Day: February 24, 2017

Obama spotted at NYC Starbucks, greeted by cheering crowd

New Yorkers are supposed to be cool when a celebrity in their midst, but Manhattan had no chill Friday when former President Obama was spotted at a downtown Starbucks. Mr. Obama, whose most recent headlines have been about kitesurfing with Richard Branson , was spotted leaving 160 5th Ave. Friday around noon, with a cup of coffee in his hand.

Another AFL star in trouble

JOEL Selwood is known for his lightning speed on-field, but the AFL star has found himself in trouble with police for showcasing that skill on the road. Selwood, an Australian Grand Prix ambassador, will lose his license for one month after he was booked in a 100km/h zone.

War bride still pines for hubby

Hanoi: It’s been more than 60 years since Nguyen Thi Xuan’s husband, a Japanese soldier, left her in Vietnam, but the 94-year-old still sleeps with a body pillow she fashioned from his military uniform. She is one of scores of Vietnamese women who fell in love with soldiers from Japan’s occupying force, going on to carve a life with them at the end of the war.

Plane returns with door not closed

JAKARTA: An Indonesian passenger plane carrying 192 people from China to Bali was forced to turn back after the crew realised one of its doors was not properly closed, the airline said. It was the latest problem to hit an airline from Indonesia, which relies heavily on air transport to connect its thousands of islands but has a poor safety record in recent years.

Man drives ride-hail car in search for daughter

CHENGDU: A driver, whose daughter went missing 23 years ago, has accepted 4,839 orders from a car-hailing platform in the hope of finding his daughter among his passengers. Though his efforts haven’t yielded any results yet, many of his passengers have been moved by his efforts and have helped him by turning every short run into a marathon of spreading the message.

More industry players taking part in Lima 2017

Aerial power: EN Projects chief executive officer Shaun Jacobson briefing Hishammuddin and Liow during their official visit to the venue for the coming Lima 2017. LANGKAWI: A total of 505 companies from 36 countries will be taking part in the five-day Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace 2017 here starting from March 21. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the showcase would feature half of the world’s top 100 maritime and aerospace suppliers.

Embassy: We didn’t receive any document from cops

KUALA LUMPUR: The North Korean Embassy claims that it has not received any relevant document from Malaysian police seeking its cooperation to interview its citizens over the Kim Jong-nam assassination case. “The Malaysian Inspector-GeneA ral of Police told the media that the police have submitted documents to get the co-operation of the embassy to interview our second secretary.

Cops smash notorious gang in KK

KOTA KINABALU: A notorious armed robbery gang has been smashed by police after several members were nabbed in a series of raids. Dubbed “Geng Hitam”, its 25-year-old mastermind known as Hitam was arrested after a high speed car chase in Kampung Likas two days ago.

“Natural Born Butchers” wine-tasting party pairs cork and pork

In recent years, Prague has been attracting more and more visitors who are interested specifically in the local cuisine and beverages. Besides regular food tours there are also special one-off events, such as the Natural Born Butchers’ wine tasting party inspired by the pig slaughter season, combining mostly Bohemian and Moravian wines and specialties made from a traditional Czech breed of pig.

Contractor gets jail for promoting IS

KUALA LUMPUR: A contractor was jailed three years by the High Court here for knowingly encoura ging membership in the Islamic State terrorist group. Saidin was charged with knowingly encouraging IS membership at a house at Lot 3487, Rancangan Pinggir Padang Besar at Jeneri in Sik, Kedah, between January and Sep tem ber 2014 and was accused under Section 130G of the Penal Code.

Leicester’s fall doesn’t tarnish an improbable title

In this Saturday, May 7, 2016 file photo Leicester City team manager Claudio Ranieri has the crown of the trophy placed on his head by Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel as they celebrate becoming the English Premier League soccer champions at King Power stadium in Leicester, England. Leicester City announced Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 that they have sacked manager Claudio Ranieri less than a year after their incredible run to the Premier League title.

Generation Y should be plotting a revolution

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Tony Abbott is Kevin Rudd without the popularity

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Reds INF Dilson Herrera hampered by shoulder inflammation

Dilson Herrera has inflammation in his right shoulder and will not throw for a couple days, taking the Colombian infielder out of the World Baseball Classic and hurting his chances for making the Cincinnati Reds. Herrera, who turns 23 next Friday, also experienced shoulder soreness for parts of last season, including during spring training.

Nigel Farage Says 2016 Was Victory Over Globalists

Nigel Farage, the member of European Parliament and U.K.Independence Party co-founder who assisted Donald Trump in his presidential campaign, called 2016 “the beginning of a global political revolution” that was going to “roll out across the rest of the West” at his CPAC speech this afternoon. Farage addressed Brexit, the British vote to leave the European Union, connecting it to President Trump’s victory, saying the U.K. should “reach out and make our own deals with our real friends,” which he described as countries that “speak English, have common law, and support us in crises.”

Global Automotive Coatings Market will Reach USD 18.2 Billion by 2022

PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, February 24, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Global Automotive Coatings Market is expected to grow with the CAGR of more than 8% from 2016 to 2022, and with this it is predictable to cross USD 18.2 Billion by 2022. Market Highlights Over the past few years, the global market has witnessed a phenomenal growth due to increasing demand of automotive coatings.

Mumps, measles clusters crop up in Canada

Public health officials and infectious disease experts are urging Canadians to check that their vaccinations are up to date as clusters of mumps are investigated in Ontario and Alberta, and measles cases are probed in Nova Scotia. The viral infections are both covered by the measles-mumps-rubella or measles-mumps-rubella-varicella vaccines.

Machine Vision Market Aims to Increase Shares Worldwide Segmentation…

Machine Vision Market Information, by Type , by Components , by Application , by End Users – Forecast 2016-2022 Key Players: Cognex Corporation , Vitronic GmbH , Perceptron, Inc. , Microscan Systems , Basler AG , National Instruments , Optotune AG ” PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, February 24, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Market Highlights: Machine Vision is an advance technology, which comprises various components to capture an image of product and analyze it on the parameter of quality and safety. Since the arrival of the machine vision technology in the manufacturing industry, the process of quality check has become easier and more efficient.

Iraqi forces advance in Mosul, strike IS inside Syria

The advance comes as part of a major assault that started five days earlier to drive Islamic State militants from the western ha… . An Iraqi military helicopter prepare to attacks Islamic State group positions as Iraqi special forces advance towards the western side of Mosul, Iraq, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

Residents face 3.44% council tax rise after budget approved

Residents face an increase of 3.44% with total revenue collected from council tax expected to rise from A 6.1 million in 2016/17 to over A 6.365 million. Executive Leader for Fareham Borough Council, Sean Woodward said: “The increase is one of the lowest in Hampshire, giving Fareham residents good value for money and we are delighted.

Taliban claims it downed Afghan helicopter

The Afghan Taliban claimed it shot down an Afghan military helicopter in Kunduz yesterday as it was returning from an operation in the neighboring province of Takhar. Afghan officials later claimed that the helicopter made an “emergency landing” after encountering mechanical problems.

Exclusive: China’s XCMG, Brazil’s OAS in joint venture talks, source says

Chinese heavy machinery maker Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co Ltd [XCMGP.UL] is in talks with Brazilian engineering firm OAS SA [OAEP.UL] to form a joint venture for construction in Africa and Latin America, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday. According to the person, who was briefed on the talks, the firm commonly known as XCMG would contribute capital, equipment and financing to the venture.

Versace ‘power woman’ designs, Etro funky nomads in Milan

Model Gigi Hadid waves as she arrives to attend a presentation for Tommy Hilfiger women’s Fall-Winter 2017-18 collection, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. . Model Gigi Hadid waves as she arrives to attend a presentation for Tommy Hilfiger women’s Fall-Winter 2017-18 collection, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.

La Puerta Verde Is An Authentic Hit

Tom Sietsema heads to La Puerta Verde for a First Bite, deciding it brings “true Mexican spirit” to Ivy City. Chef Carlos Camacho has a 20-year cooking resume that includes Great American Restaurants in Northern Virginia and the Chef Geoff’s empire.

Dow Dips After Trump Speech

The Dow was on track to break its 10-day record-setting streak on Friday, as banks weighed and investors turned cautious after recent comments from the Trump administration indicated its pro-growth policies may have a longer path to implementation. Major Wall Street indexes have rallied to record levels since the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president, buoyed by promises of tax reforms, reduced regulations and increased infrastructure spending.

Jail for pair at the helm of a car crime racket

TWO men who unknowingly sold over A 100,000 worth of stolen cars to the police during a six month sting operation called Operation Red Anvil have been jailed. Dean Cronin, 41, and Daniel Gordon, 28, both from Cardiff, were operating at the top of a criminal network and were behind a campaign which saw luxury cars being stolen from driveways across south Wales.

Iraq conducts first airstrikes against ISIS in Syria

Smoke billows following a reported car bomb explosion at a Syrian pro-government position during clashes between rebel fighters and regime forces to take control of an area in the southern city of Daraa on February 20, 2017. /MOHAMAD ABAZEED/AFP/Getty Images) For the first time, Iraqi fighter jets carried out airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria, according to a statement issued Friday by Iraqi Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi, and Iraq’s Joint Operation Command.