Month: August 2016

Zucchini Brownies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded zucchini 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup margarine 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup milk 1/2… Continue reading Zucchini Brownies

What’s New in Windows 10’s Anniversary Update

By Chris Hoffman and Whitson Gordon, HowToGeek.com, August 2, 2016  Windows 10’s second big update, dubbed the “Anniversary Update”, arrives on August 2, 2016. This is a huge update that touches every corner of the operating system. It includes many, many more changes than the November update did. The Anniversary Update will report itself as version… Continue reading What’s New in Windows 10’s Anniversary Update

Heavy Flooding Cancels Racing at Flatlanders Speedway

By Kindersley Social, August 2, 2016  Due to heavy flooding at the Kindersley Flatlanders Speedway, racing has been delayed until further notice. The speedway is under a large amount of water that cannot be drained or removed. Located 4 miles West of Kindersley, the Flatlanders next race day was scheduled for Saturday, August 6. Stay tuned… Continue reading Heavy Flooding Cancels Racing at Flatlanders Speedway

Samsung doubles down on security with iris scanner in Galaxy Note 7

By Lauren Goode, TheVerge.com, August 2, 2016  Not the main selling point, but a noteworthy feature The Galaxy Note 7 uses both an IR camera module and a proximity sensor to recognize when its owner is holding the phone up to his or her face (from 25 to 35 centimeters, or about a foot away).… Continue reading Samsung doubles down on security with iris scanner in Galaxy Note 7

Heptathlete Brianne Theisen-Eaton plans aggressive approach in Rio

By Doug Harrison, CBC Sports, August 2, 2016  For Brianne, it was a matter of showing herself she belonged on the world stage and eventually the native of Humboldt, Sask., broke through and found her own identity. Brianne has been training for Rio for more than 10 years and, for the past two-and-a-half years, working with… Continue reading Heptathlete Brianne Theisen-Eaton plans aggressive approach in Rio

Stroman’s return to form could offer biggest boost for Blue Jays

By Shi Davidi, Sportsnet.ca, August 2, 2016  HOUSTON – The Toronto Blue Jays added Francisco Liriano for the rotation plus Scott Feldman and Mike Bolsinger for depth Monday, but one of the best things they can get over the season’s final two months is an extended return to form by Marcus Stroman. Read full article… Continue reading Stroman’s return to form could offer biggest boost for Blue Jays

Riders looking to put crushing defeat behind them

By Francois Biber, CBC News, August 2, 2016  Saskatchewan coming off a 41-3 loss to Alouettes After a crushing defeat at the hands of the Montreal Alouettes, the Saskatchewan Roughriders hope to put the past behind them. But it won’t be easy for the green and white as they head into Calgary to face its… Continue reading Riders looking to put crushing defeat behind them

Rio 2016: Olympics main sailing ramp collapses at Rio venue

By Mauricio Savarese, The Associated Press, August 2, 2016  A ramp built for competitors’ boats to reach the water hangs after collapsing at the Marina da Gloria sailing venue just days before the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, July 31, Brazil 2016. The main ramp of Marina da Gloria,… Continue reading Rio 2016: Olympics main sailing ramp collapses at Rio venue