Archive for August, 2010

Anna Paquin and Kristen Bell join the cast of ‘Scream 4′

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August 25, 2010
Anna Paquin and Kristen Bell join the cast of ‘Scream 4′

“True Blood’s” Anna Paquin is joining the set of the thriller, along with Kristen Bell. Back in May, we reported that “Twilight” star Ashley Greene had walked away from the project and that that Emma Roberts (“Nancy Drew,” “Valentine’s Day,”) took her place. A Bell of a different variety – Lake Bell – was...
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Pentagon computers attacked

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August 25, 2010
Pentagon computers attacked

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says a foreign spy agency pulled off the most serious breach of Defense Department computer networks ever by inserting a flash drive into a U.S. military laptop. The previously classified incident took place in 2008 in the Middle East and was disclosed in a magazine article by Deputy Defense Secretary...
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New Version of Digg: “Digg v4″

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August 25, 2010
New Version of Digg: “Digg v4″

Digg is relaunching today as it attempts to surge to greater heights — with an added focus on making the site better for publishers as well as users. Digg v4 will be rolling out over the next few hours, and brings some major changes that could totally change the dynamic of the site. The biggest...
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German government proposed new restrictions on employers’ use of Facebook profiles when recruiting

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August 25, 2010
German government proposed new restrictions on employers’ use of Facebook profiles when recruiting

As part of the draft of a law governing workplace privacy, the German government on Wednesday proposed new restrictions on employers’ use of Facebook profiles when recruiting. The proposed law would allow managers to search for publicly accessible information about prospective employees on the Web and to view their pages on job-networking sites, like...
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Minnesota Vikings acquired Miami Dolphins wide receiver Greg Camarillo

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August 25, 2010
Minnesota Vikings acquired Miami Dolphins wide receiver Greg Camarillo

The Minnesota Vikings acquired Miami Dolphins wide receiver Greg Camarillo in a trade for cornerback Benny Sapp. The trade was confirmed by Camarillo’s agent in a text to ESPN.com’s Tim Graham and by Sapp’s agent in a post to Twitter. “In the NFL, you have to be ready for trades at any time,” Camarillo’s...
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The Temper Trap Fall US Tour

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August 25, 2010
The Temper Trap Fall US Tour

After monumental sets at both this year’s Coachella and Bonnaroo festivals, Melbourne ‘s finest export, The Temper Trap, will return to the States to play Lollapalooza and Outside Lands festivals along with a run of shows that will take them west. This will be followed shortly after by a headlining tour throughout North America this...
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MP3: Trek Life – “Can’t Complain” Prod. By J. Bizness

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August 25, 2010
MP3: Trek Life – “Can’t Complain” Prod. By J. Bizness

Trek Life Releases Last Single And Instrumentals From EP, Prepares Oddisee-Produced Album The Song: Dealing with the harsh realities that rap music often does, it isn’t hard to find songs that are seemingly void of positive messages or themes. Trek Life’s “Can’t Complain,” from his J. Bizness-produced Rhymes Within Reason EP, takes a refreshingly...
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Faith Hill Performs in New Orleans to Support Hurricane Katrina Victims

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August 25, 2010
Faith Hill Performs in New Orleans to Support Hurricane Katrina Victims

NEW ORLEANS Country music star Faith Hill headlined a free concert in New Orleans on Tuesday to show support for those still rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina. “We are here for you still and you are not forgotten,” the five-time Grammy Award winner told the audience at Mahalia Jackson Theatre. She said the event, titled...
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Israel’s FM Avigdor Lieberman says no extending settlement slowdown even as Mideast peace talks get under way

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August 25, 2010
Israel’s FM Avigdor Lieberman says no extending settlement slowdown even as Mideast peace talks get under way

JERUSALEM – Israel’s foreign minister said Wednesday that it would be unacceptable to extend a slowdown on West Bank settlement construction, even as Mideast peace talks get under way next week. Avigdor Lieberman, whose ultranationalist Yisrael Beitenu party is a major partner in the governing coalition, told Israel Radio he realized that resuming settlement...
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Philippines suspended four police officers over a hostage crisis that left eight Hong Kong tourists dead

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August 25, 2010
Philippines suspended four police officers over a hostage crisis that left eight Hong Kong tourists dead

MANILA (AFP) – The Philippines on Wednesday suspended four police officers over a hostage crisis that left eight Hong Kong tourists dead, amid outrage over a myriad of mistakes in the chaotic end to the stand-off. The suspensions came on a national day of mourning to remember the victims of Monday’s ordeal, which began...
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