Month: August 2014

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Earthquake in California Today: 6.0 Magnitude Quake Triggers Fire, Gas Leaks

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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Northern Bay Area in California on Sunday, August 24, 2014. Reports say that at least 70 people were taken to hospital. There were also several reports of gas leaks, water line breakage, fire, and power outage. Two major injuries have been reported, and hospitals have been very busy with moderate injuries, Napa Division Fire Chief John Callanan said earlier. The quake caused six significant fires, including at four mobile homes, Napa Division Fire Chief Darren Drake said. The damage from the fires is not yet clear but it appears significant, he said. Several other … Continue reading Earthquake in California Today: 6.0 Magnitude Quake Triggers Fire, Gas Leaks

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Kevin Love Joins LeBron James in Cleveland

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The Kevin Love trade is final. Love and LeBron James are now Cleveland Cavaliers teammates, according to the latest sports updates at NBA.com. Love joins James in Cleveland after a three-team trade was completed on Saturday, August 23, 2014. The blockbuster trade involved the Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers. Minnesota traded their All-Star power forward to Cleveland in exchange for Cleveland’s 2014 NBA number one overall pick Andrew Wiggins, former top pick Anthony Bennett and Philadelphia’s veteran forward Thaddeus Young. Meanwhile, the Sixers got the Cavaliers’ 2015 first-round draft pick and Minnesota guard Alexey Shved and forward Luc Mbah … Continue reading Kevin Love Joins LeBron James in Cleveland

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Apple iPhone 6 Price

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Should you buy an iPhone 6 immediately upon its release? The iPhone 6 is expected to be out in the market on September. A released date of the iPhone 6 has not been officially issued by Apple. With just two weeks before the release of the iPhone 6, rumors has been circulating about the price of the upcoming smartphone. Some “trusted” web articles has already pegged the price of the iPhone 6 based on Apple’s previous models. Here are the rumored iPhone 6 prices. – a 4.7 inch iPhone 6 could be available starting at $199 – the 5.5 inch … Continue reading Apple iPhone 6 Price

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MRT Train Accident, August 13, 2014

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MRT train accident today, August 13, 2014 Credit: ABS-CBNNEWS.COM A train of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) overshot its track at the Taft Avenue-EDSA intersection on today, August 13, 2014. The MRT train was reportedly being pushed by another train when it suddenly broke loose and went uncontrolled due to lack of brakes. Several passengers were injured and taken to the San Juan de Dios Hospital and Pasay General Hospital. This MRT train accident caused heavy traffic in the area of EDSA-Pasay and Taft Avenue-Roxas. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino was one of the first officials who arrived at the incident … Continue reading MRT Train Accident, August 13, 2014

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2014 PGA Championship Leaderboard Results: 1st Round

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Leaderboard Results of 2014 PGA Championship Image credit: Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America The first round leaderboard of the 2014 PGA Championship is showing strange results on Thursday, August 7, 2014. Two of the world’s top golfers is heading in different directions at the 2014 PGA Championship leaderboard. As of posting, three players were tied at first place with a 65. Among the top golfers at the leaderboard include Lee Westwood, Kevin Chappell, and Ryan Palmer. Rory McIlroy had a good first round of golf with a 66. Tiger Woods on the other hand continue to struggle with a 74. … Continue reading 2014 PGA Championship Leaderboard Results: 1st Round

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Manchester Airport Incident: UK Fighter Jet Escorts Passenger Plane

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A passenger plane landed at the Manchester Airport while being escorted by a Royal Air Force fighter jet in UK on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Reports say that a “suspicious device” inside the plane forced the pilot to alert authorities. As of posting, airport police are still dealing with the emergency situation. In a statement, Police Chief Superintendent John O’Hare said that they “don’t know how genuine this threat is but it is absolutely vital we deal with the situation as a full emergency. An incoming plane has been escorted into the airport by the Royal Air Force as a … Continue reading Manchester Airport Incident: UK Fighter Jet Escorts Passenger Plane

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Paul George Breaks Leg: Injury Update (VIDEO)

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Paul George leg injury video Paul George suffered a broken right leg injury during Team USA’s exhibition game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, August 1, 2014. In a statement on Saturday morning, the NBA said that the Pacers All-Star had a successful surgery to repair his open tibia-fibula fracture. Reports say that George will remain in the hospital for at least three days. George sustained the injury during a block attempt on the shot by Rockets guard James Harden. He landed on the corner of the goal support and buckled his leg. Continue reading Paul George Breaks Leg: Injury Update (VIDEO)