Day: January 20, 2013

News

British Prime Minister David Cameron Warns of Possible UK Exit from the European Union

A speech that was to be delivered by United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron but was canceled due to a hostage crisis in Algeria warns that Britain could leave the European Union if reforms to the EU’s present form of governance are not pursued according to excerpts released on Friday, January 18. His speech, which was to be […]

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Platforming Video Games
Video Games

Street Fighter versus Mega Man v.2 Now Available for Free Download

The unexpected mashup of two of Capcom’s beloved franchises, Street Fighter and Mega Man, continues in version 2 with enhanced gameplay and the addition of Sagat.   Click here to go download the game for FREE.

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India’s Congress Party Names Rahul Gandhi Vice President

In an effort to boost the 42-year old heir to the Gandhi–Nehru political dynasty’s helm, India’s ruling Congress Party created the post of Vice President of the party and nominated him to fill the seat, underscoring his position as the party’s number two under his mother Sonia Gandhi, the Congress Party president. Sonia is the wife […]

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Samsung’s Dominance and the Economy of South Korea

It isn’t hard to argue that South Korean chaebol Samsung is a dominant force in electronics: In spite of litigation with US-based giant Apple, Samsung’s annual operating profit was 85.8% higher in 2012 than in 2011 with record sales of smart phone handsets making Samsung’s market capitalization equal to the next 9 Korean companies underneath it combined. Nonetheless, […]

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Science & Technology

Maserati Debuts New Quattroporte V8 at North American International Auto Show

Performance Top speed 307 km/h Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h 4.7 s Acceleration 0 to 400 metres 12.8 s Acceleration 0 to 1000 metres 22.7 s Breaking distance from 62 to 0 mph 34 m Engine No. of cylinders and layout V8 90° Displacement 3,798 cm3 Bore 86.5 mm Stroke 80.8 mm Compression ratio […]

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