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Buick Regal GS Preview

July 19, 2017

For a smoother ride, the auto has second-generation Continuous Damping Control and Interactive Drive Control to tailor the dynamics by choosing the standard setting or ramping up response with the GS and Sport modes. Fronting the GS is the trademark Buick waterfall grille, but it is also distinguished by unique front and rear fascias, side skirts, a special rear spoiler, and optional full LED headlights.

CSX Corporation (CSX) Issues FY17 Earnings Guidance

July 19, 2017

Earlier this month, the railroad's board approved a $0.20 per share quarterly dividend on the company's common stock, payable on September 15 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31. This buyback authorization allows the transportation company to reacquire up to 2.2% of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

LastPass announces family subscription plan

July 19, 2017

Everything you need, organized and shared the way you want. LastPass Families also includes a backup plan which collects all stored data and gives emergency access to a chosen family member. Today LastPass has announced a new family-focused service to sit alongside their personal and enterprise focused offerings. LastPass Families will be available to all later in the summer, but early access is being offered right now for some .

Chinese president says his country supports Palestinian cause

July 19, 2017

According to Xinhua China is willing to participate in and support all efforts that are conducive to a political settlement of the Palestinian issue, Xi said in talks with visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas . The PA president will ask the Chinese leader to continue supporting the Palestinians in global forums and to invest in the disputed territories, Zaki added.

New gameplay trailer released for The Evil Within 2

July 19, 2017

Determined to save Lily, Sebastian will travel to the depths of this new STEM world and face off against anything it throws at him. It looks like there'll be less " have you seen a little girl " and more action though. Medical Supplies: You'll need to stay alive to save Lily, and these medical supplies will give you the aid you need to venture deeper into the madness.

House price growth continues to slow in UK

July 19, 2017

ONS data shows that the average price of a residential property in England is now £238,000, a property in Wales costs £150,000 following a 3.8% increase in prices over the past 12 months, a home in Scotland rose 3.5% to £143,000, while the average price of a property in Northern Ireland increased by 4.3% to an average of £124,000 in May.

BlackRock Inc. Increases Stake in NBT Bancorp Inc. (NBTB)

July 19, 2017

The stock decreased 0.35% or $0.13 during the last trading session, reaching $36.58. NBT Bancorp ( NBTB ) opened at 36.58 on Thursday. It has outperformed by 10.62% the S&P500. Its up 0.17, from 1.67 in 2016Q3. COPYRIGHT VIOLATION NOTICE: This report was published by Community Financial News and is the sole property of of Community Financial News.

Mithali cautions India despite 'home' advantage in WWC semis

July 19, 2017

A win on Thursday will ensure India's entry into the summit clash at Lord's only for the second time in the history of the tournament. "If they bat first, Australia might just run away with the game", feared Edulji. Not to forget the magical spell of Rajeshwari Gayakwad in the previous match, where she returned with her maiden fifer to tame the New Zealanders. Chopra said,"Against an Australian line-up where Smriti as an attacking left-hander will be required to come good at the top, I ...

Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Push To Double Interconnection Usage Charge

July 19, 2017

These charges are payable by the operator whose subscriber makes a call to the operator whose subscriber receives the call, and directly impact the tariff. "Today all major operators participated (in the workshop)". He did not give any timeline for firming up the IUC recommendations but said they will be finalised soon.

Moto Z starts receiving Android 7.1.1 Nougat update

July 19, 2017

How about Android 7.0 Nougat or Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Moto X Play, Moto G4 Play, and Droid Maxx 2? The Android 7.1.1 Nougat update brings many enhancements including multi-tasking features, app shortcuts through which the users can easily access their favourite apps from the by simply long pressing the app icon and Google Duo will come bundled with the latest update.

260bhp Vauxhall Insignia GSI announced

July 19, 2017

The auto is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that outputs 295lb ft and is mated to a new eight-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters. It also features bespoke leather upholstered sports seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and metal pedals. This ultimately prevents understeer. However, Vauxhall has yet to reveal performance figures; only the headline 260bhp power output, average fuel economy of 32.8mpg and 197g/km Carbon dioxide emissions have been ...

Humble Telltale Games 2017 Bundle Now Available

July 19, 2017

Pay what you want . It's up to you where your money from you purchase goes and you can give it all to charity if you like. Offer more than the average, which is now $7.10 (about £5.44) and you'll also get Tales From the Borderlands, Game of Thrones , The Walking Dead: Season 2 , The Walking Dead: Michonne , and a 50 per cent off coupon for The Walking Dead: New Frontier (i.e.

Obamacare repeal bid collapses in US Senate

July 19, 2017

Sens. "On the other hand, some of the objections we've heard to the [Senate] bill as is is because it didn't go far enough ". The three senate no's at the moment are being encouraged to at least start debate. KULR-8 reached out to Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines to find out what they think about the health care bill not getting the majority vote McConnell needed.

First half of 2017 ranks 2nd hottest globally, behind 2016

July 19, 2017

The NOAA said that the average global temperature set in June was 1.48 degrees Fahrenheit higher than the 20 century average of 59.9 degrees. Records claim that this year's May was the second-warmest May in 137 years of modern record-keeping of average global temperatures.

From October 1 Dhoni, Gayle & Warner May Have To Change Their Bats

July 19, 2017

Interestingly, the top batsmen in world cricket at present have bats which are within the set guideline. Big-hitters in global cricket like Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard had been using 50mm bats, which help them outplay the bowlers, especially in T20s.

IPhone smuggler caught with 102 phones strapped to her body

July 19, 2017

XMNN reported: "The weather was hot but she was wearing a little more [than other passengers], and she was wearing a cardigan outside her short-sleeved blouse, but she was not red on her face". Sure enough, when customs officials made her go through the metal detector, the alarm activated. The total weight of the objects was about 40 pounds or approximately nine kilograms.

Soon, you can watch YouTube videos directly in WhatsApp

July 19, 2017

According to popular web portal WABetaInfo, the support for YouTube video playback is not available to the public right now, since the feature is undergoing a testing phase. This year alone WhatsApp has revamped the app quite a few times and from increased media sharing limit to video streaming, take a look at all the new WhatsApp features released this year.

Ubisoft will be announcing more Switch games "quite soon"

July 19, 2017

Currently, Ubisoft's Switch slate includes Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Just Dance 18, Steep, Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition, and Monopoly . Comment below, let us know your thoughts. The Nintendo Switch handheld console was released worldwide on March 3, 2017, and shipped over 2.74 million units in the first month of sales.

Xiaomi Debuts its Smallest and Cheapest Mi TV at $163

July 19, 2017

However, the Mi Max 2 is not a bigger variant of this year's Redmi Note 4 . Here's my account of the same. Processor on the Mi Max 2 is Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, which is an octa-core one with 14 nm design. It has a 13MP shooter on the rear and a 5MP camera on the front. The highlight of the smartphone is its huge 5,300mAh battery . Xiaomi claims a complete day battery life with an hour charge or to be precise 68 percent charge with an hour charge.

MV Agusta Brutale 800 launched in India

July 19, 2017

The company does not have plans to use the India line for export purposes. Speaking at the Brutale 800 launch in Mumbai today, Ajinkya Firodia, managing director, Motoroyale - MV Agusta India, said: "We have been receiving enquiries for the new Brutale 800 ever since MV Agusta launched in India".

China offers cut-price copy of US Reaper drone

July 19, 2017

According to an expert who spoke to the South China Morning Post , the Chinese drone may come at half the price of its USA rival which is priced around Dollars 17 million. The drone, capable of conducting both combat and reconnaissance missions, can reportedly stay in the air for up to 60 hours and be modified to fly for up to 120 hours, covering over 6,200 miles, and carrying 16 air-to-surface missiles, feats that CH-5 designer Shi Weng said left the US -made General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper "in ...

Google App Update Brings Improved Machine Learning And More

July 19, 2017

The Google app has useful cards ready to help you keep track of everything you care about - from sports scores to that package you ordered - and we've been thinking up ways to make the experience even more helpful. Whether or not Google's new feed gets traction will likely depend on whether it can draw away users from Facebook and Twitter, which may be a tough prospect.

New Nokia 8 Smartphone leaks again with new color

July 19, 2017

It seems HMD Global is all set to bring the new Nokia 8 smartphone in the market with a number of its variants. Both devices will hit the stores on Wednesday. While smartphone sales in India have grown at a massive pace, feature phones continue to account for more than half of the mobile phone sales in the country.

UIDAI intros mAadhaar app for Android users

July 19, 2017

The mAadhaar application is currently available on Google Play Store, so Android users can download it now. "The android app from UIDAI is now available on Google Play", UIDAI tweeted while launching the app. However, in case someone at some point wants to unlock their biometric details, they can also do that. Once resident enables Biometric Locking system their biometric remains locked till the Aadhaar Holder chose to either Unlock it (which is temporary) or Disable the Locking system.

Samsung ramps up high bandwidth DRAM production

July 19, 2017

The 8GB HBM2 DRAM can receive and send 256GB of data per second which is 8 times faster than current graphic DRAM (8Gb, GDDR5, 8Gbps) that can send 32GB of data per second. TSV technology enables stacked silicon chips to interconnect through direct contact and can therefore provide high-speed signal processing. The package is the same size as 4GB HBM2 but with double the space and capacity and twice better power efficiency.

Opposition party fixes national convention on August 12

July 19, 2017

This comes as the former national chairman, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff , said he was not invited to the national caucus meeting of the party. That Convention in Port Harcourt could not elect new officers due to certain circumstances. "NEC declared and affirmed the leadership of the party in the two states of Jigawa and Benue that emerged after the April/May 2017 congresses". "That is to bring normalcy back to the party, installing legality and constitutionality", he said.

US Drug crisis increasing: discarded needles in unwanted places

July 19, 2017

Morrison leads a cleanup effort along the Merrimack River, which winds through Lowell, Mass. Volunteers in San Francisco collected a staggering 13,000 syringes in March alone, more than four times more than collected the same time a year ago, reports the Associated Press.

Technical Indicators Alerts: Atossa Genetics Inc. (ATOS), Hecla Mining Company (HL)

July 19, 2017

It is meant to chart the current and historical strength or weakness of a stock or market based on the closing prices of a recent trading period. The company has 17371.23 shares outstanding and 1.90% shares of the company were owned by institutional investors.

Xiaomi Mi 5X and MIUI 9 will be unveiled on July 26

July 19, 2017

As rumors have hinted, the Xiaomi Mi 5X can be seen sporting a full metallic body. The backside of the phone has a dual camera module that is a dual-tone dual LED flash at the upper-left corner. That means you can either use this as a dual-SIM phone without memory card option or single-SIM phone with memory card option. The bottom side of the phone has the standard 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C or microUSB port and an external speaker.

Kabaddi player raped by her coach, accused later arrested

July 19, 2017

Dahiya had allegedly lured the teen in his vehicle promising to introduce her to other state-level kabaddi players. According to ANI, the accused is named Naresh Dahiya who runs a wrestling training centre in Jain Nagar Extension in the west of Delhi .

BidaskClub Lowers China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHL) to Strong Sell

July 19, 2017

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CHL. The tech-heavy start-up board ChiNext slipped 0.8 per cent after sinking 5.1 per cent on Monday, triggered by officials deciding to create a special committee to oversee the regulation and deleveraging of China's financial system over the next five years.

Destiny 2 Beta Livestream

July 19, 2017

They plan to close access to all gamers on July 23rd. You did pre-order? Great news! The Destiny 2 beta officially kicked off Tuesday, August 18 for those who pre-ordered the game for the PlayStation 4 or were lucky enough to snag a code given out by Bungie or someone else.

Geschke Sells 25000 Shares of Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE) Stock

July 19, 2017

About 639,625 shares traded. Adobe Systems has a one year low of $95.42 and a one year high of $147.96. It has outperformed by 25.59% the S&P500. Sii Investments Inc increased American Express Co (AXP) stake by 146.87% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing.

Wacha tosses 3-hitter, Cardinals top error-prone Mets 5-0

July 19, 2017

Christie, dressed in a suit, was minding his own business at Citi Field in NY, taking in the game when opportunity struck. PITTSBURGH - Francisco Cervelli and Josh Harrison homered and David Freese provided the go-ahead single - all in a four-run sixth inning - as Pittsburgh rallied past Milwaukee.

Rajasthan govt agrees to CBI probe in Anand Pal Singh death

July 19, 2017

His death sparked protests, with many believing that Singh was killed in a fake encounter. "In both the matters, the state government will recommend to the Centre an inquiry by the CBI", Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria told a press conference after meeting some Rajput community leaders.

Cubs Game Notes For Monday @ Atlanta

July 19, 2017

Things won't get any easier for the Braves following their series with Chicago , because they will then travel out west for a four game set to visit the Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and then fly back east to face the Philadelphia Phillies.

Yankees, A's discussing Yonder Alonso trade

July 19, 2017

There's no shortage of power in the New York Yankees' lineup, but the Bronx Bombers' bats could soon get another boost. The Yankees are in desperate need of consistent starting pitching, especially after Michael Pineda was lost for the year due to Tommy John surgery .

Arjun Kapoor's Important Co-star In Mubarakan Is Himself! Read Details

July 19, 2017

On Friday, Arjun Kapoor went to Delhi, as Karan to many radio stations and spoke about the latest song Jat Jaguar. Many of his fans would be aware of this fact that Arjun is now single. "My anxious dad then gently enquired if I was straight", DNA quoted Arjun as saying. While obviously Arjun was taken aback by his father's question, he continues to recall this interaction even today and has a hearty laugh over it.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (DE) (WSM) Reached a 52-Week High

July 19, 2017

The stock declined 0.64% or $0.29 reaching $44.71 per share. (NYSE: WSM ). Grimes And has 0.7% invested in Williams-Sonoma, Inc. It has underperformed by 11.58% the S&P500. Brean Capital maintained Vipshop Holdings Ltd - ADR (NYSE:VIPS) rating on Thursday, November 19. The firm has "Equal-Weight" rating by Morgan Stanley given on Thursday, March 17.

Police shoot dead 3 prisoners as 14 escape jail in the Philippines

July 19, 2017

THREE inmates were killed Sunday and another was wounded after escaping from jail in Jolo, a stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf group. "They cut the bars of the jail and jumped from the second floor to the roof of the municipal hall building next door".

Revenue Approximations Analysis: Berry Global Group, Inc. (BERY), Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP)

July 19, 2017

Investors and Traders continue to monitor technical levels of shares of Foot Locker, Inc. On 07/17/2017 close, Berry Global Group, Inc. It has outperformed by 30.98% the S&P500. The rating was reinitiated by Citigroup with "Buy" on Wednesday, September 2. RBC Capital Markets maintained Berry Global Group Inc (NYSE:BERY) rating on Wednesday, May 11.

Doomfist Is Finally Heading to Overwatch Next Week

July 19, 2017

He went on to explain that his main concern was hijacking the creators' vision, but left the door open for future work: "The creators have a vision and I didn't want to mess that up". Sahr Ngaujah , the actor who was ultimately given the role, does an excellent job as Doomfist. Doomfist will be available to the masses next week as he leaves the constraints of Overwatch's PTR and officially joins the roster for good.

Atari Finally Reveals New Gaming Console "The Ataribox"

July 19, 2017

The email read, "Our objective is to create a new product that stays true to our heritage while appealing to both old and new fans of Atari ". The new Ataribox looks to be modelled on the classic Atari 2600, sporting a similar wood like design with ribbed lines, a raised back, and a front panel that can either be glass or wood.

Google launches new security features to protect users from unverified apps

July 19, 2017

Additionally, Apps Script users will also see new cautionary language reminding them to "consider whether you trust" an application before granting OAuth access, as well as a banner identifying web pages and forms created by other users. For existing apps, Google is recommending that developers verify their contact information is up to date because the company will getting in touch in the coming months.

You can watch the total solar eclipse in the national parks

July 19, 2017

A total solar eclipse will slash across a thin 70-mile band of the entire United States on August 21, 2017, giving countless Americans a good shot at experiencing this cosmic spectacle . EDT on the East Coast. The following are three cool facts about solar eclipses from astronomy.com. Remember, the only safe way to watch the eclipse is with a special viewer that uses a film that will protect your eyes .

First Look at Samsung Galaxy Note 8

July 19, 2017

But don't shed too many tears for the wasted parts just yet - numerous Note 7s will "die" so that new devices can be made from their parts. Samsung CEO DJ Koh confirmed that the Galaxy Note 8 will be released in late August - early September.

Nielsen Says Hip-Hop/R&B Is Now Most Consumed Genre in US

July 19, 2017

According to Nielsen Music, Kendrick Lamar's DAMN . was the most popular album of 2017, which isn't surprising since it was the talk of the music world for weeks on end after it dropped. That's right, the combined genre of R&B and hip-hop have taken the crown as the most listened to genre, and while the two styles are fairly close to one another when it comes to percentages, hip-hop has pulled ahead, and it will presumably continue to do so in the coming months and years.

Titan Fall 2 Receiving Free DLC, New Four Player Co-op Mode

July 19, 2017

There will be an Insane difficulty as well that will exist in a separate tile as a Featured Mode. Between waves, you can earn cash to spend on Titan upgrades before the next wave starts. Pilots can also set up ambushes in the guts of this complex pipeworks, while titans can lock down large sections of the battlefield at critical junctures.

Latest concept video of the Pixel XL 2 is out

July 19, 2017

Ahead of the launch, rumours about 2017 Pixel phones have started pouring in nearly every day. You're not alone. While the sequel phone is still under wraps, digital designer Concept Creator has given us an interpretation of what the Google Pixel 2 may look like.

Mercedes-Benz Pickup Unveiled at Long Last

July 19, 2017

And now it's finally here. Moving inside, the truck embraces Mercedes luxury by ditching most of the Nissan switchgear for Mercedes' materials, including wood and leather. The remaining powerplants are diesel: an X 220 d rated at 161 HP/297 lb-ft and an X 250 d rated at 188 HP/332 lb-ft. A comparable gas engine will produce 165 hp (122 kW).

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