7 Times Homer and Marge Simpson Were Shockingly Amazing Parents

Homer and Marge Simpson have done their share of horrible parenting by encouraging their children to avoid failure, stay away from things that are hard, and aim low in life. Occasionally, though, they surprise us by being the stellar parents a kid could only dream of. Here are some moments where Homer and Marge did everything right, and it warmed our cold, cold hearts:

“Do it for her”

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In the season six episode “And Maggie Makes Three”, Lisa notices there are no pictures of Maggie in the photo albums. We learn…

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7 Times Homer and Marge Simpson Were Shockingly Amazing Parents

Puerto Rico avoids loan default by dipping into cash reserves - Washington Post

Puerto Rico will skirt a catastrophic default on the vast majority of more than $1 billion in bond payments due in early January, an outcome that required island officials to raid cash set aside to pay other debts. The financial maneuvers will allow … Read the full article on Washington Post »

Puerto Rico avoids loan default by dipping into cash reserves - Washington Post

Here's 10 Gifs Guaranteed to Put a Smile on Your Dumb Face This Year

We’ve made it through another entire year, so celebrate with some internet awesomeness. 

 

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Here"s 10 Gifs Guaranteed to Put a Smile on Your Dumb Face This Year

A look forward: New Year’s resolutions from The Next Web

As we welcome another year in tech, with each one seeming to whizz past with ever-increasing speed, TNW challenged each department to share what they learned this past year, their hopes for the year to come and what resolutions they’ll be making, and sticking to, in 2016.

Ten years ago when we started this company life was chaotic, the future was uncertain and we didn’t really know what we had got ourselves into.

Since then The Next Web has grown immensely – in traffic, revenue and brand…

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A look forward: New Year’s resolutions from The Next Web

‘Marvin and Ara’ help Uber to its billionth ride

Although it’s highly unlikely there were fanfare trumpeters, streamers, balloons, and a big cake inside Ara’s Uber vehicle when Marvin hopped in on Christmas Eve, their journey nevertheless marked Uber’s billionth ride, and the San Francisco-based company wants everyone to know about it.

“Marvin and Ara just made our day,” Uber wrote in a blog post Wednesday. “Their £5 ($7.40) London uberX ride together on Christmas Eve from London Fields, Hackney to Hoxton in Ara’s blue Honda Insight Hybrid was the…

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‘Marvin and Ara’ help Uber to its billionth ride

Check Out IKEA's 3D Printed Meatballs

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By Nicole Carpenter

IKEA thinks we’ll be eating 3D printed meatballs in the “not so distant future.”…

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Facebook fights for free Internet in India, global test-case

© Reuters. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gives a “namaste” as Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg applauds on stage after a town hall at Facebook’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California

By Himank Sharma and Douglas Busvine

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India has become a battleground over the right to unrestricted Internet access, with local tech start-ups joining the front line against Facebook Inc (O:) founder Mark Zuckerberg and his plan to roll out free Internet to…

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Facebook fights for free Internet in India, global test-case

Microsoft to notify users of government spying after Chinese Hotmail hack goes public

Microsoft will now tell users of its email services when their accounts are being attacked by government hackers. The change in policy comes as Reuters reported that the company chose not to tell thousands of Hotmail users that their email accounts had been hacked by Chinese government officials.

Security experts for the company reportedly found evidence in 2011 of attacks on Hotmail accounts used by Japanese and African diplomats, human rights lawyers, and Tibetan and Uighur leaders, but rather than inform them…

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Microsoft to notify users of government spying after Chinese Hotmail hack goes public

Best product of 2015

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Samsung Gear VR

The last 12 months saw some truly impressive leaps forward in tech. Amazon’s Echo helped make the dream of smart homes closer to reality. Dell’s XPS 13 dethroned Apple and set a whole new design paradigm for laptops. LG’s first 4K OLED TV combined two futuristic technologies to jaw-dropping effect.

But none of them reshaped the future of technology more than Samsung’s Gear VR, our Best Product of 2015. It’s not the best VR headset out there, or even the first. But like Ford’s Model T…

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Best product of 2015

British Islamist Would-Be Bombers Get Life Sentences - Wall Street Journal

LONDON—A British couple who plotted Islamic State-inspired suicide bomb attacks against targets including a popular London shopping mall and the city"s subway system were both handed life sentences on Wednesday. Mohammed Rehman, 25, will spend … Read the full article on Wall Street Journal »

British Islamist Would-Be Bombers Get Life Sentences - Wall Street Journal

Pixar Reveals New Finding Dory Characters

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Pixar has just released new information about two quirky characters…

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Pixar Reveals New Finding Dory Characters

Global stocks mostly lower on last day of the year

Investing.com – Global stock markets were mostly lower on Thursday, the last day of 2015, as investors continued to track oil prices

Oil prices ticked higher after falling more than 3% in the prior session

Holidays limited the damage in Asian markets, with many either closed or shutting early

European shares were lower ahead of a shortened trading session on the last day of 2015

Meanwhile, U.S. markets wrap up the last week of trade for the year on Thursday, and are closed Friday for New Year’s Day

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Global stocks mostly lower on last day of the year

OnePlus X Champagne Edition now available for purchase in India

The OnePlus X Champagne Edition is now available for purchase in India, where Amazon has it listed for INR 16,999, which translates into $255 at current exchange rates. FYI, It is the same price at which the standard Onyx variant can be purchased.

The model made its debut in China, and is already available for purchase in several other countries. OnePlus has also announced open sales of the device on every Tuesday, but, unfortunately, that’s only for international markets.

This means, in India you’ll have to have an…

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Violent turbulence injures 21 Air Canada passengers; Toronto-bound plane ... - CBC.ca

Twenty one passengers — including three children — on an Air Canada flight from China have been taken to a Calgary hospital after turbulence caused multiple injuries Wednesday. Flight 88 was en route to Toronto from Shanghai when the airplane … Read the full article on CBC.ca »

Violent turbulence injures 21 Air Canada passengers; Toronto-bound plane ... - CBC.ca

Extraordinary security expected for New Year"s Eve celebrations worldwide - Washington Post

LONDON — Revelers in cities worldwide will ring in 2016 under extraordinary security Thursday night, with law enforcement agencies deploying extra police, shutting down popular venues and warning of an increased threat of terrorism following recent … Read the full article on Washington Post »

Extraordinary security expected for New Year"s Eve celebrations worldwide - Washington Post

Bill Cosby Charged In Alleged 2004 Sexual Assault - Huffington Post

More than 50 women have accused Cosby of sexual assault or unwanted advances, but these are the first criminal charges filed against him. 12/30/2015 10:02 am ET | Updated 6 hours ago. Michael McLaughlin Reporter, The Huffington Post. X … Read the full article on Huffington Post »

Bill Cosby Charged In Alleged 2004 Sexual Assault - Huffington Post

George Lucas compares Disney to ‘white slavers’ that bought his children

Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been a pretty incredibly success, earning glowing reviews, breaking cinema records, and helping to make 2015 the highest grossing year in US box office history. However, at least one person isn’t completely happy with the new film: George Lucas. In an interview with Charlie Rose, the Star Wars creator compares selling rights to the films to selling his kids to “white slavers,” and says, regarding the possibility of him helping out with the new movies: “They weren’t that keen to…

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George Lucas compares Disney to ‘white slavers’ that bought his children

‘Marvin and Ara’ help Uber to its billionth ride

Although it’s highly unlikely there were fanfare trumpeters, streamers, balloons, and a big cake inside Ara’s Uber vehicle when Marvin hopped in on Christmas Eve, their journey nevertheless marked Uber’s billionth ride, and the San Francisco-based company wants everyone to know about it.

“Marvin and Ara just made our day,” Uber wrote in a blog post Wednesday. “Their £5 ($7.40) London uberX ride together on Christmas Eve from London Fields, Hackney to Hoxton in Ara’s blue Honda Insight Hybrid was the…

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‘Marvin and Ara’ help Uber to its billionth ride

Platformer Lucky's Tale to be Bundled with Every Oculus Rift

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Expected in Q1 2016.

By Nicole Carpenter

Virtual reality platformer Lucky’s Tale will come bundled for free with every Oculus Rift,…

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Platformer Lucky"s Tale to be Bundled with Every Oculus Rift

China says overseas anti-terror missions must respect host nation - Reuters

BEIJING Any foreign counter-terrorism mission for China"s armed forces would need to respect the charter of the United Nations and the sovereignty of the host nation, China"s Defense Ministry said on Thursday, outlining the possible limits to such a … Read the full article on Reuters »

China says overseas anti-terror missions must respect host nation - Reuters

Earth"s orbit cluttered with space junk - The Space Reporter

Space junk created by humans" space missions over the last six decades could cause significant damage on Earth as well as in space. 38. SHARES. ShareTweetSubscribe. GoogleLinkedinRedditWhatsappDeliciousDiggTumblrStumbleuponBufferMail. Read the full article on The Space Reporter »

Earth"s orbit cluttered with space junk - The Space Reporter

Storm Frank cuts power, floods homes in Britain - USA TODAY

LONDON — Many homes remained flooded and without power on Thursday, after heavy rain and strong winds battered northern Britain. Storm Frank spread on Tuesday and Wednesday, damaging property and affecting roads and rail services in England, … Read the full article on USA TODAY »

Storm Frank cuts power, floods homes in Britain - USA TODAY

Lockheed wins more than $1 billion contract for C-130J aircraft

© Reuters. A C-130J aircraft takes part in a flying display during the 49th Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget airport

(Reuters) – Lockheed Martin Corp (N:) has been awarded a contract worth more than $1 billion for 32 C-130J aircraft, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.

The work is expected to be completed by April 2020, the Department of Defense said in its daily digest of major contract awards.

Earlier this year, Lockheed announced that it had reached a verbal agreement…

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Lockheed wins more than $1 billion contract for C-130J aircraft

Following ban in India, Free Basics from Facebook suspended in Egypt

A week after it was banned in India, Facebook’s Free Basics service – which aims to bring affordable Internet to the 5 billion people in the world who otherwise can’t access it – has been suspended in Egypt.

The service was suspended following the expiry of a mandatory permit that the Egyptian government issues. Free Basics was launched in the country only a couple of months ago, and according to Facebook, around 3 million people had already signed up for it, of which 1 million were accessing the Internet for the…

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Following ban in India, Free Basics from Facebook suspended in Egypt

Microsoft to notify users of government spying after Chinese Hotmail hack goes public

Microsoft will now tell users of its email services when their accounts are being attacked by government hackers. The change in policy comes as Reuters reported that the company chose not to tell thousands of Hotmail users that their email accounts had been hacked by Chinese government officials.

Security experts for the company reportedly found evidence in 2011 of attacks on Hotmail accounts used by Japanese and African diplomats, human rights lawyers, and Tibetan and Uighur leaders, but rather than inform them…

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Microsoft to notify users of government spying after Chinese Hotmail hack goes public

Bill Cosby in court on sex assault charges - CBS News

Last Updated Dec 31, 2015 12:08 AM EST. NORRISTOWN, Pa. — Bill Cosby was charged Wednesday with drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home 12 years ago – the first criminal charges brought against the comedian out of the torrent of … Read the full article on CBS News »

Bill Cosby in court on sex assault charges - CBS News

Microsoft latest firm to notify users of state-sponsored hacks

Falling in line with other tech firms, Microsoft says it’ll also start warning users of its Web-based email service of any suspected state-sponsored hacks on their accounts.

The company has been issuing alerts about potential security breaches for the last two years, though the warnings have never offered any detailed information as to who might be behind the attacks. That’s now changing.

“As the threat landscape has evolved, our approach has too, and we’ll now go beyond notification and guidance to specify if…

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Microsoft latest firm to notify users of state-sponsored hacks

Platformer Lucky's Tale to be Bundled with Every Oculus Rift

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Expected in Q1 2016.

By Nicole Carpenter

Virtual reality platformer Lucky’s Tale will come bundled for free with every Oculus Rift,…

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Platformer Lucky"s Tale to be Bundled with Every Oculus Rift

Belgium Makes 10th Arrest Over Paris Attack Amid New Year Terror Alert - NBCNews.com

PARIS, France – A 10th suspect was charged with involvement in the Paris terrorist massacre, prosecutors in Brussels said Thursday as security fears forced the cancelation of the city"s official New Year"s Eve celebrations. The 22-year-old Belgian man, … Read the full article on NBCNews.com »

Belgium Makes 10th Arrest Over Paris Attack Amid New Year Terror Alert - NBCNews.com

Amid maritime disputes, China confirms building second aircraft carrier - Reuters

BEIJING China on Thursday confirmed it is building a second aircraft carrier, as neighbours worry about Beijing"s new assertiveness to claims in the South China Sea. Defence Ministry spokesman Yang Yujun said the carrier had been designed in China and … Read the full article on Reuters »

Amid maritime disputes, China confirms building second aircraft carrier - Reuters

Bill Cosby in court on sex assault charges - CBS News

Last Updated Dec 31, 2015 12:08 AM EST. NORRISTOWN, Pa. — Bill Cosby was charged Wednesday with drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home 12 years ago – the first criminal charges brought against the comedian out of the torrent of … Read the full article on CBS News »

Bill Cosby in court on sex assault charges - CBS News

Speech by HRH Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands at the 2013 Awards Ceremony

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Top trade idea for December 31st, 2015 – EURJPY

This EURJPY chart is quite complicated as it it taking into account a scenario that calls for a zigzag to start the c wave to the downside.

It is complicated because of the structure of wave b in magenta as it seems to end with an impulsive move with a failure of a lower degree.

The problem with these failures comes from the fact that they are really rare, but when they do happen, are signaling a top or a bottom. In our case, a possible top.

Like any zigzag, wave c should travel minimum to the end of wave a and that is our…

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Hong Kong university appoints Beijing-backed academic despite objections

© Reuters. Alumni of the University of Hong Kong protest before a university committee meeting in Hong Kong

By Farah Master

HONG KONG (Reuters) – One of Hong Kong’s top universities has appointed a pro-Beijing professor as its chairman despite widespread objections and fears of diminishing academic freedom in the Chinese-ruled city.

Arthur Li, a former Hong Kong education minister, was appointed chairman of the governing council of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), one…

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Hong Kong university appoints Beijing-backed academic despite objections

Texas "affluenza" teen delays extradition, mother deported from Mexico - Reuters

FORT WORTH/MEXICO CITY The mother of a Texas teenager, scorned for his "affluenza" defense in a trial over a deadly car crash, arrived in the United States on Thursday after deportation from Mexico, while her son won a delay in his extradition, media … Read the full article on Reuters »

Texas "affluenza" teen delays extradition, mother deported from Mexico - Reuters

Microsoft says Lumia 950 XL out of stock at some UK retailers due to strong demand, refutes hardware problem reports

A day after there were reports that some retailers in the UK – including Carphone Warehouse (CPW) – have halted Lumia 950 XL shipments due to unknown hardware issues, Microsoft has issued a statement refuting the reports.

“Demand for L950XL has been strong. CPW has listed L950XL as a pre-order purchase for more than a week as it has run out of stock and is awaiting more,” the company said. “L950XL is available to UK customers via other outlets – see here. We are working to re-supply CPW and keep all our other…

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Microsoft says Lumia 950 XL out of stock at some UK retailers due to strong demand, refutes hardware problem reports

Qualcomm video shows how much smarter drones will get in 2016

Earlier this year, chipmaker Qualcomm announced it would be producing a custom version of its widely-used Snapdragon chipset for drones. The company says that its Snapdragon Flight processors will bring down the cost of drones, improve their battery life, and make advanced features more widely available. This new video from Qualcomm offers a preview of Snapdragon Flight’s capabilities, showing a drone autonomously dodging obstacles and mapping out 3D spaces with built-in sensors. (A warning, though, the music is…

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Qualcomm video shows how much smarter drones will get in 2016

Valve Explains Christmas Day Issue On Steam

Last week on Christmas, something went wrong on Steam. As players browsed through the massive catalog of discounted games as part of the Steam Winter Sale, they saw the private information of other Steam users, such as their billing addresses, purchase history and the last two digits of their credit card number. According to Valve, the issue lasted for two hours, and then service was back to normal. Almost a week after the issue, the company finally provided details about the problem.

It started with a denial of…

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Valve Explains Christmas Day Issue On Steam

2 Explosions in Syria Kill 16 People in Northeast City - New York Times

DAMASCUS, Syria — Late night explosions at two restaurants in a predominantly Kurdish city in northeastern Syria killed 16 people and wounded 35, Syria"s state news agency reported Thursday. The SANA news agency said the "terrorist explosions" … Read the full article on New York Times »

2 Explosions in Syria Kill 16 People in Northeast City - New York Times

"Prayers answered": Bill Cosby"s accusers react to sexual assault charge - CNN

(CNN) One says she cried like a baby. Another says she did a kind of "happy dance." When news broke that Bill Cosby faces a criminal charge of sexual assault for the first time, it prompted strong reactions from the women who have accused him of a … Read the full article on CNN »

"Prayers answered": Bill Cosby"s accusers react to sexual assault charge - CNN

Iran denies it fired rockets near US warships in Gulf - Reuters UK

DUBAI Iran denied on Thursday that its Revolutionary Guards launched rockets near the U.S. aircraft-carrier Harry S. Truman and other warships as they were entering the Gulf on Saturday, rejecting a U.S. report as "psychological warfare". "The naval … Read the full article on Reuters UK »

Iran denies it fired rockets near US warships in Gulf - Reuters UK

Fudge Cookies

I needed a quick recipe that didn’t require a lot of time, and this is quite good. I skipped the nuts and added an entire bag of chocolate chips instead of what the recipe listed, but I’ll post it as written. Recipe courtesy of Duncan Hines. — posted by AmyZoe

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Gear of the Year Part 8: Wenmei's choice - Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6

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My photographic style has always favored precision and sharpness with rich tones and vibrant colors.  I also have a bit of a control issue – my inner engineer likes predictable behaviors and consistent results. But sometimes I get into a photographic rut and I need something to give me a creative jump-start. Where do I turn? To Lensbaby of course, because how better…

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Gear of the Year Part 8: Wenmei"s choice - Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6

We’re Back! Thank You for Your Patience

The FDA last year approved the so-called DEKA arm, a highly advanced robotic prosthetic developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for amputees. (Photo courtesy DARPA)

Posted By: Brendan McGarry
December 30, 2015

Military.com’s DefenseTech blog is back online after a challenging transition period that involved redesigning the website and moving it to a new server.

The process took longer than anticipated and resulted in unexpected publishing challenges.

We have worked hard over the years to…

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We’re Back! Thank You for Your Patience

'SNL’s' Leslie Jones Cussed Out Kenan Thompson Over His Comments on Black Female Comedians

Saturday Night Live kicked off its 41st season in October with five black cast members including Jay Pharoah, Kenan Thompson and Michael Che.Sasheer Zamata and Leslie Jones were added to the mix in 2014 after complaints of a lack of black women on the show since Maya Rudolph left in 2007.

During that controversy, Thomspon made headlines after claiming black women just weren’t ready for the process. “Like in auditions, they just never find ones that are ready,” he told TV Guide, according to Yahoo. “It’s…

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"SNL’s" Leslie Jones Cussed Out Kenan Thompson Over His Comments on Black Female Comedians

The Kitchn's Most Popular Posts of September 2015 — The Kitchn's Best of 2015

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Faith is executive editor of The Kitchn and author of three cookbooks, including the James Beard Award-winning The Kitchn Cookbook, coauthored with Sara Kate Gillingham, as well as Bakeless Sweets. She lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband Mike.

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The Kitchn"s Most Popular Posts of September 2015 — The Kitchn"s Best of 2015

Microsoft"s new photo app lets you edit your selfies like a professional - VentureBeat

Microsoft has released a new photo app designed to feel better about your selfies. It"s a simple service, really: you snap or choose a photo from your iPhone"s camera roll and then process it right in the app. Just like the editing features in … Read the full article on VentureBeat »

Microsoft"s new photo app lets you edit your selfies like a professional - VentureBeat

Syria news agency: 2 explosions kill 16 people in north - Washington Post

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria"s state news agency says that two “terrorist explosions” have gone off in the predominantly Kurdish northeastern city of Qamishli, killing 16 people and wounding 35. The SANA news agency says the explosions happened late … Read the full article on Washington Post »

Syria news agency: 2 explosions kill 16 people in north - Washington Post

Bill Cosby"s accusers celebrate his sexual assault charge in Pennsylvania as ... - New York Daily News

It was a day of celebration for Bill Cosby"s accusers. Several spoke with the Daily News Wednesday and said they were heartened and grateful that Pennsylvania prosecutors decided to charge the fallen funnyman with aggravated indecent assault for an … Read the full article on New York Daily News »

Bill Cosby"s accusers celebrate his sexual assault charge in Pennsylvania as ... - New York Daily News

Quentin Tarantino Surprises Fans At 'Hateful Eight' Screening In Austin

Quentin Tarantino is unpredictable at the best of times, but fans at Austin’s Alamo Drafthouse theater were left shocked when the visionary director turned up unannounced at a screening of his latest film, The Hateful Eight. 

Entertainment Weekly reports that before a post-screening Q&A, Alamo Drafthouse CEO Tim League surprised everyone by bringing out Tarantino as well as his friend, frequent collaborator and fellow writer-director Robert Rodriguez, as special guests. “You guys are the lucky ones!” said…

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Quentin Tarantino Surprises Fans At "Hateful Eight" Screening In Austin

Disney"s VertiGo robot can climb walls just like Spiderman - Mashable

Apparently Disney does more than buy movie franchises like Star Wars. It"s also in the business of creating physics-bending robots. That"s right. Disney announced Tuesday that Disney Research Zurich, along with ETH, an engineering, science, technology, … Read the full article on Mashable »

Disney"s VertiGo robot can climb walls just like Spiderman - Mashable

The Latest: Obama works out at Marine base in Hawaii - STLtoday.com

KAILUA, Hawaii (AP) — The latest on President Barack Obama"s annual two-week vacation in Hawaii (all times local): 9:05 a.m.. President Barack Obama is working out at a gym at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe. The presidential motorcade departed … Read the full article on STLtoday.com »

The Latest: Obama works out at Marine base in Hawaii - STLtoday.com

SeaWorld Says California Agency Overreached in Breeding Ban - ABC News

A California commission was overreaching when it banned the breeding of captive killer whales at a $100 million planned exhibit at San Diego"s SeaWorld, the park claimed in a lawsuit. The suit filed Tuesday in San Diego County Superior Court asserts … Read the full article on ABC News »

SeaWorld Says California Agency Overreached in Breeding Ban - ABC News

AP-NORC Poll: Religious rights most vital for US Christians - Washington Post

WASHINGTON — Americans place a higher priority on preserving the religious freedom of Christians than for other faith groups, ranking Muslims as the least deserving of the protections, according to a new survey. Solid majorities said it was extremely … Read the full article on Washington Post »

AP-NORC Poll: Religious rights most vital for US Christians - Washington Post

Ancient Irish genome reveals a massive migration from the east - Chicago Tribune

Just over 5,000 years ago, there lived an Irish farmer with black hair and dark eyes. Her DNA spoke of ancestors mostly Middle Eastern in origin, and she would have looked more like a southern European woman than a red-haired Irish lass. But just 1,000 … Read the full article on Chicago Tribune »

Ancient Irish genome reveals a massive migration from the east - Chicago Tribune

No Wheels Here: ArcaBoard is a Real Hoverboard (That Costs a Fortune) - NBCNews.com

So-called "hoverboards" may have been one of the hot gifts this holiday season — so hot the devices are literally bursting into flames — but they don"t really hover. The ArcaBoard does, but before you get that wallet out, be aware this futuristic … Read the full article on NBCNews.com »

No Wheels Here: ArcaBoard is a Real Hoverboard (That Costs a Fortune) - NBCNews.com

As Flooding Continues, Missouri Asks Residents to Move to Safety - New York Times

Residents along the Mississippi River in central Missouri were urged to move to higher ground late Tuesday as the swollen waterway inundated levees and buildings and shut down highways, the authorities said. The death toll attributed to the flooding … Read the full article on New York Times »

As Flooding Continues, Missouri Asks Residents to Move to Safety - New York Times

George Pataki uses NBC"s "equal time" to announce exit from race - CNN

gop debate george pataki George Pataki worked hard to get his equal time on NBC following Donald Trump"s appearance on "Saturday Night Live." Back in November, George Pataki sent a letter to NBC demanding that he be granted "equal time" to match … Read the full article on CNN »

George Pataki uses NBC"s "equal time" to announce exit from race - CNN

Apple to source iPhone OLEDs from Samsung and LG, report says - Apple Insider

Adding to a growing number of rumors claiming iPhones will soon integrate OLED display technology, a report out of South Korea claims Apple is close finalizing a supply agreement that will see both Samsung and LG Display provide the necessary panels … Read the full article on Apple Insider »

Apple to source iPhone OLEDs from Samsung and LG, report says - Apple Insider

Magnitude-4.4 Earthquake Shakes Southern California Suburbs - ABC News

A moderate earthquake shook an inland area of Southern California near San Bernardino on Tuesday night, giving a start to thousands across a heavily populated area with more than one person comparing it to a rumbling big rig. There were no immediate … Read the full article on ABC News »

Magnitude-4.4 Earthquake Shakes Southern California Suburbs - ABC News

US Accuses Iran of Conducting Rocket Test Near Warships - New York Times

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian naval vessels conducted rocket tests last week near U.S. warships and commercial traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the American military said Wednesday, causing new tension between the two nations … Read the full article on New York Times »

US Accuses Iran of Conducting Rocket Test Near Warships - New York Times

NYPD Commissioner Bratton: Hoverboard Riders "Out of Their Mind" - NBCNews.com

New York City"s top cop has a four-letter word for people who are jumping on the hoverboard craze: nuts. "I think that anyone that buys one of those things is out of their mind," NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton said at a news conference Tuesday.and more » Read the full article on NBCNews.com »

NYPD Commissioner Bratton: Hoverboard Riders "Out of Their Mind" - NBCNews.com

Dream Destroyed: Quintonio LeGrier"s path from DCFS to college to shooting victim - Chicago Sun-Times

Quintonio LeGrier with his foster mom, Mary Strenger, at his graduation from Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep high school in 2014. | Strenger family photo. In the years before a hail of police bullets ended his life at age 19 on Saturday, Quintonio … Read the full article on Chicago Sun-Times »

Dream Destroyed: Quintonio LeGrier"s path from DCFS to college to shooting victim - Chicago Sun-Times

China mine collapse: 8 survivors found after 5 days trapped underground - CNN

(CNN) Rescuers at a collapsed mine in eastern China have found eight survivors that had been trapped underground for five days, state media reported Wednesday. Television footage from state broadcaster CCTV showed rescue workers speaking via an … Read the full article on CNN »

China mine collapse: 8 survivors found after 5 days trapped underground - CNN