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Why do kids watch YouTube commentators play video games?9NEWS.comAbout a year ago, I noticed him watching YouTube videos featuring these commentators for hours on end. While I was back home in New York over Christmas break Mason was still glued to them. “Why do you watch these videos?” I asked him.”Because I … …read more … Read more
United Airlines sues 22-year-old who found a way to get people cheap plane …fox8.comNEW YORK (CNNMoney) — A young computer whiz from New York City has launched a site to help people buy cheap plane tickets. But an airline company and its travel partner want to shut him down. United Airlines and Orbitz filed a … Read more
Carolina Panthers obliterate Atlanta Falcons 34-3, win NFC SouthCharlotte ObserverThe Panthers used a suffocating defensive performance that included two defensive touchdowns and blew out Atlanta 34-3 at the Georgia Dome, becoming the first repeat champion in the NFC South since the NFL’s 2002 realignment. Carolina (7-8-1) won its …Analysis: Steep, swift decline led to Mike … Read more
Chris Rock’s marriage: What went wrong?MiamiHerald.comThe year 2015 will be a new chapter for Chris Rock and his philanthropist wife Malaak Compton. The two announced they were splitting after 19 years of marriage on Sunday. They will share custody of their two New Jersey-based daughters, Lola, 12, and …Top 5 most expensive divorces: Chris Rock, … Read more
Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello are reportedly engagedLos Angeles TimesAy, Joe! Sofia Vergara is reportedly engaged to hunky beau Joe Manganiello after dating for six months. Take a second to let that all sink in. Or ponder natural selection. Photos. Celebrity weddings & engagements | David Furnish and Elton John. Caption …Sofia Vergara engaged, in new … Read more
The Weekly DishNBA.com (blog)There was a time not too long ago when a .500 week with losses coming to teams from Los Angeles, one of which on Christmas Day no less, was considered a step in the right direction for the Warriors franchise. … He’s currently the leading vote-getter … …read more From:: Golden State … Read more
‘Incredibly snowless’ December on a record paceChicago TribuneThis month is tied for the least-snowy December ever in Chicago, with only a trace amount recorded at O’Hare, the city’s official measurement station. Since the National Weather Service began keeping records in 1884, only 1889 and 1912 have recorded as …and more …read more From:: Chicago Weather … Read more
Green Jobs: New CPUC President, Utilidata, Empower Energies, NexeonGreentech MediaOn Friday, California Gov. Jerry Brown nominated one of his own former advisers, Michael Picker, to head the utilities commission and replace Peevey. Picker has been a CPUC commissioner since January. Picker has advised Brown, as well as former Gov.PUC chief departs, but bad decisions live … Read more
Golden State Warriors or San Francisco Warriors?Golden Gate SportsMaybe to some Bay Area fans, since the Warriors won that championship as Golden State, that should cement that name. Maybe the fans like the “middle of the road” that the name follows. A San Francisco 49ers/Giants fan can like the Warriors just as much …76ers-Warriors PreviewCBSSports.comPower … Read more
Fifa’s movie United Passions doesn’t let the truth stand in the way of a bad storyIrish TimesThe year 2014 in football will be remembered for many things, but the list will definitely not include Fifa’s movie about itself, United Passions. Fifa supplied more than €21.5 million of the €24 million budget for the film. In … Read more
Lallana sees Liverpool sweep past SwansFIFA.com (registration)Adam Lallana fired Liverpool to their biggest home win of the season as the England midfielder’s brace inspired a 4-1 rout of Swansea City. Brendan Rodgers’ side scored four for the first time since March thanks to Lallana’s second half double after …and more …read more From:: FIFA News … Read more
49ers players grateful for Jim Harbaugh’s leadershipDetroit Free PressSANTA CLARA, Calif. – Jim Harbaugh made it as clear as he could. Leaving the San Francisco 49ers was not his idea or his plan. But when management wanted a change, he obliged, saying he worked “at the pleasure of the organization” as they mutually …Reports: Jim … Read more
Actress Julianne Moore: Stop School Shootings by Donating to Gun ControlBreitbart NewsActress Julianne Moore is the celebrity face for Everytown for Gun Safety’s year-end gun control fundraising campaign. According to CTNews, Moore wrote a letter asking possible contributors for donations of “$5 or more” to “stop gun violence” and “save … …read more From:: Actress … Read more
South Carolina tops Miami in I-Bowl’s 39th runningMonroe News StarShreveport – Catapulted by a late forced fumble and recovery by sophomore defensive end Gerald Dixon, the South Carolina Gamecocks were able get the defining score they needed in a 24-21 victory over the Miami Hurricanes in the 39th Duck Commander …Loss in bowl game doesn’t … Read more
Sorry, Jets fans, but the future doesn’t look any brighter beyond Rex and IdzikESPNJets chairman and CEO Woody Johnson comments on the decision to fire coach Rex Ryan and general manager John Idzik. Tags: NFL, New York Jets · Johnson: ‘I Thought This Was Something I Had To Do’ …NFL coach firings: Rex Ryan, Marc … Read more
Neil Patrick Harris’s First Promo for the 87th Academy Awards [WATCH VIDEO]Movie News GuidePast Oscar’s hosts include Ellen DeGeneres, “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane, Hugh Jackman and Billy Crystal.The 87th Academy Awards will be held at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. Films expected to earn Oscar nominations …VIDEO: Watch Neil Patrick Harris’ … Read more
Louisville health director leaving for DC jobThe Courier-JournalDr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, who has led the Louisville Department of Public Health and Wellness since 2011, Monday was named health director for Washington, D.C.. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said Nesbitt had made a significant impact on Louisville, from …Louisville director of Public Health accepts job in Washington, D.C.WLKY … Read more
Did Buccaneers tank to secure top pick in 2015 NFL Draft?NFL.comTo most players, the draft isn’t relevant. To most. But to some who could directly benefit from the fruits of the No. 1 pick, it most definitely is. Perhaps that’s why Jackson, who would love a quarterback who could more consistenly get him the ball … Read more
Change Agents of 2014: Black Women on Social MediaThe RootWhether addressing intraracial domestic violence and the perpetuation of rape culture or the pervasiveness of street harassment, negative media depictions and political marginalization, black women were not followers on social media; they were and …and more …read more From:: Social Media News By Google News
The TV Shows You’ll Be Obsessed With in 2015Glamour (blog)So, we’re firmly into that post-holiday time where your exercise routine has fallen apart, you no longer remember what vegetables look like and—worst of all—there’s no TV on. (Off-brand Rudolph new year’s sequel, you don’t count.) But don’t fret, girls. …read more From:: TV Shows News … Read more
Gaming Deals: Get Wolfenstein: The New Order for $20.39 and MoreGameSpotGreen Man Gaming is also offering a 20 percent discount on digital games with the code WINTER-SALE20-GROGRE. GOG.com is celebrating the new year with a sale on Square Enix games which includes discounts on Deus Ex, Hitman, and Tomb Raider …and more …read more From:: … Read more
This Dog’s Wife Just Left Him, and He’s the Star of My Favorite Video Game of …Slate MagazineIt’s as compelling and hard to stop playing as it is revelatory about how vacuous so many games are (try it if you dare). It exposes how little “play” there is to many games we play because, really, … Read more
4 workers hurt in construction accident in West LoopChicago TribuneAn injured worker is transported to an ambulance at a construction accident at Lake and Canal streets in Chicago on Dec. 29, 2014. An injured worker is transported to an ambulance at a construction accident at Lake and Canal streets in Chicago on Dec.Four Hurt In … Read more
Stocks: S&P at record; Dow may snap 7-day streakUSA TODAYIn late afternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 3 points, or less than 0.1%, to 18,051, retreating slightly from its Friday record close. The blue-chip index has enjoyed a strong year-end rally and has gained nearly 1,000 points …Dow Jones Industrial Average Flat; … Read more
2 Gunmen Open Fire on Los Angeles Police CarABC NewsTwo men opened fire on a police car patrolling a tough part of Los Angeles, but the two officers inside were not injured and one was able to shoot back, authorities said Monday. One of the suspects was later arrested and the other is on the … Read more
Denver group helps homeless cats by building shelters for cold weatherThe Denver PostDENVER, CO – DECEMBER 24: Kathy Hill prepares wet cat food in the back of her car as she feeds feral cats in an alley in the Swansea neighborhood in Denver, Colorado on December 24, 2014. Denver Animal Shelter is partnering with Metro … Read more
Snowy Conditions Lead To Delays, Cancellations At DIACBS LocalDENVER (CBS4) – The extreme cold and snowy temperatures in Colorado are causing problems at Denver International Airport. United Airlines said Monday morning they had to cancel more than 50 departing flights and a similar number of arrivals. …read more From:: Denver, Colorado News From Google News
Auburn’s Avery Young plans to return after asking for NFL Draft evaluationAL.comThe third-year sophomore, who is eligible to enter the draft this season, was one of four Tigers who submitted paperwork to the NFL’s draft advisory board, and although he hasn’t received his evaluation yet, Young plans to return for his junior year at … … Read more
Fabolous Addresses Drake DissHipHopDXFabolous said that he cleared the air with Drake after the Canadian rapper mentioned him in a Rolling Stone article, according to an MTV interview posted today (December 29). “Not to keep adding to an old story, but I spoke to Drake a little while …Here’s How Fabolous And Drake Put Their … Read more
San Francisco Police Seek 2 Suspects After Home-Invasion Robbery In …CBS LocalSAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) — San Francisco police are searching for two suspects involved in home-invasion robbery that happened early Monday morning in Parkmerced, a large apartment complex near San Francisco State University. The two suspects …VIDEO: Two Sought in San Francisco Home Invasion RobberyKRON … Read more
LeBron James on Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt: “I’m happy who we …cleveland.comINDEPENDENCE, Ohio – LeBron James insisted that Cavaliers coach David Blatt has the players’ attention on Monday, amid multiple media reports of an existing disconnect between Cleveland’s star player and first-year coach that may be trickling down to …Criticism of Cleveland Cavaliers Coach … Read more
Kim and Kanye up their fashion exposureNewsOK.comKim wore a Balmain dress for her bachelorette party. In September, she made news when she was tackled on the way to a Balmain fashion show during Paris Fashion Week. And last month, she showed off three pint-sized blazers given to her daughter by …How the fashion world cashed … Read more
Kim Dotcom’s Mega to launch anti-spying call and chat serviceComputerworldKim Dotcom, founder of the file-hosting service Mega, is preparing to launch an encrypted video-calling and chat service that will shield its users’ communications from government surveillance. Featured Resource. Presented by Tibco Software.MegaChat encrypted Skype rival imminent says Kim DotcomSlashGearKim Dotcom to Launch ‘Fully Encrypted’ Video … Read more
Great Blue Hole May Have Solved the Centuries Old Mayan Destruction MysteryNews Every day(Photo : U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)) The Great Blue Hole in Belize has shown researchers that Mayan civilization was destroyed due to extended drought. Drought may have caused the mighty Mayan civilization to collapse, a new study claims. According …What destroyed the … Read more
Who Got an iPhone for Christmas? Everyone, ApparentlyPC MagazineDid you get a new Apple device for Christmas? You’re not alone. Apple gadgets were by far the most popular gadget gift this holiday season, according to stats from Flurry, which monitored device activations and app downloads on its network over the past …Metrics house hails Apple … Read more