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Trade Desk (TTD) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.12 EPS
- February 24, 2018
The stock presently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $63.62. The stock now has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $63.62. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink . Insiders own 26.87% of the company's stock. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The stock presently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $63.62. The stock now has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $63.62. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink . Insiders own 26.87% of the company's stock. (more...)
Team Canada Will Play For Bronze After Losing Men's Hockey Semifinal
- February 24, 2018
Rooney, who played her senior year of high school in Andover, Minn., on the boys' varsity team, was the goalie in net for each of the three USA victories over Canada in pre-Olympic play. "We have a medal". They scored only twice on 19 shots against Czech goalie Pavel Francouz and Koshechkin did the rest. Desjardins and his staff made some adjustments at the first intermission, but never called a timeout when Germany went up 3-0 or 4-1. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Rooney, who played her senior year of high school in Andover, Minn., on the boys' varsity team, was the goalie in net for each of the three USA victories over Canada in pre-Olympic play. "We have a medal". They scored only twice on 19 shots against Czech goalie Pavel Francouz and Koshechkin did the rest. Desjardins and his staff made some adjustments at the first intermission, but never called a timeout when Germany went up 3-0 or 4-1. (more...)
Trump pushes suggestions to prevent gun violence
- February 24, 2018
So much so, they seemed, at times, to be reading from the same script. While gun laws vary widely by state, most federal gun control measures would require the Republican-controlled Congress to act. They're demanding changes to American laws when it comes to guns. LaPierre has been a deeply polarizing figure as an outspoken and consistent advocate for gun rights , who has previously been among the public figures to voice the NRA's position in the wake of mass shootings. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
So much so, they seemed, at times, to be reading from the same script. While gun laws vary widely by state, most federal gun control measures would require the Republican-controlled Congress to act. They're demanding changes to American laws when it comes to guns. LaPierre has been a deeply polarizing figure as an outspoken and consistent advocate for gun rights , who has previously been among the public figures to voice the NRA's position in the wake of mass shootings. (more...)
Severe storms and flooding this weekend
- February 24, 2018
At 11 a.m. Thursday, the stage was 6.9 feet and steady; flood stage is 6 feet. Flood stage is 50 feet. As of Thursday afternoon, the river was at 16.4 feet there. "Those living in flood-prone areas should be prepared to take action should flooding develop", the agency warned. In Indiana, AP reported serious flooding in Elkhart County along the Baugo Creek, where stranded residents were picked up in boats. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
At 11 a.m. Thursday, the stage was 6.9 feet and steady; flood stage is 6 feet. Flood stage is 50 feet. As of Thursday afternoon, the river was at 16.4 feet there. "Those living in flood-prone areas should be prepared to take action should flooding develop", the agency warned. In Indiana, AP reported serious flooding in Elkhart County along the Baugo Creek, where stranded residents were picked up in boats. (more...)
Mueller files new charge against Paul Manafort
- February 24, 2018
Former Trump campaign adviser Rick Gates pleaded guilty on Friday in a case being prosecuted by special counsel Robert Mueller . Prosecutors piled on another 32 counts this week, revealing another indictment accusing the two of lying to obtain millions of dollars in bank loans and of laundering more than $30 million through overseas accounts to pay for real estate and luxury goods while evading USA taxes. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Former Trump campaign adviser Rick Gates pleaded guilty on Friday in a case being prosecuted by special counsel Robert Mueller . Prosecutors piled on another 32 counts this week, revealing another indictment accusing the two of lying to obtain millions of dollars in bank loans and of laundering more than $30 million through overseas accounts to pay for real estate and luxury goods while evading USA taxes. (more...)
Australian Deputy PM Joyce stepping down amid controversy over affair
- February 24, 2018
It's not fair on them. "I thank Barnaby for his service as deputy prime minister and in his various ministerial roles in which he has been a fierce advocate for rural and regional Australia", Mr Turnbull said in a statement from Washington. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
It's not fair on them. "I thank Barnaby for his service as deputy prime minister and in his various ministerial roles in which he has been a fierce advocate for rural and regional Australia", Mr Turnbull said in a statement from Washington. (more...)
Foreign defence attaches visit LoC; briefed about Indian atrocities
- February 24, 2018
The ceasefire violations by India are a threat to regional peace and security and may lead to a strategic miscalculation. "It continued for an hour", the Army's 28 Division said. On Feb 19, the Indian forces in unprovoked ceasefire violations along the LOC in Khuiratta Sector, Jijot Bahadar village, martyred Ayan Zahid, an 8 years old boy. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The ceasefire violations by India are a threat to regional peace and security and may lead to a strategic miscalculation. "It continued for an hour", the Army's 28 Division said. On Feb 19, the Indian forces in unprovoked ceasefire violations along the LOC in Khuiratta Sector, Jijot Bahadar village, martyred Ayan Zahid, an 8 years old boy. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation tip-line caller: Nikolas Cruz 'is going to explode'
- February 24, 2018
A transcript of the call , made by a woman close to Cruz and excerpted in Friday's Wall Street Journal , is a further indication that the Federal Bureau of Investigation was aware of his mental condition but took no action. Retired Broward teacher Joe Carrier taught a woodworking class at Cross Creek while Cruz attended and remembers him as a "quiet kid" who kept to himself and appeared to be "mildly autistic". (more...)
- February 24, 2018
A transcript of the call , made by a woman close to Cruz and excerpted in Friday's Wall Street Journal , is a further indication that the Federal Bureau of Investigation was aware of his mental condition but took no action. Retired Broward teacher Joe Carrier taught a woodworking class at Cross Creek while Cruz attended and remembers him as a "quiet kid" who kept to himself and appeared to be "mildly autistic". (more...)
Trump on Jared Kushner's Security Clearance: 'That's Up to General Kelly'
- February 24, 2018
According to officials quoted by the Times, Kushner is pressing to regain access to classified information, including the presidential daily report or "PDB". Both the White House and Kushner's lawyer have insisted that, regardless of any action taken by Kelly, Kushner's work will be unaffected by the change. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
According to officials quoted by the Times, Kushner is pressing to regain access to classified information, including the presidential daily report or "PDB". Both the White House and Kushner's lawyer have insisted that, regardless of any action taken by Kelly, Kushner's work will be unaffected by the change. (more...)
Venezuela Raises $735 Million On Commodity-Backed Cryptocurrency
- February 24, 2018
Maduro said Thursday that his government has raised US$1 billion in the first two days of its Petro cryptocurrency sale. In late 2017, Maduro announced Venezuela will present a cryptocurrency backed by the world's largest oil reserves, as well as Venezuelan gold, gas and diamond deposits, in a bid to counter USA sanctions that choke off his country's access to dollars. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Maduro said Thursday that his government has raised US$1 billion in the first two days of its Petro cryptocurrency sale. In late 2017, Maduro announced Venezuela will present a cryptocurrency backed by the world's largest oil reserves, as well as Venezuelan gold, gas and diamond deposits, in a bid to counter USA sanctions that choke off his country's access to dollars. (more...)
National Rifle Association Attacks Gun Control Advocates
- February 24, 2018
It is likely respondents would be far less supportive of arming teachers. A day earlier, the organization issued a statement saying it opposes raising the age limit. He also returned to an oft-used NRA slogan, one LaPierre invoked following the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that left 20 students and six adults dead,"To stop a bad guy with a gun, it takes a good guy with a gun". (more...)
- February 24, 2018
It is likely respondents would be far less supportive of arming teachers. A day earlier, the organization issued a statement saying it opposes raising the age limit. He also returned to an oft-used NRA slogan, one LaPierre invoked following the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that left 20 students and six adults dead,"To stop a bad guy with a gun, it takes a good guy with a gun". (more...)
S. Sudan Sentences S'African To Death By Hanging
- February 24, 2018
South Sudan, the world's newest country, has been embroiled since 2013 in a civil war between the SPLA-IO and government forces loyal to incumbent President Salva Kiir. No high-level South Sudanese officials have been prosecuted for crimes related to the civil war. The UN report details what it calls "appalling instances of cruelty against civilians who have had their eyes gouged out, their throats slit, or been castrated". (more...)
- February 24, 2018
South Sudan, the world's newest country, has been embroiled since 2013 in a civil war between the SPLA-IO and government forces loyal to incumbent President Salva Kiir. No high-level South Sudanese officials have been prosecuted for crimes related to the civil war. The UN report details what it calls "appalling instances of cruelty against civilians who have had their eyes gouged out, their throats slit, or been castrated". (more...)
Pakistan in denial mode after inclusion into 'terror' list
- February 24, 2018
Pakistan reportedly lobbied Western countries for support; it even asked Russian Federation to stop its inclusion in the FATF watch list. At the outset of the meeting, China, Turkey, and several Gulf Cooperation Council members had opposed re-listing Pakistan, but those countries dropped their opposition by the time the decision was made late on February 22, media reported. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Pakistan reportedly lobbied Western countries for support; it even asked Russian Federation to stop its inclusion in the FATF watch list. At the outset of the meeting, China, Turkey, and several Gulf Cooperation Council members had opposed re-listing Pakistan, but those countries dropped their opposition by the time the decision was made late on February 22, media reported. (more...)
No, Medical-Marijuana Legalization Doesn't Make Teens Smoke More Pot
- February 24, 2018
Researchers came to find that use among teens did not change after laws to legalize were passed in each respective state. "We do know from other studies pertaining to youth that factors such as fear of the consequences from parents or from the negative of cannabis itself could have impact on cannabis use for young people", Michelle Rotermann, senior analyst with Statistics Canada's health division was reported to state. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Researchers came to find that use among teens did not change after laws to legalize were passed in each respective state. "We do know from other studies pertaining to youth that factors such as fear of the consequences from parents or from the negative of cannabis itself could have impact on cannabis use for young people", Michelle Rotermann, senior analyst with Statistics Canada's health division was reported to state. (more...)
Small plane goes missing after takeoff from Grand Junction airport
- February 24, 2018
The following day, 28-year-old Klint Kaupp, Tim Mueller, 28, Ron McKenzie and pilot Bill Kaupp departed the Grand Junction airport around 10:00 a.m. but have not been heard from since. Civil Air Patrol and Colorado agencies assisted in searching for the downed plane, and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The following day, 28-year-old Klint Kaupp, Tim Mueller, 28, Ron McKenzie and pilot Bill Kaupp departed the Grand Junction airport around 10:00 a.m. but have not been heard from since. Civil Air Patrol and Colorado agencies assisted in searching for the downed plane, and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash. (more...)
Special counsel files new charges against Trump ex-aides Manafort and Gates
- February 24, 2018
Robert Mueller , a former Federal Bureau of Investigation director, who is now the special prosecutor leading the USA legal team investigating alleged intervention by Russian Federation in the lead-up to Donald Trump's 2016 election, seems to have unsealed the indictment in order to raise the legal stakes for Manafort and Gates, according to Bloomberg . (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Robert Mueller , a former Federal Bureau of Investigation director, who is now the special prosecutor leading the USA legal team investigating alleged intervention by Russian Federation in the lead-up to Donald Trump's 2016 election, seems to have unsealed the indictment in order to raise the legal stakes for Manafort and Gates, according to Bloomberg . (more...)
Snow showers expected for Limerick amid warning of 'exceptionally cold weather'
- February 24, 2018
Britain faces what we could call a significant cold period that is likely to last for much of next week and beyond.Temperatures will remain below 0C in some places dropping to minus double figures overnight. Speaking exclusively to KentOnline, Mr Bowles said we can expect some travel disruption. According to forecasters, the coldest spell is now expected between February 26 and March 4. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Britain faces what we could call a significant cold period that is likely to last for much of next week and beyond.Temperatures will remain below 0C in some places dropping to minus double figures overnight. Speaking exclusively to KentOnline, Mr Bowles said we can expect some travel disruption. According to forecasters, the coldest spell is now expected between February 26 and March 4. (more...)
Did NRA's LaPierre once call for gun-free schools?
- February 24, 2018
The Feb 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida was the second-deadliest shooting at a us public school and has spurred unprecedented youth-led protests in cities across the country. "We share a goal of safe schools, safe neighborhoods and a safe country", LaPierre said, and warned that "evil walks among us". "It's not enough. I think a lot of schools are under-servicing students who need counseling". (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The Feb 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida was the second-deadliest shooting at a us public school and has spurred unprecedented youth-led protests in cities across the country. "We share a goal of safe schools, safe neighborhoods and a safe country", LaPierre said, and warned that "evil walks among us". "It's not enough. I think a lot of schools are under-servicing students who need counseling". (more...)
Florida's Republican governor just made a big break with the NRA
- February 24, 2018
President Donald Trump on Friday doubled down on his proposal to arm certain teachers so they can defend students against active shooters, arguing that merely placing armed officers in schools won't work because they don't "love the children". (more...)
- February 24, 2018
President Donald Trump on Friday doubled down on his proposal to arm certain teachers so they can defend students against active shooters, arguing that merely placing armed officers in schools won't work because they don't "love the children". (more...)
Stoneman Douglas deputy never entered school during shooting
- February 24, 2018
The 2017 memo also shows that Peterson was nominated for Parkland deputy of the year. About 3000 people attended the rally, with Common Dreams reporting that many students travelled more than 700 kilometres from Parkland, Florida, where Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people and injured 14. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The 2017 memo also shows that Peterson was nominated for Parkland deputy of the year. About 3000 people attended the rally, with Common Dreams reporting that many students travelled more than 700 kilometres from Parkland, Florida, where Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people and injured 14. (more...)
After Florida Shooting, Trump Calls For New Regulations On Bump Stocks
- February 24, 2018
Trump has also indicated he is open to a limited strengthening of federal background checks on gun purchases. "He talked about killing our parents, our friends, boyfriends and girlfriends", she said of Cruz . Tightening gun laws would mark a change in course for Trump, who has championed gun rights. Although the former student who shot dead 17 people in Florida last week did not have bump stocks on his gun, there has been a renewed focus on the devices because outlawing them is a rare ... (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Trump has also indicated he is open to a limited strengthening of federal background checks on gun purchases. "He talked about killing our parents, our friends, boyfriends and girlfriends", she said of Cruz . Tightening gun laws would mark a change in course for Trump, who has championed gun rights. Although the former student who shot dead 17 people in Florida last week did not have bump stocks on his gun, there has been a renewed focus on the devices because outlawing them is a rare ... (more...)
Stoneman Douglas Resource Officer Didn't Enter School During Shooting
- February 24, 2018
When asked what Peterson should have done, Israel said the deputy should have "went in, addressed the killer, killed the killer". He said: "What I saw was a deputy arrive at the west side of Building 12, take up a position and he never went in". (more...)
- February 24, 2018
When asked what Peterson should have done, Israel said the deputy should have "went in, addressed the killer, killed the killer". He said: "What I saw was a deputy arrive at the west side of Building 12, take up a position and he never went in". (more...)
Russian Federation hacks, meddles as America stands by
- February 24, 2018
It's not pretty. Another senior administration official said several large countries that had been planning weapon purchases from Russian Federation "are now stepping back" as a result of USA diplomatic efforts as Washington warns governments it could hit those countries with fresh sanctions. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
It's not pretty. Another senior administration official said several large countries that had been planning weapon purchases from Russian Federation "are now stepping back" as a result of USA diplomatic efforts as Washington warns governments it could hit those countries with fresh sanctions. (more...)
President Trump criticizes Jeff Sessions, refers to AG by wrong name
- February 24, 2018
Trump has no problem criticizing President Barack Obama for not stopping the Russians from meddling. Trump said earlier this week that Obama failed to act against Russian meddling because Obama thought Clinton would win the election and "didn't want to 'rock the boat'". (more...)
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- February 24, 2018
Trump has no problem criticizing President Barack Obama for not stopping the Russians from meddling. Trump said earlier this week that Obama failed to act against Russian meddling because Obama thought Clinton would win the election and "didn't want to 'rock the boat'". (more...)
Gates Now Charged with Lying to Mueller's Office, Set to Plead Guilty
- February 24, 2018
Mueller accused Manafort and Gates of lying on their income-tax returns and conspiring to commit bank fraud to get loans. It also accuses Manafort of evading taxes from 2010 through 2014 and in some of the years concealing his foreign bank accounts. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Mueller accused Manafort and Gates of lying on their income-tax returns and conspiring to commit bank fraud to get loans. It also accuses Manafort of evading taxes from 2010 through 2014 and in some of the years concealing his foreign bank accounts. (more...)
James Spann: Rain, storms arrive in Alabama late tomorrow night
- February 24, 2018
Chief Meteorologist Ross Janssen says that dense fog may show up in Kansas during the night and early morning hours of Friday . Just like with early Friday's rain, light showers are expected, and may last until early Sunday . Temperatures will surge through the 40s on Sunday , with highs reaching into the upper 40s Wouldn't be surprised to see a few locations reach 50. EXTENDED: Rain moves out Saturday evening as cooler air moves in behind a cold front, dropping lows to near 30 by ... (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Chief Meteorologist Ross Janssen says that dense fog may show up in Kansas during the night and early morning hours of Friday . Just like with early Friday's rain, light showers are expected, and may last until early Sunday . Temperatures will surge through the 40s on Sunday , with highs reaching into the upper 40s Wouldn't be surprised to see a few locations reach 50. EXTENDED: Rain moves out Saturday evening as cooler air moves in behind a cold front, dropping lows to near 30 by ... (more...)
Tory Brexit rebels told to get behind Theresa May
- February 24, 2018
Committee chairman Sir Bill Cash said: "If the transition lasts beyond 2020, then this could require the United Kingdom to make payments into the European Union budget for 2021 as well, and therefore from January 2021 we'd then be paying into the EU's new long-term budget and the net result of this is that the additional costs could run into billions of pounds, and the estimate is between £4 and £5 billion". (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Committee chairman Sir Bill Cash said: "If the transition lasts beyond 2020, then this could require the United Kingdom to make payments into the European Union budget for 2021 as well, and therefore from January 2021 we'd then be paying into the EU's new long-term budget and the net result of this is that the additional costs could run into billions of pounds, and the estimate is between £4 and £5 billion". (more...)
North Korea Will Send High-Level Delegation to Olympics Closing Ceremony
- February 24, 2018
A report that Trump would be meeting with North Korean defectors in South Korea is "incorrect", the official said. US Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday assailed the North Korean leader's sister who sat near him at the Olympics as part of an "evil family clique" that oppresses millions. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
A report that Trump would be meeting with North Korean defectors in South Korea is "incorrect", the official said. US Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday assailed the North Korean leader's sister who sat near him at the Olympics as part of an "evil family clique" that oppresses millions. (more...)
Calipari believes Knox will play against Missouri
- February 24, 2018
Calipari said his staff had no involvement with Andy Miller and the sports agency that has been investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. "At this point, I believe (Knox will play)", Calipari said via the Louisville Courier Journal . (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Calipari said his staff had no involvement with Andy Miller and the sports agency that has been investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. "At this point, I believe (Knox will play)", Calipari said via the Louisville Courier Journal . (more...)
Trump aide pleads guilty in Russia probe
- February 24, 2018
A handful of Thursday's charges are also connected to the charges related to offshore accounts in the previous indictment . Gates initially pleaded not guilty and has been facing up to 12.5 years in jail - based on a 12-count indictment handed up in October accusing him and Manafort of acting as unregistered foreign agents and conspiring to launder millions of dollars they earned while working on behalf of a pro-Russian Ukrainian political party. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
A handful of Thursday's charges are also connected to the charges related to offshore accounts in the previous indictment . Gates initially pleaded not guilty and has been facing up to 12.5 years in jail - based on a 12-count indictment handed up in October accusing him and Manafort of acting as unregistered foreign agents and conspiring to launder millions of dollars they earned while working on behalf of a pro-Russian Ukrainian political party. (more...)
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