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Evercore Wealth Management LLC Decreases Holdings in Costco Wholesale Co. (COST)
- January 20, 2018
Lionstone Capital Management Llc who had been investing in Sp Plus Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $902.53M market cap company. Guggenheim reaffirmed a "neutral" rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Thursday, October 5th. The rating was reinitiated by Stifel Nicolaus on Friday, January 20 with "Buy". (more...)
- January 20, 2018
Lionstone Capital Management Llc who had been investing in Sp Plus Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $902.53M market cap company. Guggenheim reaffirmed a "neutral" rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Thursday, October 5th. The rating was reinitiated by Stifel Nicolaus on Friday, January 20 with "Buy". (more...)
Trump, Schumer Meet Over Looming Shutdown Threat
- January 20, 2018
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., are not expected to attend. They said the White House remained hopeful that a deal would be reached, arguing that Democrats would be blamed for a shutdown. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., are not expected to attend. They said the White House remained hopeful that a deal would be reached, arguing that Democrats would be blamed for a shutdown. (more...)
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to immediately accept DACA case
- January 20, 2018
It defies both law and common sense for DACA - an entirely discretionary non-enforcement policy that was implemented unilaterally by the last administration after Congress rejected similar legislative proposals and courts invalidated the similar [Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents ( DAPA )] policy - to somehow be mandated nationwide by a single district court in San Francisco. (more...)
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- January 20, 2018
It defies both law and common sense for DACA - an entirely discretionary non-enforcement policy that was implemented unilaterally by the last administration after Congress rejected similar legislative proposals and courts invalidated the similar [Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents ( DAPA )] policy - to somehow be mandated nationwide by a single district court in San Francisco. (more...)
Crews working to fix I-15 after gas tanker explosion
- January 19, 2018
A semi truck hauling 10,000 gallons of fuel explodes on southbound I-15 almost 7200 South in Midvale, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. The Utah Department of Transportation dispatched crews to fix the damaged lanes. The Utah Highway Patrol says the tanker had 9,000 gallons of gas and 1,000 gallons of diesel. According to the authorities, the explosion happened after the breaks of a truck carrying 10,000 gallons of gasoline caught fire. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
A semi truck hauling 10,000 gallons of fuel explodes on southbound I-15 almost 7200 South in Midvale, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. The Utah Department of Transportation dispatched crews to fix the damaged lanes. The Utah Highway Patrol says the tanker had 9,000 gallons of gas and 1,000 gallons of diesel. According to the authorities, the explosion happened after the breaks of a truck carrying 10,000 gallons of gasoline caught fire. (more...)
Discovery Center hosts annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
- January 19, 2018
Correction at 2:02 p.m. on January 19, 2018: An earlier version of this story referred to the Hurricane High School principal as female instead of male. "I don't know that anybody's pleased with it", Thompson said. More than two dozen people spoke during the Council meeting. From the lectern, residents often addressed Mayor Rick Kriseman directly. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Correction at 2:02 p.m. on January 19, 2018: An earlier version of this story referred to the Hurricane High School principal as female instead of male. "I don't know that anybody's pleased with it", Thompson said. More than two dozen people spoke during the Council meeting. From the lectern, residents often addressed Mayor Rick Kriseman directly. (more...)
Trump Repeats That Directly Or Indirectly Mexico Will Pay For Border Wall
- January 19, 2018
Gutiérrez told reporters that during the meeting, Kelly said that during the presidential campaign, "there were statements made about the wall that were not informed statements". Congressional passage must come by Friday to prevent an election-year shuttering of federal agencies that could be damaging to both parties. "The $20 billion dollar Wall is "peanuts" compared to what Mexico makes from the U.S. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Gutiérrez told reporters that during the meeting, Kelly said that during the presidential campaign, "there were statements made about the wall that were not informed statements". Congressional passage must come by Friday to prevent an election-year shuttering of federal agencies that could be damaging to both parties. "The $20 billion dollar Wall is "peanuts" compared to what Mexico makes from the U.S. (more...)
Mailu orders probe into claims of rape at KNH
- January 19, 2018
The government has issued a statement seeking investigations regarding claims of rape cases of new mothers at KNH. The women have also alleged that they are forced to go as a group to scare potential attackers. You find everybody moving at the same time to breastfeed the babies", he said. Ithai said the doctors and nurses go to the ward at the same time. Mortuary attendants as well as uniformed, operate in pairs and collect bodies as guided by a coordinating office that receives reports on ... (more...)
- January 19, 2018
The government has issued a statement seeking investigations regarding claims of rape cases of new mothers at KNH. The women have also alleged that they are forced to go as a group to scare potential attackers. You find everybody moving at the same time to breastfeed the babies", he said. Ithai said the doctors and nurses go to the ward at the same time. Mortuary attendants as well as uniformed, operate in pairs and collect bodies as guided by a coordinating office that receives reports on ... (more...)
Doctor: Trump is healthy, did very well on cognitive test
- January 19, 2018
Dr Jackson said he had every confidence that the president "has a very strong and a very probable possibility of making it completely through his presidency with no medical issues". Bush and Bill Clinton, for their approaches to the rogue nation. "They fester, they become poison, and they give license to bigotry and hate in our country", Booker said at a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Dr Jackson said he had every confidence that the president "has a very strong and a very probable possibility of making it completely through his presidency with no medical issues". Bush and Bill Clinton, for their approaches to the rogue nation. "They fester, they become poison, and they give license to bigotry and hate in our country", Booker said at a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. (more...)
Congress scrambles to avert government shutdown
- January 19, 2018
But the Democrats are demanding concessions on immigration to protect the so-called Dreamers , the young immigrants brought to the USA illegally as children. Federal agencies are now preparing for what would be the first shutdown since 2013. Senate Democratic leaders, like their House counterparts, are opposed to the CR because it does not contain a DACA fix. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
But the Democrats are demanding concessions on immigration to protect the so-called Dreamers , the young immigrants brought to the USA illegally as children. Federal agencies are now preparing for what would be the first shutdown since 2013. Senate Democratic leaders, like their House counterparts, are opposed to the CR because it does not contain a DACA fix. (more...)
Weekend weather: snow and ice give way to rain
- January 19, 2018
The warning is valid from 10am Thursday, January 18 to noon Friday, January 19. After the frost clears we can expect some sunny spells amidst showers, hail, sleet or snow in the morning. On Saturday night heavy and persistent rain will spread northeastwards over the country bringing a risk of spot flooding by Sunday morning. Lowest temperatures of -2 to +2 degrees. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
The warning is valid from 10am Thursday, January 18 to noon Friday, January 19. After the frost clears we can expect some sunny spells amidst showers, hail, sleet or snow in the morning. On Saturday night heavy and persistent rain will spread northeastwards over the country bringing a risk of spot flooding by Sunday morning. Lowest temperatures of -2 to +2 degrees. (more...)
Amazon Narrows Down Candidates for 2nd headquarters
- January 19, 2018
If you listen to political rhetoric from certain quarters, you might have expected Amazon - seeking a location for its second headquarters , dubbed HQ2 - to turn to tax- and service-cutting cities where lower wages are touted as the key to prosperity. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
If you listen to political rhetoric from certain quarters, you might have expected Amazon - seeking a location for its second headquarters , dubbed HQ2 - to turn to tax- and service-cutting cities where lower wages are touted as the key to prosperity. (more...)
EU Strategy on Plastics Welcomed by European Plastics Converters
- January 19, 2018
The goal is to protect the environment whilst at the same time lay foundations to a new plastic economy, where the design and production fully respect reuse, fix and recycling needs and more sustainable materials are developed. With more plastic being collected, improved and scaled up recycling facilities should be set up, alongside a better and standardised system for the separate collection and sorting of waste across the EU. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
The goal is to protect the environment whilst at the same time lay foundations to a new plastic economy, where the design and production fully respect reuse, fix and recycling needs and more sustainable materials are developed. With more plastic being collected, improved and scaled up recycling facilities should be set up, alongside a better and standardised system for the separate collection and sorting of waste across the EU. (more...)
Trump official puts Florida offshore oil drilling back on table
- January 19, 2018
During a House Natural Resources Committee hearing in Washington, D.C. Friday morning, U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman , D-Calif., asked director Walter Cruickshank why only Florida was taken "off the table" and not other coastal states. "We can't let our guard down". Bill Nelson , whom Scott is expected to run against this year for his Senate seat. Scott hailed Zinke's announcement, while some others questioned the quick decision and manner of announcement as an attempt by the Trump ... (more...)
- January 19, 2018
During a House Natural Resources Committee hearing in Washington, D.C. Friday morning, U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman , D-Calif., asked director Walter Cruickshank why only Florida was taken "off the table" and not other coastal states. "We can't let our guard down". Bill Nelson , whom Scott is expected to run against this year for his Senate seat. Scott hailed Zinke's announcement, while some others questioned the quick decision and manner of announcement as an attempt by the Trump ... (more...)
Trump adds confusion to government shutdown concern
- January 19, 2018
Senators of both parties voted to open debate on the House bill late Thursday, but Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Democrats remained opposed to the measure and proposed a spending extension that would last just a few days to allow talks on a broader agreement to continue. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Senators of both parties voted to open debate on the House bill late Thursday, but Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Democrats remained opposed to the measure and proposed a spending extension that would last just a few days to allow talks on a broader agreement to continue. (more...)
House Passes Spending Bill
- January 19, 2018
House passage was assured after the House Freedom Caucus reached an accord with House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis. Democrats said voters would fault Republicans because they control Congress and the White House and because Trump shot down a proposed bipartisan deal among a handful of senators that would have resolved the conflict over how to protect hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
House passage was assured after the House Freedom Caucus reached an accord with House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis. Democrats said voters would fault Republicans because they control Congress and the White House and because Trump shot down a proposed bipartisan deal among a handful of senators that would have resolved the conflict over how to protect hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation. (more...)
CHAN: Faleye's late strike helps Nigeria edge Libya
- January 19, 2018
Nigeria coach Salisu Yusuf has admitted that they expect a hard game against Libya, who won the competition in 2014, in South Africa. The Eagles got the victor in the 79th minute courtesy a Sunday Faleye's goal. Faleye skinned Libya defender Ahmed Al Maghassi, but his cross was out of range for Emeka Ogbugh. The Eagles nearly took the lead in the 55th minute through Ogbugh but his header from Sunday Faleye's cross was well saved by the Libya keeper. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Nigeria coach Salisu Yusuf has admitted that they expect a hard game against Libya, who won the competition in 2014, in South Africa. The Eagles got the victor in the 79th minute courtesy a Sunday Faleye's goal. Faleye skinned Libya defender Ahmed Al Maghassi, but his cross was out of range for Emeka Ogbugh. The Eagles nearly took the lead in the 55th minute through Ogbugh but his header from Sunday Faleye's cross was well saved by the Libya keeper. (more...)
U.S. to retry Sen. Menendez on bribery, corruption charges: filing
- January 19, 2018
Sen. Bob Menendez , center, arrives with his children, Alicia Menendez and Robert Menendez Jr., to court for his federal corruption trial in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, Sept. "We can not reach a unanimous decision on any of the charges", they told U.S. District Judge William Walls, who presided over the case. The judge declared a mistrial after interviewing jurors in his office, saying that there was "no alternative". (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Sen. Bob Menendez , center, arrives with his children, Alicia Menendez and Robert Menendez Jr., to court for his federal corruption trial in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, Sept. "We can not reach a unanimous decision on any of the charges", they told U.S. District Judge William Walls, who presided over the case. The judge declared a mistrial after interviewing jurors in his office, saying that there was "no alternative". (more...)
Hawaii's emergency software design likely triggered a false alarm
- January 19, 2018
The state says it wants to be able to have direct contact with all the different stations through some type of email tree so a false alert message can be relayed at one time. The warning, which put millions of Hawaiians in a panic mode before it was made clear that it was an accident, created conversations about Hawaii's susceptibility to an attack , the weaknesses of the current emergency system, and even the value of user interface design . (more...)
- January 19, 2018
The state says it wants to be able to have direct contact with all the different stations through some type of email tree so a false alert message can be relayed at one time. The warning, which put millions of Hawaiians in a panic mode before it was made clear that it was an accident, created conversations about Hawaii's susceptibility to an attack , the weaknesses of the current emergency system, and even the value of user interface design . (more...)
University of Alabama expels student over racist social media tirade
- January 19, 2018
In the videos, Barber referred to the Instagram account she was using as her "finsta", a made-up word meaning "fake Instagram", a secondary account that some Instagram users create to share certain posts with a select number of people. The University of Alabama condemned the comments in a reply on Twitter to one of the many retweets of the videos. After receiving backlash for that first video posted on what appeared to be over the weekend, instead of apologizing, Barber - a member of Alpha ... (more...)
- January 19, 2018
In the videos, Barber referred to the Instagram account she was using as her "finsta", a made-up word meaning "fake Instagram", a secondary account that some Instagram users create to share certain posts with a select number of people. The University of Alabama condemned the comments in a reply on Twitter to one of the many retweets of the videos. After receiving backlash for that first video posted on what appeared to be over the weekend, instead of apologizing, Barber - a member of Alpha ... (more...)
Threat from nukes, other weapons, gathers force — United Nations chief
- January 19, 2018
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley told the council the regimes that most threaten the world today with weapons of mass destruction - North Korea, Iran and Syria, which all have good relations with Moscow - also deny their people human rights, promote conflict and regional instability and "aid terrorists and militant groups". (more...)
- January 19, 2018
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley told the council the regimes that most threaten the world today with weapons of mass destruction - North Korea, Iran and Syria, which all have good relations with Moscow - also deny their people human rights, promote conflict and regional instability and "aid terrorists and militant groups". (more...)
Leaked Trump Team Analysis Rips Graham-Durbin Immigration Plan
- January 19, 2018
Earlier this week, Graham told reporters that Trump was "not well served by his staff" on the immigration debate. She joins the two Republican senators, David Perdue of Georgia and Tom Cotton of Arkansas, who were in the room for the "shithole" moment but not only denied that it was said ( Trump's use of the vulgar word was widely confirmed, even by Fox News, and not denied by the White House until Trump tweeted a partial denial the next day) but also disparaged the integrity of Durbin ... (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Earlier this week, Graham told reporters that Trump was "not well served by his staff" on the immigration debate. She joins the two Republican senators, David Perdue of Georgia and Tom Cotton of Arkansas, who were in the room for the "shithole" moment but not only denied that it was said ( Trump's use of the vulgar word was widely confirmed, even by Fox News, and not denied by the White House until Trump tweeted a partial denial the next day) but also disparaged the integrity of Durbin ... (more...)
United To Use Some Larger Jets In Duluth
- January 19, 2018
The airline also promises free beer and wine in the main cabin. On the global side, American said it is adding a number of cities to its route map, including nonstop flights to Budapest, Prague and Reykjavik, starting this summer. Vasu Raja, American's vice president of network and schedule planning, told the Chicago Tribune: "It is something that is really created to go and cater to the last-minute business traveler and make it as easy as possible for that person". (more...)
- January 19, 2018
The airline also promises free beer and wine in the main cabin. On the global side, American said it is adding a number of cities to its route map, including nonstop flights to Budapest, Prague and Reykjavik, starting this summer. Vasu Raja, American's vice president of network and schedule planning, told the Chicago Tribune: "It is something that is really created to go and cater to the last-minute business traveler and make it as easy as possible for that person". (more...)
Trump sows confusion as Republicans scramble to avert shutdown
- January 19, 2018
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy joined fellow Republicans arguing that Democrats were holding the entire government hostage over demands to protect "Dreamer" immigrants. The Secretary's office is reviewing all the available options as to how it should handle some of the decision-making going forward, if this were to happen, if there were to be a government shutdown. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy joined fellow Republicans arguing that Democrats were holding the entire government hostage over demands to protect "Dreamer" immigrants. The Secretary's office is reviewing all the available options as to how it should handle some of the decision-making going forward, if this were to happen, if there were to be a government shutdown. (more...)
Supreme Court to hear travel ban 3.0 challenge in April
- January 19, 2018
Constitution's prohibition on religious discrimination. The policy applies to travelers from Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen. "The courts below have overridden the president's judgments on sensitive matters of national security and foreign relations, and severely restricted the ability of this and future presidents to protect the nation", Solicitor General Francisco wrote in his petition to the court. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Constitution's prohibition on religious discrimination. The policy applies to travelers from Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen. "The courts below have overridden the president's judgments on sensitive matters of national security and foreign relations, and severely restricted the ability of this and future presidents to protect the nation", Solicitor General Francisco wrote in his petition to the court. (more...)
Trump declares 'I am not a racist'
- January 19, 2018
Jackson said Trump performed "exceedingly well" and is "very sharp". Trump has denied using the phrase to describe the countries. In a Gallup poll during the 2016 general election, 51 per cent of Americans said the president should release all relevant medical information, an increase from 2004 when 38 per cent held that view. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Jackson said Trump performed "exceedingly well" and is "very sharp". Trump has denied using the phrase to describe the countries. In a Gallup poll during the 2016 general election, 51 per cent of Americans said the president should release all relevant medical information, an increase from 2004 when 38 per cent held that view. (more...)
Model wears hijab in new L'Oreal Paris hair campaign
- January 19, 2018
Not many. They're literally putting a girl in a headscarf - whose hair you can't see - in a hair campaign. It's an expression of who I am'. Khan , who is also a founder of Ardere Cosmetics , said , "You have to wonder why it is presumed that women who don't show their hair don't look after it?" The support that is being shown to Amena Khan and the praise that's being directed at Loreal has surely been of a great magnitude. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Not many. They're literally putting a girl in a headscarf - whose hair you can't see - in a hair campaign. It's an expression of who I am'. Khan , who is also a founder of Ardere Cosmetics , said , "You have to wonder why it is presumed that women who don't show their hair don't look after it?" The support that is being shown to Amena Khan and the praise that's being directed at Loreal has surely been of a great magnitude. (more...)
German election would further harm SPD, Schulz warns
- January 19, 2018
President Donald Trump announced plans to address next week's meeting in the Swiss resort, Merkel was held back by party negotiations in Germany to stitch together a new government. The Social Democrats' meeting Sunday will decide whether to open formal coalition negotiations with Merkel's conservative Union bloc, almost four months after Germany's election. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
President Donald Trump announced plans to address next week's meeting in the Swiss resort, Merkel was held back by party negotiations in Germany to stitch together a new government. The Social Democrats' meeting Sunday will decide whether to open formal coalition negotiations with Merkel's conservative Union bloc, almost four months after Germany's election. (more...)
PM Modi to apprise WEF at Davos about India's economic reforms
- January 19, 2018
Stating that India's economy is growing rapidly and that it has been recognised by the world, including all rating agencies, he spoke about various sectors including banking, democracy and recent economic reforms including GST . Klaus Schwab. Mr Gokhale said, Mr Modi will also have a bilateral with Swiss Confederation President Mr. Alain Berset. "We are showcasing various achievements, we will also give a taste of Indian cuisine, a taste of culture and heritage", Ramesh Abhishek, heads of ... (more...)
- January 19, 2018
Stating that India's economy is growing rapidly and that it has been recognised by the world, including all rating agencies, he spoke about various sectors including banking, democracy and recent economic reforms including GST . Klaus Schwab. Mr Gokhale said, Mr Modi will also have a bilateral with Swiss Confederation President Mr. Alain Berset. "We are showcasing various achievements, we will also give a taste of Indian cuisine, a taste of culture and heritage", Ramesh Abhishek, heads of ... (more...)
'Horror house' mom reportedly treated dogs better than her kids
- January 19, 2018
On Thursday, the two Turpins pleaded not guilty to more than three dozen charges. Louise's sister, Elizabeth Flores, told ABC News she lived with the Turpins for a few months more than 20 years ago during which time David Turpin would watch her bathe. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
On Thursday, the two Turpins pleaded not guilty to more than three dozen charges. Louise's sister, Elizabeth Flores, told ABC News she lived with the Turpins for a few months more than 20 years ago during which time David Turpin would watch her bathe. (more...)
The Women's March Isn't Just For People In The US
- January 19, 2018
The flagship rally was held in Washington, echoed in sister protests around the world. In 2017 the fight was for women's rights and social justice. But the demonstrations were also criticised for being too white and liberal. Those trying to call attention to issues such as health care, immigration and women's rights will be filling hundreds of cities across the state, country and globe on Saturday. (more...)
- January 19, 2018
The flagship rally was held in Washington, echoed in sister protests around the world. In 2017 the fight was for women's rights and social justice. But the demonstrations were also criticised for being too white and liberal. Those trying to call attention to issues such as health care, immigration and women's rights will be filling hundreds of cities across the state, country and globe on Saturday. (more...)
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