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'Crane Girl' pleads guilty; to pay $100 victim surcharge

Января 10, 2018

A firefighter ultimately retrieved her by rappelling down to her from the crane arm above. Toronto Fire Capt. Rob Wonfor, who rescued Lazo, had said he was impressed she had been able to scale the crane unharmed. The 23-year-old was charged with six counts of mischief by interfering with property . It's estimated the rescue cost the condo construction company around $65,000, excluding the cost of emergency services.

Why a common Hindu prayer in Kendriya Vidyalayas? SC's notice to Centre

Января 10, 2018

The plea, filed by Madhya Pradesh resident Veenayak Shah, claimed that students irrespective of their faith and belief were asked to compulsorily recite a prayer based on the Hindu religion at the morning assembly. "It is a very important constitutional issue", said Justice Nariman while issuing the notice. This comes after a PIL was filed in the apex court, alleging that school prayers in Kendriya Vidyalayas propagate Hinduism and they should not be allowed as they are schools run by ...

CBSE class 10th, 12th board exams from March 5

Января 10, 2018

In case the official website slows down, students can either refer the date sheet given below or get the same from their schools. The datesheet for 2017 examination was released on January 9 a year ago. Also, the officials of CBSE have warned all the students, Parents & Teachers to not fall for any fake news and only rely on the official website of the CBSE that is Central Board of Secondary education .

Civil Services (Main) results out, interviews in February

Января 10, 2018

The result of the Civil Services (Main) examination was declared on Wednesday by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC ), an official statement said. The following candidates have qualified for Personality Test for IAS , IPS, IFS and other central services. The e-Summon Letter of Personality Test of candidates being called for Interview may be downloaded from the Commission's Website http://www.upsc.gov.in from 18th Jan, 2018.

BCI to decide if Legislators can continue Law Practice [Read Press Release]

Января 10, 2018

An expert committee of the Bar Council of India (BCI) is considering a plea filed by Supreme Court advocate Ashwini Upadhyay to ban lawmakers - Members of Parliament and Members of State Legislative Assemblies - who practice as advocates, saying they are salaried public servants and can not ride two horses at the same time.

Gujarat ATS arrests LeT terrorist involved in 2000 Red Fort attack

Января 10, 2018

Kawa, who was suspected to be linked to Lashkar-e-Toiba, was arrested in the evening from the T-3 terminal of the Delhi Airport and his questioning is underway, the police said. The terrorists then escaped from the spot by scaling the wall. The Delhi police , after conducting an inquiry into the matter, had filed a chargesheet against main accused Mohd Arif alias Ashfaq and 21 others in February 2001.

Body of missing UPenn student found in California, investigated as homicide

Января 10, 2018

An autopsy was scheduled for Wednesday. Authorities have said witnesses said Bernstein met up with a friend and the two drove there, and he got out of the vehicle and went into the park. His family reported him missing to sheriff's department investigators on January 3. His father, Gideon Bernstein, said his son was a sophomore planning to declare a major in psychology with a minor in chemistry and was "pursuing it with a pre-med focus".

Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) Analysts See $0.86 EPS

Января 10, 2018

Based on a 1 to 5 integer scale, analysts have a 2.50 recommendation on the name. Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO) has declined 37.89% since January 10, 2017 and is downtrending. The stock of Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO) has "Hold" rating given on Thursday, July 27 by Oppenheimer. The specialty retailer reported $0.72 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.68 by $0.04.

Sterling Capital Management LLC Raises Stake in Silicon Laboratories, Inc. (SLAB)

Января 10, 2018

It has underperformed by 5.47% the S&P500. Stephens maintained Silicon Laboratories Inc . Needham & Company LLC restated a "buy" rating and set a $85.00 price objective on shares of Silicon Laboratories in a research report on Monday, September 18th.

Vermont Legislature becomes first in U.S. to legalize marijuana for recreational use

Января 10, 2018

Republican Gov. Phil Scott has indicated he will sign the measure into law later this month. But the other states approved recreational use of marijuana by referendum. President, and here we are in 2018 voting on a bill", Sears said, addressing Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, who presides over the Senate, as convention requires.

The Ridley brothers exchange jerseys in fantastic moment after Alabama beat Georgia

Января 10, 2018

Leading up to the game, Alabama's Calvin Ridley and Georgia's Riley Ridley didn't speak to one another, ESPN announced during the broadcast Monday night. "I feel like you're going to have a great game", Fromm said. He had offers from every big program in the country that thought it had a chance at him, and he could've gone wherever he wanted.

No. 22 Auburn overwhelms Ole Miss in second half

Января 10, 2018

After having awful first-half results (3-of-13 from the field), Auburn's two leading scorers ( Mustapha Heron and Bryce Brown ) were instrumental in the second-half charge. Auburn shooting just 7-of-20 from the floor. They went into halftime trailing the Rebels (9-7, 2-2) by 10, which marked the largest deficit they had taken into the break in any game this season, and didn't take their first lead of the second half until there was 12:32 remaining.

Pacific Biosciences of California (PACB) Earning Positive Media Coverage, Report Shows

Января 10, 2018

Riley & Co. A total of 2.16 Million shares exchanged hands during the intra-day trade compared with its average trading volume of 895.78 Million shares, while its relative volume stands at 2.42. (NASDAQ:PACB). Tower Capital Ltd Company (Trc) holds 0.01% or 11,673 shares in its portfolio. Therefore 33% are positive. First Analysis downgraded Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.

Canada launches wide ranging trade dispute against the United States

Января 10, 2018

In it they challenged the Washingtons use of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties. The 32-page complaint homed in on technical details of the US trade rulebook, ranging from the US treatment of export controls to the use of retroactive duties and split decisions by the six-member US International Trade Commission.

Campbell Soup Company (CPB) To Go Ex-Dividend on January 9th

Января 10, 2018

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB ) has declined 12.82% since January 10, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 29.52% the S&P500. Since October 6, 2017, it had 0 buys, and 2 insider sales for $420,021 activity. Cornerstone Advsrs invested in 0.02% or 471 shares. The SMA 50/200 for Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) is now 0.93881. Highvista Strategies Llc sold 7,800 shares as the company's stock declined 6.12% while stock markets rallied.

University of Chicago faculty tell Obama to move 'socially regressive' library

Января 10, 2018

Here's the foundation's statement, e-mailed by a spokesman for the foundation: "From the beginning of the planning process, President Obama and the Foundation have consistently made clear that the community is our partner in the development, design, and construction of the Obama Presidential Center .

PDP Governors are Secretly working for APC - Okorocha

Января 10, 2018

At the Umuahia township stadium where the rally was held, Oyegun welcomed several defectors to APC including four members of the Abia State House of Assembly. "Oyegun said he had been invited to come to Abia since past year and having finally come to see things for himself he was convinced that Abia is now ready for APC".

Cyclone Ava kills 29, displaces thousands — Madagascar

Января 10, 2018

Humanitarian organizations are now providing people with medical supplies, drinking water and tents, Dujarric said. Madagascar, one of the poorest countries in the world, is regularly affected by cyclones. Enawo damaged around 30 per cent of the crop in the world's biggest producer, which accounts for almost half of the world's crop. Vanilla producing areas on the island were unaffected, Georges Geeraerts , the president of the Group of the Vanilla Exporters, told Reuters .

The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) Stock Price Hits 52-Week High Today

Января 10, 2018

The stock increased 2.07% or $8.56 during the last trading session, reaching $421.66. IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDXX) has risen 83.30% since January 10, 2017 and is uptrending. Cibc World Corporation accumulated 26,677 shares. Barclays Public Ltd Co invested in 0% or 8,219 shares. (NASDAQ:IDXX). Canada Pension Plan Investment Board stated it has 0.09% of its portfolio in IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

The Latest Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MOH) Insider Trading Activity

Января 10, 2018

Molina Healthcare (NYSE: MOH ) had its price target lifted by equities research analysts at Leerink Swann from $100.00 to $105.00 in a research note issued on Tuesday. JP Morgan initiated Suncor Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:RXDX) on Thursday, June 23 with "Overweight" rating. The firm has "Overweight" rating by Atlantic Securities given on Tuesday, December 5.

Myanmar: Soldiers, villagers killed Rohingya in mass grave

Января 10, 2018

The 10 bodies were found in December in a mass grave near a cemetery in Inn Din village. More than 650,000 Rohingya have fled into neighbouring Bangladesh since violence erupted last August, with bad stories of mass murder, rape and torture.

Analysts See $-0.72 EPS for Bristow Group Inc. (BRS)

Января 10, 2018

About 170,757 shares traded. STAG Industrial, Inc. (NYSE:STAG) has risen 29.68% since January 10, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 15.77% the S&P500. As per Tuesday, September 8, the company rating was maintained by Evercore. Oppenheimer maintained the stock with "Outperform" rating in Thursday, October 1 report.

Trump Administration Plans to Develop Nuclear Warheads for Trident Missiles

Января 10, 2018

Jon Wolfsthal , who says he has seen the most recent draft of a policy review, told The Guardian that the new plans-which are set to be released later this month-will loosen nuclear weapons usage regulations. Wolfsthal said the idea of putting a low-yield "tactical" weapon on a new ballistic missile submarine was "pretty dumb". "We spend US$5 billion per submarine to make it invisible and we put a lot of warheads on each submarine and so what they want to do is take one missile, put one ...

Body of missing fisherman found at Lake Okeechobee

Января 10, 2018

He was hospitlized with hypothermia. The 9-year veteran competed with his co-angler, Bill Kisiah, in the Costa Fishing League Worldwide on Thursday afternoon. Kisiah was able to make it to land, where he contacted the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. All of the members of the FWC want to express our honest sympathies to the victims and families of the victims involved in this incident.

Corbyn: May's reshuffle is a 'pointless and lacklustre PR exercise'

Января 10, 2018

Jeremy Corbyn has attacked Theresa May's Cabinet reshuffle as a "pointless PR exercise" that failed to make up for years of Tory failure. Mrs May again defended preparations and said "record funding" was being put in. "Our National Health Service is something we should be proud of and that's why it's a first-class National Health Service". He added: "The Health Secretary, during his occupation of her office to keep his job, said he won't abandon the ship".

Fire on top floor of Trump Tower in NYC

Января 10, 2018

A police source told NBC News it was an electrical fire on the rooftop of Donald Trump's flagship building in Midtown Manhattan, and said there were no injuries or evacuations. The cause of the blaze, which has now been extinguished, is being investigated by the city fire marshal, a department spokesman said. They plan on releasing the findings of the investigation to the public, according to Firefighter Jim Long.

Trump says he's 'well prepared' for 2018 agenda

Января 10, 2018

Mr. Trump discussed with Republican lawmakers their strategy for the midterm elections, with the president saying he won't campaign for any insurgent Republicans who are challenging GOP incumbents in primaries. McConnell had argued that welfare reform was a no-go given Democratic opposition. "We're going to make a lot of trips". "We'll try and do something in a bipartisan way".

Victims of cab rapist John Worboys demand he is barred from London

Января 10, 2018

The Justice Secretary has announced an urgent review into the Parole Board processes and particularly its dealings with victims. Mr Gauke replied: "There will be cases where people do not want to be informed, there will be cases where people will want to receive a great deal of detail - we need to have a system that is sensitive to what victims want".

The Official Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter Account Just Beeped Back to Life

Января 10, 2018

Cyberpunk 2077 was first teased back in January 2013 but beyond the initial reveal we've only been fed tiny hints of what's to come next from the makers of The Witcher 3 . Nearly 5 years after it was first revealed, the hype surrounding CD Projekt RED's upcoming futuristic RPG is still at a fever pitch. They, in turn, have grown used to politely but firmly blowing me off.

Syrian troops approaching rebel-held air base in the north

Января 10, 2018

The Syrian government forces are fighting against the militant groups in the vicinity of a key air base in the southern countryside of the northwestern province of Idlib, a military source told Xinhua on Wednesday. It said Israel was "primarily" assisting Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) and Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, a former al-Qaeda affiliate.

Trump medical exam won't include mental fitness test: WH

Января 10, 2018

The election of Donald Trump was a shot heard around the world. This is not the first time the US President's health has become a point of discussion. Gidley would not expand on what the exam will involve. When asked if the health check included mental tests, he said bluntly: "No". Trump has publicised his medical information before.

USA judge blocks Trump move rescinding immigrant programme

Января 10, 2018

In his ruling , Alsup wrote that lawyers for the immigrants' "have clearly demonstrated that they are likely to suffer serious, irreparable harm", unless the court steps in with an injunction. We don't need a wall where you have rivers and mountains and everything else protecting it. He'd made similar statements previous year, but this time it was in the context of negotiations for actual legislation.

Parineeti Chopra joins Kesari cast

Января 10, 2018

Between the success of Golmaal Again and the failure of Meri Pyari Bindu , 2017 was a well-balanced year (box-office wise) for the actress. This is a big project for Parineeti and there was no way she could turn it down. Akshay has been having a great phase at the box office, with multiple back to back hits. The Khiladi Kumar is gearing for his next PADMAN which is an autobiographical film.

Patna-Mokama Express fire doused

Января 10, 2018

Mr Kumar said that the train had arrived Mokama at 22.28 hours, and at 0115 hours, information was received about fire in two coaches, the fifth and the sixth from Howrah (HWH) end. It was supposed to be moved to the yard for cleaning when the fire broke out. "However, an inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the fire".

Maldives Foreign Minister to arrive in India tomorrow

Января 10, 2018

Minister Asim will be meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the Minister of External Affairs during the trip. Earlier in December past year, Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom had reaffirmed that India was the nation's closest friend and ally.

Cuba Criticizes US Senate Hearing on Attacks on Diplomats

Января 10, 2018

Cuban experts who investigated the United States accusations ruled out the acoustic attack because it would have caused an extremely loud noise in the neighborhood where the diplomatic residences are located, something that did not happen. US State Department officials testified at the Senate hearing that it was "incomprehensible" the Cuban government would not have been aware of what happened or who was responsible.

CarMax (KMX) Given "Outperform" Rating at Wedbush

Января 10, 2018

The company has market cap of $12.77 billion. The stock decreased 0.46% or $0.32 during the last trading session, reaching $69.73. About 24,502 shares traded. 33,499 were accumulated by Utah Retirement Systems. Marble Harbor Invest Counsel Limited Liability Co has 4,315 shares. Caisse De Depot Et Placement Du Quebec stated it has 22,497 shares.

Syrian Military Reports Israeli Missile Strikes

Января 10, 2018

Syria's foreign ministry also accused Israel of launching the attacks in support of opposition fighters. It is fighting alongside the Fateh al-Sham Front, a former al-Qaeda affiliate, to repel a Syrian army offensive launched past year. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the gain "opens the road" for government troops to march on the rebel-held Abu Zuhour air base about 12 miles to the north.

Down Goes Sparty: Ohio State basketball is back

Января 10, 2018

Michigan State could do little to contain Keita Bates-Diop, who scored a career-high 32 for the Buckeyes on 12-for-20 shooting. I believe this team has the potential to go far, and possibly win the Big Ten, but the key to success going forward is playing with the same emotion they did against the Spartans; that is something they can not let fade.

Ethiopia prohibits adoption by foreigners

Января 10, 2018

Foreigners hoping to adopt children from Africa will have to strike Ethiopia off their list. Petros Woldesenbet, Chairman of legal and administrative affairs standing committee of the House of Peoples' Representatives (parliament) said the banning would help alleviate the identity and psychological problems of children.