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What ever happened to the American arcade?
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 10:01 PM EDT (Ars Technica)
In North America, gamers are now generally divided into two distinct generations: those that grew up in the midst of the vibrant video arcade culture of the '70s and '80s; and those born since. The latter group's experience with arcades is primarily through redemption-machin …
ACLU: Most police track phones' locations without warrants
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 9:35 PM EDT (CNN)
Don't want the police or your local government to know where you are? Then put your cell phone in airplane mode or turn it off. Location tracking is inherent in how cell networks function; otherwise nobody's cell phone would ring. But new evidence from the American Civil Liberti …
Was $12,000 A Restaurant Tip Or Drug Money? « CBS Minnesota
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 9:14 PM EDT (WCCO)
A waitress in Minnesota is suing after $12,000 was left at her restaurant table — she says it was a tip but police say, it’s drug money, according to The Forum. The lawsuit was filed in Clay County District Court and alleges that the waitress found a box, left at …
Five winners in Consumer Reports' latest toilet paper tests
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 8:21 PM EDT (ConsumerReports.org)
Nobody tests toilet paper like Consumer Reports. To measure strength, we call in the Instron, a device that slowly pushes a steel ball through stacked sheets. Sensory panelists judge softness by gently caressing the individual sheets. Our number crunchers determine cost, looki …
Why People Hate to Grocery Shop
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 7:58 PM EDT (RetailWire)
The usual suspects made the list of companies that 24,000 consumers rated as best and worst among grocery store operators in the U.S. as part of Consumer Reports annual survey on the subject. Wegmans, Publix, Fareway Stores, Trader Joe's, etc. all received high marks overall w …
Bryan Cranston, Anna Kendrick, Miles Teller head 'Get a Job'
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 7:06 PM EDT (Digital Spy)
Bryan Cranston, Anna Kendrick and Miles Teller have been announced as the stars of Get a Job.Nick Braun, Alison Brie, Brandon T Jackson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Jay Pharoah will also feature in the CBS movie.
'Kick-Ass' Christopher Mintz-Plasse cast in CBS Groupon comedy
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 6:57 PM EDT (Digital Spy)
Kick-Ass star Christopher Mintz-Plasse has been cast as the lead in new CBS comedy pilot Friend Me. The Superbad actor will play a character named Evan, who moves to Los Angeles and begins working at Groupon with his best friend Rob (Nicholas Braun). Friend Me, which is written b …
CMT Picks Up Two New Series: 'Bounty Hunters,' and 'Trinity 911′
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 6:37 PM EDT (Zap2it.com)
CMT has picked up two new series, including the network’s first-ever animated project, it was announced today by Jayson Dinsmore, EVP, Programming and Development, during the network’s annual upfront presentation. Executive producers Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall an …
Disney Channel Orders Family Comedy Pilot 'Bits & Pieces'
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 6:19 PM EDT (Zap2it.com)
Disney Channel has ordered the comedy pilot "Bits & Pieces," a unique re-imagining of the traditional multicamera family comedy. The series will showcase the bits and pieces of a family's funniest moments using quick, dynamic storylines that unfold through a series of shor …
Stars of 'That 70s Show' and 'In Living Color' Reunite on FOX's 25th Anniversary Special
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 6:08 PM EDT (Zap2it.com)
Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Laura Prepon and Wilmer Valderrama from “That ’70s Show” reunite on camera to remember their earliest break into stardom and growing up on set; and members of one of Hollywood’s most comedic families – Keenen Ivory Waya …
SyFy Kicks Into High Gear When 'Dream Machines' Premieres Tuesday, April 10 With Guest Star 50 Cent - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 5:57 PM EDT (Zap2it.com)
Syfy will drive viewers to dream big and build bigger as its latest original reality series Dream Machines premieres on Tuesday, April 10 at 10PM (ET/PT) featuring guest star 50 Cent, immediately following WWE SuperSmackDown Live at 8 PM (ET/PT). Dream Machines follows Florida- …
Prescription drug spending was flat in 2011
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 5:23 PM EDT (USA Today)
Spending on prescription drugs in the U.S. was nearly flat in 2011 at $320 billion, held down by senior citizens and others reducing use of medicines and greater use of cheaper generic pills.
Bravo Looks Beyond 'Housewives' to Original Scripted Series
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 5:05 PM EDT (Advertising Age)
Bravo, best known for its "Real Housewives" franchise and a collection of other reality fare, is planning its first original scripted series, the network said Wednesday ahead of its annual presentation to advertisers. The announcement came shortly after the cable channel hire …
Taco Bell Reviews Digital Business ... Again
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 4:52 PM EDT (Advertising Age)
Taco Bell is looking to get into e-commerce as the Yum Brands chain reviews its digital business, Ad Age has learned. The account has ping-ponged from DraftFCB to R/GA and back again in the course of a few years, and now the company is seeking a new shop for digital. DraftFCB w …
Coming Soon: Slap Frozen Energy Drink - Freezer-ready energy drink in resealable pouch
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 1:33 PM EDT (BevReview)
Just yesterday I was saying, "hey, wouldn't it be great if we had a frozen energy drink?" Well, not really… but apparently, now we do!
This Just In: MiO Lemonade & MiO Blueberry Lemonade
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 1:16 PM EDT (BevReview)
MiO water enhancer debuting two new flavors this spring: Lemonade & Blueberry Lemonade
Lawsuit Calls Simply Orange "Misleading"
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 12:59 PM EDT (BevNET)
It turns out that even beverage giants aren’t immune from the recent outbreak of lawsuits infecting the industry. Earlier this week, the JD Journal reported that Coca-Cola was hit with a lawsuit claiming that the name and marketing of the company’s Simply Orange br …
TMZ: Former WWE star Maven arrested for drug scam
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 12:31 PM EDT (Wrestleview.com)
Former "Surreal Life" star Maven Huffman -- a former WWE superstar -- was arrested in Florida on Monday after cops say he was "doctor shopping" to get his fix of painkillers. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... cops uncovered Huffman had gone to 3 doctors in 2 weeks and scor …
Toddler's Tragic Washing Machine Accident Sends Warning to Parents
Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 12:01 PM EDT (Yahoo!)
An Oregon family is devastated after a tragic accident took the life of their toddler. Tiffany Hebb was doing laundry, while her 21-month-old Ollie kept her company. When she left the room briefly, he crawled into the washing machine and drowned.
Facebook Threatens To Sue TechCrunch Commenter
Seeded on Tue Apr 3, 2012 11:13 PM EDT (TechCrunch)
Last year, Alexia covered a funny Chrome web browser extension called “Defaceable” that allowed you to comment anonymously on Facebook and on other websites using Facebook Comments. Instead of having to associate your comment with your real name and identity, the De …
Time Inc. Hearst, Conde Nast, Meredith Launch "Netflix For Magazines"
Seeded on Tue Apr 3, 2012 10:59 PM EDT (AllThingsD)
Remember Next Issue Media, the “Hulu for Digital Magazines” consortium made up of the biggest names in publishing? It has finally delivered something worth talking about: Call it Netflix for Magazines. The pitch is simple and intuitive: All the magazines you want, …
Yahoo's Layoffs Tomorrow Morning of up to 2,000 Will Only Be the First - Kara Swisher - News - AllThingsD
Seeded on Tue Apr 3, 2012 10:46 PM EDT (AllThingsD)
According to sources close to the situation, Yahoo’s massive round of layoffs — which is likely to impact up to 2,000 employees — is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg that will hit the storied Silicon Valley Internet giant in the months to come. Sources …
EMI, Grooveshark's only major label, tears up contract
Seeded on Tue Apr 3, 2012 10:32 PM EDT (CNET.com)
EMI, one of the four top record companies and home to such acts as The Beatles and Coldplay, has terminated its agreement with Grooveshark, a well-known music-sharing service, CNET has learned.
Google+ Profiles Start Displaying Info From Google Contacts
Seeded on Tue Apr 3, 2012 10:18 PM EDT (The Next Web)
The march towards merging all of Google’s products continues, and this time it’s Google Contacts that’s getting the social treatment. The Google Contacts team announced last night that address book information will start being displayed on your friends Google+ …
NFL unveils new Nike uniforms for all 32 teams
Seeded on Tue Apr 3, 2012 10:04 PM EDT (ESPN.com)
For fans worried that Nike was going to give their favorite NFL team's uniform an extreme makeover, full-blown Oregon style, no need to fret.
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What ever happened to the American arcade?In North America, gamers are now generally divided into two distinct generations: those that grew up in the midst of the vibrant video arcade culture of the '70s and '80s; and those born since. The latter group's experience with arcades is primarily through redemption-machin …
- Stars of 'That 70s Show' and 'In Living Color' Reunite on FOX's 25th Anniversary Special
Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Laura Prepon and Wilmer Valderrama from “That ’70s Show” reunite on camera to remember their earliest break into stardom and growing up on set; and members of one of Hollywood’s most comedic families – Keenen Ivory Waya …
- SyFy Kicks Into High Gear When 'Dream Machines' Premieres Tuesday, April 10 With Guest Star 50 Cent - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers
Syfy will drive viewers to dream big and build bigger as its latest original reality series Dream Machines premieres on Tuesday, April 10 at 10PM (ET/PT) featuring guest star 50 Cent, immediately following WWE SuperSmackDown Live at 8 PM (ET/PT). Dream Machines follows Florida- …
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Spending on prescription drugs in the U.S. was nearly flat in 2011 at $320 billion, held down by senior citizens and others reducing use of medicines and greater use of cheaper generic pills.
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