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Authored by Paul Craig Roberts, Liberals, progressives, and the left-wing (to the extent that one still exists) are aligning with the corrupt oligarchy against president-elect Trump and the American people. They are busy at work trying to generate hysteria over Trump’s “authoritarian personality and followers.” In other words, the message is: here come the fascists. Liberals and progressives wailed and whined about “an all white male cabinet,” […]
Scientists reported that they have detected a signal faster than seismic waves in sending out warning that an earthquake is on its way. In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, the researchers described a method that involves tracking the subtle changes in Earth’s gravity that immediately occur after an initial rupture. The researchers studied the 2011 Tohoku-Oki earthquake in Japan and found that gravity signal […]
The unlocked Sony Xperia X is now available at an attractive price point on Amazon, shedding 25 percent off its regular price to retail at $299.99. The smartphone launched back in June as a capable midranger, promising a more-than-decent performance without breaking the bank. At that point, the Sony Xperia X launched at a $549.99 price point, but it got more affordable in the meantime. Amazon is […]
Chinese phone supplier Huawei has supplanted Samsung as the second most profitable smartphone brand globally in Q3 2016. Apple continues to remain atop the list, having enjoyed 91 percent of all smartphone profits this year. Huawei, meanwhile, enjoyed 2.4 percent of the pile, earning an estimated $200 million for smartphone sales during the aforementioned quarter. Huawei Places Second It should come as no surprise that Apple has […]
ABU DHABI // Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General on Friday in Abu Dhabi where they discussed ways to strengthen relations through partnerships in humanitarian and developmental fields. Sheikh Abdullah and Ban Ki-moon also discussed current regional and global developments, including efforts to counter terrorism. The meeting was attended by Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State […]
Better access to low-interest funding could spur growth of East African Small & Medium Businesses JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 24, 2016 Small & Medium Businesses in East Africa should be looking at ways to maximise their efficiency and improve debt management to navigate the risks that high interest rates pose for their businesses. That’s the word from Billy Owino (https://Twitter.com/OwinoBill), Regional Director for Sage East Africa (www.Sage.com), […]
The host Toronto Argonauts and the league seemed to misread the market by setting ticket prices between $189 and $899. By October, when half the seats remained unsold, they slashed the prices of the lowest-cost seats to $89. Continue reading the main story A sellout is now expected at the open-air stadium, which was expanded to about 35,000 seats for the game, thanks to a spike in […]
Massively popular multiplayer shooter Overwatch could be getting a Christmas event and a new mode, as sound files that have been discovered in the game suggest. The files were discovered and then uploaded on the Overwatch subreddit by redditor Venxa. Overwatch Christmas Event Among the uploaded files on the Reddit thread is what appears to be a Christmas-themed jingle based on Overwatch‘s theme music. While the discovery of the sound file […]
The standard Asus ZenFone 3 is reportedly not coming to the United States, while the higher-end ZenFone 3 Deluxe will no longer be launching in Canada. Meanwhile, the ZenFone 3 Deluxe is available in the United States, while the standard ZenFone 3 is available in Canada. ZenFone 3 US Release Not Happening The Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe and the Zenfone 3 Laser became available for purchase in the United […]
Tata has replaced Cyrus Mistry as chairman of its steel subsidiary, as it seeks to reassert control over its operating companies in the midst of India’s biggest boardroom battle. In a statement to the Mumbai Stock Exchange, Tata Steel said that “in view of the current situation” its board had voted by a majority to replace Mr Mistry as chairman with immediate effect and elected Mr O […]
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has hired HSBC to advise it on a potential purchase of a stake in ACWA Power, a developer and operator of power and water plants, sources close to the matter said. Riyadh-based ACWA Power has chosen JP Morgan to advise it on the process, the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the information is not […]
Palestinian leaders were more wary. “I don’t personally know Jared Kushner and have never met him, but welcome the idea of having him assist in breaking the deadlock in the negotiations of the conflict,” said Amin Maqboul, secretary general of the revolutionary council of Fatah, the party that controls the Palestinian Authority. Continue reading the main story The extent of Mr. Kushner’s relationship with Israel is unclear. […]
Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit will enable discussion on standardising new technologies for industry-wide applications Current lack of standardisation means developing Internet of Things technologies are unable to communicate universally, limiting their potential Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 25, 2016 The Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) will further global discussions and spur international action on emerging technology standardisation, said Ludovica Alcorta, Director of the Development Policy, […]
A humbling defeat at the hands of a nation a small fraction of your size. A manager briskly fired, hastily replaced on a messy temporary basis by pretty much the only guy anyone could think of at the time. Question marks that linger not just about whether the team is good enough, but whether the players themselves care enough about representing their country. These are difficult days […]
United Arab Emirates, 24 Nov 2016 UAE students from different schools continue to showcase their unique innovations at the UAE Innovation Week 2016, which is being held from 20-26 November, under the umbrella of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Smart Learning Program (MBRSLP), the main incubator of creativity at the nation’s schools. Ras Al Khaimah students take care of the environment and help people with special needs […]
BEIRUT: Syrian government forces are trying to split opposition-held eastern Aleppo in two in a fierce ground and air assault that is taking a heavy toll on besieged civilians and rebel fighters who are battling hard to stop them, a rebel commander said.Abu Abdelrahman Nour, Aleppo commander of the Jabha Shamiya, one of the biggest groups fighting against President Bashar Assad in northern Syria, called for more […]
By Tim Hepher and Johanna Decosse | TOULOUSE, France TOULOUSE, France Europe’s largest twin-engined passenger jet, the Airbus (AIR.PA) A350-1000, took to the skies for the first time on Thursday, seeking to grab the spotlight from Boeing’s popular 777. The lightweight carbon-fiber plane, 7 meters longer and able to carry 40 more people than A350s already in service, began a three-hour debut flight at 4.42 a.m ET, […]
Theresa May is facing a growing backlash over her flagship business reforms after leading company bosses and the Bank of England’s chief economist urged her to reverse plans on executive pay. Senior finance and corporate figures, including the BoE’s Andy Haldane and GlaxoSmithKline’s chief executive Sir Andrew Witty, have rejected two of the prime minister’s main corporate governance proposals. In a report to be published on Friday, […]
For those familiar with the Cote d’Azur, seeing one of the world’s largest or most luxurious superyachts is commonplace. The region plays holiday home to some of the world’s richest men and women (as well as their toys). You’ll often find the likes of Roman Abramovich’s Eclipse (at 162-metres, it’s the second largest yacht in length) or HRH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s Azzam (the world’s […]
Video Suicide Bomber Kills Dozens in Iraq At least 80 people, many of them Shiite pilgrims visiting from Iran, were killed when a suicide bomber detonated a truck packed with explosives at a service in the southern city of Hilla on Thursday. Publish Date November 24, 2016. Photo by Alaa Al-Marjani/Reuters. Watch in Times Video » ERBIL, Iraq — At least 80 people, many of them Shiite […]
Steam Autumn Sale 2016 is officially in gear, discounting a massive 13,999 games. “Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Complete” is 92 percent off, “Just Cause 3: XL Edition” is 75 percent off, “Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” + Add-ons is 75 percent off, and there are thousands of other titles on sale. ( Steam ) Steam has officially kicked off its annual Steam Autumn Sale, offering massive discounts on […]
Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross, known on Wall Street as the “king of bankruptcy” for his record of buying failing companies, will be tapped as Donald Trump’s commerce secretary, putting an advocate of renegotiating US trade pacts in a key economic post. Mr Ross was a close adviser to Mr Trump during his campaign and helped develop the president-elect’s policies for corporate tax cuts, increased infrastructure spending and […]
Authored by Bonner & Partners’ Bill Bonner, annotated by Acting-Man’s Pater Tenebrarum, Permanently Skewed TRUMP HOTEL, New York – Trump’s rambling army – professionals, amateurs, camp followers, and profiteers – is marching south, down the I-95 corridor. There, on the banks of the Potomac, it will fight its next big battle. Lieutenants in Trump’s army: Bannon, Flynn & Sessions Here at the Diary, we do not […]
