‘Colbert,’ ‘SpongeBob’ may go dark on Time Warner – USA Today

‘Colbert,’ ‘SpongeBob’ may go dark on Time Warner – USA Today
SpongeBob SquarePants may be getting squeezed off of Time Warner Cable. Media giant Viacom Inc. said its Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central and 16 other channels will go dark on Time Warner Cable Inc. at 12:01 a.m. Thursday if a new carriage fee deal

So, what kindles sales? The rare, elusive, exclusive – Raleigh News & Observer
WASHINGTON — The presents have been unwrapped, the tree taken down. And Santa still hasn’t brought you that Wii. Don’t worry. You are not alone. Despite the economic gloom and doom that saddled this Christmas shopping season, a few products rose

NFL Week 17 Schedule: Miami Dolphins Travel to New York Jets with – Transworld News

NFL Week 17 Schedule: Miami Dolphins Travel to New York Jets with – Transworld News
It was just one year ago the Miami Dolphins (10-5) went an NFL-worst 1-15 and now they are one win away from wining the AFC East as they prepare to face the New York Jets (9-6) who also have playoff aspirations but need a little more help than just a

Lakers rediscover their defense in beating Celtics – Los Angeles Times
The Lakers and Mr. Defense were best friends when the Lakers began the season as one of the top teams among virtually every defensive category in the NBA. Then the Lakers and Mr. Defense parted ways, the slippage in effort and results coming in waves

Who Needs a TV to Play Video Games? – Washington Post

Who Needs a TV to Play Video Games? – Washington Post
(Bigstockphoto) My oldest nephew was under strict orders to finish his homework the day before Christmas last year. His two younger siblings — and their fun but slightly irresponsible uncle — were under equally strict orders not to distract him. He

Benni’s belief – Belfast Telegraph
Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy admitted the players had forgotten how to win before Sam Allardyce took over last week and gave them renewed belief. McCarthy was the star performer in the 3-0 victory over Stoke at Ewood Park, scoring twice and

Bruce milestones help 49ers overtake Rams – CBS Sportsline
ST. LOUIS — Isaac Bruce reached a pair of milestones in a late-game flurry in his old stadium. Both helped the San Francisco 49ers in an improbable comeback. Bruce became the fifth player to reach 1,000 catches on a 3-yard touchdown grab with 4:12

Bucs QB Garcia starts against Chargers – Associated Press
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay quarterback Jeff Garcia started Sunday against San Diego, returning to the lineup after missing one game because of a strained right calf. He practiced all week, but had been listed as questionable. Luke McCown was the

Spike TV Announces 2008 ‘Video Game Awards’ Winners – Earthtimes
LOS ANGELES , Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ — Tonight at Sony Picture Studios in Culver City, CA , everyone partied like a “Rockstar” as winners were announced for Spike TV’s 2008 “Video Game Awards.” Hosted by superstar Jack Black , the sixth annual event

Red Sox might not fit Teixeira – Augusta Chronicle

Red Sox might not fit Teixeira – Augusta Chronicle
BOSTON — Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein flew back from Texas Friday, where he, team owner John Henry and president Larry Lucchino met Thursday with free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira and agent Scott Boras . After hearing about “other

FCS championship game: Moms have Grizzlies’ backs – Missoulian
Sue Dow, left, and her daughter Cameron talk about the travels the family has made following her son, Montana Grizzly player Colin Dow, at their home in Brairwood on Tuesday. Photo by BOB ZELLAR/Billings Gazette BILLINGS – It was nine days before

Sizzling Celtics roll along – Nashua Telegraph
BOSTON – Make it 17 in a row for the 17-time NBA champions. Ray Allen scored 27 points, Kendrick Perkins scored a career-high 25 on 12-for-15 shooting and the Boston Celtics earned their 17th straight victory on Friday night by beating the Chicago

video Game buyers seem loyal Hard-core gamers soft cushion for – Tacoma News Tribune

video Game buyers seem loyal Hard-core gamers soft cushion for – Tacoma News Tribune
NEW YORK – They stand in line outside stores waiting for midnight launches of new video games. When they get home after a long day, they plop down in front of the TV not to sit back and watch, but to play. They’re known as “core gamers.” They

‘Despereaux’ script never cuts to the chase – Detroit Free Press
“The Tale of Despereaux” talks a good game. It talks and talks and talks. This fairy tale cartoon, based on Kate DiCamillo’s Newbery Medal-winning novel, makes for a cluttered, static film with images so vivid that the nose of the hero mouse named

Bush Wraps Up Iraq-Afghanistan Tour – AOL

Bush Wraps Up Iraq-Afghanistan Tour – AOL
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 15) – President George W. Bush wrapped up a whirlwind trip to two war zones Monday that in many ways was a victory lap without a clear victory. A signature event occurred when an Iraqi reporter hurled two shoes at Bush

Konami announces Metal Gear, Silent Hill games for iPhone – Mac Central
Game publisher Konami has announced plans to support the iPhone and iPod touch with four new games coming in 2009. The games include a new installment of the famed Metal Gear Solid franchise, Silent Hill, Dance Dance Revolution and an updated version

Sacramento Kings fire coach Reggie Theus, promote Kenny Natt – 680 News

Sacramento Kings fire coach Reggie Theus, promote Kenny Natt – 680 News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Reggie Theus was fired as coach of the Sacramento Kings on Monday after a 6-18 start to his second season with the club. Assistant coach Kenny Natt took over the Kings at their shootaround before Monday night’s game against

Obama names Arne Duncan of Chicago as his education secretary – CJAD

Obama names Arne Duncan of Chicago as his education secretary – CJAD
CHICAGO – President-elect Barack Obama announced Arne Duncan, the head of the Chicago school system, as education secretary Tuesday and declared that failing to improve classroom instruction is “morally unacceptable for our children.” “When it comes

Midway Games cutting 25% of staff – Crain’s Chicago Business
(AP) — Midway Games Inc. , maker of the popular “Mortal Kombat” video game series, cut 130 Chicago jobs as part of its move to reduce its workforce by 25%. The Chicago-based company is also closing a studio in Austin, Texas and will halt

Midway to Cut Staff, Close Studio – Red Herring
Video game developer and publisher Midway Games on Tuesday announced it plans to lay off 25 percent, or 180 people, of its work force, close its Austin , Texas, studio, and halt development on several non-core games. The names of the suspended games

SportsTime Ohio will re-broadcast Cleveland State-Syracuse game – Cleveland Plain Dealer
SportsTime Ohio will rebroadcast Monday night’s Cleveland State men’s basketball upset of Syracuse tonight at 9 p.m. CSU upset the No. 11 Orange on a buzzer-beater that guard Cedric Jackson launched from beyond halfcourt. The game featured 16 ties

Teen Pleads Guilty In ‘Mortal Kombat’ Beating Death – Denver Channel
GREELEY, Colo. — A 19-year-old Weld County teenager has been sentenced in a plea deal in connection with the “Mortal Kombat” beating death of a 7-year-old girl from Johnstown. Lamar Roberts pleaded guilty Monday to child abuse resulting in death, in

Secret wedding video ruling is music to ears of privacy groups – Times Online

Secret wedding video ruling is music to ears of privacy groups – Times Online
It could be any other wedding video – the grinning couple dancing badly to hits from the Seventies surrounded by friends and family. The video, however, ended in a court date for the cameraman and a fine of €60,101 (£53,700) for his employers

Local Video – KTVK 3TV Phoenix – Yahoo News
Snow in the High Country caused quite a mess for drivers. DPS tells 3TV the majority of the crashes were caused by drivers going way too fast on wet and icy roads. Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a body was discovered on fire in the desert

Using video games to improve staff productivity and motivation – ITBusiness.ca
During the current economic downturn using video games can be a good way to reward employees for reaching their goals or increasing their productivity, says a company that specializes in technology-based employee incentives. The gaming-at-work

Telstra’s high stakes broadband game was right, says CEO – New Zealand Herald

Telstra’s high stakes broadband game was right, says CEO – New Zealand Herald
SYDNEY – Telstra Corporation, which has been kicked out of the bidding process to construct a national broadband network, says its approach to the process was the correct one. Telstra also insisted it was right to reject calls to change its company