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September 3, 2013

Kim has the power to grant special pardons under the North's constitution. Rodman first met Kim -- a die-hard basketball fan -- during a visit in February to promote the sport and make a film. U.S. officials frowned on the trip for giving the young leader a propaganda boost. In the weeks that followed, after U.N. sanctions imposed in early March over Pyongyang's February nuclear test, North Korea threatened Washington and Seoul with nuclear and missile strikes and shut down an inter-Korean factory in the North. Rodman, however, suggested "basketball diplomacy" could warm relations and said that Kim wanted President Barack Obama to pick up the phone and call him. He has called Kim an "awesome guy." Rodman's trip comes as the rival Koreas pursue diplomacy meant to restart several co-operative projects that were scrapped as tensions rose in recent years, including the jointly run factory complex in the North Korean border city of Kaesong. While there is skepticism about Pyongyang's intentions, the warming ties have been welcomed in Seoul. Outside analysts have said Pyongyang is likely using Bae as bait to win diplomatic concessions in a standoff over its nuclear weapons program. North Korea denies this. Pyongyang accuses Bae of trying to establish an anti-Pyongyang base in the North.
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Dime Magazine (dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneakers » Blog Archive Video: Watch The Official NBA 2K14 Trailer

Weve already covered some of the new additions including crew mode , as well as the LeBron James-created soundtrack so its only right we check out the new trailer. Backed by Nas Hate Me Now from his grimace-inducing Puff Daddy collaboration on the 1999 album I Am, this trailer features some of the biggest stars in the game. It shows Derrick Roses herky-jerky jump stop in the lane, Rajon Rondos dazzling dribble-drives, Harrison Barnes vertical, James Hardens 3-point celebration, and of course LeBron James open court rim-rocker. Now we just want them to release it because once that happens the next NBA season is less than a month away!!! Its hard to glean a lot more than a quick reaction to the new game itself, since not everyone has gotten a chance to play the demo, but its still got us excited for the new season. What do you think?
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Brandon Marshall Returns, Says Hip 'in Amazing Shape' - Nfl.com

September 2, 2013

Read New NFL stadium bag policy To provide a safer environment for the public, the NFL is implementing a policy that limits the size and types of bags brought into stadiums. Get caught up here. Read Analyst Picks Which teams will represent their respective conferences on Championship Sunday? On Super Bowl Sunday? And who is destined to lift the Lombardi Trophy? Our analysts provide their answers. Read Fantasy Coach of the Year
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Marshall said the frustration he displayed last week stemmed from not being 100 percent healthy. "When you have a surgery, sometimes you get frustrated getting back to that level," Marshall said, per The Associated Press. "We have a lot of amazing things going on here on the field and off the field, and I want to be a part of it. So at times it can be (frustrating)." It's a good thing Marshall is feeling better because his general manager, Phil Every, heaped some heavy expectations on the Bears ' No. 1 target. "He's gonna get mad at me for saying this because I've been telling him all summer -- I see a guy that's better than he was last year," Emery said, per ESPN Chicago .
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Mimiko Seeks Action Against Technology Dumping In Nigeria

September 2, 2013

According to Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, who canvassed this, said the 21st century has been aptly described as the Information Age, in which Nigeria cannot afford to be sidelined in the myriad of innovations and creativities that has become the hallmark of globalisation. In a related development, the Federal Government has put the countrys Internet access at 22.7 per cent, adding that there are over 4,644 public access points to the Internet all over the country. Mimiko, while addressing the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) stakeholders in Akure, Ondo State at the second meeting of the National Council on Communications Technology (NCCT), noted that there has been breath-taking speed and changes in the ICT world, stressing that the unprecedented convergence of computer networks and other communication systems is a phenomenon that has revolutionized life on the planet. From the common desktop computers to the ubiquitous smartphones, tablets and most recently Phablets it is crystal clear that ICT has become very much the core of modern civilization. Leveraging on the immense possibilities inherent in the unfolding ICT revolution for the improvement of living standards and development, is a key challenge confronting developing economies such as Nigeria. And it is to this challenge that all stakeholders must address themselves, he stated. According to him, there is need for strategic partnership between the government and the private sector in order to ensure that Nigeria transits from being a consumer nation to a highly productive one as far as ICT software and tools are concerned. The Ondo State governor was optimistic that Nigeria has vast potential, which can be explored and harnessed for the sustainable development of ICT infrastructure for e-governance, health care systems, and food security among others, but without effective linkages by all players in the spectrum, this lofty goal will remain a mirage. While commending what he described as impressive role of the Federal Ministry of Communication Technology under the leadership of the Minister, Mrs. Omobola Johnson, Mimiko said the minister has been able to galvanise the desired policy thrusts for the emergence of a viable ICT architecture in Nigeria. Speaking on ICT development in the state, the governor said, for us in Ondo State, development of ICT is a major pre-occupation. Right from inception, the present administration has embraced the idea of ICT roll-out in all our governmental processes.
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The prime example is Hadoop, a widely used number-crunching platform that mimics technologies originally built at Google , and this trend will likely continue. If you want to know what the large-scale, high-performance data processing infrastructure of the future looks like, my advice would be to read the Google research papers that are coming out right now, Mike Olson, the CEO of Hadoop specialist Cloudera, said at recent event in Silicon Valley. According to Charles Zedlewski, vice president of products at Cloudera , the company was already aware of Spanner after recruiting some ex-Google engineers and it may eventually incorporate ideas from the paper into its software. Facebook is already building a system thats somewhat similar to Spanner, in that it aims to juggle information across multiple data centers. Judging from our discussions with Facebook about this system known as Prism its quite different from Googles creation. But it shows that other outfits are now staring down many of the same data problems Google first faced in years past. Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat, two of the most important engineers behind the Googlenet. Image: Wired/Ariel Zambelich Googles Bigger Table The Spanner paper lists many authors, but two stand out: Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat.
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Record Labels Ask Broadband Providers To Collect Data On Illegal Downloads | Technology | The Guardian

September 1, 2013

Studios and music labels want action now because the Digital Economy Act, which was created to combat piracy, has yet to be implemented despite being voted into law by parliament in 2010. Delays mean the act will not come into force until 2014 at the earliest, and could be pushed back until after the general election in 2015. A key part of any voluntary agreement is the creation of a database of repeat offenders. Initially, customers would receive letters from their broadband company saying their internet address had been used for illegal downloads. The letters could warn of consequences and direct internet users to legal sites selling music, videos and books. Those who received three such letters could face sanctions. Measures could include throttling internet connections to slow them down, blocking users from particular sites, disconnecting offenders from broadband for a limited period and ultimately prosecution. Broadband companies would need to keep a list of those customers they had sent letters to. There are concerns that such a database may be illegal under the Data Protection Act, which states companies can only retain information about individuals where it is needed for commercial purposes. Emma Hutchinson, a Virgin Media spokeswoman, said: "Music and film companies are speaking to broadband providers about how to address illegal file-sharing but what they're currently proposing is unworkable." In 2009 and 2010, Virgin Media voluntarily sent letters to customers who were reported by rights holders to be file sharing. However, the company did not keep a record of those who had received letters, or disclose their identity to any third parties. A spokeswoman for TalkTalk said: "We are involved in discussions about measures to address illegal file-sharing and ultimately would like to reach a voluntary agreement.
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Negotiations have been under way for months with the BPI and the British Video Association, whose members include the BBC and Hollywood studios. Between November 2012 and January this year, 280m music tracks were digitally pirated in the UK, along with 52m television shows, 29m films, 18m ebooks and 7m computer software or games files. The data, collected by the communications regulator Ofcom, suggests 18% of internet users aged 12 and over have recently pirated content, while just 9% fear getting caught. Last month, Breaking Bad was released to UK viewers on Netflix and iTunes within hours of its US airing in an apparent attempt to limit piracy. Studios and music labels want action now because the Digital Economy Act, which was created to combat piracy, has yet to be implemented despite being voted into law by parliament in 2010. Delays mean the act will not come into force until 2014 at the earliest, and could be pushed back until after the general election in 2015. A key part of any voluntary agreement is the creation of a database of repeat offenders. Initially, customers would receive letters from their broadband company saying their internet address had been used for illegal downloads. The letters could warn of consequences and direct internet users to legal sites selling music, videos and books.
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Would You Put Your Knob In The Dob?

September 1, 2013
/tv/ - Television & Film 4chan Pass users can bypass this CAPTCHA. [ Learn More ] File Supported file types are: GIF, JPG, PNG Maximum file size allowed is 3072 KB. Images greater than 250x250 pixels will be thumbnailed. Read the rules and FAQ before posting. View Important Announcement Join us for "4chan: The Official 10th Anniversary Panel" at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2013 (September 27-29) , on Saturday, September 28th. Full announcement and more details coming this Tuesday. If you haven't already pre-regged for AWA '13 (ends this Tuesday!), use this link and coupon code "topkek" for $2 off registration. mootnote: This is the first official 4chan panel in over 6 years, and likely the last. I never expected to host another panel again, but the opportunity to celebrate 4chan's 10th birthday with ~1,900 4channers proved too great. EDIT: Also I participated in this podcast last week that you may find interesting: http://www.earwolf.com/episode/sup-b/ Anonymous
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Obama Is Asking Congress To Ok Syria Strike

September 1, 2013
Obama Is Asking Congress to OK Syria Strike Obama is slowing his roll towards a " limited narrow act in Syria " by publicly requesting authorization from Congress for a military action . BREAKING Obama to seek congressional authorization for strike on Syria delaying action. #Syria — David Gregory (@davidgregory) August 31, 2013 Obama's "hastily organized" Rose Garden announcement follows an ongoing international debate over military intervention in the Middle Eastern country. While France has endorsed action , British lawmakers voted against it . Putin has called allegations of chemical weapon use in Syria "utter nonsense." UN inspectors left the country early this morning for Lebanon. They are headed to the Hague, where blood and urine samples from Syrian victims, as well as soil samples, will be tested for evidence of a chemical attack. The AP is reporting that Obama originally planned to take military action without Congressional approval but changed his mind last night . Most of his national security advisers believed he "had the authority to act on his own," but the president changed his plan after a "lengthy discussion" with chief of staff Denis McDonough. House Speaker John Boehner and other GOP members released a statement saying they had spoken with the president and "expect the House to consider a measure the week of September 9th." Here is full video of Obama's Rose Garden address.
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How To Work On A Cruise Ship

September 1, 2013

Well do our very best to help get you on board a cruise ship as soon as possible! Bon voyage! P.S. Once you do get your job and start to work on a cruise ship, we hope youll send us an email and tell us all about your experiences with ship life. Wed love to know what ship you end up on and what part of the world youre exploring! Ship Life - Stefanie Octavio (In the port of Gerainger, Norway) "Working on cruise ships was the perfect opportunity for me to see so much of the world and make friends with so many people from different countries. Every time I received my paycheck, I couldn't believe I was getting paid to do this! This was definitely one of the best experiences of my life so far." - Agda Salas (Ship: Queen Mary 2) "Without a doubt, my time on board ships has been the most memorable period of my life.
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Special Features - The Five Biggest Lies About Batman Vs. Superman

September 1, 2013
Special Features Special Features - The Five Biggest Lies About Batman vs. Superman Saturday, 31 August 2013 Anghus Houvouras with the five biggest lies about Batman vs. Superman... Since the announcement of Batman vs. Superman, the internet has been abuzz with activity.  Speculation about casting, plot points, and various other details hit the web with the kind or reckless publication that is indicative of the current state of internet journalism: i.e. piss poor.  We've learned surprisingly little about the films, but an awful lot about the websites claiming to be "in the know".  The internet has become a minefield for anyone in search of the truth.  Specifically when it comes to movies.  A thousand websites have popped up over the years, all claiming to have insider information and willing to post anything in order to maintain healthy ad revenue.  Follow me through this web of lies as we look at the five biggest lies that originated from Batman vs. Superman... 1. "(Insert name of actor) is being considered for the role of Batman" The casting reports were the worst, because all of them were based on paper thin premises and cobbled together based on pre-existing relationships.  Wes Bentley is filming Interstellar with Man of Steel producer and Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan.  Obviously he must be in the running for Batman.  Stories are written based on the most tenuous of connections or completely fabricated.  If you read the story about how Ben Affleck came on board, there were months of negotiations going on.  And yet every website was out there hocking their conspiracy theories about Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Wes Bentley, Richard Armitage, and any other actor with any associations to Warner Bros.  The claim was that the studio was 'interested' in these actors and were screen testing.  But the reality was many of these claims were nothing more than conjecture from websites looking to generate web traffic.  All that is required is a headline with a question mark at the end: Is Warner Bros. looking to cast Josh Brolin as Batman? That question mark there should tell you right away: they don't know.  2. "We were aware of this project's existence" 99% of the news you read about Batman vs. Superman didn't even hit the web until San Diego Comic-Con announcement.  Spotting a con is easy these days.  Ben Affleck's casting as Batman had been in the process for a while, dating back before the announcement at Comic-Con.   And yet, the vast majority of articles about potential casting hit the net in the subsequent days after the announcement.  No one was talking about this film prior to the announcement.  There had been some buzz in the days leading up to the Man of Steel panel.  Most of it was leaked intentionally by Warner Bros.
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Bbm For Android, Iphone Is 'here,' Blackberry Claims Prematurely | News | Techradar

August 31, 2013

"BBM for Android and iPhone is here," declared the premature landing page, which was first spotted by the dedicated BlackBerry blog CrackBerry . Not quite "here," on second thought. The company has since pulled the trigger-happy web page, reverting it back to the old "BBM is coming to Android and iPhone" template. This temporary page shouldn't last long. BlackBerry has promised to deliver its cross-platform messenger "this summer," which means either after Labor Day in North America this weekend or at the very least, after Autumnal Equinox on Sept. 22. Right now, it seems as if the only people able to experience BBM outside of BB10 owners are a select few BBM Android beta testers who are friends and family of employees. Kenny Log-ins Highway to the beta zone Android owners aren't the only ones who get to be guinea pigs, as the new BlackBerry Beta Zone app lets BB10 owners test out apps before they're available for download by the public. "Load your BlackBerry 10 Beta applications through our brand new native app," wrote the company in the description for the new BlackBerry Beta Zone app. It looks like the launch of BB Beta Zone is meant to be, as the free download is still available via BlackBerry World for registered members of the BlackBerry Beta Zone. New BB Beta Zone users can enroll in the program for a new account, testing out early app updates for Twitter, Facebook and the aforementioned BBM.
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Not anymore. An update to the Beta version is now ready for download, bringing to the table a user interface similar to the WP8 version that meshes well with the platform's aesthetics. Those who've been waiting for the update forever can hit the source link below -- it's available for both platforms, so WP8-toting folks can also join the party. For those asking-- #Facebook #WP beta is free, with no signup needed. App is now live at http://t.co/cp0W8cfAFO Ecosystem (apps, drivers, etc.) 7.5 Openness 6.6 Ecosystem (apps, drivers, etc.) 7.3 Openness 7.6 Ecosystem (apps, drivers, etc.) 6.8 Openness 6.6
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Dave Chappelle Had A "meltdown" Onstage In Connecticut Last Night

August 31, 2013
Dave Chappelle Had a "Meltdown" Onstage in Connecticut Last Night Dave Chappelle Had a "Meltdown" Onstage in Connecticut Last Night Persnickety comedian Dave Chappelle has been co-headling Funny or Die's Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival , but a rowdy crowd in Hartford, Connecticut last night upset Chappelle so much that he stopped performing less than halfway through his allotted time , before giving what some fans perceived to be a giant figurative middle finger to the audience. Chappelle had been on stage for just ten minutes when shouts from fans (not surprisingly, "I'm Rick James, bitch!" was thrown around a lot) proved to be too much for the comedian, and he stopped his act. He used his remaining contractually obligated 15 minutes of performance time to sit on a stool, chain smoke cigarettes, and read passages from an audience member's book out loud. As the crowd booed him, Chappelle retorted with "You're booing yourself. I want you to go home and look in the mirror and say 'Boo.' Remember, that's how I feel about you." He then waited out his remaining time—in good spirits, whilst admonishing the angry crowd—and left the stage. The Twitterverse has been abuzz since. Most fans who were at the show were furious, though a few defended him and blamed the noisy audience. Comedians like Patton Oswalt, who wasn't at the show, have come to his defense as well. demitri martin was a great surprise but fuck dave agggghhhhhh — Adam Cattel (@AdamCattel) August 30, 2013 Dear Dave Chappelle's fans: He's one of the best comedians working, & you're not letting him do what he loves.
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