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Nvidia reveals PC-like performance for ‘Denver‘ Tegra K1PCWorld (blog)Nvidia hopes that the 64-bit “Denver” version of its Tegra K1 processor will offer PC-like performance in a tablet form factor. On Monday, the company released its first benchmarks backing that up. At the Hot Chips conference in San Jose, Nvidia … …read more Source: Denver News … Read more
BloombergGary Loveman, chief executive officer of Caesars Entertainment Corp. (CZR), said no qualified bidders have emerged for the bankrupt Revel hotel and casino in Atlantic City. The absence of qualified bidders for the New Jersey property “suggests that even at …Caesars posts bigger 2Q lossBusinessweekCaesars reports revenue, earnings up in 2nd quarterVEGAS INCCaesars Entertainment Q2 … Read more
HipHopDXGillie Da Kid and Soulja Boy have recently been beefing, and now the public has video of a verbal threat from the Philadelphia native. Recently talking with Forbez DVD, Gillie issued a warning for Soulja Boy and demanded an apology. “You don’t want me …Philly rapper involved in heated Twitter feud with Soulja BoyPhilly.com all … Read more
Raises make Beverly Hills schools teachers among highest paid in the US89.3 KPCC (blog)Teachers in Beverly Hills locked in a new deal Friday that is expected to increase salaries by 11 percent over the next three years — which union officials said will make them the highest paid in L.A. County. The Beverly Hills Unified … Read more
PolygonHotline Miami first launched in Oct. 2012 for PC and was ported to PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in June of last year. A sequel, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number — which will feature a level editor — is set to launch during the third quarter of …Hotline Miami PS4 Release Date AnnouncedIGNHotline Miami dials … Read more
Digital SpyNashville season 3 casts Spy Kids actress Alexa Vega, Brette Taylor. By Jack Klompus. Monday, Aug 11 2014, 6:27pm EDT. 0. Spy Kids actress Alexa Vega will star in the upcoming third season of Nashville. The country music drama has also cast Brette …‘Nashville’ Season 3 Spoilers: Gunnar’s First Love Could Come Between Him … Read more
DigiNewsWASHINGTON, August 11, 2014 – Tonight, tomorrow and Wednesday night will be time to capture the Perseids meteor shower. The Perseids Meteors are the cosmic grit, or the Perseus cloud, that trails the orbit of Comet Swift-Tuttle and those shooting …Stargazers treated to ‘supermoon’Gallipolis Daily TribunePerseid meteor shower visible this weekBlouin News BlogsUse your iPhone … Read more
XconomyThe 10 selected for the 2014 class—which is the startup accelerator’s fifth in Seattle, and its first in new University District digs—have a broad range of target markets, from air conditioner controls to fashion to video for kids to “data tools for …600 applicants, 10 accepted: Meet the new startups in Techstars SeattleGeekWire all 5 … Read more
ESPN (blog)While at least one Eagle, cornerback Cary Williams, has made it clear he’d rather not be spending three days practicing against the New England Patriots this week, most of the players seem to be on board with the idea. “I’m really excited about this,” …Philadelphia Eagles top pick Marcus Smith easing into NFL playing … Read more
Forex – Japanese yen weaker ahead of CGPI, Aussie awaits NAB surveyInvesting.comThe house price index is expected to show a 1.1% gain quarter-on-quarter. Overnight, the dollar traded higher against most major currencies after military tensions in Ukraine, Gaza and Iraq subsided, allaying concerns that geopolitical events could … and more …read more Source: NAB Show … Read more
Justice Mumbi Ngugi rules for Alcoblow, speed guns usageThe Standard Digital NewsNAIROBI, KENYA: The High Court Monday failed to issue temporary orders restraining use of Alcoblow to arrest drunk drivers and speed guns to nab speeding motorists. Justice Mumbi Ngugi, in her ruling, said the court cannot delve into the matter of the … and … Read more
Energy Secretary talks tech transfer in ABQAlbuquerque JournalALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz visits Sandia Labs U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz met with local leaders Monday to discuss ways the federal government can help accelerate technology transfer at the national …Energy secretary in NM to discuss WIPPAlbuquerque Business First (blog)Here is the … Read more
WHDH-TVLOWELL, Mass. (WHDH) – Two brothers who were shot and killed in Lowell were the sons of a retired Lowell police sergeant. Police were investigating the double fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning. Lowell Police responded to a call at 105 …2 brothers dead in Massachusetts shootingMy Fox BostonTwo brothers killed in Lowell shootingBoston.com … Read more
Actress Robin Givens talks grits and raising good husbands at SCLC women’s …The Huntsville Times – al.comBIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Actress Robin Givens told the SCLC Women’s Empowerment Luncheon on Monday that black women need to inspire a younger generation of girls and raise boys who will be good husbands and fathers. “Being strong shouldn’t be … Read more
Pacific Business News (Honolulu)Australian airline Qantas will increase the frequency of its Sydney to Honolulu flight from three to four times a week and will change aircraft to an Airbus A330 from a Boeing 767, adding 253 seats per week, according to a release. The new service will …Qantas to fly four times a week … Read more
ESPN (blog)BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Shea McClellin produced a lackluster debut at linebacker Friday during the Chicago Bears’ preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, but the staff remains optimistic about his transition. McClellin. A first-round pick …Bears LB coach: McClellin ‘will be fine’Chicago TribuneShea McClellin Would Make a Great Squirrel Hunter — and LinebackerNBC Chicago (blog)5 … Read more
Daily HeraldIn response to the car’s appearance, SDCC representatives presented Salt Lake Comic Con co-founders Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg with a cease and desist letter, claiming the car, labeled with the phrase “Salt Lake Comic Con,” as well as the use of …San Diego Comic–Con sues Utah convention over ‘confusing’ nameChristian Science MonitorSan Diego … Read more
Man charged in East Oakland drive-by fatal shootingSan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder in the Aug. 1 killing of another man during a drive-by shooting in East Oakland, authorities said Monday. Besides the murder count, Daniel Estrella is also charged with felon in possession of a … and … Read more
ESPNNEW YORK — The Yankees will forgo another rehab start for Michael Pineda and throw him into the fire for Wednesday night’s series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. Originally, Esmil Rogers had been listed as the probable starter, and Pineda, who …He’s Back! Michael Pineda To Start Against Orioles On WednesdayCBS LocalNew York Yankees (61-56) … Read more
Mom arrested after son participates in social media ‘Fire Challenge’Belleville News DemocratThe ubiquity of smartphones and access to social networking and video-sharing sites has made similar challenges popular in the past. The challenges range from dangerous to benign. For example, some encourage people to record themselves eating a …Mom arrested after son participates in ‘Fire … Read more
Entertainment WeeklyStarz’s fantasy drama delivered 2.3 million viewers during its premiere weekend. Additionally, the network counts another 1.4 million viewers on various other platforms as part of its extensive free sampling campaign (On Demand, online), making a grand …‘Outlander’ fans couldn’t waitOCRegister‘Outlander’ Premieres and 3.7 Million Viewers Peek Under the KiltHollywood ReporterFirst Episode of ‘Outlander’ … Read more
Unarmed teen shot by police after surrender, witness saysHonolulu Star-AdvertiserMarcelle Stewart, left, confronted police officers during a march and rally in downtown Ferguson, Mo. on Monday. FERGUSON, Mo. » A black teenager who was fatally shot by a police officer had his hands raised when the officer approached him with his … and more …read … Read more
Bears To Be Unveiled At Blue & Gold ScrimmageCal AthleticsBERKELEY – Cal fans can get their first look at the 2014 volleyball team at the annual Blue & Gold Scrimmage on Aug. 23 at 5 p.m. at Haas Pavilion. Admission is free. The scrimmage follows Golden Bear Day presented by Bug Zappers Pest Control, which … Read more
New York TimesAs the Kremlin announced that it had sent a convoy of humanitarian aid to the besieged, separatist-held city of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine under the auspices of the Red Cross, the secretary-general of NATO said there was a “high probability” of a …Putin threatens to break Ukraine’s blockade of Donetsk as rebels vow … Read more
The Missing: New Starz TV Series Debuts November 15thTV Series FinaleStarz Networks is a leading provider of premium subscription video programming through the flagship STARZ® and ENCORE® pay TV networks which showcase premium original programming and movies to U.S. multichannel video distributors, including … …read more Source: Starz Networks News From Google
Nashville season 3 casts Spy Kids actress Alexa Vega, Brette TaylorDigital Spy UKNashville season 3 casts Spy Kids actress Alexa Vega, Brette Taylor. By Jack Klompus. Monday, Aug 11 2014, 23:27 BST. 0. Spy Kids actress Alexa Vega will star in the upcoming third season of Nashville. The country music drama has also cast Brette … Read more
San Antonio government seeks to withhold Oakland Raiders documentsmySanAntonio.comSAN ANTONIO — The city of San Antonio has asked the Texas attorney general for permission to withhold a bevy of documents about the Oakland Raiders sought by the San Antonio Express-News under the state’s public information act. Among other things …Rangel: Remember the Alamo, forget moving … Read more
Otter That Attacked Swimmers Near Seattle Is DeadABC NewsAuthorities have tracked and killed the otter that attacked a boy and his grandmother as they were swimming in a river near Seattle, state wildlife officials said Monday. Federal officials shot the male otter near the place on the Pilchuck River where … and more …read more … Read more
Boston magazine’s Boston Daily (blog)Maddock and BelleChere, a local who led the pre-Boston Comic Con costume parade held at Faneuil Hall last week, also shared the negative criticism they’ve encountered about cosplaying, a significant portion of it concerning body image and transmitted …Jason Momoa and John Barrowman at Boston Comic ConBoston Globe all 2 news … Read more
Houston ChronicleDozens of recording artists were born in Houston, or grew up around here, or made their name here. You know them: Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, ZZ Top, Kenny Rogers, Lyle Lovett, P.J. Proby, Clint Black and many more. Beyoncé may be the most popular … …read more Source: Houston News From Google
Oakland Athletics Week 19 ReviewAthletics NationNow that was the week that the Oakland Athletics needed. After hitting a bit of a snag at the end of July, the A’s put together a 5-2 record last week against the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins. They weren’t able to finish off the series sweeps … …read … Read more
International Business TimesUnited Airlines came in last place at number eight, while American placed seventh. Virgin America snagged the No. 2 spot for the second year in a row. Delta’s No. 1 ranking was a result of strong showings in each of the five categories the survey measured.Delta ranked best US airline, United comes in … Read more
These Two Problems May Delay Gratification For Instant Gratification Economy …ForbesAs Gannes mentions in her pieces, instant gratification economy startups have largely been successful because they do not own assets and, therefore, do not have the accompanying risk overheads. Instacart does not stock inventory; Seamless does not make … …read more Source: Startups News From … Read more
Catching up with Former Women’s Soccer All-American Ingrid WellsGeorgetown University Official Athletic SiteWASHINGTON – Former Georgetown University women’s soccer All-American Ingrid Wells (C’11) had a dream to play professionally following her graduation. She’s done just that, starting her second year of playing professionally in Germany. Wells was a … …read more Source: Women Soccer News … Read more
USA TODAYLUX at SLS Las Vegas is an all-suite tower. The target guest is there for leisure and gambling. Each suite has a French influence — apropos given that Starck is French — with oversized sofas, whimsical chandeliers, a custom closet armoire and a peek … and more …read more Source: Las Vegas News By … Read more