Larry Alton

Fury Opens To Critical Acclaim, High Rotten Tomatoes Ratings

David Ayer’s latest film, Fury, debuted in the United State on October 17 and has already landed an 81 percent “tomatometer” score from all critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The Audience Score has been extremely promising as well, hovering at 90 percent after the weekend. Users on the Internet Movie Database have graced the film with […]

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Digging Into The New Features Of OS X Yosemite

On October 16, Apple launched the latest version of OS X, named 10.10 Yosemite, which is available for free through the Mac App Store. As of October 20, it has received over 8,600 reviews with an average rating of four and a half stars out of five. Before you update your Mac, check the requirements […]

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Etsy Teams Up With American Express

Etsy has become the go-to website for handmade craft items sold largely by individuals and small businesses. Everything from knit hats to paintings and hand-crafted guitars can be purchased on the site. Etsy and American Express recently agreed to form a partnership to support small businesses by encouraging shoppers to search for and buy from […]

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Apple Special Event Was A Letdown For MacBook Air Fans Hoping For A Retina Display

Despite a myriad of rumors surrounding the Apple’s special media event on October 16, the tech company did not update the displays on their entry-level line of laptops, the MacBook Air. Instead, the event focused on the newly launched OS X Yosemite, new generation iPads, an update to iOS 8, a new Mac Mini, and […]

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Try Litchfield Prison Cuisine With ‘Orange Is The New Black’ Cookbook

Do you want to channel your inner Mendoza or Red and test out your culinary skills? On October 14, the official Orange is the New Black cookbook was released, featuring 65 different recipes for dishes pulled directly from the television show or inspired by show characters. You can start the day off right with prison-inspired […]

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Southeastern States Monitor Weather After A Series Of Deadly Storms

Several storms tore through Midwestern and Southern states on Monday and Tuesday, killing at least two people. These storms threatened several states, including Oklahoma, Missouri, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Texas. According to The Weather Channel, a series of storms generated “at least 25 tornadoes.” Social media websites were flooded with images of downed trees, power lines, […]

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Student Debt Is Likely Preventing Millennials From Using Credit Cards and Mortgages

TransUnion recently published the 2014 Consumer Wallet Survey, which provides a stark comparison between the types of debt saddled onto borrowers of various generations. The story that this data tells can have long-ranging consequences on the future of U.S. finances. TransUnion is a credit information company, one of the three major resources consumers can go […]

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Showtime To Air Third Season Of ‘Twin Peaks’

It has been nearly 25 years since Twin Peaks debuted on ABC, with its bizarre characters and chilling murder investigation that strives to answer the question, “What happened to Laura Palmer?” Show co-creator and filmmaker David Lynch tweeted “That gum you like is going to come back in style! #damngoodcoffee” on October 3, referencing a […]

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Quaker Oats Caught In Lawsuit Controversy As Families Demand Compensation

The Aunt Jemima product line of pancake mix is over a century old, debuting in 1889, according to the official Quaker Oats website. The historical timeline for this age-old pantry staple describes how Nancy Green was hired to be the Aunt Jemima brand spokeswoman in 1890 by R.T. Davis, who purchased the Aunt Jemima company […]

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Great White Shark Scares On East And West Coasts

These legendary fish have been making the headlines in several states lately, with great white sightings and attacks closing down beaches and scaring swimmers out of the water. The past few weeks have been a tense time for beach goers in California and Massachusetts. In California, two shark attacks led to the closure of Central […]

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Compassion And Choices Partners With Brittany Maynard For Death With Dignity Advocacy

Brittany Maynard is facing an extremely somber choice — the one to end her life legally using death with dignity laws. The story of this 29-year-old’s battle with cancer has sparked a national conversation about end-of-life choices for the terminally ill. Maynard was diagnosed with glioblastoma early in 2014. This is an extremely malignant form […]

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Mac Botnet Spread Via Reddit And Pirated Software

Dr. Web, an antivirus company based in Russia, has reported a botnet that has affected over 17,000 Mac computers. The Mac.BackDoor.iWorm compromises the security of a computer’s files, and allows cybercriminals to install additional malware. According to the Dr. Web report, the United States has the most infected computers, followed by Canada and the United […]

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Hiker Lost In Oregon’s Three Sisters Wilderness Found

The Pacific Northwest is a paradise for those who enjoy outdoor exploration and sports. The Three Sisters Wilderness encompasses several points of interest. The famed 2,663-mile Pacific Crest Trail passes through this wilderness area. Climbers can scale the North Sister, Middle Sister, and South Sister mountains. These peaks are the results of thousands of years […]

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Taco Bell Customers Are Getting The Chance to Win A Free PS4

If you’re thinking about snagging fast food sometime between October 9 and November 19, consider swinging by Taco Bell and picking up a Big Box. The company has announced a new promotion offered in partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. According to the official press release, new winners of PS4 gaming systems will be […]

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Tom And Jerry Cartoon Disclaimers Spark Controversies About Race

The recent controversy regarding racist themes and character depictions in Tom and Jerry cartoons produced in the 1940s and 1950s indicate struggles that modern-day content distributors must strongly consider. Both Amazon and Apple have included disclaimers on their video distribution channels, warning viewers of racially charged content. When Amazon Prime subscribers load up Tom and […]

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Pizza Hut Launches Alumni Program On The 30th Anniversary Of Book It

Do you remember scrambling to get your reading done in elementary school so that you could score a free single-topping personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut? Remember the pizza parties and the awesome little pins you could earn as benchmark prizes? You might not have thought about this reading program in a long time, but […]

10y ago

The Second Blood Moon Rises On October 8

Are you ready for the next blood moon this Halloween season? Observers around the world are in for a treat on October 8, but you have to be willing to stay up late. A total lunar eclipse will make the moon appear red between 3:25 a.m. and 4:24 a.m. PDT. And East Coast observers will […]

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The Lumia 1520 Pitted Against The iPhone 6 Plus

Are you looking for a smartphone with a giant screen? Not sure if you want to also purchase a tablet, because it seems redundant? Well then you might be the perfect audience for the Nokia Lumia 1520. Even though this large-screen “phablet” was launched back in 2013, the buzz has been revived since it seems […]

10y ago

Verizon Wireless And AT&T Fight For Car Connectivity

Cellular companies are now fighting for the right to connect to your car. Much of the news surrounding the rush for in-car connections sound like the controversies surrounding cellular service. But instead of talking about mobile gadgets like smartphones and tablets, these cellular companies are trying to gain exposure to drivers. So how exactly does […]

10y ago

Apple’s Second iOS 8 Update Introduces New Frustrations

Many users who updated their iOS devices to the latest version of iOS 8 over the weekend were greeted with several bug patches. However, iOS 8.0.2 might have also surprised you with all new bugs. Many of these new challenges involve severe Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and even cellular connectivity issue. Since Apple doesn’t natively support iOS […]

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