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Wal-Mart, Best Buy winners as holiday shopping season kicks off
- November 29, 2016
At the same time, Adobe said Cyber Monday social buzz is down 82% from previous year with 96,449 mentions in 2016 versus 535,810 mentions in 2015. This promotion represents an incredible $1,200 discount, likely to fly out of the online shelves, and probably the best one so far for Cyber Monday . (more...)
- November 29, 2016
At the same time, Adobe said Cyber Monday social buzz is down 82% from previous year with 96,449 mentions in 2016 versus 535,810 mentions in 2015. This promotion represents an incredible $1,200 discount, likely to fly out of the online shelves, and probably the best one so far for Cyber Monday . (more...)
Donald Trump claims popular vote win, people voted 'illegally'
- November 29, 2016
Wisconsin election officials are meeting to go over a timeline for a recount of the state's presidential election. Perhaps the most important deadline is December 19, when electors around the country must meet to cast their Electoral College votes, said Edward Foley, an expert in election law at Moritz College of Law at Ohio State University. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
Wisconsin election officials are meeting to go over a timeline for a recount of the state's presidential election. Perhaps the most important deadline is December 19, when electors around the country must meet to cast their Electoral College votes, said Edward Foley, an expert in election law at Moritz College of Law at Ohio State University. (more...)
Cyber Monday Is Now Pretty Pointless
- November 29, 2016
Cyber Monday is interesting, Bodge says, because online retailers have more flexibility and can make adjustments. But so-called Cyber Monday may be in danger of losing its online sales title. Hardware stores are empty Thursday morning. The owner of the personalizing retail business said for only being open three months more than 200 people came out. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
Cyber Monday is interesting, Bodge says, because online retailers have more flexibility and can make adjustments. But so-called Cyber Monday may be in danger of losing its online sales title. Hardware stores are empty Thursday morning. The owner of the personalizing retail business said for only being open three months more than 200 people came out. (more...)
Week's best Apple deals: Black Friday sales you can shop right now
- November 29, 2016
Newegg will also offer the 11.6-inch MacBook Air for only $379.99, slashing $120 from its original price of $499.99. This deal can have buyers save a total of $160 compared to buying the phone on regular retail. But hurry up though, as many locations are offering discounts on limited stock only. Hey, a $100 gift card as a reward for buying an iPad is nothing to sneeze at, right? The iPhone 5S and unlocked iPhone 5C also come with a $50 gift card . (more...)
- November 29, 2016
Newegg will also offer the 11.6-inch MacBook Air for only $379.99, slashing $120 from its original price of $499.99. This deal can have buyers save a total of $160 compared to buying the phone on regular retail. But hurry up though, as many locations are offering discounts on limited stock only. Hey, a $100 gift card as a reward for buying an iPad is nothing to sneeze at, right? The iPhone 5S and unlocked iPhone 5C also come with a $50 gift card . (more...)
Tips to stay safe on Cyber Monday
- November 29, 2016
If online customers do have concerns during Cyber Monday, it is recommended that you contact your local IT specialist immediately. Go to the actual company website and track your package, because many times the link will lead to a virus downloading on your computer. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
If online customers do have concerns during Cyber Monday, it is recommended that you contact your local IT specialist immediately. Go to the actual company website and track your package, because many times the link will lead to a virus downloading on your computer. (more...)
Renewable Fuel Standard Volumes Benefit Nebraska
- November 29, 2016
Newly built ethanol plants were supposed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent from gasoline, and advanced biofuel plants had a 50 percent target. However, the ASA said it would still like to see additional support and promotion of domestically produced biodiesel, through higher volumes for the biomass-based diesel category. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
Newly built ethanol plants were supposed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent from gasoline, and advanced biofuel plants had a 50 percent target. However, the ASA said it would still like to see additional support and promotion of domestically produced biodiesel, through higher volumes for the biomass-based diesel category. (more...)
Toyota says new technology means longer battery life
- November 29, 2016
Toyota has made a potentially huge breakthrough in battery technology that it claims will lead to improved range in hybrid and electric vehicles, and longer battery life. Toyota , Japan's biggest automaker by volume, had pioneered gasoline-electric hybrid technology and was in the process of developing a new, near-all-electric plug-in hybrid called the Prius Prime. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
Toyota has made a potentially huge breakthrough in battery technology that it claims will lead to improved range in hybrid and electric vehicles, and longer battery life. Toyota , Japan's biggest automaker by volume, had pioneered gasoline-electric hybrid technology and was in the process of developing a new, near-all-electric plug-in hybrid called the Prius Prime. (more...)
Could 'faithless electors' undermine the Electoral College?
- November 29, 2016
A Change.org petition, signed by more than 4.3 million people, encourages members of the Electoral College to cast their votes for Hillary Clinton when the college meets on December 19, arguing that Donald Trump is "unfit to serve" and that since Clinton won the popular vote (as of November 21, Clinton was winning the popular vote by more than 1,300,000 votes) she should be president. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
A Change.org petition, signed by more than 4.3 million people, encourages members of the Electoral College to cast their votes for Hillary Clinton when the college meets on December 19, arguing that Donald Trump is "unfit to serve" and that since Clinton won the popular vote (as of November 21, Clinton was winning the popular vote by more than 1,300,000 votes) she should be president. (more...)
Blue-chip stocks of the day: Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL)
- November 29, 2016
AMF Pensionsforsakring AB now owns 1,053,710 shares of the company's stock valued at $51,295,000 after buying an additional 468,428 shares in the last quarter. If you happen to be reading this article on another website, it was stolen and illegally republished in violation of US and worldwide copyright law. The legal version of this article can be accessed at https://www.com-unik.info/2016/11/28/delta-air-lines-inc-dal-shares-bought-by-cibc-world-markets-inc.html. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
AMF Pensionsforsakring AB now owns 1,053,710 shares of the company's stock valued at $51,295,000 after buying an additional 468,428 shares in the last quarter. If you happen to be reading this article on another website, it was stolen and illegally republished in violation of US and worldwide copyright law. The legal version of this article can be accessed at https://www.com-unik.info/2016/11/28/delta-air-lines-inc-dal-shares-bought-by-cibc-world-markets-inc.html. (more...)
Can GOES-R Save Lives? Weather-Predicting Satellite Launches Saturday
- November 29, 2016
While GOES-R will educate us all the more concerning the atmosphere of Earth, the satellite is likewise prepared to give us more data about what our Sun is up to too. GOES-R will be able to measure cloud thickness and atmospheric moisture, track lightning and even monitor risky levels of air pollution. Because of GOES-R, tornado warnings likely will be issued 5-10 minutes earlier. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
While GOES-R will educate us all the more concerning the atmosphere of Earth, the satellite is likewise prepared to give us more data about what our Sun is up to too. GOES-R will be able to measure cloud thickness and atmospheric moisture, track lightning and even monitor risky levels of air pollution. Because of GOES-R, tornado warnings likely will be issued 5-10 minutes earlier. (more...)
United States weather satellite that is 'a quantum leap' poised for launch
- November 29, 2016
A satellite that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says will revolutionize severe weather forecasting blasted off Saturday night from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station atop an Atlas V rocket. The images used from this web of weather satellites will aid in making weather forecasts , providing severe weather outlooks, watches and warnings, lightning conditions, maritime forecasts and aviation forecasts . (more...)
- November 29, 2016
A satellite that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says will revolutionize severe weather forecasting blasted off Saturday night from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station atop an Atlas V rocket. The images used from this web of weather satellites will aid in making weather forecasts , providing severe weather outlooks, watches and warnings, lightning conditions, maritime forecasts and aviation forecasts . (more...)
Indore-Patna Express train crash raises concerns of underinvestment in railway
- November 29, 2016
At least 63 people were killed early Sunday when a Patna-Indore Express train derailed near India's northern city of Kanpur , according to Zaki Ahmed, Inspector General with the Kanpur police, speaking to CNN affiliate CNN News 18. "Inquiry by the Commission of Railway Safety into the accident has been ordered to determine the correct cause of accident". Dozens were killed and dozens more were injured in the accident. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
At least 63 people were killed early Sunday when a Patna-Indore Express train derailed near India's northern city of Kanpur , according to Zaki Ahmed, Inspector General with the Kanpur police, speaking to CNN affiliate CNN News 18. "Inquiry by the Commission of Railway Safety into the accident has been ordered to determine the correct cause of accident". Dozens were killed and dozens more were injured in the accident. (more...)
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release date: Device to arrive with Surface Phone?
- November 29, 2016
Microsoft is expected to launch a new line of smartphones under the Surface brand in 2017. Each of the Microsoft family is determined to exceed everyone's expectation about the Microsoft Surface Phone. Earlier this month, CEO Satya Nadella admitted that the company's recent mobile efforts have been poor at best , stating, "We clearly missed mobile". (more...)
- November 29, 2016
Microsoft is expected to launch a new line of smartphones under the Surface brand in 2017. Each of the Microsoft family is determined to exceed everyone's expectation about the Microsoft Surface Phone. Earlier this month, CEO Satya Nadella admitted that the company's recent mobile efforts have been poor at best , stating, "We clearly missed mobile". (more...)
NASA launches revolutionary weather satellite
- November 29, 2016
In terms of efficiency, GOES-R will be delivering three times more spectral information, spatial resolution and five times more coverage than previous GOES satellites. The new weather satellite is an improvement over current weather satellites that are orbiting the Earth. "That also will mean more lives saved and better environmental intelligence". (more...)
- November 29, 2016
In terms of efficiency, GOES-R will be delivering three times more spectral information, spatial resolution and five times more coverage than previous GOES satellites. The new weather satellite is an improvement over current weather satellites that are orbiting the Earth. "That also will mean more lives saved and better environmental intelligence". (more...)
NZ backs fast-tracking of Paris climate deal
- November 29, 2016
The expert on environmental issues also had this to say about Trump and the climate treaty. "Some, something . It depends on how much", Trump said . Obviously, I joke . But this is done for the benefit of China , because China does not do anything to help climate change. The president-elect's previous statements on climate change, which include saying that the concept was "created" by the Chinese, have put him at odds with most world leaders and an overwhelming majority of scientists. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
The expert on environmental issues also had this to say about Trump and the climate treaty. "Some, something . It depends on how much", Trump said . Obviously, I joke . But this is done for the benefit of China , because China does not do anything to help climate change. The president-elect's previous statements on climate change, which include saying that the concept was "created" by the Chinese, have put him at odds with most world leaders and an overwhelming majority of scientists. (more...)
Rumoured Microsoft Surface Phone could have 6GB RAM
- November 29, 2016
That device is believed to be the Surface Phone, which has been rumored for a long time. Rumor has it that the Redmond-based company's third Redstone update for the software will come with a tweak that will ultimately allow the Continuum on Windows 10 to run x86 apps. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
That device is believed to be the Surface Phone, which has been rumored for a long time. Rumor has it that the Redmond-based company's third Redstone update for the software will come with a tweak that will ultimately allow the Continuum on Windows 10 to run x86 apps. (more...)
Wrong-Way Crash Kills 2 Drivers; Officer Injured at Scene
- November 28, 2016
A Suffolk County police officer was also injured at the crash scene after a street sweeper careened through a road barrier and crashed into the back of his police auto. "I was crying the whole day, mourning with my family", Kevin Melgar's brother, Justin, told WCBS-TV. "I was shooting and all of a sudden another officer, Michael Milo, yelled, 'Get out of the way!' and we saw a truck barreling down in the left lane of the eastbound lane into the side of the police vehicle with the cop ... (more...)
- November 28, 2016
A Suffolk County police officer was also injured at the crash scene after a street sweeper careened through a road barrier and crashed into the back of his police auto. "I was crying the whole day, mourning with my family", Kevin Melgar's brother, Justin, told WCBS-TV. "I was shooting and all of a sudden another officer, Michael Milo, yelled, 'Get out of the way!' and we saw a truck barreling down in the left lane of the eastbound lane into the side of the police vehicle with the cop ... (more...)
Winter is coming to Forza Horizon 3 with the Blizzard Mountain update
- November 28, 2016
First teased at the beginning of this month, we now have a name and a date: the new expansion will be called Blizzard Mountain and will be available on December 13. For some reason, the $100 Ultimate Edition does not include the Expansion Pass, but Ultimate Edition owners will get a $10 discount on the Expansion Pass if purchased before the end of 2016. (more...)
- November 28, 2016
First teased at the beginning of this month, we now have a name and a date: the new expansion will be called Blizzard Mountain and will be available on December 13. For some reason, the $100 Ultimate Edition does not include the Expansion Pass, but Ultimate Edition owners will get a $10 discount on the Expansion Pass if purchased before the end of 2016. (more...)
Havana readies for tributes to late leader Fidel Castro
- November 28, 2016
More than 50 of the remaining prisoners were released after Fidel Castro handed over power to his brother, most on the condition that they accept exile to Spain. Hundreds of thousands of Cubans fled. Contrary to popular myth, however, Castro's overthrow of the corrupt and brutal Batista regime in 1959 was no communist revolution any more than Castro was a communist in those days. (more...)
- November 28, 2016
More than 50 of the remaining prisoners were released after Fidel Castro handed over power to his brother, most on the condition that they accept exile to Spain. Hundreds of thousands of Cubans fled. Contrary to popular myth, however, Castro's overthrow of the corrupt and brutal Batista regime in 1959 was no communist revolution any more than Castro was a communist in those days. (more...)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Demonstrates World's First Memory-Driven Computing Architecture
- November 28, 2016
Stock market analysts and brokers have recently amended their target prices on shares of Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ). Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. The Exchange Offer will expire at 5 pm ET on December 23, 2016, unless extended (such date and time, as they may be extended, the "Expiration Date"). (more...)
- November 28, 2016
Stock market analysts and brokers have recently amended their target prices on shares of Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ). Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. The Exchange Offer will expire at 5 pm ET on December 23, 2016, unless extended (such date and time, as they may be extended, the "Expiration Date"). (more...)
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