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Saturday, December 29, 2012

Former President George HW Bush improving, out of intensive care

After spending nearly a week in the intensive care unit at Methodist Hospital in Houston, former President George H. W. Bush has been moved out of the ICU. "President Bush's condition has improved, so he has been moved today from the intensive care

After spending nearly a week in the intensive care unit at Methodist Hospital in Houston, former President George H. W. Bush has been moved out of the ICU. "President Bush's condition has improved, so he has been moved today from the intensive care

The Bush family let everyone know that George H.W. Bush has finally been moved out of intensive care and into a regular patient's room. We were a little worried about the former President for a brief minute. Bush was secretly checked in to a Houston

George H.W. Bush was moved out of the intensive care unit of a Houston hospital on Saturday, as his condition improves following what had been described as a “stubborn fever.” The 41st President of the United States, who

HOUSTON — Former President George H.W. Bush's condition continued to improve Saturday, prompting doctors to move him out of intensive care, a spokesman said. “President Bush's condition has improved, so he has been moved today from the intensive

NCAA Football: Cincinnati 48 vs. Duke 34 - Belk Bowl Pre-Game

The football helmets worn by the Bearcats in the 2012 Belk Bowl will be made available to UC fans. The new-look helmets will go for a $1,000 special contribution to UCATS, the proceeds of which will be earmarked for an

Cincinnati forced a fumble deep in its own territory with under two minutes to play, drove the length of the field and then forced another fumble to secure a 48-34 win over Duke in the Belk Bowl. Thanks to a pair of late scores by the Bearcats, the

The Carolina Panther statue outside of the stadium decorated for the holidays (NCAA Football: Belk Bowl, Cincinnati 48 v Duke 34, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC. December 27 2012). keithcoward.com-7611.jpg. Inside of Bank of America Stadium

For the second straight season, Cincinnati finished the year as one of multiple teams tied for the Big East lead, and just like last season the Bearcats found themselves on the wrong end of the conference tie-breakers. It's the fourth time in five

The football helmets worn by the Bearcats in the 2012 Belk Bowl will be made available to UC fans. The new-look helmets will go for a $1,000 special contribution to UCATS, the proceeds of which will be earmarked for an

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings' Salary Will Double In 2013

A new approach to networking could make video delivery faster and more reliable.

A new approach to networking could make video delivery faster and more reliable.

Netflix has confirmed to Talking Points Memo that it will introduce social sharing features for U.S. users in 2013, following the passage of a bill that will..

Netflix Inc. raised Chief Executive Reed Hastings's compensation package to $4 million for 2013, essentially doubling his pay this year.

Coinstar (NASDAQ: CSTR) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) are only weeks away from launching the beta to Redbox Instant, their long-awaited venture into the world of video streaming. The service is already featured as a downloadable app from both Google Play

Kobe Bryant on jersey retirement: 'I'd probably force Shaq to do it'

After a year featuring plenty of divorce rumors, Kobe Bryant and his wife and kids posed for a Christmas card that featured a rather expensive gown.

Samuel L. Jackson and Kobe are the best of friends. Check them out sharing a nice, sweaty high-five as Kobe heads to the locker room.

That moment was when we surprised 16-year old Tuloso-Midway student Chris Gelinas with a personal message from NBA Star Kobe Bryant. Chris if you didn't know, is battling a very rare form of cancer called Epitheliod Sarcoma, but no longer has any

This topic has been much discussed in my circles in recent days, as Kobe Bryant, who doesn't have a personal account on Twitter, tempted us by taking over Nike Basketball's Twitter handle for the past couple of days. So I asked my Twitter followers

Long among the sports world's biggest Twitter holdouts, Kobe Bryant has finally joined. But he hasn't opened an account, and won't be around for long.

Former President George HW Bush Moved From Intensive Care Amid Country ...

Former President George H. W. Bush remained in the intensive care unit of a Houston hospital on Friday, but "continues to improve" and his exchanges with medical staff now include singing, according to a statement from a

Former President George H. W. Bush remained in the intensive care unit of a Houston hospital on Friday, but "continues to improve" and his exchanges with medical staff now include singing, according to a statement from a

Former President George H. W. Bush remained in the intensive care unit of a Houston hospital on Friday, but "continues to improve" and his exchanges with medical staff now include singing, according to a statement from a

Former President George H. W. Bush's condition has improved and he has been moved from an intensive care unit to a regular patient room, according to a spokesman. "President Bush's condition has improved, so he has been moved today from the

Former President George H.W. Bush was moved out of the intensive care unit of a Houston hospital today where he has been a patient for over a month, his spokesman said. “President Bush's condition has improved, so he has been moved today from the

Avery Johnson Was A Dead Man Walking Even As He Accepted His Coach Of ...

The Nets have fired coach Avery Johnson after a disappointing 14-14 start. Brooklyn has lost 10 of their last 13 games.

Some thoughts on the Nets' decision to fire coach Avery Johnson on Thursday: • Brooklyn's decision to dismiss Johnson after a 14-14 start seems to reflect a disconnect between the team's expectations and the realities of its

On Thursday, Avery Johnson became the first head coach fired by the Brooklyn Nets because he failed to reach Deron Williams and because the Nets had slipped to 14-14 after a promising 11-4 start — and these things were most certainly related.

I'd watch an animated squirrel speaking in Avery Johnson's tongue. But after Hollywood, Johnson has the same few options as every other coach who gets canned. Option One: Take a studio job, wait for a head coaching job to open. Johnson was great in the

The Nets have fired coach Avery Johnson after a disappointing 14-14 start. Brooklyn has lost 10 of their last 13 games.

Norman Schwarzkopf 1991 'This Week' Interview

Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, the blunt, bulldog-like commander of U.S.-led coalition forces in the first Persian Gulf War, died Thursday in Florida. He was 78.

Time is relentless. Just as an aide to the ailing former President George H. W. Bush was warning his would-be obituarists to hold off, at least for now, news came that one of old Poppy's comrades in arms, Stormin' Norman Schwarzkopf, the irascible

H. Norman Schwarzkopf didn't care much for his popular "Stormin' Norman" nickname. The seemingly no-nonsense Desert Storm commander's reputed temper with aides and subordinates supposedly earned him that rough-and-ready moniker. But others

Norman Schwarzkopf 1991 'This Week' Interview. The U.S. General is interviewed during the first Gulf War. 18:17 | 12/29/2012. Share: Transcript for Norman Schwarzkopf 1991 'This Week' Interview. General Schwarzkopf in Saudi Arabia thank you very much

Retired general Stormin' Norman Schwarzkopf has died. He was 78 years old, and passed away in Tampa, Florida.

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings' Salary Will Double In 2013

Netflix has been lobbying to change a law that prevents it from using Facebook to reveal what movies people are watching. It has finally won in Congress but, by this point, doubts about the value of frictionless sharing mean

He chose his salary to be $2 million, up from $500,000, and his stock options allowance to be $2 million, the online streaming company said in a regulatory filing Friday. Last year, he got stock options worth $1.5 million, half of what he had received

A new approach to networking could make video delivery faster and more reliable.

He's getting $4 million, up from $2 million this year.

A new approach to networking could make video delivery faster and more reliable.

David Letterman Kennedy Center Honors 2012: Tina Fey, Jimmy Kimmel, Ray ...

2012 Kennedy Center Honoree Natalia Makarova, front row, second right, reacts to all the photos being taken during a group photo after the State Department Dinner for the Kennedy Center Honors gala Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at the State Department in

The prestigious 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors aired Dec. 26 on national television, highlighting the awesomeness of rock gods Led Zeppelin.

"Kennedy Center Honors": Honorees include David Letterman, Buddy Guy, Dustin Hoffman, Natalia Makarova and Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. Caroline Kennedy hosts, and those paying tribute include Alec

The annual Kennedy Center Honors are always a heartening reminder that amid the din of day-to-day pop culture, real and enduring artistic achievement is taking place, even if we forget to notice. But the 35th installment of the awards, which will be

2012 Kennedy Center Honoree Natalia Makarova, front row, second right, reacts to all the photos being taken during a group photo after the State Department Dinner for the Kennedy Center Honors gala Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at the State Department in

Netflix doubles down on CEO Reed Hastings' pay package

Coinstar (NASDAQ: CSTR) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) are only weeks away from launching the beta to Redbox Instant, their long-awaited venture into the world of video streaming. The service is already featured as a downloadable app from both Google Play

Netflix has risen 29 percent in 2012, with one trading day left in the year. The shares peaked at $298.73 in July 2011 before sliding on investor concern over looming competition, a series of marketing missteps, losses overseas and fewer than expected

(CNN) -- Aah, Christmas Eve. A time for family and friends, eggnog and mistletoe, carols and cookies and catching up on "Downton Abbey"? Apparently, that's what legions of us had in mind when -- humbug! -- the Netflix Instant streaming service went

Netflix has doubled the compensation package CEO Reed Hastings will receive in 2013 over the current year, the streaming and video rental company revealed today in a regulatory filing. Hastings will receive $2 million in salary and another $2 million

Netflix will introduce 'social features' for its U.S. users in 2013, following a bill passed by Congress on December 21 that removes older restrictions on companies sharing customer video rental histories. That bill was passed

Kate Winslet Marries Ned Rocknroll in Secret: New Details!

Kate Winslet has tied the knot with Richard Branson's nephew, Ned Rocknroll, her rep tells PEOPLE. "I can confirm that Kate Winslet married Ned Rock'nRoll in NY earlier this month in a private ceremony attended by her two children and a very few

ACTRESS'S wedding to RocknRoll - nephew of Virgin tycoon Richard Branson - was kept so secret even the couple's parents did not know about it. Kate was given away by her Titanic co-star Leonardo DiCaprio.

Winslet met Ned RocknRoll, who changed his name from the more prosaic surname Abel Smith, on Richard Branson's Necker Island in July 2011. A likeable charmer who had gone to the island to get over the failure of his first marriage to Sussex landowner

British actress Kate Winslet and her boyfriend Ned Rocknroll attend a promotional event for the Hong Kong international races in Hong Kong December 9, 2012. Credit: REUTERS /TYRONE SIU /LANDOV. Now that the world knows about Kate Winslet and

Kate Winslet married boyfriend Ned Rocknroll earlier this month in New York. Read on for more details.

Weather-weary NJ dealing with another winter storm

Among those of us who forecast the weather for a living, one of the most frustrating complaints is a call or email asking why you busted the forecast. Imagine how much more frustrating it is when you actually hit it spot on!

SB Nation weather contributor and meteorologist Brian Neudorff gives his weather forecast for Week 17 across the NFL.

A wicked winter storm was sweeping east across the United States Wednesday, creating a post-holiday travel nightmare with more than a foot of snow in some places and thousands of flights canceled or delayed. "Blizzard

Light snow was falling Saturday night in Asheville, and the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday in Madison, Avery, Mitchell and Yancey counties, along with the higher elevations of Haywood, Swain and

While 2011 established a record for the number of individual U.S. weather disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damage, 2012 is expected to eclipse 2011 in terms of the aggregate amount of damage done.

WWE Live Event Results From Minneapolis (12/28) - Fandango In Action, Steel ...

The Comcast-owned company adds former Disney executives Adam Rockmore and Dana Henry Benson to its ranks.

Fandango Returns, New Age Outlaws Note, Ryback Correction, Eve & Miz Build Snowmen. - As noted earlier, Fandango returned to action at last night's WWE SmackDown live event in Chicago, IL, defeating Ted Dibiase. Full results for last night's live event

WWE.com has an article with Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Tito Santana, Hillbilly Jim and Harley Race discussing the first-ever televised Royal Rumble match. During the article, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan,

Hi, Is there anyway that I can install fandango on my PRE2 unlocked Europe. I know its for US only but I'm currently in the US and would have great.

WWE.com has an article with Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Tito Santana, Hillbilly Jim and Harley Race discussing the first-ever televised Royal Rumble match. During the article, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who won the match, discussed his

Kobe Bryant on jersey retirement: 'I'd probably force Shaq to do it'

After a year featuring plenty of divorce rumors, Kobe Bryant and his wife and kids posed for a Christmas card that featured a rather expensive gown.

Kobe Bryant has a very, uh, interesting sense of style. Don't believe me? Check out this super awesome fur coat that he's rocking for the Los Angeles Lakers game against the New York Knicks on Christmas Day.

Kobe Bryant has a very, uh, interesting sense of style. Don't believe me? Check out this super awesome fur coat that he's rocking for the Los Angeles Lakers game against the New York Knicks on Christmas Day.

LeBron James wins more often when he scores 40.

When someone can make a joke about a painful past, it's generally considered a step forward. We're not sure if that's the case with Kobe Bryant here, but we hope he's found some measure of healing.

After Christmas Sales Attract Large Numbers

Retailers are hoping today was a big day for people out looking for some deals. Because so far this holiday shopping season has been the weakest since 2008.

Skip the After Christmas Sale in Nokia Shares. By TERESA RIVAS | MORE ARTICLES BY AUTHOR. The cell phone maker's stock is falling again as retailers slash prices on its Windows-based devices. Article; Comments. Email; Print; Reprints. smaller; Larger

If Christmas presents didn't have to be given on Dec. 25, we could all save a considerable amount of money. Because many items go on sale well after the holiday. The delay doesn't necessarily make

Now that we've covered your best bets at all of the department and mall store after-Christmas sales, it's time to hunt down the bargains at local indie boutiques. After the jump, we've got eight of your favorites, like Creatures of Comfort, Opening

Typically, stores anticipate that shoppers armed with gift cards or looking to exchange presents will flood into stores on the day after Christmas, making it one of the top five retail-sales days of the season. But, just as it did during the pre

Kate Winslet Marries Ned Rocknroll in Secret: New Details!

"It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment thing, but they wanted to keep it secret," a source tells The Daily Mail.

Posted Dec 28th 2012 11:20AM. 0 Comments. Share Share on Tumblr submit to reddit. Kate Winslet has just married her third husband, Ned RocknRoll, but we wonder, does she still have that pesky penthouse she owned with ex Sam Mendes on her hands?

Oscar-winning actress reportedly married British beau earlier this month in New York.

“Kate Winslet married Ned Rock'nRoll in NY earlier this month in a private ceremony attended by her two children and a very few friends and family,” the rep said in a statement. “The couple had been engaged since the summer.” Rocknroll is the nephew of

The Oscar-winning actor wed Ned Rocknroll, Richard Branson's nephew, in front of her two children and a small number of friends. She was given away by Leonardo DiCaprio, her co-star in the films Titanic and Revolutionary Road. According to reports

Jessica Simpson Shows Off Weight Loss On Weight Watchers Magazine

David Kirchhoff, CEO of Weight Watchers, told The Daily Ticker that Simpson's pregnancy won't impact their business arrangement. (Note: the interview was taped before Simpson's announcement). "Jessica is appearing in our TV spots come this January," he

Jessica admits she's pregnant with her second child in this new Weight Watchers commercial — it was filmed when she was just a couple weeks along — and she shows off her 50-pound weight loss! Watch the new ad below! Jessica Simpson worked hard to

Singer will take her twitter announcement to the next level with a Weight Watchers commercial. 01:54 | 12/27/2012. Related Links: Watch: Jessica Simpson Pregnant Again: US Weekly · Watch: Jessica Simpson Weight Loss: How Did Star Lose 60 Pounds?

By Alexis Tereszcuk - Radar Entertainment Editor Jessica Simpson dropped a whopping 50 pounds after she gave birth to her daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson and she's showing off her hard work on the cover of Weight

So much for rumors Weight Watchers will dump Jessica Simpson now that she's pregnant again the company is actually expanding her role in hocking the…

Get Churchill's “Change” free on iTunes

Fred Sitkins explores some of the benefits of using what iTunes U has to offer schools, teachers, and administrators.

With over 1,300 votes from iLounge readers, our most recent poll—“What is your favorite new feature in iTunes 11?”—has ended. Readers were asked what feature they liked most—if any—about Apple's latest iTunes release. A significant 48 percent of

I'm trying to parse a iTunes media library file, which is a plist file using python & plistlib. I wrote a simple python script: import plistlib plist = plistlib.readPlist('tunes.xml') print(plist['Tracks']). But when I try and run it an error

“Get #PushAndShove in the @iTunesMusic store right now for only $7.99″ the No Doubt Twitter account updated earlier in the day. Be sure to head over to iTunes now and buy your copy at this super great discounted price if

If you are still trying to get in on the 20% off iTunes gift cards, two new options sprung up over the break. GiftCardMall via Ebay Daily Deal offers a $50 iTunes gift card for $40 with tax only in Colorado, today only. Without tax

Kate Winslet Marries Ned Rocknroll in Secret: New Details!

"It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment thing, but they wanted to keep it secret," a source tells The Daily Mail.

ACTRESS'S wedding to RocknRoll - nephew of Virgin tycoon Richard Branson - was kept so secret even the couple's parents did not know about it. Kate was given away by her Titanic co-star Leonardo DiCaprio.

Dating for more than a year, the couple exchanged vows "in early December"

“Kate Winslet married Ned Rock'nRoll in NY earlier this month in a private ceremony attended by her two children and a very few friends and family,” the rep said in a statement. “The couple had been engaged since the summer.” Rocknroll is the nephew of

The actress has married Ned Rocknroll, her rep confirms to CNN. “Kate Winslet married Ned Rock'nRoll in NY earlier this month in a private ceremony attended by her two children and a very few friends and family,” the rep

Review: 'Django Unchained' is brilliantly acted across the board

Tarantino is possessed by two emotions—love and revenge—and the over-all subject of the movie is essentially a counterfactual historical warning: that the South got off easily with the Civil War when, in a proper balance of

the-hobbit-box-office.jpg Newcomers "Les Misérables" and "Django Unchained" couldn't unseat "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" from atop the Friday box office. After a record-setting debut, Peter Jackson's fantasy flick raked in another $10.7 million

EW critics Owen Gleiberman and Lisa Schwarzbaum tackle Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained in the latest “Movie Talk with Owen & Lisa.” “There are moments when I think it is really juicy and fun,” Owen says, but overall he isn't pleased. “I think it

If you love Quentin Tarentino, you will be thoroughly entertained by "Django Unchained." It moves the audience from curiosity into a spaghetti western, from cheeziness into blaxploitation and outright fun, and then into the gut-wrenching reality of

Unlike "Lincoln," "Django Unchained" affords room at the heart of its narrative for compelling and assertive African-American characters, both heroic (Foxx in the title role) and otherwise (Samuel L Jackson, memorably repellent as a house servant who

Get Churchill's “Change” free on iTunes

Fred Sitkins explores some of the benefits of using what iTunes U has to offer schools, teachers, and administrators.

When you are restoring the backup, iTunes asks for a password. Sure, if you have selected “encrypt iPhone backup” check box, you will have to enter the password. But what if you haven't selected this checkbox, yet iTunes pops up a window waiting for

“Get #PushAndShove in the @iTunesMusic store right now for only $7.99″ the No Doubt Twitter account updated earlier in the day. Be sure to head over to iTunes now and buy your copy at this super great discounted price if

It was a very appy Christmas for Apple, which saw an 87 percent rise in Christmas Day app downloads. The season's giving spirit meant loads of new iOS devices, which obviously needed to be stocked with applications and games. New owners didn't wait

I'm trying to parse a iTunes media library file, which is a plist file using python & plistlib. I wrote a simple python script: import plistlib plist = plistlib.readPlist('tunes.xml') print(plist['Tracks']). But when I try and run it an error

Avery Johnson Was A Dead Man Walking Even As He Accepted His Coach Of ...

The short version: Star guard Deron Williams, playing well below his capabilities on a mildly underachieving team, says he isn't as comfortable with Avery Johnson's system as he was with that of Jerry Sloan, his Hall of Fame former coach; the team

Some thoughts on the Nets' decision to fire coach Avery Johnson on Thursday: • Brooklyn's decision to dismiss Johnson after a 14-14 start seems to reflect a disconnect between the team's expectations and the realities of its

Deron Williams said he was taken aback when Billy King approached him at the Nets' training facility Thursday, personally delivering the news that Avery Johnson had been fired. "I was shocked. I didn't expect it," Williams said Friday. "I was over

When the Nets fired Avery Johnson this past Thursday after he compiled a .500 record with a new and newly talented roster, many people noted that Johnson had suffered a particularly dramatic reversal of fortune: After going 11-4 in November, Johnson

The Nets have fired coach Avery Johnson after a disappointing 14-14 start. Brooklyn has lost 10 of their last 13 games.

Netflix doubles down on CEO Reed Hastings' pay package

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) CEO Reed Hastings will see a sizable increase in compensation in the new year, according to an SEC filing the company made on Friday. Hastings will receive $2 million in pay for the year, a fourfold increase from the $500,000 he

(CNN) -- Aah, Christmas Eve. A time for family and friends, eggnog and mistletoe, carols and cookies and catching up on "Downton Abbey"? Apparently, that's what legions of us had in mind when -- humbug! -- the Netflix Instant streaming service went

Coinstar (NASDAQ: CSTR) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) are only weeks away from launching the beta to Redbox Instant, their long-awaited venture into the world of video streaming. The service is already featured as a downloadable app from both Google Play

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even those in the lighthearted holiday fare you were plann..

Netflix has doubled the compensation package CEO Reed Hastings will receive in 2013 over the current year, the streaming and video rental company revealed today in a regulatory filing. Hastings will receive $2 million in salary and another $2 million

Tricky Android malware fools users with Google Play icon

Google's recently launched scan-and-match feature for Google Play has drawn early criticism from users who say the tool is weeding out explicit lyrics.

KimberyDeiss, a user on Google Play, seems to be the creator of a host of similar Android apps, including "Make me Russian," "Make me fat," "Make me bald" and "Make me Irish." "This is just a fun app [that] lets you indulge you and your friends!" the

Google's recently launched scan-and-match feature for Google Play has drawn early criticism from users who say the tool is weeding out explicit lyrics. The new Google Play Music Manager feature, which scans your online music library and stores Google

Mobile app analytics firm Distimo annually publishes a review of the past year's growth and trends in the app space. For 2012, Distimo compared Apple's App Store vs. Google Play on Android handsets. While both

Posted by Ellie Powers, Product Manager on the Google Play team. Google Play is your way to reach millions and millions of Android users around the world. In fact, since the start of 2011, the number of countries where you

Jessica Simpson Shows Off Weight Loss On Weight Watchers Magazine

Jessica Simpson's knocked up again, and Weight Watchers is totally cool with it -- even though they're paying her $4 million to LOSE weight! We think…

Singer will take her twitter announcement to the next level with a Weight Watchers commercial. 01:54 | 12/27/2012. Related Links: Watch: Jessica Simpson Pregnant Again: US Weekly · Watch: Jessica Simpson Weight Loss: How Did Star Lose 60 Pounds?

The rumor that actress and singer Jessica Simpson is pregnant again was confirmed Christmas morning when she tweeted a photo of seven-month-old daughter Maxwell Drew sitting in a patch of sand marked "BIG SIS.

Even though she's expecting again, Jessica revealed her impressive 50-pound weight loss on the cover of the January/February issue of Weight Watchers Magazine — and the secret to her success! Read on to find out what she said. Jessica Simpson

So much for rumors Weight Watchers will dump Jessica Simpson now that she's pregnant again the company is actually expanding her role in hocking the…

George HW Bush improving, 'singing' with medical staff

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Former President George H.W. Bush is in the intensive care unit of a Houston hospital and is in "guarded condition," family spokesman Jim McGrath said Wednesday. "The President is alert

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Former President George H.W. Bush is in the intensive care unit of a Houston hospital and is in "guarded condition," family spokesman Jim McGrath said Wednesday. "The President is alert

HOUSTON — Former President George H.W. Bush remains in intensive care at a Houston hospital, but he's improving. Bush family spokesman Jim McGrath said Friday that the 88-year-old former president is continuing to improve. He says Bush is "alert and,

(Reuters) - Former President George H. W. Bush remained in the intensive care unit of a Houston hospital on Friday, but "continues to improve" and his exchanges with medical staff now include singing, according to a statement from a Bush family spokesman.

Former president George H.W. Bush remains in intensive care at a Houston hospital on Friday, where he has been since developing a fever since Sunday. A spokesman for the family says that Bush's condition is improving and that he is alert and in good

Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant lead surging Lakers to blowout of Portland, 104-87

That moment was when we surprised 16-year old Tuloso-Midway student Chris Gelinas with a personal message from NBA Star Kobe Bryant. Chris if you didn't know, is battling a very rare form of cancer called Epitheliod Sarcoma, but no longer has any

LeBron James wins more often when he scores 40.

Samuel L. Jackson and Kobe are the best of friends. Check them out sharing a nice, sweaty high-five as Kobe heads to the locker room.

Kobe Bryant has a very, uh, interesting sense of style. Don't believe me? Check out this super awesome fur coat that he's rocking for the Los Angeles Lakers game against the New York Knicks on Christmas Day.

Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant Hints At Joining Twitter. By Daniel Buerge | December 28, 2012. So, if you're one of those tweeters the kids know about these days, you probably heard about Kobe Bryant taking over Nike Basketball's account for the last 72

THE WEEK AHEAD, Dec. 29-Jan. 4: Christmas Story and Bring It On Close ...

Every Christian loves the story of Christmas. We love to hear about the angels and the shepherds. We love the think about noble Joseph and humble Mary. We love the wise men and the star of Bethlehem. We love the whole

Every Christian loves the story of Christmas. We love to hear about the angels and the shepherds. We love the think about noble Joseph and humble Mary. We love the wise men and the star of Bethlehem. We love the whole

Some years, the bad news outweighs the good, and the Christmas season doesn't feel all that joyous. But the message of Christmas has always been about finding new hope. The Grapengeter family of Fairbanks, Alaska, didn't have much hope, back on Dec.

Some years, the bad news outweighs the good, and the Christmas season doesn't feel all that joyous. But the message of Christmas has always been about finding new hope. The Grapengeter family of Fairbanks, Alaska, didn't have much hope, back on Dec.

Related Photos. Illustration/Les Cosgrove Paul didn't relish the idea of a six-hour car ride to Plattsburgh, but he had taken only that afternoon and Christmas Day off and wanted to be back in the office early on the 26th. --

Kate Winslet Marries Ned Rocknroll in Secret: New Details!

ACTRESS'S wedding to RocknRoll - nephew of Virgin tycoon Richard Branson - was kept so secret even the couple's parents did not know about it. Kate was given away by her Titanic co-star Leonardo DiCaprio.

"It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment thing, but they wanted to keep it secret," a source tells The Daily Mail.

A representative for the Oscar-winning actress confirmed that Winslet, 37, wed Ned Rocknroll, the 34-year-old nephew of billionaire Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson in a private ceremony attended by Winslet's two children and a few friends and

Kate Winslet is officially off the market! Last night, her publicist confirmed that Kate had married her boyfriend of just over a year, Ned Rocknroll (more.

Oscar-winning actress reportedly married British beau earlier this month in New York.

Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant lead surging Lakers to blowout of Portland, 104-87

So, if you're one of those tweeters the kids know about these days, you probably heard about Kobe Bryant taking over Nike Basketball's account for the last 72 hours or so. He created some hashtags, showed a picture of him

After a year featuring plenty of divorce rumors, Kobe Bryant and his wife and kids posed for a Christmas card that featured a rather expensive gown.

Kobe Bryant is the proud owner of five championship rings, two Finals MVP trophies and one league MVP award—given his incredible prowess as a scorer, occasional set up man and closer. As the pressure mounts, so does Bryant's game as he looks to take

NBA All Star voting has been released for this week and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James of the Miami Heat have received the most votes. Voter's guide to NBA All Star game: Info on how to vote as well. EASTERN CONFERENCE

Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant Hints At Joining Twitter. By Daniel Buerge | December 28, 2012. So, if you're one of those tweeters the kids know about these days, you probably heard about Kobe Bryant taking over Nike Basketball's account for the last 72

Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant lead surging Lakers to blowout of Portland, 104-87

Samuel L. Jackson and Kobe are the best of friends. Check them out sharing a nice, sweaty high-five as Kobe heads to the locker room.

Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports6:27p.m. EST December 28, 2012. CommentsShare. 122512 kobe and nash. Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant, left, and point guard Steve Nash are starting to mesh well after just two games. (Photo: Gary A. Vasquez, USA

LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant's streak of 10 straight 30-point games ended only because he spent the fourth quarter on the bench alongside Dwight Howard and Steve Nash in a blowout win. The way the Los Angeles Lakers are playing lately, Bryant has

So, if you're one of those tweeters the kids know about these days, you probably heard about Kobe Bryant taking over Nike Basketball's account for the last 72 hours or so. He created some hashtags, showed a picture of him

Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant Hints At Joining Twitter. By Daniel Buerge | December 28, 2012. So, if you're one of those tweeters the kids know about these days, you probably heard about Kobe Bryant taking over Nike Basketball's account for the last 72

Jessica Simpson Taking Break From Weight Watchers During Second Pregnancy

It's not goodbye to Jessica Simpson's Weight Watchers program ñ it's simply until they eat again. In light of the news that she is indeed pregnant, Simpson will suspend use of the food point system that helped her shed a reported 60 pounds after the

Jessica Simpson's knocked up again, and Weight Watchers is totally cool with it -- even though they're paying her $4 million to LOSE weight! We think…

From the blog Daily Ticker: On Christmas Day, pop singer and fashion designer Jessica Simpson confirmed rumors that she is pregnant with her second child. Simpson, who recently lost more than 50 pounds on Weight

After Jessica Simpson announced via Twitter that her 7-month-old daughter, Maxwell Drew, is going to be a “big sis”—settling pregnancy rumors once and for all—questions about her Weight Watchers deal quickly emerged. The 32-year-old singer attained a

After Jessica Simpson announced via Twitter that her 7-month-old daughter, Maxwell Drew, is going to be a “big sis”—settling pregnancy rumors once and for all—questions about her Weight Watchers deal quickly emerged. The 32-year-old singer attained a

David Letterman Kennedy Center Honors 2012: Tina Fey, Jimmy Kimmel, Ray ...

"Kennedy Center Honors": Honorees include David Letterman, Buddy Guy, Dustin Hoffman, Natalia Makarova and Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. Caroline Kennedy hosts, and those paying tribute include Alec

The Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, broadcast on CBS on Wednesday night, is the annual event in which celebrities in various fields get all gussied up, travel to Washington, D.C., rub shoulders with the President, and

The ceremony, which was held at the beginning of the month, honored David Letterman, Dustin Hoffman, Buddy Guy, Natalia Makarova and the rock band Led Zeppelin.

The Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, broadcast on CBS on Wednesday night, is the annual event in which celebrities in various fields get all gussied up, travel to Washington, D.C., rub shoulders with the President, and

The Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, broadcast on CBS on Wednesday night, is the annual event in which celebrities in various fields get all gussied up, travel to Washington, D.C., rub shoulders with the President, and

DC area forecast: Today's wintry weather more a nuisance than a big mess

From unprecedented heat waves that shattered "Dust Bowl" era records from the 1930s, to Hurricane Sandy, which devastated coastal New Jersey and New York, 2012 was the year Mother Nature had it out for the U.S..

(CNN) -- Another wave of winter weather -- this time smaller -- will dump more inches of snow Saturday in the East Coast, forecasters said. Snow covers most of the lower 48 states after a week of wicked weather, but it is not over yet. The storm in the

Ronnie D Should we pray for bad weather to maybe hamper The Redskins scrambling abilities? Rick Gosselin: Not when you're playing the best ground game in the NFL. Alfred Morris is as great a concern with his legs as Griffin. Griffin may gash you

While 2011 established a record for the number of individual U.S. weather disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damage, 2012 is expected to eclipse 2011 in terms of the aggregate amount of damage done.

SB Nation weather contributor and meteorologist Brian Neudorff gives his weather forecast for Week 17 across the NFL.

Mikhail Prokhorov planned Avery Johnson firing last week

AP Photo/Morry Gash. NEW YORK Avery Johnson was fired Thursday as coach of the Brooklyn Nets, who have fallen to .500 in their season of new surroundings and elevated expectations. General manager Billy King announced the dismissal in a statement.

This is from Avery Johnson's press conference in Brooklyn after being let go by the Nets on Thursday. He sounds like a coach who isn't happy but knows this is part of the business and knows that he is taking the fall for failings of the some players

From the blog Ball Don't Lie: Avery Johnson Jr. is the son of former Brooklyn Nets coach Avery Johnson, and a sophomore in high school. All things considering, based on some of the more ribald responses we've seen from

Heart's 'Stairway to Heaven' rendition gets standing ovation from Led Zeppelin

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Check out Heart paying tribute to Led Zeppelin by playing Stairway to Heaven! Watch here!

Watch the Foo Fighters play "Rock and Roll" in front of Led Zeppelin and Barack Obama at the Kennedy Center Awards.

Watch the Foo Fighters play "Rock and Roll" in front of Led Zeppelin and Barack Obama at the Kennedy Center Awards.

Watch the Foo Fighters play "Rock and Roll" in front of Led Zeppelin and Barack Obama at the Kennedy Center Awards.

Review: 'Django Unchained' is brilliantly acted across the board

Quentin Tarantino and Jamie Foxx redress the horrors of American slavery.

Django Unchained represents the best and the worst of Quentin Tarantino. The film is replete with his signature mix of clever, inventive dialogue, fresh cinematic techniques, gripping drama, and extreme violence. As entertainment, no doubt the film

Django Unchained represents the best and the worst of Quentin Tarantino. The film is replete with his signature mix of clever, inventive dialogue, fresh cinematic techniques, gripping drama, and extreme violence. As entertainment, no doubt the film

Director Spike Lee called the movie "disrespectful" to slavery and says he won't see it. PEOPLE's Alynda Wheat, who is, incidentally, a black woman, said "The first hour is brilliant."

Director Spike Lee called the movie "disrespectful" to slavery and says he won't see it. PEOPLE's Alynda Wheat, who is, incidentally, a black woman, said "The first hour is brilliant."

DC area forecast: Today's wintry weather more a nuisance than a big mess

There are only a few minor weather concerns this weekend across the NFL for Week 17. Across western New York and into western Pennsylvania there could be a few light, scattered snow showers but I expect mostly dry conditions for those games in Buffalo

SB Nation weather contributor and meteorologist Brian Neudorff gives his weather forecast for Week 17 across the NFL.

10 REDSKINS TO KNOW FOR THURSDAY: Despite a loss to New Orleans on Sunday, the Cowboys are still in the NFC East hunt, but a loss to the Redskins would eliminate Dallas from playoff contention. Add in a Cowboys/Redskins rivalry that is already

The storm system that will be moving into the area overnight will bring a brief period of wet snow to central Virginia, and accumulations of 1-4" across far western sections of the state, along and west of I-81.

However, the New England coach once again has his team acclimated for whatever inclement weather may swoop in Sunday for the season finale against Miami. Rather than shifting practice indoors as they have before, the Patriots practiced outside

Cincinnati: Brendon Kay Throws Four Touchdowns in Belk Bowl Win

This this was the greatest punt I've ever witnessed.

The Cincinnati Bearcats take on the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA college football's Belk Bowl at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 27, 2012. Close. Cincinnati head coach Steve Stripling, center, gets doused by players

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Travis Kelce took his fifth catch of the game 83 yards for the go-ahead touchdown with 44 seconds remaining to lift Cincinnati past Duke, 48-34, in the 11th annual Belk Bowl in front of a crowd of 48,128 in Bank of America Stadium.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Travis Kelce took his fifth catch of the game 83 yards for the go-ahead touchdown with 44 seconds remaining to lift Cincinnati past Duke, 48-34, in the 11th annual Belk Bowl in front of a crowd of 48,128 in Bank of America Stadium.

Shoveling 6-inch-deep snow from his driveway Wednesday in Henderson, Ky., Curt Hamilton knew he had a decision to make.

Heart's 'Stairway to Heaven' rendition gets standing ovation from Led Zeppelin

The prestigious 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors aired Dec. 26 on national television, highlighting the awesomeness of rock gods Led Zeppelin.

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Heart fans who have seen the Wilson sisters in concert know that Ann Wilson can wail Led Zeppelin tunes like no one since, well, Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, so it's no surprise that the group brought the house down at the annual Kennedy Center Honors,

Heart fans who have seen the Wilson sisters in concert know that Ann Wilson can wail Led Zeppelin tunes like no one since, well, Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, so it's no surprise that the group brought the house down at the annual Kennedy Center Honors,

The surviving members of Led Zeppelin spent a whole lotta quality time together in 2012, although they still left fans wanting more. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones didn't get together to perform or record, but rather to celebrate the last

Jessica Simpson Shows Off 50-Pound Weight Loss on Weight Watchers ...

David Kirchhoff, CEO of Weight Watchers, told The Daily Ticker that Simpson's pregnancy won't impact their business arrangement. (Note: the interview was taped before Simpson's announcement). "Jessica is appearing in our TV spots come this January," he

David Kirchhoff, CEO of Weight Watchers, told The Daily Ticker that Simpson's pregnancy won't impact their business arrangement. (Note: the interview was taped before Simpson's announcement). "Jessica is appearing in our TV spots come this January," he

Weight Watchers spokeswoman Jessica Simpson recently confirmed her second pregnancy with fiancé Eric Johnson, and although that wasn't part of her contract with the weight loss brand, Simpson still dons the cover of their January/February issue looking

One of the first things I thought about after Jessica Simpson came out with the news that she is expecting her second child, one of the first things I thought about was whether this would hurt her very lucrative deal with Weight Watchers. But it

After Jessica Simpson seemed to confirm her second pregnancy Christmas Day on Twitter, via a photo of baby girl Maxwell on the beach with "big sis" written in the sand, the Weight Watchers spokeswoman made it extra official Wednesday in a new ad that

Huge Christmas for iTunes, App Store

If you are still trying to get in on the 20% off iTunes gift cards, two new options sprung up over the break. GiftCardMall via Ebay Daily Deal offers a $50 iTunes gift card for $40 with tax only in Colorado, today only. Without tax

If you are still trying to get in on the 20% off iTunes gift cards, two new options sprung up over the break. GiftCardMall via Ebay Daily Deal offers a $50 iTunes gift card for $40 with tax only in Colorado, today only. Without tax

I'm trying to parse a iTunes media library file, which is a plist file using python & plistlib. I wrote a simple python script: import plistlib plist = plistlib.readPlist('tunes.xml') print(plist['Tracks']). But when I try and run it an error

iTunes is both a mainstream juggernaut, destroying the competition in market and mind-share, and a great discovery tool, arguably just as good as any local indie record store. Often the store gets overlooked simply as a music store where people, who

iLounge news discussing iTunes 11 poll ends, Apple in 2013 poll begins. Find more Site News news from leading independent iPod, iPhone, and iPad site.

Review: 'Django Unchained' is brilliantly acted across the board

Django Unchained: What Kind of Fantasy Is This? Two years before the Civil War, a freed slave named Django becomes a bounty hunter because he can't think of any job more awesome than killing white guys for money. Wearing anachronistic sunglasses

Director Spike Lee called the movie "disrespectful" to slavery and says he won't see it. PEOPLE's Alynda Wheat, who is, incidentally, a black woman, said "The first hour is brilliant."

Tarantino is possessed by two emotions—love and revenge—and the over-all subject of the movie is essentially a counterfactual historical warning: that the South got off easily with the Civil War when, in a proper balance of

It's funny, offbeat, and brutal. Based in the American South during the times of slavery, Jamie Foxx straps on a six-shooter or two, some cowboys boots and hat in "Django Unchained." Foxx's Django character is taken by a bounty hunter, played by

Unlike "Lincoln," "Django Unchained" affords room at the heart of its narrative for compelling and assertive African-American characters, both heroic (Foxx in the title role) and otherwise (Samuel L Jackson, memorably repellent as a house servant who

Transcript for Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf to Saddam Hussein: 'Get Outta Town'

General Norman Schwarzkopf passed away at the age of 78.

Share. General Norman Schwarzkopf. Lynne Sladky / AP. General Norman Schwarzkopf waves to the crowd after a military band played a song in his honor during a welcome home ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla. on April 22, 1991.

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf -- the commander of U.S. forces during the first Iraq conflict -- has died in Tampa, Florida.Schwarzkopf became popularly…

Norman Schwarzkopf Jr., the hard-charging U.S. Army general whose forces smashed the Iraqi army in the 1991 Gulf War, has died at the age of 78, a U.S. official said on Thursday.

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf -- the commander of U.S. forces during the first Iraq conflict -- has died in Tampa, Florida.Schwarzkopf became popularly…

Recalling Jack Klugman, Charles Durning

Jack Klugman was on my flight years ago when I was a flight attendant. I told him: “I've never asked for an autograph, but I couldn't go home without asking for my nephew, who idolizes you.” He signed the autograph and arranged tickets to a taping of

Jack Klugman, star of the much-beloved sitcom 'The Odd Couple', has died, his attorney told KTRK. He was 90.

New York --. What a couple of mugs, sporting less-than-perfect physiques in the bargain. But was there anything lovelier than Jack Klugman or Charles Durning doing what they did for an audience? Rumpled Klugman exploding at his prissy flat-mate Tony

One thing you may not know about the late "Quincy" star Jack Klugman: he advocated for the development of treatments for rare diseases. "The problem was that many terrible diseases didn't afflict enough people to entice

At a time when horse racing desperately seeks to attract high-profile owners from the entertainment industry, the game lost one of its most dedicated members with the death of actor Jack Klugman at age 90. Just like in his acting career, Klugman's ride

Netflix doubles down on CEO Reed Hastings' pay package

Christmas Eve — what a lovely time for this Netflix watcher to be tuned away from Kansas City. I, and surely many other regular Internet TV watchers, were able to avoid what could have been a devastating black-out during the online video streaming

Christmas Eve — what a lovely time for this Netflix watcher to be tuned away from Kansas City. I, and surely many other regular Internet TV watchers, were able to avoid what could have been a devastating black-out during the online video streaming

Netflix has been lobbying to change a law that prevents it from using Facebook to reveal what movies people are watching. It has finally won in Congress but, by this point, doubts about the value of frictionless sharing mean

At issue was the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), which banned the sharing of a person's video rental history without written consent. Once the President signs off on a new bill that has surged through the chambers of Congress, Netflix users will

Netflix Inc. raised Chief Executive Reed Hastings's compensation package to $4 million for 2013, essentially doubling his pay this year.

Cincinnati: Brendon Kay Throws Four Touchdowns in Belk Bowl Win

Cincinnati's Brendon Kay tosses four touchdowns, including a game-winning, 83-yard touchdown strike in Cincinnati's 48-34 Belk Bowl victory.

There is only one reason why eight million bowl games are played on TV: Betting. And last night saw one of the all-time surreal betting turnarounds in history. Duke was a 9 to 10-point underdog against Cincinnati in the prestigious Belk Bowl The game

BELK BELK BELK BELK, BELK, BELK, BELK. Share on Twitter. We looked, and they don't sell speedos in the men's section of Belk. You know, if you wondered if they sell grape-smugglers. Ah, preposterous, you say, I'd

Duke vs. Cincinnati When: 6:30 p.m.. Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte Line: Cincinnati by 9. TV/Radio: ESPN2, WDNC-620 AM, WKIX-102.9 FM. Bowl preview central: ***Duke accepts Belk Bowl bid · ***There was

What Baylor and UCLA lack in truly elite overall play, they make up for with fun and aggression. What more would you want from a bowl game?

The 21 Best Finds From After-Christmas Sales

Skip the After Christmas Sale in Nokia Shares. By TERESA RIVAS | MORE ARTICLES BY AUTHOR. The cell phone maker's stock is falling again as retailers slash prices on its Windows-based devices. Article; Comments. Email; Print; Reprints. smaller; Larger

Photo by Brian Harkin Now that you're done shopping for all your friends and family, it's time to blow whatever cash you have left on yourself. Yes, it's that

It wasn't the holiday shopping season retailers were hoping to unwrap. The Associated Press reported U.S. shoppers were in a subdued mood the last weekend before Christmas and spent cautiously this year, disappointing

Skip the After Christmas Sale in Nokia Shares. By TERESA RIVAS | MORE ARTICLES BY AUTHOR. The cell phone maker's stock is falling again as retailers slash prices on its Windows-based devices. Article; Comments. Email; Print; Reprints. smaller; Larger

For as long as she can remember, the day after Christmas has been full of.

Friday, December 28, 2012

David Letterman Kennedy Center Honors 2012: Tina Fey, Jimmy Kimmel, Ray ...

CBS led in adults 18-49 (1.5 rating) and total viewers (8.3 million) on Wednesday night, thanks to a strong encore of Criminal Minds (1.7 adults) and the 35th annual Kennedy Center Honors. The kudos, taped earlier in the month, were up 27 percent from

CBS' broadcast of the annual Kennedy Center Honors -- the only non-repeat on the broadcast networks Wednesday night -- helped the network score a ratings win.

The ceremony and show held earlier this month aired on Wednesday Dec. 26, finally showing us the touching tributes Letterman's comedy peers delivered at the Kennedy Center Opera House on Dec. 2. Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Ray Romano and Jimmy

CBS's broadcast of the Kennedy Center Honors, a 35-year holiday tradition for the network, attracted more than eight million viewers on Wednesday, easily outdrawing its competitors for the night. The network noted that the awards telecast had its

CBS's broadcast of the Kennedy Center Honors, a 35-year holiday tradition for the network, attracted more than eight million viewers on Wednesday, easily outdrawing its competitors for the night. The network noted that the awards telecast had its

Fandango Sets New Movie Ticket Sales Record

December 21 brought a lot of good news, including the fact that the world somehow didn't end after all, but the real revelation to celebrate was that the classic Grim Fandango is now playable on modern PCs. The first stable

Grim Fandango is one of the most beloved games of the 1990s, but 14-year-old software makes it nearly impossible to play on modern systems. That is, until ResidualVM set out to make a program that could recreate 3D games that utilized LucasArts' GrimE

Grim Fandango is one of the most beloved games of the 1990s, but 14-year-old software makes it nearly impossible to play on modern systems. That is, until ResidualVM set out to make a program that could recreate 3D games that utilized LucasArts' GrimE

WWE.com has an article with Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Tito Santana, Hillbilly Jim and Harley Race discussing the first-ever televised Royal Rumble match. During the article, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan,

WWE.com has an article with Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Tito Santana, Hillbilly Jim and Harley Race discussing the first-ever televised Royal Rumble match. During the article, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who won the match, discussed his

Prince William, Kate Middleton Visit Sandringham for Boxing Day

Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy go shopping in Aspen on Boxing Day.

27 to take advantage of Boxing Day deals. Crowds were out en masse in the Avalon Mall and at the big box retailers on Stavanger Drive. Rod Slaney was out shopping at Future Shop on Stavanger Drive. He was shopping with his father-in-law, who was

It took less than eight sessions for Australia to dismantle the tourists at the MCG, securing an innings and 201-run victory in the Boxing Day Test to record an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the series. Clarke, who made the sole century of the match, said

Despite it being a rainy day, William, 30, joined Prince Philip and other royal family members for a traditional Boxing Day shoot at nearby Wood Farm in Wolferton. His pregnant wife, 30, however, stayed back in the house with Queen Elizabeth II, who

According to the Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia the seven Boxing Day releases generated $9.7 million at the box office. Peter Jackson's epic The Hobbit broke the record for the biggest Boxing Day release with $5.9m. The highest

Why we love 'Les Miserables,' despite its miserable gender stereotypes

After a mere three days of release, the big movie musical Les Misérables has grossed a whopping $40 million at the domestic box office, which is more than even The Hobbit has made since Christmas. Sure that movie has been out a bit longer, but still

The opening of the new movie of “Les Misérables” is complete with a slimmed-down Anne Hathaway—but was there anything for her to slim down from? And has anyone adequately remarked on how odd it is to have a film star who shares a name with the

The film features excellent singing, for the most part, but it also emphasizes fragility in a work that's largely defined by its grandiosity.

Anne has received much attention from Hollywood for her portrayal as Fantine, and has a lot of Oscar buzz! Les Miserables rocked the Christmas Day box office coming it at number one, and even breaking some records.

Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman sing for their Oscars.

Tricky Android malware fools users with Google Play icon

Since 2006 Nintendo DS users have been rocking the cult gaming classic, Touch Detective. The good news is that the time has now come, Touch Detective is available for Android via Google Play. For those that don't know anything about this game, Touch

A new form of Android malware can sneak onto your phone, show up as an icon resembling the Android app store known as Google Play — and send your phone number to criminals, who can then use it to send out text messages or launch a Distributed

Mobile app analytics firm Distimo annually publishes a review of the past year's growth and trends in the app space. For 2012, Distimo compared Apple's App Store vs. Google Play on Android handsets. While both marketplaces are considered winners in

Google has revealed its picks for the top 12 Android apps of 2012.

A new Android threat uses a Google Play icon to trick users into believing it is legitimate. It can be used to conduct DDoS attacks and send spam.

'Django Unchained': Jonah Hill's Cameo Explained

Samuel L. Jackson has come out in defense of Django Unchained. Read what the actor has to say now.

The Boston Globe's review of "Django Unchained" stands as a prime example of stellar movie criticism. Critic Wesley Morris clearly spent hours crafting his thoughts, likely in tribute to the film's artistic excellence. Yet Morris' column contains a

In a recent interview with Vibe, he said he would not watch Quentin Tarantino's latest film, set in the antebellum South.

Samuel L. Jackson has come out in defense of Django Unchained. Read what the actor has to say now.

Two years before the Civil War, a freed slave named Django becomes a bounty hunter because he can't think of any job more awesome than killing white guys for money. Wearing anachronistic sunglasses, accompanied by

Former President George HW Bush is improving, still in ICU

George H. W. Bush raises his right hand as he is sworn into office as the 41st president of the United States by Chief Justice William Rehnquist outside the west front of the Capitol on January 20, 1989. This June 25, 1990 photo shows then President

An aide to former President George H.W. Bush, who remains in intensive care after being hospitalized for a cough stemming from bronchitis, requested Thursday that Bush friends and family "please put the harps back in the

By MICHAEL GRACZYK, ASSOCIATED PRESS HOUSTON — Former President George H.W. Bush's family sought privacy and provided no new details Thursday about his medical condition, a day after his spokesman said

Throughout his hospital stay, he has been surrounded by family, including visits from his son, Neil, and Neil's wife, Maria, and a grandson, as well as sons George W. Bush, the 43rd president, and Jeb Bush, the former governor of Florida. ALSO:

George H. W. Bush raises his right hand as he is sworn into office as the 41st president of the United States by Chief Justice William Rehnquist outside the west front of the Capitol on January 20, 1989. This June 25, 1990 photo shows then President

Former President George HW Bush is improving, still in ICU

Updated at 7:08 p.m. ET: Former President George H.W. Bush was battling an elevated fever Wednesday and was in "guarded condition" in a hospital intensive care unit, a family spokesman said.

Throughout his hospital stay, he has been surrounded by family, including visits from his son, Neil, and Neil's wife, Maria, and a grandson, as well as sons George W. Bush, the 43rd president, and Jeb Bush, the former governor of Florida. ALSO:

Former President George H. W. Bush remained in the intensive care unit of a Houston hospital on Friday, but "continues to improve" and his exchanges with medical staff now include singing, according to a statement from a

Former President George H.W. Bush is still in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Houston-area Methodist Hospital, but a Bush family spokesperson today announced that the former president's condition is improving. The spokesperson expressed hope that

Throughout his hospital stay, he has been surrounded by family, including visits from his son, Neil, and Neil's wife, Maria, and a grandson, as well as sons George W. Bush, the 43rd president, and Jeb Bush, the former governor of Florida. ALSO:

Watch first four minutes of zombie comedy 'Warm Bodies' via Fandango

Grim Fandango is one of the most beloved games of the 1990s, but 14-year-old software makes it nearly impossible to play on modern systems. That is, until ResidualVM set out to make a program that could recreate 3D games that utilized LucasArts' GrimE

December 21 brought a lot of good news, including the fact that the world somehow didn't end after all, but the real revelation to celebrate was that the classic Grim Fandango is now playable on modern PCs. The first stable release of ResidualVM hit on

The previous high for Fandango during its 12-year history came earlier this year on May 4, the opening day of “The Avengers." Also read: 'Les Miz' ($18M), 'Django' ($15M) Give Box Office a Christmas Goose. “Our record-breaking sales point to a

Fandango Returns, New Age Outlaws Note, Ryback Correction, Eve & Miz Build Snowmen. - As noted earlier, Fandango returned to action at last night's WWE SmackDown live event in Chicago, IL, defeating Ted Dibiase. Full results for last night's live event

Online ticket retailer Fandango on Tuesday says it topped the mark set earlier this year on the day "The Avengers" opened.

Huge Christmas for iTunes, App Store

Apple kicked off its annual 12 Days of iTunes giveaway on Wednesday 26 December with a free Maroon 5 EP for UK iTunes users. Those who download the 12.

Since the release of iTunes 11, a few convenient keyboard shortcuts have been revealed that offer quick ways to manage playback, navigate the windows, or otherwise deal with some of iTunes' common functions. As with most programs, various shortcuts

With over 1,300 votes from iLounge readers, our most recent poll—“What is your favorite new feature in iTunes 11?”—has ended. Readers were asked what feature they liked most—if any—about Apple's latest iTunes release. A significant 48 percent of

If you are still trying to get in on the 20% off iTunes gift cards, two new options sprung up over the break. GiftCardMall via Ebay Daily Deal offers a $50 iTunes gift card for $40 with tax only in Colorado, today only. Without tax

One of the big changes in iTunes 11 is the new MiniPlayer. The iTunes MiniPlayer has been around for years, but its functionality has been enhanced with iTunes 11. In addition to being a control center for playing your music, you can also use it to

Desert Storm commander Norman Schwarzkopf dies at 78

General Norman Schwarzkopf passed away at the age of 78.

General Norman Schwarzkopf passed away at the age of 78.

One of the most celebrated generals of the 20th century, Norman Schwarzkopf, is being lauded by presidents and military leaders as a true patriot. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports. By M. Alex Johnson, NBC News. Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, the blunt,

Norman Schwarzkopf died Thursday of complications from pneumonia. Best known for his role in the first Gulf War, Schwarzkopf was 78 years old. David Greene talks to Gen. Robert Scales, Jr. who served with Schwarzkopf, and who wrote a history of the war

Norman Schwarzkop looked like a general. A 6-foot-3 bear of a man who seemed like he could tear a David Petraeus in half. More than that, Schwarzkopf fought like a general, or at least the way Americans want their generals to fight. He led the sweeping

Boxing Day bargains mean parking lot pain

SITCOM'S 10m even topped Xmas Day's EastEnders and put BBC1 miles ahead of rivals.

SITCOM'S 10m even topped Xmas Day's EastEnders and put BBC1 miles ahead of rivals.

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Put your boxing gloves on and get ready to fight for some deals.

Despite it being a rainy day, William, 30, joined Prince Philip and other royal family members for a traditional Boxing Day shoot at nearby Wood Farm in Wolferton. His pregnant wife, 30, however, stayed back in the house with Queen Elizabeth II, who

Huge Christmas for iTunes, App Store

Update: We've heard from a knowledgable source that the process described in the Ars story may lead to issues down the road. Specifically, newly.

If you are still trying to get in on the 20% off iTunes gift cards, two new options sprung up over the break. GiftCardMall via Ebay Daily Deal offers a $50 iTunes gift card for $40 with tax only in Colorado, today only. Without tax

Apple on Thursday resumed operations of iTunes Connect, with the developer portal reopening a day ahead of schedule following a brief closure for the holidays originally scheduled for Dec. 21 to Dec. 28. iTunes Connect. Source: AppleInsider reader

Churchill announced on its Facebook Friday morning that the band's hit single, “Change,” has been picked to be the free iTunes single of the week. 1 of 31. Churchill plays a secret show at Local 46 in Denver, on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012. Photos by

If your iTunes library has gotten a bit too big for your regular hard drive, it may be time to move it. If you don't want to lose your playlists, play counts, ratings, and other stuff that iTunes keeps in its databases, here's the easiest

Watch first four minutes of zombie comedy 'Warm Bodies' via Fandango

Grim Fandango is one of the most beloved games of the 1990s, but 14-year-old software makes it nearly impossible to play on modern systems. That is, until ResidualVM set out to make a program that could recreate 3D games that utilized LucasArts' GrimE

WWE.com has an article with Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Tito Santana, Hillbilly Jim and Harley Race discussing the first-ever televised Royal Rumble match. During the article, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who won the match, discussed his

The Comcast-owned company adds former Disney executives Adam Rockmore and Dana Henry Benson to its ranks.

WWE.com has an article with Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Tito Santana, Hillbilly Jim and Harley Race discussing the first-ever televised Royal Rumble match. During the article, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan,

TOLDJA! Here's more proof that the movie multiplexes were busy this Christmas Day. That's when Fandango says it broke its own 12-year company record for mo.

Christmas story

Two airings of TBS's annual A Christmas Story marathon were the top cable programs on Christmas Eve, with the classic film earning a 2.1 adults 18-49 rating at 8PM and a 2.0 at 10PM. Monday Night RAW was the top non-movie programming with a 1.0

We gather with friends and family and tell stories of Christmases past. Kids gather round to hear stories about Santa, Frosty and Rudolph. Yet there is one story the center of all others. It is the Christmas story – the story of God

The BEST source for Broadway Buzz, Broadway Shows, Broadway Tickets, Off-Broadway, London theater information, Tickets, Gift Certificates, Videos, News & Features, Reviews, Photos, New York Hotel & Theater Packages.

Thanks to customers' burning desire for sports-team garden gnomes and Christmas Story leg lamps, Amazon (AMZN) continued its multi-year reign over its e-retail peers this holiday season. For the eighth straight year the online retail giant was voted No.

The Passion Of Monti: A Christmas Story. December 25, 2012 by: Marc Chandler | includes: EWI, FXE. Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article

Christmas story

a little scifi spirit into the holiday classic. That's what Gordon Tarpley has done with his clever Star Wars/A Christmas Story mashup, tearing apart C-3PO and R2-D2 and reassembling them as the Old Man's winning leg lamp.

Related Photos. Illustration/Les Cosgrove Paul didn't relish the idea of a six-hour car ride to Plattsburgh, but he had taken only that afternoon and Christmas Day off and wanted to be back in the office early on the 26th. --

THE CHRISTMAS story is one of warmth and light, but there's a darker chapter that isn't so often retold. Not long after the birth of Jesus, the Roman-installed king of Israel, Herod, got word that a future king had been born in Bethlehem. Herod

Thanks to customers' burning desire for sports-team garden gnomes and Christmas Story leg lamps, Amazon (AMZN) continued its multi-year reign over its e-retail peers this holiday season. For the eighth straight year the online retail giant was voted No.

THE CHRISTMAS story is one of warmth and light, but there's a darker chapter that isn't so often retold. Not long after the birth of Jesus, the Roman-installed king of Israel, Herod, got word that a future king had been born in Bethlehem. Herod

David Letterman Kennedy Center Honors 2012: Tina Fey, Jimmy Kimmel, Ray ...

The ceremony and show held earlier this month aired on Wednesday Dec. 26, finally showing us the touching tributes Letterman's comedy peers delivered at the Kennedy Center Opera House on Dec. 2. Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Ray Romano and Jimmy

The prestigious 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors aired Dec. 26 on national television, highlighting the awesomeness of rock gods Led Zeppelin.

The only new programming of the night on the main networks was the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors on CBS, which took a 1.7 18-49 demo rating and 8.15 million viewers at 9pm, 27% up from last year. The rest of the night was dominated by reruns, with CBS

Led Zeppelin fans, here's the moment you've been waiting for. Tonight (December 26), the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony finally airs on CBS (9 p.m. ET/PT), at which point the Zep tributes from Heart, Foo Fighters, Jack

2012 Kennedy Center Honoree Natalia Makarova, front row, second right, reacts to all the photos being taken during a group photo after the State Department Dinner for the Kennedy Center Honors gala Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at the State Department in

Tricky Android malware fools users with Google Play icon

The popular iOS game Ant Raid has just been released on Google Play. As part of the launch the developers are offering a discount for early buyers: you can pick up the game for just 99c! Ant Raid is a strategy game which pits you against invading

Both now boast more than 700000 apps, but Apple's store generates 4.3 times more cash Source: Distimo FORTUNE -- Manufacturers on Google's (GOOG) Android platform may be selling more devices, but Apple's (AAPL)

Mobile app analytics firm Distimo annually publishes a review of the past year's growth and trends in the app space. For 2012, Distimo compared Apple's App Store vs. Google Play on Android handsets. While both marketplaces are considered winners in

A tablet specific version of popular vBulletin forums app, Tapatalk, hits the Google Play Store in public beta, with the finished article expected to become available in late January.

Android Central Stocking Stuffers Now some of you may think that we forgot about today's $10 Google Play Gift Card giveaway. And that's not entirely true. We remembered it. About 6 hours ago. And then we forgot about it.

Netflix to Boost CEO Reed Hastings's Pay in 2013

Netflix has spent over a million dollars on lobbying in Washington, DC, some of which went to pushing through legislation that will allow its users to share their video watching habits on Facebook, according to a report from The Next Web. Though its

Christmas Eve — what a lovely time for this Netflix watcher to be tuned away from Kansas City. I, and surely many other regular Internet TV watchers, were able to avoid what could have been a devastating black-out during the online video streaming

A new approach to networking could make video delivery faster and more reliable.

Netflix has been lobbying to change a law that prevents it from using Facebook to reveal what movies people are watching. It has finally won in Congress but, by this point, doubts about the value of frictionless sharing mean

Christmas Eve — what a lovely time for this Netflix watcher to be tuned away from Kansas City. I, and surely many other regular Internet TV watchers, were able to avoid what could have been a devastating black-out during the online video streaming

David Letterman Kennedy Center Honors 2012: Tina Fey, Jimmy Kimmel, Ray ...

"Kennedy Center Honors": Honorees include David Letterman, Buddy Guy, Dustin Hoffman, Natalia Makarova and Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. Caroline Kennedy hosts, and those paying tribute include Alec

CBS led in adults 18-49 (1.5 rating) and total viewers (8.3 million) on Wednesday night, thanks to a strong encore of Criminal Minds (1.7 adults) and the 35th annual Kennedy Center Honors. The kudos, taped earlier in the month, were up 27 percent from

The Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, broadcast on CBS on Wednesday night, is the annual event in which celebrities in various fields get all gussied up, travel to Washington, D.C., rub shoulders with the President, and

CBS led in adults 18-49 (1.5 rating) and total viewers (8.3 million) on Wednesday night, thanks to a strong encore of Criminal Minds (1.7 adults) and the 35th annual Kennedy Center Honors. The kudos, taped earlier in the month, were up 27 percent from

"Kennedy Center Honors": Honorees include David Letterman, Buddy Guy, Dustin Hoffman, Natalia Makarova and Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. Caroline Kennedy hosts, and those paying tribute include Alec

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I looked so much like Ralphie when I was a kid that when the movie came out in 1983 it made my Mom cry with nostalgia.

I went onto the Internet the other night looking to download a graphic to use on a Christmas e-mail to send to family and friends. I rather naively did a Google image search of the word “Christmas” thinking that there would be plenty of images of the

Related Photos. Illustration/Les Cosgrove Paul didn't relish the idea of a six-hour car ride to Plattsburgh, but he had taken only that afternoon and Christmas Day off and wanted to be back in the office early on the 26th. --

This holiday season, make sure to spend plenty of time with loved ones -- such as that kid from "A Christmas Story"

Two airings of TBS's annual A Christmas Story marathon were the top cable programs on Christmas Eve, with the classic film earning a 2.1 adults 18-49 rating at 8PM and a 2.0 at 10PM. Monday Night RAW was the top non-movie programming with a 1.0

Gregg Popovich blames Avery Johnson's firing on the 'fickle, volatile business ...

Mikhail Prokhorov needed to fire Avery Johnson, if only because the owner couldn't extend Johnson's contract and therefore was undermining the coach's authority with players. Johnson was a lame duck on a losing streak, and he wasn't getting the most

On Thursday, Avery Johnson became the first head coach fired by the Brooklyn Nets because he failed to reach Deron Williams and because the Nets had slipped to 14-14 after a promising 11-4 start — and these things were most certainly related.

The Brooklyn Nets have fired head coach Avery Johnson, as first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.

The Brooklyn Nets have fired head coach Avery Johnson, as first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.

The Brooklyn Nets have fired head coach Avery Johnson, as first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.

Pregnant Jessica Simpson Covers Weight Watchers Magazine, Shares Skinny ...

Jessica Simpson has announced she's pregnant in a new ad for Weight Watchers, which is nice albeit a little unexpected.

After Jessica Simpson announced via Twitter that her 7-month-old daughter, Maxwell Drew, is going to be a “big sis”—settling pregnancy rumors once and for all—questions about her Weight Watchers deal quickly emerged. The 32-year-old singer attained a

So much for rumors Weight Watchers will dump Jessica Simpson now that she's pregnant again the company is actually expanding her role in hocking the…

Now pregnant with her second child, the singer reveals how she stayed fit while shooting Fashion Star.

The Weight Watchers rep also said Simpson “will not be following the program during the pregnancy while her weight and well-being are monitored by her obstetrician, as is recommended for any woman during pregnancy. After she gives birth, Jessica and

Top 5 Washington, DC weather events of 2012

The end of a busy weather year promises two more chances of rainfall, including on New Year's Eve. It will mark a wet end to 2012, which began with near-drought conditions in New Orleans. Forecasters with the Slidell office

Following a snow drought during the winter of 2011-2012, skiers and snowboarders of the Northeast are enthusiastic about a good ski season this year. While November and early December had a slow and mild start, recent storms have delivered snow to the

Following a snow drought during the winter of 2011-2012, skiers and snowboarders of the Northeast are enthusiastic about a good ski season this year. While November and early December had a slow and mild start, recent storms have delivered snow to the

A Christmas storm that unleashed heavy snow and deadly winds on the nation's midsection set its sights on the eastern half of the country Wednesday, creating a post-holiday travel nightmare with hundreds of planes

Low temperatures are hovering in the low-to-mid-30s in northern counties and low-40s near and south of Orlando, according to meteorologists at the National Weather Service. Dense fog is developing in some areas and reducing visibility slightly. Related

Tricky Android malware fools users with Google Play icon

Both now boast more than 700000 apps, but Apple's store generates 4.3 times more cash Source: Distimo FORTUNE -- Manufacturers on Google's (GOOG) Android platform may be selling more devices, but Apple's (AAPL)

Android Central Stocking Stuffers So we're kind of starting to wind down this contest a little bit. We say "kind of" because we're actually a week or so behind, and we're going to make up for that before the end of the year.

Android Central Stocking Stuffers So we're kind of starting to wind down this contest a little bit. We say "kind of" because we're actually a week or so behind, and we're going to make up for that before the end of the year.

Google's recently launched scan-and-match feature for Google Play has drawn early criticism from users who say the tool is weeding out explicit lyrics.

A new form of Android malware can sneak onto your phone, show up as an icon resembling the Android app store known as Google Play — and send your phone number to criminals, who can then use it to send out text messages or launch a Distributed

Huge Christmas for iTunes, App Store

One of the big changes in iTunes 11 is the new MiniPlayer. The iTunes MiniPlayer has been around for years, but its functionality has been enhanced with iTunes 11. In addition to being a control center for playing your music, you can also use it to

iTunes is something a whole lot of folks tolerate. It's never been the best at any particular thing (except perhaps activating and syncing your iPhone or iPad, where it's the only official game in town), but it certainly does a lot of stuff. Sometimes

Apple on Thursday resumed operations of iTunes Connect, with the developer portal reopening a day ahead of schedule following a brief closure for the holidays originally scheduled for Dec. 21 to Dec. 28. iTunes Connect. Source: AppleInsider reader

One of the big changes in iTunes 11 is the new MiniPlayer. The iTunes MiniPlayer has been around for years, but its functionality has been enhanced with iTunes 11. In addition to being a control center for playing your music, you can also use it to

If you are still trying to get in on the 20% off iTunes gift cards, two new options sprung up over the break. GiftCardMall via Ebay Daily Deal offers a $50 iTunes gift card for $40 with tax only in Colorado, today only. Without tax, that's the lowest

Postgame analysis: Belk Bowl -- Cincinnati 48, Duke 34

Cincinnati's Brendon Kay tosses four touchdowns, including a game-winning, 83-yard touchdown strike in Cincinnati's 48-34 Belk Bowl victory.

Duke punter Will Monday celebrated after this punt like he'd just run in a 79-yard interception return. Instead, he'd merely punted. It was a 79-yard punt that soared over the Cincinnati return man's head, skipped along the sideline just out of his

What Baylor and UCLA lack in truly elite overall play, they make up for with fun and aggression. What more would you want from a bowl game?

Duke punter Will Monday celebrated after this punt like he'd just run in a 79-yard interception return. Instead, he'd merely punted. It was a 79-yard punt that soared over the Cincinnati return man's head, skipped along the sideline just out of his

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Travis Kelce took his fifth catch of the game 83 yards for the go-ahead touchdown with 44 seconds remaining to lift Cincinnati past Duke, 48-34, in the 11th annual Belk Bowl in front of a crowd of 48,128 in Bank of America Stadium.

Prince William, Kate Middleton Visit Sandringham for Boxing Day

27 to take advantage of Boxing Day deals. Crowds were out en masse in the Avalon Mall and at the big box retailers on Stavanger Drive. Rod Slaney was out shopping at Future Shop on Stavanger Drive. He was shopping with his father-in-law, who was

Porter said this was his first Boxing Day shopping experience. He was pleased with the prices he found at the mall, as well as the atmosphere. "Everything's been 30 percent to 50 percent off," Porter said. "Surprisingly, it's not as packed as I thought

Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy go shopping in Aspen on Boxing Day.

It can be like a jungle in mall parking lots this time of year, testing patience and maneuverability and good manners. As anxious shoppers fight to claim parking spots in the quest for bargains, CBC's Dan Burritt gets a first-hand look at the tension

Full carparks, queues and crowds of bargain hunters at the country's big malls and shopping centres on Boxing Day, in particular, underlined the ongoing magnetism of this brand of shopping. It may be premature to read too much into the Boxing Day fever.

Belk Bowl: Cincinnati beats Duke 48-34

Cincinnati's Brendon Kay tosses four touchdowns, including a game-winning, 83-yard touchdown strike in Cincinnati's 48-34 Belk Bowl victory. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter. Cincinnati quarterback Brendon Kay's 83-yard touchdown strike to Travis

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Travis Kelce took his fifth catch of the game 83 yards for the go-ahead touchdown with 44 seconds remaining to lift Cincinnati past Duke, 48-34, in the 11th annual Belk Bowl in front of a crowd of 48,128 in Bank of America Stadium.

Cincinnati's Brendon Kay tosses four touchdowns, including a game-winning, 83-yard touchdown strike in Cincinnati's 48-34 Belk Bowl victory. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter. Cincinnati quarterback Brendon Kay's 83-yard touchdown strike to Travis

What Baylor and UCLA lack in truly elite overall play, they make up for with fun and aggression. What more would you want from a bowl game?

Duke vs. Cincinnati When: 6:30 p.m.. Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte Line: Cincinnati by 9. TV/Radio: ESPN2, WDNC-620 AM, WKIX-102.9 FM. Bowl preview central: ***Duke accepts Belk Bowl bid · ***There was

Broadway dims lights for Jack Klugman, Charles Durning

Oscar was, of course, played by Jack Klugman, RIP, who died on Christmas Eve at age 90. (The equally schlubby Walter Matthau held down the role in the Broadway play on which the TV show was based.) “The Odd Couple” ended its network run in 1975,

At a time when horse racing desperately seeks to attract high-profile owners from the entertainment industry, the game lost one of its most dedicated members with the death of actor Jack Klugman at age 90. Just like in his acting career, Klugman's ride

Emmy-winning actor Jack Klugman died today in Los Angeles. The Odd Couple and Quincy M.E. star was 90. Klugman's wife Nancy told a local TV station.

This combination of Associated Press file photos shows, Jack Klugman, left, speaking at the 62nd Annual Tony Awards in New York on June 15, 2008 and Charles Durning, right, during the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. Klugman

This combination of Associated Press file photos shows, Jack Klugman, left, speaking at the 62nd Annual Tony Awards in New York on June 15, 2008 and Charles Durning, right, during the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. Klugman

Postgame analysis: Belk Bowl -- Cincinnati 48, Duke 34

Cincinnati (10-3) exploded for 14 points in the final minute of regulation to break a tie with Duke (6-7) and win the highest-scoring game in Belk Bowl history. With the game tied at 34, Duke QB Sean Renfree led the Blue Devils on a 3:57 drive, killing

What Baylor and UCLA lack in truly elite overall play, they make up for with fun and aggression. What more would you want from a bowl game?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Travis Kelce took his fifth catch of the game 83 yards for the go-ahead touchdown with 44 seconds remaining to lift Cincinnati past Duke, 48-34, in the 11th annual Belk Bowl in front of a crowd of 48,128 in Bank of America Stadium.

Shoveling 6-inch-deep snow from his driveway Wednesday in Henderson, Ky., Curt Hamilton knew he had a decision to make.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Travis Kelce took his fifth catch of the game 83 yards for the go-ahead touchdown with 44 seconds remaining to lift Cincinnati past Duke, 48-34, in the 11th annual Belk Bowl in front of a crowd of 48,128 in Bank of America Stadium.

CBS Broadcast of Kennedy Center Honors Draws 8 Million Viewers

Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy was honored in prime time Wednesday as the Dec. 2 Kennedy Center Honors gala, held in the White House's East Room, was broadcast on CBS. The influential guitarist and Chicago

The annual Kennedy Center Honors are always a heartening reminder that amid the din of day-to-day pop culture, real and enduring artistic achievement is taking place, even if we forget to notice. But the 35th installment of the awards, which will be

Part of the fun of the annual Kennedy Center Honors telecast is the strange bedfellows nature of the high and pop culture recipients, all of whom are recognized for lifetime achievement in the performing arts. That is certainly the case with this year

The annual Kennedy Center Honors are always a heartening reminder that amid the din of day-to-day pop culture, real and enduring artistic achievement is taking place, even if we forget to notice. But the 35th installment of the awards, which will be

If you grew up with TV in the 1950s and '60s, the golden age of variety shows hosted by such stars as Judy Garland and Danny Kaye, you can appreciate "Kennedy Center Honors" as the last, great variety show on television. And it seems fitting that it is

Top 5 Washington, DC weather events of 2012

Sunday and Monday are expected to be mostly sunny winter days with temperatures around 50 degrees. Watch out for early morning frost on those days, government weather forecasters warn. New Year's Eve is expected to be chilly. Cloudy skies expected

Sunday and Monday are expected to be mostly sunny winter days with temperatures around 50 degrees. Watch out for early morning frost on those days, government weather forecasters warn. New Year's Eve is expected to be chilly. Cloudy skies expected

With the league closing the regular season with division games, it's a safe bet that the Dolphins will play a late road game or two in cold weather. They've drawn their share in Foxborough, and will get another one this year, ending their season on

With the league closing the regular season with division games, it's a safe bet that the Dolphins will play a late road game or two in cold weather. They've drawn their share in Foxborough, and will get another one this year, ending their season on

Natural gas futures may drop next week on forecasts for moderate weather after a frigid start to January, a Bloomberg survey showed. Seven of 14 analysts, or 50 percent, predicted that futures will decline on the New York Mercantile Exchange through

'Django Unchained': The 'Despicable' Inside Story Of Samuel L. Jackson's Role

to make a headline happen. Stopping Sarah Silverman outside of a comedy club, the news and gossip site asked the her to weigh in on Spike Lee's criticism of the use of the n-word in Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained".

Quentin Tarantino and Jamie Foxx redress the horrors of American slavery.

Django Unchained Rated R for strong graphic violence throughout, a vicious fight, language and some nudity. Running Time: 165 minutes. ˜…˜…˜…˜… (out of four). Quentin Tarantino has once again found an appropriate channel for his aggression.

With "Django Unchained," writer-director Quentin Tarantino has once again turned history on its head to carry out an audacious revenge fantasy. Whereas "Inglourious Basterds" imagined retribution against Hitler and the Nazis, "Django Unchained" — a

When it comes to "Django Unchained" he simply won't watch it. "It'd be disrespectful to my ancestors to see that film. That's the only thing I'm going to say. I can't disrespect my ancestors," Lee told VibeTV in a recent interview. The director, known

Top 5 Washington, DC weather events of 2012

From unprecedented heat waves that shattered "Dust Bowl" era records from the 1930s, to Hurricane Sandy, which devastated coastal New Jersey and New York, 2012 was the year Mother Nature had it out for the U.S..

A weak system will brings freezing rain and rain for Friday morning.

A Christmas storm that unleashed heavy snow and deadly winds on the nation's midsection set its sights on the eastern half of the country Wednesday, creating a post-holiday travel nightmare with hundreds of planes

A Christmas storm that unleashed heavy snow and deadly winds on the nation's midsection set its sights on the eastern half of the country Wednesday, creating a post-holiday travel nightmare with hundreds of planes

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Several Austin Energy customers are without power this Friday and crews say the weather has something to do with it. Carlos Cordova with Austin Energy says the outages are being caused by a buildup of dust on power poles getting wet

New Android malware uses Google Play icon to trick users, conduct DDoS ...

The Americans, rightly or wrongly have a bit of a reputation for being a puritanical lot - no swearing on network TV and nothing more than a hint of side.

The malware disguises itself as a legitimate app from Google, according to the firm. Once the app is installed, it creates an icon that resembles the one for Google Play. Tapping this icon will still launch Google Play, reducing suspicion that

Asian-American leaders in the U.S. have demanded removal of an alleged 'racist' application called 'Make Me Asian' from Google's Play store. The application allows users to edit their photos with Asian stereotype look. Leaders have sought removal of a

The Americans, rightly or wrongly have a bit of a reputation for being a puritanical lot - no swearing on network TV and nothing more than a hint of side.

A tablet specific version of popular vBulletin forums app, Tapatalk, hits the Google Play Store in public beta, with the finished article expected to become available in late January.

The Netflix lobby in Washington spent $1 million in two years

Netflix customers hoping to stream a movie with their family this Christmas may have had to turn to watching the Yule Log channel instead, courtesy of a widespread Netflix outage that the company is blaming on its cloud computing service provider

Netflix customers hoping to stream a movie with their family this Christmas may have had to turn to watching the Yule Log channel instead, courtesy of a widespread Netflix outage that the company is blaming on its cloud computing service provider

When the streaming-video site Netflix suffered an outage on Christmas Eve, millions of Americans confronted the terrifying possibility of an evening of spent talking with their relatives instead of re-watching Die Hard.

You can already use Netflix to watch movies at the same time as friends and family in other locations, if you're using it from a platform such as the Xbox 360, but new social features are allegedly on the way in 2013. The company was mum on the update

Amour: Amour is as hard and bright as bone. The love it observes is intense, selfish, and nearly insane (these are the film's greatest truths). – David Thomson, watch trailer · The Deep Blue Sea: [Terence] Davies, who is now sixty-six and has made only

Retired General Norman Schwarzkopf dies at 78

WASHINGTON — Truth is, retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf didn't care much for his popular "Stormin' Norman" nickname. The seemingly no-nonsense Desert Storm commander's reputed temper with aides and

from the life of the retired Army general. Launch slideshow. By M. Alex Johnson, NBC News. Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, the blunt, bulldog-like commander of U.S.-led coalition forces in the first Persian Gulf War, died Thursday in Florida. He

WASHINGTON — Truth is, retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf didn't care much for his popular "Stormin' Norman" nickname. The seemingly no-nonsense Desert Storm commander's reputed temper with aides and

Retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who commanded the U.S.-led international coalition that drove Saddam Hussein's forces out of Kuwait in 1991, has died. He was 78.

General Norman Schwarzkopf passed away at the age of 78.

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Here is a truly heartfelt letter for all of us at this horrible time of events. Christmas should be gleeful and happy, but all we hear and see is sorrow. Anyway, my brother-in-law died instantly of heart failure too late for my sister to even say

So Christmas is over and people are already back to being their regular jerkbag selves, but before I put Santa to bed here's the R2-D2/C-3PO lamp built by artist Gordon Tarpley that was inspired by the sexy lady leg

Last year, Jack, who was saving his money for an iPod touch, donated half his savings to buy mosquito nets to help prevent the deadly spread of malaria in developing countries.

a little scifi spirit into the holiday classic. That's what Gordon Tarpley has done with his clever Star Wars/A Christmas Story mashup, tearing apart C-3PO and R2-D2 and reassembling them as the Old Man's winning leg lamp.

Australia smashes Sri Lanka in the Boxing Day Test to win the series

Americans miss out on what was a great tradition, now an international version of Black Friday.

THIS time of year is always full of celebration - and presents - but for one Teesside couple it will always be extra special. Boxing Day saw Teesside sweethearts Sara Parkinson and Iain Cuthbertson tie the knot in festive style. The couple from Whinney

Happy Boxing Day! What Is Boxing Day?Relax, Hallmark conspiracy theorists. Boxing Day isn't some prank to confuse America—it's a real holiday! Here's how the world celebrates.

THIS time of year is always full of celebration - and presents - but for one Teesside couple it will always be extra special. Boxing Day saw Teesside sweethearts Sara Parkinson and Iain Cuthbertson tie the knot in festive style. The couple from Whinney

Having come back to work, I decided to look at how the world celebrated Christmas and Boxing Day- despite the trying times. Here are some wonderful pictures that I came across and thought I'd share them with you all. I wish I could share them with him

Weather hampers after-Christmas sales

Typically, stores anticipate that shoppers armed with gift cards or looking to exchange presents will flood into stores on the day after Christmas, making it one of the top five retail-sales days of the season. But, just as it did during the pre

The story of crowds overrunning stores the day after Christmas continued its shift to near-mythical status Wednesday as consumers' ongoing frugality - combined with the growing community of online-shopping devotees - meant that postholiday commerce

Retailers are hoping today was a big day for people out looking for some deals. Because so far this holiday shopping season has been the weakest since 2008.

Now that we've covered all of the major department store sales, it's time to hunt down the deeper discounts you'll find at your average mall store: J.Crew, Zara, H&M, Gap, and the like. After the jump, we've rounded up nine sales with deals that are up

For as long as she can remember, the day after Christmas has been full of.

Former President George HW Bush, 88, getting excellent treatment: Chief of staff

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Former President George H.W. Bush is in the intensive care unit of a Houston hospital and is in "guarded condition," family spokesman Jim McGrath said Wednesday. "The President is alert

Updated at 7:08 p.m. ET: Former President George H.W. Bush was battling an elevated fever Wednesday and was in "guarded condition" in a hospital intensive care unit, a family spokesman said.

HOUSTON — Former President George H.W. Bush, who has been hospitalized for more than a month, is getting excellent medical treatment and would advise people to “put the harps back in the closet,” his longtime Houston chief of staff said Thursday

Former President George H.W. Bush continues to fight a stubborn fever in the intensive care unit at Houston Methodist Hospital. "Following a series of setbacks including a persistent fever, President Bush was admitted to the intensive care unit at

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Former President George H.W. Bush is in the intensive care unit of a Houston hospital and is in "guarded condition," family spokesman Jim McGrath said Wednesday. "The President is alert

Amazon's Hot Ticket Item: Christmas Story Leg Lamps

Audiences were hungry for holiday entertainment in the week leading up to Christmas as A Christmas Story and Elf both took in over $1 million in sales. Long-running hits The Lion King and Wicked also attracted family crowds with both shows surpassing

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Last year, Jack, who was saving his money for an iPod touch, donated half his savings to buy mosquito nets to help prevent the deadly spread of malaria in developing countries.

Thanks to customers' burning desire for sports-team garden gnomes and Christmas Story leg lamps, Amazon (AMZN) continued its multi-year reign over its e-retail peers this holiday season. For the eighth straight year the online retail giant was voted No.

Last year, Jack, who was saving his money for an iPod touch, donated half his savings to buy mosquito nets to help prevent the deadly spread of malaria in developing countries.

New Android malware uses Google Play icon to trick users, conduct DDoS ...

Released for the Nintendo DS back in 2006, cult favorite Touch Detective finally makes its way onto Android devices. Released today on the Google Play, the game stars a young detective girl who solves mysterious with her pet fungus and friends. The

But the discovery that Google Play music is switching out your explicit music for censored stuff is a bit much for us to bear. Reports online today suggest that for "some" users, if you upload a track with swearing, and it's the match service that does

If you just picked up a new Android device for the holidays, or you're looking for some good new apps, then you may want to head to the Google Play store. Google has now listed their “best apps of 2012″, and there's some good titles to be found

Released for the Nintendo DS back in 2006, cult favorite Touch Detective finally makes its way onto Android devices. Released today on the Google Play, the game stars a young detective girl who solves mysterious with her pet fungus and friends. The

The malware disguises itself as a legitimate app from Google, according to the firm. Once the app is installed, it creates an icon that resembles the one for Google Play. Tapping this icon will still launch Google Play, reducing suspicion that

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