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Barricaded gunman causes closure of I-75 in Monroe County
- August 10, 2017
He then barricaded himself in his vehicle on the highway, leading to a standoff with police. Michigan State Police held a news conference to update the standoff with a suicidal man on I-75 in Monroe County near Laplaisance Rd. Oakland County Sheriff's deputies originally responded to a 911 call about a suicidal man in Pontiac. State police say that during the chase the man used Facebook live to make threats toward officers and was believed to have a gun. (more...)
- August 10, 2017
He then barricaded himself in his vehicle on the highway, leading to a standoff with police. Michigan State Police held a news conference to update the standoff with a suicidal man on I-75 in Monroe County near Laplaisance Rd. Oakland County Sheriff's deputies originally responded to a 911 call about a suicidal man in Pontiac. State police say that during the chase the man used Facebook live to make threats toward officers and was believed to have a gun. (more...)
Former Fox News Giant Bill O'Reilly to Appear on CNN's Smerconish
- August 10, 2017
O'Reilly indicated during a streaming videocast on BillOReilly.com Wednesday evening that he intends to visit the CNN weekend show hosted by Michael Smerconish after the publication of his next book, " Killing England ". Smerconish was recently a guest on O'Reilly's podcast . O'Reilly has produced a daily podcast called the 'No Spin News , ' which this video startup apparently builds upon, since he was sacked from Fox News in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment. (more...)
- August 10, 2017
O'Reilly indicated during a streaming videocast on BillOReilly.com Wednesday evening that he intends to visit the CNN weekend show hosted by Michael Smerconish after the publication of his next book, " Killing England ". Smerconish was recently a guest on O'Reilly's podcast . O'Reilly has produced a daily podcast called the 'No Spin News , ' which this video startup apparently builds upon, since he was sacked from Fox News in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment. (more...)
Palace: Contingency plans in place for Pinoys on Guam
- August 10, 2017
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers under the command of Pacific Air Forces joined their counterparts from the South Korean and Japanese air forces August 7 in sequenced bilateral missions. Meanwhile, the website of the Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS), run by the US Army Department, did record any maneuvers of B-1 bombers at the Guam base. (more...)
- August 10, 2017
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers under the command of Pacific Air Forces joined their counterparts from the South Korean and Japanese air forces August 7 in sequenced bilateral missions. Meanwhile, the website of the Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS), run by the US Army Department, did record any maneuvers of B-1 bombers at the Guam base. (more...)
Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Emmerdale's Gemma Atkinson confirmed for next series
- August 10, 2017
Sorry for lying!" she laughed. "I'm beyond excited and incredibly nervous but I am looking forward to learning a new skill in ballroom and latin dancing and taking on this new challenge". 'As far as any dance training goes I've not had any'. "After a few drinks I think I'm Britney Spears but I'm not at all!" Before landing another major soap role, the former glamour model also enjoyed a part in Casualty, playing Tamzin in 2011. (more...)
- August 10, 2017
Sorry for lying!" she laughed. "I'm beyond excited and incredibly nervous but I am looking forward to learning a new skill in ballroom and latin dancing and taking on this new challenge". 'As far as any dance training goes I've not had any'. "After a few drinks I think I'm Britney Spears but I'm not at all!" Before landing another major soap role, the former glamour model also enjoyed a part in Casualty, playing Tamzin in 2011. (more...)
Truck full of frozen pizza crashes, shuts down Arkansas highway
- August 10, 2017
The Arkansas Department of Transportation says there was only cosmetic damage to the overpass, and it is still okay for travel. By 3 p.m., state highway officials said westbound traffic was using the outside shoulder to pass the cleanup site and all eastbound lanes had reopened. (more...)
- August 10, 2017
The Arkansas Department of Transportation says there was only cosmetic damage to the overpass, and it is still okay for travel. By 3 p.m., state highway officials said westbound traffic was using the outside shoulder to pass the cleanup site and all eastbound lanes had reopened. (more...)
Metro Atlanta schools districts face school bus driver shortage
- August 10, 2017
Ten school buses that failed a state police inspection last week all passed a second inspection on Wednesday. Hopkins is a bus driver trainer for the Bowling Green Independent School District in Kentucky. TPSD's bus fleet includes 74 buses, and the district employs more than 100 bus drivers and monitors. Motorists should proceed with caution only after passengers have cleared the roadway, the stop arm is canceled and the flashing red lights are deactivated. (more...)
- August 10, 2017
Ten school buses that failed a state police inspection last week all passed a second inspection on Wednesday. Hopkins is a bus driver trainer for the Bowling Green Independent School District in Kentucky. TPSD's bus fleet includes 74 buses, and the district employs more than 100 bus drivers and monitors. Motorists should proceed with caution only after passengers have cleared the roadway, the stop arm is canceled and the flashing red lights are deactivated. (more...)
VW offers discounts against dirty old diesels in Germany
- August 10, 2017
The VW brand said it would offer buyers trading in an old diesel a discount on cars meeting the latest Euro 6 emissions standard, ranging from €2,000 (RM10,000) on its up! compact cars to €10,000 for a Touareg SUV. Carmakers pledged such incentives last week in a deal with German officials to overhaul software in more than 5 million diesel cars to try to avert a ban on diesel fueled vehicles after the emissions cheating scandal . (more...)
- August 10, 2017
The VW brand said it would offer buyers trading in an old diesel a discount on cars meeting the latest Euro 6 emissions standard, ranging from €2,000 (RM10,000) on its up! compact cars to €10,000 for a Touareg SUV. Carmakers pledged such incentives last week in a deal with German officials to overhaul software in more than 5 million diesel cars to try to avert a ban on diesel fueled vehicles after the emissions cheating scandal . (more...)
South Korean Military is Ready to Act Against Every North Korean Provocation
- August 10, 2017
Moon met high-ranking military officers, including new Army Chief of Staff Kim Yong-woo and Air Force Chief of Staff Lee Wang-keun, who were appointed by the President on Tuesday amid a reshuffle of key military positions. The South Korean capital, Seoul, is within range of massed North Korean rockets and artillery, which would be impossible to destroy in a first USA strike. (more...)
- August 10, 2017
Moon met high-ranking military officers, including new Army Chief of Staff Kim Yong-woo and Air Force Chief of Staff Lee Wang-keun, who were appointed by the President on Tuesday amid a reshuffle of key military positions. The South Korean capital, Seoul, is within range of massed North Korean rockets and artillery, which would be impossible to destroy in a first USA strike. (more...)
Dextera Surgical Inc. (DXTR) Shares Gap Down on Analyst Downgrade
- August 10, 2017
Bernard A. Hausen, M.D., PhD holds 820,495 (5.68% of shares outstanding) and Stephen A. Yencho, PhD holds 554,138 (3.84% of shares outstanding). A low price-to-sales ratio, typically less than 1.0, is considered a good value. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 7.19% of the company's stock. Returns and Valuations for Array BioPharma Inc. (NASDAQ:ARRY) Cheap From Peers? ARRY comes in with a P/S ratio of 8.53 that's greater than 1, potentially implying that it could be expensive ... (more...)
- August 10, 2017
Bernard A. Hausen, M.D., PhD holds 820,495 (5.68% of shares outstanding) and Stephen A. Yencho, PhD holds 554,138 (3.84% of shares outstanding). A low price-to-sales ratio, typically less than 1.0, is considered a good value. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 7.19% of the company's stock. Returns and Valuations for Array BioPharma Inc. (NASDAQ:ARRY) Cheap From Peers? ARRY comes in with a P/S ratio of 8.53 that's greater than 1, potentially implying that it could be expensive ... (more...)
Guam: Tiny Island Thrust Into the Center of North Korea Dispute
- August 10, 2017
South Korea's won dropped 0.9 percent against the US dollar to its lowest close since July 13. In Europe, France's CAC 40 fell 1.6 percent to 5,135 while Germany's DAX was down 1.3 percent at 12,133. Pyongyang's continued missile tests have raised tensions on the Korean peninsula and hardened the rhetoric of Donald Trump's administration, which has hinted at the possibility of pre-emptive strikes against North Korea. (more...)
- August 10, 2017
South Korea's won dropped 0.9 percent against the US dollar to its lowest close since July 13. In Europe, France's CAC 40 fell 1.6 percent to 5,135 while Germany's DAX was down 1.3 percent at 12,133. Pyongyang's continued missile tests have raised tensions on the Korean peninsula and hardened the rhetoric of Donald Trump's administration, which has hinted at the possibility of pre-emptive strikes against North Korea. (more...)
France calls on all sides to de-escalate North Korea situation
- August 10, 2017
Britain's FTSE 100 sank 0.7 percent to 7,447.21. The United States and its allies have the demonstrated capabilities and unquestionable commitment to defend themselves from an attack, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said today in a statement. (more...)
- August 10, 2017
Britain's FTSE 100 sank 0.7 percent to 7,447.21. The United States and its allies have the demonstrated capabilities and unquestionable commitment to defend themselves from an attack, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said today in a statement. (more...)
Turkey detains Russian 'planning drone attack on U.S. warplane'
- August 10, 2017
Bakiev also admitted to surveying the area to prepare for an attack, according to police. Dogan said Bakiev is suspected of carrying out reconnaissance work for the plot related to Incirlik while he had also made preparations for a plot to attack a religious center in Adana city. (more...)
- August 10, 2017
Bakiev also admitted to surveying the area to prepare for an attack, according to police. Dogan said Bakiev is suspected of carrying out reconnaissance work for the plot related to Incirlik while he had also made preparations for a plot to attack a religious center in Adana city. (more...)
Valley congressman rebukes Trump's 'reckless' response to North Korea threat
- August 10, 2017
Tensions were ratcheted up this week when the US president responded to news that Pyongyang had developed miniaturized nuclear warheads with a drastic warning that he would meet their continued threats with "fire and fury like the world has never seen". (more...)
- August 10, 2017
Tensions were ratcheted up this week when the US president responded to news that Pyongyang had developed miniaturized nuclear warheads with a drastic warning that he would meet their continued threats with "fire and fury like the world has never seen". (more...)
Half of Republicans would back postponing 2020 election if Trump proposed it
- August 10, 2017
Seventy-three percent think voter fraud happens somewhat to very often. Pollsters found 47 percent of Republicans think Trump won the popular vote. Of course this is still hypothetical. And this is to say nothing of the various legal and constitutional complications that would immediately become clear. (more...)
- August 10, 2017
Seventy-three percent think voter fraud happens somewhat to very often. Pollsters found 47 percent of Republicans think Trump won the popular vote. Of course this is still hypothetical. And this is to say nothing of the various legal and constitutional complications that would immediately become clear. (more...)
Trump's unjustified boast about US nuke power
- August 10, 2017
Most of us had assumed that Trump could not start a war (nuclear of conventional) without some sort of approval from either Congress or his National Security Council or the Joints Chiefs of Staff or someone with an ounce of rationality that could tell him, "No". (more...)
- August 10, 2017
Most of us had assumed that Trump could not start a war (nuclear of conventional) without some sort of approval from either Congress or his National Security Council or the Joints Chiefs of Staff or someone with an ounce of rationality that could tell him, "No". (more...)
Mahama calls for calm in Kenya ahead of knife-edged elections
- August 10, 2017
The Government of Kenya should urge all parties to maintain the highest standards of behaviour before, during and after Tuesday's elections to avoid a repeat of the 2007 violence, three United Nations rights experts have urged. The build up to the Kenyan elections is reported tense as tens of foreign election observers including NPP's Peter Mac Manu are reported to have been deported from the country. (more...)
- August 10, 2017
The Government of Kenya should urge all parties to maintain the highest standards of behaviour before, during and after Tuesday's elections to avoid a repeat of the 2007 violence, three United Nations rights experts have urged. The build up to the Kenyan elections is reported tense as tens of foreign election observers including NPP's Peter Mac Manu are reported to have been deported from the country. (more...)
RMR Advisors LLC Lowers Position in Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. (CDR)
- August 10, 2017
Any way you dice it, a dip below $17.85 a share would be very bad news for DOC's technical picture in the near-term. Jefferies maintained the stock with " Hold " rating in Monday, July 24 report. It fall, as 40 investors sold FRT shares while 119 reduced holdings. Finally, Exane Derivatives raised its position in Digital Realty Trust by 157.3% in the first quarter. (more...)
- August 10, 2017
Any way you dice it, a dip below $17.85 a share would be very bad news for DOC's technical picture in the near-term. Jefferies maintained the stock with " Hold " rating in Monday, July 24 report. It fall, as 40 investors sold FRT shares while 119 reduced holdings. Finally, Exane Derivatives raised its position in Digital Realty Trust by 157.3% in the first quarter. (more...)
North Korea and the Trump Administration's Foreign Policy Dysfunction
- August 10, 2017
Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio sounded deep concern over the situation with North Korea and say all options should be on the table, including a USA military strike. "Instead, the United States must face down this threat by leading with a firm, thoughtful strategy that unifies the worldwide community and engages China against North Korea's unacceptable aggression". (more...)
- August 10, 2017
Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio sounded deep concern over the situation with North Korea and say all options should be on the table, including a USA military strike. "Instead, the United States must face down this threat by leading with a firm, thoughtful strategy that unifies the worldwide community and engages China against North Korea's unacceptable aggression". (more...)
Two lottery jackpots top $350 million this week
- August 10, 2017
With no grand prize victor in Wednesday night's drawing, the Powerball jackpot will climb for the drawing on Saturday, August 12. This week, officials said, marked the first time that jackpots for the Powerball and Mega Millions games were both over $300 million at the same time . (more...)
- August 10, 2017
With no grand prize victor in Wednesday night's drawing, the Powerball jackpot will climb for the drawing on Saturday, August 12. This week, officials said, marked the first time that jackpots for the Powerball and Mega Millions games were both over $300 million at the same time . (more...)
Colorado's wind power soars; state ranks in the top 10
- August 10, 2017
Wind power additions continued at a rapid clip in 2016: $13 billion was invested in new wind power plants in 2016. In 2016, wind supplied about 6 per cent of U.S. That includes 12 projects that have won competitive lease auctions from the Department of Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), including the Skipjack Wind Farm, South Fork Wind Farm, and Vineyard Wind. (more...)
- August 10, 2017
Wind power additions continued at a rapid clip in 2016: $13 billion was invested in new wind power plants in 2016. In 2016, wind supplied about 6 per cent of U.S. That includes 12 projects that have won competitive lease auctions from the Department of Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), including the Skipjack Wind Farm, South Fork Wind Farm, and Vineyard Wind. (more...)
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