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Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016) passes FCC certifications; to come with 3300mAh battery
- August 22, 2016
It's price is now slashed by Rs. 500. The Samsung smartphone will measure 151.5 x 74.9 x 8 mm (5.96 x 2.95 x 0.31 inches), which is in keeping with previous rumors. Additionally, the device will offer WiFi, Bluetooth and 4G LTE. The most remarkable thing besides the model number is the beefy 3300 mAh battery which will make the fan-boys rejoice and scream with joy, because there's nothing like a big fat battery for Android heavy users, doesn't it? The smartphone is expected to come with ... (more...)
- August 22, 2016
It's price is now slashed by Rs. 500. The Samsung smartphone will measure 151.5 x 74.9 x 8 mm (5.96 x 2.95 x 0.31 inches), which is in keeping with previous rumors. Additionally, the device will offer WiFi, Bluetooth and 4G LTE. The most remarkable thing besides the model number is the beefy 3300 mAh battery which will make the fan-boys rejoice and scream with joy, because there's nothing like a big fat battery for Android heavy users, doesn't it? The smartphone is expected to come with ... (more...)
Steve King: 'I Can Work With' Hillary Clinton
- August 22, 2016
Hillary Clinton sought to undercut Donald Trump's claim to working class voters Thursday , portraying her Republican rival as untrustworthy on economic issues, and pushing policies that would only benefit the super-wealthy - himself included. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Hillary Clinton sought to undercut Donald Trump's claim to working class voters Thursday , portraying her Republican rival as untrustworthy on economic issues, and pushing policies that would only benefit the super-wealthy - himself included. (more...)
United Nations rights boss appeals to India, Pakistan for Kashmir access
- August 22, 2016
Pakistan Foreign Office, in a statement, said it would welcome any United Nations team of human rights experts. As part of the intensified security clampdown, fuel depots have stopped petrol and diesel supplies to dealers in Srinagar, the region's main city, and other towns, said Bilal Ahmed, a spokesman of the Kashmir Valley Petroleum Dealers Association. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Pakistan Foreign Office, in a statement, said it would welcome any United Nations team of human rights experts. As part of the intensified security clampdown, fuel depots have stopped petrol and diesel supplies to dealers in Srinagar, the region's main city, and other towns, said Bilal Ahmed, a spokesman of the Kashmir Valley Petroleum Dealers Association. (more...)
Platinum Games to work on new action-RPG Granblue Fantasy game
- August 22, 2016
Anyways, the game will be produced by Cygames' Koichi Haruta (as noted above), directed by Tetsuya Fukuhara, and will feature character design by Hideo Minaba. The game will feature four main characters, with no release date announced. Cygames opened a developer studio in Osaka in 2015 for the goal of working on a PlayStation 4 game. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Anyways, the game will be produced by Cygames' Koichi Haruta (as noted above), directed by Tetsuya Fukuhara, and will feature character design by Hideo Minaba. The game will feature four main characters, with no release date announced. Cygames opened a developer studio in Osaka in 2015 for the goal of working on a PlayStation 4 game. (more...)
Activist investor pushes for change at Buffalo Wild Wings
- August 22, 2016
The answer? Refranchise Buffalo Wild Wings' company stores - and in doing so lose the liability and high costs of running company-owned stores while retaining strong control of the affiliated franchised outlets. It owned and operated approximately 490 company-owned restaurants. "At this point in time, any corporate resources, be they personnel, capital, or attention, would be better allocated to addressing the operational improvement opportunities at core Buffalo Wild Wings ". (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The answer? Refranchise Buffalo Wild Wings' company stores - and in doing so lose the liability and high costs of running company-owned stores while retaining strong control of the affiliated franchised outlets. It owned and operated approximately 490 company-owned restaurants. "At this point in time, any corporate resources, be they personnel, capital, or attention, would be better allocated to addressing the operational improvement opportunities at core Buffalo Wild Wings ". (more...)
Turkey wedding attack toll rises to 50
- August 22, 2016
The post Anger, grief after Turkey wedding bloodbath appeared first on Vanguard News. The remains of a suicide vest were found at the scene, the chief prosecutor's office said in a statement on Sunday, broadcaster CNN-Turk reported . (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The post Anger, grief after Turkey wedding bloodbath appeared first on Vanguard News. The remains of a suicide vest were found at the scene, the chief prosecutor's office said in a statement on Sunday, broadcaster CNN-Turk reported . (more...)
Greece: 59 rescued from migrant dinghy off Greek island
- August 22, 2016
Average daily arrivals on the islands have risen sharply from 56 in May to 90 in August, the charity said. Rights group Amnesty International has said it has "credible evidence" of the abuse and torture of people detained in sweeping post-coup arrests - something Ankara has denied. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Average daily arrivals on the islands have risen sharply from 56 in May to 90 in August, the charity said. Rights group Amnesty International has said it has "credible evidence" of the abuse and torture of people detained in sweeping post-coup arrests - something Ankara has denied. (more...)
Best Buy Celebrating 50 Years With 50 Hours of Deals
- August 22, 2016
Taking a quick look at some of the highlighted deals, we see that people in the market for a new phone can snag a 16GB iPhone 6s for $1 by signing a two-year contract with Verizon or Sprint, while those activating on AT&T can get a $200 Best Buy gift card with the purchase of a iPhone 6s or 6s Plus. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Taking a quick look at some of the highlighted deals, we see that people in the market for a new phone can snag a 16GB iPhone 6s for $1 by signing a two-year contract with Verizon or Sprint, while those activating on AT&T can get a $200 Best Buy gift card with the purchase of a iPhone 6s or 6s Plus. (more...)
Woman suffers serious burns in Timaru house fire
- August 22, 2016
The woman and a 21-year-old man, who suffered minor injuries, were initially transported to Timaru Hospital following the fire on Church St at 5.50am on Sunday. The Fire Service would like to remind everyone to ensure they have working smoke alarms fitted in their homes and that any heating source is at least one metre away from furniture or other obstructions. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The woman and a 21-year-old man, who suffered minor injuries, were initially transported to Timaru Hospital following the fire on Church St at 5.50am on Sunday. The Fire Service would like to remind everyone to ensure they have working smoke alarms fitted in their homes and that any heating source is at least one metre away from furniture or other obstructions. (more...)
Gonzalez homers twice to lift Dodgers over Phillies
- August 22, 2016
He'd walked to the plate in South Philly with Led Zeppelin's Kashmir playing almost 3,300 times - during pennant pushes, elimination games and World Series - but when that same song played just after 7 p.m. The Royals have won five straight. "It's insane, man. I'm out there, we're trying to beat him but it's also tough too because I played so many years alongside him and always want to see him do well", Howard said. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
He'd walked to the plate in South Philly with Led Zeppelin's Kashmir playing almost 3,300 times - during pennant pushes, elimination games and World Series - but when that same song played just after 7 p.m. The Royals have won five straight. "It's insane, man. I'm out there, we're trying to beat him but it's also tough too because I played so many years alongside him and always want to see him do well", Howard said. (more...)
Samsung to shut down Milk Music in US
- August 22, 2016
Samsung music streaming service fought with competitors like Spotify and Pandora, source Android Headlines. " Samsung is sun setting its Samsung Milk Music service in the United States on September 22, 2016". Samsung tried to build on its "Milk" brand by launching a new Milk Video service in November of 2014. But the app was shut down within a year of its launch in September 2015. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Samsung music streaming service fought with competitors like Spotify and Pandora, source Android Headlines. " Samsung is sun setting its Samsung Milk Music service in the United States on September 22, 2016". Samsung tried to build on its "Milk" brand by launching a new Milk Video service in November of 2014. But the app was shut down within a year of its launch in September 2015. (more...)
Amber Alert canceled as Port Huron boy is found, father arrested
- August 22, 2016
The 5-year-old child was described as white, with blond hair, 4 foot 5 inches tall, blue eyes and weighing about 100 pounds. Police located murder suspect Douglas Edwin Ball Jr. His father, 39-year-old Douglas Ball, is a person of interest in a homicide in the city of Port Huron. In addition, it was revealed that Ball was recently discharged from parole and faces a prior conviction of armed robbery. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The 5-year-old child was described as white, with blond hair, 4 foot 5 inches tall, blue eyes and weighing about 100 pounds. Police located murder suspect Douglas Edwin Ball Jr. His father, 39-year-old Douglas Ball, is a person of interest in a homicide in the city of Port Huron. In addition, it was revealed that Ball was recently discharged from parole and faces a prior conviction of armed robbery. (more...)
Fish kill in Yellowstone River estimated at…
- August 22, 2016
The drastic move, announced on Friday, was aimed at preventing the parasite's spread to other waters in a state where fly fishing is a cherished pastime for residents and a key draw for visiting anglers who spend millions of dollars in pursuit of elusive trout in pristine waters. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The drastic move, announced on Friday, was aimed at preventing the parasite's spread to other waters in a state where fly fishing is a cherished pastime for residents and a key draw for visiting anglers who spend millions of dollars in pursuit of elusive trout in pristine waters. (more...)
Cuban defector Gurriel to make debut with Astros on Sunday
- August 22, 2016
Hinch announced after Saturday's 12-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles that the 32-year-old defector will be in the lineup for the series finale at Camden Yards. During his 15-year career playing professionally in Cuba-which began at age 17-he has had six seasons with an OPS over 1.000, including 2008, when he finished the year with a.399 batting average. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Hinch announced after Saturday's 12-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles that the 32-year-old defector will be in the lineup for the series finale at Camden Yards. During his 15-year career playing professionally in Cuba-which began at age 17-he has had six seasons with an OPS over 1.000, including 2008, when he finished the year with a.399 batting average. (more...)
Wyoming marketing its rare solar eclipse on Sunday
- August 22, 2016
In October 2014, we had a nice showing of a partial solar eclipse, where the moon covered about 10% of the sun's diameter. In our neck of the woods, we'll still be able to see the moon cover up 95% of the sun - which puts on quite a show! And not since 1970 has there been an opportunity to see a total solar eclipse in such easily accessible and widespread areas of the nation. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
In October 2014, we had a nice showing of a partial solar eclipse, where the moon covered about 10% of the sun's diameter. In our neck of the woods, we'll still be able to see the moon cover up 95% of the sun - which puts on quite a show! And not since 1970 has there been an opportunity to see a total solar eclipse in such easily accessible and widespread areas of the nation. (more...)
Obama to visit flood-ravaged Baton Rouge on Tuesday
- August 22, 2016
Friday, the motorized convoy of Donald Trump visited the Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, a hard-hit sector of the Parish of East Baton Rouge. Trump's trip to Louisiana , a departure for the candidate who has generally preferred mass rallies and television phone-ins, comes a day after he made a rare expression of remorse. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Friday, the motorized convoy of Donald Trump visited the Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, a hard-hit sector of the Parish of East Baton Rouge. Trump's trip to Louisiana , a departure for the candidate who has generally preferred mass rallies and television phone-ins, comes a day after he made a rare expression of remorse. (more...)
Justice Department to Phase Out Federal Private Prisons
- August 22, 2016
At its peak in 2013, approximately 15 percent of federal inmates, or 30,000 people, were housed in facilities run by private companies. The report concluded that private prisons were more unsafe than prisons operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and that private prisons had higher incidents of violence and inmate contraband than state-run facilities. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
At its peak in 2013, approximately 15 percent of federal inmates, or 30,000 people, were housed in facilities run by private companies. The report concluded that private prisons were more unsafe than prisons operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and that private prisons had higher incidents of violence and inmate contraband than state-run facilities. (more...)
Eagles Bolster Front Seven with Linebacker Stephen Tulloch
- August 22, 2016
The Philadelphia Eagles have upgraded a major area of weakness, reportedly signing linebacker Stephen Tulloch to a one-year contract. The Lions dragged out Tulloch's situation, as NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported in February the team informed him that he would be released after the new league year began. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The Philadelphia Eagles have upgraded a major area of weakness, reportedly signing linebacker Stephen Tulloch to a one-year contract. The Lions dragged out Tulloch's situation, as NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported in February the team informed him that he would be released after the new league year began. (more...)
National Football League removes 'probable' from weekly injury report
- August 22, 2016
The NFL today announced a small but very significant change to their injury report designations for the upcoming 2016 season. The "Probable" category was eliminated from the Game Status Report because approximately 95 percent of the players who were listed as "Probable" in prior years did in fact play in the game. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The NFL today announced a small but very significant change to their injury report designations for the upcoming 2016 season. The "Probable" category was eliminated from the Game Status Report because approximately 95 percent of the players who were listed as "Probable" in prior years did in fact play in the game. (more...)
US astronauts prepare station for commercial space taxis
- August 22, 2016
It will work with Boeing's CST-100 Starliner and SpaceX's Crew Dragon - both are now under construction and will eventually be used to ferry astronauts to the space station. Since the Space Shuttle retired in 2011, astronauts arrive at the station onboard a Soyuz spacecraft, but SpaceX and Boeing are developing a new human-crewed spacecraft that will begin flight testing next year. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
It will work with Boeing's CST-100 Starliner and SpaceX's Crew Dragon - both are now under construction and will eventually be used to ferry astronauts to the space station. Since the Space Shuttle retired in 2011, astronauts arrive at the station onboard a Soyuz spacecraft, but SpaceX and Boeing are developing a new human-crewed spacecraft that will begin flight testing next year. (more...)
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