20 Mar 16
Earthquake strikes near Antigua but causes no damage Read more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/51476525.cms?utm_source=contentofi
SAN JUAN: The US Geological Survey says a magnitude-6.0 earthquake has hit parts of the eastern Caribbean, where local officials are reporting shaking but no damage. The quake at 7:26 am (local time) today was centered under the sea 155 kilometers northeast of St. John's in Antigua and Barbuda.
SAN JUAN: The US Geological Survey says a magnitude-6.0 earthquake has hit parts of the eastern Caribbean, where local officials are reporting shaking but no damage. The quake at 7:26 am (local time) today was centered under the sea 155 kilometers northeast of St. John's in Antigua and Barbuda.
Marijuana Economy May Hit $44 Billion By 2020
In its annual report on the U.S. cannabis industry, Marijuana Business Daily predicts up to $44 billion in economic impact by 2020. To put that into some corporate context: it’s roughly equivalent to the current market cap of Netflix (NFLX) or Caterpillar (CAT). Last year’s report predicted $14 billion to $17 billion in impact for 2016.
In its annual report on the U.S. cannabis industry, Marijuana Business Daily predicts up to $44 billion in economic impact by 2020. To put that into some corporate context: it’s roughly equivalent to the current market cap of Netflix (NFLX) or Caterpillar (CAT). Last year’s report predicted $14 billion to $17 billion in impact for 2016.
Largest U.S. refinery now belongs to Saudi Arabia
Royal Dutch Shell and Saudi Aramco appear to be getting a divorce, breaking up their joint venture in U.S.-based refining assets. The two companies joined together to create Motiva Enterprises LLC in 1998, a 50-50 joint venture that operated three refineries on the U.S. Gulf Coast. But Shell and Saudi Aramco have seen their interests head in different directions. "It is now time for the partners to pursue their independent downstream goals," said Abdulrahman Al-Wuhaib, a senior vice president of Saudi Aramco’s downstream unit.
Royal Dutch Shell and Saudi Aramco appear to be getting a divorce, breaking up their joint venture in U.S.-based refining assets. The two companies joined together to create Motiva Enterprises LLC in 1998, a 50-50 joint venture that operated three refineries on the U.S. Gulf Coast. But Shell and Saudi Aramco have seen their interests head in different directions. "It is now time for the partners to pursue their independent downstream goals," said Abdulrahman Al-Wuhaib, a senior vice president of Saudi Aramco’s downstream unit.
22,000 Jews Will Recreate Biblical Esther’s Fast for Modern-Day Salvation
During this time of turmoil in the Jewish State, a grassroots Israeli group has organized a three-day fast leading up to the holiday of Purim, mirroring that of Queen Esther in the Biblical story. Thus far, over 22,000 people have agreed to participate in the fast, which they hope will overturn the continuous threats to Israel’s existence.
During this time of turmoil in the Jewish State, a grassroots Israeli group has organized a three-day fast leading up to the holiday of Purim, mirroring that of Queen Esther in the Biblical story. Thus far, over 22,000 people have agreed to participate in the fast, which they hope will overturn the continuous threats to Israel’s existence.
Tiny Vermont brings food industry to its knees on GMO labels
General Mills' announcement on Friday that it will start labeling products that contain genetically modified ingredients to comply with a Vermont law shows food companies might be throwing in the towel, even as they hold out hope Congress will find a national solution. Tiny Vermont is the first state to require such labeling, effective July 1.
General Mills' announcement on Friday that it will start labeling products that contain genetically modified ingredients to comply with a Vermont law shows food companies might be throwing in the towel, even as they hold out hope Congress will find a national solution. Tiny Vermont is the first state to require such labeling, effective July 1.
London on standby for multiple terror strikes
POLICE and special forces troops have been told to prepare for up to 10 simultaneous terror attacks on the streets of London. ...A minister familiar with the proposals said: “We used to plan for three simultaneous attacks but Paris has shown that you need to be ready for more than that. We are ready if someone tries with seven, eight, nine, ten.”
POLICE and special forces troops have been told to prepare for up to 10 simultaneous terror attacks on the streets of London. ...A minister familiar with the proposals said: “We used to plan for three simultaneous attacks but Paris has shown that you need to be ready for more than that. We are ready if someone tries with seven, eight, nine, ten.”
Violence in Israel puts a damper on Easter tourism season
Nearly six months of non-stop Palestinian attacks are dampening prospects for an Easter tourism season that normally provides this historic region a big economic boost.
Nearly six months of non-stop Palestinian attacks are dampening prospects for an Easter tourism season that normally provides this historic region a big economic boost.
Militants kill 13 policemen in Egypt's northern Sinai
Militants killed 13 Egyptian policemen in an attack Saturday on a checkpoint south of northern Sinai's provincial capital of el-Arish, the Egyptian Interior Ministry said. A Sinai-based Islamic State affiliate has claimed responsibility for the attack, according to a statement circulated on social media. The Associated Press could not independently verify the claim.
Militants killed 13 Egyptian policemen in an attack Saturday on a checkpoint south of northern Sinai's provincial capital of el-Arish, the Egyptian Interior Ministry said. A Sinai-based Islamic State affiliate has claimed responsibility for the attack, according to a statement circulated on social media. The Associated Press could not independently verify the claim.
Franklin Graham: Vote for the 'Least Heathen' Candidate
The Reverend Franklin Graham urged his fellow Christians to vote in November, even if they have to choose between two "heathen" candidates. Son of the Reverend Billy Graham and president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Graham has taken on much of his father's mantle in the evangelical community.
The Reverend Franklin Graham urged his fellow Christians to vote in November, even if they have to choose between two "heathen" candidates. Son of the Reverend Billy Graham and president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Graham has taken on much of his father's mantle in the evangelical community.
Inequality curbs enthusiasm for Obama visit among Cuba's poor
Fluttering U.S. flags, fixed-up roads and fresh paint on colonial buildings convey the optimism in Havana ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's historic visit this weekend, but rising inequality sours the mood for some of the city's poor.
Fluttering U.S. flags, fixed-up roads and fresh paint on colonial buildings convey the optimism in Havana ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's historic visit this weekend, but rising inequality sours the mood for some of the city's poor.
Two US citizens killed in Istanbul suicide blast: White House
Two US citizens were among those killed in a suicide blast that tore through a major shopping district in Istanbul on Saturday, the White House said. Four people died in the bombing early Saturday, with local authorities and media saying the victims included three Israelis and one Iranian.
Two US citizens were among those killed in a suicide blast that tore through a major shopping district in Istanbul on Saturday, the White House said. Four people died in the bombing early Saturday, with local authorities and media saying the victims included three Israelis and one Iranian.
Raids 'kill 39 civilians' in IS bastion in Syria
A wave of Russian air strikes killed at least 39 civilians on Saturday in Raqa, the main stronghold of the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria, a monitoring group said.
A wave of Russian air strikes killed at least 39 civilians on Saturday in Raqa, the main stronghold of the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria, a monitoring group said.
19 Mar 16
Social Security Administration Beneficiaries Top 60,000,000
The number of people receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration topped 60,000,000 for the first time at the beginning of 2016. In December 2015...the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance Trust Funds paid benefits to 59,963,425 beneficiaries. In January 2016, that increased to 60,084,225, and in February 2016 to 60,199,914.
The number of people receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration topped 60,000,000 for the first time at the beginning of 2016. In December 2015...the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance Trust Funds paid benefits to 59,963,425 beneficiaries. In January 2016, that increased to 60,084,225, and in February 2016 to 60,199,914.
Brazil crisis: Thousands join pro-Dilma Rousseff rallies
Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Brazil to show support to President Dilma Rousseff, who is facing calls for her impeachment. Earlier, police used tear gas on anti-government protesters in Sao Paulo. Several protests against Ms Rousseff erupted two days ago after she appointed her predecessor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, as a minister.
Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Brazil to show support to President Dilma Rousseff, who is facing calls for her impeachment. Earlier, police used tear gas on anti-government protesters in Sao Paulo. Several protests against Ms Rousseff erupted two days ago after she appointed her predecessor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, as a minister.
Istanbul shopping area hit by suicide bomber
A suicide bomb attack at a busy shopping area in the Turkish city of Istanbul has killed at least four people, officials say. Up to 20 people were injured, three seriously. The area - Istiklal Street - is reportedly crowded at weekends.
A suicide bomb attack at a busy shopping area in the Turkish city of Istanbul has killed at least four people, officials say. Up to 20 people were injured, three seriously. The area - Istiklal Street - is reportedly crowded at weekends.
Serious players on the Middle East battlefield you probably never heard of
Syria’s devastating civil war is notoriously complex, involving hundreds of factions fighting on the ground and dozens of outside actors seeking to influence the result from a safe distance. At its simplest level the conflict can be viewed as a sectarian clash between the two sides of Islam’s great division – Sunni and Shiite. While five years of fighting has brought familiarity to many of the main combatant organization to observers around the world....
Syria’s devastating civil war is notoriously complex, involving hundreds of factions fighting on the ground and dozens of outside actors seeking to influence the result from a safe distance. At its simplest level the conflict can be viewed as a sectarian clash between the two sides of Islam’s great division – Sunni and Shiite. While five years of fighting has brought familiarity to many of the main combatant organization to observers around the world....
The Government Actually Has A Zombie Apocalypse Plan - And It's Just Been Declassified
A few years ago, the Center for Disease Control launched a zombie preparedness initiative that drew significant attention. The Department of Defense followed suit and developed an entire training course intended for the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES). The complete response plan, called CONPLAN888, was recently declassified, and it’s just as weird and creepy as you might imagine.
A few years ago, the Center for Disease Control launched a zombie preparedness initiative that drew significant attention. The Department of Defense followed suit and developed an entire training course intended for the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES). The complete response plan, called CONPLAN888, was recently declassified, and it’s just as weird and creepy as you might imagine.
Palestinian stabs Israeli soldier in West Bank, is shot dead
A Palestinian teenager stabbed and wounded an Israeli border guard in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Saturday before being shot dead, Israeli police said, the latest in a series of attacks.
A Palestinian teenager stabbed and wounded an Israeli border guard in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Saturday before being shot dead, Israeli police said, the latest in a series of attacks.
One comet to swerve closer to Earth than any other comet in centuries
An emerald-green comet will brush the Earth Monday, followed one day later by a kissing cousin that will swerve closer to the planet than any other comet in nearly 250 years.
An emerald-green comet will brush the Earth Monday, followed one day later by a kissing cousin that will swerve closer to the planet than any other comet in nearly 250 years.
Marc Faber: I’d Vote For Trump Because “Clinton Will Destroy The Whole World”
Marc Faber, author of the Gloom, Boom & Doom Report, has thrown down the gauntlet on who he thinks should be the next president of the U.S. During an interview on Bloomberg TV, Faber said that the U.S. would not be a sound, well-run economy like Singapore's "unless of course the U.S. is run by Mr. Trump, then the U.S. will improve."
Marc Faber, author of the Gloom, Boom & Doom Report, has thrown down the gauntlet on who he thinks should be the next president of the U.S. During an interview on Bloomberg TV, Faber said that the U.S. would not be a sound, well-run economy like Singapore's "unless of course the U.S. is run by Mr. Trump, then the U.S. will improve."
Hulk Hogan Gets $115M Verdict Against Gawker at Sex Tape Trial
Weighing free speech against privacy, a Florida jury has decided to uphold the sanctity of the latter by turning in a $115 million verdict against Gawker over its 2012 posting of a Hulk Hogan sex tape.
Weighing free speech against privacy, a Florida jury has decided to uphold the sanctity of the latter by turning in a $115 million verdict against Gawker over its 2012 posting of a Hulk Hogan sex tape.
Sixty-one killed in plane crash in southern Russia: media
All sixty-one people on board a flight from Dubai were killed when the plane crashed and burst into flames as it was landing in Rostov-on-Don, in Southern Russia, on Saturday morning, a local official said. "A Boeing 737 crashed as it was coming into land. There were 61 people on board. They are all dead," said a spokesman from the local ministry, quoted by the official TASS news agency.
All sixty-one people on board a flight from Dubai were killed when the plane crashed and burst into flames as it was landing in Rostov-on-Don, in Southern Russia, on Saturday morning, a local official said. "A Boeing 737 crashed as it was coming into land. There were 61 people on board. They are all dead," said a spokesman from the local ministry, quoted by the official TASS news agency.
18 Mar 16
Conservative Leaders Back Senate Republicans’ Stand on Supreme Court Seat
Over 100 conservatives from 29 states and Washington, D.C., voiced their support for Senate Republicans in a memo commending them for their resistance to any Supreme Court nominee put forward by President Barack Obama.
Over 100 conservatives from 29 states and Washington, D.C., voiced their support for Senate Republicans in a memo commending them for their resistance to any Supreme Court nominee put forward by President Barack Obama.
Farage: EU countries set to kick back amid massive resentment at Merkel's dominance
NIGEL FARAGE today claimed other EU countries are ready to bring Angela Merkel “down a peg or two” amid growing resentment at the German Chancellor’s dominance of European decision-making.
NIGEL FARAGE today claimed other EU countries are ready to bring Angela Merkel “down a peg or two” amid growing resentment at the German Chancellor’s dominance of European decision-making.
Two Jews Arrested in Tehran for Anti-Haman Graffiti
While there’s no problem in Iran to yell out “Death to America” or “Death to Israel”, don’t you dare paint graffiti on a wall saying, “Death to Haman”.
While there’s no problem in Iran to yell out “Death to America” or “Death to Israel”, don’t you dare paint graffiti on a wall saying, “Death to Haman”.
Kurdish Federalism in Syria: Self-Determination or Kerry's Plan B?
Many were caught by surprise when the Syrian Kurds, who have not been invited to shape the country's post-conflict future in Geneva, announced that they had established a federal region days after peace talks resumed. The move, according to experts, could reflect a drive for greater rights or the meddling of outside forces.
Many were caught by surprise when the Syrian Kurds, who have not been invited to shape the country's post-conflict future in Geneva, announced that they had established a federal region days after peace talks resumed. The move, according to experts, could reflect a drive for greater rights or the meddling of outside forces.
North Korea conducts yet another missile test
North Korea on Friday morning (local time) fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its eastern coast Friday, just days after its leader Kim Jong-Un ordered further nuclear warhead and missile tests,
North Korea on Friday morning (local time) fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its eastern coast Friday, just days after its leader Kim Jong-Un ordered further nuclear warhead and missile tests,
GREEN COMET APPROACHES EARTH
On March 21st, Comet 252P/LINEAR will make a close approach to Earth--only 0.036 AU (5.4 million km) away. This is the fifth closest cometary approach on record and, as a result, the normally dim comet has become an easy target for backyard telescopes. Indeed, it is brightening much faster than expected.
On March 21st, Comet 252P/LINEAR will make a close approach to Earth--only 0.036 AU (5.4 million km) away. This is the fifth closest cometary approach on record and, as a result, the normally dim comet has become an easy target for backyard telescopes. Indeed, it is brightening much faster than expected.
Moderate earthquake 5.1 mag, 75 km SSE of Atka, Alaska
A moderate earthquake magnitude 5.1 (ml/mb) has struck on Thursday, 75 km SSE of Atka, Alaska (47 miles). The epicenter was at a depth of 55.44 km (34 miles). The temblor was detected at 21:38:12 / 9:38 pm (local time epicenter).
A moderate earthquake magnitude 5.1 (ml/mb) has struck on Thursday, 75 km SSE of Atka, Alaska (47 miles). The epicenter was at a depth of 55.44 km (34 miles). The temblor was detected at 21:38:12 / 9:38 pm (local time epicenter).
Earthquake Alert: Taron, Papua New Guinea Hit By M5.3 Earthquake
An earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.3 has been recorded near Taron, Papua New Guinea on 18 March 2016 00:31:27. The earthquake epicenter was located at precisely 10km S of Taron, Papua New Guinea and at a depth of approximately 51.53 km. A provisional tsunami alert have been issued for the region following this earthquake.
An earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.3 has been recorded near Taron, Papua New Guinea on 18 March 2016 00:31:27. The earthquake epicenter was located at precisely 10km S of Taron, Papua New Guinea and at a depth of approximately 51.53 km. A provisional tsunami alert have been issued for the region following this earthquake.
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