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Hot Car Deaths Spike as Child-Safety Bills Advance
- August 02, 2017
Senate called the Hot Cars Act . New technology could save the lives of children left behind in hot cars. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration . "This is a modern phenomenon which requires a modern solution", Diamond said. Accompanying tests done with a dark sedan on a sunny day found that cabin temperatures can rise to as high as 117 degrees in 60 minutes, even when the ambient temperature is as low as 72 degrees. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
Senate called the Hot Cars Act . New technology could save the lives of children left behind in hot cars. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration . "This is a modern phenomenon which requires a modern solution", Diamond said. Accompanying tests done with a dark sedan on a sunny day found that cabin temperatures can rise to as high as 117 degrees in 60 minutes, even when the ambient temperature is as low as 72 degrees. (more...)
You can now work for Disney from home
- August 02, 2017
All Disney employees are referred to as "Cast Members", and this position is no different. But Disney stressed that the primary responsibility for Cast Members in these roles is "Creating Magical Moments for Guests of all Ages". Job seekers must have previous customer service experience or retail experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Earlier in 2017, the company was ranked number one within the entertainment industry on Fortune's list of "World's Most Admired Companies". (more...)
- August 02, 2017
All Disney employees are referred to as "Cast Members", and this position is no different. But Disney stressed that the primary responsibility for Cast Members in these roles is "Creating Magical Moments for Guests of all Ages". Job seekers must have previous customer service experience or retail experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Earlier in 2017, the company was ranked number one within the entertainment industry on Fortune's list of "World's Most Admired Companies". (more...)
Bride Pulls Gun on Groom from Her Wedding Dress. Because Tennessee
- August 02, 2017
A bride in the United States has spent her wedding night behind bars after pulling a concealed gun from her wedding dress and pointing it at her husband's head. Witnesses informed the police the couple was drinking and arguing when their feud escalated and they came outside the motel. The witness told police the bride then loaded a round into the chamber and fired a shot in the air, causing bystanders to run away. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
A bride in the United States has spent her wedding night behind bars after pulling a concealed gun from her wedding dress and pointing it at her husband's head. Witnesses informed the police the couple was drinking and arguing when their feud escalated and they came outside the motel. The witness told police the bride then loaded a round into the chamber and fired a shot in the air, causing bystanders to run away. (more...)
Parents of Mallory Grossman appear on the Today Show
- August 02, 2017
The taunts weren't relegated to cyberspace, and after school hours, but by now they had become a daily part of the sixth grader's retinue, in the school hallway, at the school cafeteria and even in the classroom. Moreover, the study found that excessive Internet use was 'strongly associated with higher levels of depression' and thoughts or attempts to commit suicide . (more...)
- August 02, 2017
The taunts weren't relegated to cyberspace, and after school hours, but by now they had become a daily part of the sixth grader's retinue, in the school hallway, at the school cafeteria and even in the classroom. Moreover, the study found that excessive Internet use was 'strongly associated with higher levels of depression' and thoughts or attempts to commit suicide . (more...)
Prince Philip to retire from public life Wednesday
- August 02, 2017
Prince Philip has accompanied the queen on her royal duties since 1952. The palace says the prince has conducted more than 22,000 solo public engagements since his wife became queen. president Donald Trump. During Philip's final official engagement on Wednesday he will meet royal marines who have participated in the 1,664-mile running challenge, which began in Plymouth on 25 April. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
Prince Philip has accompanied the queen on her royal duties since 1952. The palace says the prince has conducted more than 22,000 solo public engagements since his wife became queen. president Donald Trump. During Philip's final official engagement on Wednesday he will meet royal marines who have participated in the 1,664-mile running challenge, which began in Plymouth on 25 April. (more...)
USA detects 'highly unusual' N. Korean submarine activity
- August 02, 2017
The US military has detected "highly unusual and unprecedented levels" of North Korean submarine activity in the wake of that country's second intercontinental ballistic missile launch late last week, CNN said on Monday. But he said this could only come on the condition that Kim Jong-un's regime gives up its ambition to develop a nuclear weapon capable of hitting the United States mainland. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
The US military has detected "highly unusual and unprecedented levels" of North Korean submarine activity in the wake of that country's second intercontinental ballistic missile launch late last week, CNN said on Monday. But he said this could only come on the condition that Kim Jong-un's regime gives up its ambition to develop a nuclear weapon capable of hitting the United States mainland. (more...)
Mourne Mountains: Ambulances In Army Cadets Rescue
- August 02, 2017
Ken Johnston, chief press officer with the Ministry of Defence, Northern Ireland, said: "We had a number of young people from England attending an Army Cadet Force camp in Northern Ireland". Three coastguard helicopters are involved in the operation, one from Dublin and two from the UK. "The three helicopters are now situated at Donard Park due to poor weather conditions and will support casualty evacuation as further information comes in". (more...)
- August 02, 2017
Ken Johnston, chief press officer with the Ministry of Defence, Northern Ireland, said: "We had a number of young people from England attending an Army Cadet Force camp in Northern Ireland". Three coastguard helicopters are involved in the operation, one from Dublin and two from the UK. "The three helicopters are now situated at Donard Park due to poor weather conditions and will support casualty evacuation as further information comes in". (more...)
Etihad Airways says assisting Australian police with plane attack probe
- August 02, 2017
One of those men - who is 50 years old - was released from police custody last night (Tuesday, 1 August) without being charged with a criminal offence. The Daily Telegraph said they allegedly planned to carry the device on board a commercial flight from Sydney to a Middle Eastern destination as hand luggage. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
One of those men - who is 50 years old - was released from police custody last night (Tuesday, 1 August) without being charged with a criminal offence. The Daily Telegraph said they allegedly planned to carry the device on board a commercial flight from Sydney to a Middle Eastern destination as hand luggage. (more...)
President Trump not 'very happy' with Russian Federation sanctions bill, says Tillerson
- August 02, 2017
In response to a question about simmering tensions with Russian Federation that just announced it is expelling 755 US diplomats, Tillerson said terrorism is one area of mutual interest with Moscow and both countries are committed to the stability of Syria following the battle to defeat Daesh, but the relationship with Russian Federation continues to be under "considerable stress". (more...)
- August 02, 2017
In response to a question about simmering tensions with Russian Federation that just announced it is expelling 755 US diplomats, Tillerson said terrorism is one area of mutual interest with Moscow and both countries are committed to the stability of Syria following the battle to defeat Daesh, but the relationship with Russian Federation continues to be under "considerable stress". (more...)
Trump aims to cut legal immigration with new legislation
- August 02, 2017
This is an extremely significant step that would change the current system, with the result that the overall levels of immigration would decline and the population of immigrants would become more diverse, with a lower proportion from Mexico. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
This is an extremely significant step that would change the current system, with the result that the overall levels of immigration would decline and the population of immigrants would become more diverse, with a lower proportion from Mexico. (more...)
Cabinet to take oath within a couple of days: PM Abbasi
- August 02, 2017
The 43-member cabinet of Nawaz Sharif included 20 federal ministers, nine ministers of state, five advisers and nine special assistants to the prime minister. In a statement on Wednesday, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) announced the ex-premier would address the public at 13 different points on Grand Truck (GT) Road. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
The 43-member cabinet of Nawaz Sharif included 20 federal ministers, nine ministers of state, five advisers and nine special assistants to the prime minister. In a statement on Wednesday, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) announced the ex-premier would address the public at 13 different points on Grand Truck (GT) Road. (more...)
White House: Trump 'weighed in' on statement as 'any father would'
- August 02, 2017
The White House is responding Tuesday to a Washington Post report saying President Trump dictated Donald Trump Jr.'s statement on his meeting with a Russian attorney during the 2016 presidential election. But Monday's report describing direct involvement by Trump in the response could attract more scrutiny to Trump amid investigations by Congress and the FBI into Russian election interference. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
The White House is responding Tuesday to a Washington Post report saying President Trump dictated Donald Trump Jr.'s statement on his meeting with a Russian attorney during the 2016 presidential election. But Monday's report describing direct involvement by Trump in the response could attract more scrutiny to Trump amid investigations by Congress and the FBI into Russian election interference. (more...)
PayTM is Bringing Their Own Messaging Service in India
- August 02, 2017
Paytm has more than 225 million users in India. This is one kind of upgrade to attract people in the country. The Noida-based startup, backed by Japanese giant SoftBank and China's Alibaba, facilitates payments between individuals and between customers and businesses. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
Paytm has more than 225 million users in India. This is one kind of upgrade to attract people in the country. The Noida-based startup, backed by Japanese giant SoftBank and China's Alibaba, facilitates payments between individuals and between customers and businesses. (more...)
Tillerson says he will hold weekend talks with Russia's Lavrov in Manila
- August 02, 2017
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an important member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said a military response to Pyongyang's weapons program is "inevitable if North Korea continues". "As I said during the first visit to Moscow and meetings with President Putin in the Kremlin, and also at the end, relations are at a historically low point after the end of the cold war, and they may deteriorate further", said Tillerson. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an important member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said a military response to Pyongyang's weapons program is "inevitable if North Korea continues". "As I said during the first visit to Moscow and meetings with President Putin in the Kremlin, and also at the end, relations are at a historically low point after the end of the cold war, and they may deteriorate further", said Tillerson. (more...)
Fresh row over singing 'Vande Mataram' in Maharashtra
- August 02, 2017
Picking up the cue, senior BJP leader Eknath Khadse then asked Azmi, "If patriots of all religions sang Vande Mataram alike, what prevents some of them from singing it in free India? ". "Those who want to sing can sing it, those who do not, may not". In its order on Tuesday, the Madras HC made singing of the national song mandatory in schools across Tamil Nadu, at least twice a week. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
Picking up the cue, senior BJP leader Eknath Khadse then asked Azmi, "If patriots of all religions sang Vande Mataram alike, what prevents some of them from singing it in free India? ". "Those who want to sing can sing it, those who do not, may not". In its order on Tuesday, the Madras HC made singing of the national song mandatory in schools across Tamil Nadu, at least twice a week. (more...)
United States launches unarmed ICBM amid tensions with N. Korea
- August 02, 2017
The US military will test an unarmed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Air Force base in the state of California, according to US media reports. The missile test comes amid continuing tensions between the United States and North Korea . The move has drawn wide condemnation in the worldwide community as the projectile may have crossed paths with commercial airliners flying through the area. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
The US military will test an unarmed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Air Force base in the state of California, according to US media reports. The missile test comes amid continuing tensions between the United States and North Korea . The move has drawn wide condemnation in the worldwide community as the projectile may have crossed paths with commercial airliners flying through the area. (more...)
American International Group Inc. Has $342000 Position in MGM Resorts International (MGM)
- August 02, 2017
Higher revenues from its Las Vegas operations were partially offset by weak results at MGM China. Though revival of gaming revenues in Macau is a huge positive, it will take time for the region to return to its former glory as concerns related to sustainability of revenues from the VIP market linger. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
Higher revenues from its Las Vegas operations were partially offset by weak results at MGM China. Though revival of gaming revenues in Macau is a huge positive, it will take time for the region to return to its former glory as concerns related to sustainability of revenues from the VIP market linger. (more...)
Trump son's statement on Russia lawyer meeting was 'true': White House
- August 02, 2017
The statement said that Trump Jr. and the Russian lawyer "primarily discussed a program about the adoption of Russian children" and that it was "not a campaign issue at the time ". "This is similar to subparagraph 8 of the Nixon's first impeachment article which accused President Nixon making a misleading public statement for the goal of deceiving the people of the United States into believing further investigation of the Watergate break in was unnecessary", he said. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
The statement said that Trump Jr. and the Russian lawyer "primarily discussed a program about the adoption of Russian children" and that it was "not a campaign issue at the time ". "This is similar to subparagraph 8 of the Nixon's first impeachment article which accused President Nixon making a misleading public statement for the goal of deceiving the people of the United States into believing further investigation of the Watergate break in was unnecessary", he said. (more...)
Report says Trump called White House a 'dump'
- August 02, 2017
Spare a thought for the President of the United States, because Trump has reportedly told members of his elite Bedminster Golf Club that he sneaks back to New Jersey most weekends because " That White House is a real dump ". Indeed, he has seemingly very much set up shop at the club. "This is my real group", he reportedly told them. "Can you believe that, with all of the problems and difficulties facing the U.S., President Obama spent the day playing golf". (more...)
- August 02, 2017
Spare a thought for the President of the United States, because Trump has reportedly told members of his elite Bedminster Golf Club that he sneaks back to New Jersey most weekends because " That White House is a real dump ". Indeed, he has seemingly very much set up shop at the club. "This is my real group", he reportedly told them. "Can you believe that, with all of the problems and difficulties facing the U.S., President Obama spent the day playing golf". (more...)
New airport security checks cause major European Union flight delays
- August 02, 2017
The statement points specifically to airports in Spain, France, Italy, Belgium and Portugal. Airlines For Europe , a group which represents carriers including easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways' owner IAG, said that compared to past year some delays had increased by 300 per cent and that some passengers had missed flights. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
The statement points specifically to airports in Spain, France, Italy, Belgium and Portugal. Airlines For Europe , a group which represents carriers including easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways' owner IAG, said that compared to past year some delays had increased by 300 per cent and that some passengers had missed flights. (more...)
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