New Delhi , Feb. 9 : Facebook is a place where people connect with their friends and family and discover and join conversations about news, entertainment, sports and their broader interests. Facebook’s office in Mumbai is often visited by artists and celebs from across the spectrum and, the Facebook team engages with visiting artists and creators to help them learn about and experiment with new products and features such as Facebook LIVE.
Day: February 9, 2017
Celebrities in Mumbai now get their own Bandstand on FB
New Delhi , Feb. 9 : Facebook is a place where people connect with their friends and family and discover and join conversations about news, entertainment, sports and their broader interests. Facebook’s office in Mumbai is often visited by artists and celebs from across the spectrum and, the Facebook team engages with visiting artists and creators to help them learn about and experiment with new products and features such as Facebook LIVE.
February 10/11, 2017 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse and Comet
There will be a penumbral lunar eclipse this weekend on February 10 or 11 depending on which part of the world you live in. For studying eclipses, we used to recommend a site called ‘HeyWhatsThat’ but it used the Google Earth API/plugin which was discontinued last month .
February 10/11, 2017 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse and Comet
There will be a penumbral lunar eclipse this weekend on February 10 or 11 depending on which part of the world you live in. For studying eclipses, we used to recommend a site called ‘HeyWhatsThat’ but it used the Google Earth API/plugin which was discontinued last month .
Deputy Prime Minister urges to speed up process of executing presidential decrees
The State Committee for Refugees and IDPs, chaired by its Chairman, Deputy Prime Minister Ali Hasanov, held an extended meeting with the participation of the Committee’s staff. The meeting exchanged opinions on the performance of tasks arising from the decree of the President Ilham Aliyev on establishment of unified monthly benefits for IDPs and persons equated to them, and the order on measures for the restoration of Jojug Merjanli village in Jabrayil region.
Deputy Prime Minister urges to speed up process of executing presidential decrees
The State Committee for Refugees and IDPs, chaired by its Chairman, Deputy Prime Minister Ali Hasanov, held an extended meeting with the participation of the Committee’s staff. The meeting exchanged opinions on the performance of tasks arising from the decree of the President Ilham Aliyev on establishment of unified monthly benefits for IDPs and persons equated to them, and the order on measures for the restoration of Jojug Merjanli village in Jabrayil region.
Marc Warren takes 1st-round lead in Kuala Lumpur
Marc Warren overcame a missed cut last week to shoot a 9-under 63 and take a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the Maybank Championship on Thursday Marc Warren takes 1st-round lead in Kuala Lumpur Marc Warren overcame a missed cut last week to shoot a 9-under 63 and take a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the Maybank Championship on Thursday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kRYNx5 Danny Willet of England plays a putt on the eighteenth hole during the first day of the Maybank Championship golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.
Marc Warren takes 1st-round lead in Kuala Lumpur
Marc Warren overcame a missed cut last week to shoot a 9-under 63 and take a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the Maybank Championship on Thursday Marc Warren takes 1st-round lead in Kuala Lumpur Marc Warren overcame a missed cut last week to shoot a 9-under 63 and take a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the Maybank Championship on Thursday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kRYNx5 Danny Willet of England plays a putt on the eighteenth hole during the first day of the Maybank Championship golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.
Russia’s Caspian Flotilla, Azerbaijani Navy mull organisation of “Sea Cup-2017”
Commander of the Caspian flotilla, Rear Admiral Sergey Pinchuk held a working meeting with the delegation of Azerbaijani Naval Forces. The sides exchanged views on the issues of the organization and conduct of the “Sea Cup-2017” contests for naval training among the crews of surface ships, at the meeting, which took place in the base for the stationing of warships in Makhachkala, Azertac reported.
Russia’s Caspian Flotilla, Azerbaijani Navy mull organisation of “Sea Cup-2017”
Commander of the Caspian flotilla, Rear Admiral Sergey Pinchuk held a working meeting with the delegation of Azerbaijani Naval Forces. The sides exchanged views on the issues of the organization and conduct of the “Sea Cup-2017” contests for naval training among the crews of surface ships, at the meeting, which took place in the base for the stationing of warships in Makhachkala, Azertac reported.
19 and counting: Sydney FC remains unbeaten this season
The big question in the A-League is one that Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold doesn’t want to discuss much: the prospect of an unbeaten season 19 and counting: Sydney FC remains unbeaten this season The big question in the A-League is one that Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold doesn’t want to discuss much: the prospect of an unbeaten season Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kRY1A8 SYDNEY – The big question in the A-League is one that Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold doesn’t want to discuss much: the prospect of an unbeaten season. Sydney won its 14th game along with five draws in 19 matches to remain the class of the A-League this season.
19 and counting: Sydney FC remains unbeaten this season
The big question in the A-League is one that Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold doesn’t want to discuss much: the prospect of an unbeaten season 19 and counting: Sydney FC remains unbeaten this season The big question in the A-League is one that Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold doesn’t want to discuss much: the prospect of an unbeaten season Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kRY1A8 SYDNEY – The big question in the A-League is one that Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold doesn’t want to discuss much: the prospect of an unbeaten season. Sydney won its 14th game along with five draws in 19 matches to remain the class of the A-League this season.
Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates for Pioneer Natural Resources Company
Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Pioneer Natural Resources Company in the last few weeks: 2/8/2017 – Pioneer Natural Resources Company was upgraded by analysts at Societe Generale from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. 2/2/2017 – Pioneer Natural Resources Company had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Canaccord Genuity.
Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates for Pioneer Natural Resources Company
Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Pioneer Natural Resources Company in the last few weeks: 2/8/2017 – Pioneer Natural Resources Company was upgraded by analysts at Societe Generale from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. 2/2/2017 – Pioneer Natural Resources Company had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Canaccord Genuity.
Five startups graduate from Octopus Labs accelerator
Nearly 200 fintech investors and financial advisers gathered on the top floor of The Gherkin last night for the culmination of the Octopus Labs accelerator programme.
Five startups graduate from Octopus Labs accelerator
Nearly 200 fintech investors and financial advisers gathered on the top floor of The Gherkin last night for the culmination of the Octopus Labs accelerator programme.
The evidence informing the surgeon’s selection of intraocular lens…
Correspondence: X Li, Pharmaceutical & Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre, Department of Chemical & Life Sciences, Waterford Institute of Technology, Macular Pigment Research Group, Carriganore House, W.I.T. West Campus, Carriganore, Waterford, Ireland Tel: +353 51 30 6261; Fax: +353 51 83 4046. E-mail: xue215@gmail.com In recent years, manufacturers and distributors have promoted commercially available intraocular lenses with transmittance properties that filter visible short-wavelength light on the basis of a putative photoprotective effect.
In today’s Mid Sussex Times: ‘Shock as woman dies in town centre crash’
A 78-year-old woman who has not been named died following a collision with a car in South Road, Haywards Heath. A pharmacist working in a nearby store rushed to the aid of the woman but was unable to save her.
Former Dog honoured as a Footscray legend
TOP KNOCK: Michael O’Keefe as a junior at Dennington, before leaving for Melbourne. He will be inducted into Footscray’s hall of fame.
Board of Directors’ proposals to the Annual General Meeting to be held on April 4, 2017
The proposals of the Nomination Board of Tikkurila Oyj to the Annual General Meeting concerning the number, election and remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors have been published on January 25, 2017. The Annual General Meeting of Tikkurila Oyj will be held on Wednesday April 4, 2017 at 10.00 a.m. in Finlandia Hall, Mannerheimintie 13, Helsinki, Finland.
End of Isis: Us army chief reveals Wipe Out date for terror group a…
More than half of their former stronghold Mosul has been liberated and US-led forces are now moving in on terror group’s last bastion in the west of the city. The city of Mosul has been an ISIS stronghold since they took control of the city in January 2014.
Dno Asa Reports 2016 Interim Results and Annual Statement of…
DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, today announced a stepped up drilling campaign in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman on the back of 2016 operating profits and improved payments for exports from its flagship Tawke field in Kurdistan. The Company also released its annual reserves report which showed an increase in combined proven and probable reserves and contingent resources following the new oil discovery at the Peshkabir field in Kurdistan.
REC Silicon – Invitation to fourth quarter 2016 results
Fornebu, Norway – February 9, 2017: REC Silicon ASA will release its Q4 2016 results on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 07:00 a.m. Central European Time . A presentation of the results will be held at 08:00 a.m. CET at HA yres Hus Konferansesenter, Stortingsgaten 20, Oslo, Norway.
Humanic to launch Czech online shop in 2017
Shoe retailer HUMANIC is planning to launch its online shop in the Czech Republic in 2017. So far, the Store Pick-up service is offered at all branches in the Czech Republic, which enables one to reserve goods on the website and then pick it up at a selected branch.
KPMG: Controlling reports are a burden for 48% of firms
More than a half of financial managers and CFOs evaluate the changes made to the tax environment in the Czech Republic in the last two or three years negatively. According to the respondents, the biggest burden for companies are controlling reports , electronic revenue registration and the tax statement annex on transfer prices .
Australian murder trial almost aborted after witness sends Facebook friend request to juror
A witness in Australia who sent a Facebook friend request to a female juror during the closing stages of a murder trial will face further investigation after his actions threatened to force the proceedings to be aborted. Graham Anthony George Sloane, 68, had pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the first day of his trial, admitting he was responsible for taking Renee Mitchell from her home in the Lake Macquarie suburb of Windale.
Penalty points following driver’s insurance mistake
Six penalty points were imposed on a 22-year-old man last Friday at Craigavon Magistrates Court for driving without insurance. Scott David Johnston, whose address was given as Corcrain Drive, Portadown, was also fined 200 and ordered to pay a 15 offender’s levy.
O O Uoeu O3USU OaO3OaO1O O O U O U O U OaO Usu O U O U U…Uoe OoUOEO …
Ericsson is demonstrating its latest innovative solutions at the Mobile World Congress 2017 from February 27th to March 2nd in Barcelona, Spain with special focus on 5G, platforms and services for IT, Cloud, Networks, TV & Media, connected solutions for industries and the Internet of Things. Anything can happen on the digital frontier, a promising but undiscovered future.
Woman took ‘eye off the ball’ after son had been stabbed
Grace McClatchey , Princess Gardens, Portadown, was also fined 200 for the offence which happened on September 3 last year. For not having a driving licence she was fined 100 and she was fined 50 for not having a vehicle test certificate.
Islamic State in Sinai said to claim Eilat rocket attack
Illustrative. The Iron Dome anti-missile battery fires a defensive shell near Beersheba during Operation Pillar of Defense.
U U O O U Usu…U OaO O1O Oa U…Usu U O Uoeu OaOaO U U U Uoe O Uso O O2 …
TripAdvisor, the internet’s largest travel site, named nine properties of MA venpick Hotels & Resorts among the world’s top one percent in its 15th TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. Based on reviews and opinions of millions of travellers, the awards are the highest honour the site gives to hotels.
Scotland’s papers: Brexit ‘green light’ and tragic Tara
MPs have given ministers the go-ahead to begin taking the UK out of the EU by passing legislation to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, reports The Scotsman. The National says the UK government has quietly “shut the door” on unaccompanied child refugees in Europe coming to Britain.
U.S. officials stop vetting Nauru refugees for resettlement – Wed, 08 Feb 2017 PST
In this Sept. 21, 2001, file photo, men shave, brush their teeth and prepare for the day at a refugee camp on the Island of Nauru.
[Park Slope] Tote-al recall! Shopkeepers fed up with plastic-bag-fee uncertainty
Bag it!: Park Sloper George Olivera says the state was right to overrule the city’s five-cent fee for bags. State lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law forbidding the city’s planned five-cent fee on plastic bags until 2018, leaving the measure championed by Mayor DeBlasio and Councilman Brad Lander in the hands of the mayor’s sworn nemesis, Gov. Cuomo.