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Allegiant Offers New Non-Stop Service to Sarasota
- August 14, 2019
Indianapolis Airport Authority Executive Director Mario Rodriguez says the crew base Allegiant placed at the Indy airport in 2018 is a real advantage for Indy travelers. "This new route adds yet another low-priced nonstop destination for northeast IN residents to enjoy". Just like Fort Wayne, South Bend International Airport is also adding a new nonstop flight to Sarasota-Bradenton. (more...)
- August 14, 2019
Indianapolis Airport Authority Executive Director Mario Rodriguez says the crew base Allegiant placed at the Indy airport in 2018 is a real advantage for Indy travelers. "This new route adds yet another low-priced nonstop destination for northeast IN residents to enjoy". Just like Fort Wayne, South Bend International Airport is also adding a new nonstop flight to Sarasota-Bradenton. (more...)
Another night of violence for Hong Kong
- August 14, 2019
The latest protest led to ugly scenes at one of the world's busiest airports where small groups of hardcore demonstrators turned on two men they accused of being spies or undercover police, and as desperate travellers pleaded in vain to be allowed onto flights. (more...)
- August 14, 2019
The latest protest led to ugly scenes at one of the world's busiest airports where small groups of hardcore demonstrators turned on two men they accused of being spies or undercover police, and as desperate travellers pleaded in vain to be allowed onto flights. (more...)
Airline ends trans-Atlantic routes due to 737 Max grounding
- August 14, 2019
Responding to the announcement Mary Considine, acting CEO of the Shannon Group, said: "We are disappointed that Norwegian Air International will cease all transatlantic services into Irish airports, including Shannon, from September 15". (more...)
- August 14, 2019
Responding to the announcement Mary Considine, acting CEO of the Shannon Group, said: "We are disappointed that Norwegian Air International will cease all transatlantic services into Irish airports, including Shannon, from September 15". (more...)
Facebook listened to users' conversations
- August 14, 2019
Contractors often caught snippets of intimate or " vulgar " chats, though the messages were anonymized, and they were not told why they were transcribing the audio, where it came from or how it was obtained, contractors told Bloomberg . Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, has previously denied in front of US Congress that his company was collecting audio from users to inform ads or help determine what people see in their news feeds, calling it conspiracy theory in a response to US Senator ... (more...)
- August 14, 2019
Contractors often caught snippets of intimate or " vulgar " chats, though the messages were anonymized, and they were not told why they were transcribing the audio, where it came from or how it was obtained, contractors told Bloomberg . Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, has previously denied in front of US Congress that his company was collecting audio from users to inform ads or help determine what people see in their news feeds, calling it conspiracy theory in a response to US Senator ... (more...)
Porsche announces three new PHEV Cayennes
- August 14, 2019
This enables the crossovers to have a combined output of 670 hp (550 kW / 679 PS) and 663 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. Indeed, while the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine provides 548hp, the electric motor serves up an extra 135hp for that 680hp total output. (more...)
- August 14, 2019
This enables the crossovers to have a combined output of 670 hp (550 kW / 679 PS) and 663 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. Indeed, while the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine provides 548hp, the electric motor serves up an extra 135hp for that 680hp total output. (more...)
Dow Falls 391 Points Amid US-China Trade Woes, Hong Kong Protests
- August 14, 2019
The latest wave of anxious selling left the S&P 500 index down 35.95 points, or 1.2%, at 2,882.70. Treasury bond yields once again fell sharply as investors piled into safe assets. The peso plunged more than 15 % against the USA dollar on worries that populists will replace Argentina's business-friendly government. "The stock market's selling off because the bond market is rallying like insane", said Brian Battle, director of trading at Performance Trust Capital Partners in Chicago. (more...)
- August 14, 2019
The latest wave of anxious selling left the S&P 500 index down 35.95 points, or 1.2%, at 2,882.70. Treasury bond yields once again fell sharply as investors piled into safe assets. The peso plunged more than 15 % against the USA dollar on worries that populists will replace Argentina's business-friendly government. "The stock market's selling off because the bond market is rallying like insane", said Brian Battle, director of trading at Performance Trust Capital Partners in Chicago. (more...)
Verizon sells blog platform Tumblr to Auttomattic
- August 14, 2019
Verizon has agreed to sell the service for less than $3 million, a tiny fraction of the $1.1 billion that Yahoo paid for the social network in 2013. The company did not disclose the terms of the deal, however, U.S. Automattic, which allows adult content on the WordPress .com platform, said it has no plans to undo the ban on adult content on Tumblr , in general. (more...)
- August 14, 2019
Verizon has agreed to sell the service for less than $3 million, a tiny fraction of the $1.1 billion that Yahoo paid for the social network in 2013. The company did not disclose the terms of the deal, however, U.S. Automattic, which allows adult content on the WordPress .com platform, said it has no plans to undo the ban on adult content on Tumblr , in general. (more...)
Olive Garden offering very limited number of ‘Lifetime Pasta Passes'
- August 13, 2019
But the big change is the addition of 50 lifetime passes, available only to those who first win one of the lower-priced tickets. The pasta pass can not be shared with another person. Guests can buy a Never Ending Pasta Pass for $100, which includes nine weeks of access to unlimited pasta, homemade sauces, pasta toppings, soup or salad and breadsticks for the duration of the promotion, from September 24 through November 24. (more...)
- August 13, 2019
But the big change is the addition of 50 lifetime passes, available only to those who first win one of the lower-priced tickets. The pasta pass can not be shared with another person. Guests can buy a Never Ending Pasta Pass for $100, which includes nine weeks of access to unlimited pasta, homemade sauces, pasta toppings, soup or salad and breadsticks for the duration of the promotion, from September 24 through November 24. (more...)
Reliance Jio Has Over 340 Million Subscribers, Claims Mukesh Ambani
- August 13, 2019
Reliance is exploring a "brand-new" model for data privacy where " Indians' data is owned and controlled through technology by Indian people and not by corporates", by installing blockchain technology across the country, said Mukesh Ambani at Reliance's 42nd annual general meeting . (more...)
- August 13, 2019
Reliance is exploring a "brand-new" model for data privacy where " Indians' data is owned and controlled through technology by Indian people and not by corporates", by installing blockchain technology across the country, said Mukesh Ambani at Reliance's 42nd annual general meeting . (more...)
Tariffs Delayed For Some Chinese Imports
- August 13, 2019
USTR says tariffs on some Chinese products will be delayed until December 15 . "Maybe this will be different!" the president wrote. The U.S. Trade Representative's Office will publish additional details and lists of the specific product types impacted by the announcement. (more...)
- August 13, 2019
USTR says tariffs on some Chinese products will be delayed until December 15 . "Maybe this will be different!" the president wrote. The U.S. Trade Representative's Office will publish additional details and lists of the specific product types impacted by the announcement. (more...)
Brexit: Court Begins Legal Bid To Prevent Boris Johnson's Government Shutdown
- August 13, 2019
It comes as No 10 pinpoints Monday 9 September as the critical day for a legislative battle with the cross-party campaign to block a no-deal departure. national security adviser John Bolton said the United States would enthusiastically support a no-deal Brexit if that was the British government's decision and Washington was ready to work fast on a U.S. (more...)
- August 13, 2019
It comes as No 10 pinpoints Monday 9 September as the critical day for a legislative battle with the cross-party campaign to block a no-deal departure. national security adviser John Bolton said the United States would enthusiastically support a no-deal Brexit if that was the British government's decision and Washington was ready to work fast on a U.S. (more...)
Nike aims sneaker subscriber scheme at $10B U.S. kids market
- August 13, 2019
The athletic footwear giant is launching Nike Adventure Club , a subscription service that will offer sneakers for kids ages two through 10. Perhaps more importantly for Nike , its kids' sneaker club allows the company to test out the subscription market and potentially apply it to its adult shoppers. (more...)
- August 13, 2019
The athletic footwear giant is launching Nike Adventure Club , a subscription service that will offer sneakers for kids ages two through 10. Perhaps more importantly for Nike , its kids' sneaker club allows the company to test out the subscription market and potentially apply it to its adult shoppers. (more...)
Tesla Burst into Flames After Accident in Russian Federation
- August 13, 2019
Tesla Inc ( TSLA .O) has stood by safety claims for its Model 3 in the face of regulatory scrutiny, while documents showed the top US automotive safety watchdog issued at least five subpoenas since a year ago seeking information about crashes involving the company's vehicles. (more...)
- August 13, 2019
Tesla Inc ( TSLA .O) has stood by safety claims for its Model 3 in the face of regulatory scrutiny, while documents showed the top US automotive safety watchdog issued at least five subpoenas since a year ago seeking information about crashes involving the company's vehicles. (more...)
Walmart removing violent video game displays
- August 12, 2019
Scott Galloway, a marketing professor at New York University, said the move to hide violent imagery in stores was "a cheap attempt to distract consumers and the media from the real issue, which is, Walmart continues to sell guns ". The insistence on blaming vendors for violent behavior by gun purchasers, however, is a bad trend that not only fails to solve the problem but will ultimately serve to deprive law-abiding citizens of products they have every right to purchase and own. (more...)
- August 12, 2019
Scott Galloway, a marketing professor at New York University, said the move to hide violent imagery in stores was "a cheap attempt to distract consumers and the media from the real issue, which is, Walmart continues to sell guns ". The insistence on blaming vendors for violent behavior by gun purchasers, however, is a bad trend that not only fails to solve the problem but will ultimately serve to deprive law-abiding citizens of products they have every right to purchase and own. (more...)
Over 5,000 protesters flood Hong Kong airport; flights for Monday cancelled
- August 12, 2019
The focus on the airport comes as the city's protest movement enters its 11th week. The movement's demands include the resignation of the Chinese territory's leader, democratic elections, the release of those arrested in earlier protests and an investigation into police use of force against the protesters. (more...)
- August 12, 2019
The focus on the airport comes as the city's protest movement enters its 11th week. The movement's demands include the resignation of the Chinese territory's leader, democratic elections, the release of those arrested in earlier protests and an investigation into police use of force against the protesters. (more...)
Hong Kong airport cancels all departures
- August 12, 2019
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. shares tumbled to their lowest levels in a decade as China hit out at the airline after its employees joined anti-Beijing protests in Hong Kong. "I fear the government's flat rejections of this is just one more missed opportunity to try to cool things down a bit", pro-democracy lawmaker Fernando Cheung told Reuters after a daytime rally near the financial centre's business district. (more...)
- August 12, 2019
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. shares tumbled to their lowest levels in a decade as China hit out at the airline after its employees joined anti-Beijing protests in Hong Kong. "I fear the government's flat rejections of this is just one more missed opportunity to try to cool things down a bit", pro-democracy lawmaker Fernando Cheung told Reuters after a daytime rally near the financial centre's business district. (more...)
Jio Fiber launch from September 5 with 100Mbps speeds
- August 12, 2019
We can also expect Reliance to launch GigaFiber and GigaTV finally. Until now, Reliance Jio only offered one postpaid plan for Rs 199. Though Jio GigaFiber was announced a year ago, we are yet to see a commercial launch timeline for the same, which could be announced at the AGM. (more...)
- August 12, 2019
We can also expect Reliance to launch GigaFiber and GigaTV finally. Until now, Reliance Jio only offered one postpaid plan for Rs 199. Though Jio GigaFiber was announced a year ago, we are yet to see a commercial launch timeline for the same, which could be announced at the AGM. (more...)
International Monetary Fund contradicts Trump: China hasn't manipulated its currency
- August 12, 2019
James Daniel, the IMF's mission chief to China, said Friday the 10 percent tariffs Trump announced could slow the nation's growth by 0.3 points in the coming year. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) set its daily reference rate at 7.0039 per USA dollar. In a video conference on August 2nd, the People's Bank of China announced that development of a digital currency was being dramatically accelerated and allocated more resources. (more...)
- August 12, 2019
James Daniel, the IMF's mission chief to China, said Friday the 10 percent tariffs Trump announced could slow the nation's growth by 0.3 points in the coming year. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) set its daily reference rate at 7.0039 per USA dollar. In a video conference on August 2nd, the People's Bank of China announced that development of a digital currency was being dramatically accelerated and allocated more resources. (more...)
Western Alberta unemployment rate drops to 5.2 per cent
- August 12, 2019
In the first half of the year, 247,500 jobs were added. The question now is whether the slowdown is simply a natural paring back from an unsustainable pace of employment growth, or the start of a more ominous downtrend. Quebec and Prince Edward Island added jobs last month, the report said. The underlying details of the July report were also weak. One area of strength was the construction sector, which recorded a 25,000 gain in employment. (more...)
- August 12, 2019
In the first half of the year, 247,500 jobs were added. The question now is whether the slowdown is simply a natural paring back from an unsustainable pace of employment growth, or the start of a more ominous downtrend. Quebec and Prince Edward Island added jobs last month, the report said. The underlying details of the July report were also weak. One area of strength was the construction sector, which recorded a 25,000 gain in employment. (more...)
Amazon and FedEx End Delivery Partnership
- August 11, 2019
Analysts have said Amazon has secured a better rate with UPS for package deliveries on planes, so it makes little sense for the company to partner with FedEx . However, eight months on, and it seems that Amazon has indeed become a competitor. It's been said that because Amazon requires FedEx to deliver all of its packages to consumers throughout the United States in one to two days, FedEx has been forced to allocate tons of resources to deliver Amazon's packages. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
Analysts have said Amazon has secured a better rate with UPS for package deliveries on planes, so it makes little sense for the company to partner with FedEx . However, eight months on, and it seems that Amazon has indeed become a competitor. It's been said that because Amazon requires FedEx to deliver all of its packages to consumers throughout the United States in one to two days, FedEx has been forced to allocate tons of resources to deliver Amazon's packages. (more...)
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