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Tom Clarke, an attorney representing BET, said the company is not responsible for the contamination. "I know for a fact that we didn't cause (the contamination) and will save for later any theories we might have," he said.
The city has spent $1.3 million on the cleanup and legal fees, Di Mario said. A Volvo and Chrysler-Plymouth dealer now occupies the site on Firestone Boulevard near the Santa Ana (5) Freeway.
Soufyan Ahannach is looking forward to testing himself in the Premier League after joining Albion yesterday.
The 21-year-old impressed in Holland's second tier last season, scoring 18 goals and providing 15 assists for Dutch Eerste Divisie side Almere City.
That caught Brighton's attention and looking ahead to the upcoming season, he said: “I watched the Premier League when I was younger, so I’m very excited to join Brighton; it’s the best competition in the world and I’m at a fantastic club.
“Every player wants to play in the Premier League, to have the chance to play against very good teams with great players, so I’m very excited to start.
“The club have followed me for a while and I played very well last season at Almere City, so this is the next step in my career.
On what he will offer the team, Ahannach said: “I’m the type of player that likes to create goals, both scoring them and getting assists, and I think that will be important for the club.
“I’ve seen a bit about Brighton; I’ve spoken with Davy Propper and he’s told me there is a nice group of players here.
Combination of weak macro conditions (leading to mid-single-digit volume growth) and elevated advertising spends to counter competition makes the risk-reward profile unattractive, says Religare. Valuations at 38 times FY18 estimated EPS seems rich considering the slow 11.3 per cent earnings CAGR. Religare has cut its estimates marginally to bake in lower EBITDA margins and it maintains sell rating on the stock for target price of Rs 920.
Today, Adidas presents a brand new silhouette in partnership with NBA superstar James Harden. Unveiling the Harden LS, the Three Stripes and the bearded one continue their signature line with a lifestyle sneaker themed around the Harden Vol. 1 shoe.
The brand new Harden LS is constructed of a multi-color Primeknit upper with a full-length Boost midsole, refreshed with signature detailing and an uncaged toe box. Inspired by the off-court accomplishments of the Houston Rocket player, Harden’s life stories are told through four iterations slated to drop at adidas and Foot Locker stores before the start of the 2017-2018 NBA season.
Inspired by the laid back California lifestyle of L.A., James and adidas will release a "L.A. Life" model designed in triple white Primeknit with silver accents and a marbled outsole. It pays respect to the town where Harden learned to dream and fulfill those dreams. Another iteration form the batch will be dubbed as the "Fast Life" sneaker and is built with custom detailing, highlighted by burgundy and candy orange Primeknit threads lifted on black BOOST and a gum outsole.
The "Night Life" will also be a part of adidas' roll out with Harden and will be dressed in a black and white Primeknit with XENO three stripes on the heel and glow-in-the-dark elements on the Harden logo. The Sweet Life model closes out the collection and features a pink Primeknit across the upper and gold detailing accented on the three stripes and outsole.
As of now, the shoes have yet to receive a release date, but James will share the release date of each colorway exclusively on his social media channels in the weeks to come.
As America continues to combat its opioid epidemic, the rate of deaths from drug overdoses among women has soared in recent years, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
“Overdose deaths continue to be unacceptably high, and targeted efforts are needed to reduce the number of deaths in this evolving epidemic among middle-aged women,” the researchers wrote.
The rise in deaths also varied by age group and drug categories in the data.
A report published last year by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics found that, overall, the synthetic opioid fentanyl was the most frequently mentioned drug in overdose death data in 2016 that included both men and women.
Men may be more likely than women to use almost all types of illicit drugs, but women are just as likely as men to develop a substance use disorder, and women may be more susceptible to craving and relapse — key phases of the addiction cycle, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
So while the size of the rise in drug overdose deaths among women may come as a shock, the fact that women are being affected in America’s drug epidemic should not be as surprising, said Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, who was not involved in the new CDC report.
As a country, “we’ve been ignoring this for a while,” Benjamin said.
Disney+ has given a straight-to-series order to “Diary of a Female President” with Gina Rodriguez attached as an executive producer, Variety has learned.
The upcoming streamer has given the half-hour, single-camera comedy series a 10-episode order. Told from the narration of her diary, the series follows a Cuban-American 12 year old girl as she navigates the ups and downs of middle school and her journey to becoming the future president of the United States.
Ilana Peña created the series and serves as writer, with Robin Shorr set to executive produce and serve as showrunner. Rodriguez and Emily Gipson will executive produce via Rodriguez’s I Can and I Will Productions banner. CBS Television Studios, where I Can and I Will is under an overall deal, will produce.
This marks the first series Peña has created. She most recently served as a staff writer on The CW series “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” She is repped by UTA.
Rodriguez is currently prepping for the final season of the acclaimed CW series “Jane the Virgin.” In addition to her numerous film and TV roles, she has built up an impressive producing resume of late, including executive producing a “Jane the Virgin” spinoff pilot at CW. She is repped by CAA and Jackoway Tyerman.
There is no official launch date yet for Disney+, but it is expected to launch in late 2019. Shows already ordered at the service include the “Star Wars” live-action shows “The Mandalorian” and an untitled “Rogue One” prequel, a “High School Musical” series, and a “High Fidelity” series. Disney+ is also developing multiple limited series based on characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Read Variety’s recent cover story on the inner-workings of Disney+ here.
A newly-refurbished community centre is the last of five to be transferred from Telford & Wrekin Council control to separate organisations.
From April 1 Leegomery Community Centre will be run by the Leegate Centre CIC, a community interest company made up of people with experience operating centres like the Park Lane Centre, in Woodside.
In 2016 the council decided it would no longer be able to run its five community centres.
The other four to have changed hands are in Brookside, Sutton Hill, Arleston and Donnington.
Councillor Arnold England, Telford & Wrekin Council’s cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “This is yet another example of fantastic partnership working with the community that has meant services can continue to be delivered in the face of extreme financial challenges.
“I want to say a big thank you to all the organisations that have stepped forward to take on our community, including the Leegate community interest company.
Jacqui Idiens, senior manager of the Leegate Centre CIC, said: “Our plans for Leegomery Community Centre include bringing a fresh welcoming feel to the newly-refurbished large entrance and our community café which will serve freshly prepared meals, snacks and drinks.
“In the reception area we will also be offering free computer access for job searches and a pre-loved area for books, jigsaws, children’s clothing and toys.
“We expect to continue hosting a variety of courses, groups and support sessions and expand the provision to better meet the needs of our community.
“In addition we will be able to offer suites of rooms for permanent hire for services providers seeking a vibrant community based hub.
The National Association of Realtors will soon have a new place to call home.
Association staff concluded tours today of the new association building, which is in its final stages of construction and is expected to be occupied in September.
View slideshow of NAR’s new Washington, D.C., headquarters.
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RAWALPINDI: Former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Thursday announced he will contest the by-elections for a National Assembly seat in Rawalpindi.
However, he did not say which constituency he will be contesting from.
Chaudhry Nisar was addressing a public gathering at the residence of Raja Sajid Hameed, chairman of Union Council Ranyal. Local PML-N leaders, workers and notables of the area were present on the occasion.
Chaudhry Nisar thanked the people of Ranyal for voting for him and supporting him during the general elections, 2018.
He said he has served the people of his constituencies in a way no one else could ever do.
He said his politics was based on the truth, development and betterment of the people.
“I do not have greed for any portfolio,” he said.
Chaudhry Nisar contested the 2018 general elections independently on four national and provincial assembly seats.
Some PML-N leaders met with Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan the last two days who, according to sources, want to end the differences between Chaudhry Nisar and Nawaz Sharif.
The sources said Chaudhry Nisar will speak soon about the election results.
Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan contested the 2018 general elections from NA-59, NA-63, PP-10 and PP-12 as an independent candidate with the election symbol of a jeep but was defeated on all seats but PP-12.
PTI’s Ghulam Sarwar, who defeated Chaudhry Nisar, has not yet announced which seat he will be vacating.
Nisar should join molana Fazulur Rehman.
As usual, indecisive Ch Nisar is in action again - Same old confusion, uncertainty and ambiguous statements!
Was he with Nawaz Sharif or against him? he could not make up his mind. The result is- he is nowhere.
You would think that he would give up with dignity and retain his good name!
A man full of hesitation, lack of confidence and always got late in decision. Hence he literally missed the train.
One time defeat is not good enough i guess.
He will loose, perhaps he was not corrupt, however, he always stood beside corrupts, hence, it makes him corrupt.
Is it not better for you to leave politics?
Yet another good for nothin PMLN "leader"
The Palestinian National Council responded to the U.S. decision to move its embassy calling it a blatant provocation and an attack on the Palestinian people.
An announcement released Saturday said that the U.S. government has decided to move away from peace and closer to the occupation, and chose an aggressive stance against Arabs and Muslims throughout the world. It further described the move as a path to escalation and regional destabilization.
The announcement continued, saying that the U.S. is responsible for the decision's implications, in particular its timing which falls in the same month as Nakba Day, the day Palestinians commemorate Israel's independence.
The council, which functions as the upper house of the Palestinian parliament, called on Arab and Muslim states to immediately act against the decision, impede its implementation, and defend Jerusalem. The announcement further called on the United Nations and its secretary to adopt a clear position towards the U.S. government and its decision.
On Friday, The United States announced that it would move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in May to coincide with Israel's 70th Independence Day.
Unable to release official statements on Shabbat, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued his response to the U.S. announcement through the Israeli embassy in Washington.
"This is a great day for the people of Israel," Netanyahu said in the statement. "This decision will turn the 70th anniversary of Israeli independence into an even bigger celebration. Thank you, President Trump, for your leadership and your friendship."
Earlier Friday, The Associated Press reported that the Trump administration is considering an offer from Republican mega-donor Sheldon Adelson to pay for at least part of the new embassy. Lawyers at the State Department are looking into the legality of accepting private donations to cover some or all of the embassy costs, administration officials said.
Turkey said on Saturday that the United States' decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem in May disregarded declarations by the United Nations and Organization for Islamic Cooperation and showed the U.S. insisted on damaging peace.
Many Mexicans doubt authorities' elaborate story about El Chapo's escape from Atiplano prison.
Atiplano prison, Mexico - A long queue of journalists stretched out from the doors of the Altiplano maximum security prison in Mexico.
We were all there for the same reason; the world's most wanted drug lord had escaped on Saturday in a jailbreak straight out of the movies. Everyone was eager to get a glimpse of exactly how he'd done it.
One by one we entered the tiny, bare jail cell in which a small hole had been cut through the concrete floor, leading to a 1.5km-long tunnel through which Joaquin Guzman, alias "El Chapo" had incredibly ridden a specially-adapted motorbike on rails under the prison walls and out to freedom.
The authorities had been after Joaquin Guzman for 14 years, since his first escape from prison (legend has it in a laundry cart). Since then he’d risen through the ranks of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, reputedly running operations from the rugged and remote Sinaloan mountains as his legend grew.
When the government finally caught him in February 2014 it seemed a vindication of their kingpin take-down strategy.
The myth had been reduced to a small, chubby, moustached man paraded triumphantly for the press before being locked up. But on Saturday the tables were spectacularly turned.
El Chapo grew back into the formidable, shadowy figure of popular legend. The authorities shrank back into their more familiar role of corrupt incompetence.
The surprising thing is that we’d now been invited by the Mexican government to take a look at how El Chapo had dropped through their fingers. As the multitude of media hacks passed through the prison’s metal detector, many of us wondered aloud why.
Maybe the answer found in Thursday's newspapers in Mexico.
A survey in daily Reforma showed that 54 percent of the Mexicans they questioned don't even believe that El Chapo escaped the prison through the tunnel.
The underlying assumption - echoed in the Twitter world and in a myriad of Facebook memes - is that such is the level of impunity in Mexico, that he could have simply walked out the door.
With such mistrust, the government tour provided evidence that El Chapo's escape was at least partly due to a truly ingenious plan, rather than a wholesale failure by the authorities.
But even our brief glimpse of the ragged hole in El Chapo’s bathroom raised more questions.
Wouldn't digging up through the concrete floor - reinforced with metal bars - have made an amount of noise?
How did the tunnellers know exactly where to come up? How could the guards have possibly remained ignorant of a large hole in such a small cell?
The logical conclusion had already been arrived at by the country’s Interior Minister Miguel Angel Osorio Chong.
"The fugitive had to have counted on the complicity the staff or bosses of the Altiplano prison. If that’s confirmed it will be an act of corruption and a betrayal of the Mexican people," he said, confirming the prison director had been sacked, among other officials.
As time goes by perhaps we'll find out exactly how far the chain of corruption went. In the meantime, the mystery and grand scale of El Chapo's escape continues to fascinate.
And as we drove home from the Altiplano prison, our team all had the same distinct sensation that somewhere, a powerful and dangerous criminal must be watching the media circus he has generated, and laughing at all of us.
The graphics chipmaker said results reflect excess channel inventory from the crypto-currency boom.
Nvidia has novel approach to train robots to manipulate objects With a unique combination of synthetic images, the researchers found a way to more easily and more effectively train a computer vision algorithm for robots.
Nvidia published its third quarter financial results Thursday, beating earnings expectations but falling short on revenue. It also gave a weak outlook for Q4. Shares dropped by more than 15 percent in after-hours trading.
Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were $1.84, up 38 percent from $1.33 a year earlier. Revenue for the third quarter came to $3.18 billion, up 21 percent from $2.64 billion a year earlier.
Wall Street was looking for earnings of $1.71 per share on revenue of $3.24 billion.
"Our near-term results reflect excess channel inventory post the crypto-currency boom, which will be corrected," CEO Jensen Huang said in a statement. "Our market position and growth opportunities are stronger than ever."
While Santa Clara, Calif.-based company missed top line expectations, it posted record revenue from its data center, professional visualization and automotive segments.