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Bypolls to Gorakhpur, Araria Lok Sabha seats on March11
- February 09, 2018
The bypolls in Uttar Pradesh will be a test for chief minister Yogi Adityanath as the results will be seen as a reflection on his government's popularity. Along with its allies the BJP has a big majority in the Lok Sabha where seven seats are now vacant. The by-elections, especially for the Lok Sabha seats, assume great significance for the BJP in the aftermath of the drubbing that the saffron party received at the hands of the Congress in the by-polls to Rajasthan's Alwar and Ajmer ... (more...)
- February 09, 2018
The bypolls in Uttar Pradesh will be a test for chief minister Yogi Adityanath as the results will be seen as a reflection on his government's popularity. Along with its allies the BJP has a big majority in the Lok Sabha where seven seats are now vacant. The by-elections, especially for the Lok Sabha seats, assume great significance for the BJP in the aftermath of the drubbing that the saffron party received at the hands of the Congress in the by-polls to Rajasthan's Alwar and Ajmer ... (more...)
Donald Trump 'saddened' over Rob Porter allegations, says White House
- February 09, 2018
He was working without a permanent security clearance, his application stalled because the Federal Bureau of Investigation flagged the abuse allegations. Porter had an interim clearance, which means he can travel with the president on Air Force One and present him with classified documents. A dismissal of Kelly would surely revive the narrative of a White House in crisis as it faces the ongoing Russian Federation probe and the midterm elections. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
He was working without a permanent security clearance, his application stalled because the Federal Bureau of Investigation flagged the abuse allegations. Porter had an interim clearance, which means he can travel with the president on Air Force One and present him with classified documents. A dismissal of Kelly would surely revive the narrative of a White House in crisis as it faces the ongoing Russian Federation probe and the midterm elections. (more...)
Kim Jong-Un's sister to visit South Korea in historic first
- February 09, 2018
After addressing the troops, Pence will fly to South Korea to attend Friday's opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics . On a six-day trip to Japan and South Korea, Pence is seeking to reassure and refocus American allies on the growing nuclear threat from North Korea. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
After addressing the troops, Pence will fly to South Korea to attend Friday's opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics . On a six-day trip to Japan and South Korea, Pence is seeking to reassure and refocus American allies on the growing nuclear threat from North Korea. (more...)
Star witness in ex-Cuomo aide's corruption trial arrested
- February 09, 2018
Papers filed in federal court in Manhattan indicated that Howe was out on bail based on his 2016 plea to bribery and embezzlement, and that his bail had been revoked. Gitner confronted Howe with the fact that he called a credit card company to dispute his $604 charge for a night at the hotel. "As you sit here now, do you realize that you are in violation of your cooperation agreement?" Howe responded: "I sure hope not". (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Papers filed in federal court in Manhattan indicated that Howe was out on bail based on his 2016 plea to bribery and embezzlement, and that his bail had been revoked. Gitner confronted Howe with the fact that he called a credit card company to dispute his $604 charge for a night at the hotel. "As you sit here now, do you realize that you are in violation of your cooperation agreement?" Howe responded: "I sure hope not". (more...)
Newborn Abandoned at Tucson Airport
- February 09, 2018
Airport security immediately started searching the airport's surveillance video as soon as they got a 911 call regarding an abandoned newborn baby. 'Please help me, ' the note says. A baby believed born in a Tucson International Airport restroom was left behind with a note that said, "I'm sorry". The airport says the baby is healthy and remains in the care of the Arizona Department of Child Safety. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Airport security immediately started searching the airport's surveillance video as soon as they got a 911 call regarding an abandoned newborn baby. 'Please help me, ' the note says. A baby believed born in a Tucson International Airport restroom was left behind with a note that said, "I'm sorry". The airport says the baby is healthy and remains in the care of the Arizona Department of Child Safety. (more...)
Pence, Kim Jong Un's sister sit meters apart at Olympics opening
- February 09, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence sat in close proximity to Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un , at the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang Games on Friday. Pence, who has promised more sanctions on North Korea , met with defectors from the country and also brought along the father of American student Otto Warmbier, who died after being kept in a North Korea prison. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence sat in close proximity to Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un , at the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang Games on Friday. Pence, who has promised more sanctions on North Korea , met with defectors from the country and also brought along the father of American student Otto Warmbier, who died after being kept in a North Korea prison. (more...)
Netanyahu Under Pressure from a Police Investigation
- February 09, 2018
Gen. Roni Rittman, should have recused himself from the investigation into his alleged corruption after leaked emails suggested law enforcement suspected the prime minister was surreptitiously working to thwart the criminal investigations. However, according to the Israel Police , the review could lead to the opening of a new investigation into Netanyahu . "The state attorney recently said at the Knesset that about half of the police recommendations end with nothing", he said. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Gen. Roni Rittman, should have recused himself from the investigation into his alleged corruption after leaked emails suggested law enforcement suspected the prime minister was surreptitiously working to thwart the criminal investigations. However, according to the Israel Police , the review could lead to the opening of a new investigation into Netanyahu . "The state attorney recently said at the Knesset that about half of the police recommendations end with nothing", he said. (more...)
Israeli man fatally stabbed in West Bank
- February 09, 2018
President of Israel Reuven Rivlin said Tuesday morning "We appreciate and solute all the security forces.who, in a complex security operation and with proper daring, fought for our security". Fatah's official page on Facebook posted a photo of Jarrar and his father, Nasser, who was also killed by the IDF in 2002. During his arrest, the terrorist left a building in which he hid and was shot dead by the forces. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
President of Israel Reuven Rivlin said Tuesday morning "We appreciate and solute all the security forces.who, in a complex security operation and with proper daring, fought for our security". Fatah's official page on Facebook posted a photo of Jarrar and his father, Nasser, who was also killed by the IDF in 2002. During his arrest, the terrorist left a building in which he hid and was shot dead by the forces. (more...)
Southwest Airlines (LUV) Earns Media Sentiment Rating of 0.07
- February 09, 2018
The stock decreased 1.62% or $0.9 during the last trading session, reaching $54.73. The shares were sold at an average price of $63.27, for a total value of $107,242.65. The Volatility 3m is a similar percentage determined by the daily log normal returns and standard deviation of the share price over 3 months. Atwood And Palmer reported 0.03% of its portfolio in Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA). (more...)
- February 09, 2018
The stock decreased 1.62% or $0.9 during the last trading session, reaching $54.73. The shares were sold at an average price of $63.27, for a total value of $107,242.65. The Volatility 3m is a similar percentage determined by the daily log normal returns and standard deviation of the share price over 3 months. Atwood And Palmer reported 0.03% of its portfolio in Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA). (more...)
Trump Points To Rob Porter's Denials In First Remarks On Abuse Allegations
- February 09, 2018
But it's not an issue unique to the Trump administration -The U.S. Government Accountability office added the system to its list of "high risk" federal areas requiring reform. The White House has refused to say when Kelly found out about the allegations. He's faced a torrent of backlash from Dems - and several Republicans - for updating his list of foreign contacts with an additional 100 names . (more...)
- February 09, 2018
But it's not an issue unique to the Trump administration -The U.S. Government Accountability office added the system to its list of "high risk" federal areas requiring reform. The White House has refused to say when Kelly found out about the allegations. He's faced a torrent of backlash from Dems - and several Republicans - for updating his list of foreign contacts with an additional 100 names . (more...)
Gillibrand responds to USMA sexual assault report review
- February 09, 2018
The number of sexual assault incidents reported in the United States military academies saw a steep rise in the 2017 school year, with a total of 112 complaints reported, an increase from 86 cases in 2015-16. The report acknowledges civilian research shows victims report a small fraction of sexual assaults to law enforcement. But the Pentagon and West Point regarded the growing number as good news, saying, "it means more victims came forward". (more...)
- February 09, 2018
The number of sexual assault incidents reported in the United States military academies saw a steep rise in the 2017 school year, with a total of 112 complaints reported, an increase from 86 cases in 2015-16. The report acknowledges civilian research shows victims report a small fraction of sexual assaults to law enforcement. But the Pentagon and West Point regarded the growing number as good news, saying, "it means more victims came forward". (more...)
Dunkin' Donuts saying goodbye to foam cups
- February 09, 2018
It plans to eliminate foam cups altogether by 2020. Recyclable, double-walled paper cups certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standard will replace them, the company said. Dunkin' estimates that 1 billion foam cups will be eliminated from the USA waste system each year once the switchover is complete. Now it appears that the company will keep the current lid design, and will design the paperboard cup to fit the lid. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
It plans to eliminate foam cups altogether by 2020. Recyclable, double-walled paper cups certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standard will replace them, the company said. Dunkin' estimates that 1 billion foam cups will be eliminated from the USA waste system each year once the switchover is complete. Now it appears that the company will keep the current lid design, and will design the paperboard cup to fit the lid. (more...)
China Advance Holding Ltd (8117.HK) Shares See TEMA Climbing Higher
- February 09, 2018
Most investors have the same intentions of trying to maximize profits from investment capital. Of course, the stock may go up and become a victor, or shares could sour and turn into losers. Investors may be watching other technical indicators such as the Williams Percent Range or Williams %R. Used as a coincident indicator, the CCI reading above +100 would reflect strong price action which may signal an uptrend. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Most investors have the same intentions of trying to maximize profits from investment capital. Of course, the stock may go up and become a victor, or shares could sour and turn into losers. Investors may be watching other technical indicators such as the Williams Percent Range or Williams %R. Used as a coincident indicator, the CCI reading above +100 would reflect strong price action which may signal an uptrend. (more...)
First potential major winter storm of the season coming Thursday evening
- February 09, 2018
Snow will be done in Chicago by Friday's evening commute, and mostly over in Detroit. "I'm going for a week so it's not major if I don't get there today". While the chance of snow starting to decrease, bursts of snowfall will reduce visibility at times. Friday: Snow with a high near 28 degrees and a low of 18 degrees. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Snow will be done in Chicago by Friday's evening commute, and mostly over in Detroit. "I'm going for a week so it's not major if I don't get there today". While the chance of snow starting to decrease, bursts of snowfall will reduce visibility at times. Friday: Snow with a high near 28 degrees and a low of 18 degrees. (more...)
Russian nuclear scientists busted for plot to acquire Bitcoins, reports say
- February 09, 2018
Employees at a top-secret nuclear facility in Russian Federation have been detained after they tried to use the country's most powerful computer to mine bitcoin . Popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin don't rely on a set of centralized servers but instead get the power for transactions from a network of computers around the globe. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Employees at a top-secret nuclear facility in Russian Federation have been detained after they tried to use the country's most powerful computer to mine bitcoin . Popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin don't rely on a set of centralized servers but instead get the power for transactions from a network of computers around the globe. (more...)
Trump Receives Intel Briefings Orally, Not Every Day — WashPost
- February 09, 2018
Instead, he relies on staffers to give him an oral breakdown "of select intelligence issues" from the document created to bring the president up to speed on all developments involving national security and issues affecting foreign policy. "If for some reason his instincts on what should be done are not backed up by the intelligence because he hasn't taken the time to read that intel, it increases the risk that he will make a mistake", he said. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Instead, he relies on staffers to give him an oral breakdown "of select intelligence issues" from the document created to bring the president up to speed on all developments involving national security and issues affecting foreign policy. "If for some reason his instincts on what should be done are not backed up by the intelligence because he hasn't taken the time to read that intel, it increases the risk that he will make a mistake", he said. (more...)
Farooq Sattar convenes meeting as rift within MQM-P continues
- February 09, 2018
In the letter written to ECP, the MQM-P Rabita Committee stated that the authority to issue party tickets rests with the committee, not the party chief. MQM-P convener said: "It is unfortunate that party has been damaged in the last few days as reports remained circulating in the media about the merger of MQM-P with PSP". (more...)
- February 09, 2018
In the letter written to ECP, the MQM-P Rabita Committee stated that the authority to issue party tickets rests with the committee, not the party chief. MQM-P convener said: "It is unfortunate that party has been damaged in the last few days as reports remained circulating in the media about the merger of MQM-P with PSP". (more...)
Kerala On Top Of The Country's Overall Health Performance: Niti Aayog Report
- February 09, 2018
However, despite improving its overall score on the index, Uttar Pradesh could not improve its ranking and was placed at the bottom below Bihar and Rajasthan. The NITI Aayog said it is a weighted composite index based on indicators in three domains: health outcomes (70 per cent weightage), governance and information (12 per cent), and key inputs and processes (18 per cent). (more...)
- February 09, 2018
However, despite improving its overall score on the index, Uttar Pradesh could not improve its ranking and was placed at the bottom below Bihar and Rajasthan. The NITI Aayog said it is a weighted composite index based on indicators in three domains: health outcomes (70 per cent weightage), governance and information (12 per cent), and key inputs and processes (18 per cent). (more...)
The AMG National Trust Bank Has $1161000 Holdings in Equity Residential (EQR)
- February 09, 2018
About 19,857 shares traded. Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. It has outperformed by 16.92% the S&P500. Caprock Gp Inc accumulated 32,804 shares or 0.08% of the stock. State Of Wisconsin Invest Board accumulated 437,701 shares. Alexandria Capital Limited Liability owns 0% invested in Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) for 38 shares. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
About 19,857 shares traded. Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. It has outperformed by 16.92% the S&P500. Caprock Gp Inc accumulated 32,804 shares or 0.08% of the stock. State Of Wisconsin Invest Board accumulated 437,701 shares. Alexandria Capital Limited Liability owns 0% invested in Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) for 38 shares. (more...)
Palestinian stabs Israeli father of 4 to death in West Bank
- February 09, 2018
Jarrar, known as the " Ghost of Jenin " for his evasion of Israeli forces for the past month, was killed in the West Bank village of Yamun. In an official emailed press statement, Hamas said Jarrar "broke the Israeli military and security equations", and Israel "will not be able to close the path of those walking along the path of Ahmed Jarrar". (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Jarrar, known as the " Ghost of Jenin " for his evasion of Israeli forces for the past month, was killed in the West Bank village of Yamun. In an official emailed press statement, Hamas said Jarrar "broke the Israeli military and security equations", and Israel "will not be able to close the path of those walking along the path of Ahmed Jarrar". (more...)
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