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Facebook Earnings By the Numbers

WSJ.com 

Facebook Inc. shares are sliding after the social-media giant reported a surge in expenses, even as earnings beat expectations.

Yahoo Releases Silent Video Messaging App Livetext

WSJ.com 

There are times when you can’t video chat – whether it’s in the office or riding public transport. Yahoo Inc. announced Wednesday that it is releasing an app that combines live video and texting, sending a silent message that it is upping its mobile game.

Paranoia, doom and aggression from High on Fire

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

High on Fire front man Matt Pike’s massive vocal heft is the Oakland trio’s weapon of mass destruction. He’ll unfurl whiskeyed howls from great heights one moment and then drop into a guttural bellow the next. Together with drummer Des Kensel and bassist Jeff Matz, Pike is the fiercest force in Bay Area metal. The band recently released another red-eyed batch of sonic aggression with “Luminiferous,” a frenzied, tightly wound record that careens between speed metal... Читать дальше...

Midsummer Arts festival planned for Saturday

«Gazette Times» (gazettetimes.com) 

Michael Winder is putting the finishing touches on the third annual Midsummer Arts festival, a free smorgasbord of dance, music and theatrical performances scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satu…

In which the cat plays a long game

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Five minutes ago, my cat mewled at me. I was minding my own business, staring at the computer screen and cursing its terrifying whiteness, when he sat down by a pile of books (“All the Truth Is Out,” “Funny Girl” (the Nick Hornby one), “Men We Reaped,” “Books to Die For,” all bound for the Oakland library), tilted his head and did it again. “It’s not remotely time for food,” I said. “Not even close. Get a life.” I enjoy insulting my cat. He doesn’t speak English, so as long as I don’t shout, he has no idea. Читать дальше...



In which the cat plays a long game

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Five minutes ago, my cat mewled at me. I was minding my own business, staring at the computer screen and cursing its terrifying whiteness, when he sat down by a pile of books (“All the Truth Is Out,” “Funny Girl” (the Nick Hornby one), “Men We Reaped,” “Books to Die For,” all bound for the Oakland library), tilted his head and did it again. “It’s not remotely time for food,” I said. “Not even close. Get a life.” I enjoy insulting my cat. He doesn’t speak English, so as long as I don’t shout, he has no idea. Читать дальше...

Scuttling the Sprint to Success

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Last week saw two heart-warming stories of differently-abled boys who strove against odds to represent the country in international competitions.

Apple offering students free Beats headphones with Mac purchase

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

Students who decide to purchase a new Mac this school year will walk away with something a little extra with their purchase: a pair of Beats headphones. Apple kicked off its Back-to-School promotion for the year this week. Any customer who purchases a new Mac Pro, MacBook Air, McBook Pro, MacBook, or iMac with education

Apple offering students free Beats headphones with Mac purchase

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Students who decide to purchase a new Mac this school year will walk away with something a little extra with their purchase: a pair of Beats headphones. Apple kicked off its Back-to-School promotion for the year this week. Any customer who purchases a new Mac Pro, MacBook Air, McBook Pro, MacBook, or iMac with education

Yelp and Twitter are big market movers

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:

Yelp and Twitter are big market movers

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:

Yelp and Twitter are big market movers

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Yelp Inc., down $8.45 to $25.06 The online business review service reported a second-quarter loss and issued a lackluster outlook. Twitter Inc., down $5.30 to $31.24 The short-messaging service reported better-than-expected second-quarter profit, but raised concerns about audience growth. CNH Industrial NV, down 42 cents to $8.72 The construction and agriculture... Читать дальше...

Credit Giants Weigh In On Distressed-Debt Market

WSJ.com 

Wall Street’s credit giants face slim pickings in their search for cheap bonds and loans to buy, but they’re still finding opportunities in European real-estate and the commodities-related sectors like oil-and-gas.

1 dead, 10 injured as church van crashes into train in Ohio

TheRepublic.com 

CINCINNATI - A van carrying vacation Bible school students crashed through a crossing gate and into the side of a freight train at a southwest Ohio rail crossing, killing an adult passenger and injuring nine children and the driver, authorities said Wednesday.

U.S. military service buys Israeli radar for testing

United Press International (UPI.com) 

Richard Tomkins
NETANYA, Israel, July 29 (UPI) -- A tactical surveillance radar for force and border protection applications from RADA Electronic Industries has been bought for testing by the U.S. military.

Fed holds steady on rates, seeks further economic gains

TheRepublic.com 

WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve appears on track to raise interest rates later this year but signaled Wednesday that it wants to see further economic gains and higher inflation before doing so.

Fed holds steady on rates, seeks further economic gains

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve appears on track to raise interest rates later this year but signaled Wednesday that it wants to see further economic gains and higher inflation before doing so.

Fed holds steady on rates, seeks further economic gains

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve appears on track to raise interest rates later this year but signaled Wednesday that it wants to see further economic gains and higher inflation before doing so.

Fed holds steady on rates, seeks further economic gains

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve appears on track to raise interest rates later this year but signaled Wednesday that it wants to see further economic gains and higher inflation before doing so. A statement from the Fed after its latest policy meeting provided no timetable. Many analysts foresee the first hike in September, though Fed Chair Janet Yellen has stressed that any increase will be driven by the latest economic data. The statement noted that the job market, housing and consumer spending have all improved. Читать дальше...

Justin Bieber Announces New Single 'What Do You Mean,' Out Next Month

Yahoo Music 

The Justin Bieber comeback is officially one month away. On Wednesday (July 29), the Biebs stopped by Ryan Seacrest’s syndicated radio show to announce that his new single – the first from his next album – is called “What Do You Mean,” and will be released in 30 days, which means the countdown is on for Aug. 28. “I’ve been working a lot in the studio, just trying to have a consistent sound, a cohesive sound,” Bieber told Seacrest, adding that he has been painstaking with his creative process, to the point of frustration. Читать дальше...





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