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Clijsters invites mouthy fan onto Wimbledon court; hilarity ensues

July 20, 2017

Quinn took to Twitter to thank Clijsters for the invite to the court and loved sharing the headline with the likes of Roger Federer . Amid the match, Clijsters had shouted out to the audience asking whether to serve left or right, to which Quinn in the audience, howled "body serve".

Nine Inch Nails Release New Track 'This Is Not The Place'

July 20, 2017

A week ago, the second EP in the series was officially announced, Add Violence , due out this Friday, July 21 With the announcement came the first of five tracks, called "Less Than". It's the follow-up to the 2016 EP Not the Actual Events . So, you know, take from that what you will. "And to repeat that isn't as exciting anymore", he continued.

Three killed in Honolulu high-rise fire

July 20, 2017

Specifically, the measure changes the Fire Code to add the words "existing high-rise residential buildings" to the types of structures that must adhere to "life safety requirements". In Honolulu, Hawaii, the city police are not treating the high-rise fire emerging spot as a crime scene; instead, they clarified the case as a product of neglect, and the deaths were also occurred due to the very same reason.

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals her drug-dealing past

July 20, 2017

She explained: 'I was coming out of the life, he was going more into the life'. Shakur was 25 years old when he was shot and killed in 1996. She revealed that while she was selling drugs when they first became friends, she later got out of the life, while Shakur sunk deeper into it.

Ed Sheeran's Still on Twitter

July 20, 2017

Ed Sheeran was not prepared fro the Game of Thrones cameo backlash. Question: I've never watched a single episode of " Game of Thrones .' Nor do I plan to binge watch to catch up". because it legit was just ed sheeran . thoughts?" "The hoo-ha seems to be from things that are outside of the world of the show ". "The head f- for me has been trying to work out why people dislike me so much".

UnitedHealth Set For Record High After Strong Earnings, Raised Full-Year Target

July 20, 2017

UnitedHealth also raised its adjusted net earnings to a range of $9.75 to $9.90 per share, up from $9.65 to $9.85 per share. UnitedHealth, which sells employer-based insurance as well as for the government programs Medicare for the elderly and Medicaid for the poor, said net earnings rose to $2.28 billion, or $2.32 per share, in the second quarter ended June 30, from $1.75 billion, or $1.81 per share, a year earlier.

Mickey Mouse surprises kids with adoption date announcement

July 20, 2017

Fox 13 reports that Courtney and Tom Gilmour became foster parents three years ago to 10-year-old Elijah and 12-year-old Janielle. Workers set up a special meet and greet with Mickey Mouse for the family. Gilmour said she got in touch with Disney employees through their Twitter account, and employees worked fast to make the family's day fantastic and included the special meet and greet.

Airport police find 30 bullets in American Airlines crew member's bag

July 20, 2017

The bullets were found Saturday at the airport's security check point for flight crew, where the USA national in his 50s told police that he had forgotten the bullets were in his bag when he left the United States. Police released the man without charge on Saturday and he has promised to co-operate in any future investigation, as has American Airlines. American Airlines said in a statement that the crewmember headed to Dallas after his release, but refused to disclose details of his flight ...

Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:BHE) Releases Q3 Earnings Guidance

July 20, 2017

In terms of recent volatility, the average for the month is 2.11% and 1.70% for the past week. The company has an average rating of Hold and an average price target of $28.25. It has a 27.56 P/E ratio. The Company provides its services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of industrial control equipment, including equipment for the aerospace and defense industry; telecommunication equipment; computers and related products for business enterprises; medical devices, and testing and ...

Lamar Odom's Tell-All Book Is Coming Soon - Get the Details

July 20, 2017

Asked what it will cover, Lamar said, "Everything, everything". "It's a free-for-all", he continued. The former Laker could potentially earn up to $10 million for it. Khloe helped him through his recovery but filed for divorce again in May 2016. The famous reality TV family stayed close with Lamar as he battled through his issues.

'Baaghi' trailer is out and it's not short of promising

July 20, 2017

The Hindi Medium actress also took to the social media to give her fans a glimpse of her being Qandeel Baloch. Most of her videos - wherein more often than not the model would be in bed, would go viral. The video further shows how moved to city, changed her name from Fauzia to Qandeel Baloch and become a star. All this has been brought to life through the show whose trailer is out now.

The NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Barclays PLC

July 20, 2017

It has underperformed by 15.28% the S&P500. It was reported on Jul, 18 by Barchart.com . (NYSE:NRG) has a Shareholder Yield of 0.48% and a Shareholder Yield (Mebane Faber) of -0.28%. Therefore 79% are positive. ( NRG Yield ) and Corporate activities. The stock presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $21.13.

Canara Bank First-Quarter Net Profit Misses Estimates; Bad Loans Rise

July 20, 2017

This is against a net profit of Rs 55 crore in the year- ago period, KPIT said in a statement. The total income of the bank grew to Rs 12,304.10 crore for the June quarter of 2017-18 as against Rs 11,786.35 crore, as per its regulatory filing.

'Hawaii Five-0' Season 8 Adds 3 Regular Cast Members

July 20, 2017

Ian Anthony Dale , Meaghan Rath and Beulah Koale are joining the CBS procedural as series regulars for Season 8, the network announced on Wednesday. Rath, who most recently appeared on " Being Human ", will play Tani Rey, a once-promising Police Academy candidate whom McGarrett finds working as a lifeguard.

Take Two Interactive Software Inc (NASDAQ:TTWO) Sentiment Change Report

July 20, 2017

Take now has $7.79 billion valuation. The stock decreased 0.02% or $0.02 on July 17, reaching $85.71. It also upped Hess Corp (NYSE:HES) stake by 625,767 shares and now owns 1.08M shares. Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May 23rd. Out of 12 Wall Street analysts rating Take-Two Interactive Software, 10 give it "Buy", 1 "Sell" rating , while 1 recommend "Hold".

HBO Orders "Confederate", A New Show From "Game Of Thrones" Showrunners

July 20, 2017

While Benioff and Weiss maybe haven't had the lightest touch when it comes to race on Game of Thrones , it's worth remembering that they're adapting beloved series of novels. Production on Confederate will begin following the final season of Game of Thrones , which now doesn't have an air date (late 2018 and 2019 are both possible).

Worth Watching Stock CVS Health Corporation (CVS)

July 20, 2017

The company has its outstanding shares of 304.51 million. MUFG Americas Holdings Corp decreased its stake in CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS) by 14.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC.

B&G Foods (NYSE:BGS) Receiving Somewhat Favorable Press Coverage, Report Shows

July 20, 2017

The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, June 28th. The company was downgraded on Wednesday, September 2 by Zacks. The stock has "Neutral" rating by DA Davidson on Tuesday, August 9. Perhaps, that suggests something about why 89.34% of the outstanding share supply is held by institutional investors. Given that its average daily volume over the 30 days has been 0.72 million shares a day, this signifies a pretty significant change over the norm.

White House Concerned by Chechen Leader's Anti-Gay Remarks

July 20, 2017

The White House says it's concerned by remarks made by the leader of Chechnya, who suggested any gay people in his Russian republic should be shipped to Canada. US State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said that her department found these comments to be "very concerning and also upsetting". Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson have both decided not to speak about the gay purge during meetings with President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials in the past few weeks.

Chile moves towards legalising abortion in limited cases — BBCI

July 20, 2017

In a marathon session lasting well past midnight, the Senate voted to allow abortions when a mother's life is in danger , when the fetus is not viable, and in cases of rape. Abortion in the conservative country has been illegal since 1989, during the Augusto Pinochet Ugarte regime. Almost 200,000 unsafe abortions occur each year in Chile , according to the Guttmacher Institute.

Blac Chyna Says 'There's No Turning Back' to Rob Kardashian

July 20, 2017

They're expecting her to go away, but she's lining up all kinds of schemes that could have a awful impact on the family, and their brand as a whole,"According to the insider, Rob blabbed to her about everything from the family's surgery secrets through to their most toe-curling scandals".

SpaceX chief says first launch of big new rocket will be risky

July 20, 2017

Musk hopes to send a SpaceX lander within the next few years to the Red planet. It had to be a somewhat humbling one, too, after Musk bragged during the Dragon 2 reveal in 2014 that this vehicle showed how a 21st century spacecraft should land-not with parachutes in the water.

Beats By Dre To Launch New Headphone Collection With Balmain

July 20, 2017

Dre might be the coolest one yet. In the clip, set to Jaira Burns' song "Ugly", Jenner is seen in a green jungle and then getting showered with sand, showing off the latest designs, which come in khaki and safari colors with metallic gold accents.

Woman Records Husband's Snores For 4 Years, Creates 'Despacito' Remix

July 20, 2017

But when Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee were making the song, they never would have thought that such a amusing remix could also be made. The video displays the man's enviable sleeping and snoring skills. Any snoring that isn't rhythmically compatible with " Despacito (Featuring Daddy Yankee )" can step aside. Well, whatever the back story is, the video is fun to watch.

Rey Mysterio Reportedly Has Contract Offer 'In His Hands' From GFW

July 20, 2017

John Morrison was recently seen on El Rey network's Lucha Underground and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide as Johnny Mundo. As noted, Mysterio remains under contract with Lucha Underground until season three, which begins airing in September. Barrasso writes: "There is strong incentive... to make Mysterio an offer he can not refuse". We also run down what could be next for The Hardys, AJ Styles' big United States Championship win and more.

Morgan Stanley Upgrades Canadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE:CNQ) to "Overweight"

July 20, 2017

The Price Range 52 Weeks is one of the tools that investors use to determine the lowest and highest price at which a stock has traded in the previous 52 weeks. 90 funds opened positions while 228 raised stakes. Similarly, investors look up the share price over 12 month periods. Quadrant Capital Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Canadian Natural Resources Limited by 87.1% in the first quarter.

Lana Del Rey responds to that 'Lust For Life' leak

July 20, 2017

And while fans may be happy about it, Del Rey most definitely is not, taking to Twitter to directly call out fans who were downloading and sharing it online. Lana's sassiness didn't stop there though; one person commented on the fact that she'd pinned a tweet to the top of her page, showing a black and white GIF of her over a spinning globe with the caption, "Um nearly time".

First Look At Star Wars Black Series SDCC Exclusive Rey And Luke

July 20, 2017

And though he naturally refrained from divulging too much, too soon, Rian Johnson spoke to the Los Angeles Times (via Screen Rant ) about all things Star Wars and, in particular, the opening crawl of The Last Jedi . "I wrote something, and it was awful", he said. "And then I was watching one of the behind-the-scenes things and Lucas said, 'It's like writing a haiku'".

Helicopter Carrying WWE CEO's Son Crashes Into Ocean

July 20, 2017

The fourth-generation wrestling scion described the moment he knew his helicopter was down for the count. "It was very unnerving", McMahon says. Speaking to reporters afterward, McMahon said he heard a "bang" and Regtien told him they would be doing an emergency landing in the water.

Actor John Boyega calls out 'Game of Throns' for lack of diversity

July 20, 2017

Following the season 7 premiere, millions of people are caught up in the Game of Thrones fever sweeping in the world- John Boyega is not one of them. "Even though these are fantasy worlds, there are tribes, families, and dynasties", Gold told the outlet. "In the books, the Targaryens are these white, white people with silver hair and violet eyes".

Jon Huntsman nominated as US Ambassador to Russian Federation by Trump

July 19, 2017

Bush, he was ambassador to Singapore. Huntsman has twice served as an ambassador, and nation's top diplomat to Singapore under George HW Bush and then served in that role in China under Barack Obama before returning to the U.S. During his tenure as ambassador to Beijing, Trump also went after Huntsman. U.S. media reported that the White House offered the ambassadorship to Huntsman in early March, but the reports received no official confirmation at that time.

Emma Watson Recruits Fans To Help Her Find Lost Rings

July 19, 2017

If you happened to be at the Mandarin Oriental Spa in London on the July 16, or even have any information about the rings, Emma provided an email in the Facebook post and promised "no questions" will be asked upon the jewelry's safe return.

BBC Politely Checks Everyone Complaining About Jodie Whittaker on Doctor Who

July 19, 2017

With the numerous complaints being filed, the #BBC has beautifully replied to the ranting fans. The continual input of fresh ideas and new voices across the cast and the writing and production teams has been key to the longevity of the series.

Tributes paid to teenager who drowned in Roscommon marina

July 19, 2017

Seamus Butler, a local councillor and chairman of the Templemichael College's board of management, said: "I didn't know him personally but it's very sad for his family, for his mother, sister and brothers". Local divers were involved in the search operation. Up to 20 teenagers jumped into the water at a marina near Tarmonbarry, Co. His body was taken to Roscommon Hospital's mortuary.

PRO12 Have Just Released A Statement About Proposed South African Expansion

July 19, 2017

SA Rugby were at pains to insist on Wednesday that any further comment on the proposed expansion of the Pro12 tournament would come from Celtic Rugby, who said: "Advanced and positive discussions are taking place with the South African Rugby Union regarding the introduction of two teams into an expanded PRO12 Championship".

Disney reveals plan for 'Star Wars' hotel

July 19, 2017

The exhibition is on display in Walt Disney Parks and Resorts' "A Galaxy of Stories" pavilion at D23 Expo. " Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" is a 14-acre themed area that will give visitors the impression that they've wandered into an intergalactic trading post that was formerly in a galaxy far, far away.

Keegan-Michael Key revives role as Obama's 'anger translator'

July 19, 2017

Responding to Trump's comment that the border wall needs to be transparent, because people throw big bags of drugs over the wall: "What the fuck is that?!" Keegan-Michael Key played Luther , Obama's "anger translator", who was able to convey how Obama really felt behind all of his carefully measured statements, both on Key and Peele and for the real Obama at the 2015 White House Correspondents' Dinner .

Man Utd boss Mourinho threatens Barcelona Verratti plans: Contact made

July 19, 2017

And the 24-year-old is now considering ditching him for Raiola, Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla claims. The Italian global has been linked with a move to Barcelona this summer, but was forced to issue an apology after his agent, Donato Di Campli, claimed the player was being kept prisoner by the French club.

'The Snowman' Trailer: Michael Fassbender Hunts a Killer in Tomas Alfredson's Thriller

July 19, 2017

Based upon the best-selling thriller by Norwegian author Jo Nesbø , The Snowman follows the unfortunately named detective Harry Hole (Fassbender), investigating the elusive "Snowman Killer" who leaves snowmen as a macabre way to mark his killings.

Cabinet clears draft bill to replace GST ordinances for J&K

July 19, 2017

With this, the provisions of both the CGST and IGST acts have been extended to Jammu and Kashmir. This will be the first meeting of the Council since the launch of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1 and the 19th since it was set up in September previous year.

Melissa McCarthy reunites with Gilmore Girls co-star Yanic Truesdale on vacation

July 19, 2017

This news comes from Truesdale (AKA Michel Gerard), who posted a pic of his unexpected reunion with McCarthy (AKA Sookie St. James) on Instagram . While Michel certainly got a look in when the show returned on Netflix a year ago, Sookie was sorely missing as she was "travelling", until she cropped up right at the end to help Lorelai with her wedding to Luke (and what a flawless and handsome wedding it was too).

Tillerson Looks To Close Cyber Office Amid State Department Reorganization

July 19, 2017

Established by then-Secretary of State Madeline Albright in 1997, the Office was created to place a greater emphasis on the importance of pursuing justice for crimes committed internationally in the wake of atrocities such as the Bosnian and Rwandan genocides.

Ed Sheeran's 'Game of Thrones' Cameo Revealed!

July 19, 2017

The British singer made a guest appearance as a minstrel in a scene with fan favourite Arya Stark, played by Maisie Williams , in the first episode of the seventh season of HBO's fantasy drama. If you haven't seen the much talked about cameo yet, check the video out below. However, Podeswa made the point that numerous actors in the Game of Thrones cast are famous like Sheeran.

Ed Sheeran has returned to Twitter after the GoT backlash

July 19, 2017

Game of Thrones is HBO's flagship series, so it's not like SheeranGate is going to cripple the network. Now, it seems that Ed Sheeran has done the social media equivalent of gingerly picking up his toys from outside of his pram and has re-activated his account.

'The Shape of Water' Trailer Introduces Guillermo Del Toro's Newest Creature

July 19, 2017

From that first shot of home underwater, I was absolutely sold on getting my heart ripped out by Sally Hawkins and a fish man. Richard Jenkins and Michael Stuhlbarg also star in The Shape of the Water . That experiment is on a humanoid marine creature, reminiscent in appearance to Abe from del Toro's Hellboy movies. It seems that del Toro just chose to make up his own fish man instead.

Ed Sheeran back on Twitter after brief disappearance

July 19, 2017

Sheeran was seen having a meal under a tree with his fellow soldiers; he was singing a medieval song for his fellow fighters' entertainment as Arya Stark passed them by on her horse. Game of Thrones director Jeremy Podeswa has defended Ed Sheeran's controversial cameo. He takes acting as a job very seriously. Variety magazine called the cameo "ridiculous" while one fan on Twitter quipped: "If Arya kills Ed Sheeran it'll be worth it".

Blazin' Squad reunion CONFIRMED when Marcel exits Love Island

July 19, 2017

Now in its third series since the change in format, Love Island has gone from strength to strength and been the TV hit of the summer. Marcel, who is coupled up on the show with girlfriend Gabby, shot to popularity in week one after viewers found it hilarious that he kept telling his fellow islanders (in private) that he was in Blazin Squad.

Morgan Stanley Reaffirms Overweight Rating for Walt Disney Company (The) (NYSE:DIS)

July 19, 2017

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)'s stock on Tuesday traded at beginning with a price of $104.60 and when day-trade ended the stock finally gained 0.92% to reach at $105.75. Bankshares Of Stockton has invested 0.9% in Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS). Metropolitan Life Insurance accumulated 0.04% or 49,043 shares. Therefore 56% are positive.

John Boyega Calls Out 'Game of Thrones' for Not Casting Black Actors

July 19, 2017

You don't see one black person in Lord of the Rings . John Boyega is speaking out against the lack of diversity in major film franchises. 'You see different people from different cultures every day, ' he told GQ magazine. As Refinery29 also point out , the lack diversity in GoT is also something that the author of the Song of Ice and Fire book series from which the TV show is based, George.

Oracle expands Customer at Cloud, adds 1000 cloud sales Emea staff

July 19, 2017

Whereas Microsoft is working with hardware partners to deliver an integrated package on each partner's servers, Oracle offers a soup-to-nuts proposition in which it delivers both hardware and software at the same price as it charges for public cloud services.

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