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Gov. Brown announces plans to increase infrastructure spending
- February 25, 2017
Also Friday, Brown announced that the Trump administration has approved a request to issue a disaster declaration, making California eligible for federal funds to fix Oroville Dam and respond to other problems caused by heavy storms. He said building the proposed Temperance Flat Dam would help. The sighting was not near the Oroville Dam or its spillway, but the California Department of Water Resources reports a thunderstorm did pass through, but crews were safe. (more...)
- February 25, 2017
Also Friday, Brown announced that the Trump administration has approved a request to issue a disaster declaration, making California eligible for federal funds to fix Oroville Dam and respond to other problems caused by heavy storms. He said building the proposed Temperance Flat Dam would help. The sighting was not near the Oroville Dam or its spillway, but the California Department of Water Resources reports a thunderstorm did pass through, but crews were safe. (more...)
Back pain could be warning sign you will die young
- February 25, 2017
Scientists looked at death rates in 4,390 Danish twins aged over 70 to see whether there was any link to spinal pain. When people complain their back is killing them, they might not be exaggerating. "Spinal pain may be part of a pattern of poor health and poor functional ability, which increases mortality risk in the older population", said Ass Prof Ferreira. (more...)
- February 25, 2017
Scientists looked at death rates in 4,390 Danish twins aged over 70 to see whether there was any link to spinal pain. When people complain their back is killing them, they might not be exaggerating. "Spinal pain may be part of a pattern of poor health and poor functional ability, which increases mortality risk in the older population", said Ass Prof Ferreira. (more...)
Baird Financial Group Inc. Sells 12828 Shares of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)
- February 25, 2017
Winslow Evans & Crocker Inc. now owns 2,438 shares of the company's stock worth $100,000 after buying an additional 82 shares during the period. Mycio Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in PayPal Holdings by 35.2% in the second quarter. (more...)
- February 25, 2017
Winslow Evans & Crocker Inc. now owns 2,438 shares of the company's stock worth $100,000 after buying an additional 82 shares during the period. Mycio Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in PayPal Holdings by 35.2% in the second quarter. (more...)
Yoga is a passport to health assurance: PM Narendra Modi
- February 25, 2017
Sources in Isha Foundation said the bust Modi will inaugurate would be the largest of its kind in the world. Reinforcing the importance of yoga the Prime Minister said: "India has given the gift of yoga to the world and by practicing it a spirit of oneness is created". (more...)
- February 25, 2017
Sources in Isha Foundation said the bust Modi will inaugurate would be the largest of its kind in the world. Reinforcing the importance of yoga the Prime Minister said: "India has given the gift of yoga to the world and by practicing it a spirit of oneness is created". (more...)
We're hurt too, says Uber after harassment claims
- February 24, 2017
For those unaware, the systemic problem she's so insistently referring to is the cases of sexual harassment against many employees at Uber. Kalanick apologized for the mishaps that allowed for such a culture to develop where a former engineer had to face repeated setbacks in her attempt to report sexual harassment. (more...)
- February 24, 2017
For those unaware, the systemic problem she's so insistently referring to is the cases of sexual harassment against many employees at Uber. Kalanick apologized for the mishaps that allowed for such a culture to develop where a former engineer had to face repeated setbacks in her attempt to report sexual harassment. (more...)
Record-breaking warm weather in NY, NJ, CT
- February 24, 2017
Hartford reached 73 degrees and Providence 72 degrees in 1985. Afternoon highs around MA will not top 50 degrees. The day before, Thursday, reached 68 degrees in Boston - a record for Feb. Temperatures are expected to become more Boston-like and fall back into the 40s on Sunday with an incoming cold front. Predicting the erratic weather earlier this week, MeteoSuisse said in 24 hours the mercury would drop from around 17C to 8C on the lowlands, and from 4C to -8C at 2,000m. (more...)
- February 24, 2017
Hartford reached 73 degrees and Providence 72 degrees in 1985. Afternoon highs around MA will not top 50 degrees. The day before, Thursday, reached 68 degrees in Boston - a record for Feb. Temperatures are expected to become more Boston-like and fall back into the 40s on Sunday with an incoming cold front. Predicting the erratic weather earlier this week, MeteoSuisse said in 24 hours the mercury would drop from around 17C to 8C on the lowlands, and from 4C to -8C at 2,000m. (more...)
Mkhitaryan to miss cup final but Rooney to return for Man Utd
- February 24, 2017
Their result against Liverpool in the semi-final of this competition was a good example. Tenacious midfielder James Ward-Prowse has become an established starter for the club, while academy graduate Jack Stephens has been thrown in at the back after a season-ending injury to key defender Virgil van Dijk and Jose Fonte's sale in January to West Ham. (more...)
- February 24, 2017
Their result against Liverpool in the semi-final of this competition was a good example. Tenacious midfielder James Ward-Prowse has become an established starter for the club, while academy graduate Jack Stephens has been thrown in at the back after a season-ending injury to key defender Virgil van Dijk and Jose Fonte's sale in January to West Ham. (more...)
'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' (ALL) Free Multiplayer Weekend On Steam
- February 24, 2017
Scorestreaks are also set to be updated, and players may also be able to participate soon in a community poll that will help determine which specific game mode may end up getting featured weekly. New DLC packs are also expected to be released for the game in the months ahead, so players will have those to look forward to as well . Meanwhile, the Digital Legacy Edition is offering 33 percent discount, hence the game amounting now to $53.59. (more...)
- February 24, 2017
Scorestreaks are also set to be updated, and players may also be able to participate soon in a community poll that will help determine which specific game mode may end up getting featured weekly. New DLC packs are also expected to be released for the game in the months ahead, so players will have those to look forward to as well . Meanwhile, the Digital Legacy Edition is offering 33 percent discount, hence the game amounting now to $53.59. (more...)
Nintendo Switch: No Virtual Console at launch, eShop games detailed
- February 24, 2017
Yacht Club's Shovel Knight will be dropping on Switch's launch day along with its two expansions: Specter of Torment and the all-new Treasure Trove . "We will share more information in the future", a Nintendo press release simply states. Nintendo has also confirmed that the Switch eShop will use a shared account system with the 3DS and Wii U , as the Switch moves towards ensuring purchases are tied to your Nintendo Account and not the console itself. (more...)
- February 24, 2017
Yacht Club's Shovel Knight will be dropping on Switch's launch day along with its two expansions: Specter of Torment and the all-new Treasure Trove . "We will share more information in the future", a Nintendo press release simply states. Nintendo has also confirmed that the Switch eShop will use a shared account system with the 3DS and Wii U , as the Switch moves towards ensuring purchases are tied to your Nintendo Account and not the console itself. (more...)
Did Apple just delay the iPad Pro 2?
- February 24, 2017
According to the report that it is heard that the Apple may launch four iPad Pro models next month. Other rumours have pointed to a new OLED display, the addition of wireless charging, an updated Apple Pencil, and there are even suggestions that the home button will disappear altogether. (more...)
- February 24, 2017
According to the report that it is heard that the Apple may launch four iPad Pro models next month. Other rumours have pointed to a new OLED display, the addition of wireless charging, an updated Apple Pencil, and there are even suggestions that the home button will disappear altogether. (more...)
Next-gen Ford Fiesta ST gets 3 cylinders, 3 drive modes
- February 24, 2017
The engine should help the hatch blast to 62 miles per hour (100 km/h) in 6.7 seconds. As before it's mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, with no automatic option available. Ford's updates extend well beyond the chassis and engine , with a new look inside and out. The new cabin rectifies that with a tablet-style touchscreen on the dashboard, while the materials on the dashboard, seats and door trims all promise a greater feeling of quality than before. (more...)
- February 24, 2017
The engine should help the hatch blast to 62 miles per hour (100 km/h) in 6.7 seconds. As before it's mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, with no automatic option available. Ford's updates extend well beyond the chassis and engine , with a new look inside and out. The new cabin rectifies that with a tablet-style touchscreen on the dashboard, while the materials on the dashboard, seats and door trims all promise a greater feeling of quality than before. (more...)
Cloudflare bug leaks personal info from 120000 sites
- February 24, 2017
Cloudflare has been leaking personal information, passwords and software keys from over 120,000 sites and services onto the internet, the company has revealed . Google's Project Zero reported the issue to Cloudflare , and the two organisations worked to clean search engine caches before disclosing the vulnerability. (more...)
- February 24, 2017
Cloudflare has been leaking personal information, passwords and software keys from over 120,000 sites and services onto the internet, the company has revealed . Google's Project Zero reported the issue to Cloudflare , and the two organisations worked to clean search engine caches before disclosing the vulnerability. (more...)
Three of seven new exoplanets could have water, NASA says
- February 24, 2017
Around one-fifth of stars similar to Earth's sun are thought to have at least one earth-sized planet in their habitable zones , and this has led scientists to estimate that there may be as many as 40 billion habitable worlds in our galaxy. (more...)
- February 24, 2017
Around one-fifth of stars similar to Earth's sun are thought to have at least one earth-sized planet in their habitable zones , and this has led scientists to estimate that there may be as many as 40 billion habitable worlds in our galaxy. (more...)
Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid revealed
- February 24, 2017
After greeting the show-going public in Geneva, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid will go on sale in Europe in July. In addition, its driving range in fully electric mode is estimated at 50 kilometres. Flagship brings new levels of power and luxury. . Besides the existing E-Hybrid 495hp 4 E-Hybrid versions of the Panamera, Porsche is rumored to be developing a higher-performance hybrid with more than 550-horses for both the regular (liftback) and the shooting brake (Sport Turismo) ... (more...)
- February 24, 2017
After greeting the show-going public in Geneva, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid will go on sale in Europe in July. In addition, its driving range in fully electric mode is estimated at 50 kilometres. Flagship brings new levels of power and luxury. . Besides the existing E-Hybrid 495hp 4 E-Hybrid versions of the Panamera, Porsche is rumored to be developing a higher-performance hybrid with more than 550-horses for both the regular (liftback) and the shooting brake (Sport Turismo) ... (more...)
ARRIS to buy Brocade's Ruckus and ICX Switch business for $800 mn
- February 24, 2017
Acquiring Ruckus and ICX Switch will further expand ARRIS's presence in wired and wireless networking technology and markets beyond the home to encompass the education, public venue, enterprise, hospitality and MDU market segments, ARRIS highlights in a news release . (more...)
- February 24, 2017
Acquiring Ruckus and ICX Switch will further expand ARRIS's presence in wired and wireless networking technology and markets beyond the home to encompass the education, public venue, enterprise, hospitality and MDU market segments, ARRIS highlights in a news release . (more...)
Virtual Console is a No-Go for Nintendo Switch Launch
- February 24, 2017
The game, which previously was only listed as having a release date sometime in the month of March, will cost £17.99. Other retailers including Best Buy - also hosting midnight launch events - Amazon , Walmart and Target will also carry the Switch, Nintendo's first console in more than four years. (more...)
- February 24, 2017
The game, which previously was only listed as having a release date sometime in the month of March, will cost £17.99. Other retailers including Best Buy - also hosting midnight launch events - Amazon , Walmart and Target will also carry the Switch, Nintendo's first console in more than four years. (more...)
Nintendo Switch downloads can only exist on one console at a time
- February 24, 2017
This is pure speculation at this point, though it seems unusual that there is no confirmation considering that the highly-anticipated console is launching in less than a fortnight. Nintendo Switch is a completely different proposition to other products out there in the market. Now you can officially have your cake and eat it. Play all those classic Nintendo games while also joining in with a franchise behemoth like Federation Internationale de Football Association. (more...)
- February 24, 2017
This is pure speculation at this point, though it seems unusual that there is no confirmation considering that the highly-anticipated console is launching in less than a fortnight. Nintendo Switch is a completely different proposition to other products out there in the market. Now you can officially have your cake and eat it. Play all those classic Nintendo games while also joining in with a franchise behemoth like Federation Internationale de Football Association. (more...)
Missed our Nintendo Switch unboxing? You can check it out right here!
- February 24, 2017
Despite its struggles, the Nintendo Switch presale numbers are looking very healthy, and Nintendo is standing by a prediction that they'll move 2 million consoles within the Switch's first month of release . Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment is exclusive to Nintendo Switch for a limited time. It seems to suggest Nintendo accounts will work on one Switch at a time. (more...)
- February 24, 2017
Despite its struggles, the Nintendo Switch presale numbers are looking very healthy, and Nintendo is standing by a prediction that they'll move 2 million consoles within the Switch's first month of release . Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment is exclusive to Nintendo Switch for a limited time. It seems to suggest Nintendo accounts will work on one Switch at a time. (more...)
Nintendo Switch adds three indie games to launch lineup
- February 24, 2017
It also announced that Virtual Console games will not yet be available and that players have to perform a system update on the launch day to access the store as reported by CNET . FAST RMX from Shin'en Multimedia: Challenge your friends to local split-screen competition or take part in online races against players from all over the world. (more...)
- February 24, 2017
It also announced that Virtual Console games will not yet be available and that players have to perform a system update on the launch day to access the store as reported by CNET . FAST RMX from Shin'en Multimedia: Challenge your friends to local split-screen competition or take part in online races against players from all over the world. (more...)
Barclay gets armband as Scotland change five for Wales
- February 24, 2017
George North will return to Wales' starting line-up for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland at Murrayfield. Barclay's rise to the captaincy is notable as for Cotter's first eight games he didn't feature in the squad, and then while called up for the training squad prior to the 2015 World Cup the Scarlets and former Glasgow Warriors player didn't make the final cut for the tournament. (more...)
- February 24, 2017
George North will return to Wales' starting line-up for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland at Murrayfield. Barclay's rise to the captaincy is notable as for Cotter's first eight games he didn't feature in the squad, and then while called up for the training squad prior to the 2015 World Cup the Scarlets and former Glasgow Warriors player didn't make the final cut for the tournament. (more...)
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