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4 people dead in Mapleton

November 10, 2017

USA 89 Thursday night to check on a family which had not been seen for days. Jackson says one family member had failed to show up for work and neighbors reported the family's cars had not moved and lights had not been turned off for days.

$Air pollution can cause weaker bones, increase risk of fractures$

Air pollution can cause weaker bones, increase risk of fractures

November 10, 2017

Smog-filled towns and cities have been linked to an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, acute respiratory diseases such as asthma and even dementia. "Osteoporosis" is a common bone disease in which the bones lose the bone mass resulting weak and brittle bones which fail to fix themselves, a common disease seen in the elderly people.

HPV vaccination 'will reduce number of smear tests'

November 10, 2017

The study says that when the new HPV testing first comes in, unvaccinated women should only need seven screenings in their lifetime, instead of 12. Experts on the UK National Screening Committee are now reviewing the frequency at which women have to undergo the tests for cervical cancer.

Cheers! Red wine cuts diabetes risk in women

November 10, 2017

The study found women who consumed the most antioxidants reduced their risk of getting diabetes by 27% compared to those who didn't consume that much, the Daily Mail reported. The team also took into account factors that affect the risk of diabetes such as smoking, education level, hypertension, high cholesterol levels, family history of diabetes and BMI.

Get paid $60K to explore and vacation in Cancun for 6 months

November 10, 2017

Just a six-month gig getting paid to live in and explore Cancun . If you're interested in applying, you'll have to be available to live in Cancun from March to August 2018 without interruptions. "It's truly one of the most remarkable travel destinations, and we want to make sure we find the right person to help us show the rest of the world everything Cancun has to offer, from the culture and community to its lovely hotels and pristine beaches".

Global Silicon Based Fingerprint Sensors Market 2017- NTT, Miaxis , Seiko Epson, Infineon Technologies, Siemens, Upek, LighTuning

November 10, 2017

The Automotive Hybrid Fuel Sensors report covers all the minute details related to the industry like the technological developments, growth opportunities, threats to the market growth, innovative strategies and futuristic market trends. The report provides in-detail information of the global market with the representation of flow charts, tables, and graphs. Production plants, their capacities, global production and revenue are studied.

New study finds mushrooms works as an anti-ageing cure

November 10, 2017

New research reveals that mushrooms are "without a doubt" the highest known single source of the antioxidants ergothioneine and glutathione, which are both associated with anti-aging properties. Replenishing antioxidants in the body, then, may help protect against this oxidative stress . "This species is really popular in Italy where searching for it has become a national pastime".

Big Little Lies: Season Two May Start Filming in Spring 2018

November 10, 2017

And that seems to hint that the actress is clearing her schedule for more BLL . There's still no official word from HBO, but two weeks ago, the series's writer and creator, David E. The series, based on Liane Moriarty's novel of the same name, neatly tied up its book-to-TV plot during the season one finale, but fans still wanted more.

Analysts See $0.09 EPS for Liberty Braves Group (BATRK)

November 10, 2017

The Company's divisions are SIRIUS XM, and Corporate and other. Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Dodge & Cox now owns 28,349,750 shares of the company's stock valued at $695,703,000 after purchasing an additional 4,527,707 shares in the last quarter.

Actor John Hillerman, best known for role on 'Magnum PI' dies

November 10, 2017

He also portrayed the same character on episodes of Murder, She Wrote and Simon & Simon. Family spokeswoman Lori De Waal told the Associated Press that the cause of death had not been determined. Hillerman appeared in a number of other series, including " Valerie ", " The Love Boat " and " The Betty White Show ". He retired from acting in 1999, with his last on-screen role being a Higgins-like character named Dr.

Vaccination warning is issued by health boss

November 09, 2017

Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or even death. With the coming influenza season potentially being more severe for seniors and those with weaker immune systems than in previous years, health officials are encouraging more people to vaccinate themselves with a flu shot this fall.

DEA taking new action in opioid fight

November 10, 2017

The DEA had announced this week that a record-breaking 912,305 pounds - or 456 tons - of potentially risky expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs were collected during the eighth annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day event last month.

More than 1100 drug overdose deaths in BC this year

November 09, 2017

Fentanyl - which is estimated to be up to 100 times stronger than morphine - was detected in approximately 83 percent of the suspected illicit drug-overdose deaths, it said in a statement. The overdose death toll in Vancouver sits at 281 as of September 30. Overdose deaths linked specifically to fentanyl have consistently, albeit marginally, decreased in Vancouver Coastal Health since May - 27 that month, 26 in June, 24 in July and August and 21 in September.

STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results

November 09, 2017

The book to market ratio has some limitations in certain industries however where intangible assets (such as knowledge) often are not represented on a balance sheet. STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA)'s EPS growth this year is -80.70% and the trailing 12-month EPS is $-0.13. Ever wonder how investors predict positive share price momentum? STAAR Surgical has a 52 week low of $8.95 and a 52 week high of $14.00.

Off the coast of Italy found the bodies of 26 girls

November 09, 2017

According to United Kingdom's The Guardian , Harar, from Libya, and Al Bouzid, an Egyptian, were identified by the survivors as among those who allegedly tumbled one of the boats. 23 of them were in an inflatable rubber boat, along with another 64 people. Meanwhile, she also commended the Italian authorities for immediately stepping into the matter with the hope of resolving the murders as she called on the government to set up an inter-agency committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ...

Foods to help tackle arthritis

November 09, 2017

Also need to upgrade to a more quality food, for example "sit" on the Mediterranean and other similar diets, the diet rich in plant foods. Rheumatoid arthritis is hard to detect and progresses rapidly if it is undetected or misdiagnosed. "Regular consumption of specific dietary fibres, vegetables, fruits and spices, as well as the elimination of components that cause inflammation and damage, can help patients to manage the effects of rheumatoid arthritis", Dr Bhawna Gupta, from KIIT ...

Jefferies Group LLC Reaffirms Hold Rating for Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc (HIK)

November 09, 2017

Its up 1.53% from 19,600 shares previously. Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc (LON:HIK) has 0.00% since November 9, 2016 and is. It has underperformed by 107.26% the S&P500. Hikma's lower guidance in May followed a decision by US regulators not to approve its generic version of GlaxoSmithKline Plc's blockbuster lung drug Advair, citing "major" issues with the application.

Whirlpool Corporation Earns 15th Consecutive Perfect Score on Corporate Equality Index

November 09, 2017

Major southwestern CT employers to get flawless scores on the Human Rights Campaign's "corporate equality index include chain operators CVS Health, McDonald's, TJX, Walgreen and Stop & Shop owner Ahold; Boehringer in Ridgefield; Charter Communications, Comcast NBCUniversal, Deloitte, Indeed, Marriott, Synchrony Financial and UBS all in Stamford; Diageo, FactSet, General Electric and Xerox in Norwalk; Lockheed Martin, owner of Stratford-based Sikorsky Aircraft; and Praxair in Danbury".

Analysts See $-0.70 EPS for Neos Therapeutics Inc (NEOS)

November 09, 2017

Therefore 86% are positive. Neos Therapeutics, Inc is a pharmaceutical company. $18.33's average target is 72.11% above currents $10.65 stock price. BMO Capital Markets reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a $15.00 target price on shares of Neos Therapeutics in a research report on Tuesday, September 20th.

Siemens Q4 Profit Rises; Sees Modest Growth In FY18 Revenue

November 09, 2017

The shares fell 2.6 percent to 120.10 euros at 9:05 a.m.in Frankfurt. Meanwhile, German media speculated ahead of his media briefing that Siemens would announce a further 4,000 job cuts, although no new redundancies were announced. Orders climbed 16 percent to 23.66 billion euros and revenue rose 2 percent to 22.3 billion euros. The coming financial year will be a "mixed picture", ranging from strong markets in the short-cycle businesses to "unfavorable dynamics" for energy generation, ...

Nigerian Senate exonerates MTN over fund repatriation

November 09, 2017

As for the Central Bank of Nigeria, the senate committee said its failure to properly regulate foreign exchange should be condemned. "Mandate the CBN to sanction Stanbic IBTC for improper documentations in respect of capital repatriation and loan repayments amounting to $388,195,183 and $199,440,952:07, respectively".

Nighttime Injuries Heal More Slowly

November 09, 2017

Researchers say the body's clock, or circadian rhythm, is the reason for the difference, because it regulates crucial body processes including sleeping, metabolism and hormone secretion. Tests using skin cells showed that during the internal body clock's "daytime", wounds to the skin healed nearly twice as efficiently as wounds incurred during the night.

Sleep-deprivation and being drunk equally influence our brain

November 09, 2017

The team asked the patients to categorise a variety of images as fast as possible while their electrodes recorded the firing of almost 1,500 single brain cells across the group in real time. "It takes longer for his brain to register what he is perceiving", Nir said. The researchers also found that the brain's ability to perform tasks suffers from long, slow waves of brain activity, usually observed during deep sleep.

Vidya is star performer: Ayushmann

November 09, 2017

Confirming the cameo in Tumhari Sulu , actor Ayushmann shared a picture with Vidya Balan and captioned it, "It was my pleasure to share screen space with Vidya Balan/ma'am". The jawans , who, by now, were in no mood to let their endearing Sulu leave, insisted on her staying back for some more time while they rustled up hand-made sandwiches, pulao and paneer for lunch.

Rebekha Sharkie drawn into citizenship saga

November 09, 2017

In a statement on Thursday, Sharkie rejected the suggestion she was ineligible to sit in parliament, relying on the fact she had taken all steps reasonably required to renounce her British citizenship before the deadline of 9 June 2016. On June 29 , 2016, the UK Home Office registered my renunciation. She defeated Liberal Jamie Briggs, who held the seat since 2008 upon the resignation of former party leader and Howard Government Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer - who represented ...

Delhi-NCR continue to be shrouded in dense smog

November 09, 2017

The minimum temperature stood at 13.8 degrees Celsius, normal for the season. The situation is likely to worsen tomorrow as the weather department has predicted dense to very dense fog at many places in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan and western Uttar Pradesh.

Iran urges friendship instead of hostilities in ties with Saudi Arabia

November 09, 2017

Speaking after the closed-doors meeting, Sir Mark said there also has to be immediate access to all ports, especially for food, fuel, medicine and other essential supplies. "These missile systems were not present in Yemen before the conflict, and we call upon the United Nations to conduct a thorough examination of evidence that the Iranian regime is perpetuating the war in Yemen to advance its regional ambitions", the statement added.

Texas Student Falls to Death While Studying Overseas

November 09, 2017

Chalene and Dave Braun, Kassandra's parents, released a statement saying they're awaiting more details about their daughter's death and that she was "having the time of her life" while traveling with the program overseas. The Semester at Sea ship, the MV World Odyssey, is described as a floating campus, beginning its current journey in Bremerhaven, Germany on September 9 and ending the semester in Honolulu on December 16.

HDFC Standard Life IPO oversubscribed 1.17 times on Day 2

November 09, 2017

Till yesterday, the IPO got subscribed 46 percent. The portion meant for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) was subscribed 3.69 times, non-institutional investors (50 per cent) and retail investors 36 per cent. HDFC owns 61.65% and Standard Life 35% in the insurance company, while minority shareholders owns the ret. Mortgage lender HDFC Ltd's shares declined 1.12% on the BSE on Tuesday at Rs 1,764.25 apiece.

Denali Advisors LLC Decreases Holdings in LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE:LYB)

November 09, 2017

LyondellBasell Industries N.V.is a global chemical company. It closed at $105.86 lastly. It has underperformed by 9.16% the S&P500. Company insiders own 0.09% of the company's stock. Raymond James maintained Envestnet Inc (NYSE:ENV) on Wednesday, August 9 with "Buy" rating. (NYSE:GS), 12 have Buy rating, 2 Sell and 15 Hold. The stock of Procter & Gamble Co (NYSE:PG) has "Overweight" rating given on Tuesday, January 26 by Morgan Stanley.

Device that detects skin cancer wins James Dyson Award 2017

November 09, 2017

The Skan device - created by students from McMaster University in Canada - scans for melanomas using heat, and looks likely to slash the cost of the procedure. The winning device sKan uses sophisticated sensors to pick up on subtle changes in skin temperature, helping a doctor decide whether or not a mole or other suspect tissue is a sign of the skin cancer melanoma.

Honeywell International Inc. (HON) And Insider Trading Activity

November 09, 2017

This company has been competing with others in the Industrial Goods space and offers its own combination of interesting factors Honeywell International Inc . Therefore 81% are positive. Reilly Fincl Advisors Ltd invested 0.27% in Honeywell International Inc. The firm has "Buy" rating given on Tuesday, June 6 by Maxim Group.

Man finds kidney for wife, sets his sights higher

November 09, 2017

His plea caught the attention of people around the world - and now his wife has a new kidney. "'We have a kidney for you, get down here, '" Winters told the news station. The couple is now celebrating the approach of even more adventures added onto their 26 years of marriage. Then on November 5, the Winters finally got that miracle phone call.

Couple accused of fabricating home invasion

November 09, 2017

Lindsey Pelton, 36, and 35-year-old Doug Teixeira initially claimed that two men broke into their Deltona home on October 26, but investigators from the Volusia County Sheriff's Office soon poked multiple holes in their story. Police say the couple even had a lawyer for insurance proceedings, the Daytona Beach News-Journal reported. The victims were transported to Central Florida Regional Hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.

Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOSL) Sees Unusual Volume Mid-Session

November 09, 2017

Moreover, Prudential Financial Inc has 0.01% invested in Fossil Group Inc (NASDAQ: FOSL ) for 393,066 shares. A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Fossil Group had a return on equity of 12.56% and a net margin of 3.24%. The New York-based Jane Street Grp Incorporated Limited Liability has invested 0% in Fossil Group Inc (NASDAQ: FOSL ).

Precision Drilling Corporation (NYSE:PDS) closed with a change of -3.83%

November 09, 2017

Precision Drilling Corporation's revenue for the quarter was up 47.2% compared to the same quarter past year. However the company reported $-0.08 earnings per share for the same quarter during past year. Precision Drilling Corp (NYSE:PDS)'s trailing twelve month revenues are $982.3 Million, whereas its price to sales ratio for the same period is 0.93.

High Label Inaccuracy for Cannabidiol Products Bought Online

November 09, 2017

The team concluded there was a need for manufacturing and testing standards if CBD products are going to be used for medicinal purposes. This means some cannabidiol products may be labeled inaccurately. Business experts estimate that the market for CBD products will grow to more than $2 billion in consumer sales within the next three years. The DEA, and the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, consider CBD a Schedule 1 substance without a valid medical use.

Experts Watch-list Companies: OncoSec Medical Incorporated (ONCS), Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)

November 09, 2017

Shares of tiny San Diego-based OncoSec Medical ignited Wednesday morning when the microcap biotech reported that its lead drug produced promising Phase II melanoma data. The rating was maintained by H.C. Wainwright on Friday, June 2 with "Buy". And that builds on an earlier mark of a 41% complete response rate, which would be impressive if it continues to hold up.

United Nations agency ends potential Qatar investigation after migrant-worker reforms

November 09, 2017

The gas-rich emirate has committed tens of billions of dollars to construction of stadiums, hotels and transport projects linked to the 2022 World Cup. The International Trade Union Confederation, one of Qatar's fiercest critics which co-authored the 2014 complaint, backed the ILO decision. "This is a historic day", she said.

DNR offers tips for hunters ahead of firearm deer season

November 09, 2017

The total harvest past year was a little more than 173,000. DNR officials say they project this year's deer harvest to be about 200,000. "We expected to see an increased harvest this year, and that appears to be so in Zone 1". The harvest was down in two other zones. In northeastern Minnesota, the regular firearms season continues through Sunday, Nov. 19. The muzzleloader season begins November 25 and ends December 10.

Weather Authority: Clearing Skies and Cool Temperatures

November 09, 2017

The National Weather Service said a push of Arctic air coming across the state late Wednesday night will push temperatures down to the upper 20s and low 30s for highs on Thursday and Friday, and the overnight low on Thursday night could drop to the mid-teens.

Carter Elected St. Paul's First African American Mayor

November 09, 2017

Ranked-choice voting rules dictate the victor needs more than 50 percent of votes. Democrat Melvin Carter III has been elected mayor of St. Paul. Pat Harris came in with the second most votes at just under 25 percent. Carter is a fourth-generation St. Paul resident and the son of a police officer. The plan prioritizes investing in communities to prevent crime before it happens.

Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves - 11/8/17 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction

November 09, 2017

The Dubs star is out with a thigh contusion, one he suffered on Monday night against the Miami Heat . Warriors F Kevin Durant is 10th in the league in scoring (24.8) and second in blocks (2.45) and is shooting 46.4 percent on three-pointers.

Altria Group (NYSE:MO) Holdings Cut by Dowling & Yahnke LLC

November 09, 2017

About 2.58M shares traded. It is down 0.00% since November 7, 2016 and is. It has outperformed by 18.68% the S&P500. First Mercantile Trust Co.'s holdings in Altria Group were worth $832,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Citigroup initiated the shares of MO in report on Tuesday, September 13 with "Buy" rating. Investors sentiment increased to 0.91 in Q2 2017. Its up 0.01, from 0.9 in 2017Q1.

Jenny Durkan elected as first lesbian mayor of Seattle

November 09, 2017

The former USA attorney curried favor with many leaders in the tech community, including the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. The decision of who to vote for was hard for some Seattle residents. Tim Burgess has been holding the position since Ed Murray resigned earlier this year after a fifth child sex-abuse allegation and Seattle City Council president Bruce Harrell declined the post.

WWE Planning a Shield vs. New Day Match For Survivor Series

November 09, 2017

The New Day invaded Monday Night Raw last night and in doing to they cost Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose their Raw Tag Team Championships, since they provided the distraction that Cesaro and Sheamus needed to dethrone the current champions.

Pain doctor faces more charges connected to patient deaths

November 09, 2017

The U.S. Attorney's office in Buffalo says Wednesday that Dr. Eugene Gosy (GOH-see) of Clarence was responsible for the mass distribution of prescription painkillers including fentanyl and oxycodone. He allegedly signed blank prescriptions that others filled out while he was out of town, and patients were allowed to call in for refills processed by staff who weren't properly trained or certified, prosecutors charged.

Risk of breast cancer's return looms for 20 years

November 09, 2017

Breast cancer can resurface after remaining dormant for 15 years following successful treatment, a study has found. The research, carried out by The Early Breast Cancer Trialists' Collaborative Group , collected data from more than 60,000 women who had been diagnosed with hormone sensitive breast cancer (usually called oestrogen receptor positive or ER+ breast cancer) between 1976 and 2011.

How IUDs Go Beyond Birth Control to Possibly Prevent Cervical Cancer

November 08, 2017

Unfortunately, HPV is so widespread that many contract the virus as soon as they initiate sexual activity, Cortessis continued. Understanding the mechanism of action behind the protective effect of IUDs is the next step, Cortessis said.

EPA Approves Release of Bacteria-Infested Mosquitoes

November 08, 2017

The company's lab-grown mosquitoes, which it calls ZAP males, are infected with the Wolbachia bacteria, naturally occurring in many insects, but not in Aedes aegypti , a vector for viruses such as yellow fever, dengue and Zika . According to Gizmodo, the EPA on November 3 registered MosquitoMate's mosquito as a biopesticide, with a five-year license to sell in 20 different states.

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