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Inc. Has $1.18 Million Position in Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC)

September 12, 2017

Hollow Brook Wealth Management Llc acquired 4,722 shares as Marsh & Mclennan Cos Inc ( MMC)'s stock rose 1.48%. Vanguard Group has 0.12% invested in Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MMC) have been seen trading -1.37% off of the 50-day high and 5.89% away from the 50-day low. (NYSE:MMC). The Kansas-based Creative Planning has invested 0.02% in Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

Petition For 'Second M1' Between Brisbane And Gold Coast

September 12, 2017

A recent upgrade of one exit on the M1 cost more than $74 million. The petition proposes the first stage of the so-called "Second M1" be built along an already-earmarked 36.5km corridor between Stapylton and Nerang. "Under an LNP Government, something like this is much more likely to happen", he said. "It's obvious we need to have a secondary route, and this plan allows the road to be built with little disruption to motorists now travelling between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, which is ...

Hurricane Irma heading to Tampa

September 12, 2017

Officials recommended residents check their mobile devices to make sure the emergency alerts feature has been activated. Trees bend in the tropical storm wind along North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard as Hurricane Irma hits the southern part of the state September 10 in Fort Lauderdale.

Power Out For More Than 60 Percent Of Florida Homes And Businesses

September 12, 2017

Read: Mother Nature's wrath: Is climate change making mega-hurricanes the new normal? . Later Monday, the Defense Department said that damage to the Keys was so extensive that it might be necessary to evacuate the 10,000 residents who rode out the storm on the islands .

Senate OKs $15B hurricane disaster aid

September 12, 2017

Earlier Friday, the package passed in the House of Representatives by a 316-90 vote , with all opposing votes coming from Republicans [Koch-owned swamp scum]. "Disaster relief and the debt ceiling should have been completely separate", said Sen. "I would have much preferred a clean Harvey relief bill-which would have passed both Houses almost unanimously".

The 6 Most Important Things In Today's OECD Briefing

September 12, 2017

They also have, on average, faster pay increases after 15 years in the classroom than their worldwide counterparts, with salary bumps of more than $18,000 for US teachers versus roughly $12,000 for the OECD average. England was a notable exception, the report said. Compared to most OECD countries, vocational programmes are less popular among young upper secondary students in the United Kingdom, while expenditure per student is lower than for general programmes.

Thieves steal SUV, trailer carrying casket with body inside

September 12, 2017

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police have found the SUV and U-Haul trailer that was stolen from a southeast Albuquerque hotel Monday morning with a man's remains inside.

Saudi Arabia Says it Breaks up Islamic State Attack Plot, Spy Ring

September 12, 2017

The terrorist attack was thwarted when two suicide bombers, identified as Ahmed Yaser al-Kaldi and Ammar Ali Muhammad, both Yemeni nationals, were captured before reaching the target location. IS has for years criticized Saudi Arabia's leadership, accusing the Western-allied oil exporter of deviating from their strict interpretation of Islam and advancing the interests of their United States enemies.

Elderly Belgian mayor found dead with throat slashed in cemetery, shocking country

September 12, 2017

State broadcaster RTBF, citing the crown prosecutor's office, said Tuesday that Alfred Gadenne, the mayor of Mouscron in western Belgium, was found dead in the cemetery near his home. I have learned with horror of the brutal death of Alfred Gadenne. 'All my thoughts are with his family and friends'. The politician with the conservative CDH party has been mayor of Mouscron, a town of 57,000 people in the north west of the country near the French border with Lille.

Shots fired at squad vehicle, home of Grand Rapids police officer

September 12, 2017

A vehicle was speeding away from the house. Anyone with information is asked to call Grand Rapids Police Department at 456-3400 or Silent Observer at 774-2345. Formal charges were pending Monday with the Itasca County Attorney, Jack Muhar. No one was injured in the incident. As of Saturday, police had not yet worked out precisely where the shooting happened - but they said it didn't appear to have happened at the scene of the crash.

Ted Cruz stuns his followers by 'liking' hardcore porn video on Twitter

September 12, 2017

The footage of two women and a man engaged in sexual activity showed under Mr Cruz's "likes" briefly early Tuesday morning. Although Twitter prohibits pornography from its platform, that did not stop the failed presidential candidate's personal account from liking the video.

Bill Nelson in Tampa: 'This potentially could be the big one'

September 12, 2017

Florida Power and Light, the state's major electricity provider, deployed almost 17,000 workers ahead of the storm to assist with restoration. Most of the emergency personnel had moved up to the northernmost key, Key Largo . Nelson said he did not have an up-to-date report on Marco Island, but he does believe that it was fortunate that an expected storm surge did not occur in Naples , Fort Myers, or Tampa Bay.

State Highway Patrol troopers accused of lying about where they live

September 12, 2017

The audit found eight troopers past year failed to maintain their primary residence in the county where they worked or within 20 miles of the county line as required. Because troopers have to commute long distances, it adds to state fuel and maintenance costs for patrol vehicles and likely hinders response times, the audit states.

Japan's PM welcomes new United Nations sanctions on North Korea

September 12, 2017

The major powers than convened an emergency session of the security council where U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley argued forcefully for harsher sanctions, saying, "enough is enough", and that Kim was "begging for war". The government will continue to work toward a peaceful achievement of the complete denuclearization of North Korea with "complete confidence" in the South Korea-U.S.

Hurricane Irma task force includes Antigo first responders

September 12, 2017

A Nebraska group sent to Florida to assist with rescues following Hurricane Irma was still awaiting its assignment Monday morning. "These four members, deployed in Florida and other emergency operations centers, are part of the FEMA US&R Incident Support Team responsible for managing FEMA Urban Search and Rescue operations".

Hurricane Irma Damage Estimates Smaller Than Feared

September 12, 2017

In Redington Shores west of Tampa, Carl Roberts spent a sleepless night riding out Irma in his 17th-floor beachfront condo. Cuba said 10 people had been killed over the weekend, bringing the death toll to at least 40 people since Irma pounded a string of Caribbean islands as a Category 4 and 5 hurricane starting on Wednesday .

Arab Countries' Boycott Threat Leads to Cancellation of First Israel-Africa Summit

September 12, 2017

Emmanuel Nahshon, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman in a statement said "In response to the request by the president of Togo and following consultations between him and the prime minister, it was chose to put off the Israel-Africa Summit to a future, agreed-upon date".

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan

September 12, 2017

Alexander Lukashenko was greeted by his colleague Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi . Following the meeting, delegation-level talks will be held at the Hyderabad House. Elaborating on the areas of cooperation between the two sides, the joint-secretary said Belarus has expertise in powder metallurgy. "The country (Belarus) had sent equipment and technology", he said.

China urges North Korea to 'take seriously' bid to halt nuclear program

September 12, 2017

Several diplomats said the USA demand for a speedy council vote was aimed at putting maximum pressure on China and reflected Washington's escalating concern over North Korea's latest nuclear test, which its leaders touted as a hydrogen bomb , and its recent ballistic missile launch over Japan.

SC adjourns hearing of review petitions in Panama Papers case till Wednesday

September 12, 2017

Sharif had filed a set of review petitions challenging the verdict handed down in the petitions filed by Imran Khan, Sheikh Rashid and Sirajul Haq, requesting the court to review its judgment. It was contended that when a five-member larger bench had announced and signed the July 28 verdict, the review petitions should also be fixed before the same bench.

Myanmar committing genocide against Rohingyas: National Human Rights Commission

September 12, 2017

The recent outbreak of violence in Myanmar's Rakhine state has caused thousands of Rohingya Muslims to flee to Bangladesh . Zeid said more than 270,000 people had fled to Bangladesh, with more trapped on the border, amid reports of the burning of villages and extrajudicial killings.

Five Former Presidents Team Up To Raise Money For Hurricane Relief

September 12, 2017

While the ad showed all the former presidents speaking about the campaign, President Donald Trump was neither mentioned in the ad nor as part of the campaign. The campaign, jump started with a public service announcement which featured the five former presidents during the first N.F.L. game of the season on Thursday night, with former President George W Bush remarking that, "People are hurting down here".

ISU up to No. 14 in FCS Coaches Poll

September 12, 2017

South Dakota beat Drake, a non-scholarship program in the Pioneer League, 77-7 in its season opener. South Dakota's No. 23 ranking is its highest as an MVFC member - the Coyotes host No. But it was No. 2 North Dakota State (2-0) that picked up the biggest win of the week, defeating Eastern Washington, 40-13, in a clash of top-10 teams.

North Korea warns of harsh response against new sanctions imposed

September 12, 2017

A panel of experts with the U.N. Security Council Sanctions Committee found North Korea nuclear facilities at Yongbyon, the test site at Punggye-ri and a uranium mine near Pyongsan are active, Voice of America reported Sunday. A USA official, familiar with the council negotiations and speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters North Korea imported some 4.5 million barrels of refined petroleum products annually and four million barrels of crude oil.

Funding case: ECP gives PTI last chance to submit details

September 12, 2017

Hearing the reply, the chief election commissioner said that the PTI's stance in the case could not be apprehended for last three years. The PTI counsel, Saqlain Haider, said that the details of foreign funding would be submitted to the commission in two weeks.

Mike Riley updates injury report, talks Northern Illinois etc.

September 12, 2017

Bryant aggravated his right knee against OR on Saturday, and Riley said Monday it would be mid-week until he knows whether the sophomore can play against the Huskies. "We made a decision to play Tre and then we had to make a decision on who to spell him with, and we chose Wilbon". All three of the backs are improved players from a year ago.

Your enemy is our enemy too, Najib tells Trump

September 12, 2017

He said the prime minister also used religion for political purposes in risky ways, which encouraged the rise of religious intolerance in the country by promoting a "pro-Islamic" agenda that appealed to conservative Malay voters, as part of efforts to hold on to power.

Irma's storm surge swamps coastal Florida from Key West to Jacksonville

September 12, 2017

One such important message is what to do after a storm - including how to get back to your house and what to do once you are able to (safely) get there. The storm has been blamed for more than 40 deaths, including six in Florida. Morgan said rescuers were using boats, Jet Skis and surfboards to bring people to safety.

QB Falk will start for Washington State versus Oregon State

September 12, 2017

He later came back but was knocked out of action by the Boise State defense. Backup quarterback Tyler Hilinski was effective in relief, throwing for three touchdowns in a comeback victory in triple-overtime over Boise State. Peyton Pelleur leads Wazzu with 19 tackles, one pass breakup and one interception that he returned 36 yards for a touchdown. Leach added that the distribution of the reps in practice would not change.

Sheriff apologizes for meme on Facebook page

September 12, 2017

The agency, whose stated mission is to "minimize loss of life and personal injury, damage to property and the environment related to disasters which may be natural or man-made", shared the post from the Facebook page " Libtards; ya gotta love 'em! ".

14-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling Off Cliff

September 12, 2017

According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the 14-year-old girl fell over the top of a cliff at Palisade Head near Silver Bay. The friend told authorities that Belisle was trying to get her to come over to the edge and look at the water - and in a split-second she was gone.

Pakistan, Turkey resolve to raise Rohingya Muslims issue at every forum

September 12, 2017

The UN should also play its role in halting the genocide of Rohingya Muslims or such violence can give birth to bigger violence which can be unsafe for world peace. Myanmar says its security forces are carrying out clearance operations to defend against ARSA, which the government has declared a terrorist organization.

Sunny Monday in central Oklahoma, warmer temperatures ahead this week

September 12, 2017

Sunday: A slight chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Tuesday night: Partly cloudy with a low around 61. Winds: E 10-15 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Tonight , a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3 a.m.

Israeli Muslims protest Myanmar's treatment of Rohingya

September 12, 2017

Rohingya refugees travel on an open-back truck on Teknaf-Cox's Bazar highway near Kutupalong refugee camp in Ukhiya, Bangladesh, on September 3, 2017. The true figure could be even higher - the United Nations said many new arrivals are still on the move and are therefore left out of the calculations.

Unusual Volume Spotted in Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ:ACTG) Stock

September 12, 2017

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Manila closes financial markets in preparation for tropical storm

September 12, 2017

Classes and government offices including the courts in some areas of Luzon were suspended on Tuesday, as Tropical Depression "Maring" brought heavy rain. Tropical storm locally named Marine is expected to make a landfall in Mauban, Quezon province on Tuesday morning as it accelerated and intensified, the local weather bureau said.

UN Security Council unanimously adopts new sanctions against N. Korea

September 12, 2017

A view of the embassy of North Korea in Mexico City, Mexico, September 7, 2017. "We have to hope that the seriousness of this threat puts us on the path of reason before it is too late", said Guterres in the French Sunday newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche.

Russia urges dialogue to solve Gulf crisis

September 12, 2017

A United Arab Emirates minister late Saturday voiced support for the Saudi decision on Twitter, accusing Qatar of "wasting an opportunity" to resolve the crisis. "We need things to be clarified and matters to be serious in order to find a solution", Jubeir said. The joint statement stressed that Qatar should stop supporting extremist and terrorist ideologies and spread of hate speech.

Rohingya refugee camps bursting at seams as 270000 people flee Myanmar

September 12, 2017

The International Crisis Group, a Brussels-based think tank, said in a report on "Buddhism and Politics in Myanmar" that the crisis triggered by Rohingya insurgent attacks on police posts and massive retaliation by the army has boosted anti-Muslim sentiment nationwide, opening the possibility of even more religious violence.

Georgia Tech-Central Florida game officially canceled

September 12, 2017

So, the UCF Knights and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will not play this weekend. The teams, American Athletic Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference explored rescheduling options. Rick Scott asked UCF to host the National Guard as part of the Hurricane Irma recovery effort. The school cancelled classes starting September 7 and likely won't open before the 14th.

UN passes new sanctions on North Korea

September 12, 2017

More modifications are inevitable and it's unclear if a vote will take place Monday as the United States has sought, the diplomat said . The deal, which came about under former President Barack Obama and saw Germany, the U.S., France, China and Russian Federation unite to end a potentially risky defense program, lifted sanctions on the Middle Eastern power in exchange for reducing its use of nuclear materials and equipment for 10 years or more.

United Nations human rights chief deplores India's move to deport Rohingyas

September 12, 2017

Rights monitors and fleeing Rohingya have said the minority has faced a campaign of arson aimed at driving them out of the country, Reuters reported. Gandhi wrote: "While we are aware that there are constraints in your position as state counsellor‚ it does not speak well to remain silent when humanitarian aid is denied to people who are already suffering from poverty and deprivation‚ and they are subjected to military attacks and abuses".

Guatemala president's immunity should be lifted, lawmakers say

September 12, 2017

Guatemala's President-elect Jimmy Morales arrives for a news conference in Guatemala City, October 26, 2015. But analysts said ahead of the vote that outcome looked unlikely because of the party alliances of his conservative National Convergence Front.

United Nations passes fresh sanctions on North Korea

September 12, 2017

The resolution is created to accomplish six major goals: cap North Korea's oil imports, ban textile exports, end additional overseas laborer contracts, suppress smuggling efforts, stop joint ventures with other nations and sanction designated North Korean government entities, according to a U.S.

Hurricane Katia strengthens to Category 2

September 12, 2017

Like Irma, Jose is a Cape Verde hurricane, a type of storm that forms in the far eastern Atlantic, near the Cape Verde Islands (now known as Cabo Verde). As for the three storms now occupying the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, all three are expected to take very different paths. It's still unclear how Irma will affect the United States, though Florida is bracing for a possible hit.

Decreases Holdings in Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS)

September 12, 2017

The company has a market capitalization of $22.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.30 and a beta of 1.46. The stock decreased 4.88% or $0.7 on September 8, reaching $13.64. Its down 0.04, from 0.99 in 2016Q3. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced its stake in shares of Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS ) by 43.2% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

North Korea hit by new United Nations sanctions

September 12, 2017

Security Council diplomats, who weren't authorized to speak publicly because talks have been private, said the US and China were still negotiating the text late Sunday. Moreover, it remained wholly unclear whether the additional penalties would persuade North Korea to halt its nuclear and ballistic missile tests - the latest just a week ago, when it detonated its sixth and most powerful nuclear device.

Mandatory Gun Sentencing Bill Gets Final Council Approval

September 12, 2017

The bill imposes a mandatory one-year jail sentence for anyone possessing a gun within 300 feet of a school, church, park or other public gathering place. We know that mandatory minimums do not work", Scott said. "The good thing about this bill, even though it's significantly watered down, (is that) this was definitely a conversation-starter", Police Commissioner Kevin Davis said.

McConnell Nearly Doubles Harvey Aid Package

September 12, 2017

It stoked some controversy, but the $15.25 billion Harvey relief package has passed the House by a vote of 316-90. Republican leaders had wanted a longer-term extension of the debt limit, but were left with little recourse when Trump sided with the top Democrats in Congress, Senator Chuck Schumer of NY and Representative Nancy Pelosi of California, at a White House meeting Wednesday.

North Korea crisis: United States seeks Kim Jong-un asset freeze

September 12, 2017

Haley said on Monday that the U.S. was seeking a vote on the new sanctions on September 11. "It was not immediately clear if the draft resolution had the support of North Korean ally China". Seven key government institutions that help prop up the North Korean regime and its control of the public are blacklisted in the resolution. In August, a new round of sanctions banned exports including coal.

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