Culture

Netflix Urges FCC to Ban Data Caps
- September 14, 2016

The FCC has the power to decide if Americans are getting advanced telecommunication services in a reasonable manner. "Data caps and usage-based pricing discourage a consumer's consumption of broadband", said Netflix. "For this reason, the Commission should hold that data caps on fixed-line networks-and low data caps on mobile networks-may unreasonably limit Internet television viewing". (more...)

How the Media Is Treating Hillary Clinton's Pneumonia
- September 14, 2016

On Sunday, her campaign answered questions about Clinton's health and whereabouts with two short statements, both issued hours after she left the memorial in lower Manhattan. " Hillary and I chatted for quite a while about our remembrances of 9/11 and our families", said New York Sen. Since being nominated at a successful Democratic National Convention in July, Clinton has seen her bounce in support dissipate as she headed behind closed doors for a string of high-priced, celebrity-studded ... (more...)

American authors among 6 Booker Prize finalists
- September 14, 2016

Judge and literary critic Jon Day told Fairfax Media the shortlist rewarded authors willing to take a risk with their writing but said this did not mean this favoured new writers over established authors. The ceremony will be broadcast by the BBC. None of the six writers who made the cut for the coveted prize for fiction is well known outside literary circles. (more...)

Announced as starting QB against Titans
- September 14, 2016

Mariota and running back Demarco Murray connected for their second touchdown of the game in the final minute, but couldn't close the gap. Hill obviously has many limitations on what he can do, but he played well enough to at least warrant consideration for starting next Sunday's showdown with the Green Bay Packers in the first game at the Vikings' brand new stadium. (more...)

Broncos Brandon Marshall: Taking A Knee…to the Financial Groin
- September 14, 2016

The conversation was started during the pre-season by San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who first sat and then later kneeled while "The Star Spangled Banner" was played. On the other hand, many-including me-questioned the call for a boycott over a peaceful protest when fans continued to support the league despite several sexual assault and domestic abuse scandals. (more...)

Atlanta teacher deemed #TeacherBae praised, criticized for outfits worn in class
- September 14, 2016

A fourth-grade Atlanta teacher is getting a lot of attention on social media because of her attire. That said , ever since going viral for being dubbed "the hottest teacher in America", haters have come out of the woodwork, taking exception with the way her clothes fit. (more...)

Amy Poehler wins her first Emmy, finally
- September 13, 2016

Amy and Tina were no shows at the ceremony, leaving presenter Bob Newhart accepting the honour on their behalf. Prior to her win, Poehler had been nominated eight times in the acting categories. After the win, RuPaul said , "I'm in a state of shock right now". The festivities continue on September 18 with the 68th Annual Emmy Awards, which is primetime TV's version of the Oscars or Grammys. (more...)

Bowles Says Jets Have 'Moved on to Buffalo' After Tough Loss
- September 13, 2016

One of the biggest deals for the Jets in the opener was Matt Forte , who collected 155 total yards in the game with 22 rush attempts and 5 receptions on his debut. If the Cincinnati quarterback didn't get rid of the ball quickly, he was routinely hit hard and/or sacked. A loss is a loss, " receiver Brandon Marshall said. (more...)

Facebook Celebrates 50th Anniversary of 'Star Trek' With Custom Reactions
- September 13, 2016

But the brief homage by Giuseppe Fiorentino, second-in-command at L'Osservatore Romano, is not so much about the show's artistic merits as it is about the message that " Star Trek " conveyed to a world afflicted by so many tensions - a world much like the present day. (more...)

Kareena in no mood to take a break after child birth
- September 13, 2016

While Kareena is pregnant and the actress is expecting her first child with Saif in December, seems like the pair is certainly not losing out on their wits. We tried reaching the actor, but she remained unavailable for a comment. "There are physical changes that your body goes through". When asked if she plans to take a sabbatical, she said, "No.I don't see it". (more...)

Mumbai Police books Kapil Sharma and Irrfan Khan for illegal extension
- September 13, 2016

However, the police normally can not probe or arrest anyone in an NC offence without a court order. "Therefore, I have demanded the police officials to go into the merits of my complaint, convert it into an FIR and call him for further investigation", Deshpande said. (more...)

Claudio Ranieri in awe of 'unstoppable' Liverpool
- September 13, 2016

It's quite a simple deal. "What we did today, those are the things I expect". "It was the same at Arsenal; it's nice but not necessary". "Yes, I am in a good way, but you have to work". "It's a really exciting moment", he said. "It would be really nice if they could stop this". Liverpool's only goal this season is to qualify for the Champions League, and with one league game per week, there's arguably no excuse to ignore Sturridge for the striker role (if he's fit). (more...)

New cars for Paralympics gold medallists
- September 13, 2016

Megan Giglia, Paralympic champion in the 3km individual pursuit on day one, missed out on a medal in the 500m time-trial in the day's first final at the velodrome. "For the kilo, I was properly nervous and I didn't really enjoy it that much but for this one, with these guys and the way they've been riding for the last few months, it's just a pleasure to get up there". (more...)

Kaepernick kneels for anthem; 2 Rams raise fists in protest
- September 13, 2016

The gesture had special significance given that Sunday was the 15th anniversary of 9/11. "The author of the national anthem had slaves ..." On the other side of the field, the Seahawks linked arms and stood for the anthem. Jones asked. "It's supposed to be the Land of the Free, right?" I love this country. "We hope today's events will continue a respectful and thoughtful dialogue in our community on unity, inclusiveness and togetherness". (more...)

Hill or Bradford? Vikings haven't decided on QB vs. Packers
- September 13, 2016

Regardless if it's Bradford or Hill, we learned early on in Week 1 that the Vikings defense may wind up doing a fair share of the heavy lifting this season. The quarterback, however, very well could change this week. "From what happens after that, it's not up to me". However, as they went for two and failed, they still found themselves down by nine.and, as we know, you can't score nine points on one possession in the NFL. (more...)

Packers' Nelson scores in return, his 1st TD in 630 days
- September 13, 2016

The Packers did a very good job in Jacksonville for most of the game. "It's what we have to do". They want to show the world that they can beat the Packers, which is what they will have to go through at some point to make it to Houston in early February. (more...)

Nate Parker Doesn't Want His Controversy To 'Hijack' Talk At TIFF
- September 13, 2016

At the TIFF press conference for the film on September 11, Parker evaded a question about why he hasn't apologized to the victim's family yet, saying it wasn't the right "forum" to discuss it. Speaking about the interview on CBC, Glasner said "they cut my interview short" after the question. "Five percent thinks I threw Nate under the bus". (more...)

Clinton to release more medical details after health scare
- September 13, 2016

Clinton's campaign said that she had not planned to change her appearances following the pneumonia diagnosis. Clinton left the Ground Zero ceremony after an hour and 30 minutes. Both Clinton and Trump, 70, said they meant to release more of their medical details in the coming days, as their campaigns gear up for the November election. (more...)

Cauvery dispute: Karnataka strike today, 25000 personnel to be deployed
- September 13, 2016

At many spots at the airports, people were lying down and waiting. Thousands of passengers are stranded at the airport as there is no transport between city and the airport. The protesters stopped and burnt the tyres of the buses on the highway near Mandya in southern Karnataka. With demands from some quarters for changing the state counsel, sources said Nariman had been arguing the state's case for the last 32 years and was known for being "legally well equipped". (more...)

Fury Road Without Special Effects
- September 13, 2016

Watch the trailer for the film "Mad Max: Fury Road", starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult. Some of this footage barely had to be enhanced with digital effects to make it work. Obviously details like wires and the stuntmen pushing the poles on top of the cars were later removed digitally, and some vehicles were digitally inserted into their settings, but it looks like the majority of the actual stunts in the film were physically performed for real - a welcome rarity in ... (more...)