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Global deal reached to limit powerful greenhouse gases
- October 15, 2016
HFCs are less plentiful than CO2, but Kerry said last month that they now emit as much pollution as 300 coal-fired power plants each year. Kerry recalled how the world's nations had worked together on climate change since first meeting in the 1980s in Montreal in a bid to protect the world's fragile ozone layer from ozone-depleting chemicals such as chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
HFCs are less plentiful than CO2, but Kerry said last month that they now emit as much pollution as 300 coal-fired power plants each year. Kerry recalled how the world's nations had worked together on climate change since first meeting in the 1980s in Montreal in a bid to protect the world's fragile ozone layer from ozone-depleting chemicals such as chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs. (more...)
Western Digital launches its first own-branded SATA client SSDs
- October 15, 2016
While its subsidiaries have offered products under different brands, WD is now going all-in with its first own-brand consumer SSD ranges featuring the company's iconic colour-coding system: WD Blue for performance and WD Green for 'everyday use '. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
While its subsidiaries have offered products under different brands, WD is now going all-in with its first own-brand consumer SSD ranges featuring the company's iconic colour-coding system: WD Blue for performance and WD Green for 'everyday use '. (more...)
Ryan, Walker will be elsewhere when Trump comes to Wisconsin
- October 15, 2016
The expenditures come as Republicans have expressed concerns that GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's faltering campaign could hurt congressional candidates. "Not much going on these days", Ryan said at the beginning of the luncheon address in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Ryan's trip was scheduled before Trump announced he was coming back to Wisconsin. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
The expenditures come as Republicans have expressed concerns that GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's faltering campaign could hurt congressional candidates. "Not much going on these days", Ryan said at the beginning of the luncheon address in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Ryan's trip was scheduled before Trump announced he was coming back to Wisconsin. (more...)
Clinton on Trump: 'The disturbing stories keep coming'
- October 15, 2016
Most striking was her lead in the Philadelphia suburbs - the place where many strategists believe this race will be won or lost. The stories about Trump and his countercharges against Clinton's husband have plunged an already rancorous campaign to new lows. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
Most striking was her lead in the Philadelphia suburbs - the place where many strategists believe this race will be won or lost. The stories about Trump and his countercharges against Clinton's husband have plunged an already rancorous campaign to new lows. (more...)
Four people dead following fiery crash in Brampton
- October 15, 2016
According to Peel Regional Police, emergency crews received multiple calls of a collision at Gillingham Drive and Bovaird Drive West, west of Hurontario Street, just before 8:45 p.m. A 24-year-old man from Georgetown was behind the wheel of the Kia, and had two female passengers in the vehicle. The crash remains under investigation, and speed is being looked as a possible factor. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
According to Peel Regional Police, emergency crews received multiple calls of a collision at Gillingham Drive and Bovaird Drive West, west of Hurontario Street, just before 8:45 p.m. A 24-year-old man from Georgetown was behind the wheel of the Kia, and had two female passengers in the vehicle. The crash remains under investigation, and speed is being looked as a possible factor. (more...)
Nations reach deal to reduce HFCs, environmental groups say
- October 15, 2016
A quick phase-down of HFCs could be a major contribution to slowing climate change, avoiding perhaps 0.5 degrees Celsius (0.9 Fahrenheit) of a projected rise in average temperatures by 2100, scientists say. Negotiators are weighing various proposals for amending the 1987 Montreal Protocol, implemented to protect the ozone layer, to freeze HFC production and use at some point between now and 2031. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
A quick phase-down of HFCs could be a major contribution to slowing climate change, avoiding perhaps 0.5 degrees Celsius (0.9 Fahrenheit) of a projected rise in average temperatures by 2100, scientists say. Negotiators are weighing various proposals for amending the 1987 Montreal Protocol, implemented to protect the ozone layer, to freeze HFC production and use at some point between now and 2031. (more...)
Hurricane Nicole lashes Bermuda with fierce winds as it passes over
- October 15, 2016
It is expected to hit Bermuda later on Thursday. Hurricane Nicole has strengthened into a Category Four storm, with winds of more than 215km/h (130mph). According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, at 5:00 pm EDT on Wednesday, the large eye of Hurricane Nicole was located about 240 miles (385 km) south-southwest of Bermuda, moving toward the north near 10 mph (17 km/h). (more...)
- October 15, 2016
It is expected to hit Bermuda later on Thursday. Hurricane Nicole has strengthened into a Category Four storm, with winds of more than 215km/h (130mph). According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, at 5:00 pm EDT on Wednesday, the large eye of Hurricane Nicole was located about 240 miles (385 km) south-southwest of Bermuda, moving toward the north near 10 mph (17 km/h). (more...)
Hacked email: Dems polled about Obama's father's Muslim faith
- October 15, 2016
Hillary Clinton's campaign was the first to spread the birther rumor, the conspiracy theory that Obama was born in Kenya and was thus not a natural born citizen. "But on the list of negative facts we need to cut ONE since we separated out gay adoption and his use of cocaine", wrote Fuksa. "'A little blow' needs to be tested on its own". (more...)
- October 15, 2016
Hillary Clinton's campaign was the first to spread the birther rumor, the conspiracy theory that Obama was born in Kenya and was thus not a natural born citizen. "But on the list of negative facts we need to cut ONE since we separated out gay adoption and his use of cocaine", wrote Fuksa. "'A little blow' needs to be tested on its own". (more...)
Pre-book Google Pixel on Flipkart
- October 15, 2016
Google has incorporated highly impressive features in its upcoming flagship smartphone devices which could be enough to convince Galaxy Note users to jump ship towards the upcoming Pixel smartphones. You will be able to experience 8MP front-facing snapper loaded with the Android 7 .0 Nougat. The former will have a single button with a center made out of polished metal, interchangeable bands and will be made available in silver, titanium and rose gold colors. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
Google has incorporated highly impressive features in its upcoming flagship smartphone devices which could be enough to convince Galaxy Note users to jump ship towards the upcoming Pixel smartphones. You will be able to experience 8MP front-facing snapper loaded with the Android 7 .0 Nougat. The former will have a single button with a center made out of polished metal, interchangeable bands and will be made available in silver, titanium and rose gold colors. (more...)
Hurricane Matthew is the 'most unsafe storm in living memory'
- October 15, 2016
The hurricane left at least 470 people dead in Haiti in one hard-hit district alone, according to officials, with other stricken areas still unreachable four days after the disaster struck. In Florida, two women were killed by falling trees, a third woman had a heart attack and a couple were killed by carbon monoxide as they ran a generator in their garage. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
The hurricane left at least 470 people dead in Haiti in one hard-hit district alone, according to officials, with other stricken areas still unreachable four days after the disaster struck. In Florida, two women were killed by falling trees, a third woman had a heart attack and a couple were killed by carbon monoxide as they ran a generator in their garage. (more...)
Facebook adds Apple TV, Chromecast support to stream videos
- October 15, 2016
To further cement its position as one, the world's largest social network today announced that it has now enabled a new way to watch videos from Facebook on TV. This could be on either big screens or smaller ones; however, the compatibility of streaming device was also an issue. Facebook isn't the only social network with a TV-centric video strategy. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
To further cement its position as one, the world's largest social network today announced that it has now enabled a new way to watch videos from Facebook on TV. This could be on either big screens or smaller ones; however, the compatibility of streaming device was also an issue. Facebook isn't the only social network with a TV-centric video strategy. (more...)
USA missiles destroy radar sites on Yemen coast
- October 15, 2016
Yemen's civil war is threatening to further entangle the United States in it as American forces have fired missiles into the country in retaliation for attacks launched from Shiite rebel territory. "U.S. security cooperation with Saudi Arabia is not a blank check", said National Security Council spokesman Ned Price in a statement October 8. It's that the United States and Saudi Arabia accuse Iran of supporting the Houthis , who are a Shiite Muslim group. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
Yemen's civil war is threatening to further entangle the United States in it as American forces have fired missiles into the country in retaliation for attacks launched from Shiite rebel territory. "U.S. security cooperation with Saudi Arabia is not a blank check", said National Security Council spokesman Ned Price in a statement October 8. It's that the United States and Saudi Arabia accuse Iran of supporting the Houthis , who are a Shiite Muslim group. (more...)
Powerful greenhouse gases in focus at global climate meeting
- October 15, 2016
Kerry arrived in the Rwandan capital Kigali on Thursday to join talks among roughly 150 nations negotiating ways to phase down factory-made hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gases. The European Union also welcomed the deal. "We have come with an open mind and with the view that we must reach a fair and just agreement but what would a fair and just agreement imply?" said Ajay Narayan Jha of India's environment and climate change ministry. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
Kerry arrived in the Rwandan capital Kigali on Thursday to join talks among roughly 150 nations negotiating ways to phase down factory-made hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gases. The European Union also welcomed the deal. "We have come with an open mind and with the view that we must reach a fair and just agreement but what would a fair and just agreement imply?" said Ajay Narayan Jha of India's environment and climate change ministry. (more...)
Brady takes out frustrations on Browns
- October 15, 2016
That goal seems right on track after Sunday's 33-13 victory over the Browns, because it appears Brady won't be slowing down anytime soon. If anyone thought Brady was going to be rusty in his first game back from suspension, they were wrong as the quarterback torched the Cleveland Browns by throwing for more than 400 yards to go along with three touchdowns. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
That goal seems right on track after Sunday's 33-13 victory over the Browns, because it appears Brady won't be slowing down anytime soon. If anyone thought Brady was going to be rusty in his first game back from suspension, they were wrong as the quarterback torched the Cleveland Browns by throwing for more than 400 yards to go along with three touchdowns. (more...)
Samsung Issues 'Fire-Proof' Boxes for Returning Note 7s
- October 15, 2016
If a customer decides to swap a Note 7 for another Samsung smartphone, such as the Galaxy S7 or the Galaxy S7 Edge, he or she will be offered a mobile gift card worth 30,000 won (US$26.60). Of course, nothing is set in stone just yet, and without an official word from Samsung, this leaked image should be taken with a grain of salt. If reports are to be believed, the Note series could get eliminated completely from the lineup of Samsung smartphones. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
If a customer decides to swap a Note 7 for another Samsung smartphone, such as the Galaxy S7 or the Galaxy S7 Edge, he or she will be offered a mobile gift card worth 30,000 won (US$26.60). Of course, nothing is set in stone just yet, and without an official word from Samsung, this leaked image should be taken with a grain of salt. If reports are to be believed, the Note series could get eliminated completely from the lineup of Samsung smartphones. (more...)
Samsung slashes profit forecast over Galaxy Note 7 crisis
- October 15, 2016
Now, sales estimates have been slashed to 47 trillion Korean won ($41.8 billion), with profits expected to be around 5.2 trillion Korean won (around $4.6 billion). The battery problems even plagued replacement phones issued during a recall last month involving 2.5 million devices. Some have already predicted lost revenue in the region of US$17 billion for Samsung. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
Now, sales estimates have been slashed to 47 trillion Korean won ($41.8 billion), with profits expected to be around 5.2 trillion Korean won (around $4.6 billion). The battery problems even plagued replacement phones issued during a recall last month involving 2.5 million devices. Some have already predicted lost revenue in the region of US$17 billion for Samsung. (more...)
Trump criticizes appearance of accuser
- October 15, 2016
Asserting that the United States can not afford to have another four years of Obama Administration, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has said that failing to win the upcoming general elections would amount to losing the country. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
Asserting that the United States can not afford to have another four years of Obama Administration, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has said that failing to win the upcoming general elections would amount to losing the country. (more...)
Paul Ryan, Who Still Supports Donald Trump, Is Tweeting Again
- October 15, 2016
He said Clinton and her party are seeking "a place where government is taken away from the people, and we are ruled by our betters, by a cold and unfeeling bureaucracy that replaces original thinking". He focused on the House Republican agenda - and why a Clinton victory would damage Republican aims. Discussing Clinton's policy agenda, he added, "And if Congress does not stand for this - and a Republican Congress will not stand for this - they will hire unelected bureaucrats to do their ... (more...)
- October 15, 2016
He said Clinton and her party are seeking "a place where government is taken away from the people, and we are ruled by our betters, by a cold and unfeeling bureaucracy that replaces original thinking". He focused on the House Republican agenda - and why a Clinton victory would damage Republican aims. Discussing Clinton's policy agenda, he added, "And if Congress does not stand for this - and a Republican Congress will not stand for this - they will hire unelected bureaucrats to do their ... (more...)
Oklahoma rep. threatens to pull support if Paul Ryan doesn't support Trump
- October 15, 2016
They need to stem their House losses now, he warned. Reportedly, some of the participants on the call were unhappy by Ryan's decision. Trump's direct, frank style is only vulgar to a political class so used to masking falsehoods under the guise of civility. (more...)
- October 15, 2016
They need to stem their House losses now, he warned. Reportedly, some of the participants on the call were unhappy by Ryan's decision. Trump's direct, frank style is only vulgar to a political class so used to masking falsehoods under the guise of civility. (more...)
Xbox One Sales Edge Out Competition for Third Month Running
- October 15, 2016
According to Sony's Shawn Layden the company is already selling PlayStation VR units at a profit. In an interview with Bloomberg last month, Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida said that "To be honest, we don't know what demand will be" for the PlayStation VR . (more...)
- October 15, 2016
According to Sony's Shawn Layden the company is already selling PlayStation VR units at a profit. In an interview with Bloomberg last month, Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida said that "To be honest, we don't know what demand will be" for the PlayStation VR . (more...)
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