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Delhi hikes 'fixed charge' for hi-end electricity users

September 01, 2017

Tribune News ServiceNew Delhi , August 31BJP president Manoj Tiwari demanded that power tariff should not be increased as it is already high. The fixed charge remains constant irrespective of the energy consumed, while energy charge varies according to the usage.

Flu kills seven at Vic aged care home

September 01, 2017

Victoria's acting chief health officer Dr Brett Sutton said the flu was particularly unsafe for frail people in aged care facilities. The residents who died had other conditions that made them particularly susceptible, Sutton said. "There is another resident unfortunately who is very unwell so another death may be expected", Victorian chief health officer Dr Brett Sutton told reporters on Friday, after revealing news of the deaths.

NHS issues acid advice after surge in attacks

September 01, 2017

Nurses giving first aid to patients with acid attack burns should follow new national guidance , which has been sparked by a recent increase in assaults, according to NHS England. As we know acid attack takes place suddenly and can burn your face or body within seconds, hence it becomes quite important to advise people regarding efficient first aid service and quick response after an acid attack.

Almost half of men can't correctly identify a vagina

September 01, 2017

About 50 percent of the men were clueless and could not do so. Female internal genital organs sectional, structure of the female reproductive system. This is an alarming finding believe experts. "Big problem: "[Men] can play a vital role in identifying the symptoms of gynecological cancer, prompting their partners to visit the GP.

Healthequity Inc (HQY) Analysts See $0.14 EPS

September 01, 2017

The stock stands almost -24.42% off versus the 52-week high and 36.88% away from the 52-week low. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.15 earnings per share. HealthEquity, Inc. has a 52-week low of 30.34 and a 52-week high of 54.95. Company chares are trading at $41.61 which is significantly lower than $46.96, the 50 day moving average and which is just under the 200 day moving average of $45.88.

Arizona Gas Prices May Go Up After Hurricane Harvey Damage

September 01, 2017

Wholesale prices - what gas station operators pay - on Monday signaled a taste of what could be in store for area drivers once the increases trickle to the pump. Meanwhile, Magellan Midstream Partners suspended its inbound and outbound refined products and crude pipeline transportation services in the Houston area.

Alcohol abuse, mental health causes of avoidable US ER visits

September 01, 2017

The study results indicated that 10.4 percent of visits by patients diagnosed with alcohol-related disorders, 16.9 percent for mood-related disorders and 4.9 percent for dental-related conditions were "avoidable.' These findings showed that while alcohol-, mood-, and dental-related conditions were the most common 'avoidable" ER visit discharge diagnoses, the majority of patients with these conditions still required some form of diagnostic or treatment service.

Data Protection Commissioner acknowledges need for clarity over Public Services Card

September 01, 2017

It is a public services card. "It is important to say, though, that there is a legislative basis for the Public Service Card - it's there in the [Social Welfare Consolidation Act, 2005]". Critics say the cards are an attempt to bring in a national identity database, but the Government insists they are not compulsory. "I think it is right that a public service card is required to access public services".

Sunderland finalise loan deal for midfielder Jonny Williams

September 01, 2017

Williams, who has not played for the Eagles in almost three years, has been plagued by injuries throughout his career. The 23-year-old midfielder has struggled for first-team opportunities at Selhurst Park in recent seasons and is yet to make an appearance for the Eagles in the current campaign.

Express Scripts Holding Company (ESRX) Shares Sold by Eads & Heald Investment Counsel

September 01, 2017

About shares traded. Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) has risen 14.19% since August 31, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 29.52% the S&P500.The move comes after 7 months negative chart setup for the $14.49B company. Express Scripts, Inc is a pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company in North America, offering a range of services to its clients, which include health insurers, third-party administrators, employers, union-sponsored benefit plans, workers' compensation plans ...

Ohio State Fair ride investigation concludes

September 01, 2017

Highway Patrol troopers interviewed dozens of witnesses, including the people who were on the ride when the malfunction happened. Authorities said 18-year-old Tyler Jarrell of Columbus died when a piece of the swinging and spinning ride snapped during the fair's opening night on July 26.

Carbs, not fats, are bad for your health: Research

September 01, 2017

They also found that high-carb diets containing almost 77 per cent carbs were associated with a 28% increased risk of death versus low-carb diets. "Limiting total fat consumption is unlikely to improve health in populations, and a total fat intake of about 35% of energy with concomitant lowering of carbohydrate intake may lower risk of total mortality", said study investigator Dr Mahshid Dehghan from the Population Health Research Institute at McMaster University , Canada.

MHADA blames SBUT for Bhendi Bazar building collapse

September 01, 2017

The building was 117-years-old and 12 families were residing in it. Residents helped with bare hands. At least seven people have died and rescuers are searching for dozens of others who are feared trapped in a building collapse in Mumbai .

Slow walkers more likely to die of heart disease, finds study

September 01, 2017

The speed in which you walk may be a determinant of your heart health, a new large-scale study found. Those with a low body mass index (BMI) faced the highest risk, which suggests people who were malnourished or had high levels of muscle tissue loss with age were more susceptible.

Daryl Horgan named in O'Neills final squad as Maguire misses out

September 01, 2017

While Maguire won't feature, the same can be said for James McCarthy (hamstring), Jeff Hendrick (quad) and Eunan O'Kane (groin). Walters' availability would come as a huge boost to O'Neill following the withdrawal of Ipswich's David McGoldrick for personal reasons, leaving Walters, Shane Long and Daryl Murphy as his only specialist frontmen.

TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (NYSE:TPH) Continuing to Trade Below Moving Averages

August 31, 2017

We see here that TRI Pointe Group , Inc. It has outperformed by 2.48% the S&P500. Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp acquired 19,746 shares as Verizon Communications (VZ)'s stock declined 7.66%. TRI Pointe Group , Inc. has a beta of 2.74, offering the possibility of a higher rate of return, but also posing more risk. The rating was initiated by Wedbush on Tuesday, September 20 with "Outperform".

Two dead and four injured at Pittsburgh area coal plant

August 31, 2017

FirstEnergy said the incident occurred at around 11:30 p.m. local time on August 29. State police said the workers removed an elbow joint from a pipe, and the gas was released into the air in their confined space, leaving them incapacitated.

SC bars Singh brothers from selling Fortis shares; stock tanks

August 31, 2017

This means that banks and lenders can not sell Fortis Healthcare shares pledged to them until further orders by the court. The Fortis stock slipped as much as 5.85 per cent to Rs145 on the BSE after the apex court clarified that the Singhs have to maintain the status quo of both encumbered and unencumbered shares held by their companies in Fortis Healthcare.

Supreme Court restrains former Ranbaxy promoters Singh brothers from selling Fortis shares

August 31, 2017

On 11 August, the court had asked companies controlled by the Singhs to not sell shares in Fortis. Shares of Fortis were down 6.6% at 12.30pm, reacting to the court's order. Daiichi had acquired Ranbaxy in 2008 for nearly $4.6 billion and sold it to Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd for about $3.2 billion in 2014. The Japanese company had also approached the Singapore International Arbitration Centre against the Singh brothers seeking compensation for concealing the fact that the company was ...

Inc. Increases Stake in United Technologies Corporation (UTX)

August 31, 2017

It has underperformed by 28.96% the S&P500.The move comes after 5 months negative chart setup for the $19.33 billion company. Edgar Lomax Co decreased its stake in United Technologies (UTX) by 7.89% based on its latest 2016Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC.

OH sets new record for overdose deaths

August 31, 2017

According to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), deaths involving the opioid fentanyl, the emergence of more deadly fentanyl-related drugs like carfentanil and indications that cocaine is now being used with fentanyl and other opiates contributed to the statistics.

St Vincent gets kitschy in her 'New York' video

August 31, 2017

It's also privy to the most gif-able wink of 2017 thus far. The clip, directed by Alex Da Corte , weaves together a series of set-pieces. As well as being a high-profile figure in the art world, he's previously collaborated with musicians Dev Hynes, Spank Rock, and Le1f.

MDMA Designated 'Breakthrough' Drug for PTSD

August 31, 2017

The ruling was announced August 26 by the non-profit Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). MAPS has been pushing for MDMA research for decades now, but has met resistence due to MDMA's reputation as an illicit drug.

Heavily-Tattooed Inmate With History of Violence Escapes From Halfway Home

August 31, 2017

Judkins was serving a 27 month sentence for a serious assault that happened while he was in federal prison, according to the U.S. Marshals New Hampshire. Marshal, Brandon at 603-225-1632 or anonymously text the word NHTIP followed by any information to the phone number TIP411. In a bulletin to the public, authorities warned that Judkins "has a history of violence and should not be approached".

Turkey: Many wounded in bomb attack

August 31, 2017

The explosion took place in Izmir's Buca district on Thursday around 0500 GMT, the Turkish media said. The security forces and ambulance are working in the incident scene. Police have launched an investigation into the attack. The separatist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which the Turkish government, the United States and European Union list as a terrorist group, has been behind a number of the assaults.

Instagram Cosmetic Surgery Posts Increasing Risks and Death

August 31, 2017

Clyde Ishii, president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery . For the study, published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal , the team examined a total of 1,789,270 posts which utilized 21 plastic surgery-related hashtags on Instagram .

FEC Approves Construction Of $5.792bn Mambilla Power Project

August 31, 2017

This was disclosed following the FEC meeting which was held at the council chamber in Abuja. " The construction should take about 72 months (6 years )". "The intermediate one is higher than a 20-storey building". "It will really unleash the potential that has been reported about Mambilla: agriculture, tourism and also for energy".

UNC denies request to allow white nationalist Richard Spencer speak on campus

August 31, 2017

Kent Fuchs said in a statement Wednesday that representatives of the National Policy Institute informed school officials that the group has retained legal counsel and plans to pursue efforts to hold the event as originally requested. Folt said she spoke with UNC Police, as well as local and state law enforcement, about what allowing Spencer to speak would mean for the UNC campus.

Southeast governors, Nnamdi Kanu meet over Anambra election

August 31, 2017

She also described the supporters of the IPOB leader as touts, hooligans and hoodlums who have no education at all. Speaking to Vanguard in an interview on Monday, August 28, Waku said nobody is above the law and that Kanu should have his bail revoked and put back in jail.

Gas prices up slightly in northern New England

August 31, 2017

Over the past five years, GasBuddy showed these average prices in Oklahoma for today's date: $2.07 per gallon in 2016, $2.36 in 2015, $3.24 in 2014, $3.41 in 2013 and $3.59 in 2012. The price in New Hampshire was unchanged from last week, at $2.28 per gallon. That's about 7-cents higher than last week. "Two days ago, it was $2.09 per gallon".

First lady Melania Trump offers support following Hurricane Harvey visit

August 31, 2017

Photo via TwitterHer high heels morphed into sneakers by the time Air Force One landed in Corpus Christi, but the damage was done. On a trip ostensibly made to support people who've lost everything and the agencies trying to help them recover, Melania found a way to make her visit about herself.

Burnley In Talks To Sign Nahki Wells

August 31, 2017

The Lancashire side view Wells as a like-for-like replacement for Gray, whereas Wood and Walters share similar qualities with Sam Vokes, Burnleys Wales forward, who has been at Turf Moor since 2012. Wells joined Huddersfield from Bradford for a then club record fee of £1.5m in January 2014 and has scored a total of 49 goals in 152 appearances for the club.

Stuart Dallas: Leeds United winger signs new three-year deal

August 31, 2017

The Northern Ireland worldwide, who was a member of his country's squad at Euro 2016 last summer, has scored nine times during his time in Leeds colours. He has scored nine goals in 90 appearances for Leeds in all competitions since joining after scoring nine goals in 75 appearances for Brentford in both the Championship and League One.

Florida State LB Matthew Thomas ruled eligible for Alabama game

August 31, 2017

The Seminoles have yet to announce when Thomas will officially make his return. Alabama averaged 455.3 yards and 38.8 points per game last season. Florida State linebacker Matthew Thomas has been cleared to return the team and is expected to rejoin the Seminoles, 247Sports' Brendan Sonnone reported Wednesday.

Harvey bringing out the charity scammers, state officials say

August 31, 2017

You want to help. Find out if the charity has an on the ground presence in the impacted areas. They recommend checking with the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance , the Charity Navigator , the Charity Watch or GuideStar .

Axiata to buy Pakistan telecom towers for RM4 bil

August 31, 2017

The proposed acquisition of 13,000 towers from Pakistan Mobile Communication Ltd will lift edotco Group's assets to 40,000 towers across Southeast Asia and South Asia, Axiata Group Chief Executive Jamaludin Ibrahim said at a news conference.

Authorities: Gunman shot by police after shooting K9 dog

August 31, 2017

The incident started with a man who was reported to be causing a disturbance Tuesday night in St. George, about 300 miles south of Salt Lake City. While police were on their way to deal with the situation, the suspect allegedly used force to steal a truck.

Antibacterial drug Vabomere approved by FDA for UTIs

August 31, 2017

Vabomere is a combination antibiotic that includes meropenem, a penem antibacterial, and vaborbactam, a non-suicidal beta-lactamase inhibitor. The drug, Vabomere, was approved to treat adults with cUTI, including pyelonephritis, a potentially life-threatening infection caused by bacteria traveling from the bladder into one or both of the kidneys.

Singer-musician LN Shastry passes away

August 31, 2017

L N Shastry was suffering from intestinal cancer and it was reportedly diagnosed in its final stages. He is best remembered for his hit song " Kolumande Jangamadevaru " from the film " Janumada Jodi " (1996). Shastri has composed songs for at least 25 movies including "Shh", "Gejjenada, "Panjarada Gili" and 'Jodi Hakki" and has sung over 3,000 songs. He initially sang for films starting Navasara Nayaka Jaggesh, and later worked for Crazy Star V.

The world is observing International Day of the Disappeared today

August 31, 2017

Ibrahim Aliyu, 38, said he remained unaware of the whereabouts or condition of his three younger brothers who had been missing since 2012 when they were allegedly arrested by the State Security Service (SSS) during a raid at his residence. We urge the Syrian government to immediately disclose the fate and whereabouts of tens of thousands of victims of enforced disappearances including Syrian lawyer Khalil Maatouk, whose whereabouts are unknown since he was arrested at a government military ...

Senator Derryn Hinch caught up in citizenship scandal

August 31, 2017

Under section 44 of the constitution, people are ineligible to hold office if they are a "citizen or entitled to the rights or privileges of a subject or a citizen of a foreign power". The query over Hinch follows the constitutional law expert George Williams predicting on Wednesday that all the parliamentarians before the high court were in trouble.

HISD Students Will Receive Free Meals All Year

August 31, 2017

The Houston Independent School District announced Wednesday all students will eat all school meals for free during the 2017-2018 school year. Starting Tuesday, when HISD students begin school after a week-long delay, all 215,000 students in the district will receive meals through the National School Lunch/Breakfast Program, a federally-assisted meal program typically meant for low-income families.

Flooding disrupts care at Houston hospital, cancer centre

August 31, 2017

Brown Convention Center in Houston to provide care to thousands of residents who have been displaced due to the rising flood waters. Officials prepared Monday to evacuate one of the nation's busiest trauma centers as flooding from Harvey threatened the hospital's supply of medicine and food.

Learn details of the liquid pouch packaging market size

August 31, 2017

In this report, the global Liquid Pouch Packaging market is valued at USD XX million in 2016 and is expected to reach USD XX million by the end of 2022, growing at a CAGR of XX% between 2016 and 2022. It accounted for over 50% share of the entire volume consumption in 2014. With over 30% shares in total volume consumption, plastic packaging market was dominated by Asia Pacific in 2014.

Jersey Events Related to International Overdose Awareness Day

August 31, 2017

International Overdose Awareness Day, an event that began in Melbourne in 2001 and has been held every August 31 since, gives grieving friends and family around the world an opportunity to remember those who have been lost as well as to educate and raise awareness about the dangers of drug use.

Berkeley mayor wants Cal to cancel right-wing Free Speech Week

August 31, 2017

Christ said in her August 23 statement . "They come dressed in uniforms". They have weapons. They're nearly a militia. The mayor said it was also time for the non-violent protesters to take a stand. It was an appearance by Yiannopoulos in February that triggered a riot in Sproul Plaza on campus. On Saturday, a planned right-wing rally in San Francisco fizzled out after widespread opposition.

Revenue Approximations Analysis: Altria Group, Inc. (MO), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)

August 31, 2017

Rmb Capital Management Llc sold 193,000 shares as Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)'s stock declined 12.20%. Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Company Ltd who had been investing in Fifth Third Bancorp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $19.35B market cap company.

What! Abhishek Bachchan's Stalker On Bigg Boss 11?

August 31, 2017

With celebrities like Dhinchak Pooja and Poonam Pandey are being speculated to enter the Bigg Boss house of season 11, the show has already started making the audiences curious about the show. She had even accused Aishwarya Rai Bachchan of "stealing" her husband. She then turned "brahmachari" and dedicated herself to God. Reports also suggested that apart from Cezanne Khan, actor Anuj Saxena from Balaji Telefilms Kkusum fame is also expected to participate in the show, however, nothing ...

Ed Cunningham cites football safety for resigning as ESPN analyst

August 31, 2017

Cunningham told Branch that seeing then-Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard take numerous big hits in a 30-3 Outback Bowl loss to Florida last season galvanized him to make a change: "I know some of the coaches from that team, known them for years".

Stanford Researchers Find New Fathers Getting Older

August 31, 2017

Still, there could also be benefits to this trend - one study found that fathers ages 35 to 44 were more likely to live with their children, and thus be more involved in child rearing, than fathers ages 15 to 24, the researchers said. However, during 2011-2015, fathers with college degrees were considerably older than those with only a high school diploma (33.3 versus 29.2). This may be a outcome of women waiting longer to get married or putting off childbearing as the years they spend in ...

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