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Govt probing suspected bird flu in Nueva Ecija Featured

August 18, 2017

The cases in Jaen and San Isidro follow the country's first avian flu outbreak in San Luis, Pampanga that started in April, but was only reported to the Department of Agriculture in July, after the death of 37,000 chickens in that town.

Anthony Martial opens up about his plans at Manchester United this season

August 18, 2017

A trip to Swansea City offers Manchester United the chance to follow up their fine win over West Ham United with another victory. " As a squad, we haven't really talked about specific aims for the season too much so far, but the goal is to win as many titles as possible ", said Martial .

Man's extreme cramp looks like alien trying to burst through his leg

August 18, 2017

The 50 second clip shows the muscles contracting all by themselves as if they were alive as Bermudez can be heard moaning in pain. Cramps can last between few seconds to minutes and occur most commonly in the legs. It's now been viewed more than 15 million times in what is clearly one of the most gnarly cramps you'll ever see. Dehydration is also a common cause of cramps - but it can be cured with a stretch.

JNU students allege assault, rape attempt by mob in Faridabad

August 18, 2017

Students, who study at Jawaharlal Nehru University and St Stephen's college in Delhi University , alleged that locals roughed them up and threw communal slur at them. He also allegedly asked the woman if her dress was "that short" or if it had been torn. The horror continued for the girl when one of the men allegedly groped her, dragged her into the temporary tin shed and was advised by his friends to rape her after tying her against a tree.

Hate speech will no longer be tolerated - Osinbajo

August 18, 2017

According to the unnamed official, the acting president's recent brief visit to London was " to get Buhari's approval to appoint two ministers who had been already cleared by parliament ". We are still having some pockets of issues in the North-east which is worrisome. "Security and the economy have to work together". The governor stated that government needs to specifically deploy resources to encourage the employment of youths on the streets so that they can have something good to engage ...

Vaping among young teens may increase likelihood of smoking

August 18, 2017

The research, published online in the British Medical Journal's specialised Tobacco Control journal on Thursday, suggested there may be evidence e-cigarettes could be leading United Kingdom teenagers to try tobacco smoking. For example, youth who said they had no friends who smoke were particularly at risk of smoking after having tried e-cigarettes, and not the group who reporting having friends who already smoked.

Truck driver in fatal June accident on I-90 charged with manslaughter

August 18, 2017

The crash happened on the morning of June 8 along the superhighway between the 48a (Pembroke) and 49 (Depew) interchanges in Lancaster. The 27-year-old was involved in the Thruway crash that killed UB Assistant Professor Dr. Kristofer M. Gregorek, 27, of Ballston Spa was charged Thursday with second-degree manslaughter, troopers said. Volpe was pronounced dead at the scene.

Carl Paladino out on Buffalo Board of Education

August 18, 2017

Now, Commissioner MaryEllen Elia has claimed that Paladino is not being penalized for his statements about the Obamas, but because he violated education law by publicly disclosing confidential information about teacher contracts discussed in a board meeting.

Investors Buy Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) on Weakness

August 18, 2017

Investors purchased shares of Apple Inc. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.60%. About 16.74 million shares traded. Columbia Asset Management invested in 93,244 shares. Sandhill Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,705 shares of the iPhone maker's stock valued at $661,000 after buying an additional 560 shares during the last quarter.

How major U.S. stock market indexes fared Thursday

August 18, 2017

The chain saw a 1.8 percent rise in same-store sales which boosted revenues, but profits plunged 23.2 percent to $2.9 billion, in part due investments in e-commerce. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT ) posted strong quarterly results but still declined 1.5%, dragging other retailers down with it. But that wasn't enough to sustain a recent rally in the company's stock, and its shares lost $1.28, or 1.6 percent, to $79.70.

FDA Approves Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Drug

August 18, 2017

Inotuzumab ozogamicin (Besponsa; Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer) is an investigational antibody-drug conjugate comprised of a monoclonal antibody that targets CD22 - an antigen expressed on cancer cells in most patients with B-cell ALL - linked to a cytotoxic agent.

NBS releases list of most corrupt people in Nigeria

August 17, 2017

It said that the amount was equivalent to 4.6 billion dollars in purchasing power parity (PPP); the sum is equivalent to 39 per cent of the combined federal and state education budgets in 2016. "Of all adult Nigerians who had direct contact with police officers in the 12 months prior to the survey, nearly half paid the officers at least one bribe, and in many cases, more than one since police officers are also among the three types of public officials to whom bribes are paid most frequently in ...

Here's how eating at irregular times could be damaging your skin

August 17, 2017

According to Cancer Research UK, overexposure to UV rays is the main cause of skin cancer in the UK, linked to an estimated 86% of malignant melanoma. He said: "This finding is surprising". However, little had been understood about what controls the skin's daily clock. Apart from altered XPA cycles, the study also found that abnormal eating schedules affect the expression of about 10% of the skin's genes.

Rookie QB Deshaun Watson confident he can run Texans offense

August 17, 2017

It will be interesting to see how head coach Bill O'Brien handles the quarterback competition moving forward. "I can go out there and control the offense", Watson stated, adding that his decision-making has improved since the spring. What does O'Brien hope to see from Watson against the New England Patriots this week? That's until we ask current stopgap starter Tom Savage . The issue here is that Savage himself was mired in a quarterback battle with free agent bust Brock Osweiler ...

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) Shares Sold by New Mexico Educational Retirement Board

August 17, 2017

Whittier Trust Co Of Nevada Inc increased Gilead Sciences Inc Com (NASDAQ:GILD) stake by 6,071 shares to 93,850 valued at $6.72M in 2016Q4. Heritage Trust Co now owns 5,242 shares of the pipeline company's stock worth $101,000 after buying an additional 4,302 shares during the period.

OH reports first human West Nile virus case of 2017

August 17, 2017

Nearly half of the 22 people from Los Angeles County who tested positive for West Nile virus so far this year are from the San Fernando Valley, a hot spot where the disease appears to be spreading this season, according to public health and vector control officials.

Richard A. Gonzalez Sells 87899 Shares of AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) Stock

August 17, 2017

Verizon Communications now has $197.48 billion valuation. About 4.73M shares traded. (NYSE:VZ) has declined 8.48% since August 17, 2016 and is downtrending. Stephens initiated it with "Overweight" rating and $55 target in Tuesday, July 21 report. The stock has "Buy" rating by Goldman Sachs on Monday, March 7.

Scientists develop test that could detect cancer before symptoms show

August 17, 2017

The doctors identified more than three-quarters of colorectal cancer patients, two-thirds of ovarian cancer patients, and most of the lung and breast cancer patients, who exhibited detectable alterations in driver genes. The sequencing method is based on deep sequencing, which reads each chemical code in DNA 30,000 times. To be sure that they were on the right track, the team also tested 44 healthy patients and found that these persons did not have any cancer-derived mutations.

Micromotors successfully deliver drugs to treat stomach bacterial infections

August 17, 2017

As of now insulin is injected rather than administered orally as the acids in the stomach break down the hormone before it can reach the liver. They come with a long list of nasty side effects, including headaches, diarrhea, and fatigue. The micromotors - packed with a clinical dose of the antibiotic clarithromycin - were administered orally once a day for five consecutive days. Results showed treatment with the micromotors was slightly more effective than the equivalent dose of antibiotic ...

NCPCR asks parents, teacher to be vigilant — Blue Whale game

August 17, 2017

According to reports, the boy's mother told a media channel that her son had downloaded the game in November a year ago. An online game of fifty steps that ends with taking one's own life, the Blue Whale Challenge has stirred up internet-savvy India.

Probiotic, Oral Therapy Work, Study Shows — Peanut Allergy Cure

August 17, 2017

The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute joined with a capital investment firm called OneVentures past year to develop the treatment into an FDA-approved product. "The probiotic acts on the immune system, encourages the immune system to generate a protective, or tolerance, response rather than allergy", she said.

Govt taking all necessary actions to restore Bellandur Lake, says Siddaramaiah

August 17, 2017

The wave of froth was high enough to engulf a two-storied building, reported Times of India quoting a resident. After incessant rains in the city since Monday, the froth has started to scare the residents living around the lake. Cars virtually disappeared into plumes of foam on a road adjacent to the Bellandur Lake. The green court has asked the Karnataka Government to clean the lake within a month.

Killed, 7 Wounded In Tuesday Shootings Across Chicago

August 17, 2017

Responding officers found a 17-year-old boy, a 22-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman dead from multiple gunshot wounds. Police have not identified the homeowner, but do indicate that he has a Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card. A police source said the incident was being investigated as a suspected burglary. Just before 4 p.m., an 18-year-old man was wounded in a drive-by shooing in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side.

SEA Games 29: Indonesia tops medal tally

August 17, 2017

The chinlone stroke event squad added another bronze. On the first day when medals were offered, Malaysia secured a gold, a silver (archery) and two bronzes (archery and chinlone). Thailand's flag is raised near the entrance of the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil yesterday. She received a bye into the quarterfinal and ousted teammate Saritha Cham Nong to advance into the semifinals where she was forced to concede to Chau Kieu Oanh of Vietnam 142-145.

More than 300 dead, 700 missing after Sierra Leone mudslide

August 17, 2017

He said: "The personal account by the Vice President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency, Victor Foh, confirming the death of at least 300 persons as a result of the tragic mudslide is heartbreaking". "These are some of the poorest areas in Freetown ". It was then they realised their home had been submerged in water. "When they do this, there are risks", Nasir said.

Bomb hoax at Delhi High Court

August 17, 2017

After three hours, the call was declared a hoax. The call has been traced to a number in Western Uttar Pradesh and the police are now trying to trace the person. There is news of the bomb blasts in the Delhi High Court. According to an India Today report of September 7, 2011, the bomb was placed in a briefcase and ripped through a crowded reception area at the entrance of the Delhi High Court.

Global Locker Management Software Market - LockerGM, Motionsoft, Daxko, Morse Watchmans, GANTNER

August 17, 2017

The elementary weaknesses and strengths of the leading vendors coupled with the rate of growth for each of the segments of the Smart Factory worldwide market have been conferred after a complete analysis of past and prospective trends, regulatory needs, and technological innovations.

Hundreds killed by Sierra Leone mudslide and flooding

August 17, 2017

Head of Operation of the Sierra Leone police, Al Sheik Kamara, said many people were still buried under the rubble and rescue work was on to extricate more bodies. "It was like an natural disaster". "I can't describe the magic that took me and my family out of my house", he said. According to the BBC , a mass burial of victims that had been scheduled for Wednesday in order to free up space in mortuaries has been delayed as the "chaotic" disaster continues to unfold.

Tensions on Korean Peninsula Highest in Decades — UN Chief

August 17, 2017

On Aug. 5, UN Security Council unanimously approved new sanctions against North Korea that could cut the nation's annual export revenue by one billion dollars, or an estimated one-third of its annual foreign exchange earnings. "We need to heed the lessons of history - not to repeat the mistakes", he said, while noting also that the potential consequences of military action "are too horrific to even contemplate".

People Are Hurting Themselves While Grooming Their Pubic Hair, Study Finds

August 17, 2017

The most common injuries were cuts, followed by rashes and burns. Wednesday's JAMA Dermatology study used a web-based survey of USA adults that was conducted in January 2014. "I've had patients who have tried to wax themselves or tweeze themselves, and infections are common", she said. Grooming-related injury was reported by 1,430 groomers, a weighted prevalence of 25.6 percent, according to the results.

49ers' Elvis Dumervil and Broncos' Von Miller reunited at joint practice

August 17, 2017

Big week for the quarterback competition to see how they do against another defense. Yet there are concerns about Brown's run-blocking abilities - 40.2, per PFF - and his overall fit in head coach Kyle Shanahan's outside-zone scheme. The Broncos and 49ers are no strangers to each other. Niners cornerback Adrian Colbert popped Broncos tight end Steven Scheu after he caught a pass from Lynch during 7-on-7s, drawing the ire of fellow Broncos tight ends Austin Traylor and Virgil Green.

2 pit bulls save young children from venomous copperhead snake

August 17, 2017

Both dogs were bitten, injected with highly poisonous venom. Slayer then rushed in and was bitten by the snake. The dogs were given anti-venom, but "Slayer" was bitten twice in the face and still in a lot of pain Tuesday. Thanks to "Frankie's Friends", an animal rescue group, more than $6,500 was raised to help pay for the dogs' expensive emergency treatment. "Pets are truly part of the family, and in this case, they proved that to every extent possible", said Danielle Martin of ...

Ghana central bank transfers assets of two distressed local banks to GCB

August 17, 2017

Consequently, to protect customers, the BOG has chose to revoke the licenses of UT Bank and Capital Bank under a Purchase and Assumption transaction. The central bank, which wants to increase the minimum capital requirement for lenders, delayed the move to allow banks enough time to increase their capital adequacy ratios to 10 percent.

Holloway continues search for Natalee

August 17, 2017

Joran van der Sloot , the man who was last seen with Natalee, is now serving a 28-year prison sentence in Peru for killing business student Stephany Flores, who died in 2010 on the fifth anniversary of Holloway's disappearance. US prosecutors also filed charges against Van der Sloot in 2010 for trying to extort money from Holloway's mother, giving her fake information about where her daughter's remains could be located.

There's Been A Shocking Surge In Teen Overdose Deaths

August 17, 2017

In just one year, from 2014 to 2015, drug overdose deaths among teens ages 15 to 19 climbed 19 percent , jumping from 3.1 deaths per 100,000 teens to 3.7, according to data released Wednesday by the National Centers for Health Statistics.

More than 300 killed, 600 missing in Sierra Leone floods and mudslides

August 17, 2017

The British International Development Secretary Priti Patel said the United Kingdom already had "pre-positioned vital aid supplies" in Sierra Leone , while the UN said its local teams had mobilised and were supporting rescue efforts. Deforestation, a lack of urban planning and vulnerability to climate change had all played a part, it said. Regent residents told AFP that boulders and rocks had killed many in their homes, while a hill partially collapsed as floodwaters streamed down the ...

Robert E. Lee plaque removed from Brooklyn church

August 17, 2017

Lee. Two decades later, he became commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. The events of Charlottesville and the tactics of white supremacists are a poison in our national discourse, and every effort must be made to combat them.

Iceland Has Near-Perfect Score Of Babies Born Without Down's Syndrome

August 17, 2017

In a report from Iceland , " CBSN: On Assignment " said that since screening tests were introduced in the country in the early 2000s, nearly 100 percent of women who received a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis terminated their pregnancy.

Deshaun Watson happy to have 'a good talk' with Tom Brady

August 17, 2017

Until he shows that Father Time has caught up with him, the Patriots are going to remain among the top teams favored to win a Super Bowl . "For this team, we need to be focused on so many other things than what people may think about us or say about us", Brady said.

Bruins not trading Pastrnak

August 16, 2017

Barry, responded to The Globe via email when asked for comment Tuesday morning. The 21-year-old had an impressive 34 goals and 70 points in 75 games last season. "We want David, and David certainly reiterated a number of times that he wants to play here and stay here", Boston president Cam Neely told reporters back on May 2.

Supreme Court orders NIA to probe Kerala Love Jihad case

August 16, 2017

The top court observed that like in the Blue Whale - an internet game which allegedly give series of tasks to players with a final challenge requiring him or her to commit suicide, it was now easy to persuade someone to perform a particular task.

Security Company Hired by ICC to Visit Pakistan

August 16, 2017

Confirming the news, newly-appointed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi revealed that formation of the global security company is the first step towards the resumption of cricket in the country. According to Sethi, the ICC will pay the security team 400,000 USA dollars on every visit. The security company would visit Pakistan each year, and ICC will bear the expenses.

Insider Trading at Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation?

August 16, 2017

The stock was sold at an average price of $69.70, for a total transaction of $862,049.60. In the past three months the stock value surged 11.40%. Facebook Inc now has $495.78 billion valuation. Credit Suisse Group AG set a $70.00 price objective on shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Saturday, May 6th.

Minor raped on way to Independence Day fete

August 16, 2017

The horrific crime occurred when the girl was on her way to her school to attend Independence Day celebrations. Sources said that the girl returned home and narrated the incident to her parents who immediately called the police and took her to the Government Multi Specialty Hospital in Sector 16 for a medical examination which confirmed the rape.

Rahul Gandhi to inaugurate Indira Canteen for a hunger-free Bengaluru

August 16, 2017

The assembly elections in the state will be held next year. Rest of the 97 canteens to be opened on October 2, 2017, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said. It may be recalled the JD (S) has already launched its own Namma Appaji canteen, after JD (S) supremo and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, who is fondly referred to as Appaji by party workers.

Apple might not ship very many HomePods in 2017, report says

August 16, 2017

Along with the HomePod, Invertec is the supplier for Apple's AirPods, which are still somewhat hard to come by after a late 2016 launch. Looking forward, a person with "direct knowledge" of Inventec's plans claims that the company will split HomePod order with Hon Hai Precision Industry (aka Foxconn) beginning in 2018.

Tight end Jared Cook supports Marshawn Lynch's decision to sit for anthem

August 16, 2017

Cook said he has considered an anthem protest in the past and does not rule out doing one this season. "I said, 'Just so you understand how I feel, I very strongly believe in standing for the national anthem , but I'm going to respect you as a man".

Ex-South Carolina trooper sent to prison for shooting unarmed black motorist

August 16, 2017

Patrol auto video of the incident showed Jones with his hands raised as he was shot. What happened? On that fateful day three years ago, Groubert was pulling out of a Circle K convenience store on Broad River Road when he noticed 35-year-old Levar Edward Jones entering the parking lot.

Your brain thinks wine tastes better when it costs more

August 16, 2017

The experient was carried out by having the respondents lie down in an MRI scanner, allowing their brain activity to be recorded while they were tasting the wines . Participants were fed a sip of wine via a tube. 'As expected, the subjects stated that the wine with the higher price tasted better than an apparently cheaper one'.

Watch List: CEL-SCI Corporation (NYSE:CVM)

August 16, 2017

The FDA put a partial clinical hold on the study back in September after it raised concerns with CEL-SCI over the design and safety of the trial. Shares of CVM are up about 28% at $2.96 with about two hours left in the trading day on about 10x their average volume over the last two weeks.

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