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Caption Saudi defence minister was received by Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Defence Minster Khawaja Asif.─ Photo: PID (Dawn.com)
Caption ISLAMABAD: Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir shaking hands with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif before their meeting at the PM House.—INP (Dawn.com)
Caption Saudi deputy crown prince and Defence Minister Muhammad Bin Salman along with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at PM House.─ Photo: PM House (Dawn.com)
Caption Saudi deputy crown prince and Defence Minister met COAS General Raheel Sharif, COAS at General Headquarters.─ Photo: ISPR (Dawn.com)
Caption It was agreed that the two countries would cooperate in developing an effective counter narrative to defeat the extremist mindset. ─ Photo: PID (Dawn.com)
Caption ISLAMABAD: While Chief of Army Staff Gen Raheel Sharif assured visiting Saudi Defence Minister Mohammad bin Salman on Sunday of "strong response" to threats to his country's territorial integrity, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called for resolving its crisis with Iran through diplomacy and offered Pakistan's good offices in this regard. (Dawn.com)
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Saudi deputy crown prince and Defence Minister Muhammad Bin Salman along with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at PM House.─ Photo: PM House
It was agreed that the two countries would cooperate in developing an effective counter narrative to defeat the extremist mindset. ─ Photo: PID
ISLAMABAD: While Chief of Army Staff Gen Raheel Sharif assured visiting Saudi Defence Minister Mohammad bin Salman on Sunday of "strong response" to threats to his country's territorial integrity, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called for resolving its crisis with Iran through diplomacy and offered Pakistan's good offices in this regard.
"Pakistan has historically pursued the policy of promoting brotherhood among member states of the OIC. Pakistan has also always expressed its readiness to offer its good offices to brotherly Muslim countries for resolution of their differences," the prime minister was quoted by his office as having told the Saudi deputy crown prince.
Prince Mohammad met the army chief and the prime minister during his seven-hour stay here. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif received him at the airport, but curiously there was no counterpart meeting.
Saudi defence minister was received by Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Defence Minster Khawaja Asif.─ Photo: PID
The Saudi prince, whose visit came close on the heels of one by Foreign Minister Adel Jubeir, was reportedly here to find out how Pakistan could militarily assist his country.
The prime minister recalled the "historical, cultural, and religious" ties and reiterated the established commitment of standing with the "people of Saudi Arabia" in case of any threat to its territorial integrity, while also stressing the need for peacefully resolving the conflict.
PM offers Saudi prince help to diplomatically resolve crisis with Iran
In his meeting with the Saudi minister at the General Headquarters, the army chief delivered a stronger message — probably offering the visiting leader the sound bite that he came looking for.
Saudi deputy crown prince and Defence Minister met COAS General Raheel Sharif, COAS at General Headquarters.─ Photo: ISPR
Gen Sharif, according to ISPR, "re-asserted that any threat to Saudi Arabia's territorial integrity would evoke a strong response from Pakistan".
Negotiations between GHQ and Saudi officials on defence cooperation preceded Prince Mohammad's visit. The discussions are being kept highly secret.
Although it is publicly unknown what the military has committed to the Saudis, Gen Sharif found it enough to say that the defence relationship with the country was held "in highest esteem".
Amid speculations on the matter, a government source was reported as saying that the military had committed deployment of troops in Saudi Arabia.
However, the claim could not be verified and military spokesman Lt Gen Asim Bajwa was unavailable for comments because he is out of the country.
Defence Minister Mohammad told Gen Sharif that his country would extend "full support to Pakistan's position on all matters".
The execution this month of Saudi Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr Baqir Al Nimr and the subsequent reaction from Iran, including storming of the Saudi embassy in Tehran, sparked the crisis in the already tense relationship between the two countries. Saudi Arabia responded by cutting off its diplomatic relations with Iran and many of its Arab allies followed suit.
Foreign Minister Jubeir said after a special session of the Gulf Cooperation Council a day earlier that Saudi Arabia was mulling additional steps against Iran, but Defence Minister Mohammad hinted in a media interview that confrontation would not be allowed to escalate into an all-out war.
Besides discussing the tensions with Iran, the Saudi prince was also here to promote a counter-terrorism coalition, which is said to be his brainchild.
Video posted by PML-N official Facebook page
Prime Minister Sharif welcomed the initiative and reaffirmed support for the coalition of 'like-minded Islamic countries'.
"Pakistan supports efforts to counter terrorism and extremism," he said in his meeting with the visiting minister.
"The two leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and deepen the cooperation in all fields, including defence, security, fight against terrorism, trade and investment and meeting manpower requirements of the kingdom," the official statement said.
It was also agreed that the two countries would cooperate in developing an effective counter-narrative to defeat the extremist mindset.
Published in Dawn, January 11th, 2016
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Threat to S. Arabia will evoke strong response from Pakistan: PM
Saudi deputy crown prince and Defence Minister Muhammad Bin Salman along with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at PM House.─ Photo: PM House
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in his meeting with Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince and Defence Minister Muhammad Bin Salman and assured Saudi Arabia of Pakistan's support if if any threat arises to its territorial integrity.
According to a statement released from Prime Minister House, the prime minister also exchanged views with the Saudi dignitary on bilateral relations and regional security.
Video posted by PML-N official Facebook page
Meeting with COASChief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif met the Saudi Defence Minister at General Headquarters this afternoon and discussed matters related to regional security and defence cooperation.
During his meeting with Muhammad Bin Salman, the COAS said that Pakistan enjoys close and brotherly relations with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and attaches great importance to their security.
About the country's defence ties with Saudi Arabia, Raheel Sharif repeated that Pakistan holds its defence ties with the Kingdom in highest esteem and any threat to Saudi Arabia's territorial integrity would evoke a strong response from Pakistan.
According to ISPR, Saudi Defence Minister also expressed similar thoughts and also appreciated Pakistan's armed forces over their successes in fight against terrorism.
The crown prince reaffitmed Kingdom's full support to Pakistan's position on all matters
Saudi defence minister was received by Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Defence Minster Khawaja Asif.─ Photo: PID
Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, who is also the deputy prime minister and minister for defence, arrived here on Sunday for a day-long trip for seeking Pakistan's support as the kingdom mulls additional steps against Iran.
This is the second high-profile visitor from Riyadh in three days. Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir visited Islamabad on Thursday for discussing Riyadh's tensions with Tehran and the counter-terrorism coalition that Saudi Arabia had announced.
Prince Muhammad followed up on the discussions FM Jubeir had here and met Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif and Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.
A military cooperation arrangement is expected to be concluded
The Saudi defence minister will also meet meet Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif.
Pakistan has indicated it could consider the Saudi invitation to join the 34-nation coalition (proposed by Riyadh before the Iran spat). However, no official announcement has been made so far.
Islamabad has criticised Iran for reacting to Saudi cleric Sheikh Nimr's execution and sees it as interference in internal matters of the kingdom.
FM Jubeir on Saturday, after an extraordinary meeting of the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council, said that Saudi Arabia could take further steps against Iran if tensions were to escalate.
A source said that the Saudi defence minister is expected to conclude a military cooperation arrangement during the trip, which the two sides have been negotiating recently.
Saudi Assistant Defence Minister for Military Affairs Muhammad Bin Abdullah al-Ayish earlier visited GHQ and his trip was followed by discussions at other levels. Details of the cooperation agreement are being kept under wraps.
A military official described intensified contacts as part of Riyadh's heightened diplomatic outreach to allied countries amid aggravating tensions with Iran.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Rashad Mahmood is also expected to visit Saudi Arabia later this month.
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S. Arabia assured of support
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir shaking hands with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif before their meeting at the PM House.—INP
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reaffirmed on Thursday its support to Saudi Arabia, which is embroiled in a tense standoff with Iran, and the counter-terrorism coalition that it (Riyadh) was setting up.
The reiteration of support for the Saudi government was made during a shortened visit by Saudi Foreign Minister Dr Adel Al-Jubeir to Islamabad for discussions on his country's diplomatic row with Iran and the multinational coalition against terrorism it (Saudi Arabia) had announced.
"People of Pakistan held the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in high esteem and also had deep respect for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. … (they) will always stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Saudi Arabia against any threat to its territorial integrity and sovereignty," PM Sharif told FM Jubeir, while assuring him of Pakistan's unconditional support.
Additionally, a media statement said the two sides discussed regional and global issues of common concern and agreed on promoting multi-faceted cooperation.
Foreign Minister Jubeir holds talks with Sharif, army chief
The Saudi foreign minister started his whirlwind tour of Islamabad with a meeting with Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif at GHQ and then visited Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at his residence before concluding the trip with a meeting with Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz.
Mr Jubeir, who led a 17-member delegation, stayed in Islamabad for a little over six hours. His trip was officially described as a 'working visit'.
He was to originally visit Islamabad on Sunday, but postponed it at the eleventh hour due to the storming of Saudi embassy in Tehran by protesters agitating against the execution of Saudi dissident Sheikh Nimr Baqir Al-Nimr.
As the Saudi foreign minister landed in Islamabad, protesters from various religious parties held a protest demonstration in the federal capital's D-Chowk against Pakistan's decision to join the Saudi-led coalition and execution of Sheikh Nimr.
The Foreign Office cancelled a planned joint press conference by Mr Aziz and Mr Jubeir to avoid possible media questions over the recent regional developments involving Saudi Arabia.
A statement issued by the Foreign Office said that Mr Jubeir talked about tensions with Iran during his meetings.
Pakistan, which had already condemned the Saudi embassy incident, went a step further by noting it "believes in respect for international norms and adherence to non-interference".
Counter-terrorism coalitionBesides the tensions with Iran, the Saudi foreign minister was said to have briefed Prime Minister Sharif on details of the counter-terrorism coalition.
Saudi Arabia had last month announced that it was establishing a 34-nation coalition to fight terrorism. The government at the time of announcement of the coalition, in which Pakistan had been included, conceded that it did not know much about the group, but still agreed to join it. It was also said that the extent of involvement in the activities would be decided after Riyadh shared the details.
Speaking to Mr Jubeir, Mr Sharif said: "Pakistan welcomes Saudi Arabia's initiative and supports all such regional and international efforts to counter terrorism and extremism."
During the delegation-level meeting the two sides led by the respective foreign ministers, agreed on engaging the clergy for formulating a narrative against extremism and terrorism.
Published in Dawn, January 8th, 2016
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Shia protesters oppose Pakistan's involvement in Saudi-led coalition
A woman holds a sign for cleric Nimr al-Nimr, who was executed along with others in Saudi Arabia. —Reuters
ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of people joined a Shia-led protest in Islamabad on Friday against the government's decision to join Saudi Arabia's 34-country coalition against extremism, as Riyadh's foreign minister ended a two-day visit to the country.
The protesters presented a memorandum to the Foreign Office spokesman demanding Pakistan to drop out of the alliance, which was announced in December and is seen as the latest sign of a more assertive foreign policy by the Saudi kingdom, the dominant Muslim power in the Middle East.
"Neither the Pakistan army nor the nation is for rent, we will oppose any attempts to sell the army to the house of Saud for a few billion riyals," said Shia activist Gul-e-Zahra, addressing the Friday's rally.
Pakistan announced on Thursday they would join the Saudi-led military alliance to fight "terrorism" in the Islamic world, following a meeting between Riyadh's foreign minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Saudi Arabia announced the coalition last month, naming Pakistan as a member, but Islamabad had initially reacted cautiously saying it needed further details before deciding the extent of its participation.
In a separate rally in the capital, an estimated 1,500 people chanted slogans against Saudi's execution of Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr on January 2, which sparked a deepening crisis between Riyadh and regional rival Iran.
An ASWJ supporter holds a placard to condemn the attack on Saudi consulate in Iran. —Reuters
Small scale rallies against the Saudi coalition were also organised in Lahore, however, protests were also held in Islamabad against Iran, with demonstrators accusing Tehran of "meddling "in Saudi Arabia's internal affairs.
The protesters chanted slogans vowing to "lay down their lives for the protection of the custodians of the holy cities", a term used for the ruling Saudi family.
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Iran-Saudi row may widen sectarian divide: Pew survey
WASHINGTON: The conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran is likely to further widen an existing sectarian divide in the Middle East, pitting Muslims against Muslims, warns a US survey released on Thursday.
The survey by the Washington-based Pew Research Centre shows that in Jordan, a predominantly Sunni country, 78 per cent of the public have a favourable view of Saudi Arabia, compared with only 8 per cent who have a positive opinion of Iran.
In the Palestinian territories, where again Sunnis predominate, about half — 51pc — have a favourable view of Saudi Arabia.
Here, there is a split by location. Among Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip, 60pc have a positive opinion of Saudi Arabia, compared with 46pc among West Bank residents.
Meanwhile, only 34pc in the Palestinian territories express a positive opinion of Iran, with more support coming from the West Bank (40pc) than from Gaza (24pc).
Overall, 48pc in Lebanon have a favourable view of Saudi Arabia versus 41pc who like Iran. However, as is usually the case in Lebanon, opinion is divided among three main religious groups in the country: Christians, Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims.
An overwhelming number of Sunni Lebanese have a favourable view of Saudi Arabia (82pc), while Iran's favourability among Sunnis sits at 5pc.
An even greater divide exists among the Lebanese Shia population, with 95pc saying they like Iran, while only 3pc say the same about Saudi Arabia.
Christians in Lebanon tend to have more favourable views of Saudi Arabia (54pc) than Iran (29pc).
In two other Middle Eastern nations surveyed, there is little support for either Saudi Arabia or Iran. In Turkey, around two-in-ten have favourable views of each power.
And in Israel, even fewer like Riyadh (14pc) or Tehran (5pc). In Israel, the Arab population is about as positive toward Saudi Arabia (37pc favourable) as it is Iran (34pc), despite the fact that the Israeli Muslim population is predominantly Sunni.
Jews in Israel, however, have little regard for Saudi Arabia (10pc favourable) or for Iran — for which there is little per cent favourability among Israeli Jews.
Published in Dawn, January 8th, 2016
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Saudi execution exposes dangerous political and religious divisions
LONDON: Saudi Arabia's execution of Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr has exposed the dangerous political, religious and socio-economic fault lines which run through the kingdom and the Gulf.
News of the execution sparked some unrest among Shia communities in Saudi Arabia's oil-rich Eastern Province and in neighbouring Bahrain as well as in southern Iraq.
Iran's supreme leader effectively called for the overthrow of the Saudi monarchy, drawing a furious response from the Saudi government, which accused the Islamic Republic of interfering in the kingdom's internal affairs.
Iranian protesters stormed the Saudi embassy in Tehran, and Saudi Arabia responded by breaking off diplomatic relations and encouraging allied Sunni governments to do the same.
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United Nations (UN) told reporters on Monday "we are not natural born enemies of Iran".
But restoring diplomatic relations would only be possible if Iran were to "cease and desist from interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, including our own".
The rivalry between the two big powers in the Gulf is often simplified to a contest between a conservative Sunni monarchy and a revolutionary Shia republic; the reality is more complicated and worrying.
Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province lies at the dangerous intersection of great power rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia, sectarian conflict between Sunni and Shia, social and economic grievances, and the world's largest oil reserves.
Fault linesResearchers at Columbia University have put together an outstanding collection of maps illustrating the cultural, religious, tribal and linguistic divisions across the Gulf region.
They show Shia majority areas stretching in an arc up through Iran, across southern Iraq and down along the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia into Bahrain, with a further output in the highlands of northern Yemen.
Iran has taken a special interest in the Shia communities in all these countries; and in some cases the government in Tehran, especially the Revolutionary Guards and other elements, have tried to export their influence.
But it is also clear that many of these Shia communities have strong local grievances and much of the unrest has local roots rather than simply being stirred up by Iran.
Shia communities in Iraq, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have all suffered discrimination and marginalisation at the hands of Sunni-dominated governments and societies over the last century.
What adds to the destabilising cocktail is that areas that are home to many Shia communities are also where most of the region's oil and gas fields and remaining reserves are.
Southern Shia-dominated Iraq contains far more oil and gas than the Sunni-majority areas in the centre of the country.
And in Saudi Arabia, Eastern Province is where almost all the country's oil and gas reserves are to be found.
Conditions in the Eastern Province remain relatively opaque because access and reporting are controlled by the Saudi government, which also strongly discourages international discussion about political risks affecting the kingdom.
The potential for serious unrest is one of those low probability, high consequence risks that are difficult to estimate properly but which should not be ignored.
Unrest remains a tail risk rather than a central risk. It is much more likely the Eastern Province will remain peaceful, and much less likely that it will see social upheaval.
No one will make money betting on political instability in Saudi Arabia or unrest in the oilfields because the probability in any given year is low.
The risk of unrest could be as low as 5 per cent or even 1pc but that is not the same as zero. The same could have been said about the risk of upheaval in Egypt or Tunisia before 2011.
The risks are real enough that they are perceived as a serious danger by the Saudi government, which continues to maintain a heavy security presence in the area, and they help explain why the confrontation between Riyadh and Tehran is so bitter and so personal.
Complex kingdomIn most parts of the Middle East, national boundaries do not correspond to religious, cultural, linguistic or tribal divisions, and Saudi Arabia is no exception.
The kingdom is an amalgamation of the conservative central region (Najd) with the western coast (Hijaz) and the eastern oases along the Gulf coast (al-Hasa), all of which were separately administered until comparatively recently.
King Abdulaziz, ruler of the Najd, conquered al-Hasa in 1913 from the disintegrating Ottoman Empire, and added the Hijaz in 1924/25, finally unifying the country in 1932. But there are still major cultural and religious differences between the regions and even within them.
Much of the ruling political and religious elite is drawn from the Najd, which is also identified with the austere Wahhabi form of Islam.
Hijaz was the home of more liberal interpretations of Islam while the majority of the population in al-Hasa followed Shia Islam.
As part of an effort at nation-building, conservative religious views from the Najd have been imposed on other parts of the country.
According to the US government's Commission on International Religious Freedom, the modern Saudi state "privileges its own interpretation of Sunni Islam over all other interpretations" and "restricts most forms of public religious expression inconsistent with its particular interpretation of Sunni Islam".
One result is a long history of tension between Sunnis, especially those following a strict Wahhabi interpretation, and the Shia communities in al-Hasa, now renamed the Eastern Province.
"Authorities continue to repress and discriminate against dissident clerics and members of the Shia community" the Commission on International Religious Freedom wrote in its latest annual report.
"The Shia community also faces discrimination in education, employment, the military, political representation, and the judiciary," the Commission concluded, according to the International Religious Freedom Report 2015. The Saudi government denies any discrimination.
Recent reports have noted progress towards ending official discrimination, but how much unofficial discrimination remains is unclear because the Saudi government strongly discourages research.
As recently as 2012, the Commission found: "There are no Shia ministers in the government, only 5 of the 150-member Shura (Consultative Council) are Shia Muslims, and there are very few Shia Muslim leaders in high-level government positions, particularly in the security agencies."
"In predominantly Sunni Muslim areas of the country outside the Eastern Province, Shia and Ismaili Muslims face harassment, arrest and detention," it concluded, according to the International Religious Freedom Report 2012.
Violent protestsSectarian tensions between Sunnis and Shias have periodically resulted in unrest in the Eastern Province ─ including two major labour strikes against the Arabian American Oil Company (Aramco) in 1953 and 1956, a full-scale uprising in 1979/80, and demonstrations in 2011.
The 1953 and 1956 strikes "were sparked by grievances over low wages, poor working and living conditions, and racism," according to historian Toby Jones of Rutgers University, according to 'Desert Kingdom: How Oil and Water Forged Modern Saudi Arabia'.
"From the beginning, Aramco was acutely aware of compatibility issues between Sunni and Shia Muslims," the company's former chief executive Frank Jungers wrote in his memoir, 'The Caravan Goes On: How Aramco and Saudi Arabia Grew Up Together'.
"The Shias were definitely in the minority nationally but made up the majority in the Eastern Province and tended to live in separate areas. The company was careful as a matter of policy not to allow this religious difference to become a factor in the training or evaluation of an employee," Jungers explained.
Aramco worked hard to professionalise its labour force, but the fact Jungers mentioned religious differences so prominently underscores the potential for tension.
In 1979, protests erupted in Qatif and a number of other Shia areas of the Eastern Province, as well as in neighbouring Bahrain, and became violent following confrontations with the security forces.
The unrest, which had a strong sectarian element, came only a few months after the shah was violently overthrown and the Islamic Revolution brought to power Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomenei in Iran.
The new government in Tehran sought to export its revolutionary ideology and openly encouraged Shia communities in neighbouring Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to revolt against their Sunni rulers.
Khomenei's government broadcast its revolutionary message by beaming a powerful radio signal directly into the Eastern Province.
"There is little doubt that the Iranian Revolution helped galvanize politics and energise dissent among Shia in neighbouring countries," according to Jones. "The revolution helped explain both the timing and some of the forces that encouraged Saudis to take to the streets."
In 2011, there were again violent protests in the Eastern Province and Bahrain as part of the wider Arab Spring, again mostly involving Shia communities, which were put down by the security services.
Following Nimr's execution, hundreds of protesters marched through Qatif on Saturday, according to eyewitness reports.
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This week the Detroit Lions host Monday Night Football for the first time since 2000.
It goes without saying that fans in the Motor City are excited for the Lions Week 5 matchup with the Chicago Bears.They have every right to be. Detroit is an impressive 4-0 to start the season.
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Louisiana-Lafayette vs North Texas Final: 80-76 - Recap
North Texas was scorched by Shawn Long for 27 points as Louisiana-Lafayette defeated them 80-76 in NCAA action on Saturday.
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Louisiana-Lafayette got 19 points from Bryant Mbamalu and another 14 points from Elfrid Payton. Elfrid Payton contributed 9 assists, while Elfrid Payton cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
North Texas got 23 points from Chris Jones in a losing cause and another 14 points from Roger Franklin. Chris Jones contributed 4 assists for them, while Roger Franklin had 5 rebounds.
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The UEFA Champions League returns for a pair of young Americans Abroad, while several others will look to take the field across league and cup competitions.
Headlining Tuesday's action is Christian Pulisic, who hopes for a return to the Borussia Dortmund lineup for a clash with Sporting Lisbon.
A Mexican side recaptured the CONCACAF Champions League crown, while one giant's UEFA Champions League campaign could be in danger due to a crucial injury.
Club America toppled Tigres, 2-1, to earn a 4-1 aggregate victory in the CONCACAF Champions League final. Michael Arroyo and Osvaldo Martinez each provided a goal for the now two-time defending champions.
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Mexican giants Club America clinched back-to-back CONCACAF Champions League crowns on Wednesday after coming from behind to beat fellow Liga MX side Tigres 2-1, sealing a 4-1 aggregate victory.
America had been heavy favorites to retain their continental crown and seal their place in this year's FIFA Club World Cup after a superb 2-0 away victory in last week's first leg.
While the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League headline Wednesday's afternoon slate, the final game of the CONCACAF Champions League serves as the evening's most anticipated continental matchup.
Following Tuesday's scoreless draw between Manchester City and Real Madrid, Bayern Munich is set to take on Atletico Madrid in the opening leg of their UCL semifinal clash.
Club America will look to claimtheir second consecutive CONCACAF Champions League crown on Wednesday, and just a home matchup against Tigres UANL stands in the way of that title.
The reigning championsenters the home leg with a 2-0 aggregate lead, but the current Liga MX champions certainly could have what it takes to turn that result around.
Club America took a massive step towards winning back-to-back CONCACAF Champions League titles on Wednesday, while top teams from across Europe battled it out in league play and domestic cup competitions.
In the first leg of the CCL final, America defeated Tigres UANL, 2-0, on the road at the Estadio Universitario.
Defending champion Club America scored a pair of second half goals to defeat Tigres 2-0 in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final.
Dario Benedetto scored in the 49th minute and Osvaldo Martinez added an insurance marker three minutes into stoppage time as the Mexican side took a huge step towards defending their title with a victory on the road at Estadio Universitario.
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Club America will be looking to claim its seventh CONCACAF Champions League title, but a familiar foe in Tigres UANL stands in the way.
Tigres will host America at the Estadio Universitario in Wednesday's first leg of the CCL final (9:45 p.
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The Seattle Sounders proved to be no match for Rubens Sambueza and Club America in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals.
The MLS club fell, 3-1, in the second leg of their series vs. America, bouncing out of the 2016 tournament after a 5-3 aggregate loss.
The Sounders entered Estadio Azteca level, 2-2, on aggregate, and so they needed a road win or high-scoring tie to earn the victory in the series.
In a sad repeat of the first leg, the Sounders got the first goal, but could not win. Club America was the stronger side through the match in Azteca. When the final whistle blew they took a 3-1 (5-3 aggregate) win with them. Seattle Sounders FC's CONCACAF Champions League run ends.
Only one minute after Osvaldo Alonso crossed it to Nelson Haedo Valdez, who looked to flick it into a Club America player's butt for the goal (ruled on own goal for now) Club America struck.
It's not quite "win or go home" but the two away goals by Club America make advancement in the CONCACAF Champions League difficult for the Seattle Sounders. But, Seattle can be confident. America isn't good at home. Sounders are one of the best CCL teams that MLS has put forward with a win in Monterrey and the defeat of Tigres.
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While MLS will kick off this weekend, two sides have unfinished business to take care ofin the CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday.
The Seattle Sounders will travel to Mexico to face Club America, while Real Salt Lake hosts Tigres UANL at Rio Tinto Stadium later in the evening.
Rubens Sambueza may have a dislocated shoulder, Dario Benedetto may be nursing a hamstring injury and Michael Arroyo may be coming off a leave of absence, but all could potentially be available for the second leg of Club America's CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal against the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday.
With the 2-2 result in leg one Seattle will need to win, or earn a draw with at least two goals scored for each side. But, as the final answer in three questions points out, Estadio Aztec is not the fortress it once was.
Club America is in the driver's seat for this 2-leg series. That is entirely of the result of their performance in the Group Stage (earning a higher seed) and nabbing two away goals from the feet of Peralta and Quintero.
The young striker is getting lots of accolades in the last few days. Tata Martino looks pretty certain to be Atlanta's first coach. Also, lots of details on why NASL is failing.
Gerardo "Tata" Martino, former Argentina national team coach (among others), seems to be a lock for Atlanta United's first head managing position.
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Atlético Madrid hold on to a 1-0 win against Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
Sunday at 4 PM Seattle's MLS season starts with home contest against Sporting KC. The nationally televised match is on FoxSports1 with KIRO-FM Seattle and El Rey having the radio call. The Sounders are 7-2-3 +5 in MLS competition against the Sporks. Alan Kelly will be the center referee. Only Erik Friberg is an injury concern for Sigi Schmid.
Saturday night's Súper Clásico between Club America vs. Chivas Guadalajara was watched by a whopping 1.9 million people across Univision and Univision Deportes.
The match between the two most high-profile Liga MX teams ended in a 3-0 away victory for Chivas. The win for Chivas helped narrow the gap between 7th-placed Chivas and 5th-placed Club America after 7 games for each club in Liga MX.
The first leg of the Liga MX playoff between Chivas and Club América last Thursday was the most-viewed club soccer match in US cable history.
The match was televised live on Univision Deportes to an audience of 1.4 million total viewers. The 0-0 draw was also delivered the most streams and minutes watched of any Liga MX game in Univision history, for the regular season or playoffs.
Holders Club America advanced to the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League on with a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders as Mexican sides clinched a clean sweep over their Major League Soccer rivals.
With DC United and Los Angeles Galaxy losing their quarter-finals on Tuesday, Seattle had arguably the best chance of progressing to the last four as they traveled to Mexico City after a 2-2 draw in the first leg.
Sigi Schmid can take a lesson from the United States victory over Ecuador.
Throughout the offseason, the Sounders' repeated mantra was the switch away from Sigi Schmid's 4-4-2 to a 4-3-3. It was repeated often and frequently and came to define their play in impressive performances against Club America.
Despite a crushing loss against Club America on Wednesday and barely any time to rest, Sigi Schmid expects big things from the Sounders on Sunday
Having to bounce back from a devastating loss against a very good Club America team, Seattle Sounders FC head coach Sigi Schmid said that his team is ready to go for their MLS opening day match against Sporting KC on Sunday.
A lot of solid to above-average scores from a team that fought hard, but ultimately fell short.
The Seattle Sounders went to a hostile environment and played at altitude against a very strong team, and I thought they held their own, especially the first 40 minutes or so. Losing 3-1 (5-3 aggregate) to such a strong team is not the result they wanted, but nothing to be ashamed of.
With everything to play for Seattle Sounders FC started their full strength XI. There should be few changes in how it plays.
YOUR @SoundersFC starting XI for Club América: Frei Mears Evans Marshall Jones Alonso Friberg Ivanschitz Morris Valdez Dempsey — Sounders Matchday (@LIVESounders) March 3, 2016
YOUR @SoundersFC starting XI for Club América: Frei Mears Evans Marshall Jones Alonso Friberg Ivanschitz Morris Valdez Dempsey
Club America made a single change to the midfield entering Andrade.
Based on the group that traveled, the Seattle Sounders are going into Estadio Azteca prepared to give it their best shot. Among those present at Tuesday's open training session were all 11 starters from last week's first leg against Club America as well as just about every other key player.
Here's the full list of players at training according to photographer Max Aquino: Jordan Morris, Clint Dempsey, Nelson Valdez, Darwin Jones, Joevin Jones, Osvaldo Alonso, Dylan Remick, Aaron Kovar, Tyler Miller, Charlie Lyon, Andreas Ivanschitz, Tyrone Mears, Brad Evans, Chad Marshall, Oneil Fisher, Stefan Frei, Erik Friberg, Oalex Anderson, Zach Scott, Cristian Roldan and Nathan Sturgis.
The drama may finally be over, and the Sounders have their work cut out for them at Estadio Azteca.
You're probably not visiting Estadio Azteca Tuesday evening to see the Seattle Sounders face Club America, but check out the Trip Advisor page to see what the club (and supporters) are in for.
Following the team's loss against New York City FC, the New York Red Bulls opted to start a younger group on Wednesday night against Liga MX side Club America.
The Red Bulls came away with a 2-0 victory over Club America, with the home side gaining the lead after just three minutes.
Shaun Wright-Phillips gave the Red Bulls the early advantage after finishing a spectacular overhead effort from close range.
The draw didn't cover up any poor play. Poor play still existed, but poor play can get points in MLS.
Chad Marshall's goal was a wonderful moment. With it the Seattle Sounders are now on a loss-less streak, undefeated in two games. But there are a few problems that are as evident today as they were prior to game, maybe even more so.
The Sounders' new tactical configuration has been fraught with inconsistency this season. This was a team that dominated the LA Galaxy in preseason followed by two solid performances against Club America, after which they've decided to do a faceplant, losing their first three MLS matches. Most of those issues come down the reshuffled offensive configuration.
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Microsoft Announces 3D Capture App
Microsoft today announced a new 3D Capture app for phones. Using only the phone's camera, it can capture an object's shape and texture for importing into the new 3D tools available in the new version of Windows 10, dubbed Windows 10 Creators Update. The app will be available soon for Windows 10 Mobile, followed by versions for Android and iOS.
T-Mobile Outs Windows 10 VR Phone From Alcatel
T-Mobile today listed the "Alcatel IDOL 4S with Windows 10 VR" on its web site. The unique version of the Idol 4S not only runs Windows 10, but sports many of the upgrades available in the related BlackBerry DTEK60, such as the high-end Snapdragon 820 processor, 21-megapixel camera, and USB Type-C connector, none of which are in the standard Idol 4S. The Idol 4S with Windows 10 also includes free VR goggles (for a limited time) for use with "pre-loaded games and videos". Curiously, while the standard Idol 4S includes a Quad-HD display ideal for VR, this version steps down to a full-HD display, according to T-Mobile's specs. The Idol 4S with Windows 10 also supports Windows Continuum, which lets you connect a screen and keyboard to turn the phone into a full Windows 10 computer. Other features of the phone include a memory card slot, stereo speakers, 8-megapixel front camera, and 4 GB of RAM. T-Mobile's specs do not mention NFC. Pricing and release date have yet to be announced. Microsoft is
Microsoft Pushing Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update
Microsoft today made the Windows 10 Anniversary update available to devices running Windows 10 Mobile. The update is the first major improvement to the Windows 10 platform. It adds features and makes improvements to phones such as the Lumia 650, 950, and 950 XL. Some of the changes impact the Edge browser and Maps app. Unlocked devices can snag the update through the settings menu, but carrier-locked phones will need to wait for the carrier-specific update to arrive. The Windows 10 Anniversary update is free to download and install.
Skype Gains More Bots to Help with Travel and Purchases
Microsoft has updated Skype for Android, iOS, Mac, the web, and Windows devices and given the communications tool access to more chat bots. Microsoft says it worked with select partners this time around to bring dedicated services to Skype. A bot from Skyscanner lets Skype users search for flights, while a StubHub bot makes it simpler to find event tickets. A bot from IFTTT can deliver alerts from apps, devices, and web sites, while a Hipmunk bot helps book entire vacation packages. Microsoft updated its bot platform last month with support for group bot chats and info cards. The company says more bots and capabilities are on the way. Skype is free to download from the Google Play Store, iTunes App Store, Apple App Store, and Windows Store.
Starbucks Debuts Brand New Windows 10 Mobile App
Starbucks today released a new application for Microsoft's Windows 10 Mobile platform. The app, available in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, allows Windows users to find stores, manage account details, and make payments. People can use the app to send e-gifts, check their account balance and transactions, leave digital tips, and track Starbucks rewards. Starbucks for Windows 10 Mobile is free to download from the Windows Store.
Microsoft to Trim Another 2,850 Employees
Microsoft revealed more job cuts on Thursday as it continues to wind down its mobile phone business. The company plans to reduce headcount by 2,850 employees, primarily in its mobile phone and sales businesses. These cuts are in addition to the 1,850 job eliminations announced in May, also in the phone unit. Microsoft expects to finalize the cuts by the middle of 2017. Windows Phone's presence in the smartphone market has been hovering around 1% for the last few quarters.
Skype to Drop Support for Older Windows Phone Versions
Microsoft today said its Skype service will no longer be updated for Windows Phone 7 - 8.1 and older versions of Android and iOS. The company said it wants to "focus on the platforms of the future" which means it "must end support for some devices and operating systems." Skype will continue to support Windows 10 for Mobile, Windows 7, 8, XP, and Vista, Yosemite on Mac, iOS 8, and Android 4.03. Versions of Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android older than those named here will no longer be supported with updates. Skype says its service won't cease immediately on older platforms, but as the company continues to move Skype to the cloud, some features may become broken over time.
Deezer Opens Up Service to Everyone In the US
Deezer today made its music-streaming service available to anyone who wants it in the U.S. The service was previously limited to Cricket Wireless customers and those who owned Sonos home stereo equipment. Deezer's offering is similar to Spotify, Apple Music, and Google Music in that it provides access to millions of tracks, radio stations, and podcasts to mobile devices. Songs can be streamed or downloaded for offline playback. Deezer is available to Android, iOS, and Windows devices. The app itself is free to download, but the Premium+ experience requires a $10 monthly fee.
Acer Jade Liquid Primo Hits Microsoft Store
Acer's Jade Liquid Primo landed in the Microsoft Store today for $649. The device runs Microsoft's Windows 10 platform with Cortana, OneDrive, and Office. The Jade Liquid Primo includes a 5.5-inch full HD screen and is powered by a hexa-core Snapdragon 808 processor with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. The main camera captures 21-megapixel images and includes a dual-tone LED flash, while the selfie camera shoots 84-degree wide-angle images at 8-megapixels. Other specs include support for memory cards up to 128 GB, 2,870mAh battery, NFC, USB Type-C, GPS, Bluetooth, dual-band WiFi, and a bevy of sensors. The Acer Jade Liquid Primo is available directly from Microsoft's web site, unlocked with support for GSM-based networks (LTE Cat 6), for $649.
Microsoft Wallet Gains Tap-to-Pay Functionality
Microsoft today updated its Microsoft Wallet app and gave Lumia smartphone owners the ability to make mobile payments at supporting retailers. Windows Mobile has long included a Wallet app, but until today it was reserved for loyalty cards and other retail programs. Now, people can add their credit or debit card to Microsoft Wallet and use the app for tap-and-go purchases. The app is available to the Lumia 950, 950 XL, and 650, and requires Windows Insider build 14360 or higher. The Windows Insider program is free to join and distributes pre-release versions of Windows 10 Mobile that are still in development. Microsoft says the tap-to-pay feature will be expanded to all users running stock builds of Windows 10 Mobile later this summer. Both MasterCard and Visa support Microsoft Wallet, along with financial institutions including Bank of America, Chase Manhattan, People's United Bank, Fifth Third Bank, US Bank, and others. Microsoft says mobile payments should work at any retail terminal that accepts contactless payments. Microsoft Wallet is free to download from the Windows Store.
Microsoft Picks Up Wand to Boost Bots
Microsoft today said it has acquired Wand Labs, a company that combines human language with machine intelligence. Microsoft said it plans to add Wand Labs' talent to its Bing, Microsoft Azure, Office 365, and Windows platforms. "The Wand team's expertise around semantic ontologies, services mapping, third-party developer integration, and conversational interfaces make them a great fit ... especially with the work we're doing in the area of intelligent agents and chat bots," said David Ku, corporate vice president, Information Platform Group. Wand Labs was founded in 2013 by Vishal Sharma. The acquisition fits the roadmap unveiled earlier this year by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, which will focus on the "conversation as a platform."
Opera Ad Blocker Now Available to Android, iOS, Windows
Opera updated several of its mobile browsers today, bringing its ad blocking tool to Android, iOS, and Windows handsets. First, Opera refreshed its main Opera browser for Android. In addition to the ad blocker, Opera for Android also gains support for web push notifications and multi-window support. Further, the browser's core was upgraded to Chromium 50. Opera for Android is free to download from the Google Play Store. Opera also updated Opera Mini for iOS and Opera Mini for Windows phones (8.1 and 10). Both platforms gain access to Opera's ad blocker. For all devices, the ad blocker is not on by default; users will need to activate it in the settings. Opera Mini for iOS and Windows is available from the iTunes App Store and Windows Store, respectively.
Skype Debuts Mojis and Emoticons of Professional Women
Microsoft today added more women to Skype's supported set of mojis and emoticons. The new moji specifically depict women in a greater variety of professional roles, such as scientist, athlete, teacher, and director. Microsoft hopes the expanded moji selection will help people convey more meaningful messages to one another. People who have the latest version of Skype installed on their Android, iOS, or Windows smartphone will see the updated emoticon picker tab beginning later today.
Facebook Adds More Than 1,500 Emoji to Messenger
Facebook today said it has taken steps to ensure all users of its Messenger application enjoy a rich experience. Moving forward, emoji will appear exactly the same across platforms, including the web, Android, iOS, and Windows. Moreover, the company has added a diverse mix of emoji to the app, including more variety in skin and hair colors, gender neutral options, more women in professional roles, and so on. Facebook says once users select a skin color all emoji will default to that skin color moving forward, though users will be able to change it at any time. The new emoji will be available in the expanded emoji keyboard. Facebook said updated versions of Messenger will roll out to users worldwide over the days ahead.
PayPal to Kill Off Its Windows Phone and BlackBerry Apps
PayPal today said it will sunset its Windows Phone, BlackBerry, and Amazon Fire Phone apps on June 30. After that date, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, and Fire Phone users will not be able to login to or use the Paypal mobile app. PayPay says these users will be able to sign in to PayPal.com via the browser of their device and conduct transactions online. PayPal further said all Android and iOS users of its mobile app need to upgrade to version 6.0 between June 3 and June 30. Version 6.0 of the PayPal mobile app has a fresh design. PayPal said it gave more prominent placement to features its customers use most, such as send and request money, PayPal balance, and transaction history. PayPal is free to download from the Google Play Store and iTunes App Store.
Microsoft to Cut 1,850 Smartphone Workers
Microsoft today said it plans to further streamline its smartphone business, an action that includes job cuts and restructuring charges. The company plans to cut 1,350 jobs from its facilities in Finland, as well as another 500 jobs globally. The company expects to take a charge of about $950 million, of which $200 million will be used for severance packages. "We are focusing our phone efforts where we have differentiation — with enterprises that value security, manageability, and our Continuum capability, and consumers who value the same," said Satya Nadella, Microsoft's CEO. "We will continue to innovate across devices and on our cloud services across all mobile platforms." Microsoft says it expects to complete most job cuts by the end of this year and all cuts by July 2017. Sales of Windows 10 Mobile phones began in late 2015, but the platform has lost more ground since then, accounting for just 1% of smartphone sales during the first quarter, according to Gartner. Microsoft recently sold its feature phone business to a Foxconn subsidiary, and Nokia recently gave that same subsidiary the rights to use its brand on mobile devices. This paves the way for Nokia to make a return, of sorts, to the mobile phone business.
Android Apps Headed to Google's Chromebooks
Google today said its Chrome operating system will soon have access to the Google Play Store and the Android apps therein. ChromeOS will support all Android phone and tablet apps, including games, productivity apps, and social networking. Android apps can run in three different window sizes in ChromeOS and users will be able to move the windows around and multitask as needed. Keyboard, mouse, and touch input will all work together within Android apps, and Android-based notifications will be pushed to Chromebooks as well as phones. Moreover, users will be able share files seamlessly between Chrome and Android devices through a new Files app. Google says developers can add admin-level network support to their Android apps for Chrome so businesses and schools can control options such as Bluetooth and WiFi. Android games should run very well on Chromebooks, according to Google. Google Play for Chrome will be available to developers on the Asus Chromebook Flip, Acer Chromebook R 11, and the Chromebook Pixel with a wider launch expected later this year. Google says it will add support for Android apps to more Chromebooks over time. ChromeOS is Google's light-weight, browser-based operating system that runs on inexpensive laptops.
Microsoft Pulls WiFi Sense from Windows 10
Microsoft has decided to remove the WiFi Sense feature from all versions of Windows 10, including mobile devices and PCs. The feature was pulled from the most recent preview build of Windows 10 for PCs; it will be pulled from phones, too. WiFi Sense allowed people to share their WiFi logins with social network connections, as well as connect to public WiFi networks with less hassle. "The cost of updating the code to keep this feature working combined with low usage and low demand made this not worth further investment," explained Microsoft. Microsoft said people who leave WiFi Sense running on their phones will still be able to connect to open WiFi hotspots that are already in Microsoft's shared database. Microsoft recently released a new preview build of Windows 10 for handsets. Build 14332 mostly targets bugs and makes refinements to the user interface of select apps. The next preview build for phones will likely strip out WiFi Sense.
Instagram for Windows Grabs Huge Update
Facebook today announced three new apps for the Windows 10 platform, including a proper Instagram app for phones, and dedicated Facebook and Messenger apps for desktops. The Instagram app for Windows 10 Mobile includes features that have long been available only to the Android and iOS apps, including Instagram Direct, videos, the Explore tab, and more. Further, the Live Tile for Instagram now shows photo updates on the home screen. Instagram for Windows 10 Mobile will reach the Windows Store later today. Facebook said it plans to port the new Facebook and Messenger Windows 10 desktop apps to smartphones later this year.
Acer Liquid M330 Runs Windows 10 for $100
Microsoft recently added the Acer Liquid M330, a low-cost handset running Windows 10 Mobile, to its U.S. web store. The M330 includes a 4.5-inch screen with 854 by 480 resolution and is powered by a Snapdragon 210 processor with 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of storage, and support for 64 GB memory cards. The phone has two 5-megapixel cameras. The rear-facing camera includes autofocus and a flash, while the front-facing camera is fixed focus. It includes a standard batch of radios, such as Bluetooth, GPS, and WiFi, and limited LTE support including bands 2, 4, 7, and 12. This makes it somewhat compatible with the 4G networks operated by AT&T and T-Mobile. The M330 supports two SIM cards. The phone is available directly from Microsoft for $99.99 It is sold unlocked.
Microsoft Rolls Out Lumia 950 BOGO Offer
Microsoft is looking to clear inventory of the Lumia 950 XL and Lumia 950 smartphones, which means consumers can buy one at full price and get the second one for free. The deal is available via Microsoft's U.S. web store. Specifically, people who purchase the 950 XL at $649 will receive a Lumia 950, valued at $549, for free. Both devices are being sold unlocked with support for GSM carriers, such as AT&T and T-Mobile. The promotion is available while supplies last through May 2. Microsoft reported shipments of about 2.3 million Lumia phones in its most recent financial documents, which represents a steep drop from the 8.6 million it shipped in the year-ago period. The company admitted it is sitting on a lot of excess inventory of its flagship Windows 10 Mobile devices. Moreover, the company expects "year over year revenue declines to deepen as we work through our Lumia channel position." Cricket Wireless is expected to launch Microsoft's mid-range model, the Lumia 650, early next month. Microsoft has recently pushed a significant update to its Windows 10 Mobile platform and updated core apps such as email, Groove Music, and the Edge browser.
Cricket to Sell Microsoft Lumia 650 Starting May 6
Cricket Wireless today announced plans to sell the Microsoft Lumia 650. The prepaid carrier will offer the phone beginning May 6 for $130. The phone runs Windows 10 Mobile and features a metal-frame design with a 5-inch HD OLED display, 8-megapixel camera, memory card slot, and removable battery. Cricket says people who switch from another carrier will be eligible for a $50 bill credit. T-Mobile customers who switch to Cricket will be eligible for a $100 bill credit. Cricket's prepaid plans start at $40 per month.
WhatsApp Secures Messages with End-to-End Encryption
WhatsApp today updated its service with full end-to-end encryption. Now, the latest version of the app protects calls, messages, photos, videos, files, and voice messages by default. Users don't need to take any action to enable it. Encryption applies to messages sent to individuals and groups. The company says no one but the recipient(s) will be able to read the messages. WhatsApp itself cannot see message contents. The update covers all versions of WhatsApp, including the Android, iOS, and Windows apps. WhatsApp, owned by Facebook, says more than one billion people use the app to communicate. The change follows the widely publicized FBI case against Apple, which ordered the company to unlock an iPhone. Apple refused, but the FBI was able to unlock the device using another method. WhatsApp says the government will not be able to read WhatsApp messages.
Microsoft Now Selling the Lumia 650
Microsoft has made the Lumia 650 available for purchase from its U.S. web site. The phone runs Windows 10 Mobile and features a metal-frame design with a 5-inch HD OLED display, 8-megapixel camera, memory card slot, and removable battery. Microsoft is selling the phone unlocked for $199. It is compatible with the networks run by AT&T and T-Mobile.
Microsoft Brings the Power of Cortana and Bots to Skype
Microsoft is giving Skype a boost of intelligence thanks to Cortana and Skype Bots. With Cortana integration, Skype users will be able to do things such as manage their calendar and contacts without leaving the Skype app. Cortana will also be able to interact with bots, which Microsoft said will allow people to perform tasks such as book hotels and order pizza by conversing with the app itself. Bots are available in preview form within the messaging part of Skype, but will eventually be added to audio and video calling, too. A new version of Skype for Android, iOS, and Windows enables the bots. Companies will be able to create their own bots for Skype via Microsoft's developer program. People will be able to add the bots they want to their contact list. Microsoft revealed the bots are part of its larger vision for voice-activated computing.
Microsoft Revises Its Skype Strategy
Microsoft today charted a new course for its Skype platform as realized on mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and PCs. Late last year, Microsoft announced its intent to offer a universal app for PCs and tablets, with separate apps targeting Windows 10 smartphones. After digesting feedback over the last few months, Microsoft has had a change of heart and will offer a universal app for all platforms. This will let people invested in the Windows ecosystem enjoy the same experience across different form factors. However, the company still intends to offer the separate mobile apps for calling, messaging, and video because it says phone users often prefer task-based apps. Microsoft will release the universal Skype app for Windows 10 PCs soon, with a version for phones to follow later.
Latest Windows 10 Preview Targets Browser and Maps
Microsoft has made a new build of Windows 10 available to mobile phones and PCs alike. Build 14291 makes significant changes to several important features. First, the Edge browser now supports extensions. Though this feature is limited to PCs, it makes the browser more competitive with Google's Chrome and Apple's Safari. The Edge browser also makes it possible to pin tabs within the app to anchor specific web pages, and adds more options when copying and pasting URLs. This Windows 10 update also heralds big improvements to the Windows Maps app for handsets and PCs. Maps is now more consistent between phones and PCs, and has a lightweight user interface. Some of the features added to Maps include one-tap access to search and directions, Cortana turn-by-turn directions, and quick access to cities rendered in 3D. Microsoft says the new Maps lets users view multiple searches and directions at the same time, minimize search results and directions during navigation, and see labels more clearly. Turn-by-turn navigation is easier to understand at a glance, and now supports landscape orientation. There are a number of other changes to the platform, such as a revised alarm clock app, support for various Japanese text entry modes, and the addition of the Feedback Hub for Windows Insiders to share their thoughts about Windows 10. This build is available to Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring for the Lumia 550, 650, 950, 950 XL, Xiaomi Mi4, and Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL. Microsoft says these devices are on deck for more previews in the weeks ahead.
Windows 10 Mobile Arrives for Some Older Handsets
Microsoft has begun making Windows 10 Mobile available to older smartphones running Windows Phone 8.1. Microsoft first expected to release the platform in November or December of last year, but pushed the update to the first quarter. The new operating system is available to the Lumia 430, 435, 532, 535, 540, 635, 640, 640 XL, 730/735, 830, 930, and 1520. Owners of these phones must first download the Upgrade Advisor app from the Windows Store and accept the terms and conditions of the upgrade. Once this proactive step is taken, the phone is prepared for Windows 10 and Microsoft will deliver it as an over-the-air update. Microsoft hasn't said if handsets other than this initial batch will be able to install Windows 10 Mobile. There are some significant omissions, such as the Lumia 520, 920, 1020, 1320, HTC One M8 for Windows, and the Lumia Icon. The refreshed platform makes improvements to Cortana and Office, and puts the mobile experience in line with Windows 10 desktop machines.
Twitter for Windows 10 Overhauled for Mobile and PCs
Twitter for Microsoft's Windows 10 platform has been given a significant update, putting it more in line with the apps available to Android and iOS devices. For example, Twitter now includes the Moments tab for summaries of current events and support for inserting GIFs into tweets. It also adds muting and group chat. As a universal app, these features are available to Windows 10 phones, tablets, and PCs. Twitter is free to download from the Windows Store
Here Maps to Ditch Windows Platforms
Here Maps today said it is dropping support for Windows 10 and Windows Phone. The company plans to pull all Here-branded mobile apps from the Windows Store by March 29, as the apps will cease working on handsets by June 30. "We made the Here apps compatible with Windows 10 by using a workaround that will no longer be effective after June 30," explained Here's Pino Bonetti in a blog post. "To continue offering the Here apps for Windows 10 would require us to redevelop the apps from the ground up, a scenario that led to the business decision to remove our apps from the Windows 10 store." This means Here Maps will no longer be available to Windows 10-based smartphones, tablets, and PCs; instead, Here says Windows 10 devices will need to use the Microsoft Maps product. Microsoft Maps relies on Here's mapping data, but doesn't have the robust feature set of the Here Maps apps. Phones running Windows Phone 8/8.1 will still be able to use Here Maps on their devices, but Here will limit any future updates to critical bug fixes. Here Maps, Nokia's former mapping division, is now owned by a consortium of German auto makers including Audi, BMW, and Daimler. The consortium plans to focus efforts on other platforms, including Android and iOS.
Skype for Web Now Supports Calling Mobile Phones
Microsoft has improved the browser-based version of Skype with new several tools. To start, users can now call mobile phones and landlines from the web, including international numbers (Skype credit required). The web client also gains the ability to view YouTube videos directly in message threads, rather than force users to open a separate window. YouTube support includes standard playback controls, such as volume and play/pause. Skype for web makes it easier to invite non-Skype users to join conversations with an improved sharing tool, and new notifications mean web users won't miss incoming messages or calls when signed in. Skype for the web is free to use and is compatible with mobile Skype apps, such as those for Android, iOS, and Windows machines.
Microsoft Tweaks Phone and Email Apps In Newest Win10 Build
Microsoft today made Windows 10 Techincal Preview Build 14283 available to Windows Insiders in the fast ring. This build of Windows 10 Mobile makes changes to several core communications apps, including the phone and Outlook Mail. In the phone, for example, Microsoft added missed call and voicemail waiting indicators to the tabs to make spotting them easier. Outlook Mail now allows users to turn off the message preview text in the message list, which adds a bit of privacy. Users can also more swiftly dump junk from their inbox. Outlook's calendar tool can now be used to send alerts, such as "I'll be late" to other meeting attendees. Microsoft is preparing to merge the Windows Feedback app and Insiders Hub into the Feedback Hub to streamline user feedback tools. Build 14283 also resolves a lot of bugs. This Windows 10 Mobile Techincal Preview is available to the Lumia 950, 950 XL, 650, and 550.
Skype Brings Messaging to Office and OneDrive Online
Microsoft today expanded Skype's calling and messaging functions to the online versions of Office and OneDrive. People will be able to initiate Skype conversations when using the web-based Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and OneDrive apps. Microsoft imagines the feature will be useful for people who need to collaborate on files in real time. Microsoft recently gave these same tools to the mobile versions of Office and OneDrive. Skype, Office, and OneDrive are free for Android, iOS, and Windows, but some Office functions require a subscription to Office 365.
Microsoft Makes Latest Win 10 Build Available to More Phones
Microsoft today released Windows 10 Mobile build 10586.122 to Windows Insiders in the Slow and Release Preview rings. Microsoft made the same build available to Fast Ring Insiders last week. It mostly fixes bugs.
Deezer Releases Universal App for Windows 10
Deezer today made a new beta app available to Windows devices. The universal app works on Windows 10 for smartphones, tablets, and PCs and, says Deezer, delivers a more seamless experience across form factors. The app looks and functions the same no matter which device the subscriber uses, and includes a new design with revised content pages, tab bar, and My Music folder. Most importantly, as people use the new Deezer app on one device, changes are reflected across other devices the user may have so they always have access to the same music and settings. The new Deezer universal app for Windows 10 is available to both Premium+ and free users.
WhatsApp Ending Support for Blackberry and Symbian OSes
WhatsApp plans to cease supporting a handful of older mobile operating systems by the end of the year. WhatsApp will stop working on devices running Android 2.1 and 2.2; all BlackBerry OSes, including BlackBerry 10; Nokia's S40 and Symbian S60 platforms; and Windows Phone 7.1. "While these mobile devices have been an important part of our story, they don't offer the kind of capabilities we need to expand our app's features in the future," explained WhatsApp in a blog post. WhatsApp suggests people relying on devices that run this operating systems upgrade to newer hardware if they wish to continue using WhatsApp. Facebook bought WhatsApp in 2014 for $16 billion. Facebook says WhatsApp has more than 1 billion users worldwide.
Microsoft Bags Windows Bridge for Android Apps
Microsoft today provided an update on the tools it offers to developers and said it has canceled plans the Windows Bridge for Android (project Astoria). The Bridge was meant to help Android developers re-use their code and port their apps to Windows. Microsoft released the Windows Bridge for iOS last summer and keep that Bridge up and running based on the positive feedback it has received from developers. Microsoft also announced that it has purchased a company called Xamarin. Xamarin offers tools to developers so they can build mobile apps using C# and deliver native mobile apps to all major devices, including iOS, Android, and Windows. The Xamarin acquisition will help make up for, in part, the loss of the Windows Bridge for Android, as it lets developers use .NET and C# along with a full set of APIs for each platform. Microsoft believes it now has a more robust set of tools for developers to use to write apps not only for the Universal Windows Program, but also for Android and iOS.
Microsoft Delivers Windows 10 Build to PCs and Phones
Microsoft today is making a fresh build of Windows 10 available to both PCs and phones at the same time. Build 14267.1004 for phones is nearly identical to the build Microsoft released last week, but resolves two important bugs. For example, it fixed an issue that prevented the Lumia 550 from charging, and returned the "history" function to the People app. The build also introduces one new feature: visual voicemail for dual-SIM devices. Windows 10 Build 14267.1004 is available to Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring. Microsoft will push the build to devices in the Slow Ring later.
Hands On with the Microsoft Lumia 650
Microsoft announced the Lumia 650 ahead of Mobile World Congress and we had a chance to take a look at it on-site here in Barcelona. This mid-range Windows 10 handset is far more impressive than the entry-level Lumia 550, and almost outshines the high-end Lumias 950 and 950 XL. Here's why.
Hands On with HP's Elite x3
HP is jumping back into phones at a completely unexpected time. HP made quite a few iPAQ Windows smartphones back in the day (2004-2009, to be precise.) Then they bought Palm and infamously drove that into the ground. (RIP, webOS.) But now HP is jumping back into the fray with yet another Windows smartphone: the Elite x3 with Windows 10. This huge 6-inch phablet sets itself apart with not only Windows 10 with Continuum, but the ability to run old-school x86 Windows apps (not just Windows Universal apps like the Lumias.) It also has serious security features. In other words, this is a phone aimed squarely at serious enterprise customers. We checked it out. Read on for our first impressions.


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ATLANTA -- Michigan coach John Beilein might be coaching in his first national championship game Monday night at 9:23pm/EST against the Louisville Cardinals, but the 35 year coaching veteran isn't subscribing to any theory that his plans for prep -- just a little over 40 hours worth -- should be altered in any way. Beilein was back in the film room Sunday morning after the Wolverines disposed of the Syracuse Orangemen Saturday night.
The film session, described by assistant Bacari Alexander as being, "only for the head coach," got underway before some Michigan fans or students had even put head to pillow after the school's first national semifinal win in 20 years.
"I started at 5:45 this morning watching them on film," said Beilein. "Those two hours, I didn't think they were fun because they give you so many different looks. With a one-day prep, it's almost impossible to get ready for all those things.
"What you're hoping is that you've been getting ready for that since October 15th. You don't know whether you are, but just you got to dribble it strong, you got to pivot well, pass well, play with your eyes up. Those are things these guys have been working on all year long."
The brick by brick approach to rebuilding, and in a lot of ways, reuniting, the Michigan basketball fan base is a process that's been in construction for more than just a season's worth of practices in the William Davidson Player Development Center -- Beilein has been laying the ground work for a team and program such as this one since way back in 1978 at Erie Community College.
No, ECC was never and will never be privy to the national stage Michigan is currently standing on, but from a basketball standpoint, it wasn't because Beilein executed his teachings differently -- he and the Wolverines are successful because they remained the same. The difference? Well, NBA talent has a way of making life on a coach a lot easier, and there's no shortage of it in Ann Arbor.
"When I was coaching at the lower levels with really good players, (I) said that if I could ever get to the point where I could recruit these five guys, that we would do a lot of the same things, but we just do 'em better," said Beilein.
"We want them to be more skilled players. If their dreams are to play at a professional level afterwards, we study what people do at that level like crazy. Not as much to say, certainly it's preparing them, but we want to win. So the better they can become, the better we're going to be. "
Admittedly and understandably, with National Player of the Year Trey Burke manning the controls at point guard, Beilein has catered certain actions of his free flowing offense to suit the unique skills of his super sophomore, allowing freedom and decision making because, after all, players play and the great ones make plays -- Burke fits that description to a 'T.'
Add the athleticism of a Glenn Robinson III, the steady play of Tim Hardaway Jr. who always seems to hit a big shot when Michigan needs it most, and the recent insertion of freshman Mitch McGary at the center spot, averaging a double-double in five NCAA tournament wins -- the recipe for a championship is there and the potential for the Wolverines to claim four first round NBA draft picks remains a distinct possibility.
But the focus is on the here and now and the reality is Michigan sits 40 minutes from being crowned national champion. Everything else can wait.
"These young men have some really unlimited potential, and that's why we're coaching. But we don't ever have the idea, we're coaching these guys, we're going to keep telling them they're going to be great pros," said Beilein. "No, we're saying, let's win at Michigan. Unpack your suitcase, and let's win at Michigan, then the rest will take care of itself.
"Just like during the year, if we just take care of each game, you can be in the championship game one day. If all you talk about is the championship game, you might never get there."


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I've often preached about repurposing/remaking furniture so when this couch came my way I made no exceptions.
I had previously been living with my parents old hand me down couch. Which, in all honestly was a very respectable couch, plush, huge, and comfy. Unfortunately A) it was not quite my style and B) this couch was definitely not my color as my mother had it custom made to match her home. I spent many an hour watching Dexter and Friends on that couch so I have a fondness for it and couldn't really complain. So I just bought a cheap microfiber cover for it and called it a day.
This is my parents couch without the cover on it, from when I was trying to sell it on craigslist. Forgive the blurriness of the picture it was taken with an iPhone.
My good friend literally gave me the couch and when I tried to offer her money for it she said "Just buy me a margarita some time and we'll call it even!" I knew we were besties for a reason! So I was given this antique couch (she bought it from a garage sale for $50) and it wasn't in the best of conditions, but hey never look a gift couch in the mouth right? It had a fun red elephant print on it, which was actually really cool but the fabric was faded and worn out. The wooden feet were dented, scratched and all around needed some love and to top it all off the springs needed to be replaced so the bottom looked like it was falling out. All in all it definitely fell under the category of "fixer upper". Regardless I was in love with it. From the research I've done I can amateurly date it to the 1930-1940's and kind of a Queen Anne style with the turned legs and tufted back cushions, you know if I had to guess.
I labored over what color to upholster it and at first I felt a pull towards a browny-lineny color, then I began to realize how tired I was of brown. No offense to anyone who thinks brown is the cat's meow, but my last home had so much brown and it never felt warm like I thought brown was supposed to feel. Maybe I just didn't do brown right…but I just knew that brown did not belong on the fabric of this sofa. Then I started gravitating towards a white, but lets face it, if you decide to bring solid white furniture into your home you better be prepared to cover it with plastic, or you will live to regret it, like probably within three to five days. So that eliminated that thought even though I still lust after someday having a very white airy home. So I admitted I've never been one for neutrals and I decided to go bold. As in bold purple, and I knew the wooden legs and trim needed to be repainted as well so I went with a semi-gloss black paint.
BOOM! Check out that couch action! It doesn't even look like the same couch! I also love that they removed the cording from the center-back of the couch which I didn't even ask for but I really think gives the couch a cleaner look.
It was reupholstered in Dallas for about $900. I know it sounds expensive, but when you think about everything the cost covered it really was worth the price.
1. I got the couch for FREE = money saved
2. I didn't want to ruin an antique couch that had tufts and tucks and curves that an amateur seamstress such as myself did not feel confident in taking on. So it was better to splurge now than regret it later.
3. For $900 they were going to reupholster it, repaint the wood, repair the springs, and stuff the seat cushion to make the seat more cozy.
4. For the money that was put into it, the couch is worth much more now, not to mention it looks fantastic.
It only took about two weeks for the job to get done and I literally am in love. Like if it was legal to marry a couch I might attempt it. Have you ever loved a piece of furniture so much it was borderline inappropriate? Don't be afraid to take the plunge and go for bold! Ahhh what a sigh of relief. Okay I've hit my gushing quota about my couch for the day, I want to know what you think………honestly, yes or no?
P.S. The after pictures are actually pictures taken in my new house, details on that next week! Have a great weekend!
25 Responses to Furniture Facelift – Vintage Couch
Kim says:
Hi Shannon, luv the couch! Also luv purple!!!
Shannon Summers says:
Thank you so much. I'm so glad I got the chance to share it with everyone!
Amber McNutt says:
Shannon Summers says:
Thanks Amber! I can't wait for you to come see it!!!
Lindsey @ arkadian belle woods says:
That's amazing! You did a great job! I'm getting ready to paint an arm chair in hopes of 'saving' it.
I'm sure it's going to turn out wonderful! Tweet me pics when it's done!
Statia says:
Oh my god. I LOVE IT! Seriously. Like, I wish I had the balls to purple up a couch. It's my favorite color in the whole wide world, but my house is pretty neutral with the furniture to make up for the walls being all rainbow of colors (I have to incorporate it somewhere, right? Still, I want to open mouth kiss your moxieness!
Haha. OMG you have seriously won my award for best. comment. ever. and not just because you complemented my couch! Thanks for the love!
Connie says:
I love it! And it seems from what I can peek at in your photo, it'll really look grand in your house! One thing—if it was mine, I would have painted the legs satin white…but hey, I love it as is too!
Yeah I went back and fourth about paint and fabric colors, but I'm so pleased with how it came out!
Susana says:
OMG! My husband just brought a similar one home and I told my friend I wanted it reupholstered in a bold color!!! You are my hero. I live close to the Dallas area and would love to know the name of the shop that upholstered yours, please.
Fun! A reader close to home! Okay I think it's called D Fabric Center, it's off of Harry Hines, ask for Hershel, tell them that the Summers sent you. If he doesn't remember which he probably won't you may need to describe my couch, haha, I'm sure that will jog his memory. If you take the plunge and go for the bold or anything really I'd love to see befores and afters! http://www.dfabriccenter.com 214-654-0468
Mccall says:
Can you tell me which way the grain of the velvet is running?
I'm assuming it's going horisontally across the back of the couch and the seats, right??
Actually, the fabric that I chose was not velvet it was chenille which is retains less heat (yay!) and is made of a more yarn like material. However, you are correct, the grain is running horizontally from side to side.
Kathy says:
This is gorgeous! I love the purple which is my favorite color. Wonderful choice!
You're too kind! Thanks!
Molly says:
I came over from Better After. I just had to comment because I am deep in the trenches of reupholstering a similar couch that I got off Craigs List last year. My Mom helped me tear it apart and replace the webbing. Then she taught me how to retie the springs. We just finished that today and now she's leaving (she was here for a week visiting) and I'm on my own from here on out. I'm removing a salmon colored velvet and replacing with red buffalo checks. But right now the buffalo checks seem a long way off! Anyway, it is nice to see someone else's finished product- it gives me hope and motivation to keep plugging away! Looks great!
Oh man. I feel like I don't even deserve the credit, all I did was pick out the colors. Are you kidding you're motivation to me to do an upholstery project on my own! I hope your couch comes out great!
ecran15 says:
Where did you find the fabric? What is the name of the color? I love it!! I am redoing my living room with purple accents, and I have a chair I inherited from my grandmother that would look fabulous with this fabric!
Thank you so much! I got the fabric from cutting corners off of midway in Dallas. I truly cannot remember the name of the fabric so your best bet would be to browse their website http://www.fabricresource.com. I hope your living room turns out beautiful, I mean how can it fail when you have purple accents! Tweet me a picture when you're done!
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Marcia says:
Who couldn't use a purple couch!! Love it!
Thanks so much! I use it every day! However, I decided that it would be best to keep our two dogs off the couch, it took some training but they finally got it!
Christina says:
Ummm..this girl is totally jealous! Your sofa is FABULOUS!!!
Genbean says:
Judging by the print and shape of the couch, I think it's older, but I'm no expert. It looks fantastic! Did the couch have a maker's label or mark anywhere?
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