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Microsoft stock poised for new all-time high
- October 24, 2016
The stock is up around 5.5 percent over yesterday, with shares trading at over $60 - a record value for the company. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella ( pictured ) claimed that the changing business environment meant that the firm's cloud strategy is paying off. (more...)
- October 24, 2016
The stock is up around 5.5 percent over yesterday, with shares trading at over $60 - a record value for the company. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella ( pictured ) claimed that the changing business environment meant that the firm's cloud strategy is paying off. (more...)
Microsoft Q1 solid amid cloud, Azure traction
- October 24, 2016
Revenues in Microsoft's intelligent cloud business were up 8pc, Azure revenue was up 116pc, and server revenue was up 11pc. A large part of the tech giant's earnings beat came on the back of high cloud demand. But these strong performances were tempered by Microsoft's struggles in what were once its core markets. The Redmond, WA-based company reported fiscal Q1 adjusted net income of $0.76 per share, easily beating Wall Street expectations for $0.68. (more...)
- October 24, 2016
Revenues in Microsoft's intelligent cloud business were up 8pc, Azure revenue was up 116pc, and server revenue was up 11pc. A large part of the tech giant's earnings beat came on the back of high cloud demand. But these strong performances were tempered by Microsoft's struggles in what were once its core markets. The Redmond, WA-based company reported fiscal Q1 adjusted net income of $0.76 per share, easily beating Wall Street expectations for $0.68. (more...)
Iraqi forces launch new advance northeast of Mosul
- October 24, 2016
Iraqi and Kurdish forces were in a new offensive Sunday on a town near Mosul, as U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter visited the region to get an assessment of the battle to push Islamic State out of Iraq's second largest city. Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, the top USA commander in Iraq, told reporters that the information he's gathered suggests Barzani was correct and that there has been "considerable success" in the town. (more...)
- October 24, 2016
Iraqi and Kurdish forces were in a new offensive Sunday on a town near Mosul, as U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter visited the region to get an assessment of the battle to push Islamic State out of Iraq's second largest city. Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, the top USA commander in Iraq, told reporters that the information he's gathered suggests Barzani was correct and that there has been "considerable success" in the town. (more...)
Photos Show European-Russian Mars Probe Likely Crashed, Exploded
- October 23, 2016
The space agency said that Nasa's orbiter would take pictures with its highest-resolution camera next week, which may provide further clues. Citation: Wendel, J. Mars is a real pain to land on, much more so than the Moon. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of Caltech in Pasadena, California, manages the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Project for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington. (more...)
- October 23, 2016
The space agency said that Nasa's orbiter would take pictures with its highest-resolution camera next week, which may provide further clues. Citation: Wendel, J. Mars is a real pain to land on, much more so than the Moon. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of Caltech in Pasadena, California, manages the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Project for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington. (more...)
Bans across Australian airlines in the name of safety 0
- October 23, 2016
This follows an emergency order by the United States' Department of Transportation banning all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 handsets from air transportation over or in the US and Canadian airspace. The world's largest phone maker conducted a global recall last month citing faulty batteries, but it last week chose to discontinue its sales after some of its replacements running on different batteries also had overheating problems. (more...)
- October 23, 2016
This follows an emergency order by the United States' Department of Transportation banning all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 handsets from air transportation over or in the US and Canadian airspace. The world's largest phone maker conducted a global recall last month citing faulty batteries, but it last week chose to discontinue its sales after some of its replacements running on different batteries also had overheating problems. (more...)
Major Binding Agreement to Phase Out HFC Greenhouse Gases Reached
- October 23, 2016
The deal to reduce the production and use of hydrofluorocarbons or HFCs was struck in Rwanda after an amendment was made to the Montreal Protocol, an worldwide treaty aimed at protecting the environment against the impact of harmful gasses. (more...)
- October 23, 2016
The deal to reduce the production and use of hydrofluorocarbons or HFCs was struck in Rwanda after an amendment was made to the Montreal Protocol, an worldwide treaty aimed at protecting the environment against the impact of harmful gasses. (more...)
European Space Agency's Schiaparelli Mars lander feared lost during touchdown
- October 23, 2016
ESA's Director General Jan Woerner said the agency's Trace Gas Orbiter is ready for work - studying trace gases like methane around the planet. The mission is part of the overall ExoMars project, a joint programme with Russian space agency Roscosmos State Corporation, to investigate the possibility of alien life on the planet. (more...)
- October 23, 2016
ESA's Director General Jan Woerner said the agency's Trace Gas Orbiter is ready for work - studying trace gases like methane around the planet. The mission is part of the overall ExoMars project, a joint programme with Russian space agency Roscosmos State Corporation, to investigate the possibility of alien life on the planet. (more...)
Skyrim PS3 vs. PS4 Comparison Reveals The Visual Improvement Of Remaster
- October 23, 2016
One YouTube channel, FudgeMuppet , put together a video showing the newly revamped areas that fans of the game will have come to know and love. Which include new quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more. The remastered art and effects, including the volumetric god rays and dynamic depth of field, all go towards making the gameplay look better than ever. (more...)
- October 23, 2016
One YouTube channel, FudgeMuppet , put together a video showing the newly revamped areas that fans of the game will have come to know and love. Which include new quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more. The remastered art and effects, including the volumetric god rays and dynamic depth of field, all go towards making the gameplay look better than ever. (more...)
Christian Atsu cameo as Newcastle win again
- October 23, 2016
Newcastle went three points clear at the top of the Championship after an emphatic 3-0 win over Ipswich , while promotion rivals Norwich crashed to a shock 1-0 home defeat on Saturday. Dwight Gayle says his Newcastle United team-mates are making scoring easy for him. "I perhaps didn't have the best first half, but I'm just trying to help the team as much as I can, and at the moment it's getting results". (more...)
- October 23, 2016
Newcastle went three points clear at the top of the Championship after an emphatic 3-0 win over Ipswich , while promotion rivals Norwich crashed to a shock 1-0 home defeat on Saturday. Dwight Gayle says his Newcastle United team-mates are making scoring easy for him. "I perhaps didn't have the best first half, but I'm just trying to help the team as much as I can, and at the moment it's getting results". (more...)
Cubs will meet Indians in the World Series
- October 23, 2016
The Cubs secured their first NL title since 1945 after qualifying but losing in the NLCS in 1984, 1989, 2003 plus last year's four-game sweep by the Mets. In 1945, the Billy Goat Curse supposedly began when a tavern owner wasn't allowed to bring his goat to Wrigley. Before the game , Steve Zucker said that if the team won , he would go to his father's grave and leave him a Cubs hat and T-shirt. (more...)
- October 23, 2016
The Cubs secured their first NL title since 1945 after qualifying but losing in the NLCS in 1984, 1989, 2003 plus last year's four-game sweep by the Mets. In 1945, the Billy Goat Curse supposedly began when a tavern owner wasn't allowed to bring his goat to Wrigley. Before the game , Steve Zucker said that if the team won , he would go to his father's grave and leave him a Cubs hat and T-shirt. (more...)
USA reaction to Duterte's 'separation' announcement
- October 23, 2016
Prior to the Philippines-China Trade and Investment Forum held at China's Great Hall of the People on Thursday, where Duterte made the announcement, the Chinese government has committed over $9 billion in soft loan to the Philippines for development projects. (more...)
- October 23, 2016
Prior to the Philippines-China Trade and Investment Forum held at China's Great Hall of the People on Thursday, where Duterte made the announcement, the Chinese government has committed over $9 billion in soft loan to the Philippines for development projects. (more...)
Trump vows to fight accusers in court in Gettysburg address
- October 23, 2016
Donald Trump is laying out a 100-day plan he says will guide him if he makes it to the White House in 2017. Donald Trump's speech in the historic town where the Union won a decisive battle in the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln gave the famous Gettysburg Address, was billed as a major policy address outlining his plan for his first 100 days in office. (more...)
- October 23, 2016
Donald Trump is laying out a 100-day plan he says will guide him if he makes it to the White House in 2017. Donald Trump's speech in the historic town where the Union won a decisive battle in the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln gave the famous Gettysburg Address, was billed as a major policy address outlining his plan for his first 100 days in office. (more...)
Producers thank cinema owners for backing ae dil release
- October 23, 2016
Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attend the "Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival" Movie Mela for the upcoming Hindi film "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", written-produced and directed by Karan Johar in Mumbai October 22, 2016. A copy of the same would be sent to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry as well as the Chief Minister, he said. Mukesh Bhatt, the President of the Producers Guild took a dig at Cinema Owners Exhibitors Association of India, which has chose to stick to its ... (more...)
- October 23, 2016
Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attend the "Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival" Movie Mela for the upcoming Hindi film "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", written-produced and directed by Karan Johar in Mumbai October 22, 2016. A copy of the same would be sent to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry as well as the Chief Minister, he said. Mukesh Bhatt, the President of the Producers Guild took a dig at Cinema Owners Exhibitors Association of India, which has chose to stick to its ... (more...)
United States election: Trump will accept result 'if I win'
- October 23, 2016
For Clinton, who leads national opinion polls and leads in most of the battleground states where the November 8 election is likely to be decided, the 90-minute debate offers her a chance to make her closing argument on why she is the best suited to succeed President Barack Obama . (more...)
- October 23, 2016
For Clinton, who leads national opinion polls and leads in most of the battleground states where the November 8 election is likely to be decided, the 90-minute debate offers her a chance to make her closing argument on why she is the best suited to succeed President Barack Obama . (more...)
China launches longest manned space mission Shenzhou 11
- October 23, 2016
He added that this mission would "enable China to take larger and further steps in space exploration, and make new contributions to building up China as a space power". Both the astronauts were carried by the Shenzhou 11 rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the North West China's Gansu province on Monday, October 17, 2016. (more...)
- October 23, 2016
He added that this mission would "enable China to take larger and further steps in space exploration, and make new contributions to building up China as a space power". Both the astronauts were carried by the Shenzhou 11 rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the North West China's Gansu province on Monday, October 17, 2016. (more...)
NASA finds the crash site of Europe's Mars lander
- October 23, 2016
ESA lost radio contact with it about 50 seconds before it was scheduled to land. ESA said that it's also possible the lander exploded on impact . The photographs taken by MRO show two distinct features not present in a photo taken of the same landing site past year. (more...)
- October 23, 2016
ESA lost radio contact with it about 50 seconds before it was scheduled to land. ESA said that it's also possible the lander exploded on impact . The photographs taken by MRO show two distinct features not present in a photo taken of the same landing site past year. (more...)
Antonio Conte admits to ignoring Diego Costa substitution request
- October 23, 2016
Chelsea have told Diego Costa to show more respect toward manager Antonio Conte, according to multiple reports in English newspapers. "We are a team and we want to become a family", Conte said after the game. Costa also clashed last season with former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, who dropped the forward following a public spat during a Champions League game away to Maccabi Tel Aviv. (more...)
- October 23, 2016
Chelsea have told Diego Costa to show more respect toward manager Antonio Conte, according to multiple reports in English newspapers. "We are a team and we want to become a family", Conte said after the game. Costa also clashed last season with former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, who dropped the forward following a public spat during a Champions League game away to Maccabi Tel Aviv. (more...)
European spaceship destroys after hitting Mars surface
- October 23, 2016
A second dark patch can be seen in the upper left corner of the magnified photograph. At such a high speed, Schiaparelli likely exploded upon impact. "These preliminary interpretations will be refined following further analysis" and a high-resolution picture in the coming days, the agency said. ESA officials noted that they are "confident" that they will be able to reconstruct the events leading up to impact, and they still hope that they will find out exactly want went wrong with the ... (more...)
- October 23, 2016
A second dark patch can be seen in the upper left corner of the magnified photograph. At such a high speed, Schiaparelli likely exploded upon impact. "These preliminary interpretations will be refined following further analysis" and a high-resolution picture in the coming days, the agency said. ESA officials noted that they are "confident" that they will be able to reconstruct the events leading up to impact, and they still hope that they will find out exactly want went wrong with the ... (more...)
Iowa's employment rate stays at 4.2 percent
- October 23, 2016
Grand Island posted a jobless rate of 3.2%, down a tenth from August and up a tenth from past year, while the Scottsbluff Micropolitan Statistical Area was at 3.6%, down 2-10ths from August. Educational and health services added 4,000, up 1.9%. Officials with Workforce Solutions Borderplex released the Labor Market Review (LMR) for October 2016, showing mixed numbers in jobs for the city and region. (more...)
- October 23, 2016
Grand Island posted a jobless rate of 3.2%, down a tenth from August and up a tenth from past year, while the Scottsbluff Micropolitan Statistical Area was at 3.6%, down 2-10ths from August. Educational and health services added 4,000, up 1.9%. Officials with Workforce Solutions Borderplex released the Labor Market Review (LMR) for October 2016, showing mixed numbers in jobs for the city and region. (more...)
China's App Store Spending Beats The U.S.
- October 23, 2016
Chinese consumers spent a record-breaking $1.7 billion on iOS apps and games last quarter, according to that report. China has surpassed the United States to become the world's largest iOS app market in the third quarter, according to a report released on Thursday by App Annie, a US-based mobile analytics company. (more...)
- October 23, 2016
Chinese consumers spent a record-breaking $1.7 billion on iOS apps and games last quarter, according to that report. China has surpassed the United States to become the world's largest iOS app market in the third quarter, according to a report released on Thursday by App Annie, a US-based mobile analytics company. (more...)
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