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While promoting the movie, Prithviraj expressed gratitude towards the supporting cast of the movie. “Even for a minor role, I approached established and busy actors. And none of them told me that it was a small role and they can’t do it. Everyone was so eager to make an appearance because it was Lalettan film and Raju (Prithviraj) was directing it,” he said.
“Lucifer proves that Prithviraj does have a flair for direction, and the ability to amp up the drama, and keep things moving briskly,” she added.
The family will received friends from 4-7 p.m., May 25, at the Don Mintz Log House on Ozone Drive, in Saluda, N.C.
Donations should be made in the name of Jack Brice Medlin Memorial Fund. The words “memorial fund” must be included.
Why does God allow hardship and pain? All too frequently this question is avoided or minimized. Many Christians simply believe that doing what is right brings prosperity, while sin and wickedness bring suffering and misfortune. The Bible shows us that Job’s friends believed that, too. Through his experience, we can better understand difficulties and their place in our lives. Come learn about the eight types of suffering revealed in the Bible and how God uses each kind. Delve deeper into your heavenly Father’s faithfulness and gracious character. Choose to trust Him more and gain confidence in His justice, wisdom, and goodness in all circumstances.
A Taliban attack in central Afghanistan has killed scores of security personnel, with some estimates putting the death toll at more than 100, amid Government silence about one of the most deadly insurgent attacks in months.
Attackers rammed a captured military Humvee packed with explosives into a training centre of the National Directorate for Security (NDS) in Maidan Wardak province, west of the capital Kabul.
At least two gunmen followed up, spraying the compound with gunfire before they were shot down.
"I have been told not to make the death toll figures public. It is frustrating to hide the facts," a senior interior ministry official in Kabul said.
Last week, Taliban fighters set off a car bomb outside a highly fortified compound killing at least five people and wounding more than 110 in the capital Kabul, but casualties from Monday's attack appear to have been far higher.
"Many more were killed. Several bodies were transported to Kabul city and many injured were transferred to hospitals in Kabul," said Mr Hotak, adding that "the Government was hiding the accurate casualty figures to prevent a further dip in morale of the Afghan forces."
Stalemate, failure, or more troops?
The war in Afghanistan may have been forgotten, but it's not over, and US President Donald Trump must decide what happens now.
Monday's attack caused the biggest casualty total suffered by Afghan forces since August 2018, when the Taliban overran central Ghazni province.
That confrontation killed 150 Afghan security forces and 95 civilians, as well as hundreds of Taliban fighters, officials said at the time.
In recent years the Afghan Government has stopped releasing detailed casualty figures but US commanders have said repeatedly that the losses being suffered by Afghan forces are "unsustainable".
Last year Mr Ghani said 28,000 Afghan police officers and soldiers had been killed since 2015.
Monday’s study demonstrates the health benefits worldwide of cleaning up the world’s most smog-plagued regions, where an estimated 5.5 billion people live.
To estimate impacts on lifespan, the institute relied on a pair of peer-reviewed studies co-authored by Greenstone that quantify the relationship between particulate pollution and expected longevity. The institute used that data to develop what it calls an “Air Quality Life Index,” so people can readily review the long-term health impacts of air pollution in different parts of the world.
Asthma sufferer Fawn Olvera, 68, of Clovis, wears a mask to go outside and uses a nebulizer machine to inhale her medicine to help her breathe in the Valley's polluted air.
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, the agency responsible for meeting federal air standards, blames the problem partly on the area’s bowl-like typography, which traps pollutants. Environment and health advocates, by contrast, say the air district hasn’t been aggressive enough in regulating industries, farms and vehicle fleets.
In late 2012, the air district adopted a plan for meeting federal particulate standards by 2019. On Thursday, the air district’s board adopted an updated plan for coming into compliance, said Samir Sheikh, the air board’s executive director.
Since taking office, the Trump administration has a mixed record of addressing particulate pollution. In October, acting EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler scrapped a scientific panel assigned to review air standards for particulates. This week, the EPA surprised environmentalists by announcing new pollution restrictions on heavy duty trucks.
If you still haven't made your new year's resolutions, take some inspiration from our editors.
"Be a bit more aware of your overall consumption in all areas of your life," says decor editor Leana Schoeman. "Whatever you buy for your home, make it a priority to invest in pieces that are well made, timeless and long lasting, manufactured from sustainable materials and locally produced."
Fashion director Sharon Becker says the same applies to fashion, "buy quality, not quantity".
"Make time to sleep as much as you need (which I never do). Enough sleep means waking up rested, without needing an infusion of espresso to get moving," says health and fitness writer Claire Keeton.
"Read more local fiction. It is through our stories that we know ourselves and fiction creates empathy and insight," says contribution books editor Michelle Magwood.
Books editor Jennifer Platt agress that you should make a resolution to read books by our wonderful South African authors. That said, she adds "please think hard before making any promises to yourself about reading 100 books in a year or three a week. Reading is a pleasure and should never become a chore".
"Blush is your best friend when wanting to look youthful and fresh-faced," says beauty editor Nokubonga Thusi.
"Arm yourself with a cream blush or creamy lipstick in a pink or red shade that complements your skin tone and take inspiration from Korean beauty trends to maximise your blushed look.
"After applying your foundation and concealer, dab a bit of blush or lipstick on the eyelids and lips and blend out until it’s just a veil of colour. Apply some blush or lipstick on the cheeks in the area directly under the eyes and bridge of the nose and blend until barely there. It takes less than five minutes and the impact is worth it."
"It’s always good to start a new year by taking a fresh look at one’s diet. It sounds so boring but it can make a huge difference to your life and your health," says food editor Hilary Biller.
Cut down on the takeaways and prepare healthy meals for you and your family.
"Eat less, incorporate more greens and fruit. Replace meat with affordable and versatile pulses. Cut back on takeouts, do more cooking at home and become more mindful of what you are eating."
"People need to be more responsible when it comes to drinking and driving," says motoring editor Thomas Falkiner. "We all need to grow up. With Uber and taxify available, there is no excuse. Speed doesn’t kill; drunk driving does."
Everton manager David Moyes is determined to prove the top four in the Barclays Premier League is not an exclusive club.
Moyes guided Everton to fourth place in the league two seasons ago and Saturday's 2-0 win at West Ham moved the Toffees to sixth place, level on points with city rivals Liverpool.
It was done two years ago. People say 'can we break into the top four'? He said: "That is the kind of fighting talk I quite enjoy. It is nearly motivation to me. I think 'I'll show you'.
Strikes from Ayegbeni Yakubu and Andrew Johnson extended Everton's unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions.
Moyes rails at those who claim no side is capable of breaking the dominance of Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool on a permanent basis.
He added: "The truth is that has already happened. There are a few teams making a fist of it. People said we couldn't break in and when we did people said it was a blip. We have to do it again.
"This is probably the best squad we have had and they are probably playing the best but they still have to beat the squad that finishes fourth two seasons ago and that will take some doing."
But Moyes also believes the strength of the Premier League means a top-half finish would not be an insignificant achievement.
"I think it will be hard to finish in the top 10 with the likes of Manchester City, Aston Villa, Portsmouth and Blackburn."
Good News: A Recession Looks Less Likely Now After some scary data in recent months, the economy seems to be humming along nicely again.
Jason Momoa’s Slaps Sent Game of Thrones Showrunner to the ER If you come for the stallion, you get the slap.
the wedding files 12:26 p.m.
A Wedding on Top of the Empire State Building With a cake topped with miniature tigers.
oprah's favorite things 12:08 p.m.
A Young Journalist Has Been Killed Amid Violence in Northern Ireland Lyra McKee, an editor for Mediagazer, died at the scene of a riot in Derry.
sales sales sales 12:06 p.m.
34 Things From Nordstrom’s Spring Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy Including goodies from Madewell, Eileen Fisher, Reformation, and more for up to 50 percent off.
restaurant power rankings 12:05 p.m.
Grub Street’s Restaurant Power Rankings: Where to Eat Right Now It’s our weekly ranking of the city’s most important restaurants.
Penny Lane Wants You to Hail Satan? Lane’s breakout film is about the misunderstood world of Satanism. In a Halloween store in New York, we discuss how the Satanic Temple got serious.
recommended by experts 11:38 a.m.
What Pet-Owners Need To Clean And Protect Their Furniture According to Experts Including (actually attractive) furniture covers and vacuums designed with pets in mind.
Oh Brother, James Comey Is Outside Again Following the release of the Mueller report, the former FBI director took to the forest.
Watch the Trailer for Ava DuVernay’s Central Park Five Series When They See Us Premiering on Netflix May 31.
What It’s Like to Have Measles It used to be that only people born in the 1960s or earlier knew what measles was like, but outbreaks have grown more common in recent years.
Facebook Is Not Good at Protecting Your Privacy The site revealed this week that it stored millions of passwords insecurely and scraped users’ email contacts to use for ad targeting.
44 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Boy Smells to Levi’s Lots of stuff for moms (and lots of stuff for you).
9 Great College Acceptance Scenes From TV Shows Gossip Girl, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and our other favorite college-bound TV characters.
last night on late night 10:47 a.m.
Pete Davidson Lives With His Mom, But He Doesn’t Live With His Mom He lives with his mom.
Slain Northern Irish Journalist Remembered As an Inspiration After devoting her career to covering the aftermath of the Troubles, 29-year-old Lyra McKee was shot and killed amid escalating sectarian tensions.
Sullivan: There Was No Russia Conspiracy. But Trump Is More Dangerous Than Ever. The Mueller report reveals a man who is a constant threat to the rule of law. Impeachment is the only answer.
Europe's food, drink, technology and financial companies are set to be the stars of the second-quarter earnings season thanks to a nascent regional recovery, while those selling to emerging markets may disappoint.
Market positioning and analysts' expectations sugggest the results, which start in earnest next week, will be an improvement on the first three months of 2013 - when STOXX Europe 600 earnings undershot forecasts by 0.8 percent.
Although a weak euro ate into exporters' profits, oil prices sank and metals weakened during the quarter, the European economy finally showed signs of growth.
Consensus earnings expectations and forecasts from the historically most accurate analysts point to consumer staples - the makers and sellers of food, drink, household products and tobacco - delivering the biggest upside surprises.
StarMine's SmartEstimate - which uses the top analysts' forecasts based on accuracy and timeliness - points to consumer goods sector earnings beating consensus by 1.4 percent. Technology and financials are also forecast to beat consensus forecasts, while telecoms, industrials may disappoint.
"Whilst we have had a focus on exporters, because of the weak emerging markets it might be the domestic companies that outperform," James Butterfill, global equity strategist at Coutts said, noting recent improvement in euro zone PMI surveys of manufacturing and service sector activity.
By contrast, weak Chinese trade data for June on Wednesday fed into general caution on emerging markets, whose economic slowdown contributed to the International Monetary Fund's global growth downgrade on Tuesday.
Analysts have been cutting forecasts, with the consensus view cut more sharply than SmartEstimates' forecasts except in materials, for sectors which rely heavily on emerging market consumption.
"I am very cautious as regards to everything that's related to emerging markets, so I am also cautious on materials. We may see further downside in those sectors, and management will guide down the expectations," said Patrick Moonen, a senior equities strategist at ING Investment Management.
On a regional level, SmartEstimates pointed to scope for disappointment in the Nordics and to the biggest upside surprise potential for Italy, where HSBC reckons valuations and earnings expectations are at "unrealistically low levels".
Historically, when SmartEstimates differ from consensus by more than 2 percent, the gap has given an accurate steer for the likely earnings surprise two-thirds of the time.
High levels of short interest in some technology stocks and autos could make those the most sensitive to a bounce in the back of positive surprises.
French auto parts maker Valeo , Finnish mining technology company Outotec , telecom firm Nokia and German chip equipment maker Aixtron are in the European top 10 for short bets - indicating an expected near-term fall, according to Markit data, and all report results this month.
Overall, though, the data shows little sign of increased short bets on European companies ahead of the results season.
The options market also shows little expectation for a big negative reaction to earnings, with investors putting on 4 percent more upside "call" bets on EuroSTOXX 50 euro zone blue-chip index in the past two weeks than downside "puts" on Eurex.
Private equity giant Carlyle Group released its annual holiday message Monday night and it's absolutely hilarious.
It features co-chief executive David Rubenstein donning a bright red pair of Beats By Dre headphones and rapping about finance, while chairman Daniel D'Aniello bops his head and drops him a beat.
Looking for a way to make some dough for you.
So pick up the phone and give us a call.
Carlyle Group is the place to be.
We're global, we're mobile, we're aiming to please.
Only goal in mind: serve the LPs.
Carlyle made a hefty profit on its investment in rapper Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics this year, when Apple bought the company for $3 billion. Last year, Carlyle had paid some $500 million for a minority stake in the electronics company, The New York Times reported.
"Dr. Dre is an incredible businessman and artist, and he even inspired me to write my own rap," says Rubenstein in the video, before launching into verse.
Wright allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over three innings while striking out five in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.
The Braves' No. 7 fantasy prospect continues to keep himself in the running for the fifth starter job to begin the regular season. Monday's walk was Wright's first of the spring in eight innings, and he's paired that control with a whopping 11 strikeouts. If the 23-year-old doesn't break camp on the 25-man roster, he'll head back to Triple-A Gwinnett -- where he posted a 2.51 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB in 28 innings in 2018 -- and wait for his next big-league opportunity.
A monthlong parking citation amnesty is set to begin March 1.
During the amnesty period, many motorists whose fines have increased because they did not pay their tickets within seven days will be given a second opportunity to pay the original $18 to $20 fines.
The amnesty will not extend to drivers whose registrations have been put on hold by the state Department of Motor Vehicles because of overdue citations.
An amnesty last year collected $11,600 in delinquent fines.
A Newport Beach-based promotional merchandise and design firm, Brandmarket, Inc., was recognized as one of the top businesses in the industry in the August issue of Advertising Specialty Institute's Counselor Magazine.
The 2010 Hot List of businesses "shaking up the market with new and innovative approaches" placed Brandmarket, founded by Orange County resident Kathleen Watts, among the top 41 individuals and businesses in the promotional products industry.

While promoting the movie, Prithviraj expressed gratitude towards the supporting cast of the movie. “Even for a minor role, I approached established and busy actors. And none of them told me that it was a small role and they can’t do it. Everyone was so eager to make an appearance because it was Lalettan film and Raju (Prithviraj) was directing it,” he said.

“Lucifer proves that Prithviraj does have a flair for direction, and the ability to amp up the drama, and keep things moving briskly,” she added.

The family will received friends from 4-7 p.m., May 25, at the Don Mintz Log House on Ozone Drive, in Saluda, N.C.

Donations should be made in the name of Jack Brice Medlin Memorial Fund. The words “memorial fund” must be included.

Why does God allow hardship and pain? All too frequently this question is avoided or minimized. Many Christians simply believe that doing what is right brings prosperity, while sin and wickedness bring suffering and misfortune. The Bible shows us that Job’s friends believed that, too. Through his experience, we can better understand difficulties and their place in our lives. Come learn about the eight types of suffering revealed in the Bible and how God uses each kind. Delve deeper into your heavenly Father’s faithfulness and gracious character. Choose to trust Him more and gain confidence in His justice, wisdom, and goodness in all circumstances.

A Taliban attack in central Afghanistan has killed scores of security personnel, with some estimates putting the death toll at more than 100, amid Government silence about one of the most deadly insurgent attacks in months.

Attackers rammed a captured military Humvee packed with explosives into a training centre of the National Directorate for Security (NDS) in Maidan Wardak province, west of the capital Kabul.

At least two gunmen followed up, spraying the compound with gunfire before they were shot down.

"I have been told not to make the death toll figures public. It is frustrating to hide the facts," a senior interior ministry official in Kabul said.

Last week, Taliban fighters set off a car bomb outside a highly fortified compound killing at least five people and wounding more than 110 in the capital Kabul, but casualties from Monday's attack appear to have been far higher.

"Many more were killed. Several bodies were transported to Kabul city and many injured were transferred to hospitals in Kabul," said Mr Hotak, adding that "the Government was hiding the accurate casualty figures to prevent a further dip in morale of the Afghan forces."

Stalemate, failure, or more troops?

The war in Afghanistan may have been forgotten, but it's not over, and US President Donald Trump must decide what happens now.

Monday's attack caused the biggest casualty total suffered by Afghan forces since August 2018, when the Taliban overran central Ghazni province.

That confrontation killed 150 Afghan security forces and 95 civilians, as well as hundreds of Taliban fighters, officials said at the time.

In recent years the Afghan Government has stopped releasing detailed casualty figures but US commanders have said repeatedly that the losses being suffered by Afghan forces are "unsustainable".

Last year Mr Ghani said 28,000 Afghan police officers and soldiers had been killed since 2015.

Monday’s study demonstrates the health benefits worldwide of cleaning up the world’s most smog-plagued regions, where an estimated 5.5 billion people live.

To estimate impacts on lifespan, the institute relied on a pair of peer-reviewed studies co-authored by Greenstone that quantify the relationship between particulate pollution and expected longevity. The institute used that data to develop what it calls an “Air Quality Life Index,” so people can readily review the long-term health impacts of air pollution in different parts of the world.

Asthma sufferer Fawn Olvera, 68, of Clovis, wears a mask to go outside and uses a nebulizer machine to inhale her medicine to help her breathe in the Valley's polluted air.

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, the agency responsible for meeting federal air standards, blames the problem partly on the area’s bowl-like typography, which traps pollutants. Environment and health advocates, by contrast, say the air district hasn’t been aggressive enough in regulating industries, farms and vehicle fleets.

In late 2012, the air district adopted a plan for meeting federal particulate standards by 2019. On Thursday, the air district’s board adopted an updated plan for coming into compliance, said Samir Sheikh, the air board’s executive director.

Since taking office, the Trump administration has a mixed record of addressing particulate pollution. In October, acting EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler scrapped a scientific panel assigned to review air standards for particulates. This week, the EPA surprised environmentalists by announcing new pollution restrictions on heavy duty trucks.

If you still haven't made your new year's resolutions, take some inspiration from our editors.

"Be a bit more aware of your overall consumption in all areas of your life," says decor editor Leana Schoeman. "Whatever you buy for your home, make it a priority to invest in pieces that are well made, timeless and long lasting, manufactured from sustainable materials and locally produced."

Fashion director Sharon Becker says the same applies to fashion, "buy quality, not quantity".

"Make time to sleep as much as you need (which I never do). Enough sleep means waking up rested, without needing an infusion of espresso to get moving," says health and fitness writer Claire Keeton.

"Read more local fiction. It is through our stories that we know ourselves and fiction creates empathy and insight," says contribution books editor Michelle Magwood.

Books editor Jennifer Platt agress that you should make a resolution to read books by our wonderful South African authors. That said, she adds "please think hard before making any promises to yourself about reading 100 books in a year or three a week. Reading is a pleasure and should never become a chore".

"Blush is your best friend when wanting to look youthful and fresh-faced," says beauty editor Nokubonga Thusi.

"Arm yourself with a cream blush or creamy lipstick in a pink or red shade that complements your skin tone and take inspiration from Korean beauty trends to maximise your blushed look.

"After applying your foundation and concealer, dab a bit of blush or lipstick on the eyelids and lips and blend out until it’s just a veil of colour. Apply some blush or lipstick on the cheeks in the area directly under the eyes and bridge of the nose and blend until barely there. It takes less than five minutes and the impact is worth it."

"It’s always good to start a new year by taking a fresh look at one’s diet. It sounds so boring but it can make a huge difference to your life and your health," says food editor Hilary Biller.

Cut down on the takeaways and prepare healthy meals for you and your family.

"Eat less, incorporate more greens and fruit. Replace meat with affordable and versatile pulses. Cut back on takeouts, do more cooking at home and become more mindful of what you are eating."

"People need to be more responsible when it comes to drinking and driving," says motoring editor Thomas Falkiner. "We all need to grow up. With Uber and taxify available, there is no excuse. Speed doesn’t kill; drunk driving does."

Everton manager David Moyes is determined to prove the top four in the Barclays Premier League is not an exclusive club.

Moyes guided Everton to fourth place in the league two seasons ago and Saturday's 2-0 win at West Ham moved the Toffees to sixth place, level on points with city rivals Liverpool.

It was done two years ago. People say 'can we break into the top four'? He said: "That is the kind of fighting talk I quite enjoy. It is nearly motivation to me. I think 'I'll show you'.

Strikes from Ayegbeni Yakubu and Andrew Johnson extended Everton's unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions.

Moyes rails at those who claim no side is capable of breaking the dominance of Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool on a permanent basis.

He added: "The truth is that has already happened. There are a few teams making a fist of it. People said we couldn't break in and when we did people said it was a blip. We have to do it again.

"This is probably the best squad we have had and they are probably playing the best but they still have to beat the squad that finishes fourth two seasons ago and that will take some doing."

But Moyes also believes the strength of the Premier League means a top-half finish would not be an insignificant achievement.

"I think it will be hard to finish in the top 10 with the likes of Manchester City, Aston Villa, Portsmouth and Blackburn."

Good News: A Recession Looks Less Likely Now After some scary data in recent months, the economy seems to be humming along nicely again.

Jason Momoa’s Slaps Sent Game of Thrones Showrunner to the ER If you come for the stallion, you get the slap.

the wedding files 12:26 p.m.

A Wedding on Top of the Empire State Building With a cake topped with miniature tigers.

oprah's favorite things 12:08 p.m.

A Young Journalist Has Been Killed Amid Violence in Northern Ireland Lyra McKee, an editor for Mediagazer, died at the scene of a riot in Derry.

sales sales sales 12:06 p.m.

34 Things From Nordstrom’s Spring Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy Including goodies from Madewell, Eileen Fisher, Reformation, and more for up to 50 percent off.

restaurant power rankings 12:05 p.m.

Grub Street’s Restaurant Power Rankings: Where to Eat Right Now It’s our weekly ranking of the city’s most important restaurants.

Penny Lane Wants You to Hail Satan? Lane’s breakout film is about the misunderstood world of Satanism. In a Halloween store in New York, we discuss how the Satanic Temple got serious.

recommended by experts 11:38 a.m.

What Pet-Owners Need To Clean And Protect Their Furniture According to Experts Including (actually attractive) furniture covers and vacuums designed with pets in mind.

Oh Brother, James Comey Is Outside Again Following the release of the Mueller report, the former FBI director took to the forest.

Watch the Trailer for Ava DuVernay’s Central Park Five Series When They See Us Premiering on Netflix May 31.

What It’s Like to Have Measles It used to be that only people born in the 1960s or earlier knew what measles was like, but outbreaks have grown more common in recent years.

Facebook Is Not Good at Protecting Your Privacy The site revealed this week that it stored millions of passwords insecurely and scraped users’ email contacts to use for ad targeting.

44 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Boy Smells to Levi’s Lots of stuff for moms (and lots of stuff for you).

9 Great College Acceptance Scenes From TV Shows Gossip Girl, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and our other favorite college-bound TV characters.

last night on late night 10:47 a.m.

Pete Davidson Lives With His Mom, But He Doesn’t Live With His Mom He lives with his mom.

Slain Northern Irish Journalist Remembered As an Inspiration After devoting her career to covering the aftermath of the Troubles, 29-year-old Lyra McKee was shot and killed amid escalating sectarian tensions.

Sullivan: There Was No Russia Conspiracy. But Trump Is More Dangerous Than Ever. The Mueller report reveals a man who is a constant threat to the rule of law. Impeachment is the only answer.

Europe's food, drink, technology and financial companies are set to be the stars of the second-quarter earnings season thanks to a nascent regional recovery, while those selling to emerging markets may disappoint.

Market positioning and analysts' expectations sugggest the results, which start in earnest next week, will be an improvement on the first three months of 2013 - when STOXX Europe 600 earnings undershot forecasts by 0.8 percent.

Although a weak euro ate into exporters' profits, oil prices sank and metals weakened during the quarter, the European economy finally showed signs of growth.

Consensus earnings expectations and forecasts from the historically most accurate analysts point to consumer staples - the makers and sellers of food, drink, household products and tobacco - delivering the biggest upside surprises.

StarMine's SmartEstimate - which uses the top analysts' forecasts based on accuracy and timeliness - points to consumer goods sector earnings beating consensus by 1.4 percent. Technology and financials are also forecast to beat consensus forecasts, while telecoms, industrials may disappoint.

"Whilst we have had a focus on exporters, because of the weak emerging markets it might be the domestic companies that outperform," James Butterfill, global equity strategist at Coutts said, noting recent improvement in euro zone PMI surveys of manufacturing and service sector activity.

By contrast, weak Chinese trade data for June on Wednesday fed into general caution on emerging markets, whose economic slowdown contributed to the International Monetary Fund's global growth downgrade on Tuesday.

Analysts have been cutting forecasts, with the consensus view cut more sharply than SmartEstimates' forecasts except in materials, for sectors which rely heavily on emerging market consumption.

"I am very cautious as regards to everything that's related to emerging markets, so I am also cautious on materials. We may see further downside in those sectors, and management will guide down the expectations," said Patrick Moonen, a senior equities strategist at ING Investment Management.

On a regional level, SmartEstimates pointed to scope for disappointment in the Nordics and to the biggest upside surprise potential for Italy, where HSBC reckons valuations and earnings expectations are at "unrealistically low levels".

Historically, when SmartEstimates differ from consensus by more than 2 percent, the gap has given an accurate steer for the likely earnings surprise two-thirds of the time.

High levels of short interest in some technology stocks and autos could make those the most sensitive to a bounce in the back of positive surprises.

French auto parts maker Valeo , Finnish mining technology company Outotec , telecom firm Nokia and German chip equipment maker Aixtron are in the European top 10 for short bets - indicating an expected near-term fall, according to Markit data, and all report results this month.

Overall, though, the data shows little sign of increased short bets on European companies ahead of the results season.

The options market also shows little expectation for a big negative reaction to earnings, with investors putting on 4 percent more upside "call" bets on EuroSTOXX 50 euro zone blue-chip index in the past two weeks than downside "puts" on Eurex.

Private equity giant Carlyle Group released its annual holiday message Monday night and it's absolutely hilarious.

It features co-chief executive David Rubenstein donning a bright red pair of Beats By Dre headphones and rapping about finance, while chairman Daniel D'Aniello bops his head and drops him a beat.

Looking for a way to make some dough for you.

So pick up the phone and give us a call.

Carlyle Group is the place to be.

We're global, we're mobile, we're aiming to please.

Only goal in mind: serve the LPs.

Carlyle made a hefty profit on its investment in rapper Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics this year, when Apple bought the company for $3 billion. Last year, Carlyle had paid some $500 million for a minority stake in the electronics company, The New York Times reported.

"Dr. Dre is an incredible businessman and artist, and he even inspired me to write my own rap," says Rubenstein in the video, before launching into verse.

Wright allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over three innings while striking out five in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

The Braves' No. 7 fantasy prospect continues to keep himself in the running for the fifth starter job to begin the regular season. Monday's walk was Wright's first of the spring in eight innings, and he's paired that control with a whopping 11 strikeouts. If the 23-year-old doesn't break camp on the 25-man roster, he'll head back to Triple-A Gwinnett -- where he posted a 2.51 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB in 28 innings in 2018 -- and wait for his next big-league opportunity.

A monthlong parking citation amnesty is set to begin March 1.

During the amnesty period, many motorists whose fines have increased because they did not pay their tickets within seven days will be given a second opportunity to pay the original $18 to $20 fines.

The amnesty will not extend to drivers whose registrations have been put on hold by the state Department of Motor Vehicles because of overdue citations.

An amnesty last year collected $11,600 in delinquent fines.

A Newport Beach-based promotional merchandise and design firm, Brandmarket, Inc., was recognized as one of the top businesses in the industry in the August issue of Advertising Specialty Institute's Counselor Magazine.

The 2010 Hot List of businesses "shaking up the market with new and innovative approaches" placed Brandmarket, founded by Orange County resident Kathleen Watts, among the top 41 individuals and businesses in the promotional products industry.