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Bhubaneswar: Suspended BJD MP Pyari Mohan Mohapatra on Saturday resigned as the party`s parliamentary group leader in Rajya Sabha.
"I have submitted my resignation letter to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha this morning," Mohapatra said on his return here.
He said breakdown of communication between him and BJD president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was the reason behind his resignation. "There was no point in continuing in the post."
"I will send the copy of my resignation letter to the party president soon," he said, adding that he was, however, yet to get the formal letter from the party president regarding his suspension.
Mohapatra, who was suspended from the party along with two BJD MLAs on June 1 in the aftermath of a failed coup against the Naveen government on May 29, said he would like to work for the people of Odisha as a Rajya Sabha MP.
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ANDOVER, MA--(Marketwired - May 16, 2014) - WSI (Weather Services International) has issued their updated summer forecast for the June-August period. The summer forecast indicates below-normal temperatures from the southern Rockies northward to the northern Rockies and Plains and then eastward and southward to the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Warmer-than-normal temperatures will be confined to the western US, southern Plains, and northern New England. The WSI seasonal outlooks reference a standard 30-year normal (1981-2010).
According to WSI Chief Meteorologist Dr. Todd Crawford: "There is little change to our updated summer outlook, as the various statistical/dynamical models we use are in unusually good agreement. It is now clear that an El Nino event is emerging, although the chances of a very strong event (e.g., 1997) now appear relatively small. The forcing from the developing El Nino should result in a higher-than-normal frequency of cool Canadian air masses this summer across much of the northern and eastern US, confining the big heat to the western US and potentially parts of the southern Plains. While we are expecting above-normal temperatures across Texas this summer, the magnitude of the heat will likely be modulated by the amount of rainfall that occurs during the next few weeks. More frequent late spring rains will likely increase the odds of only slightly above-normal aggregate summer temperatures there, while a return to a drier pattern during the next few weeks will increase the odds of more notable heat."
In June, WSI sees the monthly breakdown as:
Northeast* - Warmer than normal New England, cooler than normal mid-Atlantic
Southeast* - Cooler than normal
North Central* - Cooler than normal
South Central* - Warmer than normal
Northwest* - Warmer than normal
Southwest* - Warmer than normal
According to Chris Kostas, Senior Power & Gas Analyst at ESAI Power LLC: "With slightly cooler-than-normal June temperatures expected in the East and North Central regions, energy prices in PJM should be moderated by below-normal cooling demand. Above-normal temperatures are forecast for the West, increasing the chances for early-summer heat events and higher energy prices in California. With below-normal cooling demand expected in the Consuming East, PJM natural gas prices should run at a significant discount to Henry Hub (particularly on the cooler days). Offsetting some of this price weakness, however, should be increased natural gas injection demand; which ESAI expects will run about 4 Bcf/day above last year."
In July, WSI forecasts:
Northeast - Cooler than normal
Southeast - Cooler than normal
North Central - Cooler than normal
South Central - Warmer than normal
Northwest - Warmer than normal
Southwest - Cooler than normal
Kostas added: "Cooler-than-normal temperatures are expected to prevail over much of the country in July. Aggregate North American cooling demand is expected to run below normal, resulting in soft energy prices, particularly in the Northeast markets. Large price discounts to Henry Hub can be expected in PJM and New York this summer, particularly on cooler days. Robust natural gas injections should help to offset some of this price weakness and allow storage levels to improve relative to last year, however. In Texas and California, above-normal temperatures should help to support power prices. Increased energy demand in Texas could also help to support Henry Hub prices relative to the shale production region of Pennsylvania."
In August, WSI forecasts:
Northeast - Cooler than normal, except northern New England
Southeast - Warmer than normal
North Central - Cooler than normal
South Central - Warmer than normal
Northwest - Warmer than normal
Southwest - Cooler than normal
Kostas noted: "In PJM and northern MISO cooler-than-normal August temperatures should help to moderate power prices and implied market heat-rates to finish the summer. Natural gas prices in the Mid-Atlantic region should be soft relative to Henry Hub due to lower electrical loads. Reduced aggregate cooling demand and lower electrical loads should also allow natural gas inventories to reduce the deficit to last year's level. In Texas warmer-than-normal August temperatures should help to firm ERCOT power prices and implied market heat-rates."
WSI provides customized weather information to global commodity traders via its industry-leading WSI Trader Web site. WSI will issue its next seasonal outlook on June 20.
*To view the map defining WSI's US regions, click here.
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WSI (Weather Services International) and Weather Central are the world's leading providers of weather-driven business solutions for professionals in the energy, aviation, insurance and media markets, as well as multiple federal and state government agencies. Together they comprise the professional division of The Weather Company and are owned by a consortium made up of NBC Universal and the private equity firms, The Blackstone Group and Bain Capital.
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UK: M&S FY earnings hurt by clothing sales decline
By Michelle Russell | 20 May 2014
- FY pre-tax profit falls 3.9%
- GM like-for-like sales down 1.4%
- Total sales grow 2.7%
Earnings were dragged down by a decline in clothing sales
Marks & Spencer's general merchandise division performed worse than analysts expected in its full-year after the UK retailer this morning (20 May) revealed a drop in earnings dragged down by a decline in clothing sales.
Shares in Marks & Spencer fell nearly 3% in early morning trading after the retailer reported a fall in annual profits for the third year in a row.
Underlying profit before tax dropped 3.9% to GBP623m (US$1.05bn) for the year ended 29 March. Earnings were dragged down by a 1.4% drop in like-for-like merchandise sales, the majority of which is clothing. Chief executive Marc Bolland, however, said he was pleased to see early signs of improvement in the division.
In the last year the retailer has been busy refocusing its general merchandise business, with more of an emphasis on quality and style. It also launched M&S Collection and a Leading Ladies marketing campaign. The division returned to growth in the fourth quarter but has failed to perform as well as the group's food division, which saw sales grow 1.7% for the year.
Total UK gross margin was down 20bps at 40.6%, as a result of a decline in general merchandise gross margin and a mix change due to a difference in the rate of sales growth in the GM division and food.
Group sales, however, were up 2.7% at GBP10.3bn, while UK sales climbed 2.3%. International sales were up 6.2% and multi-channel sales grew 22.8%.
Chairman Robert Swannell, said: "The investment made in executing our strategy over the last three years puts M&S in a stronger position to compete in a retail world undergoing profound change. Our priorities now are to deliver on the investment we have made and to make M&S a more profitable, stronger and well-equipped business."
Bernstein Research analyst Jamie Merriman added: "While management's tone remains positive and confident in the transformation of the general merchandise division, we believe the stock reaction today will be driven by how much credit investors are willing to give M&S after another year of relatively weak results."
Marks & Spencer's share price was down 2.59% to 439.30 pence at 08.45 GMT today.
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Plaintiff lawyer asks court to block new Wisconsin lemon law
A leading lemon law lawyer has asked a court to block Wisconsin's new version of the law, saying it has been left essentially unusable because the Department of Transportation hasn't issued forms consumers must use to make a claim.
Wisconsin's revised lemon law for defective new cars took effect March 1. It cut back on how long consumers have to file claims and eliminates mandatory double damages. The changes were backed by the auto industry and tort reform advocates, but criticized by others as anti-consumer.
On Thursday lawyer Vince Megna, the self-proclaimed king of lemon law, who actively opposed the change, asked a Dane County judge to order the state DOT to stop posting on its web site any forms that don't comply with the new law, correct other information about the new law, and repost information regarding claims under the old law, which applies to consumers who bought cars before March 1.
The lawsuit also asks that the court order that the old lemon law remain in effect until the DOT generates and posts new forms that comply with the requirements of the new law.
The petition for mandamus names the DOT, its secretary, Mark Gottlieb and Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen as respondents.
According to the petition, the revised lemon law requires consumers who want to report a new vehicle problem to a manufacturer, dealer or lessor to use a specific DOT form. Any demand for replacement or refund not using the form is not considered a valid lemon law claim.
But as of Thursday, Megna claims, the DOT had not issued any forms that comply with the new statute's requirements, meaning no one who bought or leased a new car after March 1 could make a lemon law claim.
DOT has put out one lemon law claim form, but Megna contends it is "replete with errors" and "defective on its face."
Consumers trying to use it, he said, would suffer harm because a manufacturer would have no obligation to provide relief in response to an invalid claim.
For owners who bought vehicles prior to March 1, the old lemon law, passed in 1984, still applies. But consumers wouldn't know that from the DOT's website, according to Megna's petition.
The petition reveals that a top DOT lawyer actually solicited Megna's input on interpretting the new law, but he declined, citing the likelihood of litigation over the new law, and of his involvement.
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No political party in WB has demanded early election: Dy CEC
Kolkata: In the backdrop of Trinamool
Congress chief Mamata Banerjee`s claim that assembly elections
in West Bengal would be held within two to three months,
Deputy Chief Election Commissioner Vinod Zutshi on Wednesday said
that no political party had demanded early poll in the state.
"I have met all major political parties, but none of
them have demanded early polls," Zutshi told reporters here.
"So far as the dates of election are concerned, Chief
Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi has made it clear much
earlier. I have nothing more to say on the subject," he said.
Quraishi had stated in July that elections in the
state were due in June 2011 and the rules allowed the Election
Commission to begin the election process six months before the
due date.
Stating that the elections would he held in due
course, he had said the election process could not start
before December 11.
The Trinamool Congress chief had claimed in a rally in
Birbhum district on September 18 that the elections would be
held after two or three months in the state and people should
be ready for it.
Zutshi said the final electoral rolls for the assembly
elections would be published on January five.
He said that political parties had alleged that false
voters were being included in the voters list with fake
identity cards and other documents.
"I have taken note of their allegations. 87 FIR have
been filed against 290 people. I have told concerned officials
to take serious action," he said.
Zutshi also met 12 district magistrates during the day
and expressed satisfaction with the preparations for the
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This property allows you to book online with a credit card. After submitting a reservation request, the owner or manager has 24 hours to accept, at which time your card will be charged and you will receive an email confirmation
3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6$166 avg/night60 night min stay
Venice Gcc Home with Heated Pool!.#3879887ha3 BR 3 BA Sleeps 6$139 avg/night56-90 night min stay
Venice Golf and Country Club Community#7102163ha3 BR 3 BA Sleeps 6$197 avg/night28 night min stay
2 BR 2 BA Sleeps 4$55 avg/night30 night min stay
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Recent Venice reviews
"We had a last minute trip to the area for a family function and Patrick was great is getting us set up quickly and easily. The home was comfortable and just what we three couples needed. If we ever come back to the area, we know where we'll look to stay."Guest: Stephanie T. Date of Stay: May 2016 Review Submitted: May 14, 2016View listing
"We had a great stay at this house in Venice. The home was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. More than enough bedding and towels as well as every implement you could need in the kitchen. I contacted Angie before our stay to ask about bikes and when we arrived there were 2 bikes for us to use in the garage and the kids (teenagers) loved just riding around the block a few times when we got back from a meal in the evening.. I also found the information book really useful in this home and loved the fact that Angie's appraisal of the restaurants was upfront and honest. This house is in a good residential area so it feels safe and quiet. There is a large Walmart and Publix a few mins drive away and also a few of the chain restaurants, Chilis, ihop etc. This home is also very private when you are in the pool as you cannot be overlooked from the back or the side of the property. We had a great stay in Venice and all of us loved the house. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone."Guest: Helen P. Date of Stay: July 2016 Review Submitted: August 13, 2016View listing
"My husband and I have rented this house for two years in a row now, and are very pleased. We generally have other family members, including our grandchildren, come for a week or two, and we love this house and Venice. The bike paths are extraordinary; the town is within walking distance and charming; we take advantage of activities in nearby Sarasota; and the house has all of the comforts of home. The swimming pool is great and private, although it's always been too cold for us to use during the month of February. Tina and Bo are wonderful landlords and are so trusting and easy going. We feel lucky to have found this place when it's so difficult to find good rental properties in Venice during the month of February."Guest: Ruth W. Date of Stay: February 2016 Review Submitted: February 8, 2016View listing
"Home was exactly as advertised, and we enjoyed our stay very much. Will definitely be back."Guest: Tye B. Date of Stay: November 2015 Review Submitted: December 9, 2015View listing
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