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IATA: Air cargo volumes jump 12.7% in May

July 07, 2017

North American carriers posted an increase in freight volumes of 13.9% in May 2017, and a capacity increase of 4.1%. But it cautioned there are signs cyclical growth may have peaked, citing the nascent rise of the global inventory-to-sales ratio as an example.

DeMar DeRozan Featured on Canada-Edition Cover of 'NBA 2K18'

July 07, 2017

Yes to all? Then you'll be glad to know that for the first time ever, 2K is releasing an National Basketball Association 2K18 cover just for Canada! Check out the full cover featuring DeMar DeRozan below. Kyrie Irving is on the USA cover and Shaquille O'Neal graces the cover of a Legend Edition. Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal will be on the cover of two special versions of the game: the Legend Edition and Legend Gold.

Alligators and venomous snakes seized in search warrants near Thousand Oaks

July 07, 2017

Officials with the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) and other agencies served search warrants at two locations in the Thousand Oaks area where a state permit holder was in possession of "dozens of very unsafe and highly regulated species of reptiles", according to a news release.

Playerunknown's Battlegrounds Full Release Delayed

July 07, 2017

The news of this delay will likely disappoint many of their dedicated fans, but Greene made a point to assure players that the original time frame "could hinder us from delivering a fully featured game and/or lead to disappointment within the community".

Samsung Galaxy A5 Gets Android Nougat In Europe

July 07, 2017

The device enters the market as the Fan Edition or Galaxy Note FE . The price tag for the Galaxy Note FE has been set at 699,600 won (US$606), which is roughly 300,000 won cheaper than when the phone was launched a year ago. Users are still able to use other features, including the Bixby Home and Reminder. Unfortunately for worldwide fans of the Galaxy Note series, it seems that the Galaxy Note FE will only be sold in Samsung's native South Korea, with 400,000 units being sold via the ...

Brewers blast Cubs make up contest

July 07, 2017

The Brewers did exactly that with an 11-2 victory at the rival Cubs Thursday afternoon with both the arms and bats contributing. Milwaukee pounded out 13 hits and walked nine times with Ryan Braun going deep and driving in two while Domingo Santana went 4-5 with a pair of RBI's and three runs.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Short Interest Update

July 07, 2017

Among 23 analysts covering F&M Bank (NYSE:F), 10 have Buy rating, 2 Sell and 11 Hold. Therefore 67% are positive. The stock has "Buy" rating by UBS on Wednesday, October 28. Another trade for 171,379 shares valued at $2.00M was bought by FORD WILLIAM CLAY JR . There has been an observed change of -13.08% in the ownership of the shares in the past six months.

Valero Energy Partners LP (NYSE:VLP) Sentiment Report

July 07, 2017

VLP's profit will be $55.08 million for 14.71 P/E if the $0.78 EPS becomes a reality. Neuberger Berman Grp Incorporated Llc has invested 0% in Valero Energy Partners LP (NYSE:VLP). The legal version of this article can be accessed at https://sportsperspectives.com/2017/07/07/stifel-financial-corp-has-680000-stake-in-valero-energy-partners-lp-vlp-updated.html.

Technology firm bringing thousands of jobs to Wake County

July 07, 2017

As per the proposed plan, the first Technology and Innovation Hub will come up in IN for which Infosys will hire 2000 workers by 2021 to boost the economy of the state. With a talented workforce focused on advanced manufacturing and clean technology, he said the graduates and professionals would leverage AI, machine learning, analytics and cloud to drive the transformation of core U.S.

Google to add support for Always on display in Pixel devices

July 07, 2017

However, there is one feature that's been missing from the get-go: an Always On Display mode or an always on Ambient Display. Folks at XDA Developers have dug through the code of Android O's third developer preview build to find references of an always-on display.

OnePlus 5 DxOMark score is here and it's disappointing

July 07, 2017

Interestingly, before the launch of its flagship device, the brand partnered with DxO, the brand behind the popular photography benchmarking site DxOMark . DxOLabs has revealed that the while shooting still images, OnePlus 5 can capture accurate white balance with rich details and fast and smooth autofocus.

Newly-discovered heavy particle is twice as charming

July 07, 2017

What those of us who aren't particle physicists need to know is that the doubly-charmed quark action going on in this new baryon makes it unusually heavy, as baryons go. All previously observed baryons contain, at most, one heavy quark; this is the first time that we have conclusively observed one with two heavy charm quarks.

Traders Buy High Volume of Put Options on Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL)

July 07, 2017

Lombard Odier Asset Mngmt (Usa) reported 20,000 shares or 0.11% of all its holdings. Reynders Mcveigh Capital Management Llc increased Oracle Corp ( ORCL ) stake by 31.23% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. The company was maintained on Thursday, March 30 by Wedbush. Cowen and Company restated an outperform rating and issued a $46.00 target price on shares of Oracle Corporation in a research note on Saturday, March 11th.

Court suspends Melaye's recall process

July 07, 2017

INEC had on Monday released the timetable for the recall, indicating that it would begin on July 10, 2017, and end on August 19, 2017. In the originating summons he filed through his lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome , SAN, the embattled lawmaker prayed the court to declare that the petition presented to INEC for his recall was illegal, unlawful, wrongful, unconstitutional, invalid, null and void and of no effect in law.

Brent Rooker named SEC Male Athlete of the Year

July 07, 2017

That year, she was named the 2016 U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association National Women's Field Athlete of the Year. While leading the nation in doubles, slugging percentage and total bases. She's a three-time collegiate record holder in the pentathlon. The senior captain also led the Bulldog women to a runner-up finish at the 2017 NCAA Outdoor Championships, coming just shy of the team title by 1.8 points.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple case: SC refuses to interfere with probe

July 07, 2017

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it can not continue to monitor the administration of Thiruvananthapuram's historic Shree Padmanabhaswamy temple , but will examine whether to open one of the vaults of temple, which is claimed to be containing extraordinary treasure with "mystical" energy.

Union Minister backs tri-language policy — Metro signage

July 07, 2017

Incidentally, Gowda's statement comes on a day when pro-Kannada activists defaced a hotel signboard in an upscale mall in the city. Days after Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) covered up Hindi signboards on two recently-inaugurated metro stations in the city, the language row in Karnataka seems to have taken a turn for the worse.

Mars Is Even Less Hospitable Than We Thought

July 07, 2017

Perchlorates have been found on Mars for the first time by the lg Phoenix from Nasa in 2008. Dark narrow streaks called recurring slope lineae seen here flowing on a Martian mountain. We already knew that the Martian surface is a hostile environment, and this new study just provides experimental confirmation of just how hostile it really is.

Hearthstone's Next Expansion 'Knights of the Frozen Throne' Coming August

July 07, 2017

And as the missions will be free to play, all players will earn a random Death Knight Hero Card upon completing the Knights of the Frozen Throne prologue mission. Think Void Terror but just a bit more over-powered. As one might imagine, death abounds in Northrend and according to lead game designer Ben Brode, The Knights of the Frozen Throne will feature a boat-load of Deathrattle cards.

Trump arrives in Poland ahead of G20 summit

July 07, 2017

The days she was referring to were the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Brussels and the G-7 meeting in Italy, in which Trump publicly declined to endorse NATO's doctrine of domestic defense as well as its position on global trade, Russian aggression, and fighting climate change.

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (AWH) Now Covered by Evercore ISI

July 07, 2017

It has underperformed by 0.18% the S&P500. Now the P/E of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG ( AWH ) stands at 18.01. About 2.49 million shares traded. Market Capitalization can be thought of as the overall price to buy the company. The Company provides property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions to clients around the world.

One of the world's largest icebergs is about to break off Antarctica

July 07, 2017

At about the same time President Trump announced last month that he was taking the USA out of the Paris climate change accord, a vast expanse of ice roughly the size of DE was threatening to break away from an Antarctic ice shelf in yet another sign of global warming.

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc

July 07, 2017

For the next year, analysts anticipate that the business will report sales of $373.64 million per share, with estimates ranging from $352.63 million to $387.00 million. (NYSE:DLR)'s near-term growth potential. During the same quarter a year ago, the business posted $0.30 earnings per share. DLR's profit would be $231.60 million giving it 18.75 P/E if the $1.48 EPS is correct.

Build Nearly Anything in VR With Google's Blocks App

July 07, 2017

For complete novices, we're opening the door for them to make 3D models much more easily and naturally, by creating in 3D space instead of on 2D surfaces. When you're done, you can export the object you created, whether it's a simple watermelon or a complex mecha model, to be part of your VR or AR game/experience.

High Court raps govt over Munnar encroachment

July 07, 2017

Sriram Venkitaraman was subsequently shifted from the post. There's nothing wrong in transferring an officer who has served four years as Assistant Collector and Sub-Collector, and appointing him as director. The government has followed neither option.Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala said Venkitaraman's transfer was a result of pressure from the resort mafia on the government, while BJP national executive member V Muraleedharan said that the transfer exposed the nexus between the Left ...

Destiny 2 open beta launch trailer

July 07, 2017

Players will also be able to experiment with the new subclasses with Warlocks using Dawnblade, Titans using Sentinel, and Hunters using the Arcstrider. Check back later on for impressions and other Destiny 2 news and media. Sound like a plan? Pre-order the game here, and check out the open beta trailer below.

Monster Hunter World New Gameplay Video Showcases Ancient Forest

July 06, 2017

Areas are still separated into numbered areas but instead of having load screens separate them, Monster Hunter: World features seamless transitions between the zones, making it feel like one big area. The brand new gameplay video is available to download now from http://press.capcom.com or check it out on our official Monster Hunter YouTube channel .

RED Unveils a $1200 Phone That's a 'Holographic Media Machine'

July 06, 2017

Yes, the Red Hydrogen is a smartphone with a holographic display. RED described the device, called the Hydrogen One, as "a standalone, full-featured, unlocked multi-band smartphone operating on the Android OS that just happens to add a few additional features that shatter the mold of conventional thinking".

GJM supporters attack TMC party office with bombs

July 06, 2017

GJYM general secretary Amrit Yonzon said the party would go for the strike after the all party meet on July 6. Moktan said a resolution was passed condemning the "police provocation" in Kalimpong on Wednesday. The GJM has plans to take out rallies in various parts of the hills today. Except for medicine outlets, all shops, schools and colleges are closed, and transport is off the road.

Halo developer tweets cryptic message surrounding the game

July 06, 2017

Which classic Halo game is the best, and which one will you play first? Notice here that they said "true 4K", meaning that Halo 5 will be running at 2160p natively, and not through some kind of checkerboarding technique. Each of these games will include campaign and multiplayer, and will even support LAN play on Xbox One - including LAN play between Xbox One and Xbox 360! On top of that, each Xbox 360 Halo add-on map pack in the Xbox Store will be available for free.

Celebrate Year 1 with Pikachu Wearing Ash's Hat

July 06, 2017

This isn't the first time Ash's cap Pikachu has shown up in a Pokemon game, what with appearances in Pokemon Sun and Moon (as well as the Ultra Sun and Moon enhanced variants) and Pokemon Shuffle too. Chester will play host to Pokémon GO Trainers visiting the United Kingdom from around the world, turning historical sites into PokéStops that players can interact with.

Splatoon 2 is getting a multiplayer demo on July 15

July 06, 2017

It'll be our first real taste of Nintendo's online service, which is undergoing a free trial this year before it becomes a paid service in 2018. Since we learned that the pair has been split up , we're getting brand new hosts in Splatoon 2 .

Horizon Zero Dawn to patch in New Game+, 'Ultra Hard' difficulty

July 06, 2017

New Game+ is exactly what it sounds like, allowing players to start the game from the beginning while keeping everything about their character intact, such as progression and inventory. Full patch notes can be seen below. A trailer for this was shared at E3 in June, and as the name suggests, it will feature a snowy wilderness setting.

Super Mario Odyssey Doesn't Have A Game Over Screen

July 06, 2017

The news was revealed through the game's official Japanese Twitter account , which was accompanied with a GIF showing how this works. This doesn't the mustachioed protagonist will live on for infinity; instead, players won't see the usual #Game Over Screen they've all gotten used to.

LG Q6 expected to be unveiled on July 11

July 06, 2017

One thing is still not clear that is, whether the LG Q6 will make a global debut in Poland's event or it will be announced earlier. Recently, we reported that LG working on a toned down version of the latest LG G6 smartphone which would be named as LG Q6.

Moto X4 with dual rear cameras, curved display leaked

July 06, 2017

The Plus variant of the Moto E4 will come with much bigger display, battery and better specs when compared to the E4. The company has already sent media invites for a curtain-raiser event scheduled to take place on July 12th. For photography, the Moto E4 Plus features a 13-megapixel rear sensor with 1.12-micron pixels, f/2.0 aperture, auto focus, 78-degree field of view lens, an LED flash, panorama, and HDR support.

OnePlus starts rolling out OxygenOS 4.5.5 update for the OnePlus 5

July 06, 2017

The update is the fourth one since the launch of the phone globally. Weighing in at 59MB, the new firmware brings optimizations and improvements to the Wi-Fi connectivity, voice calling, battery consumption while video recording, as well as tweaks to the vibration motor.

Deutsche Bank AG Reaffirms "Buy" Rating for Newmont Mining Corporation (NEM)

July 06, 2017

The current operating margin for Newmont Mining Corporation is at *TBA. About 2.89 million shares traded. Barclays Capital upgraded Newmont Mining Corp (NYSE: NEM ) on Monday, October 17 to "Overweight" rating. TRADEMARK VIOLATION WARNING: This news story was originally posted by Sports Perspectives and is owned by of Sports Perspectives. If you are accessing this news story on another website, it was illegally copied and republished in violation of U.S.

Xbox One X Benchmarks Show Just How Well It'll Run Games

July 06, 2017

Having admired every centimeter of the next console of Microsoft , Xbox One X , Mike Ybarra offers us a first taste of the operating system of this new console. Gears of War 4 , which is a surprisingly intensive title, only uses 78% of the console's power at 4K 30 FPS. The site stresses that these are rudimentary, unoptimised ports that don't make use of any new hardware effects on the Xbox One X , nor do these ports account for changes like the move from a fast ESRAM cache to slower GDDR5.

Andy Murray, Johanna Konta, Rafa Nadal and Venus Williams all in action

July 06, 2017

He famously beat Rafael Nadal at the same stage of Wimbledon two years ago, while Murray's defeat to Brown's serve-volleying compatriot Mischa Zverev at the Australian Open in January would have given him encouragement. Obviously on the clay, it's a surface that I've done well the last couple years, but it's not my most natural surface. But the rest of the match I served well, I was getting a lot of free points there.

Jaguar E-Pace: OFFICIAL 'Spy' photos of Jaguar's baby SUV testing

July 05, 2017

After all, more than 500 JLR engineers have worked on the prototype test program, assessing more than 150 vehicles for reliability, integrity and durability. The E-Pace - Jaguar's new "compact" SUV - has been undergoing final tests in the world's most demanding environments ahead of its global premiere on July 13.

Here's how NASA plans to deflect an asteroid

July 06, 2017

DART would impact only the smaller of the two bodies. It's called the DART (short for Double Asteroid Redirection Test ), and the agency is finally moving forward with its plan to design and hopefully build the hardware that it needs to save humanity's bacon.

OpenIV For GTA V Is Back, But Mod Is Cancelled

July 05, 2017

The bad news is the ambitious mod project Liberty City in GTA5 has been forced to shut down. Yuriy Krivoruchko, OpenIV's developer, was allegedly in contact with Rockstar in order to excise the parts of the mod that could be used to interact with GTA Online .

The robot sex doll revolution may have some big downsides, experts warn

July 06, 2017

The authors write that some experts note that child sex dolls or eventually robots used to act out violent rape fantasies would likely reinforce those behaviors rather than focus them exclusively on the robot. The report suggests the future of sex robots is somewhat controversial, with some proposing that sex robots could be used to prevent sex crimes. In one poll conducted in the United States a year ago, two-thirds of male and a third of female participants were in favour of using sex ...

LeEco faces tightening pressure as court freezes another $2.3 billion in assets

July 05, 2017

A court froze assets of almost 520 million shares and foreign investment , seven months after the company was given a major bail out of $2.2 billion led by property group Sunac China Holdings, the firm confirmed via the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Creative Assembly Announces Total War Saga

July 05, 2017

As noted in the statement on Total War's website , these games will be standalone titles focusing on pivotal moments in history rather than entire historical eras. "And historical games form the majority of our forthcoming releases". Are you excited for these new games in the saga? "But I can say that it's another spiritual follow-up to Total War: Rome 2, like Total War: Attila, and moves the time period forward in much the same way ".

Cuphead is not heading to PS4, according to its developers

July 05, 2017

The developer took to NeoGAF to clear up the issue when one user asked if it was "100 percent [a] lifetime PC/Microsoft exclusive". This means that if there is a sequel, it could feasibly hit the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch - although the exclusivity deal on the first installment seems to be pretty cut and dry.

SCMPD: 1 person arrested in connection to downtown shooting, crash

July 05, 2017

Five other pedestrians were injured but sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The chase resulted in a crash that killed three people. One of the victims injured in the shooting is expected to be okay, the news station added. Savannah police said in a statement early Wednesday that four people were shot in the City Market area downtown overnight. "After that, I just saw hundreds of people sprinting through City Market", he said.

Samsung reportedly working on standalone VR headset called the Exynos VR III

July 05, 2017

It has been recently announced that Samsung are planning to use the VR eye-tracking technology developed by Visual Camp. At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona early this year, Samsung was saying that it wanted to put an Exynos processor inside a standalone VR headset - and now here we are.

Kim Soo-hyun to star in 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel

July 05, 2017

Anyway, now that the sequel to the Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them is officially in production, more details have become readily available. Her actions have harmed Newt in the past, though he might still be in love with her. Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling wrote the script for the " Fantastic Beasts " sequel, after handling the first film.

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