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Beware Hacked Amazon Third-Party Accounts
- April 12, 2017
In the past couple of months, however, instances of Amazon third-party seller fraud have absolutely exploded, and thanks to leaked login credentials of reputable sellers, it's now harder to detect than ever. For sellers, protect your accounts by updating your passwords regularly and by never using the same password across multiple services. While Amazon isn't commenting on issues individual sellers have had, a company spokesman said the company "is constantly innovating on behalf of ... (more...)
- April 12, 2017
In the past couple of months, however, instances of Amazon third-party seller fraud have absolutely exploded, and thanks to leaked login credentials of reputable sellers, it's now harder to detect than ever. For sellers, protect your accounts by updating your passwords regularly and by never using the same password across multiple services. While Amazon isn't commenting on issues individual sellers have had, a company spokesman said the company "is constantly innovating on behalf of ... (more...)
Joining high court, the real Neil Gorsuch set to stand up
- April 12, 2017
Gorsuch's confirmation ends the longest Supreme Court vacancy since 1862 during the American Civil War, with the court down a justice for nearly 14 months since long-serving conservative Justice Antonin Scalia died on February 13, 2016. Sen. Cory Gardner (R) voted to confirm Gorsuch, while Democratic Sen. Trump's choice of Gorsuch from a list of 21 potential nominees created in conjunction with the Federalist Society and equally conservative Heritage Foundation soothed Republicans but ... (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Gorsuch's confirmation ends the longest Supreme Court vacancy since 1862 during the American Civil War, with the court down a justice for nearly 14 months since long-serving conservative Justice Antonin Scalia died on February 13, 2016. Sen. Cory Gardner (R) voted to confirm Gorsuch, while Democratic Sen. Trump's choice of Gorsuch from a list of 21 potential nominees created in conjunction with the Federalist Society and equally conservative Heritage Foundation soothed Republicans but ... (more...)
No staff shakeup ahead - White House
- April 12, 2017
For Kushner, who has not been to Iraq before, the trip comes at a critical time as Trump examines ways to accelerate a US -led coalition campaign that USA and Iraqi officials say has so far been largely successful in uprooting ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
For Kushner, who has not been to Iraq before, the trip comes at a critical time as Trump examines ways to accelerate a US -led coalition campaign that USA and Iraqi officials say has so far been largely successful in uprooting ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria. (more...)
Oil eases from 5-week high, USA output rise undermines rally
- April 12, 2017
Crude oil prices closed sharply higher in futures market on Monday, supported by another shutdown at Libya's largest oilfield over the weekend and geopolitical tensions following last week's USA missile strike on Syria. Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said his country's output cuts would reach 250,000 bbl/d by mid-April, TASS news agency reported. "Both Brent and WTI open in Asia at their NY highs this morning, both within shouting distance of their post-OPEC rally highs", said ... (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Crude oil prices closed sharply higher in futures market on Monday, supported by another shutdown at Libya's largest oilfield over the weekend and geopolitical tensions following last week's USA missile strike on Syria. Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said his country's output cuts would reach 250,000 bbl/d by mid-April, TASS news agency reported. "Both Brent and WTI open in Asia at their NY highs this morning, both within shouting distance of their post-OPEC rally highs", said ... (more...)
Lawmakers slam Trump for bypassing Congress on Syria strike
- April 12, 2017
The View co-hosts Jedediah Bila and Sunny Hostin are at odds over whether President Donald Trump should have sought congressional authorization for the Syrian military strike. Other Republicans, like former Trump primary opponent Sen. "The Constitution gives the power to authorize the use of military force to the legislative branch". (more...)
- April 12, 2017
The View co-hosts Jedediah Bila and Sunny Hostin are at odds over whether President Donald Trump should have sought congressional authorization for the Syrian military strike. Other Republicans, like former Trump primary opponent Sen. "The Constitution gives the power to authorize the use of military force to the legislative branch". (more...)
Utah Jewish Congregations Celebrate Passover
- April 12, 2017
In 1969, a group of American Jews created a "freedom Haggadah " in support of the fight for civil rights, writes Israel columnist Shmuel Rosner in The New York Times . "Whether you are affiliated or not, highly religious or not religious at all, we are open to everybody", he said. They had heeded, as the legend goes, and had successfully crossed the Red Sea to become a cohesive nation for the first time in their history. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
In 1969, a group of American Jews created a "freedom Haggadah " in support of the fight for civil rights, writes Israel columnist Shmuel Rosner in The New York Times . "Whether you are affiliated or not, highly religious or not religious at all, we are open to everybody", he said. They had heeded, as the legend goes, and had successfully crossed the Red Sea to become a cohesive nation for the first time in their history. (more...)
TPG Is Building A New Mobile Phone Network
- April 12, 2017
The company paid $1.26 billion for access to the 4G mobile spectrum at an ACMA auction this week, taking home 2x10MHz of mobile spectrum in the 700MHz band. Spectrum licences in the 700MHz band will commence on April 1, 2018, and expire on December 31, 2029. Shares of Telstra , which was not allowed to bid in the auction because of its dominant market position, were down 6 percent in morning trading, hitting their lowest level since 2012. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
The company paid $1.26 billion for access to the 4G mobile spectrum at an ACMA auction this week, taking home 2x10MHz of mobile spectrum in the 700MHz band. Spectrum licences in the 700MHz band will commence on April 1, 2018, and expire on December 31, 2029. Shares of Telstra , which was not allowed to bid in the auction because of its dominant market position, were down 6 percent in morning trading, hitting their lowest level since 2012. (more...)
Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC), The Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO)
- April 12, 2017
FBR & Co restated a "buy" rating and issued a $21.00 price target on shares of Bank of America Corp in a research note on Wednesday, January 11th. TRADEMARK VIOLATION NOTICE: This news story was reported by The Cerbat Gem and is the property of of The Cerbat Gem. They now have a buy rating on the stock. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
FBR & Co restated a "buy" rating and issued a $21.00 price target on shares of Bank of America Corp in a research note on Wednesday, January 11th. TRADEMARK VIOLATION NOTICE: This news story was reported by The Cerbat Gem and is the property of of The Cerbat Gem. They now have a buy rating on the stock. (more...)
IRS issues last call for up to $1B in unclaimed tax refunds
- April 12, 2017
IRS Free File, available only through IRS.gov/FreeFile , will be available through Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The complaint alleges that Draper, who prepares returns through her business Unlimited Fashion located at 245 Moreau St.in Simmesport, prepares returns that fraudulently understate her customers' income tax liabilities and/or overstates the refunds they are entitled to receive. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
IRS Free File, available only through IRS.gov/FreeFile , will be available through Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The complaint alleges that Draper, who prepares returns through her business Unlimited Fashion located at 245 Moreau St.in Simmesport, prepares returns that fraudulently understate her customers' income tax liabilities and/or overstates the refunds they are entitled to receive. (more...)
Australian PM Malcom Turnbull to arrive in New Delhi today
- April 12, 2017
The Royal Australian Air Force A36-002 aircraft landed at 8pm at the Jackson's International Airport. The two leaders have also talked about energy with the Australian leader promising that his country can supply uranium to India at any time. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
The Royal Australian Air Force A36-002 aircraft landed at 8pm at the Jackson's International Airport. The two leaders have also talked about energy with the Australian leader promising that his country can supply uranium to India at any time. (more...)
Adani Power, Tata Power see heavy selling, tank up to 16%
- April 12, 2017
While setting aside the appellate tribunal's judgement as well as the CERC's order, a bench of Justices P C Ghose and R F Nariman said that an unexpected rise in coal price would not absolve the firms from adhering to the contract as they had knowingly taken the risk while submitting their bids. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
While setting aside the appellate tribunal's judgement as well as the CERC's order, a bench of Justices P C Ghose and R F Nariman said that an unexpected rise in coal price would not absolve the firms from adhering to the contract as they had knowingly taken the risk while submitting their bids. (more...)
Canada includes secret code in new $10 bill announcement
- April 12, 2017
If you don't know what that is, you're probably older than 45 and didn't fritter away your childhood playing Contra on the original NES. If visitors to the website enter the right sequence of keys, the national anthem of Canada plays and tiny animated bills rain down the screen, the Financial Post reported . (more...)
- April 12, 2017
If you don't know what that is, you're probably older than 45 and didn't fritter away your childhood playing Contra on the original NES. If visitors to the website enter the right sequence of keys, the national anthem of Canada plays and tiny animated bills rain down the screen, the Financial Post reported . (more...)
On trial for bribery, Samsung boss lets lawyers do the talking
- April 12, 2017
Though LG did not elaborate on its forecasts, analysts say LG's mobile business likely turned an operating loss for the eighth-straight quarter. Kim Yong-Gu of Hana Financial Investment Co. Industry watchers said the healthy performance is attributable to the improved profitability of the company's TV and home appliance businesses, while it also successfully reduced losses from the smartphone business. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Though LG did not elaborate on its forecasts, analysts say LG's mobile business likely turned an operating loss for the eighth-straight quarter. Kim Yong-Gu of Hana Financial Investment Co. Industry watchers said the healthy performance is attributable to the improved profitability of the company's TV and home appliance businesses, while it also successfully reduced losses from the smartphone business. (more...)
United Express lambasted over man dragged off plane
- April 12, 2017
Likewise, the Aviation Department has said only that one of its employees who removed Dao did not follow proper procedures and has been placed on leave . One of the men grabs the passenger , who screams as he is yanked out of his seat and pulled down the aisle. Meanwhile, The Associated Press reported the man dragged off the flight by airport police in Chicago is a Kentucky-based physician who was convicted more than a decade ago of felony charges involving his prescribing of drugs. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Likewise, the Aviation Department has said only that one of its employees who removed Dao did not follow proper procedures and has been placed on leave . One of the men grabs the passenger , who screams as he is yanked out of his seat and pulled down the aisle. Meanwhile, The Associated Press reported the man dragged off the flight by airport police in Chicago is a Kentucky-based physician who was convicted more than a decade ago of felony charges involving his prescribing of drugs. (more...)
U.S. stocks close slightly higher with energy gains
- April 12, 2017
For the day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 20,658.02 for a gain of 1.92 points or 0.01%. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 3.11 points to close at 5,880.93. Analysts expect earnings for all S&P 500 companies to have risen 10 percent in the first quarter from a year ago, according to Thomson Reuters data. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
For the day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 20,658.02 for a gain of 1.92 points or 0.01%. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 3.11 points to close at 5,880.93. Analysts expect earnings for all S&P 500 companies to have risen 10 percent in the first quarter from a year ago, according to Thomson Reuters data. (more...)
Shares rise in mining giant BHP Billiton after call for structural reform
- April 12, 2017
According to BHP , Elliott proposes that the Group replace the DLC with a single United Kingdom domiciled company, with a primary listing in London and with Chess Depository Instruments quoted in Australia on the Australian Securities Exchange. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
According to BHP , Elliott proposes that the Group replace the DLC with a single United Kingdom domiciled company, with a primary listing in London and with Chess Depository Instruments quoted in Australia on the Australian Securities Exchange. (more...)
Dollar near 5-month low vs yen amid geopolitical risk
- April 12, 2017
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. The yen rose as much as 0.6 percent to 110.21 yen against the dollar in early North American trading. Other assets that tend to benefit in times of market nervousness, including the Swiss franc and gold , also strengthened. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. The yen rose as much as 0.6 percent to 110.21 yen against the dollar in early North American trading. Other assets that tend to benefit in times of market nervousness, including the Swiss franc and gold , also strengthened. (more...)
On Equal Pay Day, Maloney Calls for Passage of Paycheck Fairness Act
- April 12, 2017
To earn what white men earn by age 60, black and Latina women would have to work until they're 80 or 90. We're looking at our pay rates, and we're looking at our promotions to make sure that women and men are being treated fairly. "A relatively small wage gap at the beginning of a career can grow given that everything from raises to 401 (k) contributions tend to be based on a percentage of salary", she said. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
To earn what white men earn by age 60, black and Latina women would have to work until they're 80 or 90. We're looking at our pay rates, and we're looking at our promotions to make sure that women and men are being treated fairly. "A relatively small wage gap at the beginning of a career can grow given that everything from raises to 401 (k) contributions tend to be based on a percentage of salary", she said. (more...)
Antonia Fire Protection District Easter egg hunt
- April 12, 2017
The event is free to all and will include a picture taken with the Easter Bunny, special eggs that contain free registration for the 2017-2018 school year, plus a chance to meet the teachers and tour the school. Aside from the egg hunting, the event will also feature snacks and drinks courtesy of Kiwanis Club of Powell River, face painting and games facilitated by Powell River Girl Guides, a petting zoo and even some activities for parents. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
The event is free to all and will include a picture taken with the Easter Bunny, special eggs that contain free registration for the 2017-2018 school year, plus a chance to meet the teachers and tour the school. Aside from the egg hunting, the event will also feature snacks and drinks courtesy of Kiwanis Club of Powell River, face painting and games facilitated by Powell River Girl Guides, a petting zoo and even some activities for parents. (more...)
Chicago, United lambasted over man dragged off plane
- April 11, 2017
The doctor was asked to give up his seat for a United employee. United was trying to make room for four employees of a partner airline, meaning four people had to get off. The massive backlash to the airlines prompted CEO Oscar Munoz to call the incident "upsetting" and apologise "for having to re-accommodate" customers. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
The doctor was asked to give up his seat for a United employee. United was trying to make room for four employees of a partner airline, meaning four people had to get off. The massive backlash to the airlines prompted CEO Oscar Munoz to call the incident "upsetting" and apologise "for having to re-accommodate" customers. (more...)
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