Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Apple Shareholders Meeting: No News, No Complaints, No Dividend
Apple's shareholders meeting Thursday, its first with Tim Cook as CEO, was as anticlimactic and uneventful as they come.
Source: http://allthingsd.com/20120223/apple-shareholders-meeting-no-news-no-complaints-no-dividend/
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Best Buy Slashes iPad 2 Price by $50 Ahead of iPad 3
Clearing out inventory in preparation for the big arrival?
Source: http://allthingsd.com/20120227/best-buy-slashes-ipad-2-price-by-50-ahead-of-ipad-3/
Box Office: 'The Artist' leads other nominated films on Oscars weekend
"The Artist" beat the other Oscar nominees still in theaters at the weekend box office. The Weinstein Co.'s black-and-white homage to the silent-film era picked up $3 million.
HTC Announces Three New Phones Running Ice Cream Sandwich
HTC announced three Ice Cream Sandwich-powered smartphones at Mobile World Congress Sunday, sending a bold message to the world that Android 2.3 will no longer be tolerated in high-end handsets. Besides including Google’s most advanced mobile OS, HTC’s new “Series One” phones will feature Beats audio technology, and rear-facing cameras with RAW image support. The [...]
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Music review: Le Salon de Musiques at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Rick Schultz reviews the chamber music series Le Salon de Musiques at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Must-See Goal: Lionel Messi
Barcelona was ten minutes away from dropping more precious points and making catching Real Madrid atop the Spanish Primera title even more impossible. Then Lionel Messi stepped up to save his team yet again. The Argentine wizard delivered this perfect left-footed free kick to help Barcelona post a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Here is the beautiful goal:
Source: http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2012/02/must-see-goal-lionel-messi.html
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Free Code Friday: Win Freakyforms for the Nintendo 3DS
We’re back again, faithful readers, with another Free Code Friday sponsored by our friends at Nintendo of America. Last week we wowed you by giving away five free download codes for eShop exclusive Pushmo, and this time around we’re treating five more lucky winners to complementary copies of another phenomenal 3DS title. Freakyforms: Your Creations, [...]
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Mid-Day Ticker: Bellamy fit for Carling Cup, Arshavin loaned out and more
Photo by Joe Toth/ISIphotos.com By THOMAS FLOYD Despite some concern earlier this week, it turns out Liverpool will have the full services of forward Craig Bellamy at its disposal Sunday in the Carling Cup final against Cardiff City. Bellamy, who leads Liverpool this season with six Premier League goals, missed last weekend's F.A. Cup win over Brighton with a back problem. But the Wales international had an injection to ease the pain and has re-joined full training ahead of this weekend's match against his old club. Centerback Daniel Agger, who was rested for the Brighton clash, is also poised to...
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Apple Threatens to Sue Proview for Defamation -- Read the Letter
"It is inappropriate to release information contrary to the facts to the media, especially when such disclosures have the effect of wrongfully causing damage to Apple's reputation."
Source: http://allthingsd.com/20120220/apple-threatens-to-sue-proview-for-defamation-read-the-letter/
Friday, February 24, 2012
Art review: Pietro Roccasalva at David Kordansky Gallery
In the center of the room is a giant still life, including, among other things, a deflated hot air balloon, a bunch of grapes and a wooden boat resembling a lute.
In the center of the room is a giant still life, including, among other things, a deflated hot air balloon, a bunch of grapes and a wooden boat resembling a lute.
In the center of the room is a giant still life, including, among other things, a deflated hot air balloon, a bunch of grapes and a wooden boat resembling a lute.
C-Level: Enterprise and Steak Dinners ? The Top 10 Ways to Become Truly Social
I?m concerned that the social transformation we keep hearing about has a couple of glitches. First, our collective understanding of what it means to be a social enterprise needs to be re-defined. What does it mean to be social? The second issue is that if we continue to act in a socially uninformed and uninspired [...]
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Barnes & Noble Announces $199 Nook
Barnes & Noble is fighting fire with fire. The book retailer Tuesday morning debuted a new version of its Nook tablet that matches Amazon's Kindle Fire in price and memory. The new device is identical in form to its predecessor, except with 8 gigabytes of storage and a $199 price tag. Barnes & Noble announced the new Nook the same day it reported better-than-expected third-quarter profit and improved sales.
Source: http://allthingsd.com/20120221/barnes-nobles-announces-199-nook/
LAUSD substitute thrice accused of abuse moved to another district
The substitute teacher quit after the third inquiry and started working in Inglewood schools. Police later found video of him molesting a girl in that district; he was charged, but he fled and is at large.
During five years as a frequent substitute teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District, George Hernandez was investigated by police three times for allegations of sexual misconduct involving students.
During five years as a frequent substitute teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District, George Hernandez was investigated by police three times for allegations of sexual misconduct involving students.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
New One-Sheet Poster Released for Tim Burton?s Frankenweenie
It’s hard not to wish, based on the previews I’ve seen so far for John Carter, that Disney had kept the film that was originally supposed to be released on March 9 instead. Why? Because that movie — which is now going to be released October 5 — is Frankenweenie, from the entertainingly twisted mind [...]
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Sarah Palin's hometown in debate over public sculpture
Sarah Palin's hometown of Wasilla, Alaska, is back in the news -- but not for anything the former vice presidential candidate has said or done.
Sarah Palin's hometown of Wasilla, Alaska, is back in the news -- but not for anything the former vice presidential candidate has said or done.
Sarah Palin's hometown of Wasilla, Alaska, is back in the news -- but not for anything the former vice presidential candidate has said or done.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Must-Complete Projects for Every Hardcore Tech Geek
Hardcore tech geeks make things, break things, and DIY things to the hilt. It?s what nerds do best, and if you want to consider yourself a hardcore geek of the highest order, you?ll need to cross off every project in this list.
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UEFA Champions League: Your Running Commentary
Aside from troubles against Spanish nemesis Barcelona, Real Madrid is arguably in the greatest form of any club around the world. Jose Mourinho's men have not dropped points against a non-Barcelona team since Sept. 21, marking a span of 27 straight wins over non-Barcelona opposition. Standing in their way of stretching that streak to 28 is CSKA Moscow, which is unbeaten all-time (3-0-2) against Spanish opposition and hosts the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie. Other than playing at its home stadium, though, the Russian side is at a heavy disadvantage. The club hasn't played...
Sarah Palin's hometown in debate over public sculpture
Sarah Palin's hometown of Wasilla, Alaska, is back in the news -- but not for anything the former vice presidential candidate has said or done.
Sarah Palin's hometown of Wasilla, Alaska, is back in the news -- but not for anything the former vice presidential candidate has said or done.
Sarah Palin's hometown of Wasilla, Alaska, is back in the news -- but not for anything the former vice presidential candidate has said or done.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Michael Jackson's estate files suit against his former manager
Michael Jackson?s estate filed suit against his former manager Friday, demanding the return of millions of dollars and accusing him of duping the pop star into an extraordinarily generous compensation package in the years before his death.
RIM Director: Our New CEO Isn't a Moron Like the Rest of You
Roger Martin would have us believe there was no one inside the company or out who was capable of running it properly -- until now.
Source: http://allthingsd.com/20120213/rim-director-our-new-ceo-isnt-a-moron-like-the-rest-of-you/
Theater review: 'The Jacksonian' at Geffen Playhouse
Beth Henley's new play, "The Jacksonian" has its world premiere in a Geffen Playhouse production, directed by Robert Falls, that features Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and Bill Pullman.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Skrillex releases 'Bangarang' video
In Skrillex's world--or at least in his videos--the kids are taking control.
In Skrillex's world--or at least in his videos--the kids are taking control.
In Skrillex's world--or at least in his videos--the kids are taking control.
?Hack of All Trades? ? An Interview With Eureka Co-Creator Andrew Cosby (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)
A little more than a year ago, I found myself unexpectedly hooked on Syfy’s Eureka. Perhaps not so unexpectedly, the Syfy network announced the entertaining and enjoyable show would end following the forthcoming fifth season, which has wrapped production and is set to air sometime this summer. As the end of Eureka draws near, though, [...]
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Fun Weekend Coding Marathon Benefits Charity
When I was studying engineering, I took a couple of introductory programming courses (Pascal – yikes!) that were required. For one of them, I have a fond memory of one particular assignment given by the instructor for extra credit — he broke those of us who wanted to try for it into teams of four [...]
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Clump-o-Lumps: Plush Zippered Friends
Knock Knock, purveyors of fine fun goods like mousepad notepads and over-planned checklists, have a new product line: Clump-o-Lumps. Clump-o-Lumps are plush animals, designed by Max Knecht, an industrial design student (now graduate). The best part of the Clump-o-Lumps, and what makes them really fun (aside from their adorable appearance) is that each one can [...]
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Saturday, February 18, 2012
Foxconn Raises Pay of Factory Workers
Ever since Wired reported high suicide rates at Chinese iPhone manufacturer Foxconn in 2011, the company — and Apple — have been under public pressure to improve pay and working conditions at the factory. On Friday, Foxconn announced pay increases of 16 to 25 percent for its factory workers, with the exact amount tied to [...]
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Friday, February 17, 2012
Free Code Friday: Win Pushmo for the Nintendo 3DS
As we at last break free from the post-holiday video game doldrums and soldier on into the year’s bumper crop of amazing new releases — I’m looking at you, Mass Effect 3 — we at GeekDad are pleased to offer a lucky few readers the chance to score some diminutive downloadable goodies that you may [...]
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Apple Dividend More Likely Than $100 Billion Toga Party
Will Apple ever return some of its growing cash pile to investors? Maybe.
Source: http://allthingsd.com/20120215/apple-dividend-more-likely-than-100-billion-toga-party/
Steve Jobs Honored at Grammys
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was awarded a posthumous Grammy Trustees Award on Saturday evening.
Source: http://allthingsd.com/20120212/steve-jobs-honored-at-grammys/
Whitney had a premonition of her death. Gee you don?t say.
In September of 2001 there was a rumor that Whitney Houston had died of a drug overdose (which seemed reasonable because she overdosed twice the year before), and it became so prevalent that her publicist even had to issue an official denial.
Point being, Whitney Houston was high as fuck, non-stop, for at [...]
Point being, Whitney Houston was high as fuck, non-stop, for at [...]
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
Hands-On With iMessage Beta on the Desktop: A Good Start, With Beta Bugs
iMessage on the desktop went from a wish to (beta) reality in just four months. It's now on the Mac OS X desktop as part of Apple's Mountain Lion update, and our friends at Ars Technica have taken it for a spin.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Grammys backstage highlights: A humbled Justin Vernon, giddy Adele
Humbled Justin Vernon, giddy Adele among backstage snapshots
Get Inside Someone?s Head With Locke & Key: The Game
Overview: Welcome to Lovecraft. In Locke & Key: The Game, three to six players battle one another with cards and attempt to overcome challenges of a spooky, psychological, and otherworldly nature. The game is based on the ongoing Locke & Key comic book series. Players:�3-6 Ages:�15 and up, although I think the game could be [...]
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Time-Lapse Starscape Videos Show Heavens in Motion
The night sky seems unchanging to the naked eye, but beauty is hidden beyond the limits of unaided human perception. As Earth rotates, the sky moves, revealing astronomical events that only time-lapse photography -- a series of exposures lasting for minutes apiece -- can truly capture.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The Morning Fix: Adele owns the Grammys! 'The Vow' cleans up.
Adele took home six Grammy Awards. The Vow owned the box office. More headaches for News Corp.
Monday, February 13, 2012
DOJ Likely to Clear Rockstar Bidco's Nortel Patent Purchase
Looks like the Justice Department plans to approve the $4.5 billion sale of Nortel?s wireless technology patents to a consortium led by Microsoft and Apple. Sources familiar with the matter say the DOJ has addressed concerns that the consortium might use the patents to unfairly hamstring competitors. It's not clear when the DOJ will issue its approval, but when it does some 6,000 wireless patents will be transferred over to Rockstar Bidco, an alliance that also includes Research In Motion, Sony, Ericsson AB and EMC.
Source: http://allthingsd.com/20120209/doj-likely-to-clear-rockstar-bidcos-nortel-patent-purchase/
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Winner of the Gadabout TM 1050 Giveaway
Congratulations to Larry from Pennsylvania, the randomly selected winner of the Gadabout TM 1050 owner’s manual from Curio & Co.! It was fun reading everyone’s comments, though I have to warn Lawrence that the manual specifically cautions against traveling back in time to claim invention of the time machine … though I suppose there isn’t [...]
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On Location: New York?s Roosevelt Hotel stars in ?Man on a Ledge?
To Los Angelenos, the name Roosevelt Hotel calls to mind the Spanish-style building on Hollywood Blvd., the site of the first Academy Awards. But it's the other Roosevelt Hotel, the one in New York City, that is getting star treatment in the new Sam Worthington thriller "Man on a Ledge."
Apple Wins Skirmish With Motorola on the German Front
Apple breaks Motorola Mobility's IP winning streak in Germany.
Source: http://allthingsd.com/20120210/apple-wins-skirmish-with-motorola-on-the-german-front/
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Apple Seeks Injunction Against Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Apple is asking a California court to issue a preliminary injunction to block sales of Samsung Electronics's new Galaxy Nexus smartphone, alleging the device infringes four Apple patents.
Source: http://allthingsd.com/20120211/apple-seeks-injunction-against-samsung-galaxy-nexus/
Apple Poaches Another Xbox Marketing Vet
Robin Burrowes, former head of Xbox Live marketing in Europe, has a new job. At Apple. The exec, who served as head of product marketing for Xbox Live in Europe for three years -- and before that, as marketing manager for Xbox U.K. -- is heading to Apple's European office to oversee App Store marketing. Burrowes is the latest hire in a parade of gaming executives recruited by Apple that includes former Nintendo PR manager Robert Saunders and former Xbox PR manager Nick Grange.
Source: http://allthingsd.com/20120202/apple-poaches-another-xbox-marketing-vet/
'Glee's' Lea Michele could star in 'Spring Awakening' movie
Michele originated the female lead of Wendla in the Tony-winning Broadway musical.
7 Things Everyone Should Know About Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D
3D doesn't add much to the first Star Wars prequel, but seeing it on the big screen may be worth it for the family.
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Friday, February 10, 2012
L.A. Philharmonic heads to Venezuela with hopes, fears
The orchestra's outreach and Mahler performance trip to Gustavo Dudamel's native country has great potential, but some worry about Caracas' crime.
The orchestra's outreach and Mahler performance trip to Gustavo Dudamel's native country has great potential, but some worry about Caracas' crime.
The orchestra's outreach and Mahler performance trip to Gustavo Dudamel's native country has great potential, but some worry about Caracas' crime.
Hackerspaces and Projects Galore in Hack This!
If you’re a DIYer or tinkerer and are unfamiliar with the term hackerspace, then author (and GeekDad contributor) John Baichtal has just the book for you. The flip side of that is, if you already are familiar with the term hackerspace, John Baichtal has just the book for you. Let’s just recap for a moment [...]
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Push Comes to Shove: German Injunction Targets Apple's iCloud Email Alerts
Motorola wins an injunction against iCloud in Germany, using what Apple describes as "an old pager patent."
Lady Gaga Reveals Bout With Bulimia
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Look out, little monsters, Lady Gaga is revealing her own teenage struggle with an eating disorder. As Maria Shriver interviewed the Grammy winner at the "It's Our Turn" young women's conference in L.A., Gaga revealed she was bulimic in high school!
Source: http://www.okmagazine.com/news/lady-gaga-reveals-bout-bulimia
Emily Maynard Meets Up With Former 'Bachelorettes' Ashley Hebert & Ali Fedotowsky!
'Bachelorette' Emily Maynard Gets Advice From Ali & Ashley!
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Emily Maynard has been named the new Bachelorette, but that doesn't mean she's ready for all the drama to begin! The single mom met up with former Bachelorettes and friends Ashley Hebert and Ali Fedotowsky for a girls' day out, where we're sure she scooped up a ton of advice.
Source: http://www.okmagazine.com/news/emily-maynard-meets-former-bachelorettes-ashley-hebert-ali-fedotowsky
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Movie Projector: 'The Vow' to sweep audiences off their feet
The new romantic drama"The Vow" is poised to steal the hearts of moviegoers this weekend. The tear-jerker starring Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams could gross between $35 million and $40 million in its debut.
Why Some Wild Animals Are Becoming Nicer
Nature is supposed to be red in tooth and claw, and domestication an artificial process for making animals gentle. But it appears that some corners of the animal kingdom are becoming kinder, gentler places. Certain creatures may be domesticating themselves.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Theater review: 'Yours, Isabel' by Actors Co-op
Charlotte Stoudt reviews the American premiere of Christy Hall's World War II epistolary romance, "Yours, Isabel," at Actors Co-op. A theater review for the Los Angeles Times.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Gisele says Tom Brady can?t catch the f**king ball too
One thing that certainly helped the Giants win the Super Bowl last night was the three dropped passes by Patriots receivers in the fourth quarter. This was not lost on Tom Bradys wife Gisele Bundchen, who of course caught some shit from Giants fans on the way out of the stadium (video on the [...]
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Monday, February 6, 2012
Apple Now the World?s Third Largest Cellphone Maker, IDC Says
Apple has moved past LG in the worldwide rankings of mobile-phone unit sales. According to IDC, Apple is now the world's third largest mobile-phone manufacturer, behind Nokia and Samsung.
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An Exit Interview With Warner Music Group Chairman Edgar Bronfman Jr.
Edgar Bronfman Jr. talks about EMI, Apple, Spotfiy and more on his last day as chairman of Warner Music Group.
Source: http://allthingsd.com/20120131/an-exit-interview-with-warner-music-group-chairman-edgar-bronfman-jr/
NBC bets on 'Smash' to start turnaround
NBC is hoping "Smash" can turn around its prime-time performance.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Phylicia Rashad: A new role in 'Raisin'
The Tony winner for her role in 'Raisin in the Sun' is now seeing the play from a director's viewpoint.
The Tony winner for her role in 'Raisin in the Sun' is now seeing the play from a director's viewpoint.
The Tony winner for her role in 'Raisin in the Sun' is now seeing the play from a director's viewpoint.
Watch Channing Tatum Show Some Skin on 'SNL'
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The Vow’s Channing Tatum took the stage to host Saturday Night Live this weekend and couldn’t help but to show off his toned physique.
OK! NEWS: CHANNING TATUM IS A BIG MAC GUY
During his opening monologue, the 21 Jump Street star made light of his former job as a stripper saying, “I am so honored to be here tonight, especially considering my first job in show business was as a male stripper.”
Source: http://www.okmagazine.com/news/watch-channing-tatum-show-some-skin-snl
China: Apple's Land of iPhone Opportunity
A few years from now, Apple could sell 57 million iPhones per year in China.
Source: http://allthingsd.com/20120130/china-apples-land-of-iphone-opportunity/
China: Apple's Land of iPhone Opportunity
A few years from now, Apple could sell 57 million iPhones per year in China.
Source: http://allthingsd.com/20120130/china-apples-land-of-iphone-opportunity/
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Cast tops 1,000 for Mahler's 'Symphony of a Thousand' in L.A.
Just how many performers does it take to pull off Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8, popularly and dauntingly known as the "Symphony of a Thousand"?
Just how many performers does it take to pull off Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8, popularly and dauntingly known as the "Symphony of a Thousand"?
Just how many performers does it take to pull off Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8, popularly and dauntingly known as the "Symphony of a Thousand"?
News Corp.'s Carey: Hacking Scandal Made for a Difficult Year (Video)
News Corp COO Chase Carey addressed phone hacking, SOPA and digital distribution in a discussion with Walt Mossberg at D: Dive Into Media. And he did it all with a fantastic mustache.
Source: http://allthingsd.com/20120131/news-corp-s-carey-hacking-scandal-made-for-a-difficult-year-video/
The Echo's Mitchell Frank takes over downtown's Regent Theatre
After more than a year of speculation, the Echo's Mitchell Frank has confirmed the acquisition of a new venue-- the Regent Theatre in downtown Los Angeles' historic core.
After more than a year of speculation, the Echo's Mitchell Frank has confirmed the acquisition of a new venue-- the Regent Theatre in downtown Los Angeles' historic core.
After more than a year of speculation, the Echo's Mitchell Frank has confirmed the acquisition of a new venue-- the Regent Theatre in downtown Los Angeles' historic core.
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Friday, February 3, 2012
M�tley Cr�e bets big on Vegas show
The hair-metal band sets up for an extended run at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Drummer Tommy Lee thinks the move shows the group's staying power.
The hair-metal band sets up for an extended run at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Drummer Tommy Lee thinks the move shows the group's staying power.
The hair-metal band sets up for an extended run at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Drummer Tommy Lee thinks the move shows the group's staying power.
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