Amazon apologizes for Netflix's Christmas Eve streaming outage | Internet & Media - CNET News: "Amazon has posted an apology for a disruption in its cloud services that hobbled Netflix's streaming services on Christmas Eve and said it is taking steps to prevent future disruptions.
Although Amazon's explanation of the outage didn't identify Netflix by name, the streaming service blamed Amazon Web Services last week for an outage that affected "many but not all devices" across the Americas."
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Monday, December 31, 2012
New Year's Eve celebrations around the world: live - Telegraph
New Year's Eve celebrations around the world: live - Telegraph: "Big Ben and the London Eye in London just after midnight"
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Pirated iOS app store Installous shutters | Crave - CNET
Pirated iOS app store Installous shutters | Crave - CNET: "A wee bit of bad news for Apple's jailbreak community right on the eve of the New Year: Installous, a major portal for pirated paid apps from Apple's App Store, won't be around anymore.
Development team Hackulous today announced the closure of Installous on their official Web site. As of today, the pirated app store no longer works, and only shows these errors: "Outdated version. Installous will now terminate" or "API Error. API unavailable.""
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Development team Hackulous today announced the closure of Installous on their official Web site. As of today, the pirated app store no longer works, and only shows these errors: "Outdated version. Installous will now terminate" or "API Error. API unavailable.""
Paris Hilton -- Ecstatic That Kim Kardashian Got Knocked Up | TMZ.com
Paris Hilton -- Ecstatic That Kim Kardashian Got Knocked Up | TMZ.com: "Our sources in Miami -- where Paris is getting ready to celebrate NYE -- tell us P was shopping when a friend walked up and broke the news about Kim and Kanye West having a baby.
We're told Paris simply smiled and said, "So happy for her, they are perfect for each other."
Paris and Kim were on the outs for years until a few months ago when they reunited and danced up a storm at a friend's party -- and then met up again at a recent event in Miami.
We're told Paris is ringing in 2013 with a high-dollar double date -- her and model bf River Viiperi ... along with sister Nicky Hilton and her billionaire bf James Rothschild."
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We're told Paris simply smiled and said, "So happy for her, they are perfect for each other."
Paris and Kim were on the outs for years until a few months ago when they reunited and danced up a storm at a friend's party -- and then met up again at a recent event in Miami.
We're told Paris is ringing in 2013 with a high-dollar double date -- her and model bf River Viiperi ... along with sister Nicky Hilton and her billionaire bf James Rothschild."
New Year's Eve 2012 Firework Display at London Eye - Festivals - Time Out London
New Year's Eve 2012 Firework Display at London Eye - Festivals - Time Out London: "Heralding the start of 2013, London's official New Year firework display from The London Eye and barges in the Thames is certain to be a spectacular show against a stunning backdrop. The display will be broadcast live on BBC One. If you're planning to head into town to watch the fireworks live, don't leave it too late or you may find yourself being turned away. Good viewing spots are limited (designated viewing areas along the Thames fill up by around 9pm). Don't make for the London Eye - the immediate area is cordoned off as a fall-out zone - and note that road closures in the area will start early in the evening."
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Doctors Expect Clinton to Recover Fully From Blood Clot Near Brain - NYTimes.com
Doctors Expect Clinton to Recover Fully From Blood Clot Near Brain - NYTimes.com: "Mrs. Clinton was hospitalized Sunday at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for the blood clot — in a vein between the brain and the skull and behind her right ear — and doctors said on Monday that it had not resulted in a stroke or neurological damage. They said they were treating her with blood thinners to try to dissolve the clot."
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Obama says fiscal cliff deal is 'within sight' as Senate prepares to vote | World news | The Guardian
Obama says fiscal cliff deal is 'within sight' as Senate prepares to vote | World news | The Guardian: "The White House and Congress were close to reaching a deal Monday to resolve the fiscal cliff crisis that threatens the fragile US economic recovery.
With only hours left until a midnight deadline for automatic tax rises and spending cuts, Barack Obama said agreement was within sight but discussions were continuing.
If no deal was concluded, every taxpayer in America would be hit with steep rises from Tuesday. These would be accompanied by deep cuts in federal spending programmes, ranging from defence to welfare, in particular unemployment benefits."
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With only hours left until a midnight deadline for automatic tax rises and spending cuts, Barack Obama said agreement was within sight but discussions were continuing.
If no deal was concluded, every taxpayer in America would be hit with steep rises from Tuesday. These would be accompanied by deep cuts in federal spending programmes, ranging from defence to welfare, in particular unemployment benefits."
Reid Among 7 NFL Coaches Sacked in Firing Frenzy - ABC News
Reid Among 7 NFL Coaches Sacked in Firing Frenzy - ABC News: "Seven coaches and five general managers were fired Monday in a flurry of pink slips that were delivered the day after the regular-season ended.
There could be more, but so far the sent-packing scorecard looks like this:
Andy Reid in Philadelphia, Lovie Smith in Chicago, and Ken Whisenhunt in Arizona, all coaches who took teams to the Super Bowl, Norv Turner in San Diego, Pat Shurmur in Cleveland, Romeo Crennel in Kansas City and Chan Gailey in Buffalo.
Three teams made it a clean sweep, saying goodbye to the GM along with the coach — San Diego, Cleveland, Arizona. General managers also were fired in Jacksonville and in New York, where Rex Ryan held onto his coaching job with the Jets despite a losing record."
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There could be more, but so far the sent-packing scorecard looks like this:
Andy Reid in Philadelphia, Lovie Smith in Chicago, and Ken Whisenhunt in Arizona, all coaches who took teams to the Super Bowl, Norv Turner in San Diego, Pat Shurmur in Cleveland, Romeo Crennel in Kansas City and Chan Gailey in Buffalo.
Three teams made it a clean sweep, saying goodbye to the GM along with the coach — San Diego, Cleveland, Arizona. General managers also were fired in Jacksonville and in New York, where Rex Ryan held onto his coaching job with the Jets despite a losing record."
iPhone5: Apple sells over 2.1 million phones in China in first three days | GlobalPost
iPhone5: Apple sells over 2.1 million phones in China in first three days | GlobalPost: "It looks like China loves the iPhone 5.
Apple announced it sold 2.1 million phones in China just three days after its launch on December 14.
“Customer response to iPhone 5 in China has been incredible, setting a new record with the best first weekend sales ever in China,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook in a statement. “China is a very important market for us and customers there cannot wait to get their hands on Apple products.”
More from GlobalPost: Apple's iPhone 5 long lines in US, Europe and Asia
By the end of this month, the iPhone 5 will be available in more than 100 countries. The company calls it the fastest iPhone rollout to date."
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Apple announced it sold 2.1 million phones in China just three days after its launch on December 14.
“Customer response to iPhone 5 in China has been incredible, setting a new record with the best first weekend sales ever in China,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook in a statement. “China is a very important market for us and customers there cannot wait to get their hands on Apple products.”
More from GlobalPost: Apple's iPhone 5 long lines in US, Europe and Asia
By the end of this month, the iPhone 5 will be available in more than 100 countries. The company calls it the fastest iPhone rollout to date."
Doctors: Blood clot located in Clinton's head - News - Boston.com
Doctors: Blood clot located in Clinton's head - News - Boston.com: "WASHINGTON (AP) — Doctors treating Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton for a blood clot say the clot formed in her head but they stress that they are confident she will make a full recovery.
In an update Monday on Clinton’s condition, her doctors say the blood clot did not result in a stroke, or neurological damage. The clot is located in the vein in the space between the brain and the skull behind the right ear.
Clinton’s doctors say that to help dissolve the clot, they are treating her with blood thinners. They say she will be released once the medication dose has been established."
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In an update Monday on Clinton’s condition, her doctors say the blood clot did not result in a stroke, or neurological damage. The clot is located in the vein in the space between the brain and the skull behind the right ear.
Clinton’s doctors say that to help dissolve the clot, they are treating her with blood thinners. They say she will be released once the medication dose has been established."
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Eli Manning to blame for New York Giants failure in 2012 - ESPN New York
Eli Manning to blame for New York Giants failure in 2012 - ESPN New York: "EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- In his heart of hearts, Eli Manning knows this was a winning season in record only. He knows he had a chance to do something no New York Giants quarterback had ever done, a squandered chance that might haunt him for the balance of his career and beyond.
Out of the playoffs and out of luck, stripped of his shot at being the first Giant to lead his team to back-to-back championships, Manning knows why his 9-7 feels more like 7-9. He's playing against NFL history now, trying to join the ultra-exclusive club of Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw, Troy Aikman, and Tom Brady as the only men to win at least three Super Bowl rings.
And if he never gets there, if he ends up stuck on two forever, 2012 will be one that keeps him awake at night. No, the career-high five touchdown passes he just threw in a 42-7 rout of the Philadelphia Eagles won't comfort him in the dead of night."
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Out of the playoffs and out of luck, stripped of his shot at being the first Giant to lead his team to back-to-back championships, Manning knows why his 9-7 feels more like 7-9. He's playing against NFL history now, trying to join the ultra-exclusive club of Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw, Troy Aikman, and Tom Brady as the only men to win at least three Super Bowl rings.
And if he never gets there, if he ends up stuck on two forever, 2012 will be one that keeps him awake at night. No, the career-high five touchdown passes he just threw in a 42-7 rout of the Philadelphia Eagles won't comfort him in the dead of night."
Charlie Sheen Drops Homophobic Slur at Bar Opening in Mexico | TMZ.com
Charlie Sheen Drops Homophobic Slur at Bar Opening in Mexico | TMZ.com: "Charlie Sheen hosted the splashy opening of his bar at the hippest hotel in Cabo -- El Ganzo -- and it was all fun and games until Charlie hurled a homophobic slur at the audience.
Charlie was introducing several musical acts at the event this weekend, including Slash, who performed for the crowd ... which included the likes of L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Dr. Robert Huizenga from "The Biggest Loser." Up to that point, Charlie was the man of the party -- kissing girls, shaking hands, taking pics with everyone.
But during the intro, for some inexplicable reason, he yelled, "How we doing? ... Lying bunch of f**got a**holes, how we doing?"
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Charlie was introducing several musical acts at the event this weekend, including Slash, who performed for the crowd ... which included the likes of L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Dr. Robert Huizenga from "The Biggest Loser." Up to that point, Charlie was the man of the party -- kissing girls, shaking hands, taking pics with everyone.
But during the intro, for some inexplicable reason, he yelled, "How we doing? ... Lying bunch of f**got a**holes, how we doing?"
"
Comedian Katt Williams arrested in LA on suspicion of stolen gun | Fox News
Comedian Katt Williams arrested in LA on suspicion of stolen gun | Fox News: "LOS ANGELES – Katt Williams, the comedian who has repeatedly found himself on the wrong side of the law, is out on bail after being arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of child endangerment and possession of a stolen gun.
Police Officer Norma Eisenman said Williams was taken into custody Friday after the LA County Department of Children and Family Services did a welfare check at his home. Authorities found more than one firearm, one of which had been reported stolen.
Eisenman says the DCFS did not specify how many children lived at the home or whether they were removed.
The 41-year-old Williams was arrested this month on a felony warrant related to a police chase. In November, he was accused of hitting a man on the head with a bottle during a fight."
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Police Officer Norma Eisenman said Williams was taken into custody Friday after the LA County Department of Children and Family Services did a welfare check at his home. Authorities found more than one firearm, one of which had been reported stolen.
Eisenman says the DCFS did not specify how many children lived at the home or whether they were removed.
The 41-year-old Williams was arrested this month on a felony warrant related to a police chase. In November, he was accused of hitting a man on the head with a bottle during a fight."
Peterson, Vikings Top Pack 37-34 to Make Playoffs - ABC News
Peterson, Vikings Top Pack 37-34 to Make Playoffs - ABC News: "Adrian Peterson picked up the Minnesota Vikings and gave them a ride to the playoffs, where the first stop on this improbable journey is, yes, Green Bay.
Peterson came up 9 yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season record, but he still powered the Vikings past the Packers 37-34 Sunday with 199 yards to set up a rematch next weekend in a first-round playoff game.
Peterson sliced through the line for a 27-yard gain in the closing seconds, his career-high 34th carry. That set up Blair Walsh's 29-yard field goal as time expired and put the Vikings (10-6) in the postseason after consecutive last-place finishes.
The division champion Packers (11-5) dropped to the NFC's No. 3 seed."
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Peterson came up 9 yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season record, but he still powered the Vikings past the Packers 37-34 Sunday with 199 yards to set up a rematch next weekend in a first-round playoff game.
Peterson sliced through the line for a 27-yard gain in the closing seconds, his career-high 34th carry. That set up Blair Walsh's 29-yard field goal as time expired and put the Vikings (10-6) in the postseason after consecutive last-place finishes.
The division champion Packers (11-5) dropped to the NFC's No. 3 seed."
Secretary Clinton in hospital with blood clot stemming from concussion | Fox News
Secretary Clinton in hospital with blood clot stemming from concussion | Fox News: "Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been admitted to a hospital in New York with blood clot stemming from a concussion she sustained earlier this month.
Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines says her doctors discovered the clot during a follow-up exam Sunday. Reines says Clinton is being treated with anti-coagulants.
Clinton was admitted to New York-Presbyterian Hospital so doctors can monitor the medication over the next 48 hours.
Reines says doctors will continue to assess Clinton's condition, "including other issues associated with her concussion."
Doctors will continue to monitor Clinton's condition to determine if further action is necessary."
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Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines says her doctors discovered the clot during a follow-up exam Sunday. Reines says Clinton is being treated with anti-coagulants.
Clinton was admitted to New York-Presbyterian Hospital so doctors can monitor the medication over the next 48 hours.
Reines says doctors will continue to assess Clinton's condition, "including other issues associated with her concussion."
Doctors will continue to monitor Clinton's condition to determine if further action is necessary."
Thousands attend funeral of slain N.Y. firefighter | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com
Thousands attend funeral of slain N.Y. firefighter | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com: "WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Thousands of firefighters and police officers from across the United States and Canada came to Webster, N.Y., on Sunday to pay their respects to Webster Police Lt. Michael Chiapperini.
Led by dozens of bagpipers and drums, they processed two abreast into the auditorium of Schroeder High School. They held their hats over their hearts as they passed the flag-draped casket of their fallen brother.
Chiapperini, 43, and Tomasz KacÂzowka, 19, were fatally shot on Christmas Eve while responding to a fire in Webster. Kaczowka's funeral is scheduled for Monday."
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Led by dozens of bagpipers and drums, they processed two abreast into the auditorium of Schroeder High School. They held their hats over their hearts as they passed the flag-draped casket of their fallen brother.
Chiapperini, 43, and Tomasz KacÂzowka, 19, were fatally shot on Christmas Eve while responding to a fire in Webster. Kaczowka's funeral is scheduled for Monday."
Obama wants action on gun control within year - The Washington Post
Obama wants action on gun control within year - The Washington Post: "The day a gunman killed 20 schoolchildren in Newtown, Conn was the “worst day of my presidency,” President Obama said on NBC News's "Meet The Press” on Sunday, reaffirming his intention to address the issues of gun control in his second term."
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Hundreds Sickened On 2 Cruise Ships After Virus Outbreak
Hundreds Sickened On 2 Cruise Ships After Virus Outbreak: "Vacationers typically spend cruises working on their tans and hitting up the buffet a comical number of times. Unfortunately for many aboard the Queen Mary 2 and the Emerald Princess this week, they had to add another activity to that itinerary: giving stool samples to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The trouble began on Christmas Day for those on the Queen Mary 2 and the 22nd for those on the Emerald Princess. Almost two hundred on each ship were sickened with symptoms of stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea. Because the totals on each ship accounted for more than two percent of the total populations on board, each ship contacted the CDC. The organization diagnosed the passengers with having contracted an unknown norovirus, but until they’re able to analyze the stool samples, the specifics of what happened will likely still be unclear. "
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The trouble began on Christmas Day for those on the Queen Mary 2 and the 22nd for those on the Emerald Princess. Almost two hundred on each ship were sickened with symptoms of stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea. Because the totals on each ship accounted for more than two percent of the total populations on board, each ship contacted the CDC. The organization diagnosed the passengers with having contracted an unknown norovirus, but until they’re able to analyze the stool samples, the specifics of what happened will likely still be unclear. "
VIDEO: How to Open a Bottle of Champagne - West Ashley, SC Patch
VIDEO: How to Open a Bottle of Champagne - West Ashley, SC Patch: "For something to be so glamorous, it can also be so dangerous.
Opening a bottle of champagne to toast the new year could injure those who don't know proper technique or take adequate measures.
For a safe celebration, follow these EyeSmart tips on how to properly open a bottle of champagne:
Chill sparkling wine and champagne to 45 degrees Fahrenheit or colder before opening. The cork of a warm bottle is more likely to pop unexpectedly.
Don’t shake the bottle. Shaking increases the speed at which the cork leaves the bottle thereby increasing your chances of severe eye injury.
Point the bottle at a 45-degree angle away from yourself and any bystanders and hold down the cork with the palm of your hand while removing the wire hood on the bottle.
Place a towel over the entire top of the bottle and grasp the cork.
Twist the bottle while holding the cork at a 45 degree angle to break the seal. Counter the force of the cork using downward pressure as the cork breaks free from the bottle."
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Opening a bottle of champagne to toast the new year could injure those who don't know proper technique or take adequate measures.
For a safe celebration, follow these EyeSmart tips on how to properly open a bottle of champagne:
Chill sparkling wine and champagne to 45 degrees Fahrenheit or colder before opening. The cork of a warm bottle is more likely to pop unexpectedly.
Don’t shake the bottle. Shaking increases the speed at which the cork leaves the bottle thereby increasing your chances of severe eye injury.
Point the bottle at a 45-degree angle away from yourself and any bystanders and hold down the cork with the palm of your hand while removing the wire hood on the bottle.
Place a towel over the entire top of the bottle and grasp the cork.
Twist the bottle while holding the cork at a 45 degree angle to break the seal. Counter the force of the cork using downward pressure as the cork breaks free from the bottle."
Rover gets set for Martian road trip - Technology & science - Space | NBC News
Rover gets set for Martian road trip - Technology & science - Space | NBC News: "PASADENA, Calif. — Since captivating the world with its acrobatic landing, the Mars rover Curiosity has fallen into a rhythm: Drive, snap pictures, zap at boulders, scoop up dirt. Repeat.
Topping its to-do list in the new year: Set off toward a Martian mountain — a trek that will take up a good chunk of the year.
The original itinerary called for starting the drive before the Times Square ball drop, but Curiosity lingered longer than planned at a pit stop, delaying the trip."
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Topping its to-do list in the new year: Set off toward a Martian mountain — a trek that will take up a good chunk of the year.
The original itinerary called for starting the drive before the Times Square ball drop, but Curiosity lingered longer than planned at a pit stop, delaying the trip."
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