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Tuesday 9 September 2014

Apple releases two versions of the new iPhone 6

Apple has announced its newest smartphones:
two different versions of the iPhone 6. They're both bigger, ridiculously thin and, of course, beautiful.
Rumors have been swirling for months about the phone’s features and what it looks like. Today we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief because we’ve got all the details for
you.

First up is the iPhone 6, measuring 6.9mm. The phone’s screen has one million pixels and measures 4.7 inches.
Next up is the “bigger” iPhone 6, or iPhone Plus, which measures a mere 7.1 mm wide.
The iPhone 6 Plus’s screen has two million pixels. Its Retina HD display ushers in a new generation of visual technology and measures
5.5 inches.

Apple has moved the power button on both iPhones to the side, so it’s easier to reach.
The phones also include a one-handed mode that enables users to swipe between windows.
The new phones are 50 percent faster than the original generation.
Apple’s pretty proud of its latest achievement.
In a statement, CEO Tim Cook said,

We are launching the biggest

advancement in the history of iPhone… It is truly the most beautiful phone you have ever seen.

-elitedaily

Source : 233times

Sunday 7 September 2014

Okaitei to receive World Poetry Theatre Ambassador Award in Canada

Ghanaian poet and playwright, Oswald George
Okaitey, has been selected to feature and receive a World Poetry Theatre Ambassador Award at the
fourth World Poetry Canada International Peace Festival.

In a letter to Okaitey informing him about the award, Ariadne Sawyer, host and co-founder of
World Poetry Festival said: “We are honoured to invite you to be a featured poet and receive a
World Poetry Theatre Ambassador Award at the fourth World Poetry Canada International peace
Festival.

“You are also invited to be a featured guest on the World Poetry Café Radio Show on CFRO, read
at other World Poetry events and present to other community events during the festival.”
Okaitey, who is responsible for works like In the Bag of a Woman, Nkrumah Might Be Right, Who Stole the Casket and In Man’s Libido would also take the opportunity to launch his latest book, Mandela; The Soul of His Earth at the festival.

Each selected poet will present their poetry, launch book and present their film to be part of a panel discussion.

This year’s event is scheduled for October 6 to October 26 at the University of British Columbia,
will bring together international poets and local multicultural poetry groups.

Source : Ghanaweb

Monday 1 September 2014

Just in: Daley Blind now a Man United player!

PHOTO: Chicharito completes loan move to Real Madrid

Farewell Shinji Kagawa!

Borussia Dortmund have announced the
signing of Shinji Kagawa for £6.3m from
Manchester United on a four-year contract.
The Japanese was deemed surplus to
requirements by the new Manchester United
manager, Louis van Gaal, and has struggled
to find a place in the XI ever since arriving
from Dortmund in 2012 for around £14m.
Manchester United are keen to offload high-
earning fringe players after the purchase of
Ángel di María for £59.7m and the futures of
Danny Welbeck, Tom Cleverley and Javier
Hernández hang in the balance on Monday
while Van Gaal is already working on targets
to sign in January as the manager believes
the squad requires further rebuilding.
Van Gaal has not ruled out a late move for
Juventus’s Arturo Vidal or any further
strengthening before 11pm on Monday
despite high-ranking sources at United
claiming there is a “very low probability” of
more signings. Daley Blind’s confirmation as
a United player, assuming he passes a
medical and agrees personal terms, for
around £15m from Ajax will take the summer
spend to £145.7m, with Luke Shaw, Ander
Herrera, Marcos Rojo and Ángel di María
having already joined.
Tottenham Hotspur are the favourites to sign
Welbeck, with Arsenal’s need for a striker
following Olivier Giroud’s long-term injury
potentially tempting them to consider the 24-
year-old. However Welbeck may remain at
United, as may Cleverley, who is wanted by
Aston Villa. The midfielder’s contract expires
in May and, although he earns a basic
£30,000 a week, considerable add-ons make
his United deal lucrative so he is considering
whether to stay and leave as a free agent in
May, should he still be out of favour.
Hernández is of interest to Juventus.
Despite United sources saying that Van Gaal
is “pleased” with the summer recruits, the
Dutchman is already thinking about January
and the next summer window. As reported
by the Guardian in June Kevin Strootman ,
who is recovering from a serious knee injury,
is the prime target for the winter window,
with the Roma midfielder keen on a move to United.