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Day 5 of Shutdown: Timeline of Events so Far (3/22)
3/4 First presumptive positive case of coronavirus reported in Southern Nevada, with recent travel history from Washington 3/8 Second presumptive positive case in Clark County 3/11 MGM staff member tests positive for the coronavirus 3/12 Governor Sisolak declares state of emergency 3/13 MGM closes day and night clubs, lays off staff; 20 cases total in Nevada with 16 in Clark County 3/15 MGM closes most buffets 3/16 First death, 35 cases in Clark County, 45 in state, risk declared moderate 3/16 K-12 schools close 3/16 MGM closes its casinos 3/17 Wynn closes its casinos 3/17 Governor announces Las Vegas is going to shut-down, all gaming machines to close by midnight. 3/18 First day of Las Vegas Shutdown, non-essential business by noon, residents told to stay home 3/20 Second death reported in Nevada 3/20 Governor makes an executive declaration that non-essential business must close 3/21 Nevada has 154 cases, 126 cases in Southern Nevada 3/21 Metro police begin compliance checks of businesses still open ------------- All this information was taken from news articles from submissions here. I also added it to the sidebar, where you can find other resources such as where to find current case #s, maps, etc Also, perhaps with your help, it is possible that our petition to Nevada to give us daily case updates instead of a weekly report has worked, with the new dashboard giving us updates M-F from the government, and daily from private labs (we are now at 190 cases): https://app.powerbigov.us/view?r=eyJrIjoiMjA2ZThiOWUtM2FlNS00MGY5LWFmYjUtNmQwNTQ3Nzg5N2I2IiwidCI6ImU0YTM0MGU2LWI4OWUtNGU2OC04ZWFhLTE1NDRkMjcwMzk4MCJ9
Name and Origin: "Nevada"; Spanish for "snow-covered", after the Sierra Nevada; "snow-covered mountain range". Flag: Flag of the State of Nevada Map: Nevada County Map Nickname(s): The Silver State, The Sagebrush State, The Battle Born State Demonym(s): Nevadan Abbreviation: NV Motto: "All for Our Country" Prior to Statehood: Nevada Territory Admission to the Union: October 31, 1864 (36th) Population: 2,890,845 (35th) Population Density: 24.8/sq mi (42nd) Electoral College Votes: 6 Area: 110,653 sq mi (17th) Sovereign States Similar in Size: Burkina Faso (105,878 sq mi), Ecuador (106,889 sq mi), Philippines (120,000 sq mi) State Capital: Carson City Largest Cities (by population in latest census)
While Nevada currently does not host any professional franchises, the NHL has announced that an expansion team will begin play during the 2017-18 NHL season. The NFL's Oakland Raiders have announced they are considering a move to Las Vegas in the near future. The city of Las Vegas has been a host to some of the most prominent professional boxing matches in recent years, including both fights between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. Las Vegas Motor Speedway currently hosts the third race of the NASCAR season, and has hosted Indycar races previously, including the disastrous 2011 race.
Fun Facts
The ichthyosaur is Nevada's official state fossil.
Nevada's the seventh-largest state in size, and about 85% of its land is owned by the federal government.
Nevada is the largest gold-producing state in the nation, and is second in the world behind South Africa.
Construction worker hard hats were first invented specifically for workers on the Hoover Dam in 1933.
In March 1931 Governor Fred Balzar signed into law the bill legalizing gambling in the state; shortly thereafter, the Pair-O-Dice Club was the first casino to open on Highway 91, the future Las Vegas Strip. ____ List of Famous People
GREEN DAY REVOLUTION RADIO TOUR April 8, 2017 / Valley View Casino Center / (San Diego, CA) General Info: Doors: 6:30PM Show: 7:30PM Venue Capacity: 16,100 Weather: 72 and sunny because it's fuckin' San Diego EDIT: ACTUALLY COLD AS BALLS at 57 Opening band: Against Me! Getting There: Address: 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110 Directions Parking: Parking is $20. DO NOT park in surrounding businesses as you will be towed. (This is not bullshit.) No overnight parking or re-entry. Tailgating is not allowed in the Valley View Casino Center parking lot. Fan Meet Up: If any locals would like to arrange a pre or post show meet up, post a comment with the time & location. If you find me at the show and take a photo with me, I'll buy you a beer Set Lists: Last Show This Show Notes: Please keep all show discussion in this thread, any posts related to this concert (besides live picture & video) will be deleted. City Ambassador Sign Up: If you want to be a city ambassador for an upcoming Green Day concert, check the sign up thread to see if your show is available. All CA's will be entered to win 1 of 2 t-shirts and a grand prize winner will receive the boombox set for best CA post.
Sorry Folks, but the Kymberley Suchomel's Story Doesn't Add Up
Kymberley is full of shit. Her story about what happened defies belief. This is her description of her and her friend escaping the venue via a fence that had been knocked down: “But the gunfire wasn’t stopping this whole time. It wasn’t ceasing. It wasn’t slowing down. And It was directly behind us, following us. Bullets were coming from every direction. Behind us, in front of us, to the side of us. But I know, I just know, that there was someone chasing us. The entire time I felt this way. The farther we got from the venue, the closer the gunfire got. I kept looking back expecting to see the gunmen- and I say MEN because there was more than one person. There was more than one gun firing. 100% more than one. “As we were running, we kept changing direction, because it felt like no matter what direction we took, we were being followed. So we ended up running in a weird triangular path. The first place I remember getting to was a parking lot, and I told Casie (who was slightly in front of me) we needed to get under one of the trucks. She turned to me and started her way back to me, and that is when the gunfire got even CLOSER than ever before. It was RIGHT THERE. It was within the parking lot. Everyone around us was panicking once again. So we ditched the idea of getting underneath a vehicle, and we continued the run for our lives. If you know me, you know I am a big girl, who is out of shape, and who definitely does not run for any reason. But I can tell you I ran like I have never run before.” If the gunfire was coming from in front of them, why were they running towards it? If she said the gunmen were RIGHT THERE, then why wasn’t she able to see them? And weirdest of all, if they were running like hell, surrounded by gunmen on all sides, would she really take out her phone to call her husband and grandmother while still running (that was in a part of her description.) Next, she says they ran towards Hooters casino but people were running out of that casino and so they assumed there were shooters in there, too. But here is a story from blackjack dealer about her experience at the Hooters casino. Her account of hundreds of concert goers taking refuge at the casino completely contradicts Kymberley’s story, where people were running out of Hooters. Kymberley continues her story: “at some point, we ended up at the airport & even entered the building for safety. Everyone as we entered were screaming at the staff “IS IT SAFE IN HERE?” but we weren’t getting anyone to answer us, so after running about 30 feet into the building, not getting the answers we so desperately needed, we decided it, too, wasn’t a safe spot, so we got out of there quickly and continued running.” This is completely absurd, not just because it doesn’t make any sense, but because to enter the airport they would have had to go all the way around the runways and then down towards the terminal. This is not a situation where they would just “end up” at the airport. They would have had to go a mile East along Tropicana, totally exposed, then another mile South on Paradise to get to the terminal. So after running for two miles to the airport, they just decided to turn around and run a mile back the way they came because nobody was answering their questions? On top of that, it doesn’t make any sense to run to the airport. The most obvious thing to do would be to seek shelter at the nearest spot, which in this case would be the MGM grand that is right across from Hooters, or the hotel 6 nearby on the way to the airport, or one of the many gas stations and convenience stores and other places along the way. Just go on google maps street view in front of Hooters and trace their alleged route. It defies belief. I don't care how panicked and irrational you are. This is simply a non-starter. Then she says they continued running. They crossed an intersection to get a limo driver to help them, then a cab driver who wouldn’t allow all five of them in. But wait a second, they were just at the airport. Why didn’t they get a couple of taxis at the airport? It’s Vegas for crying out loud — there’s a line of taxis a mile long waiting at the airport. She says they then ran passed (sic) a liquor store where the workers gave her group some water. Well why didn’t they just stay in the liquor store with the friendly, helpful workers? But no, they were on a mission I guess. Which included passing by UNLV. And then, “I don’t remember at which time, but at some point, Ricky was reminded by Cassie that his Uncle Manny lived in Vegas. He called him, and we made a plan to meet him at a grocery store a couple miles away to get picked up.” Why couldn’t uncle Manny just come pick them up where they were? They had already run a good 3 and a half miles by this point, at least. She says they were exhausted and vomiting. She admits she was a heavy woman who was totally out of shape. Why choose to run another couple of miles? They felt it would be safer to run down the street for two miles than seek shelter inside a store or building waiting for their ride? Finally, one more absurdity stands out. If you read her post, you see that she was totally in shock after the incident. Just a complete mess. But according to this newspaper report, her “final Facebook photos are a pair of cowboy boots with an American flag and her new Harvest 91 Festival tattoo that includes the date of the shooting and the text ‘Country Strong.'” Really? Apparently, that was her way of coping. I don't buy it. Too soon. Notice that the evolving narrative around Kymberley is that she is dead, either from a seizure perhaps induced by post-traumatic stress or killed in a plot to bury her story of multiple shooters. Both narratives want to sell you the idea that she is dead and that the shootings were real, either from Paddock or from multiple shooters. But the truth, as usual, is that Kymberley is basically just another crisis actor designed to confuse the narrative and bury this massive hoax in a thick layer of fog and uncertainty. In other words, Standard Operating Procedure. She's a special type of crisis actor since her death was faked. I wonder what she got out of the deal. If she really had terminal cancer, maybe she was willing to trade faking her death for financial security for her husband and daughter. I guess we'll never know...
Indonesia's military chief believes the fuselage of the crashed Lion Air plane has been found. The aircraft carrying 189 people, including crew, from Jakarta crashed into the sea off the island of Java on Monday, shortly after take-off. (Reuters)
One of the Alphabet (GOOGL) executives accused of sexual misconduct in a bombshell New York Times' report resigned on Tuesday. Richard DeVaul, a director at Alphabet's research lab X, left without an exit package, CNBC confirmed. Axios first reported the news.
Robert Mueller, special counsel investigating Russia influence on the 2016 election, has referred to the FBI allegations that women were "offered money" to make "false claims" about him. A conservative commentator tweeted about revealing a "victim" tomorrow. (CNBC)
Kanye West said he's "distancing" himself from politics. The controversial rapper, who has become one of Trump's highest-profile celebrity supporters, tweeted: "My eyes are now wide open and now realize I've been used to spread messages I don't believe in." (USA Today)
American automaker Ford (F) and Chinese internet giant Baidu (BIDU) announced a tie-up today that will see the two firms jointly test self-driving vehicles in China for two years. Autonomous vehicles developed by the two will not require intervention from a human driver. (CNBC)
CVS (CVS) is piloting a membership program called CarePass, which includes free delivery on most prescriptions and online purchases, among other perks. At $48 annually or $5 monthly, the program is less than half the price of an Amazon (AMZN) Prime membership. (CNBC)
Bitcoin celebrates its 10th birthday today. The world's first cryptocurrency spawned a multitude of others, brought blockchain technology to global attention, and vexed regulators worried about its misuse. Bitcoin prices have fluctuated wildly. (Reuters)
General Motors – The automaker reported adjusted quarterly profit of $1.87 per share, well above the consensus estimate of $1.25 a share. Revenue also beat forecasts, and GM expects to hit the top end of its projected earnings outlook for the full year. GM's results were helped by higher prices in North America.
Anthem – The health insurer earned an adjusted $3.81 per share for the third quarter, 11 cents a share above estimates. Revenue also cam in above forecasts and Anthem increased its full-year forecast amid a rise in medical enrollment and favorable medical cost trends.
Clorox – The household products maker earned $1.62 per share for its latest quarter, 4 cents a share above estimates. Revenue also topped forecasts, however Clorox lowered its full-year outlook, citing cost pressures and unfavorable currency trends.
Estee Lauder – Estee Lauder beat estimates by 19 cents a share, with quarterly profit of $1.41 per share. Revenue also came in above Street projections. The cosmetics maker saw stronger demand for its luxury skincare products, and also raised its quarterly dividend to 43 cents per share from 38 cents.
Garmin – The maker of GPS products earned an adjusted $1 per share for its latest quarter, beating the 76 cents a share consensus estimate. Revenue also beat expectations and Garmin raised its full-year earnings forecast amid sales growth across all its product segments.
Yum Brands – The parent of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut beat estimates by 21 cents a share, with adjusted quarterly profit of $1.04 per share. Revenue also came in above estimates. Pizza Hut sales fell, but KFC and Taco Bell saw better-than-expected same-store sales growth.
Facebook – Facebook reported quarterly profit of $1.76 per share, beating consensus estimates by 29 cents a share. Revenue came in slightly below forecasts, as did its user growth, but Facebook also showed better-than-expected expense control in its latest quarterly numbers.
Electronic Arts – Electronic Arts earned 83 cents per share for its fiscal second quarter, well above the consensus estimate of 58 cents per share. The video game publisher's revenue also came in above forecasts, however the shares are being pressured by weaker-than-expected guidance for net bookings — a metric combining physical and digital sales.
T-Mobile US – T-Mobile beat estimates by 8 cents a share, with quarterly profit of 93 cents per share. The mobile service provider's revenue also came in above forecasts. T-Mobile's results were driven by the addition of 774,000 postpaid phone customers during the quarter.
Amgen – Amgen reported adjusted quarterly earnings of $3.69 per share, 24 cents a share above Street forecasts. The biotech firm saw revenue beat estimates as well, and it also raised its full-year guidance. However, Amgen is also seeing lower-than-expected sales of drugs like cholesterol treatment Repatha because of price concessions.
MGM Resorts – MGM came in 5 cents a share ahead of estimates, with adjusted quarterly profit of 24 cents per share. Revenue also came in above forecasts and the casino operator saw better-than-expected revenue in Las Vegas, but its China revenue did not meet forecasts.
Yum China – Yum China reported quarterly earnings of 51 cents per share, 6 cents a share above estimates. The restaurant operator's revenue missed forecasts, however, as comparable-store sales fell by one percent compared to a year earlier. Yum China also announced a 2 cent a share dividend increase to 12 cents per share, and also increased its stock buyback plan.
Cheesecake Factory – Cheesecake Factory beat estimates by 4 cents a share, reporting adjusted quarterly profit of 62 cents per share. The restaurant chain's revenue came in below Street forecasts, however, as comparable-restaurant sales increased by a lower than expected 1.5 percent.
EBay – EBay reported adjusted quarterly profit of 56 cents per share, 2 cents a share above estimates. The online marketplace operator's revenue was in line with forecasts. EBay saw a 5 percent increase in gross merchandise volume, and a 7 percent revenue jump at its StubHub ticket selling unit.
FireEye – FireEye earned an adjusted 6 cents per share for its latest quarter, tripling the consensus estimate of 2 cents a share. The cybersecurity company reported better-than-expected revenue as well, as it signed up more subscribers.
Baidu – Baidu issued a lower-than-expected sales forecast for the remainder of the year, with the China-based search engine operator citing uncertainty over the economy, trade issues, and tougher regulations.
Arconic – Arconic is in advanced talks to be bought by private-equity firm Apollo Global, according to sources quoted by Reuters. The reported price for the aluminum products maker would be more than $11 billion.
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Indonesia's military chief believes the fuselage of the crashed Lion Air plane has been found. The aircraft carrying 189 people, including crew, from Jakarta crashed into the sea off the island of Java on Monday, shortly after take-off. (Reuters)
One of the Alphabet (GOOGL) executives accused of sexual misconduct in a bombshell New York Times' report resigned on Tuesday. Richard DeVaul, a director at Alphabet's research lab X, left without an exit package, CNBC confirmed. Axios first reported the news.
Robert Mueller, special counsel investigating Russia influence on the 2016 election, has referred to the FBI allegations that women were "offered money" to make "false claims" about him. A conservative commentator tweeted about revealing a "victim" tomorrow. (CNBC)
Kanye West said he's "distancing" himself from politics. The controversial rapper, who has become one of Trump's highest-profile celebrity supporters, tweeted: "My eyes are now wide open and now realize I've been used to spread messages I don't believe in." (USA Today)
American automaker Ford (F) and Chinese internet giant Baidu (BIDU) announced a tie-up today that will see the two firms jointly test self-driving vehicles in China for two years. Autonomous vehicles developed by the two will not require intervention from a human driver. (CNBC)
CVS (CVS) is piloting a membership program called CarePass, which includes free delivery on most prescriptions and online purchases, among other perks. At $48 annually or $5 monthly, the program is less than half the price of an Amazon (AMZN) Prime membership. (CNBC)
General Motors – The automaker reported adjusted quarterly profit of $1.87 per share, well above the consensus estimate of $1.25 a share. Revenue also beat forecasts, and GM expects to hit the top end of its projected earnings outlook for the full year. GM's results were helped by higher prices in North America.
Anthem – The health insurer earned an adjusted $3.81 per share for the third quarter, 11 cents a share above estimates. Revenue also cam in above forecasts and Anthem increased its full-year forecast amid a rise in medical enrollment and favorable medical cost trends.
Clorox – The household products maker earned $1.62 per share for its latest quarter, 4 cents a share above estimates. Revenue also topped forecasts, however Clorox lowered its full-year outlook, citing cost pressures and unfavorable currency trends.
Estee Lauder – Estee Lauder beat estimates by 19 cents a share, with quarterly profit of $1.41 per share. Revenue also came in above Street projections. The cosmetics maker saw stronger demand for its luxury skincare products, and also raised its quarterly dividend to 43 cents per share from 38 cents.
Garmin – The maker of GPS products earned an adjusted $1 per share for its latest quarter, beating the 76 cents a share consensus estimate. Revenue also beat expectations and Garmin raised its full-year earnings forecast amid sales growth across all its product segments.
Yum Brands – The parent of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut beat estimates by 21 cents a share, with adjusted quarterly profit of $1.04 per share. Revenue also came in above estimates. Pizza Hut sales fell, but KFC and Taco Bell saw better-than-expected same-store sales growth.
Facebook – Facebook reported quarterly profit of $1.76 per share, beating consensus estimates by 29 cents a share. Revenue came in slightly below forecasts, as did its user growth, but Facebook also showed better-than-expected expense control in its latest quarterly numbers.
Electronic Arts – Electronic Arts earned 83 cents per share for its fiscal second quarter, well above the consensus estimate of 58 cents per share. The video game publisher's revenue also came in above forecasts, however the shares are being pressured by weaker-than-expected guidance for net bookings — a metric combining physical and digital sales.
T-Mobile US – T-Mobile beat estimates by 8 cents a share, with quarterly profit of 93 cents per share. The mobile service provider's revenue also came in above forecasts. T-Mobile's results were driven by the addition of 774,000 postpaid phone customers during the quarter.
Amgen – Amgen reported adjusted quarterly earnings of $3.69 per share, 24 cents a share above Street forecasts. The biotech firm saw revenue beat estimates as well, and it also raised its full-year guidance. However, Amgen is also seeing lower-than-expected sales of drugs like cholesterol treatment Repatha because of price concessions.
MGM Resorts – MGM came in 5 cents a share ahead of estimates, with adjusted quarterly profit of 24 cents per share. Revenue also came in above forecasts and the casino operator saw better-than-expected revenue in Las Vegas, but its China revenue did not meet forecasts.
Yum China – Yum China reported quarterly earnings of 51 cents per share, 6 cents a share above estimates. The restaurant operator's revenue missed forecasts, however, as comparable-store sales fell by one percent compared to a year earlier. Yum China also announced a 2 cent a share dividend increase to 12 cents per share, and also increased its stock buyback plan.
Cheesecake Factory – Cheesecake Factory beat estimates by 4 cents a share, reporting adjusted quarterly profit of 62 cents per share. The restaurant chain's revenue came in below Street forecasts, however, as comparable-restaurant sales increased by a lower than expected 1.5 percent.
EBay – EBay reported adjusted quarterly profit of 56 cents per share, 2 cents a share above estimates. The online marketplace operator's revenue was in line with forecasts. EBay saw a 5 percent increase in gross merchandise volume, and a 7 percent revenue jump at its StubHub ticket selling unit.
FireEye – FireEye earned an adjusted 6 cents per share for its latest quarter, tripling the consensus estimate of 2 cents a share. The cybersecurity company reported better-than-expected revenue as well, as it signed up more subscribers.
Baidu – Baidu issued a lower-than-expected sales forecast for the remainder of the year, with the China-based search engine operator citing uncertainty over the economy, trade issues, and tougher regulations.
Arconic – Arconic is in advanced talks to be bought by private-equity firm Apollo Global, according to sources quoted by Reuters. The reported price for the aluminum products maker would be more than $11 billion.
Some friends of mine got married in Vegas last weekend. This was my first trip so here are some of the lessons I’ve learned after 6 days 5 nights. This is a long post, but hopefully someone will find it helpful. Transportation Spirit Airlines: this is a cheap way to get to/from Vegas. Expect that they charge a-la-cart for food, drinks, checked bags, overhead bin space, extra legroom and they don’t provide wifi or inflight entertainment. The luggage limit is 40 pounds. If you don’t print your boarding pass at home, it will cost you $10 a ticket to have them do it at the airport. The ticket prices for my wife and I were such that we got the first row upgrade (lots of extra leg room) one checked bag and still came out ahead. If you are tall buy additional leg space or prepare for an uncomfortable flight. Shuttle from Airport to Hotel: This was $11 per person, if I had it to do over again… I would have just used UbeLyft Walking: Wow, I walked a lot. My watch and phone both confirm about 60 miles of walking. (Did a lot of exploring on my first trip to Vegas). Wear REALLY comfortable shoes and/or carry flip-flops Monorail: At one point I just didn’t want to walk back to the hotel and took the monorail to nearby. $5 a person. The view was OK, I am sure it is by far the fastest way to get around, but my hotel was still a bit of a walk from the nearest stop. Ride Share: I had never used UbeLyft before this trip. This makes your life so much easier. My first trip was with the “GOOGLE_MAPS” code that I got when looking to see how far a walk I had to meetup with some friends. It ended up being a free ride (before tip). I had gotten a Lyft coupon handed to me on the strip for $10 off my first 5 rides…so these all ended up being less than $2 (again before tip, I gave every driver a $5 tip). I preferred Lyft over Uber mainly because the price was about the same, but a driver that had placards for both said that Lyft took a little less of a commission. Once I used all of my Lyft rides, I got a code for my wife $5 off 10 rides from a driver (who also gets a little something every time their code is used) Finally, I sent an Uber invite to my wife… we got a $20 credit on her account and another $20 on mine. Hotel Hotel #1 Circus Circus: This was the cheapest place to stay. Absolutely do not stay here if you are over 6’5” … the light fixtures in the hall are very low hanging. Expect that you will be approached constantly by time share representatives (more on that latter) and good luck not getting offered a free sample of face cream. This hotel just kind of made me feel sad. From parents ignoring their kids to gamble to generally being run down. If you are going to spend time in the heart of the strip, it is a bit of a walk Hotel #2 Balley’s: We spent the last two nights at Balley’s. Everything was cleaner. This was more centrally located on the strip. I liked it much better than Circus. There were timeshare reps here too, but I think there was only one stand and they were nowhere near as aggressive. Food My wife had been playing a cell phone game that earned rewards. We ended up with 3 buy-one-get-one on various buffets Circus Circus Buffet: At par with standard buffet places (Old Country Buffet, Golden Corral, etc…). I might be a bit soured on this because there was a screaming 4 year old for most of the meal. Aria Buffet: Best buffet by a long shot. The food was amazing (especially the desert bar with the white chocolate mousse cake pops and gelato) and by far the best selection. Don’t bother with the “all you can drink” upgrade, the drinks are so weak I think you would hit water intoxication before you would get tipsy from their rum punch. MGM Grand buffet: This was better than Circus, but in fairness I was a bit buffet’d out by this point. (But with a BOGO it is hard to beat a good dinner for two for $45) McDonalds: (OMG I am so lame, I went on vacation and ate at the golden arches)… This was a quick easy breakfast when running out and about for less than $5 for the two of us. Walgreens/CVS: I keep seeing people complain about $10 bottles of water (which I never saw)… but seriously there is a Walgreens on nearly every block; prices may be slightlyhigher than at home but much cheaper than hotel Ellis Island: Expect a bit of a wait, this is a great value (probably why it is called out in the FAQ) and everyone knows. I was with a group of 5 that ate their late night and the bill was $35 (including 2 orders of steak and eggs). The food is a bit better than most generic casual dining. (Also, be careful how much money you light on fire in the casino waiting for your table. It can quickly turn an amazing deal into a less than amazing deal) White Castle: I’d never eaten at a White Castle before… now I have. Perhaps this is better after drinking but I am not a fan Mexi place in Circus: Chimichanga FTW! Vince Neil Tatuado at Circus: Nightly karaoke and good appetizers (drinks were quite weak) Taco Bar in Balley’s: WTF $18 for Nachos!!! Oh crap that is a lot of food. Wow, this was assembled by someone that understands how to make nachos without having you end with a pile of dry chips. Ugggg too full. Huh, that’s all this cost! This was a great deal. Firefly Tapas: Get the bacon wrapped dates (everything was good but seriously, get the bacon wrapped dates) Herbs and Rye: Awesome little bar (the first non-watered down drinks I had) Boarder Grill (at Mandalay Bay): The most expensive meal I had in Vegas… but also the best quality food. The Banh Mi sliders were amazing Must See: We only made it to one show “Vegas the show” which was amazing. Fountains are the Balagio are great but I almost preferred the very small one by the Wynn (you are right by it, the music is classic Vegas rat pack, if it is hot and windy you get the coolness of mist from the fountains). Freemont at night: this is a $8-12 Lyft from the strip and if you have any promo… it costs little more than the tip to get to/from. Timeshare: We ended up getting to Vegas about 12 hours earlier than expected, giving us an extra day. The moment (literally) I walked into the hotel I was approached by someone trying to get me to go to a 90 minute timeshare presentation. And offering us two tickets to a show, $100 in dining/gambling vouchers, and about another $100 in various incentives. My thought was for the two of us together, we don’t make $100 an hour… might as well go to augment our experience. First of all ~90 minutes is more like 4 hours Expect a very hard sell Expect sales people that have been exceptionally well coached on how to overcome any objections Expect that if you are contemplating but can’t buy now (for whatever reason) that there is always another product to sell you Make sure that you take your phone and look at reviews (and figure out if the product they are selling is worth its value to you). Several of the hotels/casinos had timeshare representatives looking for customers. They do everything they can to get you to their presentations. They look like hotel employees “welcome to , are you just getting to Vegas? Let me get your welcome kit” TL;DR Use Sprit Air is cheap… but will nickel and dime you for everything, UbeLyft, Circus Circus is cheap but sad, My Vegas Rewards can save you a little money, watch out for timeshare reps
In the fourth installment of the Gran Columbia plan, we will once again take a look back at our glorious country, and expand it. While home to famous cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Honolulu, there is still room to grow. This step will focus on Eureka, Guantanamo Bay, and San Diego, each receiving an upgrade.
Eureka
First, is Eureka, the Grand Capital of Gran Columbia. The city, following it’s first round of construction, Eureka has grown expeditionaly, into a booming city. While this has gained the ire of some of the original citizenry, this ire was quickly stifled when hundreds of thousands of jobs poured into the city, creating a large boom, as the 3.4 unemployment rate in the city plummeted to 0.8, one of the lowest in the country. Now, Eureka is akinned to Seattle during the 2010’s being a growing city for the tech industry. And as a whole, Humboldt County is becoming a hub for research and development as well as government jobs, similar to Fairfax county in Washington D.C. That being said, one thing missing from Eureka is a “downtown” area. While traditionally, it exists, the current downtown area of Eureka is missing the “large city” aesthetic that one would think, as there are no skyscrapers in Eureka. Therefore Gran Columbia will be beginning a construction project called “Resort town”, which will be a new area of Eureka, located across the water of the town and Capitol Island. Resort town, as the name implies, will be a more tourist friendly and will increase the tourism sector of Eureka, thus bringing in more prosperity for the people. The unincorporated towns located on this peninsula, those being Fairhaven, Samoa (town, not country nor unincorporated territory), and Manila (Columbian town, not Philippine's Capital), will be officially incorporated as boroughs of Eureka, and will be the heart of “Resort Town”. To help facilitate travel between the different parts of Eureka, SkyLyft has been approved to operate in Eureka, with the exception of passing over Capitol Island, for security reasons. The outline for the plans can be seen here As shown above, the plans divide up each town with a different “idea”. Starting with Fairhaven, this will become a traditional “beachtown resort”, putting emphasis on it’s beaches, boat docks, and more. In addition, several famous Columbian hotel chains will be encouraged to set up hotels and resorts on in the area, to further build it up. In addition, a bridge will be built to connect Eureka directly to Fairhaven. Samoa will be a “cultural” district, that will feature the more refined and cultural side of Columbia. This part of the city will contain a newly built concert hall, an arena for performances, art galleries, and more. The biggest of all constructions in this area, and perhaps the entire project, will be a large museum. on par with the Smithsonian in Washington. This museum, called the “Serra Institute”, named after Father Junipero Serra, the founder of the first civilized man in California. The Serra Institute will be made up of a main building, and 3 wings. The main building will be featuring history related displays, featuring the history of Columbia. In addition, a medium-sized hall will be created, to allow the museum to feature performances, conferences, and expos. The first wing, is the “Musk-Bigelow Aerospace Wing”, named after the legendary cultural figures, Elon Musk and Robert Bigelow who pioneered Spaceflight to the level it is today. This wing will feature the history of spaceflight, and observatory, downscaled models of rockets, stations, and even a small scale attraction of Disneyland Mars, to entice people. The second wing will be the “Disney Arts Wing”, name obviously after Walt Disney, who donated the money for this wing. This wing will feature exhibits about the history of animation, filmmaking, and computer animations, all of which had deep roots in Columbia. The Museum will also feature a medium sized art gallery. The last wing will actually be a Zoological park, called the “Fossey National Zoological Park”, named in honor of Dian Fossey, a California-born primatologist and conservationist, who was killed in 1985. The zoological park will feature a variety of animals, from small birds, to larger animals like Gorillas, all of whom will be kept in the most humane and animal-friendly ways possible. Manila will be focused on being the prime “nightlife” location. Clubs, malls, and luxury high rise hotels will be located here. In response to concerns of a rise of crime that things like clubs would bring, Manila will be patrolled using extensive use of our UPD-1 drones, equipped with facial recognition software, as well as future equipment that at this time is classified. This project (or at least the ones constructed by the Gran Columbian government), will cost roughly $1.3 Billion dollars, and will take roughly 2 years.
Guantanamo Bay
The acquisition of Guantanamo Bay, or GITMO as it’s also known by, was seen pretty surprising by the Columbian Public, especially when it was announced it would be an unincorporated part of the Gran Columbia. Speculation quickly jumped on the bandwagon of believing the site would be continued to be used as a maximum security prison, far away from Columbian Soil, however Former President Sandoval confirmed that all remnants of the detention center located in the bay will be removed and deconstructed, and instead plans will be made to spruce up the area. Now, under President Vicente, and as part of the Gran Columbia plan, the plans to revitalize the area into making it a fully functional city. Firstly, a complete infrastructure update will be commenced immediately. This will include:
Expanding and Repaving roads
Planning and building a new public transportation system, to take people around the city
Construction of desalination plans
Construction and improvement of the port
Construction of an airport to the south of the bay
The next part is the construction of three new key areas that will make Guantanamo Bay feel like an actual city. The first is “downtown” Guantanamo, which will be along the water. Here, brand new beach-side restaurants, clubs, and resorts will be located. Towards the interior of the area, things like more hotels and other businesses will be located, all to generate more tourism and interest in the city. The second area is the residential area. This area, unlike the downtown area, will contain the residential homes, creating the suburban area of Guantanamo. Besides homes, this area will also contain more cheaper stores and restaurants, much akin to any other suburban area. Finally the last part is a venture by MGM Resorts International, to set up a large sea-side Casino Resort on the area where the main Guantanamo Detention Facility used to be. This will be a large casino, as the main attraction, with hotels and restaurants on the wings of the building, multiple pools (one behind the hotel, one on the roof, and several interior pools), a bowling alley, movie theater, stage for performances, and a large golf center with 3 different 18-hole golf courses. Finally, the last part of the city will actually be the construction of a new Columbian Base. This will be across the bay, away from the civilian areas. This base will feature:
Barracks to hold up to 30,000 soldiers
Storage Units to store armored and unarmored vehicles
Hangars to hold aircraft as big as C-17s
Two runways
Docks to hold ships as big as carriers for maintenance and repairs
Offshore Fiber Optic Terminal
In total, this will cost us $3.5 Billion dollars, and will take roughly 3 years for the civilian stuff, and two years for the base. Map of changes
San Diego
Finally, the last city of this project is San Diego. San Diego is one of the biggest cities in Columbia, and more importantly, it is a unique city, as it ties Columbia and Mexico together, as Tijuana, one of Mexico’s most important city, sits right next to San Diego. Therefore, as a unique project for the city, we will be contacting Mexico, to conduct a joint development project between San Diego and Tijuana. We propose the following:
The San Diego Police Department and Tijuana Police will work together in cross border investigations and crime prevention
The border security will be upgraded, to allow for autonomous border checks, allowing for crossings to be quicker, yet still precise, only requiring to pass through a scanner that captures the person face for facial recognition purposes, and is able to check for explosives, weapons, and drugs.
The Prospective San Diego-Tijuana Police department will receive substantial funding and state of the art technology to assist in countering potential criminal activities
Businesses in Tijuana and San Diego will be able to operate tariff free, but only for goods not bound for anywhere Beyond Tijuana/San Diego.
The improved security will cost a simple $200 Million, and will be even split with Mexico. [M] I'll do a seperate roll for each
TIFU for not knowing how big Vegas really is, and getting a heatstroke.
I read a similar story on TIFU, and I thought to share mine. This happened a few years ago. I flew into Vegas to attend one of my buddy’s chapel wedding in the middle of July. I have never been to Vegas before and I did not research. As soon as I walked out of the airport, the heat hit me hard. As I lived in the Bay Area all my life at the time, anything over 70 degree is consider hot for me. It was 88 degree according to the signs at the airport. Since I arrived late after working the whole day, I wanted to go to my hotel at Treasure Island and just avoid the heat. So I took a cab and not really pay attention to how big Vegas really was. The next day, I was going to meet up with a few of my other buddies at the groom’s room in MGM Grand. We were going take some kind of limo together to the chapel. Not knowing where MGM Grand was from Treasure Island, I picked up a map of Vegas from the tourist desk. It was very similar to this map, and might be in fact it might be the same one. http://www.mappery.com/map-of/las-vegas-tourist-map According to this map, the distance is 3 blocks and it would take me pass Caesars Palace, Paris, and the Bellagio, place I wanted to go by. So I packed my shirt and dress pants in a duffle bag with the thinking that I would iron in the room later. I left my room at 1pm in the middle of the heat wave, unprepared, and only wearing a t-shirt and gym shorts while carrying a duffle bag of dress clothes. As soon as I go to the entrance out of Treasure Island, I knew I was in trouble. It was 109 according to the doorman of Treasure Island. As I made my way to Caesar Palace, it was not too bad. I wasn’t sweating much, which I now know is not a good sign. I crossed over to the Paris hotel side following the sky bridge, and I was feeling the heat. There were local vendors selling water from coolers, but I was at the paranoid and cheap stage of my life, so I refused to pay the $1 for a bottle of water that might be have refilled with tap water. I keep going thinking there was going to be a store that sells water. I didn’t even think about going in the hotels. The heat was affecting my critical thinking skills. I did notice air condition buses that kept passing by, but I did not do any research on them and I was not in condition to. I passed Planet Hollywood/ Aladdin and I saw that there was some kind of market. But according to the map, I was only a block away from MGM Grand, so I kept walking. By the time I got to M&M gift shop 20 minutes later, and my vision was complete blur. I saw more street vendor selling water bottles from cooler, but my stubbornness caused by the heat caused me to ignore them once again. The map said I was half a block away, so I kept following the road. Somehow I managed to cross the strip and ended up at New York New York, which is right across from MGM. I think I spent another 15 minute walking around before I crossed back to MGM Grand. I walked in MGM Grand after 1 hour 25 minutes of traveling. I was not sweating at that point and my t-shirt was dry My heart rate was crazy fast and I knew I was in trouble since I could barely stand. I found the closest gift shop in MGM and got the biggest bottle of water they sold and slammed it. My buddies found me in the casino wandering around and they had to drag me to the groom’s room to shower and drink fluids to cool me down. I still manage to go to the wedding, but I had no energy to do the after party. TL;DR Thought Vegas was smaller than it really was and got heatstroke for it
President Donald Trump said he has recommended that "bump stocks," devices that let semi-automatic weapons fire hundreds of rounds per minute," be banned. * His announcement came six days after a gunman killed 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Florida. (CNBC)
Guns, 'Me Too' may drown out tax cuts as midterm issue (CNBC)
Colorado congressman booed as people demand action on guns (AP)
Two-thirds of voters support tougher gun control after Florida: Poll(CNBC)
An attorney who is the son-in-law of a Russian oligarch pleaded guilty to lying to federal authorities investigating alleged links between the Trump campaign and Russia. Alex van der Zwaan admitted to making false or misleading statements regarding email communications with Richard Gates and Paul Manafort. (CNBC)
Here are all the people charged in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe (CNBC)
North Korea reportedly backed out of a meeting with Vice President Mike Pence during the Winter Games. Pence was reportedly prepared to meet the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un but North Korean officials balked at the last minute. (USA Today)
Donald Trump Jr. dismissed any suggestion that his family has profited from his father's presidency, calling it "nonsense." President Trump's eldest son made his remark in India while promoting Trump branded real estate deals. (Washington Post)
Trump son-in-law unaffected by security clearance crackdown: White House (USA Today)
The final version of a landmark deal aimed at cutting trade barriers in some of the Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing economies was releasedtoday, signalling the pact was a step closer to reality even without the U.S. (Reuters)
The FCC is expected to publish tomorrow its December order overturning the landmark Obama-era net neutrality rule, sources tell Reuters. That means state attorneys and advocacy groups will be able to sue in a bid to block the order.
White House considers allowing more Americans to erase student debt (WSJ)
The Dallas Mavericks are investigating sexual misconduct claims detailed in a scathing Sports Illustrated story about ex-team president and CEO Terdema Ussery. * The allegations against Ussery include making requests for sex and touching women's legs during meetings.
E-commerce giant Amazon (AMZN) quietly launched an exclusive line of over-the-counter health products that include products ranging from ibuprofen to hair regrowth treatment. The line is a possible challenge to pharmacy retail chains. (CNBC)
Apple (AAPL) is in talks to buy cobalt supplies for its iPhone batteries directly from miners, according to a Bloomberg report. Cobalt prices have been surging due to increasing demand for the lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles.
Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall became the first U.S. cross-country skiers to gain a gold medal by winning the women's team sprint during the Winter Games, ending a 42-year Olympic medal drought for America. Here's the medal count. (NBC Olympics)
Garmin – The GPS and fitness device maker reported adjusted quarterly profit of 79 cents per share, 4 cents a share above estimates. Revenue also beat forecasts. The quarter was highlighted by strong growth in its marine and outdoor segments.
Dish Network – The satellite TV provider reported a net increase in subscribers of about 39,000 for the fourth quarter compared to a year earlier, including 75,000 reactivations in the hurricane-hit Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Advance Auto Parts – The auto parts retailer came in 14 cents a share above forecasts, with adjusted quarterly profit of 77 cents per share. Revenue also topped analysts' expectations. The company said it is pleased with its performance given what it calls a difficult sales environment.
Foot Locker – Foot Locker increased its quarterly dividend by 11 percent to 34.5 cents per share, and the athletic apparel and footwear retailer also announced a new $230 million capital expenditure program for 2018.
LendingClub – LendingClub reported adjusted quarterly profit of 1 cent per share, missing the consensus estimate by a penny a share. The online lender also saw revenue come in below estimates amid increased loan origination and servicing expenses.
Boyd Gaming – Boyd Gaming came in 5 cents a share shy of estimates, with adjusted quarterly profit of 22 cents per share. The casino operator's revenue also came up short of forecasts, primarily due to a shortfall in the Las Vegas market.
General Motors – GM proposed a $2.8 billion investment into its South Korean operations over the next decade, according to a South Korean government official, and has asked the government to contribute to the investment. The automaker recently announced plans to close one of its four South Korea plants and evaluate the future of the other three.
Apple – Apple is in talks to buy cobalt supplies for its iPhone batteries directly from miners, according to a Bloomberg report. Cobalt prices have been surging due to increasing demand for the lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles.
Lockheed Martin — Japan will buy at least 20 more of Lockheed's F-35A stealth fighters over the next six years, according to sources quoted by Reuters.
Walmart – A story in this morning's New York Post speculates that Walmart.com CEO Marc Lore may be preparing to leave the retailer. Sources are noting cutbacks for the jet.com unit – which Lore founded before it was bought by Walmart – and the fact that Lore was not on a conference call regarding the company's digital future.
3M – 3M settled a water pollution lawsuit with the state of Minnesota, agreeing to pay $850 million to the state for various groundwater projects. The state had been seeking at least $5 billion in damages related to the disposal of chemicals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
La-Z-Boy – La-Z-Boy reported adjusted quarterly profit of 51 cents per share, beating estimates by 5 cents a share. The furniture retailer's revenue also beat forecasts. The company noted that same-store sales increased for the fourth consecutive quarter.
Texas Roadhouse – Texas Roadhouse came in 3 cents a share ahead of consensus estimates, with quarterly profit of 40 cents per share. The restaurant chain's revenue matched Street forecasts. Texas Roadhouse saw comparable-restaurant sales increase for the 32nd straight quarter.
Rent-A-Center – Rent-A-Center lost 41 cents per share for its latest quarter, wider than the 7 cent a share loss that analysts were expecting. The rent-to-own company's revenue was also short of estimates, and the company said it was in the process of targeting significant cost-saving opportunities.
So I just saw a PF asking about inexpensive food/drinks in Vegas and thought I would share a few tips, and maybe some others can chime in as well. Before we get started, though, a PSA within the PSA... We all love drinking... but if you love being able to last all day without being a drag on your group, DRINK LOTS OF WATER. Cannot stress this enough. If it's your first time in Vegas, you're going to have some serious sticker shock. Everything in the hotels is expensive, and even a lot of the strip and surrounding area in general is going to be above what most would consider normal. But there are ways to circumvent this if you'd like. Just to give you an idea of who I am in this context, I've been going to Vegas several times a year, every year, for nearly two decades. Twelve of those years have been as a drinking-aged "adult" who thoroughly enjoys his booze. The first, and IMO most important thing, to know is that you can bring your own alcohol into practically anything that is inside any of the hotels as well as drink on the entirety of Las Vegas Blvd without worry. There is a CVS on the Strip right next to the New York - New York hotel. Go there, buy booze, mixers, beer, throw them in a backpack, and enjoy your cheap drinks for the rest of your trip. Secondly, if you are gambling you get free drinks. Don't be afraid to ask for several at a time. As long as you tip the gal a couple bucks, they'll bring them consistently. The bars littered around casino floors that have video poker machines also provide free drinks to players. Walk up, put a few bucks in, order a drink, hit the button once, get your drink, take out your money and walk away. This also has bearing on the bringing your own drinks portion of the PSA: Instead of ordering drinks, you can ask for multiple cups of ice. Pour your own right on the bar, no one will say a word. For food, the further south on the strip you go the more cheap food will be available. Excalibur, MGM, NYNY, Mandalay and Luxor all have food courts with typical fast food and a few mid-tier options. Prices are slightly above normal for the same items, but still cheaper than many other places. You can also get food delivered to your hotel, but you need to meet the driver outside of the hotel. Just literally one step out the door, nothing sketchy. Call to find out about delivery fees and such, but it's a solid option. Use Yelp to look up reviews as I can't give recommendations on this front unfortunately, since I'm usually doing this way too drunk to care anymore. There is also a Whole Foods south of the strip on Las Vegas Blvd. Take an uber, grab some stuff for the room and carry around snacks and such. Their hot food is delicious, too. I recommend the Korean BBQ! =) If you have any other questions, I'll try to answer them. I didn't really think a lot about this so I may add things as they come to me. Was just trying to help a fellow player in-game and figured others would benefit from the information as well. Have fun! I'll be missing this year due to work, so will be living vicariously through your reddit submissions =) EDIT: How could I forget... If you like to party, hit up Old Town. Everything is cheaper, the tables have lower minimum bets, and basically every single person there is there to party their asses off. It's a blast. Plus there's a cool light show =p
Thinking back to Rockstar saying they can incorporate multiple worlds in Online, I've been coming up with ideas for a future Las Venturas. While I know the chances are relatively low, I just want to know what other people think. Size of the City As we know, North Yankton had its own map. Upon further examination, the map proves to be bigger than I previously thought. If it were to just feature the important parts of the city, Las Venturas isn't too far of a stretch. Especially if they can add detailed interiors inside the casinos. Casinos: Taking some inspiration from San Andreas, I've constructed a list of casinos that could be on the strip.
Caligula's Palace: Already in SA, but I had a hard time coming up with a name. Accessible, possibly a heist to do.
The Fellagio: Knowing Rockstar's phallic humor, this building, based on The Bellagio in Las Vegas, would hold the largest heist, and would be Ocean's 11-esque.
Planet Vinewood: Based off Planet Hollywood in Vegas, would not be enterable.
Come-A-Lot: Again, already in SA, but I couldn't come up with a name. Partially accessible.
Liberty, Liberty: Based off NY,NY in Vegas, would be a small scale Liberty City. Roller coaster included.
Booty Isle: Based off Treasure Island in Vegas, not accessible.
The Camel's Toe: The iconic black pyramid, also from SA. No interior.
RMP Grand: Based of the MGM Grand, and named appropriately after the main story's Richards Majestic Productions. A heist could take place here.
Something parodying Mandalay Bay: I couldn't think of a name for this one, if anyone could suggest something?
Can we make a thread where we list the hotels and the closest shuttle location that corresponds to each hotel? Through any of the shuttle stops? Obviously it would be updated as more info comes out but just to begin? Because this will be my first time in Vegas and despite me trying to plan everything I'm having a difficult time figuring out which shuttle stop will be closest to my hotel and I can only assume there are some other people out there with similar issues! For the record, I'm booked to stay at Aria and can't decide if (based on JusCollege's tentative shuttle locations) I should go with the Linq shuttle pass or Tropicana because, on a map, they seem pretty similar in distance. Hope this thread becomes useful! Feels great to finally be planning stuff! :) edit: So based on this I can put together the OFFICIAL Insomniac shuttle hotel location list, still need for other shuttle companies, also this is only going off the article, so if there are any corrections that need to be done please let me know! Circus Circus-Insomniac: Las Vegas Festival Grounds, JusCollege: Stratosphere-Insomniac: Las Vegas Festival Grounds, JusCollege: MGM Grand-Insomniac: MGM, JusCollege: Aria-Insomniac: The Linq, JusCollege: Cosmopolitan-Insomniac: The Linq, JusCollege: Hooters Casino-Insomniac: MGM stop, JusCollege: Harrahs-Insomniac: The Linq, JusCollege: The Linq-Insomniac: The Linq, JusCollege: Luxor-Insomniac: Las Vegas Village, JusCollege: Vdara-Insomniac: The Linq, JusCollege: New York New York-Insomniac: Excalibur OR MGM, JusCollege: Excalibur-Insomniac: Excalibur, JusCollege: Tropicana-Insomniac: Excalibur OR MGM, JusCollege: Bally's-Insomniac: The Linq, JusCollege: Monte Carlo-Insomniac: MGM, JusCollege: Flamingo-Insomniac: The Linq, JusCollege: Treasure Island-Insomniac: The Linq, JusCollege: Paris-Insomniac: The Linq, JusCollege: SLS-Insomniac: Las Vegas Festival Grounds, JusCollege: Planet Hollywood-Insomniac: The Linq, JusCollege: Mandalay bay-Insomniac: Excalibur, JusCollege: Mirage-Insomniac: The Linq, JusCollege: Caesar's Palace-Insomniac: The Linq, JusCollege: The Cromwell-Insomniac: The Linq, JusCollege: Bellagio-Insomniac: The Linq, JusCollege: Wynn/Encore-Insomniac: Las Vegas Festival Grounds, JusCollege: Venetian/Palazzo-Insomniac: Las Vegas Festival Grounds, JusCollege:
President Donald Trump said he has recommended that "bump stocks," devices that let semi-automatic weapons fire hundreds of rounds per minute," be banned. * His announcement came six days after a gunman killed 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Florida. (CNBC)
Guns, 'Me Too' may drown out tax cuts as midterm issue (CNBC)
Colorado congressman booed as people demand action on guns (AP)
Two-thirds of voters support tougher gun control after Florida: Poll(CNBC)
An attorney who is the son-in-law of a Russian oligarch pleaded guilty to lying to federal authorities investigating alleged links between the Trump campaign and Russia. Alex van der Zwaan admitted to making false or misleading statements regarding email communications with Richard Gates and Paul Manafort. (CNBC)
Here are all the people charged in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe (CNBC)
North Korea reportedly backed out of a meeting with Vice President Mike Pence during the Winter Games. Pence was reportedly prepared to meet the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un but North Korean officials balked at the last minute. (USA Today)
Donald Trump Jr. dismissed any suggestion that his family has profited from his father's presidency, calling it "nonsense." President Trump's eldest son made his remark in India while promoting Trump branded real estate deals. (Washington Post)
Trump son-in-law unaffected by security clearance crackdown: White House (USA Today)
The final version of a landmark deal aimed at cutting trade barriers in some of the Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing economies was releasedtoday, signalling the pact was a step closer to reality even without the U.S. (Reuters)
The FCC is expected to publish tomorrow its December order overturning the landmark Obama-era net neutrality rule, sources tell Reuters. That means state attorneys and advocacy groups will be able to sue in a bid to block the order.
White House considers allowing more Americans to erase student debt (WSJ)
The Dallas Mavericks are investigating sexual misconduct claims detailed in a scathing Sports Illustrated story about ex-team president and CEO Terdema Ussery. * The allegations against Ussery include making requests for sex and touching women's legs during meetings.
E-commerce giant Amazon (AMZN) quietly launched an exclusive line of over-the-counter health products that include products ranging from ibuprofen to hair regrowth treatment. The line is a possible challenge to pharmacy retail chains. (CNBC)
Apple (AAPL) is in talks to buy cobalt supplies for its iPhone batteries directly from miners, according to a Bloomberg report. Cobalt prices have been surging due to increasing demand for the lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles.
Tesla's (TSLA) cloud system was hijacked by hackers who used it to mine cryptocurrency, researchers say. Cryptocurrency mining is a process whereby miners solve complex mathematical problems to validate a transaction and add it to the underlying network. (CNBC)
Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall became the first U.S. cross-country skiers to gain a gold medal by winning the women's team sprint during the Winter Games, ending a 42-year Olympic medal drought for America. Here's the medal count. (NBC Olympics)
Garmin – The GPS and fitness device maker reported adjusted quarterly profit of 79 cents per share, 4 cents a share above estimates. Revenue also beat forecasts. The quarter was highlighted by strong growth in its marine and outdoor segments.
Dish Network – The satellite TV provider reported a net increase in subscribers of about 39,000 for the fourth quarter compared to a year earlier, including 75,000 reactivations in the hurricane-hit Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Advance Auto Parts – The auto parts retailer came in 14 cents a share above forecasts, with adjusted quarterly profit of 77 cents per share. Revenue also topped analysts' expectations. The company said it is pleased with its performance given what it calls a difficult sales environment.
Foot Locker – Foot Locker increased its quarterly dividend by 11 percent to 34.5 cents per share, and the athletic apparel and footwear retailer also announced a new $230 million capital expenditure program for 2018.
LendingClub – LendingClub reported adjusted quarterly profit of 1 cent per share, missing the consensus estimate by a penny a share. The online lender also saw revenue come in below estimates amid increased loan origination and servicing expenses.
Boyd Gaming – Boyd Gaming came in 5 cents a share shy of estimates, with adjusted quarterly profit of 22 cents per share. The casino operator's revenue also came up short of forecasts, primarily due to a shortfall in the Las Vegas market.
General Motors – GM proposed a $2.8 billion investment into its South Korean operations over the next decade, according to a South Korean government official, and has asked the government to contribute to the investment. The automaker recently announced plans to close one of its four South Korea plants and evaluate the future of the other three.
Apple – Apple is in talks to buy cobalt supplies for its iPhone batteries directly from miners, according to a Bloomberg report. Cobalt prices have been surging due to increasing demand for the lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles.
Lockheed Martin — Japan will buy at least 20 more of Lockheed's F-35A stealth fighters over the next six years, according to sources quoted by Reuters.
Walmart – A story in this morning's New York Post speculates that Walmart.com CEO Marc Lore may be preparing to leave the retailer. Sources are noting cutbacks for the jet.com unit – which Lore founded before it was bought by Walmart – and the fact that Lore was not on a conference call regarding the company's digital future.
3M – 3M settled a water pollution lawsuit with the state of Minnesota, agreeing to pay $850 million to the state for various groundwater projects. The state had been seeking at least $5 billion in damages related to the disposal of chemicals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
La-Z-Boy – La-Z-Boy reported adjusted quarterly profit of 51 cents per share, beating estimates by 5 cents a share. The furniture retailer's revenue also beat forecasts. The company noted that same-store sales increased for the fourth consecutive quarter.
Texas Roadhouse – Texas Roadhouse came in 3 cents a share ahead of consensus estimates, with quarterly profit of 40 cents per share. The restaurant chain's revenue matched Street forecasts. Texas Roadhouse saw comparable-restaurant sales increase for the 32nd straight quarter.
Rent-A-Center – Rent-A-Center lost 41 cents per share for its latest quarter, wider than the 7 cent a share loss that analysts were expecting. The rent-to-own company's revenue was also short of estimates, and the company said it was in the process of targeting significant cost-saving opportunities.
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Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts, Wynn Resorts — Shares of casino operators are bouncing back this morning, after Macau officials said they had not shrunk daily cash withdrawal limits for Chinese gamblers. A report in the South China Morning Post had said the amount allowed for withdrawal from automated teller machines would be cut in half.
Restoration Hardware — The luxury furnishings retailer reported adjusted quarterly profit of 20 cents per share, four cents above estimates. Revenue also beat forecasts, but the company gave weak current quarter guidance due to promotional activity.
Aflac — The disability insurer was cut to "underperform" from "market perform" at RBC, based on RBC's outlook for sluggish sales growth and various earnings headwinds.
Biogen — Biogen's experimental Alzheimer's drug was shown to reduce the risk of brain swelling when doses are gradually increased as opposed to using fixed higher doses.
Vail Resorts — The resort operator lost $1.70 per share for its latest quarter, 13 cents wider than anticipated, and its revenue also came in below analyst estimates. However, Vail did raise its 2017 resort earnings outlook, and said season pass sales during the quarter were up 16 percent over a year ago.
Duluth Holdings — Duluth reported a profit of 1 cent per share, compared to forecasts of a breakeven quarter, but the casual clothing maker saw revenue miss forecasts and it gave weak full-year guidance. Duluth cites unusually warm weather and a highly promotional environment for its cautious forecast.
Broadcom — Broadcom came in 9 cents above estimates with adjusted quarterly profit of $3.47 per share, while the chip maker saw revenue come in slightly above Street forecasts. Broadcom also announced a doubling of its quarterly dividend to $1.02 per share.
AT&T — Vice Chairman Ralph de la Vega will retire on December 31 after 42 years at the company. De la Vega was responsible for the company's launch of the first iPhone, which at the time was an exclusive contract for AT&T.
Athene — Athene priced its initial public offering at $40 per share, in the middle of the expected $38 to $42 range, raising $1.1 billion. That makes the annuity provider's IPO the second largest of the year, behind ZTO Express, according to Dealogic.
Wells Fargo — The bank reportedly chose four of its directors, including chairman Stephen Sanger and vice chair Elizabeth Duke, for a panel that will lead an investigation into the recent sales practices scandal. Reuters reports the other two members are directors Enrique Hernandez and Donald James, and that all four are independent directors.
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Brock Lesnar wins the UFC heavyweight championship. WON. 24/11/2008
On November 12, 1993, UFC debuted in Denver as an unsanctioned PPV brawl trying to answer the question of, if you put fighters from all sorts of disciplines in a no rules fight, who would win. At the time, most Americans were conditioned to think a boxer would knock everyone out, or perhaps, some huge muscular guy would overpower everyone. They were shocked when a skinny, 6-1, 175-pounder named Royce Gracie, used ground technique to cut through the competition. They put their family name and business, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, on the map, propagating the myth that in a fight, size doesn’t matter if you have the right technique. 15 years later, UFC was a fully sanctioned sport with worldwide media attention for its 11/15 show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Brock Lesnar, going into the cage at 277 pounds, giving him a 57-pound weight advantage over Randy Couture, knocked the legendary champion down in the second round and nailed him with 40 rapid fire hammer fists to the head before ref Mario Yamasaki stopped the fight and awarded Lesnar the UFC heavyweight championship. It was an interesting dichotomy, as the general public, and gamblers, looked at the size difference and felt there was no way for Couture to win. Oddsmakers across the board started with Couture as the favorite, but consistently, until the last day, almost all the money came in on Lesnar. Those in the know, like the fighters, smiled knowing that there was no way for Lesnar to win, because a guy with three pro fights, even one as physically impressive as Lesnar, isn’t going to walk into a sport and beat a living legend, even if that legend was 45 years old. Of course, there was the argument that Couture’s main strength in fighting in his wrestling, and he was facing a younger, much larger and stronger man, who was also a very good wrestler. Even if Couture was technically a better wrestler, even those close to the situation gave, due to size, the wrestling edge to Lesnar. But Couture would find a way to win, because he’d defend, cause the big man to tire, and take advantage late. As usual, the truth was probably somewhere in the middle. There were many different things that could have happened. What did is, Couture moved his head out of the way of a Lesnar punch, but Lesnar’s ridiculous reach, with what Couture tabbed “Inspector Gadget arms,” still clocked him on the side of the ear with enough force to put the champion down. Lesnar didn’t hesitate for a split second in going all out for the finish. Ref Yamasaki tried to give Couture every opportunity to get up, clearly not wanting to give the champion every chance to escape. But after 40 blows, with Couture not moving, he had no choice. You can always say “What if?” It doesn’t matter and it doesn’t take away what Lesnar accomplished. If that punch missed, how would it have played out? Just as if Lesnar had stepped out of Frank Mir’s submission in February, how would that match have played out? It can be debated forever. Maybe Couture’s strategy would have paid dividends in the late round. Maybe it would have backfired, as Couture, in a battle of wrestling against a bigger man and boxing with a guy who hit much harder, still may have lost. The finish was a shock to the most vocal hardcore MMA fans, and while Lesnar’s win got a mix of cheers and outright shock, once people recovered and Lesnar did his interview, he was heavily booed by the crowd that during this fight, lived and died with every move Couture made. Every time he would simply thwart a Lesnar move or get up from the bottom, the place would explode. Even with a fight that could have been promoted better and had a strangely low-key and rushed feeling weigh-in, on the night of the show, the atmosphere was top-notch. Couture and Lesnar followed arguably the company’s best undercard of the year, with spectacular finishes and impressive performances. Lesnar was still the outsider in this morality play, the bully coming into the castle against the white night. They’ve seen it in movies, and seen it in pro wrestling. It was really a unique dynamic, because when they did the staredown, it was ridiculous. But they saw Couture staredown with Tim Sylvia and how did that end up? Lesnar was billed at 6-3 and Couture at 6-2, but next to each other, it was clear those numbers were ridiculous. Lesnar had no less than four inches on Couture. Couture got the first psychological edge because Lesnar at first couldn’t take him down. But finally, at the 2:10 mark, Couture fell victim to a double leg and was on his back. Couture quickly reversed and had Lesnar’s back, but Lesnar reversed back into the top position. Lesnar did some offense from the top, but nothing terribly significant, and Couture would always get up. Couture, from his specialty, the Greco-Roman clinch, was even able to turn Lesnar against the cage and came close to a takedown, as Lesnar, instinctively, grabbed the cage to avoid it, an illegal move that caused Yamasaki to warn him. Still, with the takedowns and some damage from the top, all three judges gave it to Lesnar, but it was close. Even though he was down on the cards, the fight was going more the way Couture would have wanted it. Joe Rogan noted between rounds that Lesnar was getting tired. Those at ringside noted to me after the fight that they couldn’t believe the amount Lesnar was sweating by the end of the first round, also indicating they believed he was gassing, but not realizing Lesnar naturally sweats a ton. That’s just his make-up, and actually, going forward in his career, it could be a problem for opponents because it’ll allow him to perhaps slip out of submissions late in fights if he does tire. Also noted (here comes the small calves story) by people after the fight was the nature of Lesnar’s takedowns, that he never went low or used his quickness to shoot, and instead tried to rely on upper body power alone. Perhaps this was in response to rumors that Couture had knocked a major name fighter out in training while practicing timing throwing knees on a low shot that he expected to come from Lesnar. Perhaps there was something to the rumored hamstring injury that his camp denied a couple of months back. Perhaps he just didn’t see the opening. The fight was over before late round conditioning came into play. Before the fight, Lesnar appeared confident the late rounds would favor him because of Couture having to push around a guy so much larger. Rogan didn’t note that it appeared Couture, having to wrestle such a huge man, was also getting tired and breathing heavy between rounds (partially because his corner told him to do so to get as much oxygen in for the next round). It was noted after, that people who go in “knowing” that Couture is going to gas Lesnar and finish him in the championship rounds, are going to see what they know is going to happen. Don’t get me wrong, I expected Couture to win because it’s his sport, but also knew that Couture winning depended upon Lesnar either tiring, which I didn’t expect, or making a mental error, which I figured in 25 minutes, was likely to happen due to inexperience. During the second round, they started trading punches. Couture connected more, but Lesnar answered one of his biggest questions. Yes, he can take a punch. He felt it. He wasn’t significantly hurt by it. His punches were doing more damage on Couture. But Couture busted Lesnar’s right eye with a punch. “It made me a little nervous and it pissed me off,” said Lesnar. “I wanted to get first blood. Something in my head said, `We’ve got to pick this up.’” And he did, hitting a strong uppercut. But Lesnar was getting out boxed standing, and was looking worried, yet at that moment, connected with the blow that won him the championship. “I don’t remember the punch (that won the fight),” Lesnar said. “The only thing I remember is I hit him about 40 times (on the ground). I was wondering when the ref would stop it, and wondering if he’d do Superman and get up.” Couture was clearly frustrated. He, from all accounts, had an amazing camp and was looking better than ever. While facially, yes, he looked old, he did not have an old man’s reflexes and quite frankly, it was amazing the job he was doing in the wrestling exchanges. Although the age of 45 and 15 months away would lead people to believe Lesnar beat a rusty, washed up fighter, those who trained with Couture were adamant he was handling big wrestlers well and his striking had never been better. Despite the loss, Couture didn’t fight like a washed up guy and while I wouldn’t favor him in a rematch, I also wouldn’t say he had no chance, although with each month, whatever chance he has diminishes. He fought like a guy who simply got caught, which was his explanation after the fight. What he does next is up in the air. At 220 pounds, he was the real size of most light heavyweights today. But there are aspects of his style that are why he’s been successful as a heavyweight. His wrestling knowledge allowed him to neutralize the power guys, and he’s faster than most heavyweights. As a light heavyweight, he’s not as quick in comparison, nor as good a striker as most, although he probably could out wrestle most of them. For Lesnar, his next move is to face the winner of the Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fight, which he hopes, for retribution, will be Mir. But most would favor Nogueira in that fight. The timetable, provided the winner of the fight doesn’t get injured, would be March or April. In many ways, Nogueira would be Lesnar’s current ultimate challenge unless somehow a match with Fedor Emelianenko transpires. Nogueira has quicker hands than Couture, although doesn’t have a lot of knockouts to his credit. He can be knocked down, but unlike Couture, who when he’s been hit hard, that usually ends the fight, Nogueira has never been finished in a fight. But Nogueira has taken so many beatings, that his once incredible reflexes did seem slower in his last fight with Tim Sylvia. But the key is, he’s far more dangerous than Couture on the ground. Lesnar is a powerful guy who drills like crazy and has a big camp with submission aware people like BJJ champ Comprido and first generation submission fighter Erik Paulsen all geared at making him the best he can be. Whether that’s enough to avoid Nogueira’s submissions on the ground for 25 minutes by next spring is a question. The advantage Lesnar has is that there is no way Nogueira will get him to the ground if he doesn’t want to be there. Nogueira best strategic move may even be the old-time possum playing, of taking a punch and going down, figuring Lesnar will follow him down and then be waiting when he gets there. Lesnar’s win gives the company something it has never had in the past, a champion who is truly hated. He’s been the company’s top draw of 2008 while climbing the ladder, and now, the idea of the great BJJ hope chasing him and taking the title back from him should make him as big a draw as UFC can have given the times we live in. Plus, the best part of this is everyone has “the hope” because they’ve seen that Lesnar is vulnerable. They saw what Mir did, so they know it’s possible. There is a natural inclination to hate Lesnar because, if Couture and Lesnar are the same size, even with the age difference, Couture wins. Despite being heavyweight champion, I don’t expect Lesnar to show up in the top ten in the mythical pound-for-pound rankings. But whatever you think of him, he trained his ass off, and the reason he has gotten so far so fast is that is fame open the doors for him, but if he couldn’t fight, those doors would have been closed. And while he did lose to Mir and only had a 1-1 record before getting a title shot, his marketability opened that door, but going in, the people who made this match, while nobody bets against Couture because of history, knew full well as a style match-up, this was going to be tough on him. He was bigger and stronger, making him better in this match, at what Couture’s major strength is. But there are plenty of 280- pound guys in the sport who haven’t gotten as far because they weren’t the athlete he is, but also, because they didn’t train as hard as he did. That training discipline, a throwback to his college wrestling days, was a huge part of his success. Lesnar passed a few tests. He can take a punch. He doesn’t fold under adversity and when he’s not successful at “bullying” smaller guys around, because Couture did some things to him and he calmly regained control. He was worried, but it worked out in his favor. We don’t know if he can go the distance, but he probably can, and with Nogueira, there is a good chance we’ll find out for sure. Nogueira will also test any weaknesses he may have as a stand-up fighter, and if he does, will test his submission defense like nobody else if he goes to the ground. And Nogueira is hardly the only test. Waiting in the wings is Shane Carwin, who is just as big, almost as strong (Carwin is stronger lifting wise but that’s because he has shorter arms, I’d guess Lesnar is physically stronger but even that’s not a lock), almost as quick and more experienced with every bit of the same mean strike, and Carwin is at this point a better striker with just as hard a punch. Also in the wings is the guy most inside the business feel is the future of the heavyweight division in Cain Velasquez, who just underwent knee surgery and isn’t expected back until around April. Velasquez is only slightly behind Lesnar as a credentialed wrestler, but being 25, may be just as good at this point. Velasquez is far better at strikes and submissions, and no matter how good Lesnar’s conditioning is, Velasquez’s is better. Bobby Lashley, who trained with Velasquez recently, just shook his head when asked noting that the guy never gets tired. Velasquez, locally, is a myth all onto himself, as Javier Mendez, who has trained B.J. Penn, Frank Shamrock, Cung Le, Jake Shields, Gilbert Melendez and Josh Koscheck at various times, said Velasquez is the single greatest athlete who ever walked through his doors. Lesnar’s one edge is that he’d go into a fight with a 35- 40 pound weight edge, as Velasquez has to pig out to keep his weight at 240, because he trains so much the weight naturally comes off. The odds are greatly against him beating all three because all pose different types of threats. For UFC, the key now is to get Carwin and Velasquez in prominent positions on upcoming shows, because nobody outside the hardcores has a clue who they are, and whether they can beat Lesnar or not, if nobody cares about them, there won’t be as much interest in the fights. As far as this show went, it drew 14,272 fans, which was a few hundred shy of capacity, and a $4.8 million gate. It was the fourth biggest MMA gate in North American history, trailing Liddell vs. Ortiz, Georges St. Pierre vs. Matt Serra and Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva. We don’t have a paid number, but it was probably around 11,000 to 11,500, and a lot of the paid were late casino package buys. It wasn’t that people didn’t want to see it, as there were more people logged in when tickets went on sale than for any show in history, but the prices and the economy scared people off. If it was scaled lower, it would have sold out immediately. We don’t even have a preliminary indication of the PPV numbers, although are likely to have something by the end of the week. Our response level was lower than I’d have expected for this show. While Dana White was throwing out a 1.2 million number as his prediction to the media all week, my thought was 750,000 to 800,000 buys based on hype level, and with the economy in the shape it is, people may double up, as in more people going to sports bars or more people per household watching, lowering the total number of buys. White even recognized that and on ESPN, pushed the idea of getting nine or ten of your friends together, split up the cost, buy some pizza and beer and have a great night. We got a lot of reports from sports bars saying it was more packed for this fight than any UFC in history, and normally that would correlate to a record PPV. Both men’s payday depend on the numbers. Couture’s contract was $250,000 guarantee plus a $250,000 winning bonus that he didn’t collect. He also has a sliding scale PPV cut, which at 750,000 buys would be an additional $1,582,500, or $1.83 million total. At 1 million buys, he’d get$2.58 million total and at 1.2 million buys, would be $3.18 million. Lesnar got a $250,000 guarantee, and $200,000 bonus, and a PPV cut. His cut is undisclosed other than those close to the situation saying it’s “close to” but lower than what Couture got. Considering he got $200,000 more than Couture for winning, his numbers won’t be that far off from Couture’s numbers. With the exception of John Cena because of his merchandise, Lesnar would have had a bigger year than any of the pro wrestlers. If you saw the ESPN piece, you can see he’s got a small inexpensive car, no Internet, a TV only to watch hunting, fishing and sports and doesn’t live anything like he did as a free spender in his WWE days, living in the woods in Alexandria, a city of 11,000 people in Northern Minnesota. As for the rest of the show, it had everything you’d want from a show, with great finishes, only one match going to a decision, and it was the best match on the show, and history was made in the main event. Many considered it Zuffa’s show of the year, and from top-to-bottom, it would be hard to argue. The main events wouldn’t match up to the 6/1 show in Sacramento (Miguel Torres vs. Yoshiro Maeda and Urijah Faber vs. Jens Pulver were both match of the year candidates, and nothing on this show was in that category), but the prelims here blew that show away. Both TNA and WWE acknowledged Lesnar’s win on their web sites, but neither did on their television shows. He’s no longer under contract to WWE, and that’s how they are. They acknowledged Dwayne Johnson’s movie openings when he was under contract, but not after, although the studios always heavily advertise his movies on WWE programming. WWE dropped plugging Stacey Keibler midway through “Dancing with the Stars” (after being criticized for it, they did briefly make later mentions) and she was still under contract, just because they realized she wouldn’t be renewing. Certainly, in the old days, every wrestling company would have pointed to it, as an affirmation if not of the legitimacy of pro wrestling itself, but of the legitimacy of wrestlers as tough guys. You could make the argument either way, but I wouldn’t expect they would. Still, I was surprised WWE ripped the show itself. On their web site in an article noting Lesnar was the first man to capture both the WWE and UFC heavyweight championship (Ken Shamrock stopped at the IC title level; Dan Severn was recognized as NWA champion within WWE), they wrote: “Critics have noted that many of the fights on the UFC PPV ended in the first round, leaving UFC producers scrambling to fill the three-hour window with content. The dearth of hearty competition left many viewers to watch less prestigious undercard fights and only served to bolster claims that UFC PPV events can often be a `crap shoot’ in regards to filling the full three hours. For his part, Lesnar took the encouragement o the WWE Universe and the hard lessons forged during his fiery time at WWE and showed UFC and the world why he is not only a man of mettle, but also a former three-time WWE champion.” Clearly, someone recognized by the next day that the company came off poorly with that review. It probably would never come off well, but doing so after what many considered the best show of the year made the timing even worse. The entire article was not only taken off the main page the next day, but completely erased from the site. Interestingly, Shane McMahon was at the show live, but kept a low-key presence as I never saw him, nor was he shown either on television or to the live crowd. No other pro wrestling people were there, unlike Lesnar’s first fight in Las Vegas. Most of the WWE crew was in Europe, although Undertaker was home by the time of the fight. Steve Austin, who was at his first match, was in Vancouver shooting a movie. Dwayne Johnson, who had planned to attend, was also unable to attend as he was needed to shoot scenes that day. In the heyday of Mike Tyson, when his PPV numbers were killing WWF’s, they did at times rip Tyson PPVs, after a string of early knockouts, with the line that WWF guarantees you three hours of entertainment instead of spending so much money for something that could be over in one round.
Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts, Wynn Resorts — Shares of casino operators are bouncing back this morning, after Macau officials said they had not shrunk daily cash withdrawal limits for Chinese gamblers. A report in the South China Morning Post had said the amount allowed for withdrawal from automated teller machines would be cut in half.
Restoration Hardware — The luxury furnishings retailer reported adjusted quarterly profit of 20 cents per share, four cents above estimates. Revenue also beat forecasts, but the company gave weak current quarter guidance due to promotional activity.
Aflac — The disability insurer was cut to "underperform" from "market perform" at RBC, based on RBC's outlook for sluggish sales growth and various earnings headwinds.
Biogen — Biogen's experimental Alzheimer's drug was shown to reduce the risk of brain swelling when doses are gradually increased as opposed to using fixed higher doses.
Vail Resorts — The resort operator lost $1.70 per share for its latest quarter, 13 cents wider than anticipated, and its revenue also came in below analyst estimates. However, Vail did raise its 2017 resort earnings outlook, and said season pass sales during the quarter were up 16 percent over a year ago.
Duluth Holdings — Duluth reported a profit of 1 cent per share, compared to forecasts of a breakeven quarter, but the casual clothing maker saw revenue miss forecasts and it gave weak full-year guidance. Duluth cites unusually warm weather and a highly promotional environment for its cautious forecast.
Broadcom — Broadcom came in 9 cents above estimates with adjusted quarterly profit of $3.47 per share, while the chip maker saw revenue come in slightly above Street forecasts. Broadcom also announced a doubling of its quarterly dividend to $1.02 per share.
AT&T — Vice Chairman Ralph de la Vega will retire on December 31 after 42 years at the company. De la Vega was responsible for the company's launch of the first iPhone, which at the time was an exclusive contract for AT&T.
Athene — Athene priced its initial public offering at $40 per share, in the middle of the expected $38 to $42 range, raising $1.1 billion. That makes the annuity provider's IPO the second largest of the year, behind ZTO Express, according to Dealogic.
Wells Fargo — The bank reportedly chose four of its directors, including chairman Stephen Sanger and vice chair Elizabeth Duke, for a panel that will lead an investigation into the recent sales practices scandal. Reuters reports the other two members are directors Enrique Hernandez and Donald James, and that all four are independent directors.
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