Новости за 24.04.2012

San Francisco electronic group The M Machine built a giant illuminated "M" to sit on stage while they play. The "M" is controlled by a laptop and iPad during shows.

(Reuters) -- Microsoft infringed on Motorola Mobility's patents in making its popular Xbox gaming consoles, a judge for the International Trade Commission ruled on Monday. ITC Judge David Shaw said Microsoft infringed four patents but did not infringe on a fifth in the complaint. The full commission will review the judge's decision and issue a final ruling in August. The patents in the complaint are for technology like wireless connections for the Xbox to the Internet and video compression to speed transmission.

I used a photo of a sexy model to lure him, and Jose followed me on Twitter and called me on the phone. Turns out he's just kind of a nice guy.

The city commissioners of Sanford, Fla., voted Monday afternoon to reject the resignation of Police Chief Bill Lee Jr. because of criticism about his department's handling of the Trayvon Martin shooting case. The surprise vote came hours after the city manager and the mayor had announced that Lee, who stepped aside last month after a no-confidence vote, would be leaving permanently, USA Today reported.

As Giuliana and Bill Rancic's struggle with fertility has been well publicized, they announced on April 23 that they're expecting a baby via gestational surrogate. We've been trying for so long, we've been through so much, and, especially we just had such a hard year last year with the breast cancer and everything and to finally get that call from the doctor of, you're pregnant -- or, you're having a baby! Giuliana said on the Today show.

Cher came too close to upstaging her son, Chaz Bono, at the 2012 GLAAD Media Awards on Sunday.  Bono was there to accept the Stephen F. Kolzak Award for his activism. The award is a huge honor in the LGBT community, and Bono's famous mom and stepmother, Mary Bono Mack, were there to present it to him, but not before Cher gave a long, rambling speech in which she even mentioned how her child's gender change made her confuse her pronouns. She even confused the pronouns while talking on stage. Bono... Читать дальше...

Virginia Tech fired basketball coach Seth Greenberg on Monday after deciding it wasn't worth extending his contract in the future in lieu of multiple assistants leaving the program in the off-season. In a hastily called news conference, Virginia Tech athletic director Jim Weaver said he made the decision to dismiss Greenberg last week, but didn't inform him of his decision until after the news conference had already been announced.

In an effort to take their relationship to the next level, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have reportedly bought a home together in Bedford, N.Y. According to EOnline, the Gossip Girl actress bought the home, which is about an hour outside of New York City, earlier this year. Lively, 24, and Reynolds, 35, have reportedly been spending almost all of their time at the home since Gossip Girl went on hiatus.

Lindsay Lohan is set to make her return to the movie screen! She will play Elizabeth Taylor in the Lifetime movie, Liz and Dick. The movie will focus on Taylor's love affair with Richard Burton. I have always admired and had enormous respect for Elizabeth Taylor, Lohan said in a statement. She was not only an incredible actress but an amazing woman as well. I am very honored to have been asked to play this role.

April 24th marks World Book Day, a celebration of authors and books that is recognized by 100 counties. Though it is commonly associated with youngsters, the fun event serves as a reminder to all that reading is an indispensable part of human development. This is particularly true for women, who often seek comfort in tales of romance and forays into feminine desires. Here are five fun and fabulous reads for women to enjoy on World Book Day!

In a stark reminder of how the recession has damaged the employment prospects of young Americans, an Associated Press analysis found Monday that more than half of recent college graduates are out of work or toiling in unskilled jobs.

The University of Arkansas has hired Weber State head coach John L. Smith to replace ex-head coach Bobby Petrino on an interim basis, specifically on a 10-month contract, according to CBS Sports. The search for a new head coach ends days after Petrino was fired on April 10 because of lying about an inappropriate relationship with Jessica Dorrell, a 25-year-old football program staffer.

National Park Week runs from April 21-29, 2012. REUTERS From the longest cave in the world to the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island, there are innumerable opportunities for exploration within the U.S. national park system that you've may not know about.