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Facebook not facing the music for breaching users' trust
- March 25, 2018
The government notice also sought information on entities which engaged Cambridge Analytica , the method used by it for possession of data and whether consent was taken from users. And we'll have more changes to share in the next few days. "While we are deleting this information, it is inaccessible to other people using Facebook ", the company says in its Help Center page . (more...)
- March 25, 2018
The government notice also sought information on entities which engaged Cambridge Analytica , the method used by it for possession of data and whether consent was taken from users. And we'll have more changes to share in the next few days. "While we are deleting this information, it is inaccessible to other people using Facebook ", the company says in its Help Center page . (more...)
World's largest collection of ocean garbage is twice the size of Texas
- March 25, 2018
The implications of microplastics on aquatic biology is still being studied , but scientists have already made some disturbing discoveries , including that many species of fish are mistaking the tiny pieces of plastic for food and eating them. (more...)
- March 25, 2018
The implications of microplastics on aquatic biology is still being studied , but scientists have already made some disturbing discoveries , including that many species of fish are mistaking the tiny pieces of plastic for food and eating them. (more...)
Boeing (BA) Holdings Cut by Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt
- March 25, 2018
Orrstown Svcs Inc owns 191 shares or 0.05% of their USA portfolio. The institutional investor held 10,145 shares of the aerospace company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $2.58M, down from 20,385 at the end of the previous reported quarter. All things being equal, stocks with higher earnings-per-share growth rates are generally more desirable than those with slower earnings-per-share growth rates. (more...)
- March 25, 2018
Orrstown Svcs Inc owns 191 shares or 0.05% of their USA portfolio. The institutional investor held 10,145 shares of the aerospace company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $2.58M, down from 20,385 at the end of the previous reported quarter. All things being equal, stocks with higher earnings-per-share growth rates are generally more desirable than those with slower earnings-per-share growth rates. (more...)
Hearing considers request for special election in 42nd Assembly District
- March 25, 2018
Reynolds said state law mandated Wisconsinites have representation in the state legislature, which she said required Walker to call special elections for the two vacant seats. Spokespeople for Walker's office and the state Department of Justice both said they were consulting on how to proceed following the judge's ruling. (more...)
- March 25, 2018
Reynolds said state law mandated Wisconsinites have representation in the state legislature, which she said required Walker to call special elections for the two vacant seats. Spokespeople for Walker's office and the state Department of Justice both said they were consulting on how to proceed following the judge's ruling. (more...)
U.S. stocks slip as trade war rhetoric escalates
- March 25, 2018
Applied Materials lost 5.9 percent and Bank of America fell 4.5 percent. Wall Street's three major indexes tumbled in late afternoon trading on Friday as investors shied away from risky bets going into the weekend while they braced for a potential US trade war with China. (more...)
- March 25, 2018
Applied Materials lost 5.9 percent and Bank of America fell 4.5 percent. Wall Street's three major indexes tumbled in late afternoon trading on Friday as investors shied away from risky bets going into the weekend while they braced for a potential US trade war with China. (more...)
Facebook Aims to Rebuild Trust After Cambridge Analytica Data Breach
- March 24, 2018
London-based Cambridge Analytica has allegedly been using Facebook users' data to unfairly influence election results by psychological manipulation, entrapment techniques and fake news campaigns. But you may be surprised how many apps like Airbnb or Venmo you've logged into through the social network over the years. According to the UK Channel, Cambridge Analytica worked for 200 elections around the world. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
London-based Cambridge Analytica has allegedly been using Facebook users' data to unfairly influence election results by psychological manipulation, entrapment techniques and fake news campaigns. But you may be surprised how many apps like Airbnb or Venmo you've logged into through the social network over the years. According to the UK Channel, Cambridge Analytica worked for 200 elections around the world. (more...)
Nike Stock Pops After Q3 Revenue Beat, 24% Chinese Growth
- March 24, 2018
HSBC lowered shares of Nike from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and raised their price objective for the stock from $58.95 to $62.00 in a research note on Tuesday, November 28th. The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 2nd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.24%. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
HSBC lowered shares of Nike from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and raised their price objective for the stock from $58.95 to $62.00 in a research note on Tuesday, November 28th. The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 2nd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.24%. (more...)
TV star Ant McPartlin charged with drink-driving
- March 24, 2018
But, as the old adage goes, the show must go on. On Sunday, Ant's personal life took a turn for the worst when he was arrested for drink-driving. Executives were keen to keep the show on air, but agreed the decision would be left up to Dec, who has never worked without Ant since they started presenting together. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
But, as the old adage goes, the show must go on. On Sunday, Ant's personal life took a turn for the worst when he was arrested for drink-driving. Executives were keen to keep the show on air, but agreed the decision would be left up to Dec, who has never worked without Ant since they started presenting together. (more...)
Amazon Patented Its New Delivery Drone Capable Of Recognizing Human Gestures
- March 24, 2018
As specified by several illustrations, the delivery drone could release the package it's carrying, change its flight path to avoid crashing, ask humans a question or abort the delivery. Examples listed include a depth sensor, a visible light camera, infrared camera and ultraviolet sensitive cameras for input and things like speakers, microphones and laser projectors for outbound communications. (more...)
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- March 24, 2018
As specified by several illustrations, the delivery drone could release the package it's carrying, change its flight path to avoid crashing, ask humans a question or abort the delivery. Examples listed include a depth sensor, a visible light camera, infrared camera and ultraviolet sensitive cameras for input and things like speakers, microphones and laser projectors for outbound communications. (more...)
Information Commission staff search Cambridge Analytica offices
- March 24, 2018
BJP launched a scratching attack on the Congress and asked to clear it's relationship with the Cambridge Analytica , the firm is accused of harvesting data from the Facebook illegally to influence poll in several countries. Ms Denham had announced her intentions to gain a warrant to enter the offices on Monday, however it was granted just after 7pm on Friday. "In this regard, it is pertinent to observe that CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, has apologised for the mistakes his company ... (more...)
- March 24, 2018
BJP launched a scratching attack on the Congress and asked to clear it's relationship with the Cambridge Analytica , the firm is accused of harvesting data from the Facebook illegally to influence poll in several countries. Ms Denham had announced her intentions to gain a warrant to enter the offices on Monday, however it was granted just after 7pm on Friday. "In this regard, it is pertinent to observe that CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, has apologised for the mistakes his company ... (more...)
Fewer OPEC Barrels Are Reaching US Shores
- March 24, 2018
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 87 cents to settle at US$64.30 a barrel, a 1.3 per cent loss. It could be that Saudi Arabia wants to see a deficit, which would no doubt push prices up above US$70 a barrel, maybe even to US$80. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 87 cents to settle at US$64.30 a barrel, a 1.3 per cent loss. It could be that Saudi Arabia wants to see a deficit, which would no doubt push prices up above US$70 a barrel, maybe even to US$80. (more...)
Toyota turned the 2019 Corolla from tech-dud to gadget-central
- March 24, 2018
The JBL audio experience with Clari-Fi - having such a complete orchestration of advanced power output, hardware, structure, and software - is engineered to impress even the most perceptive audiophile. Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) is standard on XSE and available on SE, but Toyota notes that BSM does not include Rear Cross Traffic Alert. The new Corolla Hatchback will go on sale this summer. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The JBL audio experience with Clari-Fi - having such a complete orchestration of advanced power output, hardware, structure, and software - is engineered to impress even the most perceptive audiophile. Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) is standard on XSE and available on SE, but Toyota notes that BSM does not include Rear Cross Traffic Alert. The new Corolla Hatchback will go on sale this summer. (more...)
Seeking justice for victims of online sex trafficking
- March 24, 2018
Heidi Heitkamp serves. The committee investigated ads placed on Backpage.com, including several in North Dakota, and determined that Backpage.com had deliberately crafted loopholes to enable trafficking on its site, particularly of children. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Heidi Heitkamp serves. The committee investigated ads placed on Backpage.com, including several in North Dakota, and determined that Backpage.com had deliberately crafted loopholes to enable trafficking on its site, particularly of children. (more...)
Tencent falls after Naspers sells US$9.8 bil stake at discount
- March 24, 2018
Chief Executive Officer Bob Van Dijk has been trying to reduce the discount by looking for new investments to replicate the Tencent success; he's put cash into a range of internet companies from the U.S.to Russian Federation and India. It's the first time Naspers has reduced its holdings in Tencent since investing in the company. "We think it is a good opportunity to buy into dips given Tencent's solid fundamentals". (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Chief Executive Officer Bob Van Dijk has been trying to reduce the discount by looking for new investments to replicate the Tencent success; he's put cash into a range of internet companies from the U.S.to Russian Federation and India. It's the first time Naspers has reduced its holdings in Tencent since investing in the company. "We think it is a good opportunity to buy into dips given Tencent's solid fundamentals". (more...)
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) - Price to Earnings (P/E) Evaluation
- March 24, 2018
The RSI oscillates between zero and 100. With the funds raised from Big Mac sales during the campaign, McDonald's continues to support, strengthen and empower communities across the region. Revenue is the amount of money that a company actually receives during a specific period, including discounts and deductions for returned merchandise. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The RSI oscillates between zero and 100. With the funds raised from Big Mac sales during the campaign, McDonald's continues to support, strengthen and empower communities across the region. Revenue is the amount of money that a company actually receives during a specific period, including discounts and deductions for returned merchandise. (more...)
Blue UK passports to be 'made in France' after Brexit
- March 24, 2018
The Home Office said Thursday that competitors for the contract were told of the government's decision Wednesday night. "Now this icon of British identity is going to be manufactured in France". Tory MP and former worldwide development secretary Priti Patel also raged that it amounted to a "national humiliation". The Liberal Democrat's Brexit spokesman, Tom Brake, said: "The blue passport saga is turning into a farce". (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The Home Office said Thursday that competitors for the contract were told of the government's decision Wednesday night. "Now this icon of British identity is going to be manufactured in France". Tory MP and former worldwide development secretary Priti Patel also raged that it amounted to a "national humiliation". The Liberal Democrat's Brexit spokesman, Tom Brake, said: "The blue passport saga is turning into a farce". (more...)
Pound Sterling Lifted after BoE Dove Vlieghe Hawks More Rate Rises
- March 24, 2018
The yen, which investors tend to buy in times of risk aversion, jumped against the dollar while major US stock indexes skidded. Q&A What is the monetary policy committee? Data earlier this week that showed pay growth at its highest since 2015 also bolstered policymakers' certainty that domestic cost pressures were building, hampering inflation's return to target. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The yen, which investors tend to buy in times of risk aversion, jumped against the dollar while major US stock indexes skidded. Q&A What is the monetary policy committee? Data earlier this week that showed pay growth at its highest since 2015 also bolstered policymakers' certainty that domestic cost pressures were building, hampering inflation's return to target. (more...)
Stocks Tumble After Trump Slaps Tariffs on $60B in Chinese Imports
- March 24, 2018
At the close of trade Thursday afternoon United States time, the Dow had lost 724 points, down 2.93 percent in a single day's trade. JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citigroup all lost more than 2%. Overseas markets closed mostly lower. Currently, the blue-chip index is trading 10% lower than its all-time high than it achieved earlier in the year. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
At the close of trade Thursday afternoon United States time, the Dow had lost 724 points, down 2.93 percent in a single day's trade. JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citigroup all lost more than 2%. Overseas markets closed mostly lower. Currently, the blue-chip index is trading 10% lower than its all-time high than it achieved earlier in the year. (more...)
Craigslist Shut Down Personal Ads After Sex Trafficking Bill Passes
- March 24, 2018
A representative of the classified advertisement website Craigslist said Friday it will no longer operate the portion of its website that allows individuals to seek encounters with strangers. Last month, EFF stated that since the web platforms have the risk of facing extreme criminal and civil penalties, they hardly have any choice except to "silence legitimate voices". (more...)
- March 24, 2018
A representative of the classified advertisement website Craigslist said Friday it will no longer operate the portion of its website that allows individuals to seek encounters with strangers. Last month, EFF stated that since the web platforms have the risk of facing extreme criminal and civil penalties, they hardly have any choice except to "silence legitimate voices". (more...)
Winter Storm expected to just miss western Wisconsin
- March 24, 2018
Most major roadways in the state were clear, but residents were being urged to drive cautiously and allow extra travel time. So far, snowfall accumulations have been nowhere near as high as the National Weather Service had predicted. The bulk of the snow and sleet was expected to pound New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and parts of eastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday before heading toward Cape Cod early Thursday. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Most major roadways in the state were clear, but residents were being urged to drive cautiously and allow extra travel time. So far, snowfall accumulations have been nowhere near as high as the National Weather Service had predicted. The bulk of the snow and sleet was expected to pound New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and parts of eastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday before heading toward Cape Cod early Thursday. (more...)
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