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Cuomo: NY adult smoking rate hits all-time low

February 21, 2018

During that time period, smoking among 18-24 year-olds dropped from 21.6 percent to 11.7 percent; smoking among New Yorkers without a high school diploma dropped from 25.7 percent to 19.2 percent; and smoking among people making less than $25,000 a year fell from 27.8 percent to 19.8 percent.

Florida House declares porn a public health risk

February 21, 2018

George and Amal, I couldn't agree with you more. Assault rifles were the weapons of choice for the killers in the mass shootings in Las Vegas past year, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida in 2016, and, of course, in last week's attack on a Parkland, Florida high school.

Independence Bank of Kentucky Takes Position in Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (APD)

February 21, 2018

Rand Wealth Llc who had been investing in Air Prods & Chems Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $35.64 billion market cap company. The stock increased 0.25% or $0.405 during the last trading session, reaching $164.005. Baird. The rating was maintained by Jefferies on Thursday, August 17 with "Buy". The stock has "Hold" rating by Vertical Research on Monday, August 7.

MLA Haris apologises in Assembly over assault by son

February 21, 2018

He was beaten up and later threatened by them at the hospital. We have arrested 7 people, including Mohammed Haris Nalapad. "We have verified CCTV footage from in and around the restaurant and recorded statements of the restaurant staff and eyewitnesses".

Corning (GLW) Earns Coverage Optimism Score of 0.19

February 21, 2018

Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping their customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Cypress Cap Mgmt Limited Liability Corp (Wy), Wyoming-based fund reported 4 shares. WEEKS WENDELL P had sold 248,857 shares worth $7.81M. It improved, as 39 investors sold INGR shares while 134 reduced holdings.

Las Vegas suspect accused of killing homeless men is arrested

February 21, 2018

In a span of almost seven hours, three men were shot January 29. The first shooting unfolded just after midnight on January 29 in a gas station parking lot in Logandale, an unincorporated two located about 60 miles northeast of Las Vegas, police said.

Bahraini activist sent to prison for Twitter comments

February 21, 2018

Rajab previously had been sentenced to two years in prison over television interviews he gave that included criticisms of Bahrain, an island off Saudi Arabia that's home to the U.S. The case against Nabeel Rajab , a human rights defender and major figure in the tiny island nation's 2011 Arab Spring protests, has been widely criticized internationally.

New Zealand Bowler Cops One In The Head, Ball Flies For Six

February 21, 2018

They will play Central Districts in a replay of the 2015-16 Ford Trophy final, at the same venue, Pukekura Park in New Plymouth on Saturday. The umpire signalled a boundary, which was later confirmed that it had actually sailed over the ropes.

Brit man, 18, killed in horror crash in New Zealand

February 21, 2018

New Zealand Police said Mr Roberts, who was living in the Canterbury area, was the driver of the auto. Another person was transported to hospital with moderate injuries following the single-vehicle crash on Pareora River Road in Maungati.

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Analysts

February 21, 2018

The stock decreased 0.08% or $0.04 during the last trading session, reaching $48.09. About 749,386 shares traded or 25.57% up from the average. It has underperformed by 1.13% the S&P500. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has risen 9.26% since February 20, 2017 and is uptrending. Barclays Capital has "Overweight" rating and $115 target.

Aimmune's peanut allergy drug meets main goal of key study

February 21, 2018

Peanut allergies have more than doubled in children from 1997 to 2008, and affect about two percent of American children today and is the leading cause of death from food-induced allergic reactions in the United States. "These patients are constantly walking in a minefield, a bomb could go off anytime that could end their life", allergist Dr. Purvi Parikh of the Allergy and Asthma Network told Reuters ahead of the data.

Michigan State routs IL to lock up share of Big Ten title

February 21, 2018

The Spartans have won 11 straight can claim the conference title outright if they win at Wisconsin on Sunday. Sophomore Miles Bridges scored 19 points to lead No. To get a win in the famed "Izzone" should prove to be hard, however, as UW will have to spoil senior night for the Spartans (5-9, 15-12 ). It was a feel-good night on a campus still reeling because of a crisis over how the school handled allegations against disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar.

Dental Loupe Market Trends, Drivers, Strategies, Applications and Competitive Landscape 2022

February 21, 2018

Expected rate of growth to reach the potential? The market for Dental Software is segmented in mainly three parts i.e.by Type, Application , Deployment, Purchase, End Users and its various sub-segments; by type Practice Management, Software Patient, Communications Software, Treatment Planning Software, Patient Education Software, Dental Imaging Software, Dental Imaging Management Software, and Software for Dental Instruments.

Students, teachers, activists staging national walkouts to protest inaction on gun violence

February 21, 2018

What are the students' plans? "The " March For Our Lives " is going to be in every major city and we are organizing it so students everywhere can beg for our lives". On Friday evening, Trump met with victims of the school shooting who were recovering at a Florida hospital and praised the "incredible" work of doctors, nurses and first responders who helped the victims.

Arkansas vs. Kentucky - 2/20/18 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction

February 21, 2018

Knox scored 23 points in the win for Kentucky (19-9, 8-7 Southeastern Conference), which won for the sixth straight time over the Razorbacks. The Cats finished the game shooting 46 percent from the floor, extending their streak of shooting above 40 percent to five games.

P Bahadurabad terms Sattar led intra-party-polls 'illegal'

February 21, 2018

The elections are also underway in Hyderabad. Activists of the party raised slogans in favour of Dr Farooq Sattar . Polling started with a delay of one hour at 2pm and continued until 6pm without any break. He said the intra-party election had been conducted in sheer illegal and ill-advised manner. He announced that there will be an intra-party election on Feb 18, recalling that he had saved the party from disintegrating in August past year.

Liam Payne opens up about disagreements with Cheryl amid split rumours

February 21, 2018

Another source close to the couple said, "Both of them desperately want it to work but it doesn't look like things are going to end as they wished", adding that now "their main concern is Bear and making sure that he remains the happy little boy he is".

Calgon Carbon Corporation (CCC) Position Trimmed by Chartwell Investment Partners LLC

February 21, 2018

The stock increased 0.78% or $0.72 during the last trading session, reaching $92.72. About 2,048 shares traded. Shares of Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC ) have received an average rating of "Hold" from the seven brokerages that are covering the company, Marketbeat reports.

Signal Watch: Checking the Numbers for Interm Term Bond ETF Vanguard (BIV)

February 21, 2018

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a highly popular technical indicator. Information Technology ETF Vanguard (VGT)'s Williams Percent Range or 14 day Williams %R is sitting at -19.38. Normal oscillations tend to stay in the range of -100 to +100. The RSI is computed base on the speed and direction of a stock's price movement. When completing stock analysis, investors and traders may opt to review other technical levels.

Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK) receives consensus rating of 2.80

February 21, 2018

The stock of Shake Shack Inc . The stock traded within a range of $37.30 and $38.03. Now have a look at past performance (weekly performance to year to date performance) how Shake Shack Inc . The firm has "Equal-Weight" rating given on Thursday, December 7 by Morgan Stanley. The stock exchanged hands 5.57 Million shares versus average trading capacity of 777.82 Million shares, yielding a market cap of $1.51 Billion.

Redrawn Pennsylvania Congressional Map Could Boost Dems

February 21, 2018

House unless Republicans can stop it in federal court. The court's order indicates that the plan splits just 13 of the state's 67 counties. Some municipalities in western Luzerne County are in the 9th Congressional District with Columbia, Montour, Carbon, Schuylkill, Berks and Lebanon counties and part of Northumberland County.

Minnesota Golden Gophers unveil HYPRR ELITE football uniforms

February 21, 2018

The changes come as part of a revamping of Minnesota's uniforms. But let's ignore the fact that " Row the Boat " itself is hokey. The Gophers introduced three new jerseys (Maroon, White and Anthracite), three helmets (Maroon, White and Gold) and four pairs of trousers (Maroon, White, Gold and Anthracite) to choose from next season in addition to an ever-changing array of shoes, socks, facemasks and other accoutrements.

Telegram raises Dollars 850 mln in initial coin sale to private investors

February 21, 2018

Telegram closed its pre-sale ICO at record-breaking numbers. The app doesn't encrypt its messages by default and many just assume it does, but it must be turned on as an additional setting. Forbes notes a number of individuals who believe the ICO is being done to cover the app's bills. An ICO is commonly used by startups to avoid regulatory processes to raise capital, instead it gets funds by selling cryptocurrency to early investors in exchange for legal tender.

Alcohol may be major factor in early-onset dementia, study suggests

February 21, 2018

They urged Global Positioning System to closely question all patients about their drinking habits, and do more to persuade those drinking above recommended levels to cut down. This could mean that, because of ongoing stigma regarding the reporting of alcohol-use disorders, the association between chronic heavy drinking and dementia may be even stronger.

MBA student hangs self in Hyderabad hostel during video call with friend

February 21, 2018

The victim was from Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh , and was reported to be studying in the second year of her MBA course at Sivasivani Institute of Management. SI M. Venkatesham from Petbasheerbad said that a petty argument could have led to this incident. So, whether suicide happened during the video call can not be corroborated.

Woman kicked off flight after crew heard her talking about period pain

February 21, 2018

Beth Evans and her boyfriend, 26-year-old Joshua Moran, said a flight attendant overheard Evans' conversation and expressed concerns about her health - even though she said she rated her pain "1 out of 10", according to the Times of London .

Schools in New Jersey town reopen after possible flu death

February 21, 2018

Daniela Genaro attended the Nicholas LaCorte-Peterstown School, No. 3 in Elizabeth. The New Jersey Health Department is conducting tests to determine if the child died from the flu, possibly making her the third pediatric-flu-related death in the state.

Temer announces creation of Brazil's public security ministry

February 21, 2018

Temer had met with Rio state Gov. Luiz Fernando Pezao and Army Gen. Walter Souza Braga Netto, who was appointed to lead the security intervention. Last Friday, the Brazilian President Michel Temer decided in favor of federal intervention in Rio de Janeiro state security , giving the army control over police, fire departments and the prison system in the region.

Bride gets stuck in elevator on way to reception

February 21, 2018

Two minutes, '" she said. She says a bridesmaid alerted her husband shortly afterward that a "situation" was going on. "Five minutes went by and I thought: 'Okay, something might be wrong'". The bride became stuck in an elevator on the way to the reception. After 45 minutes the elevator technician managed to get the lift working, with the reception starting about 20 minutes later.

MGM Resorts International (NASDAQ:MGM) Expected To Report Earnings On Tuesday

February 21, 2018

About 184,295 shares traded. ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE:PRA) has risen 27.28% since February 20, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 2.77% the S&P500. Pinnacle Limited Liability Corp reported 0.61% of its portfolio in The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG). Cibc Asset Mngmt Inc owns 47,617 shares or 0.01% of their USA portfolio.

Salmonella outbreak linked to Kratom

February 21, 2018

Even though kratom is legal now, 7 states and select counties have banned the drug. Despite the fact that no passings have been accounted for, 11 individuals have been hospitalized. Due to the reporting time lag, more cases of illness may be reported, the CDC said. The Food and Drug Administration is also investigating the outbreak - what it referred to as the result of a "rare strain of salmonella " - and advised people against using products containing kratom.

Global Snack Food Packaging Market: Changing Consumer Preference to Bolster Market Growth

February 20, 2018

The Beverage Packaging industry report contains a pelagic as well as organized data. The study gives a very comprehensive outlook of the entire , markets . The report is helpful in providing advanced and actual market statistics and development aspects. What will the be the market size of EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Anti-Counterfeit Packaging market in 2022? North America is projected to grow at the second-highest rate between 2017 and 2022, with the USA registering the ...

CPSC sues Britax over hazardous strollers

February 20, 2018

The CPSC alleges that certain models of Britax's B.O.B. jogging strollers contain hazardous defects in their design. Since January 2012, approximately 200 consumers have reported front wheel detachments while using the stroller, resulting in at least 97 injuries to children and adult consumers.

Drinking Alcohol and Being Overweight can be Good for You!

February 20, 2018

Participants who exercised 15 to 45 minutes per day, on the other hand, cut the risk for premature death by 11%. "It's not bad to be skinny when you're young but it's very bad to be skinny when you're old", said Professor Kawas. Among those with dementia , half do not have sufficient neuropathology in their brain to explain their cognitive loss. Maybe we should pay more attention to our desires, engaging more in our hobbies, and relax every night with a glass or two of wine.

Counting Calories May Not Be the Key to Weight Loss After All

February 20, 2018

David Ludwig, a Boston Children's Hospital obesity researcher. Figuring out which diet is best for whom is a similar objective to the ones expressed by all of the new companies claiming to help people "personalize" their diet, he added. Eating less and avoiding processed convenience food is the only reliable way to lose weight, according to a rare comparative trial of dieting methods.

Light exercise 'helps older men live longer'

February 20, 2018

The study focused on 1,181 participants who wore an accelerometer ― a device that tracks the volume and intensity of physical exercise ― for seven days. On average, the reduction in the risk of death was around 33 percent. Sporadic bouts seemed easier to achieve as two thirds (66%) of the men achieved their weekly total of moderate to vigorous physical activity in this way while only 16% managed to do so in bouts of 10 or more minutes.

Women 'must be more aware of link between bloating and ovarian cancer'

February 20, 2018

Half of women said that if they suffered from bloating around the stomach they would cut out certain foods and/or start eating probiotic yoghurts or drinking peppermint tea, a YouGov survey found. Laura Everley, 38, from Crawley, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2014. I thought that maybe I might have irritable bowel syndrome because there are similar symptoms.' It wasn't until around three months after her symptoms began, that Everley saw a Facebook post detailing warning signs of ...

Cleaning Sprays As Harmful As Heavy Smoking For Women's Lungs

February 20, 2018

Lung function decline in women working as cleaners or regularly using cleaning products at home was comparable to smoking 20 cigarettes a day over 10 to 20 years. In particular, bleach may be significantly reduced in its use to clean the toilet whenever necessary and not in such a generalized use at home as we are used to.

Man charged in break-in, attempted sexual assault at Burlington home

February 20, 2018

The incident started as a "domestic situation" at a Milton restaurant Sunday night after people heard the man making death threats. His vehicle was located shortly after at his house on Colonsay Dr.in Burlington. On Monday morning, police confirmed that the man had been taken into custody. Kelly says the man then went into the home and "obtained a machete and was standing at the front door holding the machete in his hand".

Newborn mortality: India 12th worst among low-income countries

February 20, 2018

Also, Mr Akin Jimoh, the Project Director, Development Communications Network (Devcoms), said there was the need for increased sensitisation on how to achieve good maternal, newborn and child health. Every year, 2.6 million babies die all over the world within their first month. "We know we can save the vast majority of these with affordable, quality health care solutions for every mother and every newborn.

World Health Organization reports 400% increase in measles cases in 2017

February 20, 2018

World Health Organization says Ireland has a population of 4 749 153 and had an incident rate of 4.4 per one million of population in 2017, meaning there were 21 nationally a year ago, according to its figures. The HSE is calling on those living in the Carew Park and Ballinacurra Weston areas of Limerick city to attend. Despite the increase in the number of cases of the virus Ireland does not feature in the top 15 countries hit by large outbreaks.

Here's what the Senate gun bill says

February 20, 2018

Chris Murphy, D-Conn. Rivera's views on the issue were contrasted by another dinner guest, Donald Trump Jr., an avowed gun rights supporter who accompanied his father to this year's NRA annual conference in Atlanta. While any action the administration takes in the wake of Florida is expected to stop short of any proposal that would amount to gun restrictions, sources tell ABC News that the president has repeatedly said "we have to do something" in the wake of the Florida tragedy.

Florida shooting triggers demand for 'common-sense' gun control

February 20, 2018

But as Trump arrived in Florida , some of the parents, survivors and others affected by the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School said they were more interested in firm action to prevent future assaults than a presidential visit.

Flu continues to spread, more lives lost in Delaware

February 20, 2018

Doctors tell us there are four strains of flu, and you can get the flu a few times in the same season. There are two options for flu vaccine: the nasal spray or the shot. "Because you are getting a different flu bug". That total easily surpasses the 58 deaths the state reported in 2009, the first year that all flu deaths were required to be reported to Georgia Public Health.

Google AI can spot heart disease by staring into patients' eyes

February 20, 2018

As with all deep learning analysis, neural networks were then used to mine this information for patterns, learning to associate telltale signs in the eye scans with the metrics needed to predict cardiovascular risk (e.g., age and blood pressure).

Rohingya return: Bangladesh lists 8000 names

February 19, 2018

After the meeting, they exchanged lists of "Contact Persons" on each country's police forces. Almost 700,000 Rohingya have fled Myanmar's Rakhine state and crossed into Bangladesh since last August, when attacks on security posts by insurgents triggered a military crackdown that the United Nations has said amounts to ethnic cleansing, with reports of arson attacks, murder and rape.

Kemper (KMPR) Trading 6% Higher

February 19, 2018

Zacks downgraded the shares of TTM in report on Friday, August 14 to "Hold" rating. On Wednesday, March 16 the stock rating was downgraded by Craig Hallum to "Hold". Endurance Wealth Management Inc, a Rhode Island-based fund reported 18,000 shares. The company has a market capitalization of $2,899.28, a P/E ratio of 25.99 and a beta of 1.00.

P intra-party polls are illegal: Bahadurabad group

February 19, 2018

However, members supporting Sattar, including Kamran Tessori, Khawaja Sohail Manzoor, Qamar Manzoor, Muzzammil Qureshi, Syed Ali Raza Abidi, Shahid Pasha, Sajid Ahmed and Salahuddin Sheikh, have been nominated in both RC and CEC. Meanwhile, the Bahadurabad faction has declared the intra-party elections illegal and unconstitutional, urging workers to frustrate the attempts to divide the party by displaying unity in their rank and file.

Scientists grow sheep embryos containing human cells

February 19, 2018

It is to be noted that around 76,000 people in the USA and 6,500 in the United Kingdom are on an organ transplant list. Scientists say growing human organs inside animals could not only increase supply, but also offer the possibility of genetically tailoring the organs to be compatible with the immune system of the patient receiving them, by using the patient's own cells in the procedure, removing the possibility of rejection.

Calls for British boy to be given medical cannabis licence

February 19, 2018

This means it cannot be practically prescribed, administered, or supplied to the public in the United Kingdom, and can only be used for research under a Home Office licence'. "We want the people who have the power to give him this gift to put themselves in the position of Alfie's family, to think creatively and with open minds and to find a way forward".