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Tamil Nadu Assembly session to begin from Jan 8
- January 09, 2018
A political analyst, requesting anonymity, said: "I believe all parties - the DMK , AIADMK and the BJP - are now tracking Rajinikanth to see the kind of force he would turn out to be". Congress members and the lone Indian Union Muslim League legislator also followed suit. Rebel AIADMK leader T T V Dinakaran, who attended his first Assembly session after winning the byelection from R K Nagar constituency in December previous year, said the Governor's speech was harping on hopes instead of ... (more...)
- January 09, 2018
A political analyst, requesting anonymity, said: "I believe all parties - the DMK , AIADMK and the BJP - are now tracking Rajinikanth to see the kind of force he would turn out to be". Congress members and the lone Indian Union Muslim League legislator also followed suit. Rebel AIADMK leader T T V Dinakaran, who attended his first Assembly session after winning the byelection from R K Nagar constituency in December previous year, said the Governor's speech was harping on hopes instead of ... (more...)
USA weighs Pakistani blowback as it piles pressure
- January 09, 2018
Gen. Asif Ghafoor told a Pakistani news channel on Wednesday that Pakistan would continue to cooperate with the US but would not "compromise on national interests and prestige". The "previous administrations have tried to exercise what they might call strategic patience or offering inducements like Kerry-Lugar-Berman bill which gave billions of dollars to Pakistan", the official said, adding none of it has worked so far. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Gen. Asif Ghafoor told a Pakistani news channel on Wednesday that Pakistan would continue to cooperate with the US but would not "compromise on national interests and prestige". The "previous administrations have tried to exercise what they might call strategic patience or offering inducements like Kerry-Lugar-Berman bill which gave billions of dollars to Pakistan", the official said, adding none of it has worked so far. (more...)
Shape of Water wins two Golden Globes
- January 09, 2018
Del Toro earned the honor thanks to his film The Shape of Water , which scored the most nominations of any other film at this year's festivities. It was a big year for horror movies and monsters at the Golden Globes. "These things are biographies and they are life". Del Toro was nominated alongside Martin McDonagh for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri , Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk , Ridley Scott for All The Money In The World and Steven Spielberg for The Post . (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Del Toro earned the honor thanks to his film The Shape of Water , which scored the most nominations of any other film at this year's festivities. It was a big year for horror movies and monsters at the Golden Globes. "These things are biographies and they are life". Del Toro was nominated alongside Martin McDonagh for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri , Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk , Ridley Scott for All The Money In The World and Steven Spielberg for The Post . (more...)
Roy Moore accuser's Gadsden home burns; arson investigation underway
- January 09, 2018
The money will go toward helping Johnson rebuild her home, as well as with living expenses, Stanton said . Still, Johnson told AL.com that she faces significant challenges and that Etowah County property owners don't want to rent to her after the fire. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
The money will go toward helping Johnson rebuild her home, as well as with living expenses, Stanton said . Still, Johnson told AL.com that she faces significant challenges and that Etowah County property owners don't want to rent to her after the fire. (more...)
Kia reveals Niro EV Concept as future tech showcase
- January 09, 2018
That power is a 150 kW electric motor, running off a 64 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack. The styling changes are pretty noticeable and one of the biggest modifications is the elimination of a traditional grille which is no longer required for engine cooling. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
That power is a 150 kW electric motor, running off a 64 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack. The styling changes are pretty noticeable and one of the biggest modifications is the elimination of a traditional grille which is no longer required for engine cooling. (more...)
Mostly cloudy, with highs around 48 — Sunday weather
- January 09, 2018
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 miles per hour. There is a slight chance for light snow Wednesday night and Thursday in Oklahoma City. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 miles per hour in the morning. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 miles per hour. There is a slight chance for light snow Wednesday night and Thursday in Oklahoma City. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 miles per hour in the morning. (more...)
Ripple will be bigger than bitcoin if it hits $7
- January 09, 2018
For ripple to surpass this, the cryptocurrency would only need to get to $6.80. According to WorldCoinIndex , bitcoin price has jumped 9 percent to an intraday high of $17,261 late yesterday before dropping to $16, 567. The move followed a South Korean government crackdown on cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin , which has the largest cryptocurrency market cap of around $252.5 billion as of Monday, now has a circulating supply of 16,790,537 BTC - the maximum supply of BTC is 21,000,000. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
For ripple to surpass this, the cryptocurrency would only need to get to $6.80. According to WorldCoinIndex , bitcoin price has jumped 9 percent to an intraday high of $17,261 late yesterday before dropping to $16, 567. The move followed a South Korean government crackdown on cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin , which has the largest cryptocurrency market cap of around $252.5 billion as of Monday, now has a circulating supply of 16,790,537 BTC - the maximum supply of BTC is 21,000,000. (more...)
New Yorkers take trousers off, ride subway
- January 09, 2018
It was 17 degrees in NY at the time. "It's always best to have at least more than one layer", said Dombeck when asked about the possible dangers of the frigid temps on bare skin. And it's now known worldwide, public transportation riders around the world also take part in the event, including in London and Munich. Here are some of them. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
It was 17 degrees in NY at the time. "It's always best to have at least more than one layer", said Dombeck when asked about the possible dangers of the frigid temps on bare skin. And it's now known worldwide, public transportation riders around the world also take part in the event, including in London and Munich. Here are some of them. (more...)
LaVar Ball's 'Big Baller Brand' Gets 'F' Rating from Better Business Bureau
- January 09, 2018
The Better Business Bureau , a non-profit organization that helps consumers settle disputes with companies and warns about potentially bad-faith actors, has given the Big Baller Brand a failing grade for its interactions with customers. 'We honestly thought the Better Business Bureau was out of business. Maybe Ball has forgotten that as well, at least when it comes to customer service . (more...)
- January 09, 2018
The Better Business Bureau , a non-profit organization that helps consumers settle disputes with companies and warns about potentially bad-faith actors, has given the Big Baller Brand a failing grade for its interactions with customers. 'We honestly thought the Better Business Bureau was out of business. Maybe Ball has forgotten that as well, at least when it comes to customer service . (more...)
Former WTO, Goldman and BP chief Peter Sutherland dies at 71
- January 09, 2018
In a statement , Mr Sutherland's family said the 71-year-old succumbed to an infection despite the best efforts of medical staff. He had cancer. He is survived by his wife Maruja, née Cabria Valcarcel, and their three children Shane, Natalia and Ian. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
In a statement , Mr Sutherland's family said the 71-year-old succumbed to an infection despite the best efforts of medical staff. He had cancer. He is survived by his wife Maruja, née Cabria Valcarcel, and their three children Shane, Natalia and Ian. (more...)
Columbia native Aziz Ansari wins historic Golden Globe award
- January 09, 2018
To tyrants and victims, and secrets and lies. It was the latest victory for the series of on-demand service Hulu, which won five Emmys. "Let's keep the conversation alive", she said. "I genuinely didn't think I would win, because all of the web sites said I was going to lose", he joked on stage. He won the Jury Award for "Best Standup" at HBO's 2006 US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado, after which there was no looking back. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
To tyrants and victims, and secrets and lies. It was the latest victory for the series of on-demand service Hulu, which won five Emmys. "Let's keep the conversation alive", she said. "I genuinely didn't think I would win, because all of the web sites said I was going to lose", he joked on stage. He won the Jury Award for "Best Standup" at HBO's 2006 US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado, after which there was no looking back. (more...)
Rose McGowan Is Good at Making Friends
- January 09, 2018
Meryl Streep , Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon are among those set to don all-black outfits as a reaction to the allegations against Hollywood powerhouses such as shamed mogul Harvey Weinstein . "Maybe you should all wear Marchesa ", McGowan said. Viewers have also given mixed reviews to the protest. Network does seem an odd fit for McGowan right now, however, given their host Catt Saddler left after discovering her salary was half that of her male counterpart . (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Meryl Streep , Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon are among those set to don all-black outfits as a reaction to the allegations against Hollywood powerhouses such as shamed mogul Harvey Weinstein . "Maybe you should all wear Marchesa ", McGowan said. Viewers have also given mixed reviews to the protest. Network does seem an odd fit for McGowan right now, however, given their host Catt Saddler left after discovering her salary was half that of her male counterpart . (more...)
New annual sales record for JLR
- January 08, 2018
The brand's best seller for 2017 was the Discovery Sport , which was bought by 126,078 customers. JLR sold 178,601 Jaguars last year, up 20 per cent (15,079) on the year, and 442,508 Land Rovers - a two per cent rise (40,618). The company expects going to get tough in United Kingdom due to weak consumer confidence and diesel tax. But showing red were the United Kingdom and Europe where sales were flat at 117,748 and 138,600 respectively. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
The brand's best seller for 2017 was the Discovery Sport , which was bought by 126,078 customers. JLR sold 178,601 Jaguars last year, up 20 per cent (15,079) on the year, and 442,508 Land Rovers - a two per cent rise (40,618). The company expects going to get tough in United Kingdom due to weak consumer confidence and diesel tax. But showing red were the United Kingdom and Europe where sales were flat at 117,748 and 138,600 respectively. (more...)
Wintry mix to cause icy mess as cold snap peaces out
- January 08, 2018
Our in house model only puts a few hundredths of an inch of ice down - still plenty to cause problems, and possibly underplaying the fact that our ground is so cold from the recent arctic plunge. While amounts are expected to be light, any amount of freezing rain on any untreated area roads could quickly turn them icy. Our warming trend continues through the work week, with 40s, and even 50s on tap for Wednesday and Thursday . (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Our in house model only puts a few hundredths of an inch of ice down - still plenty to cause problems, and possibly underplaying the fact that our ground is so cold from the recent arctic plunge. While amounts are expected to be light, any amount of freezing rain on any untreated area roads could quickly turn them icy. Our warming trend continues through the work week, with 40s, and even 50s on tap for Wednesday and Thursday . (more...)
Vodka bottle worth $1M stolen, found at construction site
- January 08, 2018
What is claimed to be "the world's most expensive" bottle of vodka , snatched from a Copenhagen bar earlier this week, was found empty at a construction site in the Danish capital early Friday, the police said. "I got the feeling that he felt he was in trouble because of the police and Leon in Russian Federation wanting to send people out to look for it", Ingberg said, referring to Leonard F. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
What is claimed to be "the world's most expensive" bottle of vodka , snatched from a Copenhagen bar earlier this week, was found empty at a construction site in the Danish capital early Friday, the police said. "I got the feeling that he felt he was in trouble because of the police and Leon in Russian Federation wanting to send people out to look for it", Ingberg said, referring to Leonard F. (more...)
Gross Divisive Politics: Rahul's dig at GDP dip
- January 08, 2018
Rahul will be speaking to Indian diaspora living in Bahrain and is expected to come back to India in the evening of January 8. Though the newly appointed Congress President was expected to visit other West Asian countries, but that programme presently has been postponed. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Rahul will be speaking to Indian diaspora living in Bahrain and is expected to come back to India in the evening of January 8. Though the newly appointed Congress President was expected to visit other West Asian countries, but that programme presently has been postponed. (more...)
Sensex rises 200 points; Pharma, IT Index gain
- January 08, 2018
Meanwhile, the broad based NSE Nifty went up by 64.75 or 0.61% at 10,623.60 with 33 components registering rise. The BSE market breadth was bullish as 1,779 stocks advanced as compared to 1,178 declines. In the Eurozone, markets were trading higher in their early deal, tracking a broadly upbeat session in Asia. Indications of slightly better earnings this season versus the last quarter has also added to the optimism, Gupta said. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Meanwhile, the broad based NSE Nifty went up by 64.75 or 0.61% at 10,623.60 with 33 components registering rise. The BSE market breadth was bullish as 1,779 stocks advanced as compared to 1,178 declines. In the Eurozone, markets were trading higher in their early deal, tracking a broadly upbeat session in Asia. Indications of slightly better earnings this season versus the last quarter has also added to the optimism, Gupta said. (more...)
BBC gender pay row out in the open after Carrie Gracie's resignation
- January 08, 2018
It was revealed that the highest-paid man at the BBC was Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans on more than £2million a year, while the best-paid woman, Strictly's Claudia Winkleman, got between £450,000 and £499,999. 'The BBC belongs to you, the licence fee payer. "I believe you have a right to know that it is breaking equality law and resisting pressure for a fair and transparent pay structure". (more...)
- January 08, 2018
It was revealed that the highest-paid man at the BBC was Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans on more than £2million a year, while the best-paid woman, Strictly's Claudia Winkleman, got between £450,000 and £499,999. 'The BBC belongs to you, the licence fee payer. "I believe you have a right to know that it is breaking equality law and resisting pressure for a fair and transparent pay structure". (more...)
Planes collide on Toronto airport tarmac; fire prompts evacuation
- January 08, 2018
Alagheband said he never heard announcements coming from the pilot clarifying how to proceed, a situation he said was unsafe given the fact that a fire was burning near an area where plane fuel is stored. "Out of nowhere there was an audible crunch and the plane rocked slightly". Swissport, the ground crew that was towing the Sunwing plane, apologized for the accident, but maintained that it was operating under all safety regulations. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Alagheband said he never heard announcements coming from the pilot clarifying how to proceed, a situation he said was unsafe given the fact that a fire was burning near an area where plane fuel is stored. "Out of nowhere there was an audible crunch and the plane rocked slightly". Swissport, the ground crew that was towing the Sunwing plane, apologized for the accident, but maintained that it was operating under all safety regulations. (more...)
GDP growth estimated at 6.5%
- January 08, 2018
The CSO's GVA full-year growth estimate of 6.1%, compares with a 6.7% pace that the Reserve Bank of India had forecast at its December policy meeting. Notably, the expected growth rate is lesser than last two year's GDP of 7.1 percent and 8 percent respectively. The IMF has projected that China will grow by 6.8 per cent in 2017. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
The CSO's GVA full-year growth estimate of 6.1%, compares with a 6.7% pace that the Reserve Bank of India had forecast at its December policy meeting. Notably, the expected growth rate is lesser than last two year's GDP of 7.1 percent and 8 percent respectively. The IMF has projected that China will grow by 6.8 per cent in 2017. (more...)
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