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Canopy Growth to buy Acreage in $3.4 billion deal

April 19, 2019

Acreage, headquartered in New York City, owns licenses to operate or manage marijuana operations in 20 states. The Acreage acquisition is contingent on the US legalizing pot at the federal level. Robert Daino, former president and CEO of WCNY in Syracuse, is chief operating officer of Acreage. SmallCapSteve started blogging in the Winter of 2009.

What's open and what's closed in Cornwall Easter Weekend Local News

April 19, 2019

The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility, the municipal recycling plant and municipal composting facilities will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but will be open for regular operating hours on Saturday and Monday. Civic, provincial and federal offices are closed Friday and Monday. Garbage and recycling collection: Collection will take place as scheduled.

Dog Easter Egg Hunt at Brown County Dog Park this weekend

April 19, 2019

The younger children then got their own chance to hunt for eggs, and everyone had a photo opportunity with the guest of honor, the Easter bunny, on the beach. With an abundance of cheap, vegan-friendly chapsticks on the market (my favorite being SunBum) you can hide one easily in a few choice plastic eggs, making the prizes that won't go unused.

Strike hits Ahold Delhaize subsidiary Stop & Shop

April 19, 2019

On my way out I apologized immediately. UFCW posted on its Twitter page encouraging union workers to stand together. "Hardworking Stop & Shop workers have helped make their company the #1 operating grocer in New England, where customers like you shop every day", said UFCW in a Tweet .

Children Should Only Get One Medium Easter Egg

April 19, 2019

Please register for this egg hunt at the link below and an email with further details will be sent to you within 48 hours of registering. Want to hide the Easter Eggs? Action Riders of Franklin County will host an Easter celebration that includes an egg hunt and bicycle giveaway this Saturday, April 20.

Amazon ‘swamped by fake 5 star reviews’

April 19, 2019

An investigation by Which? found that of the hundreds of tech products for sale on the Jeff Bezos-led company, many have glowing reviews from unverified purchasers, which is a strong sign of being fake. The Competition and Markets Authority has estimated that £23bn in consumer spending is impacted by online reviews a year, highlighting the importance of quality reviews.

Amazon plans to shut online store in China

April 19, 2019

It'll mean shoppers in the most populous country (with 1.4 billion people) in the world won't be able to buy from local sellers, but can still order from the US, Britain, Germany and Japan via the Amazon's global store, according to Reuters .

Mercedes AMG's 'Ring conquering GLC 63 gets a refresh

April 19, 2019

At the NY auto show this week, Mercedes followed that reveal up with the introduction of the ultra-hot GLC 63 and GLC 63 S Coupe. The GLC 63's butch image has been unaffected by the tweaks; actually, you could say it does an even better job of exuding aggression with its wide arches, AMG front spoiler and Panamericana grille now joined by optional 21-inch wheels and new 90mm quad exhaust exits.

Pakistan’s finance minister steps down ahead of International Monetary Fund deal

April 19, 2019

The ministers" sacking was foretold by media a few days ago, but the government "categorically" rejected the reports, with Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) slapping notices on two TV channels for running the "fake news'.

China's economy still faces pressure, policy steps starting to help - stats bureau

April 19, 2019

But analysts warn it is too early to call a sustainable turnaround, and further policy support is needed to maintain momentum in the world's second-largest economy. Analysts polled by Reuters expect China's growth to slow to a near 30-year low of 6.2 percent this year, as sluggish demand at home and overseas and the trade war weigh on activity despite support measures.

Watch 10 SpotMini Robots Haul a Truck

April 19, 2019

The lead "dogs" are equipped with necks and grabber heads, while the following dogs are just the basic headless platforms. Boston Dynamics has released a new video on their YouTube channel which showcases the type of feat we've grown accustomed to seeing from them, as far as their robots go: ten SpotMini robots haul a truck.

What's Open Closed on Good Friday, Easter Weekend in Winnipeg

April 19, 2019

For more a complete list of Easter weekend activities, please call Service Brampton at 311 or visit www.brampton.ca . All LCBO and Beer Store locations will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The Forks Market and The Common are open 7 a.m.to 11 p.m. daily Friday through Monday. Open Saturday, April 20, regular business hours. Regular hours of operation are in effect for all pools on Saturday.

US, China planning new round of trade talks

April 19, 2019

Beijing's decision to ease credit controls aimed at reining in rising debt "is starting to yield results", said Hui. The government statistics agency reported that consumer spending, factory activity and investment all accelerated in March compared to the previous month .

Toyota Highlander gains new tech

April 18, 2019

For more on the 2020 Toyota Highlander , see how it stacks up against the competition. AWD is an option on the new Highlander; pricing is unannounced. Toyota hasn't said how much the new Highlander will weigh, but the automaker switched its three-row crossover SUV to its modular TNGA-K platform and shed weight in the crossover's driveline by switching its reduction gear from planetary to parallel design.

North Korea launches new missile in provocative move

April 18, 2019

South Korean experts added that Kim's consecutive inspection at military sites not only aimed for voicing their presence, but also to relieve anxiety among the North Korean people by reassuring the leader's determination in strong national defense.

Funky Kia HabaNiro concept previews 2021 Niro

April 18, 2019

According to the VP of design Tom Kearns, this concept was designed for all driving purposes from commuting to your inner-city job to roaming the remote wilderness - hence "The Everything Car " designation. Kia acknowledges the assumption that this is just a design exercise but goes on to point out that the Stinger and the Telluride both started off as concepts that weren't intended for production.

VW says China to become global software development hub to autonomous tech

April 18, 2019

ROOMZZ moves effortlessly - silently and without emissions'. German carmaker Volkswagen has officially presented the "ID". In addition, Volkswagen Group plans to launch a number of new models this year, including 8 all-new SUV models such as the Volkswagen Teramont X and the Audi Q3-five of them will be locally produced-to meet consumers' demands for the latest advances in connectivity, efficiency, safety and comfort.

North Korea Test-Fires New Weapon, First Since Trump-Kim Vietnam Summit

April 18, 2019

Despite the failure of the Vietnam summit, Trump has stressed his good relationship with Kim. The KCNA reported that Un supervised the firing of the weapon. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gives guidance while attending a flight training of Korean People's Army Air Force at undisclosed location in this April 16, 2019 photo released on April 17, 2019 by North Korea's Central News Agency ( KCNA ).

Privacy: Facebook 'unintentionally' scraped and uploaded 1.5 million users' email contacts

April 18, 2019

Anyone who, like me, joined Facebook a decade or more ago, probably clicked "yes" when invited to upload all of their contacts. When an email password was entered, a message popped up saying it was " importing " contacts without asking for permission first, the report said.

Chips Ahoy cookies recalled because of ‘unexpected ingredient’

April 18, 2019

Some customers have reported adverse health effects after eating the cookies, according to the company . Mondelez International urged buyers not to eat the treats. The recall covers cookies with UPC No. 0 44000 03223 4 and best by dates of 07SEP2019, 08SEP2019, 14SEP2019 and 15SEP2019. The cookies in question have best when used by dates of September 7, 8, 14 and 15 - all in 2019.

Over 100 rental cars stolen in Chicago through ‘fraudulent’ use of app

April 18, 2019

So be on the lookout for a Car2Go-branded Mercedes-Benz or two cruising the streets of Chicago, and keep in mind that they may represent the fruits of the sharing economy - just not the kind we've come to expect. None of our member's personal or confidential information has been compromised. Car2go's global fleet in January totaled almost 14,000 vehicles in 25 locations in North America, Europe and Asia.

Facebook's Ending Messenger Payments in the UK

April 18, 2019

According to TechCrunch , Facebook's official statement on the change suggests that the option hadn't proven very popular with users. Facebook will continue to support other transactions such as donations to charitable organisations. The company did not provide any reason behind the discontinuing its P2P payment services, but those who have been following the news would know that the decision is to push for its modern-day stable coin based decentralized payment services.

United Kingdom retail sales surge as consumers ignore Brexit and keep shopping

April 18, 2019

Contrasting with other sluggish readings of Britain's economy , total earnings, including bonuses, rose by an annual 3.5% in the three months to February, official data showed, in line with a Reuters poll of economists. That was the highest level since records began in 1971, according to the ONS. Rising oil prices saw the cost of filling up a vehicle climb 1% last month, compared to a 1.3% decline a year earlier.

Zuckerberg Used Facebook User Data To Eliminate Competition & Favor Friends

April 18, 2019

Zuckerberg , along with his board and management team, found ways to tap Facebook's trove of user data - including information about friends, relationships and photos - as leverage over companies it partnered with. Instead, user privacy was how Facebook positioned the change to soften the blow for developers who benefitted from that data, and get some positive PR in the process.

Binance Announces Delisting of BCHSV with Shapeshift Following Suit

April 18, 2019

Not surprisingly that delisting claims provoked a significant decline in the BSV price, amounting to more than 22%. Trading, on the other hand, is going to stop - covering all trading pairs - on April 29. As of August 2018, there were about 1,600 digital tokens in circulation, all of them inspired by Bitcoin in some way or the other. Support for Namecoin was stopped because of its low volume and the necessity to support a technically onerous upgrade at some point.

Hyundai Venue is a smaller-than-Kona subcompact crossover

April 18, 2019

Hyundai is finally entering the sub-compact SUV segment with this auto, the Venue . Being India's "first connected SUV" not only makes Hyundai Venue a new benchmark in the segment, but also demonstrates Hyundai's unwavering emphasis on offering the highest quality and feature-rich products to the customers, he said.

Former Volkswagen boss charged over emissions fraud

April 18, 2019

That contradicted Winterkorn's claim that he didn't learn of the problem until shortly before USA investigators announced it in September 2015. Prosecutors in Braunschweig say Mr Winterkorn failed to prevent the manipulation of engine software that let Volkswagen cars cheat on diesel emission tests.

Lexus' spindle grille goes supersize for new LM minivan

April 18, 2019

These two individual chairs are larger than regular items and have massage functions. The seats are even plusher than Exec Lounge items (fully reclinable to a flat bed), there's a partition between the cockpit and cabin for privacy, and the entertainment system includes a big screen and JBL sound bar.

New Subaru Outback SUV launched

April 18, 2019

Subaru says the opening of the 2020 Outback is wider, too, and with the rear seats down there's a cargo floor length of 78 inches. The improved structure is also said to be 40 percent more absorbent in front and side crashes. Subaru claims improvements to the suppression of noise, vibration and harshness - and "sound insulated glass" - will make the new Outback the quietest in the 25-year history of the nameplate.

Fast food restaurant to sell CBD-infused hamburger on 4/20

April 18, 2019

The burger will be sold exclusively at the Carl's Jr. on 4050 Colorado Blvd and, keeping with the theme, will retail for $4.20, according to a press release from the fast food company. (Cannabinoids that do not comply with these regulations will remain a Schedule 1 substance.) But for now, it's a tricky area of the law, because the Food and Drug Administration still hasn't decided how to regulate CBD products.

Genesis unveils all-electric Mint compact crossover-style concept in NY

April 17, 2019

The design features quad lamps in front and back to stretch the corners of the vehicle, and there are top light elements that form wraparound light bands. The rear-mounted and centered charge port facilitates connections to Genesis charging stations. The G-Matrix pattern again comes into play as the defining element of the interior, both in the thin, gunmetal balustrade that runs across the width of the passenger compartment and in the repeating pattern for the floor and cargo area.

Aston Martin's all-electric Rapide E is a 604HP leap into the future

April 17, 2019

So much so, it reckons a full lap of the Nürburgring is possible "with no performance derating". The Rapide E's electric propulsion system is packaged within the space left by the removal of the original 6.0-litre V12 engine. Swathes of carbon fibre have been deployed throughout, assisting in delivering the strict weight targets set by Aston Martin's engineering team from the outset.

Jet Airways temporarily suspends all flights

April 17, 2019

Going ahead, Jet Airways said it would now await the bid finalisation process by SBI and the consortium of Indian lenders. "Every time I say that I am willing to pay 100 percent back to the PSU Banks, media say I am spooked, terrified etc of extradition from the U.K.to India".

Nissan GT-R NISMO goes on a carbon fiber diet

April 17, 2019

Powering the vehicle is the same 572PS/633Nm 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 from the 2017 GT-R. There is also a revised six-speed dual clutch transmission, which also features a reworked "R mode" performance setting with more aggressive downshifts.

Oakman to host Easter egg hunt

April 17, 2019

Photographed with the Easter Bunny is Fiona Harmony and Hunter Wood. The Sneed family of Topeka said this about why they enjoy the event, "We came out today because we love the community events, and this is a really great one". Bring your own basket and get ready to gather up eggs full of candy and toys. Bring your camera as there will be an opportunity to take pictures with the Easter Bunny! The event will be Saturday April 20th at 10 A.M.at Rec Park and is free for kids ages 3 to 10.

With no funds coming from lenders, Jet Airways now seeking divine intervention

April 16, 2019

Mumbai: According to sources, Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal has decided not to bid for acquiring stake in the cash-strapped airline. Jet Airways did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The embattled airline's share price dropped 12 per cent to 230.45 rupees after The Economic Times reported that its management has mooted ceasing operations entirely, recovering from an initial 18 per cent drop.

Klobuchar Releases Taxes, Urges Trump To Do Same

April 16, 2019

The article Trump referred to was headlined: "Face It: You (Probably) Got a Tax Cut". The tax cut is increasing the federal debt. "Well, we're putting on the table some of the regressive parts of that Republican past tax bill". Trump is taking to the road this week to promote his achievement, saying it is following through on its promise. But so far, the tax cuts haven't delivered a major shot of financial adrenaline to most families.

Aircraft with the largest wingspan in the world completes first flight

April 15, 2019

The Mojave Air & Space Port is located in California (the " Golden State ") and is the first site which is licensed to horizontally launch reusable spacecraft from. "To see Paul Allen's dream come to life in front of my very eyes was truly inspiring and incredibly satisfying to me". If successful, it will "enable airline-style access to space that is convenient, affordable and routine", Stratolaunch explained.

Jet Airways' creditors to meet over funding

April 15, 2019

After the meeting, Kharola said the carrier had money to operate 6-7 planes over the weekend and that the lenders would have to decide how many jets it could fly after Monday afternoon, news channel ET Now reported on Friday. An Open House will be called shortly as per the availability of the venue and the committee members, the communication added. However, on March 31, it deferred the agitation to April 15, saying it wanted to give additional time to the new management to settle down prior ...

FB spent $20mn on Zuckerberg's security in 2018

April 15, 2019

Zuckerberg and his family's personal security. The move comes less than three years after Hastings told fellow board member Peter Thiel that he meant to slam the PayPal co-founder's performance review over his endorsement of President Donald Trump, who was in the heat of the 2016 campaign at the time.

United States crude rises 31 cents, settling at $63.89, on tightening oil supply

April 14, 2019

IEA said Thursday that worldwide crude inventories are set to decline for the rest of the year as OPEC output falls. "We maintain our forecast of 1.4 Mmbpd (in 2019 oil demand growth), but accept that there are mixed signals about the health of the global economy, and differing views about the likely level of oil prices", IEA said.

Uber sets course for IPO, but prospectus shows slowing growth

April 14, 2019

Following in rival Lyft's footsteps, Uber on Thursday filed the requisite paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission for its initial public offering. Waymo, in its lawsuit, had said one of its former engineers who became chief of Uber's self-driving vehicle project took with him thousands of confidential documents.

Trump Considers Daughter Ivanka To Lead World Bank

April 14, 2019

Trump said that if he did nominate her , "they'd say nepotism, when it would've had nothing to do with nepotism. She reacts very well - that's usually a genetic thing, but it's one of those things, nevertheless", Trump said. Ivanka Trump was 8 years old when her entire family went to Aspen, Colorado, for Christmas. For Donald Trump are such Details but, apparently, beside the point.

Craig Wright vs. Hodlonaut: Binance CEO Threatens to Delist Bitcoin SV

April 14, 2019

The community reacted to Zhao's warning by asking various exchanges to delist BSV and creating a #DelistBSV hashtag. Wright was purportedly motivated by the anonymous twitter user calling him a fraud and accusing him of falsely claiming to be the mysterious creator of Bitcoin ( BTC ), Satoshi Nakamoto .

Powell Said to Tell Democrats Fed Won't Bend to Outside Pressure

April 14, 2019

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slammed two of President Trump's proposed nominees to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on Thursday, calling them "the worst, ill-suited appointments that the president could have come up with". Powell caused the stock market to rally on November 28 when he added that he thought the Fed had taken rates to "just below" the so-called neutral rate of interest, which is a "Goldilocks" level that doesn't stimulate or contract growth.

Salmonella outbreak in 9 states linked to pre-cut melons, CDC says

April 14, 2019

The U.S. Food & Drug administration has issued a warning about contaminated precut fruit that has been been linked to salmonella illness in 93 people, requiring 23 of them to seek hospitalization. Most people recover on their own. For a complete list of products, stores and UPC codes for recalled items, go to the following link. Information collected from stores where ill people shopped indicates that Caito Foods LLC supplied pre-cut melon to these stores.

Singapore airport nature dome unveiled in fight for flights | #AsiaNewsNetwork

April 14, 2019

Yesterday the world's favourite airport - Changi Airport Singapore - invited visitors inside of the much-anticipated Jewel Changi Airport extension for a sneak preview ahead of its grand opening on Wednesday, April 17. The 40-metre high Rain Vortex , which is the world's tallest indoor waterfall, is seen from inside Jewel Changi Airport . This brings the airport's total capacity to 85 million, ensuring that it remains well placed to support the growth of air travel in the region.

Brexit uncertainty weighs on eurozone growth, Draghi warns

April 14, 2019

Speaking at a press conference in Frankfurt following a meeting on Wednesday, ECB chief Mario Draghi warned of the risks affecting growth in the eurozone, describing current economic indicators as "weak". Draghi said the consequences of Brexit would be different depending on "whether it is a hard disorderly Brexit or whether it is properly managed with an adequate transition period".

Amazon Bezos Elizabeth Warren

April 14, 2019

The open letter came after hundreds of Amazon workers called past year on the company to stop selling its facial-recognition software to the USA government for fears of the tools being used to violate people's rights. The Enquirer and Saudi Arabia have denied wrongdoing. Following the publication of de Becker's op-ed, the publisher issued a statement saying Sanchez alone was the source for its reporting.

JetBlue to start offering flights to London

April 14, 2019

But the airline plans to expand its European destinations within reach of its aircraft. JetBlue , which is also Boston's largest airline, said the new routes to London will be served by Airbus A321LR and will mark the first-ever transatlantic service offered by the award-winning airline.