transparency for its overseas tax havens
- May 02, 2018
Duncan Hames, Transparency International UK's director of policy, said: "This afternoon, corrupt individuals everywhere will be deeply concerned that they are about to lose the secrecy afforded by the British overseas territories that has until now given them an easy route to launder their ill-gotten gains". (more...)
- May 02, 2018
Duncan Hames, Transparency International UK's director of policy, said: "This afternoon, corrupt individuals everywhere will be deeply concerned that they are about to lose the secrecy afforded by the British overseas territories that has until now given them an easy route to launder their ill-gotten gains". (more...)
City approves contract with Humane Society for animal services
- May 02, 2018
As such, San Diego officials rushed to figure out how to handle the city's animal service needs. "On Friday, April 27, the Sevier County Humane Society extended an offer of assistance to Pets Without Parents to address the current animal control crisis in Sevier County, the statement says". (more...)
- May 02, 2018
As such, San Diego officials rushed to figure out how to handle the city's animal service needs. "On Friday, April 27, the Sevier County Humane Society extended an offer of assistance to Pets Without Parents to address the current animal control crisis in Sevier County, the statement says". (more...)
Airline passenger opens emergency exit while deplaning, gets fined $11000
- May 02, 2018
Chen, however, said he wasn't aware the handle was attached to the emergency exit door, and actually "panicked" when it fell inward. A Chinese man has been detained after he opened the emergency exit on a plane while he was waiting to disembark because he felt stuffy, according to a news portal. (more...)
- May 02, 2018
Chen, however, said he wasn't aware the handle was attached to the emergency exit door, and actually "panicked" when it fell inward. A Chinese man has been detained after he opened the emergency exit on a plane while he was waiting to disembark because he felt stuffy, according to a news portal. (more...)
Highway 23 "gaps" will not receive Corridors of Commerce funding
- May 02, 2018
Converting U.S. 169 in Elk River to a freeway. Miller says the only "rural" projects funded were Highway 169 in Elk River and Highway 94 from St. Michael to Albertville. It also asked for the public's help in developing scoring criteria. The department said it received almost 299 recommendations. After stripping away duplicates and ineligible projects, the agency was left with 172 projects valued at $5.5 billion. (more...)
- May 02, 2018
Converting U.S. 169 in Elk River to a freeway. Miller says the only "rural" projects funded were Highway 169 in Elk River and Highway 94 from St. Michael to Albertville. It also asked for the public's help in developing scoring criteria. The department said it received almost 299 recommendations. After stripping away duplicates and ineligible projects, the agency was left with 172 projects valued at $5.5 billion. (more...)
Compass Minerals (CMP) Shares Declined While Bernzott Capital Advisors Increased Its Stake
- May 02, 2018
Among 3 analysts covering Mainsource Financial Groups ( NASDAQ:MSFG ), 0 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 3 Hold. Compass Minerals International, Inc is a holding company. (NYSE:CMP). Cooper Creek Ptnrs Ltd Liability Com holds 94,305 shares or 4.4% of its portfolio. Brokerages predict that Compass Minerals (NYSE:CMP) will post $417.90 million in sales for the current quarter, Zacks Investment Research reports. (more...)
- May 02, 2018
Among 3 analysts covering Mainsource Financial Groups ( NASDAQ:MSFG ), 0 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 3 Hold. Compass Minerals International, Inc is a holding company. (NYSE:CMP). Cooper Creek Ptnrs Ltd Liability Com holds 94,305 shares or 4.4% of its portfolio. Brokerages predict that Compass Minerals (NYSE:CMP) will post $417.90 million in sales for the current quarter, Zacks Investment Research reports. (more...)
Los Angeles police chase RV possibly with child on board
- May 02, 2018
A mobile home driver led police on a pursuit on the northbound 101 Freeway through Universal City on May 1, 2018. Sheriff's deputies in Santa Clarita had also chased the suspect earlier Tuesday after the kids' mom called the cops, but that pursuit was canceled, ABC 7 reports. (more...)
- May 02, 2018
A mobile home driver led police on a pursuit on the northbound 101 Freeway through Universal City on May 1, 2018. Sheriff's deputies in Santa Clarita had also chased the suspect earlier Tuesday after the kids' mom called the cops, but that pursuit was canceled, ABC 7 reports. (more...)
New president comes from United States dollars ranks
- May 02, 2018
Gestring will replace longtime Dollars president Jim Abbott, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Regents' officials said Gestring's experience guiding the overall financial health of the university, as well as her work with the USD Foundation to set major fund-raising goals and priorities, demonstrated her qualifications for the job. (more...)
- May 02, 2018
Gestring will replace longtime Dollars president Jim Abbott, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Regents' officials said Gestring's experience guiding the overall financial health of the university, as well as her work with the USD Foundation to set major fund-raising goals and priorities, demonstrated her qualifications for the job. (more...)
Police seek suspect in Mac's robbery
- May 02, 2018
The suspect entered the store with his face covered and demanded money from the male employee. Authorities say the suspect used a revolver during the robbery and fled the scene wth cash. The suspect is described as standing six-feet-four-inches tall with a thin build. He was wearing grey colored sweatpants and a grey sweatshirt. Anyone with information should contact West Hartford Police at 860-523-5203. (more...)
- May 02, 2018
The suspect entered the store with his face covered and demanded money from the male employee. Authorities say the suspect used a revolver during the robbery and fled the scene wth cash. The suspect is described as standing six-feet-four-inches tall with a thin build. He was wearing grey colored sweatpants and a grey sweatshirt. Anyone with information should contact West Hartford Police at 860-523-5203. (more...)
Tree planted by Trump and France's Macron mysteriously disappears
- May 02, 2018
President Emmanuel Macron gave his USA counterpart Donald Trump the oak during his state visit last week, and the pair proudly planted it together at a ceremony in Washington DC. Over the weekend, the young oak tree that French President Emmanuel Macron just gifted President Trump vanished from the White House lawn, a patch of yellow grass taking its place. (more...)
- May 02, 2018
President Emmanuel Macron gave his USA counterpart Donald Trump the oak during his state visit last week, and the pair proudly planted it together at a ceremony in Washington DC. Over the weekend, the young oak tree that French President Emmanuel Macron just gifted President Trump vanished from the White House lawn, a patch of yellow grass taking its place. (more...)
Take expert help to save Taj from fading, says Supreme Court
- May 02, 2018
While the pristine white marble mausoleum has over the years turned yellowish-brown because of choking pollution, it is also fast gathering patches of green on its surface, and the Supreme Court is anxious. Every state dignitary visiting the country is made to visit the Taj. "You all appear to be helpless. Please think about it. Money is not a problem", the bench said, adding, "this requires some expertise, that is first to assess the damage and then how to restore it". (more...)
- May 02, 2018
While the pristine white marble mausoleum has over the years turned yellowish-brown because of choking pollution, it is also fast gathering patches of green on its surface, and the Supreme Court is anxious. Every state dignitary visiting the country is made to visit the Taj. "You all appear to be helpless. Please think about it. Money is not a problem", the bench said, adding, "this requires some expertise, that is first to assess the damage and then how to restore it". (more...)
Judith Leiber Latest News, Photos, and Videos
- May 02, 2018
Her death happened just hours after her husband of 72 years, Gerson Leiber , passed away as well. Born in 1921 in Budapest, Hungary, Leiber was a Holocaust survivor, who moved to America at the end of World War II, following her marriage to Gus Leiber, who was a sergeant in the US Army Signal Corps. (more...)
- May 02, 2018
Her death happened just hours after her husband of 72 years, Gerson Leiber , passed away as well. Born in 1921 in Budapest, Hungary, Leiber was a Holocaust survivor, who moved to America at the end of World War II, following her marriage to Gus Leiber, who was a sergeant in the US Army Signal Corps. (more...)
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