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City Issues Uber Operating Licence For Toronto Just Before Wednesday Protest
- August 18, 2016
A new ground transportation bylaw approved earlier this year stipulates that UberX drivers must have minimum liability insurance coverage and meet basic standards on the condition of their vehicles. "It seems simple to us", Shorey said. PERS1M, the Malaysian taxi driver association, advised that a six-day strike in protest of this decision would follow, although the date has yet to be determined. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
A new ground transportation bylaw approved earlier this year stipulates that UberX drivers must have minimum liability insurance coverage and meet basic standards on the condition of their vehicles. "It seems simple to us", Shorey said. PERS1M, the Malaysian taxi driver association, advised that a six-day strike in protest of this decision would follow, although the date has yet to be determined. (more...)
Pizza Hut Introduces Playable Pizza Box Turntables
- August 18, 2016
The system is able to recognize taps, long presses and swipes of the finger. Or at least, the box it comes in. The box, which is battery powered, syncs with your computer or phone via Bluetooth and can connect to any DJ software compatible with MIDI, such as Serato DJ. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
The system is able to recognize taps, long presses and swipes of the finger. Or at least, the box it comes in. The box, which is battery powered, syncs with your computer or phone via Bluetooth and can connect to any DJ software compatible with MIDI, such as Serato DJ. (more...)
Lochte leaves Brazil before police can seize his passport
- August 18, 2016
Lochte and teammate Jimmy Feigen claimed they were together in Rio de Janeiro after a night out, when their taxi cab was stopped and the swimmers were robbed by people posing as cops. However, police told the Associated Press they have uncovered little evidence of the robbery and said the swimmers were unable to provide officers with key details of the alleged robbery. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Lochte and teammate Jimmy Feigen claimed they were together in Rio de Janeiro after a night out, when their taxi cab was stopped and the swimmers were robbed by people posing as cops. However, police told the Associated Press they have uncovered little evidence of the robbery and said the swimmers were unable to provide officers with key details of the alleged robbery. (more...)
Robert Griffin III filing for divorce from wife
- August 18, 2016
Griffin and Rebecca Liddicoat were married on July 6, 2013, when Griffin was still the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins. He told his teammates and coaches of the impending split, and the website reports that they've been very supportive of him. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Griffin and Rebecca Liddicoat were married on July 6, 2013, when Griffin was still the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins. He told his teammates and coaches of the impending split, and the website reports that they've been very supportive of him. (more...)
Nate Parker Releases Statement After Learning Rape Accuser Committed Suicude
- August 18, 2016
Is it a possibility that Fox Searchlight will say, You can't ask Nate Parker about this? Possessing an actor's resume that is very extensive, Parker has verbalized his intention to play characters that expanded the scope of America's view of Black men as being no more than thugs, athletes and preachers. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Is it a possibility that Fox Searchlight will say, You can't ask Nate Parker about this? Possessing an actor's resume that is very extensive, Parker has verbalized his intention to play characters that expanded the scope of America's view of Black men as being no more than thugs, athletes and preachers. (more...)
Rio Olympics 2016: USA women's field hockey nets 5th place
- August 18, 2016
The game brought what was, for us, an unusual sight: a German Field Hockey staff member wearing a wireless headphone set watched the game from the stands near his team's goal, calling out instructions to the defense and relaying commentary over his headset. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
The game brought what was, for us, an unusual sight: a German Field Hockey staff member wearing a wireless headphone set watched the game from the stands near his team's goal, calling out instructions to the defense and relaying commentary over his headset. (more...)
Sequel to 'Fantastic Beasts' gets a release date
- August 18, 2016
Scholastic reportedly printed 4.5 million copies of " Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two" script book. Since the release J.K. Rowling has said that this will be the end of Harry's story which the Leaky Cauldron reported on recently. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Scholastic reportedly printed 4.5 million copies of " Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two" script book. Since the release J.K. Rowling has said that this will be the end of Harry's story which the Leaky Cauldron reported on recently. (more...)
Britain's Kenny wins keirin gold to take haul to six
- August 18, 2016
Great Britain have surpassed the tally of 47 medals won in Beijing in 2008. French team director Isabelle Gautheron questioned whether Team GB had special wheels as they swept to seven track cycling golds at London 2012. Britain did not qualify for the seventh, the women's team sprint. "Maybe that's our fault, or our nations' fault", Vogel said. "We have incredible faith in the athletes and our sports and with a number of them still to compete we are hopeful of creating yet more history and ... (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Great Britain have surpassed the tally of 47 medals won in Beijing in 2008. French team director Isabelle Gautheron questioned whether Team GB had special wheels as they swept to seven track cycling golds at London 2012. Britain did not qualify for the seventh, the women's team sprint. "Maybe that's our fault, or our nations' fault", Vogel said. "We have incredible faith in the athletes and our sports and with a number of them still to compete we are hopeful of creating yet more history and ... (more...)
FSU student accused in face-biting slayings claimed superpowers
- August 18, 2016
Even though officials said it was possible he took a drug like flakka , Mina denied that her son had a history of heavy drug use or mental illness. Please click the button below to manage your account. Those results typically take one to three weeks, Snyder said, but he asked to expedite them "because of the intense public scrutiny". "The big question we want to know, the community wants to know, is the why". (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Even though officials said it was possible he took a drug like flakka , Mina denied that her son had a history of heavy drug use or mental illness. Please click the button below to manage your account. Those results typically take one to three weeks, Snyder said, but he asked to expedite them "because of the intense public scrutiny". "The big question we want to know, the community wants to know, is the why". (more...)
Frank Ocean producer Malay explains Boys Don't Cry delay
- August 18, 2016
But that date, like a few others over the last couple years, came and went without an album. Two weeks ago, the New York Times reported that Ocean's new album, Boys Don't Cry, would be released exclusively through Apple Music on August 5, and be accompanied by a video and a magazine - also titled Boys Don't Cry - made available at Apple stores. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
But that date, like a few others over the last couple years, came and went without an album. Two weeks ago, the New York Times reported that Ocean's new album, Boys Don't Cry, would be released exclusively through Apple Music on August 5, and be accompanied by a video and a magazine - also titled Boys Don't Cry - made available at Apple stores. (more...)
Katrina, Sidharth Deal With Heartache in Baar Baar Dekho's Khair Mangdi
- August 18, 2016
The song is a soulful romantic piece featuring Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra crooned by Bilal Saeed . Karan Johar has taken to social media to give out teasers of the song and has tweeted saying that this is his "favorite song" from the film BaarBaarDekho Bilal Saeed's vocals have impressed the likes of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to David Zenny. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
The song is a soulful romantic piece featuring Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra crooned by Bilal Saeed . Karan Johar has taken to social media to give out teasers of the song and has tweeted saying that this is his "favorite song" from the film BaarBaarDekho Bilal Saeed's vocals have impressed the likes of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to David Zenny. (more...)
Donald Trump hires Breitbart News exec for top campaign position
- August 18, 2016
Brian Walsh, a Republican strategist who has been critical of Trump in the past, said his embrace of Bannon seemed to indicate the NY businessman had no intention of changing tactics. The new hires may signal the end of a push by Mr. Manafort, Trump's campaign manager, to rein in the candidate's tendency for making inflammatory comments. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Brian Walsh, a Republican strategist who has been critical of Trump in the past, said his embrace of Bannon seemed to indicate the NY businessman had no intention of changing tactics. The new hires may signal the end of a push by Mr. Manafort, Trump's campaign manager, to rein in the candidate's tendency for making inflammatory comments. (more...)
Republicans Launch Pro-Trump Campaign in Israel
- August 18, 2016
He's going to save our country". Republican sources earlier this month said Priebus was furious over Trump's failure to endorse House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan and his feud with the parents of a Muslim American soldier killed in Iraq. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
He's going to save our country". Republican sources earlier this month said Priebus was furious over Trump's failure to endorse House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan and his feud with the parents of a Muslim American soldier killed in Iraq. (more...)
Drake and Eminem Silence Rumors of a Beef
- August 18, 2016
Drake bringing Eminem out on stage is significant, since a couple of weeks ago, the Internet went insane when Hot 97's Ebro suggested the two had plans to diss each other. Hopefully, Drake's recent live performance with Eminem will finally put an end to the rumors surrounding them. "Legendary (expletive) tonight!" Drake said later. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Drake bringing Eminem out on stage is significant, since a couple of weeks ago, the Internet went insane when Hot 97's Ebro suggested the two had plans to diss each other. Hopefully, Drake's recent live performance with Eminem will finally put an end to the rumors surrounding them. "Legendary (expletive) tonight!" Drake said later. (more...)
Jared Leto says he was tricked into playing the Joker
- August 18, 2016
At the fan event called " Camp Mars ", Leto was also asked if his contract with Warner Brothers includes a clause that prevents him from taking part in unsafe activities such as rock climbing which is one of his favourite hobbies. I mean, this shouldn't really be all that surprising given Leto's been pretty honest about how seemingly about 95% of the stuff he filmed for Suicide Squad was left on the cutting room floor. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
At the fan event called " Camp Mars ", Leto was also asked if his contract with Warner Brothers includes a clause that prevents him from taking part in unsafe activities such as rock climbing which is one of his favourite hobbies. I mean, this shouldn't really be all that surprising given Leto's been pretty honest about how seemingly about 95% of the stuff he filmed for Suicide Squad was left on the cutting room floor. (more...)
Louisiana braces for more flooding; at least 40000 homes damaged
- August 18, 2016
Louisiana has recorded 11 deaths, according to the governor's office. And the resulting arithmetic from some of the worst flooding to hit the state has been terrible - 13 dead, 8,400 people in shelters, 40,000 homes damaged, 30,000 people rescued. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Louisiana has recorded 11 deaths, according to the governor's office. And the resulting arithmetic from some of the worst flooding to hit the state has been terrible - 13 dead, 8,400 people in shelters, 40,000 homes damaged, 30,000 people rescued. (more...)
Milwaukee to enforce curfew on teenagers after weekend unrest
- August 18, 2016
Residents in a Milwaukee neighborhood marred by violence and destruction in the wake of a police shooting are waking up after a much calmer night. Milwaukee's mayor says a 10 p.m. Police reported four officers were injured and police cars were damaged before calm was restored. But Flynn, the police chief, said body camera video that investigators have seen shows that there was a "credible threat" to the officer. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Residents in a Milwaukee neighborhood marred by violence and destruction in the wake of a police shooting are waking up after a much calmer night. Milwaukee's mayor says a 10 p.m. Police reported four officers were injured and police cars were damaged before calm was restored. But Flynn, the police chief, said body camera video that investigators have seen shows that there was a "credible threat" to the officer. (more...)
Samsung Note 7: Can power of the bundle thwart Apple's iPhone 7?
- August 18, 2016
Powering the Note 7 for India is the Octa core Exynos 8890 SoC along with the Mali-T880 MP12 GPU and 4GB of RAM. The Galaxy Note 7 improves on the Note 5 with expanded memory, better security and an updated and more precise S Pen . While the Gear Fit 2 comes with Tizen OS and a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display to offer on-the-go fitness alerts, the Gear IconX works as a wireless music playback device. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Powering the Note 7 for India is the Octa core Exynos 8890 SoC along with the Mali-T880 MP12 GPU and 4GB of RAM. The Galaxy Note 7 improves on the Note 5 with expanded memory, better security and an updated and more precise S Pen . While the Gear Fit 2 comes with Tizen OS and a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display to offer on-the-go fitness alerts, the Gear IconX works as a wireless music playback device. (more...)
Stepanova records illegally accessed after WADA hack
- August 18, 2016
It said Stepanova's account had been immediately locked, and that there was no evidence other accounts had also been breached. The database contains personal contact information, such as phone numbers and addresses. But the International Olympic Committee said no, ruling that because of her role in doping, she could not be accepted. Vladimir Putin, Russia's President, called Stepanova "Judas", inadvertently legitimizing her claims. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
It said Stepanova's account had been immediately locked, and that there was no evidence other accounts had also been breached. The database contains personal contact information, such as phone numbers and addresses. But the International Olympic Committee said no, ruling that because of her role in doping, she could not be accepted. Vladimir Putin, Russia's President, called Stepanova "Judas", inadvertently legitimizing her claims. (more...)
Saanich cat tangles with pit bull
- August 18, 2016
But The dog's owner, Javiera Rodriguez, offered a different version of events. Montreal's new rules run counter to an early August report by a provincially appointed advisory panel, which did not recommend banning pit bulls. Bandida, who had scratches all over her face after the attack on Monday, was taken to Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital for treatment and put on a course of antibiotics. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
But The dog's owner, Javiera Rodriguez, offered a different version of events. Montreal's new rules run counter to an early August report by a provincially appointed advisory panel, which did not recommend banning pit bulls. Bandida, who had scratches all over her face after the attack on Monday, was taken to Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital for treatment and put on a course of antibiotics. (more...)
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