Friendly Friendly Mexico v Brazil Highlights Mexico 1-2 Brazil
Video of the best bits & goals from the Mexico v Brazil match on 10/12/2011
Ronaldinho and Marcelo scored as 10-man Brazil came from a goal down to defeat Mexico 2-1 in tonight's friendly.
Mexico 1-2 Brazil All goals Friendly Match 12 October 2011
Thursday 13 October 2011
Wednesday 12 October 2011
Nicki Minaj Sings 'Super Bass' with Sophia Grace (Full Version)
We were all surprised when we saw Sophia Grace and Rosie's amazing performance of Super Bass on YouTube, but today the surprise was on them! These two girls had no idea they'd get the chance to meet their idol, Nicki Minaj and even perform a duet!
See what happened when Nicki Minaj surprised eight-year old internet sensation Sophia Grace, whose YouTube clip singing Minaj's hit song Super Bass went viral
The talk show host introduced the pair, who were both dressed in their now famous pink ballerina outfits and tiaras, to their idol after they performed a lively rendition of her hit song।She immediately jumped into the singer's arms and threw her arms around her।Rosie, who dances and offers support while her old cousin sings, also gave her a hug.
Apple - iOS 5 - 200+ new features for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
Apple's major overhaul of its iOS operating system arrives today, but amidst the excitement comes a major concern: Will iOS 5 function properly on older model iPhones? Or will there be an added circle of bricked-iPhone hell comparable to what happened in 2010 when the iPhone 3G took on iOS 4?
Fortunately for those who haven't pre-ordered the iPhone 4S or sold their old iPhones, iOS 5 isn't a destroyer--at least it didn't cripple my iPhone 4, which has been running the Gold Master Beta of iOS 5 since last week. So rest easy; you have a lot to look forward to with iOS 5. First we'll recap the bad news, though.
What You Don't Get
A few great features of iOS 5 require Apple's new dual-core A5 processor, which is only packed into the iPhone 4S and the iPad 2, such as:
Siri: If you're smitten with Apple's futuristic voice-operated personal assistant, you'll need the iPhone 4S: Siri requires that model's dual-core A5 processor. But Siri may not be your thing, and if it is, there are several Siri alternatives that work great on older-model iPhones.
AirPlay Mirroring:AirPlay Mirroring allows users to project what's on their iPhone 4S or iPad 2 onto the big screen, either through an AirPlay-connected HDTV or an Apple TV 2. If you want the convenience of AirPlay but don't want to upgrade, the Lifehacker site has great alternatives and a guide to making everything in your home AirPlay compatible.
What iOS 5 Does Bring to Older iPhones
But who needs Siri and AirPlay Mirroring when there are so many other features available in iOS5? Here are some:
Apple iCloud options in iOS 5iCloud: Back up your calendar, email, iWork documents (sorry, Microsoft Office), phone contacts and more, and access them all on your iOS 5 device, your OS X Lion-, Windows Vista- or Windows 7-equipped desktop, or via Apple's slick Web interface.
iCloud also remembers your past App Store purchases, so deleted apps or songs can be re-downloaded easily. Each iCloud account comes with 5GB of free storage; larger lockers cost $20 for 10GB, $40 for 20GB or $100 for 50GB, and can be purchased right from your phone. Most syncing requires a Wi-Fi connection and that your iPhone be plugged into a power source, so it's not completely wireless, but close enough for most.
iTunes Match: Apple's answer to the cloud music craze streams your iTunes library to your phone, so that eventually, you may be able to ditch hefty hard drives on your iPhone and access your entire song library remotely.
Photo editing in iOS 5 on an iPhone 4Photo Editing: The new photo-editing capabilities that are built into the iPhone's standard camera are minimalist but workable. Now, when you click the Edit button in your Camera Roll, you can crop, reduce red eye, or auto-enhance an entire photo. These features aren't nearly as in depth as other photo editing apps, such as Adobe's free Photoshop Express, but are great for touching up a picture on the go.
iOS 5 camera lockscreenQuick Camera Access and Grid Shots: You now have instant access to the default camera by double-clicking the home button on your iPhone's lock screen. You can also use the volume up button as a shutter and use a grid overlay to stage your photos.
iMessage: Your iOS 5 friends can now reduce their text message plans (if your carrier hasn't eliminated that option, like AT&T did) by using Apple's BlackBerry Messenger look-alike that functions essentially the same as SMS but doesn't work against your reserves and can include "read" receipts.
Safari options with Twitter in iOS 5Twitter: If you're not already a Twitter user, iOS 5 may make you one. Twitter is everywhere on iOS 5, including on Maps and in the Safari options menu, and it looks gorgeous. When you're setting iOS 5 up, Apple even asks if you'd like to download the official Twitter app. Sorry, Facebook.
Shortcuts in iOS 5 on an iPhone 4Short Messages: Under General > Keyboard > Shortcuts, you can save time by adding your own shortcuts, such as brb for "Be right back."
The Glitches
What's an iOS update without a few glitches? Well, iOS 5 may be the first major update I've seen that's almost flawless. I've only noticed slight lag in album art graphics when changing songs from the lock screen in my short tests--and that's it.
But that's when installed on an iPhone 4. I did not test it with an iPhone 3GS, so I'm eager to hear any complaints or observations from those users. Please comment.
Mass Shooting Seal beach California 9 Victims
Seal Beach police said the death toll from the salon shooting has risen to eight people. A ninth victim is in critical condition at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center.
"This could be one of our greatest tragedies," Police Sgt. Steve Bowles said.
The gunman opened fire inside the crowded salon Wednesday, littering the shop with bodies. Police said he acted alone, although investigators said they were still scrambling to piece together what triggered such violence.
Full coverage: Deadly shooting at Seal Beach beauty salon
Eyewitnesses said that he was targeting his ex-wife and that the two were involved in a custody dispute.
The alleged shooter was apprehended only a few blocks from the Salon Meritage, the Pacific Coast Highway shop that was bustling with customers and stylists when the shooting erupted.
One of the victims was apparently the owner of the salon, Randy Fannin, a relative said.
“Randy is dead,” said the owner’s niece, Tami Scarcella. “Randy is dead for sure.”
A middle-aged Anaheim woman who identified herself as Cindy said she was sitting in the chair getting her hair done by Fannin when a man walked in and started shooting.
“We thought it was maybe firecrackers,” she said. “But he just didn’t stop. Anybody he saw he was shooting.”
“It went boom, boom, boom,” she said, speaking outside the taped-off crime scene. “I was afraid he was going to shoot everybody.”
The afternoon shooting left the normally placid beach town struggling to make sense of the carnage. A policeman spokesman said the shooting had put the city and its small police force on unfamiliar ground.
Bowles said the crime scene was horrific. “There are victims throughout the entire salon," he said.
Witnesses and survivors alike were taken to a nearby apartment complex to settle their nerves. Others milled outside the police lines at the neighborhood shopping center, recounting what had happened.
Marissa Pei said she had been at the gym earlier in the day with a friend before bumping into her again outside the shopping center. She was sobbing.
" ''My friend is dead. My friend is dead,’ ” Pei said the woman told her. “I held her.”
Pei said she also spoke to a man married to someone who was at the salon.
“’My baby. She’s half of me,’ ” Pei recalled him saying. “ 'Please, God, don’t let her be dead.’ ”
Dion Martini, a manicurist at a nearby salon, said: "This is a shock to the whole community. All of us around here have worked together at one time or another."
Martini was busy with a client herself when she heard sirens and helicopters and knew something was wrong. When she learned a shooting had unfolded in a salon much like hers, she struggled to contain her emotions.
"I've been having chills and had to hold back tears," she said. "I just can't imagine anybody being that sick to go in and do that to anybody."
Dr. James Blake, a dentist, was in his 5th street office doing bridge work on a patient, as his hygienists cleaned other patients’ teeth, when he heard what he later learned were gunshots coming from the parking lot outside.
“Then there was a pause and a few more gunshots,” said Blake in an interview with The Times. “I didn’t see the shooter.”
Alarmed, Blake said his staff immediately locked the door to the office until police arrived.
The shooting “definitely was very unexpected” for Seal Beach, said Blake, who’s had his office in the shopping center since 1992।
Jailbreak iOS 5 iPhone 4/3GS iPod Touch 4G/3G and iPad (5.0)
Apple's major overhaul of its iOS operating system arrives today, but amidst the excitement comes a major concern: Will iOS 5 function properly on older model iPhones? Or will there be an added circle of bricked-iPhone hell comparable to what happened in 2010 when the iPhone 3G took on iOS 4?
Fortunately for those who haven't pre-ordered the iPhone 4S or sold their old iPhones, iOS 5 isn't a destroyer--at least it didn't cripple my iPhone 4, which has been running the Gold Master Beta of iOS 5 since last week. So rest easy; you have a lot to look forward to with iOS 5. First we'll recap the bad news, though.
What You Don't Get
A few great features of iOS 5 require Apple's new dual-core A5 processor, which is only packed into the iPhone 4S and the iPad 2, such as:
Siri: If you're smitten with Apple's futuristic voice-operated personal assistant, you'll need the iPhone 4S: Siri requires that model's dual-core A5 processor. But Siri may not be your thing, and if it is, there are several Siri alternatives that work great on older-model iPhones.
AirPlay Mirroring:AirPlay Mirroring allows users to project what's on their iPhone 4S or iPad 2 onto the big screen, either through an AirPlay-connected HDTV or an Apple TV 2. If you want the convenience of AirPlay but don't want to upgrade, the Lifehacker site has great alternatives and a guide to making everything in your home AirPlay compatible.
What iOS 5 Does Bring to Older iPhones
But who needs Siri and AirPlay Mirroring when there are so many other features available in iOS5? Here are some:
Apple iCloud options in iOS 5iCloud: Back up your calendar, email, iWork documents (sorry, Microsoft Office), phone contacts and more, and access them all on your iOS 5 device, your OS X Lion-, Windows Vista- or Windows 7-equipped desktop, or via Apple's slick Web interface.
iCloud also remembers your past App Store purchases, so deleted apps or songs can be re-downloaded easily. Each iCloud account comes with 5GB of free storage; larger lockers cost $20 for 10GB, $40 for 20GB or $100 for 50GB, and can be purchased right from your phone. Most syncing requires a Wi-Fi connection and that your iPhone be plugged into a power source, so it's not completely wireless, but close enough for most.
iTunes Match: Apple's answer to the cloud music craze streams your iTunes library to your phone, so that eventually, you may be able to ditch hefty hard drives on your iPhone and access your entire song library remotely.
Photo editing in iOS 5 on an iPhone 4Photo Editing: The new photo-editing capabilities that are built into the iPhone's standard camera are minimalist but workable. Now, when you click the Edit button in your Camera Roll, you can crop, reduce red eye, or auto-enhance an entire photo. These features aren't nearly as in depth as other photo editing apps, such as Adobe's free Photoshop Express, but are great for touching up a picture on the go.
iOS 5 camera lockscreenQuick Camera Access and Grid Shots: You now have instant access to the default camera by double-clicking the home button on your iPhone's lock screen. You can also use the volume up button as a shutter and use a grid overlay to stage your photos.
iMessage: Your iOS 5 friends can now reduce their text message plans (if your carrier hasn't eliminated that option, like AT&T did) by using Apple's BlackBerry Messenger look-alike that functions essentially the same as SMS but doesn't work against your reserves and can include "read" receipts.
Safari options with Twitter in iOS 5Twitter: If you're not already a Twitter user, iOS 5 may make you one. Twitter is everywhere on iOS 5, including on Maps and in the Safari options menu, and it looks gorgeous. When you're setting iOS 5 up, Apple even asks if you'd like to download the official Twitter app. Sorry, Facebook.
Shortcuts in iOS 5 on an iPhone 4Short Messages: Under General > Keyboard > Shortcuts, you can save time by adding your own shortcuts, such as brb for "Be right back."
The Glitches
What's an iOS update without a few glitches? Well, iOS 5 may be the first major update I've seen that's almost flawless. I've only noticed slight lag in album art graphics when changing songs from the lock screen in my short tests--and that's it.
But that's when installed on an iPhone 4. I did not test it with an iPhone 3GS, so I'm eager to hear any complaints or observations from those users. Please comment.
Prosecutors Release graphic Jackson autopsy picture
Prosecutors in the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, release
an autopsy photograph of the pop star's body as the medical examiner who
conducted the post-mortem says it is highly unlikely the singer administered
the lethal dose of propofol to himself. Michael Jackson Autopsy फोटो Dead, Naked Body
Prosecutors just showed an image of Michael Jackson's dead, naked body sprawled on a gurney -- taken hours after the singer died.
The date on the tiles beside his body appears to read August 25th, 2009 -- but MJ's autopsy doctor Christopher Rogers claims the date is wrong ... it should read June 25th.
an autopsy photograph of the pop star's body as the medical examiner who
conducted the post-mortem says it is highly unlikely the singer administered
the lethal dose of propofol to himself. Michael Jackson Autopsy फोटो Dead, Naked Body
Prosecutors just showed an image of Michael Jackson's dead, naked body sprawled on a gurney -- taken hours after the singer died.
The date on the tiles beside his body appears to read August 25th, 2009 -- but MJ's autopsy doctor Christopher Rogers claims the date is wrong ... it should read June 25th.
Video: 2011 BET Rap Cyphers
The best part of the yearly BET Hip Hop Awards can now be enjoyed in its entirety online. Rapping over beats spun by DJ Premier, some of the hottest MCs in the game right now freestyle to show off their lyrical prowess. This year, we were treated to rhymes from Eminem's Shady Records family, Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group, and newcomers such as Compton's talented Kendrick Lamar, Philadelphia up-and-comer Gilbere Forte, Southern king Big K.R.I.T., and many more.
All the cypher videos can be watched below. If you're low on time, make sure to check out the Shady 2.0 cypher directly below. Primo, drop that beat!
All the cypher videos can be watched below. If you're low on time, make sure to check out the Shady 2.0 cypher directly below. Primo, drop that beat!
Tuesday 11 October 2011
XBOX Update October 2011
There's an Xbox Live update hitting your Xbox 360 console today but it won't change anything - at least, nothing you can see.
But anyone with the slightest sense of curiosity has got to believe this is a preliminary update for what will be a massive overhaul to the system next month.
Microsoft has been rolling out significant upgrades to the internal Xbox 360 software consistently over the last few years, and this one is expected to be as big as any of the others.
Microsoft teased the update at the annual E3 trade show earlier this year. Among the features expected to roll out are the ability to stream live TV, have access to exclusive sports and music content, and deeper integration and menu controls with the Kinect motion and voice recognition.
Microsoft has been going all out to promote the new features, including paying for theatrical advertisements even though the update hasn't been rolled out yet.
It's been suggested that the update will happen in mid to late November, with the dates November 15 and November 25 popping up in scattered unconfirmed reports.
But today's update is nothing spectacular. Gamers will need to be logged out of Xbox Live when it goes up. "This is a general system maintenance update and there are no new features that will show up once your system has been updated," confirmed Xbox PR guy Larry Hryb in his official blog.
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But anyone with the slightest sense of curiosity has got to believe this is a preliminary update for what will be a massive overhaul to the system next month.
Microsoft has been rolling out significant upgrades to the internal Xbox 360 software consistently over the last few years, and this one is expected to be as big as any of the others.
Microsoft teased the update at the annual E3 trade show earlier this year. Among the features expected to roll out are the ability to stream live TV, have access to exclusive sports and music content, and deeper integration and menu controls with the Kinect motion and voice recognition.
Microsoft has been going all out to promote the new features, including paying for theatrical advertisements even though the update hasn't been rolled out yet.
It's been suggested that the update will happen in mid to late November, with the dates November 15 and November 25 popping up in scattered unconfirmed reports.
But today's update is nothing spectacular. Gamers will need to be logged out of Xbox Live when it goes up. "This is a general system maintenance update and there are no new features that will show up once your system has been updated," confirmed Xbox PR guy Larry Hryb in his official blog.
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Tonight's GOP Dartmouth Debate - TJ Walker's Predictions
Mitt Romney had another good debate performance and none of his rivals really laid a glove on him. His experience really shows. He plays the game on an entirely different level. In fact, his biggest rival might be himself. When he rambles answers to questions, he comes off looking slick and untrustworthy.
Herman Cain proved he'll be in the top tier for at least a few more weeks. Much of the debate focused on his 9-9-9 tax plan which was only good for his profile. He took some heat from his rivals -- particularly from Ron Paul on the Federal Reserve -- but handled it well enough. He doesn't get rattled easily.
Rick Perry did almost nothing to distinguish himself. Once again, he seemed tired and incoherent. Perry needed a good performance to turn around the narrative that his campaign is flailing but didn't have one.
Of the remaining candidates, only Newt Gingrich seemed to shine. He frequently put himself into the discussion and made good points. But at the end of the day, he's more of a pundit than a presidential candidate.
One other note: Karen Tumulty did a wonderful job asking questions. She was the best prepared on the entire stage tonight.
Herman Cain proved he'll be in the top tier for at least a few more weeks. Much of the debate focused on his 9-9-9 tax plan which was only good for his profile. He took some heat from his rivals -- particularly from Ron Paul on the Federal Reserve -- but handled it well enough. He doesn't get rattled easily.
Rick Perry did almost nothing to distinguish himself. Once again, he seemed tired and incoherent. Perry needed a good performance to turn around the narrative that his campaign is flailing but didn't have one.
Of the remaining candidates, only Newt Gingrich seemed to shine. He frequently put himself into the discussion and made good points. But at the end of the day, he's more of a pundit than a presidential candidate.
One other note: Karen Tumulty did a wonderful job asking questions. She was the best prepared on the entire stage tonight.
Avengers Trailer! Movie Released on May 4, 2012 in US & 2 minute trailer has already released Video
Just in time for New York Comic Con, the first trailer for "The Avengers" has finally arrived online, offering audiences their first look at Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the rest of Marvel's cinematic superheroes sharing the same screen.
And while the new trailer gave us lots of explosions, some snappy dialogue, and a good look at the film's villain, Loki, there were a number of lingering questions it didn't answer. Back in August, I suggested 10 questions that we'd like to see answered in "The Avengers." With that in mind, here are five things we're still wondering after watching "The Avengers" trailer.
The long-anticipated Marvel Comics superhero epic, "The Avengers," will be released on May 4, 2012 with a star-studded cast who each has appeared in their own film or made a cameo. The film has been produced by Marvel Studios and will be distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, based upon the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. It crosses over several successful Marvel superhero films including Iron Man (2008), The Incredible Hulk (2008), Iron Man 2 (2010), Thor (2011) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). Joss Whedon directed and wrote the film.
Development of "The Avengers" began when Marvel Studios received a grant from Merrill Lynch in April 2005. Production began in April 2011 in Albuquerque New Mexico, before moving to Cleveland, Ohio, in August and New York City in September.
The movie is scheduled to be released on May 4, 2012 in the United States and a two-minute trailer has already been released. Watch the trailer and meet the cast below:
And while the new trailer gave us lots of explosions, some snappy dialogue, and a good look at the film's villain, Loki, there were a number of lingering questions it didn't answer. Back in August, I suggested 10 questions that we'd like to see answered in "The Avengers." With that in mind, here are five things we're still wondering after watching "The Avengers" trailer.
The long-anticipated Marvel Comics superhero epic, "The Avengers," will be released on May 4, 2012 with a star-studded cast who each has appeared in their own film or made a cameo. The film has been produced by Marvel Studios and will be distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, based upon the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. It crosses over several successful Marvel superhero films including Iron Man (2008), The Incredible Hulk (2008), Iron Man 2 (2010), Thor (2011) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). Joss Whedon directed and wrote the film.
Development of "The Avengers" began when Marvel Studios received a grant from Merrill Lynch in April 2005. Production began in April 2011 in Albuquerque New Mexico, before moving to Cleveland, Ohio, in August and New York City in September.
The movie is scheduled to be released on May 4, 2012 in the United States and a two-minute trailer has already been released. Watch the trailer and meet the cast below:
100 Arrested Protesters angry over Occupy Boston arrests Video
(NECN: Jennifer Eagan, Boston, Mass.) - Boston police moved in on the protesters at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
For hours, members of Occupy Boston were warned they would be arrested if they did not leave the second camp they set up in Boston's Financial District - about a block away from their base camp at Dewey Square. Dozens locked hands and refused to leave.
"We are veterans of the United States!" shouted some caught up in the scuffle.
A YouTube.com video posted by a writer for "The Weekly Dig" shows a clash between police and a veterans group. Members of Occupy Boston claimed officers were violent.
"There was a big cop that just pushed people all around me in the face," said one protester.
"There are some people who want to get arrested for their cause. They did not assault the officers. It was more passive resistance," said Supt. Daniel Linskey.
Boston Police broke down the tents and tarps the group had set up greenway.
"This park was not an area that was appropriate for them to be in," said Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis.
"There were some significant investments made in this park over the last year."
"We need four thousand dollars now!" One man demanded of his fellow protesters.
Protesters said they planned to bail out their fellow activists and continue on with the message against corporate greed.
For hours, members of Occupy Boston were warned they would be arrested if they did not leave the second camp they set up in Boston's Financial District - about a block away from their base camp at Dewey Square. Dozens locked hands and refused to leave.
"We are veterans of the United States!" shouted some caught up in the scuffle.
A YouTube.com video posted by a writer for "The Weekly Dig" shows a clash between police and a veterans group. Members of Occupy Boston claimed officers were violent.
"There was a big cop that just pushed people all around me in the face," said one protester.
"There are some people who want to get arrested for their cause. They did not assault the officers. It was more passive resistance," said Supt. Daniel Linskey.
Boston Police broke down the tents and tarps the group had set up greenway.
"This park was not an area that was appropriate for them to be in," said Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis.
"There were some significant investments made in this park over the last year."
"We need four thousand dollars now!" One man demanded of his fellow protesters.
Protesters said they planned to bail out their fellow activists and continue on with the message against corporate greed.
Monday 10 October 2011
Video: Sprint, Netflix extend losses in after hours
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Shares of Sprint and Netflix extended losses in Monday’s after-hours session following their dramatic moves during regular trading hours.
Sprint Nextel /quotes/zigman/240259/quotes/nls/s S -0.90% , which closed down 8.3%, shed 0.5% in late trading Monday. Sprint took a big hit after several analysts downgraded the stock, citing iPhone financing pressures and operational risks. See latest news on Sprint
Shares of Netflix /quotes/zigman/87598/quotes/nls/nflx NFLX -0.33% abandoned a sharp rebound during the daytime session and lost another 0.3% in the after hours. Netflix had surged Monday in response to a company announcement that it was scrapping plans to separate its DVD-rental and video-streaming businesses but failed to hold on to gains.
Netflix had been losing subscribers after it enacted a price hike and announced that customers would need to go to separate sites to rent DVDs and stream videos once the separation was completed. Read MarketWatch’s coverage of Netflix
Shares of Alcoa /quotes/zigman/246295/quotes/nls/aa AA +0.30% , which is scheduled to report quarterly results Tuesday, edged up 0.2% Monday evening. Analysts projected the aluminum company to report third-quarter earnings of 23 cents a share, according to a FactSet survey.
U.S. stocks rallied Monday on growing optimism over the European and global economies as France and Germany pledged to support Europe’s banks in an effort to resolve the region’s debt crisis.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average /quotes/zigman/627449/delayed DJIA +2.97% jumped 330.06 points, or 2.97%, to 11,433.18, its biggest one-day gain since Aug. 11. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index /quotes/zigman/3870025 SPX +3.41% added 3.4% to 1,194.89, while the Nasdaq Composite Index /quotes/zigman/123127 COMP +3.50% rose 3.5% to 2,566.05.
Sprint Nextel /quotes/zigman/240259/quotes/nls/s S -0.90% , which closed down 8.3%, shed 0.5% in late trading Monday. Sprint took a big hit after several analysts downgraded the stock, citing iPhone financing pressures and operational risks. See latest news on Sprint
Shares of Netflix /quotes/zigman/87598/quotes/nls/nflx NFLX -0.33% abandoned a sharp rebound during the daytime session and lost another 0.3% in the after hours. Netflix had surged Monday in response to a company announcement that it was scrapping plans to separate its DVD-rental and video-streaming businesses but failed to hold on to gains.
Netflix had been losing subscribers after it enacted a price hike and announced that customers would need to go to separate sites to rent DVDs and stream videos once the separation was completed. Read MarketWatch’s coverage of Netflix
Shares of Alcoa /quotes/zigman/246295/quotes/nls/aa AA +0.30% , which is scheduled to report quarterly results Tuesday, edged up 0.2% Monday evening. Analysts projected the aluminum company to report third-quarter earnings of 23 cents a share, according to a FactSet survey.
U.S. stocks rallied Monday on growing optimism over the European and global economies as France and Germany pledged to support Europe’s banks in an effort to resolve the region’s debt crisis.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average /quotes/zigman/627449/delayed DJIA +2.97% jumped 330.06 points, or 2.97%, to 11,433.18, its biggest one-day gain since Aug. 11. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index /quotes/zigman/3870025 SPX +3.41% added 3.4% to 1,194.89, while the Nasdaq Composite Index /quotes/zigman/123127 COMP +3.50% rose 3.5% to 2,566.05.
Sunday 9 October 2011
Tim Tebow's Hail Mary Attempt And The Pass Interference (VIDEO)
Lost in the chaos that was the final play of the Broncos' 29-24 loss to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday was a blatant pass interference call that, well, wasn't called. While PI calls are rarely made on Hail Mary plays, a two-handed shove by a Chargers defender on Matthew Willis that forced him to go out of bounds is about as blatant as it gets.
Of course, the video below doesn't show it - it was on the replay from the end-zone angle that I saw it and tweeted about it. Many of you saw it and agreed.
Here is the play again - it stands alone was one of the craziest plays you will ever see and one that could be an indication of what we can expect the rest of this season. The Tim Tebow Era of Denver Broncos football has begun.
Of course, the video below doesn't show it - it was on the replay from the end-zone angle that I saw it and tweeted about it. Many of you saw it and agreed.
Here is the play again - it stands alone was one of the craziest plays you will ever see and one that could be an indication of what we can expect the rest of this season. The Tim Tebow Era of Denver Broncos football has begun.
Saturday 8 October 2011
Wall Street protesters to RT: We can take down US fat cats
Thousands of Occupy Wall Street supporters gathered in Washington Square Park on Saturday afternoon for a General Assembly intended to spread the movement's message. After several introductory speakers, the crowd lit up when an Egyptian activist named Mohammed Ezzeldin explained what he saw was the connection between Occupy Wall Street and the protests against Hosni Mubarak.
"I am coming from there -- from the Arab Spring. From the Arab Spring to the fall of Wall Street," Ezzeldin said, his voice echoed by the crowd of thousands. "From Liberation Square to Washington Square, to the fall of Wall Street and market domination, and capitalist domination."
His passionate speech, which even included a reference to Karl Marx, made a startling comparison between what happened in Egypt earlier this year and what is now happening in the United States.
"Many things separate us," he said. "National borders. Homeland insecurities. Armies, corporations and police. They have their laws. They have their debts. And we have our revolution. We are the 99 percent."
Ezzeldin, a 28-year-old self-described "leftist activist" who is currently living in Jackson Heights and studying at the City University of New York's Graduate Center, told HuffPost he was camped out in Tahrir Square just a few months ago and is now spending days in Zuccotti Park.
"There are some differences," he said, but he believes "any success for the struggle in the United States is helpful for the rest of the world."
Ezzeldin argued that making the protests more confrontational and bringing in labor unions will be critical for the success of the movement in the United States.
"There is an illusion about freedom -- about freedom of speech and freedom of organization in this country," he observed, pointing to New York's laws against tents and megaphones. "What I thought the image exported to the rest of the world... Well, it's not completely false but there are many obstacles."
As for the NYPD's response to demonstrations so far, Ezzeldin was philosophical. "Police is the police, in Egypt, in the United States. Police is the police. There is no good cops and bad cops, they are all cops," he said.
UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard Staredown, UFC 136 – Frank Edgar vs Gray Maynard III —–, Live Stream ,UFC 136 live coverage, Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard
8.10.11
UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 8, 2011, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The event will coincide with a two day UFC Fan Expo to be held at the George R. Brown Convention CenterWatch UFC 136 Live Stream - Watch UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III Online Free UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 8, 2011, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The event will coincide with a two day UFC Fan Expo to be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center.Art Davie proposed to Rorion Gracie and John Milius an eight man single-elimination tournament by having a title of War on the Worlds.
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