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Dan Rather to write about patriotism in new book, ‘What Unites Us’

The former CBS anchor, who has gained a new following with his Facebook essays on Donald Trump, is working on ‘What Unites Us,’ a book of essays about patriotism due Nov. 7. Dan Rather to write about patriotism in new book, ‘What Unites Us’ The former CBS anchor, who has gained a new following with his Facebook essays on Donald Trump, is working on ‘What Unites Us,’ a book of essays about patriotism due Nov. 7. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2m6KJNA “As we all know, we live in turbulent and disorienting times,” Dan Rather said in a Facebook statement announcing his book. “And yet conversing with all of you has renewed my optimism in this nation and its people.”

Valley’s first CoreLife Eatery to encourage ‘healthy, active lifestyles’

Over the past seven months, the Hamilton Crossings shopping center in Lower Macungie Township has brought to the Lehigh Valley a handful of new restaurants, including Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, Smashburger and The Foundry pub at Whole Foods. The 132-seat, fast-casual restaurant, next to Rally House, will open March 24, according to general manager Richard Hart.

Netflix working on making all content available to download

Reed Hastings, chief executive of the streaming service, said he understands viewers’ frustrations that some shows are only available to view online and that he hopes it will soon be rectified. “With all of our originals we have all those rights and if half your life is on aeroplanes we want at least half our content to be downloadable, which it is already.”

Gilmore Girls could return for another run, Netflix teases

The comedy drama, which originally ran from 2000 to 2007, returned on the streaming service for four movie-length episodes at the end of 2016. They allowed the show’s creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive producer Daniel Palladino to write the endings for their characters that they had always planned before they left the show at the end of its sixth series.

Snapchat value tops $24B after IPO pricing

… President Obama failed to devote enough time to their issues. Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH), Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:MPEL) Bernstein reissued an outperform rating on shares of Melco Crown Entertainment in a research note on …

YouTube launches streaming TV service

Google launched YouTube TV on Tuesday, which will cost $35 a month and offer access to content from broadcast networks as well as YouTube. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki? said people around the world watch one billion hours of YouTube content each day, and younger generations don’t want to consume television through traditional channels.

Does Danny Boyle think a film on Donald Trump is worth his efforts?

He’s not afraid to tackle the harsh realities of life or make political statements, but does Danny Boyle think a film on US President Donald Trump is worth his efforts? New companion, new worlds and new adventuresA A A Just some of whatA A ATMs in store for the Doctor in 2017. Food-intolerant Kate McCartney and her intolerably smug foodie co-host Kate McLennan return for a second season to take a Sassy SwipeA A A at the Food Culture Revolution.

Office of Government Ethics asks White House to investigate Kellyanne Conway

Click Here to View Pairings … – The Boston Red Sox will officially begin spring training on Friday, and they will be without superstar designated hitter David Ortiz for the first time si… — Questions continue to swirl in the wake of Michael Flynn’s resignation as national security adviser, including which White House officials knew — and when — … — Harrison Ford was involved in an incident involving a passenger jet, sources told ABC News.

Take a Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Netflix 2017 Schedule

At special event today at the Hudson Mercantile in New York, Netflix offered a first look at some of the new original content coming this later year. Among the day’s announcements was the casting of Kate McKinnon in The Magic School Bus Rides Again and the addition of Patricia Clarkson and Campbell Scott to the House of Cards season five cast.

Microsoft Wants Exemption for Workers and Students from Trump’s Muslim Ban

As it pursues a legal battle against President Donald Trump’s temporary immigration ban, Microsoft has made a formal plea to the US administration seeking an exemption for students and workers from the order. In his recent executive order, Trump has authorised the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security to grant exceptions on a case-by-case basis, consistent with the national interest, to issue visas and other immigration benefits.

Dan Rather to the Media: “Be Relentless and Remain Aggressive” in Trump Era

Dan Rather’s advice to journalists is to stand firm in the age of President Trump, who has called out news outlets for being “fake news” and has been seen ignoring questions in press conferences he’d rather avoid. Rather, who has been posting thoughtful essays on Facebook throughout the presidential campaign and now during the new Trump administration, sat down with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday’s Tonight Show to discuss his show, The Big Interview, and his thoughts on the new president.

Facebook’s Oculus facing $500 million bill in copyright case

In this June 11, 2015, file photo, Oculus founder Palmer Luckey holds up the new Oculus Rift virtual reality headset for photographers following a news conference, in San Francisco. In a verdict reached Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, Facebook’s virtual-reality subsidiary and two of its founders, Luckey and Brendan Iribe, are facing a sobering reality after a jury hit them with a $500 million bill for infringing on the rights of a video-game maker.

Facebooka s Oculus facing $500 million bill in copyright case

Facebook’s virtual-reality subsidiary and two of its founders are facing a sobering reality after a jury hit them with a $500 million bill for violating the intellectual property rights of video-game maker ZeniMax Media. The verdict reached Wednesday in a Dallas federal court represents about one-fourth of the $2 billion that Facebook paid two years ago to buy Oculus, a developer of virtual-reality gear and software.

Shepard Smith an island in Fox’s sea of opinion

This Jan. 30, 2017 photo shows Fox News Channel chief news anchor Shepard Smith on The Fox News Deck before his “Shepard Smith Reporting” program, in New York. This Jan. 30, 2017 photo shows Fox News Channel chief news anchor Shepard Smith on The Fox News Deck before his “Shepard Smith Reporting” program, in New York.

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The Oscar-nominated star was well-known for roles including Quentin Crisp in The Naked Civil Servant, the title role in The Elephant Man and wand merchant Mr Ollivander in the Harry Potter films. The British actor was nominated for two Academy Awards, for The Elephant Man and Midnight Express, and won four Bafta Awards, including a lifetime achievement recognition for his outstanding contribution to British cinema in 2012.

Community Targets UFOs, Monsters, and Ghosts… Oh My

Author and investigative scholar Robert Goerman has created the very first Facebook Community devoted exclusively to paranormal nonfiction. Goerman explains, “I hope that we make the Paranormal Nonfiction Review a premier destination to discover and promote nonfiction books exploring anomalous phenomena.

Netflix is rebooting ‘Queer Eye for the Straight Guy’ to give red states a makeover

According to Entertainment Weekly , the streaming company is looking to find five new hosts who will pass on some of their flair to their straight male participants – this time with a focus on guys from the more conservative states. try to bring us closer together with laughter, heart, and just the right amount of moisturizer,” the show’s producers said in statement.

New on Netflix: Good news 80s movies fans

… (c) 2007 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.**ALL IMAGES ARE PROPERTY OF SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC. FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY. SALE, DUPLICATION OR TRANSFER OF THIS MATERIAL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Michael Bolton’s Big, Sexy …

Tech headlines: Avaya bankruptcy; Zuckerberg land grab; Sundance…

Avaya, the company that acquired many of Nortel’s assets when that tech giant went bankrupt, has itself declared Chapter 11. “Avaya has gone down this path to formally restructure its balance sheet so that it can better position itself in the long term, according to the vendor. The company got to this point from taking on debt after major acquisitions in the last decade highlighted by the Nortel deal,” reports Computer Dealer News.

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Given the ongoing debate surrounding the negotiations in Switzerland on security, there must have been a rather big elephant in the room at the Presidential Palace. And no, that’s Archbishop Chrysostomos II to the left…. The ‘culprit’ Greek Foreign Minister Nicos Kotzias got a lot of stick from sections of the Cypriot and foreign press over his attitude during the Conference on Cyprus in Geneva last week.

Pretzer: When Trump’s sworn in, I’ll be There

JANUARY 19: Architect of the Capitol Stone Mason Division employee Romel Lazo uses a power washer to clean the West Front of the U.S. Capitol one day before the inaguration of Donald Trump January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to come to the National Mall to witness Trump being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States.

Bill O’Reilly sticks up for ‘Old School’ in next book

In this Oct. 1, 2015 file photo, Bill O’Reilly of the Fox News Channel program “The O’Reilly Factor,” poses for a photo on the set of his show in New York. O’Reilly’s next book “Old School: Life in the Sane Lane,” is scheduled for release on March 28. less CORRECTS FROM LAND TO LANE- FILE – In this Oct. 1, 2015 file photo, Bill O’Reilly of the Fox News Channel program “The O’Reilly Factor,” poses for a photo on the set of his show in New York.

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Neil Patrick Harris, Barry Sonnenfeld Fete ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ at Premiere

“I Feel Like a Rescue Dog at Netflix,” Sonnenfeld gushed at the New York premiere which debuted their rendering of Daniel Handler’s best-selling series. Moments before Wednesday night’s premiere of the new Netflix original program A Series of Unfortunate Events at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City, director and executive producer Barry Sonnenfeld sounded near tears as he thanked fellow executive producer Daniel Handler, author of the 13 novels of source material, who responded with a hug.

ProSieben, Mediaset and TF1 join forces in Internet push

European broadcasters TF1, ProSiebenSat.1 and Mediaset said they would join forces in the rapidly growing market for video content broadcast on Internet platforms such as YouTube. Italy’s Mediaset and France’s TF1 will take a stake in ProSieben’s Studio71 via a capital increase that values the unit at 400 million euros , the companies said on Thursday.

Fox News secretly settled sex-harassment claim against Bill O’Reilly

Fox News quietly settled sexual harassment allegations lodged by a former network host against Bill O’Reilly and the network’s co-president, according to published reports. Juliet Huddy, who appeared on the network from 1998 to 2012, reportedly settled for an amount in the high six figures in September, the website LawNewz.com and The New York Times said.

Mariah Carey’s manager blasts Tommy Mottola

After Tommy blamed Mariah’s disastrous performance on the live TV event ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ on her team, Stella Bulochnikov hit back in a furious tirade. She fumed to E! News: “I’m sure he’s jealous because Mariah Carey is conquering every single medium despite him… So I’m sure Tommy Mottola can’t handle it.

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A depraved attack on a mentally disabled white teen broadcast live on Facebook allegedly by four black Chicago-area residents became a national rallying cry Thursday for conservative pundits who tried to pin the blame for the attack – without evidence – on the Black Lives Matter movement.

Sue’s Entertainment Update: Megyn Kelly Offered $100 Million To Stay At Fox; Sarah Jessica Parker Was Stuck In An Elevator! – MAGIC 106.7

Fox offered Megyn Kelly $100 Million deal to stay at Fox… and Sarah Jessica Parker got stuck in an elevator! Fox News offered Megyn Kelly even more than has generally been reported – a whopping $100 million package to stay put at the network and continue hosting her highly-rated prime time show. A source close to Kelly says the offer was for four years but Kelly never even countered Fox’s generous offer because she had made up her mind to move on.

The Latest: Police: Race not motive behind video attack

Chicago police say charges are expected against four people who police say beat a man in an assault that was broadcast live on Facebook. Chicago police don’t believe a man beaten in an assault broadcast live on Facebook was targeted because he was white despite profanities made by the accused assailants about white people and President-elect Donald… New guidelines say most babies should start eating peanut-containing foods well before their first birthday, to lower their chances of developing the dangerous food allergy.

Flood of plastic eggs delights children on North Sea island

Chicago police say charges are expected against four people who police say beat a man in an assault that was broadcast live on Facebook. Chicago police don’t believe a man beaten in an assault broadcast live on Facebook was targeted because he was white despite profanities made by the accused assailants about white people and President-elect Donald… New guidelines say most babies should start eating peanut-containing foods well before their first birthday, to lower their chances of developing the dangerous food allergy.

Celebrity Big Brother 2017: Heidi and Spencer Pratt arrive in personalised jackets

Inside Ivanka and Jared’s $5.5 million, six bedroom new D.C. home – just two blocks away from the Obamas’ post-presidency digs Put down your fork after three bites, greet people with a kiss and NEVER let guests wash up! Etiquette expert reveals the Duchess of Cambridge’s rules for hosting a successful party Murder case DISMISSED against wrestler ‘Superfly’ Snuka over death of his girlfriend, as judge finds him incompetent to stand trial because of dementia ’caused by fighting’ Revealed: American hiker who mysteriously died falling off icy cliff in Switzerland was facing child pornography charges in the U.S. Classmate, 15, who fatally shot a teenage girl in her bedroom during New Year’s attack dies of self-inflicted gun wound The smile that says she’s leaving: Beaming Megyn Kelly heads to the studio hours after announcing she’s moving to NBC ‘after Fox TURNED DOWN her last-minute $25M … (more)

Trump aide says Obama’s Russia sanctions may be disproportionate

Incoming White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer questions Obama’s Russia sanctions on January 1, 2017 on ABC’s ‘This Week.’ US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming press secretary suggested on Sunday that the Obama administration’s measures against Russia in the wake of allegations that Moscow interfered in the 2016 elections were disproportionate.

Andrea Bocelli fans beg him not to sing – for fascist Trump’

“Music is beautiful, sacred. Don’t let this man buy you and desecrate art, hope, and beauty,” an opera enthusiast posted on the tenor’s Facebook page When word spread that Andrea Bocelli had been approached to sing at Donald Trump’s inauguration, opera fans hit social media and have literally begged the tenor to consider otherwise.

Kevin O’Leary’s campaign got rolling over lunch

When Kevin O’Leary popped up on Facebook late last week to nearly, almost, not quite declare his bid for the federal Conservative leadership, close watchers of Canadian politics must have been thinking, “Get on with it, Mr. Wonderful!” After all, O’Leary, celebrity investor and TV personality, has been flirting shamelessly with Tories for about a year, going back at least to his appearance last February at the Manning Centre Conference, an annual Ottawa gathering of right-wingers, where he headlined a session bluntly billed as, ” If I run, here’s how I’d do it .” Despite O’Leary’s undisguised interest in the job, though, he appears to have been seriously assembling a campaign organization for only a few weeks.