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Cathay sells $16,000 premium seats for $675 in ticketing blunder
- January 03, 2019
The mistake was picked up by travel blogger Gary Leff, from travel and loyalty-program blog View from the Wing , and blog One Mile at a Time on New Year's Eve. While Cathay didn't immediately say whether it would honor the bookings, the mistake adds to the embarrassments for the Hong Kong carrier that's struggling to turn its fortunes around while competition intensifies from Chinese and budget airlines. (more...)
- January 03, 2019
The mistake was picked up by travel blogger Gary Leff, from travel and loyalty-program blog View from the Wing , and blog One Mile at a Time on New Year's Eve. While Cathay didn't immediately say whether it would honor the bookings, the mistake adds to the embarrassments for the Hong Kong carrier that's struggling to turn its fortunes around while competition intensifies from Chinese and budget airlines. (more...)
Tesla misses 4Q vehicle delivery estimates, slashes prices of all models
- January 02, 2019
Tesla added Larry Ellison and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to its board, picking a controversial Silicon Valley luminary and a respected human-resources expert to show securities regulators that it is giving Elon Musk more oversight. But in that case, Tesla gets the tax credit and will lower the lease price by the same amount. Individuals purchasing an electric vehicle may still take advantage of any state incentives, such as California's $2,500 tax credit. (more...)
- January 02, 2019
Tesla added Larry Ellison and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to its board, picking a controversial Silicon Valley luminary and a respected human-resources expert to show securities regulators that it is giving Elon Musk more oversight. But in that case, Tesla gets the tax credit and will lower the lease price by the same amount. Individuals purchasing an electric vehicle may still take advantage of any state incentives, such as California's $2,500 tax credit. (more...)
New year brings new minimum wage throughout NY
- January 02, 2019
Meanwhile, the government made a decision to include the regularly paid bonuses surpassing 25 percent of the minimum wage and welfare benefits exceeding 7 percent of it in the calculation of basic wages from Tuesday, as part of efforts to ease the financial burden of employers. (more...)
- January 02, 2019
Meanwhile, the government made a decision to include the regularly paid bonuses surpassing 25 percent of the minimum wage and welfare benefits exceeding 7 percent of it in the calculation of basic wages from Tuesday, as part of efforts to ease the financial burden of employers. (more...)
Netflix Said to Have Poached CFO From Activision Blizzard
- January 02, 2019
It's official: Netflix announced that Spencer Neumann - previously CFO of games company Activision Blizzard and a former Disney finance exec - is joining the company as chief financial officer. Neumann had joined Activision Blizzard as CFO in May 2017. He will succeed David Wells, the 14-year veteran of the company who is leaving after serving as CFO since 2010. (more...)
- January 02, 2019
It's official: Netflix announced that Spencer Neumann - previously CFO of games company Activision Blizzard and a former Disney finance exec - is joining the company as chief financial officer. Neumann had joined Activision Blizzard as CFO in May 2017. He will succeed David Wells, the 14-year veteran of the company who is leaving after serving as CFO since 2010. (more...)
Tesla shares drop after US price cut, production numbers
- January 02, 2019
Over the course of 2018, Tesla delivered a total of 245,240 vehicles, comprised of 145,846 Model 3, as well as 99,394 Model S and Model X. The company notes in its report that its deliveries in 2018 are nearly equal to its total deliveries in all prior years combined. (more...)
- January 02, 2019
Over the course of 2018, Tesla delivered a total of 245,240 vehicles, comprised of 145,846 Model 3, as well as 99,394 Model S and Model X. The company notes in its report that its deliveries in 2018 are nearly equal to its total deliveries in all prior years combined. (more...)
Former Nissan chairman Ghosn to remain in jail through January 11
- January 02, 2019
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn will be detained through at least January 11 on charges of falsifying financial documents, The Associated Press reported Monday. Nissan is in charge of filing such financial reports, not individual executives. But no other individuals besides Ghosn and Kelly have been arrested or charged. (more...)
- January 02, 2019
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn will be detained through at least January 11 on charges of falsifying financial documents, The Associated Press reported Monday. Nissan is in charge of filing such financial reports, not individual executives. But no other individuals besides Ghosn and Kelly have been arrested or charged. (more...)
New Year's Day Mega Millions jackpot hits $415 million
- January 02, 2019
The jackpot was actually won once, on January 1, 2008. The next drawing is New Year's day. Other than the jackpot, prizes can range from $2 to $5 million depending on the type of ticket. With no Mega Millions victor on Friday night, the next drawing is Tuesday night for a whopping $415 million jackpot - with a $248.8 million cash option. (more...)
- January 02, 2019
The jackpot was actually won once, on January 1, 2008. The next drawing is New Year's day. Other than the jackpot, prizes can range from $2 to $5 million depending on the type of ticket. With no Mega Millions victor on Friday night, the next drawing is Tuesday night for a whopping $415 million jackpot - with a $248.8 million cash option. (more...)
Minimum Wages Rising In 20 States And Several Cities
- January 02, 2019
That equates to nearly 8 percent of the workforce in those 20 states but doesn't account for additional minimum wage increases in some cities. In California, Massachusetts and NY, the increases are small steps in the broader effort of eventually raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. (more...)
- January 02, 2019
That equates to nearly 8 percent of the workforce in those 20 states but doesn't account for additional minimum wage increases in some cities. In California, Massachusetts and NY, the increases are small steps in the broader effort of eventually raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. (more...)
Burned to a Krisp - US police mourn lost doughnut truck
- January 02, 2019
In this December 31, 2019 photo, an officer with the Lexington, Kentucky Police Department poses in front a fire damaged Krispy Kreme doughnut delivery truck. Police forces and sympathisers around the U.S. were quick to offer condolences to their fellow officers in Lexington. "We donut know what else to say". (more...)
- January 02, 2019
In this December 31, 2019 photo, an officer with the Lexington, Kentucky Police Department poses in front a fire damaged Krispy Kreme doughnut delivery truck. Police forces and sympathisers around the U.S. were quick to offer condolences to their fellow officers in Lexington. "We donut know what else to say". (more...)
Kentucky Police Officers post photos 'grieving' over loss of doughnut truck
- January 02, 2019
WKYT-TV reports no one was injured when the Krispy Kreme driver stopped after noticing smoke in the cab of his truck following a delivery in Morehead. It's not clear what caused the accident, but the police department indicated there were no injuries in the accident . "We feel your loss". A North Carolina cop added his condolences. (more...)
- January 02, 2019
WKYT-TV reports no one was injured when the Krispy Kreme driver stopped after noticing smoke in the cab of his truck following a delivery in Morehead. It's not clear what caused the accident, but the police department indicated there were no injuries in the accident . "We feel your loss". A North Carolina cop added his condolences. (more...)
Christmas tree disposal opens January 5 in Ottawa
- January 01, 2019
Yep, we're talking about kicking your Christmas tree to the curb. The Massachusetts fire marshal's office is reminding people to get rid of Christmas trees soon before they spark a fire. "Whether your tradition is to put up your Christmas tree right after Thanksgiving or just before Christmas, trees should be taken down promptly, and disposed of properly", said Deputy Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier. (more...)
- January 01, 2019
Yep, we're talking about kicking your Christmas tree to the curb. The Massachusetts fire marshal's office is reminding people to get rid of Christmas trees soon before they spark a fire. "Whether your tradition is to put up your Christmas tree right after Thanksgiving or just before Christmas, trees should be taken down promptly, and disposed of properly", said Deputy Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier. (more...)
Arizona's minimum wage will increase to $11 in 2019
- January 01, 2019
OH voters approved the annual adjustments in a 2006 constitutional amendment. The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour hasn't gone up in a decade. The popularity of minimum wage increases with voters has sometimes led to battles between voters and legislatures, as well as between states and smaller communities within them. (more...)
- January 01, 2019
OH voters approved the annual adjustments in a 2006 constitutional amendment. The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour hasn't gone up in a decade. The popularity of minimum wage increases with voters has sometimes led to battles between voters and legislatures, as well as between states and smaller communities within them. (more...)
Oil Prices Drop Yet Again
- January 01, 2019
On Monday, the USA benchmark crude fell more than 7 percent before jumping more than 10 percent on Wednesday. Both crude benchmarks are down roughly 40 percent from highs touched in October. But the cuts will not take effect until next month and oil production has been at or near record highs in the United States, Russia and Saudi Arabia, with the US pumping 11.6 million bpd of crude, more than both Saudi Arabia and Russia. (more...)
- January 01, 2019
On Monday, the USA benchmark crude fell more than 7 percent before jumping more than 10 percent on Wednesday. Both crude benchmarks are down roughly 40 percent from highs touched in October. But the cuts will not take effect until next month and oil production has been at or near record highs in the United States, Russia and Saudi Arabia, with the US pumping 11.6 million bpd of crude, more than both Saudi Arabia and Russia. (more...)
Capital City Sets Up Two Christmas Tree Drop-Off Locations
- January 01, 2019
The Christmas tree collection for residents in the City of Newton is scheduled for January 7 - 11. " Real Christmas trees are extremely flammable". People living in the northern hemisphere have brought trees and boughs into their homes during the winter for thousands of years. For more information on Christmas tree disposal visit the fire marshal's website . (more...)
- January 01, 2019
The Christmas tree collection for residents in the City of Newton is scheduled for January 7 - 11. " Real Christmas trees are extremely flammable". People living in the northern hemisphere have brought trees and boughs into their homes during the winter for thousands of years. For more information on Christmas tree disposal visit the fire marshal's website . (more...)
Tesla adds Ellison and HR exec to board to appease SEC
- December 31, 2018
Buyers who lease a Tesla rather than buy it outright don't qualify for the tax credit themselves. Dozens of Tesla Model 3 sedans are reportedly being held in this Union Pacific freight depot in Salt Lake City. In November, Tesla joined forces with General Motors and Nissan in an effort to persuade Congress to extend the EV tax credit. Nothing wrong for being a shill for your company and its products on social media, but it's becoming more clear as to why he was so motivated to try to ... (more...)
- December 31, 2018
Buyers who lease a Tesla rather than buy it outright don't qualify for the tax credit themselves. Dozens of Tesla Model 3 sedans are reportedly being held in this Union Pacific freight depot in Salt Lake City. In November, Tesla joined forces with General Motors and Nissan in an effort to persuade Congress to extend the EV tax credit. Nothing wrong for being a shill for your company and its products on social media, but it's becoming more clear as to why he was so motivated to try to ... (more...)
Last-minute bid made to rescue Sears from liquidation
- December 31, 2018
Two North Texas Sears stores will close in three months as part of the troubled company's ongoing efforts to remain afloat. Those 86 locations include 80 stores, five Sears Auto Centers and one distribution center. "But it has been looming for a long time given the struggling retailer's difficulties and previous decisions over recent years to close multiple stores across the country", city spokesman Mark van de Kamp said Friday. (more...)
- December 31, 2018
Two North Texas Sears stores will close in three months as part of the troubled company's ongoing efforts to remain afloat. Those 86 locations include 80 stores, five Sears Auto Centers and one distribution center. "But it has been looming for a long time given the struggling retailer's difficulties and previous decisions over recent years to close multiple stores across the country", city spokesman Mark van de Kamp said Friday. (more...)
Jetway Collapses at BWI, Injuring at Least Six
- December 30, 2018
The six people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, BWI said. It is not yet clear whether the six who were injured were passengers, first responders or airline employees. A jetway is the hallway structure leading up to the plane when passengers board the plane. The jet bridge failure at BWI Airport is "under investigation", according to another tweet from the airport. (more...)
- December 30, 2018
The six people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, BWI said. It is not yet clear whether the six who were injured were passengers, first responders or airline employees. A jetway is the hallway structure leading up to the plane when passengers board the plane. The jet bridge failure at BWI Airport is "under investigation", according to another tweet from the airport. (more...)
Suspected Malware Attack Causes L.A. Times Newspaper Delivery Interruptions
- December 30, 2018
Tribune Publishing completed its $500 million sale of the Los Angeles Times and San Diego Union-Tribune to biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong in June, but still provides printing and other services to the California newspapers in an ongoing transition services agreement. (more...)
- December 30, 2018
Tribune Publishing completed its $500 million sale of the Los Angeles Times and San Diego Union-Tribune to biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong in June, but still provides printing and other services to the California newspapers in an ongoing transition services agreement. (more...)
US, China to meet on trade, tariffs
- December 29, 2018
The notice attributed the change to new US-Chinese engagement "with the goal of obtaining the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices covered in the investigation" following a December 1 meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Buenos Aires. (more...)
- December 29, 2018
The notice attributed the change to new US-Chinese engagement "with the goal of obtaining the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices covered in the investigation" following a December 1 meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Buenos Aires. (more...)
Land Rover Defender Is Finally Coming Soon
- December 29, 2018
Land Rover on Thursday confirmed its Defender nameplate will return to these shores after more than twenty years. The factory already builds the Land Rover Discovery large SUV, which moved from its former production site of Solihull in the Midlands. (more...)
- December 29, 2018
Land Rover on Thursday confirmed its Defender nameplate will return to these shores after more than twenty years. The factory already builds the Land Rover Discovery large SUV, which moved from its former production site of Solihull in the Midlands. (more...)