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Judge Orders Temporary Stop to North Dakota Pipeline Construction Following Protests
- September 08, 2016
The suit says the project violates several federal laws, including the National Historic Preservation Act, will harm water supplies on the reservation and downstream and disturb ancient sacred sites . Energy Transfer Partners lawyers denied in a court response that its workers destroyed cultural sites and says it is taking "every reasonable precaution" to protect them. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
The suit says the project violates several federal laws, including the National Historic Preservation Act, will harm water supplies on the reservation and downstream and disturb ancient sacred sites . Energy Transfer Partners lawyers denied in a court response that its workers destroyed cultural sites and says it is taking "every reasonable precaution" to protect them. (more...)
Apple to show off new iPhones and maybe new ways to listen
- September 08, 2016
However, Apple's iconic " home button " at the bottom of the iPhone 7 has been redesigned to be more sensitive to pressure, similar to the trackpads used in Apple's MacBook laptops. Apple's new phones are the company's first without 3.5mm audio jacks. Charging them is a nonnegotiable: Though they are meant to deliver five hours of listening time, the headphones do need to be charged by placing them back in the corresponding charging case. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
However, Apple's iconic " home button " at the bottom of the iPhone 7 has been redesigned to be more sensitive to pressure, similar to the trackpads used in Apple's MacBook laptops. Apple's new phones are the company's first without 3.5mm audio jacks. Charging them is a nonnegotiable: Though they are meant to deliver five hours of listening time, the headphones do need to be charged by placing them back in the corresponding charging case. (more...)
SolarCity wants 'solar shingles' on 5 million more roofs
- September 08, 2016
But the technology hasn't taken off with more consumers due mainly to high installation costs. Instead of installing panels on top of an existing roof, the company is working on "solar shingles" that would replace a home's roof and absorb solar energy. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
But the technology hasn't taken off with more consumers due mainly to high installation costs. Instead of installing panels on top of an existing roof, the company is working on "solar shingles" that would replace a home's roof and absorb solar energy. (more...)
Report says more funding needed to cut into rape kit backlog
- September 08, 2016
The audit found the turnpike commission's net position (total assets minus total liabilities) spiraled from its highest value at $1.76 billion in 2007 to negative $4.11 billion in 2015. "On a positive note, our audit found that the commission is following its procurement rules when it comes to awarding contracts and that the turnpike commission is managing its current financial situation". (more...)
- September 08, 2016
The audit found the turnpike commission's net position (total assets minus total liabilities) spiraled from its highest value at $1.76 billion in 2007 to negative $4.11 billion in 2015. "On a positive note, our audit found that the commission is following its procurement rules when it comes to awarding contracts and that the turnpike commission is managing its current financial situation". (more...)
Analyst Revises Kroger Co (NYSE:KR) Stock Target
- September 08, 2016
The stock is a Buy among 15 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. The stock is now trading at Distance from 20-Day simple moving Average of 0.85% whereas, Distance from 50-Day Simple moving average is -5.04 Percent and Distance from 200-Day Simple Moving Average of -11.28 percent. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
The stock is a Buy among 15 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research. The stock is now trading at Distance from 20-Day simple moving Average of 0.85% whereas, Distance from 50-Day Simple moving average is -5.04 Percent and Distance from 200-Day Simple Moving Average of -11.28 percent. (more...)
Apple announces big changes coming with iPhone 7 phones
- September 08, 2016
Apple promised a more responsive, reliable, and customizable Home button, which will be force sensitive and provide taptic feedback for certain actions, like moving a widget. He is joined by members of the executive team presenting the new products. It relies on the iPhone for two-thirds of its revenue, partly because the company hasn't been able to come up with another breakthrough innovation under the leadership of CEO Tim Cook , Jobs' hand-picked successor. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
Apple promised a more responsive, reliable, and customizable Home button, which will be force sensitive and provide taptic feedback for certain actions, like moving a widget. He is joined by members of the executive team presenting the new products. It relies on the iPhone for two-thirds of its revenue, partly because the company hasn't been able to come up with another breakthrough innovation under the leadership of CEO Tim Cook , Jobs' hand-picked successor. (more...)
9/11 flag believed to be lost found in Washington state
- September 08, 2016
The flag will be put in a prominent display next to a print of Franklin's famous photo. The flag, whose raising was recorded in an immortal picture by a photographer for The Bergen Record , a New Jersey newspaper, will be unveiled Thursday at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, built on the site of Ground Zero in NY. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
The flag will be put in a prominent display next to a print of Franklin's famous photo. The flag, whose raising was recorded in an immortal picture by a photographer for The Bergen Record , a New Jersey newspaper, will be unveiled Thursday at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, built on the site of Ground Zero in NY. (more...)
LUH makes first flight, hovers in air for 15 mins
- September 08, 2016
Apart from replacing the ageing fleet of Cheetah/Chetak, the LUH is expected to capture a sizeable share, both in the domestic as well as in the worldwide market. The chopper can apparently operate from sea level to places of high altitude, especially the Himalayas. The helicopter will also have a weapon system and mission sensors, including nuclear, biological and chemical sensors, an electro-optical system, fixed sight, and a flare and chaff dispenser. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
Apart from replacing the ageing fleet of Cheetah/Chetak, the LUH is expected to capture a sizeable share, both in the domestic as well as in the worldwide market. The chopper can apparently operate from sea level to places of high altitude, especially the Himalayas. The helicopter will also have a weapon system and mission sensors, including nuclear, biological and chemical sensors, an electro-optical system, fixed sight, and a flare and chaff dispenser. (more...)
Missed opportunities to stop OPM cyber breach spelled out
- September 08, 2016
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has now published its report on the 2014 and 2015 hacks of the Office of Personnel management (OPM), informing the world of who it believes was ultimately responsible. Furthermore, the OPM Inspector General (IG) had warned the agency as early as 2005 that the information it maintained was potentially vulnerable to hackers. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has now published its report on the 2014 and 2015 hacks of the Office of Personnel management (OPM), informing the world of who it believes was ultimately responsible. Furthermore, the OPM Inspector General (IG) had warned the agency as early as 2005 that the information it maintained was potentially vulnerable to hackers. (more...)
Zero Emissions: Costa Rica Uses 100% Renewable Energy for 2 Months
- September 08, 2016
Through August, wind power generation suffered a 42% drop compared to July - the second consecutive month it saw a drop. In 2015, 13% of electricity generation in the U.S. These energy sources were also vital to Costa Rica's 299 day fossil fuel-free record last year-one that might be hard to top in 2016. The solar-panel initiatives in California, for instance, aim to get affordable solar panels onto the roofs of homes to reduce reliance on carbon energy sources. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
Through August, wind power generation suffered a 42% drop compared to July - the second consecutive month it saw a drop. In 2015, 13% of electricity generation in the U.S. These energy sources were also vital to Costa Rica's 299 day fossil fuel-free record last year-one that might be hard to top in 2016. The solar-panel initiatives in California, for instance, aim to get affordable solar panels onto the roofs of homes to reduce reliance on carbon energy sources. (more...)
House prices fall takes average United Kingdom figure to £213930
- September 08, 2016
Howard Archer, economist at IHS Global Insight, said: 'With the economy currently showing resilience following June's Brexit vote, we now expect house prices to be essentially flat over the final months of 2016 rather than fall by around three per cent. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
Howard Archer, economist at IHS Global Insight, said: 'With the economy currently showing resilience following June's Brexit vote, we now expect house prices to be essentially flat over the final months of 2016 rather than fall by around three per cent. (more...)
Kerry tackles Yemen, Syrian conflicts in Saudi Arabia talks
- September 08, 2016
On Thursday, Kerry said the Houthis must cease shelling across the border with Saudi Arabia, withdraw from the capital Sanaa, hand over their weapons including the ballistic missiles and enter into a unity government with their domestic foes. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
On Thursday, Kerry said the Houthis must cease shelling across the border with Saudi Arabia, withdraw from the capital Sanaa, hand over their weapons including the ballistic missiles and enter into a unity government with their domestic foes. (more...)
Barratt finishes the year strong despite Brexit
- September 08, 2016
Brexit will not significantly hurt the property market partly because there is a chronic shortgage of homes, the country's biggest housebuilder said today. He added: "With demand remaining strong, we have continued to invest to increase production". "We're very pleased with where we are in Scotland", he said. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
Brexit will not significantly hurt the property market partly because there is a chronic shortgage of homes, the country's biggest housebuilder said today. He added: "With demand remaining strong, we have continued to invest to increase production". "We're very pleased with where we are in Scotland", he said. (more...)
Nabard to provide funds to Centre for irrigation projects
- September 08, 2016
The 99 projects, details of which weren't immediately made public, are part of 149 irrigation projects across the country where at least Rs. 67, 539 crore has been spent until March 2015 to build dams and irrigation projects but with little water actually making it to farmers' fields. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
The 99 projects, details of which weren't immediately made public, are part of 149 irrigation projects across the country where at least Rs. 67, 539 crore has been spent until March 2015 to build dams and irrigation projects but with little water actually making it to farmers' fields. (more...)
Most Asia markets rise on weak U.S. data, yen hits Tokyo
- September 08, 2016
Advertisment Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected U.S. ISM services data lowered the chances the Federal Reserve will hike rates this month. The yen was boosted amid mounting skepticism that the Bank of Japan will roll out further easing measures at its upcoming policy review later in the month. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
Advertisment Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected U.S. ISM services data lowered the chances the Federal Reserve will hike rates this month. The yen was boosted amid mounting skepticism that the Bank of Japan will roll out further easing measures at its upcoming policy review later in the month. (more...)
Abe proposes annual Japan-Russia summit in Vladivostok
- September 08, 2016
During a meeting with Putin in Hangzhou on Sunday, Xi also said China and Russian Federation would deepen their strategic cooperation and resolutely support one another's national sovereignty and security, Xinhua reported. In an interview with Bloomberg published Friday, Putin said he believed Russian Federation and OPEC, which together produce half the world's oil, should agree to freeze production and that any disagreement with Iran over the issue could be overcome. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
During a meeting with Putin in Hangzhou on Sunday, Xi also said China and Russian Federation would deepen their strategic cooperation and resolutely support one another's national sovereignty and security, Xinhua reported. In an interview with Bloomberg published Friday, Putin said he believed Russian Federation and OPEC, which together produce half the world's oil, should agree to freeze production and that any disagreement with Iran over the issue could be overcome. (more...)
Gold price steadies after rally on weak U.S. data
- September 08, 2016
The dollar index dropped 1 percent to 94.821, its lowest since August 26. The Stoxx 600 index fell 0.2 percent led lower by banks.SX7P, for whom rock-bottom interest rates promise tough times. "After the sluggish US economic statistics were released overnight, investors reacted little" to the speech, the currency brokerage official said. Euro zone government bond yields fell as some investors bet the weak USA data, which followed weaker-than-expected jobs numbers on Friday, would pressure ... (more...)
- September 08, 2016
The dollar index dropped 1 percent to 94.821, its lowest since August 26. The Stoxx 600 index fell 0.2 percent led lower by banks.SX7P, for whom rock-bottom interest rates promise tough times. "After the sluggish US economic statistics were released overnight, investors reacted little" to the speech, the currency brokerage official said. Euro zone government bond yields fell as some investors bet the weak USA data, which followed weaker-than-expected jobs numbers on Friday, would pressure ... (more...)
Two killed in building collapse in Tel Aviv
- September 08, 2016
Initial reports suggested that a construction crane collapsed but later reports said it was not clear what caused the structure to buckle. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the site Monday night to inspect the search operations. The other five were evacuated to hospitals in light condition. "We will reach them all". The incident happened in Ramat Hahayil, a commercial area in the city's north. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
Initial reports suggested that a construction crane collapsed but later reports said it was not clear what caused the structure to buckle. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the site Monday night to inspect the search operations. The other five were evacuated to hospitals in light condition. "We will reach them all". The incident happened in Ramat Hahayil, a commercial area in the city's north. (more...)
Mark Carney 'serene' about Bank of England's Brexit stance
- September 08, 2016
Economic data has suggested Britain's economy did not suffer a sharp, immediate hit from the referendum but is heading for a slowdown. But he said the damage to the economy looked a bit less severe than the BoE had forecast when it announced its stimulus plan on August 4. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
Economic data has suggested Britain's economy did not suffer a sharp, immediate hit from the referendum but is heading for a slowdown. But he said the damage to the economy looked a bit less severe than the BoE had forecast when it announced its stimulus plan on August 4. (more...)
May to discuss Brexit with EU's Tusk on Thursday
- September 08, 2016
The US and Japan made it clear that their interest in the United Kingdom was hugely impacted by the country's access to the European single market, and that continued access was vital going forward. Meanwhile, Chancellor Philip Hammond acknowledged the financial sector's concerns about single market access, following a meeting with City grandees. (more...)
- September 08, 2016
The US and Japan made it clear that their interest in the United Kingdom was hugely impacted by the country's access to the European single market, and that continued access was vital going forward. Meanwhile, Chancellor Philip Hammond acknowledged the financial sector's concerns about single market access, following a meeting with City grandees. (more...)
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