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Science RecorderProofpoint, an internet security firm, has uncovered what may be the first Internet of Things-based cyberattack involving “smart” appliances, including at least one refrigerator. The cyberattack involved more than 750,000 spam emails originating from more than …Hackers used over 100000 devices to send the spam emailsDailyTechInternet of Things, Refrigerator Hacked: the More We Connect, … Read more
The News InternationalMUMBAI: A stampede killed at least 18 people in India’s financial hub Mumbai on Saturday when a large crowd gathered to pay their last respects to leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, police said. More than 40 people were injured in the chaos that …18 killed in stampede outside Syedna homeTimes of IndiaTwo … Read more
Los Angeles TimesAlthough this is only the third postseason meeting between New England and Denver, it’s the 15th time during the regular season or postseason that Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have been on opposite sides. The Patriots are 10-4 in those games, most of …Bill Belichick brilliantly kept Patriots afloat despite key personnel lossesNewsdayTom … Read more
Detroit Free PressMark Cuban has now been fined nearly $2 million during his tenure as Mavericks owner. / Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports. USA Today. by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports. USA Today. by Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports. Filed Under. USA Today sports …Mavericks’ Cuban fined $100000 for ‘inappropriate language’ReutersNBA fines Mavericks owner … Read more
CNN(CNN) — Dennis Rodman has checked into an East Coast alcohol-rehabilitation center, a source close to Rodman told CNN. Rodman entered the center Wednesday, according to the source. It’s not clear how long he will remain in rehab. Rodman — a former …Agent: Dennis Rodman checks into alcohol rehab centerUSA TODAYDennis Rodman checks into alcohol … Read more
By oaklandlac I want to use this month’s column to talk about investing. What does a Library Commissioner know about investing? Well, to invest is to commit money or capital in order to gain a financial return. Our city budget in Oakland is a … …read more Source: Oakland Blog Search From Google
GameSpotValve-produced virtual reality headset not likely to see release. Half-Life studio has no plans to ship its own VR headset, will instead work with Oculus to “drive PC VR forward.” by Eddie Makuch on January 17, 2014. 26 Comments
Resolution: Let’s all be nicer on San Francisco streetsSan Francisco ChronicleYou’ve likely made some personal New Year’s resolutions already. Hit the gym more often. Lay off the cronuts. Never, ever watch MTV’s new “The Real World: Ex-Plosion,” even if it is set in San Francisco. But how about a citywide resolution? May we … …read … Read more
USA TODAYSteve Mason has new pads and a new mask coming and that’s not even the most exciting part of his weekend. The 25-year-old goalie signed an extension with the Philadelphia Flyers. Hockey Night in Canada’s Elliotte Friedman was first to report the terms of …Flyers sign goaltender Mason to extensionNHL.comFlyers Agree to Contract Extension … Read more
New York TimesSeton Hall’s Brian Oliver (22) dodged around Georgetown’s Aaron Bowen in the Pirates’ comeback victory on Saturday. Alex Brandon/Associated Press. The freshman Tyler Ennis scored 16 points, making two driving layups and two free throws in the final two …Georgetown vs. Seton Hall: Hoyas again surrender big second-half lead …Washington PostGeorgetown’s upcoming schedule … Read more
Los Angeles TimesWill it be a three-peat for Steve McQueen’s harrowing drama “12 Years a Slave”? The film enters the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday evening as the front-runner for the guild’s equivalent of the Oscar for best film. “12 Years a Slave” is …Celebrities Arrive for SAG AwardsABC NewsLupita Nyong’o Stuns … Read more
Bleacher ReportTony Romo may not be the only quarterback who played his college football at Eastern Illinois lacing it up in the NFL next season. The East-West Shrine Game is one of a number of opportunities for football players looking to boost their NFL draft …NFL Draft 2014: East-West Shrine GameCincy JungleNFL draft prospects could … Read more
International Business TimesAccording to new research, chimpanzees use hand gestures to collaborate on shared goals, like finding food. Reuters. Scientists have found that chimpanzees, our closest living relatives with whom we share 98 percent of our genes, are able to use hand …Chimpanzees Familiar With Hand GesturesCounsel & HealChimps use gestures to communicate and achieve … Read more
New York TimesCAIRO — Egypt’s Supreme Electoral Committee said Saturday that 98.1 percent of the voters had approved a revised constitution validating last summer’s military takeover and paving the way for Gen. Abdul-Fattah el-Sisi, the country’s top military leader, …Egyptians Back New ConstitutionVoice of AmericaOutcome of constitutional referendum: New hope for Egypt?Jerusalem PostVoters overwhelmingly back … Read more
Las Vegas Review-Journal (blog)North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee’s concise 25-minute State of the City speech was serious. Of course, he has reason to be serious. The city’s financial shape is dismal. A projected deficit of $152.6 million over seven years must be taken seriously …North Las Vegas mayor rallies entire valley to help his … Read more
FOXSports.comBy Sunday evening, we will have our Super Bowl matchup. It will be New England or Denver out of the AFC and San Francisco or Seattle out of the NFC. Let’s take a closer look at each conference championship game and highlight where each will be won.How the NFC, AFC title game rosters were builtUSA … Read more
Times of IndiaNEW DELHI: The autopsy of Sunanda Pushkar indicates that she died of drug overdose, most likely a lethal combination of sedatives, some other strong medicines and perhaps alcohol. While the team of AIIMS doctors conducting the post-mortem …After love unravels in media, Indian politician’s wife is found deadThe Globe and MailIndian minister’s wife … Read more
Infographic: The Social Media Winners Of CES 2014Marketing LandEarlier this month, Las Vegas hosted the giant Consumer Electronics Show. Social media was a big part of the event, with vendors, sponsors and brands all vying for hashtag and other mentions on Twitter and in social media. Who won? Samsung, Sony and … …read more Source: … Read more
Contactmusic.comBenedict Cumberbatch gives ‘Sherlock Holmes’ fans a fright after revealing he nearly turned down the “iconic character” and had to “have a pause for thought,” before agreeing to play the role. Benedict Cumberbatch seems almost perfect for the role of …Benedict Cumberbatch had ‘doubts’ about Sherlock roleWhat’s On TVThe Logical Sherlock for Our TimeNew York … Read more
Irish TimesKnown for her volatile temperament, Valérie Trierweiler could yet do or say something that endangers François Hollande’s already poor chances of re-election. Photograph: Reuters/Philippe Wojazer. Lara Marlowe. Topics: News
XinhuaWASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) — The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff has expressed his disappointment with situation in Iraq after U.S. troops pulled out in 2011, U.S. military press reported on Friday. Iraq has failed “to take advantage of what we …Iraq Violence Kills 14Voice of AmericaWave of attacks kills at least … Read more
DailyTechHackers have launched what is being called the first attack from the Internet of Things, which included a refrigerator. According to BBC News, security researchers at Proofpoint discovered that hackers used over 100,000 devices to send spam emails, …Internet of Things, Refrigerator Hacked: the More We Connect, the More We …Latin PostSpam Comes from Your … Read more