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Thursday 31 December 2015

Challenges For HR Directors In 2016

What challenges does 2016 present for HR directors of FTSE100 firms? In 2015, one of the notable features of the business world has been the impact that a corporate scandal can have on the reputation of a company or sector. As Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the US remarked: ‘It takes many good deeds to build a reputation and only one bad one to lose it’. In 2015, the repercussions of the carbon emissions cheating debacle by Volkswagen continues to be felt by its customers, suppliers and employees and a catalogue of misdemeanors such as the foreign exchange rate rigging and money laundering has plagued the banking sector.

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Wednesday 30 December 2015

Best of BP 2015: You Don't Write About 30s by Jeffrey Paternostro

Source: http://ift.tt/QszOHx --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
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Charity Hospital: New Orleans Mystery Solved – What Was The Light In The Window?

Source: www.inquisitr.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Charity Hospital in New Orleans has become a viral sensation this holiday season. A mysterious light appearing in one Windows of the abandoned hospital has people talking, according to the Huffington Post . After a photo of the mysterious Christmas tree shaped light was posted on social media, it went viral. The post generated thousands of shares. People speculated about the source of the light in the window. Was it a ghost or some other supernatural presence? People heard of the light and went to see it for themselves. Some took more photos of the light, which were then also shared on social media. Photos on social media reveal ‘lit Christmas tree’ in #Charity Hospital window https://t.co/Bsl57MJf9g http://pic.twitter.com/UaRiBeHANC — WWL-TV (@WWLTV) December 29, 2015 One woman, who works at the hospital across from Charity Hospital, shared her photo of the mysterious light on Facebook . She spoke about the photo in her post. “Charity hospital has been closed, it’s Windows darkened, since hurricane Katrina, and is a gloomy and dreary sight on the best of days…at night it’s down-right scary. Until tonight. See, I park on the roof of my parking garage, and tonight as I was leaving work, I glanced over at the forgotten building, only to see the lights of a tiny Christmas tree! I wish the pictures did it justice. I don’t know how it’s lit. I don’t know how it’s even in there, but it made me smile just a little bit tonight!” The nurse, who ...



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Microsoft storing Windows disk encryption keys: a potential security nightmare?

Source: www.techradar.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Microsoft is at the centre of a new dollop of controversy in the privacy and security stakes, with the revelation that the company automatically uploads a copy of the recovery key for its disk encryption on modern PCs to its own servers – apparently without informing the owner of the computer, or presenting a choice to opt out of said process. What does this mean for the average user, exactly? If you've got a newer PC which supports TPM and you're running Windows 10 – and you've tied the OS into your Microsoft account for login – then you're automatically protected by Microsoft's device encryption, meaning the data on your disk is encrypted by default for security. But as The Intercept reports, a copy of your encryption key is also uploaded to Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage locker, and as the article notes, this is done with no choice to opt out, and probably without the user's knowledge. Of course, built-in disk encryption is a very commendable security feature, but there are potential issues with it – and backing a recovery key up to Microsoft's servers is an understandable step to take given the sort of problems that could occur. For example, some sort of hardware failure on your PC could mean the data on your hard drive ends up permanently lost if there's no recovery key backup accessible. However, as The Intercept points out, there are potential security risks to Microsoft keeping a copy of your key – such as for example ...



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Contract Job, Permanent Job, User Manual for Windows 10

Source: icons8.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
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Government pushes back target year for full employment from 2018 to 2020

Source: www.newstalk.com - Wednesday, December 30, 2015
The Government has formally abandoned its target to have full employment in Ireland by 2018. It has now pushed the target back to the year 2020 - after admitting it is too difficult to get jobs for everyone within three years. 2020 was the original target, but the plan was brought forward after a Cabinet meeting at the start of the year. Unemployment now stands at 8.9%, compared to over 15% at the start of 2012. Enda Kenny has admitted getting to 6% - which he considers full employment - is harder than expected. He says the revised target "is more realistic... It's important we set up that stall. "The difficulties and challenges we faced this year were a continuation of the great difficulties for the last number of years. But now it's moving on very strongly," he added. The Taoiseach also explained that it is harder to get from 10% to 6%, than it is to get from 15% to 10%.
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Former Governor George Pataki Ends His Presidential Campaign

Source: www.inquisitr.com - Wednesday, December 30, 2015
On Tuesday, George Pataki announced that he would be ending his presidential campaign. Pataki, who was aiming to gain the Republican nomination, was a former governor of New York. As CNN reports , George served for three terms, and he was in office during the 9/11 attacks. Pataki had hoped that his experience being in office during the terrorist attacks would gain him votes. However, he never even qualified for prime-time debates. In a video posted onto his social media accounts, George announced that he would be ending his campaign, and he expressed his hope that the U.S. would elect a suitable candidate to take office in the White House. “While tonight is the end of my journey for the White House as I suspend my campaign for president, I am confident we can elect the right person. Someone who will bring us together and who understands that politicians, including the president, must be the people’s servant and not their master. I know the best of America is still ahead of us.” Republican presidential candidate George Pataki has dropped out of the race for the Republican nomination (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Earlier this year, the Inquisitr reported that when Pataki announced that he would be running for president, he was called a “long shot” right off the bat. However, George did turn some heads when he suggested sending troops in to fight ISIS. Pataki made it clear though that he didn’t want to make it a long-term mission. “I don’t

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Chip Kelly fired after Eagles moves lead to missed playoffs

Source: www.bostonherald.com - Wednesday, December 30, 2015
PHILADELPHIA — Chip Kelly went three-and-out — much like his inconsistent offense. Kelly was fired by the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday night with one game left in his third season, completing a dramatic drop for a coach who was heavily recruited and lauded as an offensive genius only a couple years ago. Kelly was dumped after missing the playoffs for the second straight season and failing miserably in his first year in charge of personnel.

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Toby Radford leaves Glamorgan head coach role after two years in the job

Source: www.theguardian.com - Wednesday, December 30, 2015
• Radford will returning to batting coaching after leaving post • ‘I’d like to thank all of those who supported me in taking this club forward’ Toby Radford has left his position as the Glamorgan head coach after two seasons in the role. Related: County cricket fixtures 2016: team by team guide Continue reading...
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Warnings climb as hoverboards explode — literally

Source: www.bostonherald.com - Tuesday, December 29, 2015
A hoverboard burst into flames and then exploded inside a crowded Texas mall Monday, the latest in a troubling rash of flare-ups that has fire officials from coast to coast warning about the risk posed by one of this year’s hottest holiday toys.

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Iowa Man Held Without Bail In Murder Tied To Dice Game Dispute

Source: chicago.cbslocal.com - Wednesday, December 30, 2015
CHICAGO (STMW) — An Iowa man was ordered held without bail Tuesday for allegedly killing a man who tried to stop a fight that stemmed from an argument over a dice game on the South Side. Emmanuel Harvey, who was working at an Oral-B toothbrush factory, was recently arrested out of state in the May 14 murder of 29-year-old Alvin Randolph. Another man, Garland Benson, 26, also was ordered held without bail in July for the deadly shooting in the 6400 block of South Damen. The day before Randolph was killed, Benson accused another person of cheating during a dice game, prompting Harvey to hit another player with a shovel several times, Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney Jamie Santini said. That person suffered a broken wrist. The dispute ended for the day. But Benson and Harvey weren’t done, Santini said. The pair and several others went to the home of the person Benson accused of cheating the next night, Santini said. Benson and Harvey also had some of their friends following in a van, Santini said. Several people were on the porch, including the grandmother and mother of Benson and Harvey’s rival, Santini said. The rival was friends with Randolph who tried to stop the confrontation by allegedly approaching the men with a golf club. That’s when Benson and Harvey opened fire, Santini said. Soon, two others who were with Benson and Harvey joined their friends and started shooting toward the group of people at the home, Santini sai
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'Affluenza' fugitive Ethan Couch and mother Tonya arrested in Mexico – video report

Source: www.theguardian.com - Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Footage in this report shows the condominium where ‘affluenza’ teen Ethan Couch and his mother Tonya are said to have stayed while on the run in the Mexcian beach resort city of Puerto Vallarta. The pair were detained on Monday. A US Marshals Service agent tipped off authorities in Mexico after the Couches called Domino’s Pizza to order takeaway to their room. Ethan Couch is on probation for killing four people in a drunk-driving incident. Photograph: Reuters/AP Continue reading...

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California Gun Confiscation Goes Into Effect On January 1

Source: www.inquisitr.com - Wednesday, December 30, 2015
On September 30, 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed a law that will allow a person’s guns to be confiscated if a judge can be convinced that a person with a gun is a danger to himself or others. This law, AB 1014, goes into effect on January 1, 2016. If a judge decides that a person owning a gun “poses an immediate and present danger of causing personal injury to himself, herself or another by having in his or her custody or control,” a gun violence restraining order will go into effect. The GVRO will be in place for 21 days. The 21-day gun confiscation willallow a person to cool off and be evaluated by a psychologist for mental health disorder. Los Angeles Police Department Assistant Chief Michael Moore commented on the new law. “The law gives us a vehicle to cause the person to surrender their weapons, to have a time out, if you will. It allows further examination of the person’s mental state. It’s a short duration and it allows for due process. It’s an opportunity for mental health professionals to provide an analysis of a person’s mental state.” The 2014 law was drafted and signed due to a response to the shootout done by Elliot Rodger. During Rodger’s shooting spree, Rodger shot and killed six people and injured 14 others. Instead of going to prison, Roger killed himself. Wendy Patrick, a San Diego State University professor, and lawyer spoke with a CBS affiliate. “It’s the family members, it’s the people closest to the perpe

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The chairman of Google says British startups should embrace Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (GOOG)

Source: uk.businessinsider.com - Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman of Alphabet (formerly Google), today advised British startups to market their products on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter if they want to grow their businesses. "If you’ve got a great product, get it out there and the rest is obvious," Schmidt told UK entrepreneur Rohan Silva during an  interview on BBC Radio 4 today . Silva, who knows Schmidt from his days as a policy advisor to David Cameron, asked Schmidt what startups can do to market a product on a limited budget. "Go out on Twitter, use Facebook. Instagram now is having a huge renaissance in terms of marketing and promotions." Perhaps unsurprisingly, Schmidt also encouraged startups to use Google's advertising system to market their products. "The big marketing and sales budgets that traditional companies have are being replaced by these much more lean and efficient distribution models that companies have pioneered on the web," said the former Google CEO. "This is obviously not an ad for Google AdWords but that’s our business. "The only thing that matters now in a company, a small company, is the product quality. Does it work, does it really solve a problem? Everything else whether it’s distribution, or marketing or selling can now be done over the web or funded through crowdfunding and so forth and so on." SEE ALSO:  ANALYST: Google's parent company is losing $1.5 billion on all its businesses that aren't Google Join the conversation a
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Claudio Ranieri jokes that nobody wants to win the Premier League

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk - Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Claudio Ranieri reckons 'nobody wants to win' the Barclays Premier League after the title race took another twist as Manchester City drew at Leicester City.
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12/30: Redbird Rants- The St. Louis Cardinals' 50 greatest players

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The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the most historic franchises in all of sports, but who are the best players to ever play for them? One of the best things about being a St. Louis Cardinals' fan isthe rich history of the franchise. All of the hall of famers, all of the great memories, and of .
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Of corruption, despotism and power-struggles: into the murky world of football in Pakistan [Catch News]

Source: http://ift.tt/Vy84Kp --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
by Bhargab Sarmah (Catch News, 30 December 2015) “Pakistan has promising bunch of players. But people here prefer personalities before sport. Lack of merit, favouritism, politics for power in the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) is not helping the cause of the game in this country,” former Pakistan national team coach John Layton had lamented after leaving his post in 2002. 13 years later, little has changed in Pakistan Football it seems. As seven of the eight South Asian Football Federation (SAFF)-affiliated countries battle it out for the SAFF Suzuki Cup title in Trivandrum, India, the Pakistan national team can only enjoy the action on television. In fact, with the Pak Shaheens already out of the World Cup qualifiers after losing the first round tie to Yemen, it remains unclear as to when the national team will be in competitive action next. PFF power-struggle and the aftermath It was a controversial provincial body election which kicked off a series of events leading to this current crisis. In April 2015, Sardar Naveed Haider Khan, a close aide of PFF President Faisal Saleh Hayat, emerged as the winner in the presidential elections of the Punjab Football Association (PFA). The election was mired in controversy after Khan’s rival Arshad Lodhi saw several of his supporters banned by a PFF disciplinary committee. Months later, when a PFF extraordinary congress suspended Faisal Saleh Hayat, the body split into two different fac ...



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Find out if Microsoft stores encryption recovery keys in the cloud

Source: www.ghacks.net --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
A recent The Intercept article reveals that Microsoft is storing device encryption keys in the cloud under certain circumstances automatically. Device Encryption is a built-in encryption feature that became first available with Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system. The core difference between Device Encryption and Bitlocker is that Bitlocker is configurable while Device Encryption is not. Furthermore, full Bitlocker functionality is only available in Pro and Enterprise editions of Windows while Device Encryption is available in all. Device encryption is enabled automatically if the computer has the required encryption chip and if a Microsoft account is used to sign-in to the computer. If that is the case, the encryption key is stored in the cloud automatically. If the computer is not connected to a Windows domain, it is sent to Microsoft, and if it is, will be stored on company servers instead. Windows users who choose not to create Windows accounts during setup or afterwards, won't have device encryption enabled. There is no way to prevent Windows from sending the encryption key to the cloud if the computer matches the requirements. Why keys are backed up in the cloud You are probably wondering why Microsoft backs up keys in the cloud automatically. The answer to that is convenience, as users can make use of the key backed up in the cloud to regain access to files on the system. This can be the only way if no local backup of t ...



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Men’s Basketball vs West Texas A&M

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Fast Money Traders Share The Stocks They Would Buy Heading Into 2016

Source: www.benzinga.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
On CNBC's Fast Money , Pete Najarian spoke about Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT ). He thinks that the stock has more upside and he noticed some bullish options activity in the name. ...



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Women’s Basketball vs West Texas A&M

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Lumia 950 and 950 XL software update starts rolling out in UK and Ireland

Source: www.gsmarena.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Microsoft has started rolling out a new update for the Lumia 950 and the 950 XL, starting in UK and Ireland. The update brings the version number to 01078.00027.15506.020xx. The update includes the following changes: Stability and performance improvements. Improvements for SD memory card support. Improvements for automatic display brightness settings. Fix for a camera problem that was causing noisy images in low-light conditions for some users. Fix for a 4K video problem that was causing stripes to show up while playing back recorded videos for some users. Make sure to check your device to see if the update is available to download.... ...



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Phillipsburg's Chris Mann is lehighvalleylive Boys Basketball Player of the Week

Source: highschoolsports.lehighvalleylive.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
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News: Microsoft aware of severe Halo: Reach issues on Xbox One

Source: www.gamereactor.eu --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
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Boys basketball rankings for Dec. 30, 2015

Source: highschoolsports.lehighvalleylive.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
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Microsoft storing Windows disk encryption keys: a potential security nightmare?

Source: www.techradar.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Microsoft is at the centre of a new dollop of controversy in the privacy and security stakes, with the revelation that the company automatically uploads a copy of the recovery key for its disk encryption on modern PCs to its own servers – apparently without informing the owner of the computer, or presenting a choice to opt out of said process. What does this mean for the average user, exactly? If you've got a newer PC which supports TPM and you're running Windows 10 – and you've tied the OS into your Microsoft account for login – then you're automatically protected by Microsoft's device encryption, meaning the data on your disk is encrypted by default for security. But as The Intercept reports, a copy of your encryption key is also uploaded to Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage locker, and as the article notes, this is done with no choice to opt out, and probably without the user's knowledge. Of course, built-in disk encryption is a very commendable security feature, but there are potential issues with it – and backing a recovery key up to Microsoft's servers is an understandable step to take given the sort of problems that could occur. For example, some sort of hardware failure on your PC could mean the data on your hard drive ends up permanently lost if there's no recovery key backup accessible. However, as The Intercept points out, there are potential security risks to Microsoft keeping a copy of your key – such as for example ...



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Citrus, Lecanto blow out foes

Source: http://ift.tt/1eTgPDx --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
C.J. Risak Correspondent LECANTO – Time now to refine. The second half of the girls Basketball season started on a high note for both Lecanto and Citrus on Tuesday in the first round of the Lecanto Holiday Tournament. The host Panthers faced St. Petersburg Dixie Hollins, and it didn’t take long to figure just what the decisive factor would be — defensive pressure. Lecanto applied a lot of it, and the Rebels had no answer. ...



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Chinese Lumia 850 cases does not mean the device is not still cancelled

Source: wmpoweruser.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
The Lumia 850 was set to be a pretty good-looking mid-range handset with competitive specs, but the handset was cancelled late into development when Microsoft decided to “retrench” their smartphone strategy. Over the Christmas weekend some new cases for the device has been showing up from China, leading some to speculate that the device, like the Lumia 650, has been resurrected. Unfortunately our sources have confirmed the handset, similar to a Norwegian Blue, was not resting, but is in fact dead, with no development taking place for the smartphone. The device, even in its case, does still however cut a fine figure, and if any handset deserves another go it is this one. See the cases below. Gallery ...



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San Francisco Alumni Network Game Watch: UConn Men's Basketball vs. Memphis

Source: http://ift.tt/1J60VoI --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Start Date: Jan 9 2016 4:00PM PT End Date: Jan 9 2016 Location: Event Type: Basketball Game Watch, Social Event Description: San Francisco area alumni come on out to support your fellow huskies! ...



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Microsoft Chat Bot “Hired” as TV Weather Host - Video

Source: news.softpedia.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Cortana is not Microsoft’s only superstar, as the so-called AI Xiaoice chat bot available on a series of local services has made it to public television as the host of the weather program. Xiaoice serves as a companion feature on Chinese services like WeChat, Line, and Weibo social network and can help perform a number of tasks just like a human person, such as sending select emoji when receiving certain messages. But Microsoft has pushed it one step further by using the... ( read more ) ...



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New York City Alumni Network: UConn Men's Basketball vs. Memphis Game Watch

Source: http://ift.tt/1J60VoI --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Start Date: Jan 9 2016 7:00PM ET End Date: Jan 9 2016 Location: Event Type: Basketball Game Watch, New York City Alumni Network Description: NYC alumni come on out to Van Diemens to support your fellow huskies! ...



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Gamers Are Facing Issues With Halo: Reach On Xbox One

Source: wmpoweruser.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Microsoft recently added Halo: Reach to the list of backward compatibile titles available on the Xbox One. Unlike several other titles, gamers who tried Halo: Reach on Xbox One faced poor gaming experience. They faced severe frame rate issues while playing the game on Xbxo One. “We’re aware some users are experiencing issues playing Halo: […] Read more at Microsoft News ...



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Tampa - St. Petersburg Alumni Network: Pre-Game Party & UConn vs. USF WBB Basketball Game

Source: http://ift.tt/1J60VoI --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Start Date: Jan 10 2016 3:00PM ET End Date: Jan 10 2016 Location: Champions Choice & Sun Dome Event Type: Sports Event, Social Event Description: Pre-game party and game tickets! Catch the Huskies in Tampa! ...



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Tuesday girls basketball roundup: Hoquiam girls lose on the road to Shelton

Source: thedailyworld.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
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Byrne: NFL playoff seeds don't mean much

Source: www.bostonherald.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
The Patriots are wounded and reeling, burdened by the baggage of an un-Patriot-like 2-3 record since Thanksgiving. Yet they still enjoy an enviable position entering the Week 17 finale in Miami. Even if everything goes wrong this weekend, including a loss to the Dolphins, the Patriots enjoy a week off to rest and recuperate before playing its next meaningful game, at home, in mid-January. The Patriots, in this worst-case scenario would be the No. 2 seed, and could still host the AFC title game. ...



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Checkdown Audible: Steelers Wrap Up Strange 2015 NFL Season

Source: ewallstreeter.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
This time of year, with the final regular season game about to be played, I get a little emotional. I know I am about to see some familiar faces pull of their black and gold jerseys for the final time in their career, players retire or head to other cities. I root for “one last game” with every other Steelers fan who hopes to see their Pittsburgh Steelers enter another playoff round and challenge for a Super Bow. It’s an emotional time. The fans feel it. The players f ...



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Ira Kaufman's Week 17 NFL power rankings

Source: www.tbo.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Each week, 12 national media members -- including The Tampa Tribune's Ira Kaufman -- rank teams in what is known as The Associated Press Pro32 power rankings. Here is Kaufman's ballot. 1. Carolina: No longer perfect, but perfectly capable of nailing down the NFC's ...



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Report: Dolphins took anti-cheating precautions in New England

Source: profootballtalk.nbcsports.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Add the Dolphins to the list of NFL teams concerned that the Patriots try to get an unfair advantage. The Miami Herald reports that the Dolphins took extra precautions to guard against potential cheating by the Patriots when Miami went to New England in October. Among those precautions was bringing more equipment staffers than they… ...



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Washington Times: Leap from college coaching to NFL rarely worth the trip

Source: www.bgobsession.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Everyone has to start somewhere. But if the end game is to win a Super Bowl, candidates applying for NFL head-coaching vacancies may want to downplay their college resumes. As Philadelphia's firing of Chip Kelly reminded us again, past successes are no guarantee of future prosperity - at least in ... More... ...



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Washington Times: Former NFL player sues over city restrictions on bikini bars

Source: www.bgobsession.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - A former NFL player is suing the city of Jacksonville over a law that restricts sexually themed bars. The Florida Times-Union ( http://bit.ly/1QYipcL ) reports that Laveranues (LAH-ver-NEE-us) Coles filed the lawsuit Monday in federal court in Jacksonville. Coles is asking a judge to overturn the city's ... More... ...



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Adam Rittenberg / What's trending in the NFL: Eagles surprise by firing Chip Kelly; Cowboys looking to draft QB

Source: www.fantasysp.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Recapping Tuesday's top stories, which include everything you need to know about Chip Kelly getting fired, and Jerry Jones' thoughts on finding Tony Romo a better backup in the draft. ...



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Ashes loss only bip in an otherwise perfect year for WC winners Australia

Source: www.rediff.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Coach Darren Lehmann gave Australia a mark of '7.5' out of 10 for a year in which they won the World Cup but lost the Ashes, the series most prized by home fans. ...



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Top Android And iOS Apps That Cost Less Than $1 To Celebrate The New Year

Source: www.techtimes.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
With the New Year just at the doorstep, Google Play Store and Apple App Store trimmed the prices on some of their popular apps. We made a list of these apps that could help in finding ways to score extra productivity and entertainment. ...



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Apple to pay €318 million fine for tax fraud in Italy

Source: www.neowin.net --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
An investigation into Apple Italia tax payments have resulted in the Italian subsidiary being fined €318 million for tax fraud, over a five year period from 2008 to 2013. Read more... ...



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Apple agrees to pay £234m to settle Italian tax dispute

Source: www.theguardian.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Corporation tax deal follows Apple Italia’s alleged failure to declare earnings in Italy but settlement is thought to be one-third of the estimated £650m bill Apple has agreed to pay €318m (£234m) to settle a tax dispute with Italian authorities after the iPhone and iPad maker was investigated for suspected fraud, the country’s tax agency has confirmed. The US technology giant’s Italian subsidiary and several of its senior executives had been under investigation for fraud over its alleged failure to comply with obligations to declare its earnings in Italy between 2008 and 2013. Continue reading... ...



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Apple pays Italy $347 million to close tax investigation

Source: www.cultofmac.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
We’re still waiting for an official decision from European Commission regulators about Apple’s alleged tax avoidance through its Irish subsidiary, but in the meantime the company has agreed to pay €318 million ($347 million) to settle a tax investigation in Italy. A spokesperson for the Italian tax office says that Apple is paying the sum […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens ) ...



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Apple faces lawsuit over how iOS 9 negatively impacts iPhone 4s performance

Source: www.imore.com --- Wednesday, December 30, 2015
It's time to put away that mince pie and those bottles of mulled wine as we wait for 2016 to greet us all, but not everyone will be welcoming the new year with a working iPhone. That's according to a new complaint over how iOS 9 is reported to significantly impact the performance of the iPhone 4s . Unfortunately for those affected, they're unable to downgrade from iOS 9 due to Apple security. More than 100 iPhone 4s owners have asserted that the update has led to a negative experience on their smartphone to the point where it's simply unusable for daily use. Delayed launch times for apps, slower response on the touchscreen, as well as sluggish performance overall plague said owners. Then you have the reported freezing and crashes. Not fun times for anyone. It's claimed that Apple knows all too well about iOS 9 and how the update makes the iPhone 4s simply not fit for use by owners and forcing them to either endure aforementioned issues or fork out on an upgrade. Plaintiffs are now seeking more than $5 million in damages, with an option to treble. This isn't the first time Apple has been in trouble for planned obsolescence, with complaints in 2011 over poor performance, as well as 2013 for lack of storage after updating . Source: Apple Insider ...



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2016 Preview: 10 Most Anticipated Boston Venues for Meetings and Events



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Is It Really That Hard To Hire Good People?

Why is it so hard to hire good candidates? Liz Ryan explains why

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Leadership Exchange: Social Listening

Social listening can help all along the value chain—from research and discovery to developing marketing plans and strategy.

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Silicon Valley's Achilles Heel

Finding authenticity in Silicon Valley

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5 Underrated Leadership Qualities That Will Serve You Well In 2016

These aren't the classic high-octane leadership qualities we most often hear about. But they can be of real long-term career value.

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5 Surefire Signs That You're Promotable

It’s the end of the year already, and it isn’t too late to show your boss that you’re worthy of a promotion. Maybe you’ve been holding down the same position for a few years and are ready to move up. Maybe your company is going through some internal shuffling and

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3 Ways to Redefine Your Business in 2016

For entrepreneurs, the end of the year is a time to look back, take stock and start planning ahead for how to take their businesses to the next level. There are many great opportunities for improvement going forward, and I’m happy to say that none of them require spending more time at the gym or swearing off chocolate chip cookies. If you’re looking for ways you can work on improving your business starting in 2016, I recommend three areas to consider.

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100 Small Ways You Can Make 2016 Your Best Year Ever

What are some of the best life tips? This question was originally answered on Quora by Nelson Wang.

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Stat may be just what the doctor ordered

Rick Berke, executive editor of Stat, talks about the title's strategy to make health, medicine and life sciences content compelling and deliver this news to a general audience.

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Michael Dell Tweets His Own Horn Ahead Of SecureWorks IPO

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Michael Dell recently tweeted this out to his 910,000 plus followers: "My business card in 1984, year I started. 1st space 1000 sq ft, lasted 30 days. Never forget where you came from."

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How To Rethink The Annual Performance Review

The annual performance review isn't the only way to evaluate how your team is really performing.

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Ancient DNA Traces Irish Roots To Mass Migrations

Geneticists and archaeologists have teamed up to trace the heritage of the Irish all the way to the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

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Poland Takes a New Direction

This article was originally published at Stratfor.com.

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My Top Articles Of 2015: 'World's Dumbest Idea' Wins

The group winner was Agile

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The Best Technology Stories of 2015

There have been a lot of great stories on technology this year that track hot topics like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, self-driving cars, cybercrime, and the like.  Each of these topics among others are covered in great depth in the stories that follow, which are my take on the top technology stories of 2015.

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The Best Technology Stories of 2015

There have been a lot of great stories on technology this year that track hot topics like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, self-driving cars, cybercrime, and the like.  Each of these topics among others are covered in great depth in the stories that follow, which are my take on the top technology stories of 2015.

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This New 3D Sensor Can Help Detect Breast Cancer Or See Through Walls

This new 3D sensor can help detect breast cancer and see through walls, even liquids. At CES 2016, Vayyar will show how their 3D low power sensor can be applied just about anywhere - from connected healthcare applications to new technology for irrigation in agriculture.

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Getting Divorced? 5 Ways To Save Thousands Of Dollars

January is divorce season. According to eDivorcePapers.com, the first month of the year experiences the most legal breakups. Pundits speculate that unhappy couples muscle through the holidays for the sake of family harmony before filing -- or it was that one last remark by his mother that he did not refute that was the nail in the matrimonial coffin. My friend, New York City divorce lawyer Morghan Richardson, jokes, "When the Christmas lights come down, my phone lights up like Christmas." 

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Pennywise And Billion-Foolish: Troubling Data For Pfizer's Ian Read

Since its creation in 1989, Bristol-Myers Squibb has brought to market about the same number of new drugs as Pfizer—26 vs. Pfizer’s 25 (Figure 1). Their cumulative R&D spending, however, diverges widely. BMS did for $56 billion, while Pfizer has spent $122 billion. Much of the difference—$62 billion out of $66 billion (94%)—was incurred during Pfizer’s post-1999 mega-blockbuster era.

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Five things for pharma marketers to know: Monday, December 28, 2015

Valeant CEO takes medical leave; average asthma rates for US children trends downward; drugmakers will pay ~$7 billion for coupons and co-pay cards in 2015

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Lack of expertise limits pharma's Facebook use

With few exceptions, pharma brands haven't made much headway on Facebook. The will may be there—the audience certainly is—but marketers won't see real results until they cede control and stop chasing likes. Two social-media experts share their tips with James Chase

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Five things for pharma marketers to know: Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Generic-drug approval backlog criticized; KaloBios board members step down; Sovaldi costs as little as $4 in India

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What WWE Taught Me About EHR Promotion



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Back Talk: Is This a Win-Win Solution?



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What Is Research's Real Value?

With CPG companies experiencing continuing financial challenges, layoffs have begun, including significant numbers in the research function at major corporations. Is healthcare market research insulated from this trend?

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Leadership Exchange: Socially (In)Active

Social listening can help all along the value chain—from research and discovery to developing marketing plans and strategy. Marc Iskowitz sat down with brand, market research, media and regulatory experts to find out why pharma isn't making full use of the channel

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Why Amazon Device Is Good for Healthcare



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Private View January 2016



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Washington Insider: January 2016



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Upward Move: Justin Chase



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At Work With Denise Tenerelli



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In Job Interviews, Use These 4 Sentences To Transition From Recruiting To Interviewing

When a candidate enters the room to interview, it signals a shift from recruiting: attracting them to the organization, to interviewing: conducting a diagnosis of skills and attitudes to see if they’re a fit for the organization. But one of the biggest mistakes hiring managers make is missing that signal and continuing to recruit when they should be interviewing.

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10 LinkedIn Networking No No's That Will Tarnish Your Brand

When used appropriately, LinkedIn provides an unparalleled opportunity for expanding and bolstering your brand. But it can all go wrong if you do any of these things.

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The Difference Between Free Consulting And Building Trust

I often speak about not playing fetch and avoiding the pitfalls of giving away free consulting. You might be wondering the same thing in your business. So, let me explain the difference between free consulting and building value and trust with your customers.

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I Don't Want To Outlive My Money Or Lock It Up In An Annuity

Each week our Northwestern Mutual retirement experts answer your questions.

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Six Strategies For Building Your Personal Brand Online

Creating a meaningful personal brand online and offline unlocks opportunity. But where do you start?

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How To Rethink The Annual Performance Review

The annual performance review isn't the only way to evaluate how your team is really performing.

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The Evolution Of eCommerce

In the last twenty years, e-commerce has entirely revolutionized retail. It went from being an essentially non-existent business model to becoming a potential threat to the traditional mall as we know it. Jeff Bezos shipped Amazon’s first ever online book sale in 1995, and we consumers have never looked back.

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Predator Not Prey: Why You Should Disrupt Your Own Company

All industries-especially the sleepy ones--are at risk of being disrupted and preyed upon by technology-driven startups, often funded by venture capitalists. Midsized businesses must invest in technology to become the disruptor, rather than wait until an upstart attacks and devours them. Read one such case study and learn how you can do it.

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Mexico Media Roundup: December, 2015

As 2015 ends I'm looking back at the Mexico stories that dominated the news over the past month.

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Measurable Goals Are Key to Digital Transformation

Change is hard—especially when it completely transforms the way a company operates. Business owners and employees alike must become familiar with new protocols and processes, and understand how to correctly use this new technology. Essentially, digital transformation requires a complete cultural shift, and measuring success on multiple levels is the best way to implement it.

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House Oversight Probes Hillary Speech Fees To Clinton Foundation

The House Oversight Committee still isn't satisfied with Clinton speech fee disclosures. Millions of dollars is no rounding error, and the "whose fee is it" shell-game doesn't impress the Committee Chair.

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Secret Skills For Success: Know The Difference Between Change And Transition

I'm talking to Susan (not her real name), who has asked for some advice on a career transition. And wow, she is not making it easy for me...

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Predator Not Prey: Why You Should Disrupt Your Own Company

All industries-especially the sleepy ones--are at risk of being disrupted and preyed upon by technology-driven startups, often funded by venture capitalists. Midsized businesses must invest in technology to become the disruptor, rather than wait until an upstart attacks and devours them. Read one such case study and learn how you can do it.

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Podcast: Recovering From A Job Loss After 50

In this episode of the Chris Farrell 'Unretirement' podcast, meet a woman who is bouncing back from unemployment and learn how to start an encore career.

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Why Ferragamo Built Its Own Hollywood Studio—in New York



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Mobile Now Rules In Banking

Mobile has rapidly evolved from being a separate banking channel to becoming the hub of personal finance. As we noted in a previous post, Bain & Company recently surveyed 114,700 consumers in 17 countries and one question we asked was, What would you miss more for a day, your wallet or your mobile phone? Some 54% of US consumers chose the phone, and in China and South Korea, that share rose to more than 75%.

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Tuesday 29 December 2015

Delivering Social Customer Service At MailChimp

Most of the companies that are doing social customer service well are on the journey. This means they have focused on a few solid channels and work to create a strong process to enable customers to interact with them on that channel. MailChimp is one of those companies. The company serves many of the world's small businesses as the preferred email marketing solution. It was founded in 2001 and by June 2014 10 billion emails per month were sent through MailChimp. Most of these MailChimp customers are small businesses but some are larger too such as Uber--a company known to use the service. They've launched and operationalized a strong social listening and response customer service program to serve their many customers. In this podcast I talk to practitioner Kevan Gammage, MailChimp's Social Support Manager who gave our listeners on The Modern Customer podcast a unique view into the daily ongoings of social customer support at MailChimp.

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Five Unmistakable Signs Of Career Burnout

How would you know if you were burning out on your job? Liz Ryan explains the five unmistakable signs

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2016 Preview: 10 Most Anticipated San Francisco Venues for Meetings and Events



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2016 Preview: 10 Most Anticipated Orlando/Central Florida Venues for Meetings and Events



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Monday 28 December 2015

Apple Slices Topped with Cranberry Walnut Tuna Salad

Source: http://ift.tt/1YIlrq6 --- Monday, December 28, 2015
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BetterWithCraisins #CollectiveBias I don't know why but I struggle with preparing my own lunches on the weekends and days off.  I like to step away from my go-to frozen meals that I take every day to work and enjoy something fresh but the challenge is finding that perfect lunchtime recipe that doesn't take a ton of time to prepare.   I started thinking about what I enjoyed as a kid on those lunchtimes with my mom and immediately tuna salad sandwiches popped into my head.  But I wanted to add a little twist to that traditional sandwich recipe and came up with something that is now my favorite lunchtime meal to enjoy at home.  Apple Slices Topped with Cranberry Walnut Tuna Salad  Free printable recipe here. Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup crushed walnuts  1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained 1/2 cup Craisins® Dried Cranberries 1 Apple, sliced - I use Gala apples Romaine lettuce  Directions: 1.  Combine walnuts, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onions, tuna, and Craisin s®  in a medium bowl.   2.  Add mayonnaise and carefully mix together into a nice tuna salad mixture.  3.  Slice Apple into "circles".  I can get about 5 sliders out of each Apple.  4.  Top apples with a good amount of the Cranberry Walnut Tuna Salad.  5.  Place Apple slices topped w ...



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Why Tidings Aren’t As Bad As You Think

Source: bloghot.info --- Monday, December 28, 2015
4 off-radar road trips for 2014 Road trips are as American as Apple pie. But why hit the usual places when you can take the road less traveled? There are hundreds of small, often overlooked towns in the U.S. that offer unique experiences that aren’t canned or overly commercialized. We’ve traveled a lot, and these locations stick out as places where the people are friendly, the food is authentic and the attractions are as grassroots as they come. Check out our picks for the hot new places to travel in 2014: 1. Santa Ynez Valley and Los Alamos, Calif. What’s next for California tourism? The Central Coast. Traditionally viewed as California’s flyover country – what you drive through to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco – the Central Coast, particularly Santa Barbara and its wine country, is becoming a hotbed of farm-to-table restaurants, family-owned boutique wineries, artisan food producers and bountiful farm stands. It’s a much more relaxed, accessible – and, dare we say, friendlier? – version of Napa. The stunning Santa Ynez Valley is surrounded by mountain ranges with the mighty Santa Ynez River running through them, and small towns like Los Olivos and Solvang – California’s Little Denmark – are worth a stop to explore the markets and wine tasting rooms. Just north of Santa Ynez Valley, the little town of Los Alamos, population 1,890, is attracting a lot of attention for its excellent restaurants, wine tasting rooms, art gal ...



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Amazon Fire TV deal saves you 20 percent

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Apple award for Wetland scheme

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NI Water recently scooped a prestigious international Green Apple environmental Award in recognition of their work to build an Integrated Construction Wetland (ICW) for wastewater treatment in Stoneyford. ...



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unwrapping: How to use your Apple TV’s Siri Remote for Tumblr...

Source: frtaffertiantalessaleblog.tumblr.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
unwrapping : How to use your Apple TV’s Siri Remote for Tumblr TV . Hat tip to @commanderbeverlycrusher . ...



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Windows CE6/Compact7 SDK Software

Source: source.sierrawireless.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
Latest Windows CE6/Compact7 SDK Software ...



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Windows CE6/Compact7 SDK Release Note

Source: source.sierrawireless.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
Latest Windows CE6/Compact7 SDK Release Note ...



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Eurosports app updated, now Universal Windows App with Cortana and Continuum support

Source: wmpoweruser.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
Eurosport SAS have updated their Windows app to bring support for Windows 10 desktop and mobile. The app, which appears to be a Project Westminster app, brings support for Cortana, meaning you can now open the app by voice, and supports pinning sections as live tiles for constant updates even when the app is not open. It offers access to daily news, features, latest scores and results and brings all the biggest match and races with live text commentaries. It features: Over 150 news articles written daily by their journalists News are analysed in their videos Live scoring and calendars of your favourite sports Exclusive web chats with their journalists, pundits and players. See screen shots of the app below: Gallery Find the updated app in the Windows Store here. WP-Appbox: Eurosport.com (Free, Windows Store) → ...



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Arkansas sees strong storms, but no injuries

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At least four possible tornadoes touched down around Arkansas on Sunday, along with strong winds and large hail, tearing off roofs, uprooting trees and shattering Windows. ...



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Samsung’s 12-inch Windows 10 tablet gets Wi-Fi certification

Source: wmpoweruser.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
Back in August, we reported about Samsung’s upcoming Windows 10 tablet. The company’s Windows 10 tablet is expected to pack a 12-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560×1600 or 3840×2400 pixels, a 14 nanometer Intel Core M processor, 4GB of RAM, and the S-Pen, according to previous reports. Now, it seems like the […] Read more at Microsoft News ...



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[Update: Nope] Game Troopers plans to release its own Windows Phone is 2016

Source: wmpoweruser.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
UPDATE: Apparently, it’s Fools Day in Spain and Game Troopers isn’t actually making a Windows Phone. Today is Fools day in Spain!! we apologize if we have generated too much expectations with our news related to a new Windows Phone device — Game Troopers (@gametrooperswp) December 28, 2015 Original story follows below. Game Troopers, a game developing studio which has been releasing a tonne of games on the Windows Store in the past few months is apparently becoming an OEM in 2016. The company today announced in Twitter that it will be becoming an OEM, and release its own Windows Phone device next year: We are becoming an OEM will release our own Windows Phone in 2016. Stay tunned — Game Troopers (@gametrooperswp) December 28, 2015 Additionally, Game Troopers’ CEO, Jesus Bosch revealed the company is calling it the “Sunrise Project”: . @gametrooperswp we call it Sunrise project — Jesus Bosch (@jboschaiguade) December 28, 2015 Of course, there are not a lot of details available about the Sunrise Project just yet. As it seems like, the project is most likely in its early stages and we’ll hopefully hear more about it next year. Nonetheless, Sunrise Project is quite interesting as Game Troopers is a company which never released a hardware previously. It will be very interesting to see how Sunrise Project shapes up in the near future. With that being said, tell us what you think of Game Troopers’ recent announcement in the comment sect ...



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What is a TPM, and Why Does Windows Need One For Disk Encryption?

Source: www.howtogeek.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
BitLocker disk encryption normally requires a TPM on Windows. Microsoft’s EFS encryption can never use a TPM. The new “device encryption” feature on Windows 10 and 8.1 also requires a modern TPM, which is why it’s only enabled on new hardware. But what is a TPM? Click Here to Continue Reading ...



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Microsoft to push out monthly updates directly to the Lumia 950

Source: wmpoweruser.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
We have heard that Microsoft intends to push out updates to Windows 10 Mobile handsets directly, but Microsoft has not given us much detail on the process. Now an AT&T representative has revealed more, saying Microsoft intends to push out “Windows As A Service” updates directly to Lumia 950 owners without going through AT&T’s approval process, and that the updates will be pushed out monthly. This of course suggests we can expect to see a new update being pushed out soon, hopefully in the next 2 weeks. It could be that having a direct line to deliver updates has made Microsoft bolder in delivering Windows 10 Mobile early and somewhat unpolished, but it seems Windows 10 Mobile users can look forward to their handsets steadily improving over the next few months. ...



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Wildfire destroys more than 100 houses

Source: jamaica-gleaner.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
SYDNEY (AP):More than 100 houses were destroyed by a Christmas Day wildfire that tore through a stretch of coastline popular with tourists in southern Australia, forcing thousands to flee their homes, officials said yesterday.Cooler weather and... ...



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Australia in control of the second Test despite West Indies first innings fightback

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk --- Monday, December 28, 2015
West Indies enjoyed by far their best day of the second Test on day three but Australia remained firmly in the box seat at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. ...



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Train carrying sulfuric acid derails in remote Australia

Source: newsok.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
SYDNEY (AP) — Floodwaters are hampering emergency officials' efforts to clean up a remote site in northeast Australia where a freight train carrying sulfuric acid came off the tracks. The train was carrying around 200,000 liters (53,000 gallons) of the highly corrosive acid when it derailed near the small town of Julia Creek in western Queensland state on Sunday. Read more on NewsOK.com ...



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Freight train carrying sulphuric acid derails in Australia

Source: www.itv.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
A freight train carrying 200,000 litres of sulphuric acid has derailed in north-west Queensland, Australia. ...



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Australia train derails with sulphuric acid cargo

Source: http://ift.tt/1quODQc --- Monday, December 28, 2015
Sydney, Dec 28 (IANS) An exclusion zone is in place after a 26-carriage freight train carrying some 200,000 litres of sulphuric acid derailed on Monday in Australia's Queensland state. All 26 ... ...



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Australia v West Indies: Improved West Indies batting stymies Australia's progress in Boxing Day Test

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If ever holding a lead of 459 with two days remaining was not a cause for celebration it was on Monday, after the West Indies enjoyed their least-worst day of the series. ...



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Rescuers nurse cute koala after bushfires hit southern Australia

Source: www.euronews.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
A distressed koala was among wildlife helped by rescue services after bushfires hit southern Australia. The blazes near the Great Ocean Road… ...



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N.E. Basketball: Injuries pain BU

Source: www.bostonherald.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
It̢۪s been a season of roster juggling for coach Joe Jones at Boston University . The Terriers had the same starting lineup for the first four games of the season, but since then it̢۪s been a jumble of managing injuries, coach̢۪s decisions and funneling guys in and out of the lineup on the way to a 6-6 start. ...



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Australia v West Indies, second Test: Carlos Brathwaite a star in making for Windies

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If Carlos Brathwaite turns out as good as international cricketer as he is a salesman then the West Indies might just have unearthed one heck of a player. ...



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Celtics Notebook: Team-first concerns for Marcus Smart

Source: www.bostonherald.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
Marcus Smart , without a minute of five-on-five Basketball included in his rehabilitation from a strained left knee, made his return last night against the New York Knicks after missing the previous 18 games. The Celtics guard didn’t sound nearly as concerned about his condition as somehow detracting from the team’s rhythm. ...



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PSA from the NBA: The basketball league speaks out on gun violence

Source: www.post-gazette.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
America’s pro sports leagues are generally risk-averse. With millions of dollars in profits at stake, there’s little upside to offending customers by taking positions on social issues. That’s why it’s extraordinary — and laudable — that the National Basketball Association teamed up with Michael Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Safety organization for a series of public message about gun violence. ...



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Kelly leads Prep to Holiday Classic title

Source: www.ctpost.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
Kelly leads Prep to Holiday Classic title Rich Kelly scored 21 points to lead Fairfield Prep to a 52-48 win Sunday in the championship game of the Fairfield Prep Holiday Classic boys Basketball tournament at Alumni Hall. Jordan Pettway scored 10 of his 11 points in second half as Notre Dame-Fairfield defeated Warde 61-50 in the consolation game. Technical Fouls: ...



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Fairfield men outlast Bucknell

Source: www.ctpost.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
The Fairfield University men’s Basketball netted 17 of 32 three-point field goal attempts, tying the school record for three pointers in a game, as the Stags defeated Bucknell 101-91 Sunday. Marcus Gilbert and Tyler Nelson accounted for four three-pointers each as seven different players made a shot from behind the arc. [...] it was the three-point shot that really put this game away for Fairfield, as it fueled a 14-0 run early in the second half that turned the game. Gilbert, who did not have a field goal in the first half, put Fairfield back in front with a three-pointer at the 18:56 mark. The senior would knock down another three-point field goal on the next possession to give Fairfield a 51-46 lead at the 18:30 mark. Bucknell began to make a late comeback bid, which began with a 9-0 run that brought the score to a manageable 86-76 with four minutes remaining. ...



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Players of the Week nomination deadline Monday at noon (basketball, wrestling, hockey, swimming, gymnastics, bowling)

Source: blog.cleveland.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
See how winter sports coaches can nominate athletes for Players of the Week in the 2015-16 season. ...



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Africa's first player & solar powered football pitch

Source: http://ift.tt/1A4vsT0 --- Monday, December 28, 2015
The Football pitch was refurbished by Shell using more than 90 underground tiles that capture kinetic energy created by the movement of the players. The kinetic energy is then stored and combined with power generated by solar panels to operate the new floodlights. ...



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Chicago police shooting of grandmother, teen draws criticism from community

Source: www.startribune.com - Monday, December 28, 2015
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Cameroun - Sport: Jean–Christophe Bahebeck ou quand le Cameroun court après un joueur en petite forme

Source: http://ift.tt/1fxUeKs --- Monday, December 28, 2015
L’attaquant espéré par la Fédération camerounaise de Football n’en finit pas de rater ses saisons. Aux dernières nouvelles, l’As Saint-Etienne, le club auquel le Paris Saint-Germain l’a prêté à l’inte ...



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South Korea, Japan reach deal over 'comfort women'

Source: www.cnn.com - Monday, December 28, 2015
Japan and South Korea have reached an agreement over the long-standing issue of "comfort women" -- the term used to describe sex slaves used by the Japanese military during World War II.

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David Beckham splurges £140,000 on car

Source: tribune.com.pk --- Monday, December 28, 2015
LONDON:  Football legend David Beckham has reportedly spent £140,000 on a lavish car. The former soccer star, who has sons Brooklyn, 16, Romeo, 13, Cruz, 10 and four-year-old daughter Harper, with wife Victoria Beckham, is reportedly hoping to add the F-TYPE Project 7 Jaguar to his motor collection, reports mirror.co.uk . David Beckham feels like he’s 21 “David loves his cars and these are something special. But it’s not going to be used for family trips or for popping to the shops. It’s an indulgence, something for a Sunday morning blast,” said a source. “The car is sold out so anyone wanting one has to go on a waiting list. A lot of people ordered them while they were still on the drawing board in ­development. But I don’t think it will be a problem for David to get hold of one,” the source added. David Beckham named People magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ The 40-year-old already has a Cadillac Escalade, a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti as well as a Jeep, Audi, Bentley and Aston Martin. The post David Beckham splurges £140,000 on car appeared first on The Express Tribune . ...



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Hear This: Bruce Springsteen can overcome even the moodiest teenager’s hate

Source: www.avclub.com - Monday, December 28, 2015
In Hear This , The A.V. Club writers sing the praises of songs they know well. This week: Songs our families made us listen to repeatedly. Bruce Springsteen, Badlands (1978) My mom has solid taste in music, something I didn’t appreciate but benefited from greatly growing up. She started taking my twin and me to concerts when we were in middle school, highlights including Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, and Bob Dylan—all artists I like and respect now, but didn’t necessarily stack up as better than Good Charlotte when I was 13. But the crowning voice of my childhood was Bruce Springsteen, whether I liked it or not—his were the songs my mother played repeatedly, and his concerts were the ones she (awesomely and daringly) pulled us out of school for days at a time to see. I’m going to see Springsteen in Boston on his ...

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Frank Lampard speaks at football workshop in Dubai alongside New York City team-mate Andrea Pirlo after Globe Soccer Awards

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk --- Monday, December 28, 2015
Following his success at the Globe Soccer Awards, Frank Lampard was a guest speaker at a Football workshop alongside his New York City team-mate Andrea Pirlo. ...



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LOCK AND LOAD Texas gears up for new open carry handgun law

Source: www.foxnews.com - Monday, December 28, 2015
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The Highs and Lows for Atletico Madrid in 2015

Source: bleacherreport.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
Atletico Madrid have once again enjoyed a fine calendar year where they have battled at the top table in Spanish and European Football, reaching the latter stages of competitions—although not quite  going the distance this time in terms of lifting silverware. As with most clubs, there have been ups and downs along the way; from one-off results to runs of form, from disappointing injuries to exciting transfers. Here we chronicle the year for the Rojiblancos , who will hope 2016 is at least one step better by the time May rolls around. Begin Slideshow ...



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Philadelphia Eagles' Chip Kelly expects to return next season

Source: www.upi.com - Sunday, December 27, 2015
The Sports Xchange Chip Kelly, who will miss the postseason for the second time in three years, said he expects to be back as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Politics In The News: The Primary Brackets

Source: www.npr.org --- Monday, December 28, 2015
With five weeks to go before the Iowa primaries, we learn more about the state of play in the GOP presidential field. When you think about it, the primaries are a lot like Football playoffs. ...



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Where are the Giants in 2016 NFL Draft order after blowout loss to Minnesota Vikings?

Source: www.nj.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
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Sheffield optometrist keeps junior team onside

Source: http://ift.tt/1xGMUWw --- Monday, December 28, 2015
Optometrist Alex Gage has continued his sponsorship of the Crosspool Juniors Under-9s Boys Football Club The post Sheffield optometrist keeps junior team onside appeared first on Optician . ...



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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton look SMITTEN with each other as they take selfies on NFL date

Source: www.mirror.co.uk --- Monday, December 28, 2015
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Are you ready for some Football? ..... Part Two

Source: emotivalounge.proboards.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
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Best NFL Week 16 memes

Source: www.chron.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
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12/28: Radical Baseball- Hal Steinbrenner, what will you do with the $217 million you are NOT paying David Price?

Source: http://ift.tt/w0g2f4 --- Monday, December 28, 2015
Alternate title: What's more likely to have George Steinbrenner turning over in his grave: paying David Price $217 million or letting the Red Sox do it?  I regard this as a rhetorical question. Why Yanks need David Price more than the Red Sox do: Babe Ruth. 12/2/15 Pittsburgh Yankees: Hal ...



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ICYMI in NFL’s Week 16: Pats choose to kick in OT and lose

Source: thecourier.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
AP Photo/Seth Wenig The Patriots could’ve been resting next Sunday with the AFC’s best record all wrapped up. Instead, a chain reaction of unorthodox decisions, confusion over the rulebook and bad defense left Tom Brady stranded on the sideline in overtime and kept the top seed up for gr... ...



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NFL Rapid re-act: Unbeaten no more

Source: www.axs.com --- Monday, December 28, 2015
They’ve popped the champagne in Miami once again. There’s no longer an unbeaten team in the NFL following Atlanta’s 20-13 win over the previously undefeated Carolina Panthers. At 14-1, the Panthers still own the best record in the NFL, but they are no longer chasing history and the 1972 Dolphins. As... ...



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9 Ways to Take a Good Sponsor Relationship and Make It Great



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2016 Preview: 10 Most Anticipated Los Angeles Venues for Meetings and Events



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Distracted man falls from California cliff to his death

Source: www.foxnews.com - Sunday, December 27, 2015
A Southern California man who went to the cliffs to watch a sunset Friday night plunged 60 feet to his death after he was distracted from using his electronic device, officials said Saturday.
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See destruction in Texas

Source: www.cnn.com - Sunday, December 27, 2015
Tornadoes and severe storms tore through the Dallas area, killing eight people in the latest incident of deadly weather in the nation. CNN's George Howell has more.
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The Beat with Andy Masur and Sam Panayotovic Full Show: December 26, 2015

Source: wgnradio.com --- Sunday, December 27, 2015
Andy Masur and Sam Panayotovic fills in for Connor McKnight and Mark Carman . Andy and Sam speak about the excess number of Basketball games on Christmas Day. The guys feel the holiday jerseys that teams were wearing on Christmas were unnecessary. The Bulls win on Christmas; Sam predicted they would win. The Jimmy Butler conspiracy: Andy wonders if someone put him up to speaking bad about his coach. Andy gives Sam advice on how to better his Golf game. The Black Hawks’ central division, east and west record are discussed. The guys talk about Patrick Kane’s phenomenal season; leading first in assist and goals. They list what makes Patrick Kane so good. Andy and Sam discuss the complications of getting into the baseball hall of fame. Todd Furham joins Andy and Sam to explain why the Cubs are considered the favorite in 2016. Sam and Andy reminisce on memorable things that happened to them while they traveled on the road covering sports. The movie: Concussion and how serious concussions are is discussed. Andy explains how he got caught up on an eight hour “that 70’s show” marathon. Both guys discuss the various movies they watched during Christmas and reminisce about holidays growing up. The guys discuss the hottest sports buttons you can push in Chicago and number one is the Chicago Bears. Adam Hoge joins Andy and Sam to talk about what to expect in the Bears vs Tampa Bay Game. http://ift.tt/1Zvs9g5 ...



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‘That is complete garbage:’ Peyton Manning strongly denies report he used HGH following neck surgeries

Source: www.vancouversun.com - Sunday, December 27, 2015
The Al Jazeera report claims Manning received HGH from an Indianapolis anti-aging clinic in 2011 while he was still with the Colts

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Kirk Cousins throws 4 TD passes, Washington beats Eagles, 38-24

Source: www.denverpost.com - Saturday, December 26, 2015
Dropped passes. Costly turnovers. Missed tackles.It's been the same story for the Philadelphia Eagles all season.

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Philadelphia's next city solicitor has a tale to share

Source: www.philly.com - Sunday, December 27, 2015
Sozi P. Tulante is unsure which memories of Zaire are his own and which are stories he has been told. But he remembers vividly when the soldiers came for his father.
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Association employee was forced to present falsified documents as evidence

Source: www.latimes.com - Sunday, December 27, 2015
Question: I manage a very large homeowner association in Southern California. Homeowners make legitimate requests to access association budgets, financial statements, bank accounts, minutes, reports, accounts payable and receivables, assets, liabilities and more. The board tells me not to comply...
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Chicago Police: Woman accidentally killed by officer fire

Source: www.bostonherald.com - Sunday, December 27, 2015
CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer responding to a domestic disturbance call accidentally shot and killed a 55-year-old woman, who was among two people fatally wounded by police gunfire, the department said late Saturday. Relatives said Bettie Jones lived downstairs from Quintonio LeGrier, the 19-year-old who prompted the initial call to police and who also was killed. Officers who responded to the call "were confronted by a combative subject resulting in the discharging of the officer's weapon," the Chicago Police Department said in a brief statement.

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VS 2015 Community asks for my credentials all the time

Source: social.msdn.microsoft.com - Saturday, December 26, 2015
I'm using VS 2015 Community Update 1 in free mode. Almost every day it fails to log in with the message "an error has occurred and we can no longer retrieve user information" and asks for my credentials, over and over. It was like this before the update too. I'm on windows 8.1 (64-bit). I also see that there are a lot of threads reporting the same thing, so I'm not alone in this.
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Premier League fans̢۪ half-time verdict part 2: Newcastle to West Ham

Source: www.theguardian.com - Sunday, December 27, 2015
Jury is out at Newcastle and Southampton, it’s been a bit of a slog at Norwich and West Brom, Sam may be the right man for Sunderland, Tottenham have added steel to style, and there is cheer at Watford, West Ham and Stoke Read part one: Arsenal to Manchester United The malaise of the John Carver era has sadly carried over into this season: we seem to have a team that contains some genuine talent but lacks both experience and guts – the blame for which has to reside with Mike Ashley’s transfer policy. There have been exciting moments ( Chelsea and Liverpool at home, Spurs away) but too many chickens have come home to roost: a lack of leadership on the pitch was evident last year but not addressed, ditto our lack of creativity and scoring ability. Defensively we’ve been fragile again too – something that has been a long-term problem, yet is ignored year after year. Continue reading...

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At least 8 killed as tornadoes sweep through Texas

Source: www.thestar.com - Sunday, December 27, 2015
DALLAS—Tornadoes swept through the Dallas area leaving substantial damage and at least eight people dead either from the storm or related traffic accidents. It’s the latest of a succession of freakish winter weather events across the country that on Sunday also could include heavy snow and massive flooding. The Texas tornadoes that touched down after dark on Saturday followed days of tumultuous weather in the Southeast including unusual winter tornadoes that left 18 people dead over the Christmas holiday period. National Weather Service Meteorologist Anthony Bain in Fort Worth said several tornadoes touched down in the Dallas area, although the full extent of damage would not be known until daylight Sunday. The storm blew the roofs off homes and left vehicles mangled or turned upside down, churches damaged, power lines down, natural gas lines burst, trees toppled and debris strewn across neighbourhoods. The damage stretched over about a 65 kilometre-long area from about 30 kilometres south of Dallas to northeast of the city. Joe Harn, police spokesman for Garland, about 30 kilometres northeast of Dallas, said five people were killed in vehicle accidents during the massive storm, but it’s unclear if all five were in the same vehicle or how they died. Three other people died in Collin County, about 70 kilometres northeast of Dallas, according to sheriff’s deputy Chris Havey, although the circumstances were not immediately clear. In

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12/26: HC3 Cold Hard Sports- Washington Nationals: Daniel Murphy a Solid Fit for Bounceback-Minded Nats

Source: http://ift.tt/w0g2f4 - Saturday, December 26, 2015
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images The Washington Nationals made their first big move of the offseason on Thursday, agreeing to sign free agent second baseman Daniel Murphy to a three-year contract worth $37.5 million.Murphy,
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Clemson's Swinney on top, USC's Spurrier says goodbye

Source: http://ift.tt/VfPWxB --- Sunday, December 27, 2015
Rival fans used to enjoy "Clemsoning" jokes at the expense of a Football program that blew enough games to reach Urban Dictionary status. The 2015 Tigers maintained such consistency, ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit said, "The new Clemsoning is kicking some butt and taking some names." ...



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Oklahoma's Darlington hopes to leave legacy off the field

Source: www.mysanantonio.com --- Sunday, December 27, 2015
(AP) — Ty Darlington was well aware of the issues facing college Football — concussions, pay-for-play, racial issues, transfer rules to name a few— but felt powerless to do anything. The 6-foot-3, 286-pound center for Oklahoma overcame nerves and attended a Big 12 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee conference as a favor to the school's director of student athlete development, and now he's known as "The Senator." At a conference in Washington D.C. in January, he made a positive and powerful impression on college leaders when he spoke as a student member of the NCAA's autonomy legislation committee. Recently, Darlington talked about quarterback Baker Mayfield, a second team All-American who got caught up in transfer rules. After his Football days are over, Darlington wants to coach or become an athletic administrator. Darlington is taking graduate courses in adult and higher education. On the field, his leadership has helped an offensive line blossom. An example of what you want in a student-athlete, the absolute example. Oklahoma created a seven-member leadership council after last year's loss to Clemson in the Russell Athletic Bowl. Darlington said he liked the fact that Football players at Missouri took a stand against racism together, but the impact — the eventual ouster of the school's chancellor and president — made him think. Going forward, he'd like to see fewer restrictions on the way the athletes can use their name, image ...



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From Beef to Beans, Farmers Weather Worst of El Niño

Source: online.wsj.com --- Sunday, December 27, 2015
Higher temperatures and lower rainfall in eastern Australia, Southeast Asia and India are affecting industries from Australia’s traditional cattle ranching to Vietnam’s coffee crop. ...



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Langer to fill in as Australia coach

Source: www.bbc.co.uk --- Sunday, December 27, 2015
Ex-Australia batsman Justin Langer will take temporary charge of the one-day team for next year's series in the Caribbean. ...



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NFC notes: Eli Manning already has career-high in touchdowns with two games left

Source: www.latimes.com --- Sunday, December 27, 2015
Arizona: Cornerbacks Justin Bethel and Jerraud Powers will see more playing time since because safety Tyrann Mathieu is out for the season with a torn ACL. Atlanta: Julio Jones leads the NFL in catches (118) and the NFC in yards receiving (1,544). Devonta Freeman is tied for most scores among running... ...



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Ask Farmer: How exactly does the NFL's concussion protocol work?

Source: www.latimes.com --- Sunday, December 27, 2015
Have a question about the NFL? Ask Times NFL writer Sam Farmer, and he will answer as many as he can online and in the Sunday editions of the newspaper throughout the season. Email questions to: sam.farmer@latimes.com Could you please explain how a concussion is determined during an NFL game, and... ...



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Man United's Louis van Gaal: We must play 'our football' against Chelsea

Source: www.espnfc.com.co --- Sunday, December 27, 2015
Louis van Gaal has challenged his Manchester United players to play "our Football" against Chelsea on Monday as he fights to save his job. Following ...



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Multiple cuisines on offer during India-Australia series

Source: ianslive.net --- Sunday, December 27, 2015
Melbourne, Dec 27: Cricket fans heading to witness the One-Day International (ODI) series between Australia and India next month will get a very different taste for the game. ...



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What are Apple planning for 2016?

Source: www.geeksquad.co.uk --- Sunday, December 27, 2015
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Microsoft's marketing chief confirms new 'breakthrough' phone, talks Windows 10 upgrade push

Source: www.neowin.net --- Sunday, December 27, 2015
Recapping the year on Windows Weekly, Chris Capossela revealed detailed Microsoft thinking around a possible Surface Phone, and vowed to step up an already aggressive Windows 10 upgrade push on PCs. Read more... ...



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Teen's spirit carried on in annual basketball tourney

Source: http://ift.tt/1FnsID1 --- Sunday, December 27, 2015
STEUBENVILLE - God, family and sports each played a major role in the life of the late Lee West, so it's fitting that he is remembered through an annual competition that brings together families on the Basketball court, with an emphasis placed on... ...



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The Most Important Psychology Story Of 2015: Do No Harm Means Do No Harm 

The top psychology story of 2015 was an independent investigation documenting the APA's complicity with torture.

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14 Tools For Creative Leaders' Toolkits In 2016 From Ad Legend Keith Reinhard

Keith Reinhard is Chairman Emeritus of DDB Worldwide, one of the largest global advertising agency networks in the world with 206 offices in 96 countries. Reinhard has won and judged numerous advertising awards competitions. He is president of Business for Diplomatic Action, an initiative he began in 2001 to improve American business diplomacy. He is the co-chair of the marketing committee for Jazz at Lincoln Center. He has served on the boards of the New York City Ballet and the United Nations Association.

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'Hanging In There' Is Not A Career Strategy

When you hate your job, some of your friends and family members are likely to tell you "Hang in there!" Liz Ryan explains why that's very bad advice

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How To Say No To Your Boss's Unreasonable Requests

How do you say "no" when your boss makes an unreasonable request? Liz Ryan tells you how to do it, and why you must

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State Of Texas Committed To Paying Full $25 Million Formula One Fee

The chances of the United States Grand Prix remaining on the Formula One calendar appear to have been given a boost after it came to light that the state of Texas has committed to paying the full $25 million hosting fee for the race.

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Can The Big Banks Get On A Better Track?

The public deserves more disclosure of financial wrongdoing

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6 Content Marketing New Year's Resolutions To Make This Year

The new year is approaching, and it's time to start thinking about your New Year's resolutions. You might generally center them around things like working out more often or eating a healthier diet, but maybe you should try setting a few New Year's resolutions in regards to your content marketing strategy instead. Just make sure that you don't give up on them before January is over!

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Entrepreneurs: Use This Week To Relax And Recharge

Now that Christmas is over, we find ourselves in the strange no-man’s-land that exists between the excitement of the Holidays and the start of the new year. Offices are closed, clients are on vacation, and entrepreneurs are often faced with the strange and frightening prospect of free time. If you’re like me, you might find adjusting to this excess of free time a little frustrating. After all, any disruption to a well-established routine can cause heartburn for Type-A personalities.

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3 Must-Watch Films For Leaders (2015)

I am not a movie critic, but I can pretend to be one for the length of time it takes you to read this quasi-review.

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Six Ways To Make Your New Year's Resolutions Stick In 2016

As a new year approaches and you contemplate becoming part of the 45% of Americans who usually set New Year’s resolutions, you can either set yourself up for success or failure.

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Are Your 20's Too Young To Plan For Retirement?

There are a bunch of stereotypes out there that millennials consider themselves young and invincible.

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How The Cause Of Anti-Bullying Motivated Entrepreneurship: The Lizzie Velásquez Story

Lizzie Velásquez, an anti-bullying activist and entrepreneur shares how her passion became her business.

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5 Ways To Make The Holiday Return Policy Easy On The Customer

I hate that word policy. Too many times employees stand behind company policy. The only time I like company policy is when it is a customer friendly policy. And a good, customer friendly return policy, during the holiday season or any other time, is a policy worth paying special attention to.

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Want to Eradicate Joblessness? Let Jobs Find People

We will create a world where jobs apply for people, instead of people applying for jobs.

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Secret Skills For Success: Give Up The Idea Of Control

There are plenty of job titles in organizations which include the term controller; financial controller, production controller...But they aren't very senior, are they? There's a lesson here, perhaps? As you become more senior, your job becomes less about control? That is absolutely true, but a lot of people manage to miss the lesson, with bad consequences for their colleagues, and their own careers.

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The Debate Over The College Admissions Process

Very little can be accomplished unless a broadly representative and generally accepted group of professionals work together on a solution. In doing so, we must be mindful of the young lives we are impacting and sensitive to the needs of all students seeking to further their education.

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12 Days Of Charitable Giving 2015: Big Cats Initiative

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Learn The COMMUNITY Formula For Successful Public Relations (No Agency Required)

The COMMUNITY process has been successful in building and grow multimillion-dollar retail and service businesses throughout the US, Canada, UK and Australia across a variety of industries.

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How We Need To Teach The New Age Of Marketers

With 2016 just days away, the New Year will necessitate a new age of marketers. Marketing has, and must always; reflect the current belief system and feedback from consumers. Thus, a new wave of marketing is not occurring as a byproduct of its own intrinsic course of action but rather in response to a change in the demands, expectations, and desires of consumers. As consumers grow and adapt to the market marketers must adapt along with them. There are many ways in which consumers are changing and thus changing the spectrum of marketing philosophies and techniques. Consumers are becoming more educated, with an abundance of information available at their fingertips. As a result of the increase in data, consumers are also becoming more skeptical. More awareness of product value provides consumers insight with the effect of marketing their views. Consumers have a heightened awareness of marketing, and thus marketers are forced to configure new strategies to reach their viewers conspicuously. Adapting to the new perspective of consumers, it is clear that the new age of marketers are more data scientists than traditional marketers. However, it wasn’t always this way. Here are three things to bear in mind when adapting to the new marketing trends in 2016.

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Why Tech Companies Must Market Their Security Protection In 2016

In 2016, IT security will be more important than ever before. In the past couple of years, hundreds of millions of private records have been lost, and millions of dollars of damages have been suffered by businesses worldwide. From mobile hacks to endpoint hacks to network hacks – data breaches have taken their toll. Because of recent widely known breaches in security, customers are more weary when approaching a company and providing data. For a company to gain the trust of their customers, they now must market their security protection to their clients. Data loss protection and other forms of security are no longer seen as guaranteed measures by customers. For a company to effectively put itself in a position of trust and reliability with its customers, it must establish (and market) certain regulatory security protocols. PCloud, a file security company that enables personal and business storage for the digital world, remarked on the amount of security breaches in 2015, saying “the data loss and security breaches were devastating, costing some companies millions of dollars in damages and fees.”

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