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Force majeure on Gas Transmission Northwest to limit gas inflows from Western Canada into PNW
Strong points
Flow Past Kingsgate limited to 1.79 Bcf/d
GTN, Kingsgate discount widens over 30 cents
Strong BPA hydroelectric production could mitigate the impact
An unplanned outage of the Gas…
Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) Receives Average Analyst Rating of “Hold”
Blackstone Inc. Shares (NYSE: BX – Get a rating) received a consensus rating of "Hold" from the thirteen brokerages that cover the business, market beat reports. Seven research analysts gave the stock a hold rating!-->…
Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning spotted off Taiwan by satellite imagery
The Chinese aircraft carrier liaoning and her escorts spent the better part of two weeks operating in the East China Sea under close surveillance by the Japan Self-Defense Forces. Commercial satellite images show they likely transited the…
US Navy chief defends plan to scrap struggling warships even though some are less than 3 years old
By Oren Liebermann, Ellie Kaufman and…
First USMC V-22 inducted for MRO services at Yamato plant in Japan
FRC WESTPAC has inducted the first V-22 Osprey aircraft at NIPPI's Yamato plant in Japan. Credit: US Navy.
The first US Marine Corps (USMC) V-22…
The Fiji Times » Introducing a Governor to Fiji
On June 28, 1938, Sir Harry Charles Luke was appointed Governor of Fiji and High Commissioner for the Western Pacific. He replaced Sir Arthur Richards who had been appointed Governor of Jamaica.
On July 26, he went to Buckingham…
Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) upgraded to “Hold” by Zacks Investment Research
Organon & Cie (NYSE: OGN – Get a rating) has been upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a "sell" to a "hold" rating in a research note released Saturday to investors, Zacks.com reports.
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Crusaders ring the changes for the Western Force
Credit: PA ImagesCheck out the squads ahead of Round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific's inaugural campaign, which begins with the Chiefs v Waratahs.After suffering a shock defeat to the Waratahs, the Crusaders have sounded changes to their…
Changes proposed by General Berger will guarantee the independence of the Marine Corps
General David Berger, the thirty-eighth commandant of the United States Marine Corps, sparked a heated debate within the national security community by laying out his structural changes to reposition the Marine Corps in the age of great…
1947: Japan hails the new Constitution
100 YEARS AGOTuesday, May 16, 1922First public women's political rally organized under new law
Following the announcement of the law passed by the last session of the Imperial Diet giving Japanese women the privilege of attending…
Pacific Syndromic Surveillance System Weekly Bulletin
Alerts:
COVID-19 – Cook Islands, Fiji, EFM, Palau
Acute fever and rash (AFR) – Fiji, Kiribati
Influenza-Like Syndrome (ILI) - Kiribati
Influenza-like illness (ILI)
PSSS, EPI - WK 16, 2022 Influenza-like illness (ILI) cases compared…
Putin just tested a new long-range missile. What does that mean?
recent Russia test of a new long-range nuclear missile renewed its concerns about the escalation of the current war in Ukraine. Some analysts saw the missile test as evidence of President Vladimir Putin's will isolation as his…
Weekly Financial Analyst Ratings Updates for Morgan Stanley (MS)
A number of companies have changed their ratings and price targets on the shares of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) recently:
04/20/2022 - Morgan Stanley has been assigned a new price target of $105.00 by analysts at The!-->…
Functional Foods Market was valued at USD 233,620.18 Million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD…
ReportLinkerIt is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2021 to 2028. Functional foods are modified foods that claim to be beneficial to health. It does not cure disease, but it helps minimize the risk of fatal diseases by improving the…
Zacks Investment Research cuts sale of Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI)
Lévi Strauss & Cie (NYSE: LEVI – Get a rating) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note released Tuesday to investors, Zacks.com reports.
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Extraordinary experience: Race car driver behind the wheel of the International Space Station
Press releaseCLEARWATER, Fla. (April 16, 2022) - Long time competitor of Historic Sports Car Racing (HSR) Larry Connor reluctantly withdrew his entry for this month's HSR 44th Mitty at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, but the versatile!-->…
War in Ukraine depletes America’s democratic arsenal
Placeholder while loading article actionsAmerica is following an “arsenal of democracy” strategy in Ukraine: it has avoided direct intervention against the Russian invaders, while working with allies and partners to provide money and arms…
Defenseman Drew Doughty, 32, undergoes wrist surgery and will miss the remainder of the Los Angeles…
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — As the surprising Los Angeles Kings fight for a playoff spot in the Western Conference, veteran defenseman Drew Doughty will miss the rest of the season after undergoing wrist surgery.The former Norris Trophy winner…
Occasional rain forecast for eastern and southern Taiwan
Taipei, April 10 (CNA) Occasional showers are forecast for eastern Taiwan and the Hengchun Peninsula in southern Pingtung County on Sunday as east to southeast winds bring moisture, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).Meanwhile, a…
Here’s why we think Western Pacific Trust (CVE:WP) is worth watching
Like a puppy chasing its tail, some new investors are often looking for “the next big thing,” even if that means buying “history stocks” with no revenue, let alone profit. Unfortunately, high-risk investments are often unlikely to ever…
China could use space for military purposes
Defense experts say China has the technology, equipment and knowledge to wage war from space.
Experts say the Chinese People's Liberation Army could place military equipment systems in space or use satellites to gather intelligence.…
Australia is accelerating missile upgrades due to growing threats: NPR
Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton stands next to…
Pacific Northwest freshwater mussels are now ‘crying’ for help
Northwest freshwater mussels are in trouble, declining rapidly in nearly every study by population biologists.Take 2005, when biologists counted the historic number of freshwater mussels in the North Fork of Oregon's John Day River. They…
The global fight against hepatitis B benefits some parts of the world more than others
Between 2016 and 2018, researchers took blood samples from more than 6,000 people in Ndirande, a low-income neighborhood near the city of Blantyre in central Malawi. The researchers' goal was to assess the impact of a…
90 Day Fiancé cast members from the Philippines
90 Day Fiancé cast members have traveled from all over the world, but many, like successful model Rosemarie Vega, hail from the Philippines.
the 90 day fiance The franchise focuses on…
Protecting 30% of the oceans by 2030 would have little impact on fishing
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Each major FAO fishing area was divided…
The fast-spreading Omicron subvariant raises concerns
A coin-variant of the COVID-19 virus is spreading rapidly in many parts of the world and has experts worried.
This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that BA.2, a subvariant of Omicron, caused 35% of all new…
‘Toxic’ misinformation fuels debate over Pacific marine sanctuary
The proposal for a new marine sanctuary in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is facing significant backlash over fears of restricting fishing.
Advocates say government leaders and a federal advisory group are…
The Red Wings end their trip out West tonight in Seattle
The Detroit Red Wings are looking to continue their modest winning streak tonight in Seattle. The Kraken are on a one-game losing streak and are 2-6-2 in their last 10 games.Game time tonight is 10:00 p.m. ET at Climate Pledge Arena in…
Overnight health care – Scalise wants Fauci to testify
Welcome to Wednesday Night Health Carewhere we follow the latest developments in policies and news concerning your health. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup The Major League Baseball lockout may be over, but some players are!-->…
Outlook: Australian Autumn 2022
Is there a more anticipated change of season in the surfing world? It doesn't matter where you are: swimmers love summer and surfers love fall. The ratio of air temperature to water temperature decreases, giving us more seas in the morning…
New South Wales Waratahs vs Western Force – Report – Super Rugby Pacific 2022 – 13…
The NSW Waratahs overcame skipper Jake Gordon's late withdrawal to record a crucial Super Rugby Pacific 22-17 win over Western Force in Sydney.Gordon was knocked out at the last minute of the crucial game with a hamstring injury, but Jack…
Two years into the pandemic, the world is moving forward with caution
Another positive point: the omicron wave and vaccines have left enough people with protection against the coronavirus that future peaks are likely to require far less disruption to society, experts say.
Nowhere is the shift of the pandemic…
COVID cases and deaths continue to decline globally, WHO says – NBC Chicago
The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths worldwide has continued to decline over the past week, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, with only the Western Pacific reporting an increase in COVID-19.
In its…
Putin threatens to destroy the world
Russia released ballistic missile submarines and land mobile missile launchers on March 1 in what was called an exercise.Two days earlier, Vladimir Putin had deployed Russian nuclear forces "special combat preparation“, in other words, high…
Pakistani PM hits out at Western envoys’ joint letter on Russia
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks during an interview with Reuters in Islamabad, Pakistan June 4, 2021. REUTERS/Saiyna BashirJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterISLAMABAD, March 6 (Reuters) - Pakistani Prime…
CNO Gilday pays tribute to former CNO Adm. Thomas Hayward
Former Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Thomas B. Hayward. US NAVY
ARLINGTON, Va. - Former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Thomas B. Hayward died March 3.
NOC Adm. Mike Gilday released the following statement on Hayward, the…
Despite the invasion of Ukraine, the United States and Russia are still working together to solve…
The R/V Tinro, a Russian research vessel, is shown in this photo provided by the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission. (Photo: C/R Tinro)
Tensions continue to simmer between Moscow and Washington following Russia's invasion of…
A parched West remains divided on seawater desalination
MONTEREY, Calif. – Drought-ridden communities along the California coast are exploring innovations and investments to ensure residents have access to clean drinking water. But seawater desalination, a proposed solution, has caused…
Blocking high pressure ridges – CBS San Francisco
Weather Extra: Blocking high pressure ridgesWhat is responsible for the high pressure ridges that brought unusually dry and warm January and February? CBS News Bay Area First Alert Meteorologist Darren Peck takes a closer look at the…
Overnight health care — Maternal deaths increased in the first year of the pandemic
Welcome to Wednesday Night Health Carewhere we follow the latest developments in policies and news concerning your health. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup. A convoy of trucks protesting the COVID-19 rules has from!-->…
CSAF and CMSAF Conduct Virtual All-Call with US Airmen in Japan | Vandenberg
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airmen assigned to Kadena Air Base had the opportunity to engage with senior…
Hill edges closer to FY22 budget deal as Navy warns of other CRs
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SAN DIEGO, Calif., — The owners of Congress are close to reaching an agreement that would finalize the late fiscal year 2022 defense budget, three legislative sources confirmed to USNI News on Wednesday.
The sources said…
As the Russian-Ukrainian crisis unfolds, China and Taiwan are watching
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.Mikhail Metzel | CASS | Getty ImagesAs the world wonders whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will order an invasion of smaller neighbor Ukraine, political analysts say…
Ukrainian leader demands evidence on new invasion warnings
An instructor shows a woman how to use a Kalashnikov assault rifle, as members of a far-right Ukrainian group train in Kiev, Ukraine, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022. (Efrem Lukatsky/AP)
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The skies above the Super Bowl will be protected by March Air Reserve Base pilots and others
Pilots at March Air Reserve Base near Riverside are ready to make an interception if called upon during the Super Bowl.Col. Troy Havener, commander of the Fresno-based 144th Fighter Wing Air Force and Air National Guard, which has fighter…
Journal of the Neurological Sciences issue 433 now available
The FEBRUARY issue of the Journal of the Neurological Sciences Vol 433 is now available online.
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Highlights of the problem
These articles are part of the special issue "Parkinsonism Across the Spectrum of Movement…
Category 4 tropical cyclone Batsirai heads for vulnerable Madagascar » Yale Climate Connections
The island nation of Madagascar, already reeling from torrential rains from Tropical Storm Ana on January 22 and a devastating drought in the south of the country, is preparing for the expected landfall of Tropical Cyclone Batsirai…
1st time since Cold War – China’s soaring rise as ‘very alarming’ naval…
A US report claims China's PLA Navy (PLAN) has been continuously modernized since the mid-1990s and has now become "a powerful military force" in coastal waters.
This is an edited version of the US Congressional Research Service's annual…
The Bright Side: Death, Taxes, and Fishing Captains
Fishing captains are an individualistic lot. They sit on the deck of their boat, day after day, surveying their aquatic kingdom, trying to figure out where to find a fish that bites, coming up with more theories than Carter has pills.…
WHO staffers have accused its Western Pacific director of racism and abuse
Current and former staff have accused the director general of the World Health Organization in the Western Pacific of racist, unethical and abusive behavior that has undermined the UN health agency's efforts to curb the coronavirus…
Comparing COVID death rates with other deadly diseases – 24/7 Wall St.
As we approach the second anniversary of the pandemic, we need not remind ourselves of the deadly nature of viruses. Since January 22, 5.58 million dead worldwide have been attributed to the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, which…
FirstFT: US stocks reverse heavy losses
Hello. This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Subscribe to our Asia, Europe/Africa Where Americas edition to send it straight to your inbox every morning of the weekShares on Wall Street ended higher after…
Voices of Veterans: Local sailor saw Japanese surrender unravel | WDVM25 and DCW50
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (WDVM) - When Japan's foreign minister signed the instruments of surrender aboard the USS Missouri, a battleship that was not built when Japanese warplanes attacked the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on…
Testosterone Replacement Therapy Market Report 2022 Detailed in New Research with Top Players |…
Testosterone Replacement Therapy Market
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES, USA, January 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New Research Study"Testosterone Replacement Therapy Market 2022 Analysis by Market Trends…
Coronavirus pandemic ‘far from over’, says WHO
Japan will place Tokyo and 12 other prefectures under a near-state of emergency from Friday until mid-February amid a rapid rise in coronavirus cases, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday.The emergency measures will be enforced in…
Hotter Today – Hunga Tonga Volcano – Michigan Weather Center
After cold morning temperatures, dry weather will continue through Sunday, with plenty of sunshine over much of southern Lower Michigan. The next chance for lake-effect flurries arrives late Sunday night through Monday evening, with…
Life ain’t meant to be safe
So here we are in a bright new year - happy new year, by the way - and what comes to mind, but the holy graveyard. It's a beautiful cemetery, truly historic and beautifully floored and a refreshing morning stroll.Most mornings I'm there…
CDC forecasts predict more than 62,000 deaths from Covid-19 in the United States in the next four…
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street for his weekly Prime Minister's Questions (PMQ) appearance in the House of Commons in London, England on January 12, 2022 (David Cliff / NurPhoto / Reuters)Labor leader Keir…
Gymnast ‘King’ Kohei Uchimura announces his retirement
Two-time Olympic all-around champion Kohei Uchimura announced his retirement on Tuesday, ending the career of one of the best male gymnasts of all time.
Nicknamed "King Kohei" in Japan, Uchimura won a total of seven Olympic medals -…
Japan-Australia Defense Partnership Will Give Significant Boost to Broader QUAD Strategy Against…
By Amb. Gurjit Singh
In a cold start until 2022, Japan strengthened its strategic partnership with two Quad members, Australia and the United States. Signing of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and Australia is…
Dissolved organic carbon balance in the South China Sea evaluated by an oceanic model with Foucault…
BCP, which transports organic matter from the surface to the interior and the ocean floor; MCP, which converts…
Security relationship with Japan is just the beginning for Australia – Analysis –…
By Shiro Armstrong *
Australia has become Japan's most important security partner after the United States. Japan is the world's third-largest economy and is at the heart of performance in Australia's Greater Neighborhood and globally.…
What we know about the global drop in smoking
Almost every country on the planet reduced their tobacco consumption in 2020, according to the latest findings from the WHO.…
Here’s a look at how Covid-19 is spreading in communities across the United States
A crematorium in Meissen, Germany, last week. (Robert Michael / picture alliance / Getty Images)Global Covid-19 cases increased 11% in the week of December 20-26 from the previous week, while the number of deaths remained similar,…
Thousands Homeless and Hungry on Christmas as Philippines Confront Reality of Super Typhoon Climate…
Usually Jay Lacia wakes up at midnight on Christmas Day to start the festivities, but this year all he…
China-Taiwan geopolitical rivalry fuels tensions in Pacific Islands
Shortly after being elected to parliament two years ago, Solomon Islands opposition politician Peter Kenilorea Jr says he received a very flawed proposal.People started approaching him to ask him to make "some positive comments…
Friendly “aliens” invite tourists to visit a seaside resort
NASA continues to explore deep space for signs of alien life, but it looks like it's already there. Live among us.
Creatures with big eyes, oversized heads, and eerie bodies - which of course is exactly what aliens look like - have…
China sent nearly 1,000 military planes near Taiwan in 2021 (Taipei)
The Chinese military has sent nearly 1,000 fighter jets to Taiwan's air defense buffer zone this year and continues to conduct air and naval exercises targeting the island as well as other foreign military forces in the region, a Taiwan's…
The United States must strengthen its unique relationship with the Marshall Islands.
What's the point?The United States' long history with the Marshall Islands demands that it continue to have a positive relationship.The people of the Marshall Islands, of whom there are thousands in our area, have something to worry…
Power of Wetlands Launch – feel the power of wetlands at Migratory Birds International Airport
There is an "International Migratory Birds Airport" on the Yellow Sea at Yancheng, Jiangsu, China. Each year, hundreds of thousands of wintering migratory birds take off and land on this coastal mudflat to recharge their batteries. As a…
La Niña returns for a second winter – El Niño’s cooler sister
December 1, 2021
This coupling of the atmosphere and the ocean alters atmospheric circulation and jet streams to increase precipitation in some areas and cause drought in others.
For the second year in a row, the coolest sister of El…
China and Russia’s nuclear ambitions make America vulnerable
The United States faces two serious and relatively immediate military threats, one from the east and the other from the west. Russia is massing troops and weaponry on Ukraine's eastern border while China is moving ships and fighter jets…
Has Washington’s Policy Towards Taiwan Crossed the Rubicon?
The terrain changed under Washington's policy towards Taiwan on December 8, a change no less seismic for being subtle and semantic. During a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the Deputy Secretary of Defense for…
Late snowfall in the American West is part of the pattern
EVERY DECEMBER residents of Denver, Colorado hang Christmas lights and decorate trees - and sometimes cacti - in their front yards. But this year, the festive image is missing one thing: snow. As of December 8, the Denverites had yet to…
from South Windsor goes to space | Connecticut News
WFSB - Jack Hathaway from South Windsor has always dreamed of going to space.âI had about…
Seven new COVID-19 deaths reported in York County amid growing epidemic
Doctors answer questions about COVID-19 vaccineDr. Denise Johnson, Acting General Practitioner for the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of…
Televangelist dies, of NFL players accused of violating protocol, omicron news, more –…
CLEVELAND, Ohio - From the death of a televangelist, an NFL player accused of violating protocol, and news about the omicron variant, here is our regular recap of the coronavirus facts, figures and figures relating to Cleveland, Ohio, the…
Western Pacific COVID cases and deaths leveled off, but increases still possible GMA News Online
The World Health Organization's regional director for the Western Pacific, Dr Takeshi Kasai, said on Friday that the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths in the region had already plateaued. âWhile a few…
Global solutions are needed for pandemics, so that all can live with dignity
Asia Pacific, Development & Aid, Featured, Featured, Health, Population, TerraViva United Nations Population
Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, it was necessary to find comprehensive solutions to achieve sustainable…
Ghaziabad: Travelers from high-risk countries will be in home quarantine for a week
Following the World Health Organization (WHO) request for countries to extensively test the Omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus, saying its divergent design could fuel future outbreaks of the disease with serious consequences, the…
Japan to rush military spending to bolster air and sea defenses
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks at his press conference after parliament re-elected him prime minister following an election victory last month for his ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Kantei, Japan , November 10, 2021.…
USDA Invests $ 86 Million to Improve Equitable Access to Jobs, Business Opportunities, Education,…
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department invest $ 86 million to improve equitable access (PDF, 238 KB) to jobs, business opportunities, education, housing and healthcare…
BoM to declare La Niña the first tropical cyclone of the summer | Australia weather
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology is expected to declare on Tuesday that a La Niña event is underway in the Pacific, underlining the prospect of a relatively cool, humid and stormy summer for much of the north and…
Will it snow this week – Latest forecast and likelihood of snow as temperatures drop |…
Winter is well and truly on the way, with an area of ââlow pressure predicted to bring freezing northerly winds to the UK, which will see temperatures drop significantly. While the weekend has been…