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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Bad Island ?�Not Your Ideal Vacation Spot
Lyle just wants to take his family out on a camping trip. They need some time together as a family, “away from the busyness and distractions,” despite his teenage son’s objections. When their boat gets caught in an unexpected storm, they wind up on a strange island inhabited by some weird creatures. It doesn’t take [...]
Surfing Trooper Is Riding a Geeky Wave Around the World
As a native of South West France, surfing — the original, water-based kind, not the kind you’re doing right now — has been one of my favorite hobbies for quite some time. My move to the Netherlands and (to be honest) my questionable surfing skills have now made my practice of the sport somewhat challenging! [...]
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Intel Gallops Up Cedar Trail
Intel announced its third-generation Atom mobile processor-based platform, code-named "Cedar Trail," on Wednesday. It consists of two dual-core mobile processors, the N2600 and N2800, and two that target entry-level desktop and other solutions, the D2500 and D2700. The platform introduces new features such as Intel Wireless Music and Intel Wireless Display.
Tom Cruise 'Impossible' To Beat At Box Office
'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' easily wins #1 spot over long holiday weekend.
By Ryan J. Downey
Tom Cruise in "Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol"
Photo: Paramount
This Christmas, Tom Cruise was "impossible" to beat at the box office.
"Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" was the #1 movie over the long holiday weekend, easily beating competition from two competing sequels with an additional $46.2 million as it expanded into wide release. The fourth entry in the Tom Cruise franchise, this one directed by Brad Bird ("The Incredibles"), has racked up $78.6 million in domestic receipts since it debuted in limited release 11 days ago.
"Ghost Protocol" is the best-reviewed entry in the franchise, which kicked off in 1996 with an inaugural film (based on the popular late '60s TV series) directed by Brian De Palma ("Scarface"). Action maestro John Woo ("The Killer") helmed "M:I 2" four years later. The J.J. Abrams-directed "Mission: Impossible III" grossed $134 million during its theatrical run in 2006.
Meanwhile, "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" was reviewed far less favorably than its 2009 predecessor. The film, which reunites Robert Downey Jr. in the title role with Jude Law as his faithful partner, Watson, was #2 at the box office with $31.8 million for a two-week total of $90.6 million. "Downey may think this interpretation is an insight, or funny, but it pushes what was already a rude rewriting of the classic characters into eye-rolling camp," wrote the Newark Star Ledger. The first film sits at 70 percent on film review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes' "Tomatometer," while "Game of Shadows" was at a "rotten" 59 percent at press time.
The #3 movie at the box office, itself the third in a series, continues a franchise-long tradition of poor reviews. "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked" carried a series worst 13 percent score on the "Tomatometer" as it collected $20 million for an 11-day $56.9 million total. Neither "Game of Shadows" nor "Shipwrecked" appear likely to get anywhere near the $200 million grosses of their predecessors.
Four of the other five new releases in theaters were from major filmmakers.
"The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," the highly anticipated American adaptation of the popular Swedish book from director David Fincher ("Fight Club"), has made $27.7 million since it opened Tuesday night. Steven Spielberg has two new movies out, "The Adventures of Tintin" and "War Horse," which landed at #5 and #7 on the box office chart, respectively. "Tintin" has made $24.1 million while "War Horse" has made $15 million. The latest from director Cameron Crowe opened even lower than his last movie, "Elizabethtown." "We Bought a Zoo," at #6, earned just $15.6 million despite star power in the form of Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson. Rock journalist turned filmmaker Crowe has worked with box-office topper Tom Cruise twice: first with "Jerry Maguire" in 1996 and later with "Vanilla Sky" in 2001.
Finally, alien invasion horror flick "The Darkest Hour" opened at #8 with just $5.5 million. The film was not screened in advance for critics, but The Hollywood Reporter, which reviewed the movie, blamed a "flatlining screenplay and the absence of even a single compelling character."
Check out everything we've got on "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol."
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Do You Speak Robot?
Science fiction is full of examples of humans and machines interacting verbally, but until recently any attempts at voice recognition have been met with limited success. Even today the level of success attained by advanced tools like Siri is up for debate. If you’re lucky enough to speak English without an accent and can avoid [...]
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Friday, December 30, 2011
AMD intros fastest-ever GPU, new A-Series processors
AMD announced the Radeon 7970, based on a 28nm manufacturing process and said to be its fastest-ever GPU (graphics processing unit). The move follows the introduction of 13 new entries in the company's A-Series (& Llano& ) series of processors for laptops and desktops, including two models that can be overclocked....
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27 top Linux-powered Christmas gifts
It's no longer hard to find a Christmas gift that runs Linux, thanks to the popularity of Google's Android. The Tuxy possibilities go far beyond tablets and smartphones, however, as we highlight in a list of 27 top gift picks for 2011....
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Lance Bass Stomachs the Beach Shirtless
Former *NSYNC boy bander Lance Bass showed off his trimmed pecs and abs by going shirtless while on the beach in Miami on Thursday.There's nothing like soaking up the sun with a six-pack.
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Dork Tower Friday
Read all the Dork Towers that have run on GeekDad. Find the Dork Tower webcomic archives, DT printed collections, more cool comics, awesome games and a whole lot more at the Dork Tower Website.
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Russell Brand Spotted in London Not Wearing His Wedding Band
Exclusive Preview: Retelling Superman?s Origin Story in Action Comics No. 5
GeekDad and Underwire have teamed up to exclusively bring you the first preview pages for Action Comics No. 5.
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
Best of 2011: The Biggest Stories of the Year!
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Paris Hilton -- UNBANNED From Las Vegas Hotel
Paris Hilton's war with Vegas titan Steve Wynn has apparently come to an end ... because she partied her face off at one of his nightclubs last night ... 15 months after she was banned from the property. TMZ has obtained photos of Hilton…
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Paris Hilton -- UNBANNED From Las Vegas Hotel
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Retail gasoline prices rise 4 cents across Texas
Retail gasoline prices across Texas jumped 4 cents this week as motorists continue traveling during the holidays, some to New Year's gatherings.
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Millennium Falcon Owner?s Workshop Manual: Under the Hood
Follow-up gifts can be tough. That’s especially true if you know someone who got a YT-1300 Corellian Freighter for Life Day – or any similar celebratory occasion. Fortunately, there’s the forthcoming Del Rey / Haynes Hardcover Millennium Falcon Owner’s Workshop Manual for DIY starship owners ? and possibly a few Star Wars fans who’ve imagined [...]
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Egypt's Mubarak Back In Court As Trial Resumes
The trial of Hosni Mubarak resumed Wednesday after a 3-month break, with the ousted Egyptian leader returning to the metal defendants' cage in a Cairo courtroom for the latest proceedings.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/12/28/144375697/egypts-mubarak-back-in-court-as-trial-resumes?ft=1&f=1004
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Councilman Frank DiCicco leaves office with praise for his stance on development
When Councilman Frank DiCicco took office in 1996, Philadelphia was beginning to show signs of life after a long decline, though the coming renaissance was by no means assured.
Obama To Nominate 2 Candidates For Fed Vacancies
Harvard professor Jeremy Stein is a Democrat who served as a senior adviser to Obama's Treasury Department. Republican Jerome Powell served at Treasury under the first President Bush.
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Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Of 2011
From Britney and Jason to K-Stew and R-Pattz, we look back at the best high-profile pair-ups of the year.
By Jocelyn Vena
Jason Trawick and Britney Spears
Photo: Denise Truscello/ WireImage
From young love to established romantic empires, 2011 was all about PDA. Some of La La Land's most A-list couples weren't shy about flaunting the love they share. From musicians to actors to everyone in between, the last 12 months were all about sharing the love. As the year winds down, MTV News is reflecting on some of our favorite couples of the year.
Britney Spears and Jason Trawick
The couple walked red carpets, gave each other shout-outs at awards shows and even got naked together in Britney's "Criminal" video, but it wasn't until December that they decided to make it official. After two years of dating, Spears and Trawick took their relationship to the next level, with confirmation that Jason put a ring on it. The pair celebrated their love and their impending nuptials in Las Vegas. Their engagement sparked headlines and left Spears "glowing."
Who is your top couple of 2011? Vote in our Newsroom poll!
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez
Summing up Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez's year into a little blurb isn't that easy. They went to events together, and Bieber lavishly rented the Staples Center just to watch "Titanic." And when they weren't chilling out, they were giving shine to each other's hard work. Or bringing each other gifts. Remember when Bieber showed Selena his pet snake, Johnson, at the VMAs? Yes, we knew you wouldn't forget.
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
The two "Twilight" stars seem poised to make our favorite couples lists for years to come. While in years past, they've remained under the radar, this year they came out of their shell and opened up about one another in interviews. Who could forget the time that K-Stew referred to her not-so-mysterious "English" boyfriend in an interview? We're assuming not R-Pattz.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z
OK, so Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been together for, like, an eternity, but it wasn't until this year that the pair really had everyone buzzing. When Beyoncé stepped out at the VMAs, her expanding midsection and flashy performance was the ultimate pregnancy announcement. Jay-Z didn't seem to mind all the attention. He celebrated the baby news in the audience with his pal Kanye West.
Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose
Amber Rose rebounded from her relationship with Kanye West by falling in love with Wiz Khalifa. The couple took the world on their wild relationship ride, from doing interviews together to sparking rumors that they had tied the knot. These two kept everyone talking and they don't seem to mind the attention, or spending lots of time with one another.
Did we forget your favorite couple of 2011? Let us know on Facebook!
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Happy Birthday Robert
Today is Robert's birthday, and all of us at LRGP would like to wish him a very happy birthday as he continues his recovery back to full fitness. The Pole is 27 years young today. We hope he manages to continue his recuperation in speedy fashion and enjoys the day. From everyone at the team and his fans around the world, we say ?Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji urodzin, du?o szcz??cia i zdrowia Robert?. Leave your messages (...)
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Pop artist James Rizzi dies at 61
James Rizzi, a New York-born and based pop artist best known for his playful and childlike three-dimensional sculptures, has died. He was 61.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Critics Say Obama's Efforts To Protect Science Are Slow And Weak
The Obama administration is trudging ahead with policies designed to protect the integrity of scientific research. But critics of the process say the policies that have been released so far don't do enough to prevent political manipulation of science.
Romain Grosjean to race alongside Kimi R�ikk�nen in 2012
Enstone, 9th December 2011 Lotus Renault GP and TOTAL are delighted to announce that Romain Grosjean will race alongside 2007 world champion Kimi R�ikk�nen next season. The two companies are also pleased to confirm that they have renewed their sponsorship agreement for another year. The 2011 GP2 Series champion gained useful experience with the team throughout the year as LRGP's third driver. As part of his role, Romain was rewarded with two practice session drives at the final two races of (...)
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Building Bridges From Plastic Shampoo Bottles
Discarded plastic shampoo and juice bottles are finding new life in unlikely places--as bridges, railroad ties and pilings. Jim Kerstein, CTO and founder of Axion International, talks about how his company transforms plastic waste into structures strong enough to support trucks, trains and tanks.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/12/23/144190093/building-bridges-from-plastic-shampoo-bottles?ft=1&f=1007
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New fee coming for medical effectiveness research
Starting in 2012, the government will charge a new fee to your health insurance plan for research to find out which drugs, medical procedures, tests and treatments work best. But what will Americans do with the answers?
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New biometric technology: butt biometrics
To the long list of body features used to identify a person’s identity – fingerprints, palm design, vein architecture, retina signature, facial recognition, voice, heart pulse, and more – we may now add another part of the human anatomy: one’s butt
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Occupied with the Word of the Year 2011
The American Dialect Society, which will announce its 20th annual Word of the Year on Jan. 5, found itself just one in a crowd of word obsessives this year as a formerly obscure venture went mainstream, or at least social media-stream. Words - everyone's texting and hashtagging them.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Tough Optrix Case Turns iPhone Into Sports Camera
Sports action cameras are pretty neat: they’re tough, and they let you shoot video you’d never capture with a regular camera–poolside parties, skydiving and even as a “security” camera to catch bad drivers when you’re out on your bike. But as we all have cellphones with great video cameras already, who wants to buy another [...]
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What A Good (If Slightly Weird) Boy Wants For Christmas
What do you give to someone who lives abnormally? Outside ordinary categories? Here's a short list of gifts that would satisfy somebody like ... oh ... Robert Krulwich.
Giants coach downplays injury, ready for Dallas
Walking into his news conference to kick off an NFC East showdown week with the Dallas Cowboys, Tom Coughlin couldn't hide the injury.
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'Anonymous' hacks Stratfor [corporate] clients credit cards, gives to charity
The hacking group "Anonymous" on Sunday Christmas claimed it has stolen thousands of credit card numbers and personal information of clients of the U.S. based security think-tank Stratfor and pilfered funds it gave away as Christmas donations to charity.
Gingrich Ballot Stumble In Virginia Could Be Sign Of Delegate Fight Ahead
Newt Gingrich's campaign likened his failure to make the Virginia ballot to Pearl Harbor and vowed to find "alternate methods" to compete for the state's 49 delegates.
Army Piles on Evidence in Final Arguments in WikiLeaks Hearing
Sunday, December 25, 2011
'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood -- Police Report Reveals a Slew of Prescription Pills
TMZ has obtained a police report that reveals new details about Amber Portwood's arrest last week -- turns out the controlled substances she was busted for were a variety of prescription pills ... most of which she couldn't produce prescriptions…
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'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood -- Police Report Reveals a Slew of Prescription Pills
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Bulls rally to stun Lakers on Rose's winner
Derrick Rose scored 22 points and hit a short go-ahead jumper with 4.8 seconds to play, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from an 11-point deficit in the final four minutes for an 88-87 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
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27 top Linux-powered Christmas gifts
It's no longer hard to find a Christmas gift that runs Linux, thanks to the popularity of Google's Android. The Tuxy possibilities go far beyond tablets and smartphones, however, as we highlight in a list of 27 top gift picks for 2011....
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Vulcan's View 6: Eruption News and Volcanoes From Space for December 23, 2011
Joanna in "Love Actually": 'Memba Her?!
Olivia Olson is best known for playing Joanna Anderson -- the girl who sings "All I Want For Christmas Is You" -- at the end of the 2003 holiday film "Love Actually." Guess what she looks like now!
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Joanna in "Love Actually": 'Memba Her?!
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
Marge Tartaglione decides to go quietly
Margaret Tartaglione, an icon of Philadelphia politics for the last generation, is giving up her job as the city's top election official, and like another icon, Frank Sinatra, Marge is doing it her way.
Payroll tax deadlock ends as House caves
House Republicans on Thursday caved to demands by President Barack Obama, congressional Democrats and fellow Republicans for a short-term renewal of payroll tax cuts for all workers. The breakthrough almost certainly spares workers an average $20 a week tax increase Jan. 1.
When Ambrosia Salad Spells Dread
Ambrosia salad ? the festive dish of green Jell-O, cherries and Cool Whip ? was a regular feature on Caitlin Shetterly's husband's family Christmas table. He recently admitted he always thought it was the "grossest looking and tasting thing ever." So of course Shetterly had to check it out.
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Cuba wraps up dramatic year of economic change
A year at the vanguard of Cuba's economic revival has not brought Julio Cesar Hidalgo riches. The fledgling pizzeria owner has had his good months, but the restaurant he opened with his girlfriend often runs at a loss. At times, they can't afford to buy basic ingredients.
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Review: Hasbro Family Game Night 4: The Game Show
I am new to the game show genre of video games and I was skeptical about the amusement offered by Electronic Arts’s ??Hasbro Family Game Night 4: The Game Show. I approached my fifteen year-old son (and�usual laboratory subject) with a proposal involving playing the game and offering his thoughts on game play and the [...]
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Happy Birthday Robert
Today is Robert's birthday, and all of us at LRGP would like to wish him a very happy birthday as he continues his recovery back to full fitness. The Pole is 27 years young today. We hope he manages to continue his recuperation in speedy fashion and enjoys the day. From everyone at the team and his fans around the world, we say ?Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji urodzin, du?o szcz??cia i zdrowia Robert?. Leave your messages (...)
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Romain Grosjean to race alongside Kimi R�ikk�nen in 2012
Enstone, 9th December 2011 Lotus Renault GP and TOTAL are delighted to announce that Romain Grosjean will race alongside 2007 world champion Kimi R�ikk�nen next season. The two companies are also pleased to confirm that they have renewed their sponsorship agreement for another year. The 2011 GP2 Series champion gained useful experience with the team throughout the year as LRGP's third driver. As part of his role, Romain was rewarded with two practice session drives at the final two races of (...)
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Paris Hilton -- The Latest Aspen Fashion Victim
Paris Hilton is the latest fashionista to fall victim to Aspen, Colorado -- the scenic mountain town where celebrities are clearly required to check their sense of style at the door. Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local…
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Paris Hilton -- The Latest Aspen Fashion Victim
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#40dollars and No Mule: The White House and Social Media Strike Back
This is politics in 2011: Newt Gingrich is campaigning for Iowa caucus votes in bookstores that aren’t even in the first-to-vote state, Mitt Romney is burnishing his national lead over everyone but Gingrich�with a self-deprecating�“Top 10 List” on Late Night with David Letterman — and the White House is burning up Twitter in a showdown [...]
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GoDaddy Faces Boycott Over SOPA Support
First Prometheus Trailer Hits Us With Quick-Cut Sci-Fi Horrors
Thursday, December 22, 2011
'Dragon Tattoo' 'Impossible To Leave Behind,' Rooney Mara Says
'It's attached to your head and your body,' actress tells MTV News
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Rooney Mara
Photo: MTV News
It took a lot of work for Rooney Mara to become the tattooed Lisbeth Salander. For David Fincher's big-screen adaptation of Stieg Larsson's bestselling "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," the actress didn't just have to think like the famed fictional hacker: It was a process to get into not just the mind, but also the body of the 24-year-old character — and Rooney's transformation into the broken and abused Lisbeth lingered with her long after shooting the film.
When MTV News asked if she carried herself differently while playing the character, Mara explained, "I think that I probably did. It's hard to look at yourself in that way. I think it'll be easier for me to really see that years from now. It's impossible to leave it behind whenever it's attached to your head and your body. But when you work 16 hours a day, there isn't really time to do anything else but go home and go to sleep."
Playing Lisbeth certainly comes with a unique skill set that goes far beyond just understanding her dark backstory. Given Lisbeth's penchant for computer hacking, motorcycles and physical activity, it comes as no surprise that Mara had to undergo some intense training for the physically and emotionally demanding role, one that had already been imagined once before by Noomi Rapace in a 2009 film version of the novels.
"That's my favorite thing about my job is that your education never really stops," Mara shared. "I feel like I went to school: I had motorcycle class from 9 to 11, and then I went to dialect class, and then I had skateboarding, and then I had computer training, and then I had kickboxing. I just feel like I learned so much. And that's kind of the most incredible part about my job is I got to acquire all these skills that I never really wanted or needed, but now I have them."
Whatever Mara did seems to have worked. Her performance is garnering her and the film some high critical praise. The flick opened Tuesday (December 20), and also features Daniel Craig, Stellan SkarsgÅrd, Christopher Plummer and Robin Wright.
Check out everything we've got on "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo."
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'The Hobbit' Trailer: Five Key Scenes
Much-anticipated return to Middle-earth appeals to loyal 'Lord of the Rings' fans.
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Martin Freeman in "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"
Just days after the 10th anniversary of the release of "The Fellowship of the Ring," we have our first look at director Peter Jackson's return to Middle-earth. The first trailer for "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" packs in a ton of action and gives fans a peek at what they can expect when the first of the two films opens next December.
We took some time off from watching the trailer on repeat to give you the rundown on the five key things you should pay attention to in the trailer.
The Hobbit(s)
It wouldn't be "The Hobbit" without a strong member of the Shire folk to rally behind. Martin Freeman is Bilbo Baggins, and he jumps right into Jackson's Middle-earth and feels right at home. He also fits in with the two returning hobbits, Elijah Wood and Ian Holm. Both make welcome returns in the trailer and draw in fans of the original films almost effortlessly.
The Dwarves
Almost as important as Bilbo in "The Hobbit," all 13 dwarves play key roles in the story. Fans who feared that the dwarves would look too cartoonish should find some peace of mind with the trailer. They completely worked (especially Richard Armitage as Thorin), with a balance between the child-oriented aspects of the book and the grittier look of the "Lord of the Rings" movies.
The Song
Nothing shows off that balance better than the dwarves' song. J.R.R. Tolkien featured many songs in the novel, and Jackson and co. incorporated this one in a natural way. It's a cool and ominous part of the trailer that sets the tone and shows the film's close adherence to the novel. However, the films do diverge from the novel to cover new material in a few instances.
The White Council
Because the book does not offer enough action for two complete movies, the films have been padded out with tales from the appendixes and other Tolkien books. The main addition is the story of the White Council. For those unfamiliar with the books, during the journey to Lonely Mountain, Gandalf leaves Bilbo and the dwarves to fight a mysterious enemy alongside Galadriel and Elrond. Jackson confirmed the story line's presence in the movie, but Cate Blanchett's appearance in the trailer is our only hint of what's to come.
Gollum
The trailer's big reveal comes at the end as the camera cranes down to the One Ring in the foreground. Next thing we know, Bilbo is chatting up Gollum in the dark, and Andy Serkis crawls down to make his welcome return to the character. The ring and Gollum are the two biggest connections between "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings," so their presence here is a near guarantee to rope in any fans of the first films.
Check out everything we've got on "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"
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NewtGingrich.com Goes Anywhere But; Democratic Group Offers To Sell Name
When he launched his presidential campaign, Newt Gingrich said he planned to run it differently than such efforts in the past since he would rely on the Internet to get his message out and engage voters.But the Internet can be a double-edged sword, especially if your campaign doesn't own all the obvious URL's one might associate with your candidacy. Take www.NewtGingrich.com, for instance.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Stephanie Seymour -- Spills Out Onto the Beach
With her son Peter nowhere in sight, supermodel Stephanie Seymour showed off her lovely girls in a sexy tan bikini in St. Barts on Tuesday.The 43-year-old is hanging on by a string ... and what a gorgeous string it is.
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Stephanie Seymour -- Spills Out Onto the Beach
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Avoid 'Dark Knight Rises' Spoilers With Our Five Tips
As July 20, 2012, release inches closer, how to keep some mystery.
By Kara Warner
Marion Cotillard and Christian Bale in "The Dark Knight Rises"
Photo: Warner Bros.
Gone are the days when moviegoers could arrive at a theater on opening day knowing almost nothing about what would unfold onscreen. Too much technology and the big, bad advertising/promotional machine have made it nearly impossible to avoid finding out about key plot points ahead of time. I don't like it.
Take all this crazy hullabaloo surrounding next year's surefire crowd-pleaser "The Dark Knight Rises," for example. Don't get me wrong: I am as psyched about this movie as anyone; I just don't want to know everything about it. So, in an effort to keep myself from stumbling across something I don't want to, here is a handy guide for avoiding "The Dark Knight Rises" spoilers from now until the film's July 20, 2012, release.
1. Take a Stand/Tell Your Friends
I don't know about you, but my film-obsessed friends are the worst offenders when it comes to spoilers. They'll start conversations with, "Did you see [spoiler] in that teaser for [movie]?!?" Be proactive, and politely inform your nearest and dearest that you really and truly wish to remain as spoiler-free as possible — and that the future of your relationship depends upon it.
2. Stay Away From Social-Networking Sites
This is tough one, living in this overly connected day and age of ours, but very important if you're committed to the cause. If you have to be on Twitter and Facebook, try to limit your use on days when there is news or new videos announced or leaked about the flick. Be on the lookout for "spoiler-free" reportage, because as nice as it is to come across a "Spoiler Alert!" it's often right in front of or next to the spoiler in question. Also, if you've followed through with item #1 on this list, your friends might do you a solid and avoid drawing your attention to their overly descriptive, excited reactions and remarks in their tweets and status updates.
3. Don't Watch Trailers
Once upon a time, watching the previews before a movie used to be as paramount to my film-going experience as seeing the full-length feature that followed them. That was up until a few years ago when studios started churning out five-minute reveal-all opuses that give away the best gags, lines, action sequences and cameos. I know that the new "Dark Knight Rises" trailer is amazing without watching it, and I'll be following the protocol set with Nolan's previous Batman films wherein I'll watch the trailers after I see the film. Caveat: I will watch a trailer if I've read the source material, i.e. the book, graphic novel, self-help book upon which the film is based. Or if I'm forced to write about it, which leads to the next item ...
4. Don't Have a Job Covering Entertainment News
Make no mistake, I love my job. Live for it, most days. The only thing worth complaining about is the state of being constantly over-informed. We journalists should go after and keep up with any and all pertinent information as it relates to our audience, but in doing so, we're confronted with the proverbial double-edged sword in being too in-the-know. Plus, sometimes we're invited to very special events and presentations with preview footage and conversations with filmmakers that cannot be ignored, as was the case with the early press screening of the "Dark Knight Rises" prologue I attended.
5. Be Realistic, or Move to El Paso
Let's face it: It's nearly impossible to avoid all spoilers. You never know when a new TV spot will air, a photo will leak or your friends will strike up a conversation about Bane's mumblings or Catwoman's costume. Just as it seems ridiculous to obsess over uncovering spoilers, it's probably equally unhealthy to rearrange your life to avoid them. But in making people aware of your wishes, limiting your social networking on certain newsy days and not watching trailers, it's possible to walk into the theater on July 20 without having been exposed to the entire plot and future of the franchise. Or you can move to El Paso, Texas, which was recently named the least socially networked city in the United States and where you're more likely to have a conversation about BBQ than Batman.
Check out everything we've got on "The Dark Knight Rises."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Nintendo?s Other Holiday Offerings
Though I even have to remind myself of this fact, Nintendo’s fourth quarter releases aren’t strictly limited to Zelda and Mario titles. While those games have rightly earned the lion’s share of attention from both gamers and reviewers, there are actually a handful of other first-party releases that likewise warrant some space in the hearts [...]
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'Royal' Family -- Emerging from Exile in Beverly Hills
Filed under: TMZ TV
Meet Prince Gharios of Ghassan -- the exiled Sovereign Prince and heir to the Ghassanid Kingdom ... which no longer exists, so at least he's got some cool business card and a website!Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local listings! TMZ
'Royal' Family -- Emerging from Exile in Beverly Hills
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A Google-a-Day Puzzle for Dec. 21
Google's daily brainteaser helps hone your search skills.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Flagging In Polls, Gingrich Urges Voters To Reject Negative Campaigning
To combat attacks against him, Gingrich plans to hold daily teleconferences. He's also planning a 44-stop bus tour though Iowa after Christmas. And he says he won't launch any attack ads of his own.
Biomedical Research Using Chimps Curtailed
Following an expert panel's recommendations, The National Institutes of Health announced it will not issue new awards for experiments using chimps until a new set of strict criteria is in place. The panel also recommended setting up an independent oversight committee that includes members of the public.
AMD might create ARM-based CPUs, new CEO says
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is apparently mulling over licensing ARM architecture for forthcoming mobile-oriented processors. & Making sure that you're able to be ambidextrous is definitely a winning hand,& recently appointed CEO Rory Read has been quoted as saying with regard to the move....
Source: http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/AMD-might-create-ARMbased-CPUs-new-CEO-says/?kc=rss
Hell-Raising Heroines: Three Ladies With Spitfire
Say farewell to prissy princesses. Author Heather Havrilesky recommends three page turners with plucky female protagonists. These satisfying sisters will lift your spirits and open your eyes.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/12/19/143164938/hell-raising-heroines-three-ladies-with-spitfire?ft=1&f=1057
How Short Can A Very Short Story Be?
One of the most famous short, short stories is Hemingway's: For sale: baby shoes, never worn. But what about stories that are meant to be seen, like magical moments and images that force you backward and forward in time?
Monday, December 19, 2011
'Wired' Editor Discusses 2011's Best Apps
The releases of the iPhone 4s and other advanced smart phones this year has meant the proliferation of the apps that run on them. Robert Siegel finds out about the best apps of 2011 from John Bradley, senior editor overseeing products and editor of the Wired App Guide.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/12/19/143972787/wired-editor-discusses-2011s-best-apps?ft=1&f=1004
Panel PC has capacitive multitouch, multiple expansion bays
IEI announced a 15.6-inch panel PC that offers a capacitive touchscreen, modular expansion capabilities, and a choice of Intel or AMD processors. The AFL2-W15A features a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 or 1.5GHz AMD Athlon X2 Neo L325 CPU, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, hard disk or CompactFlash storage, a VGA port, and dual serial ports, the company says....
Source: http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/IEI-AFL2W15A/?kc=rss
VH1 Divas Bring Style, Soul To Red Carpet
Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson sparkle at 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul,' airing tonight at 9 p.m. ET.
By Christina Garibaldi
Jennifer Hudson
Photo: Getty Images
Some of the industry's biggest divas brought more than just soul to "VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul" on Sunday night: they also brought style.
The annual show, which this year celebrates the birthplaces of soul music, is set to air Monday (December 19) at 9 p.m. ET on VH1. MTV News hit the red carpet at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom, where we got to preview the fashion.
Jennifer Hudson showed off her stunning figure in a skin-tight Francesco Scognamiglio dress with a ruffled neckline. The Oscar winner completed the look with thigh-high rose-colored boots, also by Francesco Scognamiglio. Mary J. Blige worked the carpet in a champagne-colored, crystal-embellished gown from Michael Kors.
Florence, MJB, Jessie J Bring the Glam at 'Divas': MTV Style Has the Looks!
Champagne seemed to be a trend for the night, as Florence and the Machine's Florence Welch also opted for a nude color in an embroidered Antonio Berardi dress.
Welch was on hand to honor the late Amy Winehouse. "It's a real honor, actually, to be counted amongst these amazing female performers," Welch told MTV News on Friday. "It's really special for me, because I am still a relatively new artist, and to be up there with these really established singers is amazing for me ... I'm really grateful."
British songstress Jessie J, who never shies away from taking fashion risks, bared almost all in a sheer black dress with gold detailing, complete with shoulder pads and a black panel bottom.
The boys also held their own against powerful divas like Kelly Clarkson and Jill Scott, as Travie McCoy and Boyz II Men took the "Divas" stage.
Tune in to "VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul" on Monday, December 19, at 9 p.m. ET on VH1!
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Obama criticizes Venezuela's ties to Iran, Cuba
President Barack Obama is criticizing the Venezuelan government's rights record and its ties to Iran and Cuba in comments to a Venezuelan newspaper.
Source: http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/12/19/9558453-obama-criticizes-venezuelas-ties-to-iran-cuba
New York Hasidic Women Want Separate EMT Unit
To keep their closely guarded modesty intact, some Hasidic women in New York City are pushing to start an all-female unit of an Orthodox Jewish ambulance service to help deliver babies in emergencies. But the idea isn't getting a warm welcome from Hasidic men.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/12/18/143709636/new-york-hasidic-women-want-separate-emt-unit?ft=1&f=1003
Biomedical Research Using Chimps Curtailed
Following an expert panel's recommendations, The National Institutes of Health announced it will not issue new awards for experiments using chimps until a new set of strict criteria is in place. The panel also recommended setting up an independent oversight committee that includes members of the public.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Nook Color moves up to Netflix, as Kindle Fire awaits OTA update
Barnes Noble announced a major update to its Nook Color e-reader, adding over 100 feature enhancements that begin to blur the lines with the more advanced Nook Tablet -- including Netflix and Flixter support. Meanwhile, Amazon is readying a software update to the Kindle Fire, hoping to stem some of the growing complaints over the tablet, says The New York Times....
Source: http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Nook-Color-14/?kc=rss
Golden Globe Nominations Led By 'The Artist'
Silent black-and-white film earns six nods, while 'The Descendants' and 'The Help' rack up five each.
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Jean Dujardin in "The Artist"
Photo: Weinstein Company
The stars woke up early Thursday (December 15), hoping to hear their names when the nominations for the 69th annual Golden Globes were announced. Without many front-runners in the major categories, the Globe nominations gave one of the first serious indications of how the Academy Awards will play out in February. "The Artist," with six nominations, and "The Descendants" and "The Help," with five each, cemented their place at the top of the Best Picture race.
"The Artist," the silent, black-and-white tribute to old Hollywood, wowed audiences during the festival circuit and earned the most nods. In addition to its nomination for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, both Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo walked away with acting nominations for their mostly silent roles. Writer/director Michel Hazanavicius earned mentions for both of his duties on the film.
The big surprise from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association ended up being "Ides of March," the George Clooney-directed political drama that found mild success with critics but fell behind in the early weeks of awards season. It scored four nominations in all.
Also on the board with four total nominations was "Moneyball," the true-life drama about the changing world of baseball starring Brad Pitt. Pitt earned a nomination for Best Lead Actor - Drama, while co-star Jonah Hill earned a Supporting Actor nod. "Moneyball" also racked up nominations for Best Motion Picture - Drama and for the screenplay written by Steven Zaillian, Aaron Sorkin, and Stan Chervin.
Two of Hollywood's biggest stars repeated with two nominations in major categories. "The Ides of March" co-stars Ryan Gosling and Clooney both doubled up on awards. Gosling snagged leading actor nods in both the drama and comedy categories for "The Ides of March" and "Crazy, Stupid, Love," which surprised by not getting a Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy nomination. Clooney also walked away with two, one for his directing efforts with "The Ides of March" and one for his lead role in "The Descendants."
"Bridesmaids" earned a nomination in the Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy category. Actress (and co-writer) Kristen Wiig scored a nomination for Best Actress - Musical or Comedy, but co-star Melissa McCarthy, the awards favorite from the film, failed to capture the HFPA's attention for Supporting Actress.
A potential awards dark horse, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" had gained some momentum with an extensive "For Your Consideration" ad campaign, but the HFPA didn't hand out any awards to the blockbuster series' final chapter, as some had predicted.
For television, the biggest story may be the shakeup in both of the Best Series categories. New series dominated both categories, taking up seven of the 10 spots with nominations for "American Horror Story," "Boss," "Game of Thrones," "Homeland," "Enlightened," "Episodes" and "New Girl." "Breaking Bad," a critical favorite, went unrecognized, aside from Bryan Cranston's lead actor nomination. Former awards mainstay "The Office" received no nominations.
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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A device attempts to elevate the iPad's keyboard
Even if you love the iPad, you're probably not keen to write your next novel using its on-screen virtual keyboard. You may not be thrilled to type up a lengthy email with it, either.
Source: http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/12/18/9537918-a-device-attempts-to-elevate-the-ipads-keyboard
The Economic Reality Of Marriage
At one time, marriage and divorce were dictated by romance, the falling in and out of love. Nowadays, those decisions are being increasingly influenced by economic factors. Host Audie Cornish talks to NPR's Jennifer Ludden and Shankar Vedantam about mobility in marriage and divorce.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/12/18/143916139/the-economic-reality-of-marriage?ft=1&f=1003
AP Enterprise: Russia oil spills wreak devastation
On the bright yellow tundra outside this oil town near the Arctic Circle, a pitch-black pool of crude stretches toward the horizon. The source: a decommissioned well whose rusty screws ooze with oil, viscous like jam.
Source: http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/12/18/9528495-ap-enterprise-russia-oil-spills-wreak-devastation
'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows': Reviews Are In!
Critics weren't wowed by director Guy Ritchie's 2009 original, and this time around is no different.
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Robert Downey Jr. in "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows"
Robert Downey Jr.'s steampunk take on the classic literary detective returns for a new mystery in "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows."
The first film from 2009 didn't exactly wow the critics, and the sequel is no exception. The mixed response ranges from "better than the first" to "one of the worst of the year," but the chemistry between Downey and Jude Law earned the critics' highest complements.
We've rounded up some of the best reviews to give you a sense what the critics are saying:
The Story
"As the film opens, Watson is paying a visit to his occasional partner in solving crimes. His wedding to Mary (Kelly Reilly) is fast approaching and Holmes is to be his best man. The intrigues begin in earnest with the bachelor party Holmes throws at an eccentric gentleman's club, in which none of Dr. Watson's pals show up but two new characters do — a very wry Stephen Fry as Holmes' brother, Mycroft, and a Gypsy fortuneteller Madam Simza Heron, played by Noomi Rapace. Holmes has had a chance encounter (or was it) with the lovely Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams) who seemed clearly over her head in something that involves Professor James Moriarty (Jared Harris, the age-old nemesis, but newly arrived to the films and as dapper as he is in 'Mad Men')." — Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times
Robert Downey Jr.
"Really, if [director Guy] Ritchie were on the case, even a little bit, how could he not notice Robert Downey Jr. giving the worst performance of his career? This is a director of some stature. He could talk to his star and help him. Here is an actor capable of dazzling audiences with his virtuosity, and yet there he is, slack and flat, phoning it in with a blithe delivery and his accent going in and out. Downey knows — of course he knows — that he could sleepwalk through the movie, and it will still be a hit." — Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
The Direction
"Ritchie has done it again. In an act of criminal negligence, he's wasted Robert Downey Jr. — an actor with the perfect verbal dexterity to play Sherlock Holmes — in a sequel that eliminates smarts in favor of relentless headbanging. 2009's 'Sherlock Holmes' was lousy, but it was also a big hit. So the sequel, 'A Game of Shadows,' is more of the stupid same. It wouldn't matter so much if Downey and Jude Law, as the bromantic Dr. Watson, didn't look so ready to turn on the cerebral dazzle. Instead, Ritchie treats them like action goons out of his 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' basement." — Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
As a Sequel
"After Guy Ritchie's 'Sherlock Holmes' (2009) with Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law grossed something like half a billion dollars, this was no time to rethink the approach. What they have done, however, is add a degree of refinement and invention, and I enjoyed this one more than the earlier film." — Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The Final Word
"It's elementary. If you enjoyed the first 'Sherlock Holmes' directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as Holmes and Watson, then you'll likely leave the sequel feeling satiated." — Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
Check out everything we've got on "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows."
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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1676145/sherlock-holmes-game-shadows-reviews.jhtml
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Ward wins unanimous decision over Froch in AC
Andre Ward staked his claim as the top 168-pound division fighter, using his speed and a combination of lefts to defeat Carl Froch in a unanimous decision Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in the Super Six super middleweight tournament final.
Source: http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/12/17/9527465-ward-wins-unanimous-decision-over-froch-in-ac
Killing of bin Laden voted top news story of 2011
The killing of Osama bin Laden during a raid by Navy SEALs on his hideout in Pakistan was the top news story of 2011, followed by Japan's earthquake/tsunami/meltdown disaster, according to The Associated Press' annual poll of U.S. editors and news directors.
Source: http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/12/17/9519257-killing-of-bin-laden-voted-top-news-story-of-2011
Legislator explains her backing of abortion crackdown
HARRISBURG - Standing on the floor of the state House, her voice choked with emotion, the first-term Democratic legislator from Upper Darby explained why she had just voted for the bill tightening regulations for abortion clinics.
Historic visit to Libya by Pentagon chief Panetta
Pentagon chief Leon Panetta made history Saturday as the first American defense secretary to set foot on Libyan soil and said he hoped the post-Moammar Gadhafi government could assemble the country's militias into "one Libya."
Source: http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/12/17/9511988-historic-visit-to-libya-by-pentagon-chief-panetta
Bachmann Tries To Regain Early Iowa Lead
Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann once appeared to be the favored Republican presidential candidate in Iowa. But she's been near the bottom of most polls since. Bachmann is making an aggressive push to finish well in next month's Iowa caucuses, and she embarks on a multi-day bus tour of the state Friday.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/12/16/143820306/bachmann-tries-to-regain-early-iowa-lead?ft=1&f=1014
Friday, December 16, 2011
NATO plan to deploy ABMs in Europe 'just a waste of money'
NATO’s plan to deploy its European missile defense system is “just a waste of money” as the allegedly dangerous countries lack the capacity to strike the US, while Russia would easily bypass the system, US physicist Lawrence M.
What Makes Wings Work?
Researchers at New York University are studying flight with a speaker, a soup pot, straws and a box full of paper aircraft. Emeritus professor Stephen Childress describes the experiment and what he and his colleagues have learned about flight from their homemade flying objects.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/12/16/143847293/what-makes-wings-work?ft=1&f=1007
Air Force plans to award Silver Star to U-2 pilot
The Air Force will award a Silver Star posthumously to Francis Gary Powers, the pilot whose spy plane was shot down in 1960 over the Soviet Union in a defining moment of the Cold War.
Source: http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/12/16/9501346-air-force-plans-to-award-silver-star-to-u-2-pilot
The homeless on the holidays: Some food for thought
It is very hard not to take things for granted and then there is a thought that homelessness really is not far from being a reality for many!
A sobering article!
A sobering article!
Climate Talks Go Longer Than Expected
The United Nations climate conference in Durban, South Africa, was scheduled to wrap up Friday, but the negotiations have gone into overtime. Host Scott Simon talks with NPR's Richard Harris about what is still under discussion.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/12/10/143497206/climate-talks-go-longer-than-expected?ft=1&f=1007
Snoop Dogg -- Crisis in the Middle East ... Over Weed
Filed under: Snoop Dogg, Celebrity Justice, Music
Snoop Dogg is in the middle of an international crisis ... accused of sparking a phattie burbatty blunt in the middle of Lebanon, which ignited a criminal investigation ... this according to a major Middle East concert promoter. TMZ has learned ...… TMZ
Snoop Dogg -- Crisis in the Middle East ... Over Weed
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2011/12/16/snoop-dogg-lebanon-weed-lawsuit/
Congress Clears $662 Billion Defense Bill
The Senate voted 86-13 for the bill that would authorize money for military personnel, weapons systems, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and national security programs in the Energy Department. The House voted for the measure on Wednesday; it now goes to President Obama for his signature.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/12/15/143797258/congress-clears-662-billion-defense-bill?ft=1&f=1003
FGTV Mom?s Gaming Reality Check
It’s easy to paper over the little niggles that arise when gaming as a family. The times you spend as long getting the Kinect controller to work as actually playing a game. The moments when the Wii refuses to read your disc, or you discover there are no charged controllers in the house. Days when [...]
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