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LeBron James blocks Courtney Lee's shot on NBA's opening night
- October 27, 2016
The Cavaliers' banner is raised in Quicken Loans Arena before their season opener and at Progressive Field, the Indians will host the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the World Series. "If you're not from here, live here, play here, or get yourself to Cleveland , then it makes no sense for you to live at this point", James said as he was serenaded by MVP chants. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
The Cavaliers' banner is raised in Quicken Loans Arena before their season opener and at Progressive Field, the Indians will host the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the World Series. "If you're not from here, live here, play here, or get yourself to Cleveland , then it makes no sense for you to live at this point", James said as he was serenaded by MVP chants. (more...)
Boateng scores twice in 8 minutes, Galaxy advance past RSL
- October 27, 2016
For the Galaxy, who are in the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season, the victory avenged last year's first-round loss in Seattle, which marked the earliest end to a Galaxy season since 2008. Minutes later, RSL issued a response as Javier Morales attacked the Galaxy defense, threading his way into the box before he was tripped up by Boateng in the penalty area. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
For the Galaxy, who are in the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season, the victory avenged last year's first-round loss in Seattle, which marked the earliest end to a Galaxy season since 2008. Minutes later, RSL issued a response as Javier Morales attacked the Galaxy defense, threading his way into the box before he was tripped up by Boateng in the penalty area. (more...)
Weird messages from space are 'probably' aliens, astronomers say
- October 27, 2016
After discussing a couple of explanations for what could be causing the signals, the study states: "Finally, we consider the possibility, predicted in a previous published paper , that the signals are caused by light pulses generated by [extraterrestrial intelligence] to makes us aware of their existence ". (more...)
- October 27, 2016
After discussing a couple of explanations for what could be causing the signals, the study states: "Finally, we consider the possibility, predicted in a previous published paper , that the signals are caused by light pulses generated by [extraterrestrial intelligence] to makes us aware of their existence ". (more...)
Kevin Gates Gets 6 Months In Jail For Kicking Teen Fan
- October 27, 2016
In a previous court hearing Gates testified, "I kicked them, I wanted them off me", he said, adding that after the girl grabbed him so many times, he kicked her in self-defense. Gates' lawyer Jose Baez , who famously represented Casey Anthony , had previously attempted to have the charges dropped under the Stand Your Ground defense, according to WFLA , saying that the rapper kicked Dixon after she continually grabbed his trousers. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
In a previous court hearing Gates testified, "I kicked them, I wanted them off me", he said, adding that after the girl grabbed him so many times, he kicked her in self-defense. Gates' lawyer Jose Baez , who famously represented Casey Anthony , had previously attempted to have the charges dropped under the Stand Your Ground defense, according to WFLA , saying that the rapper kicked Dixon after she continually grabbed his trousers. (more...)
First Look Promo For Arrow Season 5, Episode 5 Released; "Human Target"
- October 27, 2016
Find out in season 5 episode 4 of " Arrow " entitled "Penance" which will air on October 26 on The CW. I can't commend the Arrow writers enough for how they've handled this storyline so far in Season 5. Previously consisting of Thea Queen, Laurel Lance and John Diggle , things are different this time around. Arrow wants to break Diggle out of prison, but hey, it's his bestie! Did the new recruits of Team Arrow failed to defend and protect the city? But if you can't watch live, we ... (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Find out in season 5 episode 4 of " Arrow " entitled "Penance" which will air on October 26 on The CW. I can't commend the Arrow writers enough for how they've handled this storyline so far in Season 5. Previously consisting of Thea Queen, Laurel Lance and John Diggle , things are different this time around. Arrow wants to break Diggle out of prison, but hey, it's his bestie! Did the new recruits of Team Arrow failed to defend and protect the city? But if you can't watch live, we ... (more...)
Spurs spoil Durant's Warriors debut with blowout
- October 27, 2016
Maybe they got a bit tiresome during the preseason after making a myriad of tantalizing plays, but this Spurs team is no slouch, even without Tim Duncan. When asked if she was okay with having several star players on the team, Warriors fan Ola Hendricks said, "Oh yes, most definitely". The real crux of the issue is that the rim protection was not good. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Maybe they got a bit tiresome during the preseason after making a myriad of tantalizing plays, but this Spurs team is no slouch, even without Tim Duncan. When asked if she was okay with having several star players on the team, Warriors fan Ola Hendricks said, "Oh yes, most definitely". The real crux of the issue is that the rim protection was not good. (more...)
Samsung to update software on Galaxy Note7 to limit maximum battery charge
- October 27, 2016
Samsung hasn't announced the list of devices eligible for the new OS but it is nearly certain that its flagships like the Galaxy S7 Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S7 Active, Galaxy S7 Batman edition, Galaxy S7 Olympic edition, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S6 Active, Galaxy S6 Ironman edition, and Galaxy S6 Active will get it. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Samsung hasn't announced the list of devices eligible for the new OS but it is nearly certain that its flagships like the Galaxy S7 Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S7 Active, Galaxy S7 Batman edition, Galaxy S7 Olympic edition, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S6 Active, Galaxy S6 Ironman edition, and Galaxy S6 Active will get it. (more...)
Trump vows to sue his female accusers
- October 27, 2016
New York's Cardinal Timothy Dolan says there were "touching moments" between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton at a charity dinner that was otherwise marked by barbed remarks by the presidential candidates. The accusers emerged after the former reality TV star boasted of kissing women and groping their genitals without their consent. "Every women lied when they came forward to hurt my campaign - total fabrication", he said as he gestured from the podium for emphasis. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
New York's Cardinal Timothy Dolan says there were "touching moments" between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton at a charity dinner that was otherwise marked by barbed remarks by the presidential candidates. The accusers emerged after the former reality TV star boasted of kissing women and groping their genitals without their consent. "Every women lied when they came forward to hurt my campaign - total fabrication", he said as he gestured from the podium for emphasis. (more...)
In 6 Charts, the Rising Costs of Obamacare Rates
- October 27, 2016
Some people will pay more for health insurance they buy through the Affordable Care Act. They said that more than eight in 10 consumers will qualify for ACA subsidies that will cushion them from sticker shock. For example, a person making more than 30-thousand dollars a year. The price changes have gained a lot of attention as some major insurers have pulled out of the exchanges because of large losses. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Some people will pay more for health insurance they buy through the Affordable Care Act. They said that more than eight in 10 consumers will qualify for ACA subsidies that will cushion them from sticker shock. For example, a person making more than 30-thousand dollars a year. The price changes have gained a lot of attention as some major insurers have pulled out of the exchanges because of large losses. (more...)
Apple iPhone Experience Drop in Sales
- October 27, 2016
The firm's total revenue for the quarter was $46.9bn (£38.4bn), down nine per cent on the same period a year ago. Sales of Apple's flagship device dropped 5% when compared to a year ago. The iPhone sales were better than expected: analysts had forecast 44.8 million phones shipped in Q4, which Apple handily exceeded. Mac revenue continued its decline with a 17 percent drop year-over-year, a trend Apple may be able to reverse by refreshing its MacBook lineup this week. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
The firm's total revenue for the quarter was $46.9bn (£38.4bn), down nine per cent on the same period a year ago. Sales of Apple's flagship device dropped 5% when compared to a year ago. The iPhone sales were better than expected: analysts had forecast 44.8 million phones shipped in Q4, which Apple handily exceeded. Mac revenue continued its decline with a 17 percent drop year-over-year, a trend Apple may be able to reverse by refreshing its MacBook lineup this week. (more...)
Self Driving Truck Claims to be First Autonomous Freight Delivery
- October 27, 2016
Otto claims its autonomous drive tech can be retrofitted to automatically shifted trucks at a price tag of only $30K each, which sounds incredibly light on the wallet considering the cost of human drivers. On the other hand, "with Uber's rapid expansion into cities worldwide, it likely won't be long until it's self-driving trucks can negotiate confusing inner-city streets too", according to a report by En Gadget. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Otto claims its autonomous drive tech can be retrofitted to automatically shifted trucks at a price tag of only $30K each, which sounds incredibly light on the wallet considering the cost of human drivers. On the other hand, "with Uber's rapid expansion into cities worldwide, it likely won't be long until it's self-driving trucks can negotiate confusing inner-city streets too", according to a report by En Gadget. (more...)
Breathtaking Photos Reveal The Dangers Soldiers Face In Battle For Mosul, Iraq
- October 27, 2016
Commander of Iraq's Joint Operations Command, Lieutenant General Talib Shaghati, (Photo by AP)"From this place, I appeal to all terrorists of Daesh to lay down weapons in order not to risk their lives so they can return to their families and cities", he added. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Commander of Iraq's Joint Operations Command, Lieutenant General Talib Shaghati, (Photo by AP)"From this place, I appeal to all terrorists of Daesh to lay down weapons in order not to risk their lives so they can return to their families and cities", he added. (more...)
With Trump on ropes, Clinton, Democrats now look to congressional knockouts
- October 27, 2016
Election Day is November 8. "I think the Affordable Care Act has really become, with the rate increases, front and center to sort of national, state and local races across Minnesota and across the country", Schultz said . And a bartender said she "loved" working for Trump. Clinton and Trump are spending a lot of time in Florida this week. There's also speculation that Mr. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Election Day is November 8. "I think the Affordable Care Act has really become, with the rate increases, front and center to sort of national, state and local races across Minnesota and across the country", Schultz said . And a bartender said she "loved" working for Trump. Clinton and Trump are spending a lot of time in Florida this week. There's also speculation that Mr. (more...)
Man accused of filming crime spree, killing relatives on lam
- October 27, 2016
He is wanted in the deaths of his aunt and uncle, Valerie Kay Wilkson, 54, and Ronald Everett Wilkson, 55, who were found dead Sunday night at 17100 NE 206 in Oklahoma County. The two police officers were injured when responding to shots fired Sunday evening in Lincoln County. In one video, a man in a baseball cap worn backwards and a shirt that appears to be covered in blood said he was about to steal another vehicle and that it was "gonna be intense". (more...)
- October 27, 2016
He is wanted in the deaths of his aunt and uncle, Valerie Kay Wilkson, 54, and Ronald Everett Wilkson, 55, who were found dead Sunday night at 17100 NE 206 in Oklahoma County. The two police officers were injured when responding to shots fired Sunday evening in Lincoln County. In one video, a man in a baseball cap worn backwards and a shirt that appears to be covered in blood said he was about to steal another vehicle and that it was "gonna be intense". (more...)
Windows 10 to bring 3-D to 2-D experiences
- October 27, 2016
The new PC, which will cost 2,999 USA dollars (£2,500) will also come with a new control device called the Surface Dial , which sits beside the PC and can be used to scroll through apps, settings and screens on the Studio when the Dial is turned. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
The new PC, which will cost 2,999 USA dollars (£2,500) will also come with a new control device called the Surface Dial , which sits beside the PC and can be used to scroll through apps, settings and screens on the Studio when the Dial is turned. (more...)
'It's complicated' for ridehailing giants Uber, Lyft and Didi
- October 27, 2016
Matching such an incredible number of drivers and riders at a rapid-fire pace has made Didi a data company, according to Liu. The alliance partners included Southeast Asia's Grab, India's Ola as well as Uber's main U.S. Uber China and DiDi said Tuesday night in a joint announcement that the upgrade is "the beginning of a renewed quest for product innovation across the two services". (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Matching such an incredible number of drivers and riders at a rapid-fire pace has made Didi a data company, according to Liu. The alliance partners included Southeast Asia's Grab, India's Ola as well as Uber's main U.S. Uber China and DiDi said Tuesday night in a joint announcement that the upgrade is "the beginning of a renewed quest for product innovation across the two services". (more...)
Josh Brown won't appeal placement on commissioner's exempt list
- October 27, 2016
New York Giants kicker Josh Brown apparently will not appeal the NFL's decision to place him on the commissioner's exempt list. "We don't have them calling us here", Urquhart told KIRO-FM in Seattle . The league says it did all it could to find information, but authorities disagree. "Nowhere on the request does he say that [Agnew] works for the National Football League and so, we don't know that it's the National Football League and we're not gonna give it out anyway, so we denied it", ... (more...)
- October 27, 2016
New York Giants kicker Josh Brown apparently will not appeal the NFL's decision to place him on the commissioner's exempt list. "We don't have them calling us here", Urquhart told KIRO-FM in Seattle . The league says it did all it could to find information, but authorities disagree. "Nowhere on the request does he say that [Agnew] works for the National Football League and so, we don't know that it's the National Football League and we're not gonna give it out anyway, so we denied it", ... (more...)
'Our 49 Pulse angels': Magic honor those killed in nightclub
- October 27, 2016
It was the first of what figures to be many double-doubles. Reserve Tyler Johnson had 13 points and six rebounds, while reserve forward James Johnson had 11 points and six assists, and reserve center Willie Reed had 10 points and six rebounds. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
It was the first of what figures to be many double-doubles. Reserve Tyler Johnson had 13 points and six rebounds, while reserve forward James Johnson had 11 points and six assists, and reserve center Willie Reed had 10 points and six rebounds. (more...)
Nintendo takes on Sony and Microsoft with new console
- October 27, 2016
To be clear, Nintendo Switch has two main components: the Nintendo Switch console and the Nintendo Switch dock. The console has modular parts, including a detachable controller, and can be detached and used with the built-in screen. The Nintendo New Galaxy Style New Nintendo 3DS XL Console is now leading the Best Sellers list . Some of the games we already got to see in the demo were Mario Kart 8, Skyrim: Remastered Edition, a new Mario game, and also Splatoon . (more...)
- October 27, 2016
To be clear, Nintendo Switch has two main components: the Nintendo Switch console and the Nintendo Switch dock. The console has modular parts, including a detachable controller, and can be detached and used with the built-in screen. The Nintendo New Galaxy Style New Nintendo 3DS XL Console is now leading the Best Sellers list . Some of the games we already got to see in the demo were Mario Kart 8, Skyrim: Remastered Edition, a new Mario game, and also Splatoon . (more...)
Duterte wants US troops to exit Philippines' in two years
- October 27, 2016
It stipulated that up to five Philippine military bases would be made available to USA aircraft, ships, equipment and troops, and also covered storage of equipment for maritime security and humanitarian assistance. Still, Abe welcomed Duterte's recent efforts to improve ties with China . He could also end annual joint military exercises with the United States and cancel plans to hold joint patrols in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
It stipulated that up to five Philippine military bases would be made available to USA aircraft, ships, equipment and troops, and also covered storage of equipment for maritime security and humanitarian assistance. Still, Abe welcomed Duterte's recent efforts to improve ties with China . He could also end annual joint military exercises with the United States and cancel plans to hold joint patrols in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. (more...)
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