And it’s a great time to be an engine lover, with all manner of powertrains now propelling modern cars and trucks. We’ve driven big American V8s, exotic V10s and W12s, lots of turbocharged four-cylinder powerplants, a fair number of twin-turbocharged supercar engines, and of course a wide range of gas-electric hybrids and full-electric vehicles.
Month: February 2017
The Jaguar F-PACE sets a new standard for beauty in luxury SUVs
Yes, that day has finally come. At the Los Angeles auto show in 2015, Jaguar Land Rover officially unveiled its first-ever sport utility for the US market.
$3.7 Billion Hedge Fund: There’s a lot to be excited about…
You can add the $3.7 billion hedge fund Tourbillon Capital to the list of firms wary of betting on President Donald Trump’s policies. “The next four years will be filled with a very wide range of outcomes,” Jason Karp, founder of Tourbillon Capital Partners, wrote in a February investor letter reviewed by Business Insider.
Trump’s FCC wants to let your cable company sell your data, because who cares about privacy?
Under President Donald Trump, it seems like every department in the executive branch is racing to see who can undo regulations the fastest. And at the FCC? That means negotiating with cable companies about your data.
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai plans to halt rule that would require ISPs to…
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai plans to halt rule that would require ISPs to protect the security of their customers’ personal information – FCC chair plans to halt security rule and set up vote to kill privacy regime. – The Federal Communications Commission plans to halt implementation
Rory McIlroy
“This wasn’t an endorsement nor a political statement of any kind,” the 27-year-old Northern Irishman posted to Twitter. “It was, quite simply, a round of golf.”
Oakland’s last underground jazz club, Birdland Jazzista, bids farewell
Many of the self-proclaimed “jazz cats” that frequent the Birdland Jazzista Social Club on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard reminisce about the East Bay’s rich jazz history. They rattle off names of former spots stretching from Berkeley to Seventh Street in West Oakland, where musicians could jam late into the night without the stuffy constraints felt in upscale venues.
Millennials have figured out the secret to thriving in the…
” argues that the modern world is good for people who are motivated by strong personal interests, whether record collecting, hiking, cooking, or obsessing with “Game of Thrones.” These people, called matchers or enthusiasts, are “not trying to come out ahead of everyone else; rather, they seek to have some of their niche preferences fulfilled for the sake of their own internally directed happiness.”
China’s military is approaching ‘near parity’ with the West
China’s military is fast approaching “near parity” with western nations, according to a new report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies. In its 2017 Military Balance report, which focuses on global military capabilities and defense spending, IISS experts say that China has made significant progress in research and development and improved its military capabilities, putting it close to on par with the US and other allies.
A 26-year-old CEO and former Googler breaks down the worst job…
If you’re a recent grad or a college senior, you may have been told to focus your job search. Cut down on the number of applications you send out and just hone in on three or four companies.
Trump is upset the media is not reporting a meaningless statistic about the national debt
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events People use mobile devices to record President Trump as he speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland on Feb. 24. On “Fox & Friends” Saturday morning, former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain credited President Trump with reducing the national debt, after just one month in office. “And here’s another statistic that I haven’t heard anybody talk about.
Last BlackBerry-designed phone with physical keyboard to hit stores in April
A man touches the new BlackBerry KEYone, which was presented Saturday at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Fans of BlackBerry’s classic physical keyboard will have reason to celebrate when the last product designed in part by the former smartphone leader becomes available in April.
TCL carries flickering BlackBerry flame with new phone launch
Blackberry Ltd may have exited the device business, but fans of the pioneering email machine need not despair as Chinese smartphone maker TCL Communication has introduced its first Blackberry-licensed phone with the physical keyboard that was long its key allure. The KEYone combines a touch display with a physical keyboard to give users more useable space for typing than a typical 5.5-inch all-touch smartphone, along with BlackBerry Ltd’s security and software, TCL said.
Here’s What’s Happening in Europe Next Week
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Mexico’s retaliation against Trump may be taking shape
President Donald Trump has railed against Mexico since early in his presidential campaign, criticizing the US’s southern neighbor over matters of trade, immigration, and security. Since his election in November, Trump has largely maintained his hardline policies toward Mexico, with US-Mexico relations ever more strained as a result.
How Americans really feel about their country on 33 key…
And now with President Trump – who ran an antiestablishment and populist campaign to win the White House – set to give a speech to a joint session of Congress this Tuesday, we’re taking a look at how they view some of the big issues facing the country, as well as the major institutions that make up American political and civic life. The ” General Social Survey ,” a project of the independent research organization NORC at the University of Chicago , has been tracking several aspects of American life since 1972.
A Colorado county is sending students to college on the…
In February, local officials announced that a first-of-its-kind scholarship program will create $475,000 in funding to help send the county’s graduating high school seniors to local colleges. A majority of the fund – about $425,000 – came from taxing legal marijuana.
Germany: Man hits 3 with car and flees, is shot by police
A car stands in front of a store, guarded by police in Heidelberg, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. A man apparently drove a car into pedestrians in a central square in the city of Heidelberg, injuring three people, then fled and was shot after being tracked down by officers, police said.
St. Louis airport could soon get booze-to-go policy
In this photo made Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, traveler Dominic Maley sips on a beer while waiting to board a flight at St. Louis Lambert International Airport in St. Louis. The Missouri House has passed a proposal that would allow people to bring alcohol out of airport bars and restaurants to gates.
Following winter rains, Bay Area mosquitoes threaten to swarm
Bay Area mosquitoes are expected to proliferate in the dry weeks following the recent winter storms. Santa Clara County authorities have warned residents of standing water and daytime-biting mosquitoes.
The FCC just rolled back some of its privacy rules, reversing previous positions
While previous FCC rules sought to protect consumers from ISPs, the new administration doesn’t seem to agree with these guidelines The FCC is under new leadership, and it’s looking to scale back some of the privacy regulations of the previous administration. On Friday, the newly appointed chairman of the Federal Communications Commission asked the organization to delay a set of the privacy rules that was initially slated to take effect next week.
Why the FCC delayed new privacy regulations for AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast
By stepping back from Obama-era privacy rules, the Trump Administration’s FCC has made another decision that’s likely to benefit internet service providers, but not internet users. Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Ajit Pai and FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler testify at a House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee hearing on the FCC’s FY2016 budget, on Capitol Hill in Washington March 24, 2015.
Minnesota Somali group: Rejecting federal grant was right
In this Feb. 14, 2017 photo, Mohamed Farah poses at his office in Minneapolis. Farah is executive director of Ka Joog, a group that works to engage Somali youth in Minnesota.
Wall Street’s Wild Ride: Next Stop, Reality
Most analysts agree: a correction lies ahead. Here’s a look at the likely triggers and how to protect your portfolio.
Lawmakers push bill to address dropped rural cellphone calls
U.S. senators from South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana are pushing a bill that would address the problem of dropped rural cellphone calls. Carrie Johnson of SDN Communications tells the Argus Leader that about 80 percent of South Dakota’s land area is impacted by the issue.
Building a Better Index With Strategic Beta ETFs
By Yazann Romahi via Iris.xyz With the global economy warming up, but political uncertainty remaining a constant, it’s more important than ever for investors to position their global portfolios to navigate long-term market volatility.
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Warren Buffett on Saturday mounted a forceful and upbeat defense of the prospects for American business, as his Berkshire Hathaway Inc reported a higher quarterly profit though operating income fell. In his annual letter to Berkshire shareholders, Buffett said investors “will almost certainly do well” by staying with the long term with a “collection of large, conservatively financed American businesses.”
Warren Buffett credits ‘miraculous’ America in part to ‘tide…
The Berkshire Hathaway CEO has long been a believer in the economic power of the American people and its institutions and that opinion does not appear to have changed in his 2016 Annual Letter to Shareholders. “From a standing start 240 years ago a span of time less than triple my days on earth Americans have combined human ingenuity, a market system, a tide of talented and ambitious immigrants, and the rule of law to deliver abundance beyond any dreams of our forefathers.”
The 13 most awkward moments in Oscar history
The Oscars honor moving performances and the highest acheivements in the film industry. But the ceremony itself? Never perfect, nor even close to it.
Follow the Sentiment to Find Investing Opportunities
By Frank Homes via Iris.xyz Last Monday, I had the opportunity to attend a conference at Goldman Sachs’ Dallas office. Among the dozens of money managers and investors who attended, a combined $1 trillion in assets was represented.
Here’s Why Alphabet May Be the Best FANG Stock to Own
The company’s rock-solid balance sheet, its stranglehold over a lion’s share of the digital advertising market, the possibility of rapid growth in the smartphone space, and the ever-widening Google ecosystem, makes Alphabet an unbeatable proposition . Without a doubt, Alphabet’s real cash-cow is its all-encompassing Internet search engine, Google.
Related Article: Why You Won’t Be as Lucky as Billionaire Warren Buffett When Investing in Apple
Billionaire Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway quadrupled its stake in Apple during the fourth quarter. Last year, Apple shares slumped 30% from its prior record back in 2015, but are now up 17% year-to-date, as the stock reached a record high earlier this week.
Related Article: What Buffett, Icahn and Other Billionaire Investors Are Buying in the Trump Era
Warren Buffett, Carl Icahn, David Einhorn, Dan Loeb and Bill Ackman have been making some major investment moves in recent months, as revealed in regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission this week. They’ve invested millions, if not billions, of dollars in companies like Apple , Herbalife , Chipotle and Goldman Sachs .
Callaway Golf Has Created Its Most Epic Driver Yet
Nowadays, you almost need a degree in mechanical engineering to understand the new technology baked into golf equipment. And that sort of stinks as we all simply want to know if a hot new club will make us a better player, somewhat instantly.
A Trump voter’s message to retailers: – Keep your mouths shut about our president’
Rachel Veazey of Cleveland, Tenn., is showing her support for President Trump by returning clothes to, and refusing to shop at TJ Maxx – though it’s hard to resist the allure of its deals. “I’m just going to do a little bit of business,” the 77-year-old says as she walks into Neiman Marcus at the Tysons Galleria in Northern Virginia and asks for the manager.
Royal Bank of Canada Reviews Asia Wealth Business After Changes
Royal Bank of Canada has undertaken a strategic review of its Asian wealth operations following management changes in the region, Chief Executive Officer David McKay said. McKay declined to say whether the Toronto-based bank is seeking a buyer for the business, though previous retreats in international wealth management have come after reviews were initiated.
Myanmar police blame grudge, not army, for lawyer’s murder
Myanmar Deputy Home Affairs Minister Gen. Kyaw Swe talks to journalists during a press conference in Yangon, Myanmar Saturday, Feb.25, 2017.
Apple’s Oscar Moment Is Coming
Amazon made history this year as the first internet company to score an Oscar nomination for Best Picture, but it could soon be overtaken by Apple. Amazon is the upstart to break into the Best Picture category at this year’s Oscars, but Apple ‘s year is coming, Loup Ventures wrote in a note released on Friday.
Malaysia Warns North Korea to Cooperate With Investigation
Malaysia said Saturday that it would issue an arrest warrant for a North Korean diplomat if he refuses to cooperate with the investigation into the deadly attack on North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un’s exiled half brother. The investigation has unleashed a serious diplomatic fight between Malaysia and North Korea, a prime suspect in the Feb. 13 killing of Kim Jong Nam at Kuala Lumpur’s airport.
Why Intel and Samsung’s Latest 4G Modem Launches Should Make Qualcomm a Little Nervous
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