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Articles from the February 20, 2017 edition


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  • Toyota Global Hybrids Sales Surpass 10 Million

    Zane|Feb 20, 2017

    Toyota has announced that it has achieved more than 10 million cumulative units of hybrid vehicle (HV) sales, including plug-in hybrids, as of January 31. The latest milestone was achieved just nine months after total sales reached 9 million units at the end of April 2016. Toyota Motor North America also saw its sales of hybrids and plug-in hybrids reach a cumulative total, exceeding three million units as of December 31, 2016. "The Prius stands as an icon for sustainability and efficiency, and...

  • Hawaiian Airlines' Passion for Punctuality

    Zane|Feb 20, 2017

    Hawaiian Airlines remained the nation's top carrier for punctuality in 2016, as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), marking the airline's 13th consecutive year holding the title. Hawai'i's largest and longest-serving airline averaged a 91.1 percent on-time performance rating in 2016, earning the top ranking in all but one month and exceeding the industry average for the year by 9.7 percentage points. For December, Hawaiian Airlines posted a leading 85.1 percent on-time...

  • Distinctive assets Grammy Gifting suite Presents fabulous gifts in Honor of Nominees

    Preity Uupala|Feb 20, 2017

    The 59th annual Grammy awards were held this year on February 12, 2017 at the STAPLES center in Los Angeles and was enjoyed by all. Once again, premiere `Entertainment marketing company, Distinctive assets has hosted the Annual Grammy gifting lounge. As every year, nominees, presenters and music celebrities were presented with fabulous gifts in honor of their nominations and participation for this year’s incredible event. This year’s lounge was showered with some incredible brands from al par...

  • Did Janet Jackson Use an Islamic Burqa, to Disguise Her Lack of a Baby Bump?

    Sara Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 20, 2017

    The blessed event of Janet Jackson and her husband of one year, Qatari Prince/ billionaire Wissam Al Mana, lifts and drops a question on your plate: How? Obvious as the question is, no journalist wants to be rude enough to ask her. Pregnancies of women past the age of 50 achieved through sexual intercourse, are so rare that there is an article about them on Wikipedia. In the United States, between 1997 and 1999, 539 births were reported among mothers over age 50 (four per 100,000 births), with...

  • Lightning Strikes, Tree Falls Unto Genesis Open Golf Tournament. Course closed for the day

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Feb 20, 2017

    The wind toppled a large eucalyptus tree onto a pathway at the golf course at the Genesis just before noon. The tree appears to have fallen on no one but startled onlookers. The annual tournament, formerly known as the Northern Trust open or the Los Angeles open, has been held today on the rainiest day in Los Angeles in 15 years. The event is held at the Riviera country club in Pacific Palisades, California. 20 minutes after the tree fell, play was temporarily suspended due to inclement...

  • California Wine Exports Reach Record $1.46 Billion in 2016--That's 45.9 million cases

    Zane|Feb 20, 2017

    U.S. wine exports, 90% from California, reached $1.62 billion in winery revenues in 2016, a new record. Despite challenges from a strong dollar, winery revenues were up 1% from 2015. Volume was 412.7 million liters or 45.9 million cases. "California wine exports continue to reflect the trend toward premiumization with the dollar value of our wine sales outpacing volume shipments. California wines are well positioned for this trend-our vintners are offering quality, value, diverse styles and...

  • Hillary Clinton is Running for President Again, Says Former Bush Speechwriter Matt Latimer

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff|Feb 20, 2017

    She'll be 73 in 2020; a year younger than Bernie Sanders is today. She has millions of diehard fanatical fans who love her. The former First Lady has never deviated from a messianic conviction, that she is destined to be the first female United States President. And she is doing everything one in her position would need to do in order to set up another run for the presidency, says Politico analyst and former GW Bush speechwriter Matt Latimer. Mrs. Clinton's 2020 run is obvious based on her...

  • Regency Hotel Fire in Baldwin Park; 5 Suffer Smoke Inhalation

    Observer Staff|Feb 20, 2017

    A four story hotel burned in Baldwin Park, CA tonight. 5 guests suffered smoke inhalation, but quick work by the Los Angeles County Fire Department prevented anyone from being seriously injured. A heavy presence of fire fighters were seen at the La Puente exit to the 405 freeway. The fire was contained to one unit on the third floor. The 2 alarm fire at the Regency Inn, a 187 room hotel located at the intersection of Merced and Dalewood Street, caused delays on the freewy....

  • Russian UN ambassador Vitaly Churkin suddenly dies in New York City

    Feb 20, 2017

    Vitaly Churkin died in New York City on 20 February 2017. The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement that read he "died suddenly." It further noted: "A prominent Russian diplomat has passed away while at work. We'd like to express our sincere condolences to Vitaly Churkin's family." Russian president Vladimir Putin was said to have been personally upset by his death. The combative, career diplomat recently referred to trumps UN ambassador Samantha Power, as "mother Theresa", referring to Un...