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China demands Australian apology after 'malicious' attack on country's swimmers
- August 08, 2016
Horton, whose mild manner and Harry Potter-style spectacles belie his toughness, said he knew that by calling Sun a dope cheat out he'd put himself on the spot. The Olympic finals in swimming began with the men's 400m medley. Individual world record-holder Campbell then anchored Australia to 4x100m freestyle gold in 3min 30.65sec, the fastest time in history. (more...)
- August 08, 2016
Horton, whose mild manner and Harry Potter-style spectacles belie his toughness, said he knew that by calling Sun a dope cheat out he'd put himself on the spot. The Olympic finals in swimming began with the men's 400m medley. Individual world record-holder Campbell then anchored Australia to 4x100m freestyle gold in 3min 30.65sec, the fastest time in history. (more...)
WAEC releases results, says 53% passed
- August 08, 2016
The Head of WAEC in Nigeria, Mr Olu Adenipekun , said this while announcing the release of the results at the Council's national office in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. "While 1,282,204 candidates, representing 83.03 per cent obtained credit and above in four subjects". He said the examination which was taken by over 1.5 million candidates across the nation would brighten the chances of candidates in using the results for the on-going university admission exercise. (more...)
- August 08, 2016
The Head of WAEC in Nigeria, Mr Olu Adenipekun , said this while announcing the release of the results at the Council's national office in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. "While 1,282,204 candidates, representing 83.03 per cent obtained credit and above in four subjects". He said the examination which was taken by over 1.5 million candidates across the nation would brighten the chances of candidates in using the results for the on-going university admission exercise. (more...)
Trump Endorses Paul Ryan, John McCain and Kelly Ayotte
- August 08, 2016
Mr. Trump's endorsement of the Speaker should ease some of the tension generated by his refusal earlier this week to endorse Mr. Ryan when he told The Washington Post he was "not quite there yet" - using the same phrase Mr. The Midwest unrest highlighted Mr Trump's mounting challenges during one of the most tumultuous weeks of his unorthodox campaign for the White House. (more...)
- August 08, 2016
Mr. Trump's endorsement of the Speaker should ease some of the tension generated by his refusal earlier this week to endorse Mr. Ryan when he told The Washington Post he was "not quite there yet" - using the same phrase Mr. The Midwest unrest highlighted Mr Trump's mounting challenges during one of the most tumultuous weeks of his unorthodox campaign for the White House. (more...)
Katie Ledecky sets world mark in winning 400m gold
- August 08, 2016
Ledecky came home in a time of 3 minutes, 56.46 seconds - nearly 2 seconds faster than her own previous world-best mark of 3:58.37 - to add gold to the 4 x 100-meter freestyle silver medal she won with the United States team the previous night. (more...)
- August 08, 2016
Ledecky came home in a time of 3 minutes, 56.46 seconds - nearly 2 seconds faster than her own previous world-best mark of 3:58.37 - to add gold to the 4 x 100-meter freestyle silver medal she won with the United States team the previous night. (more...)
Why Pokemon Go Developer Shut Down Pokevision and Other Tracking Sites
- August 08, 2016
In a way, it was a form of cheating; not outright, but it circumvented how the game was meant to be played. Niantic further reinforced its stance, stating that shutting down the sites was an inevitable decision since the sites would hamper its ability to introduce the app to new markets. (more...)
- August 08, 2016
In a way, it was a form of cheating; not outright, but it circumvented how the game was meant to be played. Niantic further reinforced its stance, stating that shutting down the sites was an inevitable decision since the sites would hamper its ability to introduce the app to new markets. (more...)
Massive swarm of bees escapes in Walmart parking lot, 3 hospitalized
- August 08, 2016
Hopefully from here on out, they can get these little buggers to "bee-have". Sometime during the transaction, the hives were disturbed and the bees escaped. Officials said large swarm attacks, while uncommon, can lead to serious health complications like loss of vision and trouble breathing. Most bee attacks only involve one or two bees. (more...)
- August 08, 2016
Hopefully from here on out, they can get these little buggers to "bee-have". Sometime during the transaction, the hives were disturbed and the bees escaped. Officials said large swarm attacks, while uncommon, can lead to serious health complications like loss of vision and trouble breathing. Most bee attacks only involve one or two bees. (more...)
Google is shutting down its answer to the Apple Watch's Digital Touch
- August 08, 2016
How many of you actually used the feature? When it arrives, Android Wear 2.0 will allow users to send out little notes that you handwrite on the smartwatch itself (and hope that your device can recognize what you're trying to say ). However, if you own a watch that won't be seeing the update to Android Wear 2.0, you are probably out of luck. "Thanks for using Together". If notifications bothere you, then you won't have to worry anymore as they will no longer stay over the face. (more...)
- August 08, 2016
How many of you actually used the feature? When it arrives, Android Wear 2.0 will allow users to send out little notes that you handwrite on the smartwatch itself (and hope that your device can recognize what you're trying to say ). However, if you own a watch that won't be seeing the update to Android Wear 2.0, you are probably out of luck. "Thanks for using Together". If notifications bothere you, then you won't have to worry anymore as they will no longer stay over the face. (more...)
A Cord-Cutter's Guide To Watching The 2016 Summer Olympics
- August 08, 2016
Instagram will additionally provide its own daily slow-motion video covering the action featuring NBC Olympic commentators and athlete highlights. NBC's 260.5 hours of coverage begins with the opening ceremonies on Friday and will include heavy doses of swimming, gymnastics, track and field, diving, beach volleyball, volleyball, and the men's and women's basketball finals. (more...)
- August 08, 2016
Instagram will additionally provide its own daily slow-motion video covering the action featuring NBC Olympic commentators and athlete highlights. NBC's 260.5 hours of coverage begins with the opening ceremonies on Friday and will include heavy doses of swimming, gymnastics, track and field, diving, beach volleyball, volleyball, and the men's and women's basketball finals. (more...)
Thailand warns against Pokemon hunting in polling booths
- August 08, 2016
The list of 15 countries include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau. " Pokemon Go " was first released in the US, Australia and New Zealand in early July and until now, Niantic Labs is continuing to roll out releases for the rest of the world. (more...)
- August 08, 2016
The list of 15 countries include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau. " Pokemon Go " was first released in the US, Australia and New Zealand in early July and until now, Niantic Labs is continuing to roll out releases for the rest of the world. (more...)
The Mighty Harley Quinn: An Interview With Margo Robbie
- August 08, 2016
Not everything was roses for " Suicide Squad ", though. I would have hoped that DC would learn from Marvel's mistakes of using one-off villains and cookie-cutter storylines, but there's nothing quite new just yet for fans of the genre hoping for more. (more...)
- August 08, 2016
Not everything was roses for " Suicide Squad ", though. I would have hoped that DC would learn from Marvel's mistakes of using one-off villains and cookie-cutter storylines, but there's nothing quite new just yet for fans of the genre hoping for more. (more...)
Rudy Giuliani would have prosecuted Clinton over emails as Secretary of State
- August 08, 2016
The former mayor also complained Hillary Clinton's controversial comments don't "get the same attention that Trump's do", using the example of the backlash that followed the GOP nominee's verbal attacks on the bereaved family of Muslim American Army Capt. (more...)
- August 08, 2016
The former mayor also complained Hillary Clinton's controversial comments don't "get the same attention that Trump's do", using the example of the backlash that followed the GOP nominee's verbal attacks on the bereaved family of Muslim American Army Capt. (more...)
Parents, children of Pa. family found dead in their home
- August 08, 2016
At approximately 6:07 PM, The Berks County Coroner pronounced Mark Jason Short Sr ., 40 years of age, Megan L. Short , 33 years of age, Lianna G. Last April, Megan Short blogged about her struggles with her child's condition, writing of anxiety and nightmares, saying, it took her "nearly two years to recognize how much I was truly impacted by the experiences". (more...)
- August 08, 2016
At approximately 6:07 PM, The Berks County Coroner pronounced Mark Jason Short Sr ., 40 years of age, Megan L. Short , 33 years of age, Lianna G. Last April, Megan Short blogged about her struggles with her child's condition, writing of anxiety and nightmares, saying, it took her "nearly two years to recognize how much I was truly impacted by the experiences". (more...)
Understanding Windows 10 Anniversary Update
- August 08, 2016
To better understand this update, it's important to understand the changes in the way Microsoft is going to support and update Windows from now on. Windows 10 is now running on more than 350 million devices around the world, according to the latest figures released by Microsoft. (more...)
- August 08, 2016
To better understand this update, it's important to understand the changes in the way Microsoft is going to support and update Windows from now on. Windows 10 is now running on more than 350 million devices around the world, according to the latest figures released by Microsoft. (more...)
Microsoft announces new Windows 10 Pro especially for schools
- August 07, 2016
Well that's it folks - your opportunity to download a free copy of Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system onto your computer has passed. Of course, if you don't update before that deadline, you also won't get the planned anniversary update included for free either, which is due for release on August 2. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Well that's it folks - your opportunity to download a free copy of Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system onto your computer has passed. Of course, if you don't update before that deadline, you also won't get the planned anniversary update included for free either, which is due for release on August 2. (more...)
Thousands Denounce Turkey Coup in Cyprus' Breakaway North
- August 07, 2016
The newspaper quoted unnamed sources as saying that USA government officials have not been persuaded by Turkish authorities that Gulen was responsible for the violent overthrow attempt on July 15 that left hundreds dead and rocked a key North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
The newspaper quoted unnamed sources as saying that USA government officials have not been persuaded by Turkish authorities that Gulen was responsible for the violent overthrow attempt on July 15 that left hundreds dead and rocked a key North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally. (more...)
Microsoft No. 2 Behind Amazon in Cloud Infrastructure
- August 07, 2016
In comparison, the next 20 largest cloud providers, which include Rackspace , Salesforce , Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Alibaba, and others, grew by 41%. Breaking that data point down, AWS all by itself comprises nearly three times the marketshare of its nearest competitor and commands a clear lead in all major regions and most segments of the market. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
In comparison, the next 20 largest cloud providers, which include Rackspace , Salesforce , Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Alibaba, and others, grew by 41%. Breaking that data point down, AWS all by itself comprises nearly three times the marketshare of its nearest competitor and commands a clear lead in all major regions and most segments of the market. (more...)
Next-Generation Sprinter Van Could Boast An Electric Option
- August 07, 2016
Mercedes-Benz says that due to increased urbanization, stricter emissions requirements, and more advanced battery technology, it could transform this concept truck into reality within a few years. Mercedes is showing more interest in electric commercial vehicles. "This means that we will begin to integrate customers so as to gain valuable joint experience with respect to the operating ranges and the charging infrastructure in daily transport operations". (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Mercedes-Benz says that due to increased urbanization, stricter emissions requirements, and more advanced battery technology, it could transform this concept truck into reality within a few years. Mercedes is showing more interest in electric commercial vehicles. "This means that we will begin to integrate customers so as to gain valuable joint experience with respect to the operating ranges and the charging infrastructure in daily transport operations". (more...)
GTA Online's Incredible New Stunt Races Are Well Worth A Drive
- August 07, 2016
Rockstar adds to GTA Online in phases and is not quite done with the stunt race stuff. The highly anticipated GTA 5 Online Stunt Race Creator tool goes live now, and Xbox One, PS4 and PC players will not need a separate download for the newest update. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Rockstar adds to GTA Online in phases and is not quite done with the stunt race stuff. The highly anticipated GTA 5 Online Stunt Race Creator tool goes live now, and Xbox One, PS4 and PC players will not need a separate download for the newest update. (more...)
Trump Admits Error in Claim of Seeing $400 Million Payment to Iran
- August 07, 2016
At two rallies, Trump claimed that a video exists of a USA plane bringing Iran $400 million, and that he has seen it . On Wednesday , Trump prompted a media firestorm with remarks at the Florida rally, where he said he had viewed video of the $400 million cash transfer. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
At two rallies, Trump claimed that a video exists of a USA plane bringing Iran $400 million, and that he has seen it . On Wednesday , Trump prompted a media firestorm with remarks at the Florida rally, where he said he had viewed video of the $400 million cash transfer. (more...)
'Overwatch' pushes Activision earnings, shares higher
- August 07, 2016
Analysts expect more record profits in the third quarter from Activision Blizzard based on the early response to Overwatch and the promo that coordinates a soccer type gaming experience with the Olympics. As of yesterday, Activision Blizzard made their second quarter financial results public, revealing the whopping 15 million players figure for their still young shooter. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Analysts expect more record profits in the third quarter from Activision Blizzard based on the early response to Overwatch and the promo that coordinates a soccer type gaming experience with the Olympics. As of yesterday, Activision Blizzard made their second quarter financial results public, revealing the whopping 15 million players figure for their still young shooter. (more...)
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