-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- despite headlines saying that it lost tuesday 's vote , the fate of california 's proposed $ 1-a-pack tax hike on cigarettes is still in limbo , and state officials said late thursday that a final result is likely weeks away . the tax increase , known as proposition 29 , would raise an estimated $ 735 million a year , with roughly three-quarters of that money going to cancer research . the avocado tree is ` transgender ' and has overnight sex changes , a botanist has discovered . professor john warren discovered avocado trees switch from male to female in a matter of hours . professor warren , based at the university of aberystwyth , wales , said the avocado tree displays ` unique flowering behaviour ' . initial results showed prop 29 being rejected by a margin of roughly 65,000 votes , out of nearly 4 million cast -- a margin of 50.8 % to 49.2 % . however , the results do n't yet include a vast number of mail-in ballots and provisional ballots . as of thursday night , at least 829,863 votes were yet to be counted , according to figures posted by california 's secretary of state . the real figure is likely much higher , as the official `` uncounted '' number leaves out several counties that have yet to send their data . `` we 've asked counties to report their number of unprocessed ballots , but it 's voluntary , so there 's no way to know the exact number , '' said allie schembra , a spokeswoman for the secretary of state 's office . state law requires county elections officials to report final vote tallies by july 6 . california secretary of state debra bowen then has until july 13 to certify the results . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- boeing has warned airlines to keep some 747-8 and 787 aircraft away from certain storms because of possible icing problems in engines . the aircraft manufacturer sent a message to `` customers who operate some ge-powered engines after instances of ice crystal icing that resulted in temporary diminished engine performance , '' spokesman marc birtel said in a statement . as more results trickled in by thursday night , the margin had shrunk to less than 53,000 votes . or as one bay area weekly joked , `` proposition 29 results are close enough to make you want to chain smoke . '' `` supporters of prop 29 are not conceding defeat , '' vowed doug ulman , ceo of the lance armstrong-founded livestrong organization . `` we will closely monitor the counting of late absentee and provisional ballots ... this race is still too close to call , and we remain hopeful that the victory will ultimately be ours . '' proposition 29 was the subject of a fierce advertising campaign , playing out on californians ' television screens for weeks ahead of the vote . opponents of the tax spent nearly $ 47 million , most of it coming from tobacco companies . they argued that prop 29 would create a large , unaccountable bureaucracy . supporters , including livestrong , the american cancer society , the american lung association and new york mayor michael bloomberg , spent about $ 12 million . he found that during the day the trees , which grow in tropical and mediterranean climates , flower with their ` female parts ' ready to be pollinated by bees . professor john warren discovered avocado trees switch from male to female in a matter of hours . the flowers close for the night and then the next morning they reopen - but now they use their ` male anthers ' to spread their pollen . professor warren said : ` the whole elaborate exercise seems to have evolved to increase the chances of cross-pollination , while limiting the amount of self-pollination . ` the trees are usually successful in avoiding the ` sin ' of inbreeding . ' attention is already turning to next season at liverpool after their fa cup semi-final exit at the hands of aston villa . unless one of the top four falter dramatically in the final six premier league games of the season , liverpool will also miss out on champions league qualification after only a season back in europe 's elite club competition . brendan rodgers undoubtedly needs to reinforce his squad , and sportsmail assesses liverpool 's chances of landing five of their main targets . danny ings , burnley . boeing said pilots should keep the planes at least 50 nautical miles from storms that may contain ice crystals until general electric can make improvements to the `` genx '' engines . only a small number of the engines have had a problem with ice crystals , the statement said . boeing began delivering its 787 dreamliners in 2011 . the model is billed as a super-efficient , high-technology airliner of the future , and it flew without major problems for a year . but a battery fire forced the diversion of an all nippon airways flight in january 2013 . the entire fleet of 50 planes was grounded for four months while boeing made repairs . professor warren has written about the avocado in his book called the nature of crops . the botanist , from the university of aberystwyth , pictured , said the plants limited the amount of self-pollination . later , a united airlines dreamliner made an emergency landing in houston with brake problems and a fire broke out on an unoccupied ethiopian airlines dreamliner in london . there also have been investigations into a faulty fuel pump indicator , an electric panel , a plane oven and emergency beacons . cnn 's tory dunnan and mike ahlers contributed to this report . danny ings has impressed at burnley this season and is set to leave turf moor when his contract expires . mario balotelli -lrb- left -rrb- and rickie lambert appear set to depart liverpool at the end of the season . liverpool have made their play for ings but his concern has always been that he gets a fair chance of making a starting place his own . the reds will look to shed borini , lambert and balotelli but divock origi arrives from lille in june too . manchester united , manchester city and real sociedad remain in the frame for ings . cost : # 4million compensation fee . james milner , manchester city . has been a little upset by all accounts that his move to liverpool was reported almost as a done deal . james milner appears set to depart manchester city at the end of the season when his contract expires . milner -lrb- right -rrb- is also a target for arsenal and everton , as well as serie a sides roma and inter milan . wants to see what city discuss first and it is all about how many games he plays . arsenal , everton , roma and inter milan have also spoken to his representative about a summer deal . cost : free . petr cech , chelsea . liverpool have been frustrated in their pursuit of norberto neto from fiorentina , who is destined for juventus . chelsea goalkeeper petr cech -lrb- right -rrb- appears likely to depart stamford bridge before next season . cech could be out of reach for liverpool if paris saint-germain make a move for the goalkeeper . they want cech but do n't have the budget to compete with paris saint-germain , who are confident of signing the experienced chelsea goalkeeper this summer ahead of arsenal . cost : # 10million . asier illarramendi , real madrid . stylish young central midfielder who has lost his way among real madrid 's stars . asier illarramendi may depart real madrid this summer and his profile matches liverpool 's recruitment policy . has stated a desire to fight for his place but knows chances are limited . liverpool like him , as they do ruben neves at porto also , but face competition from arsenal and real sociedad although arsene wenger has other targets too for that area . cost : # 18million . memphis depay , psv eindhoven . fits the bill for brendan rodgers in terms of pace and pressing style and carries a goal threat . psg have also made enquiries , as have united , who hope louis van gaal 's presence can sway the deal their way . memphis depay -lrb- right -rrb- is an ideal signing for brendan rodgers , but he must compete with europe 's elite side . if liverpool fail to qualify for the champions league it may be another deciding factor for the holland international winger . cost : # 25million .
boeing says some ge engines need fix for icing . caution to avoid storms applies to some 747-8 planes as well as 787 dreamliners . the dreamliner is boeing 's latest high-tech , fuel-efficient airliner .
-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- despite headlines saying that it lost tuesday 's vote , the fate of california 's proposed $ 1-a-pack tax hike on cigarettes is still in limbo , and state officials said late thursday that a final result is likely weeks away . the tax increase , known as proposition 29 , would raise an estimated $ 735 million a year , with roughly three-quarters of that money going to cancer research . the avocado tree is ` transgender ' and has overnight sex changes , a botanist has discovered . professor john warren discovered avocado trees switch from male to female in a matter of hours . professor warren , based at the university of aberystwyth , wales , said the avocado tree displays ` unique flowering behaviour ' . initial results showed prop 29 being rejected by a margin of roughly 65,000 votes , out of nearly 4 million cast -- a margin of 50.8 % to 49.2 % . however , the results do n't yet include a vast number of mail-in ballots and provisional ballots . as of thursday night , at least 829,863 votes were yet to be counted , according to figures posted by california 's secretary of state . the real figure is likely much higher , as the official `` uncounted '' number leaves out several counties that have yet to send their data . `` we 've asked counties to report their number of unprocessed ballots , but it 's voluntary , so there most of it coming from tobacco companies . they argued that prop 29 would create a large , unaccountable bureaucracy . supporters , including livestrong , the american cancer society , the american lung association and new york mayor michael bloomberg , spent about $ 12 million . he found that during the day the trees , which grow in tropical and mediterranean climates , flower with their ` female parts ' ready to be pollinated by bees . professor john warren discovered avocado trees switch from male to female in a matter of hours . the flowers close for the night and then the next morning they reopen - but now they use their ` male anthers ' to spread their pollen . professor warren said : ` the whole elaborate exercise seems to have evolved to increase the chances of cross-pollination , while limiting the amount of self-pollination . ` the trees are usually successful in avoiding the ` sin ' of inbreeding . ' attention is already turning to next season at liverpool after their fa cup semi-final exit at the hands of aston villa . unless one of the top four falter dramatically in the final six premier league games of the season , liverpool will also miss out on champions league qualification after only a season back in europe 's elite club competition . brendan rodgers undoubtedly needs to reinforce his squad , and sportsmail assesses liverpool 's chances of landing five of their main targets . danny ings , burnley . boeing said pilots should keep the planes at least 50 nautical miles from storms that may contain ice crystals until general electric can make improvements to the `` genx '' engines . only a small number of the engines have had a problem with ice crystals , the statement said . boeing began delivering its 787 dreamliners in 2011 . the model is billed as a super-efficient , high-technology airliner of the future , and it flew without major problems for a year . but a battery fire forced the diversion of an all nippon airways flight in january 2013 . the entire fleet of 50 planes was grounded for four months while boeing made repairs . professor warren has written about the avocado in his book called the nature of crops . the botanist , from the university of aberystwyth , pictured , said the plants limited the amount of self-pollination . later , a united airlines dreamliner made an emergency landing in houston with brake problems and a fire broke out on an unoccupied ethiopian airlines dreamliner in london . there also have been investigations into a faulty fuel pump indicator , an electric panel , a plane oven and emergency beacons . cnn 's tory dunnan and mike ahlers contributed to this report . danny ings has impressed at burnley this season and is set to leave turf moor when his contract expires . mario balotelli -lrb- left -rrb- and rickie lambert appear set to depart liverpool at the end of the season . liverpool have made their play for ings but his concern has always been that he gets a fair chance of making a starting place his own . the reds will look to shed borini , lambert and balotelli but divock origi arrives from lille in june too . manchester united , manchester city and real sociedad remain in the frame for ings . cost : # 4million compensation fee . james milner , manchester city . has been a little upset by all accounts that his move to liverpool was reported almost as a done deal . james milner appears set to depart manchester city at the end of the season when his contract expires . milner -lrb- right -rrb- is also a target for arsenal and everton , as well as serie a sides roma and inter milan . wants to see what city discuss first and it is all about how many games he plays . arsenal , everton , roma and inter milan have also spoken to his representative about a summer deal . cost : free . petr cech , chelsea . liverpool have been frustrated in their pursuit of norberto neto from fiorentina , who is destined for juventus . chelsea goalkeeper petr cech -lrb- right -rrb- appears likely to depart stamford bridge before next season . cech could be out of reach for liverpool if paris saint-germain make a move for the goalkeeper . they want cech but do n't have the budget to compete with paris saint-germain
-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- despite headlines saying that it lost tuesday 's vote , the fate of california 's proposed $ 1-a-pack tax hike on cigarettes is still in limbo , and state officials said late thursday that a final result is likely weeks away . the tax increase , known as proposition 29 , would raise an estimated $ 735 million a year , with roughly three-quarters of that money going to cancer research . the avocado tree is ` transgender ' and has overnight sex changes , a botanist has discovered . professor john warren discovered avocado trees switch from male to female in a matter of hours . professor warren , based at the university of aberystwyth , wales , said the avocado tree displays 's no way to know the exact number , '' said allie schembra , a spokeswoman for the secretary of state 's office . state law requires county elections officials to report final vote tallies by july 6 . california secretary of state debra bowen then has until july 13 to certify the results . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- boeing has warned airlines to keep some 747-8 and 787 aircraft away from certain storms because of possible icing problems in engines . the aircraft manufacturer sent a message to `` customers who operate some ge-powered engines after instances of ice crystal icing that resulted in temporary diminished engine performance , '' spokesman marc birtel said in a statement . as more results trickled in by thursday night , ` the whole elaborate exercise seems to have evolved to increase the chances of cross-pollination , while limiting the amount of self-pollination . ` the trees are usually successful in avoiding the ` sin ' of inbreeding . ' attention is already turning to next season at liverpool after their fa cup semi-final exit at the hands of aston villa . unless one of the top four falter dramatically in the final six premier league games of the season , liverpool will also miss out on champions league qualification after only a season back in europe 's elite club competition . brendan rodgers undoubtedly needs to reinforce his squad , and sportsmail assesses liverpool 's chances of landing five of their main targets . danny ings , burnley . boeing said pilots should keep the planes at least 50 nautical miles from storms that may contain ice crystals until general electric can make improvements to the `` genx '' engines . only a small number of the engines have had a problem with ice crystals , the statement said . boeing began delivering its 787 dreamliners in 2011 . the model is billed as a super-efficient , high-technology airliner of the future , and it flew without major problems for a year . but a battery fire forced the diversion of an all nippon airways flight in january 2013 . the entire fleet of 50 planes was grounded for four months while boeing made repairs . professor warren has written about the avocado in his book called the nature of crops . the botanist , from the university of aberystwyth , pictured , said the plants limited the amount of self-pollination . later , a united airlines dreamliner made an emergency landing in houston with brake problems and a fire broke out on an unoccupied ethiopian airlines dreamliner in london . there also have been investigations into a faulty fuel pump indicator , an electric panel , a plane oven and emergency beacons . cnn 's tory dunnan and mike ahlers contributed to this report . danny ings has impressed at burnley this season and is set to leave turf moor when his contract expires . mario balotelli -lrb- left -rrb- and rickie lambert appear set to depart liverpool at the end of the season . liverpool have made their play for ings but his concern has always been that he gets a fair chance of making a starting place his own . the reds will look to shed borini , lambert and balotelli but divock origi arrives from lille in june too . manchester united , manchester city and real sociedad remain in the frame for ings . cost : # 4million compensation fee . james milner , manchester city . has been a little upset by all accounts that his move to liverpool was reported almost as a done deal . james milner appears set to depart manchester city at the end of the season when his contract expires . milner -lrb- right -rrb- is also a target for arsenal and everton , as well as serie a sides roma and inter milan . wants to see what city discuss first and it is all about how many games he plays . arsenal , everton , roma and inter milan have also spoken to his representative about a summer deal . cost : free . petr cech , chelsea . liverpool have been frustrated in their pursuit of norberto neto from fiorentina , who is destined for juventus . chelsea goalkeeper petr cech -lrb- right -rrb- appears likely to depart stamford bridge before next season . cech could be out of reach for liverpool if paris saint-germain make a move for the goalkeeper . they want cech but do n't have the budget to compete with paris saint-germain pressing style and carries a goal threat . psg have also made enquiries , as have united , who hope louis van gaal 's presence can sway the deal their way . memphis depay -lrb- right -rrb- is an ideal signing for brendan rodgers , but he must compete with europe 's elite side . if liverpool fail to qualify for the champions league it may be another deciding factor for the holland international winger . cost : # 25million .
-lrb- cnn -- despite headlines lost tuesday 's vote, the fate california 's proposed $ 1-a-pack tax hike state officials said late thursday a final result likely weeks the tax increase, known proposition 29 would an 735 cancer research the avocado tree ` transgender overnight sex changes professor john warren discovered avocado trees switch male a matter. professor warren, based aberystwyth wales said the avocado tree displays ` unique flowering behaviour initial results showed prop 29 being rejected a margin, out -- 50.8 % however, the results do n't yet include a vast number mail-in ballots as of thursday night, at least 829,863 votes yet, according figures california 's secretary the real figure likely much, the official `` uncounted '' number leaves several counties yet send their data. `` we ' asked counties report their number unprocessed ballots, voluntary, there, '' allie schembra, 's. state law requires county elections officials report final vote tallies by july 6. california secretary debra bowen then has until july 13 certify. -lrb- cnn -- boeing has warned airlines keep some 747-8 and 787 aircraft away certain storms because possible icing problems engines. the aircraft manufacturer sent `` customers operate some ge-powered engines after instances ice crystal icing that temporary diminished engine performance, '' spokesman marc birtel. as more results trickled by thursday night, the margin had or as one bay area weekly joked, `` proposition 29 results are close chain smoke. '' `` supporters prop 29 are conceding, vowed doug ulman ceo of the lance armstrong-founded livestrong organization. `` we closely the counting late absentee and... this race still too, remain the victory ultimately ours '' proposition 29 was the subject a fierce advertising campaign, playing californians ' television screens for ahead. opponents the tax spent nearly 47, most coming tobacco companies they argued prop 29 would create a large, unaccountable bureaucracy. supporters, including livestrong the american cancer society the american lung association new york mayor michael bloomberg spent about 12. he found during trees, grow tropical and mediterranean climates flower their ` female parts ready pollinated professor john warren discovered avocado trees switch male a matter. the flowers close for reopen - but now use their ` male anthers spread. professor warren said : ` the whole elaborate exercise seems evolved increase cross, while limiting. ` the trees usually successful avoiding the ` sin ' inbreeding. ' attention already turning next season at liverpool after their fa cup semi-final exit aston villa. unless one the top four falter dramatically the final six premier league games, liverpool also miss champions league qualification after only season back europe 's elite club competition brendan rodgers undoubtedly needs reinforce his squad, sportsmail assesses liverpool 's chances landing five their main targets. danny ings, burnley. boeing said pilots keep the planes storms that contain ice crystals until general electric can make improvements the `` genx '' engines. only a small number the engines had ice crystals, the statement. boeing began delivering its 787 dreamliners 2011. the model billed a super-efficient, high-technology airliner of flew without but a battery fire forced the diversion an all nippon airways flight in january 2013. the entire fleet 50 planes was grounded while boeing made repairs. professor warren has written the avocado in called the nature crops. the botanist, from the university aberystwyth pictured, said the plants limited. later, a united airlines dreamliner made houston with brake problems a fire broke an unoccupied ethiopian airlines dreamliner. there also investigations a faulty fuel pump indicator, an electric panel a plane oven and emergency beacons cnn 's tory dunnan and mike ahlers contributed. danny ings has impressed at burnley this set leave turf moor when. mario balotelli -lrb- left -rrb- and rickie lambert appear set depart liverpool. liverpool have their play ings but his concern always gets a fair chance his. the reds will look to shed borini, lambert balotelli but divock origi arrives from lille in june too. manchester united, manchester city and real sociedad remain the frame ings. cost : # 4million compensation fee. james milner, manchester city. has little upset all accounts his move liverpool reported almost. james milner appears set depart manchester city at when. milner -lrb- right -rrb- is also a target arsenal and everton, as serie a sides roma inter milan wants what city discuss first and it all how many games he. arsenal, everton roma and inter milan have also spoken his representative a summer deal. cost : free. petr cech, chelsea. liverpool have frustrated in norberto neto from, destined juventus chelsea goalkeeper petr cech -lrb- right -rrb- appears likely depart stamford bridge before. cech could out liverpool paris saint-germain make the goalkeeper. they want cech but do n't the budget compete paris saint-germain, who are confident signing the experienced chelsea goalkeeper this ahead arsenal. cost : # 10million. asier illarramendi, real madrid. stylish young central midfielder lost among real madrid 's stars. asier illarramendi may depart real madrid this his profile matches liverpool 's recruitment policy. has stated a desire fight his place but knows chances limited. liverpool like him, as ruben neves at porto also face competition arsenal and real sociedad although arsene wenger has other targets for that area cost : # 18million. memphis depay, psv eindhoven. fits brendan rodgers in terms pace pressing style carries a goal threat. psg have also made enquiries, have united, who hope louis van gaal 's presence can sway the deal their memphis depay -lrb- right -rrb- is an ideal signing brendan rodgers, must compete europe 's elite side. if liverpool fail the champions league it may another deciding factor the holland international winger. cost : # 25million.
most of it coming from tobacco companies . they argued that prop 29 would create a large , unaccountable bureaucracy . supporters , including livestrong , the american cancer society , the american lung association and new york mayor michael bloomberg , spent about $ 12 million . he found that during the day the trees , which grow in tropical and mediterranean climates , flower with their ` female parts ' ready to be pollinated by bees . professor john warren discovered avocado trees switch from male to female in a matter of hours . the flowers close for the night and then the next morning they reopen - but now they use their ` male anthers ' to spread their pollen . professor warren said : ` the whole elaborate exercise seems to have evolved to increase the chances of cross-pollination , while limiting the amount of self-pollination . ` the trees are usually successful in avoiding the ` sin ' of inbreeding . ' attention is already turning to next season at liverpool after their fa cup semi-final exit at the hands of aston villa . unless one of the top four falter dramatically in the final six premier league games of the season , liverpool will also miss out on champions league qualification after only a season back in europe 's elite club competition . brendan rodgers undoubtedly needs to reinforce his squad , and sportsmail assesses liverpool 's chances of landing five of their main targets . danny ings , burnley . boeing said pilots should keep the planes at least 50 nautical miles from storms that may contain ice crystals until general electric can make improvements to the `` genx '' engines . only a small number of the engines have had a problem with ice crystals , the statement said . boeing began delivering its 787 dreamliners in 2011 . the model is billed as a super-efficient , high-technology airliner of the future , and it flew without major problems for a year . but a battery fire forced the diversion of an all nippon airways flight in january 2013 . the entire fleet of 50 planes was grounded for four months while boeing made repairs . professor warren has written about the avocado in his book called the nature of crops . the botanist , from the university of aberystwyth , pictured , said the plants limited the amount of self-pollination . later , a united airlines dreamliner made an emergency landing in houston with brake problems and a fire broke out on an unoccupied ethiopian airlines dreamliner in london . there also have been investigations into a faulty fuel pump indicator , an electric panel , a plane oven and emergency beacons . cnn 's tory dunnan and mike ahlers contributed to this report . danny ings has impressed at burnley this season and is set to leave turf moor when his contract expires . mario balotelli -lrb- left -rrb- and rickie lambert appear set to depart liverpool at the end of the season . liverpool have made their play for ings but his concern has always been that he gets a fair chance of making a starting place his own . the reds will look to shed borini , lambert and balotelli but divock origi arrives from lille in june too . manchester united , manchester city and real sociedad remain in the frame for ings . cost : # 4million compensation fee . james milner , manchester city . has been a little upset by all accounts that his move to liverpool was reported almost as a done deal . james milner appears set to depart manchester city at the end of the season when his contract expires . milner -lrb- right -rrb- is also a target for arsenal and everton , as well as serie a sides roma and inter milan . wants to see what city discuss first and it is all about how many games he plays . arsenal , everton , roma and inter milan have also spoken to his representative about a summer deal . cost : free . petr cech , chelsea . liverpool have been frustrated in their pursuit of norberto neto from fiorentina , who is destined for juventus . chelsea goalkeeper petr cech -lrb- right -rrb- appears likely to depart stamford bridge before next season . cech could be out of reach for liverpool if paris saint-germain make a move for the goalkeeper . they want cech but do n't have the budget to compete with paris saint-germain
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