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California Drought Officially Over, Governor Jerry Brown Announces
- April 09, 2017
Brown said. "Conservation must remain a way of life". Brown, the Los Angeles Times reported , signed an executive order lifting the drought emergency in all California counties with the exceptions of Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Tuolumne, where emergency drinking-water programs are to remain in force. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Brown said. "Conservation must remain a way of life". Brown, the Los Angeles Times reported , signed an executive order lifting the drought emergency in all California counties with the exceptions of Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Tuolumne, where emergency drinking-water programs are to remain in force. (more...)
U.S. lawmakers call on Trump to spell out Syria strategy
- April 09, 2017
According to the Pentagon , hundreds of civilians were killed or injured in the April 4 chemical attack in Khan Sheikhoun, Syria . Russian President Vladimir Putin has been a staunch ally to Assad, and Russia became more involved on his behalf in 2015, tipping the scales in favor of Assad's government. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
According to the Pentagon , hundreds of civilians were killed or injured in the April 4 chemical attack in Khan Sheikhoun, Syria . Russian President Vladimir Putin has been a staunch ally to Assad, and Russia became more involved on his behalf in 2015, tipping the scales in favor of Assad's government. (more...)
Dogs bite more letter carriers in LA than any other city
- April 09, 2017
Place your dog in a separate room and close that door before opening the front door to greet a carrier. If a delivery location is known to have a vicious dog, USPS may stop delivering to that address, but mail can still be picked up at a post office. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Place your dog in a separate room and close that door before opening the front door to greet a carrier. If a delivery location is known to have a vicious dog, USPS may stop delivering to that address, but mail can still be picked up at a post office. (more...)
USA trade deficit drops sharply to $43.6 billion in February
- April 09, 2017
Mr Trump tempered expectations on outcomes for the summit, and indicated that he will focus on trade issues when he tweeted last Friday that the meeting "will be a very hard one in that we can no longer have massive trade deficits". "But we have developed a friendship - I can see that - and I think long term we are going to have a very, very great relationship and I look very much forward to it". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Mr Trump tempered expectations on outcomes for the summit, and indicated that he will focus on trade issues when he tweeted last Friday that the meeting "will be a very hard one in that we can no longer have massive trade deficits". "But we have developed a friendship - I can see that - and I think long term we are going to have a very, very great relationship and I look very much forward to it". (more...)
California governor declares historic drought over _ for now
- April 09, 2017
Brown's order maintains numerous conservation practices put in place in 2015, including mandatory reports on water usage, restrictions on using nonrecirculated water in fountains and bans on watering lawns within 48 hours of significant rainfall. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Brown's order maintains numerous conservation practices put in place in 2015, including mandatory reports on water usage, restrictions on using nonrecirculated water in fountains and bans on watering lawns within 48 hours of significant rainfall. (more...)
One For Arthur wins Grand National
- April 09, 2017
Responding to everything asked of him by Derek Fox, the Lucinda Russell-trained runner galloped on resolutely to keep Cause Of Causes at bay. He returned to action only this week. As a rider he always spoke about trying to live up to the competitiveness and toughness of his father, the Grand National-winning jockey Michael, but there in front of him was an example to all. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Responding to everything asked of him by Derek Fox, the Lucinda Russell-trained runner galloped on resolutely to keep Cause Of Causes at bay. He returned to action only this week. As a rider he always spoke about trying to live up to the competitiveness and toughness of his father, the Grand National-winning jockey Michael, but there in front of him was an example to all. (more...)
Sweden says truck attack suspect is Uzbek-born
- April 09, 2017
People lay flowers in central Stockholm the morning after a hijacked beer truck plowed into pedestrians on Drottninggatan and crashed into Ahlens department store, killing four people. "The picture shows a man clad in a hooded jacket on an escalator in what appears to be the Stockholm metro", Radio Sweden reported. A Downing Street spokesperson said the Prime Minister "was clear that the United Kingdom stands firmly by Sweden's side, and they agreed on the importance of working together ... (more...)
- April 09, 2017
People lay flowers in central Stockholm the morning after a hijacked beer truck plowed into pedestrians on Drottninggatan and crashed into Ahlens department store, killing four people. "The picture shows a man clad in a hooded jacket on an escalator in what appears to be the Stockholm metro", Radio Sweden reported. A Downing Street spokesperson said the Prime Minister "was clear that the United Kingdom stands firmly by Sweden's side, and they agreed on the importance of working together ... (more...)
Fowler, Hoffman edge ahead at sun-drenched Masters
- April 09, 2017
One constant at this year's Masters has been Charley Hoffman atop the leaderboard. "Yeah, obviously a lot more hard today". "So I want to make sure that I keep riding that wave and go out there tomorrow, be positive, be like I've been the first two days". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
One constant at this year's Masters has been Charley Hoffman atop the leaderboard. "Yeah, obviously a lot more hard today". "So I want to make sure that I keep riding that wave and go out there tomorrow, be positive, be like I've been the first two days". (more...)
USA job growth slows down while unemployment rate falls to 4.5 percent
- April 09, 2017
Professional services and healthcare were primary drivers of employment gains, supported by strength in manufacturing (+11K) and natural resources & mining (+11K), which showed their fourth- and fifth-consecutive months of growth, respectively. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Professional services and healthcare were primary drivers of employment gains, supported by strength in manufacturing (+11K) and natural resources & mining (+11K), which showed their fourth- and fifth-consecutive months of growth, respectively. (more...)
Two girls denied entry on United flight for wearing leggings
- April 09, 2017
United says such travelers can not wear certain articles of clothing including leggings , flip-flops, midriff shirts and ripped jeans as they are "representatives" of the airline. Next time I will wear only jeans and a top". United Airlines responded , saying that the company has the right to refuse passengers who are not "properly clothed" via their Contract of Carriage . (more...)
- April 09, 2017
United says such travelers can not wear certain articles of clothing including leggings , flip-flops, midriff shirts and ripped jeans as they are "representatives" of the airline. Next time I will wear only jeans and a top". United Airlines responded , saying that the company has the right to refuse passengers who are not "properly clothed" via their Contract of Carriage . (more...)
Trump Repeals Rules That Restricted Internet Providers From Selling Your Data
- April 09, 2017
It is unbelievable that Republican members of Congress could look at those numbers and decide they need to sell out Americans' online privacy for those internet providers to maximize their profits. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai called the privacy rules "flawed", and again said that it wrongly favored one group of companies. Pacific Crest Securities says internet providers will be better-positioned for targeted advertising, much like internet companies. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
It is unbelievable that Republican members of Congress could look at those numbers and decide they need to sell out Americans' online privacy for those internet providers to maximize their profits. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai called the privacy rules "flawed", and again said that it wrongly favored one group of companies. Pacific Crest Securities says internet providers will be better-positioned for targeted advertising, much like internet companies. (more...)
Gordon Elliott: The views on my Aintree runners on Grand National day
- April 09, 2017
I kept thinking barring accidents, he would win the National and he has!" For a family so steeped in British horse-racing history, the Scudamores have been stumped more times than they care to remember in the most famous race of them all: The Grand National . (more...)
- April 09, 2017
I kept thinking barring accidents, he would win the National and he has!" For a family so steeped in British horse-racing history, the Scudamores have been stumped more times than they care to remember in the most famous race of them all: The Grand National . (more...)
US adds only 98000 jobs in March; Unemployment reaches 10-year low
- April 09, 2017
The nations unemployment rate declined to 4.5 percent in March, and total nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 98,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says Friday . This looks at "people without a job who have been actively seeking work within the last four weeks and are available to start work within the next two weeks". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The nations unemployment rate declined to 4.5 percent in March, and total nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 98,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says Friday . This looks at "people without a job who have been actively seeking work within the last four weeks and are available to start work within the next two weeks". (more...)
Economy churns out thousands more full-time jobs, but wage growth still weak
- April 09, 2017
A broad measure of unemployment, which includes people who want to work but have given up searching and those working part-time because they can not find full-time employment, fell three-tenths of a percentage point to 8.9 percent, the lowest level since December 2007. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
A broad measure of unemployment, which includes people who want to work but have given up searching and those working part-time because they can not find full-time employment, fell three-tenths of a percentage point to 8.9 percent, the lowest level since December 2007. (more...)
Drought is over in California, governor declares; some watering restrictions remain
- April 09, 2017
Governor Jerry Brown declared an end to California's drought Friday, following an extremely wet winter and now wet spring. "This drought emergency is over, but the next drought could be around the corner", said Governor Brown, in a statement . (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Governor Jerry Brown declared an end to California's drought Friday, following an extremely wet winter and now wet spring. "This drought emergency is over, but the next drought could be around the corner", said Governor Brown, in a statement . (more...)
Uber halts autonomous vehicle testing after serious crash
- April 09, 2017
While in its autonomous driving mode; a Volvo SUV was spotted on its side after a collision with another auto in Tempe, Arizona . The collision happened in Tempe, Arizona but Tempe police information officer Josie Montenegro says that the Uber vehicle was not responsible. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
While in its autonomous driving mode; a Volvo SUV was spotted on its side after a collision with another auto in Tempe, Arizona . The collision happened in Tempe, Arizona but Tempe police information officer Josie Montenegro says that the Uber vehicle was not responsible. (more...)
Greece Moves Toward Bailout Review Compromise as Hurdles Remain
- April 09, 2017
The latest problem concerns reforms that Greece has to implement to reach and keep a 3.5% of GDP budget surplus before debt servicing costs over several years starting in 2018. A breakthrough was achieved in the talks between Greece and the eurozone finance ministers on Friday, which will ensure the southern eurozone nation will have enough money to meet a deadline for debt repayments, DW reported. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The latest problem concerns reforms that Greece has to implement to reach and keep a 3.5% of GDP budget surplus before debt servicing costs over several years starting in 2018. A breakthrough was achieved in the talks between Greece and the eurozone finance ministers on Friday, which will ensure the southern eurozone nation will have enough money to meet a deadline for debt repayments, DW reported. (more...)
Local water agencies react to Drought State of Emergency being lifted
- April 09, 2017
This morning, Governor Jerry Brown signed an executive order to lift the drought emergency from all California counties excluding Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Tuolumne. Still, Quinn said there was no question that California's water situation has improved with the rainy winter. "Efficiency is the cheapest and smartest way to extend our water resources". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
This morning, Governor Jerry Brown signed an executive order to lift the drought emergency from all California counties excluding Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Tuolumne. Still, Quinn said there was no question that California's water situation has improved with the rainy winter. "Efficiency is the cheapest and smartest way to extend our water resources". (more...)
Tesla reports record vehicle deliveries in a record quarter
- April 09, 2017
Model 3 launch might look promising, but investors should be careful with the risks too. Musk's company surpassed Ford after reporting worldwide shipments of 25,000 cars and SUVs in the first quarter, exceeding analysts' estimates. USA consumer preferences have been gravitating toward SUVs and luxury SUVs for years, so Tesla improving its Model X production capabilities should help it better meet that demand. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Model 3 launch might look promising, but investors should be careful with the risks too. Musk's company surpassed Ford after reporting worldwide shipments of 25,000 cars and SUVs in the first quarter, exceeding analysts' estimates. USA consumer preferences have been gravitating toward SUVs and luxury SUVs for years, so Tesla improving its Model X production capabilities should help it better meet that demand. (more...)
Equal Pay Day: Wage Gap Still Exists In 2017
- April 09, 2017
Today, many of Hollywood's elite took to social media to show their support for Equal Pay Day . They called it the " Women's Day Off ". This breakdown looks even worse than the data from 2014, but Wyoming Women's Foundation Program Associate Rebekah Smith said she has a few anecdotal examples of women moving toward wage parity. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Today, many of Hollywood's elite took to social media to show their support for Equal Pay Day . They called it the " Women's Day Off ". This breakdown looks even worse than the data from 2014, but Wyoming Women's Foundation Program Associate Rebekah Smith said she has a few anecdotal examples of women moving toward wage parity. (more...)
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