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" The article BC-US--Silver, US was written on December 12 2017, in the domain of business, which states: New York (AP) — Silver futures trading on the NY Merc Monday:
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" The article Italian election campaign thrives on trash talk was written on Janauary 29 2018, in the domain of tech, which states: ROME (AP) — In Italy's general election campaign, Rome's uncollected garbage has become fodder for politicians — and at least one pig.
The capital's dirty streets, lined with brimming-over, nasty-smelling garbage bins, are providing a handy way to trash the performance of Mayor Virginia Raggi, arguably the most high-profile office-holder of the 5-Star Movement. The populist party is leading in opinion polls and chasing its first premiership in the March 4 vote.
The fact that Raggi isn't running in that race hasn't stopped leaders of rival parties from recycling the city's chronic trash problem into a campaign trail issue. So when a pig was seen rooting through a pile of garbage bags along a Rome street earlier this month, rivals gleefully grabbed the opportunity.
Ex-premier Matteo Renzi, whose own Democratic Party has taken quite a drubbing in recent opinion polls, evoked the she-wolf, associated with the legend of ancient Rome's founding. He quipped that "before, there was the wolf, now there's the pig as Rome's symbol to the world."
Right-wing leader Giorgia Meloni, a partner in a conservative electoral alliance with former Premier Silvio Berlusconi posted a photo of the pig on Facebook, its snout poking through mounds of garbage. Her comment: "This is what Rome is."
Miffed, the mayor told reporters at City Hall that municipal police officers had determined that the animal had wandered off from its owner.
Raggi smelled campaigning behind the trash polemics.
"Politics should be about something else," Raggi told reporters at a news conference called to unveil the city's pilot recycling program.
In the days following the pig incident, however, some residents in Rome noted a flurry of cleanup efforts, including street-cleaning trucks and new containers to replace decrepit, stinky recycling bins.
In Raggi's defense, Rome seems to be eternally lurching from one garbage emergency to the next, irrespective of who is in charge. Trash pileups have plagued at least two previous administrations, one left-leaning and the other right-wing.
Citizens have staunchly opposed new dumps or waste-treatment facilities in their neighborhoods. Making matters worse, municipal trash collection agency AMA has been dogged by scandals and hampered by scarce funds to purchase new, modern equipment.
But this latest crisis is particularly bad timing for the 5-Stars. When the election date was announced in late December, trash collectors were overwhelmed by tons of waste from holiday merrymaking. Some streets saw no garbage trucks for days.
Italy's Emilia Romagna region, led by a Democratic Party governor, offered to take tons of garbage off Rome's hands for several weeks following Christmas. 5-Star politicians declared that Rome didn't need such a rescue, and, citing high costs of transporting the garbage far away, the city nixed the offer.
Last fall, Rome also launched a pilot program to encourage more recycling in the Old Ghetto neighborhood, where ancient narrow alleys and claustrophobically close apartment buildings make garbage collection a particular challenge.
AMA president Lorenzo Bagnacani claimed satisfied locals told city officials: "This looks like Switzerland."
As well as the trash issue, Raggi is under investigation in a probe stemming from the appointment of an official in her administration. And she isn't the only 5-Star mayor with problems.
In the northwestern city of Turin, Chiara Appendino, who trounced a Democratic Party incumbent to become mayor in 2016, won rave reviews in her first months. But her star, too, has dulled.
Auditors recently refused to handle Turin's books because of the sorry state of the city's finances, Italian news reports said. Separately, Appendino and other officials were put under investigation in a probe of a panic-triggered stampede of soccer fans in a Turin square.
What's hard to predict is whether the mayors' stumbling will hurt 5-Star candidates for Parliament on March 4.
"The vote for the 5-Star Movement is really a protest vote against the left and the right," political analyst Franco Pavoncello told the AP in an interview. Pavoncello, who is president of John Cabot University in Rome, was skeptical poor mayoral performances would make a difference nationally.
"People don't vote for the 5-Star Movement because they really expect tremendous performance in running cities, but rather because they are rejecting the previous system," he said.
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" The article Global Food and Beverage Coding and Marking Equipment Market - Key Insight and Forecast was written on May 31 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2018--’s latest market research report on the provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2018-2022.
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Technavio has published a new market research report on the global food and beverage coding and marking equipment market from 2018-2022. (Graphic: Business Wire)
According to Technavio market research analysts, the global food and beverage coding and marking equipment market will grow at a CAGR of close to 8% during the forecast period. The increased demand for product differentiation and brand protection to prevent counterfeiting is a major factor driving the market’s growth.
In the global food and beverage industry, counterfeiting or the illegal production of branded products poses a challenge to various multinational brands in the market. Counterfeiting is a serious and cost-intensive issue for food and beverage manufacturers as it reduces the profits of manufacturers and damages their brand image. Moreover, counterfeiting adversely affects manufacturers, resulting in the loss of customer retention. Identifying counterfeit products is a major challenge for the food and beverage companies.
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Three-dimensional (3D) printing or three-dimensional printing is a method in which various materials are solidified from a digital file under the computer control for creating a three-dimensional object. In 3D printing, instead of using ink as a printing medium, melted plastic is used as it solidifies instantly. Complex coding and markings are difficult to produce using traditional machining and casting methods.
“New technology is designed to develop 3D printing to enhance the prevention against counterfeiting of products. For example, through the combination of a direct metal laser sintering process machine and 3D computer-aided design machine, 3D printing design is developed for metal additive manufacturing,” says a senior analyst at Technavio for research on .
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Global food and beverage coding and marking equipment market - segmentation analysis
This market research report segments the global food and beverage coding and marking equipment market into the following technology types (CIJ, Laser, TTO, PALM, PIJ, TIJ, and VIJ), packaging codes (primary packaging code and secondary packaging code), and key regions (the Americas, APAC, and EMEA).
The primary packaging code segment held the largest market share in 2017, accounting for nearly 77% of the market. The market share for this packaging code is expected to decrease by 2022. The fastest growing packaging code is secondary packaging code, which will account for nearly 24% of the total market share by 2022.
EMEA was the leading region for the in 2017, accounting for a market share of nearly 41%. By 2022, APAC is expected to register the highest growth rate.
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" The article Contract for Vegas casino employees nears expiration was written on May 31 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: LAS VEGAS (AP) — The two largest resort operators in Las Vegas would lose more than $10 million a day combined if housekeepers, cooks and others go on strike, a possibility starting Friday, the union representing thousands of casino workers said.
The Culinary Union detailed how it thinks a one-month strike would impact MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment, which operate more than half the properties that would be affected if 50,000 workers walk off the job. Workers last week voted to authorize a strike as disputes over workplace training, wages and other issues have kept the union and casino operators from agreeing on new contracts.
The union conceded that it is difficult to estimate how the strike at more than 30 casino-hotels would affect Las Vegas overall because the last citywide strike took place in 1984, when the city had 90,000 fewer hotel rooms and only about 12.8 million annual visitors. Last year, more than 42.2 million people visited.
But it says MGM and Caesars would see a 10 percent reduction in revenue because of the loss of group and independent travelers. A strike also could happen as fans head to Las Vegas for the Stanley Cup Final.
"Furthermore, one might assume a 10 percent worsening of operating margins due to the use of less experienced and less skilled replacements ... to keep the doors open, rooms cleaned, food cooked, and cocktails served, not to mention other factors such as the disruptions to management staff's regular work," the union wrote.
Using the companies' earnings reports for the first three months of the year, the union's estimates show a one-month strike could reduce MGM's earnings before interest, taxes and other items by more than $206 million and Caesars' by over $113 million.
Contracts expire at midnight Thursday for bartenders, housekeepers, cocktail and food servers, porters, bellmen, cooks and other kitchen workers at properties on the Las Vegas Strip and downtown Las Vegas, including Caesars Palace, Bellagio, Stratosphere, Treasure Island, The D and El Cortez.
Dealers are not part of the Culinary Union. Casino-resorts that would not be affected by the strike include Wynn Las Vegas, Encore, The Venetian and Palazzo.
MGM, which employees 24,000 of the workers, said it met with union negotiators Monday and has more talks scheduled this week. The company says it remains confident that it "can resolve the outstanding contract issues and come to an agreement that works for all sides."
Caesars said it "expects to agree to a new 5-year contract with the Culinary Union on or about June 1 when the current contract expires." About 12,000 of its workers are part of the negotiations for new five-year contracts.
The union said it is asking for training on new skills and job opportunities as the companies adopt technology that can displace workers. It also wants an independent study to analyze the workload of housekeepers and contract language that would protect workers if properties are sold.
"What is going to happen to my position?" said Fernando Fernandez, a guest runner at Caesars Palace. "I think they are going to be disappearing it, because robots are going to be available to deliver everything."
He said he wants training to fix or program the robots that he believes could eventually replace him.
The union says it has asked MGM for average annual wage increases of 4 percent for each of the five years. A document says the company has countered with an approximate 2.7 percent increase.
Caesars workers are asking for an increase of 4.2 percent effective Friday, and annual increases of about 4 percent thereafter. Another document shows the company has offered an approximate 2.8 percent increase for each of the five years.
The average hourly wage of union workers is $23, including benefits such as premium-free health care, a pension and a 401(k) retirement savings plan and $25,000 down-payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.
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" The article British police say couple who are critically ill were exposed to Russian nerve agent Novichok was written on July 5 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: LONDON (AP) — British police say couple who are critically ill were exposed to Russian nerve agent Novichok. " |
" The article National Hockey League was written on March 20 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 72 49 19 4 102 260 202 Boston 70 45 17 8 98 235 179 Toronto 72 43 22 7 93 243 204 Washington 72 41 24 7 89 225 214 Pittsburgh 72 41 26 5 87 237 218 Philadelphia 73 37 25 11 85 218 215 Columbus 72 39 28 5 83 200 199 New Jersey 72 37 27 8 82 217 215 Florida 69 35 27 7 77 210 216 Carolina 72 31 30 11 73 194 225 N.Y. Rangers 72 32 32 8 72 208 231 N.Y. Islanders 72 30 32 10 70 231 262 Montreal 72 26 34 12 64 182 230 Ottawa 71 26 34 11 63 197 244 Detroit 72 26 35 11 63 184 224 Buffalo 72 23 37 12 58 172 236 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Nashville 72 48 14 10 106 236 178 Vegas 72 46 21 5 97 244 199 Winnipeg 72 43 19 10 96 240 189 Minnesota 72 41 24 7 89 224 206 San Jose 72 40 23 9 89 219 199 Colorado 72 39 25 8 86 231 209 Anaheim 73 37 24 12 86 206 197 Los Angeles 72 39 27 6 84 207 181 Dallas 73 38 27 8 84 209 197 St. Louis 72 39 28 5 83 201 193 Calgary 73 35 28 10 80 202 217 Chicago 73 30 34 9 69 208 223 Edmonton 72 31 36 5 67 201 231 Vancouver 72 25 38 9 59 186 236 Arizona 71 23 37 11 57 170 228
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.
Sunday's Games
Colorado 5, Detroit 1
Vegas 4, Calgary 0
Tampa Bay 3, Edmonton 1
Carolina 4, N.Y. Islanders 3
Philadelphia 6, Washington 3
Winnipeg 4, Dallas 2
St. Louis 5, Chicago 4, OT
Anaheim 4, New Jersey 2
Monday's Games
Nashville 4, Buffalo 0
Columbus at Boston, 7 p.m.
Florida at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
Calgary at Arizona, 10 p.m.
Tuesday's Games
Columbus at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.
Dallas at Washington, 7 p.m.
Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.
Edmonton at Carolina, 7 p.m.
Florida at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
Philadelphia at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.
Colorado at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
Vancouver at Vegas, 10 p.m.
New Jersey at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday's Games
Montreal at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.
Arizona at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Boston at St. Louis, 8 p.m.
Anaheim at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.
Thursday's Games
N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Arizona at Carolina, 7 p.m.
Florida at Columbus, 7 p.m.
Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.
Washington at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
Edmonton at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
Toronto at Nashville, 8 p.m.
Vancouver at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at Colorado, 9 p.m.
Vegas at San Jose, 10 p.m. " |
" The article Stenson seeking first-time solo glory in Asia at Maybank was written on Janauary 30 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Henrik Stenson has won in Asia. Just three weeks ago he contributed two points as Europe won the EurAsia Cup.
But he's never won an individual honor in Asia, a fact he's out to rectify at the Maybank Championship starting on Thursday.
The Swede has the form to do it.
He's coming off two top-10 finishes; eighth at the Abu Dhabi Championship, and a tie for sixth at the Dubai Desert Classic last weekend.
He starts the Maybank as the highest-ranked golfer in the field, at No. 12.
"I have played a lot in Asia over the years, I have got a strong base in this part of the world and I have been successful," Stenson said.
"Now I would like to get an individual victory in Asia, and this is one of the opportunities. If you got a chance to win a golf tournament anywhere in the world these days, you got to play well, and we'll see if we can get that going this week."
Li Haotong already has it going for the European and Asian Tour event after winning Dubai, where he edged Rory McIlroy by a stroke with a tournament-record score of 23 under. With his second European Tour victory, Li became the first Chinese male to break into the world top 50 ranking.
Former winners in the field at Saujana Golf and Country Club include Lee Westwood, Kiradech Aphibarnrat, and Fabrizio Zanotti.
Zanotti made one of the comebacks of 2017 when he eagled the final hole to overturn a six-stroke deficit to clinch the tournament by one stroke over David Lipsky.
"It's not often you defend a title so I am just trying to enjoy the week," Zanotti said. " |
" The article Group: Iran sentences American art dealer, wife to prison was written on Janauary 31 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A U.S.-based rights group says Iran has sentenced an Iranian-American art dealer and his wife to prison for being Zoroastrians.
The announcement early Wednesday by the Center for Human Rights in Iran marks the latest case of a dual national being imprisoned by Iran in a closed-door hearing before its hard-line Revolutionary Court.
The group says art dealer Karan Vafadari was sentenced to 27 years in prison. It says his Iranian wife, Afarin Neyssar, who has permanent residency in the U.S., received a 16-year sentence.
The group cites a letter that Vafadari wrote to it from Tehran's Evin prison for the information.
The sentences have yet to be reported in Iran. Iran's mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment. " |
" The article Goerges beats Sakkari in St. Petersburg was written on Janauary 30 2018, in the domain of sports, which states: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Julia Goerges advanced to the second round of the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy by beating Maria Sakkari 6-2, 7-6 (5) Tuesday.
The fifth-seeded German will next play Roberta Vinci. The veteran Italian, competing in St. Petersburg as a qualifier, beat Tereza Martincova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-2.
Also, Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania beat Andrea Petkovic of Germany 7-6 (5), 6-1, while Russian veteran Vera Zvonareva advanced when Kiki Bertens retired from the match after losing the first set 6-4. " |
" The article London fire commissioner says dogs will be used to search rubble of apartment fire was written on June 15 2017, in the domain of politics, which states: LONDON (AP) — London fire commissioner says dogs will be used to search rubble of apartment fire. " |
" The article Rose McGowan to Harvey Weinstein: There was no consent was written on February 3 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: NEW YORK (AP) — Rose McGowan says it's time for Harvey Weinstein to drop his story about a "consensual" relationship.
"He can fall off the planet," the actress said during an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday. "My statement is truth. My statement is reality. Stop saying it's consensual, you pig! You know it's not true."
Weinstein issued a statement Tuesday that quoted an alleged email from McGowan's former manager, saying that the actress had spoken of a consensual encounter with him. Weinstein is accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct, revelations that helped lead to a wave of allegations against Matt Lauer, Charlie Rose and dozens of other men.
McGowan's memoir, "Brave," released this week, includes a detailed account of being assaulted by the movie producer in a hotel 20 years ago. Besides her comment to the AP, McGowan issued a statement Wednesday saying that his comments were part of an ongoing effort to "smear" her.
"It is an affront not only to Rose but to the hundreds of women who have come forward with their stories of harassment, sexual abuse and rape perpetrated by Mr. Weinstein and those like him," the statement reads in part. "This is a sad, pathetic old-fashioned sexist attempt to undermine obvious truth and the gas lighting will no longer be tolerated." " |
" The article Red dragon fruit from southern Taiwan hits the shelves was written on July 4 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Red dragon fruit grown in Tainan County, southern Taiwan has entered the production phase and is now available in stores at a good price, reported CNA.
This season's product is of good quality, stable price and in steady supply, according to reports.
In a bid to encourage a wider audience to try the red fruit, the Agriculture Bureau, Tainan City Government has invited the region's best farmers to package the fruit in gift boxes for the local government.
Red dragon fruit gift boxes. (CNA image)
Wu Chun-chieh (吳俊傑), head of agricultural marketing for the Agriculture Bureau, Tainan City Government said red dragon fruit is mostly sold within Taiwan, but is becoming increasingly popular overseas in Canada, China and Hong Kong.
Tainan's dragon fruit exports increased by 32 percent last year to May.
According to Wu, dragon fruit comes in both white and red flesh varieties, with the red flesh type being sweet and popular with consumers.
Dragon fruit is good on its own, in a fruit salad or as a juice, Wu added.
The main farm areas in Tainan County will produce around 6,800 metric tons of red dragon fruit this season, the fourth highest production region in Taiwan. " |
" The article Hilton’s Collection Brands Expand in America’s Best Cities for Summer Getaways was written on May 31 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2018--Curio Collection by Hilton and Tapestry Collection by Hilton, two of Hilton ’s 14 market-leading brands, continue to grow their portfolios with seven unique hotels featuring exceptional accommodations in cities across the country. Whether travelers are looking for a relaxing weekend getaway in the countryside or a week-long vacation exploring some beautiful destinations across America, Hilton’s collection brands boast distinctive properties supported by the strength and reliability of Hilton and its award-winning Hilton Honors program.
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The Curio Collection portfolio, which sits between the upscale and luxury hotel space, comprises of more than 50 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts around the world, with the most recent opening where small town charm and city experiences meet – in Lynchburg, Virginia. Travelers seeking an authentic and memorable experience will soon also be able to stay at Curio Collection hotels in Seattle, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
"From Pittsburgh's great food scene and sports venues, to the influential Pacific Northwest hub of Seattle, these one-of-a-kind properties truly embody the independent spirit of our collection," said Mark Nogal, global head, Curio Collection by Hilton. "Each of these hotels accelerates our efforts to expand our collection in markets that reach travelers and surprise locals seeking unexpected and authentic experiences, and they arrive just in time for what’s expected to be the busiest summer in the history of U.S. air travel with more than 2.6 million passengers per day 1."
Properties recently added and soon joining the Curio Collection by Hilton portfolio include:
(Opened May 2018): A centerpiece of downtown Lynchburg since 1913, this magnificent hotel has been thoughtfully restored to its historic grandeur and refreshed with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy views of Lynchburg and the James River from a new vantage on the only rooftop restaurant and bar downtown or host an event in the 1900s-style ballroom showcasing the grandeur of the era with gorgeous ceilings, columns and moldings. (Opening June 2018): Historic-meets-modern and posh-meets-minimalism for a one-of-a-kind stay downtown at the Distrikt Hotel Pittsburgh. Formerly the Salvation Army headquarters, this boutique hotel offers contemporary amenities while honoring the building’s original architecture, charm and stature on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy meals in the hotel’s two restaurants, or, The Whale, a seafood and chophouse showcasing French specialties and local ingredients, or Evangeline, a chic cocktail and oyster bar that’s perfect for craft cocktails or entertaining colleagues. (Opening July 2018): Just steps from downtown Seattle, including Pike Place Market, the Space Needle and endless dining and bar options, this chic hotel offers guests sleekly designed rooms with warm wood finishes, elegant décor and opulent bedding for maximum comfort after long days of exploring. Enjoy delicious on-site meals at Patagōn, a modernly rustic restaurant with Argentine-inspired cuisine focused on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, or at the Fog Room rooftop lounge on the 16th floor, which brings the outdoors inside with retractable windows that boast water and skyline views. (Opening by August 2018): A gem of downtown since 1882, The Cincinnatian Hotel blends rich history with today’s modern amenities for a unique stay in Cincinnati. Vintage elements, such as artwork, a grand marble staircase and soaring atrium, showcase the hotel’s past. Have breakfast made-to-order at the hotel’s restaurant or enjoy a local favorite at the American gastropub after exploring the bustling city.
Tapestry Collection was introduced as Hilton’s 14 th brand and second collection brand in January 2017. Since its launch, it has added six hotels to its portfolio, with three additional properties opening this summer. This month, the upscale collection brand offering travelers refreshingly uncommon hotels, celebrates its one-year anniversary since welcoming its first property into the collection in Syracuse, New York.
“Each of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton properties maintains its own individuality and provides guests with a vibrant hotel experience,” said Jenna Hackett, global head, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. “From a rooftop restaurant in Wilmington, North Carolina to a relaxing mountain getaway in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, our newest hotels provide travelers even more opportunities to experience inviting properties that combine their own style and personality with the familiarity and reassurance of Hilton.”
Properties recently added and soon joining the Tapestry Collection by Hilton portfolio:
(Opened April 2018): Located in historic downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, Hotel Ballast Wilmington boasts design and décor heavily inspired by the local nautical history and natural elements of Cape Fear River. Overlooking the Cape Fear River, Board & Barrel Coastal Kitchen offers locally sourced ingredients with Southern flair, craft cocktails and live weekend entertainment. (Opening June 2018): Nestled in the heart of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee with scenic mountain or river views, Black Fox Lodge offers an outdoor, heated pool and fire pit, ideal for relaxation after a day of exploring nearby attractions including Dollywood, Great Smoky National Park and LeConte Center. (Opening June 2018): A one-of-a-kind hotel in the Gratz Park garden district, The Sire embodies Lexington's uncompromising love for rarified yet rustic living. This completely renovated historic property is filled with world-class amenities to offer a unique, upscale experience for the modern traveler and its central location makes for an easy walk to popular attractions in the Horse Capital of the World.
All hotels within the Curio Collection and Tapestry Collection portfolios are a part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton's 14 distinct hotel brands. Members who book directly have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi and access to the Hilton Honors mobile app.
For more news on hotel openings and signings, visit news.curiocollection.com and news.tapestrycollection.com.
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About Curio Collection by Hilton
Curio Collection by Hilton is an upper upscale, global portfolio of more than 50 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts handpicked for their unique character. Curio Collection properties appeal to travelers seeking unexpected and authentic experiences, and the benefits of Hilton’s award-winning guest loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Read the latest brand and property stories at news.curiocollection.com; discover Curio Collection destinations through the eyes of locals with 48-hour itineraries at citiesbycurio.com; and connect with Curio Collection on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Tapestry Collection by Hilton, which launched in 2017, is a portfolio of original, upscale hotels that caters to guests seeking value in their independent hotel choices. Every Tapestry Collection property is unique, while each stay is backed by the reassurance of the Hilton name and award-winning Hilton Honors program. Learn more about Hilton’s newest brand at news.tapestrycollection.com and connect with Tapestry Collection by Hilton on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,300 properties with more than 863,000 rooms, in 106 countries and territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences – every hotel, every guest, every time. The company's portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose exactly how many Points to combine with money, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, and free standard Wi-Fi. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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" The article Subway blast arrest leads to discussion of immigration rules was written on December 12 2017, in the domain of politics, which states: NEW YORK (AP) — The arrest of a Bangladeshi immigrant accused of making a homemade pipe bomb and setting it off in the New York subway system has led to discussion of the nation's immigration system, with President Donald Trump repeating his refrain that it needs to be overhauled in favor of more restrictions.
What you should know:
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THE BOMBING SUSPECT
Authorities have identified the bombing suspect as 27-year-old Akayed Ullah. Originally from Bangladesh, he arrived in the United States in 2011 and was living in Brooklyn. The Department of Homeland Security says he's a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
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HOW HE GOT HERE:
Ullah came to the U.S. on an F43 visa, issued to him through his family connection to an American citizen. The American immigration system allows citizens to apply for certain relatives — spouses, children, parents, siblings and their spouses and minor children — to be allowed to come and live in the U.S. The visas fall under different preferences, or categories; siblings of U.S. citizens come in the fourth preference, the F4, and their children come under F43s.
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WHAT'S THE HISTORY?
Since a law change in 1965 loosened what had been a very restrictive system, America's immigration policy has been based around giving preference to people with advanced education or skills or those with family ties to U.S. citizens. What that has meant is that as immigrants from places like Asia and Latin America started coming to the U.S. in larger numbers and became citizens, they applied for their family members to join them. Once naturalized, those brought in were able to then sponsor their own relatives.
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WHAT'S THE CONCERN?
Those who favor restrictions on immigration are in strong opposition to that kind of linked migration. It's an issue that's been brought up in proposed immigration reform legislation before. U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, of Arkansas, and U.S. Sen. David Perdue, of Georgia, both Republicans, have most recently proposed the RAISE Act, which would limit the number of permanent-resident visas and do away with the ability of citizens to bring over relatives other than spouses and minor children. Immigrant advocates have called the bill an attack on immigrants.
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WHAT TRUMP SAYS
Trump has made who's allowed into the United States a centerpiece of his presidency, in the form of banning residents from certain countries from traveling to the U.S., calling for the construction of a wall along the Mexican border and limiting the number of refugees allowed in.
After Monday morning's subway explosion, which seriously injured Ullah but no one else, Trump issued a statement saying, "America must fix its lax immigration system, which allows far too many dangerous, inadequately vetted people to access our country. Today's terror suspect entered our country through extended-family chain migration, which is incompatible with national security."
Trump, a Republican, has voiced his support of the RAISE Act.
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Deepti Hajela covers issues of race, ethnicity and immigration for The Associated Press. Follow her on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/dhajela. For more of her work, search for her name at https://apnews.com " |
" The article The Latest: GOP governors group returns Wynn donation was written on Janauary 30 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on political contributions by Steve Wynn, the Las Vegas billionaire accused of sexual misconduct (all times local):
4 p.m.
The chief campaign group for Republican candidates for governor is returning $100,000 to the company run by billionaire Steve Wynn, in the aftermath of allegations the Las Vegas casino mogul sexually harassed several women.
The Republican Governors Association calls the allegations, reported Friday by The Wall Street Journal, "extremely serious."
The group received a contribution of $100,000 from Wynn Resorts in September for the 2018 campaign.
A spokesman says the association is also cancelling a contract to hold its 2020 annual convention at the Wynn Las Vegas resort and will not accept contributions from Wynn Resorts, nor solicit contributions from Wynn, unless the claims against him are proven false.
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3:40 p.m.
Sen. Ron Johnson is among the Republican senators giving campaign contributions from Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn to charity.
An aide to Johnson says the second-term Wisconsin senator will be donating $5,400 to a domestic abuse victims service in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Aides to Republican Sens. Rob Portman of Ohio and Dean Heller of Nevada also said Monday they were each giving $5,400 to charity. Portman, like Johnson, received a contribution in 2016 ahead of his re-election that year. Heller is running for re-election this year.
The announcements come in light of allegations reported Friday by The Wall Street Journal that Wynn, who stepped down Saturday as the Republican National Committee's finance chairman, had sexually harassed and assaulted several women. Wynn has denied the accusations.
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12:15 p.m.
Nevada Sen. Dean Heller is giving money he received from Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn to charity, as is House Speaker Paul Ryan. Other Republicans have begun doing the same in light of allegations of sexual misconduct by the former Republican National Committee finance chairman.
Wynn, who stepped down as the RNC's finance chairman Saturday, gave Heller $5,400 last year, according to the Federal Election Commission. Heller is seeking re-election this year.
House Speaker Paul Ryan also is giving $1,000 from a Wynn-related business group to a Wisconsin charity, aides confirmed Monday.
Wynn resigned as finance chairman Saturday. The Republican National Committee convenes this week in Washington for its annual winter meeting.
Earlier, Ohio Sen. Rob Portman announced he is giving the $5,400 he received from Wynn in 2016 to a charity aimed at stemming human trafficking in his state.
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10:57 a.m.
Sen. Rob Portman says he has donated money he received from Las Vegas billionaire Steve Wynn to charities working to stem human sex-trafficking in Ohio.
In a statement Monday to The Associated Press, Portman spokeswoman Emily Benevides says the Ohio Republican "donated the money to a number of charities across Ohio that he's worked closely with."
Wynn resigned as the Republican National Committee's finance chairman Saturday after allegations of sexual misconduct were published Friday in The Wall Street Journal.
Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina have urged Republicans who have received money from Wynn to return them.
Portman is among several Republicans in the Senate to receive money from Wynn, a prolific Republican donor over the past decade who has also previously backed Democrats.
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" The article APNewsBreak: Alaska cop cleared in shooting death of suspect was written on February 1 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska police officer has been cleared in last year's fatal shooting of a suspect who had been placed in the officer's patrol car and managed to start driving it away.
The state attorney general's office says in a letter to Seward police that it was reasonable for Officer Michael "Eddie" Armstrong to use deadly force in the Oct. 1 shooting of Micah McComas.
Armstrong had handcuffed McComas and put him in the back of the car after drugs were found in his wallet during a traffic stop.
McComas somehow got into the car's front seat and tried to drive off while the officer was outside.
The officer was knocked down by the car and opened fire, hitting McComas.
The events happened in the city of Seward, south of Anchorage. " |
" The article Man attacks Taiwan Ministry of Justice with Molotov cocktail was written on May 31 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Guards prevented a man from lighting up a Molotov cocktail inside the reception area at the Ministry of Justice Thursday.
The man, aged about 40, showed up at the ministry around 2:20 p.m., the Central News Agency reported.
He first threw a burning paper bag at the reception desk, followed by a bottle filled with gasoline, but as it failed to explode, he produced a cigarette lighter to try and set the fuel on fire. However, guards intervened and restrained the man before he was able to set off an explosion, according to CNA.
As he was questioned by police, media reported that the man had expressed dissatisfaction with the policies of Justice Minister Chiu Tai-san (邱太三) over the past two years. " |
" The article The Latest: UN envoy warns of crisis in Syria's Idlib was written on April 24 2018, in the domain of sports, which states: BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the Syria conflict (all times local):
3:30 p.m.
U.N. Syria envoy Staffan De Mistura is warning that the northern rebel-held province of Idlib could become the conflict-ravaged country's newest humanitarian crisis area, as international donors gather in Brussels to drum up emergency support.
De Mistura said Tuesday that "Idlib is the big new challenge — 2.5 million people."
He told reporters that "there are women, children, civilians, and this is looming up there."
De Mistura hopes the two-day donor conference "will be an occasion for also making sure that Idlib doesn't become the new Aleppo, the new eastern Ghouta, because the dimensions are completely different."
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says 177,000 people have fled combat in eastern Ghouta since February. The rest — including about 12,000 fighters — relocated to Idlib.
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12:45 p.m.
Syrian state TV is reporting that government forces have launched a new operation targeting underground tunnels used by the Islamic State group in the capital, Damascus.
The TV says the aim of the operation is to destroy dug-out trenches and tunnels in the Hajar al-Aswad neighborhood and the nearby Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk that is also mostly controlled by IS.
A group of journalists taken on Tuesday to the adjacent neighborhood of Qadam witnessed intense shelling and airstrikes on IS positons in the camp and Hajar al-Aswad.
The area in southern Damascus is the last part of the capital not controlled by President Bashar Assad's forces. Other insurgents in the area, including an al-Qaida-linked group, have said they would relocate to rebel-held regions in northern Syria. " |
" The article Roach takes 5-8 as West Indies dismisses Bangladesh for 43 was written on July 5 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: NORTH SOUND, Antigua (AP) — Bangladesh was all out for only 43 before lunch on the opening day as West Indies right-arm quick Kemar Roach destroyed the tourists with figures of 5-8 in the first test on Wednesday.
Fast-medium bowler Miguel Cummins took 3-11 as Bangladesh's innings lasted just 18.4 overs.
Opener Liton Das was the only batsman to reach double figures and his 25 was more than half his side's total.
West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
New Zealand made the lowest total in test history when it was bowled out for 26 by England in Auckland in 1955. " |
" The article Land-trust case raises red flags across Indian Country was written on July 4 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: MASHPEE, Mass. (AP) — A modest courthouse and a fledgling police force, a housing development for American Indian families and a school where students are taught exclusively in the tribe's ancestral language. These are the visible signs of an independent tribal nation that has grown on the famous vacation getaway of Cape Cod in recent years.
But the future of those and other developments is uncertain as the Mashpee Wampanoag — the tribe whose ancestors broke bread with the Pilgrims nearly four centuries ago — awaits a decision from the Interior Department on whether it can continue to govern a slice of its historic lands.
The U.S. Department of Interior is reconsidering its 2015 decision to place some 300 acres into trust for the tribe. A federal judge who sided with local residents challenging the declaration sent it back to the agency for reconsideration in the final months of President Barack Obama's administration in 2016.
Land in trust is a special status in which the federal government holds the title to the property and allows the tribe to make its own decisions on how to develop the tax-exempt land and its natural resources.
"It's incredibly frustrating," says Jessie "Little Doe" Baird, the tribe's vice chairwoman. "We've been struggling to keep land under our feet since the 1600s."
The case — and separate regulatory changes contemplated by the Trump administration in the way tribes apply for trust lands — has raised red flags across Indian Country.
Apart from instances in which tribes request it, the federal government hasn't removed a tribe's land trust status since the notorious Termination Era of the 1940s through the 1960s. Back then, Congress sought to end tribal independence by removing federal protections and pushing for the assimilation of American Indians, say Native American groups and federal Indian law experts.
"While it's not exactly the same, this brings back those same types of concerns, that those lands that have been seen as secure and protected are potentially not as secure as they were before," said Derrick Beetso, senior counsel for the National Congress of American Indians, the largest organization representing tribal communities.
Two dozen tribes, from the Apache in the Southwest to the Sioux in the Dakotas, have written letters in support of legislation in Congress proposed by Massachusetts lawmakers to enshrine the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe's land status.
The tribe's leaders have also been visiting other tribal territories in recent months to voice their concerns with the Trump administration's proposed changes to the land into trust process, which it sees as a direct response to its tortured legal case. The tribe's appeal of the 2016 court decision remains in federal court pending the Interior Department's action.
"This could be just the beginning," Baird said. "If it can happen to us, it can happen to anyone."
The proposed revisions weren't prompted by a specific tribe, said Nedra Darling, spokeswoman for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, stressing that there's no timeframe for making regulatory changes. The agency's initial proposal was withdrawn after tribes objected.
Those draft regulations would have, among other things, given the public 30 days to appeal any land trust decision and stated explicitly that the Interior Department would comply with any court orders, rather than appeal them.
Tribes argue the Interior Department must commit to defending its land trust decisions — all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, if necessary — since opponents critical of the loss of taxable land frequently go to great lengths to keep lands out of tribal hands.
If the Mashpee Wampanoag loses trust status for its 321 acres, the tribe's four-judge court and two-member police department would likely have to be shut down, because they would no longer be operating on sovereign land, said Baird, the tribe's vice chairwoman.
The tribe would also probably have to halt work on a 143-bedroom housing development for tribal elders and families to seek local permits and approvals, she said. The tribe has already built roads, underground infrastructure and a wastewater treatment plant for the project.
And it would almost certainly have to go back to the drawing board on its planned $1 billion casino and hotel complex on a 170-acre industrial park it owns in Taunton, a city some 50 miles away from its Cape Cod base. The tribe, backed by Malaysian gambling company the Genting Group, broke ground on the project in 2016 but halted work after residents, backed by a rival casino company, Chicago's Rush Street Gaming, successfully sued in federal court.
Paying back taxes is also a possibility, since the tribe and its members would again be subject to state and local taxes, said Robert Anderson, director of the Native American Law Center at the University of Washington in Seattle.
The closest comparisons to the Mashpee's situation, he said, are the experiences of Menominee Tribe in Wisconsin and the Klamath Tribes in Oregon during the Termination Era.
The Menominee lost a lumber mill and a hospital and had to sell some land to pay local taxes after they lost trust status. The Klamath took per-capital payments for its land and lost their reservation. Both have since regained federal recognition and some land, Anderson said.
The threat of losing sovereign territory is deeply personal for many in the 3,000-member Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, said Kevin "Rising Eagle" Frye, the tribe's police chief.
Elders like his 96-year-old father, Milton Frye, helped secure federal recognition, which finally came in 2007 and was a critical step in securing trust land, he said. Newer generations, like his 22-year-old son, Kevin Frye Jr., a newly minted Barnstable County deputy sheriff, hope to one day take their place in the tribe's growing government.
"There was so much pride when our tribe's flag was raised for the first time over sovereign land. So this is really tough. This is something our families have fought so hard for," Frye Sr. said. "But at the same time, it doesn't change my job. I have to keep dealing with each day as it comes."
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Fonseca reported from Flagstaff, Arizona. " |
" The article Africa needs unified regulations against cheap Chinese imports was written on May 31 2018, in the domain of tech, which states: I walked into a dusty wooden booth known in Sierra Leone as a 'boutique' to shop for fresh clothes. The airline hadn't delivered my luggage on my flight from Germany and I had been wearing the same clothes for days.
When I left the boutique, I had a brand new pair of Armani jeans, D&G shorts and some Lacoste shirts. The items cost me about 500,000 Leones (€50, $58). In Sierra Leone, this is a form of cheap luxury for the middle-class. But for the EU or US, it's a result of China's gross violation of intellectual property and patent laws.
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China is facing hefty fines in the United States. In April, US President Donald Trump unveiled a list of over 1,000 Chinese products to be hit with 25 percent tariffs worth $50 billion. The Trump administration said this was punishment for Beijing's policy of forcing American companies to give up their intellectual property rights in order to do business with China.
China struck back with its own list targeting US exports worth the same amount. Economic experts dubbed this spat a "trade war." Whatever the outcome of this political brouhaha between the world's two largest economies, the African continent is bound to feel the effects.
Chinese contraband on African markets
In the grid of "boutiques" along the main road of Koidu, a town in eastern Sierra Leone, Chinese bootlegged 'designer' clothes are all there is for the residents of the diamond-rich region. The only other choice comes in the form of used clothes from Europe and the US - an option which many African countries are growing more critical of.
"This is original GA," the boutique trader told me as I tried on the supposed Giorgio Armani (or GA) jeans. Original indeed! Between this pair of jeans and one costing €200 in a German store, the only difference I could see were the shop's flashing blue neon lights and 50 Cent's In da Club blaring out of loudspeakers in the background.
Counterfeit Chinese-made textiles in Africa have improved so much so that if there is any difference between the original and the fake, a layman's eyes such as mine can't see it.
Eric Olander, co-founder of the China Africa Project, an organization based in South Africa, thinks it is too simple to say that Chinese firms are simply taking advantage of African governments.
"Both China and each of the African countries it engages with are working to maximize their own national interests and it becomes incredibly difficult to determine what is fair," Olander told me.
The supply of cheap Chinese counterfeit items has grown so voluminous that the counterfeiters' Clavin Klein brand inadvertently became more of a household name in Sierra Leone than actual Calvin Klein products. Instead of Samsung, your phone comes from Samsong and the radios are from Sunny instead of Sony.
Many analysts believe that Beijing uses EU and US intellectual property to mass produce cheap goods and dump them onto African markets. But "Africa is not unique in that regard," argued Olander. "China does exactly the same thing in the USA, Asia, and the Middle East."
I should add here that when I refer to "China," I do not only mean the Chinese government, but also small to medium-sized private firms and multinational corporations.
Africa's 'free-for-all' intellectual property rights
So who is responsible for copyright violations in Africa?
"There are a few complicating factors" in the Sino-African relationship, according to Cobus van Staden of the South African Institute of International Affairs. Van Staden is the co-founder of the China Africa Project, along with Eric Olander.
"There are high level products and low level products all coming out of China. But the most important thing is that Africans have been very active in funneling Chinese-made products to Africa," said van Staden, who hosts a regular podcast on Africa-China relations.
A large group of Africans in China act as middlemen for legitimate as well as illegitimate African traders.
But van Staden believes Chinese authorities are starting to take the issue more seriously. "Reports in the past are about counterfeit products coming in, but I think the Chinese government has been implementing new screening procedures."
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Unified Africa regulations against Chinese influence
From electronic gadgets to stationery, from providing cheap skilled labor to exporting natural resources, China has Africa covered.
"Interestingly, all kinds of school uniforms find their way here," said Ismail Bello, deputy secretary general of the National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria. China's labor force is equipped with the know-how similar to most European nations. So arguably, it is cheaper for a primary school in Nigeria to import uniforms from China than to buy them from a local garment industry.
"The Nigerian textile and garment industry is at its lowest ebb," Bello said. "In the 1960s, 70s and 80s, this industry thrived to an extent that it exported to the West African region, occasionally to East Africa. With the liberalization of the textile market in the 1990s and the influx of Chinese textiles, the industry began to decline."
"Local producers possibly have less than 15 percent of the market shares. It has resulted in several closures and loss of jobs over the years," Bello said.
In the 1980's, Nigeria's garment industry employed about 500,000 people. Currently, only about 15,000 work in the industry, according to the union.
So what's the solution? Regulations! "I do think that having a stronger unified regulatory kind of apparatus to protect African intellectual property is really important," said van Staden.
But would China respect a unified African regulatory apparatus like the African Continental Free Trade Agreement - a proposed version of the agreement was sind in March 2018 by 44 out of 55 African Union member states. If ratified, the pact would lay down rules of trade for the entire African continent.
According to van Staden, Chinese firms might actually adhere to such rules. "Botswana and South Africa have complex regulatory framework and Chinese companies tend to work according to local laws," van Staden argued.
The relationship between the African continent and China is complex. It has its positive and negative sides.
Eric Olander explains: "I can tell you that China is the worst thing that ever happened to Africa and list all of the horrors committed over the past ten years. I would be correct in every point."
"I can also tell you that China is the best thing that has ever happened to Africa and, again, I would be correct in every point. This is not a binary relationship," Olander said. " |
" The article UN says people disappearing in northern Mexico border city was written on May 31 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: MEXICO CITY (AP) — The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for Mexico to take urgent action in the northern border city of Nuevo Laredo, where at least 23 people have disappeared since the start of February.
The human rights authority says there are strong indications that a federal security force is responsible. It says a local human rights organization believes there have been at least 40 such disappearances.
In a statement Wednesday, the U.N. office said that it had documented the disappearances of 21 males and two females, including at least five minors.
According to statements to U.N. investigators, the disappearances typically occur at night while the victims are walking along or driving on roads. Sometimes their burned and bullet-riddled vehicles are found on roadsides. " |
" The article Tribes decry proposal for co-management of Utah monument was written on December 12 2017, in the domain of politics, which states: FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump's decision to drastically reduce and break up a national monument in Utah wasn't the only blow Native American tribes say they were dealt last week.
The proclamation Trump signed changes the makeup of a tribal advisory commission for Bears Ears National Monument. It adds a San Juan County, Utah, commissioner who supported peeling back protections for the land.
The new commissioner, now Rebecca Benally, joins representatives of five tribes, serving as a planted ally of the reduction.
Federal legislation also would create tribal co-management councils. The proposal by Utah Republican Rep. John Curtis excludes tribes outside Utah and lets the president hand-select most members.
The Utah congressional delegation sees the changes as unifying forces.
Tribes say they're yet more examples of being told what's good for them. " |
" The article Turner leads Pacers past Grizzlies 105-101 for 3rd straight was written on February 1 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Myles Turner had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers won their third straight game with a 105-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
Turner gave the Pacers a 102-101 lead by hitting two free throws with 34 seconds left.
With two seconds remaining, Wayne Selden missed a floater in the lane that would have given Memphis the lead. Indiana came up with the rebound and sealed it at the foul line with less than a second left.
All five Pacers starters scored in double digits. Bojan Bogdanovic and Darren Collison each had 21 points, Victor Oladipo added 13 and Thaddeus Young had 10.
The teams traded the lead nine times in the first half, with Indiana taking a 55-53 lead into halftime. The Pacers opened the second half with a 9-3 run, but Memphis wouldn't go away. Trailing 100-95, the Grizzlies went on a 6-0 spurt to regain the lead with 1:57 to play.
Marc Gasol missed a jumper with 11 seconds left that was rebounded by Selden, who attempted the potential game-winning floater.
Gasol finished with 23 points and nine rebounds. Selden led the Grizzlies with 24 points but was ejected with 0.7 seconds remaining after arguing he was fouled on his missed shot. Memphis coach J.B. Bickerstaff came onto the floor to join Selden in his altercation with officials. " |
" The article Cyprus party refuses to back candidate in presidential race was written on February 3 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Leaders of a major Cyprus political party aren't supporting either the incumbent or his left-wing challenger in the runoff of the country's presidential election.
The executive bureau of center-right DIKO said Tuesday that endorsing either President Nicos Anastasiades or independent Stavros Malas would be a reversal of the party's stance on reunification talks with the divided nation's breakaway Turkish Cypriots.
The party's candidate in the election's first round on Sunday advocated a tougher line in the peace talks, saying Anastasiades and Malas would concede too much to the Turkish side.
The bureau says backing either runoff contender would diminish DIKO's credibility and be "disrespectful" to voters who cast ballots for party leader Nicholas Papadopoulos. He received more than one-quarter of the vote. " |
" The article New Jersey girl donates 1,300 books to children's hospital was written on February 15 2017, in the domain of sports, which states: VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — A 12-year-old New Jersey girl spent Valentine's Day delivering over 1,300 books donated to a children's hospital.
Charlotte Olson tells the Courier-Post (http://on.cpsj.com/2lOTagL ) her original goal was to collect 1,000 children's books as a way to give back to her town of Voorhees.
She started the book drive before Christmas, using social media, her family and church to help spread the word.
On Tuesday, she brought boxes full of books to Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper's outpatient Voorhees site. She also gave $220 to go toward more book purchases.
The books were presented to physicians and staff, who'll distribute them to patients at sites throughout the year as part of Cooper's Reach Out and Read program.
The hospital says it's the largest book donation they've ever received.
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Information from: Courier-Post (Cherry Hill, N.J.), http://www.courierpostonline.com/ " |
" The article Sessions: New team will target illegal online opioid sales was written on Janauary 30 2018, in the domain of sports, which states: PITTSBURGH (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions says the federal government is stepping up its fight against opioid-related crimes online.
Sessions announced the establishment of a new team to disrupt online opioid sales on Monday in Pittsburgh.
He says the goal of the Joint Criminal Opioid Darknet Enforcement team is to shut down online marketplaces, and in turn reduce opioid addiction and overdoses.
The team will more than double the FBI's investment in fighting online opioid trafficking.
Sessions says the FBI is dedicating dozens more staffers to the team so they can focus on the one issue. " |
" The article Local China government suspends plant project after protests was written on February 15 2017, in the domain of business, which states: BEIJING (AP) — The government of an oil city near China's border with Russia says it is suspending an aluminum plant project following protests over pollution fears.
On Tuesday, more than 200 protesters faced off against dozens of police officers outside the Daqing government headquarters over the plant planned by aluminum producer Zhongwang Holdings Ltd. A resident reached by phone said that protests had been taking place since earlier this month.
The Daqing city government said in an online statement Wednesday that it had agreed with Zhongwang to suspend the project and would make a decision on whether to continue "based on a broad consensus of citizens."
Local governments in China often announce suspensions to chemical and other projects following protests, and then quietly restart them months later. " |
" The article National Hockey League was written on Janauary 31 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 49 34 12 3 71 175 125 Boston 47 29 10 8 66 156 116 Washington 49 29 15 5 63 150 138 Toronto 51 28 18 5 61 162 146 Columbus 49 27 19 3 57 131 137 Pittsburgh 51 27 21 3 57 151 153 New Jersey 48 24 16 8 56 144 146 Philadelphia 49 24 17 8 56 141 141 N.Y. Rangers 50 25 20 5 55 153 151 N.Y. Islanders 51 25 21 5 55 173 184 Carolina 49 22 19 8 52 137 154 Florida 48 20 22 6 46 136 159 Detroit 48 19 21 8 46 126 146 Montreal 49 20 23 6 46 129 156 Ottawa 47 15 23 9 39 124 166 Buffalo 49 14 26 9 37 114 163 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vegas 48 32 12 4 68 164 128 Winnipeg 50 29 13 8 66 164 136 Nashville 47 29 11 7 65 145 123 St. Louis 51 30 18 3 63 148 130 Dallas 50 28 18 4 60 155 134 San Jose 48 26 15 7 59 143 133 Calgary 49 25 16 8 58 137 135 Colorado 48 27 18 3 57 157 139 Minnesota 49 26 18 5 57 144 140 Los Angeles 49 26 18 5 57 139 121 Anaheim 50 24 17 9 57 141 141 Chicago 49 23 19 7 53 146 136 Edmonton 49 22 24 3 47 135 157 Vancouver 49 19 24 6 44 127 159 Arizona 50 12 29 9 33 118 172
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.
Monday's Games No games scheduled
Tuesday's Games
Florida 4, N.Y. Islanders 1
Carolina 2, Ottawa 1
New Jersey 3, Buffalo 1
Minnesota at Columbus, 7 p.m.
San Jose at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.
Anaheim at Boston, 7 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.
Montreal at St. Louis, 8 p.m.
Chicago at Nashville, 8 p.m.
Los Angeles at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
Vegas at Calgary, 9 p.m.
Colorado at Vancouver, 10 p.m.
Wednesday's Games
N.Y. Islanders at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
San Jose at Detroit, 8 p.m.
Philadelphia at Washington, 8 p.m.
Thursday's Games
Toronto at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.
Montreal at Carolina, 7 p.m.
St. Louis at Boston, 7 p.m.
Florida at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Anaheim at Ottawa, 7 p.m.
Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7 p.m.
Vegas at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.
Los Angeles at Nashville, 8:30 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Calgary, 9 p.m.
Dallas at Arizona, 9 p.m.
Colorado at Edmonton, 9 p.m.
Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m.
Friday's Games
Washington at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.
Detroit at Carolina, 7 p.m.
San Jose at Columbus, 7 p.m.
Vegas at Minnesota, 8 p.m. " |
" The article National Hockey League was written on Janauary 31 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 50 34 13 3 71 176 128 Boston 48 29 11 8 66 157 119 Toronto 51 28 18 5 61 162 146 Florida 48 20 22 6 46 136 159 Detroit 48 19 21 8 46 126 146 Montreal 50 20 24 6 46 130 159 Ottawa 48 15 24 9 39 125 168 Buffalo 50 14 27 9 37 115 166 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 49 29 15 5 63 150 138 Pittsburgh 52 28 21 3 59 156 155 New Jersey 49 25 16 8 58 147 147 Columbus 50 27 19 4 58 133 140 Philadelphia 49 24 17 8 56 141 141 N.Y. Rangers 50 25 20 5 55 153 151 N.Y. Islanders 51 25 21 5 55 173 184 Carolina 50 23 19 8 54 139 155 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Winnipeg 51 30 13 8 68 167 137 Nashville 48 29 12 7 65 146 125 St. Louis 52 31 18 3 65 151 131 Dallas 51 28 19 4 60 155 137 Minnesota 50 27 18 5 59 147 142 Colorado 48 27 18 3 57 157 139 Chicago 50 24 19 7 55 148 137 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vegas 48 32 12 4 68 164 128 San Jose 49 26 16 7 59 145 138 Los Angeles 50 27 18 5 59 142 121 Anaheim 51 25 17 9 59 144 142 Calgary 49 25 16 8 58 137 135 Edmonton 49 22 24 3 47 135 157 Vancouver 49 19 24 6 44 127 159 Arizona 50 12 29 9 33 118 172
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.
Monday's Games No games scheduled
Tuesday's Games
Minnesota 3, Columbus 2, SO
Pittsburgh 5, San Jose 2
Florida 4, N.Y. Islanders 1
Anaheim 3, Boston 1
Carolina 2, Ottawa 1
New Jersey 3, Buffalo 1
Winnipeg 3, Tampa Bay 1
St. Louis 3, Montreal 1
Chicago 2, Nashville 1
Los Angeles 3, Dallas 0
Vegas at Calgary, 9 p.m.
Colorado at Vancouver, 10 p.m.
Wednesday's Games
N.Y. Islanders at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
San Jose at Detroit, 8 p.m.
Philadelphia at Washington, 8 p.m.
Thursday's Games
Toronto at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.
Montreal at Carolina, 7 p.m.
St. Louis at Boston, 7 p.m.
Florida at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Anaheim at Ottawa, 7 p.m.
Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7 p.m.
Vegas at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.
Los Angeles at Nashville, 8:30 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Calgary, 9 p.m.
Dallas at Arizona, 9 p.m.
Colorado at Edmonton, 9 p.m.
Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m.
Friday's Games
Washington at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.
Detroit at Carolina, 7 p.m.
San Jose at Columbus, 7 p.m.
Vegas at Minnesota, 8 p.m. " |
" The article Will Golden Knights be surprise trade deadline buyers? was written on February 3 2018, in the domain of business, which states: The Vegas Golden Knights' unpredictable success has put them in an unexpected spot.
On pace for by far the best inaugural season for an expansion franchise in NHL history, the Golden Knights are closer to winning the Presidents' Trophy as the team with the most points than they are to missing the playoffs. Going into the season, forwards James Neal, Jonathan Marchessault and David Perron all looked like potential trade bait in the final year of their contracts.
Now they are among the leading scorers for a team in first place.
Marchessault has already been re-signed to a $30 million, six-year contract, Neal was an All-Star and there are no signs that general manager George McPhee will do any kind of the selling off at the deadline that most expected.
"The plan was simple: If we're in the hunt or a playoff spot, we want to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot," McPhee said by phone last week. "And if we're not, we'll do what teams do when they're not in the hunt. The focus every day is to be the best we can be and see where we are come the deadline."
Vegas has a six-game road trip and a seven-game home stand before the Feb. 26 deadline. Visits to Central Division powerhouse Winnipeg, defending Stanley Cup-champion Pittsburgh and former McPhee stomping ground Washington will test the Golden Knights, but their jaw-dropping effort so far has given them a nine-point cushion atop the Pacific Division.
In addition to Marchessault, Perron and Neal, William Karlsson has been a revelation with a career-high 27 goals after scoring 28 in his first 183 games. Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has been as good as everyone thought he would be after missing time with a concussion, and an unheralded blue line led by Nate Schmidt and Colin Miller has done the job.
Vegas has scored the third-most goals and allowed the sixth fewest. Can an expansion team top the list of Cup contenders? Maybe so, along with the Eastern Conference-leading Tampa Bay Lightning. Would McPhee see any way of being a buyer at the deadline and potentially cutting into the organization's surplus of draft picks and prospects?
"It's hard to answer now because that's a month away," McPhee said. "There's a long way to go between now and then. At this point, we'll try to stay in it. I don't know whether we would add. I don't have the answer to that question."
Perhaps the Golden Knights' only weakness is the power play, where they're 21st in the league. One of the most available potential deadline pickups is Mike Green of the Detroit Red Wings, whose 13 power-play points are tied for ninth among defenseman. He was a 2004 first-round pick of McPhee's with the Capitals.
Green has a full no-trade clause, so he can pick his destination.
"I think in this league there's always uncertainty," Green said during All-Star weekend. "I've been around long enough I know how it works and what to expect. I think that's why I don't think about it all that much other than I understand the process, and when the decisions have to be made I'll be ready to make them."
TAVARES WATCH
While Green is a pending free agent who's expected to be available, New York Islanders captain John Tavares very much isn't. Tavares is 27 and tied for fifth in goals and points. He's also the face of a franchise that will soon be moving to the new Belmont Park complex, closer to many members of their Long Island fan base. In the same spot is fellow Canadian Steven Stamkos, who re-signed with the Lightning in the summer of 2016 just before hitting free agency, Tavares said he hasn't sought out the Tampa Bay captain's opinion or anyone else's.
"I try to be myself and be the best I can," Tavares said. "I don't think because it's my contract year my approach or my thought process and the way I play should change. I just go out there on a nightly basis and worry about playing and try and have success and contribute. None of the other stuff comes into my mind when it comes to playing."
MVP RACE
When the Professional Hockey Writers' Association conducted its midseason award voting, Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov edged out the Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon for the Hart Trophy. It might hinge on whether MacKinnon can get the Avalanche to the playoffs and who leads the league in scoring. Right now it's Kucherov in the lead.
"His work ethic, his skill obviously is great," Capitals star and fellow Russian winger Alex Ovechkin said. "In the next year or next couple of years, he's going to be the best player or he's going to be one of them."
THEY SAID IT
"Hockey's a funny game. It goes in 10-game segments. We started off 9-2 and then in our last 11, I think we're 2-9-2. So what team are we?" — New Jersey Devils winger Taylor Hall, who returned Monday after missing three games with a right thumb injury.
GAME OF THE WEEK
The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Boston Bruins on Saturday in what is becoming an increasingly likely first-round matchup.
LEADERS (through the All-Star break)
Goals: Ovechkin, 30; Assists: Jakub Voracek (Philadelphia); Points: Kucherov, 64; Ice Time: Drew Doughty (Los Angeles), 27:13; Wins: Andrei Vasilevskiy (Tampa Bay), 29; Goals-against average: Tuukka Rask (Boston), 2.16; Save percentage: Vasilevskiy, .931.
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AP Hockey Writer John Wawrow in Buffalo, New York, and Sports Writer Fred Goodall in Tampa, Florida, contributed.
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" The article National Hockey League was written on March 20 2018, in the domain of tech, which states: All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 72 49 19 4 102 260 202 Boston 70 45 17 8 98 235 179 Toronto 72 43 22 7 93 243 204 Florida 69 35 27 7 77 210 216 Montreal 72 26 34 12 64 182 230 Ottawa 71 26 34 11 63 197 244 Detroit 72 26 35 11 63 184 224 Buffalo 72 23 37 12 58 172 236 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 72 41 24 7 89 225 214 Pittsburgh 72 41 26 5 87 237 218 Philadelphia 73 37 25 11 85 218 215 Columbus 72 39 28 5 83 200 199 New Jersey 72 37 27 8 82 217 215 Carolina 72 31 30 11 73 194 225 N.Y. Rangers 72 32 32 8 72 208 231 N.Y. Islanders 72 30 32 10 70 231 262 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Nashville 72 48 14 10 106 236 178 Winnipeg 72 43 19 10 96 240 189 Minnesota 72 41 24 7 89 224 206 Colorado 72 39 25 8 86 231 209 Dallas 73 38 27 8 84 209 197 St. Louis 72 39 28 5 83 201 193 Chicago 73 30 34 9 69 208 223 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vegas 72 46 21 5 97 244 199 San Jose 72 40 23 9 89 219 199 Anaheim 73 37 24 12 86 206 197 Los Angeles 72 39 27 6 84 207 181 Calgary 73 35 28 10 80 202 217 Edmonton 72 31 36 5 67 201 231 Vancouver 72 25 38 9 59 186 236 Arizona 71 23 37 11 57 170 228
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.
Sunday's Games
Colorado 5, Detroit 1
Vegas 4, Calgary 0
Tampa Bay 3, Edmonton 1
Carolina 4, N.Y. Islanders 3
Philadelphia 6, Washington 3
Winnipeg 4, Dallas 2
St. Louis 5, Chicago 4, OT
Anaheim 4, New Jersey 2
Monday's Games
Nashville 4, Buffalo 0
Columbus at Boston, 7 p.m.
Florida at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
Calgary at Arizona, 10 p.m.
Tuesday's Games
Columbus at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.
Dallas at Washington, 7 p.m.
Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.
Edmonton at Carolina, 7 p.m.
Florida at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
Philadelphia at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.
Colorado at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
Vancouver at Vegas, 10 p.m.
New Jersey at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday's Games
Montreal at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.
Arizona at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Boston at St. Louis, 8 p.m.
Anaheim at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.
Thursday's Games
N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Arizona at Carolina, 7 p.m.
Florida at Columbus, 7 p.m.
Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.
Washington at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
Edmonton at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
Toronto at Nashville, 8 p.m.
Vancouver at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at Colorado, 9 p.m.
Vegas at San Jose, 10 p.m. " |
" The article Carter's second goal gives Kings 4-3 OT win over Wild was written on March 20 2018, in the domain of tech, which states: ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jeff Carter scored his second goal of the game with 33.8 seconds left on the clock in overtime and the Los Angeles Kings recovered after giving up a two-goal lead to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Monday night.
Tanner Pearson and Dustin Brown also scored for Los Angeles, which has alternated wins and losses over its past nine games. The Kings pulled into a tie with Anaheim for third place in the Pacific Division with 86 points, and hold the tiebreaker over the Ducks.
Jonathan Quick made 24 saves for the Kings, who appeared headed to a second straight loss until Brown tipped home a point shot from Drew Doughty with 46.5 seconds left in regulation. Doughty finished with three assists.
Joel Eriksson Ek scored for the first time in 13 games with 2:31 left to give Minnesota the lead after trailing 2-0.
Eric Staal added his 39th and Zach Parise had his second goal in three games for the Wild. Devan Dubnyk stopped 26 shots for Minnesota, which is in third in the Central Division, four points ahead of Colorado.
Pearson opened the scoring before the end of the first period with his 15 goal of the year after Dustin Brown's quick no-look pass back to Pearson for a quick one-timer with 1:13 left in the period.
Los Angeles added a power-play goal in the second by Jeff Carter. Jake Muzzin's shot from the point deflected off Minnesota's Mikko Koivu, slowing the puck down and bouncing to Carter, who had an open net to the right of Dubnyk.
Carter has seven goals and two assists in 12 games since returning from surgery to repair a tendon in his ankle.
The two-goal deficit ignited the Wild, who pressured and scored their first goal about six minutes later as Parise brought the puck in the zone and skated across the front and snapping a wrist shot past Quick.
Minnesota added its own late-period goal to end the second when Staal scored his 13th goal in the past 14 games. Ryan Suter sent Staal into the zone on a long pass and Staal's quick shot flew past Quick's right shoulder with 56 seconds left.
NOTES: Los Angeles F Trevor Lewis left the game with an upper body injury and did not return. ... Kings D Derek Forbort left the game in the first after he was cut near his ear by Zach Parise's skate but did return in the second. ... Per the Elias Sports Bureau, Staal could join Gordie Howe as the only players in NHL history with at least nine seasons between 40-goal campaigns. Staal has his most since scoring 40 in 2008-09. ... Los Angeles C Alex Iafallo was scratched for the first time since Jan. 4, a span of 32 games. Andy Andreoff was in the lineup after being scratched 11 games in a row. ... Minnesota got three assists from its defensemen. Wild defenseman have now accounted for 36 goals and 142 assists this season. Their 178 points from the blue line is second only to Nashville's 181 this season.
UP NEXT
Kings: At Winnipeg on Tuesday night.
Wild: Are off until hosting Nashville on Saturday.
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" The article Former US defender Cherundolo joins Stuttgart as assistant was written on Janauary 31 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Former United States defender Steven Cherundolo joined Bundesliga club Stuttgart on Tuesday as an assistant coach.
Stuttgart said the 38-year-old Cherundolo, who was last in charge of Bundesliga rival Hannover's under-17 team, joined with Ilija Aracic as a co-trainer for head coach Tayfun Korkut, who was appointed as Hannes Wolf's replacement on Monday.
Stuttgart parted company with Wolf on Sunday following the team's 2-0 loss to Schalke. It was Stuttgart's sixth loss in seven Bundesliga games and it left the club only three points above the relegation zone.
Cherundolo is breaking his association with Hannover, which he joined as a player in 1999 before going on to make 302 Bundesliga and 68 second-division appearances. He was captain from 2010 until he ended his playing career and began coaching in 2014. Cherundolo also made 87 appearances for the United States.
The 47-year-old Aracic is returning to Stuttgart after coaching the club's under-19 team from 2012-15. He was last in charge of fourth-tier club FV Illertissen.
Aracic, a former striker, made 25 league appearances for Hertha Berlin, while he also had spells at second-division teams Chemnitzer FC, Tennis Borussia Berlin and Arminia Bielefeld.
Korkut and his new coaching team have been charged with ensuring Stuttgart does not make an immediate return to the second division after securing promotion as division champion under Wolf last season. The 36-year-old Wolf had been in charge since September 2016. " |
" The article National Hockey League was written on Janauary 31 2018, in the domain of tech, which states: All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 50 34 13 3 71 176 128 Boston 48 29 11 8 66 157 119 Washington 49 29 15 5 63 150 138 Toronto 51 28 18 5 61 162 146 Pittsburgh 52 28 21 3 59 156 155 New Jersey 49 25 16 8 58 147 147 Columbus 50 27 19 4 58 133 140 Philadelphia 49 24 17 8 56 141 141 N.Y. Rangers 50 25 20 5 55 153 151 N.Y. Islanders 51 25 21 5 55 173 184 Carolina 50 23 19 8 54 139 155 Florida 48 20 22 6 46 136 159 Detroit 48 19 21 8 46 126 146 Montreal 49 20 23 6 46 129 156 Ottawa 48 15 24 9 39 125 168 Buffalo 50 14 27 9 37 115 166 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vegas 48 32 12 4 68 164 128 Winnipeg 51 30 13 8 68 167 137 Nashville 47 29 11 7 65 145 123 St. Louis 51 30 18 3 63 148 130 Dallas 50 28 18 4 60 155 134 San Jose 49 26 16 7 59 145 138 Minnesota 50 27 18 5 59 147 142 Anaheim 51 25 17 9 59 144 142 Calgary 49 25 16 8 58 137 135 Colorado 48 27 18 3 57 157 139 Los Angeles 49 26 18 5 57 139 121 Chicago 49 23 19 7 53 146 136 Edmonton 49 22 24 3 47 135 157 Vancouver 49 19 24 6 44 127 159 Arizona 50 12 29 9 33 118 172
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.
Monday's Games No games scheduled
Tuesday's Games
Minnesota 3, Columbus 2, SO
Pittsburgh 5, San Jose 2
Florida 4, N.Y. Islanders 1
Anaheim 3, Boston 1
Carolina 2, Ottawa 1
New Jersey 3, Buffalo 1
Winnipeg 3, Tampa Bay 1
Montreal at St. Louis, 8 p.m.
Chicago at Nashville, 8 p.m.
Los Angeles at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
Vegas at Calgary, 9 p.m.
Colorado at Vancouver, 10 p.m.
Wednesday's Games
N.Y. Islanders at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
San Jose at Detroit, 8 p.m.
Philadelphia at Washington, 8 p.m.
Thursday's Games
Toronto at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.
Montreal at Carolina, 7 p.m.
St. Louis at Boston, 7 p.m.
Florida at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Anaheim at Ottawa, 7 p.m.
Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7 p.m.
Vegas at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.
Los Angeles at Nashville, 8:30 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Calgary, 9 p.m.
Dallas at Arizona, 9 p.m.
Colorado at Edmonton, 9 p.m.
Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m.
Friday's Games
Washington at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.
Detroit at Carolina, 7 p.m.
San Jose at Columbus, 7 p.m.
Vegas at Minnesota, 8 p.m. " |
" The article Egypt's censors lift ban on play 'Before The Revolution' was written on March 20 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's state censors have allowed the performance of a socially critical play they had prohibited on the day of its Cairo premiere.
Director Ahmed El Attar had earlier cancelled the showing of "Before the Revolution," a two-actor piece that depicts oppression and stagnation in Egypt before its 2011 popular uprising. He said the removal of five scenes as demanded by the censors heavily distorted it.
In a statement late Monday, organizers thanked the censors for reversing their decision on appeal and permitting it to run "without the disruption of its dramatic construction."
The play will now run for three nights as opposed to its originally scheduled six in a 100-seat theatre, as part of Cairo's annual Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival. El Attar is also the general manager of the festival. " |
" The article The Latest: Students return to Indiana school after shooting was written on May 30 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — The Latest on an Indiana middle school where a shooting took place last week (all times local):
10 a.m.
Students are streaming back into a suburban Indianapolis middle school five days after officials say a male student shot and wounded a 13-year-old classmate and a teacher who's credited with disarming the assailant.
Scores of cars and more than a dozen buses dropped children off Wednesday morning at Noblesville West Middle School, where classes were resuming two hours later than usual.
At least three police vehicles are positioned on the school's campus. Some school buses appeared to have only a few students on board.
Science teacher Jason Seaman has been hailed for tackling the shooter after he seriously wounded 13-year-old Ella Whistler on Friday morning. She remains hospitalized in Indianapolis. School officials say her condition is improving.
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1 a.m.
A suburban Indianapolis middle school is set to resume classes five days after a male student allegedly shot and wounded a 13-year-old classmate and a teacher who's credited with disarming the assailant.
Noblesville West Middle School is scheduled to reopen Wednesday morning on a two-hour delay.
Noblesville Schools' spokeswoman Marnie Cooke says it will operate on the same shortened schedule as the district's final two days of classes Thursday and Friday. Cooke says the school will focus on counseling and "team building" over the final three days of the school year.
Science teacher Jason Seaman is credited with tackling the male suspect after he shot and seriously wounded 13-year-old Ella Whistler Friday morning. She remains hospitalized in Indianapolis. School officials say her medical condition is improving. " |
" The article United Soccer League was written on May 30 2018, in the domain of business, which states: All Times EDT Eastern Conference W L T Pts GF GA Louisville City FC 7 2 1 22 14 7 FC Cincinnati 6 3 2 20 20 15 Charleston Battery 5 2 4 19 14 10 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 4 0 6 18 12 5 Charlotte Independence 5 3 2 17 17 12 New York Red Bulls II 4 2 5 17 20 13 FC Tampa Bay Rowdies 5 5 1 16 18 16 Bethlehem Steel FC 4 5 2 14 16 14 Indy Eleven 4 4 2 14 9 11 Nashville SC 3 2 4 13 8 6 Ottawa Fury FC 3 4 3 12 6 14 North Carolina FC 3 4 2 11 13 11 Penn FC 2 3 5 11 6 7 Richmond Kickers 3 5 1 10 10 16 Atlanta United 2 2 6 3 9 15 25 Toronto FC II 0 9 2 2 10 24 Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA Real Monarchs SLC 9 2 1 28 21 10 Portland Timbers II 7 3 2 23 22 13 Phoenix Rising FC 6 3 3 21 23 14 Sacramento Republic FC 6 3 3 21 17 14 Orange County SC 6 3 2 20 19 7 Swope Park Rangers 5 2 4 19 17 15 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 5 6 2 17 13 8 Reno 1868 FC 4 3 5 17 15 16 San Antonio FC 3 3 5 14 11 12 Saint Louis FC 3 3 5 14 11 15 Fresno FC 2 4 6 12 13 17 LA Galaxy II 2 6 4 10 22 26 Las Vegas Lights 2 4 4 10 11 19 Rio Grande Valley FC 1 3 7 10 13 14 Seattle Sounders II 2 6 2 8 10 16 OKC Energy FC 2 8 1 7 5 18 Tulsa Roughnecks FC 0 4 7 7 10 21
NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.
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Wednesday, May 23
LA Galaxy II 1, Rio Grande Valley FC 1, tie
Friday, May 25
North Carolina FC 4, Atlanta United 2 0
Ottawa Fury FC 1, Bethlehem Steel FC 0
Saturday, May 26
FC Tampa Bay Rowdies 4, Toronto FC II 2
Portland Timbers II 1, Real Monarchs SLC 0
Swope Park Rangers 1, Phoenix Rising FC 0
Charlotte Independence 3, Richmond Kickers 1
Nashville SC 1, Charleston Battery 1, tie
Penn FC 0, Pittsburgh Riverhounds 0, tie
Louisville City FC 2, FC Cincinnati 0
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 3, Saint Louis FC 0
OKC Energy FC 1, Tulsa Roughnecks FC 1, tie
Orange County SC 3, Fresno FC 0
LA Galaxy II 7, Las Vegas Lights 2
Reno 1868 FC 2, San Antonio FC 1
Sunday, May 27
New York Red Bulls II 4, Indy Eleven 1
Tuesday, May 29
Real Monarchs SLC 1, Sacramento Republic FC 0
Wednesday, May 30
Charleston Battery at Indy Eleven, 7 p.m.
Nashville SC at Pittsburgh Riverhounds, 7 p.m.
Toronto FC II at Ottawa Fury FC, 7 p.m.
Phoenix Rising FC at Saint Louis FC, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 2
FC Cincinnati at New York Red Bulls II, 1 p.m.
Bethlehem Steel FC at North Carolina FC, 7 p.m.
Charlotte Independence at Ottawa Fury FC, 7 p.m.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds at Richmond Kickers, 7 p.m.
Atlanta United 2 at FC Tampa Bay Rowdies, 7:30 p.m.
Penn FC at Nashville SC, 8:30 p.m.
Portland Timbers II at San Antonio FC, 8:30 p.m.
Reno 1868 FC at OKC Energy FC, 8:30 p.m.
Swope Park Rangers at Saint Louis FC, 8:30 p.m.
Seattle Sounders II at Fresno FC, 10 p.m.
Tulsa Roughnecks FC at LA Galaxy II, 10:30 p.m.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Las Vegas Lights, 11 p.m.
Orange County SC at Sacramento Republic FC, 11 p.m. " |
" The article Global Forecast-Fahrenheit was written on April 24 2018, in the domain of business, which states: Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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City/Town, Country;Tuesday's Weather Condition;Tuesday's High Temp (F);Tuesday's Low Temp (F);Wednesday's Weather Condition;Wednesday's High Temp (F);Wednesday's Low Temp (F);Wednesday's Wind Direction;Wednesday's Wind Speed (MPH);Wednesday's Humidity (%);Wednesday's Chance of Precip. (%);Wednesday's UV Index
Abidjan, Ivory Coast;Nice with some sun;91;79;A t-storm in spots;89;78;WSW;11;75%;71%;7
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Mostly sunny, warm;103;76;Mostly sunny, nice;91;77;ESE;11;50%;0%;11
Aleppo, Syria;Sunny;82;59;Mostly cloudy;85;61;E;11;21%;1%;9
Algiers, Algeria;Partly sunny, warm;77;62;A couple of showers;68;57;E;11;77%;96%;4
Amsterdam, Netherlands;Rain and drizzle;57;48;Spotty showers;56;46;WSW;23;74%;82%;5
Anchorage, United States;Breezy with rain;48;38;Rain and snow shower;48;38;SE;9;55%;73%;2
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan;Cooler;71;55;Partly sunny, nice;74;59;ESE;6;46%;9%;9
Astana, Kazakhstan;A little p.m. rain;59;43;Cooler with some sun;50;34;WSW;21;48%;52%;3
Asuncion, Paraguay;Hot with clearing;94;71;Sunny and hot;93;71;ENE;8;47%;10%;6
Athens, Greece;Partly sunny, warm;81;56;Clouds and sun, warm;83;56;SSW;5;42%;0%;9
Auckland, New Zealand;Cloudy with a shower;63;55;Partly sunny;67;52;S;9;67%;1%;4
Baghdad, Iraq;Sunny and nice;84;60;Partly sunny;87;67;ESE;5;30%;25%;10
Banda Aceh, Indonesia;Afternoon showers;92;76;Cloudy, a t-storm;93;76;SSW;5;75%;73%;5
Bangalore, India;A t-storm in spots;91;72;A t-storm in spots;95;72;S;5;46%;55%;14
Bangkok, Thailand;Warm with sunshine;96;83;Partly sunny, warm;97;82;S;7;60%;58%;13
Barcelona, Spain;Mostly sunny, nice;73;59;Clouds and sun, nice;70;60;NNE;9;66%;8%;7
Beijing, China;Partly sunny;73;50;Mostly sunny, nice;77;52;SSW;9;31%;1%;8
Belgrade, Serbia;Severe thunderstorms;81;56;Hazy, a thunderstorm;82;57;SSW;3;56%;59%;7
Berlin, Germany;Cooler with a shower;60;52;Some sun, a t-storm;62;45;W;23;69%;82%;4
Bogota, Colombia;A p.m. t-storm;68;50;Rather cloudy;67;50;SSE;6;71%;44%;8
Brasilia, Brazil;A t-storm in spots;80;60;A t-storm in spots;78;58;E;10;65%;46%;8
Bratislava, Slovakia;Warm with some sun;76;54;Periods of sun, warm;80;59;WSW;6;48%;14%;6
Brussels, Belgium;Spotty showers;59;52;Showers and t-storms;58;43;WSW;13;82%;74%;3
Bucharest, Romania;Clouds and sun, warm;84;55;Hazy and very warm;83;57;WSW;5;54%;8%;7
Budapest, Hungary;Showers and t-storms;78;56;Partly sunny, warm;81;60;SW;7;53%;30%;6
Buenos Aires, Argentina;A strong t-storm;73;67;A morning t-storm;77;68;ENE;4;80%;60%;2
Bujumbura, Burundi;Rather cloudy;86;64;A p.m. t-storm;86;65;ESE;5;50%;80%;4
Busan, South Korea;Rain this morning;62;50;Mostly sunny;68;48;NNE;11;49%;0%;9
Cairo, Egypt;Sunny and pleasant;82;61;Clouds and sun;78;64;NNW;10;36%;70%;11
Cape Town, South Africa;Partly sunny;67;53;Rain and drizzle;67;55;NW;15;69%;86%;3
Caracas, Venezuela;Partial sunshine;84;68;Partly sunny, nice;84;66;ESE;4;60%;30%;13
Chennai, India;Mostly sunny, warm;99;82;Sunshine, very warm;98;83;S;11;60%;2%;13
Chicago, United States;Mostly cloudy;56;42;Sunny intervals;49;36;NNE;14;54%;4%;8
Colombo, Sri Lanka;Turning out cloudy;91;78;A stray p.m. t-storm;90;78;SSW;6;74%;75%;12
Copenhagen, Denmark;A little a.m. rain;54;43;Spotty showers;53;43;W;10;68%;85%;2
Dakar, Senegal;Sunny and pleasant;75;65;Sunny and beautiful;75;67;N;12;82%;0%;13
Dallas, United States;Mostly sunny;83;61;Afternoon rain;72;51;NNW;8;62%;88%;2
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania;Partly sunny, nice;91;74;A shower in spots;87;74;SSW;9;73%;59%;10
Delhi, India;Sunshine and warm;104;77;Hot with hazy sun;108;80;WSW;8;13%;0%;11
Denver, United States;Cloudy, much colder;42;29;Sunny;64;39;SSW;6;46%;8%;9
Dhaka, Bangladesh;A t-storm around;92;79;A p.m. t-storm;99;72;ESE;7;60%;73%;12
Dili, East Timor;Mostly sunny, warm;96;73;Increasing clouds;91;73;SSE;6;52%;29%;10
Dublin, Ireland;Rain and drizzle;53;42;Spotty showers;53;41;WSW;19;72%;65%;4
Dushanbe, Tajikistan;Cloudy and very warm;82;55;Cooler;69;52;NNE;7;57%;84%;5
Gibraltar, Gibraltar;A heavy p.m. t-storm;68;58;Rain and a t-storm;69;59;WSW;7;80%;88%;3
Hanoi, Vietnam;Rain, a thunderstorm;83;75;Rain, a thunderstorm;78;73;SE;6;87%;77%;3
Harare, Zimbabwe;Sunny and nice;78;50;Sunny and pleasant;77;49;ENE;6;37%;1%;8
Havana, Cuba;Partly sunny;87;70;A heavy p.m. t-storm;83;68;NNE;6;70%;66%;9
Helsinki, Finland;A shower or two;49;38;Spotty showers;48;36;SW;10;86%;69%;2
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;Partly sunny;95;81;A p.m. t-storm;95;80;SSE;6;67%;63%;10
Hong Kong, China;A downpour;80;70;Cloudy;78;72;E;9;73%;44%;3
Honolulu, United States;A shower or two;82;73;A shower or two;81;73;ENE;16;65%;83%;11
Hyderabad, India;Mostly sunny;104;77;Hazy sun;101;78;SE;5;31%;1%;13
Islamabad, Pakistan;Mostly sunny and hot;95;69;Mostly sunny and hot;97;69;NE;8;29%;25%;10
Istanbul, Turkey;Warm with sunshine;79;59;Warm with some sun;79;59;ENE;6;55%;1%;8
Jakarta, Indonesia;A t-storm in spots;88;76;An afternoon shower;88;77;ESE;6;72%;66%;4
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia;Nice with sunshine;92;77;Plenty of sunshine;94;77;WSW;8;48%;41%;12
Johannesburg, South Africa;Plenty of sunshine;79;51;Sunny and pleasant;78;50;N;6;43%;1%;6
Kabul, Afghanistan;Increasing clouds;81;52;Mostly sunny, nice;78;49;NNW;8;27%;1%;11
Karachi, Pakistan;Sunny, breezy, warm;99;78;Sunny and breezy;94;80;W;15;52%;0%;11
Kathmandu, Nepal;Partly sunny, nice;82;58;Clouds and sun, nice;82;58;ENE;6;41%;32%;11
Khartoum, Sudan;Sun and clouds, warm;108;76;Sunny and very warm;108;76;N;8;7%;0%;13
Kiev, Ukraine;Mostly cloudy;67;48;A p.m. t-storm;71;57;SW;9;53%;65%;4
Kingston, Jamaica;A t-storm in spots;87;77;A t-storm in spots;86;78;ENE;10;67%;58%;11
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo;A t-storm or two;90;72;Couple of t-storms;88;74;W;5;77%;83%;9
Kolkata, India;A t-storm around;99;78;A t-storm around;99;79;S;8;53%;43%;12
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;A t-storm in spots;89;76;Mainly cloudy;92;75;NNE;5;69%;44%;6
La Paz, Bolivia;A t-storm in spots;56;34;A p.m. shower or two;56;34;NE;8;56%;68%;10
Lagos, Nigeria;Partly sunny;92;80;A t-storm around;90;79;WSW;7;68%;55%;7
Lima, Peru;Nice with some sun;74;67;Mostly sunny;73;66;S;7;74%;49%;9
Lisbon, Portugal;Partly sunny;79;57;Partly sunny, nice;72;56;N;12;65%;1%;9
London, United Kingdom;Afternoon rain;59;46;Thundershowers;57;43;WSW;14;64%;66%;4
Los Angeles, United States;Low clouds breaking;75;54;Low clouds, then sun;74;54;SSW;6;66%;1%;9
Luanda, Angola;Variable cloudiness;91;79;A shower;90;79;WSW;6;72%;85%;6
Madrid, Spain;A t-storm in spots;80;57;Sun and clouds, warm;81;57;NE;11;43%;10%;7
Male, Maldives;Partly sunny;88;83;A t-storm or two;90;82;NW;7;73%;82%;9
Manaus, Brazil;A t-storm in spots;83;72;A t-storm in spots;85;74;E;5;78%;79%;10
Manila, Philippines;A stray p.m. t-storm;93;80;A p.m. t-storm;94;79;ESE;6;52%;71%;13
Melbourne, Australia;Windy this morning;78;56;Partly sunny;68;54;NW;6;69%;9%;4
Mexico City, Mexico;A t-storm in spots;76;56;A t-storm in spots;77;55;S;5;42%;55%;14
Miami, United States;A t-storm in spots;86;69;Partly sunny, warm;85;66;W;7;57%;8%;11
Minsk, Belarus;Mostly cloudy;62;43;Showers around;55;44;SW;10;65%;89%;2
Mogadishu, Somalia;A t-storm around;88;79;A t-storm around;88;79;S;8;73%;74%;12
Montevideo, Uruguay;A t-storm in spots;71;65;Showers and t-storms;75;64;ENE;6;73%;62%;4
Montreal, Canada;Inc. clouds;67;46;Cooler, p.m. rain;54;46;ENE;2;74%;95%;2
Moscow, Russia;Milder;55;42;Rain and drizzle;57;44;WSW;8;66%;84%;1
Mumbai, India;Mostly sunny;97;81;Hazy sun;95;80;WNW;9;53%;0%;12
Nairobi, Kenya;Showers and t-storms;69;60;Showers and t-storms;74;62;N;7;85%;79%;7
New York, United States;Increasing clouds;62;51;Periods of rain;57;50;W;10;82%;91%;2
Nicosia, Cyprus;Sunny;83;62;Increasing clouds;85;65;WNW;10;37%;3%;4
Novosibirsk, Russia;Cloudy and mild;56;46;A.M. rain, clearing;59;41;SSW;13;76%;91%;3
Osaka-shi, Japan;Rain;68;59;Low clouds;65;50;NNW;9;68%;25%;2
Oslo, Norway;Variable cloudiness;53;33;Periods of sun;55;32;NNW;5;46%;30%;4
Ottawa, Canada;Mostly cloudy;64;44;Cooler with rain;53;42;ENE;10;79%;96%;1
Pago Pago, American Samoa;A shower or two;84;78;An afternoon shower;84;77;ESE;6;80%;82%;8
Panama City, Panama;A t-storm in spots;89;77;A t-storm in spots;88;77;NW;8;76%;72%;11
Paramaribo, Suriname;A shower or two;85;74;Brief p.m. showers;86;74;ENE;6;80%;88%;9
Paris, France;Partly sunny;71;52;A shower in the a.m.;63;44;WNW;8;74%;59%;2
Perth, Australia;Nice with sunshine;73;55;Sunny and pleasant;75;59;ESE;7;57%;0%;4
Phnom Penh, Cambodia;A stray p.m. t-storm;97;80;A stray p.m. t-storm;95;79;SW;6;66%;82%;7
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea;Partly sunny;88;75;A t-storm around;90;76;SE;13;72%;74%;5
Port-au-prince, Haiti;A t-storm in spots;90;73;A t-storm in spots;91;73;SE;5;54%;55%;12
Prague, Czech Republic;Sun and clouds;71;53;Windy with some sun;74;51;W;16;40%;38%;5
Pyongyang, North Korea;Decreasing clouds;72;41;Sunny and pleasant;70;40;WNW;6;45%;0%;8
Quito, Ecuador;Periods of rain;69;51;Periods of rain;66;51;W;7;74%;89%;8
Rabat, Morocco;Rain this afternoon;66;55;Spotty showers;68;57;SW;7;79%;75%;7
Recife, Brazil;A shower in the a.m.;84;74;Morning showers;81;74;SE;7;83%;100%;6
Reykjavik, Iceland;Cloudy, p.m. rain;47;39;An afternoon shower;45;37;NNW;6;60%;67%;1
Riga, Latvia;A passing shower;58;44;A passing shower;56;40;WSW;12;57%;66%;2
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;Mostly sunny;83;71;Nice with sunshine;83;71;ENE;6;71%;36%;6
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia;Partly sunny;90;70;A t-storm in spots;87;71;SSE;11;29%;41%;11
Rome, Italy;Nice with some sun;77;54;Hazy and warm;78;52;SE;6;53%;0%;8
Saint Petersburg, Russia;A little p.m. rain;49;40;A little a.m. rain;50;40;WSW;7;79%;82%;1
San Francisco, United States;Clouds, then sun;65;50;Turning sunny;63;50;WSW;9;77%;1%;8
San Jose, Costa Rica;A t-storm in spots;82;66;A t-storm in spots;80;63;ENE;9;68%;64%;11
San Juan, Puerto Rico;Clouds and sun;82;74;Partly sunny, nice;84;75;ESE;12;70%;56%;12
San Salvador, El Salvador;Partly sunny;78;67;Partly sunny;77;68;NW;5;84%;55%;14
Sana'a, Yemen;Periods of sun;73;54;Partial sunshine;73;57;WNW;5;49%;44%;14
Santiago, Chile;Sunny and pleasant;74;46;Sunny and nice;79;46;SW;3;32%;3%;4
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic;A t-storm in spots;83;72;A t-storm in spots;83;72;E;6;73%;55%;11
Sao Paulo, Brazil;A t-storm in spots;81;53;Partial sunshine;76;54;NNW;7;68%;1%;8
Seattle, United States;Partly sunny;74;51;Mostly sunny;73;51;NNE;9;46%;2%;6
Seoul, South Korea;A shower in the a.m.;67;42;Sunny and pleasant;72;48;W;5;36%;0%;9
Shanghai, China;Rain and drizzle;61;52;Partly sunny;68;55;E;9;60%;14%;9
Singapore, Singapore;A t-storm in spots;91;80;Afternoon showers;93;81;SSW;8;72%;82%;6
Sofia, Bulgaria;Clouds and sun;80;51;Showers and t-storms;78;52;S;6;58%;82%;8
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda;Some sun, a shower;84;73;A shower in places;85;74;E;12;72%;79%;12
Stockholm, Sweden;Spotty showers;56;44;A passing shower;58;40;W;8;56%;66%;4
Sydney, Australia;Mostly sunny;74;61;A shower in the a.m.;77;64;WSW;10;68%;66%;4
Taipei City, Taiwan;Showers and t-storms;74;66;Decreasing clouds;78;65;E;7;59%;33%;4
Tallinn, Estonia;A shower;52;40;Spotty showers;47;37;WSW;9;85%;78%;2
Tashkent, Uzbekistan;Cloudy;86;55;Cooler;70;51;E;8;57%;9%;8
Tbilisi, Georgia;Sunshine;68;45;Clearing;65;46;NNE;6;61%;8%;5
Tehran, Iran;Sunshine, pleasant;72;55;Sunlit and nice;74;59;NE;8;29%;5%;10
Tel Aviv, Israel;Sunny and delightful;79;65;Strong p.m. t-storms;70;60;ENE;12;60%;88%;8
Tirana, Albania;Sunshine and warm;80;52;Partly sunny, warm;83;55;E;5;42%;4%;8
Tokyo, Japan;A shower in the p.m.;67;65;Periods of rain;74;59;ENE;13;80%;70%;4
Toronto, Canada;Rain and drizzle;52;41;Rain;49;38;NNW;11;83%;100%;2
Tripoli, Libya;Becoming cloudy;80;63;Partly sunny;84;66;ESE;9;36%;0%;9
Tunis, Tunisia;Sunshine and warm;86;64;Clouds and sun, warm;84;62;ESE;12;39%;9%;9
Ulan Bator, Mongolia;Plenty of sunshine;68;35;Mostly sunny, mild;64;31;N;9;25%;1%;7
Vancouver, Canada;Partly sunny;68;51;Mostly sunny;72;55;NNE;5;34%;0%;6
Vienna, Austria;Warm with some sun;76;53;Clouds and sun, warm;80;58;W;5;43%;10%;6
Vientiane, Laos;Mostly sunny, warm;100;77;Partly sunny;94;77;ESE;6;56%;69%;12
Vilnius, Lithuania;Mostly cloudy;59;45;Afternoon rain;53;40;WSW;9;65%;88%;2
Warsaw, Poland;Turning cloudy;69;50;Showers/thunderstorm;73;48;W;13;52%;87%;2
Wellington, New Zealand;Mostly sunny;61;52;Partly sunny;64;56;N;10;71%;2%;3
Yangon, Myanmar;Warm with sunshine;103;78;Mostly sunny;100;78;W;7;44%;39%;12
Yerevan, Armenia;Mostly sunny;66;42;Sunshine and nice;70;47;NE;4;38%;3%;9
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" The article Macedonia seizes large cannabis load amid trafficking spike was written on Janauary 30 2018, in the domain of sports, which states: SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — Customs officers in Macedonia say they have seized more than 300 kilograms of cannabis in a truck, hidden in pallets loaded with sacks of rice, at a border crossing with Greece.
The customs office said Tuesday that the drugs, bound for Western Europe, had an estimated street value of 800,000 euros ($990,000). The 36-year-old Greek truck driver, whose name wasn't provided, was arrested on trafficking charges.
The office said the vehicle had started out in Athens and that details of the case had been forwarded to a prosecutor's office.
Macedonia is a major transit point for international drug traffickers, including the transport of heroin from southwest Asia to Europe, and has recently seen a spike in cannabis trafficking, according to reports from European Union monitoring agencies. " |
" The article Illinois environmental group sues over coal ash pollution was written on May 31 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois environmental group is suing the owner of a shuttered power plant where contaminants from old coal ash ponds are seeping into a river popular with kayakers and canoers.
Prairie Rivers Network claims in the suit filed Wednesday that Dynegy Midwest Generation is violating the Clean Water Act and harming the Vermilion River. It says pollution seeping from the riverbank contains high levels of heavy metals.
A 17-mile portion of the river designated as a National Scenic River flows along the eastern boundary of the former Vermilion Power Station about 135 miles (217 kilometers) south of Chicago.
The plant was closed in 2011, leaving behind more than 3 million cubic yards (2.29 million cubic meters) of coal ash remains.
Dynegy didn't immediately respond to a request for comment, but has said it's working on a closure plan. " |
" The article Reports say Mueller probe now examining possible obstruction was written on June 15 2017, in the domain of sports, which states: WASHINGTON (AP) — The special counsel appointed to investigate Russian influence in the 2016 presidential campaign is now examining whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice, it has been reported.
Accusations of obstruction arose last month when Trump fired FBI Director James Comey. Comey testified in a Senate hearing last week that he believed he was fired "because of the Russia investigation."
Comey also testified he had told Trump he was not under investigation.
The Washington Post reported late Wednesday that Mueller was seeking interviews with three Trump administration officials who weren't involved in Trump's campaign: Dan Coats, the director of national intelligence; Michael Rogers, the head of the National Security Agency; and Richard Ledgett, the former NSA deputy director.
Mark Corallo, a spokesman for Trump's personal lawyer, responded Wednesday evening to the Post report by saying: "The FBI leak of information regarding the president is outrageous, inexcusable and illegal."
The Post report cited anonymous sources who were briefed on requests made by investigators. It was not known whether the FBI was the source of the information. The New York Times also reported the story.
Mueller met Wednesday with the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee in an effort to ensure their investigations don't conflict.
The leaders of the Senate Intelligence committee said in a statement issued Wednesday that they "look forward to future engagements" with Robert Mueller.
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., and Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the panel's top Democrat, didn't provide any other details regarding the meeting. An aide familiar with the meeting said it was held to discuss the investigations, including ways that the parallel inquiries don't interfere with or overlap one another. The aide spoke on condition of anonymity because the meeting was private.
The meeting comes a day after lawmakers questioned Justice Department officials about the probe and Mueller's independence, and after a friend of Trump said the White House was considering firing Mueller.
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller last month, testified Tuesday he has seen no evidence of good cause to fire Mueller.
Also Wednesday, Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Grassley said his panel will investigate the removal of former FBI Director James Comey and "any alleged improper partisan interference in law enforcement investigations."
Grassley announced the investigation in a letter to California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the panel's top Democrat. Grassley's office said the letter is in response to a recent letter from Feinstein requesting that the committee seek details from senior FBI leadership about Comey's interactions with President Donald Trump before he was fired.
The letter said the investigation will also probe Comey's testimony that Loretta Lynch, as President Barack Obama's attorney general, had directed him to describe an FBI probe into Hillary Clinton's email practices as merely a "matter" and to avoid calling it an investigation.
"You and I agree that the American people deserve a full accounting of attempts to meddle in both our democratic processes and the impartial administration of justice ... It is my view that fully investigating the facts, circumstances, and rationale for Mr. Comey's removal will provide us the opportunity to do that on a cooperative, bipartisan basis," according to the letter.
Feinstein has said the Judiciary Committee should investigate, but had asked Grassley to keep the investigations separate. Grassley said Comey's dismissal and Comey's testimony on Lynch should be looked at together, noting that Comey "took the opportunity in his testimony to clear his own name by denouncing as false the administration's claims that the FBI rank-and-file had lost confidence in Mr. Comey's leadership in the wake of the Clinton email investigation." " |
" The article Woman gets prison for using someone else's tainted urine was written on April 24 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman might want to ask some questions if she tries to borrow someone's urine again to pass a drug test.
WTOV-TV reports 24-year-old Kiana Wallace was sentenced to 18 months in prison Monday, in eastern Ohio's Belmont County, after submitting a borrowed urine sample that tested positive for drugs. Wallace pleaded guilty earlier this month to attempted tampering with evidence.
Judge Frank Fregiato called the failed urine swap "bizarre" and told Wallace he wouldn't allow her to make a mockery of the drug and alcohol testing system.
Records show Wallace was sentenced to six months in jail followed by probation in January 2017 for drug possession.
Wallace's public defender declined to comment Tuesday. " |
" The article UN experts fear for health of Liu Xiaobo's detained widow was written on July 4 2018, in the domain of business, which states: GENEVA (AP) — A group of U.N. human rights experts are expressing concerns about the health of the widow of late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo, saying the Chinese government should let her seek treatment wherever she wishes.
The independent experts commissioned by the U.N.'s Human Rights Council reiterated their call to Chinese authorities to indicate where Liu Xia is being held, and to release her.
The U.N. rights office says she has been under house arrest since 2010, when her husband won the Nobel prize. He died in custody last year.
The experts say Liu Xia reportedly suffers from "severe psychological distress," pointing to audio recordings released in May in which she pleads for help.
She was last seen in public at his funeral, accompanied by authorities. " |
" The article Braves send down top prospect OF Acuna was written on March 20 2018, in the domain of business, which states: KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have reassigned top prospect Ronald Acuna Jr. to their minor league camp.
The 20-year-old outfielder from Venezuela was batting .432 with four home runs in 16 spring training games when the Braves sent him down after Monday's 6-0 exhibition win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Acuna rose through three minor league levels last season, his third year in professional baseball. He hit .344 with nine home runs in 54 games at Triple-A level. " |
" The article AP Explains: The obscure law in spotlight after Flynn's call was written on February 15 2017, in the domain of politics, which states: WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Flynn's conversations with a Russian diplomat roiled the White House and put a spotlight on a little-enforced law prohibiting U.S. citizens from trying to influence a foreign government in disputes with the United States.
Flynn resigned as national security adviser after conceding that he may have discussed U.S. sanctions in phone calls with Russia's ambassador to the United States while Barack Obama was still in office. Those conversations may have violated the Logan Act, which aims to bar private citizens from conducting diplomacy, though White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Tuesday that no legal issues arose.
Still, the centuries-old act has been so rarely invoked that legal experts say it may no longer be valid. And no one has been found guilty of violating the act in its more than 200-year history.
A look at the Logan Act and whether such conversations could lead to charges.
WHAT IS THE LOGAN ACT?
Lawmakers enacted the Logan Act in 1799 after George Logan, a friend of Thomas Jefferson, made a private visit to France in an attempt to ease tensions with the United States after the French Revolution. That trip was sharply criticized back home as an inappropriate interference in affairs between the two countries, prompting the passage of the law.
HAS IT EVER BEEN USED BEFORE?
Since then, there appear to have been very few indictments, and no prosecutions, under the obscure act. Legal experts say that would make potential violations even harder to prove in court.
The one known indictment came in 1803 after a Kentucky farmer wrote a newspaper article advocating for a separate country within the United States that would ally with France. But no prosecution followed.
"It really is an anachronism," written during a very different time in diplomatic and constitutional history, said Stephen Vladeck, a professor at the University of Texas School of Law. "The statue was written at a time when Congress thought it had the power to criminalize this kind of ill-conceived, but not illegal, speech."
Over the years, politicians and public figures have been accused of violating the Logan Act, often by political rivals. The Rev. Jesse Jackson's diplomatic activities in several countries in the 1980s, including trips to Cuba to negotiate the release of prisoners, raised questions about whether he violated the act. So did former NBA star Dennis Rodman's travels to North Korea to meet with dictator Kim Jong Un in 2014. Another allegation involved a letter sent by 47 Republican senators to Iran's leaders in 2015, warning them against making a nuclear deal with Obama.
None of those cases yielded criminal charges. A court could find the Logan Act no longer valid under a legal doctrine that says statutes become unenforceable if they are never used.
IF FLYNN DISCUSSED SANCTIONS, DIDN'T HE BREAK THE LAW?
Discussing economic sanctions against Russia with the Russian envoy during the American presidential transition could have been a violation of the act. But that doesn't mean it will result in charges against Flynn. Prosecutors, for questions of resources or interpretations of the law, sometimes opt not to pursue criminal cases even when presented with a clear violation. And when it comes to the Logan Act, they would have to overcome a difficult defense that Flynn's phone calls were protected free speech. They would also have to prove Flynn was actually acting without the authority of the United States, Vladeck said.
And then find a prosecutor willing to take the case.
A U.S. official told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the FBI interviewed Flynn about his actions with the ambassador. But the content of the conversations is unclear.
The official was briefed on the investigation but was not authorized to discuss it by name and spoke on condition of anonymity.
If Flynn lied to investigators, he would have opened himself up to a possible felony prosecution for making false statements.
But Vladeck called threats to prosecute under the Logan Act "an increasingly empty gesture."
"It's a fun game for commentators to play," he said. "It's a way of turning what looks like a really bad move into a potentially illegal one."
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Associated Press writer Eric Tucker contributed to this report. " |
" The article Industrial Cleaners and Degreasers Procurement Research - Market Trends and Spend Analysis by SpendEdge was written on April 23 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 23, 2018--, a global procurement intelligence advisory firm, has announced the release of their ‘ . ’ The insights and data in this report provide a strategic analysis of the supply markets, factors influencing purchasing decisions, procurement best practices, pricing models, supplier landscape, and an analysis of the supplier capability matrix for the . This report breaks down the data and analysis behind the procurement of industrial cleaners and degreasers and acts as an all-inclusive guide for making smart purchasing decisions.
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" The article Wynn Resorts posts 1Q loss on legal settlement charge was written on April 25 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: NEW YORK (AP) — Wynn Resorts reported a first-quarter loss on Tuesday, its bottom line weighed by a nearly $465 million charge link to a legal settlement.
But after stripping away that one-time expense, it comfortably beat Wall Street's profit expectations, boosted by its gambling business in Macau even as the company grappled with sexual misconduct allegation forced the ouster of CEO Steve Wynn.
The company's new CEO, Matt Maddox, said he was "as excited as ever about the future prospects of this company." He said the company had seen "no degradation of business" during a reporting period marked by the scandal.
Wynn Resorts in March settled a 6-year-old legal battle with a Tokyo casino game maker and its U.S. unit over the forced redemption of their shares in the company. It agreed to pay $2.4 billion to Universal Entertainment Corp., which previously held an almost 20 percent stake in Wynn Resorts through its subsidiary Aruze USA Inc.
The company blamed expenses related to the settlement for the loss of $204.3 million, or $1.99 a share, in the three-month period that ended March 31. A year ago it earned $100.8 million, or 99 cents a share.
Its profit, adjusted for non-recurring costs, was $237.0 million, a 45 percent rise from $130.9 million in the same period of 2017, the company said in its first earnings report since the sexual misconduct scandal broke in January. The adjusted earnings came to $2.30 per share, topping analyst expectations for $1.96 per share, according to Zacks Investment Research.
Wynn resigned as chairman and CEO and later sold his company shares after the Wall Street Journal reported that several women said he harassed or assaulted them and that one case led to a $7.5 million settlement. He denies the allegations. He has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Associated Press for its reporting on a separate allegation made to police.
The company's earnings report came a day after Wynn's ex-wife, who is also the biggest shareholder and co-founder of Wynn Resorts, announced she was seeking the removal of one of the company's directors overseeing an internal investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations. Elaine Wynn said in a filing Monday with U.S. regulators that John Hagenbuch is allied too closely with Steve Wynn, and asked shareholders to reject his re-election.
In a statement in response to Elaine Wynn's letter, the company noted its decision last week to add three women directors to its board but did not directly address Hagenbuch's status.
The final piece of the company's long-running legal battle also ended earlier this month with Wynn agreeing to pay his ex-wife $25 million in a settlement. Elaine Wynn had joined the dispute alleging that had been unfairly removed from the board by her ex-husband and others in 2015 because of her inquiries into company activities.
Wynn Resorts said Elaine Wynn dropped claims against it, and the company made no payment under the agreement.
First-quarter revenue jumped at both of the company's casinos in Macau, the Chinese enclave where regulators have been inquiring about the sexual misconduct allegations.
But in fallout over the scandal, Maddox cast doubt on the future of a casino under construction in Massachusetts. Gambling regulators in the state are conducting a review to determine where Wynn Resorts should continue to hold the state's only greater Boston casino license.
Maddox said the company remains excited about the Massachusetts market but would to take "hard look" at the $2.5 billion project if there were indications that "contagion" from the controversy was affecting the rest of its business.
The company says it expects the Wynn Boston Harbor resort to open in mid-2019.
Its stock was down 2.3 percent to 185.6 in after-hours trading after the earnings report.
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" The article Brazil's pre-salt reserves provide half of oil production was written on February 1 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's National Petroleum Agency says that for the first time, the country's pre-salt oil reserves now account for more than half of its production of oil equivalent.
The agency said on its website Wednesday that Brazil extracted 1.685 million barrels of oil from pre-salt reserves. That was 50.7 percent of the overall production of 3.325 million barrels.
The reserves lie offshore in the Atlantic more than a mile (1.6 kilometers) below the ocean's surface and under an additional 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) of soil and corrosive salt.
According to the agency, Brazil's pre-salt reserves accounted for 40 percent of total production in 2016. " |
" The article Secret Service warns financial companies of ATM cyberattacks was written on Janauary 30 2018, in the domain of sports, which states: WASHINGTON (AP) — The Secret Service is warning financial institutions about a type of cyberattack known as jackpotting.
Secret Service officials say the crime involves installing malicious software or hardware at ATMs that force the machines to release large quantities of cash on demand.
They say criminals have been able to find vulnerabilities in financial institutions that operate ATMs, typically stand-alone machines located in pharmacies, big-box retailers and drive-thrus.
The Secret Service says the criminals range from individual actors to international organized crime syndicates.
The Secret Service says authorities have recently obtained credible information about planned jackpotting attacks in the U.S. and have alerted law enforcement and financial institutions. " |
" The article Taiwan's top leaders not slated to visit allies: Presidential Office was written on February 3 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: Taipei, Feb. 3 (CNA) Contrary to media reports, neither the president nor vice president of Taiwan is planning to visit the country's diplomatic allies in Africa and the Caribbean soon, the Presidential Office said Saturday.
The statement was made in response to reporters' questions about a story in the Apple Daily, which said Saturday that President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) is scheduled this year to visit four of Taiwan's diplomatic allies in the Caribbean and two in Africa.
Presidential Office spokesman Sidney Lin (林鶴明), however, told the press that there are currently no plans in place for such visits by either Tsai or Vice President Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁).
When any visits by Taiwan's two top leaders are scheduled, the Presidential Office usually informs the public, Lin said, dismissing the report as speculation.
The countries mentioned in the report were Swaziland and Burkina Faso in Africa, and St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean.
According to news media in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs David Lee paid an official visit there on Feb. 1 and signed two agreements for Taiwan to provide assistance in the areas of health and information security. " |
" The article Global Forecast-Fahrenheit was written on July 4 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Wednesday, July 4, 2018
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City/Town, Country;Wednesday's Weather Condition;Wednesday's High Temp (F);Wednesday's Low Temp (F);Thursday's Weather Condition;Thursday's High Temp (F);Thursday's Low Temp (F);Thursday's Wind Direction;Thursday's Wind Speed (MPH);Thursday's Humidity (%);Thursday's Chance of Precip. (%);Thursday's UV Index
Abidjan, Ivory Coast;A t-storm in spots;83;75;Inc. clouds;84;75;SW;6;80%;66%;9
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Partly sunny and hot;112;90;Sunny and very hot;114;94;N;6;31%;0%;13
Aleppo, Syria;Sunny, breezy, warm;100;72;Sunny and breezy;98;71;W;17;35%;0%;11
Algiers, Algeria;Mostly sunny, humid;81;67;Sunny and pleasant;81;65;E;10;46%;0%;11
Amsterdam, Netherlands;Partly sunny, nice;75;57;Periods of sun, nice;73;59;NNW;8;66%;18%;8
Anchorage, United States;Partly sunny;72;56;A shower in the p.m.;71;56;SSW;5;70%;80%;2
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan;Sunny and very warm;105;76;Sunny and very warm;102;78;SSW;6;15%;0%;11
Astana, Kazakhstan;Sunlit and pleasant;74;52;Mostly sunny;83;59;ESE;7;43%;0%;8
Asuncion, Paraguay;Cloudy and warmer;72;57;Sunny and warmer;81;61;ENE;5;69%;5%;4
Athens, Greece;Plenty of sun;95;74;Plenty of sun;95;72;SSW;7;43%;0%;11
Auckland, New Zealand;Mostly sunny;58;48;Becoming cloudy;56;42;NE;4;66%;5%;2
Baghdad, Iraq;Sunny, breezy, hot;118;88;Sunny and hot;117;86;NW;14;15%;0%;12
Banda Aceh, Indonesia;Partly sunny;94;74;Mostly cloudy;94;74;SSW;7;56%;44%;11
Bangalore, India;Cloudy;83;69;Cloudy;84;69;W;12;63%;40%;6
Bangkok, Thailand;A stray p.m. t-storm;92;81;A p.m. t-storm;91;82;WSW;9;69%;74%;8
Barcelona, Spain;Mostly sunny;83;72;Plenty of sunshine;80;72;SSE;12;67%;30%;10
Beijing, China;Partly sunny and hot;97;77;Very hot;99;75;E;5;43%;55%;7
Belgrade, Serbia;Clouds and sun;84;62;Partly sunny;87;64;SSE;4;54%;10%;10
Berlin, Germany;Mostly sunny, warm;87;61;A t-storm in spots;85;58;N;7;40%;50%;7
Bogota, Colombia;Mostly cloudy;64;47;Cloudy;63;47;SE;8;74%;44%;7
Brasilia, Brazil;Sunny and beautiful;80;48;Sunny and pleasant;78;44;E;9;40%;0%;6
Bratislava, Slovakia;Partly sunny;86;63;A thunderstorm;87;66;E;5;51%;71%;9
Brussels, Belgium;Some sun, a t-storm;83;59;Sun and clouds;80;56;N;5;54%;13%;8
Bucharest, Romania;Mostly sunny;87;65;Partly sunny;81;62;ENE;6;64%;30%;10
Budapest, Hungary;Clouds and sun;84;61;A thunderstorm;87;63;SSW;6;47%;71%;9
Buenos Aires, Argentina;Mostly cloudy, cool;50;45;Cloudy;54;47;ENE;9;66%;6%;1
Bujumbura, Burundi;Clouds and sun, nice;82;60;Mostly sunny, nice;81;59;NNW;5;32%;7%;9
Busan, South Korea;Partly sunny, nice;82;73;A shower or t-storm;80;71;NE;9;75%;80%;5
Cairo, Egypt;Mostly sunny and hot;103;77;Sunny and hot;103;77;NNW;10;34%;0%;12
Cape Town, South Africa;Abundant sunshine;65;48;Sunshine;65;45;E;7;73%;0%;3
Caracas, Venezuela;A shower or t-storm;81;68;Mostly sunny;83;66;E;4;55%;33%;12
Chennai, India;High clouds and warm;95;80;High clouds and warm;100;79;SSW;9;50%;49%;6
Chicago, United States;A t-storm around;88;77;Showers and t-storms;88;68;N;7;73%;77%;9
Colombo, Sri Lanka;A shower or two;89;79;A passing shower;87;80;WSW;10;74%;86%;11
Copenhagen, Denmark;Mostly sunny, nice;75;56;Not as warm;68;56;WNW;8;63%;42%;5
Dakar, Senegal;Inc. clouds;81;76;Decreasing clouds;83;77;W;5;79%;32%;12
Dallas, United States;A t-storm around;94;75;Partly sunny;95;79;ENE;6;54%;27%;8
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania;Partly sunny;84;70;A shower in the a.m.;82;71;SSE;13;79%;68%;7
Delhi, India;Rain this morning;97;78;Warm with hazy sun;98;83;W;7;63%;31%;12
Denver, United States;Partly sunny;89;60;A t-storm around;82;60;SSW;7;56%;73%;12
Dhaka, Bangladesh;Thunderstorms;90;79;A couple of t-storms;91;81;SSE;9;75%;83%;3
Dili, East Timor;Decreasing clouds;92;73;Partly sunny, nice;88;72;SE;6;62%;44%;7
Dublin, Ireland;Partly sunny;75;52;Partly sunny;70;52;ESE;9;63%;39%;3
Dushanbe, Tajikistan;Partly sunny, warm;96;66;Partly sunny, nice;91;67;NNE;8;25%;8%;11
Gibraltar, Gibraltar;Sunshine and breezy;80;66;Sunny and nice;83;67;W;12;62%;0%;11
Hanoi, Vietnam;Hot with some sun;102;86;High clouds and hot;102;85;SSE;7;50%;36%;8
Harare, Zimbabwe;Thickening clouds;67;47;Partly sunny;64;45;SE;10;63%;34%;5
Havana, Cuba;A t-storm in spots;88;73;A t-storm in spots;89;77;E;8;71%;65%;11
Helsinki, Finland;Thundershowers;65;53;Thundershowers;68;56;WNW;9;77%;84%;6
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;A little a.m. rain;91;78;A couple of t-storms;89;78;SW;12;81%;72%;7
Hong Kong, China;A shower;92;83;A t-storm around;91;82;S;10;73%;75%;13
Honolulu, United States;Brief p.m. showers;87;73;Some sun, a shower;88;75;ENE;17;56%;83%;13
Hyderabad, India;A t-storm around;90;74;Cloudy;88;72;W;9;59%;66%;3
Islamabad, Pakistan;Clouds and sun;87;72;Humid with hazy sun;94;76;NNW;8;67%;18%;12
Istanbul, Turkey;Plenty of sunshine;86;71;Plenty of sunshine;85;68;ENE;10;56%;16%;11
Jakarta, Indonesia;Variable cloudiness;90;75;Clouds and sun;92;71;W;5;52%;5%;7
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia;Clouds and sun;103;84;Decreasing clouds;98;83;NNE;10;51%;3%;13
Johannesburg, South Africa;Mostly sunny;59;38;Plenty of sunshine;61;35;E;7;28%;1%;4
Kabul, Afghanistan;Hot with sunshine;97;61;Mostly sunny, nice;89;62;NNE;6;22%;5%;13
Karachi, Pakistan;Partly sunny, windy;92;85;Hazy sunshine;92;85;WSW;15;60%;30%;5
Kathmandu, Nepal;Showers and t-storms;81;69;Afternoon t-storms;82;70;E;5;84%;98%;8
Khartoum, Sudan;Mostly sunny;107;83;Rather cloudy;102;82;SSW;16;34%;5%;12
Kiev, Ukraine;Partly sunny, warmer;77;55;A t-storm in spots;80;60;WSW;9;54%;44%;8
Kingston, Jamaica;Partly sunny, breezy;92;81;A t-storm in spots;92;80;ENE;19;59%;41%;12
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo;More clouds than sun;88;70;Nice with some sun;88;70;W;6;59%;44%;4
Kolkata, India;A heavy thunderstorm;92;80;A p.m. t-storm;89;80;SSW;6;84%;81%;8
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;A p.m. shower or two;90;73;Partly sunny;92;73;E;5;71%;42%;10
La Paz, Bolivia;Partial sunshine;59;28;Partly sunny;61;27;NE;7;31%;1%;6
Lagos, Nigeria;A t-storm in spots;85;74;Couple of t-storms;83;74;SW;5;81%;70%;8
Lima, Peru;Partly sunny;66;60;Partly sunny;67;60;S;10;77%;4%;2
Lisbon, Portugal;Partly sunny;74;61;Sunny and nice;77;62;NNW;8;64%;13%;11
London, United Kingdom;A t-storm in spots;77;61;A t-storm in spots;80;62;S;6;56%;65%;8
Los Angeles, United States;Low clouds, then sun;80;64;Clouds to sun;89;70;SE;6;46%;1%;11
Luanda, Angola;Partly sunny, nice;80;68;Rather cloudy;80;69;E;6;69%;9%;7
Madrid, Spain;Sunny and nice;84;59;Sunny and nice;86;64;NW;4;38%;4%;11
Male, Maldives;Partly sunny, nice;87;79;Partly sunny;89;80;W;4;68%;82%;10
Manaus, Brazil;Partly sunny;91;77;Mostly sunny;91;73;NE;4;69%;44%;9
Manila, Philippines;A little a.m. rain;86;78;A stray p.m. t-storm;86;78;WSW;10;76%;77%;7
Melbourne, Australia;Windy with some sun;59;53;Rainy times;60;51;NNW;20;68%;88%;1
Mexico City, Mexico;A p.m. t-storm;73;55;A p.m. t-storm;73;54;NE;6;49%;80%;13
Miami, United States;Partly sunny;88;78;Showers around;89;81;ESE;8;71%;84%;6
Minsk, Belarus;Clouds and sun;67;51;Sun and some clouds;71;51;W;10;63%;29%;7
Mogadishu, Somalia;Partly sunny;82;75;Variable cloudiness;82;75;SSW;14;74%;44%;10
Montevideo, Uruguay;Partly sunny, cool;50;41;Mostly cloudy;52;47;E;7;66%;15%;1
Montreal, Canada;Mostly sunny and hot;94;73;A t-storm in spots;92;73;SW;5;57%;71%;9
Moscow, Russia;Mostly cloudy;64;52;Partly sunny;71;53;WSW;9;63%;70%;6
Mumbai, India;Rain, becoming heavy;86;78;Periods of rain;85;80;WSW;12;83%;91%;4
Nairobi, Kenya;Cloudy, p.m. rain;67;53;Mostly cloudy;71;52;SSE;6;65%;39%;5
New York, United States;A t-storm in spots;86;74;Humid with some sun;88;75;SSW;8;72%;38%;11
Nicosia, Cyprus;Sunshine, very hot;101;76;Sunshine, very hot;101;77;WNW;9;26%;0%;11
Novosibirsk, Russia;Increasing clouds;65;50;Clouds and sun;66;50;NNW;6;63%;16%;7
Osaka-shi, Japan;Rain and a t-storm;84;76;Rain, a thunderstorm;79;72;S;13;82%;100%;3
Oslo, Norway;Sunny and very warm;84;56;Sunny and nice;78;56;SSE;6;51%;29%;6
Ottawa, Canada;Mostly sunny;96;69;A t-storm around;93;69;SW;11;64%;76%;9
Pago Pago, American Samoa;Rain, a thunderstorm;79;76;Heavy thunderstorms;81;75;NNE;11;81%;100%;2
Panama City, Panama;A p.m. t-storm;88;75;Showers and t-storms;87;76;NW;6;85%;82%;6
Paramaribo, Suriname;Spotty showers;85;74;A downpour;84;74;ENE;6;80%;80%;9
Paris, France;A thunderstorm;84;64;A shower or t-storm;80;59;N;6;59%;68%;6
Perth, Australia;Showers, some heavy;64;52;Showers around;61;45;ESE;13;63%;61%;3
Phnom Penh, Cambodia;A t-storm around;91;78;A t-storm around;91;78;SW;10;67%;55%;10
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea;Nice with some sun;86;74;Nice with some sun;89;75;SSE;16;75%;44%;7
Port-au-prince, Haiti;Partly sunny, warm;97;76;Warm with sunshine;98;72;NE;6;44%;18%;12
Prague, Czech Republic;Sunshine and warm;86;61;A thunderstorm;87;63;NW;6;38%;71%;8
Pyongyang, North Korea;A t-storm around;91;70;A p.m. t-storm;85;66;E;6;59%;66%;3
Quito, Ecuador;Partly sunny;74;50;Mostly cloudy;74;47;S;10;45%;31%;9
Rabat, Morocco;Mostly sunny, nice;75;58;Sunny and pleasant;77;60;N;9;62%;0%;12
Recife, Brazil;Clouds and sun, nice;83;72;A little a.m. rain;82;73;SE;8;75%;90%;6
Reykjavik, Iceland;A shower or two;52;45;Areas of low clouds;52;41;WNW;10;67%;7%;1
Riga, Latvia;Partly sunny;67;51;Partly sunny;67;54;NW;10;67%;66%;6
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;Showers this morning;76;66;Sunshine and humid;83;68;NW;4;68%;0%;4
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia;Clouds and sun;107;86;Sunny and hot;112;85;NE;8;7%;0%;13
Rome, Italy;Sunny and pleasant;88;66;Sunny and delightful;88;67;SW;8;58%;5%;10
Saint Petersburg, Russia;Mostly cloudy;69;53;Spotty showers;65;56;W;7;85%;95%;2
San Francisco, United States;Low clouds, then sun;66;55;Clouds breaking;68;58;W;9;64%;1%;10
San Jose, Costa Rica;A p.m. t-storm;77;64;Showers and t-storms;79;65;ENE;6;71%;82%;6
San Juan, Puerto Rico;Hazy sun and breezy;87;79;Breezy with hazy sun;86;78;E;15;70%;44%;12
San Salvador, El Salvador;A p.m. t-storm;77;66;A p.m. t-storm;76;66;N;5;92%;85%;11
Sana'a, Yemen;Nice with some sun;83;59;Some sun, pleasant;83;58;W;8;32%;6%;14
Santiago, Chile;Rain;54;43;Rain;54;44;SSE;4;70%;100%;1
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic;Mostly sunny;88;75;Mostly sunny, nice;88;74;NNE;7;66%;12%;12
Sao Paulo, Brazil;Partly sunny;72;59;Partly sunny;76;57;NNW;7;67%;31%;5
Seattle, United States;Partly sunny;82;61;Partly sunny;83;60;SSE;6;51%;28%;9
Seoul, South Korea;Partly sunny;89;73;A p.m. t-storm;85;69;E;5;75%;85%;3
Shanghai, China;Rain and drizzle;90;77;A t-storm or two;84;75;SSE;9;92%;85%;4
Singapore, Singapore;A t-storm in spots;90;79;A t-storm in spots;87;80;SSE;9;75%;55%;4
Sofia, Bulgaria;A stray p.m. t-storm;82;62;A shower or t-storm;80;60;SW;8;66%;60%;10
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda;Hazy sun;86;77;Hazy sunshine;86;77;E;13;66%;28%;12
Stockholm, Sweden;Sunny and pleasant;74;51;Plenty of sunshine;73;55;SW;6;48%;27%;6
Sydney, Australia;Mostly sunny;68;52;Sunny, nice and warm;74;61;NNW;7;67%;1%;3
Taipei City, Taiwan;Increasingly windy;95;83;Hot with some sun;96;82;W;10;54%;44%;5
Tallinn, Estonia;Clouds and sun;66;52;Thundershowers;68;56;W;9;77%;86%;6
Tashkent, Uzbekistan;Sunny and very warm;97;73;Sunshine, very warm;99;75;NW;9;26%;3%;11
Tbilisi, Georgia;Sunshine, very hot;101;68;Sunshine, very hot;98;68;NNW;10;32%;27%;11
Tehran, Iran;Sunny and hot;105;76;Sunny and not as hot;99;77;SE;8;13%;0%;12
Tel Aviv, Israel;Sunny and pleasant;90;75;Sunny and nice;89;76;SSW;8;58%;0%;12
Tirana, Albania;Mostly sunny;91;68;Sunny;91;69;E;5;53%;2%;10
Tokyo, Japan;Windy and very humid;85;77;A little a.m. rain;86;76;SSW;19;75%;69%;5
Toronto, Canada;Sunshine and humid;83;70;A t-storm around;83;65;W;7;80%;76%;10
Tripoli, Libya;Sunshine and nice;86;74;Sunny and pleasant;92;77;SE;7;46%;0%;12
Tunis, Tunisia;Sunshine and hot;96;75;Sunny and hot;98;73;WNW;10;38%;1%;11
Ulan Bator, Mongolia;Warmer;82;54;Not as warm;77;59;ESE;9;41%;64%;5
Vancouver, Canada;Cloudy;82;67;Sunny;81;61;ESE;6;48%;53%;8
Vienna, Austria;Periods of sun;85;62;A thunderstorm;88;66;NNW;5;50%;72%;8
Vientiane, Laos;Decreasing clouds;96;77;Clouds and sun, hot;94;76;W;7;56%;44%;7
Vilnius, Lithuania;Clouds and sunshine;68;51;Partly sunny;73;53;W;8;60%;29%;7
Warsaw, Poland;Partly sunny;79;58;Partly sunny, warm;85;60;WSW;9;41%;41%;8
Wellington, New Zealand;Turning sunny;51;43;Inc. clouds;54;47;N;6;80%;6%;1
Yangon, Myanmar;A t-storm or two;91;77;A t-storm or two;87;78;WSW;8;80%;82%;10
Yerevan, Armenia;Sunshine, very hot;103;69;Sunny and very hot;98;73;NE;4;22%;27%;11
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" The article BC-TEN--French Open Results was written on May 31 2018, in the domain of tech, which states: BC-TEN--French Open Results
TEN--French Open Results
PARIS (AP) — Results Wednesday from the French Open at Stade Roland Garros (seedings in parentheses):
Men's Singles
Second Round
David Goffin (8), Belgium, def. Corentin Moutet, France, 7-5, 6-0, 6-1.
Gael Monfils (32), France, def. Martin Klizan, Slovakia, 6-2, 6-4, 6-4.
Marco Cecchinato, Italy, def. Marco Trungelliti, Argentina, 6-1, 7-6 (1), 6-1.
Pablo Carreno-Busta (10), Spain, def. Federico Delbonis, Argentina, 7-6 (0), 7-6 (2), 3-6, 6-4.
Roberto Bautista-Agut (13), Spain, def. Santiago Giraldo, Colombia, 6-4, 7-5, 6-3.
Novak Djokovic (20), Serbia, def. Jaume Antoni Munar Clar, Spain, 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-4.
Fernando Verdasco (30), Spain, def. Guido Andreozzi, Argentina, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.
Grigor Dimitrov (4), Bulgaria, def. Jared Donaldson, United States, 6-7 (2), 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 10-8.
Matteo Berrettini, Italy, def. Ernests Gulbis, Latvia, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Kei Nishikori (19), Japan, def. Benoit Paire, France, 6-3, 2-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.
Gilles Simon, France, def. Sam Querrey (12), United States, 1-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4, 6-1.
Karen Khachanov, Russia, def. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, 6-2, 7-6 (7), 6-7 (0), 6-3.
Damir Dzumhur (26), Bosnia-Herzegovina, def. Radu Albot, Moldova, 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 1-6, 7-5.
Alexander Zverev (2), Germany, def. Dusan Lajovic, Serbia, 2-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.
Women's Singles
First Round
Simona Halep (1), Romania, def. Alison Riske, United States, 2-6, 6-1, 6-1.
Second Round
Katerina Siniakova, Czech Republic, def. Kateryna Kozlova, Ukraine, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4.
Barbora Strycova (26), Czech Republic, def. Ekaterina Makarova, Russia, 6-4, 6-2.
Yulia Putintseva, Kazakhstan, def. Jennifer Brady, United States, 6-4, 6-3.
Qiang Wang, China, def. Petra Martic, Croatia, 6-1, 6-1.
Madison Keys (13), United States, def. Caroline Dolehide, United States, 6-4, 6-1.
Naomi Osaka (21), Japan, def. Zarina Diyas, Kazakhstan, 6-4, 7-5.
Mihaela Buzarnescu (31), Romania, def. Rebecca Peterson, Sweden, 6-1, 6-2.
Elina Svitolina (4), Ukraine, def. Viktoria Kuzmova, Slovakia, 6-3, 6-4.
Petra Kvitova (8), Czech Republic, def. Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino, Spain, 6-0, 6-4.
Anett Kontaveit (25), Estonia, def. Alexandra Dulgheru, Romania, 7-5, 6-2.
Camila Giorgi, Italy, def. Mariana Duque-Marino, Colombia, 6-0, 6-3.
Sloane Stephens (10), United States, def. Magdalena Frech, Poland, 6-2, 6-2.
Maria Sakkari, Greece, def. Carla Suarez-Navarro (23), Spain, 7-5, 6-3.
Caroline Wozniacki (2), Denmark, def. Georgina Garcia Perez, Spain, 6-1, 6-0.
Men's Doubles
First Round
Lukasz Kubot, Poland and Marcelo Melo (1), Brazil, def. Marco Cecchinato, Italy and Marton Fucsovics, Hungary, 6-4, 7-5.
Gregoire Jacq, France and Benjamin Bonzi, France, def. Scott Lipsky, United States and Tennys Sandgren, United States, 6-2, 6-4.
Maximo Gonzalez, Argentina and Nicolas Jarry, Chile, def. Paolo Lorenzi, Italy and Mischa Zverev, Germany, 6-1, 6-2.
Stephane Robert, France and Calvin Hemery, France, def. Donald Young, United States and Matthew Ebden, Australia, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (6).
Marcel Granollers, Spain and Pablo Cuevas (11), Uruguay, def. Daniel Nestor, Canada and Jeremy Chardy, France, 7-5, 6-2.
Steve Johnson, United States and Jack Sock, United States, def. Nicholas Monroe, United States and John-Patrick Smith, Australia, 7-6 (6), 6-4.
Nicolas Mahut, France and Pierre Hughes Herbert (6), France, def. Robert Lindstedt, Sweden and Marcin Matkowski, Poland, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (6).
Evgeny Donskoy, Russia and Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela, Mexico, def. Aisam Qureshi, Pakistan and Jean-Julien Rojer (7), Netherlands, 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5), 6-4.
Leonardo Mayer, Argentina and Joao Sousa, Portugal, def. Constant Lestienne, France and Geoffrey Blancaneaux, France, 7-6 (3), 6-3.
Santiago Gonzalez, Mexico and Marcelo Demoliner, Brazil, def. Roman Jebavy, Czech Republic and Andrei Vasilevski, Belarus, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (8), 7-6 (2).
Feliciano Lopez, Spain and Marc Lopez (12), Spain, def. Andres Molteni, Argentina and Guillermo Duran, Argentina, 6-3, 6-4.
Daniele Bracciali, Italy and Andreas Seppi, Italy, def. Philipp Petzschner, Germany and Maximilian Marterer, Germany, 2-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4.
Guido Pella, Argentina and Diego Schwartzman, Argentina, def. Antonie Hoang, France and Ugo Humbert, France, 6-3, 6-3.
Rajeev Ram, United States and Ivan Dodig (9), Croatia, def. Hans Podlipnik, Chile and Jackson Withrow, United States, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1.
James Cerretini, United States and Marcelo Arevalo-Gonzalez, El Salvador, def. Jan-Lennard Struff, Germany and Ben Mclachlan (14), Japan, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3.
Oliver Marach, Austria and Mate Pavic (2), Croatia, def. Adil Shamasdin, Canada and Sander Arends, Netherlands, 6-2, 6-2.
Women's Doubles
First Round
Kristina Mladenovic, France and Timea Babos (1), Hungary, def. Shuai Zhang, China and Ajla Tomljanovic, Australia, 6-1, 6-4.
Kveta Peschke, Czech Republic and Nicole Melichar (13), United States, def. Shuai Peng, China and Christina McHale, United States, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (3).
Makoto Ninomiya, Japan and Eri Hozumi, Japan, def. Polona Hercog, Slovenia and Alison Van Uytvanck, Belgium, 6-0, 6-4.
Yi-Fan Xu, China and Gabriela Dabrowski (5), Canada, def. Fiona Ferro, France and Tessah Andrianjafitrimo, France, 6-3, 6-1.
Bethanie Mattek-Sands, United States and Latisha Chan (4), Taiwan, def. Virginie Razzano, France and Jade Suvrijn, France, 6-4, 6-1.
Katerina Bondarenko, Ukraine and Aleksandra Krunic, Serbia, def. Abigail Spears, United States and Alicja Rosolska (15), Poland, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (2).
Sorana Cirstea, Romania and Sara Sorribes Tormo, Spain, def. Elena Vesnina, Russia and Jelena Ostapenko (10), Latvia, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Svetlana Kuznetsova, Russia and Lucie Safarova, Czech Republic, def. Belinda Bencic, Switzerland and Marketa Vondrousova, Czech Republic, 6-2, 6-4.
Ana Isabel Medina Garrigues, Spain and Arantxa Parra Santonja, Spain, def. Alison Riske, United States and Johanna Konta, Britain, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3).
Zhaoxuan Yang, China and Hao-Ching Chan (8), Taiwan, def. Su-Wei Hsieh, Taiwan and Andrea Petkovic, Germany, 6-4, 6-4.
Tatjana Maria, Germany and Heather Watson, Britain, def. Manon Arcangioli, France and Sherazad Reix, France, 6-3, 6-4.
Renata Voracova, Czech Republic and Taylor Townsend, United States, def. Jessika Ponchet, France and Sara Cakarevic, France, 6-4, 6-1.
Johanna Larsson, Sweden and Kiki Bertens (9), Netherlands, def. Alla Kudryavtseva, Russia and Veronika Kudermetova, Russia, 7-5, 6-2.
Venus Williams, United States and Serena Williams, United States, def. Shuko Aoyama, Japan and Miyu Kato (14), Japan, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1.
Darija Jurak, Croatia and Donna Vekic, Croatia, def. Coco Vandeweghe, United States and Ashleigh Barty (7), Australia, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Anastassia Rodionova, Australia and Nadiia Kichenok (16), Ukraine, def. Mandy Minella, Luxembourg and Anastasija Sevastova, Latvia, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5.
Aliaksandra Sasnovich, Belarus and Ying-Ying Duan, China, def. Olga Savchuk, Ukraine and Ana Bogdan, Romania, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.
Samantha Stosur, Australia and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Russia, def. Lidziya Marozava, Belarus and Lesley Kerkhove, Netherlands, 6-3, 6-4.
Mixed Doubles
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Matwe Middelkoop, Netherlands and Demi Schuurs, Netherlands, def. Michael Venus, New Zealand and Hao-Ching Chan (6), Taiwan, 6-3, 6-2. " |
" The article San Antonio police fatally shoot man at downtown hotel was written on April 24 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Officers responding to a report of a suspicious person armed with a gun have shot and killed a man at a downtown San Antonio hotel.
Bike patrol and other officers encountered the man early Tuesday on the seventh floor of an Embassy Suites.
Lt. Ricky Lopez told the San Antonio Express-News that officers confronted the man and the situation escalated, resulting in officers firing on the man. It's not clear what happened to prompt police to shoot, and authorities have not said whether the man was in fact armed.
The investigation into the matter continues.
The incident drew a heavy police presence downtown, with some blocks closed to traffic.
No other details have been made available. " |
" The article Getty Museum returns ancient statue to Italian government was written on June 15 2017, in the domain of tech, which states: LOS ANGELES (AP) — The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles is returning an ancient marble statue to Italy.
The museum announced Wednesday that the "Statue of Zeus Enthroned" is being voluntarily returned after the Italian government said it obtained a recently discovered fragment of the sculpture.
The 29-inch-high statuette is believed to date from the 1st century BC.
The museum bought the piece in 1992 from an American couple but the Los Angeles Times says (http://lat.ms/2sAWgvn ) there's no documentation indicating it was legally exported.
At the time of purchase, the Getty's senior antiquities curator was Marion True. Italy later indicted True for conspiracy to traffic in illegal antiquities but eventually dropped the case.
However, in the past decade, the Getty has returned dozens of artworks to Italy and Greece. " |
" The article BC-US--Petroleum, US was written on March 20 2018, in the domain of tech, which states: New York (AP) — Petroleum futures trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange Monday:
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" The article BC-US--Cocoa, US was written on June 15 2017, in the domain of business, which states: New York (AP) — Cocoa futures trading on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Wednesday: (10 metric tons; $ per ton)
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" The article Scotland hands Harris 1st start for Six Nations opener was written on Janauary 31 2018, in the domain of sports, which states: EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland center Chris Harris will make his first start for his country in its opening Six Nations match against Wales on Saturday.
Harris is one of six changes to the team that beat Australia in November, with fullback Stuart Hogg returning from injury. Ali Price starts ahead of former captain Greig Laidlaw at scrumhalf.
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Scotland team: Stuart Hogg, Tommy Seymour, Chris Harris, Huw Jones, Byron McGuigan, Finn Russell, Ali Price; Cornell du Preez, Hamish Watson, John Barclay, Jonny Gray, Ben Toolis, Jon Welsh, Stuart McInally, Gordon Reid. Reserves: Scott Lawson, Jamie Bhatti, Murray McCallum, Grant Gilchrist, Ryan Wilson, Greig Laidlaw, Pete Horne, Sean Maitland. " |
" The article Global Forecast-Celsius was written on July 4 2018, in the domain of tech, which states: Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Wednesday, July 4, 2018
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City/Town, Country;Wednesday's Weather Condition;Wednesday's High Temp (C);Wednesday's Low Temp (C);Thursday's Weather Condition;Thursday's High Temp (C);Thursday's Low Temp (C);Thursday's Wind Direction;Thursday's Wind Speed (KPH);Thursday's Humidity (%);Thursday's Chance of Precip. (%);Thursday's UV Index
Abidjan, Ivory Coast;A t-storm in spots;28;24;Inc. clouds;29;24;SW;9;80%;66%;9
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Partly sunny and hot;44;32;Sunny and very hot;46;34;N;9;31%;0%;13
Aleppo, Syria;Sunny, breezy, warm;38;22;Sunny and breezy;37;22;W;28;35%;0%;11
Algiers, Algeria;Mostly sunny, humid;27;19;Sunny and pleasant;27;18;E;15;46%;0%;11
Amsterdam, Netherlands;Partly sunny, nice;24;14;Periods of sun, nice;23;15;NNW;12;66%;18%;8
Anchorage, United States;Partly sunny;22;13;A shower in the p.m.;22;13;SSW;9;70%;80%;2
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan;Sunny and very warm;40;24;Sunny and very warm;39;25;SSW;10;15%;0%;11
Astana, Kazakhstan;Sunlit and pleasant;23;11;Mostly sunny;28;15;ESE;11;43%;0%;8
Asuncion, Paraguay;Cloudy and warmer;22;14;Sunny and warmer;27;16;ENE;8;69%;5%;4
Athens, Greece;Plenty of sun;35;23;Plenty of sun;35;22;SSW;12;43%;0%;11
Auckland, New Zealand;Mostly sunny;14;9;Becoming cloudy;13;6;NE;6;66%;5%;2
Baghdad, Iraq;Sunny, breezy, hot;48;31;Sunny and hot;47;30;NW;23;15%;0%;12
Banda Aceh, Indonesia;Partly sunny;35;23;Mostly cloudy;34;23;SSW;11;56%;44%;11
Bangalore, India;Cloudy;28;20;Cloudy;29;21;W;20;63%;40%;6
Bangkok, Thailand;A stray p.m. t-storm;33;27;A p.m. t-storm;33;28;WSW;15;69%;74%;8
Barcelona, Spain;Mostly sunny;28;22;Plenty of sunshine;27;22;SSE;19;67%;30%;10
Beijing, China;Partly sunny and hot;36;25;Very hot;37;24;E;7;43%;55%;7
Belgrade, Serbia;Clouds and sun;29;17;Partly sunny;31;18;SSE;6;54%;10%;10
Berlin, Germany;Mostly sunny, warm;31;16;A t-storm in spots;30;15;N;11;40%;50%;7
Bogota, Colombia;Mostly cloudy;18;8;Cloudy;17;9;SE;13;74%;44%;7
Brasilia, Brazil;Sunny and beautiful;27;9;Sunny and pleasant;26;7;E;15;40%;0%;6
Bratislava, Slovakia;Partly sunny;30;17;A thunderstorm;30;19;E;8;51%;71%;9
Brussels, Belgium;Some sun, a t-storm;28;15;Sun and clouds;27;13;N;8;54%;13%;8
Bucharest, Romania;Mostly sunny;30;19;Partly sunny;27;17;ENE;9;64%;30%;10
Budapest, Hungary;Clouds and sun;29;16;A thunderstorm;31;17;SSW;9;47%;71%;9
Buenos Aires, Argentina;Mostly cloudy, cool;10;7;Cloudy;12;8;ENE;15;66%;6%;1
Bujumbura, Burundi;Clouds and sun, nice;28;16;Mostly sunny, nice;27;15;NNW;8;32%;7%;9
Busan, South Korea;Partly sunny, nice;28;23;A shower or t-storm;26;22;NE;15;75%;80%;5
Cairo, Egypt;Mostly sunny and hot;39;25;Sunny and hot;39;25;NNW;16;34%;0%;12
Cape Town, South Africa;Abundant sunshine;18;9;Sunshine;18;7;E;11;73%;0%;3
Caracas, Venezuela;A shower or t-storm;27;20;Mostly sunny;28;19;E;7;55%;33%;12
Chennai, India;High clouds and warm;35;27;High clouds and warm;38;26;SSW;14;50%;49%;6
Chicago, United States;A t-storm around;31;25;Showers and t-storms;31;20;N;11;73%;77%;9
Colombo, Sri Lanka;A shower or two;31;26;A passing shower;31;26;WSW;15;74%;86%;11
Copenhagen, Denmark;Mostly sunny, nice;24;13;Not as warm;20;13;WNW;12;63%;42%;5
Dakar, Senegal;Inc. clouds;27;24;Decreasing clouds;28;25;W;8;79%;32%;12
Dallas, United States;A t-storm around;35;24;Partly sunny;35;26;ENE;10;54%;27%;8
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania;Partly sunny;29;21;A shower in the a.m.;28;22;SSE;21;79%;68%;7
Delhi, India;Rain this morning;36;25;Warm with hazy sun;37;29;W;11;63%;31%;12
Denver, United States;Partly sunny;31;16;A t-storm around;28;16;SSW;11;56%;73%;12
Dhaka, Bangladesh;Thunderstorms;32;26;A couple of t-storms;33;27;SSE;14;75%;83%;3
Dili, East Timor;Decreasing clouds;34;23;Partly sunny, nice;31;22;SE;9;62%;44%;7
Dublin, Ireland;Partly sunny;24;11;Partly sunny;21;11;ESE;15;63%;39%;3
Dushanbe, Tajikistan;Partly sunny, warm;36;19;Partly sunny, nice;33;19;NNE;12;25%;8%;11
Gibraltar, Gibraltar;Sunshine and breezy;27;19;Sunny and nice;28;20;W;19;62%;0%;11
Hanoi, Vietnam;Hot with some sun;39;30;High clouds and hot;39;29;SSE;11;50%;36%;8
Harare, Zimbabwe;Thickening clouds;20;8;Partly sunny;18;7;SE;17;63%;34%;5
Havana, Cuba;A t-storm in spots;31;23;A t-storm in spots;32;25;E;13;71%;65%;11
Helsinki, Finland;Thundershowers;19;12;Thundershowers;20;13;WNW;15;77%;84%;6
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;A little a.m. rain;33;26;A couple of t-storms;32;25;SW;19;81%;72%;7
Hong Kong, China;A shower;33;29;A t-storm around;33;28;S;16;73%;75%;13
Honolulu, United States;Brief p.m. showers;31;23;Some sun, a shower;31;24;ENE;27;56%;83%;13
Hyderabad, India;A t-storm around;32;23;Cloudy;31;22;W;14;59%;66%;3
Islamabad, Pakistan;Clouds and sun;30;22;Humid with hazy sun;34;24;NNW;13;67%;18%;12
Istanbul, Turkey;Plenty of sunshine;30;22;Plenty of sunshine;29;20;ENE;15;56%;16%;11
Jakarta, Indonesia;Variable cloudiness;32;24;Clouds and sun;33;22;W;8;52%;5%;7
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia;Clouds and sun;40;29;Decreasing clouds;36;28;NNE;16;51%;3%;13
Johannesburg, South Africa;Mostly sunny;15;3;Plenty of sunshine;16;2;E;11;28%;1%;4
Kabul, Afghanistan;Hot with sunshine;36;16;Mostly sunny, nice;31;16;NNE;10;22%;5%;13
Karachi, Pakistan;Partly sunny, windy;33;30;Hazy sunshine;34;29;WSW;23;60%;30%;5
Kathmandu, Nepal;Showers and t-storms;27;20;Afternoon t-storms;28;21;E;7;84%;98%;8
Khartoum, Sudan;Mostly sunny;41;28;Rather cloudy;39;28;SSW;25;34%;5%;12
Kiev, Ukraine;Partly sunny, warmer;25;13;A t-storm in spots;26;16;WSW;15;54%;44%;8
Kingston, Jamaica;Partly sunny, breezy;33;27;A t-storm in spots;33;27;ENE;30;59%;41%;12
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo;More clouds than sun;31;21;Nice with some sun;31;21;W;9;59%;44%;4
Kolkata, India;A heavy thunderstorm;33;27;A p.m. t-storm;31;26;SSW;9;84%;81%;8
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;A p.m. shower or two;32;23;Partly sunny;33;23;E;8;71%;42%;10
La Paz, Bolivia;Partial sunshine;15;-2;Partly sunny;16;-3;NE;11;31%;1%;6
Lagos, Nigeria;A t-storm in spots;30;23;Couple of t-storms;29;23;SW;8;81%;70%;8
Lima, Peru;Partly sunny;19;16;Partly sunny;19;16;S;16;77%;4%;2
Lisbon, Portugal;Partly sunny;24;16;Sunny and nice;25;17;NNW;12;64%;13%;11
London, United Kingdom;A t-storm in spots;25;16;A t-storm in spots;27;17;S;9;56%;65%;8
Los Angeles, United States;Low clouds, then sun;26;18;Clouds to sun;31;21;SE;9;46%;1%;11
Luanda, Angola;Partly sunny, nice;27;20;Rather cloudy;27;21;E;10;69%;9%;7
Madrid, Spain;Sunny and nice;29;15;Sunny and nice;30;18;NW;7;38%;4%;11
Male, Maldives;Partly sunny, nice;31;26;Partly sunny;31;27;W;7;68%;82%;10
Manaus, Brazil;Partly sunny;33;25;Mostly sunny;33;23;NE;6;69%;44%;9
Manila, Philippines;A little a.m. rain;30;25;A stray p.m. t-storm;30;25;WSW;15;76%;77%;7
Melbourne, Australia;Windy with some sun;15;11;Rainy times;15;11;NNW;32;68%;88%;1
Mexico City, Mexico;A p.m. t-storm;23;13;A p.m. t-storm;23;12;NE;10;49%;80%;13
Miami, United States;Partly sunny;31;26;Showers around;32;27;ESE;13;71%;84%;6
Minsk, Belarus;Clouds and sun;20;11;Sun and some clouds;22;11;W;16;63%;29%;7
Mogadishu, Somalia;Partly sunny;28;24;Variable cloudiness;28;24;SSW;23;74%;44%;10
Montevideo, Uruguay;Partly sunny, cool;10;5;Mostly cloudy;11;8;E;12;66%;15%;1
Montreal, Canada;Mostly sunny and hot;35;23;A t-storm in spots;33;23;SW;7;57%;71%;9
Moscow, Russia;Mostly cloudy;18;11;Partly sunny;22;12;WSW;14;63%;70%;6
Mumbai, India;Rain, becoming heavy;30;26;Periods of rain;30;27;WSW;19;83%;91%;4
Nairobi, Kenya;Cloudy, p.m. rain;19;12;Mostly cloudy;22;11;SSE;10;65%;39%;5
New York, United States;A t-storm in spots;30;23;Humid with some sun;31;24;SSW;12;72%;38%;11
Nicosia, Cyprus;Sunshine, very hot;38;24;Sunshine, very hot;38;25;WNW;14;26%;0%;11
Novosibirsk, Russia;Increasing clouds;18;10;Clouds and sun;19;10;NNW;10;63%;16%;7
Osaka-shi, Japan;Rain and a t-storm;29;24;Rain, a thunderstorm;26;22;S;22;82%;100%;3
Oslo, Norway;Sunny and very warm;29;13;Sunny and nice;25;13;SSE;9;51%;29%;6
Ottawa, Canada;Mostly sunny;35;21;A t-storm around;34;21;SW;18;64%;76%;9
Pago Pago, American Samoa;Rain, a thunderstorm;26;24;Heavy thunderstorms;27;24;NNE;18;81%;100%;2
Panama City, Panama;A p.m. t-storm;31;24;Showers and t-storms;31;25;NW;9;85%;82%;6
Paramaribo, Suriname;Spotty showers;30;23;A downpour;29;23;ENE;9;80%;80%;9
Paris, France;A thunderstorm;29;18;A shower or t-storm;27;15;N;10;59%;68%;6
Perth, Australia;Showers, some heavy;18;11;Showers around;16;7;ESE;20;63%;61%;3
Phnom Penh, Cambodia;A t-storm around;33;25;A t-storm around;33;25;SW;17;67%;55%;10
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea;Nice with some sun;30;23;Nice with some sun;32;24;SSE;26;75%;44%;7
Port-au-prince, Haiti;Partly sunny, warm;36;24;Warm with sunshine;36;22;NE;10;44%;18%;12
Prague, Czech Republic;Sunshine and warm;30;16;A thunderstorm;30;17;NW;9;38%;71%;8
Pyongyang, North Korea;A t-storm around;33;21;A p.m. t-storm;30;19;E;10;59%;66%;3
Quito, Ecuador;Partly sunny;23;10;Mostly cloudy;23;8;S;15;45%;31%;9
Rabat, Morocco;Mostly sunny, nice;24;15;Sunny and pleasant;25;15;N;15;62%;0%;12
Recife, Brazil;Clouds and sun, nice;28;22;A little a.m. rain;28;23;SE;14;75%;90%;6
Reykjavik, Iceland;A shower or two;11;7;Areas of low clouds;11;5;WNW;15;67%;7%;1
Riga, Latvia;Partly sunny;20;10;Partly sunny;20;12;NW;16;67%;66%;6
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;Showers this morning;25;19;Sunshine and humid;28;20;NW;6;68%;0%;4
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia;Clouds and sun;42;30;Sunny and hot;45;29;NE;14;7%;0%;13
Rome, Italy;Sunny and pleasant;31;19;Sunny and delightful;31;19;SW;13;58%;5%;10
Saint Petersburg, Russia;Mostly cloudy;21;12;Spotty showers;18;13;W;12;85%;95%;2
San Francisco, United States;Low clouds, then sun;19;13;Clouds breaking;20;14;W;14;64%;1%;10
San Jose, Costa Rica;A p.m. t-storm;25;18;Showers and t-storms;26;18;ENE;9;71%;82%;6
San Juan, Puerto Rico;Hazy sun and breezy;31;26;Breezy with hazy sun;30;25;E;24;70%;44%;12
San Salvador, El Salvador;A p.m. t-storm;25;19;A p.m. t-storm;25;19;N;8;92%;85%;11
Sana'a, Yemen;Nice with some sun;28;15;Some sun, pleasant;28;15;W;13;32%;6%;14
Santiago, Chile;Rain;12;6;Rain;12;6;SSE;6;70%;100%;1
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic;Mostly sunny;31;24;Mostly sunny, nice;31;23;NNE;12;66%;12%;12
Sao Paulo, Brazil;Partly sunny;22;15;Partly sunny;24;14;NNW;12;67%;31%;5
Seattle, United States;Partly sunny;28;16;Partly sunny;28;16;SSE;9;51%;28%;9
Seoul, South Korea;Partly sunny;32;23;A p.m. t-storm;29;21;E;7;75%;85%;3
Shanghai, China;Rain and drizzle;32;25;A t-storm or two;29;24;SSE;15;92%;85%;4
Singapore, Singapore;A t-storm in spots;32;26;A t-storm in spots;31;26;SSE;15;75%;55%;4
Sofia, Bulgaria;A stray p.m. t-storm;28;17;A shower or t-storm;27;15;SW;13;66%;60%;10
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda;Hazy sun;30;25;Hazy sunshine;30;25;E;21;66%;28%;12
Stockholm, Sweden;Sunny and pleasant;23;10;Plenty of sunshine;23;13;SW;10;48%;27%;6
Sydney, Australia;Mostly sunny;20;11;Sunny, nice and warm;23;16;NNW;12;67%;1%;3
Taipei City, Taiwan;Increasingly windy;35;28;Hot with some sun;36;28;W;16;54%;44%;5
Tallinn, Estonia;Clouds and sun;19;11;Thundershowers;20;13;W;14;77%;86%;6
Tashkent, Uzbekistan;Sunny and very warm;36;23;Sunshine, very warm;37;24;NW;14;26%;3%;11
Tbilisi, Georgia;Sunshine, very hot;38;20;Sunshine, very hot;37;20;NNW;16;32%;27%;11
Tehran, Iran;Sunny and hot;41;25;Sunny and not as hot;37;25;SE;13;13%;0%;12
Tel Aviv, Israel;Sunny and pleasant;32;24;Sunny and nice;32;24;SSW;12;58%;0%;12
Tirana, Albania;Mostly sunny;33;20;Sunny;33;20;E;8;53%;2%;10
Tokyo, Japan;Windy and very humid;29;25;A little a.m. rain;30;24;SSW;31;75%;69%;5
Toronto, Canada;Sunshine and humid;28;21;A t-storm around;29;18;W;12;80%;76%;10
Tripoli, Libya;Sunshine and nice;30;24;Sunny and pleasant;33;25;SE;12;46%;0%;12
Tunis, Tunisia;Sunshine and hot;36;24;Sunny and hot;37;23;WNW;16;38%;1%;11
Ulan Bator, Mongolia;Warmer;28;12;Not as warm;25;15;ESE;15;41%;64%;5
Vancouver, Canada;Cloudy;28;19;Sunny;27;16;ESE;9;48%;53%;8
Vienna, Austria;Periods of sun;30;17;A thunderstorm;31;19;NNW;8;50%;72%;8
Vientiane, Laos;Decreasing clouds;35;25;Clouds and sun, hot;35;24;W;11;56%;44%;7
Vilnius, Lithuania;Clouds and sunshine;20;11;Partly sunny;23;12;W;13;60%;29%;7
Warsaw, Poland;Partly sunny;26;14;Partly sunny, warm;30;16;WSW;14;41%;41%;8
Wellington, New Zealand;Turning sunny;11;6;Inc. clouds;12;8;N;9;80%;6%;1
Yangon, Myanmar;A t-storm or two;33;25;A t-storm or two;31;25;WSW;13;80%;82%;10
Yerevan, Armenia;Sunshine, very hot;39;20;Sunny and very hot;37;23;NE;7;22%;27%;11
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" The article 'O Monstro' Thiago Silva back to his best in Russia was written on July 4 2018, in the domain of tech, which states: KAZAN, Russia (AP) — Four years after Brazil's humiliation at its home World Cup, Thiago Silva is back to his best in Russia, a country where his then-burgeoning career was almost tragically cut short years ago.
The 33-year-old Brazil center back — who is nicknamed "O Monstro" for his exceptional physical abilities — is probably playing in his final World Cup, and he has been enjoying a perfect tournament so far.
While forward Neymar attracted negative comments for his antics on the field, Silva has been irreproachable. The captain arguably has been the best center back of the tournament, alongside Uruguay captain Diego Godin.
Like Uruguay, Brazil has conceded only one goal in Russia so far, from a set piece in its opening 1-1 draw with Switzerland . And the Selecao's rivals have managed only five shots on target in their four matches against the five-time champions.
Silva has been playing a key role in helping Brazil achieve those impressive statistics, anchoring the defense with authority and class. During the 2-0 win against Mexico that guaranteed Brazil advanced to the quarterfinals for the seventh consecutive time, Silva was decisive both in the air and on the ground, blocked several shots and made two clearances.
"It's a huge joy to be doing an excellent cup and to be growing with every game," Silva said. "I'm happy about my performance, and the performance of the team."
Happiness and joy have been hard to come by during some stretches of Silva's career.
The native of Rio de Janeiro went through hard times after Brazil's 7-1 loss to Germany at the last World Cup. Silva did not play in that game because he was suspended, but he was harshly criticized and branded a cry baby for his emotional outbursts as he was pictured in tears before a penalty shootout against Chile in the round of 16.
After the tournament, he was stripped of the team's captaincy by new coach Dunga, then left off the regular roster after the 2015 Copa America. He returned from exile in September 2016 for World Cup qualifiers after being called up by Dunga's successor, Tite.
Those professional ups and downs are nothing compared to the ordeal Silva went through back in 2005, when he spent about six months in a Moscow hospital after he contracted tuberculosis. Regarded at the time as one of the world's most promising defenders, Silva had been sent on loan from Porto to Dynamo Moscow alongside several teammates.
"It was probably the worst episode of my life," Silva said.
It was during a training camp in Portugal that doctor Yuri Vassilkov, who had traveled along with the team, noticed that Silva had a persistent cough.
"He had temperature and we thought it was a simple cold," Vassilkov said in an interview with L'Equipe newspaper this week. "I gave him some medication but he did not improve. I was a bit worried and I sent him for exams at the British hospital in Lisbon. The diagnosis was terrible: tuberculosis. It was a shock."
Vassilkov believes that the diagnosis was so late that Silva was weeks away from dying.
Silva was brought back to Moscow, where he was hospitalized in a center specializing in tuberculosis treatment. At the time, Silva did not speak English or Russian and went through a bout of depression.
"The cold, the lack of natural light, the fact that I could not speak to anybody ... All this was very difficult to handle," Silva remembered in an interview with Belgian Sport/Foot magazine.
After Russian doctors at one point considered removing part of his lungs, Silva survived and fully recovered. He never played a game for Dynamo, and these painful events are just bad memories now.
"That would have ended my career. I needed guardian angels to take me away," Silva said. "I was a bit overwhelmed in a friendly we played against Russia this year. It is different for me to play there. I hope I can erase that by lifting the World Cup trophy."
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Associated Press writer Luis Andres Henao in Samara contributed to this report.
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" The article Why now is a critical time to pay off credit card debt was written on February 3 2018, in the domain of tech, which states: It's always good to pay off your credit card debt, but now may be a better time than ever to do so.
Americans' debt levels have been growing and interest rates are rising — a combination that could put consumers in a bind if they carry a balance on their cards.
The Federal Reserve said earlier this month that overall consumer borrowing in the U.S. jumped 8.8 percent in November, the most in more than two years, a sign of growing confidence in the economy. The category of debt made up mostly of credit cards jumped $11.2 billion, the most in a year, to $1.02 trillion.
That is the highest level on record, without adjusting for inflation.
Rising debt levels can mean consumers feel better about the economy and are more willing to spend. But some experts say people may be over-extending themselves. And with the Federal Reserve expected to hike a key interest rate further this year, the cost for carrying debt on credit cards is likely to rise.
"Everyone has this sense that there is a storm brewing," said Bruce McClary, spokesman for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. "All indications that we've seen are that people are carrying higher balances from month-to-month and more are behind on their monthly payments. That's not a healthy mix."
So what can you do?
TAKE CONTROL
"To know where you are going, you need to know where you have been," McClary said.
That means taking a hard look at your financial picture. Take stock of your debts, along with associated interest rates and minimum payments. Track your spending to get a sense of where your money goes each month.
REDUCE RATES
Ask your credit card companies if they will lower your rates.
The average annual percentage rate on a credit card is around 16 percent. That's pretty steep, so you may want to consider moving your balance to a card with a lower or zero-interest introductory rate to help pay it off faster.
A word of warning: you'll probably have to pay a balance transfer fee and pay the balance off before that promotion window ends or you could face accumulated interest.
PICK A PLAN
There are two common debt repayment strategies — avalanche and snowball.
The avalanche works by putting all your extra money toward your highest interest rate debt. Once that's paid off, you start paying off the next most expensive debt until it's all gone.
While the avalanche makes the most sense financially, sometimes the snowball method provides more motivation. With this strategy, you pay off the smallest debt first, to boost your spirits. Then you use that momentum to pay off the next biggest bill and so on, building your efforts like a snowball.
It doesn't really matter which one you use, just that you do it, said Lauren Zangardi Haynes, a financial advisor. You also need to break the spending habits that got you into debt in the first place.
If you just can't find a way to make your payments work at all, consider finding a nonprofit credit counseling organization at nfcc.org.
STICK TO IT
This is the hard part.
"It's an extremely long journey to get debt free and it can be lonely," Zangardi Haynes said. She suggests finding a coach or accountability partner to help keep you on track and energized.
Remember your sole focus should be getting out of debt, so don't plan any fancy vacations or big purchases for now. You may backslide or hit some road bumps but don't let that sap your motivation, McClary said.
If possible, set aside a small cushion of cash to help with unexpected expenses that you might be tempted to put on a card.
"It's not going to be easy but it's worth doing," Zangardi Haynes said. " |
" The article Microscopic organisms turn Istanbul shores turquoise was written on June 15 2017, in the domain of sports, which states: ISTANBUL (AP) — The waters around Istanbul have turned a striking shade of turquoise.
A natural phenomenon called a "phytoplankton bloom" has turned the normally dark waters of the Bosporus and Golden Horn into an opaque tone of light blue. It's caused by microscopic organisms that have inundated the Black Sea, just north of Turkey's largest city.
Berat Haznedaroglu, an environmental engineer, says it's a normal annual event.
He said: "This year we got a lot of rain events that carried nutrients from the Saharan desert to the Black Sea, which created an optimal environment for this phytoplankton to bloom." Haznedaroglu works at the Institute of Environmental Sciences at Istanbul's private Bogazici University.
The Bosporus, a strait that separates Europe from Asia, also connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. " |
" The article Video of Taiwan flag being lowered for last time in Panama was written on June 15 2017, in the domain of sports, which states: TAIPEI (Taiwan News) -- Taiwan's flag was hoisted and lowered for the last time yesterday in a closed ceremony at the Taiwan embassy in Panama's capital city of the same name, a day after Panama suddenly announced it was switching diplomatic relations from Taiwan to the communist regime in China.
The ceremony, which began at 10:30 a.m., was not open to the public and was only attended by embassy staff. As the flag was raised, the staff solemnly sang Taiwan's national anthem.
According to a overseas Taiwanese man in Panama, who spoke to CNA, local media outlets have been criticizing the move to sever 107 years of relations with Taiwan in favor of China.
Although the Panamanian government had banned local media from attending the flag ceremony, media outlets still covered the event. Local Panamanian TV station TVN used a drone to film the ceremony, while the international Spanish language news agency EFE filmed the ceremony from the roof of its office next door.
In the EFE video, which was posted on YouTube, embassy staff members can bee seen folding the flag one last time as they fight back tears.
At the ceremony, Taiwan's new ambassador to Panama, Miguel Tsao (曹立傑) reiterated Taiwan's condemnation of of Panama's decision and called for everyone to unite together to face the current challenges, according to an overseas Taiwanese man who attended the ceremony.
After the lowering of the flag and group photos were completed, the 107 years of friendship between Panama and Taiwan formally came to an end. " |
" The article SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions Partners with Taiwan's National Tsing Hua University to Establish E-Beam Direct Write Lithography Pilot Line to Enable Security Chips with Unique IDs was written on April 24 2018, in the domain of tech, which states: KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 24, 2018--On April 20, 2018, SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions Co., Ltd. (SCREEN) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in a ceremony commemorating the launch of the massively E-beam direct write lithography for 12 inch Si wafers (MEB12) program.
NTHU combined with international semiconductor equipment and software suppliers will establish the first massively electron beam direct writing (MEBDW) innovative semiconductor industry-university alliance to develop the state-of-the-art maskless lithography technology. The MEBDW lithography technology enables “on-chip security”, making Taiwan the world’s first development and pilot production for security chips with unique IDs, providing information security for the Internet, AI, electronic payment and automotive chips.
The MEB12 program participants include the world’s only commercial MEBDW lithography equipment manufacturer, Mapper Lithography B.V., from the Netherlands and U.S. design software supplier Synopsys, Inc. SCREEN will support the MEB12 program with both DUO lithography coat/develop track and SU-3200 single wafer cleaning systems.
As one of the MEB12 project initiators, Professor Po-Wen Chiu of NTHU’s Department of Electrical Engineering and chairman of the Center for Nanotechnology, Materials Science, and Microsystems, pointed out: “This project is a successful case to use Taiwan’s strong penetration capability in the semiconductor manufacturing sector, to form an alliance with international semiconductor giants and build up the most advanced commercial 12 inch MEBDW lithography process line in the campus, making NTHU the world’s first university to have this unique R&D capability.”
“We are very pleased to be supporting NTHU in Taiwan as they pioneer the MEB12 alliance,” noted Tadahiro Suhara, president of SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions. “This is a testament to the value our SCREEN equipment technology and resources bring to innovative IoT applications.”
The MEB12 alliance will allow Taiwan and neighboring Asian semiconductor IC design and manufacturing companies to join the alliance with membership and jointly develop the innovative chips. According to Professor Chiu, “In addition to developing security chips, it can also be used as a maskless IC design verification platform which survives the start-up IC design companies by significantly reducing the soaring costs derived from the photomasks, and a low cost foundry service with high resolution and high graphic-flexibility for the niche applications.”
About National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
National Tsing Hua University was established in Beijing in 1911 as Tsing Hua Academy. In 1956, National Tsing Hua University was re-established at its present location in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Since its relocation, NTHU has developed into a comprehensive research university offering a full range of degree programs in science, technology, engineering, humanities, social sciences and management. NTHU consistently ranks as one of the premier universities in East Asia and is widely recognized as a leading incubator for future leaders. For more information on NTHU, please visit http://nthu-en.web.nthu.edu.tw.
About SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions Co., Ltd.
SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions has been established as a group company of SCREEN Holdings, inheriting the semiconductor equipment business from its predecessor, Dainippon Screen. SCREEN is a specialized manufacturer in various areas such as wafer cleaning equipment, lithography equipment and thermal anneals, and is one of the world’s top 10 equipment suppliers to the semiconductor manufacturing industry. For more information, please visit http://www.screen.co.jp/eng/spe.
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INDUSTRY KEYWORD: EDUCATION UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONIC DESIGN AUTOMATION HARDWARE SECURITY SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING OTHER MANUFACTURING
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" The article Report: Firm buying Revel casino for $200M; owner denies it was written on December 12 2017, in the domain of politics, which states: ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A Wall Street ratings firm says a Colorado company is buying the former Revel casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, for $200 million, but the mercurial owner of the shuttered casino insists there's no deal.
Moody's Investors Service issued a report Monday saying the $2.4 billion casino will reopen in May under the ownership of AC Ocean Walk LLC, a group controlled by developer Bruce Deifik. Moody's says its report is based on talks with the buyers, who outlined their plans to the agency.
But Glenn Straub bought Revel from bankruptcy for $82 million and insists he's not selling it to anyone. He tells The Associated Press, "Categorically, there is no deal."
Deifik's lawyer hasn't responded to a request for comment. " |
" The article Argentina prosecutor seeks approval to investigate president was written on February 15 2017, in the domain of politics, which states: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine prosecutor is seeking judicial permission to investigate President Mauricio Macri and two other high level officials over last year's settlement of a debt owed to the government by a company owned by the president's father.
Federal prosecutor Juan Pedro Zoni says the settlement did not protect the public interest adequately and the officials should be investigated. A federal judge must now decide whether an investigation is warranted for Macri, Communication Minister Oscar Aguad and the ministry's director of legal affairs, Juan Manuel Mocoroa.
The case involves Correo Argentino, the country's post office that was owned by the president's father in the 1990s until it went bankrupt in 2001. The government agreed last year to settle the debt of almost 300 million pesos by having the company pay back twice that amount but in installments spread out until 2033.
Last week, the general prosecutor of the Appellate Court, Gabriela Boquin, ruled the deal was prejudicial to the state. " |
" The article Microbiome Insights, Global Leader in Microbiome Testing, Expands to New Lab Facilities on UBC Campus was written on May 31 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2018--Microbiome Insights, Inc. has announced the opening of its new laboratory on the campus of the University of British Columbia (UBC). The company, a leading end-to-end service provider for microbiome DNA sequencing and bioinformatic analysis, has expanded into its new state-of-the-art lab in order to meet the needs of over 100 clients.
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Home of Microbiome Insights, Inc.: UBC's Pharmaceutical Sciences Building (Photo: Business Wire)
“We have experienced rapid growth in our business and across the microbiome testing industry,” says CEO Malcolm Kendall. “This move is a major milestone for our company and helps us meet the needs of our growing client base, to deliver the high-quality service they have come to expect from us.”
Founded by two world-leading microbiome researchers, Drs. Brett Finlay and Bill Mohn of UBC, Microbiome Insights has grown rapidly since its incorporation in 2015—supporting over 200 microbiome studies across academia and industry. The new laboratory, located in the UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences Building, enables the company to expand its capacity, hire additional laboratory technicians and initiate clinical laboratory (CLIA) certification.
Brad Popovich, former Chief Scientific Officer at Genome British Columbia and Chair of Microbiome Insights’ Board of Directors, says, “The emergence of leading companies like Microbiome Insights is a sentinel for the growth of the microbiome testing marketplace; they are following a similar pattern of accelerated growth the field of genomics testing experienced over the past two decades.”
Microbiome Insights marked the opening of the new laboratory on May 28th with a reception and microbiome poster competition. Dr. Julian Davies, one of the scientists that spearheaded the NIH Human Microbiome Project (HMP) and Chair of the HMP External Scientific Board until 2015, spoke about the importance of microbiome research and the unique benefits of a UBC-based microbiome testing company.
About Microbiome Insights
Microbiome Insights, Inc. is a leading global provider of end-to-end services for microbiome DNA sequencing, including state-of-the-art bioinformatic analysis. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the company's customized suite of services enables researchers and clinicians to easily and effectively include microbiome analysis in studies across a range of human, animal, agricultural and environmental applications.
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KEYWORD: NORTH AMERICA CANADA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: EDUCATION UNIVERSITY HEALTH BIOTECHNOLOGY CLINICAL TRIALS GENETICS PHARMACEUTICAL
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" The article At least 12 children hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash was written on April 24 2018, in the domain of tech, which states: CINCINNATI (AP) — Police say at least 12 children have been hospitalized, one in critical condition, after a school bus crashed during a multi-vehicle accident.
Police say two toddlers were hospitalized in serious condition after the car they were riding in was struck Monday afternoon by a car whose 23-year-old driver lost control after passing another vehicle. Police say the car the children were in then struck the school bus, causing it to spin into another car. The driver of the children's car was hospitalized in serious condition.
Some 20 students on a bus serving Pleasant Hill Academy were treated at Cincinnati Children's hospital. A 12-year-old girl was critically injured and the bus driver was hospitalized in fair condition.
Police blame excessive speed and say charges are pending against the passing driver. " |
" The article Wildlife park: Bear cubs rescued after mother is euthanized was written on May 31 2018, in the domain of business, which states: WILLIAMS, Ariz. (AP) — Two orphaned bear cubs have been placed in the care of a wildlife rescue park near the Grand Canyon after their mother was euthanized.
The wildlife park Bearizona in Williams said Wednesday the 4-month-old black bears were rescued from a treetop in Arizona's White Mountains. The cubs were so small a climber was able to lower them to safety in a backpack.
The park says the Arizona Game and Fish Department was forced to euthanize the cubs' mother after twice removing her from a residential area in the town of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Bearizona says the animal had been drawn to the neighborhood after a woman there began feeding it daily. A day after the bear was put down, authorities reportedly learned it was the mother of the two cubs. " |
" The article Rise in Demand for Biofuels to Boost Growth was written on July 4 2018, in the domain of business, which states: LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 4, 2018--The global biotech seeds market is expected to register a CAGR of almost 10% during the period 2018-2022, according to the latest market research report by .
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Technavio has published a new market research report on the global biotech seeds market from 2018-2022. (Graphic: Business Wire)
A key factor driving the market’s growth is the increased advantages offered by biotech seeds. The biotech seeds offer a wide range of advantages such as increased agricultural productivity and reduced need for environmentally harmful pesticides. They also offer advantages such as greater resistance to insects and longer shelf life than normal seeds. In addition, they require less cultivation and fewer pesticide applications.
This market research report on the provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook during the forecast period. Technavio predicts an emerging trend as a major factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or decline.
This report is available at a USD 1,000 discount for a limited time only:
In this report, Technavio highlights the global rise in demand for biofuels as one of the key emerging trends in the global biotech seeds market:
Global biotech seeds market: Global rise in demand for biofuels
The increase in concerns about environmental pollution among the people has resulted in an increase in the adoption of eco-friendly fuels. This has led to a rise in demand for biofuels. Biofuels are made up of energy crops such as wheat, sugarcane, soybean, and corn. Biofuels can also be manufactured using the GM versions of these energy crops.
“The use of biofuels provides sustainability for the environment, reduces the consumption of fossil fuels, and limits pollution. Some of the major countries that produce biofuel are the US, Brazil, Germany, China, Argentina, and France. In November 2017, several countries agreed to develop targets for biofuels and the bioeconomy and construct an action plan to achieve them,” says a senior analyst at Technavio for research on agricultural equipment.
Global biotech seeds market: Segmentation analysis
This market research report segments the global biotech seeds market by crop type (soybean seeds, corn seeds, cotton seeds, and canola seeds) and key regions (the Americas, APAC, and EMEA).
The Americas held the highest share of the global biotech seeds market in 2017, accounting for a market share of more than 37%. The market share occupied by this region is anticipated to increase by almost 1% during 2018-2022.
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INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HEALTH BIOTECHNOLOGY NATURAL RESOURCES AGRICULTURE OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES
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" The article Setback for outgoing Paraguay president's Senate aspirations was written on May 31 2018, in the domain of sports, which states: ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes has suffered at least a temporary a setback in his effort to take up a Senate seat once his term ends in August.
Opponents both outside his own party and within it boycotted a congressional session on Wednesday. The lack of a quorum blocked a vote on his resignation request.
He needs to leave office by June 30 to be sworn in with other senators because Paraguay's constitution says he can't hold two offices at once.
Cartes couldn't seek re-election and the Senate seat would be a way to extend his political influence. Some experts argue it also might help block any possible prosecution on corruption allegations.
Analysts say Cartes still has plenty of time before the deadline to win enough votes. " |
" The article Poland's new govt to be sworn in; some ministers may be out was written on December 11 2017, in the domain of sports, which states: WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The government of Polish new Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is to be officially sworn in amid reports that some ministers may be replaced.
President Andrzej Duda will hold the swearing-in at the Presidential Palace on Monday afternoon.
Morawiecki, the outgoing finance minister, was picked by the country's ruling Law and Justice party as the new government head last week. He has praised the government's current ministers and suggested there will be no major changes.
But the state-run PAP news agency reported Monday there will be some changes. It said Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski was returning from Brussels at Morawiecki's request. Questions are also being raised about the future of Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz.
Morawiecki makes his first policy speech in parliament on Tuesday. " |
" The article UK police: Counterterrorism officers join investigation after 2 sickened by unknown substance near spy poisoning town was written on July 4 2018, in the domain of tech, which states: AMESBURY, England (AP) — UK police: Counterterrorism officers join investigation after 2 sickened by unknown substance near spy poisoning town. " |
" The article Decentralized Prediction Market Bodhi Launch on Qtum Mainnet was written on April 24 2018, in the domain of sports, which states: SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 23, 2018--Bodhi, the decentralized prediction market platform, today announced that it has deployed a live beta on the Qtum mainnet.
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This platform will allow users to leverage the wisdom of the crowd to more accurately predict the outcome of future events.
“We're excited to have Bodhi lead the way by launching the first DApp on Qtum. Bodhi is serverless and runs on blockchain, it’s a real working decentralized application and that’s what this is all about,” said Patrick Dai, founder of Qtum.
“It's a major milestone for us. While other prediction markets are still not live, we already have a fully-decentralized blockchain application for the public to use,” said Xiahong Lin, founder of Bodhi.
Using the Bodhi platform is straightforward; any user can create prediction events they are interested in. Other users can join prediction events with or against the initial creator. When the event ends, oracles set the result. If the public agrees on the initial result, winners collect their rewards and the event is complete. This naturally sets the odds of the event outcome: $1 on the ‘yes’ option and $2 on ‘no’ inherently sets 2:1 odds for ‘yes’ voters. Upon successful completion of the dispute phase, correct guessers receive both the original event-tokens, as well as additional incentive payments.
If a dispute arises, the “replaceable oracle” mechanism phase is invoked. Bodhi’s innovative decentralized “replaceable oracle” mechanism is powered by Bodhi’s digital token (BOT). The replaceable oracle mechanism solves the most challenging part of building a decentralized prediction market, allowing for fair and accurate result-setting to be done in a trustless and decentralized manner. It also has the benefit of increasing participation and significantly lowering fees compared to traditional prediction market systems.
In contrast to centralized oracles, the “replaceable oracle” mechanism facilitates reliable outcomes regardless of who the initial oracle is; users do not rely on a centralized authority to set results. The Bodhi platform incentivizes BOT holders to participate in the voting process, and to rectify false outcomes, which rewards participants and simultaneously penalizes the false oracle.
Although Bodhi’s smart contracts are available publicly on the Qtum blockchain, the initial user interface has built-in restrictions preventing users from certain countries from accessing the platform until further clarity on local regulations is provided from the respective governments.
For more information on Bodhi, please visit:
www.bodhi.network
About Bodhi
Founded in May 2017, Bodhi is a decentralized prediction market platform. Built on the Qtum blockchain, Bodhi allows users to create and trade on the outcome of finance, sports, politics, and any other global events. Bodhi’s mission is to build a credible, autonomous, and scalable platform that promotes the application of prediction markets at a global scale to enhance the decision-making process. It is powered by the Bodhi digital token (BOT).
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INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENTERTAINMENT CASINO/GAMING TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE MOBILE/WIRELESS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FINANCE
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" The article $530 million lost in hack of Japan cryptocurrency exchange was written on Janauary 27 2018, in the domain of sports, which states: TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese exchange has lost 58 billion yen ($530 million) in cryptocurrency because of hacking, according to Japanese media reports.
The Coincheck exchange said on its website Friday that it had halted sales and withdrawals of the currency, which is called NEM. It later added that it had restricted dealings in most other cryptocurrencies too.
At a Friday night news conference, Coincheck President Koichiro Wada bowed and apologized. He said the company may seek financial assistance, according to Kyodo News service. Japanese TV footage showed a small group of customers standing outside the company's Tokyo head office Friday night.
Coincheck, which calls itself the leading Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange in Asia, said it detected the unauthorized access to its system about 3 a.m. Friday.
The reported loss tops the 48 billion yen that Mt. Gox, a Japan-based Bitcoin exchange, lost in 2014. " |
" The article Naomi Pesky Named Vice President, Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement for the Metropolitan Airports Commission was written on April 25 2018, in the domain of business, which states: MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 24, 2018--Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) CEO Brian Ryks today named Naomi Pesky as the organization’s new Vice President of Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement.
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Naomi Pesky New Vice President, Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement Metropolitan Airports Commission (Photo: Business Wire)
In this newly created role that reports directly to the CEO, Pesky will create and steer multi-dimensional, comprehensive communications, engagement and marketing strategies. She will also lead organization-wide strategic planning and key community outreach efforts.
“The MAC airport system is a tremendous public asset for the Twin Cities community, the state of Minnesota and the region,” said Ryks. “We created this new senior-level position to better integrate our airports into community life and to oversee a focused, vision-driven strategic planning process that fully considers the interests of the Airports Commission and its many stakeholders.”
Pesky brings to the MAC a unique combination of corporate and nonprofit leadership experience. Most recently, Pesky served as Vice President, External Relations at Hennepin Theatre Trust, where she led the development, communications and marketing teams. As a key member of the senior leadership team, Pesky steered many enterprise-wide initiatives for the Trust, such as guiding strategic planning and developing the vision and plans to transform a newly acquired property into a center for hospitality, performance, education and staff offices. Under her leadership, the Trust achieved significant growth in fundraising revenue, ticket sales and stakeholder engagement.
Prior to the Trust, Pesky was Director of Marketing and Communications at The Saint Paul and Minnesota Community Foundations. Pesky joined the Foundations after a decade at General Mills, where she held multiple marketing leadership roles. She began her career in Chicago at Morningstar, a leading provider of independent investment research.
“Naomi’s twenty-five years of experience in multiple business sectors brings a creative and dynamic approach as we enhance the MAC’s strategic initiatives and internal and external engagement efforts,” said MAC CEO Brian Ryks. “She joins a dynamic and diverse senior leadership team that will continue to build upon the organization’s many strengths while positioning us for new and exciting opportunities.”
Pesky is an active community leader, and she currently serves on the board of Temple Israel in Minneapolis. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University and a Master of Business Administration from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Pesky was also a 2012-2013 policy fellow at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
“The MAC has built a remarkable system that connects our region to the rest of the world. Its operations and services drive tremendous economic impact and deliver a welcoming, first-class customer experience to visitors,” said Pesky. “I am incredibly honored to join the MAC and build on its successes and community partnerships to drive even greater positive impact for our region.”
Pesky will assume her new role on May 7, 2018.
About the Metropolitan Airports Commission
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is a public corporation of the state of Minnesota. The Minnesota Legislature created the first-of-its-kind commission in 1943 to promote aviation services in the region. The MAC owns and operates one of the largest airport systems in America, including the award-winning Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and a system of six general aviation airports. The MAC operates on revenue generated by airport activity through rents, concessions and usage fees, not by income or property taxes. The MAC is a regional economic engine generating close to $17 billion in annual economic output and supporting nearly 91,000 jobs.
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Patrick Hogan, 612-726-5335
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KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA MINNESOTA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TRANSPORT AIR TRAVEL TRANSPORTATION
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" The article BC-US--Cocoa, US was written on December 12 2017, in the domain of sports, which states: New York (AP) — Cocoa futures trading on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Monday: (10 metric tons; $ per ton)
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" The article Global Cobalt Sulfate Market 2018-2022 to Post a CAGR of 14% was written on July 4 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 4, 2018--The global cobalt sulfate market is expected to post a CAGR of close to 14% during the period 2018-2022, according to the latest market research report by .
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A key factor driving the growth of the market is the increasing demand for EVs which is expected to boost the market for lithium-ion batteries during the forecast period. Cobalt sulfate is mainly used in batteries. Therefore, the growth of the battery market is expected to directly drive the global cobalt sulfate market during the forecast period.
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In this report, Technavio highlights the discovery of primary cobalt mines as one of the key emerging trends in the global cobalt sulfate market:
Global cobalt sulfate market: Discovery of primary cobalt mines
New cobalt mines are being discovered to meet the low supply of cobalt. With the increasing demand for EVs and energy storage devices, the demand for nickel, cobalt, and aluminum lithium-ion battery is increasing. This is leading to a higher demand for cobalt. However, the prices of cobalt have been increasing owing to the low supply of the metal. Many mining firms in Canada have identified new sources of cobalt and many primary cobalt projects are gaining attention. Similarly, eCobalt is developing the Idaho Cobalt Project, which is the only advanced primary cobalt development project in the US.
“Another trend is the recycling and cobalt recovery to meet the increasing demand for cobalt. Manufacturers are looking for different methods to meet the growing demand for cobalt and one such emerging technology is electrowin. It is one of the best ways of recovering cobalt from low-concentration solutions,” says a senior analyst at Technavio.
Global cobalt sulfate market: Segmentation analysis
This market research report segments the global cobalt sulfate market by application (battery, pigments, and others), and geographical regions (APAC, EMEA, and the Americas).
The battery segment dominated the market with a share of close to 83%, which is expected to increase by over 2% during the forecast period. The market share of the other two segments namely pigments and others will decrease by 2022.
APAC led the market in 2017 with close to 66% of the market share in 2017, followed by EMEA and the Americas respectively. The market in APAC is expected to exhibit the highest increase in its market share over the forecast period while EMEA and the Americas are expected to see a decline in their market share.
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" The article Trump bans US use of Venezuelan cryptocurrency was written on March 20 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is banning all use by Americans of Venezuelan cryptocurrency, saying that its introduction is intended to skirt U.S. sanctions.
In an executive order issued on Monday, President Donald Trump declared illegal all transactions related to Venezuelan digital currencies, coins or tokens. The prohibition applies to all people and companies subject to U.S. jurisdiction. The move follows the introduction this month of a Venezuelan cryptocurrency known as the "petro," for which the government says it has received investment commitments of $5 billion.
In the executive order, Trump said it was an "attempt to circumvent U.S. sanctions" imposed for democratic backsliding. The Treasury had said in January that the petro appeared to be an extension of credit to Venezuela and warned that transactions in it may violate U.S. sanctions. " |
" The article Sydney's Ferry McFerryface renamed after children's author was written on Janauary 31 2018, in the domain of entertainment, which states: CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A Sydney Harbor ferry christened Ferry McFerryface three months ago has been renamed after a political squabble over the level of support for the jokey Mc-moniker.
New South Wales Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance said in November that McFerryface came in second place in a competition after the now famous choice, Boaty McBoatface.
But Constance said on Wednesday that McFerry was only a temporary name to entertain children during the southern summer and the ferry had been permanently renamed after Australian children's author May Gibbs.
Constance's rationale for rejecting the trendsetting McBoatface in November as the name of the new ferry was that choice had already been taken.
Nine Network television reported Tuesday that McFerryface was far from the most popular choice in an online poll. " |
" The article Man admits to smuggling guns from United States into Canada was written on Janauary 30 2018, in the domain of entertainment, which states: BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A Canadian man has admitted to smuggling handguns from the United States into Canada, including some that were left in a library that straddles the border of Vermont and Canada.
Authorities say 40-year-old Alexis Vlachos, of Montreal, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Burlington. He could be sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Court documents say that between 2010 and 2011, Vlachos worked with others to get about 100 handguns purchased from dealers in Florida into Canada, which restricts handgun ownership.
Some of the guns were left at the Haskell Library by an accomplice. Vlachos then retrieved them and took then into Canada. Other guns were carried across a remote stretch of border.
Vlachos' lawyer Paul Volk says the facts will be further developed prior to sentencing in May. " |
" The article Idaho folk singer who recorded 20 albums dies at 83 was written on June 15 2017, in the domain of sports, which states: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Rosalie Sorrels, a Grammy-nominated folk singer and native of Idaho who recorded more than 20 albums and performed at top folk festivals around the country, has died. She was 83.
She died on Sunday in Reno, Nevada, at the home of her daughter, Holly Marizu.
Marizu told The Associated Press on Wednesday that her mother had been diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016 and also suffered from dementia, but a cause of death hadn't been determined.
Sorrels started traveling to performances with her five children after her marriage broke up in 1996. She received Grammy nominations for two of her albums.
In the 1980s she moved to a cabin near Idaho City about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northeast of Boise.
Memorial services are being planned, one of them in Boise later this month. " |
" The article Trump wants to send man back to moon, on to Mars was written on December 12 2017, in the domain of politics, which states: WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants to send man back to the moon — and on to Mars.
Trump is signing a space policy directive directing NASA "to lead an innovative space exploration program to send American astronauts back to the moon, and eventually Mars."
That's according to White House spokesman Hogan Gidley.
Trump has taken several steps to refocus NASA's mission on space exploration.
He'll sign the directive at the White House Monday. " |
" The article 'Roseanne' cancellation brings unemployment, uncertainty was written on May 31 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: LOS ANGELES (AP) — The unprecedented sudden cancellation of one of television's top comedies has left a wave of unemployment and uncertainty in its wake.
Roseanne Barr's racist tweet and the swift axing of her rebooted show put hundreds of people out of work, with some wondering whether they would be paid, most knowing they wouldn't be, and few with any legal recourse.
"A lot of people there are just middle class Americans making a living and now they're out of work, especially at a time when we're ramping up into production for the fall season," Rebecca Sun of the industry trade publication The Hollywood Reporter said in an interview with The Associated Press. "It is pretty devastating for all of the people who worked on that show who are now collateral damage as a result of their star's racist beliefs."
Contractual details for those involved with the show, including Barr, were not immediately clear, and would play out in the coming months.
Experts say high-profile figures in the television industry typically have contractual clauses that give them significant severance for shows that are not produced.
Lower-level workers are generally out of luck at an unfortunate time. Though "Roseanne" and many shows just had their season finales, jobs for next season are mostly taken.
Ben Sherwood, president of Disney-ABC Television Group, apologized in a memo Wednesday to "the many men and women who poured their hearts and lives into the show and were just getting started on next season. We're so sorry they were swept up in all of this and we give thanks for their remarkable talents, wish them well, and hope to find another way to work together down the road."
The cancellation came on the first day of meetings for the newly assembled writers for the fall season of "Roseanne." They arrived after Barr's tweet, but before ABC President Channing Dungey's announcement that the show was finished, leading to what executive producer and writer Dave Caplan said were "a lot of bittersweet hellos — and a couple hours later, a lot of very difficult goodbyes."
"Everybody is still in shock at how quickly this all went down," Caplan told The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. "It's unfortunate because the writers did pass on other jobs to take this job and nobody really knows yet what kind of compensation they're going to get."
For cast and crew members that did have longer-term contracts, Barr's show-sinking tweet could be deemed, strange as it sounds, an "act of God." A "force majeure" or "act of God," legally, is some unpredictable event such as an earthquake or a riot that changes the underlying circumstances.
"It means something outside of the control of the parties. Roseanne's speech wasn't in the control of ABC," said F. Jay Dougherty, a professor who specializes in entertainment and media law at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. "It wouldn't surprise me if this was treated by the studio like that kind of event, giving the studio a right to terminate contracts."
Barr herself suggested on Twitter lately that she may try to take some action.
"You guys make me feel like fighting back," Barr tweeted to her followers Wednesday. "I will examine all of my options carefully and get back to U."
Her contract may have a "morals clause," however, which are often included in the contracts of television stars, athletes and other prominent figures, demanding a standard of behavior as the face of an enterprise.
"If there is a morals clause in her contract, then breaching that would give the studio a right to terminate her contract, and possibly even sue her for damages for breach of contract,"
"We can't predict whether there will be lawsuits or not," Dougherty said, "but I don't think there will be successful lawsuits."
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Mike Cidoni Lennox and Nicole Evatt in Los Angeles and David Bauder in New York contributed to this report.
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" The article Fed finds nationwide pickup in manufacturing activity was written on May 31 2018, in the domain of business, which states: WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve's latest survey of business conditions found manufacturing activity accelerating in many parts of the country in late April and early May, even as some businesses expressed concern about uncertainty cause by rising trade tensions.
The Fed said Wednesday that its survey described the economy as expanding at a moderate pace with more than half of the central bank's 12 regions reporting a pickup in industrial activity and a third of those districts describing manufacturing conditions as "strong."
The survey was taken after the Trump administration announced plans to institute tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum, actions designed to boost domestic producers.
It will inform discussions when the central bank meets next month, when it is expected to raise rates. " |
" The article Defense to present its case in Ohio police shooting retrial was written on June 15 2017, in the domain of politics, which states: CINCINNATI (AP) — The defense is set to present its case in the Ohio murder retrial of a former University of Cincinnati police officer.
Attorneys for Ray Tensing will start calling witnesses Thursday, with Tensing himself expected to take the stand as early as Friday.
The state rested its case Wednesday after Dr. Karen Looman of the Hamilton County coroner's office testified that Sam DuBose died instantly from a bullet fired into his head at a downward angle. Tensing looked away as graphic autopsy photos were shown in court.
Tensing, who is white, is charged in the 2015 traffic-stop shooting of the unarmed black motorist.
Tensing he has said he feared for his life as DuBose tried to drive away.
His first trial ended in a hung jury in November. " |
" The article Danish authorities ban use of open fire amid dry weather was written on July 4 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Fire authorities in Denmark have banned the use of open fires across the country because of dry forests and grass as Scandinavia sees an unusual long stretch of very warm weather.
The ban, which entered into force Wednesday, came after weeks with little rain. Denmark's Meteorological Institute has said this year saw the warmest June in 26 years. Institute spokesman Mikael Scharling said no precipitation was in sight.
The institute recorded an average of 15 degrees Celcius (59 F) for May, breaking a previous record of 13.8 C (56.8 F) for May from 1889.
Similar fire risk warnings have been made in southern parts of Sweden and Norway. " |
" The article Habana, World Cup winner & Springbok record-holder, retiring was written on April 24 2018, in the domain of sports, which states: Bryan Habana, the lightning-fast South Africa wing who won a World Cup on the way to breaking his country's all-time try-scoring record, says he is retiring.
Habana, who played 124 tests for the Springboks and scored a record 67 tries, made the announcement on Tuesday on his Twitter and Instagram accounts.
Habana wrote that he would officially retire at the end of the season but conceded he may not play again after battling for over a year with a knee injury.
He wrote: "I, like most, would have liked my career to have ended differently, but sometimes things don't turn out quite the way we hope for."
Despite not being able to finish the way he wanted, the 34-year-old Habana won just about everything a South African could: The World Cup, a Tri-Nations title and a series against the British and Irish Lions with the Springboks. At domestic level, he collected a Super Rugby title and two Currie Cups in South Africa and the Heineken Cup and France's Top 14 league title with his last club, Toulon. He was world player of the year in 2007, the year he won the World Cup. " |
" The article World's diplomats seeking reassurance from US at G20 meeting was written on February 15 2017, in the domain of business, which states: BONN, Germany (AP) — Foreign ministers from most of the world's leading powers are heading to a diplomatic summit of the Group of 20 industrialized and emerging economies in Germany, with all eyes on the new U.S. Secretary of State for clues about the direction Washington will take over the next four years.
At the talks Thursday and Friday in the western city of Bonn, U.S. allies are seeking reassurances from Rex Tillerson that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump won't ditch a decade of close cooperation among G-20 nations on climate change, international development and the global economy.
Russia, China, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, meanwhile, are looking to gauge the man they'll be dealing with on some of the more sensitive areas of foreign policy in the coming years — including conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, territorial disputes in the South China Sea and nuclear disarmament.
"The issue for any country that's not America is to try and flesh out what Trump means by 'America first,'" said Christopher Smart, a fellow at the Chatham House think tank and former Obama administration adviser on international economic affairs.
A shift away from multilateral diplomacy could see U.S. allies pitted against each other in a bid for Washington's attention, opening up new battle lines. At the same time, smaller countries could be left to pick up the cost of financing international organizations — as well as the burden of behind-the-scenes negotiations — previously shouldered largely by the State Department.
So far, Tillerson has struck a more moderate tone than Trump, suggesting a desire for continuity rather than a radical break with the past, Smart said. How that will work in practice, and who genuinely has the new president's ear, is something diplomats will be trying to find out both in the summit's two working sessions and during a flurry of bilateral meetings at a German government guest house on a mountain overlooking the River Rhine.
"Russia would be a very interesting conversation to hear," said Smart, noting that the G-20 meeting comes days after Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned over his contacts with Moscow.
This week's talks are also seen as a dress rehearsal for Germany's hosting of the G-20 leaders in Hamburg on July 7-8, which Trump has said he'll attend.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is trying to downplay differences with Trump — who called her refugee policy "a total disaster" — by stressing Berlin's willingness to cooperate with his administration. Earlier this month, she sent her foreign minister, Sigmar Gabriel, to Washington to meet with Tillerson within hours of his Senate confirmation.
Gabriel, who is also new to the post following a recent Cabinet reshuffle, said Wednesday that talks among the G-20 — which also includes Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and several European countries — are key to ensuring that foreign policy is "more than crisis management."
"We would be well-advised not to constantly run from one blaze to the next with the fire extinguisher," he said, stressing the importance of preventing crises. Germany saw first-hand two years ago how conflicts in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan led to an unprecedented movement of refugees into Europe, with a lasting impact on the continent.
Without mentioning the United States by name, Gabriel said problems caused by terrorism, water shortage and humanitarian emergencies couldn't be tackled through isolation. "Climate change can't be fought using barbed wire," he said.
Still, few believe that this year's G-20 meetings will be as harmonious as Germany's stewardship of the G-7 format two years ago, which produced pictures of Merkel and Obama strolling across an Alpine meadow.
Left-wing groups are planning a protest Thursday near the conference venue, which for decades was home to West Germany's parliament before the capital was moved to Berlin following the country's reunification.
Bonn has since become an example of Germany's vision for multilateral diplomacy, hosting numerous international organizations and United Nations offices with a particular focus on climate change — an issue the new U.S. administration has expressed skepticism about.
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" The article Severino overpowers Astros with 11 Ks as Yankees win 5-3 was written on May 31 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Severino struck out 11 in seven overpowering innings, beating longtime Yankees nemesis Dallas Keuchel for the second time this year as New York topped the Houston Astros 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Gary Sanchez snapped an 0-for-19 slump with a two-run single and the Yankees took two of three from the reigning World Series champions this week to win the season series 5-2. Houston defeated New York in the 2017 AL Championship Series, with the home team winning all seven games.
If these budding rivals meet again this year, it will be in October.
Severino (8-1) allowed four hits, including Max Stassi's two-run homer, and walked one in winning his sixth consecutive decision. The ace right-hander, who hasn't lost since April 10 at Boston, threw a five-hitter with 10 strikeouts for his first career complete game in a 4-0 victory over Keuchel at Houston on May 2.
David Robertson struck out two in a scoreless eighth and Aroldis Chapman got three outs for his 12th save in 13 chances. Stassi, subbing for injured catcher Brian McCann, hit an RBI double with two outs in the ninth before Chapman fanned George Springer to end it.
After dominating the Yankees for years, Keuchel (3-7) dropped his third straight start against them — including the playoffs. The left-hander gave up four runs and seven hits in five-plus innings.
Keuchel entered 6-4 with a 1.82 ERA and two complete games in 10 outings against New York, including three postseason starts.
The 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner walked two batters in the first inning, and center fielder Jake Marisnick made a diving catch on a sacrifice fly by slumping slugger Giancarlo Stanton.
Sanchez rolled a two-run single through an open right side with two outs in the fifth to put the Yankees ahead 3-2.
Gleyber Torres doubled to start the sixth and scored from third on Didi Gregorius' single through a drawn-in infield that chased Keuchel. Aaron Hicks looped an RBI double off Collin McHugh later in the inning that got past a diving Marwin Gonzalez in left field.
Severino retired his first 11 batters, striking out seven of his first nine, before AL MVP Jose Altuve bounced a single through a wide-open right side.
New York (35-17), which has won 17 of its last 21 at home, matched a season high at 18 games above .500. The Yankees are 14-4 against left-handed starters and have won 10 of their past 11 completed series.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Astros: Slumping SS Carlos Correa was back in the lineup after a night off, and Springer took his turn receiving a rest. Springer struck out as a pinch hitter with two on to end the seventh and stayed in the game to play center field. ... OF Derek Fisher (gastrointestinal discomfort) had a scheduled day off on his rehab assignment at Triple-A Fresno, manager AJ Hinch said. ... The team was awaiting an update on McCann (sore right knee) after he was examined by doctors in Houston.
Yankees: RHP Adam Warren, on the DL since April 21 with a back strain, threw 41 pitches over three scoreless innings in a rehab start for Double-A Trenton. He allowed one hit and struck out three. ... 1B Greg Bird was rested, leaving Gregorius as the only left-handed batter in the starting lineup against Keuchel.
UP NEXT
Astros: Return home to face another 2017 playoff opponent in Boston. RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (6-3, 3.98 ERA) starts the opener of a four-game series Thursday night against LHP Drew Pomeranz (1-2, 6.75 ERA).
Yankees: An 11-game road trip that takes them to four cities, although they finish up in New York against the crosstown rival Mets at Citi Field. RHP Sonny Gray (3-4, 5.98 ERA) tries to rebound from his latest disappointing start Thursday night in Baltimore. RHP Andrew Cashner (2-6, 5.07 ERA) goes for the last-place Orioles.
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" The article Greece to extradite Georgian suspected crime boss to France was written on July 4 2018, in the domain of tech, which states: THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities have agreed to extradite to France the Georgian suspected head of an international crime ring specializing in robberies and burglaries.
Lasha Shushanashvili, 57, was among 14 people arrested, in coordination with France, in April in the northern city of Thessaloniki during a two-day operation involving more than 100 police officers.
A further 17 suspected members of the crime ring were arrested in France.
Shushanashvili's lawyers said they would appeal to Greece's supreme court against Wednesday's extradition ruling by Thessaloniki judicial authorities.
Shushanashvili was first arrested in Greece in 2012, and sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment for heading an international criminal ring allegedly involved in armed robberies and at least one contract killing.
In fewer than three years, he secured early release on health grounds. " |
" The article Donetsk residents say OSCE monitors inffectual was written on February 15 2017, in the domain of politics, which states: DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — About 1,000 residents of Ukraine's largest rebel-held city have demonstrated outside the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's office there to complain that the monitoring mission in the conflict is ineffective.
Demonstrators in Donetsk Wednesday carried banners telling OSCE monitors to "open your eyes" and "speak the truth."
More than 9,800 people have died since April 2014 in fighting in eastern Ukraine between government forces and Russia-backed separatists. Fighting on Donetsk's outskirts escalated for several days early in the month.
The local monitors' director, Olga Skripovskaya, said unarmed staff had been unable to reach a section of the city that was coming under sniper fire.
"Both sides have very big expectations from us ... (but) the mission is a civil mission, which cannot influence parties who are shooting," she said. " |
" The article In NH and Iowa, Trump eyes 2020 re-election as midterms loom was written on March 20 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — President Donald Trump's first visit to New Hampshire as president was soaked in nostalgia for his first campaign — and punctuated with subtle nods to his next one in 2020.
Some Republicans wish he would keep his focus on the election around the corner.
As the GOP faces tremendous challenges in November's midterm elections, Trump and his allies trained their focus this week on the 2020 presidential primary's premier states. The president has also added new staff to his re-election campaign and struggled at times to share the spotlight with congressional candidates who need his help.
Trump's attention to his own political future irked some party loyalists who are furiously preparing for midterm elections this fall, which will decide the House and Senate majorities.
"There is a sense that he should make the congressional campaign committees a bigger priority than his own campaign committee," said Republican strategist Alex Conant.
The early-state focus featured Trump talking opioids Monday in New Hampshire, first daughter Ivanka Trump on the same day promising action on education and infrastructure in Iowa, and Vice President Mike Pence raising money for New Hampshire Republicans on Thursday.
The president took the stage in New Hampshire's largest city to unveil his plan to battle the nation's opioid crisis. But first, the Republican president mused about early campaign stops in the state that fueled his rise to the presidency a few years earlier.
"It's great to be back here in the great state of New Hampshire," said Trump, who recalled the hall at Manchester Community College as the site of one of his first events in the state. "This is the room, right here, so I like this room. This has been a good room."
On its face, the event was focused far more on policy than politics. Yet White House officials acknowledged that any visit to New Hampshire was, by nature, politically strategic. They felt it was time for Trump to revisit a battleground state that would carry great import in the 2020 general election and to guard against any possible Republican primary challenger.
One White House official said that Trump's travel schedule is determined in large part by a desire to repay those who supported him politically in the past. The official was not authorized to publicly discuss the White House's private political motivations and requested anonymity.
Trump hosted his first campaign rally a month after taking office. His re-election campaign aired its first television ad three months later. He held his first 2020 fundraiser the month after that. And earlier this month, he named a re-election campaign manager.
"A lot of people wish the midterms were his singular focus and he wouldn't worry about his re-election right now," Conant said.
Trump hasn't ignored the party's midterm efforts, however.
The president helped generate record fundraising totals for the Republican National Committee. He hosted a fundraiser for Missouri's Republican Senate candidate last week and he's set to host another for the House GOP campaign committee this week.
Trump also campaigned for Pennsylvania Republican Rick Saconne ahead of last week's special congressional election, although the president said little about the GOP candidate during the appearance.
The early state focus comes as Trump eyes an uncertain political future.
Up against the prospect of a GOP electoral disaster this fall — and a special counsel's investigation — Democrats and even some Republicans are already preparing to challenge him in 2020. Just three days before Trump's visit, Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona earned a standing ovation after telling New Hampshire voters that he might launch a primary challenge against the president.
"A brush fire for the White House could turn into a full-on wild fire if they're not careful," said Matt Moore, who previously led the state GOP in South Carolina, which traditionally hosts the third presidential primary contest after Iowa and New Hampshire.
"Particularly in the early primary states, activists can easily feel jilted if they don't feel the love from the White House. This White House is smart to begin its outreach early," Moore said.
A sitting president hasn't lost a primary election in modern history. But even if Trump sails through the 2020 primary, he is expected to face stiff competition from the Democratic nominee later that year in both New Hampshire and Iowa, which are considered general election battlegrounds.
Trump came in second place in Iowa's presidential caucus in 2016. His first primary contest victory didn't come until a week later in New Hampshire. While he lost narrowly the Granite State in the general election, Trump's inner circle has always reminisced fondly about New Hampshire, believing that it wasn't until he won there that they felt like he had a shot at capturing the presidential nomination.
From the stage in Manchester, Trump made no mention of his re-election bid, save a passing reference to serving "seven more years" in office. Yet politics permeated the event. More than 100 protesters stood outside in sub-freezing temperatures to jeer the president's motorcade.
Republican strategist Rick Tyler called Trump's early state focus "premature and unconventional."
"But that doesn't matter to him," Tyler said. "The bigger question the Republican Party has to answer is how do they make Trump an asset in 2018? The answer is I don't know."
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" The article PACCAR Achieves Record Quarterly Revenues and Excellent Profits was written on April 24 2018, in the domain of politics, which states: BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 24, 2018--“PACCAR (Nasdaq: PCAR) reported record quarterly revenues and excellent net income for the first quarter of 2018,” said Ron Armstrong, chief executive officer. “PACCAR benefited from record quarterly truck deliveries driven by strong market share and robust global truck demand, as well as record quarterly PACCAR Parts revenues and pretax profits. I am very proud of our 26,000 employees who have delivered industry-leading products and services to our customers.”
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First quarter 2018 net sales and financial services revenues were $5.65 billion, 33 percent higher than the $4.24 billion earned in the first quarter of 2017. PACCAR achieved net income of $512.1 million ($1.45 per diluted share) in the first quarter of this year, 65 percent higher than the $310.3 million ($.88 per diluted share) earned in the same period last year.
Ron Armstrong added, “PACCAR’s excellent balance sheet and strong operating cash flow have enabled the company to invest $3.0 billion in new facilities, products and services during the past five years. New Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF vehicles, the integrated PACCAR powertrain, enhanced truck and engine production facilities, new PACCAR Parts distribution centers (PDCs) and TRP Stores are contributing to PACCAR’s long-term growth.”
Highlights – First Quarter 2018
Highlights of PACCAR’s financial results during the first quarter of 2018 include:
Record consolidated net sales and revenues of $5.65 billion. Net income of $512.1 million. Record PACCAR Parts revenues of $939.9 million and pretax profits of $191.8 million. Cash generated from operations of $528.5 million. Research and development expenses of $76.0 million. Manufacturing cash and marketable securities of $3.47 billion. Excellent stockholders’ equity of $8.57 billion.
“PACCAR achieved outstanding financial performance in the first quarter of 2018. Surging truck and aftermarket parts demand, and excellent operational leverage from increased production, delivered Truck, Parts and Other gross margins of 14.8 percent,” noted Harrie Schippers, PACCAR president and chief financial officer. “Quarterly net profits also increased due to the new U.S. tax law. PACCAR has averaged $2.4 billion annually in operating cash flow in the last five years. PACCAR’s recent investments in truck and engine production facilities have provided the capacity for PACCAR to continue to grow its market share. PACCAR’s supplier partners have performed well as industry production has increased.”
Global Truck Markets
“First quarter 2018 U.S. and Canada Class 8 truck industry orders were more than double the same period last year,” said Gary Moore, PACCAR executive vice president. “The truck market reflects the strong economy and excellent freight demand. We’ve increased our estimate of 2018 Class 8 truck industry retail sales for the U.S. and Canada to a range of 265,000-285,000 vehicles.”
DAF’s above 16-tonne truck orders increased 41 percent in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the same period last year. “DAF’s new $110 million state-of-the-art paint facility in Westerlo, Belgium has expanded DAF’s production capacity, enabling DAF to increase market share in this year’s stronger truck market,” said Preston Feight, DAF president and PACCAR vice president. “DAF achieved an excellent 16.4 percent market share in the European above 16-tonne segment in the first quarter of 2018.” European truck industry registrations in the above 16-tonne segment are estimated to be in a range of 300,000-320,000 vehicles in 2018.
PACCAR has recently increased its investment in South America by expanding its DAF truck range in Brasil and the Andean region, and opening a new PDC in Panama City, Panama. The Brasil above 16-tonne truck market is projected to increase to 40,000-45,000 vehicles in 2018, compared to 32,000 last year. “The expanding truck market and DAF Brasil’s higher market share have driven increased production,” said Michael Kuester, DAF Brasil president.
Peterbilt Launches New Model 579 UltraLoft
The Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft offers customers a high-roof, integrated cab and sleeper that enhances driver comfort and operational efficiency. The UltraLoft’s dimensions represent an 18 percent increase in interior space, giving drivers best-in-class living quarters. “The spaciousness of the Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft makes it an excellent tractor for long-haul routes, team driving, and driver training,” said Jason Skoog, PACCAR vice president and Peterbilt general manager. “Customers appreciate the greater fuel efficiency that results from the vehicle’s light weight and enhanced aerodynamic design.”
PACCAR Parts Achieves Record Revenues and Profits
PACCAR Parts’ 18 PDCs support 2,200 DAF, Kenworth and Peterbilt dealer sales, parts and service locations. PACCAR Parts earned record quarterly pretax income of $191.8 million in the first quarter of 2018, which is 27 percent higher than the $150.8 million earned in the same period last year. PACCAR Parts generated revenues of $939.9 million in the first quarter of 2018, 19 percent higher than the $786.7 million reported in the same period last year.
“PACCAR Parts has achieved eight percent average annual sales growth over the last 15 years,” said David Danforth, PACCAR vice president and PACCAR Parts general manager. “This superb performance has been driven by investments in PDCs, increased dealer locations including TRP Stores, expanded PACCAR-branded and TRP product lines, industry-leading fleet services and e-commerce programs, and a growing number of PACCAR trucks and engines in operation.”
PACCAR Parts’ sophisticated logistics systems are driving industry-leading efficiency at DAF, Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers, and TRP Stores. PACCAR Parts shipped a record 16 million global order lines from its PDCs in 2017. “PACCAR Parts’ integrated supply chain enables customers to increase their productivity and profitability,” said Laura Bloch, PACCAR Parts assistant general manager of operations.
Industry Recognition
The PACCAR truck factory in Ste-Thérèse, Canada earned a prestigious 2018 Manufacturing Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan’s Manufacturing Leadership Council in recognition of its production technology advancements. PACCAR Ste-Thérèse was honored for its innovative use of automated guided vehicle technology to increase assembly capacity, efficiency and safety. “The employees at the PACCAR Ste-Thérèse plant are dedicated to building the industry’s highest quality medium-duty trucks. Kenworth and Peterbilt customers benefit from our factory innovations and purchased a record number of medium-duty trucks in 2017,” said Chakib Toubal-Seghir, PACCAR Ste-Thérèse plant manager.
Capital Investments and Research and Development
PACCAR’s excellent long-term profits, strong balance sheet, and intense focus on quality, technology and productivity have enabled the company to invest $6.1 billion in world-class facilities, innovative products and new technologies during the past decade. “In 2018, capital expenditures of $425-$475 million and research and development expenses of $300-$320 million are targeted for new truck models, integrated powertrains including electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technologies, enhanced aerodynamic truck designs, advanced driver assistance systems and truck connectivity, and expanded manufacturing and parts distribution facilities,” commented George West, PACCAR vice president.
PACCAR has recently invested $70 million in state-of-the-art machining equipment in its Columbus, Mississippi and Eindhoven, Netherlands engine factories. “This equipment increases engine production capacity and supports the growth of Peterbilt, Kenworth and DAF,” said Kyle Quinn, PACCAR Chief Technology Officer.
Financial Services Companies Achieve Good Results
PACCAR Financial Services (PFS) has a portfolio of 187,000 trucks and trailers, with total assets of $13.59 billion. PACCAR Leasing, a major full-service truck leasing company in North America and Europe with a fleet of 37,000 vehicles, is included in this segment. PFS’ first quarter 2018 pretax income was $67.5 million, 19 percent higher than the $56.8 million earned in the first quarter of 2017. PFS achieved first quarter 2018 revenues of $332.2 million compared to $302.2 million in 2017. “PFS’ portfolio performed well during the first quarter of 2018.” said Bob Bengston, PACCAR senior vice president. “First quarter industry demand for used trucks was strong, with higher prices. Kenworth and Peterbilt truck resale values continue to command a 10-20 percent premium over competitors’ trucks.” PACCAR’s strong balance sheet, complemented by its A+/A1 credit ratings, enables PFS to offer competitive retail financing to Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF dealers and customers in 24 countries on four continents.
PACCAR Financial Corp. (PFC) recently opened a new truck remarketing center in Fontana, California, near Los Angeles. The new facility complements PFC’s truck remarketing centers in Minooka, Illinois, Salt Lake City, Utah and Spartanburg, South Carolina. Todd Hubbard, PFC president, noted, “PFC continues to enhance its truck remarketing capabilities, reflecting the company’s excellent truck leasing and financial products for the popular Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks.”
PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
PACCAR will hold a conference call with securities analysts to discuss first quarter earnings on April 24, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time. Interested parties may listen to the call by selecting “Q1 Earnings Webcast” at PACCAR’s homepage. The Webcast will be available on a recorded basis through May 1, 2018. PACCAR shares are traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, symbol PCAR. Its homepage is www.paccar.com.
This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors. More information about these factors is contained in PACCAR’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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The top distribution award, presented at the recent Electronics Distribution Show (EDS) in Las Vegas, recognized Mouser’s performance based on sales growth, market share growth, customer growth and business plan performance.
“I am proud to recognize Mouser Electronics for the impact they have on our mutual customers,” said Joan Wainwright, President of Channel and Customer Experience at TE. “Mouser has a long track record of achievement with TE, receiving TE’s Global High Service Distributor of the Year Award for five straight years. Mouser accomplished this through record sales in all regions and growing their TE customer base by 11 percent.”
“Mouser is greatly honored to receive this prestigious award, and we'd like to thank TE for recognizing the outstanding efforts of our teams around the world,” said Glenn Smith, Mouser Electronics’ President and CEO. “TE is an industry leader and a valued business partner. We look forward to our continued mutual success.”
Mouser also received TE’s 2017 AMER and EMEA Customer Expansion Awards at the recent TE Distribution Summit. Mouser successfully grew its TE business through continued strategic inventory investments, SKU count expansion, and global marketing initiatives that support the engineering needs of customers worldwide.
Mouser stocks a broad selection of TE products for industries and applications, including automotive, industrial, harsh environments, data communications, consumer devices and aerospace and defense. To learn more about TE products available from Mouser Electronics, visit www.mouser.com/TE-Connectivity.
With its broad product line and unsurpassed customer service, Mouser strives to empower innovation among design engineers and buyers by delivering advanced technologies. Mouser stocks the world’s widest selection of the latest semiconductors and electronic components for the newest design projects. Mouser Electronics’ website is continually updated and offers advanced search methods to help customers quickly locate inventory. Mouser.com also houses data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, and engineering tools.
About Mouser Electronics
Mouser Electronics, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is an award-winning, authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on rapid New Product Introductions from its manufacturing partners for electronic design engineers and buyers. The global distributor’s website, Mouser.com, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 5 million products from over 700 manufacturers. Mouser offers 23 support locations around the world to provide best-in-class customer service and ships globally to over 600,000 customers in more than 220 countries/territories from its 750,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility south of Dallas, Texas. For more information, visit www.mouser.com.
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