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Day: January 7, 2014

‘Elle’ Mindy Kaling cover slammed as racist, ‘fat-ist’ – USA TODAY

USA TODAYElle magazine seems to be covered in controversy lately. They wrapped Melissa McCarthy in a capacious coat last year. And now for one of four February fronts, they’ve hacked Mindy Kaling off at the chest and shot her in black and white — while her fellow …Mindy Kaling’s cool with her Elle magazine cover, […]

Ford CEO Alan Mulally won’t take Microsoft’s top job – USA TODAY

USA TODAYFord Motor CEO Alan Mulally said today he will not leave the job this year and that he is not in the running to succeed retiring CEO Steve Ballmer at software giant Microsoft. The Associated Press, which conducted the interview with him, says he wanted to put …Ford’s Mulally Tells AP He Won’t Depart […]

Star Surveillance: Celine Dion, Ne-Yo, Kristin Chenoweth, Ryan Lochte, Alesso … – Las Vegas Sun

Star Surveillance: Celine Dion, Ne-Yo, Kristin Chenoweth, Ryan Lochte, Alesso …Las Vegas SunBe it for work or play — or a combination of both — Las Vegas topped the timetables of VIPs and Hollywood, music and sports stars over the holiday weekends, and we have the full Royal Robin Rundown of where they performed and […]

With Luol Deng trade, Cavs finally give up on LeBron’s return – USA TODAY

USA TODAYWhen the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Luol Deng from the Chicago Bulls late on Monday, they took three very important steps in their future development. First, they unloaded Andrew Bynum’s contract, which was inevitable and necessary. Second, they …Deng a ‘personal’ loss for BullsABC NewsDeng not expected to play vs. Sixers; Cavs want him for […]

Quartet likely to get elected, but Hall process still messy – USA TODAY

USA TODAYIt has turned into the most vicious, acrimonious, mud-slinging process in all of sports. It’s the Baseball Hall of Fame voting. We can’t agree on the value of a pitcher’s earned-run average, the significance of a slugger’s back acne or the significance of “not guilty” …Morris looking for final-ballot bounce into HallMLB.comBaseball Hall of […]

Eric Wynalda expands role with Atlanta, set to be Silverbacks’ Mr. Everything … – NBCSports.com

NBCSports.comAt the risk of navel-having, posts like these are exactly why the Atlanta Silverbacks should be trilled to have Eric Wynalda. Without their technical director, this site — one that rarely dives into lower-division United States soccer — wouldn’t care …NASL’s Atlanta Silverbacks eliminate head coaching post, hand duties to Eric …Major League SoccerWynalda’s role […]

Islanders captain John Tavares calls Olympic call-up for Team Canada a ‘big … – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsKyle Okposo might have gotten snubbed from Team USA, but at least Islanders fans can fall back on John Tavares. On Tuesday, the Islanders captain was officially named to Team Canada’s roster, one that will be among the favorites at the Sochi Olympics …Analysis: What helped shape Canada’s Olympic rosterNHL.comCanada Unveils Loaded […]

Courteney Cox: Coco Is “Really Excited” to Be a Big Sister to David Arquette’s … – E! Online

E! OnlineCourteney Cox is opening up about ex-husband David Arquette expecting his first child with girlfriend Christina McLarty. During today’s episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Cougar Town star dished, “They’re going to have a baby boy. I hope I’m …Courteney Cox reveals David Arquette is having a baby boyNew York Daily NewsHow Courteney […]

CES 2014 live: Yahoo buys Aviate, launches new digital efforts – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesMarissa Mayer, Yahoo chief executive, took the stage Tuesday to address the CES 2014 crowd, talking Yahoo’s acquisition of the mobile app Aviate, as well as new digital efforts. The Android app Aviate organizes a home screen with apps and info it …Yahoo’s Mayer announces Aviate takeover at CES 2014CNET all 19 news […]

Ex-Miss Venezuela Monica Spear killed in robbery – USA TODAY

USA TODAYCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Assailants shot and killed a popular soap-opera actress and former Miss Venezuela and her Irish ex-husband in the presence of their 5-year-old daughter when they resisted a robbery, authorities said Tuesday. Monica Spear …Murder of former Miss Venezuela spotlights country’s rampant crimeChristian Science MonitorFormer Miss Venezuela, ex-husband slain after resisting […]

Sony Corp. Plans Internet-Based TV Service in US This Year (2) – Businessweek

BusinessweekSony Corp. (6758) will begin testing an Internet-based television service in the U.S. this year, challenging traditional cable and satellite providers including Comcast Corp. and DirecTV. The product will combine live programs with an on-demand library of films …Sony at CES: PlayStation Now, ‘Breaking Bad’ and the ‘wow’ factorCNET‘One Sony’: CEO says firm will focus […]

Jessica Simpson Flaunts Her Slim Post-Baby Physique on Twitter (Yes, Again!) – People Magazine

People MagazineThe singer/fashion mogul Tweeted a photo of herself Tuesday looking even more svelte just prior to an appearance on Good Morning America. “Good Morning, America! Going live soon! #weightwatchers” she wrote while referencing her gig as a pitch woman …Jessica Simpson: It’s Easy to Get Wrapped Up in Wedding Planning; Will (Finally …E! OnlineJessica […]

Booster on Texas hiring Strong: ‘Kick in the face’ – FOXSports.com

FOXSports.comIt didn’t take long for new Texas coach Charlie Strong to collect his first critic. Texas businessman and Longhorns booster Red McCombs called Strong’s hiring a “kick in the face” during an appearance on ESPN 1250 in San Antonio on Monday, the day Strong …Texas booster Red McCombs calls Strong hire ‘a kick in the […]

Los Angeles Clippers to waive Stephen Jackson – USA TODAY

USA TODAYThe Los Angeles Clippers are expected to waive small forward Stephen Jackson on Tuesday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because the decision had not yet …Los Angeles Clippers Will Reportedly Waive Stephen JacksonBleacher ReportLos Angeles Clippers officially waive […]

Could Chicago Bulls be moving more players? – USA TODAY

USA TODAYRENO, Nev. – When news broke late Monday night that the Chicago Bulls had broken up their championship-contending core by trading Luol Deng to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the proverbial blood was in the water almost immediately. Rival executives had …Bulls coping after trading Deng for Bynum, draft picksChicago TribuneCavs’ trade for Luol Deng makes […]

North Las Vegas mayor says city deceitfully played games with finances – Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas SunFinancially beleaguered North Las Vegas is in even greater trouble than previously acknowledged, the result of “games” being played in how the city balances it books, according to Mayor John Lee. At issue, Lee says, is how the city’s municipal water …North Las Vegas police investigate car pulled from park pondLas Vegas Review-JournalNLV: […]

Baseball Hall of Fame ballot includes home runs like Greg Maddux and question … – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsFamine to smorgasbord. This is the Baseball Hall of Fame’s great anticipation Wednesday when, a year after the Baseball Writers Association sent no one to Cooperstown they could be electing as many as 3-4 candidates from a ballot that includes seemingly …Maddux tops worthy group awaiting Hall of Fame resultsReutersGreg Maddux won’t […]

What’s new from Google and GM at CES 2014 – USA TODAY

USA TODAYYou definitely aren’t missing a thing by not attending the latest Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week in Las Vegas. It is, put plainly, 10,000 dog-and-pony shows staged all at the same time in front of an audience of 150,000, and it will be …Live noon chat from CES 2014: A meltdown, a boot […]

Canada Unveils Loaded Roster as It Goes for Gold – ABC News

ABC NewsSid the Kid is going to have plenty of help when Canada goes for gold at the Sochi Olympics. Hockey Canada announced its 25-man hockey roster on Tuesday and it is loaded with NHL stars for next month’s Winter Games. Sidney Crosby, who scored the …Top Shelf: Giroux, St. Louis left out in the […]

UN: First chemical weapon materials removed from Syria – USA TODAY

USA TODAYTHE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The first batch of Syrian poison gas precursor chemicals was loaded onto a Danish cargo ship and taken out of the war-torn country Tuesday — a week later than initially planned, the United Nations announced.First batch of Syria’s chemical weapons taken into international waters on …ABC OnlineLife on board […]

Nets’ Deron Williams sidelined after ankle treatment – USA TODAY

USA TODAYNEW YORK (AP) — Deron Williams will miss the Brooklyn Nets’ game against Golden State on Wednesday after receiving treatment for his chronically injured ankles. Williams was diagnosed Monday with a sprained left ankle, and the Nets said he was …D-Will again shelved by ankle injuryESPNNets’ Deron Williams in walking boot, will be re-evaluated […]

Jennifer Lawrence, Matthew McConaughey, Amy Adams and More Stars Cover … – E! Online

E! OnlineNo magazine’s Movie Issue would be complete without Jennifer Lawrence! So, it’s no wonder that star of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and American Hustle covers W’s Movie Issue, on stands Jan. 7. But she’s not the only A-lister gracing a glossy: …What Word Triggered Jennifer Lawrence’s Fall At The Oscars Last Year?Vanity FairJennifer […]

Sony HMZT3W Personal Viewer At CES 2014: Zennie Abraham Reaction

(Zennie62Media coverage of CES 2014 sponsored by MaiWorld.com, the leaders in affinity USB flash drives. Sony HMZT3W Personal Viewer At CES 2014: Zennie Abraham Reaction. The Sony HMZT3W Personal Viewer is an amazing wear-on-your-head device that you use to view various kinds of visual entertainment designed for it. I have tried one before, but the […]

Heisman winner Jameis Winston rallies Florida State to title – USA TODAY

USA TODAYPASADENA, Calif. — Most of the season, college football watched in amazement as Florida State’s Jameis Winston put together what looked like perhaps the greatest season a freshman quarterback ever had. What he needed, perhaps, to confirm that was a …FSU and BCS spells victoryESPNFlorida State defeats Auburn to win BCS championshipNFL.comLed by Winston, […]

Nets’ Williams sidelined after ankle treatment – Washington Post

Washington PostNEW YORK — Deron Williams will miss the Brooklyn Nets’ game against Golden State on Wednesday after receiving treatment for his chronically injured ankles. Williams was diagnosed Monday with a sprained left ankle, and the Nets said he was treated …Nets’ Deron Williams in walking boot, will be re-evaluated by doctors later in weekSI.comNets’ […]

Follow someone on Twitter by shaking their hand using Razer’s new Nabu … – GameSpot

GameSpotPC gaming company Razer made a surprise announcement at 2014 CES this week, revealing its entrance into the growing wearable technology market with its new Nabu device. Described as a combination smartwatch and a fitness band, the Nabu–or …Project Christine offers a glimpse of Razer’s insane future through modular …EngadgetRazer’s Nabu smart band is an […]

CES 2014 live: Michael Bay ’embarrassed’ by meltdown on stage [Video] – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesSamsung has been everywhere at CES 2014, hosting receptions, a news conference and private dinners to tout its latest products. Besides Bay, also getting buzz for Samsung was its 105-inch curved ultra-high-def television and it’s 85-inch bendable TV, …CES 2014 early highlights: 120-inch TVs, hydrogen cars, wearable gadgets and …Syracuse.com (blog)Michael Bay implodes […]

‘Pretty Little Liars’ Cast On Tonight’s Premiere: ‘This Season Is The Season Of … – MTV.com

MTV.comThe cast breaks down for MTV News what fans can expect from the ABC Family drama, premiering Tuesday. By Jocelyn Vena (@jocelyn1212) , with reporting by James Lacsina. Buckle your seatbelts, folks! “Pretty Little Liars” fans sound like they are in for a …‘Pretty Little Liars’: Sasha Pieterse Previews Alison’s ‘Revenge’ On EzraHollywood LifeEverything You […]

Alameda, Oakland in fresh fight over traffic – San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

San Francisco Chronicle (blog)AP More than a decade ago, Oakland’s city attorney sued Alameda over plans to redevelop Alameda Point. In the suit, his office claimed Alameda’s analysis of the proposed development’s impacts failed to adequately study and propose solutions for the … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie […]

First Batch of Deadly Chemicals Exported From Syria – New York Times

New York TimesThe first batch of the most dangerous materials in Syria’s banned chemical weapons stockpile was exported from the country on Tuesday, loaded onto a Danish commercial vessel in the Syrian port of Latakia in an operation overseen jointly by the United …Syria chemical weapons: First consignment leaves LatakiaBBC NewsFirst Shipment of Chemical Weapons […]

Canada names Olympic hockey roster – USA TODAY

USA TODAYTeam Canada put an emphasis on experience in naming 11 members of the 2010 gold medal team, including Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby, to the roster that will represent the country at the 2014 Games in Sochi. Among players named to the team …Tean Canada unveils loaded Sochi roster as it goes for goldSI.comCanada […]

Apple App Store Sales Top $1B in December, $10B in 2013 – PC Magazine

PC MagazineApple App Store sales topped $10 billion last year, helped mightily by December’s 3 billion app downloads and $1 billion in sales—the most successful month in App Store history. “We’d like to thank our customers for making 2013 the best year ever for the …Apple’s App Store Could Have Generated $1 Billion In Revenue […]

Get To Know ‘Saturday Night Live’s’ New Castmember Sasheer Zamata – MTV.com

MTV.comThe search is over. “Saturday Night Live” has chosen its first black female castmember in more than five years, Upright Citizens Brigade veteran Sasheer Zamata. She will make her debut on the January 18 episode featuring Drake as both musical guest and …New ‘SNL’ Black Cast Member Sasheer Zamata — She Works Clean, But Can […]

Alien Isolation: Is This The Alien Game You’ve Been Waiting For? – GameSpot

GameSpotPerched high above the desks of the artists, designers, and programmers of Creative Assembly are two screens. For three long years, they’ve been playing Alien on loop, and the motion trackers, burst chests, and exploding air locks of Ridley Scott’s seminal …‘Alien: Isolation’ game pits Ripley’s daughter against XenomorphLos Angeles TimesAlien Isolation Hands-On PreviewTelegraph.co.ukAlien: Isolation […]

The Las Vegas convention-goer’s guide – USA TODAY

The Las Vegas convention-goer’s guideUSA TODAYSoon, experts and enthusiasts from every industry imaginable will be rolling into Las Vegas for meetings, exhibitions and unveilings of innovations in their fields. Glenn Pinkerton, Las Vegas News Bureau. Fullscreen. Hundreds of thousands of attendees … and more …read more Source: Las Vegas News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham […]

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