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Microsoft is running ads for the two-month campaign on sites like MySpace, Pandora, Gamefly and Hulu. It includes a YouTube channel with the Moss video. The campaign is Web only. |
Digital music has remained mostly an a la carte business dominated by iTunes. Subscription services like Rhapsody and Napster haven’t been as popular. One thing not mentioned in the ads: thrifty iPod owners can’t use the Zune Pass subscription plan, which is only compatible with Zune. |
The value message isn’t new for Microsoft. Crispin pushed a similar line of attack with its “It’s a PC” ads. Those show cash-strapped consumers choosing PCs over Macs after determining they can get more for their money with Microsoft alternatives. Those ads star real-life consumers. |
For Zune, Microsoft has turned to Moss, a former contestant on The Apprentice (he was fired) who is a financial planner in Georgia, has his own personal finance radio show and appears on cable networks to comment on business matters. |
Moss also stars at Zunepass.net, where visitors can use the sliders of a “Max’d calculator” to determine how much they’re spending at iTunes versus a Zunepass subscription. |
Crispin plans to refresh the campaign with five new videos starring Moss. |
Follow the Apple + Microsoft conversation on TweetFreak. |
As 2015 rolls along, Marvel is moving closer to their universe-altering miniseries Secret Wars, which hits comic book stores in May. You’ll have to read the series to find out specifically what goes down, but it’s been touted as Marvel’s biggest event yet and will change the Marvel universe as we know it. However, it w... |
Marvel announced today (hat tip to Mashable) that they will introduce their first all-women team of Avengers in the new series A-Force. The lineup will consist of She-Hulk, Medusa, Dazzler and many other heroes from around the Marvel universe, including a new one named Singularity, who is described as “cosmically power... |
While this isn’t Marvel’s first book featuring a female-led superhero team (it’s actually their fifteenth, the most recent being the female mutant-led X-Men), the above team certainly looks like they’re a force to be reckoned with…sorry, I had to do it. Marvel has also been making strides with appealing to their female... |
The artwork above might be exaggerating the team’s numbers slightly, but it looks like most of Marvel’s female superheroes will be fighting alongside each other. Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, Black Widow, Rogue, a lot of the mainstays are there. There also seems to be several heroes that hail from universes aside from t... |
Wilson said in the statement that they’ve “purposefully assembled a team composed of very different characters — from disparate parts of the Marvel U, with very different power sets, identities and ideologies,” and that together they will answer questions together like “What would you sacrifice to succeed?” and “What i... |
Another Greek life organization at LSU is under investigation for alleged hazing as the university continues its crack down on misconduct among fraternities and sororities. |
Christian Wargo, spokesman for the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, said in a statement Friday (Nov. 9) the sorority’s national parent has received reports of recent events at the LSU chapter that “may have constituted hazing.” The national group halted activities for Pi Beta Phi at LSU to put their “full attention” i... |
Wargo did not detail the nature of the activities that raised a red flag, but said the organization believes “no one was physically harmed and no alcohol was involved.” He said the organization is releasing limited details at this time because it doesn’t want to “compromise” the ongoing investigation. |
Wargo said Pi Beta Phi reported the allegations to local law enforcement and LSU officials. The LSU chapter is cooperating with local authorities and the national organization to address the matter, he said. |
The Max Gruver Act prohibits people from hazing another person regardless of whether the person voluntarily allowed the hazing. |
LSU officials Friday afternoon confirmed the university has launched “its investigative process” in relation to the sorority’s actions. |
The Pi Beta Phi investigation marks the third time this semester a Greek organization at LSU has been suspected of misconduct. |
LSU toughed its Greek life rules in an effort to root out student misconduct after the Sept. 14, 2017 hazing death of freshman Phi Delta Theta pledge Maxwell Gruver, 18, of Roswell, Georgia. Gruver’s death led the Louisiana Legislature this year to toughen anti-hazing laws, and LSU banned Phi Delta Theta from campus un... |
Gruver's family is currently suing the university and the fraternity, as well as the four former students and others, for $25 million in damages. |
LSU wouldn't comment on the details, but an investigation into the claims is underway. |
A proposal to build a highway connector between Texas 288 and the Texas Medical Center via North MacGregor Way has drawn criticism. |
Among those opposed to the flyover is the Hermann Park Conservancy, which says the elevated connector would leave Hermann Park’s new trail system in the shadow of a freeway. |
“Horrible,” conservancy director Doreen Stoller said in summing up the proposal. |
Among other issues, Stoller said in a written statement, the flyover would take land from the park for non-park purposes, would increase traffic and noise pollution, would cause congestion at one of the park’s major entrances and would diminish the effect of a recent $100 million park upgrade. |
The $12.1 million flyover is part of a project to add toll lanes to the highway that serves as a major route between the Pearland area and downtown Houston. |
A 30-day public comment period on a set of transportation projects for the Houston area ended Friday. |
Ken, Matt, Jonathan and David chat about iPhone lust, Speak With Your Geek Out Week, Spongebob’s effect on kids’ brains, and we celebrate 4 years and 100 episodes of the podcast. Enjoy! |
You can download or listen to GeekDads Episode 100.mp3. |
“I don’t think I’ve ever actually been in The Freez,” Mama says as we walk in. I spent my teen years here downing pizza burgers and eying boys. By the grill stands Beverly, the owner, who has worked in her family shop most of her life and is trying now to retire. She sees my mother and comes to the window, hugging her ... |
“We miss you,” Beverly says, “It’s so good to see you.” I know Mama is touched to be missed. |
We dine on hamburgers and fries, remembering that Daddy, in fact, requested a Freez cheeseburger for his last meal, which my sister and I ordered for him knowing he couldn’t eat it. |
From there, the cemetery, then down a winding country road to find the house of my oldest friend, a man who was 9 months old when I was born and became his neighbor. Ralph gave me a friendship ring in fifth grade with black and yellow hearts on it (for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, our family team). And he was the fir... |
He wasn’t home, so back down the road we go, passing the house of Edna Earle, who worked at the department store my whole life. We remember the country store where we bought Moon Pies and YooHoos on our way home from swimming. |
And then, on to the house of my mother’s across-the-street, then down-the-road neighbor. Marie’s husband died before Thanksgiving, and this was my mother’s first chance to visit the friend she met at 27. As they sit close to each other in the living room, I marvel at them, women who nurtured their friendship through th... |
“I know how it feels,” she tells Marie. And she does. |
Another house, another visit – Hanna and Toad – more lifelong friends. Years seem to melt away from my mother’s face as she sits in the bright kitchen with these people she loves. On the way out of town, we blow a kiss to the old house, and I wonder where the new family will put the Christmas tree. |
In these days leading up to Christmas, this is the truth of what the season means to me: Remember others, tell them how much they matter. |
The other day, Santa stopped by my office, and when in his jolliest voice he asked: “And what does Susan want for Christmas?” I could think of nothing. What I want most this and every year is both too much and too simple. But if I’m watchful, I open such gifts every day. My mother’s laughter. My son placing the angel o... |
Susan Byrum Rountree is the author of Nags Headers and In Mother Words. She can be reached at susanbrountree@gmail.com. |
AARON WAN-BISSAKA will be rewarded with a new contract by Crystal Palace for his recent terrific form. |
The young defender only made his professional debut late February but has been named the Eagles' Player of the Month for March. |
The 20-year-old right-back made his debut in the 1-0 home defeat to Tottenham – and has kept his place since. |
Wan-Bissaka also made his England Under-20 bow last month. |
His current terms run until 2020 but it seems that Palace will reward his progression with improved terms. |
The Croydon-born defender has been at Selhurst Park from the age of 11. |
Injuries prompted boss Roy Hodgson to throw Wan-Bissaka into the Premier League fray - and he's not disappointed. |
In March he started against Manchester United, Chelsea, Huddersfield Town and Liverpool, playing every minute bar the final couple against the Reds. |
His assured displays against tough opposition has seen him quickly become a fan favourite at Selhurst Park. |
Eagles supporters handed him 65 per cent of the Player of the Month vote. |
Wan-Bissaka came out on top ahead of Patrick van Aanholt, James Tomkins, Luka Milivojevic and Andros Townsend. |
Palace will be looking to get one over rivals Brighton - and pick up three vital points towards Premier League survival on Saturday. |
A last-gasp Bournemouth equaliser last weekend denied Hodgson a win on the South Coast, with his Eagles side now tasting victory in just one of their last 10 games. |
The adult-film actress Stormy Daniels — whose real name is Stephanie Clifford — with Michael Avenatti in 2018. |
The adult-film actress Stormy Daniels said she was "not shocked" that her former attorney Michael Avenatti was charged with bank fraud, wire fraud, and extortion on Monday. |
Daniels — whose real name is Stephanie Clifford — said she terminated Avenatti more than a month ago after discovering that he had been "extremely" dishonest in his dealings with her. |
She suggested more information would emerge regarding the celebrity lawyer's alleged wrongdoing. |
Federal prosecutors in New York filed charging documents on Monday, alleging Avenatti attempted to extort more than $20 million from Nike. |
Avenatti also faces federal charges of wire fraud and bank fraud in the Central District of California. |
Adult-film actress Stormy Daniels said on Monday she was "not shocked" that her former attorney, Michael Avenatti, was arrested and charged with bank fraud, wire fraud, and extortion. Daniels also suggested more information would emerge regarding the alleged wrongdoing. |
"Knowing what I know now about Michael Avenatti, I am saddened but not shocked by news reports that he has been criminally charged today," Daniels tweeted on Monday afternoon. |
She announced on March 12 that she had cut ties with Avenatti, who represented her in multiple lawsuits against President Donald Trump. |
Daniels, who said she had had an affair with Trump more than a decade ago, said Avenatti had been "extremely dishonest" in his dealings with her. |
Avenatti released his own statement earlier this month claiming that he had dropped Daniels but didn't disclose details. |
Federal prosecutors in New York filed charging documents on Monday alleging that Avenatti attempted to extort more than $20 million from Nike. |
Prosecutors from the Southern District of New York alleged in the documents that Avenatti threatened "to use his ability to garner publicity to inflict substantial financial & reputational harm on the company if his demands were not met." |
Avenatti now also faces federal charges of wire fraud and bank fraud in the Central District of California. According to California prosecutors, Avenatti embezzled a client's money to pay off his personal and professional expenses. Prosecutors also accuse Avenatti of fraudulently obtaining loans from a Mississippi bank... |
Koehler had 33 of 36 possible strikes for games of 290, 290and 279. |
Paul Koehler continued to have a banner year, rolling his 10th 800 series of the season. |
In the Wednesday Handicap Singles at Stuart Bowl, Koehler rolled 33 out of 36 possible strikes for games of 290, 290 and 279 for an 859 series. |
This just misses the house record for series by 9 pins. The house record at Stuart is currently held by Nelson Burton Jr. with an 868 series. |
Koehler’s 10th 800 of the season does however set a new Treasure Coast record for the number of 800 series in one season. But not surprisingly, the prior record was already held by Paul Koehler in the 2012 season with nine. |
Also in the Wednesday Handicap Singles, Terry Warren rolled the only perfect game of the month while Nelson Burton Jr. rolled another 800 series with games of 279, 289 and 247 for an 815 series. |
Other great games this month include James Stewart with a near perfect 299 in the Saint Lucie Classic. |
Bob McCurrach rolled a 297 game en route to a 791 series in the Martin Health/Hannan Services league at Jensen Beach Bowl. |
Kathy Karinja led the women with a 236 game and Susanne Cardoso captured high women’s series with a 637 both bowling in the Monday Night Classic at Strike Zone. |
On Sunday, July 8, at 1 p.m., Stuart Bowl will host the Florida’s Best Seniors Any-age Singles Tournament. |
Signups begin at noon, and the entry fee is $60. |
Savanna Club: Robert Quinn 247; Alvin Talbert 663, Brenda Mcdaniel 203; Gail Rosenthal 510. |
Royal Slush Mixed: Michael Buck 258; Frank Kartner 717, Melissa Goodrich 225; Melissa Goodrich 573. |
Fruitcakes: Glen Branciforte 224; Glen Branciforte 588, Doreen Wilson 141; Doreen Wilson 398. |
Elks Club: Lino Brancoccio 183; Lino Brancoccio 497, Donna Clarke 180; Donna Clarke 507. |
Too Hot to Golf: Gary Tiedemann 204; Gary Tiedemann 549, Margret Ryan 150; Margret Ryan 414. |
Tuesday Duos: Steve Rubin 250; Steve Rubin 707, Shayawn Murry 227; Shayawn Murry 610. |
Summer Old Timers: Max Kettler 235; Max Kettler 544, Joyce Welton 166; Joyce Welton 464. |
Sparemakers: Allen Roth 220; Allen Roth 606, Jeanette Mazzola 200; Jeanette Mazzola 497. |
Summer Classic: James Stewart 299; Chris Velardo 742, Kimberly Scott 210; Kimberly Scott 568. |
Holy Rollers 1st United Methodist Church: Chris Averill 278; Chris Averill 586, Denise Averill 190; Denise Averill 556. |
Gone Fishin’: Allan Schmied 205; Russ Senior 581, Regina McMillan 140; Regina McMillan 375. |
Set Sail: William Schuck 247; William Schuck 656, Sandra Propst 184; Sandra Propst 481, Ryan Goodrich 243, Ryan Goodrich 645. |
Monday Night Classic: Justin Pyke 290; Jason Carton 676, Kathy Karinja 236; Suanne Cardoso 637. |
Tuesday Just for fun: Jeff Michael 245; Anthony Mignone 623, Nikki Michael 200; Nikki Michael 558. |
Wednesday Night Mixed: Steve Soltysik 280; Steve Soltysik 700, Lynda Emanuel 214; Lynda Emanuel 541. |
Thursday Night Mixers: Steve Moore 201; Steve Moore 550, Mary Moore 179; Mary Moore 487. |
Thursday Guys & Gals: Larry Wollschlager 242; Claudio Cristorfori 573, Lori Lee Chamberlain 213; Lori Lee Chamberlain 564. |
Friday Night Mixed: Billy Wilson 251; Don Gordon 635, Kathy Karinja 180; Shelly Averill 512. |
Wednesday Hcp Singles: Terry Warren 300; Nelson Burton Jr 815. |
Wednesday Hcp Singles: Paul Koehler 290(2), Paul Koehler 859. |
Summer Earlybirds: Sharon Arledge 188; Geneva Maines 492. |
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