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NBCNews.comActor Peter Dinklage of ‘Game of Thrones’ won poses in the press room after winning outstanding supporting actor in a drama series 2011 during the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Walter White might be the one who knocks, but “Game of Thrones” …‘Game of Thrones’ retains crown as most pirated TV showCNN InternationalToday’s News: Our … Read more
ReutersIf you try to game Google, you’re bound to get burned. Such is the case with Rap Genius, a site that hosts and explains lyrics to songs and copy from other texts. In an attempt to rank higher in Google search, the site solicited bloggers to link to Rap Genius …Google Destroys Rap Genius’ Search … Read more
NFL.com1. Someone quick with a camera came up with this rather awkward photo of the Chick-fil-A Bowl mascot doing something the SEC’s top defenders haven’t been able to do for two years: Get two hands — err, hooves — on Johnny Football. Even then, it looks like …Chick-fil-A Bowl roundup: Texas A&M, Duke prepare for … Read more
ABC NewsSubway stations have a distinct smell, but some cities have it worse than others. Atlanta’s public transit authority MARTA may be one of the worst, as several of its citizens have said that many of the city’s train station elevators smell like Porta …Atlanta Battles Public Urination With Pee Detectors in SubwaysWiredAtlanta Installs Urine … Read more
USA TODAYFirst, Andy Murray brought on Ivan Lendl. Then Maria Sharapova hired, and quickly fired, Jimmy Connors. Months later, Novak Djokovic surprised the tennis world by plucking Boris Becker out of the television booth and putting him in the coaching box.Roger Federer hires ‘hero’ Stefan Edberg as coachWashington PostQuite a pair: Federer hires Edberg as … Read more
Designer Meche Correa on the future of Peruvian fashionPeru this WeekCorrea told Gestion that the Peruvian fashion sector is seeing promising growth. “[T]here are fashion schools, we’re absolutely in a process of development,” confirmed the designer, adding “Genetically, we have a facility for creativity. And necessity … …read more Source: Fashion News By Google
CNN International(CNN) — Mohamad Chatah, a former Lebanese finance minister and ambassador to the United States, died Friday when a car bomb struck his convoy in downtown Beirut, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported. The blast killed five others and left 71 …Lebanon bombing kills 6, including ex-ambassador to USFox NewsBeirut blast silences senior anti-Syria voice, … Read more
New York Daily NewsKanye West gifted Kim Kardashian a work of art this Christmas. The 33-year-old reality star took to Instagram on Thursday to show off the present given to her by West, 36, with a photo of an extravagant Hermes Birkin handbag that was customized with a nude …Kim Kardashian gets $16000 handbag as … Read more
Helena Independent RecordGreenpeace activists released following an amnesty over their eye-catching protest in the Russian Arctic say they aren’t giving up the fight. As members of the 30-strong Greenpeace crew arrested for protesting outside an oil rig arrived home from Russia, …Greenpeace activist Anthony Perrett: It’s good to be backWalesOnlineGreenpeace activists returning homeLexington Herald Leader … Read more
Voice of AmericaNAIROBI — East African leaders have called for the stakeholders in South Sudan’s conflict to begin talks by the end of the year to end the violence that has engulfed the country. Regional leaders meeting in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, Friday as part of the …South Sudan government agrees in principle to cease-fireCNN … Read more
New York Daily News2013 is coming to an end, but Miley’s antics have only just begun. It’s been a year full of highs and lows for the singer who officially brought twerking into the mainstream. In no particular order, we’ve rounded up her most outrageous, salacious and generally …Miley Cyrus and Cara Delevingne French Kiss, … Read more
USA TODAYBaby Nori wasn’t the only Kardashian to get some Hermes love this Christmas. Her mom did, too, only Kanye West customized his lady love’s latest Brobdingnagian Birkin bag — with a nude painting, courtesy of prior Kanye collaborator artist George Condo.Kim Kardashian Gets a Very Peculiar Handbag from Kanye West for ChristmasPeople MagazineKanye West … Read more
USA TODAYIn their first press conference since being released from prison Dec. 23, two members of the group Pussy Riot said Friday that they planned to form a human rights organization focusing on the protection of prisoners. Billboard reports that Nadezhda …Pussy Riot still wants to topple PutinWashington PostPussy Riot Says Putin Should Fear Losing … Read more
USA TODAYLaboratories in the U.S. portion of the International Space Station are running at full power again, officials said Thursday, after a pair of spacewalks to repair a partially failed cooling system. Teams in Houston worked through Christmas Day to activate a new …Spacewalking Russian astronauts installing Urthecast cameras outside space …Fox NewsRussian cosmonauts conducting … Read more
StevenspointjournalLOS ANGELES — Apple quietly slipped a shiny, new computer onto store shelves last week, and it’s super fast and really small. Geared towards pros as an engineering marvel, the new Mac Pro is clearly one of the great ones from the house of Apple. It’s the …Apple Mac Pro review (2013)The VergeApple Mac Pro … Read more
Miami museum has 1200 cars, bicycles, VespasWFTV OrlandoThe classic cars lined up against an empty, vintage gas station along a busy street in North Miami attract visitors to a much larger space right behind it. More than 1,000 cars are on display at the 250,000-square-foot Miami Auto Museum at The Dezer … and more …read … Read more
WGCL AtlantaThe World of Coca-Cola will offer a discount for admission starting Saturday through Jan. 4. The discount is being offered to Chick-fil-A Bowl fans, and those in Atlanta for the game. You can text “BowlFans” to 66937 for $3 off admission. Texas A&M will play …We’re secure in picking Cutcliffe, DukeBoston HeraldFor college bowls, … Read more
TechSpotAustralian-based Gibson Security has published two previously undocumented Snapchat security exploits that affect both Android and iOS platforms. The group says their intentions aren’t malicious and found it in the best interest of everyone to fully disclose …Researchers publish Snapchat code allowing phone number matching after …ZDNetSnapchat exploit may let hackers connect names and phone … Read more
Starpulse.comBeyonce’s self-titled album continues to rock the Billboard 200 chart – it spent a second week at number one during Christmas. The pop star released the surprise album exclusively on iTunes on Dec. 13 with no prior announcement or promotion, and it was an …Beyonce retains top spot on US Billboard album chartReutersOn the Charts: … Read more
People MagazineBaby North got some nice Christmas presents this year, but mom Kim Kardashian received a very special gift as well. Kanye West didn’t just get Kardashian a regular old Hermes Birkin handbag for Christmas. He turned it into a work of art by having famed …Kim Kardashian, Kanye West — Win Nightmare Neighbor Award!TMZ.comKanye … Read more
Houston ChronicleMOSCOW (AP) — Two members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot who spent nearly two years in prison for their irreverent protest in Moscow’s main cathedral said Friday they still want to topple President Vladimir Putin. They didn’t say how they plan to do …Freed Pussy Riot Members to Form Prisoners’ Rights OrganizationBillboardPussy … Read more
Neighbors Help Newark Family After Christmas Eve BurglaryCBS LocalNEWARK (CBS SF) — The community has not allowed a Grinch-like burglar to steal Christmas from one Newark family whose gifts were snatched from under the tree on Christmas Eve, a police officer said Thursday. The family reported the burglary Christmas … and more …read more Source: … Read more
USA TODAYKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide car bomber attacked a convoy of international troops in an eastern district of the Afghan capital Kabul on Friday, killing three service members and wounding six Afghans, officials said. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah …Car Bomb Kills Three Coalition Soldiers in AfghanistanTIMEThree NATO personnel killed in Kabul suicide car bombTelegraph.co.uk3 … Read more
CES 2014 is almost around the corner. Zennie62Media will cover the giant Las Vegas event for the fifth straight year, January 5th to January 11th, and weave it with coverage of The New Media Expo, January 4th to January 7th 2014. As International CES Manager of International Communications Allison Freed explained in the video above, … Read more
USA TODAYMilitary Bowl in Annapolis, Md. | Marshall (9-4) vs. Maryland (7-5). Time/TV: 2:30 p.m. ET/ESPN. Surface: Artificial. Glantz-Culver line: Marshall by 2 1/2.Sagarin difference: Marshall by 1.94. Bowl records: Marshall 7-2, Maryland 11-11-2. Series: First meeting.2013 Military Bowl viewing guide: Maryland vs. Marshall TV time and morePhilly.comThe big 2013 Military Bowl breakdown: Can Terps … Read more
USA TODAYA website launched by wireless trade group CTIA examines how some of the most popular mobile apps consume data. Know My App features several popular apps and estimates how much cellular data they use each month. The apps are tested on both …This nifty database shows how apps suck up your data planGigaOMNew website … Read more
USA TODAYThere’s a mini (teeny) drug war going on among the former teen star crowd. Earlier this month, Joe Jonas, in an essay for New York magazine, accused Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato of introducing him to marijuana back in the Disney day. Now, Miley is, well, …Miley Cyrus and Cara Delevingne French Kiss With … Read more
USA TODAYAaron Rodgers just saved the Green Bay Packers’ season. He knows it. Coach Mike McCarthy knows it. Even the Bears know it. Green Bay appeared dead in the water when Rodgers went down with a broken collarbone eight games ago. The Packers didn’t …Bears need more than Jay Cutler to beat PackersChicago TribunePackers’ Rodgers … Read more
CBS LocalSAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – Attorneys argued in a daylong hearing Thursday over whether a judge should block a decision made earlier this year by a regional commission to revoke the accreditation of City College of San Francisco. San Francisco …CCSF students, teachers pack court hearing over accreditationabc7news.comCCSF saga shifts to courtroomSan Francisco ExaminerSupporters … Read more
PC makers plan ‘rebellion’ against WindowsFox NewsFearing rapidly plummeting sales of traditional laptops and desktop computers — which collapsed by as much as 10 percent in 2013 — manufacturers are planning a revolution against Microsoft and the standard Windows operating system, analysts say.Microsoft’s 2014 makeover: It’s all up …CNETMicrosoft In 2013: 7 Lessons LearnedInformationWeekMicrosoft Corporation … Read more
MTV.com+ The Make-A-Wish Foundation brought Taylon, who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, to meet Beyoncé during “The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour” concert stop in Las Vegas on Dec. 6. Watch the touching clip, which features Taylon and Bey …Beyonce makes terminally ill girl’s wish come trueUSA TODAYBeyoncé dances with terminally ill young … Read more
USA TODAYThe governor of Okinawa on Friday said he has approved a deal that would allow the U.S. military to relocate a base on the island, potentially breaking a lengthy deadlock over the issue and bolstering the Pentagon’s strategy to “rebalance” forces in the …Okinawa governor gives go-ahead for new US baseWashington PostUS base on … Read more
USA TODAYTexas Bowl in Houston | Minnesota (8-4) vs. Syracuse (6-6). Time/TV: 6 p.m. ET/ESPN. Surface: Artificial. Glantz-Culver line: Minnesota by 4. Sagarin difference: Minnesota by 3.27. Bowl records: Syracuse 14-9-1, Minnesota 5-10. Series: Minnesota leads 3-1 …Texas Bowl preview: Gophers vs. SyracuseFOXSports.com2013 Texas Bowl viewing guide: Syracuse vs. Minnesota TV time and moreSB NationMINNESOTA … Read more
USA TODAYPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — LaMarcus Aldridge had 32 points and 10 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers prevailed for a 116-112 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. The Blazers have won seven of their last eight games and …Blake Griffin ejection deemed wrongESPNNBA Says Griffin’s Ejection Was UnwarrantedNew York TimesWarriors … Read more
Washington PostMOSCOW — Two members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot who spent nearly two years in prison for their irreverent protest in Moscow’s main cathedral say they still want to topple President Vladimir Putin. Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alekhina …Pussy Riot members say their freedom improves Russia’s image before Sochi …The Globe and … Read more