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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...)
Sex workers' rights campaigner Laura Lee dies
- February 09, 2018
Her friend, the Belfast-based writer Lyra McKee, said she was struggling to find words to express her grief over Lee's death. Her daughter said she died on Wednesday. In a 2015 interview before the law was passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly , Ms Lee said: "I am doing this because I believe that when two consenting adults have sex behind closed doors and if money changes hands then that is none of the state's business". (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Her friend, the Belfast-based writer Lyra McKee, said she was struggling to find words to express her grief over Lee's death. Her daughter said she died on Wednesday. In a 2015 interview before the law was passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly , Ms Lee said: "I am doing this because I believe that when two consenting adults have sex behind closed doors and if money changes hands then that is none of the state's business". (more...)
NI to be 'one of hardest hit regions' after Brexit
- February 09, 2018
Worst affected by the potential economic fallout would be the Brexit heartlands of the north-east and West Midlands - which would see 16% and 13% hits to their economic growth respectively. Now the facts are known, the people are entitled to a vote on the deal and a chance to exit from Brexit". "But of course it is hard to see how we can avoid using that fall-back position if the British Government is determined to pursue a strategy that results in them leaving the single market and ... (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Worst affected by the potential economic fallout would be the Brexit heartlands of the north-east and West Midlands - which would see 16% and 13% hits to their economic growth respectively. Now the facts are known, the people are entitled to a vote on the deal and a chance to exit from Brexit". "But of course it is hard to see how we can avoid using that fall-back position if the British Government is determined to pursue a strategy that results in them leaving the single market and ... (more...)
Support for investigation of US Olympic Committee grows
- February 09, 2018
Stabenow says, I only wish that the security had been a little slower in constraining him til he could have gotten a couple of punches out. The Michigan Democrat made her comments Wednesday during a news conference. In a new interview with Jake Tapper on CNN , the 23-year-old Olympian says team coach John Geddert was in the auto back in 2011 when one teammate was detailing being molested by the disgraced doctor. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Stabenow says, I only wish that the security had been a little slower in constraining him til he could have gotten a couple of punches out. The Michigan Democrat made her comments Wednesday during a news conference. In a new interview with Jake Tapper on CNN , the 23-year-old Olympian says team coach John Geddert was in the auto back in 2011 when one teammate was detailing being molested by the disgraced doctor. (more...)
Kim Jong Un's sister set to make appearance at Pyeongchang Olympics
- February 09, 2018
Officials traveling with Pence declined to offer specifics about the sanctions, citing concerns North Korea would use any details to skirt them. But so far, China has failed to agree to a game-changing oil embargo, and there remains fierce debate inside the White House on whether pre-emptive military action will be needed to stop North Korea's drive for nuclear power status. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Officials traveling with Pence declined to offer specifics about the sanctions, citing concerns North Korea would use any details to skirt them. But so far, China has failed to agree to a game-changing oil embargo, and there remains fierce debate inside the White House on whether pre-emptive military action will be needed to stop North Korea's drive for nuclear power status. (more...)
Freezing rain in weekend forecast
- February 09, 2018
An approaching disturbance from the west combined with an arctic cold frontal passage will bring a possibility for freezing drizzle and freezing rain late Saturday night and Sunday morning. Sunday , there will be a 30 percent chance of snow before noon, with a high near 29, the weather service said. In addition, showers and thunderstorms are expected to produce locally heavy rainfall late Friday night through Sunday morning. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
An approaching disturbance from the west combined with an arctic cold frontal passage will bring a possibility for freezing drizzle and freezing rain late Saturday night and Sunday morning. Sunday , there will be a 30 percent chance of snow before noon, with a high near 29, the weather service said. In addition, showers and thunderstorms are expected to produce locally heavy rainfall late Friday night through Sunday morning. (more...)
PepsiCo will uncap Bubly sparkling water at the Oscars
- February 09, 2018
Pepsi Co.is the latest company to launch a brand of sparkling water. Introducing the brand with two ads during the Academy Award reflects PepsiCo's commitment to making Bubly one of its biggest product launches to date, Todd Kaplan, vice president, Water Portfolio at PepsiCo North America Beverages, confirmed in the launch announcement. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Pepsi Co.is the latest company to launch a brand of sparkling water. Introducing the brand with two ads during the Academy Award reflects PepsiCo's commitment to making Bubly one of its biggest product launches to date, Todd Kaplan, vice president, Water Portfolio at PepsiCo North America Beverages, confirmed in the launch announcement. (more...)
A Look at Target Price and Valuation of Windstream Hldgs Inc (WIN)
- February 09, 2018
The Piotroski F-Score of Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) is 6. Having a look in a broader way analysts from brokerage firms on the street with an extensive view have high price target of Windstream Hldgs Inc (NASDAQ:WIN) at $4 and with a conformist view have low price target of $1.5 while the stock's latest closing price was $1.39. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
The Piotroski F-Score of Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) is 6. Having a look in a broader way analysts from brokerage firms on the street with an extensive view have high price target of Windstream Hldgs Inc (NASDAQ:WIN) at $4 and with a conformist view have low price target of $1.5 while the stock's latest closing price was $1.39. (more...)
Japanese, S. Korean leaders discuss future ties, efforts over Pyongyang
- February 09, 2018
Abe said, "After reconfirming the close, cooperative relationship between Japan and South Korea as well as among Japan, South Korea and the United States regarding issues related to North Korea, I want to have a frank exchange of opinions to construct a new future-oriented relationship between Japan and South Korea". (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Abe said, "After reconfirming the close, cooperative relationship between Japan and South Korea as well as among Japan, South Korea and the United States regarding issues related to North Korea, I want to have a frank exchange of opinions to construct a new future-oriented relationship between Japan and South Korea". (more...)
Trump lashes out at Schiff over Russian Federation probe memo
- February 09, 2018
The process for publicly releasing the Schiff memo is the same as the Nunes document: The President will have five days to decide whether to allow the document to be made public or object to its release. He had previously apologized for sharing with the White House secret intelligence intercepts related to an investigation of Russian election interference before talking to committee members. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
The process for publicly releasing the Schiff memo is the same as the Nunes document: The President will have five days to decide whether to allow the document to be made public or object to its release. He had previously apologized for sharing with the White House secret intelligence intercepts related to an investigation of Russian election interference before talking to committee members. (more...)
Pence meets NK defectors, highlights NK regime's brutality
- February 09, 2018
North Korea ramped up its missile and nuclear program past year, testing its first three intercontinental ballistic missiles and most powerful nuclear weapon to date. North Korea also sent athletes and cheerleaders as part of its 550-member delegation. While the U.S. maintains it will not engage in dialogue with Pyongyang unless the isolated country renounces its nuclear and missile programs , North Korea argues it will not hold any dialogue with the USA if talks would be about abandoning ... (more...)
- February 09, 2018
North Korea ramped up its missile and nuclear program past year, testing its first three intercontinental ballistic missiles and most powerful nuclear weapon to date. North Korea also sent athletes and cheerleaders as part of its 550-member delegation. While the U.S. maintains it will not engage in dialogue with Pyongyang unless the isolated country renounces its nuclear and missile programs , North Korea argues it will not hold any dialogue with the USA if talks would be about abandoning ... (more...)
ThedaCare restricting visitors under 12 during flu outbreak
- February 09, 2018
According to a news release, beginning Friday, Feb. 9, visitors under the age of 12 will not be allowed into the neonatal intensive care units at Aurora Health Center medical centers. Middlesex Hospital was restricting visitors as a way to stymie the spread. Hospital officials say that this is because children are more likely to be carriers of the cold and flu virus. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
According to a news release, beginning Friday, Feb. 9, visitors under the age of 12 will not be allowed into the neonatal intensive care units at Aurora Health Center medical centers. Middlesex Hospital was restricting visitors as a way to stymie the spread. Hospital officials say that this is because children are more likely to be carriers of the cold and flu virus. (more...)
Indian teams bow out of Asia Team Badminton Championship
- February 09, 2018
In other quarterfinals matchups, China takes on India, Thailand plays South Korea while Japan play Indonesia. The Rio Olympics silver medallist dished out an attacking performance to upstage Yamaguchi 21-19, 21-15 in 36 minutes. RESULTS: Women's: India lost to Japan 1-4 (PV Sindhu bt Akane Yamaguchi 21-19, 21-15; Sri Krishna Priya lost to Sayaka Sato 12-21, 12-21; A Ponnappa lost to Aya Ohori 14-21, 12-21; Sanyogita Ghorpade-Prajakta Sawant lost to Shiho Tanaka-Koharu Yonemoto 17-21, ... (more...)
- February 09, 2018
In other quarterfinals matchups, China takes on India, Thailand plays South Korea while Japan play Indonesia. The Rio Olympics silver medallist dished out an attacking performance to upstage Yamaguchi 21-19, 21-15 in 36 minutes. RESULTS: Women's: India lost to Japan 1-4 (PV Sindhu bt Akane Yamaguchi 21-19, 21-15; Sri Krishna Priya lost to Sayaka Sato 12-21, 12-21; A Ponnappa lost to Aya Ohori 14-21, 12-21; Sanyogita Ghorpade-Prajakta Sawant lost to Shiho Tanaka-Koharu Yonemoto 17-21, ... (more...)
Xiaomi Mi 7 leaked specs reveal massive 8GB RAM and more
- February 09, 2018
It could mean that it will offer a higher screen-to-body ratio than the Mi MIX 2. Following Xiaomi Mi 7's spec leak , the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S has now leaked as well. The smartphone appears to sport a four-sided curved ceramic unibody. The screenshot also reveals that the smartphone will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and it will be backed by a massive 8GB of RAM. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
It could mean that it will offer a higher screen-to-body ratio than the Mi MIX 2. Following Xiaomi Mi 7's spec leak , the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S has now leaked as well. The smartphone appears to sport a four-sided curved ceramic unibody. The screenshot also reveals that the smartphone will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and it will be backed by a massive 8GB of RAM. (more...)
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