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Google has released a new version of Chrome that it claims will make your browser faster and give your laptop battery extra life.

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Chrome is the world's most-used browser, but it ain't perfect. All those nifty Chrome extensions and useful background apps take up a tremendous amount of your computer or smartphone's memory, slowing them down in the process. And Chrome guzzles power from your laptop or phone battery. So Google sought to address both those gripes in its latest Chrome update this week. To fix the speed issue, Chrome will now look for data no longer being used that's just sitting in your computer's memory. When the time is right, Chrome will take out the garbage (believe it or not, that's actually the computer science term for what the new version of Chrome is doing). Google (GOOGL, Tech30) had already been doing some garbage collecting in previous versions of Chrome. But now, it will wait until Web pages are finished loading and completely idle -- then it will "aggressively clean up old, unused memory." By waiting until a page is idle until it drops the ham...

A 4-year-old boy and his dog has been rescued after falling into well in Mississippi

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A 4-year-old Mississippi boy and his dog were rescued Yesterday after falling into a well, authorities said. The two spent about three hours 25 feet down in the well, Clifford Galey, civil defense director for Lincoln County, Mississippi The child fell about 5 p.m. local time, he said, adding that "several rescue teams" were involved in the rescue. Neither the boy nor the dog appeared to have serious injuries from the ordeal. source CNN

Update on Migrant crisis:Hundreds of migrants have broken through police lines on Hungary's border with Serbia and are walking towards the capital, Budapest

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It was ascertained that The migrants had broken out of a registration camp at Roszke earlier today. About 350 are on a motorway, escorted by the police. Some later reportedly agreed to be bussed to a reception centre. before now , German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that the "breathtaking" flow of migrants into Germany would change the country in the coming years. Hungary has become a flashpoint as thousands of migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa move north to claim asylum in Germany and other countries. The country's defence minister, Csaba Hende,who got resigned on Monday, reportedly over problems with the construction of a border fence meant to keep migrants out. now police lines on Hungary's border with Serbia and are walking towards the capital, Budapest.

I was suspended for refusing to serve alcohol says Muslim flight attendant

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A Muslim flight attendant says she was suspended by ExpressJet for refusing to serve alcohol in accordance with her Islamic faith. In a bid to get her job back, Charee Stanley filed a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Tuesday for the revocation of a reasonable religious accommodation. She wants to do her job without serving alcohol in accordance with her Islamic faith -- just as she was doing before her suspension, her lawyer said. "What this case comes down to is no one should have to choose between their career and religion and it's incumbent upon employers to provide a safe environment where employees can feel they can practice their religion freely," said Lena Masri, an attorney with Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Stanley, 40, started working for ExpressJet nearly three years ago. About two years ago she converted to Islam. This year she learned her faith prohibits her from not only con...

The US government is cracking down on the way law enforcement agencies use technology to track criminals.

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Fake mobile phone towers, often called Stingrays, offer valuable information about suspects but also collect vast amounts of data from innocent passers-by. From now on, agencies will need to obtain a search warrant to use such devices. The US Department of Justice said it wanted to protect citizens' privacy. "Cell-site simulator technology has been instrumental in aiding law enforcement in a broad array of investigations, including kidnappings, fugitive investigations and complicated narcotic cases," Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates said in a statement. "This new policy ensures our protocols for this technology are consistent, well-managed and respectful of individuals' privacy and civil liberties," she added. The policy, which takes effect immediately, applies to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the United States Marshals Service. I...

USB update criticised over Hacked Jeep

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Fiat Chrysler has started distributing a software patch for millions of vehicles, via a USB stick sent in the post. In July, two hackers revealed they had been able to take control of a Jeep Cherokee via its internet-connected entertainment system. The car firm has been criticised by security experts who say posting a USB stick is "not a good idea". Fiat Chrysler has not yet commented to the BBC.

The trombonist in ska band The Specials has died at the age of 80, the group has announced.

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Rodriguez was born in Cuba and grew up in Jamaica, before moving to England in the 1960s, according to the Jamaica Observer. As well as playing with The Specials, Rodriguez performed as a solo artist, recording albums including Man from Wareika, Blow Your Horn and Brixton Cat with his band Rico and the Rudies. He worked with many different musicians and producers during a lengthy career, including Prince Buster, Karl Pitterson and Jools Holland in his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. He was made an MBE in 2007 for services to music. Among those paying tribute has been Elvis Costello, who tweeted: What a moment it was to hear him play on "Rudy". REST IN PEACE RODRIGUE

A tanker falls in Aba Abia state with one victim dead

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Just two days after a trailer fell in Abayi Aba, Abia State, This Morning at about 9:30am, there was a tanker explosion in Abayi, Aba, Abia state.The explosion was caused by a tanker carrying fuel fell causing Explosion that destroyed properties, residences and cars around the area and some where injured. Fire fighters came a few minutes later to fight the fire and it reduced. At about 11am when some of our newsman went back at the scene of the incident it was uncovered that one death was encountered, the victim was am aged woman by name Mrs. Jacinta Nwaulara who lived at the native compound beside buddies fast food. This tragedy occurred when this woman saw the fire outbreak and tried to escape by jumping over the fence but the fence collapsed on her head , when she was rushed to the hospital it was declared that she was dead. May her soul rest in peace!!!!! See photos before and after the incident.

A US judge has ordered a Kentucky official jailed for contempt of court after she has repeatedly refused to issue marriage licences to gay couples

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Kim Davis has said that her Christian faith should exempt her from signing the licenses. The US Supreme Court declared gay marriage legal in June. After interviewing her fellow clerks, the judge said Ms Davis could go free if she allowed her deputies to grant the licences, but Davis refused. Ms Davis, an elected official in Rowan County, has said the Supreme Court's ruling conflicts with her beliefs as a born-again Christian. "You can't be separated from something that's in your heart in your soul," Ms Davis said. "I promised to love Him with all my heart, mind and soul because I wanted to make heaven my home." US District Judge David Bunning said he had "no alternative" but to jail her, because issuing fines would not change her mind. "Her good faith belief is simply not a viable defence," said Mr Bunning. "Mrs Davis took an oath. Oaths mean things." Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The judge said relig...

De Gea sent to trains with under-21

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The Spaniard has decided he wants to leave Old Trafford and he's made that clear to staff at the club. And now, the Metro are reporting that he's agreed terms with Real over a return to Madrid. The former Atletico Madrid keeper only has 12 months left on his contract at Old Trafford and he will not be signing a new one. United boss Louis van Gaal has dropped him from the side and sent him to train with the under-21 side after De Gea told coaches he didn't want to play for the club.

Karim Benzema says "am ready to leave Real Madrid for Arsenal

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Just last week the French striker was insisting he would be staying put in Spain and not joining Arsene Wenger’s men in the transfer window. But that will change should the Gunners make their interest in Benzema, 27, official with a £50million bid in the next 48 hours. That figure would meet Real’s valuation and, if accepted, set a new transfer record for Arsenal – eclipsing the £42m splashed on Mesut Ozil two years ago. And, most importantly, it would prove beyond doubt to Benzema just how badly he is wanted at The Emirates. Arsenal have been linked all summer with a big-money swoop for Real’s prolific hitman – 87 goals in 188 La Liga appearances. But so far there has been no formal approach – leaving Benzema with no option but to pledge his loyalty to the Spanish giants. Yet, according to a source close to the Bernabeu, the ex-Lyon star WOULD seriously consider a move to north London. Our Real insider said: ‘‘It’s up to Arsenal to fight for Karim with a big offer. "T...

Nigerian's Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama out after bereavement

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Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has pulled out of Saturday's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations tie against Tanzania following the death of his mother. "He is completely devastated and coach Sunday Oliseh has excused him on compassionate grounds," a source close to the family told BBC Sport. Enyeama was due to fly to Abuja on Monday but cancelled the trip. Uncapped Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme is set to step into the starting line-up for the Group G qualifier. Enyeama, who plays for French club Lille and is the Super Eagles most capped player with 101 appearances, was in goal for Nigeria when they beat Chad 2-0 in their opener in Kaduna in June. Egypt, who have missed the last three continental finals, beat Tanzania 3-0 in Alexandria to top the group on goal difference. Even though they are among the best-known sides on the continent, neither Nigeria nor seven-time champions Egypt qualified for the Nations Cup in Equatorial Guinea earlier this year. Meanwhile, the Ni...

Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck out until Christmas for knee injury

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Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck is expected to be out until Christmas after having a knee operation. Danny Welbeck, 24, who had surgery last week on the injury sustained in April, has scored eight goals in his first 34 games for the Gunners. Arsenal, who were linked with Karim Benzema, knew the extent of the problem before the transfer window closed but did not reinforce their attack. That means Olivier Giroud is their only recognised striker fit for selection. Theo Walcott, Alexis Sanchez and Joel Campbell - who has not played for the Gunners since January - have experience of operating in that position, but are mainly used by Arsenal as wide players. England international Welbeck, who joined from Manchester United in 2014, picked up the injury to his left knee after coming on as a substitute in Arsenal's 0-0 home draw with Chelsea in late April. "The injury to his cartilage did not respond as well as hoped and the decision was taken last week for him to undergo sur...

Love Langauge

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After 30 years as a marriage counselor, I am convinced that there are five basic love languages – five ways to express love emotionally. Each person has a primary love language that we must learn to speak if we want that person to feel loved. Words of Affirmation One time when my wife and I were visiting our daughter and son-in-law and our two grandchildren, our son-in-law took the garbage out after dinner. When he walked back into the room where we were talking with our daughter, she looked up and said, "John, thanks for taking the garbage out." Inside I said, "Yes!" because I knew the power of appreciation. I can't tell you how many men and women have sat in my office over the past 30 years and said to me, "I work my tail off every day, yet my spouse acts like I haven't done a thing. I never get a single word of appreciation." If your spouse's primary love language is words of affirmation, your spoken praise and appreciation will fall lik...

MR. ICON ON HIS NEW TRACK TITTLED "YOUR BOUTIQUE"

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Flawless Federer through, as Murray overcomes Kyrgios in US Open

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Roger Federer's coach, Stefan Edberg, was known as an attacking player during his day for Serving and volleying, as well as chipping and charging the net, helped the Swede amass six grand slam titles in the 1980s and '90s. But not even Edberg employed some of the audacious tactics Federer has used in the past month. The Swiss approached the net at the Cincinnati Masters after half-volleying second-serve returns, and the unconventional ploy contributed to Federer ousting both top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, then the No. 2, en route to a seventh title. All eyes were on Federer -- well, they usually are -- to see if the men's record 17-time grand slam winner would stick with it at the U.S. Open. He did, with success, and Leonardo Mayer was the unfortunate recipient in the first round. On a second consecutive day of sweltering conditions in New York -- the heat wave isn't expected to subside anytime soon -- Federer crushed the Argentine 6-1 6-2 6-2 on Arthu...

Unbelievable for Groot How 'Guardians of the Galaxy' helped a girl speak up

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RANSOM OF N50M OVER TWO KIDNAPPED BAYELSA CHIEFS

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The kidnappers of Chief Blessing Wagio and Chief Isaac Akono-Igolo have reportedly demanded N50 million for their release a week after their abduction. The Chiefs who are both indigenes of Okpoama in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State and a security operative, whose identity could not be ascertained, were kidnapped last Wednesday along Ogbia-Brass waterways by armed men suspected to be Gangsters. Though the location of the kidnapped victims are yet to be known, the kidnappers were said to have contacted the family of one of the chiefs making the demand of N50 million ransom before they would be set released. news gathered that the victims’ boat, which sailed from Ogbia water front in Ogbia council, was heading to Brass on the Atlantic fringe when it came under attack around Kiberibio area in the waterway, described as a hotbed of Gangsters attacks. A member of the family said: “The kidnappers are demanding a ransom of N50 million. They called the wife of Chief Wagio on...

Fatal Accident rocks aba

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A fatal Accident rocks Aba at the last hours of yesterday at about 5.46pm. From our Newsman who was at the incident made us know that the road has been under construction for the past two week and was just opened on Monday after some repair was done on it, he further said that it all happened when a trailer carrying empty beer bottles fell break and on trying to get itself ran into a Volkswagen jeep together with three keke napep carrying some passengers parking them all into the drainage passage. To God be the Glory Some minutes later the Federal Road Safety Commission(FRSC) was at the scene of the incident for rescue, The FRSC help pull up the trailer, all the keke drivers and some passengers where rescued while three were injured and their fate are still to be decided.

Photos: Sean Tizzle weds on stage in Lagos

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Sean Tizzle created a spot of drama onstage at last Saturday’s Star Music Trek finale when he carried out a mock wedding onstage while performing his hit track “Perfect Gentleman”. Coming on a night of high drama and thrilling entertainment at the annual national music tour sponsored by Nigerian Breweries, the crowd appreciated the onstage spectacle and cheered wildly as the pop star first took off his bracelets, then his watch, then his coat, and finally his tie and threw them into the delighted crowd. The night also witnessed performances from 2Face, Sound Sultan, Immaculate, MI, Joe El, Cynthia Morgan, Seyi Shay, Young Grey C, Runtown and many others.

problems associated with polygamist

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NASS crisis and politics of you don hit my car

You are here : Home » Viewpoint » NASS crisis and politics of you don hit my car! NASS crisis and politics of you don hit my car! on September 01, 2015 / in Viewpoint 11:24 am / Comments I SAW it differently. We have been long on this, sometimes, misbegotten journey without any destination in sight from 1999 to 2015, for instance. Our arrivals and departures have always revealed mirages and milestones and other unchartered routes not previously spotted in the electronic trackers of our political voyage. The desired salvation, pardon the religious connotation, is always in the future – in the future that has appeared perpetually impossible to transform into reality. In the years, and from the political experiences, before the 2015 elections, 2015 was marked and preserved as another stopover that would afford the nation the opportunity to reset all the apparatus of our journey in the hope that with a renewed consciousness we would push or guide the workings of our nation int...

what every guy must know before going into dating.

RELATIONSHIP TIPS TO GUYS: 1. Your girl is your second half. Yes you are the man; she knows that you are the man; you don't need to remind her about it. It is wrong for a guy to be constantly and always telling his girl/wife that he is the head of the relationship. 2. Don't be too authoritative. 3. Don't be too hard and don't be too soft. If you are too hard, she will have phobia for you and even hate you. If you are too soft, she will take you for granted. 4. Whenever she does something wrong, scold her a little and after a few minutes, draw her closer to you, hug her and kiss her. 5. Whenever you and her have a quarrel, after a few minutes hug her and kiss her telling her sweet words. 6. Don't command her to wash your clothes; plead with her to do so. 7. Learn how to use the word,"please", whenever you want her to do something for you. 8. Don't be too over protective. Allow her to visit her to visit her male and female friends. Infact allow he...

3 killed, 121 arrested as rival cults clash in Abeokuta

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ABEOKUTA—Pandemonium broke out in some parts of Abeokuta, such as Iberekodo, Ago-Odo, Elega and Adatan yesterday, as two rival cult groups clashed, leaving three persons dead, including a newly-wedded man The clash, which started around 7a.m., lasted for three hours as residents and shop owners hurriedly closed their doors and stayed in-doors for hours till normalcy returned to the areas. At the end of the clash, said to have erupted at a pub inside the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, last Friday, three people had been killed. Vanguard gathered that the cultists, who wore masks during the clash, severed the right palm of one Babatunde Alamutu and went away with the limb after they had mutilated the body and slashed his throat. Investigations revealed that Alamutu was a leader of Eiye Confraternity, who was reported to have shot at a member of Aiye Confraternity. However, the bullet did not penetrate the target. Alamutu, who was popularly known as Emir, was...