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Golden State Warriors: Does Jason Kapono Have A Shot?Hoops HabitWhen news broke last week that the Golden State Warriors offered a training camp deal to sharpshooting veteran Jason Kapono, Dubs fans’ mixed emotions spread quickly. Twitter buzz began to circulate and NBA fans quickly took interest in the two-time … …read more Source:: Golden State … Read more
Man killed riding bicycle in north HoustonKHOUHouston police were called to the 700 block of Link Road at 11:15, where they found the victim, who was transported to a nearby hospital and later died from his injuries. The vehicle left the scene. Police said the case was still being investigated …and more …read more Source:: … Read more
Ryder Cup 2014: How captain Paul McGinley out-thinked USABBC SportAt the after-match celebrations the inspired European captain told his players to go easy on the alcohol. “Don’t go overboard,” he told them. “Make sure you are able to remember this for the rest of your lives.” It was typical of the Irishman. His thorough …Ryder … Read more
What’s so good about social media? Ask ZeldaFond du Lac ReporterWilliams, an actress with her own social media following, was apparently shaken by two Twitter bullies who tweeted horrible messages to her, including suggesting that her dad’s suicide was her fault. The users @MrGoosebuster and @PimpStory (both now …Social media only as good as its … Read more
AT&T offers double data for family plans, but read the fine print carefullyPCWorldAT&T is doubling down on its smartphone data deals, literally. The carrier announced on Sunday that some customers can double the amount of data they receive on Mobile Share Value plans for the same price they’re paying now. A family currently on …AT&T … Read more
PSY, Bieber and My Journey Into the World of Fake YouTube ViewsVocativThe first was what appeared to be Scooter Braun—the well-known talent manager behind Justin Bieber and PSY—having a Skype conversation with a person named “Kenzo.” Braun (if it was really him) appeared to be buying around 200 million YouTube … …read more Source:: PSY, … Read more
Celebrity vloggers are good for your brandThe Australian Financial ReviewI saw the power of YouTube celebrity first-hand when in 2010 I launched World Vision Vloggers, the world’s first charity vlogger program. As I took vloggers Meekakitty, Frezned, Nanalew and Nerimon to film their version of World Vision’s work, I was … …read more Source:: Celebrity … Read more
More graduate from Oakland schools, and other OUSD data pointsOakland LocalAfter years of reform, some things are improving at Oakland Unified School District. More kids are graduating and fewer are dropping out, with the graduation rate rising to 66.8 percent for June 2013, according to data released last week. Suspensions …and more …read more Source:: … Read more
Udi Manber Moves To YouTube As Head Of SearchSearch Engine LandUdi Manber, a longtime Google search executive, has been shifted over to YouTube where he’ll lead search efforts on Google’s super-popular video sharing/viewing website. The news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal in an article about …and more …read more Source:: Udi Manber … Read more
Finding Nature in Las VegasParadeSo, a day on the Las Vegas Strip might have been a bit jarring. As we drove from the northern rim of the Grand Canyon and got closer to Las Vegas, we could see the lights from the famous strip. I had booked a hotel about 30 minutes away from the … Read more
Denver Bank Robbery Suspect Hams It up in Mug ShotABC NewsA man captured after authorities say he tried to flee a bank robbery in Denver doesn’t seem too upset about his arrest. The mug shot taken after 45-year-old Michael Whitington’s Sept. 23 arrest shows him with a broad, toothy smile and his eyes open wide.Suspected … Read more
‘Django’ actress didn’t cooperate because of racial profiling at 16Page SixThe “Django Unchained” actress accused of having public sex with her boyfriend says she refused to give into a police request for identification because she was racially profiled as a teenager. “Some experiences stay with us. When I was 16, my father …Daniele Watts explains … Read more
In Tax Inquiry Involving Apple and Starbucks, EU Pushes ForwardNew York TimesThe offices of Apple Operations International, a subsidiary in Hollyhill, Cork, Ireland. Credit Michael MacSweeney/Reuters. Continue reading the main story. Continue reading the main story. Continue reading the main story Share This Page. Continue reading …Apple could have received significant tax reductions from Irish … Read more
Battle for governor fought on Facebook and TwitterDetroit Free PressBattle for governor fought on Facebook and Twitter. Four years ago, Rick Snyder and his opponent barely used social media in their campaign for governor. This year, Gov. Snyder and his opponent Mark Schauer are all over Twitter, Facebook and other …and more …read more Source:: … Read more
Burglars smash into north Houston Family DollarKPRC HoustonPolice are searching for the burglars who smashed into a North Houston Family Dollar with a truck. According to the Houston Police Department, a witness spotted the crooks backing a truck into the store on West Cavalcade and Northwood Street early …Burglars smash into north Houston Family Dollar, … Read more
Golden, Jefferson high schools closed due to teacher absencesThe Denver PostSenior Ellie Howell holds her sign as Lakewood High School students walk out Thursday to protest proposed changes in the curriculum for Advanced Placement U.S. history. At another protest outside Arvada West High School last week, sophomore …Teachers shut down 2 suburban Denver high schoolsKKTV … Read more
It’s Finally Official: IBM And Lenovo To Close X86 Server Deal Oct. 1CRNIBM and Lenovo will make it official Wednesday, completing a $2.1 billion blockbuster deal to sell Big Blue’s x86 server business to the China-owned technology giant. The deal positions Lenovo to be a global server powerhouse and channel giant, …Lenovo’s IBM server deal … Read more
Chicago flight woes spill into MondayUSA TODAYThe fallout from Friday’s fire at a Federal Aviation Administration facility in Illinois is still creating headaches for air travelers headed through Chicago. More than 400 flights had been canceled at Chicago O’Hare as of 8:50 a.m. ET, according to …Illinois Sen. Durbin says he’ll seek investigation of Chicago … Read more
CMG Holdings Inc. eSports Subsidiary, Good Gaming Strengthens Leadership …CNNMoneyCMG Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: CMGO), Chairman Glenn Laken of GOOD GAMING Inc., the innovative eLearning and social networking platform for eSports gamers, today announced that start-up executive and former Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman of IGA …and more …read more Source:: CMG Holdings Inc. eSports Subsidiary, Good … Read more
Here’s Your First Look at Marvel’s Female ‘Thor’ Cover ArtTIMELike the mighty Thor himself (or herself, now), Marvel shocked the comic book world last July when it announced on The View that a woman would be picking up the avenging Asgardian’s hammer. TIME got a sneak peek at the cover art for the issue in … Read more
Marcel Reece: Oakland Raiders‘ play ’embarrassing’NFL.comThe Oakland Raiders flew more than 5,000 miles to London but couldn’t leave behind their losing stench. The Silver and Black faithful who traveled to Wembley Stadium to watch their team play on foreign soil saw the same humiliation it has the previous …Mark Davis Must Send Message to Oakland … Read more
‘Amazing Race’ ratings slow down after Friday moveEntertainment WeeklyAmazing Race might have a billion Emmys, but all that glitters couldn’t deliver Friday ratings gold for the veteran reality show. The global race series had its 25th season premiere last night, having shifted from its longtime Sunday night NFL-assisted …The Amazing Race: Fall 2014 RatingsTV Series … Read more
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Mobile Ratings Won’t Be a Hit in New TV SeasonBroadcasting & CableThis season, Nielsen will be able to incorporate mobile viewing on smartphones and tablets into its TV ratings. Media companies, who have seen delayed viewing and consumption via new digital devices increase the erosion of their ratings, have been … …read more Source:: Mobile … Read more
Wait A Parsec, Boba Fett Killed WHO In ‘Star Wars‘?MTV.comBoba Fett is among the deadliest bounty hunters in the entire “Star Wars” universe, with numerous wins to his name — not the least of which is handing Han Solo over to Jabba the Hutt, and scoring a pretty profit in the process. But it turns … Read more
Who has been burning dogs in metro Atlanta?WXIA-TV“It’s hurt, and it can’t tell you how bad it’s hurt,” said Erin Meurer, a veterinary technician with the Fayetteville Animal Hospital. “And I think that’s where a lot of people go wrong. They think, ‘Oh, it’s just a dog.’ But it’s not just a dog; it’s … … Read more
‘NCIS: Los Angeles‘ promises more action and romance in season 6Fox NewsLL Cool J may have participated in CBS’s salute to the Beatles earlier this year, but he certainly won’t be singing “We all live in a yellow submarine” when his Sam and Chris O’Donnell’s Callen find themselves trapped in a hostile submersible as “NCIS … Read more
Thousands in Kharkiv cheer as nationalists fell statue of Vladimir LeninDaily MailSince then there have been counter-protests by Ukrainian nationalists who insist on their city remaining under the control of the government in Kiev. They were demonstrating in the square last night when an order allowing the statue to be demolished …Destruction of Lenin statue … Read more
Downtown Las Vegas Is the Great American TechtopiaRe/code (blog)There’s a whimsy but also a danger to the charismatic-leader-driven development that could fall anywhere between Google-ish playfulness to Howard Hughesian eccentricity — Hsieh bought the swath of land in the shape of a llama — at first accidentally …and more …read more Source:: Downtown Las Vegas … Read more
Confessions of a former internet trollVoxI was in San Diego for 2006’s ToorCon, a “hacker convention” of the gray-hat kind that is still held there today, still somewhere between a legitimate security conference and a gathering of criminals. The main event was a talk by two fellow trolls …and more …read more Source:: Confessions of … Read more
Opening statements in Atlanta test cheating trialMyFox AtlantaATLANTA (AP) – Opening statements are set to begin Monday in the trial of a dozen former Atlanta Public Schools educators and administrators accused of participating in a test cheating conspiracy. It took more than six weeks to select 12 jurors and 11 …Atlanta schools cheating trial starts … Read more
Black Gold Fuels Fashion BoomtownsThe Business of Fashion“International fashion houses now have Perth on their radar too. Since Gucci opened in 2006, we’ve continued to attract the world’s leading brands to Western Australia. King Street’s latest Miu Miu opening is evidence of this continued growth. I think … …read more Source:: Black Gold Fuels Fashion … Read more
For U.S., a fitting finishHonolulu Star-AdvertiserGLENEAGLES, Scotland » What happens in the team room stays in the team room. A notable exception occurred Sunday after the United States had lost another Ryder Cup to Europe, its eighth defeat in the last 10 meetings, 16 1/2 to 11 1/2. Tom Watson, the …and more …read more … Read more
D-League Basketball: Santa Cruz to host annual D-League ShowcaseSanta Cruz SentinelThe showcase has been previously held in Columbus, Ga., Fayetteville, N.C., Sioux Falls, S.D., Boise, Idaho, Orem, Utah and South Padre Island, Texas. “We anticipate there will be great support (in Santa Cruz),” Alpert said. While first a showcase for …and more …read more Source:: … Read more