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Star Bridgegate witness admits career of 'lies and deceptions'
- October 01, 2016
During Critchley's questioning it was clear that the attorney representing defendant Bridget Kelly was attempting to paint Wildstein as a member of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's "inner circle" even during Wildstein's 2010-2013 tenure at the Port Authority of NY and New Jersey. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
During Critchley's questioning it was clear that the attorney representing defendant Bridget Kelly was attempting to paint Wildstein as a member of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's "inner circle" even during Wildstein's 2010-2013 tenure at the Port Authority of NY and New Jersey. (more...)
Investigators seek answers in fatal New Jersey train crash
- October 01, 2016
An event recorder recovered from the locomotive will reveal the train's speed and other information, Dinh-Zarr said . An NTSB investigation later found the train had been going too fast. "The front auto is essentially off the rails ... into the building of the station, with the roof sort of collapsed around it", he said. As the train hurtled into the depot amid concrete dust and dangling electrical wires, "I couldn't believe what I was seeing", he said. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
An event recorder recovered from the locomotive will reveal the train's speed and other information, Dinh-Zarr said . An NTSB investigation later found the train had been going too fast. "The front auto is essentially off the rails ... into the building of the station, with the roof sort of collapsed around it", he said. As the train hurtled into the depot amid concrete dust and dangling electrical wires, "I couldn't believe what I was seeing", he said. (more...)
Kate Middleton Takes in Canada's Haida Culture in Cowboy Boots
- October 01, 2016
The cedar and spruce-covered islands, home to 5,000 people , of whom about a third belong to the Haida Nation, lie 62 miles off the northwest coast of British Columbia, covering 3,930 square miles. William and Kate cap off their tour of the coastal islands with a fishing trip. The area is renowned for offering some of the best salmon and halibut fishing in the world and it didn't disappoint as the royal couple reeled in a salmon. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
The cedar and spruce-covered islands, home to 5,000 people , of whom about a third belong to the Haida Nation, lie 62 miles off the northwest coast of British Columbia, covering 3,930 square miles. William and Kate cap off their tour of the coastal islands with a fishing trip. The area is renowned for offering some of the best salmon and halibut fishing in the world and it didn't disappoint as the royal couple reeled in a salmon. (more...)
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Strike Temporary Custody Agreement
- October 01, 2016
Score one for Team Jolie. According to TMZ , Angelina will be given full physical custody of the six children, while her 52-year-old ex will be given visitation rights. Jolie is getting full custody of the couple's six children, which is what she requested when she filed for divorce last week. We're told the agreement will only last for another 3 weeks. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
Score one for Team Jolie. According to TMZ , Angelina will be given full physical custody of the six children, while her 52-year-old ex will be given visitation rights. Jolie is getting full custody of the couple's six children, which is what she requested when she filed for divorce last week. We're told the agreement will only last for another 3 weeks. (more...)
Ex-US Treasury Summers Welcomes BOJ's Yield Curve And Inflation Targets
- October 01, 2016
After failing in its goal of achieving sustained inflation, the BOJ last week shifted its primary policy tool away from expanding the money supply and toward controlling the "yield curve" - making sure long-term rates remain sufficiently above now negative short-term rates so banks can make a profit from lending into Japan's stagnant economy. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
After failing in its goal of achieving sustained inflation, the BOJ last week shifted its primary policy tool away from expanding the money supply and toward controlling the "yield curve" - making sure long-term rates remain sufficiently above now negative short-term rates so banks can make a profit from lending into Japan's stagnant economy. (more...)
'Might Not Get Anything' Out of OPEC Deal, WSJ's Hilsenrath Says
- October 01, 2016
When it comes to economic growth , Saudi Arabia is slowing sharply to about 1 per cent this year while Iran, its nearby rival, is accelerating toward 4 per cent. OPEC is finally agreeing to cut oil production. It started raising output two years ago, along with other OPEC members, to drive down prices and push U.S. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
When it comes to economic growth , Saudi Arabia is slowing sharply to about 1 per cent this year while Iran, its nearby rival, is accelerating toward 4 per cent. OPEC is finally agreeing to cut oil production. It started raising output two years ago, along with other OPEC members, to drive down prices and push U.S. (more...)
Samsung sees 60 per cent of Note 7 phones returned
- October 01, 2016
Technically, the Galaxy Note 7 was supposed to go on sale in Europe on September 2, but that was the same day Samsung announced its voluntary global recall of the handset and stopped sales of the phone. David Lowes, chief marketing officer for Samsung Electronics Europe said: "Our message of safety first is getting through to Galaxy Note 7 owners who are doing the right thing by exchanging for a new device quickly and safely". (more...)
- October 01, 2016
Technically, the Galaxy Note 7 was supposed to go on sale in Europe on September 2, but that was the same day Samsung announced its voluntary global recall of the handset and stopped sales of the phone. David Lowes, chief marketing officer for Samsung Electronics Europe said: "Our message of safety first is getting through to Galaxy Note 7 owners who are doing the right thing by exchanging for a new device quickly and safely". (more...)
Firefighter injured in California wildfire leaves hospital
- October 01, 2016
Santa Clara County residents in the area are still under evacuation orders. Road closures include Loma Chiquita Road one mile east of Highland Way, Summit Road at Ormsby Cutoff, Croy Road three miles west of Uvas Road, Casa Loma and McKean Road, Cal Fire officials said. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
Santa Clara County residents in the area are still under evacuation orders. Road closures include Loma Chiquita Road one mile east of Highland Way, Summit Road at Ormsby Cutoff, Croy Road three miles west of Uvas Road, Casa Loma and McKean Road, Cal Fire officials said. (more...)
Germany expects 'fair' DOJ-Deutsche Bank deal
- October 01, 2016
Justice Department. UK-based banks were also down with Royal Bank of Scotland leading the FTSE 100 fallers with a decline of 4.4%. Federal regulators have been looking to settle with Deutsche Bank, as it has done with other major Wall Street firms, for its role in the mortgage bubble and financial crisis. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
Justice Department. UK-based banks were also down with Royal Bank of Scotland leading the FTSE 100 fallers with a decline of 4.4%. Federal regulators have been looking to settle with Deutsche Bank, as it has done with other major Wall Street firms, for its role in the mortgage bubble and financial crisis. (more...)
Roy Moore trial leaves supporters hopeful
- October 01, 2016
Moore said he was merely carrying out his duties when he reminded the judges that the Alabama Supreme Court had not rescinded its earlier order to refuse licenses to same-sex couples, and it remained in effect despite the U.S. "Love will always win", Madison Clark of Montgomery said as she wore a version of the rainbow flag draped across her shoulders. But Moore's repeated clashes with the law signals his bigger fight for religious rights over laws - and an assertion of some states' ... (more...)
- October 01, 2016
Moore said he was merely carrying out his duties when he reminded the judges that the Alabama Supreme Court had not rescinded its earlier order to refuse licenses to same-sex couples, and it remained in effect despite the U.S. "Love will always win", Madison Clark of Montgomery said as she wore a version of the rainbow flag draped across her shoulders. But Moore's repeated clashes with the law signals his bigger fight for religious rights over laws - and an assertion of some states' ... (more...)
Gov. Brown signs Uber, Lyft background check bill into law
- October 01, 2016
Jerry Brown signed a bill September 29 that lowers the legally allowed blood alcohol content levels for drivers hired by ride-sharing services. 'WazeRider finds you the most convenient, affordable ride to work from fellow commuters already driving with Waze, the world's largest community-based traffic and navigation app, ' the app page says. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
Jerry Brown signed a bill September 29 that lowers the legally allowed blood alcohol content levels for drivers hired by ride-sharing services. 'WazeRider finds you the most convenient, affordable ride to work from fellow commuters already driving with Waze, the world's largest community-based traffic and navigation app, ' the app page says. (more...)
Land Rover replaces LR4 with lighter, roomier Discovery
- October 01, 2016
Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Unlike previous Discovery models that used a body-on-frame platform, the new model uses a unibody one. Vast improvements to the design, execution and feature content inside make the new Disco much more habitable. The SUV off-roading capabilities remain the same as does the huge size of this seven-seater four-wheel-drive. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Unlike previous Discovery models that used a body-on-frame platform, the new model uses a unibody one. Vast improvements to the design, execution and feature content inside make the new Disco much more habitable. The SUV off-roading capabilities remain the same as does the huge size of this seven-seater four-wheel-drive. (more...)
Videos of shooting of black man to be released
- October 01, 2016
Richard Gonsalves, a 21-year veteran of the force, was the officer who shot Olango. Police in both those cities have released videos of the shootings . The videos show the officer fired four times at close range nearly immediately after Alfred Olango, 38, suddenly raised both hands to chest level and took what was described as a shooting stance. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
Richard Gonsalves, a 21-year veteran of the force, was the officer who shot Olango. Police in both those cities have released videos of the shootings . The videos show the officer fired four times at close range nearly immediately after Alfred Olango, 38, suddenly raised both hands to chest level and took what was described as a shooting stance. (more...)
New Tesla software aims to prevent hot auto deaths
- October 01, 2016
Similar to its prior statement, Tesla completely refutes those claims, stating that the Model S P85D can do 0-60 in 3.1 - 3.3 seconds. Despite the assurances, people have mixed opinions about using autopilot . The over-the-air update brings a host of improvements, which add up to what Musk calls "a major overhaul on nearly every level compared to V7". Mr Gao Yaning, the 23-year-old driver, died in January after his Tesla Model S slammed into a road-sweeping vehicle on a highway in the ... (more...)
- October 01, 2016
Similar to its prior statement, Tesla completely refutes those claims, stating that the Model S P85D can do 0-60 in 3.1 - 3.3 seconds. Despite the assurances, people have mixed opinions about using autopilot . The over-the-air update brings a host of improvements, which add up to what Musk calls "a major overhaul on nearly every level compared to V7". Mr Gao Yaning, the 23-year-old driver, died in January after his Tesla Model S slammed into a road-sweeping vehicle on a highway in the ... (more...)
Police identify Japanese ESL student as Vancouver homicide victim
- October 01, 2016
Police announced Friday that the body of 30-year-old Natsumi Kogawa was found on the grounds of an empty heritage mansion in the city's West End. Sgt. Montague said further charges may come after the autopsy results are known. Kogawa's next of kin have now been notified of her death. "Within just a few hours of finding Ms. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
Police announced Friday that the body of 30-year-old Natsumi Kogawa was found on the grounds of an empty heritage mansion in the city's West End. Sgt. Montague said further charges may come after the autopsy results are known. Kogawa's next of kin have now been notified of her death. "Within just a few hours of finding Ms. (more...)
Tottenham project can take us to the top, says Pochettino
- October 01, 2016
Mauricio Pochettino's side will be looking to oust the Sky Blues once again, but they'll need a near ideal performance to beat Pep Guardiola's team. "I don't like to talk about the past - football is present and future", Pochettino said. "We have 10 days which will help us - we need a lot of them back", he said. Pep Guardiola's City (6-0-0) have yet to be truly threatened in domestic action under their new boss, even in a headline-grabbing derby fixture against Jose Mourinho's Manchester ... (more...)
- October 01, 2016
Mauricio Pochettino's side will be looking to oust the Sky Blues once again, but they'll need a near ideal performance to beat Pep Guardiola's team. "I don't like to talk about the past - football is present and future", Pochettino said. "We have 10 days which will help us - we need a lot of them back", he said. Pep Guardiola's City (6-0-0) have yet to be truly threatened in domestic action under their new boss, even in a headline-grabbing derby fixture against Jose Mourinho's Manchester ... (more...)
Why Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Stock Is Plummeting Today
- October 01, 2016
During the last trading session, the stock's price changed +6.27% above its 200 day moving average of $32.99 and moving +2.90% upbeat it's SMA 50 of $34.07. The rating score is on a scale of 1-5 where 1 stands for strong buy and 5 stands for sell. The difference between Actual EPS and Estimated EPS was $0.14/share with an Earnings Surprise factor of 8.3%. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
During the last trading session, the stock's price changed +6.27% above its 200 day moving average of $32.99 and moving +2.90% upbeat it's SMA 50 of $34.07. The rating score is on a scale of 1-5 where 1 stands for strong buy and 5 stands for sell. The difference between Actual EPS and Estimated EPS was $0.14/share with an Earnings Surprise factor of 8.3%. (more...)
Matthew intensifies into major hurricane
- October 01, 2016
For now, Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba and the Bahamas are under the threat. Tropical Storm Watches are in place for Curacao and Aruba, and the Venezuela and Columbia border to Riohacha. Trends in the computer model guidance overnight suggests Matthew may stay far enough offshore to have little impact on South Jersey, except for waves and rip currents later next week. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
For now, Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba and the Bahamas are under the threat. Tropical Storm Watches are in place for Curacao and Aruba, and the Venezuela and Columbia border to Riohacha. Trends in the computer model guidance overnight suggests Matthew may stay far enough offshore to have little impact on South Jersey, except for waves and rip currents later next week. (more...)
California governor OKs sex crime bill tied to Stanford case
- October 01, 2016
But offenders, like Turner, convicted of sexually assaulting someone who is unconscious or incapable of giving consent because of intoxication, can receive a lesser sentence based on a judge's discretion. State law had previously defined rape more narrowly, as non-consensual sexual intercourse. The bill passed without a dissenting vote, though Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia of Bell Gardens scaled back her initial proposal to expand the definition of rape. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
But offenders, like Turner, convicted of sexually assaulting someone who is unconscious or incapable of giving consent because of intoxication, can receive a lesser sentence based on a judge's discretion. State law had previously defined rape more narrowly, as non-consensual sexual intercourse. The bill passed without a dissenting vote, though Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia of Bell Gardens scaled back her initial proposal to expand the definition of rape. (more...)
Walmart may invest in Flipkart to fight Amazon
- October 01, 2016
Myntra , India's largest platform for fashion and lifestyle, is participating in Big Billion Days (BBD), to be held between October 2nd and 6th. With this in mind, Amazon is also pursuing new ventures in India, challenging Flipkart with its own exclusive retail arrangements and launching a five-day sale beginning October 1 to compete with Flipkart's own " Big Billion Day " sale. (more...)
- October 01, 2016
Myntra , India's largest platform for fashion and lifestyle, is participating in Big Billion Days (BBD), to be held between October 2nd and 6th. With this in mind, Amazon is also pursuing new ventures in India, challenging Flipkart with its own exclusive retail arrangements and launching a five-day sale beginning October 1 to compete with Flipkart's own " Big Billion Day " sale. (more...)
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