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New Year's Day polar plunge benefits Communities in Schools
- December 30, 2017
Atlantic City's 27th annual Polar Bear Plunge and party in front of Resorts Hotel Casino is the only remaining city-wide New Year's Day plunge that is still scheduled for noon. As for attendance in 2018, he says jokingly, "It just depends on how insane people are". Ventnor's annual event is the only such Polar Bear Plunge to be canceled as of Wednesday. (more...)
- December 30, 2017
Atlantic City's 27th annual Polar Bear Plunge and party in front of Resorts Hotel Casino is the only remaining city-wide New Year's Day plunge that is still scheduled for noon. As for attendance in 2018, he says jokingly, "It just depends on how insane people are". Ventnor's annual event is the only such Polar Bear Plunge to be canceled as of Wednesday. (more...)
Joy Villa Claims Corey Lewandowski Assaulted Her At Trump Hotel Party
- December 30, 2017
I mean, I cried. "It is a crime and that is something that I had to come to terms with", said Villa. She said, "We have to say 'I'm sorry'". "The detective had to correct me and [say], 'This is a sexual assault, and we are taking it just as serious as it should be taken, and even though you're someone who's notable, no one deserves to be touched when they don't want to be touched'". (more...)
- December 30, 2017
I mean, I cried. "It is a crime and that is something that I had to come to terms with", said Villa. She said, "We have to say 'I'm sorry'". "The detective had to correct me and [say], 'This is a sexual assault, and we are taking it just as serious as it should be taken, and even though you're someone who's notable, no one deserves to be touched when they don't want to be touched'". (more...)
Andrew Finch's mother: Police gave no warning before deadly shooting
- December 30, 2017
Asked if the original call was meant to be a prank, Livingston said that is something police will look into. The Wichita Eagle reports that the city's SWAT team was called to Finch's home on the evening of December 28 after getting a report that a man had killed his father and was holding people as hostages . (more...)
- December 30, 2017
Asked if the original call was meant to be a prank, Livingston said that is something police will look into. The Wichita Eagle reports that the city's SWAT team was called to Finch's home on the evening of December 28 after getting a report that a man had killed his father and was holding people as hostages . (more...)
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) EPS Estimated At $4.06
- December 30, 2017
Arvest Trust Company who had been investing in Verizon Communications Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $217.35 billion market cap company. (NYSE:VZ) earned "Outperform" rating by FBR Capital on Wednesday, October 21. Investors sentiment is 1.09 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.20, from 1 in 2017Q2. (more...)
- December 30, 2017
Arvest Trust Company who had been investing in Verizon Communications Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $217.35 billion market cap company. (NYSE:VZ) earned "Outperform" rating by FBR Capital on Wednesday, October 21. Investors sentiment is 1.09 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.20, from 1 in 2017Q2. (more...)
And on the first day … they will hike
- December 30, 2017
Supervising Ranger Scott Liske said the 3½ mile, three-hour hike will get the new year off to a positive start as participants follow a trail from the State Parks Ranger office to the confluence, over the Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge and back. (more...)
- December 30, 2017
Supervising Ranger Scott Liske said the 3½ mile, three-hour hike will get the new year off to a positive start as participants follow a trail from the State Parks Ranger office to the confluence, over the Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge and back. (more...)
ZImbabwe's VPs Chiwenga And Mohadi Start Work After Swearing In Ceremony
- December 30, 2017
While he could be right in a lot of ways, retirement may not seem that "ugly" if you get to do it the Robert Mugabe way. News of the golden handshake comes a month after 93-year-old Mugabe was pushed from power following the country's military taking control of the country. (more...)
- December 30, 2017
While he could be right in a lot of ways, retirement may not seem that "ugly" if you get to do it the Robert Mugabe way. News of the golden handshake comes a month after 93-year-old Mugabe was pushed from power following the country's military taking control of the country. (more...)
Deputies: Man arrested for trying to electrocute pregnant wife
- December 30, 2017
According to the arrest affidavit, Wilson and his wife were visiting family in Knoxville on Friday, Dec. 22, when Wilson disappeared. Her stepfather also told deputies that he had checked on the house himself and found the word "HI" written in what he thought was lipstick with two eyes painted above the back sliding glass door. (more...)
- December 30, 2017
According to the arrest affidavit, Wilson and his wife were visiting family in Knoxville on Friday, Dec. 22, when Wilson disappeared. Her stepfather also told deputies that he had checked on the house himself and found the word "HI" written in what he thought was lipstick with two eyes painted above the back sliding glass door. (more...)
Music City Bowl by the numbers: Kentucky vs. Northwestern
- December 30, 2017
Northwestern enters the game with a 9-3 season, with losses to Duke, Wisconsin and Penn State. Since then, Northwestern has become a solid contender among the Big Ten West, finishing the 2017 season 7-2 in the conference and on a seven-game winning streak. (more...)
- December 30, 2017
Northwestern enters the game with a 9-3 season, with losses to Duke, Wisconsin and Penn State. Since then, Northwestern has become a solid contender among the Big Ten West, finishing the 2017 season 7-2 in the conference and on a seven-game winning streak. (more...)
Most Illinois metro areas add jobs in November
- December 30, 2017
A temporary increase in claims doesn't change our growing, dynamic economy. Metro Dalton posted 70,500 jobs in November, up by 200 from a revised 70,300 in October. That's still higher than the national unemployment rate, which stood at 3.9 percent, the IDES said. In November 2016, Douglasville's unemployment rate was 5.4 percent, showing a significant decrease from over a year ago. (more...)
- December 30, 2017
A temporary increase in claims doesn't change our growing, dynamic economy. Metro Dalton posted 70,500 jobs in November, up by 200 from a revised 70,300 in October. That's still higher than the national unemployment rate, which stood at 3.9 percent, the IDES said. In November 2016, Douglasville's unemployment rate was 5.4 percent, showing a significant decrease from over a year ago. (more...)
Virginia's Tiebreaker Draw Is Postponed; Pivotal Race Still In Doubt
- December 30, 2017
Northam, who will be sworn into office January 13, also said he feels sorry for Simonds and Yancey, who have had their undecided race "lingering on for over a month now". The date was set shortly after GOP House Leader Kirk Cox criticized Simonds for causing "politically motivated delays" in settling the hard-fought race. (more...)
- December 30, 2017
Northam, who will be sworn into office January 13, also said he feels sorry for Simonds and Yancey, who have had their undecided race "lingering on for over a month now". The date was set shortly after GOP House Leader Kirk Cox criticized Simonds for causing "politically motivated delays" in settling the hard-fought race. (more...)
George Weah becomes new Liberian president in first democratic handover
- December 29, 2017
Global football stars and Liberians on Friday celebrated George Weah's presidential victory in the West African country's first democratic transfer of power after two devastating civil wars, as the former ace striker vowed to usher in change. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Global football stars and Liberians on Friday celebrated George Weah's presidential victory in the West African country's first democratic transfer of power after two devastating civil wars, as the former ace striker vowed to usher in change. (more...)
Fatal Kan. officer-involved shooting during false report of hostage situation
- December 29, 2017
Officers went to the 1000 block of McCormick, preparing for a hostage situation and they "got into position", he said. Police are investigating whether it was a "swatting" incident or prank. One gamer provided a false address that led to police being called to the location at Seneca and McCormick. Police later learned that the call was false and did not come from the home. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Officers went to the 1000 block of McCormick, preparing for a hostage situation and they "got into position", he said. Police are investigating whether it was a "swatting" incident or prank. One gamer provided a false address that led to police being called to the location at Seneca and McCormick. Police later learned that the call was false and did not come from the home. (more...)
Sacking for incompetence disrupts Congress rule @ Meghalaya
- December 29, 2017
All 8 resigned MLAs will join NPP on January 4 next at a public rally. Another distress for the ruling party, particularly ahead of the polls, could be the fact that veteran party leader and former Chief Minister DD Lapang, who is the president of the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has also decided not to contest the forthcoming polls due to his age. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
All 8 resigned MLAs will join NPP on January 4 next at a public rally. Another distress for the ruling party, particularly ahead of the polls, could be the fact that veteran party leader and former Chief Minister DD Lapang, who is the president of the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has also decided not to contest the forthcoming polls due to his age. (more...)
Analysts See $0.95 EPS for World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD)
- December 29, 2017
The stock decreased 0.36% or $0.63 during the last trading session, reaching $172.34. About 127,579 shares traded. It has outperformed by 40.63% the S&P500. The credit services provider reported $5.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $5.15 by $0.28. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
The stock decreased 0.36% or $0.63 during the last trading session, reaching $172.34. About 127,579 shares traded. It has outperformed by 40.63% the S&P500. The credit services provider reported $5.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $5.15 by $0.28. (more...)
Trump Fired The Rest of His AIDS Advisory Council: By FedEx
- December 29, 2017
The advisers were reportedly dismissed via a letter delivered by FedEx on Wednesday, despite many not having served out the remainder of their terms. Incidentally, the president has yet to appoint an HIV/AIDS chief, with this being the first time since Bill Clinton created the position in 1993 that a president has failed to do so. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
The advisers were reportedly dismissed via a letter delivered by FedEx on Wednesday, despite many not having served out the remainder of their terms. Incidentally, the president has yet to appoint an HIV/AIDS chief, with this being the first time since Bill Clinton created the position in 1993 that a president has failed to do so. (more...)
Dog left on front porch found frozen solid
- December 29, 2017
The dog's owner, 40-year-old Victor Vallejo Sr., told The Blade he'd been providing for the dogs even though he'd been living elsewhere. PetMD.com says most dogs will begin to feel uncomfortable once temperatures fall below 45 degrees, and that nearly every dog should be brought inside when it's 20 degrees or colder. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
The dog's owner, 40-year-old Victor Vallejo Sr., told The Blade he'd been providing for the dogs even though he'd been living elsewhere. PetMD.com says most dogs will begin to feel uncomfortable once temperatures fall below 45 degrees, and that nearly every dog should be brought inside when it's 20 degrees or colder. (more...)
Progress for Iranian women? Counseling rather than arrest for violating dress code
- December 29, 2017
But he said almost 8,000 people had been "educated" over rule breaches in more than 100 centres in Tehran province. Another newspaper in the country said that offenders would be taken to police-taught classes and repeat offenders could still face legal actions. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
But he said almost 8,000 people had been "educated" over rule breaches in more than 100 centres in Tehran province. Another newspaper in the country said that offenders would be taken to police-taught classes and repeat offenders could still face legal actions. (more...)
Houston Man Nearly Decapitated Girlfriend with Samurai Sword
- December 29, 2017
When they arrived, they found 36-year-old Aracely Jernigan dead in the living room. But once Lockings Sr. made it inside, he reportedly saw the body. Family members found Lockings at the scene and helped him turn himself into police. No motive has been determined yet. KTRK reports that officers reported seeing a packed bag with women's clothes inside the home, leading them to believe Jernigan was leaving at the time she was attacked. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
When they arrived, they found 36-year-old Aracely Jernigan dead in the living room. But once Lockings Sr. made it inside, he reportedly saw the body. Family members found Lockings at the scene and helped him turn himself into police. No motive has been determined yet. KTRK reports that officers reported seeing a packed bag with women's clothes inside the home, leading them to believe Jernigan was leaving at the time she was attacked. (more...)
Turkey, Russia sign deal on supply of S-400 missiles
- December 29, 2017
Turkey will have to pay $1.125 Billion as cash for the S-400 purchase (45 per cent of $2.5 billion). Earlier today, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey would borrow in rubles in a loan deal under the accord, Reuters reported. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Turkey will have to pay $1.125 Billion as cash for the S-400 purchase (45 per cent of $2.5 billion). Earlier today, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey would borrow in rubles in a loan deal under the accord, Reuters reported. (more...)
Lottery bids 2017 adieu with big jackpots
- December 29, 2017
Powerball's drawing is Saturday night with the jackpot is set at $384 million. And hey, if you lose at least you've got New Year's Eve on Sunday. The cash option on the Mega Millions prize is an estimated $191.1 million, while the cash option on the Powerball prize is an estimated $239.7 million, the Lottery reported. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Powerball's drawing is Saturday night with the jackpot is set at $384 million. And hey, if you lose at least you've got New Year's Eve on Sunday. The cash option on the Mega Millions prize is an estimated $191.1 million, while the cash option on the Powerball prize is an estimated $239.7 million, the Lottery reported. (more...)
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