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National Academies Report Endorses Lower BAC, Higher Alcohol Taxes

January 19, 2018

The state of Utah has already passed a law that would lower the legal blood alcohol limit for driving to 0.05 percent, the strictest in the nation, which goes into effect December 30, 2018, according to the Associated Press . But the toll is still high: drunk driving claims 10,000 lives in the USA each year, according to federal statistics. Rural areas are also disproportionately hit by the phenomenon.

Vulcan Materials (VMC) Insider Michael R. Mills Sells 3738 Shares of Stock

January 19, 2018

The company was upgraded on Wednesday, October 26 by SunTrust. Looking at the Analyst Recommendations of the stock, 7 Analysts issued a Buy for MoSys, 6 gave Outperform, 3 analysts gave Hold Rating, 0 issued Underperform and 0 marked the stock as Sell.

NBA Turns to Over-40 Performers for All Star Game Halftime Extravaganza

January 19, 2018

Kevin Hart is set to open the 67th annual NBA All-Star Game, taking place February 18 at Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers. Then, during halftime, fans will be treated to a performance by N.E.R.D. Starters and team captains for the 2018 All-Star Game will be announced Thursday night at 6:00 p.m.

Concussions not necessary for CTE to develop

January 19, 2018

Researchers found that brains of teenagers and mice, which had sustained impact without concussions, showed traces of the tau protein, which is found in the brains of those with CTE. Trying to spread that message has been frustrating for some advocates, who still think too many parents aren't informed despite the public attention paid to concussions and CTE (Brett Favre recently produced a documentary on making playing surfaces safer because he thought the topic was widely misunderstood).

VA aligns with four health systems to form generic drug company

January 19, 2018

Intermountain Healthcare is leading a collaboration with Ascension, SSM Health and Trinity Health, in consultation with the US Department of Veterans Affairs* (VA), to form a new, not-for-profit generic drug company. "This is a shot across the bow of the bad guys", Dr. Marc Harrison of Intermountain Healthcare said, via The New York Times . The generic drug company will either become an FDA-approved manufacturer or subcontract the work out.

Microwaves release carbon dioxide equivalent to 7 million cars, says new study

January 19, 2018

Honestly, if you read these headlines you would think that it was time to throw out your microwave right now. Household microwave ovens could be as harmful to the environment as cars, according to the first comprehensive study of their impact on carbon emissions.

Range Resources Corporation (NYSE: RRC) - Important Technical Indicators to Consider

January 18, 2018

As for the shares, it has gone below the 20 days moving average and is now hovering within a distance of -9.4%. Analysts believe that the company has the potential to earn average revenue of $620.97 Million for the current quarter. Since October 26, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 3 insider sales for $729,062 activity. California-based Sailingstone Cap Prtnrs Lc has invested 17.41% in Range Resources Corporation (NYSE: RRC ).

(NYSE:ETH) & Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (:ICHR)

January 18, 2018

Yacktman Asset Management Lp owns 22.51 million shares or 7.32% of their U.S. portfolio. As of writing, Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.'s RSI stands at 41.11. On Thursday, January 26 the stock rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus with "Hold". Ethan Allen Interiors Inc . The rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus on Thursday, October 12 with "Hold".

#Girther: Doctor says Trump's in 'excellent' health and we think it's BS

January 18, 2018

Jackson said Trump received a flawless score on a cognitive test created to screen for neurological impairment. It comes after White House doctor Ronny Jackson found the US President to be 190 centimetres, weighing 107 kilograms, putting him in the overweight category, reports The Sun.

Altria Group Inc (MO) Position Raised by Toronto Dominion Bank

January 18, 2018

MO traded at an unexpectedly high level on 01/17/2018 when the stock experienced a 1.78% gain to a closing price of $70.15. Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Altria Group by 4.5% in the third quarter.

Apple says it will put more money into Central Oregon data centers

January 18, 2018

Already the largest U.S. taxpayer, Apple anticipates repatriation tax payments of approximately $38 billion as required by the recent changes to the tax law. The new site will house technical support for customers, Apple said in a press release . It's a lot that has been vacant for many years until Apple purchased it to build the new 27,000-square-foot facility.

10 deaths linked to flu as illness becomes widespread in NH

January 18, 2018

For those wanting a flu shot and don't have insurance or a local doctor/pharmacy, LA County Public Health offers low-priced flu vaccines for Malibu residents at the Simms/Mann Center, 2509 Pico Boulevard, Room 325, Santa Monica 90405. For most people, a week of rest and plenty of fluids will be enough to recover. He said that the statistics , specifically in terms of the "very rapid increase in the numbers of people coming in to see their doctors or health care providers" suggest some ...

Trump's cognitive ability is normal, says White House doctor

January 18, 2018

The President said he would like to lose some, according to Jackson. Critics began openly questioning Trump's mental heath this month following a tweet in which he said he has a bigger nuclear button than North Korea leader Kim Jong Un, and the publication of Fire and Fury , a book about the White House , in which anonymous Trump acquaintances questioned the president's mental stability.

Exercise? I get more than people think, Trump says

January 18, 2018

The 71-year-old president performed " exceedingly well " on cognitive screening, which is not standard but was requested by Mr Trump . Trump spent about three hours with military doctors at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, an exam that White House doctor Ronny Jackson said went "exceptionally well".

ICE preparing to arrest 1500 undocumented people in Northern California

January 18, 2018

With local and state law enforcement unable to assist, ICE will have to round up illegal aliens in the open which puts citizens and law enforcement officers at risk thanks to California's risky policies. "It might get ugly". While SB54 generally prohibits law enforcement from cooperating with ICE officials, Hing said some police departments might feel pressured to work with agents during raids.

Nigeria army releases 244 who denounced Boko Haram

January 18, 2018

The insurgency began in 2009 and has since killed at least 20,000 people and made more than 2.6 million others homeless.(AFP) AMS. A Boko Haram faction released a video on Monday showing some of the school girls kidnapped from the town of Chibok nearly four years ago, as well as a downed Nigerian military aircraft and a group of policewomen abducted last year.

New case of measles reported in the Chicago area

January 18, 2018

A second person with measles may have exposed others at O'Hare International Airport earlier this month, the Illinois Department of Public Health said Wednesday. and 1:20 a.m. on January 10 and 11. "It is important for everyone who can be vaccinated to get vaccinated, if they aren't already", Dr. Jennifer Layden, chief medical officer of the health department, said in a Wednesday statement.

UBS Group Analysts Give Standard Chartered (STAN) a GBX 760 Price Target

January 18, 2018

PureCircle Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the production, marketing, and distribution of natural sweeteners and flavors. Narrowing in a bit closer, the 5 month price index is 1.07694, the 3 month is 1.07694, and the 1 month is now 0.99745.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Scotiabank

January 18, 2018

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl (NYSE: VRX ) (TSE: VRX ) had its price target lifted by HC Wainwright from $17.00 to $24.00 in a report published on Tuesday. portfolio. Bb&T reported 40,788 shares or 0.01% of all its holdings. Rmsincerbeaux Capital Mgmt Limited Liability Com stated it has 2.09% of its portfolio in The Home Depot, Inc.

ACC releases complete 2018 football schedule

January 18, 2018

Virginia is the highest ranked team to play at McCamish Pavilion, in its sixth season as Georgia Tech's home arena, and the Cavaliers are the highest ranked team Tech has hosted since top-ranked North Carolina came to Alexander Memorial Coliseum on January 16, 2008.

7 more flu-related deaths reported in Dallas County

January 18, 2018

It said the numbers represent only a fraction of flu illnesses since most people do not go to a doctor or are not tested. However, given the mortality rate that has resulted from this flu season, county health officials are advising residents to seek out flu vaccines if they have not already been vaccinated.

Mayon volcano THREAT: 'HAZARDOUS ERUPTION' could strike in days - SHOCK WARNING

January 17, 2018

The weather disturbance is unlikely to intensify into a storm, she said. If there's one positive thing that a rumbling Mayon brings, Marbella said tourism is booming. Increased vigilance against pyroclastic density currents, lahars and sediment-laden streamflows along channels draining the edifice is also advised.

United Kingdom parliament debates European Union Withdrawal Bill

January 17, 2018

British MPs will vote Wednesday on a key Brexit bill whose turbulent passage through Parliament has dealt damaging defeats to Prime Minister Theresa May, and which still faces stiff opposition in the upper house. The main opposition Labour Party sought to continue to amend the bill on Wednesday, saying it is "fundamentally flawed", but there was no indication that Conservative rebels would join them.

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) Earning Somewhat Positive News Coverage, Study Shows

January 18, 2018

Of those analysts, 9 rate stock as a Strong Buy, 7 rate it as Hold, and just no analyst rates it as a Moderate Sell. Now trading with a market value of 163.68B, the company has a mix of catalysts and obstacles that spring from the nature of its operations.

Montpelier Police: Suspect Dead After Armed Robbery

January 18, 2018

No one was harmed at the bank, Feldman said. The suspect allegedly robbed the Montpelier branch of VSECU around 9:30 in the morning. Police report that they received a call at 1:37 p.m. Facos says the Montpelier Police also requested assistance from the Vermont State Police. "Our major crime unit and our crime scene search team have been activated and we are treating this as an officer involved shooting and we'll investigate it as such", he said.

Cuomo assembling panel to study pot legalization

January 18, 2018

The News noted that the Justice Department recently announced it would repeal an Obama-era policy that protected marijuana programs in various states. "That's wrong", Giambra says, "and for us to continue to perpetuate an underground economy and making pretend that it doesn't exist, I say, let's monetize it.

Walt Bell to leave Maryland for FSU offensive coordinator job

January 17, 2018

While Bell will likely get a significant raise - he was making $507,000 annually at Maryland - and coach in a program that has always been one of the nation's perennial powers, new Seminoles coach Willie Taggart will likely be calling the plays.

Technicals in Focus: Tracking Shares of UBS ETF (UB89.L)

January 17, 2018

Without a researched plan, traders may realize how quick the losses can pile up. Successful investors have typically created a diversified portfolio that has included proper risk analysis and is designed to withstand various market environments.

American Campus Communities Inc Sentiment Increases on Better Stock Potential

January 17, 2018

State of Wisconsin Investment Board now owns 26,665 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $1,261,000 after acquiring an additional 510 shares in the last quarter. It has a 6.54 P/E ratio. BlackRock Inc. boosted its stake in American Campus Communities by 2.7% during the second quarter. Therefore 33% are positive.

GOP at Trump meeting clash over legitimacy of 's--thole' remark

January 17, 2018

Sen. David Perdue , a Georgia Republican, stated on Sunday that the president didn't use that language. And Trump's penchant for Diet Coke, McDonald's, red meat and vanilla ice cream has been widely reported. "I certainly didn't hear what Senator Durbin has said repeatedly", Cotton said. On CBS' "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson, interviewing Cotton, asked "Senator, your view on this that ( Trump) said this word?" Their comments were met with widespread skepticism because both ...

Durbin 'misrepresented' immigration comments

January 17, 2018

A group of lawmakers are accusing White House staff of sabotaging their immigration deal with the president . The White House was continuing to work on an immigration bill with Republicans and Democrats in both the GOP-controlled House and Senate, she said.

Eddie Jones: England head coach signs contract until 2021

January 17, 2018

The 57-year-old Australian led Japan to three historic victories in the 2015 World Cup , including one of the biggest shocks when Japan beat South Africa 34-32 in its opening pool game. Jones' new contract has a performance-based break clause based on England's showing at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Lancaster, together with assistant coaches Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree were given new deals in the build-up to England 2015 only to leave Twickenham after the Red Rose's disastrous run at ...

Ban on women buying alcohol in Lanka returns

January 17, 2018

The decision comes after President Maithripala Sirisena said last week that he would call for a reversal of the two gazette notifications issued by the Finance Ministry. The statement said Sirisena, addressing a public meeting on Sunday, had instructed the finance ministry to cancel the previous government circular that revoked the ban.

Mathilde Krim, pioneer of AIDS research, dies at age 91

January 17, 2018

Krim had such a profound impact on the lives of so many". Mathilde Krim , a pioneer in the field of AIDS research, passed away Monday at the age of 91. Her background in science-she had a doctorate in biology and had worked for the White House-made her a ferocious and undeniably credible hero for those affected by AIDS.

'Two Brothers' had same mummy but different fathers

January 17, 2018

Now, next-generation DNA sequencing has helped solve a mystery that has perplexed scientists for decades - whether a pair of mummies known as the "Two Brothers" were in fact full brothers at all. In 2015, the DNA was extracted from the teeth and, following hybridization capture of the mitochondrial and Y chromosome fractions, sequenced. The results showed that both Nakht-Ankh and Khnum-Nakht belonged to mitochondrial haplotype M1a1, meaning they had the same mother.

9 arrests made following death of FSU student

January 17, 2018

A post on the Facebook page of Tallahassee Police Department stated after analyzing all the evidence, the investigators found "probable cause" for the warrants to be issued against the following people: Luke E. At 3:27 p.m. Tuesday State Attorney Jack Campbell sent an email to eight defense attorneys informing them he meant to file charges against their clients within the next 24 hours.

Walmart launches program to safely dispose of unused opioids

January 17, 2018

The solution ultimately helps patients to responsibly dispose of leftover medications in their trash. More than two out of three people misusing prescription opioids get them from family and friends, according to federal data. Starting Wednesday, patients getting a new Class II opioid prescription filled at a Walmart pharmacy will get a free DisposeRx packet. "About one-third of medications sold go unused".

Padman vs Padmaavat: Twinkle Khanna anxious about Box Office clash? Deets inside

January 17, 2018

Pad Man will clash with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat . Talking about its clash with Padmaavat , Akshay Kumar said, "It is not about competition, it is a very big day, a big week, so all the films can come, both the films can release on that day".

Feds, NFL player warn of new teen trend: Tide Pod challenge

January 17, 2018

Now the meme has gotten so out of control, stores are locking the pods up! The Consumer Product Safety Commission even chimed in, urging people not to eat the pods. The company has also collaborated with New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski to put the word out, via Tide's Twitter feed, that the pods are only created to clean clothes.

Measles-demic: Outbreak of measles hits England

January 17, 2018

According to the Public Health England (PHE) there are "large outbreaks" of measles in Europe that is cause for concern. Unvaccinated people travelling to Romania and Italy, where there are now large outbreaks of measles, are at particularly high risk, says PHE.

Khap panchayats can't stop adults from marrying

January 17, 2018

Misra added that a khap panchayat can not summon adults and question their choice of marriage partner and warned that the court would step in if the centre failed to take steps to stop such interference. The bench led by the CJI said that if the government does not enact a law, it will lay down guidelines. The apex court had earlier sought suggestions from an NGO "Shakti Vahini", amicus curiae and " Khap Panchayats" on the issue.

Osun Assembly, APC, SSG, Others Congratulate Akande @ 79

January 17, 2018

Listing countries like Isreal, UK, India and others that have succeeded with the parliamentary system, he said: "Up to the present age, evidence-based analyses has proved parliamentary democracy to be the most accountably transparent form of government in the whole world".

Dudley health chiefs urge 'at risk' groups to get free flu jab

January 17, 2018

The season now is very similar to what was seen during the 2014-2015 flu season, both in the timing and amount of cases reported. People with symptoms of flu should avoid unnecessary contact with other people, including visits to GP surgeries, A&E and residential care.

Kentucky becomes first state to impose Medicaid work requirements

January 17, 2018

The program now covers more than a quarter of the state's population. Federal officials approved Kentucky's request to implement work requirements for Medicaid recipients Friday, according to Reuters . The Trump administration sent a letter to all state Medicaid directors last week in response to ideas percolating in more than a dozen states to add a work requirement to the Medicaid program.

Black Death 'spread by humans not rats'

January 17, 2018

It has always been thought that the plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis , which lasted in Europe until the early 19th century, was spread by rats. 'Humans more likely than rats to have caused rapid spread of Black Death´. That's because they picked up the plague by biting an infected person, then, they could have hopped onto another human and infected them with the disease.

British man ruptures throat by stifling a sneeze

January 17, 2018

Medics in Leicester treated a 34-year-old man who ruptured his throat while trying to stop a high-force sneeze. "That means he's been holding his sneezes for the last 30 years or so, but this time it was different", case report author Dr. as it may lead to numerous complications", the doctors wrote. Medical experts say sneezes can produce pressurized air that can explode at speeds up to 100 miles an hour.

Analysts Anticipate Array BioPharma Inc

January 17, 2018

Suntrust Robinson initiated the stock with "Buy" rating in Friday, June 3 report. The stock decreased 1.72% or $0.24 during the last trading session, reaching $13.71. It also increased its holding in Boeing Co Com (NYSE:BA) by 380,469 shares in the quarter, for a total of 644,067 shares, and has risen its stake in Ddr Corp Com (NYSE:DDR).

JJ Abrams Planning Return to TV with New Space Drama Series

January 17, 2018

Abrams would also executive produce, with Ben Stephenson-head of television for Abrams' Bad Robot Productions-also serving as an executive producer. Warner Bros., HBO, and Apple declined to comment. He also has creator credits for "Lost", "Felicity", "Alias" and " Fringe " on his résumé. The new helmer of cinema's most iconic space franchise may be heading back to the small screen.

Maharashtra Police Trooper Arrested For Killing Three After Opening Fire In Public

January 17, 2018

Shinde killed three people before being arrested while fleeing on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Pune (Rural) Control, the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) trooper, Sanjay Shinde, opened fire at two busy public places in Borawake Nagar and Morinagar Chowk in Daund.

Stocks Bracing for Volatility: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC), Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMPE)

January 17, 2018

On Wednesday, August 19 the stock rating was upgraded by Zacks to "Sell". Many consider the equity oversold if the reading is below -80 and overbought if the indicator is between 0 and -20. Soros Fund Mngmt invested 0.12% in Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC). Huber Mgmt Limited Liability Com holds 307,935 shares. Cambrian Limited Partnership has 57,316 shares.

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