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Is This The End of the Nexus Branded Smartphone from Google?
- September 05, 2016
According to Twitter tipster LlabTooFeR , who seems to have some well-placed sources at HTC, the flagship Pixel XL (codenamed Marlin) will sport Sony camera sensors in front and back. The 2016 Google Pixel and Pixel XL will come with Google own customizations on top of Android. Just a few months ago at Google I/O, the company announced plans to release a developer kit for the phone by this fall, with a consumer release to follow in 2017. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
According to Twitter tipster LlabTooFeR , who seems to have some well-placed sources at HTC, the flagship Pixel XL (codenamed Marlin) will sport Sony camera sensors in front and back. The 2016 Google Pixel and Pixel XL will come with Google own customizations on top of Android. Just a few months ago at Google I/O, the company announced plans to release a developer kit for the phone by this fall, with a consumer release to follow in 2017. (more...)
Player Ratings: Who stood out in England's win over Slovakia?
- September 05, 2016
The Hull City winger opened the scoring with a goal in the ninth minute only to see Alfred Effiong equalise just four minutes later. Allardyce had his head in his hands moments before Lallana's last-gasp goal when Theo Walcott had an effort disallowed for offside and England's lack of penetration remains a problem. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
The Hull City winger opened the scoring with a goal in the ninth minute only to see Alfred Effiong equalise just four minutes later. Allardyce had his head in his hands moments before Lallana's last-gasp goal when Theo Walcott had an effort disallowed for offside and England's lack of penetration remains a problem. (more...)
A Nation Engaged: Trump and U.S. Policy In Mexico
- September 05, 2016
Rasmussen's latest weekly poll shows Trump with 40 percent support to Clinton's 39 percent among Likely US Voters, a press release explaining the poll said. "We can't contain ISIS, we must defeat them and we will". "In the interests of France", she said, the White House should go to "anyone but Hillary Clinton". (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Rasmussen's latest weekly poll shows Trump with 40 percent support to Clinton's 39 percent among Likely US Voters, a press release explaining the poll said. "We can't contain ISIS, we must defeat them and we will". "In the interests of France", she said, the White House should go to "anyone but Hillary Clinton". (more...)
Sony slashes prices of premium Xperia X, Z5 smartphones
- September 05, 2016
At the back, Xperia X features a 23 megapixel primary snapper with Sony's Predictive Hybrid Autofocus technology. The Xperia X does not fall short on actual performance though, as the Snapdragon 650 packs a hexa-core chipset clocked up to 1.8GHz with an Adreno 510 graphics processor . (more...)
- September 05, 2016
At the back, Xperia X features a 23 megapixel primary snapper with Sony's Predictive Hybrid Autofocus technology. The Xperia X does not fall short on actual performance though, as the Snapdragon 650 packs a hexa-core chipset clocked up to 1.8GHz with an Adreno 510 graphics processor . (more...)
Clinton and Trump courting Ohio voters on Labor Day
- September 05, 2016
Clinton, who has called for "comprehensive immigration reform with a path to full and equal citizenship" for the undocumented, dismissed Trump's Mexico trip as a "photo op". Trump, he said, was "just being candid" with the American people. After meeting with the Mexican president last Wednesday - a get-together whose substance is also the source of controversy over whether the two discussed who would pay for the wall - Trump told a crowd in Phoenix that "anyone who has entered the United ... (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Clinton, who has called for "comprehensive immigration reform with a path to full and equal citizenship" for the undocumented, dismissed Trump's Mexico trip as a "photo op". Trump, he said, was "just being candid" with the American people. After meeting with the Mexican president last Wednesday - a get-together whose substance is also the source of controversy over whether the two discussed who would pay for the wall - Trump told a crowd in Phoenix that "anyone who has entered the United ... (more...)
Donald Trump's Hispanic advisers feel betrayed after immigration speech
- September 05, 2016
Trump pretended like he hadn't seen or heard that one, insisting in his immigration speech Wednesday night in Arizona that Mexico will pay for the wall, "100 percent". Instead, Trump repeated the standard Republican talking point that only after securing the border can such a discussion begin to take place. If this is Donald Trump's pivot for the general election, it is a 360-degree turn back to where he started: unpredictable, inconsistent and bellicose in his xenophobic tirades on ... (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Trump pretended like he hadn't seen or heard that one, insisting in his immigration speech Wednesday night in Arizona that Mexico will pay for the wall, "100 percent". Instead, Trump repeated the standard Republican talking point that only after securing the border can such a discussion begin to take place. If this is Donald Trump's pivot for the general election, it is a 360-degree turn back to where he started: unpredictable, inconsistent and bellicose in his xenophobic tirades on ... (more...)
PM remembers ex-President Radhakrishnan on Teachers' Day
- September 05, 2016
With Teacher's Day, the country celebrates the birthday of the second president of India, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was also a teacher. The same doodle was used by Google on US's Teachers' Day which is celebrated on May 3. Love to all the Teachers of the nation. It is from the movie "Rang De Basanti". "Kholo Kholo": From the movie "Taare Zameen Par", this is a nice track that motivates students to follow their dreams and identify their skills. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
With Teacher's Day, the country celebrates the birthday of the second president of India, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was also a teacher. The same doodle was used by Google on US's Teachers' Day which is celebrated on May 3. Love to all the Teachers of the nation. It is from the movie "Rang De Basanti". "Kholo Kholo": From the movie "Taare Zameen Par", this is a nice track that motivates students to follow their dreams and identify their skills. (more...)
Putin and Obama briefly meet at G20 summit in China
- September 05, 2016
The United States is skeptical an agreement with Russian Federation to decease violence in Syria can work but will keep pursuing it nonetheless, President Barack Obama said Sunday as negotiators from both countries edged toward a deal. Obama suggested his Chinese hosts might have been "a little overwhelmed" by the size of the USA delegation . Obama added that his talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping a day earlier had been "extremely productive". (more...)
- September 05, 2016
The United States is skeptical an agreement with Russian Federation to decease violence in Syria can work but will keep pursuing it nonetheless, President Barack Obama said Sunday as negotiators from both countries edged toward a deal. Obama suggested his Chinese hosts might have been "a little overwhelmed" by the size of the USA delegation . Obama added that his talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping a day earlier had been "extremely productive". (more...)
Putin, Obama Meet on Sidelines of G20 Summit in Hangzhou, China
- September 05, 2016
Still, as Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an economic summit, the leaders were under pressure to push the negotiations beyond the sticking points that have thus far prevented a deal. High level diplomatic visits nearly always involve weeks or months of negotiations to set the terms for issues such as arrival ceremonies, press access, seating arrangements and more. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Still, as Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an economic summit, the leaders were under pressure to push the negotiations beyond the sticking points that have thus far prevented a deal. High level diplomatic visits nearly always involve weeks or months of negotiations to set the terms for issues such as arrival ceremonies, press access, seating arrangements and more. (more...)
Remains of boy missing for 27 years found
- September 05, 2016
A bouquet of flowers is placed at the end of Jerry and Patty Wetterling's driveway as news has come out that the search for Jacob Wetterling may be over, Saturday afternoon, September 3, 2016 , in St. His mother, Patty Wetterling , became an advocate for families of missing children. A 1994 federal law named for Jacob requires states to establish sex offender registries. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
A bouquet of flowers is placed at the end of Jerry and Patty Wetterling's driveway as news has come out that the search for Jacob Wetterling may be over, Saturday afternoon, September 3, 2016 , in St. His mother, Patty Wetterling , became an advocate for families of missing children. A 1994 federal law named for Jacob requires states to establish sex offender registries. (more...)
Pope Francis canonizes Mother Teresa in Vatican City
- September 05, 2016
St. Teresa's canonization also is seen as the defining moment of Francis' Holy Year of Mercy , during which the pontiff has emphasized ministering to the most disadvantaged of society. Mother Teresa is remembered for her charitable work, primarily with the poor in Calcutta. A Neapolitan pizzeria brought 20 people and three ovens to prepare the lunch, which would be served by 250 sisters and priests of the Sisters of Charity order. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
St. Teresa's canonization also is seen as the defining moment of Francis' Holy Year of Mercy , during which the pontiff has emphasized ministering to the most disadvantaged of society. Mother Teresa is remembered for her charitable work, primarily with the poor in Calcutta. A Neapolitan pizzeria brought 20 people and three ovens to prepare the lunch, which would be served by 250 sisters and priests of the Sisters of Charity order. (more...)
Hermine leaves 2 dead as storm crashes us holiday weekend
- September 05, 2016
New York City says its beaches will be off-limits to swimming, bathing and surfing on Labor Day because of rip currents stemming from storm system Hermine. Strong wind gusts are still likely, but they will not be intense. The statement listed a "high confidence" that the storm will bring plenty of rip currents, beach erosion and tidal flooding along with it. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
New York City says its beaches will be off-limits to swimming, bathing and surfing on Labor Day because of rip currents stemming from storm system Hermine. Strong wind gusts are still likely, but they will not be intense. The statement listed a "high confidence" that the storm will bring plenty of rip currents, beach erosion and tidal flooding along with it. (more...)
Meizu officially debuts the 6-inch M3 Max phablet
- September 05, 2016
Along with Max, the E & U series are newly launched in 2016. Over the past few weeks, we ave been receiving information surrounding Meizu's intent to join the phablet spectrum with a new handset and now, just a few hours ago, the 6 inch Meizu M3 Max smartphone went official. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Along with Max, the E & U series are newly launched in 2016. Over the past few weeks, we ave been receiving information surrounding Meizu's intent to join the phablet spectrum with a new handset and now, just a few hours ago, the 6 inch Meizu M3 Max smartphone went official. (more...)
Giant Panda no longer an endangered species
- September 05, 2016
WE'RE SAFE! Giant panda Mei Xiang (L) and her cub Bei Bei play in their enclosure August 24, 2016 at the National Zoo in Washington, DC. The IUCN Red List , updated twice a year, now covers some 82,954 species on our planet, of which 23,928 are threatened with extinction. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
WE'RE SAFE! Giant panda Mei Xiang (L) and her cub Bei Bei play in their enclosure August 24, 2016 at the National Zoo in Washington, DC. The IUCN Red List , updated twice a year, now covers some 82,954 species on our planet, of which 23,928 are threatened with extinction. (more...)
Philippines Drug-War Deaths Double as President Duterte Lashes Out at UN
- September 05, 2016
Making no mention of the mentioning the global body's poverty reduction programs and natural disaster relief efforts following typhoons that hit the archipelago nation, Duterte said the president said the UN had done nothing for the Philippines . (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Making no mention of the mentioning the global body's poverty reduction programs and natural disaster relief efforts following typhoons that hit the archipelago nation, Duterte said the president said the UN had done nothing for the Philippines . (more...)
Alaska Plane Crash: Remote Mid-Air Collision Kills 5
- September 05, 2016
A Hageland Aviation Cessna 208 Caravan with three people on board collided with a Renfro's Alaska Adventures Piper PA-18 Super Cub carrying two people, media reports said. A Guard helicopter with medics on board left Bethel around noon to head to the crash site. "Basically what it comes down to is see and avoid, however in this case, we don't know what circumstances lead up to this mid-air collision", Johnson said. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
A Hageland Aviation Cessna 208 Caravan with three people on board collided with a Renfro's Alaska Adventures Piper PA-18 Super Cub carrying two people, media reports said. A Guard helicopter with medics on board left Bethel around noon to head to the crash site. "Basically what it comes down to is see and avoid, however in this case, we don't know what circumstances lead up to this mid-air collision", Johnson said. (more...)
Eastern gorilla gets added to critically endangered list
- September 05, 2016
War, hunting and loss of land to refugees in the past 20 years have led to a " devastating population decline of more than 70 percent", for the Eastern gorilla , the IUCN's update said. The latest update did reveal some progress, however, particularly in China , thanks to the Chinese government's efforts to stop illegal hunting and the degradation of habitats. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
War, hunting and loss of land to refugees in the past 20 years have led to a " devastating population decline of more than 70 percent", for the Eastern gorilla , the IUCN's update said. The latest update did reveal some progress, however, particularly in China , thanks to the Chinese government's efforts to stop illegal hunting and the degradation of habitats. (more...)
Mel Brooks 'still reeling' From Gene Wilder's death
- September 05, 2016
Brooks said that Wilder was such a wonderful part of his life. He peaked in the mid-1970s with the twin Brooks hits " Blazing Saddles " and " Young Frankenstein ". The director then explained that he managed to secure funding for The Producers , and that he then went to tell the news to Wilder, who was backstage doing another play. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Brooks said that Wilder was such a wonderful part of his life. He peaked in the mid-1970s with the twin Brooks hits " Blazing Saddles " and " Young Frankenstein ". The director then explained that he managed to secure funding for The Producers , and that he then went to tell the news to Wilder, who was backstage doing another play. (more...)
Serena Williams reaches last 16 of US Open
- September 05, 2016
In the men's draw, 2015 French Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland survived a scare as he saved match point before edging past Britain's Dan Evans in five sets. No. 4 seed Aggie Radwanska cruised on Saturday, setting up a meeting with Croat riser Ana Konjuh , who outlasted American Varvara Lepchenko 6-3, 3-6, 6-2. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
In the men's draw, 2015 French Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland survived a scare as he saved match point before edging past Britain's Dan Evans in five sets. No. 4 seed Aggie Radwanska cruised on Saturday, setting up a meeting with Croat riser Ana Konjuh , who outlasted American Varvara Lepchenko 6-3, 3-6, 6-2. (more...)
Markets await crucial USA jobs report
- September 05, 2016
The news threw a spanner in the works a day before the release of non-farm payrolls figures that are largely seen as a barometer of if and when the central bank will move on rates. Australian stocks lost 0.7 percent. The euro traded little changed at $1.1203 EUR= after bouncing about 0.3 percent overnight. Sterling was effectively unchanged at $1.3273 GBP=D4 after jumping 1 percent overnight on purchasing managers' index (PMI) data showing the British manufacturing sector staged one of its ... (more...)
- September 05, 2016
The news threw a spanner in the works a day before the release of non-farm payrolls figures that are largely seen as a barometer of if and when the central bank will move on rates. Australian stocks lost 0.7 percent. The euro traded little changed at $1.1203 EUR= after bouncing about 0.3 percent overnight. Sterling was effectively unchanged at $1.3273 GBP=D4 after jumping 1 percent overnight on purchasing managers' index (PMI) data showing the British manufacturing sector staged one of its ... (more...)
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