World
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Body of Nelson Mandela Lies in State in Pretoria11 December 2013, 1:29 pm
Nelson Mandela’s remains will lie in state for three days at the Union Buildings where he took the oath of office 19 years ago....
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Police Pull Out of Kiev Square After Move on Demonstrators11 December 2013, 12:23 pm
Security forces pulled back after seizing control of a large section of the square, setting off clashes with protesters rallying against the Ukrainian government....
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Video: Times Minute | Violence in Ukraine11 December 2013, 11:27 am
Also on the Minute, a budget deal reached, and a four-star sushi review....
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Court Restores India’s Ban on Gay Sex11 December 2013, 7:28 am
The court ruled that the issue of whether gay sex is a criminal activity should be decided by lawmakers, not the judicial system....
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Worker Deaths Raise Questions at an Apple Contractor in China11 December 2013, 7:06 am
The Pegatron Corporation, which makes iPhones and iPads, acknowledged the recent deaths of young workers, but said it wasn’t because of poor conditions....
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Lebanon Worries That Housing Will Make Syrian Refugees Stay11 December 2013, 5:08 am
The experience of sheltering Palestinian refugees has made the Lebanese government wary of any housing for those fleeing Syria’s war that seems too permanent....
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Gulripshi Journal: Close to the Olympics, Far From the Bounty11 December 2013, 4:54 am
The awarding of the Olympics in 2007 to Sochi, so tantalizingly close, had for a time raised hopes that Abkhazia would share in the bounty....
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Police Push Into Kiev Square as Crisis Grows11 December 2013, 4:15 am
Security forces early Wednesday stormed the central plaza in Kiev where protesters have been rallying against the government of President Viktor F. Yanukovich....
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Police Push Into Kiev Square as Crisis Grows11 December 2013, 3:48 am
Security forces early Wednesday stormed the central plaza in Kiev where protesters have been rallying against the government of President Viktor F. Yanukovich....
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Effort to Help Filipino Women Falters, U.N. Says11 December 2013, 2:53 am
A push to protect women from rape and help them deliver babies in the aftermath of a typhoon in the Philippines remains troubled and inadequate, the United Nations and international aid groups said....
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Obama Administration Tries to Prevent New Sanctions on Iran During Talks11 December 2013, 2:44 am
Secretary of State John Kerry told a House committee that if nuclear negotiations fail, sanctions would then be needed....
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World Bids Farewell in the Land Mandela Freed11 December 2013, 2:14 am
Nelson Mandela’s rain-swept memorial service drew tens of thousands of South Africans and a large crowd of global V.I.P.’s, including President Obama and more than 90 other heads of state and government....
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Pope Francis is Time's Person of the Year11 December 2013, 1:14 pm
Time magazine named Pope Francis as its Person of the Year on Wednesday, crediting him with shifting the message of the Catholic Church while capturing the "imaginations of millions" who had become disillusioned with the Vatican....
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Crane falls into supermarket in western Germany, killing 111 December 2013, 12:18 pm
German police say one person was killed and at least five others injured when a crane collapsed onto a supermarket in western Germany....
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French president pays homage to 2 soldiers killed in CAR11 December 2013, 12:04 pm
French President Francois Hollande flies into Central African Republic — hours after two if his country's soldiers were killed in fighting — and praises troops for tackling "horrendous violence" against women and children and helping avert a slide into civil war....
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Mandela ceremony sign language interpreter was 'signing gibberish'11 December 2013, 11:22 am
A man who provided sign language interpretation on stage for Nelson Mandela's memorial service was a "fake," the national director of the Deaf Federation of South Africa says....
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Nominee for U.S. ambassador to Canada in hot seat at hearing11 December 2013, 11:00 am
Bruce Heyman, a Goldman Sachs executive from Chicago nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Canada, appears at a Senate committee hearing today in Washington....
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Saint or sinner? Mandela's gut-check for the right: Neil Macdonald11 December 2013, 10:00 am
Saint or sinner, statesman or terrorist? For some, especially Reagan-era conservatives, coming to terms with Nelson Mandela has been a long, strange trip....
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Ukraine's 'European future' may yet be saved, U.S. says11 December 2013, 8:17 am
The United States believes it is possible to save Ukraine's "European future," and President Viktor Yanukovich must lead the way, Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland says....
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World leaders bow and pray before Mandela's flag-draped casket11 December 2013, 6:52 am
World leaders bow and pray before the flag-draped casket containing the body of Nelson Mandela, getting a final look at the anti-apartheid icon in the amphitheatre where he was sworn in 19 years earlier as South Africa's first black president....
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India gay sex ban reinstated by top court11 December 2013, 6:24 am
A colonial-era law criminalizing homosexuality will remain in effect in India, a top court says, dealing a blow to gay activists who have argued for years for the chance to live openly in the country's deeply conservative society....
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2nd man accused of stealing Paul Walker car wreckage booked11 December 2013, 5:16 am
A second man charged with stealing a piece of the car in which Fast & Furious actor Paul Walker died has surrendered....
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Uruguay on track to approve national market for legal pot11 December 2013, 2:15 am
Uruguay's Senate gave final congressional approval Tuesday to create the world's first national marketplace for legal marijuana, an audacious experiment that will have the government oversee production, sales and consumption of a drug illegal almost everywhere else....
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Republican, Democratic negotiators reach modest budget deal11 December 2013, 1:19 am
Congressional negotiators reached a modest budget agreement Tuesday to restore about $63 billion in automatic spending cuts from programs ranging from parks to the Pentagon, with votes expected in both houses in the next several days....
Politics
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NSA files – UK MP aims to introduce bill to tighten surveillance laws – live11 December 2013, 2:50 pm
• Heath to ask Commons to back measure on oversight • New to the NSA revelations? Catch up here• What do the NSA files mean for you?• NSA and surveillance made simple – animationPaul Owen...
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Are the UK's carbon targets too low?11 December 2013, 2:45 pm
Should the government have more, not less, ambition on carbon reduction? With your help, Karl Mathiesen investigatesKarl Mathiesen...
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PMQs and David Cameron's speech at the G8 dementia summit: Politics live blog11 December 2013, 2:36 pm
• My PMQs VerdictAndrew Sparrow...
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Proposed pay rise for MPs unacceptable, says David Cameron11 December 2013, 1:35 pm
PM hints he could scrap Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority if it does not rethink planned increaseDavid Cameron has ruled out allowing a "simply unacceptable" £8,000 pay rise for MPs and demanded that the independent watchdog thinks again about its proposals.The prime minister hinted that he could be prepared to scrap the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) if it did not abandon its plan for an 11% increase in MPs' salaries.There is mounting anxiety in Westminster th...
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Carbon targets can help UK 'save £85bn a year'11 December 2013, 1:32 pm
A switch away from fossil fuels will increase energy efficiency, resulting in cleaner air, lower bills and health costs, report saysBritain could save £85bn a year if it meets its carbon targets, according to a study commissioned by the government's climate advisers.As well as tackling global warming, a switch away from fossil fuels and an increase in energy efficiency would result in improved air quality, lower human health costs, lower energy bills, noise reduction, wildlife benefits, better ...
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Imperial War Museums privatises public face11 December 2013, 1:30 pm
Museum group reveals it is contracting out visitor services and security in runup to first world war centenary commemorationsImperial War Museums (IWM) is privatising visitor services at all its branches around the UK, awarding a £10m contract to a security company.The move, which others in the arts sector have been watching, immediately came in for criticism from a staff union, which accused the museum of taking a gamble with its reputation as it prepares to play a central role in first world ...
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Food poverty: Welsh assembly debates 'next big health emergency'11 December 2013, 12:55 pm
Debate in Cardiff takes place as archbishop of Wales leads calls for unity in tackling poverty and hits out at 'shirker' stereotypesA threefold increase in the number of people using food banks in Wales is being debated at the national assembly in Cardiff amid warnings that food poverty may be the next big health emergency to hit the country.The debate at the assembly on Wednesday takes place a week before politicians in Westminster are due to discuss the issue. It comes as the archbishop of Wal...
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Your Clegg-style Christmas cards11 December 2013, 12:41 pm
Our readers have reacted with collective tongue firmly in cheek when weGuardian readersJames Walsh...
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G8 dementia summit: boost funding to fight illness, says Jeremy Hunt – video11 December 2013, 12:33 pm
Health secretary says he hopes the G8 dementia summit would achieve for the illness what Tony Blair achieved for HIV and Aids...
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Dementia research funding to be doubled by 2025, says David Cameron11 December 2013, 12:18 pm
PM also announces scan to rule out Alzheimer's will be made available on NHSThe UK government is to double funding for dementia research by 2025 and make available on the NHS a scan that can rule out Alzheimer's disease, David Cameron announced as a G8 summit began in London.The prime minister has invited health chiefs from the world's richest countries to the UK to discuss what to do about dementia, with the number of sufferers predicted to treble to 135 million globally by 2050.Cameron said he...
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Good riddance Barclays. Boris bike sponsorship was always a bad deal for London | Anne Perkins11 December 2013, 12:01 pm
The Barclays bike fiasco should be a wake-up call to politicians about the limits of private enterprise at the heart of public lifeBarclays is pulling out of its sponsorship of London's bike hire scheme. It should never have been allowed to have it in the first place. Bringing private money into the public sphere effectively makes the capital one giant advertising hoarding. London has become a city whose streets are paved with turquoise, advertising a bank that, as it turned out, had been missel...
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MPs tweet pictures of foggy Houses of Parliament11 December 2013, 11:48 am
• MPs photograph parliament in the mist• Read more: Fog causes delays and cancellationsPaul Owen...
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Canada Post to phase out urban home mail delivery11 December 2013, 2:37 pm
Canada Post is phasing out door-to-door delivery of regular mail to city dwellers and increasing the cost of stamps....
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Nelson Mandela scholarships announced by Stephen Harper11 December 2013, 2:01 pm
Promising public servants in Africa could have the chance to study in Canada under new scholarships announced today to honour former South African president Nelson Mandela....
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Bruce Heyman, U.S. ambassador nominee, faces Senate hearing11 December 2013, 11:00 am
Bruce Heyman, a Goldman Sachs executive from Chicago nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Canada, appears at a Senate committee hearing today in Washington....
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Hill staff asked to sign lifetime confidentiality agreements11 December 2013, 10:00 am
A proposed lifetime gag order for employees of MPs that would restrict their ability to share information - and stifle the kind of whistleblowing that led to some of the revelations in the Senate scandal - is triggering alarm among Parliament Hill staff, according to a union representing some of the workers....
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Mint chairman signed deal to keep taxman in dark about offshore case11 December 2013, 1:59 am
A $15-million lawsuit against the chair of the Canadian Mint, which turned up evidence that millions of dollars were moved through offshore havens in a "tax avoidance scheme," ended with a pact not to alert the Canada Revenue Agency about the case, CBC News has learned....
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Supreme Court Justice Rothstein won't hear Nadon reference11 December 2013, 1:55 am
Justice Marshall Rothstein has recused himself from hearing the federal government's reference on the controversial appointment of Justice Marc Nadon to the Supreme Court of Canada....
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Canada’s electronic spy agency says tracking allies is necessary11 December 2013, 12:52 am
Canada’s electronic spy agency is defending its espionage activities against countries around the world, including trading partners — often at the request of the U.S. — as necessary to support government decision-making and provide a better understanding of global events....
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Conservatives get break from Senate scandal as House adjourns10 December 2013, 11:18 pm
The Conservatives will get a six-week reprieve from being grilled about the Senate expenses scandal during question period, as members of Parliament have agreed to adjourn the House of Commons until Jan. 27....
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NDP ethics chair Pat Martin denounces 'black shroud of secrecy'10 December 2013, 10:37 pm
With just hours to go before MPs head home for the holidays, parliamentary tempers are definitely starting to fray — and nowhere was that more evident than at the ethics committee this morning....
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2013 political year in review on Wednesdays with Kady10 December 2013, 9:46 pm
With 2013 soon to be in the rearview mirror, Kady O'Malley answers your questions and takes your comments about the big Canadian political stories of the year. Join us Wednesday at 12 noon ET....
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MPs debate stripping errant colleagues of pensions10 December 2013, 8:33 pm
Members of Parliament debated Tuesday a private member's bill that aims to part politicians from their pensions if they're convicted of a crime that carries a potential sentence of at least two years....
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Shawn Atleo urges chiefs to draw on Nelson Mandela's legacy10 December 2013, 8:12 pm
The National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations Shawn Atleo has delivered a message of reconciliation to a group of chiefs gathered in Gatineau, Que. His comments came just as the federal government promised new funding for schools on reserves if a First Nations Education Act becomes law....
Business
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$34M Refund For 1M Credit Card Customers Using GE Capital's CareCredit11 December 2013, 4:12 pm
Deceptive credit card practices have forced yet another firm to issue millions of dollars in refunds to consumers....
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What 20 Somethings Know Best: Luxor Limo's Shlomo Chkifati11 December 2013, 4:04 pm
With nods to Jason Nazar for his highly popular July 23 article, sometimes 20 somethings know best....
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Through A Glass, Dynamically11 December 2013, 4:03 pm
Rao Mulpuri talks about glass and windows with a zeal that most men his age save for their favorite sports or fantasy teams. But what gets Mulpuri, 44, really juiced is disruptive innovation on a large scale; something his company--View Inc. (formerly Soladigm, Inc.)—is doing in the historically stodgy realm of window glass. So much so that Corning recently invested $60 million in the Milpitas, Ca-based company....
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'Two Quarters' From IPO, Mediaocean Launches 'Connect' Platform For Partners11 December 2013, 4:01 pm
Mediaocean is releasing new products to get its ducks in a row for an initial public offering. The advertising software company, which handles $130 billion of advertising industry each year, launched a new platform Wed. to connect partners on its network between digital and traditional ad spend, seeking to build momentum for a mid-2014 IPO....
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Big-Data Visualization Is Worth A Thousand Spreadsheets11 December 2013, 3:59 pm
Data-visualization companies are creating buzz with visual representations that let you "see" your data and manipulate it—instead of reading columns of numbers. Big data is a big plus: You can collect, organize, and store vastly more information than before. But analyzed how?...
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10 Steps To Boost Your 401(k) Balance11 December 2013, 3:50 pm
The maximum amount an individual can save in a 401(k) for 2013 is $17,500 a year, or $23,000 if you're 50 or older. If that's attainable, go for it. If it sounds like a long shot, consider these smaller moves that can help get you to a bigger 401(k) balance....
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The One-Shot Way Of Doubling 401(k) Returns11 December 2013, 3:50 pm
When it comes to the fundamentals of investing, there's one rule that trumps all others: Costs matter....
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It's On(line): 'The Elder Scrolls Online' Release Date Announced11 December 2013, 3:49 pm
The latest challenger to World of Warcraft's dominance in the fantasy MMO space, The Elder Scrolls Online, will be released on April 4, 2014, developer Bethesda Softworks has announced. Conversions for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will follow in June....
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When You Can Buy Current, Best-Selling Books For Under $2.0011 December 2013, 3:48 pm
A decade ago, when the new John Grisham book came out, if you wanted it right away, you had to buy it in hardcover, which would likely cost somewhere between $20 and $35, depending on list price and retailer discounts....
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Twelve Hydrogen And Fuel Cell Stocks11 December 2013, 3:47 pm
These twelve companies are are working to build the hydrogen economy and/or capitalize on highly efficient, distributed power....
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10 Great Gifts For Travelers - 2013 Edition11 December 2013, 3:46 pm
From caffeinated shaving cream to space-age business wear, jewelry made out of the Eiffel Tower and a hand-crafted, wooden iPhone speaker, this year's great gifts are all about ingenuity....
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10 Ingenious Gifts For Travelers11 December 2013, 3:46 pm
10 top new products from the past year, from the practical to the inspirational....
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Stocks under pressure as Street assesses budget deal11 December 2013, 2:51 pm
U.S. stocks showed little change on Wednesday as investors digested the budget deal announced late Tuesday, which signaled less government dysfunction but also could help spur the Federal Reserve to taper ......
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Stock market live blog: MasterCard's split, Twitter's gains and budget deal in focus11 December 2013, 2:50 pm
Stay here as MarketWatch live-blogs the market day on Wednesday, with the focus on MasterCard's stock split, Twitter's new records and reaction to the budget deal struck last night....
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[video] Five Unexpected Winter Vacation Destinations11 December 2013, 2:48 pm
With winter rearing its snowy head earlier than expected this year, how does a vacation sound? Jeanenne Tornatore, Orbitz Senior Editor, has a list of five unexpected winter destinations. Photo: Orbitz.......
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Stocks to Watch: Joy Global, Costco, Avanir11 December 2013, 2:47 pm
Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Wednesday's session are Joy Global, Costco Wholesale and Avanir Pharmaceuticals....
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Cisco edges south as other techs gain early11 December 2013, 2:42 pm
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Cisco Systems Inc. was among the leading tech stocks getting investors' attention in early trading Wednesday, as the networking-equipment leader's shares shed 1.5%, to trade ......
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[$$] Barnes & Noble Chairman Cuts Stake11 December 2013, 2:41 pm
Barnes & Noble's biggest shareholder Leonard Riggio has reduced his stake in the bookseller to 26.3% from about 30%....
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Higher operating expenses pinch Costco profit11 December 2013, 2:40 pm
(Reuters) - Costco Wholesale Corp reported a first-quarter profit and sales that fell short of analysts' estimates, hurt by a rise in operating expenses. "While Costco has generally been prudent in controlling costs, Q1 selling, general and administrative (expense) was higher than we expected," Cowen and Co analyst Faye Landes wrote in a note. Operating expenses rose 5.5 percent to $24.3 million....
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[video] Wed., Dec. 11: MasterCard Announces Stock Split11 December 2013, 2:38 pm
Polya Lesova takes a look at what stocks traders will be watching during market action, including MasterCard, Costco, and Joy Global. Photo: Getty Images....
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RBS finance chief's exit gives CEO another headache11 December 2013, 2:35 pm
By Matt Scuffham and Steve Slater LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland chief Ross McEwan faced a fresh management headache on Wednesday as the surprise departure of Finance Director Nathan Bostock created a senior vacancy as the group attempts to navigate through a period of upheaval. Bostock, 52, has quit to rejoin Spain's Santander after just 10 weeks in the job, dealing a blow to McEwan's efforts to turn around the state-owned lender and adding the appointment of a new CFO to h...
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Wall Street opens flat as budget deal assessed11 December 2013, 2:33 pm
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street opened flat on Wednesday as investors assessed a provisional budget deal reached in Washington and its potential impact on an expected wind-down of Federal Reserve stimulus. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 3.4 points or 0.02 percent, to 15,976.53, the S&P 500 lost 0.2 points or 0.01 percent, to 1,802.42 and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.837 points or 0.02 percent, to 4,061.327. (Reporting by Chuck Mikolajczak; Editing by Nick Zieminski)...
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Activist investor calls for breakup of UK's FirstGroup11 December 2013, 2:33 pm
By Kate Holton and Chris Vellacott LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. activist investor Sandell Asset Management demanded British transport operator FirstGroup split off its U.S. business, owner of the yellow school buses that operate across the country, to invest in its domestic arm. The hedge fund's public attack caps a torrid year for FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in Britain and North America that handles more than 2.5 billion passengers a year. Sandell, which owns just over 3 percent ...
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Futures mixed ahead of next Fed meeting11 December 2013, 2:26 pm
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures were mixed Wednesday as investors continue to take profits toward the end of the year....
Health
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Researchers Uncover the Healing Power of Silence11 December 2013, 12:12 pm
Noise can kill. New research shows that loud sounds increase the risk of heart attack, high blood pressure, and stroke. A study published in the European Heart Journal found that long-term exposure to high levels of noise dramatically boosts heart risk. Men exposed to......
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Higher Altitude Protects Against Sports Concussions: Study11 December 2013, 11:22 am
Altitude may affect an athlete's risk of concussion, according to a new study believed to be the first to examine this association.
High school athletes who play at higher altitudes suffer fewer concussions than those closer to sea level, researchers found. One possible......
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Obesity Hikes Risk of Hearing Loss11 December 2013, 11:09 am
Listen up: Being obese, especially if you carry those extra pounds around your waist, might be linked to hearing loss, a new study suggests.
Researchers tracked more than 68,000 women participating in the Harvard Nurses' Health Study. Every two years from 1989 to 2009, the......
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Apnea Treatment Lowers Blood Pressure: Study10 December 2013, 9:40 pm
People with sleep apnea and hard-to-control high blood pressure may see their blood pressure drop if they treat the sleep disorder, Spanish researchers report.
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the standard treatment for sleep apnea, a condition characterized by......
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Are Bad Teeth Sign of Faltering Mind?10 December 2013, 9:07 pm
Tooth loss and bleeding gums might be a sign of declining thinking skills among the middle-aged, a new study contends.
We were interested to see if people with poor dental health had relatively poorer cognitive function, which is a technical term for how well people do with......
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Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Vitamin Deficiency10 December 2013, 8:59 pm
Popular drugs that are used to control stomach acid may increase the risk of a serious vitamin deficiency, suggests a new study.
Researchers found people who were diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency were more likely to be taking proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine......
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Woman Overdoses While Sleepwalking10 December 2013, 7:01 pm
A 55-year-old British woman overdosed on prescription medication while she was sleepwalking, causing her to lose her vision, according to a new report of the bizarre case....
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Organic Milk Contains Heart-Healthy Fats: Study10 December 2013, 6:57 pm
Organic milk contains a healthier balance of heart-healthy omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids compared with conventionally produce milk, according to a new study....
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Genetic Defect Found to Trigger Liver Cancer10 December 2013, 6:46 pm
A genetic defect that can trigger the development of one of the most common types of liver cancer, and some forms of diabetes, has been identified by Michigan State University researchers....
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Frequent Cellphone use Boosts Anxiety: Study10 December 2013, 6:42 pm
New research has found cellphone use by college students not only lowers their grades, but also boosts their anxiety....
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Scientists Report Steps Toward Baldness Cure10 December 2013, 6:39 pm
A potential new treatment for baldness may be around the corner, thanks to new stem cell research at the University of Pennsylvania....
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New Alzheimer's Drug Starts Major Trials10 December 2013, 4:47 pm
Merck Co said on Tuesday it will advance its experimental Alzheimer's drug into late-stage trials among patients with mild to moderate disease, after an independent monitoring board reviewed its safety and recommended the trial continue to recruit patients. The data......
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The 25 Healthiest States in 201311 December 2013, 2:40 pm
Find out if you live in one of the healthiest states of 2013. ...
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9 Signs You're Headed for a Holiday Meltdown11 December 2013, 11:20 am
Holiday meltdowns happen. Here's how to stop one before it starts. ...
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Atlanta Children's Hospital Surprises Sick Kids With Snowfall11 December 2013, 11:19 am
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta wanted to bring the magic of the season to their sick children and families, so they created a winter wonderland of snow at all three of its hospitals -- all at the same time. ...
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4 Steps to Release Self-Doubt11 December 2013, 11:19 am
Use this advice to shut down "imposter syndrome" and reclaim your confidence. ...
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Live Blog: Battling Lung Cancer Tweet Chat10 December 2013, 8:43 pm
Lung cancer remains the single greatest threats to the health of smokers, according to the American Cancer Society. In the United States, tobacco use is responsible for nearly one in five deaths, or 443,000 early deaths, each year. ...
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Volunteer Docs Worry About Death Danger on Planes10 December 2013, 7:28 pm
Medical emergencies happen 1 in every 604 flights, according to a 2013 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. And about 75 percent of the time, a doctor, nurse or paramedic on board must deal with the passenger in distress. ...
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Ingenious Bowl Lets Cereal Keep Its Crunch10 December 2013, 6:37 pm
Your breakfast will keep on snap, crackle and popping. ...
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E-Cigarettes: Harmless Alternative to Tobacco, or Just as Bad?10 December 2013, 5:15 pm
A debate about the health risks of e-smoking. ...
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Sorry, You Can't Blame Hormones for Your Bad Mood10 December 2013, 11:22 am
Feeling grumpy? The classic "I'm hormonal" excuse may now be exactly that: Just an excuse. A new study from Stanford University finds that declining estrogen levels have no influence on women's mood. ...
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The 10 Most Filling Foods for Weight Loss10 December 2013, 11:22 am
Fill up without gaining weight by eating these 10 foods. ...
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Doctors Group Backs Tougher Rules Targeting Prescription Drug Abuse10 December 2013, 11:01 am
Drug overdoses kill more Americans than car accidents on highways, the CDC says. ...
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Porn Industry Shuts Down for an HIV Positive Actor – Again9 December 2013, 11:36 pm
The porn industry shuts down for the third time this year over an HIV diagnosis. ...
Internet
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Bitcoin’s Rise Constrained by Heists and Lost Fortunes11 December 2013, 5:00 am
Bitcoin is underpinned by unbreakable codes, but the secret keys that protect personal fortunes are easily lost or stolen.A man showed up at a trash heap in Wales last month with an unusual request: he needed help finding a hard drive he had thrown out weeks earlier that held the cryptographic key to 7,500 bitcoins, currently worth over $6 million....
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Plan Emerges to Make Internet-Enabled Devices Play Nicely10 December 2013, 6:00 pm
An industry hopes to make Web-connected gadgets from different makers work well together.Before you know it, you may be able to connect your “smart” coffeemaker to your “smart” toaster to ensure a properly timed java and bagel....
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The Many Tongues of Twitter10 December 2013, 5:00 am
Twitter’s footprint is growing fast, although English speakers in the U.S. remain the largest demographic. The trick now is to turn its global presence into advertising dollars....
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Recommended from Around the Web (Week Ending December 6, 2013)6 December 2013, 7:00 pm
A roundup of the most interesting stories from other sites, collected by the staff at MIT Technology Review.Inside China’s Version of Silicon ValleyAn innovative area of Beijing challenges the “long-held idea that China’s Internet companies merely copy the products of the West.” —Brian Bergstein, deputy editor...
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Seven Must-Read Stories (Week Ending December 6, 2013)6 December 2013, 4:05 pm
Another chance to catch the most interesting, and important, articles from the previous week on MIT Technology Review....
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An App-Led Walk Down Memory Lane6 December 2013, 5:00 am
Memoir, a new iPhone app, is meant to call up your digital memories at convenient times and places.For five years, Lee Hoffman has obsessively tracked his entire life—everything from his moods, thoughts, and activities to who he meets up with and what he eats....
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A New Tool Plays Mind Reader With Your Passwords5 December 2013, 8:33 pm
Microsoft Research’s Telepathwords demonstrates how strong (or weak) your passwords are by guessing them as you type.Not sure if “password1234” is the best password to keep intruders out of your e-mail account? A new online tool from Microsoft Research called Telepathwords can help you figure it out by guessing which character comes next as you type your password (although hopefuly you already know that particular phrase is a poor choice). The better Telepathwords is at guessing what you...
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Data Mining Reveals the Secret to Getting Good Answers3 December 2013, 12:06 pm
If you want a good answer, ask a decent question. That’s the startling conclusion to a study of online Q&As.If you spend any time programming, you’ll probably have come across the question and answer site Stack Overflow. The site allows anybody to post a question related to programing and receive answers from the community....
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Self-Replicating USBs Spread Software Faster than an Internet Connection3 December 2013, 12:19 am
Downloading free software is hugely time consuming and expensive in the developing world. Now one computer scientist has worked out how to spread it faster and more cheaply without using the internet....
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Diagnosis for Healthcare.gov: Unrealistic Technology Expectations2 December 2013, 5:00 am
The website for the Affordable Care Act was doomed by an inordinately complex setup that tried to link disparate databases in real time.The fiasco with the $600 million federal health insurance website wasn’t all bureaucratic. Forcing slow and disparate databases run by government and insurance companies to work together in real time—and then launching the service all at once—would have challenged even technology wunderkinds....
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Seven Must-Read Stories (Week Ending November 29, 2013)29 November 2013, 5:00 pm
Another chance to catch the most interesting, and important, articles from the previous week on MIT Technology Review....
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How to Burst the "Filter Bubble" that Protects Us from Opposing Views29 November 2013, 12:51 pm
Computer scientists have discovered a way to number-crunch an individual’s own preferences to recommend content from others with opposing views. The goal? To burst the “filter bubble” that surrounds us with people we like and content that we agree with....
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Huawei readies Ascend P7 for April 2014 release11 December 2013, 2:45 pm
It’s being reported the device will be released next year and feature an upgraded 5in 1080p screen, faster processors, better cameras and be targeted at markets around the world.Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/12/11/huawei-readies-ascend-p7-april-2014-release/...
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3 major problems modern business faces and how to conquer them11 December 2013, 2:00 pm
Mohit Lad of ThousandEyes, a Californian startup specialising in IT performance management solutions, highlights three problems facing modern enterprises today. Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/12/11/3-major-problems-modern-business-faces-and-how-to-conquer-them/...
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The 8 best Christmas gifts for organised tech nerds11 December 2013, 2:00 pm
So what do you get an ultra-organised techie type for Xmas? We’ve got some great suggestions here, from gear bags to Evernote subscriptions.Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/12/11/the-8-best-christmas-gifts-for-organised-tech-nerds/...
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EU foreign ministries attacked by Chinese hackers ahead of G20 talks11 December 2013, 1:00 pm
According to security firm FireEye, a total of nine machines were hacked by a collective dubbed Ke3chang, which distributed emails with infected attachments to snare its targets. Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/12/11/eu-foreign-ministries-attacked-by-chinese-hackers-ahead-of-g20-talks/...
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Avast Premier 2014 review11 December 2013, 1:00 pm
Avast is the most widely used free Internet security software on the planet. But how does its top-end commercial product stand up to the competition?Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/reviews/security/avast-premier-2014-review/...
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Nokia and Vuzix plotting Google Glass rival you might actually wear11 December 2013, 12:00 pm
Nokia and Vuzix have announced a potential breakthrough in smart eyewear at the Wearable Technology Expo in Los Angeles as murmurs of a new Google Glass rival begin to stir.Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/12/11/are-nokia-and-vuzix-on-the-verge-of-a-new-google-glass-rival-you-would-actually-wear/...
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Oracle joins OpenStack Foundation, will integrate cloud management tools11 December 2013, 11:30 am
Oracle has finally opened its arms to the OpenStock Foundation, announcing that it has joined the group as a corporate sponsor.Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/12/11/oracle-joins-openstack-foundation-will-integrate-cloud-management-tools/...
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A closer look at the Snapdragon 410, Qualcomm’s first 64-bit SoC11 December 2013, 11:00 am
Qualcomm is pushing into lower cost devices with the Snapdragon 410, which is potentially a revolutionary chip.Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/12/11/a-closer-look-at-the-snapdragon-410-qualcomms-first-64-bit-soc/...
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HP's Terence Ngai on which cloud is right for you11 December 2013, 10:45 am
We spoke to Terence Ngai, director of Solution Marketing with HP Converged Cloud, about what HP's cloud could do for your business, and what the right type of cloud is for you.Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/12/11/hps-terence-ngai-on-which-cloud-is-right-for-you/...
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A closer look at the Xbox One’s usable hard drive space: Is 360GB really acceptable?11 December 2013, 10:00 am
The Xbox One's storage is even thinner on the ground than you might think. The console has a 500GB drive, but only 360GB of that is actually usable.Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/12/11/a-closer-look-at-the-xbox-ones-usable-hard-drive-space-is-360gb-really-acceptable/...
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Apple leads Boxing Day sales frenzy with '12 Days of Gifts' app11 December 2013, 9:00 am
The 12 Days of Gifts app - available for iOS devices running iOS 7 and above - will allow users to download one free gift per day from 26 December to 6 January. Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/12/11/apple-leads-boxing-day-sales-frenzy-with-12-days-of-gifts-app/...
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Facebook makes artificial intelligence push with fresh NYU additions11 December 2013, 8:30 am
As part of a joint collaboration between Facebook and NYU, Yann LeCun and Rob Fergus have joined the group, which will research data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/12/11/facebook-makes-artificial-intelligence-push-with-fresh-nyu-additions/...
Entertainment
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Carey Mulligan Covers 'Dazed & Confused' January 201411 December 2013, 3:30 pm
Carey Mulligan gets ready for a recording session on the cover of Dazed & Confused‘s Modern Myths themed issue for January 2014. The 28-year-old actress, who stars in the new music oriented film Inside Llewyn Davis, talked with The Daily Beast about her thoughts on Lorde. “I don’t know her music very well, but I’ve [...]...
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Ellen Page: I Still Have My Childhood Teddy Bear!11 December 2013, 3:10 pm
Ellen Page carries a bag of groceries after doing some shopping at Whole Foods on Monday (December 9) in West Hollywood, Calif. Last week, the 26-year-old actress rocked a denim vest while out and about in L.A. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ellen Page “I still have my childhood teddy bear and it’s [...]...
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Lily Collins & Zoe Kravitz: Chanel Fashion Show in Texas!11 December 2013, 2:50 pm
Lily Collins and Zoe Kravitz pose for photos in front of some vintage cars while attending the Chanel “Metiers d’Art” Show held at Fair Park on Tuesday (December 10) in Dallas, Tex. The evening featured a fashion show with designer Karl Lagerfeld‘s brand new collection and also the premiere of his new short film The [...]...
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SAG Nominations 2014 Announced - Complete List HERE!11 December 2013, 2:20 pm
Awards season is in full swing and the nominations for the 2014 Screen Actors Guild Awards have been announced! The awards show hands out prizes to both actors working in movies and television. All of the awards are voted on by members of SAG-AFTRA, which is consisted solely of performers. Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks, Meryl [...]...
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Alyssa Miller Flaunts Her Assets for 'Galore' (Exclusive)11 December 2013, 1:50 pm
Alyssa Miller looks gorgeous on her cover for Galore magazine’s 2014 Calendar Girl Issue, available on newsstands now. The issue also features Dianna Agron, Gigi Hadid, and Carol Alt. The artwork in the issue was designed by Claw Money. Alyssa has been dating Jake Gyllenhaal for over five months now and she recently revealed to [...]...
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LeAnn Rimes Tears Up During Patsy Cline Tribute Performance11 December 2013, 1:20 pm
LeAnn Rimes sings her heart out while performing on stage at the 2013 American Country Awards held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Tuesday (December 10) in Las Vegas. The 31-year-old singer performed a tribute to the late Patsy Cline and she had an emotional moment at the end of the song when she [...]...
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Ian Somerhalder Bares His Arms of Steel for 'Annex Man'11 December 2013, 12:50 pm
Ian Somerhalder shows off his buff arms on the cover of Annex Man magazine’s Winter 2013/2014 issue, available now! Here is what the 35-year-old actor, who shares cover honors for the issue with Danity Kane, had to share with the mag: On his fashion sense: “For day to day looks, my style is themed around [...]...
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January Jones: 'Mad Men' Season 7 Spoilers Revealed!11 December 2013, 11:50 am
January Jones carries her adorable two-year-old son Xander out of Houston’s restaurant on Monday afternoon (December 9) in Pasadena, Calif. The 35-year-old actress and her son enjoyed a mother-son lunch that day. Some spoilers just came through for the latest season of January‘s hit show Mad Men. The seventh season is coming up soon! PHOTOS: [...]...
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Eric Bana: LAX Departure After 'Lone Survivor' Promo!11 December 2013, 10:20 am
Eric Bana dons a cool pair of sunglasses while arriving for a departing flight at LAX Airport on Sunday (December 8) in Los Angeles. Last week, the 45-year-old actor joined his Lone Survivor co-stars Mark Wahlberg and Taylor Kitsch to promote their film at a luncheon in New York City. PHOTOS: Check out the latest [...]...
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Amy Adams Doesn't Get Why She's Mistaken for Isla Fisher11 December 2013, 9:20 am
Isla Fisher picks up her 3-year-old daughter Elula while shopping at The Grove on Friday (December 6) in Los Angeles. The 37-year-old actress was also joined by her daughter Olive, 6, for the holiday shopping trip. Amy Adams recently spoke to Vanity Fair about how she didn’t understand why she is constantly mistaken for Isla. [...]...
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Kristen Stewart: Chanel's New Face!11 December 2013, 8:20 am
Kristen Stewart will be the new face of Chanel‘s upcoming campaign of the 2013/14 Métiers d’Art Paris-Dallas collection, JustJared.com can confirm. The 23-year-old actress was on hand to help debut the collection during a show held in Dallas on Tuesday (December 10). Kristen‘s campaign will be shot by designer Karl Lagerfeld and it is expected [...]...
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Kanye West Blasts Grammys for Only Giving Him 2 Nominations11 December 2013, 8:00 am
Kanye West has taken aim at a new group – the Grammy Awards – during a candid rant at his Yeezus Tour show on Tuesday (December 10) in Phoenix, Ariz. “And Yeezus is the top one or two album on every single list, but only gets two nominations from the Grammys. What are they trying [...]...
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Kanye West Finally Gets Around To Complaining About His Grammy Nominations11 December 2013, 1:42 pm
'Yeezus is the top one or two album on every single list, but only gets two nominations from the Grammys?' Yeezy asked onstage Tuesday night.
By Gil Kaufman
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Can 'Spider-Man' Live On Without Andrew Garfield?11 December 2013, 1:29 pm
The 'Amazing' actor suggests he's not part of Sony's plans for 'Spider-Man' beyond a third, trilogy-ending film.
By Josh Wigler
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'Bad Boys 3' Is Happening, And Here's How To Do It11 December 2013, 1:17 pm
'Safe House' writer David Guggenheim has been hired to write a new 'Bad Boys' movie, and he's not allowed to mess it up.
By Josh Wigler
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'Hobbit' Star Is Bringing Shakespeare To Middle-Earth11 December 2013, 1:06 pm
Richard Armitage tells MTV News how got into character for Peter Jackson's three-part epic.
By Sophie Schillaci
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James Blake Endorses Competitor Kendrick Lamar For Best New Artist Grammy11 December 2013, 12:37 pm
'If Kendrick wins it, I'm not gonna be complaining,' U.K. singer says of his fellow Best New Artist nominee.
By Nadeska Alexis
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Miley Cyrus And Hip-Hop: A Look Back At Their 2013 Love Affair11 December 2013, 12:37 pm
MTV News looks at Miley Cryus' best hip-hop moments of the year.
By Rob Markman
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Best Movies Of 201311 December 2013, 12:37 pm
In a great year for film, two of the top 10 star Jennifer Lawrence, two have robots, and all of them are fantastic.
By MTV News Staff
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'Sons Of Anarchy' Creator Explains Finale's Shocking Twist11 December 2013, 5:08 am
In a post-show Q&A on the set, the series creator joined Maggie Siff and Katey Sagal in addressing the unexpected death.
By Sophie Schillaci
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'The Voice' Recap: Who Made The Top Three?11 December 2013, 3:47 am
Alumni say hello as Team Adam's James Wolpert and Team Blake's Cole Vosbury say goodbye.
By Natasha Chandel
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Demi Lovato Opens Up About Past Cocaine Addiction: 'I Would Bring It On Airplanes'11 December 2013, 1:58 am
Singer says 'I couldn't go without 30 minutes to an hour without cocaine' in a new interview.
By Emily Blake
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Icona Pop Will 'Learn To Twerk' Before Any Miley Collabs11 December 2013, 12:29 am
Dance music duo want Bangerz tourmate Cyrus to learn some Swedish, too, ahead of a collaboration.
By Elizabeth Lancaster
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Lea Michele's 'Cannonball' 'Helped Me With My Loss' After Cory Monteith's Death11 December 2013, 12:01 am
The 'Glee' actress opens up to MTV News about her debut single off Louder and what inspired it.
By Jocelyn Vena
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Life Style
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This Is How To Braid Your Hair Into A Gimli Beard10 December 2013, 4:04 pm
AKA the only beauty tutorial you’ll ever need.
She'd "braided [her hair] into a beard a couple of times at home just for fun, and wanted to step it up" for Teen Read Week in October.
Marcella Clinard // New Line Cinema
You can download these directions here.
Marcella Clinard
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16 Wintry Christmas Decorations Made From Twigs10 December 2013, 3:45 pm
Make your seasonal trimmings au natural this year with supplies from your backyard.
This adorable yet minimalist decor was created by Ama from Oh Oh Blog. Make just one or two, or a whole reindeer family.Materials: a sheet of black cardboard (1 millimeter thick), some twigs, white glue, scissors, a pencil, clothespins, and strong double-sided tape.1. Print the reindeer silhouette from the patterns below, then cut it out. Trace the shape on the back of your cardboard. 2. Cu...
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24 Money-Saving Hacks For The Holidays9 December 2013, 7:03 pm
So you don’t have to cry in January when all the bills come.
Repurpose used potato chip bags as gift wrap.
It sounds weird, but they make attractive wrap once turned inside out, washed, and dried.
Flickr: moojieturtle
They make great gift bags as well, if you want to put even less effort into wrapping.
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Get to know your Christmas trees.
Balsam and Douglas firs are ...
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10 DIY Ways To Make Traveling Suck Less9 December 2013, 3:27 pm
There’s no way around it: Holiday travel is the worst. These projects will help it be less worse.
Leather Luggage Tag
Is there anything worse than reaching your final destination only to find that your bag somehow ended up on the other side of the country? (This is why we advocate carry-ons, people!) Hopefully a hand-stitched leather tag will help your rogue suitcase find its way home.
Free People Blog / Via blog.freepeople.com
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20 Christmas Trees That Went Beyond Their Call Of Duty8 December 2013, 6:27 pm
Goodbye firs, hello sushi trees.
Pac-Man Tree
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Godzilla
Aqua City Odaiba / inventorspot.com
Good luck getting fire breath to happen.
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13 Awesome Subscription Boxes For Everyone You Know8 December 2013, 4:43 pm
Do all your holiday shopping without ever leaving home!
Skoshbox: Japanese Snacks
Monthly price: $12This month's haul: Eleven snack assortments, including Yuki No Yado Custard, Mini Senbei Mix, Haihain Cracker, and assorted juice candies.Is it worth it? Yes! Twelve bucks is very reasonable for getting fun snacks delivered every month.More expensive alternative: CandyJapan — $25 for candy, delivered twice a month.
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8 Adorable Baby Shower Themes Inspired By Children's Books8 December 2013, 2:03 pm
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?”
- Dr. Seuss
For A Beautiful Baby Girl On The Way:
Cupcakes | Invitation | Collage | Guest Book Display | Book Display Table | Cake
Chris Ritter / BuzzFeed
Welcome Curious Little Baby!
Diaper Cake | Cupcakes | Beverage display | Baby George cake | Cupcakes | Gift Wagon
Chris Ritter / BuzzFeed
Expecting Twins? What A Perfect Theme For Baby 1 and Baby 2!
It...
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23 Men's Grooming Products That Actually Work8 December 2013, 1:40 pm
If you are a dude, buy these. If you are a lady, steal them from said dude.
Origins Skin Diver Charcoal Soap, $15
First of all, it smells divine: a heavenly mix of fresh and spicy cloves, wintergreen, spearmint, and rosemary. Second of all, it's great for bacne. Within a week, you should see those pesky little bumps on your back and shoulders subsiding. Lastly, you'll feel squeaky clean because the charcoal draws all of the impuritie...
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9 Ways To Take A Better Family Christmas Photo This Year7 December 2013, 7:58 pm
2013 is the year to avoid an Awkward Family Photo submission. So use these tips to take a picture that you’ll actually want to share.
Chris Ritter / BuzzFeed
In the past you've had this:
Awkward Family Photos / awkwardfamilyphotos.com
Or this:
Awkward Family Photos / awkwardfamilyphotos.com
But this year you want cute photos like these:
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27 DIY Ways To Give Your House A Quick Pick-Me-Up7 December 2013, 7:07 pm
You don’t need to buy new furniture to change the look of your home.
Ombre your walls for a trendy look.
Learn how to update your walls here.
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21 Ways To Keep Santa Real For Your Kids7 December 2013, 6:31 pm
Because everyone deserves to enjoy the magic as long as possible.
Download the "Parents Calling Santa" app.
Santa will call and speak to your kids. You can even request a "naughty" message where he'll tell your kids he knows they've been misbehaving! Get it here for $1.99.
Hyper Media, Inc
Read The Truth About Santa by Gregory Mone.
When older kids ask how Santa could possibly visit the whole world in on...
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28 Practical Yet Clever Gifts That Are Anything But Lame7 December 2013, 6:11 pm
Give ‘em the stuff they had no idea they even needed.
Scissor + Tape in One, $4
Give a pair to the best gift wrapper you know. Available here.
amazon.com
The Cutest Little iPhone Stand Ever, $5
Because who doesn't want to anthropomorphize their gadgets? Get it here.
etsy.com
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News: Even Jennifer Aniston Experiences Hair Envy11 December 2013, 3:15 pm
Plus, the 10 lies we tell ourselves every morning.Source: News: Even Jennifer Aniston Experiences Hair Envy...
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10 Acne Products and Treatments That Really Work10 December 2013, 8:01 pm
Want clear skin like this? These tried and tested products are for you.Source: 10 Acne Products and Treatments That Really Work...
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Why We’re on the Outs With the Faux Braided Headband10 December 2013, 7:30 pm
Is Nicole Richie kidding us with this hairstyle?Source: Why We’re on the Outs With the Faux Braided Headband...
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The Ultimate Holiday Party Favor10 December 2013, 6:30 pm
We've done the impossible: We found a gift that every girl will love.Source: The Ultimate Holiday Party Favor...
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15 Holiday Nail Art Ideas from Pinterest10 December 2013, 4:17 pm
These holiday manis are anything but corny.Source: 15 Holiday Nail Art Ideas from Pinterest...
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News: 50 Types of Friends Every Woman Has; Figure-8 Bun How-to10 December 2013, 3:13 pm
Plus, the 12 foods every nutritionist keeps on hand.Source: News: 50 Types of Friends Every Woman Has; Figure-8 Bun How-to...
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Expired Makeup Isn’t Just Gross — It’s Destroying Your Skin10 December 2013, 2:15 pm
You wouldn't drink expired milk, would you?Source: Expired Makeup Isn’t Just Gross — It’s Destroying Your Skin...
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The Makeover Poll: Miley Got a Bob9 December 2013, 11:33 pm
Miley ditched her pixie for a new look!Source: The Makeover Poll: Miley Got a Bob...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation9 December 2013, 10:07 pm
The simple way to de-stress this holiday season.Source: A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation...
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Your Guide To The Best Beauty Subscription Boxes9 December 2013, 8:01 pm
We tried them all and rounded up our very favorites. Source: Your Guide To The Best Beauty Subscription Boxes...
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7 Foundation Mistakes We All Make — And Shouldn’t9 December 2013, 7:30 pm
Fake perfect skin by avoiding these common mistakes. Source: 7 Foundation Mistakes We All Make — And Shouldn’t...
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Two Simple Ways to Keep Your Headband in Place9 December 2013, 5:30 pm
Keep hair from sliding forward with these simple styles.Source: Two Simple Ways to Keep Your Headband in Place...
Science
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American Alligators, Mugger Crocodiles Use Lures to Hunt Their Prey10 December 2013, 4:10 pm
US researchers led by Dr Vladimir Dinets from the University of Tennessee have found that two croc species – mugger crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris) and American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) – use twigs and sticks to lure birds, particularly during nest-building time. Their study, published in the journal Ethology, Ecology and Evolution, is the first report of [...]
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Perfluorotributylamine: New Greenhouse Gas Identified10 December 2013, 4:00 pm
Perfluorotributylamine – a chemical used in the electrical industry – has the potential to contribute significantly to global warming, according to a team of scientists from Canada. Perfluorotributylamine is the most radiatively-efficient chemical found to date, breaking all other chemical records for its potential to affect climate. Radiative efficiency describes how effectively a molecule can affect [...]
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NASA Scientists Discover Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars10 December 2013, 2:11 pm
Researchers from NASA’s Curiosity rover mission have found evidence that there was once an ancient lake on Mars that may have been able to support life. The scientists have analyzed a set of sedimentary rock outcrops at a site named Yellowknife Bay in Gale Crater – a 150 km wide impact basin with a mountain [...]
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Ayia Varvara Asprokremnos: New Finds at 11,000-Year-Old Settlement9 December 2013, 8:08 pm
A group of archaeologists digging at the Neolithic site of Ayia Varvara Asprokremnos, Cyprus, has unearthed an early Neolithic building and a number of interesting artifacts: a stunning human figurine, stone tools and decorative jewelry. First discovered in the 1990s, Ayia Varvara Asprokremnos is a very early Neolithic site located about 3 km southeast of [...]
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C/2013 R1: Astronomers Zoom in on Tail of Comet Lovejoy9 December 2013, 4:13 pm
A team of astronomers from Japan and the United States using Subaru Telescope has captured an image of the comet C/2013 R1 Lovejoy’s ion tail. C/2013 R1 Lovejoy (R1 Lovejoy for short) is a long-period comet discovered by the Australian amateur astronomer Terry Lovejoy on September 7, 2013. The comet became visible to the naked [...]
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Huge Fresh Groundwater Reserves Found beneath Ocean Floor6 December 2013, 9:09 pm
According to a group of researchers led by Dr Vincent Post from the Australia’s National Center for Groundwater Research and Training and Flinders University, about 500,000 cubic km of freshwater are buried beneath the seabed on continental shelves around the world. The groundwater, which could perhaps be used to eke out supplies to the world’s [...]
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New Study Shows Caffeine, Alcohol Can Affect Human Genome6 December 2013, 9:03 pm
In a new yeast study, researchers from Tel Aviv University and Columbia University have found that caffeine shortens and alcohol lengthens telomeres – the end points of chromosomal DNA, implicated in aging and cancer. Telomeres, made of DNA and proteins, mark the ends of the strands of DNA in our chromosomes. They are essential to [...]
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Researchers Reveal Secret of Black Périgord Truffle6 December 2013, 4:15 pm
A team of scientists reporting in the Journal of Proteome Research has cracked the secret of the black Périgord truffle’s unique, pungent aroma. Named after Périgord region in France, the black Périgord truffle (Tuber melanosporum) is the most-valued truffle in French cuisine. It grows with oak and hazelnut trees and is harvested in late autumn [...]
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Paranthropus boisei: 1.34-Million-Year-Old Hominin Found in Tanzania6 December 2013, 3:49 pm
A 1.34-million-year-old partial skeleton of the Plio-Pleistocene hominin Paranthropus boisei – including arm, hand, leg and foot fragments – found at the Olduvai Gorge site in Tanzania represents one of the most recent occurrences of the hominin before its extinction in East Africa. Paranthropus boisei was a long-lived species of archaic hominin that first evolved [...]
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HD 106906b: Unique Super-Jupiter Exoplanet Discovered6 December 2013, 2:21 pm
An international team of astronomers announced the discovery of a giant extrasolar planet orbiting its star at more than 20 times the average Neptune-Sun distance. The planet, named HD 106906b, weighs in at 11 times Jupiter’s mass. It orbits a white main-sequence star, HD 106906A, located in the constellation Crux around 300 light-years away from [...]
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Clues from the Comet of the Century11 December 2013, 2:00 am
Though it fell short as a visual spectacle, Comet ISON lived up to its billing as a scientific sensation....
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New Signs of Long-Gone Life on Mars10 December 2013, 2:00 am
A spectacular nail-biter of a landing was just the beginning. This was the year Mars’ rover Curiosity proved its worth by giving researchers unprecedented access to the Red Planet....
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Gene Patents10 December 2013, 12:00 am
The Supreme Court’s decision in June that genes can’t be patented has far-reaching consequences for research and medicine — and for every one of us....
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Does Nasal Oxytocin Enter The Brain?8 December 2013, 9:53 am
Oxytocin is hot. There are now hundreds of studies looking at the effect of this hormone on the human brain.
A dose of oxytocin, delivered in the form of a nasal spray, can make people nicer towards the ostracised, reduce marijuana cravings, and 'enhance brain function' in autistic children - and much more, if you believe it.
But not everyone does. Some doubt that nasal oxytocin even gets into the brain at all. Oxytocin is a peptide molecule, which means it can't cross the blood-brain...
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The Economist: Anti-GMO Greens are "Unscientific and Dangerous"8 December 2013, 3:49 am
Over a year ago I wrote a piece for Slate entitled, "GMO opponents are the climate skeptics of the left." I pointed out that, when it came to biotechnology, certain environmentalists and supposed food safety advocates acted similar to those who denied the scientific consensus on global warming. Mark Lynas recently tweeted a good example of this:
No scientific consensus on GMOs! http://t.co/t6HL0rVppk No scientific consensus on climate change! http://t.co/gwERklHrWk #denialism
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Augmenting Memory With A Neuroprosthesis7 December 2013, 9:14 am
A new paper in the Journal of Neural Engineering describes Facilitation of memory encoding in primate hippocampus by a neuroprosthesis that promotes task-specific neural firing
The research - from Sam Deadwyler's team at Wake Forest University (and funded by DARPA) really is pretty amazing - if it pans out.
Four Rhesus macaques were trained to perform a short-term delayed-match-to-sample memory task, involving remembering the position and shape of an icon on a screen, and then picking...
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Carbon Dioxide Hits 400 ppm — Does It Matter?7 December 2013, 4:30 am
In May, the amount of CO2 in our atmosphere crossed this long-hyped threshold, setting off a storm of media coverage. But how significant is the milestone?...
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Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the Never-Ending End of Privacy7 December 2013, 2:00 am
The unprecedented government surveillance that surfaced in the summer brought the perennial clash between technology and privacy to a new level....
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Scientists Make Progress in Growing Organs From Stem Cells6 December 2013, 11:00 pm
Liver buds and brain organoids are among this year's life-saving advances in growing spare human parts....
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Love in The Hunger Games: Why Katniss Falls for Peeta6 December 2013, 9:34 pm
By Wind Goodfriend
This article originally appeared on Dr. Goodfriend's blog "A Psychologist at the Movies."
I’m completely obsessed with The Hunger Games. I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s because I have visited North Korea, a real country where millions of people really are dying of hunger. Maybe it’s the ironic meta-experience of watching the movie’s violence on a huge screen, when the movie’s point is that people shouldn’t watch violence on a huge screen. Regardless, The Hunger ...
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What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate6 December 2013, 6:16 pm
And so...
after a decade in which Americans are listening to you less and less, these warnings have to get more shrill just to have an impact -- which, of course, only undercuts the reputation and credibility of those speaking so shrilly.
I know who and what you think this is in reference to. Actually, it's an observation on neoconservative communication, from the always-astute Daniel Drezner, at his Foreign Policy blog.
But it sure can apply to other political and policy realms, where a si...
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In Honor of Nelson Mandela6 December 2013, 2:17 am
In one way or another, by now you've probably heard today's news:
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's Liberator as Prisoner and President, Dies at 95
That's how the New York Times elegantly summed it up in its headline on Mandela's obituary.
In coming days I'm sure we'll be hearing a lot about the man who did indeed go from prisoner to his nation's first black president, on the way engineering a peaceful transition from apartheid to free elections — and "becoming an international emblem of d...
Movies
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Pakistani High Court Bans Screening of Indian Films, TV Shows11 December 2013, 1:12 pm
The Lahore High Court reinstates the ban on Indian film and TV content that was lifted in 2006.A Pakistani court has banned the screening of Indian films and TV content in the country, according to reports Wednesday. The move in effect reinstates a decades-old censor on Indian content that was lifted in 2006 allowing Indian films to be released in Pakistan. Lahore High Court Justice Khalid Mahmood Khan ruled that Indian films and television serials should be included in the so-called "negati...
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'Fast & Furious 7' Writer Working on Fitting Send-off for Paul Walker11 December 2013, 1:00 pm
Sources tell THR that Chris Morgan is now at work crafting revisions to the script that could make use of scenes that were shot before the actor’s death. This story first appeared in the Dec. 20 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. The fiery crash that took Paul Walker's life has plunged Universal Pictures into an unprecedented crisis. Executives are trying to find a way to salvage footage already shot for Fast & Furious 7 instead of starting fresh. But experts say that either way...
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What's Really Behind Sony Pictures' Hiring of Michael De Luca11 December 2013, 1:00 pm
Is he simply a strong production executive, or is he being groomed for more? This "puts everybody who has been there a long time on notice."This story first appeared in the Dec. 20 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Michael De Luca is the rare busy producer in Hollywood, so observers were surprised, to put it mildly, by the Dec. 6 announcement that the 48-year-old veteran will join Sony Pictures as co-president of production, sharing duties with 34-year-old Hannah Minghella. "I took...
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Berlin 2014: European Shooting Stars Announced11 December 2013, 11:00 am
The stars of "Waltz for Monica," "Kon-Tiki," "How I Live Now" and "Beyond the Hills" are among the selected up-and-coming European actors to be feted at the upcoming Berlin Film Festival.The 2014 Shooting Stars – the showcase of Europe's top 10 best young actors that takes place at the Berlin International Film Festival – includes the leads of some of Europe's most commercially and critically successful features of the past year. Sweden's Edda Magnason, whose near-perfect...
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Bollywood Stars Share Disappointment After Indian Court Reinstates Gay Sex Ban11 December 2013, 10:58 am
The country's supreme court overturned an earlier judgement that had decriminalized homosexuality.India's gay rights activists described Wednesday as a “black day,” following a judgment by the country's Supreme Court that overturned an earlier ruling decriminalizing homosexuality. In 2009, in what was considered a historic judgment, the Delhi High Court decriminalized homosexual intercourse between consenting adults following a petition filed by Naz Foundation, a non-gov...
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'Everest' Starring Jake Gyllenhaal Gets $1 Million in Funding From South Tirol11 December 2013, 10:34 am
The autonomous region in northern Italy backs the true-life adventure tale from “2 Guns” director Baltasar Kormakur, which Working Title is producing.Everest, the real-life adventure tale about a fateful mountain expedition in 1996, has received nearly $1 million (€700,000) in production funding from South Tirol's regional film board. The drama, from 2 Guns director Baltasar Kormakur stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Jason Clarke (The Great Gatsby) as experienced climbing team Scott Fisher...
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Wayne Borg's Exit From Abu Dhabi’s Twofour54 Raises Questions for Middle Eastern Industry11 December 2013, 9:18 am
The former Universal exec, who spent six years building the outward reach of the Abu Dhabi banner, raised eyebrows when he stepped down just as this year's Dubai International Film Festival was getting underway.DUBAI – Festival attendees continued to digest and mull the potential changes that will stem from the exit of former Universal exec Wayne Borg from his role as chief commercial office of Abu Dhabi media and production banner twofour54. Borg, whose parting of ways with the Abu D...
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Disney Unleashes Secret Weapon in Quest for 'Banks' and 'Frozen' Oscar Glory: Its History11 December 2013, 6:39 am
The stars of "Mary Poppins" were at Monday's "Saving Mr. Banks" premiere and the studio's 90th birthday celebration on Tuesday drew many other Disney legends.For lovers of Hollywood history like myself -- or older Academy members who lived through it -- it really doesn't get much more exciting than the last two nights' festivities on the Disney lot, during which the Mouse House tugged at the heartstrings of awards voters and tastemakers in the cause of promoting its primary live-action a...
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Busan Film Festival to Distribute Movies Via CAC Entertainment11 December 2013, 2:47 am
Organizers of the South Korean film festival will start distributing arthouse titles beginning with Cannes-winning “Le Passe” this month.SEOUL — The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) will start regularly distributing arthouse movies in the Asian region, organizers announced Tuesday. The South Korean film festival in March launched distribution/investment company CAC (Center of Asian Cinema) Entertainment, so that movies invited to BIFF can reach the general public outside of the...
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'The Hobbit' Honest Trailer: 'A Totally Expected Letdown' (Video)11 December 2013, 2:11 am
"Instead of 'Return of the King's' eight different endings, watch a movie that doesn't even have one," says the trailer's narrator.Despite Gandalf, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey isn't particularly magical, according to Honest Trailers. The comedic series from Screen Junkies makes fun of the ways Peter Jackson tries to convince viewers his prequel film is Lord of the Rings, but notes "instead of saving the entire world from evil, this time they're saving one city from Smaug." ...
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Brad Pitt and Brad Grey Break Up: Plan B to Exit Paramount (Exclusive)11 December 2013, 1:01 am
UPDATE: The company behind "12 Years a Slave" and "World War Z" is headed to New Regency when its deal expires at the end of the year, but a sequel to Pitt's zombie action hit remains in development at ParamountThe long business relationship between Brad Pitt's production company and Paramount CEO Brad Grey is about to end, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Pitt's Plan B production company, which is riding high on recent hits 12 Years a Slave and World War Z, wil...
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'Shopping' Dominates the New Zealand Film Awards With Seven Wins10 December 2013, 11:45 pm
Hugh Laurie wins best actor for "Mr. Pip" and filmmakers renew calls for the government to raise incentives for big budget productions.Shopping, the debut feature from Louis Sutherland and Mark Albiston, dominated the New Zealand Film Awards on Tuesday, winning seven categories and beating out industry veteran Andrew Adamson’s independent feature Mr. Pip, which took out four awards. The awards, affectionately know as the Moa’s, were handed out at a ceremony in Auckland. A coming of a...
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First TV Spot and 3 New Images From 'The Legend of Hercules'10 December 2013, 10:40 pm
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Jason Momoa in Talks for 'Batman vs. Superman' Role10 December 2013, 9:12 pm
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The 'Godzilla' Trailer Has Arrived10 December 2013, 6:23 pm
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First Trailer for 'Jupiter Ascending' Starring Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum10 December 2013, 6:32 am
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New Red Band Trailer for Jason Bateman's 'Bad Words'10 December 2013, 5:43 am
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Video: CNN Anchors Reveal the 'Real' Ron Burgundy9 December 2013, 11:57 pm
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Bryan Singer Will Direct 'X-Men: Apocalypse'9 December 2013, 9:35 pm
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'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Swinging into Times Square for New Year's Eve Celebration9 December 2013, 8:12 pm
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'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' to Get IMAX 3D Treatment9 December 2013, 8:12 pm
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'Nymphomaniac' Reveals Another Racy Poster9 December 2013, 7:24 pm
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Godzilla Trailer Coming Tuesday, December 10th; Plus New Viral Website Launched9 December 2013, 5:48 am
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Gadgets
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Spotify adds 20 new markets11 December 2013, 3:40 pm
All right, all right, it's no Zeppelin, but still another bit of good news from today's Spotify event in NYC. The streaming service announced that it will be launching in an additional 20 markets, bringing the total number up to 55. The includes a ......
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Led Zeppelin comes to Spotify11 December 2013, 3:33 pm
Now THIS is the news we were waiting for from Spotify. A little Coda to today's Spotify event in New York City -- one of the great rock bands of all time is coming to the streaming service. As CEO Daniel Ek put it, "I can't wait to get the Led out." ......
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Spotify goes free on mobile devices through the magic of shuffling11 December 2013, 3:25 pm
Today's Spotify announcements are all about free - but it's not only tablets that are getting some love from the company. CEO Daniel Ek took the stage to announce that there will be a free version for any device that can access the service. The ......
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Spotify tablet streaming goes free — if you don't mind sitting through a few ads11 December 2013, 3:15 pm
We can't say as we were particularly taken aback by today's Spotify announcement, after all someone spilled the beans the other week (thanks a lot, The Wall Street Journal) - but we trekked through a cold New York City morning to Spotify headquarters ......
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Engadget Eurocast 047 - 12.10.1311 December 2013, 3:02 pm
Pulled pork sandwiches are on the crew's mind, but they'll only be on one dinner table tonight, leaving your host Daniel Cooper to wrangle a hungry and rowdy set of co-hosts. Topics range from the NSA's reported intrusion into the world of gaming to ......
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Microsoft has sold 2 million Xbox One consoles to date, maintains 'record-setting' pace11 December 2013, 2:29 pm
After crossing the one million mark in 24 hours, it took 18 days for Microsoft to sell another million of its shiny new console. The folks in Redmond have announced that the Xbox One has officially eclipsed sales of two million with an average of ......
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Dell unveils education-focused Chromebook 11, arriving in January for under $30011 December 2013, 2:14 pm
As promised, Dell has taken the wraps off its first Chrome OS device, the Chromebook 11. The 11.6-inch, 2.9-pound laptop is built with the classroom in mind, and it should ship in tandem with a Wyse PocketCloud app that should make it easy for ......
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NASA's Morpheus lander skips the inferno, actually lands (video)11 December 2013, 1:51 pm
The last time NASA's methane-fueled Morpheus lander took to the skies without training wheels (read: a tether), it didn't go too well. Unless crashing and burning was the plan all along, that is. The Morpheus team have been beavering away since that ......
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Rdio launches in 20 new countries, now counts more markets than Spotify11 December 2013, 12:47 pm
After launching a free, ad-supported service in North America and Australia, Rdio is keeping up the momentum by rolling out its paid service in 20 new countries. Those include swaths of South America including Argentina and Venezuela, along with ......
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Sony patent hints at a touch-enabled PlayStation Move controller11 December 2013, 11:58 am
Sony's PlayStation Move controller has helped bring motion-enabled gaming to PlayStation consoles for over three years, but hasn't exactly set the world alight. To better compete with Microsoft's controller-less Kinect and Nintendo's Wii motion ......
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Microsoft adds £5 to the price of exclusive digital Xbox One games in the UK11 December 2013, 11:03 am
All that turmoil deciding whose next-gen colors you were going to wear might have come down to one thing: which one has the launch titles, or exclusives you want. Imagine, then, that the very thing that won you over, came back to bite you. For early ......
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Valve updates Steam Mobile for iOS with new UI and more social options11 December 2013, 10:03 am
Since Valve introduced Steam Mobile last year, you didn't need to be tethered to your desktop to purchase games or stay connected. Now there's a new version for iPad and iPhone, with the UI specifically tweaked for iOS 7. Notable features include ......
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13 Tablet-Enhancing Toys to Make Your Slate Truly Useful11 December 2013, 2:30 pm
More than one-third of American adults now own a tablet. But a slate on its own is only so useful. Whether you want to boost protection or just simplifying the overall experience, these 13 accessories that'll help you get the ... ...
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Old-School 16mm Moviemaking Goes Digital11 December 2013, 11:30 am
Bolex -- one of the classic 16mm camera makers -- recently started shipping a digital video camera that's fully compatible with the most desirable vintage C-mount lenses. ...
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A Simple Guide to Taking Better Holiday Party Photos11 December 2013, 11:30 am
Taking pictures at your holiday party? Here are a few tips to make sure those photos actually look good enough to get you all the Instagram likes you deserve. ...
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Twitter Makes Its Play for Private Messaging10 December 2013, 10:04 pm
Twitter rolled out a new version of its app for iOS and Android today. It's similar to what we've already seen in the experimental versions, but there is one major difference: You can now send photos via direct message. ...
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Supreme Beans: 6 Home Coffee Roasting Methods Tested10 December 2013, 6:34 pm
The micro-roasting movement has brought coffee roasting back into the home. We test six methods -- from expensive/fancy to cheap/simple. ...
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Take Your Cable Channels Everywhere You Go With NimbleTV10 December 2013, 1:00 pm
NimbleTV's "TV everywhere" service launches today in the New York metropolitan area. It streams the Pay TV channels you subscribe to directly to your iPhone, computer browser, Roku, Apple TV, or other smart TVs. ...
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Turn a Cheap Popcorn Popper Into a DIY Coffee Roaster10 December 2013, 11:30 am
The lowly, hand-cranked, stovetop Whirley Pop popcorn maker can be hacked into a bare-bones coffee roaster. Here's how. ...
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Bonaverde Combines Coffee Grinding, Brewing, and Roasting in One Machine10 December 2013, 11:30 am
Bonaverde's new idea is beguiling: One machine that can roast, grind, and brew your coffee. Those last two have long gone together, but the first part is novel. ...
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The Quality of Your Smartphone’s Camera Is Only Half the Picture10 December 2013, 11:30 am
The best camera? The one you have with you that takes great shots -- then edits, organizes, and shares them for you. ...
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Feet-On With Adidas’ Newest World Cup Ball, the Brazuca9 December 2013, 6:25 pm
Every four years, soccer fans around the world gather to watch the FIFA World Cup. And every FIFA World Cup finals uses a new state-of-the-art soccer ball from Adidas. The Brazuca is the latest in this line. ...
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What to Get the Smartphone Photographer in Your Life9 December 2013, 11:30 am
Everyone's got a friend or family member that's been pushing the camera-phone envelope — shooting at odd angles, messing with photo apps, and trying to create the perfect light painting. Here are the photo accessories for that budding shutterbug that'll ... ...
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Pedal Presents: Gifts for the Cyclist in Your Life8 December 2013, 11:03 am
Help out your always-impoverished cycling friends by getting them something nice for the holidays. ...
Sport
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Boise State hires Arkansas State coach Bryan Harsin - USA TODAY11 December 2013, 3:41 pm
CBSSports.comBoise State hires Arkansas State coach Bryan HarsinUSA TODAYBoise State has hired Arkansas State coach Bryan Harsin, a person with knowledge tells USA TODAY Sports. Harsin, 37, went 7-5 last season in his first year as a head coach. He was an assistant at Boise from 2002-2010 before going to Texas as offensive ...Boise State to name Bryan Harsin head coachCBSSports.comSource: BSU hires Bryan HarsinABC NewsBryan Harsin leaving Arkansas State, returning to Boise StatePhilly.comal...
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Oklahoma City Thunder (16-4) at Memphis Grizzlies (10-10), 8 pm (ET) - Kansas City Star11 December 2013, 3:38 pm
Washington PostOklahoma City Thunder (16-4) at Memphis Grizzlies (10-10), 8 pm (ET)Kansas City Star(SportsNetwork.com) - The Oklahoma City Thunder will look for a measure of revenge Wednesday night when they head to FedExForum to meet the Memphis Grizzlies. More News. Read more NBA news. In last season's Western Conference semifinals, the ...Thunder may have assembled best team yetUSA TODAYRussell Westbrook Separated From Fan After Odd, Prolonged Interaction on ...NESN.comThunder vs Haw...
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Pacers rally in 2nd half to beat Heat, 90-84 - SportingNews.com11 December 2013, 3:20 pm
Washington PostPacers rally in 2nd half to beat Heat, 90-84SportingNews.comINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Roy Hibbert threw all the inside body jabs Tuesday night. Paul George finished it off with the knockout blow. Together, the Pacers' devastating one-two scoring punch did it again to the champs. Hibbert finished with 24 points, George ...The Pacers' defense compels you to missSB NationPacers make statement, surge past Heat 90-84Sun-SentinelPacers links: There's no more denying rivalry wit...
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Champions League: Weather causes Galatasaray v Juventus to be abandoned - SkySports11 December 2013, 3:20 pm
The Star OnlineChampions League: Weather causes Galatasaray v Juventus to be abandonedSkySportsThe winner-takes-all Champions League encounter between Galatasaray and Juventus was abandoned after only 33 minutes due to a severe hailstorm in Istanbul. The Italian champions needed to avoid defeat at the Turk Telecom Arena to book second ...Galatasaray v Juventus: liveTelegraph.co.ukJuventus clash should not have been played, admits ManciniGoal.comGalatasaray 1-0 Juventus: Recap as Juventus cr...
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Reports: Redskins will start Cousins in place of RG3 on Sunday - FOXSports.com11 December 2013, 3:05 pm
FOXSports.comReports: Redskins will start Cousins in place of RG3 on SundayFOXSports.comKirk Cousins will get his shot to lead the 3-10 Redskins. fox sports insiders · INSIDE INFORMATION. Looking for the latest news from around the NFL? Our Insiders got you covered. The second-year quarterback will start in place of Robert Griffin III, according ...Benching RG3 for Kirk Cousins makes no sense, even if Mike Shanahan is trying ...USA TODAYRedskins to start Kirk CousinsESPNMike Shanahan...
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Doc Rivers ready for return to Boston - Boston Globe11 December 2013, 3:01 pm
Boston GlobeDoc Rivers ready for return to BostonBoston GlobeDoc Rivers took one route to the Celtics' practice facility in Waltham in his nine years as the team's coach. He went the same way countless times, exiting 95 at exit 27A and taking the curvy streets to practice. In Los Angeles? Rivers figures he already has ...W2W4: C's vs. Clippers (Game 24 of 82)ESPN (blog)Clippers-Celtics PreviewCBSSports.comRivers returns to Boston as coach of ClippersWashington PostCBS Local ...
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Alabama Offers Saban New Deal - ESPN11 December 2013, 2:59 pm
ESPNAlabama Offers Saban New DealESPNAlabama coach Nick Saban has had a contract extension on his desk since Friday, and the longer it goes unsigned, the more uncomfortable Alabama officials grow, sources said. More on Alabama. Alabama For full coverage of the Tide, check out the ...Kirk Herbstreit on rumors of Nick Saban coming to Texas: 'There's no chance'Dallas Morning NewsMack Brown denies report he's stepping down at TexasSportingNews.comTexas AD: 'No decisions'...
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Rangers' Callahan out with knee sprain - Fox News11 December 2013, 1:54 pm
ESPNRangers' Callahan out with knee sprainFox NewsNew York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - New York Rangers right wing Ryan Callahan is expected to be sidelined for at least a month because of a sprained left knee. Callahan was hurt during the first period of Tuesday's game against Nashville. He limped ...Wagon Line helps Predators winReutersRyan Callahan reportedly to miss four-to-six weeksFanSidedRyan Callahan (knee) out 4-6 weeksESPNMiamiHerald.comall 224 news articles »...
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Patriots used to playing without Rob Gronkowski - Boston Globe11 December 2013, 12:25 pm
ESPNPatriots used to playing without Rob GronkowskiBoston Globejim davis/globe staff. Coordinator Josh McDaniels will be cooking up new ways for Tom Brady and the offense to attack opposing defenses. Other than Tom Brady, the member of the Patriots who might miss Rob Gronkowski the most is offensive coordinator ...The loss of Rob Gronkowski not the reason Super Bowl is slipping out of reach ...Sports Injury AlertChallenges For Defensive PlayersESPNThe Patriot Way – New England Patriot New...
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Kobe Bryant improves to a B, but Lakers have no D - Los Angeles Times11 December 2013, 7:07 am
AFPKobe Bryant improves to a B, but Lakers have no DLos Angeles TimesKobe Bryant keeps moving up on the grade scale he has implemented for himself. The Lakers, though, keep getting schooled at home. Their latest loss was a lethargic one to the Phoenix Suns, 114-108, Tuesday at Staples Center. GAME SUMMARY: Suns ...Kobe Still Winless After Suns Beat Lakers 114-108ABC NewsKobe Bryant leads Lakers with 20 points, but Phoenix keeps him winless with ...Fox Newsall 160 news articles »...
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'God of Vault' flips out after school drops his sport11 December 2013, 11:08 am
By Narae Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - Olympic champion Yang Hak-seon, who vaulted South Korea gymnastics into the limelight by winning gold at the 2012 London Games, has flipped out at plans by Hanyang University to disband its gymnastics team, fearing it could harm the sport's growth. "It is a total misunderstanding," a university official said....
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Pacers keep pressure on Heat with 90-84 win11 December 2013, 8:49 am
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana treated Round 1 with Miami like it was a championship event....
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Trumbo, Anderson dealt as winter meetings pick up11 December 2013, 8:26 am
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Halfway through the winter meetings, the highlight is a three-team trade that sent slugger Mark Trumbo to Arizona....
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Bruins top Flames 2-1 as Iginla returns to Calgary11 December 2013, 7:30 am
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Two goals in 98 seconds erased two bad periods of hockey by the Boston Bruins and made Jarome Iginla a winner in his return to Calgary....
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Kobe still winless after Suns beat Lakers 114-10811 December 2013, 7:22 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant is swiftly regaining his confidence and timing. His conditioning improves daily, and he's already leading the Los Angeles Lakers in scoring again....
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Ovechkin scores 4 goals, Caps beat Lightning in SO11 December 2013, 4:51 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin took aim with little resistance, and the Washington Capitals staged an improbable comeback....
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Williams, Pierce return, lead Nets over Celtics11 December 2013, 4:13 am
NEW YORK (AP) — For Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, seeing Deron Williams back far outweighed seeing the Celtics again....
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Skaggs traded to Angels10 December 2013, 11:27 pm
Anaheim (United States) (AFP) - The Anaheim Angels have acquired Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Tyler Skaggs and Chicago White Sox lefthander Hector Santiago in a three-team Major League Baseball deal on Tuesday....
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Texas AD: 'No decisions' made yet about Mack Brown10 December 2013, 11:01 pm
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Athletic Director Steve Patterson says no decision has been made about the future of Longhorns coach Mack Brown....
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Calif. man released after arrest for coach calls10 December 2013, 10:57 pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles man who placed prank calls about job openings for prominent professional coaches has been released from jail....
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Baseball: Trumbo joins Diamondbacks in three-team trade10 December 2013, 10:37 pm
(Reuters) - The Arizona Diamondbacks have beefed up their batting by acquiring former All-Star outfielder Mark Trumbo from the Los Angeles Angels in a three-team trade also involving the Chicago White Sox, the Diamondbacks said on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Trumbo, who has blasted 95 home runs during his first three full seasons in the majors, will join the Diamondbacks along with two players to be named later, one from the Angels and the other from the White Sox. Trumbo, an All-Star in 2012, hit ...
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AP Study: Hits to head still prevalent in NFL10 December 2013, 9:45 pm
Almost once a game, an NFL player absorbs an illegal blow to the head or neck that could put his career — or worse — at risk....
Horoscopes
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Libra Horoscope for 11 Dec 201311 December 2013, 8:11 pm
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Health will be perfect despite a hectic day. You will possess a desire to earn quick money. An old friend may call on you in the evening and brings in nostalgic memories. Handle things properly as mood of your spouse does not sound very good. Despite the interference of outsiders, your better half will support you in all possible ways. Take care of your action and words as authority figure will be less understanding if you do something deceitful. Lucky Number: 8
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Aquarius Horoscope for 11 Dec 201311 December 2013, 8:11 pm
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You are likely to spend your time in sports to maintain your physical stamina. Financial problems ruin your ability to think constructively. Develop your power of usefulness with positive thoughts and your speech with an number of suggestions to benefit your family members. Banking sector professionals will receive a good news. Promotion chances are for some are high on the card. You can share your happiness with colleagues to double the joy. Although some opposition will arise f...
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Taurus Horoscope for 11 Dec 201311 December 2013, 8:11 pm
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Emotionally it will not be a very good day. Do not invest in joint ventures and dubious financial schemes. Your extravagant lifestyle could cause tensions at home so avoid late nights and spending too much on others. Don't act like a slave in love affair. You will have a series of quarrels that will make you feel like giving up your relationship. However, do not give in that easily. Secondhand news should be verified. Lucky Number: 7
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Sagittarius Horoscope for 11 Dec 201311 December 2013, 8:11 pm
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Sheer pleasure and enjoyment for you- as you set about to enjoy life to the fullest. Not a very beneficial day- so check your money situation and limit your expenses. You are best to avoid raising issue that could upset your relationship with loved ones. Wedding bells for some while others will find romance to keep them in high spirits. Don't take your partners for granted. Stay away from gossip and rumours. Lucky Number: 7
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Gemini Horoscope for 11 Dec 201311 December 2013, 8:11 pm
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Sheer pleasure and enjoyment for you- as you set about to enjoy life to the fullest. Control your tendency to live for the day and to spend too much time and money on entertainment. Some cleaning up around your house needs to be done immediately. Romance comes your way as friendship turns deeper. Pressure at work and home might make you short-tempered. You need to move out and rub elbows with people at high places. Lucky Number: 5
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Aries Horoscope for 11 Dec 201311 December 2013, 8:11 pm
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Try to get out of your office early and do things that you really enjoy. Investment should be avoided today. Your excessive energy and tremendous enthusiasm will bring favorable results and ease domestic tensions You are likely to be dazzled by some natural beauty today. Despite the interference of outsiders, your better half will support you in all possible ways. If you run from a situation- it will follow you in the worst possible way. Lucky Number: 8
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Cancer Horoscope for 11 Dec 201311 December 2013, 8:11 pm
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Your anger could create a mountain out of molehill-which would only upset your family members. Fortunate indeed are those great souls whose intelligence keeps anger under control. Burn your anger before it burns you. Avoid overspending and dubious financial schemes. Do not behave rigid with your family- as it may mar the peace. Someone may compliment you. Do not sign any business/legal document without reading between the lines. Travel undertaken for business purpose will prove t...
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Scorpio Horoscope for 11 Dec 201311 December 2013, 8:11 pm
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Your lack of will power may make you a victim of emotional and mental attitude. Improvement in finances will make it convenient for you to purchase essential items. Time spent with family- children and friends will be vital to regenerate your energy. Control your impulsive nature as it may ruin your friendship. Keep away from joint ventures and partnerships. Not a very good day for traveling. Lucky Number: 1
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Leo Horoscope for 11 Dec 201311 December 2013, 8:11 pm
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No need to worry about you health today. People around you will lift your morale and spirits. Property deals will materialize and bring fabulous gains. Unnecessary argument could create tension in the family. Remember any triumph gained through argument is not a victory in real sense As far as possible use your logical power to avoid this. Listen to your elders and think coolly to solve your problems. Today your beloved would find it extremely difficult to deal with your errat...
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Capricorn Horoscope for 11 Dec 201311 December 2013, 8:11 pm
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Try to keep your emotions under control as you meet some unavoidable guests. The need of the hour is self-control-which is the essence of your character. There is no need to take unnecessary stress as the meeting will be beneficial for you. Try to control your spending- and buy only the essential items today. Some people will tend to promise more than they can deliver-Forget about such people who just talk and give no results. You can experience the pain of love. The series of d...
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Virgo Horoscope for 11 Dec 201311 December 2013, 8:11 pm
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Your polite behaviour will be appreciated. Many people will shower verbal praise on you. Not a good day to make investments and go in to the speculation. You will also make important contacts through friends. Likely to feel the presence in absence of your partner. You are likely to gain- if you present your ideas well and show your determination and enthusiasm at work. You have spare time today for socializing and follow up with things that you love doing the most. Lucky Number: ...
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Pisces Horoscope for 11 Dec 201311 December 2013, 8:11 pm
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Throw away the gloom- which is enveloping you and disrupting your progress. Unexpected rise in your expenses would disturb your peace of mind. Home-improvement projects should be considered. Your eyes are so bright that they can light up a dark night of your lover. Success and recognition would be yours if you stay focused on your job. Boundless creativity and enthusiasm leads you to another beneficial day. Lucky Number: 2
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Libra Daily Horoscope for December 11, 201311 December 2013, 12:00 am
You're at your best in one-on-one situations today, so make sure that you're stepping up and taking care of your most important people. That goes beyond family and romance, of course!More horoscopes! Check your Daily Single's LoveScopes, Daily Couple's LoveScopes, Daily CareerScopes, Weekly RomanticScopes, Monthly FitnessScopes, more...Today's Free Sample Reading: What are your strongest talents at work? The answers await with this unique reading!Is it really over? What romantic adventures are i...
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Aquarius Daily Horoscope for December 11, 201311 December 2013, 12:00 am
You're feeling pretty out-there today -- far more so than usual! One particularly crazy idea might just be the next big thing, so don't be shy about following it up wherever it may lead.More horoscopes! Check your Daily Single's LoveScopes, Daily Couple's LoveScopes, Daily CareerScopes, Weekly RomanticScopes, Monthly FitnessScopes, more...Today's Free Sample Reading: What makes you unique? Discover a snapshot of the cosmos at your birth and discover planetary forces that shape you.Is it really o...
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Taurus Daily Horoscope for December 11, 201311 December 2013, 12:00 am
Your laid-back nature is asserting itself with a vengeance today, so make sure that you don't have any important deadlines staring you in the face. If so, try to get extensions -- or assistance!More horoscopes! Check your Daily Single's LoveScopes, Daily Couple's LoveScopes, Daily CareerScopes, Weekly RomanticScopes, Monthly FitnessScopes, more...Today's Free Sample Reading: Express your potential and desires from a woman's point of view. Learn about your personal power and how to express it!Is ...
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Sagittarius Daily Horoscope for December 11, 201311 December 2013, 12:00 am
A romantic entanglement gets a little nuttier today, so have fun with it! You may find yourself increasingly drawn to someone unusual or falling in deeper with your long-term partner.More horoscopes! Check your Daily Single's LoveScopes, Daily Couple's LoveScopes, Daily CareerScopes, Weekly RomanticScopes, Monthly FitnessScopes, more...Today's Free Sample Reading: Get a free preview of your one-week Romantic Forecast! Make the most out of your love life!Is it really over? What romantic adventure...
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Gemini Daily Horoscope for December 11, 201311 December 2013, 12:00 am
Try to push things forward today -- your fire can help drive this latest project even if no one else seems interested. You're sure to pick up momentum as you move forward, so keep it up!More horoscopes! Check your Daily Single's LoveScopes, Daily Couple's LoveScopes, Daily CareerScopes, Weekly RomanticScopes, Monthly FitnessScopes, more...Today's Free Sample Reading: Take a look at how the transit of planets will affect your relationship and finances in 2014!Is it really over? Afraid of being al...
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Aries Daily Horoscope for December 11, 201311 December 2013, 12:00 am
You should step up and use some of this amazing energy to take action -- the world needs what you've got! It's a really good day for some parties, startups and other fun things that just need some initiative.More horoscopes! Check your Daily Single's LoveScopes, Daily Couple's LoveScopes, Daily CareerScopes, Weekly RomanticScopes, Monthly FitnessScopes, more...Today's Free Sample Reading: Get your 2014 Year of the Horse Astrology Forecast featuring your Chinese and Western Signs today!Is it real...
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Cancer Daily Horoscope for December 11, 201311 December 2013, 12:00 am
You've got a quick mind today, so use this spark to generate hot ideas or impress others with your witty repartee. It's meant to work to your advantage, so don't be shy about using it!More horoscopes! Check your Daily Single's LoveScopes, Daily Couple's LoveScopes, Daily CareerScopes, Weekly RomanticScopes, Monthly FitnessScopes, more...Today's Free Sample Reading: Make 2014 your best year ever! Get a free overview including your Personal Year Number!Is it really over? What romantic adventures a...
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Scorpio Daily Horoscope for December 11, 201311 December 2013, 12:00 am
You may not feel that the timing is right -- but it is. It's a great day to start on almost anything, from a new exercise regimen to a new startup. You should begin to see results pretty quickly.More horoscopes! Check your Daily Single's LoveScopes, Daily Couple's LoveScopes, Daily CareerScopes, Weekly RomanticScopes, Monthly FitnessScopes, more...Today's Free Sample Reading: What makes you unique? Discover a snapshot of the cosmos at your birth and discover planetary forces that shape you.Is it...
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Leo Daily Horoscope for December 11, 201311 December 2013, 12:00 am
You can have fun doing almost anything -- so get out there and go wild! Your fiery energy is perfect for parties, but it's just as nice at home doing the dishes. Make it a holiday!More horoscopes! Check your Daily Single's LoveScopes, Daily Couple's LoveScopes, Daily CareerScopes, Weekly RomanticScopes, Monthly FitnessScopes, more...Today's Free Sample Reading: What makes you unique? Discover a snapshot of the cosmos at your birth and discover planetary forces that shape you.Is it really over? H...
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Capricorn Daily Horoscope for December 11, 201311 December 2013, 12:00 am
Genealogy holds special interest for you now, and you may find that it's easier than you thought to dig up even ancient material. Someone may have already done the work for you, so pay it forward!More horoscopes! Check your Daily Single's LoveScopes, Daily Couple's LoveScopes, Daily CareerScopes, Weekly RomanticScopes, Monthly FitnessScopes, more...Today's Free Sample Reading: Are you two best friends and lovers? Try a free sample of this powerful reading today!Is it really over? Seek wisdom fro...
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Virgo Daily Horoscope for December 11, 201311 December 2013, 12:00 am
Try not to give in to too many requests today -- you've only got so much to give, and it's inevitable that you'll be stretched too thin if you aren't firm early on. Practice saying 'no' early and often!More horoscopes! Check your Daily Single's LoveScopes, Daily Couple's LoveScopes, Daily CareerScopes, Weekly RomanticScopes, Monthly FitnessScopes, more...Today's Free Sample Reading: How will you fare financially during the Year of the Horse? Find out today!Is it really over? Need to know th...
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Pisces Daily Horoscope for December 11, 201311 December 2013, 12:00 am
You feel utterly lost today -- but sometimes that can be okay! If you feel trapped, try to get help -- but if not, just explore and see what you learn. This could be the start of something big!More horoscopes! Check your Daily Single's LoveScopes, Daily Couple's LoveScopes, Daily CareerScopes, Weekly RomanticScopes, Monthly FitnessScopes, more...Today's Free Sample Reading: Make 2014 your best year ever! Get a free overview including your Personal Year Number!Is it really over? What romantic adv...
