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RGIII aims to draw flags on runs for Washington Redskins - NFL.com
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DC’s Dan DiDio to hear Whoopi Goldberg’s pitch on ‘The View’
firehose“One of those things you don’t see is … comic book heroes, female, with any hips, you don’t see them over 12 years old, maybe something sagging a little, nothing is ever moving. So I’m working on something that will alleviate that … It will be me (as a superhero) … I do look like a comic book hero and I love that.”
MARVEL’S THUNDERBOLTS variant cover- January 2014 from...
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MARVEL’S THUNDERBOLTS variant cover- January 2014 from Charles Soule and Carlo Barberi
ACLU sues feds for hiding NSA spying from terror defendants
Five years after Congress authorized warrantless electronic spying, the Obama administration has never divulged to a single defendant that they were the target of this type of phone or e-mail surveillance—despite lawmakers’ claims the snooping has stopped terrorist plots and resulted in arrests.
The reason federal prosecutors are keeping mum, and perhaps violating federal rules requiring the government to tell defendants where evidence was obtained, is because such a concession would pave the way for a challenge to the constitutionality of the surveillance tactics, which Congress approved in 2008 and then again in December.
Against that backdrop, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a new lawsuit today in a New York federal court against the Justice Department, demanding an accounting of the defendants ensnared under the law, known as the FISA Amendments Act, which codified President George W. Bush’s once-secret spy program adopted in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. The suit is in response to the government not answering the civil rights group’s Freedom of Information Act request in March.
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Catalyst To Publish Games Based on Cartoon Hangover Series
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TV: Newswire: The Wire star Idris Elba hasn't watched The Wire yet
firehose' “I’m supercritical of my own work,” he explains. “As an actor, if you’re being told how wonderful you are, what do you need to strive for? I don’t know if I’m good just because some critic says I am in the press… The Golden Globe award told me that, thanks. And the two Emmy nominations. Just the small things.”
Also of interest is Elba discussing his rap career (as King Driis), in which he’s presented with his lyrics like, “Dick thick like homemade butter / Show you parts of your pussy that you ain’t discovered” that prompt him to reply, “When it’s read back to me like that, I’m mortified that such trife could come out of my mind.” '
Like so many people who simply haven’t had time, what with their “lives” and other excuses, The Wire star Idris Elba has yet to watch The Wire, what with his being way too busy starring on The Wire. “I’ve never watched The Wire,” Elba admits in his new Playboy interview. “I’ve seen a full episode at screenings but never at home. I’ve never watched an entire season. I’ve not seen any episode of season 2, most of season 3, and none of seasons 4 and 5.”
As the interviewer admirably does not immediately interrupt with a monologue on how he could maybe see skipping season two—even if it is underrated—but that he has to watch season four, at least, it’s incredible, and man, Idris Elba, wait until you see what happens to Idris Elba’s character in season three, Elba was allowed ...
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The Bow Tie Crowd. Gary Oldman, 2011.
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The Bow Tie Crowd.
Gary Oldman, 2011.
Marco Rubio Says Public Outrage Against Obamacare Will Kick In Any Minute Now
Senator Marco Rubio—who, along with every other 2016 Republican hopeful in Congress, voted against the debt deal yesterday—thinks that the American people will come around to his way of thinking:
“By the early part of next year, February, March, April and May of next year — and I know that sounds like a long time away, but it’s not — the realities of the law are going to begin to impact people,” Rubio said Wednesday on Fox News’s “Hannity.”
“There is going to be an all-out revolt in this country over that. And that is, I think, the moment to absolutely act and say we are going to get rid of this law and then look for opportunities in the future to replace it,” Rubio (R-Fla.) said.
Get a load of Nostradamus over here. Mark your calendars now; Americans will "revolt" over healthcare starting next spring.
Contrary to public claims, Apple can read your iMessages
firehose' "So yes, there is end-to-end encryption as Apple claims, but the key infrastructure is not trustworthy," the researchers wrote. "So Apple can decrypt your data, if they want, or more probably if they are ordered to."
In fairness to Apple, most other commercial messaging systems are also vulnerable to man-in-the-middle or similar attacks mounted by insiders. The difference is that few if any of those other providers have issued public statements claiming the messages sent over their services can be read only by the sender and receiver. The researchers have developed a Mac OS X app they call IMITMProtect that is designed to prevent such attacks. They also called on Apple to fully document the way the popular messaging service works.'
Contrary to public claims, Apple employees can read communications sent with its iMessage service, according to researchers who have reverse engineered it.
The finding, delivered Thursday at a Hack in the Box presentation titled How Apple Can Read Your iMessages and How You Can Prevent It, largely echoes the conclusion Ars reached in June. It contrasts sharply with assurances that Apple gave following revelations of an expansive surveillance program by the National Security Agency. iMessage conversations, Apple said at the time, "are protected by end-to-end encryption so no one but the sender and receiver can see or read them." It added: "Apple cannot decrypt that data."
Researchers from QuarksLab who delivered Thursday's talk, begged to differ.
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Sources: Bureau XCOM, BioShock 2 Dev ‘Essentially’ Closed
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By Nathan Grayson on October 17th, 2013 at 10:55 pm.
Oh boy. It is officially another One Of Those Days. The diabolical layoff stampede beast of certain doom has struck again, this time allegedly laying waste to the whole of The Bureau: XCOM Declassified and BioShock 2 developer 2K Marin. For now, 2K is only officially saying that there have been “staff reductions” at the oft-beleaguered studio, but sources close to the situation told RPS a significantly more dire tale.
First up, here’s 2K’s official statement on the matter, via Polygon:
“We can confirm staff reductions at 2K Marin. While these were difficult decisions, we regularly evaluate our development efforts and have decided to reallocate creative resources. Our goal to create world-class video game titles remains unchanged.”
Now then, the really, really unfortunate news: all of our sources – who wished to remain anonymous – agreed that 2K Marin is “essentially” done for. If what they said is true, the forecast is looking fairly bleak at this point.
But what happens next? That part is, for the moment, less clear. Multiple sources alleged that 2K will probably give first-in-line privileges to former 2K Marin employees who apply to work at Gears of War/BioShock Infinite producer Rod Fergusson’s new 2K studio in the Bay Area.
Another source, however, made a significantly less optimistic claim:
“A couple of weeks ago, the new 2K team in Novato (the one Rod Fergusson is leading) interviewed and made offers to a small number of 2K Marin team members. I don’t know exactly how many, but it wasn’t a lot. It sounds like everyone who was not offered a position on that team was let go today.”
So then, pretty miserable if true. Admittedly, 2K Marin suffered high turnover on senior-level staff during Bureau’s tumultuous development, but it still houses many talented individuals. At the moment, I’m digging for specifics, and I’ll update the story if I find out more. For now, though, we wish the best to all affected by this sudden, stomach-lurching turn-of-events. And if you’d like to get in touch to provide clarification, feel free. In exchange, I can promise conciliatory hugs and pictures of adorable animals. Stay strong, ladies and gents.
FlyKly Smart Wheel, A Bicycle Pedal Assist System in a Bike Wheel
The FlyKly Smart Wheel is a pedal assist system that is integrated into a bike wheel and can be fitted to most bicycles. The system reduces the effort required to propel the bicycle by providing electrical assist up to a top speed of 20 MPH and a maximum range of 30 miles. Everything, from the batteries to a GPS receiver is contained in a circular housing around the wheel hub. The system is controlled by a companion app that allows the rider to set an assist speed, monitor the battery level, and even track the wheel if it is stolen. The wheel is being designed and built by FlyKly in New York City. They’re raising funds for the project on Kickstarter.
via Engadget
3-Minute Lesson on How to Speak in a Proper British Accent
David Ley, a drama professor at the University of Alberta in Canada, demonstrates how to speak in a proper British accent in this three-minute video.
video via University of Alberta Alumni Association
Things We Saw Today: Black Widow #2
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Crazy 4 Cult: Say Hi to the Bad Guy, Art Show Celebrating Cult Film & TV Villains at Gallery1988 in Los Angeles
“Constructivist Pugilist Manifest No. 4” by Anthony Petrie (Rocky IV)
Crazy 4 Cult: Say Hi to the Bad Guy is an upcoming art show at Gallery1988 (West) in Los Angeles that will feature original artwork celebrating famous cult villains from films, television shows, and commercials. The show will open on Friday, October 18, 2013 from 7 – 10 PM PDT and run until Saturday, November 9th.
Over 50 artists have created paintings, prints, sculptures and plush inspired by some of the meanest people ever seen in movies, TV and commercials.
“Dead Alive” by Jesse Riggle (They Live)
“We Do Not Train to be Merciful Here” by Sam Gilbey (Karate Kid)
“Who You Gonna Call?” by Joshua Budich (Ghostbusters)
images via Gallery 1988 and credited artists
Apple multitouch patent upheld by US Patent and Trademark Office
By Bryan Bishop on October 17, 2013 04:35 pm
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has upheld a key Apple multitouch patent in a move that could have real ramifications for companies like Samsung and Motorola moving forward. The USPTO issued a certificate on September 4th confirming the patentability of all 20 claims of US patent number 7,479,949. An initial ruling back in December of last year had tentatively ruled them invalid, but this latest reexamination certificate basically walks that back in its entirety.
The '949 patent covers multitouch functionality, such as the ability for a device to interpret a diagonal downward swipe as a purely vertical gesture in order to allow pages to scroll smoothly and consistently for users. It's a patent of particular note as it's been used by Cupertino against both Samsung and Motorola. In fact, it's one of the patents at issue in the ITC's recent ruling to ban the import of some Samsung products into the United States. As a result of that ruling, Samsung will have to ensure that the devices it sells in the US do not infringe upon any of the involved patents — and with this latest USPTO action, one avenue through which to resolve that issue has been shut down for good.
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Grover Norquist Wants Teabaggers to Apologize to Republicans
National Review's Betsy Woodruff says anti-tax baby-headed Republican "mastermind" Grover Norquist is fed up with extremists in the Republican Party. Well, he's fed up with the extremists in the Republican Party who aren't his kind of extremists. Specifically, he thinks the defunders should apologize to all the other Republicans:
“It’d be a good idea if they stopped referring to other Republicans as Hitler appeasers because they opposed the strategy they put forward which failed,” Norquist says. “I think if you make a mistake as big as what they did, you owe your fellow senators and congressmen a big apology — and your constituents, as well, because nothing they did advanced the cause of repealing or dismantling Obamacare.”
Norquist refrained from naming the specific people who he thinks owe apologies to the rest of the conservative movement, but his reference is transparent — during his lengthy floor speech, Senator Ted Cruz said Republicans who supported a CR that would fund Obamacare were comparable to Neville Chamberlain.
The commenters are predictably angry at Norquist for selling out:
Apologize to the CONSERVATIVES ?
They ARE the conservatives.
Grover is a worthless POS the likes of Rove, Boehner, McCain, Graham etc. etc. etc. $crew him.
“I think..."
Grover princess, not many of us care what you think. You know the saying about opinions don't you? That saying applies to you too.
Good-bye Grover. You have been in Washington too long. You have gone over to the dark side. You are no longer relevant. Regular Republicans find you repulsive. Enjoy your cocktail parties with the other traitors. With friends like you, who needs enemies?
The Republican Party is not doing well this week.
Music: Great Job, Internet!: Here's a picture of Trent Reznor sitting on Game Of Thrones' Iron Throne
While touring through Belfast, Ireland, Trent Reznor and the Nine Inch Nails crew took time out to stop by the set of Game Of Thrones. Apparently the band and the show’s crew have a mutual appreciation for one another, so much so that the band even got to hang out on the Iron Throne. A picture resulted, because of course it did, and now everyone can really visualize what Reznor would look like as King of the Andals and the First Men. Truth be told, we prefer him to Joffrey, but who wouldn’t?
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Biden brings muffins to government workers back on the job - MSNBC
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Biden brings muffins to government workers back on the job MSNBC Vice President Joe Biden hand-delivered breakfast muffins to Environment Protection Agency employees Thursday, greeting them on their first day back on the job after the government shutdown. “Welcome back everybody,” Biden told a cheering crowd of ... Joe Biden welcomes furloughed workers back with muffinsLos Angeles Times Coffee in hand, Washingtonians eagerly return to workGlobalPost Biden Greets Returning Federal Workers at EPATIME Washington Times -New York Magazine -The Guardian all 67 news articles » |
How to Kick a Door Down | eHow
Kicking down a door is not something you do on a day to day basis. There may come the time, however, when you will need to know how to kick down a door. If you have locked yourself out of your house or there's someone on the other side of the door in an emergency situation, you may very well need to know how to kick down a door. Read on to learn how.
Instructions
Assess the situation and make sure the door is actually locked. Try other methods to get into the house or locked room, as kicking down a door will undoubtedly cause damage--to the door, and maybe to yourself as well.
Focus on the area where you will apply your kicks. The best place to kick is around the lock area or just below the doorknob.
Position yourself several feet away from the door, with your dominant foot closest to it. Using your dominant leg, give a powerful sidekick to the area you have focused on (below the doorknob or around the lock area).
Repeat Step 3 once or twice more if the door does not open. If it still doesn't open, stop trying to kick down the door. You may end up doing excessive damage to the door, and you could hurt yourself. It's best at this point to either find an alternative entrance or call for help.
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Panasonic's Lumix GM1 is the smallest Micro Four Thirds camera yet
Panasonic has announced the Lumix GM1, a truly tiny mirrorless camera. Despite its 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds-sized sensor, the GM1 measures just 98.5mm x 54.9mm x 30.4mm — smaller even than Sony's RX100 II compact, and an undeniably impressive feat of engineering. The camera also features a 3-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi, a pop-up flash, and a retro aluminum design that continues down the Fujifilm-inspired path first trodden by the Lumix GX7.
The GM1 doesn't offer much in the way of physical controls next to some of Panasonic's higher-end cameras, but could be more enthusiast-friendly than the likes of the GF line. It does at least include a mode dial, and there is a function button surrounded by a three-way switch to select autofocus modes.
To go with the smaller body, Panasonic has produced a new 12-32mm (24-64mm equivalent) f/3.5-5.6 kit lens that collapses down into a more compact and pocketable size when not in use. As well as making the overall package more easily pocketable, the kit lens should feel more balanced on the GM1 than many existing Micro Four Thirds lenses.
You may want to spend on additional lenses
Even with the GM1's larger sensor, however, the Sony RX100 will offer a wider effective aperture — and therefore more depth-of-field control — than the kit, thanks to its faster lens. Of course, the Micro Four Thirds system has several compact, fast primes that would give the GM1 an advantage in that regard, and Panasonic also plans a Leica Summilux-branded 15mm (30mm-equivalent) f/1.7 lens designed to match the new camera. The question of which camera makes the better buy comes down to your willingness to spend on additional optics.
The GM1 will sell for $749.99 with the 12-32mm kit lens; no release date has yet been made available.
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Watch 'Chinese Food,' the incredibly awkward followup to Rebecca Black's 'Friday'
firehose"My intent was to show the world that Patrice Wilson loves Chinese food," Patrice Wilson says. "If they want to take it that way [negatively] that's their prerogative."
If you were on the internet in 2011, you may remember a little song called "Friday." You may also remember Patrice Wilson, the mastermind who produced the song and appeared in its awkward rap interlude. You may further remember Wilson's (fairly successful) attempt to strike gold twice with the very similar "It's Thanksgiving." And neither of these songs will quite prepare you for the aggressively inane and quasi-racist "Chinese Food." "I wrote [the song] last July the night before my birthday when I was sitting down with some China Express takeaway," Wilson tells MTV. "I just thought, 'Wait a second, I love Chinese food! I can make that a song because there are no Chinese food songs out there!'"
Yes, some might complain that kimonos and geishas are not actually Chinese, or that reading a Panda Express menu doesn't count as a "verse." But Wilson brushes off this criticism. "My intent was to show the world that Patrice Wilson loves Chinese food," he says. "If they want to take it that way [negatively] that's their prerogative."
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Online shops are checking your Twitter account before they approve your transactions
firehose"when you try to make an online payment with your card, Signifyd will check to see what device the transaction has come from, the browser, the physical location, whether the email address used for the purchase ties in with those used for the same name on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, whether the address given is registered to the same person, whether the owner of the phone number given matches the name on the card, and several other data points. Not every transaction requires all 120 factors, say Ramanand. A few matches are generally enough."
The most common use of the vast amounts of digital slime trail we leave as we crawl across the web is for the purposes of ad targeting. Rajesh Ramanand, a former PayPal executive, figured that it can also help e-commerce merchants figure out the authenticity of online transactions. Yesterday, he launched Signifyd, a service that allows e-commerce merchants to verify a cardholder’s identity before approving the transaction. It generally takes less than a second, he says, to collect and analyze up to 120 data points about a person.
Payments processors are a notoriously cautious crowd, thanks to the way in which liability works. If you buy something by physically using your card, any liability for a false transaction lies with the card issuer. But for payments when the card is not physically present, liability for fraudulent transactions generally rests with the merchant. If they can be sure you’re who you claim to be, they will be more likely to accept the payment. According to Signifyd, e-commerce loses about 1% of business annually to fraud and another 3% to declined transactions. “What we’re trying to do is reduce the number of declineds. It’s okay to let a few frauds in but you don’t want to block out a lot of the good people,” Ramanand told Quartz.
Not your mother’s maiden name
Here’s how it works: when you try to make an online payment with your card, Signifyd will check to see what device the transaction has come from, the browser, the physical location, whether the email address used for the purchase ties in with those used for the same name on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, whether the address given is registered to the same person, whether the owner of the phone number given matches the name on the card, and several other data points. Not every transaction requires all 120 factors, say Ramanand. A few matches are generally enough.
Fraud prevention is a focus for many security and financial technology companies. Where Signifyd focuses only on e-commerce, similar cross-verification methods are in the works in the physical world as well. For example, ValidSoft, a British firm, correlates the transaction’s IP address location with the physical location of the cardholder’s mobile phone by checking which tower it is connected to. If they match, there is a high likelihood the transaction is legitimate. Though such services are aimed at card issuers and online merchants, they could make life easier for people who travel frequently or those locked out of the commercial web because they live in countries with high rates of fraud. And it’s certainly a better use of your data than badly targeted ads.
Film: Movie Review: Carrie
firehose"Director Kimberly Peirce (Boys Don’t Cry) has replicated the De Palma film scene for scene, but also drained every drop of camp humor and crazed craftsmanship, as one might remove the blood from a sow."
In Carrie, the latest “reimagining” of Stephen King’s career-launching revenge fable, Chloë Grace Moretz slips into the blood-soaked prom dress of the title telepath, transported out of the ’70s and into a new era of Internet-abetted cruelty. On paper, the casting makes sense: Moretz, of Let Me In and the Kick-Ass movies, has the proper temperament—an ability to turn on a dime from adolescent innocence to volcanic rage. (Plus, she looks great drenched in viscera.) What the young starlet lacks—and this was the crucial quality that Sissy Spacek brought to the role in 1976—is a credible otherness. In previous incarnations, Carrie White was a real odd duck, so improperly socialized that she almost seemed to have been raised on a different planet. Moretz, with her soft, cherubic features and flowing locks, isn’t just too conventionally pretty for the part. She’s too adjusted, coming across ...
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Child Sees No Reason Why Iron Man Costume Can't Be Worn To Grandfather’s Funeral
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