” Sesame Street ” residents are used to neighbors of all kinds, from enormous Big Bird to grouchy Oscar. But the iconic PBS show is about to add another Muppet, Julia, whose character has autism.
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On the downlow: the comic trio storming your TV
Jarrod Holt keeps a pile of rejection letters on his desk. “That pile never stops growing.
‘Buffy’ alum Clare Kramer on her Glory days, and Whedon’s best advice – CNET
As “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” turns 20, the actor talks about her role as the out-of-place goddess Glorificus who loved to cause chaos while looking fashionable. Clare Kramer’s character Glorificus was more than just a typical slayer enemy, she was a force to be reckoned with.
Review: Danai Gurira’s ‘Eclipsed’ more horrifying than anything she encounters on ‘Walking Dead’
Attached is a photo of *Eclipsed* at the Curran. The three actresses are : Stacey Sargeant, Ayesha Jordan, and Joniece Abbott-Pratt.
Product Analyst at Showtime Networks Inc.Showtime Networks Inc. – New York, NY, United States
SHOWTIME and its critically-acclaimed, award-winning original series continue to make their mark on the cultural landscape, with one of the most successful programming lineups in all of television. The SHOWTIME programming slate has made the network among the most talked about in the business, with hits that have included HOMELAND, SHAMELESS, BILLIONS, RAY DONOVAN, THE AFFAIR, DICE, the upcoming series I’M DYING UP HERE , the limited series GUERRILLA and PURITY , and the highly anticipated return of TWIN PEAKS .
The New “Beauty And The Beast” Features Disney’s First Gay Character
All change In the new Beauty And The Beast Belle – and not her father – is an inventor and new songs have been added to those featured on the 1991 film’s soundtrack We also saw villain Gaston and his right-hand man LeFou in action when Disney teased the song “Gaston” earlier this week. “He’s confused about what he wants”, Condon said .
Schwarzenegger on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’: I Quit
Arnold Schwarzenegger said Friday that he’s through with “The New Celebrity Apprentice,” and he’s blaming President Donald Trump for the television reality show’s recent poor performance. The former California governor said he wouldn’t mind working with NBC and producer Mark Burnett again “on a show that doesn’t have this baggage.”
Schwarzenegger on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’: I Quit
Arnold Schwarzenegger said Friday that he’s through with “The New Celebrity Apprentice,” and he’s blaming President Donald Trump for the television reality show’s recent poor performance. The former California governor said he wouldn’t mind working with NBC and producer Mark Burnett again “on a show that doesn’t have this baggage.”
Sprint Wins $139.8 Million in Time Warner Cable Patent Trial an hour ago
Sprint Corp. won a $139.8 million damage award after a jury in Kansas found that Time Warner Cable infringed patents for digital voice telephone services. suit against Time Warner Cable and other cable television companies in 2011, claiming they used, without permission, Sprint inventions for transmitting phone calls over digital lines.
Sprint Wins $139.8 Million in Time Warner Cable Patent Trial an hour ago
Sprint Corp. won a $139.8 million damage award after a jury in Kansas found that Time Warner Cable infringed patents for digital voice telephone services. suit against Time Warner Cable and other cable television companies in 2011, claiming they used, without permission, Sprint inventions for transmitting phone calls over digital lines.
SpaceX to send 2 people around moon
SpaceX founder Elon Musk would not name the two individuals who approached the company with an offer to pay for a flight around the moon and back. On July 18, 2016, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifted off, carrying the Dragon resupply spacecraft to the International Space Station for the company’s ninth commercial resupply mission.
Nokia expects 4G to pick up this year
Nokia has outlined how the rapid execution of its new strategy is delivering industry-leading innovation for communication service providers in network speed, agility and efficiency, while broadening the company’s footprint in faster-growing areas including software and the utilities and transport markets. The company’s CEO, Rajeev Suri, also said that the company expected a new wave of industry consolidation when it comes to telecom operators in the United States and Indian markets.
Blizzard to End Support for Windows XP and Vista
And yet, despite Microsoft ending mainstream support for XP and Vista in 2009 and 2012 , Blizzard has continued to support World of Warcraft, StarCraft 2, Diablo 3, Hearthstone, and even Heroes of the Storm under the decrepit operating systems. Personally, we don’t see any wrong with relying on an old Windows system but this is unless you are a fan of games from Blizzard Entertainment.
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #737 24 February 2017
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NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 24 February 2017
The docking capture time was 055/08:29:50 GMT . Following hatch opening the crew transferred early unstow and US cargo items.
Awesome 11-year-old girl invents a prosthetic arm that blasts glitter
She designed and created a prosthetic arm that shoots out glitter. It’s working title? “Project Unicorn.”
New season of ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ hits Netflix in April
At the end of 2015, Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator Joel Hodgson launched a Kickstarter to revive the show for an eleventh season. The campaign was a huge success, and Hodgson secured the funds to produce 14 new episodes of the show.
Scientists discover 7 a Earthlikea planets orbiting a nearby star
The discovery, reported Wednesday in the journal Nature, represents the first time astronomers have ever detected so many terrestrial planets orbiting a single star. Researchers say the system is an ideal laboratory for studying alien worlds and could be the best place in the galaxy to search for life beyond Earth.
10 years later, the sequel to Planet Earth offers a new perspective on the planet
When the BBC’s Planet Earth was released a decade ago , it was notable in part for being the first nature series to be in high definition. Since 2007, the bar set by Planet Earth and lowered by technology has given us more and more stunning nature photography on television, from Frozen Planet to emotionally manipulative robot animals .
‘Bull’ Recap: Dr. Bull Goes Against the Government in a Case of Espionage
In “It’s Classified,” Bull presents a case that walks a fine line between espionage and patriotism. Dr. Bull takes on the case of a lieutenant who has been accused of leaking classified documents to an online media source.
The spectacular aftermath of a supernova was just seen at its earliest stage ever
This image made by the Hubble Space Telescope shows the tattered remains of a supernova explosion known as Cassiopeia A. Life in this universe begins and ends with supernovae. In a spectacular eruption powerful enough to outshine a galaxy, a star is killed – and new elements are forged.
A Girl And Her Glitter-Shooting Prosthetic: ‘You Can Do Anything’
Jordan Reeves’ face lights up when she talks about “Finding Nemo,” remembering how she met the cast of the musical at Disney World last year. “I wore a Nemo-looking dress,” said Jordan, age 11. “It looked like a clown fish, just like Nemo.
a The Bachelorettea : ABC finally casts a black leading lady
It has finally happened. After 33 combined seasons of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette.”
a The Bachelorettea : ABC finally casts a black leading lady
It has finally happened. After 33 combined seasons of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette.”
The Man. The Myth. The Moustache.
When John Stossel was diagnosed with lung cancer in April, he announced it in the most characteristic way possible: He dashed off a column from his hospital bed with a quickie economic analysis of why nurses don’t care when your out-of-date heart monitor beeps all night long. Stossel, 69, is now cancer-free and ready to move on to the next thing.
10 Things to Know for Today
This Feb. 4, 2017 photo released by NBC shows Alec Baldwin as President Donald Trump in the opening sketch of “Saturday Night Live,” in New York. With the return of John Oliver to HBO and Alec Baldwin’s guest hosting slot on “Saturday Night Live,” this is shaping up like a big weekend for late-night’s treatment of the new president.
Also, Reign launches a new season, and MacGyver could be on the trail of the Zodiac Killer.
“MacGyver” : This one gives us chills: When Matty’s goddaughter and her boyfriend are killed in a San Francisco park, Mac and the team investigate the crime and start to suspect that the 1970s Zodiac Killer has returned. “Reign” : As the period drama launches a new season, Queen Mary is vowing to avenge the death of her close friend, Lola.
3 Stocks You Can Buy and Hold Forever
The “simple” method of buying and holding a stock really isn’t all that simple. Some companies might post stable growth for years, but suddenly be crushed by technological shifts or new competitors.
U.S. Shares Waver After European Stock Markets Close Mixed
U.S. stocks pared an earlier advance Tuesday as crude oil extended losses and investors continued to sift through earnings reports for clues on the economy’s health. The S&P 500 Index lost less than 0.1 percent to 2,291.23 at 1:15 p.m. in New York, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 29 points to 20,083, after earlier reaching an intraday record.
Astronobeads: Jewelry inspired by space
a local woman has a jewelry line that’s pretty out of this world- even an astronaut thinks so. Dana Dean is here to tell us about astronobeads.
BBC’s Planet Earth II comes to Snapchat
BBC’s Planet Earth II comes to Snapchat New version of popular TV show shown in brief online form Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kF8Dm1 LOS ANGELES – The Snapchat app is adding a version of the BBC’s popular Planet Earth series to its growing collection of TV shows, which also includes offshoots of ABC’s ” The Bachelor” and the political show ” Good Luck America .” Planet Earth II has already aired in the United Kingdom, and will debut on TV here on February 18. Snapchatters will find “Planet” in the Discover portion of Snapchat, where videos play.
Automoblog Book Garage: Lamborghini Supercars 50 Years
Aimed at those searching for the latest automotive news delivered in a timely manner, the news category reports about new car releases and brings exclusive stories from the automotive niche. Car news are delivered every day and focused on those in need of the newest from the automotive world.
How to get free books, music, movies on your phone, tablet
How to get free books, music, movies on your phone, tablet Load up your smartphone, tablet and laptop with free content, including movies, TV shows, music, and books. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kCOBZd Given it’s the start of February, chances are you recently paid off your credit card bills tied to holiday shopping.
How to get free books, music, movies on your phone, tablet
How to get free books, music, movies on your phone, tablet Load up your smartphone, tablet and laptop with free content, including movies, TV shows, music, and books. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kCOBZd Given it’s the start of February, chances are you recently paid off your credit card bills tied to holiday shopping.
This Friday, get ready to join the dark side a ” of a penumbral lunar eclipse
Prod the kids outside, give them hot chocolate and gaze toward the moon in the east. Enjoy the evening penumbral lunar eclipse on Friday.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
Thumbs up to a quiet, but important, action by the state Legislature earlier this week when lawmakers passed a second resolution on a change to the state constitution to strip pensions from lawmakers who commit crimes related to their public office.
This Week’s Big Bang Theory Just Nailed Why We Should Never Be Quick to Judge Someone
Long before we heard the slogan “America First” or airlines instructed us to put the oxygen mask on ourselves before helping anyone else, we as human beings haven’t been so good about considering others. Who hasn’t been told, “You’ve got to take care of yourself first?” or “Nobody looks out for you but you?” To be fair, that’s all true.
Facebooka s Oculus VR unit loses $500 million lawsuit
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.
Facebook’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.
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.