World
Melting ice puts hungry polar bears at risk
- February 02, 2018
The only way for the bears to restore that lost energy was to catch more seals. Global Positioning System video-camera collars were applied to solitary adult female polar bears for 8 to 12 days in April, 2014-2016. Of the 9 bears in the study, more than half lost body mass during observation, which was conducted during what is supposed to be the most active hunting period of the year. (more...)
- February 02, 2018
The only way for the bears to restore that lost energy was to catch more seals. Global Positioning System video-camera collars were applied to solitary adult female polar bears for 8 to 12 days in April, 2014-2016. Of the 9 bears in the study, more than half lost body mass during observation, which was conducted during what is supposed to be the most active hunting period of the year. (more...)
ESU to celebrate Black History month
- February 02, 2018
The organization will also host an employee, private screening of the feature documentary, "The First to Do It", a story chronicling the life of Earl Lloyd - the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association. One event, happening on February 20, is made to teach others how black culture has impacted American food. Former President Gerald Ford officially recognized the month-long event in 1976. (more...)
- February 02, 2018
The organization will also host an employee, private screening of the feature documentary, "The First to Do It", a story chronicling the life of Earl Lloyd - the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association. One event, happening on February 20, is made to teach others how black culture has impacted American food. Former President Gerald Ford officially recognized the month-long event in 1976. (more...)
Warning for Assad after latest attack
- February 02, 2018
Mattis said the United States is looking for evidence of sarin use because "clearly we are dealing with the Assad regime that has used denial and deceit to hide it". Syrian President Bashar al-Assad may be developing new chemical weapons in addition to keeping some of the country's stockpile that was supposed to be handed over and destroyed under a 2014 deal brokered by the United States and Russian Federation, senior US officials told reporters on Thursday. (more...)
- February 02, 2018
Mattis said the United States is looking for evidence of sarin use because "clearly we are dealing with the Assad regime that has used denial and deceit to hide it". Syrian President Bashar al-Assad may be developing new chemical weapons in addition to keeping some of the country's stockpile that was supposed to be handed over and destroyed under a 2014 deal brokered by the United States and Russian Federation, senior US officials told reporters on Thursday. (more...)
USA missile defense test failed in Hawaii
- February 02, 2018
Two Defense Department officials told The New York Times on the condition of anonymity that the missile missed its target. The primary objective of the test, to intercept an air-launched intermediate-range ballistic missile target with an SM-3 Block IIA missile, was not achieved. (more...)
- February 02, 2018
Two Defense Department officials told The New York Times on the condition of anonymity that the missile missed its target. The primary objective of the test, to intercept an air-launched intermediate-range ballistic missile target with an SM-3 Block IIA missile, was not achieved. (more...)
Tribal groups ask BJP to clear stand on naga Political issue
- February 02, 2018
Senior officials in the police and election department said elaborate security arrangements were in place to thwart any untoward incident and ensure smooth filing of nominations by candidates. The BJP delegation was led by State president, Visasolie Lhoungu, accompanied by former State president Dr. M Chuba Ao and former Home Minister Y Patton. (more...)
- February 02, 2018
Senior officials in the police and election department said elaborate security arrangements were in place to thwart any untoward incident and ensure smooth filing of nominations by candidates. The BJP delegation was led by State president, Visasolie Lhoungu, accompanied by former State president Dr. M Chuba Ao and former Home Minister Y Patton. (more...)
Oppenheimer Weighs in on Bank of America Corp's Q1 2018 Earnings (BAC)
- February 02, 2018
Annual EPS Growth of past 5 years is -20.00%. Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) has risen 28.33% since January 31, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 86.57% the S&P500. The company reported EPS (ttm) of 1.54. (NASDAQ:FB). Beese Fulmer Mngmt accumulated 1.82% or 46,839 shares. KBW upgraded Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) on Monday, August 24 to "Outperform" rating. (more...)
- February 02, 2018
Annual EPS Growth of past 5 years is -20.00%. Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) has risen 28.33% since January 31, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 86.57% the S&P500. The company reported EPS (ttm) of 1.54. (NASDAQ:FB). Beese Fulmer Mngmt accumulated 1.82% or 46,839 shares. KBW upgraded Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) on Monday, August 24 to "Outperform" rating. (more...)
Treasury comes out to bat for Capitec and wants Viceroy probed
- February 02, 2018
Benguela's concerns emerged a day after Capitec's shares briefly slumped by 25 percent following allegations by USA firm Viceroy Research that the lender was overstating its assets and income. Viceroy Research criticised lending practices at the bank on Tuesday, saying it understated defaults, triggering a brief slump of 25 percent in its shares. (more...)
- February 02, 2018
Benguela's concerns emerged a day after Capitec's shares briefly slumped by 25 percent following allegations by USA firm Viceroy Research that the lender was overstating its assets and income. Viceroy Research criticised lending practices at the bank on Tuesday, saying it understated defaults, triggering a brief slump of 25 percent in its shares. (more...)
Meghan Markle Channels Rachel Zane For 1st Royal Evening Affair With Harry
- February 01, 2018
The couple greeted fellow guests inside, after shielding themselves from the rain with a huge umbrella outside. The Suits star completed the look with a pair of black pumps and a white pussy-bow blouse (which is actually a bodysuit ) by Tuxe . (more...)
- February 01, 2018
The couple greeted fellow guests inside, after shielding themselves from the rain with a huge umbrella outside. The Suits star completed the look with a pair of black pumps and a white pussy-bow blouse (which is actually a bodysuit ) by Tuxe . (more...)
Vice President Pence arrives in Greenbrier County
- February 01, 2018
Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross will visit Greenbrier County on Wednesday, Jan. 31. "We made history in 2016, and we're going to make history in 2018 when we re-elect Republican majorities in the House and Senate", he said . "Joe voted NO on TAX CUTS for job creators". "He also laced into Manchin in a series of tweets featuring a "#JoeVotedNo" hashtag to highlight the tax vote. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross will visit Greenbrier County on Wednesday, Jan. 31. "We made history in 2016, and we're going to make history in 2018 when we re-elect Republican majorities in the House and Senate", he said . "Joe voted NO on TAX CUTS for job creators". "He also laced into Manchin in a series of tweets featuring a "#JoeVotedNo" hashtag to highlight the tax vote. (more...)
Budget 2018: Smartphones to cost more as import duty increased to 20%
- February 01, 2018
India's benchmark 10-year bond yield rose while the rupee lost ground during his speech. Suresh Poddar, chairman and managing director of Mayur Uniquotors said Rs 1.48 lakh crore will be spent on railways in the rail budget , which is quite good. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
India's benchmark 10-year bond yield rose while the rupee lost ground during his speech. Suresh Poddar, chairman and managing director of Mayur Uniquotors said Rs 1.48 lakh crore will be spent on railways in the rail budget , which is quite good. (more...)
$1.29 EPS Expected for General Motors Company (GM)
- February 01, 2018
It improved, as 63 investors sold F shares while 354 reduced holdings. Noting its average daily volume at 38.96 million shares each day over the month, this signifies a pretty significant change over the norm. Hence the difference between Predicted EPS and Actual EPS reported is $-0.03/share which shows an Earnings Surprise of -7.1 Percent. GOOD's profit would be $10.53M giving it 12.46 P/E if the $0.38 EPS is correct. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
It improved, as 63 investors sold F shares while 354 reduced holdings. Noting its average daily volume at 38.96 million shares each day over the month, this signifies a pretty significant change over the norm. Hence the difference between Predicted EPS and Actual EPS reported is $-0.03/share which shows an Earnings Surprise of -7.1 Percent. GOOD's profit would be $10.53M giving it 12.46 P/E if the $0.38 EPS is correct. (more...)
Russia To American Pilots: "If We Scare You, Then Stay Away…"
- February 01, 2018
The Russian military believes that when it dispatches air pilots on reconnaissance missions in this part of the Black Sea the United States should keep in mind that they will encounter Russian fighters, and not Ukrainian partners, or supply all crews with updated maps showing the correct borders of Russia's airspace. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
The Russian military believes that when it dispatches air pilots on reconnaissance missions in this part of the Black Sea the United States should keep in mind that they will encounter Russian fighters, and not Ukrainian partners, or supply all crews with updated maps showing the correct borders of Russia's airspace. (more...)
West Bengal Bypoll Results: TMC Wins Both Noapara And Uluberia
- February 01, 2018
The results are considered to work as a booster for the Congress , which had only won just 21 seats in the last assembly elections. According to reports, the Congress won the Mandalagarh Assembly and Alwar Lok Sabha seats and it was on the verge of winning the Ajmer Parliamentary seat. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
The results are considered to work as a booster for the Congress , which had only won just 21 seats in the last assembly elections. According to reports, the Congress won the Mandalagarh Assembly and Alwar Lok Sabha seats and it was on the verge of winning the Ajmer Parliamentary seat. (more...)
Nashville mayor admits to affair with head of security detail
- February 01, 2018
Rob Forrest. Her former head of security, Sgt. Robert Forrest, also retired Wednesday after announcing his plans to do so just two weeks ago on January 17. It's all work related and does not show any proof of their affair. Forrest also retired on Wednesday from the force, just hours before Barry released the statement , according to ABC-affiliate WKRN. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
Rob Forrest. Her former head of security, Sgt. Robert Forrest, also retired Wednesday after announcing his plans to do so just two weeks ago on January 17. It's all work related and does not show any proof of their affair. Forrest also retired on Wednesday from the force, just hours before Barry released the statement , according to ABC-affiliate WKRN. (more...)
German minister warns Israel it faces growing frustration in Europe
- February 01, 2018
Nabil Abu Rdeneh, spokesperson for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, said that Palestinians would not accept the presence of "one Israeli soldier" on sovereign Palestinian lands. Gabriel said he was "very thankful to hear that, of course, also the government of Israel wants to have two states" with secure Israeli borders. The minister observed concern over the deterioration of daily life in Gaza and said that life in Gaza is much hard despite of humanitarian aids by the EU. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
Nabil Abu Rdeneh, spokesperson for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, said that Palestinians would not accept the presence of "one Israeli soldier" on sovereign Palestinian lands. Gabriel said he was "very thankful to hear that, of course, also the government of Israel wants to have two states" with secure Israeli borders. The minister observed concern over the deterioration of daily life in Gaza and said that life in Gaza is much hard despite of humanitarian aids by the EU. (more...)
Congressman MacArthur Unhurt In Train Crash
- February 01, 2018
In a statement , Amtrak said local law enforcement is investigating the incident and crews are inspecting equipment for damage. One person died in the crash, the Associate Press reported from the White House . He said some lawmakers who are doctors got off the train to help people in the truck. Lawmakers who were on the train said it appeared the person who was killed was inside the truck. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
In a statement , Amtrak said local law enforcement is investigating the incident and crews are inspecting equipment for damage. One person died in the crash, the Associate Press reported from the White House . He said some lawmakers who are doctors got off the train to help people in the truck. Lawmakers who were on the train said it appeared the person who was killed was inside the truck. (more...)
Canada has made its national anthem gender-neutral
- February 01, 2018
Fellow Liberal MP Mona Fortier wrote: "Tonight, the Senate passed C-210, creating a gender-neutral anthem, recognising Canada's commitment to equality in our society and our institutions". A bill to make Canada's familiar national anthem less sexist is one step closer to passage. Conservative senators fiercely opposed the measure, arguing that Parliament had no business tweaking a century-old song decades after its author passed away. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
Fellow Liberal MP Mona Fortier wrote: "Tonight, the Senate passed C-210, creating a gender-neutral anthem, recognising Canada's commitment to equality in our society and our institutions". A bill to make Canada's familiar national anthem less sexist is one step closer to passage. Conservative senators fiercely opposed the measure, arguing that Parliament had no business tweaking a century-old song decades after its author passed away. (more...)
Students injured after shooting at California middle school
- February 01, 2018
Sgt. Edward Bernal of the Los Angeles School Police Department said two students were shot, and that the victims - a 15-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl - were transported to a local hospital. The department said there were no additional suspects beyond the person taken into custody and that there was no remaining safety threat. He said a weapon had been recovered. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
Sgt. Edward Bernal of the Los Angeles School Police Department said two students were shot, and that the victims - a 15-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl - were transported to a local hospital. The department said there were no additional suspects beyond the person taken into custody and that there was no remaining safety threat. He said a weapon had been recovered. (more...)
NJ weather forecast includes snow (again)
- February 01, 2018
Snow could start falling as early as the Monday evening commute and last into the Tuesday morning commute. Accumulation is expected to be between 2-4 inches, with locally higher totals possible. Meteorologists say temperatures Friday will remain below freezing as they're calling for a high of just 28 degrees. Temperatures are forecast to dip into the low to mid 30s Tuesday and Wednesday. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
Snow could start falling as early as the Monday evening commute and last into the Tuesday morning commute. Accumulation is expected to be between 2-4 inches, with locally higher totals possible. Meteorologists say temperatures Friday will remain below freezing as they're calling for a high of just 28 degrees. Temperatures are forecast to dip into the low to mid 30s Tuesday and Wednesday. (more...)
Barack Obama Isn't A Big Fan of His New Bedroom
- February 01, 2018
But in the end, Obama said all she needed to make her new home a home was her family. The former president , for example, got "so short-changed" in the room search that "he doesn't have enough closet space", Obama said of her husband. "So he's really hating on her", Obama joked. Malia, a freshman at Harvard University, has "a room in the attic somewhere". Love each other, take care of each other. (more...)
- February 01, 2018
But in the end, Obama said all she needed to make her new home a home was her family. The former president , for example, got "so short-changed" in the room search that "he doesn't have enough closet space", Obama said of her husband. "So he's really hating on her", Obama joked. Malia, a freshman at Harvard University, has "a room in the attic somewhere". Love each other, take care of each other. (more...)
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